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The Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation will honor Nancy Krasne on Sept. 13 4
Hawthorne welcomed families back to school with a pancake breakfast. 5
Benedict Canyon residents are opposing a proposed hillside hotel. 8
The L.A. Philharmonic unveiled the architectural design for the new Judith and Thomas L. Beckmen YOLA Center. 10 •Health & Wellness •Birthdays •Letters to the Editor
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George Christy, Page 6 The Art Market Is Exploding With Billions Of Dollars In Sales. In 1962, Andy Warhol’s Campbell Soup Collection Sold For $1000. Today It Is Valued At $105.4 Million.
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First Beverly Hills RSO Meeting Cordial, Intense
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CITIZEN EMPOWERMENT – Pictured are members of the Beverly Hills Police Department Citizen’s Academy who proudly graduated after 40 hours of intense instruction in police operations, traffic enforcement, criminal investigations, defensive tactics, courtroom procedures and even firearms training. The Citizen’s Academy allows officers to engage with community members and to provide education and insight into law enforcement operations. The next Academy class will be announced in 2019. The graduates (alphabetically) are Monica Brener, Elizabetti Candido, Ashley Curiel, Bobbe Dawson, Leland Felsenthal, Julie Gilberg, Neil Gordon, Susan Gradman, Wayne S. Gradman, Joshua Greer, Pam Hendry, Alexander Amir Kashfi, Lyle D. Kurtz, Pamela Kurtz, Lynda Manaster, Benjamin Parnassi, Scott Reston, Ilene Rotenberg, Rhoda J. Sharp, Jay Solnit, Lanna Solnit, Jonathan Swerdlow and Ilan Tamir.
Beverly Hills Teachers Still At Impasse In Salary Negotiations By Laura Coleman Beverly Hills public school teachers pulled no punches about their feelings on contract negotiations in the wake of classes resuming once again this week: they are demonstrably frustrated. Beverly Hills Unified has been at an impasse with its teachers since March–for the first time in almost two decades. Since no agreement has been reached in the time following the suspension of formal bargaining negotiations, as a third-party mediator tried to achieve consensus, the district is now entering the stage known as fact-finding. If that fails, Beverly Hills teachers may opt to go on strike. (see ‘BHUSD TEACHERS’ page 17)
Contract Negotiations Get Personal By Laura Coleman Beverly Hills residents may soon get a stark wake-up call as to what happens when a teacher’s day officially ends and educators, for the first time in decades, become wholly unavailable. In an effort to put pressure on the Beverly Hills Unified School District in its contract negotiations with the teachers’ union, the Beverly Hills (see ‘CONTRACT NEGOTATIONS’ page 17)
San Diego’s Eduardo Luna Will Become Beverly Hills’ First City Auditor By Victoria Talbot Leaving behind the City of San Diego where he earned a reputation for fighting corruption, Eduardo Luna will become the City’s first auditor. The position, envisioned as a campaign promise by Councilmember Robert Wunderlich, has now become a reality. Luna served the city of San Diego for nearly ten years; his term was set to expire later this year. He took up his position during a time of tremendous upheaval when former Mayor Jerry Sanders
Eduardo Luna
was facing a pension crisis fallout that nearly bankrupted the City. At that time a federal investigation into accounting and disclosure practices for the city led to a key (see ‘CITY AUDITOR’ page 13)
By Victoria Talbot The first in the latest series of Rent Stabilization Ordinance Facilitated Dialogues went smoothly Wednesday evening, as tenants and landlords expressed their thoughts in an orderly fashion on each of the four agenda items covered. Led by facilitator Dr. Sukhsimranjit Singh, the session was well-attended by approximately 85 community members. In his characteristic turban and beard, Singh, smiling, laid down ground rules, beginning with the caveat that participants must listen to each other. “We are here to understand and to listen,” he said. The purpose of the meeting was to obtain feedback on the draft HR&A report that was submitted to City Council last
w e e k . F u t u r e meetings will address all of the other issues presented in the report. Dr. Sukhsimranjit At the Singh meeting, many of the participants met the new Director of Rent Stabilization, Helen Morales, for first time. “We were pleased with the attendance from both housing providers and tenants at the first facilitated session,” she said. “It was encouraging to see a productive and collaborative discussion. We look forward to continued conversations over the coming weeks.” (see ‘RSO’ page 15)
BHUSD Looks To Become School Security Innovator By Laura Coleman In an era where student safety has become potentially more important than education, Beverly Hills Unified School District is striving to be at the forefront of protecting its students and employees. Last Friday morning, as part of BHUSD’s staff opening day at the Saban Theatre, Superintendent Michael Bregy shared the school district’s plan for a campus security operations center, which would be staffed 24 hours a day in order to maximize the potential of staving off any threat. “It’s not something that closes,” he explained. “It’s not something that you have to wait until the next day to report something.” While the creation of the
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security center is still in its infancy – as well the decision on what to call it – Bregy said he hoped that the “communication conference center” would be a joint venture with the City and a crucial nexus for information sharing. “Our belief is this will help the community, the police department and the schools to provide a safer learning environment for students,” said Jason Mikesell, chief executive officer of security advisory company iXero, which began working with BHUSD earlier this year. Mikesell said iXero brought the idea for the security center to the school district because it is “what’s needed.” Beverly Hills Unified would be (see ‘SCHOOL SECURITY’ page 17)
HEIR APPARENT — John David Washington (son of Denzel Washington) and Laura Harrier attended the Hollywood Foreign Press Association’s Grants Banquet at The Beverly Hilton. John David is receiving high praise for his screen performances. For more photos, see George Christy’s column on page 6.
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NOTICE OF COMMISSION VACANCIES The Beverly Hills City Council is seeking qualified candidates to fill vacancies on the following Commissions: ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION – Two Vacancies (One for Landscape Designer) CHARITABLE SOLICITATIONS COMMISSION – One Vacancy FINE ART COMMISSION – One Vacancy PLANNING COMMISSION – One Vacancy RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION – One Vacancy Please note that you can only apply to one vacancy per application cycle. Deadline to apply for the above Commissions is on Friday, September 7, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. For more information on the Commission positions, please visit the City’s website at www.beverlyhills.org or call the City Clerk’s Office at (310) 285-2400 to obtain the application form by mail or e-mail. BYRON POPE, MMC City Clerk
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Three Candidates Vie For Two Open Seats On Beverly Hills School Board By Laura Coleman Last Thursday, Marvin Winans Jr., a Beverly Hills resident and parent of three young children, became the third and final official candidate in the race for a seat on the Beverly Hills School Board. August 10 was the last day for candidates to file nomination papers with the L.A. County RegistrarRecorder to run in local Pictured: Marvin Winans Jr. at the L.A. County elections. Board President Registrar-Recorder’s office after making his Lisa Korbatov (now in her candidacy official for the Beverly Hills Board of ninth year) and boardmem- Education. ber Howard Goldstein (now schools, joins residents Rachelle Marcus in his fifth year) both chose not to seek and Tristen Walker-Shuman as a candireelection. date. Both Marcus, a retired BHUSD The upcoming election on Nov. 6, school teacher who has lived in Beverly marks the first time in three years that Hills since 1974, and Walker-Shuman, a voters will have an opportunity to elect third generation Beverly Hills resident fresh voices to the dais. Last year, the and mother of five, filed their nominaboard voted to add an extra year to tion papers last month on July 16. members’ four-year terms pursuant to Among the hot button items conSentate Bill 415, which requires stand- fronting future board members are alone municipal elections to coincide ensuring fiscal stability; possibly reconwith statewide elections by November figuring the schools to include a dedi2022. cated middle school; and completing a Winans, an entertainment executive complicated school-building program to who said he moved to the City with his effectively remediate aged and strucwife Monique specifically so their chil- turally deficient buildings throughout dren could attend Beverly Hills public the district.
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Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation To Honor Krasne Former Mayor Nancy Krasne is set to be honored at the inaugural Guts & Glory Gala for the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation Sept. 13 at The Beverly Hilton. The Foundation is dedicated to finding a cure for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). For 18 years, Krasne was an elementary school teacher in the LA Unified District. She served on the Beverly Hills Planning Commission from 2003-2007 and was first elected to the City Council in 2007. She served as mayor 2009-10, and in 2013, she was reelected to the City Council. Actor Tyler James Williams, an IBD patient, will also be honored. For more information on Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, see page 12 and for more information on the Guts & Glory Gala email nmendoza@crohnscolitisfoundation.org. ––– Victoria Talbot
Complete Streets Plan Workshop Set for August 22 At City Hall Municipal Gallery By Victoria Talbot The City is seeking public input on a Complete Streets Plan that will improve the functionality of the City’s streets for everyone. The next Complete Streets Workshop takes place on Wednesday, Aug. 22, from 6:30-8:30 p.m., in the Municipal Gallery at City Hall. Wednesday’s workshop will summarize the community input to date and how it has shaped the Complete Streets Plan, as well as collect additional data for a draft plan. Among the planning issues are future modes of transit including autonomous or driverless vehicles, ride share modalities, first and last mile for subway transit, bicycle lanes, pedestrian-friendly streets and electric vehicles and how the City will adapt to the demands of the future. Since last spring, there have been four meetings, including a presentation in March to begin the discussions, a pop-up event at the Farmers’ Market on Earth Day, a “mapping” event in May and a “Complete Streets Walk Audit” in June.
In March, staff estimated 40 people showed up at the Municipal Gallery for the introduction to Complete Streets. In April, they estimated 40-60 people stopped by at the Earth Day Pop Up. In May, about 20 people showed up for the second workshop, and about 25 showed up for the walk audit, an event where participants walked Crescent Drive to Wilshire and another group walked along South Santa Monica Boulevard. The participants’ feedback will be presented at Wednesday’s meeting. It is unclear how participation has been representative of the community as a whole. Clearly, some organized participants representing cyclists have been present at every meeting, while there is no such organization representing the disabled or the elderly, for example. Much of the feedback reflected safety concerns for pedestrians and speeding, regardless of the transportation modality. For more information and to see the previous presentations visit www.beverlyhills.org/completestreets.
PRECIOUS PETEY – Petey is a perfect Pekingese Maltese mix. He is 1-1/2 years old and weighs 18 pounds. Petey is in search of his forever home. For more information on Petey and how to adopt, visit www.shelterhopepetshop.or g or call 805-379-3538.
Third Annual ‘Strides For CJD’ Walk Returns To Beverly Hills High School By Matt Lopez Beverly Hills families will come together in October for the third annual Strides for CJD walk at Beverly Hills High School. Strides for CJD benefits the Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Foundation, supporting families that suffer from the disease, a degenerative brain disorder that leads to dementia and death. The 2 mile walk is set for Saturday, Oct. 6 at 9:30 a.m. at the Beverly Hills
High track. Strides for CJD is the brainchild of local Nespresso boutique director Jeffrey Evans and his wife Brandi, whose father Neil W. Foster, died as a result of the disease. CJD can occur spontaneously, be inherited, or even spread through contact with infected tissue. Registration is $30 before Sept. 7 and $35 after. For more information, contact stridesforcjdca@gmail.com.
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Beverly Hills Unifed School District To Maintain Surveillance On Metro Work
PANCAKE BREAKFAST – On August 12, Hawthorne Elementary held its second annual Pancake Breakfast to welcome all new and returning families back to school for the 2018/2019 school year. Pictured (from left): BHPD Young Explorer Brandon Brener; Hawthorne parent Doreece Artal; Hawthorne student Aaron Artal; BHUSD Board of Education Vice President Noah Margo; BHUSD Superintendent Michael Bregy; and Hawthorne PTA Co-President Maria Bennett.
