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New Ordinance Will Curb Petition Gatherers

Peter is a 10-pound, 3year-old Pomeranian looking for his forever home.

4 Alexandra Nechit’s “Love Anatomy” will join other sculptures along the Burton Way median 4

Beverly Hills recognizes resident David Wiener, Holocaust survivor

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Stage/screen stars help Friends of Greystone celebrate “Hollywood Revisited.”

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By Victoria Talbot Beverly Hills is poised to enact a new ordinance that will substantially change the way signature-gatherers operate within City limits following a dust up last year over a failed referendum to rescind the Basement Ordinance.

The purpose of the ordinance is to make the referendum process more transparent.

The proposal for the ordinance was created following events last year coalescing around the then newly enacted Basement Ordinance.

Celebrity realtor Brandon Williams, who claims to be the realtor for Canadian Canucks

owner and developer Francesco Aquilini, spearheaded a campaign to gather signatures to put a measure on the ballot that would have rescinded the ordinance.

At the time, Aquilini was interested in developing a project at 1193 Loma Linda Drive that was affected by the ordinance.

Williams had acted as Aquilini’s realtor in the purchase of the property, which would have resulted in a megamansion at the location.

Hundreds of well-paid (as much as a verified $25 per signature, vs. the standard $1-$2) sig(see ‘ORDINANCE’ page 13)

City Resolution Condemns Anti-Semitic Ethnic Studies State Draft

By Victoria Talbot The Beverly Hills City Council adopted a resolution condemning California’s new Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum (ESMC) because it “demonstrates a clear and anti-Jewish bias that borders on Anti-Semitism,” according to the staff report.

The proposed curriculum changes are the result of a 2016 law mandating a model of ethnic

studies for high school students.

According to guidelines from the California Department of Education, the ESMC is meant to “promote the values of civic engagement and civic responsibility,” and to “encourage cultural understanding of how different groups have struggled and worked together, highlighting ethnic studies concepts such as equality, jus(see ‘ETHNIC STUDIES’ page 24)

The Mountain of Beverly Hills—once listed for $1 billion—sells for $100,000. 10 •Real Estate •Birthdays •Letters to the Editor

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George Christy, Page 6 Chocolate is tantamount to a religion, and this includes not only Hollywood, but Washington, D.C. as well. Where Jackie Kennedy hired Diane Kron as her personal chocolate-maker during her days as First Lady in the White House.

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WASTE WORKERS MARCH THROUGH BEVERLY HILLS– On Thursday evening, more than 100 people gathered at the Crescent steps of City Hall to march through the triangle in solidarity, opposing the practices of Athens Environmental Services. They say that Athens is ”denying its workers dignity, respect and a voice on the job. A press release says that Athens has come under scrutiny by the National Labor Relations Board which is currently investigating the charges of unfair labor practice. The route took supporters with symbolic “garbage bags” down Rodeo Drive and up Beverly Drive as the evening BOLD festivities began.

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Dr. Julian Gold Announces Run For City Council

By Victoria Talbot In an exclusive to the Courier, Councilmember Julian Gold has announced that he will once again, throw his hat into the ring for a run for City Council.

The two-time mayor of Beverly Hills provided the following statement: “I am pleased to announce that I am declaring my candidacy for a seat on the Beverly Hills City Council in March 2020. I have given this much thought and I recognize that the next 10 years will be transformative for Beverly Hills. The eastern part of our City will see new attention as the subway opens and La Cienega Park is restored. The western part of the City will be reimagined with the combination of the Hilton and Wanda properties, and the Triangle will continue to reinvent itself

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as traditional retail evolves.

We have never seen so much change in such a short time.

Residents, businesses and our City government must come together to ensure this happens efficiently without diminishing our residential quality of life. The City needs strong, seasoned leadership to over(see ‘GOLD’ page 12)

Beverly Hills Salary Survey: Employees Costs Rise

By Matt Lopez Beginning on Page 14, the Courier this week once again prints its annual comprehensive chart detailing salary, pay and benefits for City of Beverly Hills employees.

This chart details 2018 financial data for the City of Beverly Hills and, because of the large number of City employees, will be broken up over two weeks. The first half will be printed in this issue, with the second half printed in next week’s issue.

This year’s survey provides complete financial details on the City of Beverly Hills’ 1,209 employees in 2018, a very slight increase in the 1,204 employees that our salary sur-

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vey tracked in 2017.

In total, the City of Beverly Hills spent approximately $129.1 million on employee pay and benefits in 2018, a slight uptick from the $128.3 million spent in 2017.

One culprit for the rising costs appears to be Overtime pay.

City employees earned $14.2 million in overtime pay, compared to $12.8 million in 2017, and $10.7 million in 2016.

The full chart begins on page 14.

Next week, the Courier will print the second part of the chart, along with comparisons against neighboring cities.

THEY’RE BACK! — Ella and Mia Allan of the series Single Parents that is renewed for a second season airing in the prime post-Modern Family slot at 9:30 pm on ABC Wednesdays.

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

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Council of the City of Beverly Hills, at its regular meeting to be held on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, will hold a public hearing to consider:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS TO MODIFY LANGUAGE RELATED TO SETBACKS AND OPEN AIR DINING ON ROBERTSON BOULEVARD IN THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS This ordinance is part of an ongoing effort to clarify and amend language in the municipal code to improve clarity. The proposed ordinance would modify the municipal code with respect to setbacks and open air dining on Robertson Boulevard. The modifications include:

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Clarification on how open air dining regulations are applied to open air dining areas located on the Robertson Boulevard sidewalk Modification of the 10-foot setback requirement on Robertson Boulevard to make it clear that properties that have granted a 10-foot wide dedication to the City for sidewalk purposes do not have to provide a 10-foot setback along Robertson Boulevard

This Ordinance and the amendments has been assessed in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and the environmental regulations of the City. There is no possibility that the proposed code amendments that are not related to any specific development proposal may have a significant effect on the environment because the modifications do not enable any physical changes in the environment. Therefore, the Planning Commission will consider finding the amendments exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question would have a significant effect on the environment. In addition the amendments represent minor changes to land use limitations, and would therefore qualify as exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15305 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.

All interested persons are invited to attend and speak on this matter. Written comments also may be submitted and should be addressed to the City Council, c/o City Clerk, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. Written comments should be received prior to the public hearing. The comments should be received prior to the hearing date. Any written comments received by close of business on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 will be attached to the agenda report regarding this item. Any comments received after Tuesday, September 10, 2019, but prior to the public hearing, will be distributed to the Council under separate cover. Please note that if you challenge the City’s action in regards to this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at a public hearing or in written correspondence delivered to the City, either at or prior to the end of the public hearing.

If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact Timothea Tway, Senior Planner, Community Development Department, at (310)285-1122 or ttway@beverlyhills.org. The case file, including a copy of the proposed ordinance, is available for review in the Community Development Department, 455 N. Rexford Drive, 1st Floor, Beverly Hills, California 90210.

