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www.bhcourier.com THE PENINSULA TURNS 25 — On Monday, The Peninsula Beverly Hills celebrated its 25th birthday with a ribbon cutting ceremony, followed by a special breakfast honoring all of the hotel’s employees. Pictured (from left): Councilmember Julian Gold, former Mayor Vicky Reynolds (who was mayor when The Peninsula opened in 1991), The Peninsula Beverly Hills Managing Director Offer Nissenbaum, The Peninsula Beverly Hills Managing Partner Robert Zarnegin and councilmember Lili Bosse.

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THIS ISSUE

PickleFest winners were honored last Sunday at the Farmer’s Market.

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Members of China’s ShanDong Province ECommerce Association visited City Hall this week. 9

A pair of Beverly Hills brothers excelled at the USA Junior Olympics.

17 •Health & Wellness •Birthdays •Letters to the Editor

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George Christy, Page 6 The Author Of Major Bestsellers, Gay Talese Has Written The Newsmaking Saga Of The Voyuer’s Motel That Has Created Some Controversy.

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CLASSIFIEDS • Announcements • Real Estate • Rentals • Sales • and More

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The Peninsula Beverly Hills Celebrates 25 Years

By Matt Lopez Twenty-five years ago Monday, at 8:08 a.m., The Peninsula Beverly Hills cut the ceremonial ribbon and officially opened its doors to the community.

This week, at that exact same time on Monday, The Peninsula Beverly Hills staff welcomed community members and City dignitaries to celebrate 25 years of success in Beverly Hills.

“This is a very special

moment,” Peninsula Beverly Hills Managing Director Offer Nissenbaum said just before Monday’s ribbon-cutting ceremony. “Twenty-five years ago this incredible, iconic property opened its gates. We are so thrilled to celebrate this very important milestone.”

The Peninsula’s entire staff joined Nissenbaum and Peninsula Managing Partner Robert Zarnegin at the front door of the hotel to cut (see ‘THE PENINSULA’ page 15)

School Board Will Place New Bond On November Ballot

By Matt Lopez The future of Beverly Hills school buildings is going to the voters.

On Tuesday, the Beverly Hills Board of Education approved putting a much-needed new $260 million school building bond on the November ballot.

The board was unable to secure the four votes needed to pass a Proposition 39 bond, which would have required a 55 percent vote, so it will go on the ballot as a

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By Victoria Talbot An ordinance that will create more R1 approval oversight on some hillside development projects in Beverly Hills will be in front of the City Council on Tuesday for consideration.

Developers with projects that do not meet the new hillside standards will be able to go through an R1 review before the planning commission.

The ordinance addresses hauling on the narrower streets, inflation of a level pad through terracing with retaining walls and limiting additional floor area off the existing pad.

Since it was proposed, developers, realtors, project facilitators and lawyers representing developers have

By Victoria Talbot After receiving notification from the City of Beverly Hills as a resident potentially affected by the proposed zoning ordinance, Councilmember Lili Bosse reached out to Wiener, she said. “I was concerned,” said Bosse, who lives in the hillside area.

Referring to the California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC), City Attorney Larry Weiner determined that both Councilmember Bosse and

General Obligation bond, requiring two-thirds – 66.7 percent – of voter approval.

“I don’t understand how it’s acceptable to keep kids in buildings that are 102 years old,” said board member Lisa Korbatov, a vocal supporter of placing a new bond on the ballot. “If nothing changes, people are going to die in the buildings.”

The bond passed by a 3-2 vote, with Board VP Mel Spitz and (see ‘NEW BOND’ page 16)

Glorya Kaufman

“I love dance because it touches hearts and souls,” described Kaufman, a remarkable (see ‘DANCE SCHOOL’ page 15)

launched a campaign to either defeat it or delay it until their projects have been safely advanced.

The Planning Commission did not provide a cut-off date or grandfather clause to designate when and which projects have reached approval.

Originally set retroactively to June 1, commissioners expressed discomfort with any decision that might create issues or additional costs for people whose projects are in the pipeline and left the issue for the City Council to resolve.

The City Council will be voting on the following three elements, in addition to establishing the cutoff for projects.

Import/Export of Earth Material: (see ‘HILLSIDE ORDINANCE’ page 22)

City Attorney Tells Krasne, Bosse They Must Recuse On Hillside Ordinance

USC Glorya Kaufman School Of Dance Premieres Dance Center

By Laura Coleman It’s hard to believe that until recently, the University of Southern California did not have a dance program.

In fact, it wasn’t until Beverly Hills resident Glorya Kaufman learned of the university’s deficiency at a dinner in 2012 that a solution began to germinate. Three years later, in fall 2015, the prestigious Southern California university opened its first new school in almost four decades, the USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance (USC Kaufman).

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Beverly Hills Hillside Development Ordinance Goes To City Council Tuesday

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Vice Mayor Krasne reside within the Hillside area affected by the ordinance and thus, they need to recuse themselves from voting on certain parts of the proposed ordinance Tuesday.

That would leave only three councilmembers to review and discuss the ordinance, including Councilmembers Kathy Reims and Julian Gold and Mayor John Mirisch.

The FPPC is a five-member, independent, (see ‘RECUSAL’ page 22)

NINE LIVES — Barry Sonnenfeld and Cheryl Hines walked the Red Carpet for the world premiere of EuropaCorp’s Nine Lives at the TCL Chinese Theatre.

On hand were Greer Grammer, Jennifer Garner, Holly Marie Combs, Garcelle Beauvais and others For more photos, see George Christy’s column on page 6.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

DATE: August 25, 2016 TIME: 1:30 PM, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard LOCATION: Commission Meeting Room 280A Beverly Hills City Hall 455 North Rexford Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90210

DATE: August 25, 2016 TIME: 1:30 PM, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard LOCATION: Commission Meeting Room 280A Beverly Hills City Hall 455 North Rexford Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90210

The Planning Commission of the City of Beverly Hills, at its REGULAR meeting on Thursday, August 25, 2016, will hold a public hearing beginning at 1:30 PM, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard to consider a request to allow an ancillary pet boarding facility within an existing retail space in a commercial building located at 9388 South Santa Monica Boulevard.

The proposed project requires the following entitlements:

The Planning Commission of the City of Beverly Hills, at its REGULAR meeting on Thursday, August 25, 2016, will hold a public hearing beginning at 1:30 PM, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard to consider a request to allow the construction of a deck that covers a portion of a driveway that leads to subterranean parking to be located in a required side yard at the residential property located at 1011 Lexington Road. The subject site is located in the Hillside Area of the City. Construction of the proposed project requires the following entitlements:

Zone Text Amendment. The project includes a request to amend portions of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code (BHMC). The proposed Zone Text Amendment would amend BHMC §5-2-106, §5-2-107, § 10-3-100, § 10-31604, and §10-3-2003, and add BHMC § 10-3-1620.3 to allow ancillary pet boarding facilities that provide day and/or night pet boarding in retail establishments located in certain commercial zones through a Conditional Use Permit. The proposed Zone Text Amendment would establish criteria for pet boarding facilities that are ancillary to a retail space and, among other things, do not occupy more than 30% of the floor area of the retail establishment.

Conditional Use Permit. The proposed project includes a request for Conditional Use Permit to allow the establishment of ancillary pet boarding in an existing retail space located at 9388 South Santa Monica Boulevard (Pussy & Pooch). If approved, the Conditional Use Permit would allow up to 3,337 square feet of the existing 11,696 square feet of the pet retail business to be used for pet boarding (up to 35 animals at a time). If approved, the requested Conditional Use Permit would be contingent upon the proposed Zone Text Amendment being approved by the City Council and taking effect.

This project has been assessed in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and the environmental regulations of the City. Staff believes the project qualifies for Class 1 and Class 5 Categorical Exemptions pursuant to Sections 15301 and 15305 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations for minor additions and operational changes to an existing building, as well as minor changes in land use limitations. The proposed Zone Text Amendment would allow pet boarding as an ancillary activity in retail establishments located in certain commercial zones in the City. The Commission will consider whether the project is exempt from the provisions of CEQA. Any interested person may attend the meeting and be heard or present written comments to the Commission.

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

Zone Text Amendment: The proposed Zone Text Amendment would amend BHMC §10-3-2509 (Permissible Encroachments in Side Yards, Street Side Yards, Pad Edge Setbacks, and Rear Yards) to allow decks located at finished first floor level that cover portions of driveways that lead to subterranean parking as permissible encroachments in required side yards in the Hillside Area of the City. Said decks are currently allowed as permissible encroachments in the Central Area of the City. Additionally, BHMC §10-3-2409 would be amended to ensure consistency with the language proposed for the Hillside. Lastly, the Floor Area definition applicable to a single-family residential zone in BHMC §10-3-100 would be clarified to expressly exempt the subterranean space created below the proposed decks from counting as floor area.

The project has been reviewed pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA, Public Resources Code Sections 21000 et seq.), the State CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Sections 15000 et seq.), and the environmental regulations of the City. The project appears to qualify for a Class 3 Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) and a Class 5 Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15305 (Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations). The exemptions are applicable to projects characterized as construction of new, small structures accessory to a residence, as well as minor changes in land use limitations such as the amendment to the zoning code to allow decks located at finished first floor level that cover portions of driveways that lead to subterranean parking as permissible encroachments in required side yards in the Hillside Area of the City. Furthermore, allowing such decks in the Hillside would not result in additional grading as driveways that lead to subterranean parking are currently allowed structures in the Hillside, and the proposed decks would be covering the already-approved driveway structures. Therefore, the project has been determined not to have a significant environmental impact and the Planning Commission will consider exemptions from the provisions of CEQA as noted above.

Any interested person may attend the meeting and be heard or present written comments to the Commission.

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

If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact Timothea Tway, Associate Planner in the Planning Division at (310) 285-1122, or by email at ttway@beverlyhills.org. Copies of the project plans and associated application materials are on file in the Community Development Department, and can be reviewed by any interested person at 455 North Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210.

If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact Cynthia de la Torre, Assistant Planner in the Planning Division at (310) 2851195, or by email at cdelatorre@beverlyhills.org. Copies of the project plans and associated application materials are on file in the Community Development Department, and can be reviewed by any interested person at 455 North Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210.

Sincerely: Timothea Tway, AICP, Associate Planner

Sincerely: Cynthia de la Torre Assistant Planner

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B E V E R LY H I L L S M A I N N E W S PIED PIPERS OF PICKLES–Various prizes were awarded at last Sunday’s 4th annual Picklefest, which was held at the Beverly Hills Farmers' Market.

The coveted "I Can Pickle That" prize went to Bouquet Veprin for her pickled chayote and first place for the “Best Dill Pickle in Beverly Hills” went to Michael Fox. The judges included Recreation Services Manager Brad Meyerowitz, Recreation and Parks Commission Chair Frances Bilak, Owner of Nate'n Al Delicatessen Mark Mendelson, and last year's "Best Dill Pickle" winners from the Beverly Hills Heart Helpers 4-H Club Isabella and Nicoletta Zucaro.

Winners received a $200 gift certificate to Nate‘n Al. Pictured (from left): Michael Fox, Mark Mendelson and Bouquet Veprin.

2016 Olympic Games Spotlight Zika Fears

By Kate MacCary The Zika virus has been challenging public health officials since 2015 as scientists race to find a vaccine. The spotlight has been particularly strong this past week with the start of the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio and news that the U.S. marked its first Zikalinked death when a Texas newborn died from microcephaly.

Carried by infected Aedes species mosquitoes, the virus is spread both from that insect vector as well as from intimate human-to-human contact.

For Beverly Hills mother of two Romi Azevedo, who has been enjoying this year’s Olympic games with her family in Brazil, fears surrounding Zika have amplified in concert with travelling to a region that has been heavily affected by the virus.

“While we are less con-

cerned here in Rio because it’s winter and not mosquito season, my concerns are now about preventing my children being bitten in the U.S. as we still don’t know enough about Zika dormancy and its future impact,” she said.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports only mild symptoms in adults with 80 percent being asymptomatic. For FAMILY FUN–Beverly Hills residents unborn children, however, Romi and Marcos Azevedo enjoy the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio with their the effects can be devas- children Cora and Caio. tating.

According to CDC The CDC’s current guidelines emphasize protective spokesperson Tom Skinner, measures for women who plan children who travel to affected to give birth in the short-term, areas are not expected to face including recommendations future complications as a result that pregnant women whose of exposure.

“Based on the science partners travel to affected regions use condoms for the available to us right now, we duration of the pregnancy. (see ‘ZIKA’ page 13)

Beverly Hills Staffers Get Stray Cat Hit By Car Back On His Feet; Seek Forever Home

By Matt Lopez A stray cat that found its way to Beverly Hills City Hall on Friday is now looking for a permanent home.

City Hall was just closing Friday when a customer ran inside the building, announcing to the City’s permit desk that the cat had been hit by a car on Rexford Drive.

A couple of Beverly Hills Police Officers, some good Samaritans, and City staffers, including Karen Myron, headed outside and found the scared kitty hiding inside some bushes.

After getting him in a box, the cat – now named “Lucky Frank” – was taken to the Amanda Foundation to get checked out. Tests revealed that aside from some swelling on his head, there were no broken bones or any significant internal injuries.

Lucky Frank is “eartipped”, which usually denotes that a feral cat has been sterilized, but Bill Crowe of The Pet Care Foundation, who visited with Lucky Frank after the accident, said he is definitely not feral.

“He’s friendly and affectionate. I had the opportunity to meet Lucky Frank, and he couldn't be cuter or sweeter. He purrs loudly, loves affection, and would be a great companion for anyone - the perfect Tuxedo Kitty.” “Lucky Frank” is looking for his forever Several City home after being rescued outside of employees chipped in City Hall to cover the cost to get Lucky seeking a loving, forever home.

Frank, who is approximately Anyone interested in 10 months old, back on his adopting Lucky Frank can feet. He was scheduled to head email info@thecatsmeowanito a foster home today, but is malrescue.org.

Opening Brief in 332-336 North Oakhurst Drive CEQA Lawsuit Reveals L.A. Planning Knew Of Historic Significance

By Victoria Talbot The opening arguments in a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) lawsuit for three buildings located in both Los Angeles and Beverly Hills were filed last week. The appeal was filed in Los Angeles on March 26 to request a CEQA review to evaluate the property for its historical significance, among other issues.

Concerned Citizens of Beverly Hills/Beverly Grove filed the brief in support of a Petition for Writ of Mandamus under the California Environmental Quality Act in October in the California Superior Court claiming that the City of Los Angeles failed to disclose, mitigate and adequately analyze the impacts of its decision to approve the proposed condominium project.

Among the concerns is the nature of the nine buildings on the east side of North Oakhurst Drive that may form a potential Historic District.

The buildings located at 332-336 N. Oakhurst constitute one third of the historic district.

The project proposal is for a 31-unit, 5-story condominium project greenlit by L.A. when the Beverly Hills City Council declined to file an appeal on Feb. 12 last year before the Los Angeles Planning Commission.

At that meeting, Beverly Hills Senior Planner Ryan Gohlich (now Assistant Director of City Planning) provided an incomplete summary

of the project that minimized the concerns of the immediate community that the property had significant historic value, leaving council members baffled as to why they were called to the special meeting in the first place. Then-mayor Lili Bosse was not present at the meeting.

The property was built in 1927 by Edith Northman, described in contemporary accounts as “Los Angeles’ only female architect.”

Currently listed among Beverly Hills’ Master Architects, the City of West Hollywood and the National Register of Historic Places in the North Harper Avenue Historic District have prominently recognized Northman’s contributions.

“The North Oakhurst Residential Historic District is significant as a notable concentration of Period Revival style multi-family residences from the 1930s,” said a report from the Historic Resources Group for the City of Beverly Hills. “Various local architects and builders contributed to the district’s significance, making the North Oakhurst Residential Historic District a cohesive representation of Period Revival style multi-family residences.”

Through the release of over 3,000 pages in a California Public Records Act Request, (PRA), it appears that Los Angeles Planning officials failed to disclose a similar (see ‘OAKHURST’ page 10)

City Sets August 24 Date For Parcels 12 & 13 Maintenance Meeting At Library Auditorium

By Matt Lopez As the fallout from a tree cutting incident on toxic, arsenic-laced soil on privatelyowned Parcels 12 & 13 in Beverly Hills continues, the City has announced a community meeting on Aug. 24.

The parcels are two strips of land north of Civic Center Drive, between the Beverly Hills Civic Center and the border of West Hollywood. The property has elevated levels of arsenic.