Beverly Hills Seeking Applicants For Upcoming Commission Vacancies By Matt Lopez The City of Beverly Hills is seeking applicants to fill vacancies for several different City commissions. Upcoming commission vacancies include one open seat each on the Planning Commission, Recreation and Parks Commission, Fine Art Commission and Charitable Solicitations Commission. In addition, there are two openings on the Architectural Commission, including one for a Landscape Designer. The initial term of office is two years for each commission. At the direction of the City Council, commissioners may be reappointed to a sec-
ond four-year term. Appointees will be required to file initial and annual “Statements of Economic Interests” financial disclosures. The City asks that interested applicants refrain from contacting current commissioners. Application forms, along with a description of duties for each commission, are available in the City Clerk’s Office in Room 290 at City Hall (455 N. Rexford Dr.). Interested applicants can call 310285-2400 for more information, or to receive an application. The filing deadline is Friday, Sept. 7 at 5 p.m.
HONORING WEIWEI — Globally lauded artist Ai Weiwei will receive the Artistic Expression Award at the organization's 2018 LitFest Gala on Nov. 2 at The Beverly Wilshire. Ai is renowned for making bold aesthetic statements that expose fault lines, unmask hypocrisies, and unleash empathy on a global scale. For more information on the PEN America’s 2018 LitFest Gala, visit: https://pen.org/litfest-gala/.
Movie Night Under The Stars At La Cienega Park Saturday By Victoria Talbot Beverly Hills has one more chance to enjoy a summer outdoor movie event at La Cienega Park Saturday, so pack your picnic baskets and grab the kids before the cooler weather comes and drives everything indoors. Featuring the largest outdoor inflatable screen on the West Coast at 52-feet wide and 3.5 stories high, there won’t be a bad seat in the house. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, Showtime presents The Sandlot, starring Dale De La Torre and William S. Gilmore, is a coming of age story about boys and baseball that is funny and touching and great for the entire
family. Tickets are $8 for children 12-andunder, $14 for general admission and $21 at the door if seating is available. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Music by Speedplay USA starts at 7 p.m. The movie starts at 8:30 p.m. Food trucks will include Canvas, Frach’s Fried Chicken, Kimborex and Main Squeeze Lemonade. Only low-chairs are permitted, not more than six inches off the ground, to ensure everyone will be able to see the screen. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit: www.eatseehear. com
By Laura Coleman On Tuesday, the Beverly Hills Unified School District solidified an agreement to vigilantly monitor the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) as it extends the Purple Line subway between Beverly Hills and Century City. Concurrent with Metro’s ongoing work at the subway construction staging area adjacent to Beverly Hills High School, the Board of Education voted 50 to ratify an agreement with systems integrator G4S to install CCTV monitors at BHHS’s west perimeter wall to maintain surveillance footage. Metro plans to use the BHHS-adjacent area through 2027 in conjunction with extending the
Purple Line. As part of the $11,383.41 “High School Trailer Camera Adds” project, G4S will mount four cameras nine inches above the roofline to monitor Metro activities taking place on the west perimeter of the high school. “The district takes the safety and learning environment of its schools very seriously,” said Board of Education President Lisa Korbatov. “Our kids are not only the district’s greatest asset, but these same kids will be the next generation future leaders and policy makers.” In June, Superintendent Michael Bregy confirmed that a chunk of the concrete partition wall separating the (see ‘METRO SURVEILLANCE’ page 17)
COURIER IN WARSAW – Beverly Hills residents Jerrold and Madeleine Isenberg just returned from a trip to Warsaw, Poland, where they attended the 38th International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies (IAJGS) Conference, held for the first time in an eastern European city. Madeleine was a presenter at the conference. Pictured are Jerrold and Madeleine with a copy of the Courier, outside the award-winning POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews, where there is a memorial to the brave resistance fighters of the Warsaw Ghetto in 1943.
GEORGE CHRISTY
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nsiders all knew that Andy loved parties.
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formal party for Andy didn’t make sense, knowing him, as we did over the years, writing cover articles and a monthly column, called “In Hollywood” for Andy’s celebrityoriented Interview Magazine. While we were also busy producing three columns a week of “The Great Life” for The Hollywood Reporter.
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pizza party was our choice … Andy loved the idea.
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a Barbera’s on Wilshire Boulevard in West Los Angeles was famous for its tantalizing pies. None better in town. Or anywhere.
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a Barbera’s it was for 26 guests at one long table, not unlike an Italian wedding dinner, to welcome our great American artist to the Tinsel Town he adored.
Georgette Mosbacher, having raised millions for charities, has been approved by the Senate to serve as our next ambassador to Poland.
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e are thrilled and proud that our loyal, dynamic and beautiful friend of 40 years, Georgette Mosbacher, has been approved by the Senate to serve as our ambassador to Poland. Georgette has raised more than $525 million for charities during the past years.
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aesar salad, pizzas bubbling from heat, pitchers of Chianti wine, and ice cream sundaes for the sweet tooths.
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reminding again how he was hooked on Hollywood and captivated by the glamour of movie stars.
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he next night, Andy hosted a private dinner for several of us at the original Spago on Horn Avenue in West Hollywood, where after the tab arrived, he pulled out a Gucci portfolio from his leather jacket and paid in cash.
Cash? It didn’t take more than a
minute for us to deduce that he would not pay by credit card. He was protecting his signature. Andy Warhol presented President Jimmy Carter with a portrait that Andy created for him
Months
later, we were seated near Gwyneth Paltrow at Giorgio’s Ristoriante in Santa Monica. Gwyneth nodded for us to come over to chat as she was paying the tab. Again, all cash and no signature.
Andy’s fame was build-
ing, and today, as Sotheby’s headlines, the art market keeps exploding.
“D
uring the first half of this year, Sotheby’s sold $3.45 billion of art, a 22 percent increase from the year earlier period” reports the Wall Street Journal.
“Sotheby’s
rival Christie’s said last month that it sold $4 billion in art during the first half of the year.”
The “Turquoise Marilyn” was bought by New Yorker Stephen Cohen through the powerful Larry Gagosian Gallery for $80 million.
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ime was during the early ‘60s when the Ferus Gallery opened by the visionary Irving Blum, who exhibited the Campbell Soup works by Andy that one major collector and MOCA benefactor, Marcia Weisman, considered a joke and would not buy them.
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hen Andy told Irving he was asking $1,000 for the lot, Irving opted later to buy
the entire exhibition of 32 paintings, paying $100 a month over a year.
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oday the Campbell Soup collection is valued at $105.4 million.
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n artist is somebody who produces things that people don’t need to have,” Andy once assessed.
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rt is what you can get away with.” Online at www.bhcourier.com/category/george-christy
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here is this Big Kahuna moola coming from?
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everal years ago, Andy’s painting, “Silver Car Crash (Double Disaster)” sold for $105.4 million. His “Eight Elvises” fetched $100 million.
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he news broke while we were plotting this column on Andy Warhol. Recalling a party we hosted for Andy during the ’70’s that Georgette attended and whom he met and fell in love with.
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sn’t this a strange coincidence?
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hen Interview Magazine editor Bob Colacello mentioned that Andy was coming to Los Angeles, he asked would we kindly gather a group of interesting people for him to meet and enjoy. Page 6 | August 17, 2018
Amber Heard, Charlize Theron, and Jennifer Garner stood out during the Hollywood Foreign Press Association's Grants Banquet at The Beverly Hilton Hotel
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Benedict Canyon Hotel Opposition Drumbeat Roars By Victoria Talbot Residents of Benedict Canyon who have banded together to oppose a proposed hotel project on 33 acres in their hillsides met with Los Angeles City Councilmember Paul Koretz (CD5) and developer Gary Safady Monday, before following up with a report to the Benedict Canyon Association at the Beverly Hills Women’s Club later Monday evening. Save Our Canyon Board President Mark Levin, Vice President Robert Mann, Treasurer Guity Javid and Boardmembers Mark Ameli and Caroline Fleck were invited by Koretz for a sit-down with the developer in order to express their concerns about the development. Save Our Canyon, a 501(c)(3), is a coalition of Benedict Canyon residents raising awareness, organizing and raising money to fight the project that they see as a threat to their way of life. The Benedict Canyon Association supports Save Our Canyon. “Benedict Canyon will prevail, we will not succumb to absurd notions,” said Benedict Canyon Association President Nicole Miner. “The Retreat at Benedict Canyon” as envisioned by Safady of O&S Holdings includes “significant improvements to local infrastructure, access and public safety… enhance-
ments that will benefit the canyon community.” He claims it will be sustainable and environmentally sensitive to the natural landforms. He called the opposition the “result of misleading information distributed by some opponents.” But Benedict Canyon residents and people throughout the hillside areas of the city are uniting in opposition. Currently zoned solely for single-family residences, the proposal would WHERE TREES ONCE STOOD – Developer and sometimes-movie producer Gary Safady’s proposal for a hotel faces vigorous and determined opposition from an inflamed and organized group of resirequire a zone change that dents. This rendering is from the developer’s website for The Retreat at Benedict Canyon. Inset is a Levin says is spot zoning. In photo of the hillside as it currently sits. addition, he says, if the developer can change the zoning, the dating the extreme vulnerability of LA’s going to move along.” Koretz has a history of opposing project is precedent-setting. urban hillsides and wildlife corridors to mansionization and supporting wildlife developers. One of the sites recently Developers, he said, “are watching very corridors. He authored and introduced closely to see what happens. Changing entered the market at $1 billion. The Safady proposal, according to a Motion adopted by the City Council the zoning and the General Plan for a the Save Our Canyon website, is for for the Interim Control Ordinance that hotel in our community? It’s all destrucnine single-family residences, a 99-key limited the export of dirt to 6,000 cubic tive to the ecosystem of the mountains, the quiet residential character of the hotel, parking for 708 cars with build- yards, halting the previously unlimited community. If this were to pass, a litany ing heights up to 99 feet, multiple-level grading that had allowed 50,000-square of developers plan to develop on the subterranean parking, a mile of cement foot basements in Bel-Air. He introduced the first-ever wildlife retaining wall in the middle of what is Santa Monica Mountains.” Adjacent to the 33-acre site, anoth- currently open space and 26 additional corridor/habitat linkage Preservation er 600 acres of open space are on the detached structures to house 438 Ordinance Motion to be implemented market in two separate offerings, vali guests. The overall project encompasses in the Eastern Santa Monica Mountains 782,000 square feet of floor area and that passed the City Council unanisits at the nexus of Wanda Park Drive, mously. The LA Planning Department is Hutton Drive and Oak Pass Road in a currently working to create and implemostly-undeveloped area that is home ment the Motion next year. He also created the Ridgeline to California’s shrinking wildlife population on the east side of Benedict Ordinance to protect ridges and mountaintops from being sliced away by Canyon Road. Over 100 hotel staff members developers. Currently, projects over 17,500 would traverse the canyon daily. The plan includes banquet seating for 700 square feet will require an environmental review as a result of his work with people. The entire area is surrounded by the Bel Air Alliance, the Bel Air/Beverly single-family homes and wildlife corri- Crest Neighborhood Council and the dors residents have protected for Bel Air Association. He has been among the principal decades. At the Koretz meeting, Safady was opponents to Mohamed Hadid’s 901 accompanied by a group of unidenti- Strada Vecchia. He opposed plans for a fied lawyers and expeditors, according home proposed by Michael Scott that would have been 85-feet tall and to Levin. Levin told Benedict Canyon 140,000 square feet at 10101 Angelo Association residents that they had Drive, putting that project to rest. And he successfully fought a Saudi hoped Koretz would express solidarity with their opposition to the project. prince on an 80,000 square foot project “We are enormously frustrated that he on five acres held up by an illegal 500hasn’t taken a position,” he said, citing foot retaining wall on Tower Lane. “The earliest item will be to deterover 1,800 members who oppose the project. “But he did ask challenging mine the zoning itself,” said Koretz, and appropriate questions regarding referring to the zone-change. Koretz fire safety, spot zoning and why would said he would like the experts to deterthis not create a precedent for other mine if it is, indeed, spot zoning. He hotels in our community. I was happy was also deeply concerned about the to hear him posing the questions in a fire hazard. “Wildlife corridors are a top priority. I led the effort to create them… straightforward manner.” “We will be patient a brief time. It’s hard to envision where this project We expect an answer. Will he oppose happens… Yes, it’s hard,” he said. it? Wonderful. If not? This community “We’re considering whether it is outwill not abide,” he said, as if throwing landish - but no matter how outlandish it is, it’s just too early. I will view it as if down the gauntlet. In a telephone interview, Koretz I live next door. If I did, I’m inclined to reiterated his position. “It’s too soon in think I wouldn’t want it there,” he said. Levin and Save Our Canyon have the process to take a position,” he said, pointing out that the developer had not settled in for the long haul. There is no yet selected a firm for the illusion that this is a short-term struggle. Environmental Impact Report (EIR). They have hunkered down and they are “Even if I said I am totally opposed, it’s building a war chest and an organizaa 2-3-year long process. It’s going to be tion to save their canyon. studied. Even once I take a position, it’s
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TO SEE AND BE SEEN
WALK THIS WAY– Beverly Hills residents and visitors enjoyed an art-filled tour of the City led by art specialist and Beverly Hills resident Deborah Frank (pictured under the “D” of the BOLD floral structure beside City Councilmember Lili Bosse). Organized by the Beverly Hills Conference & Visitors Bureau as part of August’s BOLD activities, Frank, who also works at the Broad Museum, led a special tour through Beverly Hills’ Golden Triangle to see some of the City’s world-class art galleries. The guided tour departed from Taschen, and stopped at six galleries: Mouche, Garboushian, Winn Slavin, Timothy Yarger, Denis Bloch Fine Art, and Galerie Michael. Art walkers discovered new artists along with the Masters, discussing some of their history, artistic process, inspiration and the work they produce. Indeed, it was a BOLD adventure for the group, which also included Beverly Hills Fine Arts Commission Chair Zale Richard Rubins (in green), to engage with the cultural foundations that make this community so special. Join Curator Kate Stern on the City’s next BOLD art walk Friday, Aug. 24, departing from Taschen at 5 p.m. For more information about this year’s BOLD summer nights, visit: http://lovebeverlyhills.com/bhopenlate.