HUMA AHMED City Clerk Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Beverly Hills will make reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities. If you require special assistance, please call (310) 285-2400 (voice) or (310) 285-6881 (TTY). Providing at least forty-eight (48) hours’ advance notice will help to ensure availability of services. City Hall, including the Council Chambers and Commission Meeting Room 280A, is wheelchair accessible. City Hall Council Chambers and Commission Meeting Room 280A is also equipped with audio equipment for the hearing impaired.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING DATE: September 12, 2019 TIME: 1:30 PM, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard LOCATION: Commission Meeting Room 280A Beverly Hills City Hall 455 North Rexford Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90210 The Planning Commission of the City of Beverly Hills, at its REGULAR meeting on Thursday, September 12, 2019, will hold a public hearing beginning at 1:30 PM, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard to consider:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS TO AMEND THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE TO CLARIFY OR ADD LANGUAGE RELATED TO CHIMNEY HEIGHT, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FINDINGS, ELEVATOR LOBBIES, VOID SPACES IN PARKING GARAGES, GUTTERS AND DOWNSPOUTS IN YARD AREAS, TEMPORARY HOLIDAY DECORATIONS, DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION MEETING FREQUENCY, AND TO REMOVE INAPPLICABLE FLOOD ZONE PROVISIONS. This Ordinance is part of an ongoing effort to amend language in the Beverly Hills Municipal Code (BHMC) to improve clarity, remove outdated references, and align code language with current practices. The proposed amendments included in the Ordinance would not represent substantive changes to the current meaning or interpretation of the code sections being amended. The proposed ordinance would modify the BHMC as summarized here:

• BHMC §10-3-100: Clarification regarding permitted chimney height for nonwood burning chimneys • BHMC §10-3-3800: Identification of the general Conditional Use Permit finding by title and addition of references in Articles 16 and 38 of Title 10, Chapter 3 • BHMC §10-3-100 : Under the definition of “FLOOR AREA”, clarification regarding the amount of exempted floor area permitted for each elevator lobby in non-residential structures • BHMC §10-3-100: Under the definition of “FLOOR AREA”, clarification of the existing language that exempts void spaces in parking garages from floor area calculations in non-residential structures • BHMC Articles 24, 25, 26, & 28 of Title 10, Chapter 3: Clarification to yard encroachment regulations in the single-family and multi-family residential zones that gutters and downspouts are permissible encroachments.

• BHMC Articles 24, 25, & 26 of Title 10, Chapter 3: Clarification that temporary seasonal decorations are permitted on private property in single-family residential zones without the issuance of a permit during a certain period of the year • BHMC §10-3-4407: Amend the frequency of Design Review Commission meetings from two meetings per month to one to align with current practice • BHMC §10-3-2811 E.1. & §10-3-2850 E.: Removal of an outdated reference to inapplicable flood zone provisions in multi-family residential zones This Ordinance has been assessed in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA, Public Resources Code Sections 21000 et seq.), the State CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Sections 15000 et seq.), and the environmental regulations of the City. The adoption and implementation of the Ordinance represents minor semantic changes to the existing code and does not represent substantive changes in meaning or interpretation of the code. It can therefore be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the proposed amendments may have a significant effect on the environment. Accordingly, the Planning Commission will consider the recommendation to find the Ordinance exempt from the environmental review requirements of CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(B)(3) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.

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

If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact Chloe Chen, Assistant Planner in the Planning Division at (310) 285-1194, or by email at cchen@beverlyhills.org. The case file, including associated documents are on file in the Community Development Department, and can be reviewed by any interested person at 455 North Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210.

Sincerely, Chloe Chen, Assistant Planner Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Beverly Hills will make reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities. If you require special assistance, please call (310) 285-1194 (voice) or (310) 285-6881 (TTY). Providing at least forty-eight (48) hours’ advance notice will help to ensure availability of services. City Hall, including the Council Chamber and Commission Meeting Room 280A, is wheelchair accessible. City Hall Council Chamber and Commission Meeting Room 280A is also equipped with audio equipment for the hearing impaired.

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HERE! NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Council of the City of Beverly Hills, at its regular meeting to be held on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, will hold a public hearing to consider: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO REMOVE THE 1,000 ROOM LIMITATION ON THE NUMBER OF HOTEL ROOMS THAT CAN BE APPROVED IN THE CITY AFTER NOVEMBER 1, 1984 In 1984 the City Council adopted an ordinance to establish regulations for hotel development in the Beverly Hills Municipal Code (BHMC). This ordinance included a provision capping the number of hotel rooms that could be approved in the City after November 1, 1984 at 1,000 rooms (BHMC Section 10-3-2869). On May 14, 2019, the City Council held a study session to discuss the hotel room cap and ultimately directed staff to work with the Planning Commission to amend the municipal code to remove this limitation on the number of hotel rooms that may be approved by the City. On July 25, 2019, the Planning Commission adopted a resolution recommending the Ordinance that would remove the hotel room cap to the City Council.

The Ordinance has been assessed in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and the environmental regulations of the City.

The amendments will not have a significant environmental impact and are exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15305 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations because they represent minor alterations in land use limitations and do not result in any changes in land use or density.

Further, it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the amendments may have a significant effect on the environment. Accordingly, the City Council will consider the recommendation to find the Ordinance exempt from the environmental review requirements of CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) and Section 15305 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.

All interested persons are invited to attend and speak on this matter. Written comments also may be submitted and should be addressed to the City Council, c/o City Clerk, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. Written comments should be received prior to the public hearing. The comments should be received prior to the hearing date. Any written comments received by close of business on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 will be attached to the agenda report regarding this item. Any comments received after Tuesday, September 10, 2019, but prior to the public hearing, will be distributed to the Council under separate cover. Please note that if you challenge the City’s action in regards to this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at a public hearing or in written correspondence delivered to the City, either at or prior to the end of the public hearing.

If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact Timothea Tway, Senior Planner, Community Development Department, at (310)285-1122 or ttway@beverlyhills.org. The case file, including a copy of the proposed ordinance, is available for review in the Community Development Department, 455 N. Rexford Drive, 1st Floor, Beverly Hills, California 90210.

HUMA AHMED City Clerk Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Beverly Hills will make reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities. If you require special assistance, please call (310) 285-1122 (voice) or (310) 2856881 (TTY). Providing at least forty-eight (48) hours advance notice will help to ensure availability of services. City Hall, including the Council Chamber and Room 280A, is wheelchair accessible. The City Hall Council Chamber and Room 280A are also equipped with audio equipment for the hearing impaired.

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Beverly Hills To Celebrate Baseball With ‘Dodger Day’ At Dodger Stadium On Sept. 8

By Victoria Talbot It’s time for Dodger Baseball – and few are bigger fans than Beverly Hills Mayor John Mirisch. Now, the City has arranged for the Beverly Hills Community Dodgers Day on Sunday, Sept. 8 at 1:10 p.m. when the Dodgers will face the San Francisco Giants.