The meeting comes on the heels of the land owner, Beverly Hills Land Company, announcing maintenance work as part of the company’s covenant and agreement regarding landscaping, fencing and maintenance of vacant properties in the City.

The work, which includes trash and debris removal, irrigation repair, tree and bush trimming and fence repairs, is scheduled to take place between Aug. 29 and Sept. 23.

This work, the City said in a press release, has been approved by the City in addition to the Department of Toxic Substance Control (DTSC).

The community meeting, which will include representatives from the City and DTSC, is set for Aug. 24 at 7 p.m. in the Beverly Hills Library Auditorium at 444 N. Rexford Dr. Free parking is available in the adjacent Civic Center parking garage. For more information, visit www.beverlyhills.org/parcels1 213.

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Beverly Hills Police Nab Auto Burglary Suspects At Gores Group Building On Wilshire

GREYSTONE – Sponsored by El Coyote Mexican Café, the stars of Hollywood Revisited, on behalf of the Friends of Greystone, performed their musical revue at the Doheny Greystone Mansion on Saturday, July 30. Wearing original historic costumes of Hollywood’s Golden Age, the stars dazzled and captivated guests at this sold-out event. Pictured (from left): Les Traub and Susan Rosen (Friends of Greystone), Greg Schreiner, Jill Marie Burke, Joshua Finkel and Elisa Surmont (Hollywood Revisited), and Vicky Swartz (Friends of Greystone).

Photo by Reggie Sully

Planning Commission To Hold Special Meeting On Final SEIR for Wanda Project

By Victoria Talbot The City of Beverly Hills will hold a public meeting on the final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (SEIR) for One Beverly Hills (9900 Wilshire Boulevard) on August 23 at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall.

The entire final SEIR will be available to the public on the City’s website by close of business Friday, and a copy will be available in the Beverly Hills Public Library and at City Hall in the Planning Department.

The 9900 Wilshire Boulevard draft SEIR came before the Planning Commission on May 12 for review. The City has taken into consideration comments made at that meeting to prepare the final SEIR. The meeting is the public’s opportunity to comment on all aspects of the project. The Planning Commission will consider those comments when they make their findings.

After the Planning Commission hears public comments and reviews all the doc-

uments, it will adopt a resolution recommending that the City Council either approve or reject the Specific Plan Amendment, and certify the final SEIR. The Planning Commission will also review the development agreement that stipulates conditions the City has for the project. If the development agreement is ready, they will either recommend the approval of the agreement or recommend changes.

One Beverly Hills consists of modifications to the approved 9900 Wilshire Specific Plan, which was approved and adopted in April 2008. The 9900 Wilshire Specific Plan includes 235 residential units and 15,856 square feet of commercial building area with 876 subterranean parking spaces in a design by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Richard Meier.

The modifications, also by Meier, includes 193 condominiums and a luxury hotel with up to 134 rooms located in one of two buildings

(“North” and “South” buildings).

The new project’s overall square footage stays the same, but in addition to the hotel rooms, it will include 16,057 square feet of restaurants, bars and lounges and 7,942 square feet of ballrooms and meeting rooms. That constitutes approximately five different restaurants, bars and eating establishments, said City Planner Andre Sahakian.

The August 23 meeting is the first public hearing with the Planning Commission for recommendations on the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings, as well as the requested entitlements.

The City Council is the decision-making authority with regard to legislative matters, including General Plan amendments, and the Planning Commission is responsible for making recommendations to the City Council regarding land use issues.

FARMERS MARKET – The Beverly Hills Farmers Market partnered with the Institute of Domestic Technology and Farmers Market vendor Tenerelli Orchards to teach the art of picking the perfect peach and preserving this fruit.

Keeping with the times, as August is stone fruit month, 20 local residents went to John Tenerelli’s namesake orchard in Littlerock, CA to learn more about harvesting and preserving peaches. Pictured, from left: Chef Herve Guillard, John Tenerelli, Joseph Shuldiner, Greta Dunlap and Chef Christina Chang.

By Matt Lopez Two men believed to be attempting to burglarize a car from the parking structure at The Gores Group’s Wilshire Boulevard building were arrested last Thursday evening

by Beverly Hills Police.

According to Lt. Lincoln Hoshino, the BHPD received a call around 4:45 p.m. Thursday about two men who appeared to be trying to gain entry to a white 2016 GMC Arcadia SUV in the parking structure, eventually activating the vehicle’s alarm.

Additional calls followed soon after, notifying police that the suspects were walking

away, northbound on Whittier Drive.

BHPD officers hit the scene within two minutes and noticed the men discarding stolen property into nearby bushes.

The men, Rasheed Saleem Kees, 34 of Los Angeles and Christopher Richardson, 30 of Los Angeles, were taken into custody for auto burglary.

Further investigation revealed that the men had forced entry into the car by jamming the door locks open and also gained entry to a 2016 Chrysler 300 parked nearby, by partially forcing the windows open.

FIDF Legacy Program Brings Solace To Families Of Fallen Israeli Soldiers Here In California “As we see them during the

By Olivia Lipari Losing a loved one is camp, during their experinever easy, but it can be espe- ences, they progress. You see cially difficult for the families the smile become bigger and of fallen soldiers. The Friends bigger and you see a different of the Israeli Defense Forces child.”

Throughout their time at (FIDF) try to ease that pain for children through its Legacy camp, the children enjoy zip Program, a targeted sleep- lining, horseback riding, away camp.

Now in its ninth year, the Jewish overnight camp, which is located in California, brings several dozen b’nei mitzvah age children of fallen Israeli soldiers together for one to two weeks in effort to foster friendships, healing and joy.

According to FIDF Western Region Executive Director Pictured: Youth members of the FIDF Miri Nash, the ultimate Legacy Program. goal of the Legacy Program is archery, art, lake activities, and to bring happiness to children other typical camp activities. who have experienced an This year campers also went to immense amount of loss and Disneyland. But perhaps most importantly, the children are pain.

“When you see the chil- able to have fun and feel spedren come off the plane, there cial.

For more information, is a certain level of maturity and sadness,” Nash described. visit: fidf.org/legacy.

Man Convicted Of Grizzly 2011 Murder In Beverly Hills Apartment On North Hamilton Drive A 59-year-old man was convicted today of murdering his girlfriend – who wrote his initials in her own blood – in her Beverly Hills apartment nearly five years ago.

Jurors found James Duane Grzeslo guilty of first-degree murder for the Oct. 26, 2011 killing of Cathy Carrasco-Zanini, according to Deputy District Attorney Keri Modder.

The jury also found true an allegation that Grzeslo used a knife during the commission of the crime.

While the 58-year-old woman was dying, she crawled down a hallway and wrote the defendant's initials – JG – in her own blood, the prosecutor said.

Authorities were summoned to the woman's apartment in the 100 block of North Hamilton Drive after Grzeslo told a therapist that he was having nightmares that he had killed the woman, the prosecutor said.

Her throat had been slit.

The couple had been hav-

ing problems and were going to therapy together, Modder said.

“I think the evidence was overwhelming,” the prosecutor said of the case against Grzeslo.

Grzeslo – who acted as his own attorney during the trial – is facing 26 years to life in state prison. He is set to be sentenced Sept. 19 at the Airport Branch Courthouse in Los Angeles.

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BACK TO SCHOOL– Nearly 5,000 children and their families received backpacks and other much needed school supplies at the 5th annual Back to School Giveaway held last Saturday in Ted Watkins Park. The event was sponsored by Philanthropic Society Los Angeles (PSLA)—a support group of Children’s Institute, Inc. (CII)—and brought together dozens of sponsors, and community organizations and leaders committed to making a positive impact in Watts. Pictured: a family from Watts enjoys their new backpacks.

Photo by Glenn Marzano

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effects of the war in Vietnam on his ex-military boarders, the decline of segregation, the bewildering upheaval in gender roles. And more. He continued to hold back about his identity …

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“He openly admitted to being a voyeur, although he added that nearly all men are voyeurs.

Foos insisted that he never harmed any of his guests, since none were aware he was watching them, and so the worst that might be said was that he was guilty of trying to see too much.”

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House Motel and all its contents.

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he Washington Post discovered red flags in the book that were not fact-checked, prompting Gay to renounce the book, but he soon backtracked with this statement: “Gerald Foos, as no one called into question, was an epic voyeur, and, as I say very clearly in the text, he could also at times be an unreliable teller of his own peculiar story.

When I spoke to the Washington Post reporter, I am sure I was surprised and upset about this business of the later ownership of the motel in the eighties. That occurred after the bulk of the events covered in my book, but I was upset and probably said some things I didn’t mean and don’t mean.

Let me be clear. I am not disavowing the book, and neither is my publisher. If, down the line, there are details to correct in later editions, we’ll do that.”

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n the latter part of the last century, Gay received a hand-written letter from an anonymous resident in Colorado. Within the next six months, Gay, an awardwinning writer, would be publishing his infamous bestseller, Thy Neighbor’s Wife, a study of coast-tocoast sexuality in the U.S. that would make global headlines.

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AT THE WALLIS– Performing arts aficionados flocked to Wednesday’s opening fête at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts to see Hershey Felder as Leonard Bernstein in MAESTRO. The 22run performance, here through Aug. 28, proves an engaging exploration into the life of the great composer.

For information, visit TheWallis.org.

Pictured (from left): the Wallis leadership team of Paul Crewes, Rachel Fine and David Bohnett.

AT NATE’N AL’S– Bob Fox (far right), who still remembers attending the opening of Nate‘n Al’s in 1945, got a sweet treat when he visited the beloved Beverly Hills spot for lunch on Wednesday– within minutes of sitting down, Bob’s cousin from Cincinnati, Mark Richter, walked over with his family who were visiting and just happened to be Beverly Hills for an overnight stay. Bob, who at one time served as president of the Beverly Hills High School Alumni Association, said that although he’s a native Ohioan, he has always thought of Beverly Hills as his hometown.

Courier Photo by Laura Coleman

BALANCE–Invertigo Dance Theatre dancer Corina Kinnear playfully scampers across space inside the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion usually occupied by the audience.

Courier Photo by Laura Coleman

Moves After Dark Redefines Performance At L.A. Music Center CARS AND STARS–Starting today, the Morrison Hotel Gallery at the Sunset Marquis Hotel presents a playful salute to the timelessness of car culture and the promise and fantasy it wields with “Cars and Stars”.

The photo exhibition, which runs through Aug. 21, features some of fine art photography's consummate practitioners documenting the biggest icons in music alongside some sweet rides. Stars anthologized here include Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Keith Richards, Miles Davis, the Beatles, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, and Neil Young. Pictured above: Timothy White’s 2005 photograph of Brad Pitt in Las Vegas.

By Laura Coleman Now in its second season, The Music Center’s Moves After Dark debuted Monday night to a sold-out crowd.

Originally started as a way to get people to engage with the Music Center in different ways, the program has proved to be an inspiration for artists who can create new work in spaces that are not traditionally used for dance performances.

“For the audience, a lot of it is about ways to break down barriers,” explained Michael Solomon, Associate VP of Programming for the Music Center. “There are no walls.

[The audience] can stand where they want to stand, experience how they want to experience; in other words, you can create your own expe-

rience.”

Over the course of the evening program, the audience moves around the campus to view four different dance company performances in intimate settings.

Invertigo Dance Theatre takes over the 3,200-seat Dorothy Candler Pavilion theatre to showcase an inventive ensemble dance performance that upends tradition with performers dancing on the seats while the audience stands around to watch.

Outside, Decadancetheatre gives a magical performance amidst the backdrop of the colorfully lit, and wet, Grand Park Fountain Splashpad.

Tickets are $30 each. For information, visit: www.musiccenter.org/events/moves.

Hugh M. Hefner First Amendment Awards Seeks To Honor New Crop Of Leaders

FIRST AMENDMENT FAMILY– Following in the footsteps of her father, Playboy founder Hugh Hefner, Christie Hefner launched the “Hugh M. Hefner First Amendment Awards” in 1979 in order to shine a light on courageous individuals working to protect and enhance these rights for Americans.

By Laura Coleman The First Amendment to the United States Constitution has been essential to safeguarding the rights of Americans since the document was ratified in 1791. Ensuring that it is upheld remains a critical facet of the publishing industry.

To that end, the Hugh M. Hefner Foundation is currently accepting nominations for the 2016 “Hugh M. Hefner First Amendment Awards” through Sept. 26.

Established in 1979 by Christie Hefner, former Chairman/CEO of Playboy Enterprises Inc., the awards honor individuals who have made significant contributions in the vital effort to protect and enhance First Amendment rights for all Americans.

“Defending our First Amendment is one of the most important contributions that citizens can make,” said Hefner, who continues to chair the awards.

Past award winners have been artists, authors, journalists, librarians, whistleblowers, lawyers, and organizers. Last

year’s winners included: revered journalist Victor Navasky, who once helmed The Nation; activist Malkia Cyril, the executive director with the Center for Media Justice who drove the net neutrality movement; and Pulitzer Prize–winning New York Times correspondent James Risen, who lived for seven years under the threat of imprisonment for vigorously defending journalists' First Amendment right to protect their confidential sources.

Among this year’s panel of judges are: Erwin Chemerinsky, founding dean and law professor at the University of California, Irvine School of Law; campaign and communications strategist Lara Bergthold, a principal partner at RALLY and executive director of the Lear Family Foundation; and Davan Maharaj, editor-in-chief and publisher of the Los Angeles Times Media Group.

A press reception with the judges and winners will be held in March 2017 in L.A. For more information, visit: http://hmhfoundation.org.

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CHINESE DELEGATION WELCOMED AT CITY HALL–Members of China’s ShanDong Province E-Commerce Association (SDECP) were welcomed to Beverly Hills by Chief Information Officer David Schirmer and City Manager Mahdi Aluzri this week.The group discussed Beverly Hills as a destination, the Smart City concept and shared tourism and economic development opportunities. From left: Chief Information Officer David Schirmer; Business Development Manager-China, BHCVB Jennifer Liu; Honorary Director SDECP Sun Zhiheng; Beverly hills City Manager Mahdi Aluzri; SDECP President Dong Xinjian; Office Manager SDECP Meng Guangjuan; Senior Director Business Development, BHCVB Mary Saunders De Hoyos; and Co-chair China US Industry and Commerce Association Ding Ning.

Longtime Beverly Hills Resident, Philanthropist Lillian Prusan Dead At 89

By John L. Seitz Longtime Beverly Hills resident and philanthropist Lilian Prusan died last Friday at age 89.

Born May 26, 1927 in Brookline, Massachusetts, she attended the Rhode Island School of Design, UCLA and, at age 50, graduated from the Wagner Paraprofessional Certificate Program at the American Jewish University.

The popular hostess helped potential young singers and musicians to develop their talent and raised money for Israel’s Hadassah Hospital, Friends of Tel Hashomer, Council of Jewish Women, the Opera Guild, Haven House, Club

100 of the Music Center, the John Douglas French Center for Alzheimer’s Disease, and many others.

Lilian Prusan was predeceased by Nathan, her husband of 59 years. She is the mother of Rabbi Peretz Wolf-Prusan (Becki) of San Francisco and Jody Prusan, and grandmother of Leora, Avital and Noah Wolf-Prusan.

Contributions in her memory may be made to the Forbes Norris MDA/ALS Research Center via the CPMC Foundation, P.O. Box 7999, San Francisco, CA 94120-7999, or online at sutterhealth.org. Condolences may be sent to lbprusan@gmail.com.

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The Playboy Mansion

Why The Playboy Mansion’s $110 Million Sale Fell Apart A deal providing for a billionaire’s son to buy the Playboy Mansion in the Holmby Hills section of Los Angeles for around $110 million has unraveled, it was reported last week Under the deal, Playboy founder Hugh Hefner, 90, would have had the right to live out his life at the mansion, even after the sale went through. But the prospective buyer, 32-year-old Daren Metropoulos, wanted significant access to the property during Hefner’s remaining years, and Playboy felt he was being unreasonable, the celebrity news website TMZ.com reported.

The parties haggled for weeks, and the deal fell apart Thursday night, according to TMZ. The mansion is now expected to go

back on the market Monday.

There was no immediate comment from either party involved in the negotiations.

Metropoulos, whose family owns Hostess Brands foods, lives next door to the mansion on a property he bought from Hefner in 2009 for $18 million.

He was believed to have been planning to merge the two properties once Hefner’s tenancy ended.

Playboy Enterprises acquired the 20,000-square-foot mansion, which was built in 1927, in 1971. Before the reported $110 million figure was agreed upon, the mansion had been listed for $200 million.

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historic assessment prepared for the city

by SurveyLA that could have significantly changed the response of city officials in both jurisdictions, and likely bolsters the CEQA lawsuit claim that the city failed to properly evaluate the property.