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LA Phil Unveils Gehry-Designed Judith And Thomas L. Beckmen YOLA Center By Laura Coleman The transformative power of music was on full display Wednesday morning in Inglewood, where the Los Angeles Philharmonic unveiled plans for its new Judith and Thomas L. Beckmen YOLA Center. Designed by Gehry Partners, LLC, the new performing arts center marks the first permanent, purpose-built facility for Youth Orchestra Los Angeles (YOLA). “For more than a decade, I’ve had the privilege to see and hear YOLA’s students as they have grown into gifted musicians and inspiring young leaders in their communities,” said Beverly Hills resident Thomas Beckmen, who together with his wife Judith made the leadership gift to help realize the center. “The YOLA Center will be a permanent, musical home for these students and generations of students to follow.“ Established by the LA Phil in 2007 and led by Music and Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel, YOLA currently serves more than 1,200 students in South L.A., the Rampart District, Westlake/MacArthur Park, and East L.A., providing free, high-quality music training and academic support. Construction on the 25,000-squarefoot, $14.5 million construction project is slated to begin in spring 2019. “We hope that the building will become a center for the community to gather to hear performances of all types,” said Frank Gehry, the worldrenowned architect who designed the Walt Disney Concert Hall. “I designed the center to be a world-class instrument for the community, and I can’t wait to see how they use it.” Through YOLA, the LA Phil and its community partners provide free instruments, intensive music training,
Judith and Thomas Beckmen
and academic support to students from underserved neighborhoods throughout Los Angeles County, empowering them to become vital citizens, leaders, and agents of change. “As a young child in Venezuela, I joined El Sistema and learned firsthand that music has the power to change people’s lives. Now the LA Phil is doing just that through YOLA,” said Dudamel. Gehry developed the design for the new YOLA Center in close collaboration with Dudamel to create a lightfilled, flexible facility for rehearsals, classes and performances. “Over time, this new facility will provide thousands of young people the opportunity to realize their creativity, to take a first step toward a career in music, or simply to find camaraderie and confidence together,” said Simon Woods, CEO of the Los Angeles Philharmonic.
TAKE A BOW–The Los Angeles Philharmonic acquired the site for the new Judith and Thomas L. Beckmen YOLA Center from Inglewood with the support of Mayor James T. Butts and the City Council, as well as the encouragement of Los Angeles County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas. The new center will be, in effect, a third venue for the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association, alongside Walt Disney Concert Hall and the Hollywood Bowl. Photos by Craig T. Mathew/Mathew Imaging CRAZY RICH ASIANS–Movie enthusiasts packed the seats for Film Independent’s Monday night screening of Crazy Rich Asians at the Writers Guild Theater in Beverly Hills. The romantic comedy-drama film, which opened for wide release this week, is based on Kevin Kwan's bestselling novel of the same name. The movie version, which faithfully follows the book’s plot for the most part, is a fun jaunt through the world of Singapore’s wealthy elite, where million dollar jewels are purchased with nary the bat of an eyelash. Of course, what’s money without a little love? Naturally, those two human desires–money and love–go head to head in this clever tale about family, ethnicity and lavish social gatherings. Film director John Chu (pictured left at Monday’s screening) keeps the film moving swiftly toward a happy ending through various twists and turns, and of course, an array of fabulous fashions. -Laura Coleman
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HOW DO Y O U F E E L ? Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation Aims To Cure Diseases That Effect Many Young People The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s mission is to cure Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, and to improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases. Known collectively as inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), these painful, chronic illnesses affect approximately 1.6 million Americans, including some 140,000 children under the age of 18, the fastest growing patient population. One in 200 Americans and more than 75,000 people in the greater L.A. area are effected by either Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis. • Crohn's disease is an incurable illness that may inflame the small and large intestines and cause diarrhea, abdominal cramps, weight loss, and numerous complications such as bowel obstruction and abscesses. • Ulcerative colitis attacks the large intestine (colon), causing painful diarrhea, bleeding, and numerous complications, including colon cancer. While medications control most symptoms, the only cure is surgical removal of the colon. Most of those affected are young, including teenagers and young children. Approximately 20 percent of patients have another family member affected by the disease, and families frequently share a similar pattern of disease. The foundation, founded in 1967 is supported solely by individual, foundation, and corporate contributions. More than 81 cents of every dollar the founda-
tion spends goes directly into research and educational programs. Since the foundation's inception, approximately $200 million has been provided for researchers attempting to find the causes of, and cures for IBD. Each year, more than 80 current and ongoing research grants are funded. More than 60 percent of sponsored researchers have obtained subsequent funding from the National Institutes of Health for further research. in 2001, NOD2, the first gene linked to Crohn’s disease, was discovered. This breakthrough was funded in part by the foundation’s research grant, and the foundation continues to accelerate the pace of research by collaborating with top researchers and clinicians. Sponsored research, such as “Challenges in IBD Research,” a series of top-priority initiatives, the DNA and Cell Line Bank, and the Clinical Alliance, are forging new collaborations . The foundation provides educational programs for patients, physicians, and the public, including webcasts and live education seminars, 300 active support groups, chapter newsletters, a national magazine, informational brochures and books, an Information Resource Center accessible at 888-MY-GUT-PAIN and www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org, a scientific journal, professional medical forums and research publications. The foundation distributes more than one million pieces of literature every year.
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H E A LT H & W E L L N E S S
U.S. News & World Report Recognizes Eight Providence Hospitals, Centers U.S. News & World Report has ranked eight Providence St. Joseph Health hospitals in the L.A. area among Southern California’s Best Regional Hospitals, noting high performance in 13 specialties. The annual Best Hospitals rankings, now in the 29th year, are designed to help patients and their doctors make informed decisions about where to receive care for life-threatening conditions or for common elective procedures. “Southern California has some of the nation's top hospitals and to stand among them is an incredible honor,” said Erik G. Wexler, chief executive, Providence St. Joseph Health Southern California. “We learn from one another and share our best practices and our expertise with the goal of providing the highest quality care in the communities we serve.” “Just 158 hospitals, or about 3 percent of the more than 4,500 hospitals we evaluated, were nationally ranked in even one specialty,” said Ben Harder, managing editor and chief of health analysis at U.S. News. U.S. News evaluated hospitals across 16 specialties and nine procedures and conditions. In rankings by state and metro area, U.S. News recognized hospitals as high performing in one or more areas of care. • Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, ranking 18th, was named a Best Regional Hospital and as high performing for the procedures and conditions for treatment of colon cancer and lung issues and for hip and knee replacements. • Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance, named a Best Regional Hospital, was ranked 13th nationally for endocrinology and treat-
ment of diabetes. It also was rated high performing for treatment of congestive heart failure, colon issues, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, geriatric and orthopedics. • Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Burbank earned a 16th ranking as a Best Specialty Hospital and was honored as high performing for five specialties—abdominal aortic aneurysm, coronary artery bypass grafting, congestive heart failure, COPD and colon care. • Providence Holy Cross Medical Center in Mission Hills, ranked 18th in a three-way tie, also a Best Regional Hospital, was honored as high performing in four specialties—gastroenterology and GI surgery, pulmonology, urology and congestive heart failure. • Providence Tarzana Medical Center, a Best Regional Hospital, ranked 21st in a two-way tie, was listed for excelling in treatment of congestive heart failure, colon issues, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and geriatrics. • Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo was ranked seventh. • St. Jude Medical Center in Fullerton was ranked ninth. • St. Joseph Hospital in Orange was ranked 10th. The U.S. News Best Hospitals methodologies in most areas of care are based largely or entirely on objective measures such as risk-adjusted survival and re-admission rates, volume, patient experience, patient safety and quality of nursing, among other care-related indicators. Best Hospitals was produced by U.S. News with RTI International, a research organization based in Research Triangle Park, N.C.
LOVE AT THE LIBRARY—Emmy-nominated director Jill Demby Guest (left), who wrote, produced and directed the documentary, And Now Love, the story of 97-year-old Dr. Bernard Bail, center, a distinguished Beverly Hills psychoanalyst, known for his discovery of the theory of the “mother’s imprint,” and Dr. Loren Weiner (right), of Beverly Hills, who practices Dr. Bail's methodology, joined Bail at his recent book signing and film screening at the Beverly Hills Public Library. A highly decorated Jewish WWII veteran, Bail was captured by the Nazis and saved by the secret love of his German nurse. In 1990, after 20 years as both a patient and practicing pyschoanalyst, Dr. Bail began 10 years of research into his theory, explained in his book, The Mother’s Signature: A Journal Of Dreams. The imprint is what he calls the unconscious negative feelings from mothers, and the transgenerational transmission of these feelings and trauma to children, that leads to self-criticism and “cuts us off from who we might be and become,” Demby Guest says: “We all have an imprint.”