This is a big game, and for diehard fans who must be there

to cheer on their team. The City has secured loge seats at a discounted price of $24, while discounted parking is also available at $17.

Tickets for the game can be purchased online at www.beverlyhills.org/dodgerday.

In celebration of his lifelong love for baseball, Mayor Mirisch will throw out the first pitch, and the City of Beverly

Hills will be in the lights.

To show your support for the City and for our home town, participants are encouraged to wear Dodger blue for the warning track salute pregame ceremony.

Tickets are limited and will be made available on a first come/first serve basis. For more information, call 310-2856830.

PETER THE POM – Peter is a 3-year-old Pomeranian who weighs 10 pounds.

He’s a very sweet boy who is in search of his forever home.

To learn more about Peter and how to adopt, visit www.shelterhopepetshop.org or call 805-379-3538.

Two Beverly Hills Businesses Rank Among Inc. Magazine 5,000 Fastest Growing Companies

By Matt Lopez Two Beverly Hills companies were among the fastest growing companies in America according to a report compiled

by Inc. magazine.

The Inc. 5000, published this month, lists the 5,000 fastest-growing privately owned companies in the nation.

Rankings were compiled based on percentage revenue growth from 2015 to 2018.

Companies on the list must have been generating revenue on March 31, 2015, and had a minimum of $2 million in rev-

enue by 2018.

The two Beverly Hills companies to make the cut were The Agency and Channel Factory.

The Agency is a full-service luxury real estate broker that has been quickly making headway in Beverly Hills led by CEO Mauricio Umansky.

Founded in 2011, The Agency has seen 115% growth from 2015-2018 and raked in $107 million in revenue during that time frame.

Elsewhere on the list for Beverly Hills was Channel Factory, a worldwide market-

ing company headquartered in Beverly Hills, but with offices throughout the United States and abroad.

The Channel Factory has seen 387% growth over the three-year stretch studied, with $63.6 million in revenue.

The highest rated business in Los Angeles was NOM (Not Ordinary Media), an advertising tech firm in Los Angeles, which ranked No. 10 overall on the Inc. 5000. NOM has seen 11,996% three-year growth.

Nechita Sculpture To Be Placed On Burton Way

By Victoria Talbot A sculpture entitled “Love Anatomy,” donated to the City by artist Alexandra Nechita, a Romanian American cubist painter, will soon find a home on Burton Way. The buxom eight-foot bronze statue is a stylized representation of a feminine figure and exemplifies why the artist has earned the moniker, “Petite Picasso.”

The Burton Way median, which is home to three other sculptures, is currently undergoing a redesign to incorporate drought-tolerant vegetation, bioswales and a storm water retention site.

The sculptures will, nonetheless, be maintained in their current juxtaposition with the addition of Love Anatomy.

The placement did not meet 100% approval, however.

“I have issues with placing it on the Burton Way median,” said Councilmember Julian Gold. “I think the art is pretty explicit and, call me a prude, but…”

Gold expressed concern that the piece was going to be exposed to children, because of its proximity to the Beverly Hills Public Library. It will be placed in front of the courthouse, which is around the corner from the library.

“I also had some concerns about the explicit nature of the (see ‘SCULPTURE’ page 11)

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Richard Chamberlain Joins Audience at ‘Hollywood Revisited’ At Greystone

HONORING DAVID WIENER – David Wiener, spouse Sheryl Fleischer, his children and their spouses – Michael & Michele Wiener and Helene & Jonathan Shapiro – and his four grandchildren, Melanie Wiener, Mathieu Wiener, Shane Shapiro and Sydney Shapiro. Also included are Laura Schmieder, Director of iPalpiti and iPalpiti Maestro Eduard Schmieder, former Beverly Hills Mayor Jimmy Delshad, and currentmembers of the Beverly Hills City Council.

Beverly Hills Recognizes Legacy Resident David Wiener, Holocaust Survivor

By Victoria Talbot Beverly Hills resident David Wiener started life in a most inauspicious manner, providing no hint that he would be the patriarch of a large and loving family in Beverly Hills where he would be recognized by the City Council.

Wiener, who recently celebrated his 93rd birthday, has been a resident of the City for more than 60 years. His children and grandchildren are graduates of Beverly Hills High School. For decades, he has operated his family business, Wiener Properties, here, which he now runs alongside with his son Michael and granddaughter Melanie.

Wiener’s life began in Lódz, Poland. At the age of 13, he was forced to leave his home. He escaped the Warsaw ghetto and survived the labor and extermination camps, including Auschwitz – only to discover that he had lost his parents and most of his siblings.

In 1946, he arrived on the East Coast of the United States.

He moved to Los Angeles where, working in the upholstery industry, he met Renee, a fellow survivor from Belgium.

After serving in the U.S. Army, he was honorably discharged in 1951. He married Renee the same year.

The couple were together for 50 years, raising their family here until her demise.

He started his career owning a furniture store and then later a textile business. That led to a career in commercial real estate and development, withWiener Properties beingfounded in the mid-1980s.

Wiener still goes to work in his office on South Beverly Drive, five days a week with three generations of his family.

Today, his philanthropic activities include serving on the board of Friends of the IDF, the Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust and supporting a program that sends Polish students to study abroad in Israel.

A violinist as a child, he is

a generous supporter of Il Palpiti – the local non-profit organization that nurtures young musicians around the world. Wiener sponsored the organization’s first tour in Israel, even traveling with the orchestra.

He is the author of a memoir, Nothing To Lose But My Life, dedicated to his family and the memory of his wife, parents and siblings.

The City of Beverly Hills recognized David Wiener with his large family Tuesday at the City Council Study Session with a Legacy Resident Recognition and a Certificate.

Chamber To Host State Of The City And Honor First Responders At Greystone

By Victoria Talbot The Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce will host the State of the City with Mayor John Mirisch, 5-7 p.m. at Greystone Mansion on Oct. 3.

This annual event is one of the chamber’s most important evenings, featuring an array of gastronomic bites from local restaurants, beverages, live music and an opportunity to network with about 350 members in the gardens of historic Greystone Mansion.

After cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, Mayor Mirisch will deliver the annual State of the City address, providing insights into City events and issues,

opportunity and Mirisch’s own initiatives as mayor of Beverly Hills.

In addition to the formal address, this year’s event will honor Beverly Hills’ first responders and their dedication to the community.

Sponsors include Il Fornaio, Buzzbox Premium Cocktails, AsomBroso Tequila, Morandell Imports and Icelandic Glacial, O’Gara Coach Co, LLC, Cedars-Sinai, Starline Tours of Hollywood and Kirschner Creative Artists.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit upcoming events at www.beverlyhillschamber.com/.

By Victoria Talbot Actor Richard Chamberlain was among the Sunday dinner guests that came to enjoy the 4th annual celebration of “Hollywood Revisited” at Greystone Mansion.