As the lead agency on the project, the city of Los Angeles was expected to head up a collaborative and transparent process to resolve issues between the two jurisdictions.

But the PRA reveals that Senior Planner Luci Ibarra and Deputy Planner Jae Kim failed to reveal the historic assessment to the LA Central Area Planning Commission Hearing, the LA Planning and Land Use Management Committee Hearing, LA City Councilman Paul Koretz’ office and the City of Beverly Hills - though emails show they were aware of LA’s assessment of a duo-jurisdictional potential historic district as early as March 2014.

Ibarra and Kim were notified by the project applicant’s agent, Matthew Hayden, who discovered the existence of the potential historic district because Ibarra directed him to the Office of Historic Resources (OHR) and Deputy Manager Janet Hansen.

The City of Beverly Hills requested the historic assessment documents from LA so they could have an opportunity to compare it to the City’s own historic survey and review and comment on them, as Beverly Hills prepared its historic assessment.

On March 17, 2014, Gohlich wrote Ibarra, “Thank you for confirming that no action will be taken on the project until a historic assessment is prepared for the properties. Please keep me posted if anything else comes up in the meantime.”

On the same date, Matthew Hayden and Janet Ibarra were cc’d on an email from OHR’s Janet Hansen that read: “Just as FYI the consultant is recording those addresses on Oakhurst as part of a potential historic district which is that block. . .”

A series of emails in which Ibarra, Beverly Hills Planner Shena Rojemann – who replaced Gohlich on the project following his promotion – and Hayden

discuss the potential historic district throughout May and into June 2014. The prolonged requests for documents resulted in an email from Gohlich on June 14, 2014, to Ibarra that states, “Although it is articulated in Shena’s [Rojemann] letter, I wanted to be clear that the City of Beverly Hills is requesting that an EIR be prepared. . . simply adding a copy of our letter to the file will not achieve compliance with CEQA. At your earliest convenience, please confirm that the city of Los Angeles intends to prepare an EIR as required by CEQA.” Several emails passed between the cities through Jan. 2015 without resolving the issue. The city of Los Angeles had completed its historic assessment on Jan. 26, 2015, but did not share it with the City of Beverly Hills.

Emails from the PRA indicate that there was no communication between the cities for several months prior to the issuance by the city of LA of the Letter of Determination on Feb. 2, 2016. Then, the City of Beverly Hills was informed that the project had been taken off hold and was moving forward, and no EIR had been prepared to address the historic issues.

The city of Los Angeles historic survey reads: “The Oakhurst Drive Multi-Family Residential Historic District is a small multi-family historic district along the east side of North Oakhurst Drive at the boundary between Beverly Hills and Los Angeles,” reads the report. The district, “is significant as an excellent example of a 1930s multi-family residential neighborhood. . . and as an excellent concentration of Period Revival architecture. . . Residences within the district retain their original plans, massing, scale and characterdefining features from the Spanish Colonial Revival or Minimal Traditional style. Of the Oakhurst Drive MultiFamily Residential District’s nine houses, 100-percent contribute to its significance.”

The Los Angeles and Beverly Hills surveys concur, but that fact has only come to light as a result of a PRA by Concerned Citizens of Beverly Hills/Beverly Grove.

INVASION OF THE HIDEOUS CONSTRUCTION SIGNS – Construction signs like these, pictured above and right, are popping up all over Beverly Hills and Bel-Air and if you’re not paying close enough attention, it’s hard to figure out whether it’s street graffiti or an actual meaningful sign. These photos were snapped by a Bel-Air resident, near the ongoing, seemingly never-ending projects at 360 Stone Canyon and being constructed by developer M&A Gabaee (Mark & Arman Gabay). If you see signs like the ones pictured in your community, snap a photo and e-mail it to myopinion@bhcourier.com.

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Another Phobia From Roger Lefkon FEAR OF WAITING TO SEE THE DOCTOR When I was a kid and needed to see a physician the process was relatively simple. My parents would place a call to the family doctor and he would arrive at our home, usually the same day, attend a briefing session presided over by my mother, deliver the secret knock on my door, perform his magic and be on his way. It didn’t matter what my ailment was--measles, mumps, influenza, a broken bone, pink eye or an overactive libido--the treatment was always the same, a shot of penicillin followed by bed rest and a couple of missed school days.

In today’s world making an appointment to see a doctor can be a challenging and anxiety filled experience. I recently called my internist to arrange an office visit and was told the earliest availability would be about a month. My response was that there was a good chance I might succumb if left unattended, the office reply was that the doctor would soon be going out of the country for a “working vacation” and was already double booked from sign on to sign off. I explained the graveness of my situation and was told “everyone is sick, it’s the flu season.” How long will he be gone I inquired? The response was: “we don’t know, it’s entirely dependent on the exchange rate!” I politely but firmly reminded the office manager that I was one of the doctor’s oldest patients and would share my Viagra with him if that would help break the log jam. It worked and an office visit was set for the next day. No doubt about it, those little blue pills are the stuff legends are made of.

I grabbed the first appointment of the day knowing that’s when the waiting room is least contaminated and the patients have not yet started to cough, wheeze and sneeze expelling viruses into the air and infiltrating my already compromised immune system. I looked around and was struck by the fact that the room--at 8 a.m.-- was already fully occupied by young men 5’9” or taller, between 19-35 years of age, each with a photo of themselves as a child affixed to their shirt prominently displaying their physical characteristics. One in particular had an aristocratic nose, thoughtful brown eyes, long fingers and a winning smile.

He resembled Itzhak Perlman and, yes, he could also play the violin. It was then I realized that I had inadvertently wandered into a sperm donor center. I regrouped and headed across the hall.

In more familiar surroundings I approached the front desk and signed in using my own germ free disposable pen and discovered I was the fifth person with a 9 a.m. appointment, When no one was watching I did the unthinkable–placed my name ahead

of the other four. The sign reading “please refrain from using your cell phone” was being largely ignored by everyone including a little old lady sitting by herself in the corner of the room, earbuds in place, lip syncing to Adele. Some were texting friends others goggling to learn more about their various illnesses and everyone was watching the clock anxiously waiting their turn to make the leap from the waiting room to the examination room just like the contestants sprinting from their seats to the stage on The Price Is Right.

As I scan the room I can’t help but notice the walls are a familiar shade of green, almost identical to the paint job in the San Quentin gas chamber but with a privacy notice. I also cannot help but observe those who have been fasting since midnight, in preparation for a blood test, eying the exotic fish in the aquarium.

Another distraction is the flickering overheard light. I report it to the office staff, they in turn report it to the building management office who in turn refers it to the manufacturer located on the outskirts of Hong Kong in a factory that used to make fortune cookies. When I return for a follow up visit six months later, the bulb is still flickering but the office manager has been replaced.

Recognizing that the patient holding pen can be a dangerous place to congregate, I always try to keep at least two chairs between myself and other sick people to reduce the chances picking up their bug. If this form of musical chairs doesn’t work then I wait in the hall welcoming pharmaceutical reps, many of whom are former cheerleaders, dispensing free samples. Waiting rooms also have a well earned reputation for accumulating old magazines that people who are under the weather have handled and in doing so transferred their germs to a varied collection of publications that includes Kid’s Health, Men’s Health, Woman’s Health and Dog’s Health and the magazine that gets pilfered the most, Belly Fat Illustrated. Copies of Playboy, Penthouse and Hustler are generally kept in a locked display case along with other in demand products for sale.

There may, however, be some upside in all of this. Virtual consultants, where you can connect with a doctor using a smartphone, tablet or computer is gaining traction as are concierge M.D.’s who provide immediate access around the clock and whose services may even include house calls and, because they have concierge credentials, these folks are also able to secure sports and theatre tickets for you and make hard to get restaurant reservations.

Here is a parting thought. When you glance around the waiting room and the plants look like they are on life support then this may not be the place for you!

Roger Lefkon is author of The World Is A Really Scary Place

Jewish L.A. Special Needs Trust Launched

By John L. Seitz Jewish Los Angeles Special Needs Trust has been launched to offer an affordable option for families with minor or adult children having disabilities.

Such special-needs trusts allow beneficiaries of government safety net programs to keep their essential benefits such as SSI, Medi-Cal and inhome supported services and legally supplement those benefits with their own funds, or with money from family members or friends.

Under the leadership of founding Board of Directors Chair Sandor E. Samuels, an attorney and civic leader, the JLA Trust has received its independent nonprofit status approvals. Investment and trust management will be provided

by True Link Financial, Inc., a tech company with expertise in trust finances and related services.

A three-year, $250,000 Cutting Edge Grant from the Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles provided seed funding for the JLA Trust.

Foundation President/CEO Marvin I. Schotland stated: “Our support for the JLA Trust reflects recognition of the important void now filled by this inspiring new institution for families of persons with disabilities.”

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H E A LT H & W E L L N E S S

Hollywood Foreign Press Association Helps CHLA Heal Patients Through The Arts The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) is continuing its support of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) with its second $25,000 grant to drive collaboration between the entertainment community and the hospital’s Mark Taper-Johnny Mercer Artists Program.

Led by certified expressive arts therapists and partners in the community, the Artists Program uses music, dance, drama and the expressive arts to address the unique physical and emotional challenges faced by hospitalized infants, children, teens and young adults. The grant brings the HFPA’s total commitment to the Artists Program to $50,000.

In partnership with the hospital’s Hollywood Cares for Kids program, the Artists Program will use the grant to integrate entertainment industry professionals into the program, drawing on their talents to help patients through their medical journey. For example: • Professional animators can teach young patients about communicating through the world of cartoons; • Filmmakers can introduce young people to the power of narrative storytelling; • Writers and composers can help patients find their inner voice through one-on-one song writing sessions with their music therapist; and • Musical artists can provide private music performances and engage in art and music workshops.

“CHLA is committed to treating the

whole child, recognizing the critical role that a child’s spirit plays in the course of healing,” said Alex Field, manager, Mark Taper-Johnny Mercer Artists Program. “Through drama, music, dance, and the visual and expressive arts, we help children find ways to convey their emotions, ask questions they have not found the words to ask and feel a bit more in control of their lives. Young people can also discover a new talent, develop a new interest, or enjoy a form of art they have never experienced before, creating a budding life-long appreciation of the arts.”

CHLA was one of several nonprofits that benefited from the nearly $2.4 million dollars gifted by the HFPA, the organization known for hosting the Golden Globe Awards.

“The Hollywood Foreign Press Association unreservedly gives this grant to the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles to help nurture the relationship they have with the entertainment industry,” said HFPA President Lorenzo Soria. “The result of two industries coming together for one cause is powerful, moving and inspiring.

“The entertainment community has the capacity in many unique ways to positively impact the children we serve,” said Lyndsay Hutchison, director, Hollywood Cares for Kids program. “Whether

YOU SHOULD BE DANCING—Dancing With The Stars professional ballroom dancer Val Chmerkovskiy takes part in a dance movement therapy session at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles with patient Josalin Escorcia, age 6.

the child is an aspiring artist or just facing a tough road ahead, having the chance to work with an industry professional brings a level of encouragement and renewed excitement. From writers to animators to musicians and actors, the entertainment community offers a wide array of expertise in their respective fields, providing a tremendous asset in helping children find their voice.”

Research has shown, Hutchison says, that heart rates slow, blood pressure decreases, and the perception of pain declines when patients pick up a musical instrument, sing a song or see a live performance. In the hospital’s Newborn and Infant Critical Care Unit, staff members have reported the slowing of heart and pulse rates in premature infants upon the first musical note they hear, and mothers have found a way to bond with babies they cannot yet hold by simply singing to them.

In the last fiscal year, the Artists Program impacted the lives of more than 33,000 patients and family members. The program runs year-round, seven days per week, and can be found in individual patient rooms, group play areas and lounges, lobbies and even hallways of every floor.

Members of the entertainment industry can learn more about the artist program by emailing Hutchison at lhutchison@chla.usc.edu or calling 323-361-4121.

PAINTING FOR HOPE—L. J. Fitzpatrick MS, RD (left) and Kendall Sykes paint a panel for PaintFest America in Cedars-Sinai’s Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute.

Cancer Survivors, Patients Pick Up Paintbrushes For Artworks Event At Cedars-Sinai More than 25 Cedars-Sinai cancer patients and survivors, their families, as well as a physician, nurses, dietitians and volunteers took part in PaintFest last week, a 50-state project sponsored by the nonprofit Foundation for Hospital Art. Participants painted about 24 panels, to be assembled into four murals that will be donated to Cedars-Sinai.

The pieces will remain at the medical center, home to a 100 percent-donated art collection that includes works by artists ranging from Judy Chicago and David Hockney to

Robert Rauscheberg and Roy Lichtenstein.

Two patients also painted a panel for the “Stars of Hope” mural. Depicting the California state flower (poppy) and bird (valley quail)—the panel will be sent to New York City join those from the other 49 states to be assembled into a mural representing the whole country. The mural will be displayed in New York City on Aug. 23.

“This project is uplifting for all of us,” said clinical dietitian Diana Torres, MPH, RD, a board-certified specialist in oncology, Supportive Care

Services at the Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute, at Cedars-Sinai. “It’s fun and it’s lasting.”

The Foundation for Hospital Art, in partnership with CedarsSinai, provided materials for all participants. The foundation helps people use art to express their feelings about illness and healing. More than 1 million volunteers, including patients, families and medical professionals have participated in events.

The foundation has donated about 44,000 paintings to more than 4,000 hospitals and nursing homes worldwide.

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CLASSICS IN THE COURTYARD–Romantic comedy and live-theater fans are invited to experience a reading of Christopher Fry’s 1946 play, “A Phoenix Too Frequent,” at the Greystone Mansion and Gardens on Sunday, August 14. Performed by Beverly Hills’ Theatre 40, this play set in ancient Rome is about a grieving widow who starves herself after her husband’s death, until his tomb guardsman convinces the widow to live again.

The reading will be from 6-7pm, but attendees are invited to arrive at 5pm for self-guided tours of the Mansion. Tickets are $15 for general admission and $12 for students and seniors. As a part of the Classics in the Courtyard showcase, the reading will take place in Greystone Mansion’s courtyard.

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don’t think the virus presents any longlasting effects...on a woman looking to conceive [years] in the future,” he said.

Despite the fact that these type of mosquitoes are not found in Beverly Hills, Pamela Mottice Muller of the Beverly Hills Office of Emergency Management warned Californians should be aware of other types of mosquitoes found in the area this summer, as these insects could carry other serious diseases.

“We need to be cautious about areas that breed mosquitoes,” Mottice Muller said. “We’re taking the approach [that] it’s protection from all mosquitoes.”

Keeping residents safe from mosquito-transmitted illness comes down to “education, prevention and protection,” she added.

Zika Facts • Incubation period: about 1 week • 20 percent of adults who do show symptoms usually only have a mild fever, rash, conjunctivitis, and/or joint

pain. Body rids itself of virus in about a week • The disease is thought to cause severe brain defects in fetuses.

• Legitimate risk if mother is infected, fetus could develop brain defects (including microcephaly) in utero • 1,825 cases in the U.S., including 87 cases in California, 491 in New York, and 322 in Florida How is Zika transmitted?

• International travel has been the catalyst for spreading this disease • Locally, Aedes Aegypti mosquitoes are found in the San Gabriel Valley and eastern LA County • Humans who carry the disease can spread it to other people in semen or blood; 16 cases of sexually transmitted Zika has been reported in San Diego County and Texas How to prevent Zika • Use EPA-approved insect repellent, wear long sleeves and pants, and stay in a room equipped with a bugscreen if possible • Pregnant women should be especially cautious

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

Heritage by Arturo Martinez is one of seven finalists in The Autry’s High Five Art contest.

DENNIS’ NEMESIS—Jeanne Russell, who played Margaret Wade and pictured left with Jay North of Dennis The Menace (1959-63), will take part in the Hollywood Museum’s “Child Stars Then and Now” autograph show Aug. 20-21.

Hollywood Museum Celebrates Child Stars With Exhibit, Autograph Show The Hollywood Museum has teamed with more than 50 former child stars to offer, for the first time, two opportunities to appreciate their work and actually meet them.

The “Child Stars - Then and Now” exhibit will open Thursday, Aug. 19. Additionally, a two-day child-star themed autograph show on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 20-21, that involves what may be the largest collection of child stars ever in one place, will benefit the nonprofit A Minor Consideration, a foundation formed to give guidance and support to young performers, past, present and future.

“The realization of this exhibit is a dream come true,” said Donelle Dadigan, the museum’s president/founder.