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BEVERLY HILLS
Jeff Muir Named Beverly Hills Director Of Finance
SUPER LAWYERS – From left: Lauren Youngman and Ron Reitshtein, from the Beverly Hills-based law corporation of Youngman Reitshtein, P.L.C., have just been recognized on Super Lawyers 2018 “Rising Star” list, in partnership with Thomson Reuters. Among thousands of attorneys across the state, this prestigious distinction is awarded to only 2.5 percent of lawyers in Southern California.
City Council Set to Discuss Cross Walk At Maple Post Office By Victoria Talbot Longtime resident David Gingold has been advocating tirelessly for a mid-block crosswalk outside the Maple Post Office despite a host of setbacks over the past year. Traffic and Parking Commission Chair Nooshin Meshkaty recently used her position as chair to silence Gingold, failing to observe the prerogative of Beverly Hills residents to address the commission by demanding that a citizen of Beverly Hills be removed from a hearing room. The issue is finally going before the City Council at Tuesday’s council Study Session. Appearing regularly at City Council meetings, Gingold has made his case during the public comment sessions, finally winning a place on the City Council agenda. Usually clad in shorts and loose-fitting shirts or tank tops, Gingold’s laid-back appearance can be misleading. But he is a lifelong resident and lawyer who graduated from Beverly Hills High School. When he suffered a disabling injury, he found that the
route to get to his post office box entailed a 220-yard hike – more than two football fields – to cross the street legally. Crossing directly, as his injuries demanded, made him a jaywalker, according to police reports. Currently, to reach the post office from metered parking, which is across the street, patrons must first walk the length of the block on Third Street to Maple Drive, then return and walk the entire length of Third Street again, just to cross the street. Gingold has fought staff recommendations and the Traffic and Parking Commission in his struggle to make the post office accessible to the disabled, the aged and infirm and to those carrying packages. Making accessibility his mission, Gingold may finally get a crosswalk where it is needed, despite the staff and commission objections. The item is slated to be heard at 2:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers. To have your opinion heard please send emails on the Maple Post Office Crosswalk to atarazon@beverlyhills.org.
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and more effective and streamlined operations within city departments.” Luna is an eight-time winner of the Association of Local Government Auditors “Knighton Award” for Best Performance in the United States and Canada. He served 12 years as deputy city auditor for the city of San Jose prior to San Diego. “We are thrilled to bring Eduardo and his tremendous expertise here to Beverly Hills,” said Mayor Julian Gold. “This position will ensure we continue to maintain transparent and responsible financial practices as well as effective processes across the organization.” “I am thankful to the Beverly Hills City Council for this opportunity,” said Luna. “I look forward to the work ahead.” Luna’s contract will be on the Sept. 17 City Council agenda for approval and he is expected to begin work Oct. 1.
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recommendation for an independent auditor. Prior to Luna’s appointment, the city auditor reported to the mayor or city manager. Luna became the San Diego’s first independent auditor. Luna carefully released findings that disclosed weaknesses in San Diego city practices and led to changes in many departments. Most recently, he found 3,712 street lights the city was paying for which did not actually exist. Luna will report directly to the Beverly Hills City Council in his position, first discussed in a priority-setting session in 2017 to perform audits and review City departments, programs and services. San Diego Councilmember Lorie Zapf, who chaired the Audit Committee for the council said she was grateful for Luna’s audits that “have resulted in stronger internal controls
By Victoria Talbot Eight months after Don Rhoads left Beverly Hills, the City has hired Jeff Muir as finance director. Muir comes to the City after serving as chief financial officer for Culver City since 2010. In a City press release, Muir is described as a “veteran of municipal finance.” He began as a budget analyst for Inglewood, where he held several positions until he became the assistant city administrator and chief financial officer before going Culver City. As Beverly Hills director of finance, he will oversee the City’s total budget of $475 million and a General Fund budget of $236 million and he will
be fiscal advisor to the City Manager, City Council and all City departments. “I am honored to join the City of Beverly Hills,” said Muir. “I have dedicated my career to serving the public and I look forward to working closely with the finance team to maintain the long-term fiscal health of Beverly Hills.” Rhoads, who submitted
his resignation Oct. 31, 2017, served in the City from April 2013 – Dec. 2017. It is unclear why the position was not filled sooner. “I was honored to have participated in the interviews of the final round of candidates to fill the office of Director of Finance, that was left vacant with Don Rhoads retirement in December,” said City Treasurer Howard Fisher. “Jeff possess all of the qualities and skill one demands from the top financial officer for our great City. He has diverse municipal experience, is well educated and is a person who over the years has demonstrated outstanding leadership skill.
ARTS & E N T E RTA I N M E N T
Miracle Project Shines Light On Importance Of The Arts In All Lives By Laura Coleman The audience at last Friday’s matinee performance inside the Wallis’ Lovelace Studio Theater did not do the typical clapping of palms slapping against palms to show their appreciation for what they were seeing; instead, everyone raised their arms and fluttered their hands in the air any time they wanted to clap. With an hour of advanced choreographed numbers to Broadway musicals and other songs where the performers sang and danced – all learned in just one week as part of the Wallis’ Miracle Project musical theater camp – it was a rare moment to not see someone’s hands aflutter. And while all numbers performed were impressive on face value alone, what was particularly impressive was that the participants had autism. Now in its third year of partnering with the Wallis, the Miracle Project has pioneered in using inclusive theatre to connect with individuals with autism and all abilities via an innovative creativebased methodology, which when set in the Wallis, suddenly takes on a whole new level of professionalism. “It’s all incredibly high level,” said Rachel Fine, executive director/CEO at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. “They’re really getting the whole nine yards in getting the professional theater experience.” The week-long immersive musical theatre Miracle Project summer camp partnered participating campers with coperforming volunteers where they
learned from professionals to bring to life scenes from contemporary Broadway musicals like Dear Evan Hansen, Hamilton, and Waitress, as well as original music created by the Miracle Project. “For many of the participants, the easiest part of the week is being on stage,” observed Wallis’ Director of Education Mark Slavkin. “It’s like their true selves are realized when they’re on stage performing…and the hard part is navigating the world when they’re not on stage.” However, he added, the “magical moments” of making new friends and exiting their comfort zone, often happened when the campers were not performing. “As one of the actors said, she’s found her people,” added Miracle Project Founder Elaine Hall. Participant Hunter Trost, 19, who has been involved with the Miracle Project for three years and said he made three new friends this past week while in the program, extolled his experience with the summer camp. “I would encourage more people to get involved with the Miracle Project. You don’t have to have autism to perform,” he said, emphasizing how much he loved performing. “It’s like flying,” he said of performing on stage. “You feel free. You feel unafraid. You don’t have to worry about yourself. You can just be free.” And it’s not just the campers who have an extraordinary experience—the (see ‘PROJECT’ page 16)
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Gregg Marx Plans To Bring Back The Days Of Supper Clubs With Series Of Concerts Singer Gregg Marks wants to bring back the heady days of the supper club. Having played all the major local clubs, he is introducing and creating “The Supper Club At The Gardenia,” starting Friday, Aug. 31 at the cabaret venue, 7066 Santa Monica Blvd. The goal is to re-create the atmosphere of Hollywood in the ‘30s and ‘40s and nightspots like the Coconut Grove “and that lively social scene.” He envisions a vibe “that is elegant and civilized with music that compliments the mood, but isn’t stuffy. A party with music,” Marx says. Audiences can count “on the best music ever written,” Marx adds. Inspired by singers like Sarah Vaughn, Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald, Marx’s evenings will include songs from the “Great American Songbook” by composers like Harold Arlen, Irving Berlin and Cole Porter (He’s done entire shows of his music.) Personal favorites include George Gershwin’s I’ve Got You Under My Skin and especially Hoagy Carmichael’s Stardust. He also plans to add songs by more contemporary writers, including Lieber and Stoller and Sammy Fain. “I’m a sucker for the stuff,” says Marx. “It’s much better than the current stuff, and it gets to me.” Marx, the son of longtime resident Robert Marx and the grandson of Gummo Marx, the second youngest of the five Marx Brothers, didn’t set out to be a singer. Starting out as an actor, after two years on Days of Our Lives, he took on the role of Tom Hughes on As The World Turns for two years, winning a daytime Emmy as Best Supporting Actor in 1987. “I loved the on-camera work, but
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hated the business.” So in 1999 he went to an open mic night. “I was terrified,” Marx recalls. But the gig led to cabaret shows at local venues like Vibrato Jazz Grill, Catalina Jazz Club and Feinstein’s at the Cine Grill, “and it became clear to me that singing was where my passion is.” Now he does voiceover work and commercials for companies like Amazon, radio and TV promos (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) movie trailers and audio books “to pay the bills. Music feeds my soul.” He’s able to draw on his acting training to bring depth to his singing. “Any good singer is a good actor and storyteller. “I came to singing and this music rather late,” says Marx, who initially set out to become a lawyer. “I love this style of music and I’ve been lucky to work with wonderful, astonishing (see ‘MARX’ page 16)
Marketplace Host Kai Ryssdal Named Chair Of L.A. Children’s Chorus Board Los Angeles Children’s Chorus (LACC), a preeminent children’s choir noted for its bel canto sound and wideranging repertoire, has named Emmy winning broadcast journalist Kai Ryssdal chair of its board of directors. He succeeds Cheryl Scheidemantle, who assumes the role of immediate past chair. Ryssdal, active on LACC’s board since 2014, is the host and senior editor of the public radio show Marketplace, the widely heard popular program on business and the economy. Ryssdal’s tenure as chair began earlier this month, the same day Fernando Malvar-Ruiz, internationally regarded choral conductor, clinician and educator, began his as LACC’s artistic director, Helming the group’s 33rd season. Malvar-Ruiz, is only the third person to lead LACC since its inception in 1986, succeeding Anne Tomlinson, who stepped down at the conclusion of the 2017-18 season following a 22-year tenure. Among Malvar-Ruiz’ first significant duties will be to prepare the chorus for two performances of Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana, with the LA Phil led by guest conductor Bramwell Tovey and featuring soprano Ying Fang, tenor Nicholas Phan, baritone Norman Garrett and the Los Angeles Master Chorale, Aug.28
and 30 at the Hollywood Bowl. “This is going to be an incredibly exciting year for LACC, as we w e l c o m e Fernando and build on Anne’s remarkable Kai Ryssdal tenure,” says Ryssdal, “I’m eager and honored to be able help lead this vital contributor to the Los Angeles cultural landscape into its future. We owe special gratitude to Cheryl, who Fernando Malvarduring her term Ruiz as board chair steered us up to and through our artistic transition with vision and purpose.” Ryssdal first came to Marketplace in 2001 as the host of Marketplace Morning Report, where he covered the economic aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, (see ‘CHORUS’ page 16)
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Coldwater Canyon Park Playground Reopens Tuesday By Victoria Talbot The public is invited to celebrate the reopening of the playground at Coldwater Canyon Park following the replacement of the older equipment with new, innovative playground features. The new playground includes new equipment, a
new playground surface, a sand play area, shaded picnic amenities and extended fencing. The playground reopening will take place in a ceremony prior to the City Council Study Session at 1 p.m. on Tuesday. Because parking is extremely limited at the venue, a compli-
mentary bus will shuttle guests departing from the front of the Beverly Hills Public Library at 444 N. Rexford Drove at 12:30 and 12:50 p.m. Participants are encouraged to take the shuttle. Light refreshments will be served.