A delicious dinner buffet preceded the show, provided by Celebrating “The Golden Age” of Il Fornaio, followed movies at “Hollywood Revisited” at by the performance in Greystone, were, from left Les Traub of the mansion’s Grand Friends of Greystone, actress/singer Karen Morrow and actor Richard Living Room.

Chamberlain Guests were treated to a show worthy of sion shows.

Schreiner is the Curator of Busby Berkeley, including a stunning musical-and-dance Special Costumes at the review with vocalists wearing Hollywood Museum, with original costumes from 300 masterpieces.

Each costumed vignette wardrobes of actors such as Gene Kelly, Bette Davis, Mae was accompanied by anecWest, Judy Garland, Bing dotes about the costume Crosby, Fred Astaire, designer, the movie and the Elizabeth Taylor, Katherine scene for each costume.

Featured during the show Hepburn, Julie Andrews, and was a costume worn by actor more.

Richard Chamberlain in the These costumes are from television movie the assemblage of Greg 1987 Schreiner, one of the most Casanova. Guests enjoyed a well-known collectors of special treat when he was movie costumes, who has introduced as a surprise appeared on numerous telev- member of the audience. Also (see ‘GREYSTONE’ page 24)

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Jackie Kennedy remained an ardent devotee of Kron Chocolatier

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• Dark chocolate is a powerful source of antioxidants. Helps protect against oxidative stress, a major cause behind accelerated aging.

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Diane revealed that Jackie needed to hide these treats from her sister, Lee Radziwill, who had no qualms about helping herself.

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fter Diane lost her visionary husband, their son David stepped aside from a successful law practice to take over Tom’s responsibility in the venerated chocolate empire.

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o Diane’s credit, she popularized the luxury gift item of “liquor” chocolates, filled with Patrón Silver tequila, Ketel One vodka and Johnnie Walker Blue Label whisky.

Packaged in a cocktail shaker, or an exclusive ladybug box, also a lovely bouquet, or the Kron signature garden of roses that melts ladies’ hearts on birthdays, anniversaries, or the anticipated St. Valentine’s Day.

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• Dark chocolate possibly balances cholesterol levels and regulates blood sugar levels.

• Theobromine is the compound in chocolate that makes it poisonous to dogs.

• Mice actually prefer chocolate over cheese. They love sweet-smelling food and more attracted to a piece of chocolate than a chunk of cheddar.

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Diane Kron is the chatelaine of K Chocolatier in Beverly Hills and Malibu.

• Flavonoid-rich cocoa beans aid in lowering blood pressure and improves elasticity of blood vessels to maintain a healthy circulatory system.

• M & Ms were created for soldiers in the Spanish Civil War. The hard-sugary coating prevented the candy from melting in the hot sun.

• Chocolate actually is a vegetable, coming as it does from the cocoa bean.

• White chocolate is not chocolate, since it doesn’t contain cocoa beans.

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the Kron family chocolate recipes were popular as far back as the late 1800’s. When Emperor Franz Josef of AustroHungary considered them his favorite desserts. The Emperor would be elated today, knowing that his favorites are the ur Kron family hue and cry in Beverly Hills, where K Chocolatier by Diane informs that it takes 400 cocoa Kron has an intensely loyal fol- beans to make one pound of chocolate! lowing.

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Fresh Off The Boat’s Ian Chen, Hudson Yang and Forrest Wheeler Stumptown’s Cobie Smulders.

Grand Hotel’s Anne Winters

Reef Break’s Desmond Chiam and Poppy Montgomery.

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Canon Drive Draft Mural Proposals Revealed At Liaison Meeting

MEETING WITH MIKE—Beverly Hills resident and twotime Oscar-nominated singer/songwriter Carol Connors presented Mike “Iron Mike” Tyson with a signed original copy of the Rocky soundtrack while filming her documentary Gonna Fly Now, at the inaugural Mike Tyson Golf Tournament at the Monarch Bay Golf Club in Dana Point.

Connors co-wrote the Rocky theme with Ayn Robbins and Bill Conti. Proceeds from the tournament benefitted Standing United, a nonprofit helping people suffering from addiction and homelessness reintegrate into society. The organization works wth law enforcement, community outreach programs, churches and volunteers to help individuals and families, connecitng them with professionals who teach them skills to rejoin the work force.

By Victoria Talbot The North Canon Drive mural concepts for the 20-foot high, 85-foot wide sound wall were revealed at a liaison meeting with Mayor John Mirisch, Councilmember Lili Bosse, stakeholders and representatives from the Arts and Culture Commission Thursday.

The mural, when it is completed, will enhance the sound wall that will form the cul-de-sac at the intersection of Canon Drive and Wilshire Boulevard during the Metro construction of the Purple Line Extension.

In April, stakeholders presented the council with the selection of artist

Tomokazu Matsuyama to create the mural, when the artist and budget were approved.

The Japanese contemporary artist lives in New York.

“Utopian Accordion” (top) reflects the utopian lifestyle of Beverly Hills, according to the artist.

It has elements of local palm trees combined with figures clothed in colorful garments that reflect innovation and classic design, hinting at the Japanese heritage of the artist.

“Thousand Regards/Shapes of Color” (bottom) is an abstract explosion of color, reflecting a totally different approach, with symbolic ele-

ments of birds and nature as a metaphor for happiness.

Two other designs were also presented, and are expected to appear in a City Council staff report for the Sept. 10 agenda.

The timeline for closing the street and creating the cul-de-sac is set for Sept. 9.

A skin will be installed on the sound wall to allow portability for the art. A cement fiber board will be installed at a cost of $85,000.

The mural is expected to be installed Oct. 28 for a BOLD Holiday kick-off event that will take place Nov. 14.

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The Mountain Of Beverly Hills – Once Listed For $1 Billion, Sells For Only $100,000

By Matt Lopez Selling land or a property for below asking price is nothing new. It happens all the time in Beverly Hills and Los Angeles.

At one point, the 157-acre plot of land known as The Mountain of Beverly Hills was on the market for a robust $1 billion asking price.

This week, at a foreclosure auction in Pomona, it sold for just $100,000 – that’s 10,000% below the original asking price.

The remarkable plot of land, which boasts sweeping views of Hollywood, Catalina Island and downtown Los Angeles, has been embroiled

in controversy for years.

Late Herbalife founder Mark Hughes purchased the undeveloped land in 1997. In 2004, Hughes' trust lent Atlanta investor Charles Dickens $45 million to purchase the plot. Dickens' debt, in large part due to interest rates and property fees, skyrocketed to $200 million before he transferred ownership to his business partner, Victor Franco Noval. Last year, the pair listed the property for $1 billion.

With no takers, however, the two men tried, and failed, to file Chapter 11 bankruptcy through their limited liability

company, Secured Capital Partners.

That led to this week’s foreclosure auction, where the estate was left with the option to sell and attempt to recover its losses, or buy it back.

Any other buyer, reported The Wall Street Journal, would have had to put up $200 million to repay the debt, on top of a purchase price. So instead, at the sparsely attended auction, the Hughes estate simply put up a $100,000 bid to re-purchase the property and

painfully flush the $200 million delinquent loan.