“We have wanted to honor these young, often unsung, heroes and pioneers of entertainment for some time; especially sine most of them have been such dedicated supporters of the museum.”

A sample of donors/participants/items in the exhibit include: Costumes worn by Darla

Hood in Our Gang/The Little Rascals (as well as Petey the dog’s collar), Judy Garland’s ruby slippers from The Wizard Of Oz, Shirley Temple’s costume from Curly Top, Margaret O’Brien’s Oscar for Meet Me In St. Louis, costumes from the TV sitcom Diff’rent Strokes, a Roddy McDowall costume from Lassie, Come Home, dolls and other items from The Waltons and signed Mickey Mouse ears and Annette books on loan from the family of Annette Funicello.

Among those participating in either the exhibit and/or autograph show include: Alison Arngrim (Little House On The Prairie), Radames Pera (Kung Fu), “Baby” Rose Marie (first all talking film/Dick Van Dyke Show), Veronica Cartwright (The Birds/Lost In Space), Angela Cartwright (Sound Of Music/Lost in Space), Jeremy Miller (Growing Pains), Larry Mathews (The Dick Van Dyke Show), Adam Wylie (Picket Fences), Jon Provost (Lassie), Quinn Cummings (Family), Jerry Supiran (Small Wonder), Jane (see ‘CHILD STARS’ page 18)

Voting Now Open For The Autry’s High Five Public Art Contest With ‘California Continued’ Theme The Autry Museum of the American West has announced the selection of seven finalists for High Five Art, the museum’s second annual public art contest.

In accordance with this year’s theme, “California Continued,” entries consist of original works of art that comment on the interconnection and collaboration of Californians with the natural environment.

The contest complements the Autry’s October opening of “California Continued,” a nearly 20,000-square-foot exhibition spanning two new galleries and an outdoor ethnobotanical garden.

In April, the Autry invited artists to submit original designs for a large banner to be installed on the back wall of the museum, a location visible from the 5 Freeway and the L.A River.

A committee evaluated the submissions and selected seven finalists based on artistic merit, connection to the theme, originality, and ability to effectively translate onto a large banner format.

The seven nominees include: Heritage by Arturo Martinez, Nomad, Neighbor by Cailtlin Anne, The Poetry of the Earth by Daria Nakelska, Reclaimed by Jackie Baxton, Speed X Distance X Time by Robert Minervini, The Gift, by Susanna Negrete and Upstream by Sylvie van Helden.

Public voting to select a contest winner will be open until, Friday, Sept. 9.

All seven designs may be viewed inside the Autry and at TheAutry.org/HighFiveArt. One vote per valid e-mail address will be accepted. The onsite and

online votes will be combined and the design with the most votes will be declared the winner. The winner will be announced in October and celebrated with an outdoor party on Thursday, Oct. 13.

The large banner featuring the winning design will be displayed on the Autry's building and on a projection in the museum lobby for a period of one year, with the possibility of extension.

The winning artist will receive a prize of $2,500. Two runner-ups will each receive $500.

Artist Daria Nakelska’s The Poetry of the Earth “conveys a message of people becoming one with nature.”

L.A. Theatre Works To Open Season With Amadeus

Historical Anthropoid Is So-So WWII Thriller

L.A. Theatre Works seven-play 2016-17 season of staged readings opens Friday, Sept. 22 with Peter Shaffer’s multi-Tony (and Oscar) award-winning Amadeus. Directed by Rosalind Ayres, the story of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and his nemesis, Antonio Salieri, will play through Sept. 25.

• Playwright Danai Gurira’s Tony-nominated Eclipsed—telling the story of the captive wives of a Liberian warlord as they struggle for survival in the midst of civil war—will run Oct. 27-30.

• In The Assembled Parties, Broadway favorite Richard Greenberg combines humor and insight to evoke the changing world of a well-to-do Manhattan family as they move to the new world of the 21st Century. The play will run Nov.17-20.

• Timberlake Wertenbaker’s Jefferson’s Garden evokes the struggle for America’s independence as Thomas Jefferson wrestles with the words to launch a new nation,.

The readings, in front of a live audience, without sets or costumes, feature star-studded casts, often with script in hand and accompanied by sound effects. Performances are recorded for public ratio broadcast, CD, digital download and online streaming.

Performances are at UCLA’s James Bridges Theater, 235 Charles E. Young Dr. For ticket information, call 310- 827-0889 or visit www.latw.org.

Anthropoid is a throwback to 1940’s-1950’s war movies. “Anthropoid” was the code name used for the plot to assassinate Reinhard Heydrich, the third highest Nazi officer entrusted with the heinous “final solution” of the Jewish people.

Following the pattern and dialogue of those vintage films, Sean Ellis, who directed and co-

Jerry Cutler On Film wrote the story based on a true incident, never reaches the effect it hopes to arouse.

Set in dark days of the German occupation of Czechoslovakia, two heroic resistance fighters, Jozef Gabcik (Cillian Murphy) and Jan Kubis (Jamie Dornan), hook up with other stalwart Czechs including two pretty women, Marie (Charlotte Le Bon) and Lenka (Anna Geislerova), the obvious love interests. Not much action follows—just nerve-wracking decisions as to how and where to assassinate Heydrich.

Uncle Hajsky, played flawlessly by the eclectic and wonderful English actor Toby Jones, adds a (see ‘ANTHROPOID’ page 18)

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philanthropist who reinvigorated dance at the L.A. Music Center in 2003 following a $20 million donation.

Inspired by her belief that dance brings joy to the world, Kaufman is doing everything in her power to help engender a love of dance as well as foster the growth and engagement of those who choose to pursue the craft.

This October, in time to welcome its second class of carefully selected students, USC Kaufman will unveil its permanent home, the new USC Glorya Kaufman International Dance Center.

Designed by Pfeiffer Partners Architects following myriad brainstorming sessions together with Kaufman, Dean Robert Cutietta and Vice Dean and Director Jodie Gates, a former prima ballerina with Joffrey Ballet, the 54,000 square foot physical representation of USC Kaufman will be home to the cutting-edge program starting Oct. 5.

“There’s a lot of me in there,” the eponymous patron remarked.

The hallmark of USC Kaufman, which offers a professional dance degree built around a diverse, flexible, globally-minded curriculum, is perhaps best expressed in its motto “The New Movement”.

In addition to preparing students for the large umbrella of human movement where intersecting techniques, traditions and styles create new forms to be expressed in dance within the landscape of a technology-driven world, the curriculum also teaches students the business side of operations, critical in making sure graduates can get a job in the industry.

Now in its second year, Kaufman said the program had 400 students audition for its first class of 33 students; this year, 350 auditioned for 18 spaces.

THE PENINSULA (Continued from page 1)

the ceremonial ribbon with dignitaries that included councilmembers Lili Bosse and Julian Gold, as well as Vicki Reynolds, who was mayor when the Peninsula opened its doors 25 years ago.

“This moment recalls a very special time in the life of this city,” Reynolds said. “We could not have envisioned what this hotel would mean to this community.”

“You’ve made it happen,” Reynolds added, pointing to the staff. “And we were the beneficiaries.”

Other dignitaries at Monday’s ceremony included Police Chief Sandra Spagnoli, Fire Chief Ralph Mundell and City Manager Mahdi Aluzri.

After the ribbon cutting, Peninsula staff enjoyed breakfast in the Verandah.

Employees cheered as several of their colleagues were honored for working at the Peninsula for all 25 years of its existence.

“It’s about a culture of respect, we are all very supportive of each other,” Nissenbaum told the Courier in an interview Monday after the staff breakfast.

“There’s no politics, no grandstanding.

Everyone is down to earth and humble, they truly care about each other and about our guests.”

“Because it’s a conservatory, we want to really concentrate on the kids,” she said. “When these kids get out, they’ll have a place to go.” Kaufman said.

Housed within an Italian Collegiate Gothic exterior, the 70-foot tall new building is the largest dance-dedicated complex on a private university campus, according to Jeffrey de Caen, associate dean of Operations.

State-of-the-art floors and subfloors, made of Harlequin sprung marley, cushion the dancers’ movements and provide sure footing for the many styles of dance explored in the space. These floors are specially isolated so sound and vibrations from music and dancers’ movements will not be heard from other nearby rooms; the studios are built so that their concrete floors do not touch the sidewalls or the slab foundation.

“We believe that a lifelong career in dance can begin here, and to that end we are creating a visionary school that will be at the forefront of developing dancers, choreographers and dance leaders for the future,” Cutietta said.

Students will have endless tools to experiment with different settings and engage in dialogue with other performing arts disciplines both on and off campus. Thanks to a unique partnership with Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at The Music Center, each visiting dance company works with Kaufman students in master classes covering professional development and artistic performance.

Kaufman, who still recalls fondly how dance had the power to lift her beyond her shy childhood demeanor, said she is motivated to create dance opportunities in order to bring happiness to others.

“Dance really uplifted me,” she said. “I think life is really hard...dance is a happy thing; you forget about problems.”

The Peninsula Beverly Hills has been a Forbes Five Star Award and AAA Five Diamond Award winner for 22 years in a row, and that personal touch is among the many reasons why.

“It’s got to be about more than just collecting a paycheck,” Nissenbaum said. “Our employees, they really love the hotel and they have a passion for it.

They love the people who stay here.”

With the renovated and recently reopened The Belvedere, and tasty food from Executive Chef David Codney, The Peninsula appears to be well-situated to charge forward toward another 25 years of success.

Nissenbuam said the Peninsula has an innovation committee that meets regularly to discuss ways the hotel can stay on the cutting edge.

Among the innovative ideas The Peninsula touts are no check-in or check-out time, monogrammed initials on each guest’s pillows and hotel employees who will meet incoming guests at the airport to make their arrival as stress-free as possible.

“We’re actually going to be redoing the guest rooms again next year,” Nissenbaum said. “The key is to really never rest on your laurels. We are constantly looking for ways to push forward and to increase the experience for our guests.”

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING DATE: August 23, 2016 TIME: 7:00 PM LOCATION: City Council Chamber - Beverly Hills City Hall 455 North Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 The Planning Commission of the City of Beverly Hills, at a SPECIAL meeting on Tuesday, August 23, 2016, will hold a public hearing beginning at 7:00 PM to consider a request for a Specific Plan Amendment, Amendments to a Vesting Tentative Tract Map and Development Plan Review, and Development Agreement for the property located at 9900 Wilshire Boulevard (One Beverly Hills).

Specific Plan Amendment. The 9900 Wilshire Specific Plan was previously approved in 2008 and included 235 residential condominiums and approximately 15,856 square feet of retail and restaurant uses. The proposed project consists of revisions that would allow up to 193 residential condominiums and an up to 134 room luxury hotel with ancillary facilities, ballroom/meeting rooms, and restaurant/bar uses. The proposed project also includes a new motor court access along Santa Monica Boulevard. To allow these changes in use, amendments are required to the 9900 Wilshire Specific Plan.

Vesting Tentative Tract Map and Development Plan Review. The previously approved project included approval of Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 67884 and Development Plan Review to subdivide the air rights to permit the individual sales of a maximum of 235 residential condominium units. The applicant is requesting amendments to Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 67884 to reflect the revised site plan and revise the maximum number of residential condominiums to 193 units. All common interest developments also require approval of a Development Plan Review.

Development Agreement. The previously approved project included adoption of a Development Agreement. Revisions are being proposed to the Development Agreement in conjunction with the proposed project, and the Planning Commission may discuss and provide recommendations on the terms of the proposed revisions to the Development Agreement, as well as determine whether the Development Agreement is consistent with the City’s General Plan.

This project has been assessed in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and the environmental regulations of the City. The City of Beverly Hills has prepared a Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (Final SEIR) to analyze potential environmental impacts associated with development of the project. Specifically, the Final SEIR analyzes the following potential environmental effects of the project: • Greenhouse Gas Emissions

• Air Quality

• Land Use Planning

• Noise

• Transportation/Traffic

• Mandatory Findings of Significance

• Utilities and Service Systems The Planning Commission will consider the Final SEIR, and may adopt a resolution recommending its certification to the City Council.

Any interested person may attend the meeting and be heard or present written comments to the Commission.

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

If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact Andre Sahakian, Associate Planner in the Planning Division at (310) 285-1127, or by email at asahakian@beverlyhills.org. Copies of the project plans and associated application materials are on file in the Community Development Department, and can be reviewed by any interested person at 455 North Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210.

Sincerely: Andre Sahakian, Associate Planner

NEW BOND (Continued from page 1)

BEVERLY HILLS aging and we are obligated as trustees to do everything in our power to upgrade antiquated facilities,” Goldstein said.

It likely won’t be easy. In July, the district’s consultants at TBWB Strategies and Godbe Research offered a grim bond outlook when their bond feasibility survey – a 301 person

boardmember Isabel Hacker dissenting.

“The need is unquestioned,” Spitz said. “I believe postponing the measure until 2018 is more practical, more prudent and the surest way to remediate the seismic deficiencies and replace antiquated buildings.”

Ko r b a t ov pointed out that waiting until 2018 would lead to serious inflation that could cost the district a more than $20 million increase in c o n s t r u c t i o n – Howard Goldstein costs.

Spitz noted Board of Education President there were sevphone sample collected during eral steps that needed to hap- two weeks in May – found that pen in order to place the bond a little more than half of voters on the ballot – including iden- would support the bond. If that tifying community leaders for a held true in November, it campaign committee, finaliz- would fall well short of the 66 ing the list of projects, estimat- percent vote required. ed tax rates and ballot lanMargo said in order to eduguage, preparing an impartial cate the community, it was cruanalysis and ballot arguments, cial to include a detailed list of organizing a campaign com- all the projects still awaiting mittee raising funds and completion on the ballot landesigning and printing cam- guage. paign material – much of “I don’t want anything to which was to be completed in be a mystery to the communiMarch, and will need to be ty,” Margo said. “It’s imperative done in the next 12 weeks to get this work done.” leading up to Nov. 8.

When Measure E, which “The timing is almost Spitz on Tuesday called a unworkable, and losing this “gigantic hoax”, passed eight campaign would be a major years ago, voters were promsetback for the district.” Spitz ised that school-related propersaid. ty taxes wouldn’t rise past Board President Howard $49.71 per $100,000 of Goldstein disagreed, saying assessed property value. That that their fellow boardmember number has now ballooned to Noah Margo’s five-week write- near $70 per $100,000. in campaign that got him electSpitz and Hacker both said ed to the school board in 2011 the higher-than-promised tax was proof that a campaign can rates related to Measure E be put together in a short time- made it difficult for them to frame. support placing a new bond on “I voted to place the bond the November ballot. initiative on the November balBecause there was no solid lot to facilitate learning envi- plan in place by the district ronments that are seismically eight years ago to use the safer, more secure from acts of funds, Spitz said the bond violence, environmentally essentially amounted to a healthier, and more conducive “blank check” and he was worfor a quality education,” ried the same would happen Goldstein told the Courier again.

Wednesday, after the meetMargo, who earlier in the ing. “I am disappointed that my meeting said he wouldn’t be two colleagues who do not able to support a bond that support the bond seem to be sought approval from 66.7 persuggesting that they value tax cent of the voters, countered rates above the health, safety, that he believed there was a and security of our students, clear, solid plan in place to use staff, and the community that the funds. use our facilities everyday.”

“I see clearly what this Modernization is still project is asking for, it’s not a needed at Beverly Hills High blank check,” Margo retorted. ($141.5 million), El Rodeo ($17 “It’s been vetted out over a long million) and Hawthorne ($91 period of time.” million). There are also plans “I realize it’s a hail mary,” for new bond money to pay for Korbatov said of the bond installation of a district-wide achieving 66.7-percent of the wayfinder/security system at a vote. “But I think people care cost of $700,000. about their kids.”

“These school facilities are

I am disappointed that my colleagues who do not support the bond seem to be suggesting that they value tax rates above the health, safety and security of our students and staff, and the community that use our facilities every day.

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Beverly Hills AYSO To Host Opening Day Event August 27

Pictured: Nolan Krutonog, mom Maureen Rakusin, step-dad Kenny Rakusin and Sam Krutonog

The Beverly Hills AYSO Region 76 will kick off its fall 2016 season on Saturday, Aug. 27 with a “Kick It In Fall” community event and opening day celebration at La Cienega Park.

The event, which runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the east field, will bring professional soccer coaches together with local youth to shake off the summer fun and get back to the basics of soccer.

Food vendors will be on hand to keep guests well-fed,

FINISHING TOUCHES – Pictured: Construction crews were at Horace Mann this week, putting the final pieces together on the turf and fencing at the brand new Horace Mann playfield, set to open next week.