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The final report will incorporate all of the feedback from the facilitated dialogues, as well as feedback that is being solicitated in writing at the meetings and online at www.beverlyhills.org/bhrent. All responses must be received by Sept. 16 to be included in the City Council agenda on Sept. 17. The entire HR&A report is also available on the website. The four items on the agenda included Relocation Fees, No-Cause Evictions, Ellis Act Implications and Habitability Standards. Each item was painstakingly introduced by HR & A Principal, Paul Silvern. As was presented at City Council last week, Silvern framed the issue, explained how data was collected and the analysis results, and offered several possible outcomes including no change, with possible impacts on renters and landlords. In each case the public was encouraged to speak on the issues, and though there were obviously disagreements, the tone remained cordial. In fact, after seven facilitated dialogues that resulted in the ordinance that currently
‘Classics In The Courtyard’ Returns With Theatre 40 At Greystone
window and entered the home, making off with music equipment, watches and other items. According to TMZ, the value of the stolen property from Mayer’s Benedict Canyon home was up to $200,000. Los Angeles police reported that a home in the 2800 block of Wallingford Drive in Benedict Canyon, just north-
west of Beverly Hills, was burglarized, but a spokesman said he had no information about who owned the house. Mayer joins a series of celebrity victims dating back to 2017 that includes Alanis Morissette, Nicki Minaj, Emmy Rossum, Jaime Pressly, David Spade, Yasiel Puig, Derek Fisher and Byron Scott.
By Victoria Talbot Sunday afternoons during the summer are a marvelous time to visit Greystone Mansion and Gardens and this Sunday has something special. From 5-7 p.m., Greystone Mansion will become the setting for the open-air Theatre 40 presentation of Sirens, a reading of the romantic comedy by Deborah Zoe Laufer. Sirens is the story of Sam and Rose, through their courtship and marriage, over 25 years of twists and turns, which are sometimes funny and sometimes poignant. Tickets include a first-floor
exists, many of the landlords and tenants have become friendly, and agree to disagree with respect that was not present at the outset of this remarkable experiment. Silvern began by describing the rental terrain, the 1100 buildings under the Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO), with 7700 units. Only seven buildings in Beverly Hills have been built since February 1995 that are exempt from the RSO. For the discussion on relocation fees, landlords sought a path to means-test relocation fees, which renters said would amount to discrimination in housing. They suggested that wealthier renters should not receive relocation fees; nor should those who are evicted for “bad behavior.” It was unclear how that would be defined as the City currently has no-cause eviction for any tenant at any time, without cause. In addition, renters pointed out that though rents are higher in Beverly Hills, averaging 2400/month, relocation fees are nearly double in Los Angeles. No-Cause Evictions, a condition that exists in only one other city that has an RSO, continues to raise the ire of both tenants and landlords,
who insist they must have this as a tool to expel bad tenants for the benefit of the entire building. Silvern reviewed the plausible options from the HR&A report for No-Cause Evictions, including no change, tenants reiterated that the data presented in the report pertained only to evictions that went through court proceedings. Landlords contend that the results show few renters were evicted; renters contend that it is because no-cause evictions have gone unrecorded. “It’s really only the tip of the iceberg,” said one tenant. One option singled out families with children in the schools and educators, limiting evictions to after the school year. Tenants pointed out how that would be a cause for discrimination in housing against families with children or educators. Renters asked for the data collected on evictions that have occurred since the RSO data has been collected, a period of 18 months. They contend that there are more evictions than reported because they are not through the courts. Renters continue to report their fears of being evicted for retaliation. Landlords continue to assert that renters should call Code Enforcement if they have
issues. Landlords assert that there are problem tenants who do not fall within the guidelines of for-cause evictions and that they disturb other tenants, saying they needed to be able to remove these nuisance tenants. Repeatedly, both tenants and landlords referenced a tenant-landlord mediation board to resolve and streamline issues, as well as building inspectors for Rent Stabilization, vs. Code Enforcement officers. Currently, inspections of multi-family units are under Code Enforcement, which also handles building inspections, barking dogs and sign violations, among other things. Renters continue to say they fear no-cause eviction and though landlords continue to insist that they need no-cause eviction to eliminate bad tenants, they also insist they never use no-cause eviction. Morales presented Habitability Standards data, explaining that the City currently recognizes the State guidelines for habitability. Landlords opposed any schedule for maintenance and many of the renters agreed. Landlords and tenants basically liked selfcertification on a checklist, but some tenants also liked regular
John Mayer’s Beverly Hills-Area Home Burglarized By Matt Lopez Singer John Mayer’s Beverly Hills-area home was burglarized this week, TMZ first reported. In the latest in what has been a string of celebrity burglaries in the Beverly HillsHollywood area, Mayer’s home was targeted Friday night when intruders broke a bedroom
TRAFFIC GRIDLOCK – The City Council will receive a three-month update on the pilot program for the South Santa Monica Boulevard restriping project Aug. 21 at 2:30 p.m. at the City Council Study Session. The traffic continues to plague drivers traveling east during peak hours. Nearby Royal Motors is among the upset merchants, saying it has “ruined” his business.
self-guided tour of the mansion, which will be open from 5 – 5:45 p.m. prior to the performance. The performance will be held in the inner courtyard at 6 p.m. where the natural acoustics and excellent ambiance make it a perfect place for a Theatre 40 performance. Tickets are $15 for general admission, $12 for seniors and students. Advance ticket reservations are recommended. To purchase tickets, visit www.beverlyhills.org/bhrec or call 310-285-6830.
cyclical inspections. The final item was the Ellis Act, which is used to remove tenants when a building is being removed from the rental inventory or converted to condominiums. Currently, the Ellis Act is unnecessary for Chapter 6 tenants because they can be evicted with 60-day notice. In the event that the nocause eviction is ended, owners will have to use the Ellis Act to evict tenants. Renters Alliance Founder Mark Elliot would like stronger protection for all tenants. Currently, only Chapter 5 tenants have the Ellis Act. The next meeting will be on Sunday, Aug. 26, at City Hall. The meetings are recorded and live-streaming. For discussion will be the notion of banking annual rent adjustments for landlords, exemptions of properties with four units or less and the rent increase application process. The public is encouraged to attend these meetings or to fill out the forms at www.beverlyhills.org/bhrent to present the City Council with the largest possible sample of public opinion on these matters.
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the collapse of Enron, the slow buildup to the housing crash, the financial crisis and the Great Recession. Malvar-Ruiz, a Pasadena resident, served as music director of American Boychoir from 2004 to July 2017. His tenure was highlighted by some 200 performances annually and appearances with the New York Philharmonic, Berlin Philharmonic, London Symphony Orchestra and Vienna Philharmonic, among others. “Fernando is a wonderful ambassador for LACC,” says Ryssdal, “who will ensure that its outstanding educational programs and artistic excellence continue to flourish across a wide range of platforms, including live performance, recordings, movies, TV shows, advertising, and collaborations with leading artists at the highest possible echelon.” LACC serves more than 400 children ages 6-18 from 50 communities across Los Angeles. For information, call 626-793-4231 or visit www.lachildrenschorus.org.
Marian in disguise, and leads a group of Merry Men against greedy Prince John. The play asks, “What is the cost of revealing your true self in a time of trouble? Directed by Christopher Johnson, the cast also includes Christopher Johnson, Kelby McClellan Dan Wingard, Sierra Marck and, Joel Scher. Performances will be at 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m., Sunday, through Sept. 22. Tickets are $25 and available online at www.theatreofnote.com or by calling 323856-8611. • • • • • Jazz at LACMA continues with Bob Mintzer and the Russell Ferrante Quartet at 6 p.m., Friday, Aug. 24 at the Smidt Welcome Plaza at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. Saxophonist Bob Mintzer and keyboardist Russell Ferrante are two members of the Grammy-winning Yellowjackets. For more information, visit http://www.lacma.org/event/b ob-mintzer-russell-ferrante. • • • • • Joe Praml, former Londonbased stage actor, will read “Keeping Going,” his compilation of the poetry of Seamus Heaney, Irish poet and recipient of the 1995 Nobel Prize in Literature, from 3-5 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 25 at the PalmsRancho Park Branch Library, 2920 Overland Ave., L.A. The event will commemorate the fifth anniversary of Heaney’s death on Aug. 30, 2013. The Nobel Committee described Heaney’s poetry as “works of lyrical beauty and ethical depth, which exalt everyday miracles and the living past.” Praml’s reading centers around three of Heaney’s themes: the Troubles, the Irish people and “the land and soil of Ireland.” For more information, call 310-840-2142 or visit www.joepraml.com. • • • • • The Los Angeles Jewish Symphony (LAJS) will present
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volunteers all come away impacted by the Miracle Project. “I really enjoyed it and I learned a lot of things about other kids and about myself and I really thought it was just a great experience,” said volunteer Willa Hawthorne, 14. “I learned how to be
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musicians. He will be joined by “spectacular instrumentalists” Andy Howe on piano and Nedra Wheller on bass. He works with longtime collaborator John Sawoski on arrangements “bringing depth and new vigor to old chestnuts everyone sings.” Marx has set four dates for Supper Club At The Gardenia, the last Fridays
The Promise: A Zeisl Concert at 7 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 26 in American Jewish University’s Gindi Auditorium, 15600 Mulholland Dr., Bel-Air. The LAJS will be joined by acclaimed dance troupe BODYTRAFFIC and students and alumni of UCLA’s Herb Alpert School of Music in a tribute to Austrian émigré composer Erich Zeisl, who escaped Nazi-dominated Europe for L.A. in 1938. Stage, screen and TV actor Fred Melamed will serve as celebrity narrator. The featured work on the program is the ballet Jacob and Rachel, commissioned by the American Jewish University, then the University of Judaism, in 1954. The school’s head of theatre arts, Benjamin Zemach, and composer Zeisl created a ballet based on the biblical love story of Jacob and Rachel. Tickets, $25 (concert only) and $40 (preferred seating and post-concert reception), are available by calling 310-4401572 or online at aju.edu/whizin. • • • • •
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Seven-time Grammy winners Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr. will present “Up, Up, And Away” at 8:30 p.m., Aug. 31 and Sept. 1 and at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 2 at the Catalina Jazz Club, 6725 W. Sunset Blvd. The longtime Beverly Hills residents, well known for their tenure in The 5th Dimension, will present an evening of pop and soul, plus new material. Tickets start at $35 plus dinner or two-drink minimum. For more information, visit www.catalinajazzclub.com or mccoodavis.com.
more patient, more self-aware and how to interact with children who had [different] experiences.” In addition to the summer camp, there are a range of Miracle Project classes at the Wallis throughout the year, including an original musical project where participants shape the story and songs. of the month, Aug. 31, Sept. 28, Oct. 26 and Nov. 30. Doors will open for dinner at 7 p.m. with music from 8:3010:30 p.m. Reservations are recommended at 323-467-7444. Cost is $12 per person with a two drink or food minium. Marx promises guest singers, “some surprises,” and even a signature drink for the evolving concept. As he likes to add, “this could be the start of something big.”—Steve Simmons
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Former ‘Teen Mom' Star Pleads Not Guilty to Battery, Resisting Arrest At Beverly Hills Hotel
TENNIS ANYONE? – Bevery Hills Tennis may be wrapping up this year’s summer camp season next week, but that doesn’t mean there’s not a lot more fun to be had. Fall adult and junior classes start Sept. 4 and tryouts for its Junior Competition Program are happening Sunday, Aug. 19 from 2-4 p.m. For more information or to sign up, visit: beverlyhillstennis.com.