Now, with the Hughes estate back in control, it can

decide what next to do with the land in an attempt to recoup its losses.

La Cienega Park Concept Community Update Scheduled For Aug. 27

By Victoria Talbot The proposal for the La Cienega Park and Recreation Complex continues to gain momentum and there will be a community update about the Master Plan at the Recreation and Parks Commission Regular Meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 27 at 2 p.m. in Room 280A. A conceptual design, including renderings, construction phasing plan and preliminary construction costs will be presented.

Last week, at a liaison meeting, staff updated stakeholders, Mayor John Mirisch, Council Member Julian Gold and representatives from the Recreation and Parks Commission on progress.

Johnson Favaro presented enhanced concept designs, including floor plan diagrams, with renderings of a construction phasing plan. The phasing would begin on the west side of La Cienega Boulevard with the recreation complex and tennis courts for Phase 1, reserving

A proposed bridge over La Cienega.

The proposed new community center.

The view from the top of the bridge.

the redesign of the fields for Phase 2.

Phase one includes the demolition of the tennis courts and parking facility and construction of the Community Center and Recreation Facility with the “bridge” over La Cienega Boulevard.

When completed, the current Community Center/Recreation Facility will be demolished and the park will expand over the foot print of the former facility.

Phase 2 will include improvements to the ball fields, construction of subterranean parking and possibly, the Storm Drain Retention facility.

The design includes a three-court

gymnasium with bleachers, eight indoor and eight outdoor, rooftop lighted tennis courts, an aquatic center with a fitness pool and a family recreation pool, parking, a new tennis center and preschool, and a community center. The elevated park expansion will form a bridge over La Cienega Boulevard.

Phase 2 will offer newly redesigned fields, a programmed park open space, ballfields, playgrounds, a fitness circuit, and underground parking.

The existing 23,000-square-foot Community Center will be replaced, albeit on the other side of the street, with a 172,000 square-foot facility.

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City, School District To Provide Update On Oil Wells At Beverly Hills High School

By Victoria Talbot The City of Beverly Hills and the Beverly Hills Unified School District will hold a joint community meeting, 78:30 p.m. Aug. 28 at the La Cienega Park Community Center, 8400 Gregory Way, to update the public on the ongoing oil well project at Beverly Hills High School.

The City and BHUSD have con-

tracted ARB, Inc., a California energy infrastructure company, to plug the wells.

Venoco shut down the wells in Dec. 2016. Six months later, a bankruptcy judge ruled that Venoco was relieved of responsibility for the site, leaving the City and the school district to plug the oil wells.

ARB, Inc. has plugged 12 of the oil

BHFD To Conduct 9/11 Memorial Services

By Victoria Talbot The City of Beverly Hills will hold two services to memorialize the events of 9/11, hosted by the Beverly Hills Fire Department.

The first is an informal ceremony that will be brief and will take place in front of Fire Station No. 1 promptly at 6:57 a.m. The event will be marked by the ringing of the bell and a moment of silence that will conclude at 7:02 a.m.

Then, in the evening, there will be a traditional service of the laying of the wreath, honor guard presentation, ringing of the bell and a musical tribute, which will begin at 5:30 p.m. and end at 6 p.m. in front of Fire Station -1. The Beverly Hills Fire Department and the Beverly Hills Police Department will participate.

Both are public ceremonies and 2hour free parking is available in the structure next to the Beverly Hills Public Library.

The attacks, frequently referred to as “9/11,” were a series of four coordinated terrorist attacks by the Islamic ter-

rorist group al-Qaeda against the United States on the morning of Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001. Some 2,996 people were killed with 6,000 others being injured. Thousands of additional people have died of 9/11-related cancer and respiratory diseases in the months and years following the attacks, which resulted in at least $10 billion in infrastructure and property damage.

Beverly Hills memorialized the attacks in the 9/11 garden to the south of the Fire Station.

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art,” said Vice Mayor Les Friedman, expressing discomfort with the location.

Both Friedman and Gold, however, expressed their appreciation for the donation.

The artist’s donation was accepted and placement on the Burton Way median was approved by Mayor John Mirisch and Councilmembers Lili Bosse and Bob Wunderlich.

wells; seven remain.

Last week, a small fire on the site raised alarm when oil ignited inside a flare unit, emitting thick, black smoke that could be seen for miles.

In a letter to the community announcing the meeting, BHUSD said

that it is estimated “that the project will conclude in the summer of 2020.”

For additional information on the project, contact the BHUSD District Office at 310-551-5100, x2210 or the City of Beverly Hills Public Works Customer Service, 310-285-2467.

HOW DO YOU FEEL?

‘ROYAL’ VISITOR—On Tuesday, JD McCrary, star of the new Disney film The Lion King, visited UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital (UCLAMCH). JD and his family joined several patients and their families for UCLAMCH’s music therapy program, “Songs Under the Stars,” following a screening of The Lion King at the hospital. JD, who lent his voice to the character of young Simba, sang acoustic versions of I Just Can’t Wait To Be King and Hakuna Matata. Patients and their families participated by singing along with JD and joining in with percussion instruments. JD even serenaded the crowd with one of his own songs, Inviting All Of You.

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see this change. I have that leadership experience and am ready, willing and able to serve.”

Since he assumed his position on the City Council, Gold has overseen several City enhancements. A physician, Gold was instrumental in bringing about the Mobile Stroke Program and the NP1 Nurse Practitioner Program for the Beverly Hills Fire Department and the Stop the Bleed program that teaches bystanders how to stem bleeding in the event of a crisis.

He was instrumental in banning e-cigarettes, smoking in multi-family housing and the sale flavored tobacco products within the City of Beverly Hills.

Gold pushed for the renovation of Beverly Gardens Park and now, he is an advocate for the La Cienega Park reno-

vation project. He has advocated for water availability and ultra-high-speed internet fiber-to-the-premises, and he is Director and Finance Chair of Clean Power Alliance to bring more green energy to Beverly Hills.

Gold founded the Next Beverly Hills Committee as a mayoral initiative to engage younger residents and address their lifestyle, economic and civic needs, while inspiring 25-45year-olds to become involved in the civic process.

Gold is the second person to announce his candidacy; Planning Commissioner Lori Greene Gordon has also announced that she is running.

Rumors that Planning Commissioner Joe Shooshani is also running are unsubstantiated at this time.

Two seats are up for grabs in March – Julian Gold and Lili Bosse. Bosse has said she is considering her options.

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Bella Baskin Finds Unique Way To Help Millennials And All, Help The Homeless

By Steve Simmons Bella Baskin wanted to find a way to encourage people to do more than simply giving money to the homeless.

Baskin who grew up in Beverly Hills and attended the Archer School for Girls, came up with the idea for Bless It Bags on the two-hour commute to and from her job as a photo consultant at Warner Bros. in Burbank.

“I would see people experiencing homelessness and struggling with addiction,” says Baskin, who herself is celebrating a 10-year sober date.