Beverly Hills Brothers Excel At Water Polo Junior Olympics Last Weekend At Stanford University

By Kitty Luo A pair of Beverly Hills brothers led their teams to victory last weekend at the USA Water Polo Junior Olympics in Stanford.

Goalkeeper and Team Captain Nolan Krutonog, 14, and his teammates at the LA Premier Water Polo Club earned gold medals for their USA Water Polo Junior Olympics victory. Nolan’s brother, Sam Krutonog, 16, also a goalie, led his LA Premier Club team to the 18 & Under Bronze Medal win.

Heading into their freshman (Nolan) and junior (Sam) years, the Krutonog brothers now attend Harvard-Westlake.

Nolan played for the USA Olympic Development Travel Team, and Sam played on the Men’s Youth National Team, both of which won championships.

In late August, Sam will travel to Montenegro with his team to compete in the FINA World Junior Water Polo

Championships. In addition to leading his club team to win the High School State Championships and Ironman Superfinals, Sam also spent the summer training with the Men’s Olympic team.

“I learned so much training with the Olympic team this summer. The men’s Olympic coach, Dejan Udovicic, who lives in Beverly Hills, about two blocks from us, which is just a funny coincidence, taught me so much,” Sam said.

“The Olympic goalies, Merrill Moses and McQuinn Baron, challenged me and took me under their wings. Our high school coach, Brian Flacks, is the best in the country.”

After losing a game in the Junior Olympics quarterfinals, Nolan’s team faced the task of winning three consecutive games in order to make the semi-finals.

“We had a tough time coming together as a team at first. We had a lot of new guys.

But our coach, Giorgi

Kartvelishvili is tough,” said Nolan. “We fought hard and did it. Coach Giorgi didn’t let us give up.”

The team won the semifinals in a dramatic shoot out, in which Nolan was able to block two five-meter shots in a row, against the same team that won in the quarterfinals.

“It was a nail-biter. After that, the gold medal game was the most fun I ever had playing polo. I got the crowd going from the pool. The stands were packed, the announcers were great, and it was so amazing to see my older brother out there getting the fans to go wild. I still can’t believe we won,” Nolan said.

His older brother also expressed pride at seeing Nolan and his team triumph.

“I am so proud of Nolan.

He’s such an amazing force and he has his own style. That was one of my happiest days in a long time,” Sam said.

L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti Calls Los Angeles ‘Safest Bet’ As The Site For 2024 Olympic Games Mayor Eric Garcetti touted Los Angeles today as the safest bet for organizers of the 2024 Olympic Games to make in choosing a location, with many of the sports venues needed for hosting the event already built in the city.

Los Angeles is competing against Paris, Rome and Budapest for the opportunity to host the 2024 Summer Olympics and Paralympic Games.

The city has been getting ready "since the Olympic flame was extinguished at the closing ceremony of the 1984 L.A. Games," which were held in Los Angeles, according to Garcetti.

"Our Olympic infrastructure is already in the ground,

not on the drawing boards, " he said. "We are virtually risk-free because we only have to build one venue to host the Games."

Garcetti is part of a delegation of Los Angeles 2024 bid committee members who have been in Rio de Janeiro for the past week to observe this summer's Olympic Games and meet with sports officials in Brazil.

The pitch, delivered at a news conference in Rio, was geared toward the perception that past Olympic host cities have had to scramble to build new venues at great cost, just to host the massive sports undertaking.

Garcetti threw out another practical reason for the International Olympics

Committee to host the event in 2024, noting that Los Angeles' ties to the entertainment industry ought to help the IOC better reach out to a younger audience, a group that's needed to carry on the Olympics tradition.

"Our entertainment and technology companies speak to young people every day on their own terms and by their own means," he said. "With L.A.'s ability to imagine and engage the world with new content and with new technologies, I believe L.A. is ideally suited to host the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games and inspire the next generation."

–– City News Service

and Niky’s Sports will set up a booth to sell soccer gear and give away prizes to the kids participating in the event.

Mendocino Farms will also set up a booth, providing fun games and giveaways.

For more information on Beverly Hills AYSO Region 76, visit the organization’s website at: http://www.ayso76.org/index. html.

L.A. To Apply For $22 Million In Grants For New Soccer Stadium The Los Angeles City Council agreed last week to apply for a $22.5 million federal loan to help fund a sports museum, conference rooms and other facilities next to the Los Angeles Football Club's 22,000-seat soccer stadium in Exposition Park.

City officials say these facilities, which are part of the plans for the $250 million stadium project, face a funding gap that can be bridged with a loan from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

With the council's unanimously vote, the Economic

and Workforce Development Department will be able to move forward on seeking a loan under HUD's Section 108 program.

Los Angeles Football Club was announced in 2014 as a replacement for the disbanded Chivas USA soccer club, which played for 10 years at StubHub Center in Carson, sharing the facility with the Los Angeles Galaxy. The new MLS team is expected to begin play in 2018 at the new stadium. The demolition of the Sports Arena was set for this summer.

–– City News Service

READY, SET, GOLD! – Olympic swimming champion John Naber has been named chairman of the Ready, Set, Gold! program. The first and only of its kind in the country – Ready, Set, Gold! combats the epidemic problem of childhood obesity by matching 50 Olympic and Paralympic athletes with Los Angeles area public schools to promote student fitness. Ready, Set, Gold! is a program of the Southern California Committee for the Olympic Games (SCCOG). It was first launched in 2006 as part of Los Angeles’ bid to host the 2016 Olympic Games. The program currently operates in 60 LAUSD elementary, middle and high schools, affecting 15,000 students each year.

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Night II is a kinetic and dioramic sculpture portraying a raining night in slow motion.

Sleep Mode, a solo exhibition by Taiwanese artist Hao Ni, will run through Friday, Sept. 23 at Taiwan Academy, 1137 Westwood Blvd.

The artist’s first solo exhibition in L.A. will feature a series of mixed media installations, sculptures and video.

For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/taiwanacademyla.

• • • • • Young Marco, 19-year-old singer/musician who recently released his debut EP, 4 Our Generation, will be part of the entertainment at the Say No Bullying Festival, from 1-5 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 13 at Park Center, Griffith Park, 4730 Crystal Springs Dr. The event will feature antibullying activists, resource booths, food, giveaways, celebrity meet-and-greet and more.

To register for the free event visit http://www.saynobullying.org/festival.

• • • • • People Are The Worst, a program of readings from participants in author Chris Terry’s (Zero Fade) fiction and creative nonfiction master class will be at 7 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 18 at Book Soup, 8818 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood.

Taking part with Terry will

be Martina Blumenthal, Carlos Castellanos, Diane Forte, Mou Khan, Mary Serradas and Laura Tate, plus three winners of the WeHo Writing Craft Scholarships, sponsored by the city of West Hollywood’s WeHo Arts Grant and the PEN Center USA, Marcus Berkermeier, John Boucher and Alixen Pha. For information, visit www.weho.org/arts.

• • • • • WordTheatre will present A Tribute to Langston Hughes, with stories, poems, jazz and the blues, at 8 p.m., Monday, Aug. 22 at The Grammy Museum at L.A. Live, 800 Olympic Blvd., Suite A245.

The evening will include a cast with Dohn Norwood, Keith David, Paula Newsome, André Holland and more, plus original music by the Supa Lowery Brothers Band.

For tickets, visit http://wordtheatre.com/GRAMMY.html.

• • • • • Bowling For Pets, a benefit for the Pet Care Foundation, will be from 2-4 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 28 at Pickwick Bowl, 921 Riverside Dr., Burbank.

The event, raising funds to save animals at L.A. Animal Services, will feature a silent auction and arcade games.

Tickets are $50 in advance, $75 at the door. For more information, email bill@petcarefoundation.org.

• • • • • The West Coast premiere of Robert O’Hara’s comedy Barbecue opens at 8 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 6 at the Gil Cates Theater at the Geffen Playhouse, 10886 Le Conte Ave., L.A. The play tells what happens when a drug-addicted relative comes to a typical O’Mallery

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RADIANT RACHEL–Rachel is a 2-year old, 13-pound female Shih Tzu terrier mix pup found wandering the streets in El Monte.

Volunteers at ShelterHopePetShop.org agreed to care for her and find her a home in lieu of likely euthanasia. Those interested in adopting Rachel may contact Shelter Hope at 805-379-3538.

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family picnic and a ham-handed intervention ensues.

Directed by Colman Domingo, the cast includes Yvette Cason, Dale Dickey, Omar J. Dorsey, Frances Fisher, Kimberly Hébert Gregory, Travis Johns, Elyse Mirto, Maya Lynne Robinson, Heather Alicia Simms and Rebecca Wisocky.

Performances through Oct. 16 will be at 8 p.m., TuesdayFriday; 3 and 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 and 7 p.m., Sunday.

For tickets and information, visit www.geffenplayhouse.org.

• • • • • May Contain Nuts!, a comedy night honoring Wendie Jo Sperber and starring Ray Romano, Kevin Nealon, Carol Liefer, Wendy Liebman, Alonzo Bodden and more, begins at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 15 at the Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., L.A. Fifteen years ago, actresscomedienne Sperber founded the weSPARK Cancer Support Center. The evening honors her memory with participation from

many of her former cast members of Bosom Buddies, 1941, Back To The Future and I Wanna Hold Your Hand. weSPARK provides free services to cancer patients, survivors and their families and friends.

For tickets or information, visit www.wespark.org or call 818-906-3022.

• • • • • The Shakespeare Center Los Angeles’ 26th annual Simply Shakespeare benefit reading of Much Ado About Nothing will be Monday, Sept.

19 at UCLA’s Freud Playhouse.

Hosted by Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks, the evening of Shakespeare and song features a star-studded cast.

The program begins at 8 p.m. with a reception with the cast at 9:30 p.m. Tickets begin at $500. For information call 310559-9334, ext. 102 or visit http://shakespearecenter.org/.

CHILD STARS

Blvd.) is open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Wednesday-Sunday.

Museum admission is $15, $12, seniors/student. Autograph show admission is $10 with paid museum admission.

For museum information, call 323-464-7776 or visit www.TheHollywoodMuseum.com.

For information on the autograph show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. both days, visit http://niteofdreams.com/event/hollywoodmuseum-child-stars-autographshow/.

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Withers (Giant), Dee Wallace (E.T. The Extraterrestrial), Aubrey Anderson-Emmons (Modern Family), Erin Murphy (Bewitched), Stan and Barry Livingston (My Three Sons), Rachel Greenbush (Little House on the Prairie), Katy Kurtzman (Dynasty), Dawn Lynn (My Three Sons) and Jeanne Russell (Dennis the Menace).

The museum, at 1660 N. Highland Ave. (at Hollywood

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degree of authenticity to the film as his quiet and confident demeanor lends credence to the planned assassination.

After the plan is carried out, the fighters take refuge in an Eastern Orthodox Church.

Unfortunately, a young man hoping to save his life and the lives of his family tells the German command where they are hiding. A whole division of German soldiers arrives at the church. There is plenty of gunfire, and thousands of extras

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with German uniforms are killed trying to capture the freedom loving Czechs fighting for the glory of their country.

I guess we owe a debt of thanks to Mr. Ellis for his attempt at keeping the memory of those inglorious days alive. However, since we have yet to learn anything from those days or the days preceding, we have had enough war-filled years to mourn the mass killings of the innocents that fill our news reports every day.

Peace and love, everybody.

2 bagels out of 4 PAGEANT WINNER—Carmelita Pittman represented Beverly Hills in the International Woman of Achievement Pageant, winning the title of Ms. Elegance US. During the three-day event at the Queen Mary, women from several countries made presentations to the seven-member judging panel.

Pittman was recognized for her fine art and singing talents and as the founder of The Rose Breast Cancer Society, a “living memorial” to her mother Juanita Zara Espinosa Uddin. Local attendees included two-time Oscar-nominated songwriter Carol Connors, retired state legislator James Pasqual Bettio and Munni Irone, founder of the Arts 4Peace Awards.

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BIRTHDAY GREETINGS—Jeannie Anderson, Jay Solnit, George Hamilton, Bill Ellis, Enid Jones, Pete Sampras and Peter Waggoner (Aug. 12); Kathleen Battle, John Beal and Dawn Lewis (Aug. 13); Steve Martin, June Winkler, Nanaz Pirnia, Halle Berry, Ervin Johnson, Phyllis Klein and Susan Saint James (Aug. 14); Madeline Gussman, Jimmy Webb, and Abby Dalton (Aug.15); Angela Bassett, Anita Gillette, Joan Seidel and Carole Shelley (Aug. 16); Rodney Crowell, Robert De Niro, and Peter Kretschmann (Aug. 17); Mansour Jaragh, Victoria Levy, Martin Mull, Robert Redford, and The B. Riley & Co. 7th Annual “Big Fighters, Big Madeleine Stowe (Aug. 18).

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Cause” Charity Boxing Night returned to The Ray Dolby Ballroom at Hollywood and Highland for a star-studded night of boxing presented by Golden Boy Promotions to benefit the Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation, and its mission to raise funds for research and awareness towards a cure for type 1 diabetes, and help children live healthier lives through diet and exercise.

Hosted by comedian Bill Bellamy, guests were treated to Wolfgang Puck cuisine, and a live and silent auction display featuring iconic memorabilia and other one-of-a-kind items and experiences to benefit this important cause.

Usher, who plays Sugar Ray Leonard in the upcoming Weinstein Company’s Hands Of Stone film, joined Sugar Ray on stage to help auction off tickets to the film’s upcoming premier and after-party, along with vintage boxing gloves signed by Robert De Niro.

In the evening’s main event, Philadelphia son “No Smilin” Damon Allen, Jr. maintained his undefeated status and gave the crowd a thrilling fight with his thirdround TKO of Reynosa, Mexico’s Danny Montoya.

In the fight of the night, Golden Boy Promotions’ Edgar “Kid Neza” Valerio also remained undefeated with a unanimous decision victory after a six round featherweight battle against Harold Reyes of Puerto Rico.

Posthumously honored Michael King, founder/CEO of King Sports Worldwide for his work with the Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation and B. Riley & Co. Additional celebrities, VIP guests, and Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation supporters in attendance included Cindy Crawford and husband Rande Gerber, Cookie and Magic Johnson, Rodney and Holly Robinson Peete, Cedric the Entertainer, Abraham Lopez, Catherine Bach, David James Elliott, Gary Hall Jr., Jennifer Widerstrom, Johnny Gill, Joseph “Jo Jo” Diaz, Lisa Rinna, Mia St. John, Nicole Murphy, Ronnie Ortiz-Magro, Ronny Rios, Sergio Mora, Terry Norris, Tommy Davidson, Verne Troyer, Willie Gault... plus, plus, plus.

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BOXING FOR CHARITY–Lots of celebrities turned out to support the Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation. Top photo: Sugar Ray Leonard with Cedric the Entertainer. Above left: Rande Gerber and his wife, Cindy Crawford. Above right: Nicole Murphy and Magic Johnson. Below: Lisa Rinna.

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The returning “guest” is Marilyn Monroe in the guise of the bigger than life-size sculpture officially titled “Forever Marilyn.” She spent nearly two years overlooking one corner of a downtown Palm Springs intersection as part of a loan agreement between the Sculpture Foundation, owner of the piece, and PS Resorts, a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote tourism in Palm Springs and which is negotiating for “Forever Marilyn” permanent acquisition.

Downtown Palm Springs is undergoing a major transformation and there may not be a permanent place to house the massive work of art when it is scheduled to arrive in the Desert sometime in September. The plan has been for “Forever Marilyn” to be permanently placed in a new downtown park; however, the park may not be ready for another year or more.

Marilyn will soon be here on her way from New Jersey. The choice now is to put the statute in storage or accept the offer made by the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians to provide an expense free, temporary two-year location, for Marilyn in front of the new entrance to the Spa Casino, which they own, in the heart of downtown Palm Springs.

But whichever way the decision goes, a newly refurbished “Forever Marilyn” will be turning heads for years to come. ****** It may or not be an “until hell freezes over” event, but it’s close: an outdoor ice skating is coming to the Rancho Mirage.

In fact, it is the Desert’s first outdoor skating rink that will be open for more than a one-day event.

In keeping with its name, The River at Rancho Mirage has always been a popular dining location highlighted by water features running through it. From Nov. 22 through Jan 8 some of those water features will be converted into an ice skating rink to be enjoyed.

You don’t have ice skates in your closets at home? Not to worry, there will be a skate rental shop and other seasonal retailers at The Rink.

Skating at The Rink at the River will be available daily – night and day – during the approximately six weeks that skating is available. Live bands and DJs will provide music at night.