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Education Association is instructing its members to do the minimum amount of work possible at school, starting Aug. 24, the day after back-to-school night. On Wednesday, the BHEA sent out an email to its members letting them know that they were eight days out from initiating “Work to Rule,” a tactic used by unions to put pressure on school districts. “[K-8] teachers will be doing the minimum required of us by our contract, in other words, working to the rule,” clarified BHEA President Ethan Smith. “Parents can expect to see us speaking at Board meetings, handing out flyers before and after school, and being on campus only for the 7.5 hours
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The last time there was a strike in the district was 1989. “I thought we were very close to a deal,” Superintendent Michael Bregy told some 300 teachers on opening day of the 2018-19 school year. “And I think that I have to acknowledge the fact that I absolutely understand how this pains all of you. It also pains all of us. This is not a game.” In response to this statement, which took place last Friday in the Saban Theatre, the audience, comprised mainly of certificated staff, held up yellow signs above their heads with various statements including “Fair Bargaining,” “Fair Wages” and “Fair Class Sizes.” At the heart of the impasse is the Board of Education’s desire to do away with the district’s teacher salary formula, passed four years ago, which ties raises to property taxes. “BHSUD claims the current salary formula, which only
per day for which we are required.” If the impasse continues between the bargaining units, BHEA is advising its members to follow myriad directives starting next Friday. Such directives include: don’t volunteer for fall carnivals, socials or any other after-hours events; don’t check school email accounts or return parent phone calls outside of school hours; don’t volunteer for trips to Catalina, Yosemite or any other unpaid chaperoning duties. Further, BHEA directed its members to consider resigning from non-paid coaching and other extra-curricular activities. The Association also instructed teachers to keep their classroom doors closed before school, after school and at lunch and recess.
In the wake of Wednesday’s email by the BHEA, multiple people reached out to the Courier expressing concern about what kind of impact the Work to Rule tactic would have on student learning. “After reading the email, I'm not confident [my child’s teacher] will give 100 percent of her effort to my son or any of the other kids in his class,” one parent wrote. “They deserve 100 percent of effort, not the minimum.” Smith said that while “this difficult choice tears at the hearts of our teachers and goes against the very nature of educators...our hope is that by using work to rule...the community will see how valuable we are and help us to ask the district to settle with us now.”
gives teachers raises if property taxes in Beverly Hills increase, is unsustainable,” said Ethan Smith, Beverly Hills Education Association (BHEA) President. “BHEA believes our salary formula is worth fighting for and that the district’s ‘last, best, and final’ offer of eliminating the salary formula and instead offering only 3 percent raises for last year, this year and next year is anything but.” According to BHUSD Assistant Superintendent of Business Services LaTanya KirkCarter Latham, since 2014, when the Board of Education voted to tie salary increases to property, teachers have received a total of 14.9 percent in raises. Latham previously told the Courier that it was critical for the district to divest itself of its contractual obligation to increase teacher salaries in the face of BHUSD’s looming budget crisis. When the board decided to tie salary increases to property taxes, it was touted as a
way to ensure that BHUSD could attract and retain the brightest educators by offering salaries that would one day be the highest in the county. Today, BHUSD teachers are still not the highest paid in the county; nor even in the top 20. Smith said that BHEA members elected to exercise “civil silence” at last Friday’s event by only applauding their own members and holding up the signs when school board members or administrators spoke to demonstrate that the matter is of the upmost importance to them. “Our hope is that these efforts (as part of a larger organizing campaign) will encourage the district to fairly settle its contract dispute with BHEA,” he said. “If however, they continue to refuse to bargain fairly, the members of BHEA are prepared to implement a ‘work-torule’ campaign, where we will only do what is required of us by our contract, instead of the countless hours of volunteering we currently do.”
By Matt Lopez Former Teen Mom reality star Farrah Abraham pleaded not guilty Wednesday morning to charges that she attacked a security guard and resisted arrest during an incident at the Beverly Hills Hotel in June. Abraham, 27, is facing misdemeanor counts of battery and resisting an officer after the June 13 incident at the The Polo Lounge where she allegedly was arguing with guests, and then struck a security guard after being asked to leave. Beverly Hills police were called to the scene, but Abraham – whom the BHPD said “exhibited signs of intoxication” –– allegedly resisted arrest. “The security officer
reported that Abraham struck him in the face with her forearm, grabbed his ear and pushed him in the face as he attempted to prevent her from re-entering the hotel,” BHPD Lt. Elisabeth Albanese said. Abraham is set to return to court on Sept. 21 for a pretrial hearing. If convicted on both counts, she could face up to 18 months in prison. Celebrity gossip website Radar Online reported this week that Abraham was planning to turn down a deal to plead down to a misdemeanor trespassing charge to avoid jail time. “I have gone through a lot of counseling and therapy. I am also very mentally stable and I have no aggressive issues,'' Abraham told the website.
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ranging from working closely with the Maple Counseling Center to provide mental health services to securing all campuses with a single point of entry. All five public schools are currently staffed by private armed security guards, in addition to having BHPD’s protection. In tandem with the start of classes on Monday, Calabasasbased Nastec International, Inc. began providing armed security at the campuses as part of an eight-week temporary contract. BHUSD is set to review responses to an Request for Proposals (RFP) to provide armed security on a long-term basis. “We’re moving in a direction that’s going to put us in front of other school districts,” Bregy said. “We’re being innovators in this area.”
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the first district in the nation to have such a center. While the partnership piece with the City has yet to be solidified, Beverly Hills Assistant Chief of Police Marc Coopwood said that working effectively with the school district to best protect students remains primary. “As a community partner, we are deeply committed to the safety of our City’s students,” he said. “Regarding the possibility of a School Operations Center, there are logistical and financial elements that would need to be carefully considered. We look forward to a collaborative discussion in the coming months.” In the process of creating a robust security program, BHUSD continues to retool various security measures,
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subway staging area from classrooms fell onto the campus. Further heightening concerns about the Metro work taking place next to BHHS, school officials allege that noise and sound vibrations are beyond acceptable levels. “While Metro has promised no disruption to students and set thresholds both in their SEIS (Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement) and in the upcoming MOA (Memoradum of Understanding) with the City, the district believes monitoring to ensure compliance is in the best interests of the students,” Korbatov said. In June, shortly after the concrete fell on campus, the board directed TCDS, Inc. to set up monitoring of Metro activities taking place on the west perimeter of the high school. Korbatov emphasized that
G4S was hired to monitor sound, vibration, and air quality at the fenceline shared with the Metro construction laydown area in an effort to ensure the learning environment is not disrupted. On Tuesday, the school board was informed that some of the data harvested related to Metro-generated levels of dust, sound and vibrations had been given to BHUSD’s legal team and that the board might later review that information in closed session. According to Tuesday’s board agenda: “G4S provided the most competitive proposal and has been contracted to provide the installation of four video camera monitors to view the activities taking place at the MTA Project along with Beverly Hills High School west perimeter.” District officials said that while the CCTV monitors will be recording 24/7, they won’t be monitored full time.
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Pete Wilson Valerie Harper Sheldon Slate Alex Berliner Cindy Williams Mansour Jaragh BIRTHDAYS—Celebrating are Rodney Crowell, Robert De Niro, and Peter Kretschmann (Aug. 17); Mansour Jaragh, Dr. Irene Kassorla, Victoria Levy, Martin Mull, Robert Redford, and Madeleine Stowe (Aug. 18); Sheldon Slate, Joan Allen and Connie Chung (Aug. 20); Adam Arkin, John Stamos, Kyra Sedgwick, Matthew Perry, and Bill Clinton (Aug. 20); Yossi Dina and Kenny Rogers (Aug. 21); Valerie Harper, Alex Berliner and Cindy Williams (Aug. 22); Ronny Cox, Dave Kalin, Barbara Eden, Shelley Long, Vera Miles, Rick Springfield and Pete Wilson (Aug. 23); and belatedly Nicholas Hobbs (Aug.16).
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The invitation from Norma Caravacci read... “Escape to Ibiza”... Join me for a luncheon at Café Del Rey in Marina Del Rey. When I closed my eyes, I imagined going back in time to this beautiful isle off the Mediterranean coast of Spain, surrounded by the water that was bluer than blue and that all you saw were beautiful young people dancing, drinking and laughing. It seems like yesterday and that in reality it’s many many years ago... So maybe somebody can tell me where all that time went and now where do we go to feel the same way... It was a lovely luncheon with delicious food and music by the Trivah Acoustic Trio. Thank you Norma for bringing back fond memories and for the “Escape to Ibiza” bags...and also to Nan Smith, a guest at the party, who brought us delicious caramel with crushed pretzels drizzled with dark chocolate candy she baked... we won’t discuss calories for that or the delicious appetizers. Among those enjoying this very fun occasion were Annette Goodman, Marlene Ridgley, Mara New, Marilyn Stampler, Madeline Gussman, Karen Cantrell, Lynn Ziman, Ronnie Kassoria, Ila Krane, Annie Lehrer, Phyllis Abrams, Elaine Weinstock, Shana Forman, Shelly Sterling, Enid Rom, Linda Schwartz, Mary Katz, Marlene Kreedman, Gloria Levison, Eleanor Moscatel, Leslie Charney, and several more.
ESCAPE TO IBIZA–Scores of Beverly Hills and other Westsiders flocked to Cafe Del Rey for a luncheon titled “Escape to Ibiza” hosted by Norma Caravacci. Pictured above (standing, from left): Maria Carmean, Robin Gerber, Eva Greene, Colleen Kneer, Rachel Levin and Mary Katz; (seated, from left): Sally Hartinian, Olga Harbough and Tina Silver. Lower photos (from left): hostess Norma Caravacci; Karen Cantrell, and Mara New. Photos by Shana Forman
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Some of the music industry’s top echelon will join forces on Thursday, Sept. 13 for Songs of Hope XIV to benefit the City of Hope, the renowned independent research and treatment center in the fight against cancer, HIV/AIDS, diabetes and other lifethreatening diseases. For the second time in a row, the soiree will be held in the Sherman Oaks estate of British music producer Alex da Kid. More than $400,000 was raised there last year.. Jimmy Jam, member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame, will emcee the event co-chaired by David Renzer, chairman/CEO of Spirit Music Group; Doug Davis, founder/principal of The Davis Firm; Evan Lamberg, president of Universal Music Publishing Group/North America; and Steve Schnur, president of Music for Electronic Arts. Among those receiving honors will be Benny Blanco and Mike Will Made-It (Clive Davis Legend in Songwriting Award), presented by Clive Davis; Sarah Aarons (Martin Bandier Vanguard Award,) presented by Martin Bandier; James Newton Howard (Electronic Arts Composer of the Year Award), presented by Steve Schnur; and Stephen J. Forman, M.D. (Songs of Hope Beverly and Ben Horowitz Legacy Award), presented by Zach Horowitz. Previous Songs of Hope honorees and participants have included Jack Antonoff, Burt Bacharach, Glen Ballard, Martin Bandier, Aloe Blacc, Colbie Caillat, The Chainsmokers, Clive Davis, Desmond Child, Natalie Cole, Gavin DeGraw, The Doobie Brothers, Jermaine Dupri, Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds, Zach Horowitz, Max Martin, Mark Mothersbaugh, Ne-Yo, Lionel Richie, Dave Stewart, Swizz Beatz, will.i.am, Pharrell Williams, Stevie Wonder, Charli XCX, and Hans Zimmer. For tickets, visit www.cityofhope.org/music/songs; or contact City of Hope at 626-218-6313; or email: mfei@coh.org. ******
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Retired Beverly Hills Real Estate Icon Elliott Feinman Dies At Age 88
By John L. Seitz Elliott Jay Feinman, a prominent Beverly Hills real estate executive, died Aug. 8 at age 88. Born in New York on April 3, 1930, the son of Lillian and David Feinman was raised on Long Island, where he lived until 1943. He graduated from Fremont High School in Los Angeles before moving to Beverly Hills, where he resided the rest of his life, except for a stint in the Army during the Korean War, when he headed the Special Services Entertainment Division based in San Francisco. For the next two decades, he worked in his father’s clothing business before entering the residential real estate profession with the Harleigh Sandler Co. and becoming its president four years later. With his success in increasing the size of the operation tenfold, this eventually led to the creation of a brand new entity, the original Rodeo Realty. In 1983 that company was sold to Merrill Lynch Securities with Feinman serving as president of the latter’s entire real estate operations until retirement. He is survived by daughters Dana, Ellen, and Leslie; ex-wife Dianne; son-in-law Chris; and seven grandchildren. His first wife Natalie is deceased. For the past quarter century, his soul mate has been Marilyn Gilfenbain. They traveled the world together and enjoyed life to the fullest. Private services are pending.