“There would always be that awkward moment when they ask for money,” Baskin says. “But you don’t know if it’s going to drugs or alcohol or something unhealthy.

“I thought I would go to Costco and keep clean undies or something in my car to give out; but I never did because it was inconvenient,” Baskin recalls.

She thought there had to be an easier way to buy something online that she could give out when she encountered a homeless person she wanted to help.

So she quit her job and launched Bless It Bags in December. She assembled the first 1,500 bags (she’s sold about half) in the Beverly Hills house where she grew up — in her childhood bedroom, which her mom converted into office space for them.

Baskin’s mom, Edie Baskin Bronson, was the head photographer at Saturday Night Live for 25 years. Her grandfather was Burton Baskin and her great-uncle was Irv Robbins — the founders of the Baskin-Robbins ice cream chain. She got the $14,000 start-up money she put toward Bless It Bag from her grandmother, and also raised about $4,000 through a GoFundMe campaign.

The bags, priced at $15, include water, underwear, socks, baby wipes, deodorant, toothbrush and toothpaste, a comb and tissues. The men’s bags include a condom and the women’s have maxi pads.

Baskin actually went to Skid Row and learned that aside from the obvious things, people wanted sunscreen and lip balm. The products all come in a reusable knapsack.

After encountering a homeless man with a dog, Baskin decided to create a bag for pets as an “add-on.” At $7, it includes wet food, kibble, treats, poop bags, dog shampoo and sanitary pet wipes.

Bulk orders of 100 or more bags can also be shipped to any of the 10 shelters Baskin partners with in downtown L.A. including the DTLA Women’s Center, Good Shepherd Shelter and OPCC/LAMP. “Nothing beats the feeling of making another person’s day,” says Baskin.

“You are giving these people the basic necessities that we ourselves take for granted each day.”

Founding her nonprofit has been a learning experience, says Baskin, who participated in homeless solutions workshops with the mayor’s office and met with Midnight Mission and others who’ve started nonprofits.

The lessons have been eye-opening for Baskin who comes from an arts background. She has a degree from CalArts in fine arts and costume design and

Creator Bella Baskin with a Bless It Bag.

worked as a photographer for SNL for three years. “We found a lawyer to do the paperwork pro bono and are finalizing 501(c)(3) status, is all in the process of being filed.“ Baskin’s charity is a completely new approach because it encourages direct interaction, “even if just for 10 seconds,” she says.

“It’s all about promoting giving, loving and kindness,” says Baskin. “My generation is so self-absorbed, it’s all about look at me and what I did on Instagram. We’re always comparing bodies or what we have and where we are.

There a feeling of I’m not good enough,” Baskin continues.

“This charity is a chance to be of service, and gives people an outlet to get outside of themselves and think about someone else. People work long hours,’ Baskin says, “and this is a way to help people who don’t have the time to devote weekends to volunteering.

Reflecting its millennial roots, Bless It Bags has a heavy social media presence. Influencers are encouraged to post about the organization “and say ‘I raised awareness,’” says Baskin.

To encourage giving even further, for each bag sold, $1 goes to the buyer’s choice of charities that deal with current socail issues. Donors can choose from numerous topics they’re passionate about including gun and domestic violence, suicide and addiction.

“I thought this was a great idea,” says Baskin. People my age, are told to pray for this and pray for that, but there’s no action to back it up. We’re not solving the homeless crisis. This is about restoring humanity and dignity and acknowledging the problem. There was a void to be filled and hopefully we’re working on it.”

For more information, visit www.blessitbag.org or email blessitbag@gmail.com.

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nature-gatherers flooded the City, generating reports that many were gathering signatures through less-than-aboveboard persuasion, including flat-out lies about the City’s ordinance.

The proposal for the new ordinance, driven by Beverly Hills residents Debbie Weiss and Ronald Richards, representing the hillside community, would distinguish volunteer signature gatherers from those being paid by a color-coded badge. For paid gatherers, the name and telephone number of the signature gathering service, and the Referendum Financer will be on the badge.

Referendum Financers will be required to identify as Legislative Lobbyists within 72 hours of beginning to gather signatures, engaging a company to gather signatures or qualifying as a Referendum Financer. To qualify, a Referendum Financer must donate a minimum of $10,000 to a ballot measure committee; an individual will automatically qualify as a committee with the donation.

As is the case with Legislative Advocates, Referendum Financers are prohibited from knowingly and willfully deceiving the residents regarding material facts of the proposed or pending leg-

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The city attorney will prepare an impartial analysis of the existing legislation that is proposed for the referendum, prepared within five days of the city manager’s request or within five days of the registration as a lobbyist.

Weiss and Richards were at City Council to support the proposal. Weiss suggested that, because of the 30-day limit on the gathering of signatures, there should be a time limit for turnaround on complaints of no more than two business days. Richards pointed out that the referendum process allowed for developers to benefit from the suspension of the ordinance in question. “The perpetrator cannot benefit from the pending entitlement application,” said Richards.

The proposed ordinance, noting that the referenda ordinance is suspended from the period when the petition is submitted to the city clerk, and if it survives review for valid signatures, until a vote on a zoning issue should take effect – the council asked for a zoning ordinance that would prohibit Zoning approvals from becoming effective during this period to prevent abuse of the process.

A revised proposal will be submitted to the Planning Commission for review and return to the City Council in the near future.

PING PONG 4 PURPOSE – Dodgers star pitcher Clayton Kershaw and teammate Cody Bellinger stole the show last week at the 7th annual Ping Pong 4 Purpose charity event at Dodger Stadium, emerging victorious in the annual ping pong competition.

Ping Pong 4 Purpose is the annual charity event hosted by Kershaw’s Challenge, the nonprofit organization run by Kershaw and his wife Ellen. The event raised money for causes that aid underprivileged children.

Bryan Cranston served as emcee for the ping pong competition, and the Kershaw’s feted country music star Brad Paisley and his wife Kimberly Williams-Paisley with the Kershaw’s Challenge Impact Award in honor of their philanthropic work. This year’s event raised over $800,000 for local charities and, since its inception, Ping Pong 4 Purpose has donated $7.5 million to support at-risk children and families.

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Beverly Hills Salary Survey - What It All Means Note: the majority of City employees work a 9/80 (nine eighty hour days every two weeks) or 4/10 (four 10 hour days per week), meaning they get off either every Monday/Friday, or every other Monday/Friday.

PERS: Public Employee Retirement System. Beverly Hills grants employees retirement benefits equal to 3-percent of their highestever compensation multiplied by each year of service to a maximum of 30 years.

“Legacy” CALpers members

(those in the PERS system prior to January 2013) may retire at 55, while new employees after January 2013 can retire at 62. An employee with 30 years service receives 90-percent of highest pay, plus health benefits, plus cost-of-living adjustments.

“PERSABLE Pay” is pay used to calculate annual retirement pay.