It may not be Rockefeller Center, but it is a nice way to enhance the feeling of the season.

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non-partisan commission that has primary responsibility for the impartial and effective administration of the Political Reform Act. The Act regulates campaign financing, conflicts of interest, lobbying, and governmental ethics.

The Commission’s objectives are to ensure that public officials act in a fair and unbiased manner in the governmental decision-making process, to promote transparency in government, and to foster public trust in the political system.

In this case, the regulation that Wiener referred to concerned sections of the code pertaining to conflict of interest.

Wiener maintains that the Hillside Ordinance comes under the Materiality Standard in Section 18702.2, and real property under section 18703 because less than 25 percent of City residents live in the Hillside Zone.

The Hillside Zone includes the area above Sunset Boulevard bordered on the west by Hartford and Benedict Canyon Road and on the east

by Doheny Drive. It comprises approximately 1,000 residences and abuts Trousdale Estates, which has about 500 residences and is a separate zone. The City of Beverly Hills has roughly 10,000 – 12,000 homes.

Bosse and Krasne met for several hours with City Manager Mahdi Aluzri and Deputy City Manager George Chavez Wednesday.

On Thursday, Wiener announced a bifurcated solution to allow the councilmembers limited participation in the discussion and subsequent vote.

Three elements are being proposed in the ordinance. For each element, there is also a “grandfathering” component to establish a cut off condition for permitting under the old rules.

Wiener will separate the provisions and ask Bosse and Krasne to recuse themselves on two of them.

Wiener said that the two councilmembers will be expected to leave the room and

HILLSIDE ORDINANCE

truck is on the road.

Level Pad Area/Terracing: A level pad area must contain a level square-shaped area with minimum dimensions of 20 feet per side for the level pad to be used to calculate the maximum permitted cumulative floor area of buildings and structures in the Hillside Area.

The current BHMC standards do not include a minimum level pad size to qualify for use in maximum floor area calculations.

This is to discourage the creation of terraces such as the ones at 1201 Laurel Way, which artificially increased the buildable level pad.

Development Off the Level Pad: The maximum cumulative floor area of the portion of any

buildings and structures located off the existing level pad of any lot in the Hillside Area of the City shall be 1,000 square feet, unless a Hillside R-1 permit is issued. “Existing level pad” means the level pad in existence on the date the Ordinance takes effect.

The proposed ordinance is widely embraced by many residents who have expressed their support. Some developers and realtors have organized to oppose it, making presentations at real estate offices and sending letters to hillside residents. that are narrower than 24 feet. This reduces the significant impact on streets that cannot easily accommodate a second vehicle when a haul truck is on the road.

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No more than 2,000 cubic yards of earth material may be imported or exported from a site in the Hillside Area that is immediately adjacent to a street that is less than 24 feet wide, unless a Hillside R-1 permit is issued. The current limit of export/import before an R-1 permit is required is 3,000 cubic yards per 5-year period.

The Council may decide whether it should be 1,500, which aligns with Bel-Air’s Hillside Ordinance.

The City has identified 14 streets that are narrower than 24 feet. This reduces the significant impact on streets that cannot easily accommodate a second vehicle when a haul

stand by in an area where they can view the proceedings on a television monitor.

Wiener recommends they should recuse themselves on the level pad/terracing and development of a level pad. He claims that both items could potentially affect their real property, though he has not reviewed the topography of their homes.

The remaining councilmembers will take testimony and deliberate on the two items, and determine cutoff conditions for the new ordinance.

If either councilmember wishes to address the items as a private citizen, they could enter the Chambers and speak; then leave.

When those two items are decided, the final item, import/export of earth, will be determined. The ordinance applies to streets narrower than 24 feet wide, and both Bosse and Krasne are on wider streets. Thus they will be invited back to the Chambers to deliberate.

Several attorneys have told the Courier that the standard of conduct that would cause them to be recused is financial gain, and that the ordinance could “change the development potential of the parcel of real property” (18702.2).

Prominent Los Angeles law firm Latham and Watkins told the Courier that the only grounds for recusal is material financial gain.

There is no evidence that either Krasne or Bosse has ever acted out of personal financial gain throughout their political careers, both having served on the planning commission as well as the council Said Wiener: “This is an interpretation of state law. We have asked the State for confirmation of our interpretation and we are waiting for that result. We interpret two parts of this ordinance as having a material financial effect on council members who live in the hillside area because these two parts could affect the development potential of their properties. This is a material financial effect under Fair Political Practices Commission rule 18702.2. These parts are: Level Pad Area/Terracing: A level pad area must contain a level square-shaped area with minimum dimensions of 20 feet per side for the level pad to be used to calculate the maximum permitted cumulative floor area of buildings and structures in the Hillside Area.

The current BHMC standards do not include a minimum level pad size to qualify for use in maximum floor area calculations.

This is to discourage the creation of terraces such as the ones at 1201 Laurel Way, created to increase the size of the level pad.

Development Off the Level Pad: The maximum cumulative floor area of the portion of any buildings and structures locat-

BEVERLY HILLS (1) the regulation of terracing to restrict floor area and (2) the requirement for a hillside permit to develop more than 1000 square feet off the pad.

“Unfortunately, these council members cannot be saved by the exception that the council members will be effected in the same way as the public generally. Under Fair Political Practices Commission rule 18703, that exception applies when more than 25 percent of the dwelling units in the city are affected and the council member will not be affected in any special way.

The total number of residential dwelling units in the hillside area is less than 10 percent of the City.

“But, we believe that there is one aspect of this ordinance that the Council members can participate in. It requires a hillside permit for the import or export of more than 2000 cubic yards of dirt on streets of less than 24 feet in width. Since no council members live on streets of less than 24 feet in width we believe that all council members can participate in the consideration of this regulation pursuant to Fair Political Practices Commission rule 18706. But, again, we have asked the State for confirmation of this opinion.”

Sources say that there has been an abrupt spike in applications for building permits with expedited terms dated June 1, the original cut-off.

One such application for two homes on Loma Linda is the Aquilini project, named for the Canadian billionaire owner of the NHL’s Vancouver Canucks developing the project.

Originally proposed as a single home that the Planning Commission did not approve, the project split into two properties with the current by-right excavation of 3,000 cubic yards on each property.

Additional earth would be excavated and used for fill.

Plans at the City show several terraces and development off the level pad representing a substantial part of the structure.

There has also been illegal work conducted on the property which has galvanized the neighborhood in opposition.

ed off the existing level pad of any lot in the Hillside Area of the City shall be 1,000 square feet, unless a Hillside R-1 permit is issued. “Existing level pad” means the level pad in existence on the date the Ordinance takes effect.

The proposed ordinance is widely-embraced by many residents who have expressed their support and begged the council for new regulations to curb megamansion development and the impact on neighborhoods.

Those with a financial stake in development have organized to oppose it, making presentations at real estate offices and sending letters to hillside residents.

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NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.

There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away.

If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association.

The name and address of the court is: LA Superior Court - North Valley District 9425 Penfield, Chatsworth, CA 91311 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney is: Shelly Jay Sharfon, Esq. SHAFRON & KAMMER, LLP 16255 Ventura Blvd. Ste 1240. Encino, CA 91436 DATE: JANUARY 26, 2016 By: Sherri R. Carter, Clerk - Natasha Chambers, Deputy Beverly Hills Courier • Published 07/22/16, 07/29/16, 08/04/16, 08/12/16

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PUBLIC NOTICES T.S. No.: 2014-02148-CA A.P.N.:4336-024-023 Property Address: 89158917 Rangely Avenue, West Hollywood, CA 90048-1718 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED

NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LU’U Y: KÈM THEO DÂY LÀ BÀN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LU’O’C VÈ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIÈU NÀY IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 07/20/2005.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: CHIDI NOBI, A SINGLE MAN Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Recorded 08/02/2005 as Instrument No. 05 1829315 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale: 09/08/2016 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA 91766 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $ 1,999,245.62 WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS

IN THIS STATE:

Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt

All right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date More fully described in shown on this notice of said Deed of Trust. sale may be postponed one or more times by the Street Address or other mortgagee, beneficiary, common designation of trustee, or a court, purreal property: 8915-8917 suant to Section 2924g of Rangely Avenue, West the California Civil Code.

Hollywood, CA 90048- The law requires that 1718 information about trustee sale postponements be A.P.N.: 4336-024-023 made available to you and to the public, as a The undersigned Trustee courtesy to those not disclaims any liability for present at the sale. If you any incorrectness of the wish to learn whether street address or other your sale date has been common designation, if postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled any, shown above. time and date for the sale The sale will be made, of this property, you may but without covenant or call (866)-960-8299 or warranty, expressed or visit this Internet Web site implied, regarding title, http://www.altisource.com possession, or encum- /MortgageServices/Defau brances, to pay the ltManagement/TrusteeSe remaining principal sum rvices.aspx using the file of the note(s) secured by number assigned to this 2014-02148-CA. the Deed of Trust. The case total amount of the Information about postunpaid balance of the ponements that are very obligation secured by the short in duration or that property to be sold and occur close in time to the reasonable estimated scheduled sale may not costs, expenses and immediately be reflected advances at the time of in the telephone informathe initial publication of tion or on the Internet Web site. The best way the Notice of Sale is: to verify postponement $ 1,999,245.62. information is to attend If the Trustee is unable to the scheduled sale. convey title for any reaProgressive, son, the successful bid- Western der’s sole and exclusive LLC, as Trustee for beneremedy shall be the ficiary return of monies paid to C/o 30 Corporate Park, the Trustee, and the suc- Suite 450 cessful bidder shall have Irvine, CA 92606 Automated Sale no further recourse.

Information Line: (866) The beneficiary of the 960-8299 http://www.altiDeed of Trust has execut- source.com/MortgageSer ed and delivered to the vices/DefaultManagemen undersigned a written t/TrusteeServices.aspx request to commence For Non-Automated Sale foreclosure, and the Information, call: (866) undersigned caused a 240-3530 Notice of Default and ____________________ Election to Sell to be Trustee Sale Assistant recorded in the county where the real property is Date: August 3, 2016 located.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL WESTERN PROGRESBIDDERS: If you are SIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTconsidering bidding on ING AS A DEBT COLthis property lien, you LECTOR ATTEMPTING should understand that TO COLLECT A DEBT. INFORMATION there are risks involved in ANY bidding at a trustee auc- OBTAINED MAY BE tion. You will be bidding USED FOR THAT PURon a lien, not on the prop- POSE. 08/12/16, erty itself. Placing the Published highest bid at a trustee 08/19/16, 08/26/19 auction does not automatically entitle you to —————————— free and clear ownership of the property. You Trustee Sale No. : should also be aware that 00000005964424 Title the lien being auctioned Order No.: 730-1603702off may be a junior lien. If 70 FHA/VA/PMI No.: you are the highest bid- NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S der at the auction, you SALE YOU ARE IN are or may be responsi- DEFAULT UNDER A ble for paying off all liens DEED OF TRUST, senior to the lien being DATED 07/18/2003. auctioned off, before you UNLESS YOU TAKE can receive clear title to ACTION TO PROTECT the property. You are YOUR PROPERTY, IT encouraged to investigate MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBthe existence, priority, LIC SALE. IF YOU NEED and size of outstanding AN EXPLANATION OF liens that may exist on THE NATURE OF THE this property by contact- PROCEEDING AGAINST ing the county recorder’s YOU, YOU SHOULD office or a title insurance CONTACT A LAWYER. company, either of which BARRETT DAFFIN may charge you a fee for FRAPPIER TREDER & this information. If you WEISS, LLP, as duly consult either of these appointed Trustee under resources, you should be and pursuant to Deed of aware that the same Trust Recorded on lender may hold more 07/28/2003 as Instrument than one mortgage or No. 03 2134982 of official deed of trust on this prop- records in the office of the erty.

County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State Note: Because the of CALIFORNIA. EXE-

CUTED BY: SHAHRIAR YOUSEFIA, RAMESH SHAMOILZADEH, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, C A S H I E R ' S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 09/07/2016 TIME OF SALE: 11:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 . STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 220 SOUTH WETHERLY DRIVE, BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA 90211 APN#: 4331-027-033 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust.

The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $132,971.55. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

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

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold

more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-758-8052 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this Internet Web site www.homesearch.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000005964424.

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 TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: XOME 800-758-8052 www.homesearch.com BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT C O L L E C TOR ATTEMPTIN G T O COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP as Trustee 20955 Pathfinder Road, Suite 300 Diamond Bar, CA 91765 (866) 795-1852 Dated: 07/25/2016 NPP0287746 To: BEVERLY HILLS COURIER 08/05/2016, 08/12/2016, 08/19/2016 —————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 14-13049 A.P.N.: 4388-002-021 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS D O C U M E N T ATTACHED. PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE Section 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR.YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/29/2009. 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. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings associ-

ation, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below.The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below.The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE.Trustor: Fred Obedian and Parvaneh Obedian Duly Appointed Trustee: Carrington Foreclosure Services, LLC Recorded 7/2/2009 as Instrument No. 20090997543 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Described as follows: aas more fully described in said deed of trust Date of Sale: 9/15/2016 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale:Vineyard Ballroom of the Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles-Norwalk, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $958,372.72 (Estimated) Street Address or other common designation of real property: 9476 HIDDEN VALLEY PL BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90210 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above.If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid.

The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee's Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder's rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PUR-

POSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations.

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

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code.

The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800) 280-2832 or visit this Internet Web site www.auction.com, using the file number assigned to this case 14-13049.

Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 08/05/2016 Carrington Foreclosure Services, LLC 600 City Parkway West, Suite 110-A Orange, CA 92868 Automated Sale Information: (800) 2802832 or www.auction.com for NON-SALE information: 888-313-1969 Shirley Best, Trustee Sale Specialist A-4587001 08/12/2016, 08/19/2016, 08/26/2016

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3,000 Square Feet

CenturyCityLiving.com

Asking $4.00 Sq. Ft.

NOW AVAILABLE

Parking in rear.

165 N. ROBERTSON BLVD.

Cory Schaffel & Sy Schaffel 310-550-8710

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310-289-7855

sschaffel@theschaffelgroup.com • www.theschaffelgroup.com

The Schaffel Group Inc.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

3 Bed 3 Bath

CENTURY TOWERS

310/617-1600

2 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS $1,195,000

CENTURY PARK EAST

2 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS PENTHOUSE $1,100,000 Breathtaking 270 degree City & Ocean views.

2 Balconies

1 BED+DEN+2 BATHS $837,500

Experienced, enthusiastic, dependable & responsible.

Well Known Send Resume To: Songwriter robertsco@ SEEKS PART-TIME therobertsco.com ASSISTANT

PSYCHOTHERAPY

OPPORTUNITY

OFFICE SHARED SPACE Psychotherapist looking to share lovely interior office on South Beverly Drive.

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Contact Sandra at 323/333-7390

CARE GIVE RS NE E DE D

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At least 5 years in home experience. Speak fluent English and can also speak Farsi, Russian, Hebrew, Armenian or Polish. Must have car and available for live-in positions.

Communications Call 323/655-2622 Director with Mon.-Fri. • 10am-5pm Egeda-US, Inc. DO NOT APPLY in Beverly Hills IF NOT EXPERIENCED. California: Lead

Retail for Lease Or become partner 9669 Brighton Way near Medical building NEIGHBORS: DAVID SHOE' S, HARARI, NEIMAN MARCUS. 820 sf. $7,926 Mo. 626/620-9482

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BEVERLY HILLS OFFICES Prime Location on Wilshire next to

Academy of Motion Picture • Executive Suite $400 up includes utilities • Penthouse 2,267 SF • 4F w/views 2500-5000 sf

310/653-2551

RETAIL FRONTAGE & SMALL OFFICE *** SUITES *** NO NNN All Utilities Included.

Must Lease Now! Call 310/237-2977 or 713/266-1444

To Advertise Your

Real Estate Listings Call: 310-278-1322

$1,950,000 Bay Window, Crown Moldings, Formal Dining Room,

GATED 5 STAR LUXURY PROPERTIES *BEL AIR *WESTWOOD *CENTURY CITY

You won't believe the unobstructed breathtaking views of Century City and LA.. Totally renovated Granite Counters. Stainless Steel Appliances. Huge Living Room Move-In Condition

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public relations 110 efforts with all film industry orgs on Income Property For Sale behalf of Egeda-US. Requires knowledge of Spanish & experiWestwood/ ence in film industry.

Century City Travel required in 10-Unit Apt. Bldg. $5 Million US & to Spain.