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PUBLIC NOTICES RFQ 18-68 CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS PUBLIC WORKS – PROJECT ADMINISTRATION 345 FOOTHILL ROAD BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90210 NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS LA CIENEGA PARK AND RECREATION COMPLEX – DESIGN SERVICES The City of Beverly Hills is requesting qualifications from firms for design services for La Cienega Park and Recreation Complex. The city has determined that interested firms shall register their intent to respond to this RFQ. The full RFQ package has been posted on city website: http://www.beverlyhills.org/business/bidlistings for RFQ 18-68: La Cienega Park and Recreation Complex - Design Services Project Description The City is seeking a qualified design firm which will work with City’s Design Committee and the Public Engagement consultant to provide support in analyzing the needs of Beverly Hills residents and stakeholders regarding La Cienega Park and Recreation Complex. The selection will be for phase one of the design process. The selected firm shall review available documents including previous reports and relevant information to determine priorities and opportunities. There will be data available from the outreach efforts regarding public feedback on type of uses and activities that should take place at the Center and Park in addition to information gathered from various stakeholders, such as staff, preschool parents, regular renters of the meeting rooms, contract instructors and their class participants, youth sports organizations, etc. including recommendations as to whether the current park and community center facilities and amenities meets the needs of users and the community, or whether renovations need to be made, or whether a new or replacement facility needs to be constructed. The selected design firm shall review applicable codes, available site analysis documents and include their input to prepare a final comprehensive site assessment report identifying varying characteristics and key findings. Identify key drivers and planning goals and opportunities for remodel, expansion and/ or replacement of buildings (Community Center, Tennis Center, etc.). Based on information collected from community outreach efforts and performed analysis, the consultant shall prepare a preliminary vision plan in graphic form for presentation to public. The selected firm shall develop program alternatives of desired site elements to achieve desired level of services from the park and recreation complex and be responsive to identified needs of the community. The vision plan will establish a framework for the future design of park and facilities and will be used to inform the project team as schematics and final designs are developed. Tentative Project Schedule SEPTEMBER 17, 2018 - Award of Contract OCTOBER 1, 2018 - Notice to Proceed Registration All interested firms are encouraged to send an email to City Architect, Mandana Motahari at mmotahari@beverlyhills.org registering their intent to respond to this RFQ. All firms expressing interest will be added to an email distribution list and will be notified if additional information related to the RFQ becomes available. Firms failing to register in this manner may not receive all information relevant to the preparation of their proposals. Question Period All questions regarding this RFQ must be provided in writing (either by US mail or via e-mail) to: Mandana Motahari City Architect City of Beverly Hills 345 Foothill Road Beverly Hills, CA 90210 mmotahari@beverlyhills.org Questions must be submitted by: August 30, 2018 Submission of Qualifications The deadline for submission of this RFQ is September 06, 2018. Respondents shall submit: • Three (3) bound copies of the qualifications • One (1) unbound copy suitable for reproduction • Format shall be 8½X11. Fold outs (if any) cannot exceed 11X17 • RFQ shall be delivered in a single package and plainly labeled as follows: ATTN: City Architect, Mandana Motahari RFQ for Design Services La Cienega Park and Recreation Complex • The City of Beverly Hills will accept proposals on or before the date indicated above at the following location and address below: Deliver to: Reception Desk Department of Public Works 345 Foothill Road Beverly Hills, CA 90210
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Submit sealed proposals to: ProWest Constructors, 22710 Palomar Street, Wildomar, CA 92595. For Proposals in the amount of $150,000 and over, a Proposal Bond in the amount of 10% of the Lump Sum Base Price shall accompany the Proposal. For Lump Sum Base Price amounts of less than $150,000, Proposal Bond shall not be required. Proposal Documents available August 13, 2018 at IB Reprographics (951) 682-1850, www.ibrepro.com and www.BidMail.com. Two non-mandatory Job Walks have been scheduled for Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at 10:00 AM and Thursday, August 23, 2018 at 10:00 AM. Attendance is highly recommended. Participants shall meet at the upper south parking lot at Beverly Hills High School, 241 Moreno Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90212. The Project consists of the modernization of 57,750 SF of existing buildings B1 and B2 at Beverly Hills High School located at 241 Moreno Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90212. These buildings consist of administration space, a media center, classrooms, record keeping and conference rooms. Prequalification of MEP Subcontractors. In accordance with California Public Contract Code section 20111.6, all mechanical, electrical or plumbing (“MEP”) Subcontractors of any tier (contractors that hold C-4, C-7, C-10, C-16, C-20, C-34, C-36, C-38, C-42, C-43 or C-46 licenses), must be prequalified. All MEP Subcontractors holding any of the licenses listed must be prequalified. This prequalification requirement for MEP Subcontractors applies even if the subcontractor will perform, or is designated to perform, work that does not require one of the licenses listed above, but the subcontractor holds one of the licenses listed above. Prequalification packets may be submitted up to ten (10) days before the proposal due date. The purpose of the proposal is to enable ProWest Constructors to select the most qualified firm that provides the best value to ProWest Constructors and the Owner and with whom ProWest Constructors will subcontract. Based on the received proposals, ProWest Constructors will create a list of the highest-ranking respondents, based on a best value selection criteria and will identify the selected firm(s) to enter negotiations for specific scopes of work to be subcontracted. Formal award of any subcontracts will not occur unless and until the Owner has concurred to the scope of the subcontracted work and to the price of the subcontracted work. ProWest Constructors reserves the right to request additional information at any time, which in its sole opinion, is necessary to assure that a proposer’s competence, business organization, and financial resources are adequate to perform the requested work. ProWest Constructors also reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive any informality or nonsubstantive irregularity in any proposal. Contact Lease / Lease Back Contractor, ProWest Constructors – (951) 678-1038 for further information. Published August 10, 17, 2018
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Facing Roxbury Drive 2 Blks So. of Roxbury Park 2 BEDROOM, 2.5 BATH Upgraded unit with Viking range, Bosch dishwasher & LG stainless steel fridge. Balcony, pool, central air, extra storage, washer/dryer in unit, 2 tandem parking and secured building.
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BEVERLY HILLS APT 3 Bdrm. + 3 Bath • • • • • • Bright Southwest Exposure. Every room has French Doors to Small Covered Balcony. Top Floor with High Ceilings. Beverly Hills School District. $4,500/Month LaPeerApt@aol.com
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BEVERLY HILLS CONDO FOR LEASE Great Location, Near school, shopping,
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Corner Condo.. 2 Large Balconies. Totally Renovated Hardwood Floors. Décor Kitchen/Baths. Quiet Location Lots of Fitted Closets
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Large closets, balconies, all amenities in kitchen w/ breakfast area + granite counter tops and all stainless steel appliances. all harwood floors and verticle blinds. Fireplace, wet bar, washer/ dryer included in laundry area. Secured building with garden courtyard. Choice location Near Beverly Center, CedarsSinai, Restaurants, Trader Joes, Etc. No Pets.
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9601 CHARLEVILLE Luxury Studio behind Saks 5th Ave. Fully Furnished Condo Roof top patio with 360 view of the city. Close to all of Beverly Hills finest shops and restaurants! Viking appliances and Miele W&D Hardwood flooring/ marble counters. Plenty of closet space (2). Secured gated One parking space in building with small locked storage, permits for day/night street parking per city of Beverly Hills Asking $3,200/mo. Available For immediate move in. Contact Vilayvanh 310-248-0923 Email: vshah38@yahoo.com
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Spanish architecture, $2,800/Month hardwood flrs., Newer No Pets appliances, washer/ 1 BEDROOM /1 BATH dryer hook up, backyard. Completely Remodeled New Bath, Granite-Kitch+ $3,650/MONTH Easy access to High Floor. Unobstructed East Bath, New Kitch+Bath The GROVE. Views. Jumbo Balcony Cabinets, New Hrwd Flrs+ 6225 Drexel Ave. Viking Kitchen Carpets, Dwash, Stove, Call: 818/307-5017 Hardwood Floors Central A/C, Lots of Closets, Loft Style Interior Enclosed Balcony, Security-Gate, Parking BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. CENTURY PARK EAST
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central air, intercom walk-in closet. entry, laundry facility, Shown By Appointment. Shared backyard. No pets. elevator, parking. 8544 BURTON WAY 310/271-6811 • CHARMING & BRIGHT • Call 310/273-6770 Cell: 310/994-4122 • 310/276-1528 • or 213/444-8865 Must see! 439 S. Rexford Close to Cedars, Beverly Center Apartment For Rent restaurants, shopping Grove Adjacent BEVERLY HILLS & transportation.
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Open floor plan, high ceilings, French oak flrs+porcelain tiles, x-lrg. walk-in closets, stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, pool, state of the art gym, laundry hook-ups, BEVERLY HILLS controlled access, prkg, free WiFi. Close to 221 S. Doheny Dr. Brentwood Village. • 1 Bd. 1 Ba. + • 310/477-6885 • • V ERY U NIQUE • M UST S EE • • • • • • Spacious, hardwood flrs., huge closets, built-in Grand Opening BRENTWOOD ’s a/c, dishwasher, pool, Most Spectacular elevator, controlled Apartments access, laundry 120 Granville Ave. facilities. No pets. * *
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ONE BED ROOM 443 S. Oakhurst Dr. washer/dryer, all appli• ances, hardwood floors GUESTHOUSE • CENTURY TOWERS Totally remodeled with • 2 Bd.+11/2 Ba. • throughout, some units Private entrance, newly modern fixtures and new • • $6,500 to $7,000/month • • w/ skylights+high ceilings. • • granite counters through- remodeled. Caesarstone, • • • • • • Health club, wifi, sauna, CENTURY HILL out all amenities in kitchenette, alarm, street heated pool, controlled $4,950 to $8,900/month kitchen and includes all parking. Gas, electric B R I G H T & S P A C I O U S acess, parking. B E V E R LY H I L L S appliances. Large closets, & WiFi included. No Pets 424/272-6596 • LE PARC L IVING. $1,825/MO. balconies, Berber carpet/ Sorry Close to Brentwood Balcony, dishwasher, harwood foors and verticle On Holmby Ave. skylight, elevator, inter- Village, Restaurants, ONE CENTURY Please Text: UCLA, Mt. Saint Mary’s, blinds. Fireplace, wet bar, com entry, on-site $16,500 to $27,000/month 216/235-7373 & Transportation. laundry, parking. washer/ dryer included in P LEASE C ALL : laundry area. Secured CENTURY WOODS BRENTWOOD 310/274-8840 Sorry building with garden BEVERLY HILLS 11618 Kiowa Ave. • • • • • Some Complexes include courtyard. Choice location 218 S. Tower Dr. BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. • • • • • Near Beverly Center, Updated Heated Pools, Sundeck, •• 1 Bd.+1 Ba. •• 309 S. Sherbourne Dr. • Newly Bachelor Cedars- Sinai, Restaurants, • Tennis, Doorman, • ( • • • ----- • • • ) • • • Single Trader Joes, Etc. No Pets. Houseman, Staff • • • • • • $4,200 to $4,950/month
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• • • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • A/C, internet access, Old World Charm! • • • • • • 8544 BURTON WAY Bright, intercom entry, Good closet space, a/c, pool, controlled access, on-sight laundry. No pets. fridge, stove, laundry fac. elevator, dishwasher, Close to Whole Foods, Call 310/273-6770 CLOSE TO RESTAURANTS controlled access. Close Transportation or 213/444-8865 to Cedars/shops/trans. and Restaurants. & SHOPPING.