CalPERS requires an annual contribution of 8-percent of the employees salary toward their pension fund. City employees will now begin

paying their full 8 percent contribution, in accordance with new CalPERS regulations, but received a pay raise to “make up” for the burden of having to contribute to their own retirement.

•Retro PERS/Retro Non-PERS: “Retro pay happens when after an employee group contract ends, sometimes it takes a while to come to terms on a new contract. Once that new contract is in place, if it was agreed to pay any increase

retroactive to the last contract end date, that generates the retro pay,” former City CFO Don Rhoads told The Courier last year.

•Cafeteria Plan: An employee health benefits plan that allows an employee to chose from a variety of benefit plans. What the employee doesn’t spend on a health plan, they get back in the form of additional wages. This column is what the employee gets back after money is not spent.

•Leave Payoff: When an

employee has an excess amount of vacation time, beyond what is needed on the books, it can be paid off in a lump amount.

•PERS Overtime vs.

Overtime: Some overtime, mostly public safety, falls under PERS rules, while other overtime doesn’t.

•Pay for Performance: “It’s a program for our management, professional and executive folks based on performance, goals and objectives that are set up at the beginning of the year.

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They are evaluated at the end of the year and depending on how well they met those goals and objectives, they would qualify for some amount of pay for performance, which can be all the way from one percent to 10 percent of a total pool of dollars. It’s the closest thing we have in the government sector to performance plans and that sort of thing.” - former City CFO Don Rhoads.

•Merit/Bonus: If an employee does something “particularly meritorious”, according to Rhoads, there is a provision where a bonus can be given.

•Other Pays: Generally falls under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), which allows an employee to receive funds in a different category while they are out on personal leave.

• D e f e r r e d Compensation: A matching deferred contribution between the City and Employee, where the employee contributes a certain amount of their paycheck, tax-deferred, which is matched by the City.

•Administrative Leave: Rhoads says: “Generally speaking, it’s used in cities

for management employees.

Management doesn’t get overtime pay, so it’s typically used for those employees in recognition of the fact that they don’t get overtime pay.

It basically says ‘we’ll give you a certain number of hours per year that you can use administratively.’ It can be used much like vacation time, or can be used for whatever personal leave they have.”

•Explanation of the L e av e / Va c a t i o n / S i ck Categories: Rhodes says: “These hours don’t add any additional cost to the other columns. The only way they

add cost is if someone doesn’t use all their leave at the end of the year, so they want to cash it out. That would generate additional cost outlay, which shows in the ‘leave payouts’ column. If someone used their leave time, it would be recorded in the salary column.”

•Total Cost of Employee: All forms of income each City employee receives combined with the retirement, health care and deferred compensation benefits the City contributes to provide a more accurate look at the total cost of a City employee to the taxpay-

er.

•RHS Health: Is an employee Retirement Health Savings plan.

•Bargaining Groups: Listed as “Bargain” on the chart, this displays the “bargaining group” that each City employee is lumped into. The bargaining groups for City employees are as follows: Confidential, Management & Professional, MEA (Technical Services), PartTime, Police Management, Safety Support, Supervisors, Sworn Fire and Sworn Police.

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The acclaimed Ruskin Group Theatre production of Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman, featuring Rob Morrow (Northern Exposure) in the towering role of Willy Loman, has been extended through Sunday, Sept. 15 at the theater, 3000 Airport Ave., Santa Monica.

Burdened by financial responsibilities and living on the edge of poverty in Miller’s masterpiece, Loman’s “American dream” is slipping through his grasp as he continues to believe he’s on the verge of a “big break.” Struggling to see beyond the illusions he has created for himself and his family, Willy is unable to understand his failure to achieve success and happiness.

Directed by Mike Reilly, the cast features Lee Garlington (as Linda Loman), Robert Adamson (as Biff Loman), Dylan Rourke (as Happy Loman) and Donovan Patton (as Uncle Ben).

Performances are at 8 p.m., Thursdays-Saturdays, and 2 p.m., Sundays (no performances Labor Day weekend, Aug. 29Sept. 1).

Tickets ranging from $25$35 are available by calling 310-397-3244 or online at www.ruskingrouptheatre.com.

• • • • • The Palisades Symphony will present an “in-concert” performance of Verdi’s tragic opera La Traviata, at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 25 at Palisades Lutheran Church, 15905 Sunset Blvd. (corner of El Medio), Pacific Palisades.

With Joel B. Lish, director/conductor, the performance will feature Urfa Zakarian, soprano (Violetta); Xavier Prado, tenor (Alfredo); Eric Castro,

Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust and the Consulate General of Germany will present a special screening of A Life for Football (Landauer – Der Präsiden), the retelling of the story of FC Bayern Munich President Kurt Landauer, at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 11 at the museum, 100 S. The Grove Dr., L.A. The screening is in conjunction with the exhibit “Venerated — Persecuted — Forgotten: Victims of Nazism at FC Bayern Munich,” on Kurt Landauer display through Oct. 31.

A Life for Football is the German-language drama about Jewish FC Bayern Club President Kurt Landauer who was forced to resign his post and imprisoned in Dachau when the Nazis came to power. He returned to Munich after the war to find his beloved team in shambles. Landauer led the effort to rebuild the stadium and the club. Today, he is remembered as one of FC Bayern Munich’s most important figures and an important contributor to the club’s success.

Curated by FC Bayern Erlebniswelt (Germany’s largest club museum), the exhibit highlights Landauer’s story as well as the sagas of nine players and officials who were persecuted and murdered by the Nazis because of their religion or political views.

A panel discussion will follow the screening, moderated by Los Angeles Times Sports Editor Kevin Baxter. Other panelists will include writer/producer Erit Yellen (Vice Sports, An Equal Playing Field, Midnight Basketball), U.S. Soccer Federation President and 1994 FIFA World Cup Chairman/CEO Alan Rothenberg, and co-owner/CEO of SoccerKidsUSA and founder of Maccabi Sports West Justin Greenberg. Consul General of Germany Stefan Schneider will also speak.

Admission to the film and the museum are free.

For more information, visit, http://lamoth.org/news-events/events/landauer/. To purchase tickets, $10, visit https://lamoth.ticketleap.com/landauer/. baritone (Germont père); Charlotte Bash, soprano (Flora) and Megan Gillespie, mezzo (Annina) Admission is free with open seating. For more information, visit http://palisadessymphony.org/Concert20190825.htm.

• • • • • Jazz vocalist Debbie Joyce will present “Debbie Joyce Sings Nancy - ”Dearly Beloved...” at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 28 at Pips on La Brea, 1356 S. La Brea Ave., L.A. Beverly Hills resident Joyce is the niece of famed song stylist the late Nancy Wilson known for such hits as (You Don't Know) How Glad I Am and her version of the standard Guess

Who I Saw Today.

Joyce’s latest CD, Dedicated to Nancy The Show Goes On... features such Wilson standards as You’d Be So Debbie Joyce Nice To Come Home to, But Beautiful, and The Things We Did Last Summer.