House For Sale Bachelor’s Degree Bel Air in PR or 4 Bd.+5 Ba. Business/Tourism +2 +Pool +View years experience. $5 Million Apply to: Egeda310/922-4926 usa@egeda.com • Principals Only •

300 HOUSES FOR SALE

G reat Street Exposure

Available For Rent SEEKING 1 Double Stylist Station LEASING in private room and ASSISTANT 1 Single Station.

Must have computer exp.

Great Rates, Great w/ knowledge of Yardi.

Parking and Friendly. Must have sales exp.

Please call w/ strong closing skills.

310/246-1270 Must be able to complete all related leasing 90 paperwork w/ strong communication skills.

EMPLOYMENT

For phone calls, dictation, organizing sheet music & cd’s. Skills in Windows, Word, Excel.

Pay negotiable.

Hours flexible.

Email Resume: tamirmusic@verizon.net

270 CONDOS FOR SALE

High Corner. Large Balcony Unobstructed City & Ocean Views Wrap around floor to ceiling Windows Granite Counters.

Luxurious Baths. Bamboo Floors

2,119 SQFT CALL FOR SHOWINGS.

TPG Estates BRE# 01920159

————— Home For Sale Fantastic Opportunity Flintridge Estate On 1.62 Acre Lot 850 Flintridge Ave. Flintridge, CA

4 Bdrm.+4 Bath + A Guesthouse + POOL

Asking $4.5 Million Contact - Ivmess

760/424-6683

405 WANTED TO RENT

GUESTHOUSE OR HOUSESITTING DESIRED

Mature professional woman, writer, published novelist.

CENTURY PARK EAST Can also trade tutoring, editing. $479,000 TO $869,000 References, non-moker.

Call Jan at CENTURY TOWERS 760/902-6502 $1,095,000 TO $2,995,000

PARK PLACE $879,000 TO $1,079,000

LE PARC

$2,500,000 TO $2,600,000

CENTURY HILL

$1,085,000 TO $2,390,000

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Beverly Hills Courier Reporter

SEEKING GUESTHOUSE or ROOM FOR RENT

In Beverly Hills or Westside.

ONE CENTURY $3,250,000 TO $26,500,000 With pet.

Please Call: CENTURY WOODS 310/278-1322 x-105 $1,495,000 Amazing References

BEL AIR CREST $6,950,000

407 Garage/Storage For Rent/Wanted

Some Complexes include Heated Pools, Sundeck, Tennis, Doorman, SANTA MONICA Houseman, Staff 427 Montana Ave. Engineers, Switchboard, Security Staff, Switchboard, S t o r a g e Space Saunas, Business Center, Av a i l a b l e PlayLand, Restaurant, Acres of Flower Gardens for Rent. and Grassy Lawns.

Close to Beach .

For Lease See our Ad Sec. 440

Please Call: 310/394-7132

CLASSIFIED

BEVERLY HILLS

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BEVERLY HILLS

KELEMEN REAL ESTATE (310) 966-0900

•• HOUSE •• 3 BDRM. + 3.5 BATH 208 S. RODEO DRIVE Gourmet Kitchen, Remodeled Bathrooms, Central A/C, Hardwood Floors.

Beverly Hills Schools. $7,400/Month

Steve Geller Coldwell Banker

310/922-2141 BRE01153015

License 00957281

all listings are on

CenturyCityLiving.com

N O W AVA I L A B L E GATED 5 STAR LUXURY PROPERTIES

F URNISHED & U NFURNISHED

*BEL AIR *WESTWOOD *CENTURY CITY

BEVERLY HILLS 2 BD, 3 BA. TOWNHOME $3,800/MONTH Small Complex. Semi Private Yard Classic French Normandie 309-1/2 S Rexford Drive Available Aug 1

CENTURY TOWERS

BEVERLY HILLS WILSHIRE CORRIDOR LUXURY CONDO

• • L U XU RY • • High Rise Condo For Lease

441 N. Oakhurst Dr. 3 BDRM. + 3 BATH Higher Floor - Great View 2126 sf., balcony with 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath great view, central air 2 Parking Side by Side washer/dryer, micro24hr Full Service Bldg. wave, pool, exerise Pool Jacuzzi Gym Party Rm Central Air-Conditioning room. • $6,200/Mo. New Carpet & Paint 310/980-1256 310/278-8861 x-2087 Refrig - Washer - Dryer

————— BEVERLY HILLS Luxury Apt. 3 Bdrm.+3 Bath

• REDUCED •

$4,150/Month Call 323/933-9544

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Newly Remodeled.

BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. 2,200sf., hrwd. flrs., a/c, LUXURIOUS You won't believe the unobstructed stove, dishwasher, microPENTHOUSE breathtaking views of Century City wave, washer/dryer, walk1 BDRM + LRG LOFT and LA.. Totally renovated in, closets, secured Granite Counters. Stainless Steel + BONUS RM + 2 BA. bldg., elevator, 2-prkg.

Appliances. Huge Living Room $4,600/Month Move-In Condition Private deck, large closets,

2 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS $6,700/month

REAL ESTATE SECTION

213/305-1346

CENTURY PARK EAST

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2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH

BEVERLY HILLS APT

1 BED+DEN+2 BATHS

• Great Condition • Bright Southwest Exposure. Every room has French Doors to Small Covered Balcony.

Top Floor with High Ceilings. Beverly Hills

$6,500/MONTH High Floor. New Renovation Large Balcony. Unobstructed City & Ocean Views. Luxurious Furniture Complete linens & kitchen Granite Counters. European Kitchen Housekeeping Service.

All utilities included $3,650/MONTH High Corner.Large Balcony Unobstructed City & Ocean Views Wrap around floor to ceiling Windows. Granite Counters Bamboo Floors. Updated Baths

3 Bd.+3 Ba. • $4,600

School District.

LaPeerApt@aol.com

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PARK PLACE

granite counters kitchen and bathrooms, stainless steel appliances. Berber carpet & harwood foors, verticle blinds. Fireplace, washer & dryer in unit, Secured building with courtyard garden view.

Choice location.

Near Beverly Center, Cedars-Sinai, Restaurants, Trader Joes, Etc. No Pets, Non-smoking building.

440 UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

2 BEDROOMS starting at $3795 3 BEDROOMS starting at $4250

Available for immediate move in. Open house ever y day from 11am to 5pm, call before heading over.

www.rentwiseman.com • 310-473-3000

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* BEVERLY HILLS * • • • • • • • • 8725 Clifton Way • • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. •• Newly Remodeled Beverly Hills • • Large & Spacious French doors in bdrm. to • Apt For Rent patio overlooking pool • 3 Bdrm. + 2 Bath 329 South Doheny • GORGEOUS UNITS • Penthouse Central air, pool, elevator, on-site laundry, intercom entry.

320 N. La Peer Dr.

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Lrg. unit. Balcony, Walk-in closet, • 310/246-0290 • intercom entry, laundry CLOSE TO facility, elevator, prkg.

S H O P S & D I N I N G • CHARMING & BRIGHT • BEVERLY HILLS Close to Cedars, 218 S. Tower Dr. restaurants, shopping • • $3,100/MO. •• 1 Bd.+1 Ba. •• & transportation.

Shown By Appointment.

• • • 310/276-1528 •

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$4,550/MONTH Balcony. New Appliances Vaulted Ceiling. Walk-in Closet Washer Dryer

Drive Apt #1

3 Bed/ 2 Bath Spacious, Bright, New Wood Floors, Fresh Paint, BH Schools.

Contact: Ricardo Bolanos Realtor

661/412-2273

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CENTURY PARK EAST $2,650 to $4,500/mo.

Apartment For Rent

PARK PLACE

BEVERLY HILLS 2 BDRM, 2 BATH

$4,000 to $5,495/mo.

9520 W. Olympic Blvd. $2,600/Month No Pets

CENTURY TOWERS $5,750 to $8,900/mo.

CENTURY HILL

Completely Remodeled New Bath/Granite-Kit/ Dwash/Stove/Carpet Central Air Conditioning Security-Gate/Parking Two Tandem Parking

$5,850 to $6,200/mo.

LE PARC $7,800/mo.

ONE CENTURY $17,900 to $19,000/mo.

BEL AIR CREST

Call 310/721-3769

$18,000/mo.

For Lease See our Ad Sec. 270

BRAND NEW LUXURY APARTMENTS FOR RENT

• 8544 BURTON WAY •• •• • Call 310/273-6770 Old World Charm! BEVERLY HILLS or 213/444-8865 Bright, intercom entry, 221 S. Doheny Dr. BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. • 1 Bd.+1 Ba.

PENTHOUSE

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

120 1 20 S. S. ORLANDO ORL ANDO AVE. AV A VE. 90048 90048

————— BEVERLY HILLS ADJ.

To Advertise Your

Real Estate Listings Call: 310-278-1322

926 S. BEDFORD ST. NEWLY REMODELED LIGHT AND BRIGHT

LARGE LUXURY 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH First floor with A/C and 2 parking.

$2,550/MO. Sam: 310/422-6026

309 S. Sherbourne Dr. CLOSE TO RESTAURANTS • • • • • • Spacious, hardwood flrs., & SHOPPING. 1 Bd. + 1 Ba.

310/531-3992

In The HEART of BEV. HILLS TRIANGLE 170 N. Crescent Dr.

huge closets, built-in • • • • • • a/c, dishwasher, pool, 1 Bd.+Den+1.5 Ba. elevator, controlled access, laundry Good closet space, a/c, facilities. No pets. elevator, dishwasher,

424/343-0015

Great Location!

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1,800sf+, street views lrg kitch w/ island, new appl., washer/dryer.

* * * * * * * Large & Bright.

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

CLOSE TO SHOPS & R E S TA U R A N T S C A N O N / B E V E R LY / RODEO DR.

310/858-8133

Border of BEVERLY HILLS

controlled access. Close to Cedars/shops/trans.

310/247-8689

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• • Spacious • • TOWNHOUSE • Jr. 1 Bdrm. • •• • • 872 S. Westgate Ave. = = = = = = Balcony, controlled access, a/c, stove, elevator, laundry facility, parking.

2 Bd.+11/2 Ba. = = = = = = Hardwood floors,

• 310/247-8689 • sliding glass doors Close to Cedars-Sinai, to patio, parking,

Beverly Center & Trendy Robertson Bl.

laundry facility.

310/592-4511

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922 S. Barrington Av.

• 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath •

11988 Kiowa Ave.

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WEST L.A.

1415 Brockton Ave. 1380 Midvale Ave.

• 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath 1134 N. SYCAMORE AV. • • • • • ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ * * * * * 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath 1 Bd.+1 Ba. Jr. Executive • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. Patio, stove, 2 Bd.+2 Ba. Spacious a/c, fireplace, dishwasher, on-sight • • • • • * * * * * laundry, parking.

WiFi, pool, elevator, pool, controlled access, { { { { { { {

Fireplace, balcony, Single wet bar, dishwasher, • •••••• laundry facility, elevator, parking. Large & Bright Unit.

Close to shops+dining. Elevator, controlled C LOSE T O S HOPS access, on-site 310/826-0541 & R ESTAURANTS . laundry facility, 310/479-0700 BRENTWOOD balcony, parking.

11640 Kiowa Ave. Close to ~ WEST ~ • • • • • •• • Brentwood Village, L O S A N G E L E S Newly Updated Shops & Restaurants. 12424 TeXaS Ave.

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• Bachelor •

•• •• V E R Y N I C E U N I T. Balcony, dishwasher, 2nd floor, a/c, heated pool, WiFi, SANTA MONICA on-site laundry, • Spacious • elevator controlled covered parking, access, on-site laundry, 3 Bdrm. + 2 Bath controlled access. parking. Close to Approx. 1,100sf.

310/442-8265 Brentwood Village, Patio, dishwasher, Shops & Restaurants. on-site laundry, parking.

WEST L.A. • 310/826-4889 • C LOSE TO S CHOOL , 1433 Armacost Ave. 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. F REEWAY & BRENTWOOD B RIGHT & S PACIOUS .

T RANSPORTATION .

The Carlton Balcony, Dishwasher, 310/449-1100 11666 Goshen Ave. controlled access 2600 Virginia Ave. (•)(•)(•)(•)(•) on-sight laundry, prkg.

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—————–––– ≈ WEST ≈ LOS ANGELES

WiFi, central air/heat, 11305 Graham Pl. fireplace, patio, controlled access, 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath pool, elevator, parking, Intercom entry, a/c, laundry facility. dishwasher, on-sight 310/312-9871 Shopping & Dining in laundry & parking.

Brentwood Village C L O S E TO S C H O O L & F R E E WAY S

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925 S. Barrington Ave.

2 Bdrm.+1 Bath

310/477-8171

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L.A.

Hardwood floors, 1236 Amhearst Ave. dishwasher, on-site laundry & parking. • Spacious Units •

310/826-0541 Close to shopping, dining & transportation.

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N E W LY U P D AT E D • • • • • • 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath •

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2 Bdrm.+2 Bath

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

310/820-8584

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12333 TeXaS Ave.

Upscale, Bright, Gorgeous & Spacious. 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath

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With Pool, balcony, central air, fireplace, elevator, intercom entry, parking. gym.

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• 310/476-2181 • intercom-entry, on-site

Close to shopping, dining & schools.

laundry, parking.

310/826-4600

W E S T W O O D • WESTWOOD • * HOLLYWOOD * 10933 Rochester Ave.

laundry fac., prkg.

Newly Remodeled controlled access, on• Free WiFi Access • Great Views sight laundry, parking.

310/473-5061 Close to U.C.L.A. Great views, controlled

310/473-1509

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WESTWOOD

1370 Veteran Ave.

prkg, on-sight laundry.

•• •• • • SINGLE • • •• •• •• • • •• ••

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WESTWOOD

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Balcony, air conditioning 323/467-8172 dishwasher, controlled access bldg., WiFi, Wifi, Bright, controlled pool, on-sight laundry, MID-WILSHIRE gym, parking. access, balcony, 340 S. St. Andrews Pl. 310/477-6885 • • • • • pool, elevator, Close to U.C.L.A. laundry facility, prkg.

Spacious

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Close To U.C.L.A. 2220 S. Beverly Glen 310/477-6856

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10530-10540 Wilshire Bl.

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elevator, on-site laundry.

Lots of 310/479-0700 Character & Charm! Close to shopping, C L O S E TO A L L Glass Fireplace great restaurants • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • SHOPPING AREAS Newly Remodeled. and Metro. ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ New hardwood flrs., 213/732-9849 Luxury Living WILSHIRE CORRIDOR granite counters, with valet, The Longford stainless steel appl., lush garden LAFAYETTE PARK Light & Bright surrounding pool, alcove fireplace, 2 Bd.+Den+2.5 Ba. gym, elevator, etc. fridge, laundry facility, 274 LAFAYETTE PARK PL. Hrwd. flrs., granite Full Service Bldg. counters, dishwasher, gated parking, intercom 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath Breathtaking central air, balcony. entry, WiFi and more.

•••••• • Free WiFi • Panoramic Views Granite counter tops, stain• 310/552-8064 • Call: 310/470-4474 from every window.

Rooftop jacuzzi less steel appliances, Hardwood flrs., pool. with panoramic air conditioned, new Also other off-market L.A.’S FINEST, city views. hrwd. flrs., designer residential (Trousedale, MOST LUXURIOUS finishes, balcony, ceiling APT. RENTAL BHPO), commercial & • MIRACLE MILE • fan, elevator, controlled * * * * * * development sites in 615 S. Cochran Ave. access. Fitness ctr, yoga prime locations.

• Single • Call For Details: “The Mission” Controlled access, room, wi-fi, skyview lounge w/ outdoor fire• Westwood • Annette Wolf: on-sight laundry, Agt: 310/766-1812 a/c unit, kitchenette. place, laundry facilities.

• • • • • Easy freeway access 323/879-9611

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550 Veteran Ave. ••••• • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • • Single ••••• Very spacious, granite counters, microwave, intercom entry, on-sight laundry, parking & WiFi. Very close to UCLA & Westwood Village.

310/208-5166

Close to Museums, The Grove • • • • • & Restaurants.

6-Month Lease Avail.

• 1 Bd.+1 Ba.

* * * * * * Every Extra Luxury

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401 S. HOOVER St.

H O L LY W O O D • • • • • • • •

custom cabinets, granite 1769-1775 • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. countertops, stone entry, N. Sycamore Av. • pool, health club, spa.

• • • • • • Free WiFi Access • • • • • • • • • • Close to UCLA • • S i n g l e Control access, pool, 1350 S. MIDVALE AVE. • B a c h e l o r dishwasher, elevator, L.A., 90024 Controlled access, on-site laundry Contact Mgr.: laundry facility. and parking.