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• Completely Renovated Period Building. Original Features • Jr. Executive Retained. Air Conditioned. Rent Control. New Kitchen 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • Cabinets. Rent Control. New Stainless Steel Appliances. • ••••••• Dishwasher & 1½ Bowl Sink. Re-tiled Bathrooms with Rooftop pool, Tub & Shower. Hardwood Floors. Video Security Entry deck, central air, System . Fitted Walk in Closets. Cable TV & Wi-Fi elevator, intercom Ready. On-Site Laundry Room. Dog Run for Small Pets. entry, on-sight laundry, FURNISHED & SHORT TERM ALSO CONSIDERED
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• 1 Bd.+1 Ba. 310/477-8171 Glass Fireplace • • • • • Newly Remodeled. 6-Month Lease Avail. • WESTWOOD • * * * * * * New hardwood flrs., gym, parking. Every Extra Luxury 1422-1428 Kelton Av. custom cabinets, • Free WiFi Access • granite counters, granite countertops, Spacious ~ 310/476-3824 ~ stainless steel appl., stone entry, pool, alcove fireplace, BRENTWOOD & health club, spa. 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • U.C.L.A. CLOSE fridge, laundry facility, • Free WiFi Access • SINGLE • Close to UCLA • gated parking, intercom •1350 S. MIDVALE AVE. Hardwood floors, B R E N T W O O D entry, WiFi and more. L.A., 90024 dishwasher, controlled Contact Mgr.: 904-908 Granville Av. • 310/552-8064 • • 310/864-0319 • access, WiFi, on-site 2 B d . + 2 B a . Rooftop jacuzzi laundry & parking. Includes: with panoramic C LOSE TO U.C.L.A. Air conditioning unit, city views. 310/864-0319 laundry facility, WEST L.A. subterranean prkg. ~ WEST ~ 1236 Amhearst Ave. WESTWOOD Near Whole Foods.
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Chairman 2014 Paula Kent Meehan President & Publisher Marcia Wilson Hobbs Senior Editor John L. Seitz Special Sections Editor Stephen P. Simmons
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Our colleague Mel Spitz has served an aggregate of 12 years on the BHUSD Board of Education, yet he consistently fails to understand the difference between school finance and school budgeting. School budgeting is merely a projection of a district’s annual revenues and expenditures. In a recent editorial, Mr. Spitz declared that the BHUSD’s 2018-19 Budget is a “hoax.” The basis for his comment was staff’s requests for additional expenditures in special education and school security approved by the board this month, after the initial budget was adopted in June 2018. Mr. Spitz asserts that the 2018-19 approved budget “understates expenses in order to falsely report financial sustainability to LACOE.” He should know that expenses were in no way understated, as the budget item simply did not exist at the time of budget adoption. After serving 12 years on the board, and as the former chair of the district’s Finance Committee, Mr. Spitz should have learned by now that the superintendent, his staff, and administrators bring requests for new programs, services, and consumables for approval by the board throughout the entire school year. His nonsensical comments are akin to screaming “fire” in a crowded boardroom where no fire exists in order to scare the community into believing that the district i going under. In fact, in the past two years Mr. Spitz has voted to approve items, positions, and programs that were brought to the board after the June budget was already sent to LACOE. Technology Systems administrator, GATE Program, TK-5 Math adoption, TOSA positions, a director of Student Safety, just to name a few, were all board approved after the original June budget was adopted. As early as 2015, Mr. Spitz has claimed that the BHUSD will go insolvent, and be taken over by the state. The fact is that in no year has the district’s annual audited financials shown a deficit. To the contrary, each and every year, the district has ended the year with a surplus. Moreover, every year the district has increased its ending fund balance (added to its savings accounts). If all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail. Mel Spitz’s one-size fits all solution of a dedicated middle school precludes other possible creative solutions to the problem of lower enrollment. The answer is simple. Our colleagues need to allow the superintendent and his staff the necessary time to undertake a thoughtful, comprehensive analysis of the feasibility and viability of a multitude of options before proclaiming that the K-8 model is obsolete We respectfully ask Mel Spitz to refrain from his exaggerated financial doom and gloom scenarios in the papers. When he puts out false information, it precludes all of his colleagues, the superintendent, and his staff, the opportunity for participating in a robust discussion in open session. Finally, his statement directed to this year’s group of school board candidates’ attempts to frame the discussion and box them into one solution. This type of rhetoric stifles meaningful dialogue and is not only disturbing but also outright un-American. Lisa Korbatov President, BHUSD Board of Education Noah Margo Vice President, BHUSD Board of Education Howard Goldstein Member, BHUSD Board of Education ******
We need to address inaccuracies in the Courier’s Aug. 4 article about our Beverly Hills Tennis’ contract renewal with the City of Beverly Hills: (1) We never “sweetened” our offer. Our proposed annual rent of $126,000 and the $50,000 of capital investment remains unchanged from our original proposal. The City did make some small changes during contract negotiations, but only after we had been selected. (2) The other applicant complained about never having a chance to increase the amount of its offer in a “Best and Final” proposal. This is disingenuous as we put forth our best offer in our original proposal as requested by the City. (3) We were surprised that the other applicant was not immediately disqualified when the City learned that it had never owned or operated a tennis business before (having just been incorporated in 2018) and misrepresented its relationship with an existing tennis club (employee tennis pros along with a financial backer as opposed to a concessionaire, or experienced tennis business owner). In addition, the financial numbers the other applicant submitted were from the tennis club at which it is employed, not from its own business. (4) The other applicant hired a high-priced lobbyist and attorneys in order to better its chances of success. We question if the relationship between the selection sub-committee and these hired guns were the reason why the other applicant was not disqualified. (5) We also question why the sub-committee recommended an unproven entity over a 23 year successful operator, even though we scored higher on the sub-committee’s own evaluation and had wide spread community support with hundreds of letters and signed petitions. We thank the Beverly Hills City Council for its wisdom and strength in correcting what was very clearly a biased recommendation. Steve Walfish and Lee Ziff Owners of Beverly Hills Tennis Editor’s Note: the Courier stands by its story as written ****** My mail service delivers at a different time each day by different carriers. My understanding is that these carriers are temporary. I was told by one carrier that there is no intention by the USPS in Beverly Hills to bring in a permanently assigned carrier to my block. The service (or lack of) I am experiencing is becoming very disturbing. Within the last three months I have experienced the following: (1) a monthly Verizon bill was never delivered and I was unaware of it until I received the following month bill replete with late charges; (2) same thing happened with my June Visa bill; and (3) the last straw was today when I followed up with Spectrum as I did not receive its statement. I was told that the due date was today so I was able to pay it and avert a late payment even though I had not received the statement. This brings up a second issue. My guess is that this mail is most likely misdelivered. If so, then did the recipient(s) trash my mail? If anyone receives my mail in the future, I would appreciate if some neighborly action can be taken. In the meantime, is there any way to request, from our local USPS, service which is worthy of our tax dollars? This is not a rhetorical question. Christine Skirmuntt Ford ******
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Astrology
By Holiday Mathis TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Aug. 17). The solar return opens with a mutual-admiration society. As luck would have it, you’ll be surrounded by people who appreciate your kind of beauty, intelligence and truth. Your effort in relationships will pay off. Travel for love. The extra care you put into this year’s holidays will be especially well-received. Taurus and Pisces adore you. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Today presents a super productive groove. It all starts with a pep talk. Get in the mirror and psych yourself up. It will help you attract the thing of your focus, so focus on what you want, not what you don[t. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You’re going to be and do your best when you’re forced to associate with others. It doesn’t even matter who they are or what they are like. Everyone brings out a different skill in you. Being alone will bring out nothing. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Your head and heart are in the right place. Take action. You can’t lose, though you might meet with a delayed reward. No worries with that, either. The rewards will be delayed just enough to make them sweet for you. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). An interesting benefactor will come into your mix. You’ll grow from getting to know this person one on one. Things will progress once you break away from a group setting. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). There is power in a person’s vision of you. Those who can see you for who you really are -- and project an image of a future that you think would be a good fit for you -- are giving you a priceless gift. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You’ve found something to enjoy about each age you’ve been so far, though some have been more challenging than others. Be kind to yourself as you make adjustments to accommodate the natural human progression. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). They want you to fulfill a role you are not well-suited for. You know yourself better. Trust that. Also, trust the universe. Your best opportunities might be strange ones indeed. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20). Do you have a psychic gift? Yes. Yes, you do. Who have you shared it with? “No one” is a perfectly acceptable answer. Better to be private about this than to risk revealing yourself to those who would throw shade. ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19). “Can I talk to you?” has devolved into being a question that people dread. Why? Maybe because talk itself has devolved. The art of conversation is not entirely lost, though, as you'll prove today. TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20). New adults want to be taken seriously, whereas those who have been adults for a while aren’t so concerned. This social truth will be behind the events that unfold today. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). It’s said that you can never go back, and that's true, to a great extent. You’ll physically put yourself out there today, but it won’t be the same, so you won’t really be back; rather, you’ll get current in your thinking about the past. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Theoretically, you want to do what’s expected of you, and yet you also see that it’s sure to lead to no fun at all. Take risks. Bonds are created over weird mistakes.
POLICE BLOTTER The following assaults, burglaries, robbery and grand thefts have been reported by BHPD. Streets are usually indicated by block numbers.
ASSAULTS 08/07 237 Almont Dr. 08/11 S. Crescent Dr./ Wilshire Blvd. 08/12 400 S. Maple Dr. BURGLARIES 08/04 8700 Wilshire Blvd. 08/07 S. Clark Dr./ Gregory Way 08/07 100 S. Clark Dr. 08/07 500 Smithwood Dr. 08/11`9600 Wilshire Blvd. 08/12 8300 Wilshire Blvd.
GRAND THEFTS 02/22 300 S. Doheny Dr. 08/04 200 N. Crescent Dr. 08/06 300 N. Rodeo Dr. 08/07 400 N. Canon Dr. 08/08 9600 Wilshire Blvd. 08/09 200 N. Canon Dr. 08/10 200 N. Canon Dr. 08/12 300 N. Crescent Dr. 08/12 9800 Wilshire Blvd. 08/12 9500 Olympic Blvd. ROBBERY 08/07 Clifton Way/ N. Willaman Dr.
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