• 310/864-0319 • Utilities Included.

323/851-3790

213/385-4751

b h c o u r i e r. c o m

• BRENTWOOD • B R E N T W O O D

BEVERLY HILLS

468 BAGS WANTED

S E RV I C E

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D I R E C T O RY

ANTIQUES / JEWELRY

ANTIQUES / JEWELRY

BUY & SELL

BUY & SELL

WANTED

CHANEL, HERMES, GUCCI, PRADA AND ALL HIGH-END DESIGNER HANDBAGS IN ADDITION TO

ALLIGATOR, CROCODILE AND EXOTIC SKINS. ALL NEW, USED OR VINTAGE.

TOP DOLLAR PAID Call 310/289-9561 469 ART FOR SALE

Artwork for Sale: Private Sale

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- 8 Panel Chinese Coromandel Screen 19th Century - Gilded Copper Alloy Buddha From Burma 19th Century Standing 47 inches tall

B E V E R L Y

H I L L S

Buyers and Sellers of High-End Jewelry & Watches

ANTIQUES / JEWELRY BUY & SELL

- 90-Piece Japanese "Old" Imari Dinner Set Plus assorted Imari Bowls and Dishes For details and viewing please call

310/471-6062

475

9615 Brighton Way Suite #325 I Beverly Hills, CA 90210 by appointment 310.273.8174 I www.mizrahidiamonds.com

GARAGE/ ESTATE SALE

Century City Adj. MOVING SALE 1717 Club View Dr. L.A, 90024 Sat. & Sun. • 9-2pm Everything Must Go! X-St. Santa Monica Bl.

Close to Westfield Century City Mall

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We File &

Publish DBA’s Call George at 310-278-1322 ext. 121

We pay top dollar for your scrap gold, jewelry, diamonds, gemstones, watches and coins. We also consider purchasing rare or antique items.

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201 South Beverly Drive, Beverly Hillls 310-550-5755

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CONTRACTORS

ELECTRIC

HANDY PEOPLE

CONTRACTOR

CARE ELECTRIC

• WHITNEY'S •

• AC •

CONSTRUCTION GENERAL CONTRACTOR RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION

REMODELING & NEW ADDITIONS FREE Estimates

310.278.5380 L I C : # 8 0 1 8 8 4 • F U L LY INSURED

All Electrical Needs!

Residential/Commercial Expert Repair Small Jobs OK Fully Insured All Work Guaranteed! www.careelectric.net

ELAN INNOVATIVE CONSTRUCTION - New Home Construction - Smart Homes - Environmentally Friendly Pointers - Help with your ideal design through wide variety of floor plans & innovative features

www.elaninnovativeconstruction.com General Building Contractor

Lic. No. 953274

ELECTRICAL AND HANDYMAN SERVICE Lamps, Fixtures, Etc...

30 years of Quality service.

Big and small jobs.

Immediate Response Excellent reference.

Call Robert at

805-252-2122

310/901-9411 Honest Handyman & Lic.# 568446

CONTRACTORS

“FREE ESTIMATE” Call 310-294-6866

Will Donate Part of the proceed to Charity/organization/schools of your choice.

SERVICE DIRECTORY To Advertise Your Business Call 310-278-1322

General Contractor DOES IT ALL!

Remodeling, Kitchen/Baths, Room Additions, Roofing, Tile/Flooring, A/C-Plumbing, Painting, Carpentry, Decks, Lighting, Electrical, Concrete/ Brick, Landscaping, Drywall.

Reliable, No Short Cuts.

Manny: 310/729-9612 Serving The Westside for 32 Years.

Licensed • Bonded

• Senior Discounts •

MARBLE

Home

Improvement

RESTORATION

MARVIN’S HOME IMPROVEMENT

GOLD COAST ~ MARBLE ~

• Painting • Remodeling • Complete Home Restoration

• Marble Polishing • Sealing • Floor Restoration • Grout Cleaning

Fully Insured CA Lic. #934284

Call For Free Estimate:

818/348-3266 • 818/801-9503 • Cell: 818/422-9493 •

25 Years Experience

• Member of BBB •

Good References

REAL ESTATE AGENTS/SELLERS, PREP YOUR PROPERTY.

310/430-1808

PAINTING

SERVICE DIRECTORY To Advertise Your Business Call 310-278-1322 www.bhcourier.com

RAFAEL PAINTING INTERIOR/EXTERIOR Residential/Commercial

SUDOKU ANSWER 08/05/16 ISSUE

Quality Custom Painting References Available.

H&L

NO JOB TOO SMALL. LIC. # 641602 HANDYMAN and BONDED + INSURED MAINTENANCE 20 Years Experience

Painting • Plumbing Tiling • Electric • Drywall Remodel & Demolition • Hauling, Remove and Replace Carpet.

Residential & Commercial Cleaning. Shampoo Carpet.

Property Management.

HUGO: 310/204-6107

SUDOKU

BEVERLY HILLS

D I R E C T O R Y

323/658-7847 323/864-2490 FREE ESTIMATE

YALE

or 661/886-9440

PAINTING

HANDYMAN SERVICES

Interior/Exterior PUZZLE ANSWER

House • Commercial

08/05/16 ISSUE

Apt. • Industrial • Hi-Rise

HONEST and RELIABLE No job too Big but not too Small

310/653-2551

Since 1982 I Have Great Preparation Lic. # 689667 • Bonded / Insured

323/733-4898 Call Young anytime “I Do My Own Work”

To Advertise Your Services

Call 310-278-1322

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August 12, 2016 | Page 31

BEVERLY HILLS

Chairman 2014 Paula Kent Meehan • President & Publisher Marcia Wilson Hobbs

Guest Editorial by Ari Bussel

Saluting Frank Fenton And Some Other Historic Mayors Join me on a quick tour of Beverly Hills. We will not board one of the double-decker, red buses, as this is not the “tourist version.” We will not walk through the business triangle visiting its establishments, as this is not the “business” or “commerce” tour I take guests from overseas. Rather, you are invited to see the backstage, those strings from above, the lighting and other controls that make Beverly Hills so unique and extraordinary.

Civic Involvement Looking around, one finds many examples of civicminded individuals. Here are some names from the past three decades that come to mind immediately: Frank Fenton, Tom Levyn, Mark Egerman, Steve Webb, Barry Brucker, Jimmy Delshad, Eliot Finkel, Les Bronte; MeraLee Goldman, Linda Briskman, Vicki Reynolds, Donna Ellman-Garber, almost—but not quite—an equal number of memorable women and men.

The list is much longer, and I purposely did not include the current City Council. They may have earned their place but until they retire do not belong here yet, as tempting as it may be to include some highlights of their achievements.

When Steve Webb lost his last election, the warm feeling of respect toward him was felt in the tent. It was an extraordinary evening, melting the bitterness of the loss and warming up everyone’s hearts.

Tom Levyn is responsible, inter alia, for our Sunday Farmers’ Market and Team Beverly Hills.

MeraLee Goldman’s Forum Series that started as a part of the celebrations of the new millennium has set an amazing example of a “community program” bringing an eclectic mix of speakers, across numerous fields of expertise and interest, to the City. Two hours free parking at Two Rodeo Drive, alongside the Crate and Barrel building connecting Beverly Drive and Canon Drive are also attributed to her.

Linda Briskman and Mark Egerman are reflected in the Montage Hotel and Beverly Canon Gardens just adjacent to it. Without their persistence, stubbornness and advocacy, we likely would have neither.

Briskman and husband Gary can be found in another place, very dear to my heart and a worthwhile destination: the City’s 9/11 permanent memorial.

Mark Egerman was our 9/11 mayor, and his focus on CERT (Community Emergency Response Training) has not abated. (He and wife Dr. Lynn care for other things, for instance—the homeless.)

Les Bronte’s involvement with CPR and the Maple Counseling Center are just a touch of the many things he does. He cares, and brings laughter with him—lest one takes things a bit too seriously.

Vicky Reynolds will likely be remembered more as the “architect” for turning the old post office into a gem of a cultural center, right here at home.

Jimmy Delshad was the first Iranian to be elected and serve for two terms. Not only did he mobilize the Iranians in Beverly Hills to vote (most of the older generation never did, as they did not vote in Iran), he managed after his first term to unite the community to be one, irrespective of habits, accents, national origins or immigration status or other traits making us all unique.

Delshad remains the “goodwill ambassador” of the City.

Barry Brucker came from the BHUSD Board of Education, where he showed what it means to lead under pressure, using his trademark common sense and good nature when faced with the upheaval caused by Erin Brockovich’s appearance in town and the lawsuits which ensued. Together with his wife Sue, they have been involved in so many endeavors, that one can only conjure another giant of giving and involvement, the

late Max Salter and his wife Janet.

In a City often divided, with plethora of opinions that rarely seem to converge, City Treasurer Eliot Finkel is quite an exception. He brings to his office fiscal responsibility, expectation of accountability from City staff (which he demands) and long term planning.

Usually viewed as a stepchild, the office of the city treasurer is the third pillar of elected offices—along with the Board of Education and City Council.

There is only one person who has served in all three capacities: the late Frank Fenton.

The 1980s Fenton and Egerman served on the school board (as did the late Betty Wilson) when I was a student at Beverly High, and I have known them for more than 30 years now. It was then that the state decided to divide its income from property taxes based upon the number of individuals residing in any particular city, and Beverly Hills lost most of its funding overnight (what was generated here did not remain here).

Programs had to be cut en masse. First to go were music, sports, arts and other “electives.” The community was put to the task, via the BHEF (anyone remembers the annual calendars that were mailed out?) and eventually the City pitched in via the JPA (an interesting way to channel millions of dollars every year from the City government to the school board). The Joint Powers Agreement continues to this very day; so comfortable it has become to expect this flow of money.

The Chief Gardener Throughout the decades, the City stood on three pillars: police, fire and schools. From there, branches extended, offering programs, training and numerous ways of getting involved. Like tree trunks, these pillars were constantly watered and fertilized, pruned and cared for with the love, support and dedication of the residents.

Possibly more known than any is one particular gardener, or likely our “chief gardener” Judie Fenton, Frank’s wife. If Frank tended to the school and the City in all three elected capacities, Judie cared for the schools, police and fire departments in practice. For the Fentons, three was a lucky charm.

Nothing seems to happen in the City without either Judie's direct involvement or blessings. Husband Frank was the “diplomat,” the serious and all respected “secretary of state,” while the mind that designs and executes and makes everything work in the background is none other than wife Judie.

Something most extraordinary happened in March, 2009. Based on a request from then Mayor Brucker, Frank Fenton was installed as the mayor, under a special succession plan, for the last month in office in March 2009, when the new City Council was sworn into office. It was the last opportunity to bestow this honor, and Barry stood up to the task. (Indeed, this seems so simple, and yet so few would have done the same if in Brucker’s shoes.)

Extraordinary Individuals Doing Extraordinary Deeds It was not the title of “mayor,” rather the unique acknowledgement —shared by the entire council and the entire City, residents, business owners and staff— recognizing Mayor Fenton’s outstanding contributions to the community he so loved, as well as the legacy of accomplishments he had achieved during more than 30 years of public service.

Due to his long illness, Mayor Frank had not really been seen since, but definitely has not been forgotten.

Though we just lost him last week, he is already sorely missed and will continue to always be in our hearts.

And Still Another Salute To Our Community...

For many people 13 is an unlucky even ominous number. Not so for me. It was 13 years ago that Brigitte and I moved into our Olympic Boulevard apartment where so much profound happiness has taken place.

It’s hard to picture living anywhere else. When we first saw the apartment, I knew it was to be our first home as a newly married couple. I liked the bay window in the kitchen that looks out north into the neighborhood and the fountain in the courtyard, that has become such a fixture in our lives as a soothing lullabye, along with my Astrud Gilberto and Sinatra CDs. We didn’t know how long we could stay in our petit chateau, with it’s balcony outside our bedroom, when we got here in 2003. When Sofia was born in 2006, we kept her in the bedroom with us, as we only had one bedroom. It worked out fine as the apartment, first built in 1939, is very large in layout and we felt we had sufficient space to stay on. We didn’t want to leave our home.

In 2008 Olympia was born, and we decided to

give the girls the bedroom and we moved our Eastern King bed (those are wider as opposed to California King, which is longer at the foot of the bed) into the living room and turned it into a “master suite” with love seat couch and leather chair from Pottery Barn, which all these years later has held up amazingly well.

Now 13 years later and we still live in our little “treehouse” with the girls, who admittedly would like to have their own room, but we’re not giving up the dining room.

You don’t need a lot of space when you fill it with love and warmth of family.

We love our neighborhood and the local school, El Rodeo, which has been incredible for the girls.

We are thankful every day to be here in Beverly Hills and plan to stay a very long time.

After all, where else would I get a high school track to run on with the lights on til 9 p.m.?

Hal Lifson

Cartoon for The Courier by Janet Salter

Astrology

By Holiday Mathis TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Aug. 12). Life is cumulative. What you now consider to be some of your best experiences were at one time stories you didn’t want to tell. Because of your open mind and embracing heart, many resplendent happenings unfold before the year is over. Take your earnings and invest them in the February project. Pisces and Libra adore you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Feelings are not facts. Feelings grab your attention and your mind immediately takes on the work of making sense of it—filling in a story to explain why, a theory, any theory, valid or not. Don’t overreact!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Interests are a natural basis for friendship, but how are you to meetnew friends who share your interests unless you take some initiative and go to the meetup where they are hanging out?

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You like people who are curious like you. This always leads to riveting conversation. You also like resolved people who don’t have to ask so many questions. Today brings a good balance between the two types.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Do not mistakenly think if you get this or that out of the way, you'll finally have peace. Your peace is not being impeded by “this or that,” so much as the machinations of your mind, which can also be trained toward tranquility.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Questions of authority arise. Who is to say? Who calls the shots? Whose opinion matters? Who gets the final word? The obvious answers are wrong. Look deeper. Power can be tricky and secretive.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). The very ambition that causes you to want to be at a higher peak might be preventing you from seeing your situation from the better vantage point. The only way is to shake off your desire, fear and ego. Be the moment.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). When you think of the other person as an adversary, the gap between your positions seems ever so wide. But is this person really the enemy? With all you have in common, you could be fighting for a shared goal.

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20). Travels and adventures are on your mind, though you wonder if all the fun is in the fantasy. There are pains and inconveniences involved in making this real. Is it worth it? Only you can answer that.

ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19). You find some small reason to celebrate, and suddenly you’ve this irresistible party energy around you. Happy people will be attracted to your high vibration.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20). Your great work will not be the result of a flash of inspiration. It will be the culmination of dozens of experiments then hundreds of exercises to hone and tweak them. Try to be patient as you follow your curiosity.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Entering a room, it’s natural to assume that everyone inside already knows each other. But of course this isn’t usually the case. A small amount of boldness is all it take to make new friends.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). There was a time you needed someone more than you do now. It doesn’t mean that you were using this person before (maybe a little). Anyway, your efforts in the relationship will mean more now because they are selfless.

POLICE BLOTTER These assaults. burglaries, and grand thefts have been reported by BHPD. Streets are usually indicated by block numbers. Losses in brackets.

ASSAULTS 08/01 400 N. Rodeo Dr. 08/03 N. Doheny Dr./ Carmelita Ave. 08/07 N. Santa Monica Bl./ N.Roxbury Dr. BURGLARIES 08/01 9800 S. Santa Monica Bl. 08/02 200 S. Doheny Dr. ($1,020) 08/02 200 S. Doheny Dr. ($300) 08/02 9000 Wilshire Bl. 08/03 100 San Vicente Bl. ($500) 08/04 9800 Wilshire Bl. 08/04 9800 Wilshire Bl. ($1,000) 08/05 400 Shirley Pl. 08/05 100 N. Gale Dr. ($800)

08/05 200 N. Crescent Dr. ($30) 08/07 300 N. Canon Dr. ($104) 08/07 1100 San Ysidro Dr. GRAND THEFTS 05/15 300 N. Oakhurst Dr. ($143,000) 07/28 100 S. Palm Dr. ($1,308) 07/29 200 S. Beverly Dr. ($960) 08/01 1200 Lexington Rd. ($2,205) 08/01 400 Foothill Rd. ($3,500) 08/02 9900 S. Santa Monica Bl. ($4,971) 08/02 9500 Wilshire Bl. 08/02 400 N. Rodeo Dr. ($9,350) 08/02 200 S. Canon Dr. ($74,750) 08/05 100 N. La Cienega Bl. ($7,760)

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