Joyce will be accompanied by the Tony Campodonico Trio with Campodonico on keyboards, Paul Morin on bass and Jon Stuart on drums.

For more information, call 323-954-7477 or visit pipsonlabrea.com.

• • • • • The Music Center Plaza will host a free live simulcast of the Dodgers away game, beginning with the pre-game show at noon, Sunday, Sept. 1 on the

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plaza, 135 N. Grand Ave., L.A. The screening of the 1:10 p.m. game against the Arizona Diamondbacks will be on the plaza’s new 12’ x 20’ LED screens.

The public event will also feature mini-golf, splashing in The Music Center fountain, Drag Queen Story Hour, Mobile Mural Lab plus the first five emerging chefs from Abernethy’s, a new full-service restaurant on the Plaza, will prepare and sell their individual versions of backyard bites and treats.

For more information, visit https://www.musiccenter.org/vi sit/plaza/.

• • • • • Every fall, the Los Angeles Museum of Art and the L.A. Jazz Society present their L.A. Jazz Treasure Award to a musician who has made an indelible mark on both the jazz scene and the communiJoe LaBarbera ty.

This year’s recipient is drummer and composer Joe LaBarbera, who will present a 6 p.m., Friday, Sept. 6 concert in the museum’s Smidt Welcome Plaza, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. LaBarbera’s career highlights include his work as part of the Bill Evans Trio, along with Tony Bennett, Bud Shank, and Rosemary Clooney. Since 1993, LaBarbera has been on the faculty of the California Institute of the Arts, as well as the Bud Shank Jazz Workshop.

The evening is free and open to the public.

For more information, visit https://www.lacma.org/event/j azz-lacma-11th-annual-la-jazztreasure-award-joe-labarbera.

• • • • • To celebrate its 50th anniversary “Circa ‘69” season, the Odyssey Theatre Ensemble will present the quirky musical, In Circles, Sept. 14-Nov. 10 at the Odyssey Theatre, 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd., L.A. The Obie-winning romp was adapted by composer Al Carmine from A Circular Play,

by Gertrude Stein.

The work sets Stein’s nonlinear prose to a score featuring ragtime, tango, waltz, opera, barbershop quartet, jazz and other musical styles.

Directed by David Schweizer, the cast includes Henry Arber, Jacque Lynn Colton, Shelby Corley, Ashlee Dutson, Kyle Fuller, Chloe Haven, Aaron Jung and P.T. Mahoney.

Performances will be at 8 p.m., Thursday-Saturday and 2 p.m., Sunday.

Tickets ranging from $32$37 are available by calling 310-477-2055 or online at www.OdysseyTheater.com.

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Violinist Itzhak Perlman To Launch Season This Fall

L.A. Controller Galperin Named Honorary Chair Of Violins Of Hope Initiative Four symphonic orchestras, a major museum and one of L.A.’s’ leading performing arts centers will join forces in 2020 for a collaborative initiative that will bring tthe sounds of music once lost back to life.

Violins of Hope is an internationally renowned project created to celebrate the triumph of the human spirit. At the heart of Violins of Hope is a collection of more than 60 stringed instruments rescued from the Holocaust and restored by second-generation violinmaker, Amnon Weinstein, and his son, Avshalom, in their shop in Tel Aviv, Israel.

Now, this unique collection will come to L.A. for the first time March 22 to April 26, 2020, for a month-long series of concerts, exhibits, and student educational programming at several Los Angeles cultural institutions. “it is an honor to join The Soraya and the many L.A. partners for Violins of Hope,” said L.A. Controller Ron Galperin, Violins of Hope honorary committee chair. “This coming January marks the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, and this is an opportunity to honor the millions of victims and survivors of the Holo-caust. Violins of Hope will remind us all of the strength of the human spirit and the power of hope and music.”

Each concert in the Violins of Hope series will feature performers and soloists using instruments from the Weinstein’s collection. The Soraya’s Artist in Residence and Northridge native Niv Ashkenazi, the only individ-

firsthand their resonance, musical and historical alike, creates an immediate connection to our collective past.”

Violins of Hope has been featured in the documentary, Violins of Hope: Strings of the Holocaust, and a book Violins of Hope: Violins of the

Ron Galperin

ual musician in North American entrusted with one of the collection’s rescued violins, will take the storied instruments on a tour to Los Angeles area schools in the months preceding.

“The violin is alive, is existing, and is going to talk to all the world. Each violin like that you are going to play, it’s for millions of people that are dead.

That is victory. And each concert is victory!” said Amnon Weinstein.

Beverly Hills resident Susanne Reyto is tchair of Violins of Hope, Los Angeles County and is responsible for working with Weinstein to bring the violins to the region.

“With three generations born since the end of the Holocaust, how do we keep alive the memories of those who perished? Each instrument of the Violins of Hope shares a common past from this chapter in human history, but more so, each violin embodies a personal story,” said Thor Steingraber, executive director of The Soraya. “Some were once played on the streets in the hands of klezmer musicians, and some held pedigrees in world-class concert halls. To experience

Holocaust—Instruments of Hope and Liberation in Mankind’s Darkest Hour.

For Violins of Hope’s opening night: concert on March 22, 2020, Artistic Director Noreen Green will conduct the Los Angeles Jewish Symphony featuring violinist Lindsay Deutsch.

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The League for Children will host its annual gala on Saturday, BIRTHDAYS—Celebrating are Sept. 21, at the Montage Beverly Hills to benefit its work to prevent Dave Kalin, Barbara Eden, child abuse. The “Diamonds Are Forever” themed event will be a Shelley Long, Vera Miles, Rick casino night with more than 200 guests in attendance. It will feature Springfield and Pete Wilson (Aug. 23); Steve Guttenberg, a three-course dinner, an exciting silent auction, plus live entertain- Marlee Matlin and Joe ment to dance the night away.

Regalbuto (Aug. 24); Anne This year’s event honors Century City phi- Archer, Sean Connery, Elvis lanthropist Nanci Denney Bergin (pictured Costello, Gene Simmons, left) and the Kazanjian family of Beverly Hills. Sharon Lippman, Tom Skerritt and Blair Underwood (Aug. 25); As a founding member of The League for Devra Hill Zucker, Macauley Children, Nanci has devoted more than 30 Culkin, Charles Michelson and years to serving at-risk families. On her Branford Marsalis (Aug. 26); behalf, The Corwin D. Denney Foundation Jane Gottsegen, Sherry has generously supported the Children’s Tedeschi, Gale Dorion, and Bureau’s work to prevent child abuse. The Tuesday Weld (Aug. 27); Simone Katzef, Jason Priestley, Kazanjians have contributed to The League for and David Soul (Aug. 28); TREE OF LIFE–The 89th “Tree of Life Luncheon” at the Four Children for 10+ years by donating funds and silent auction items. BHPD Chief Sandra Spagnoli, As the 105-year old Children Bureau’s longest standing auxil- Arthur Kassel, Sophia Seasons, sponsored by The Associates of the Jewish Home honored (seated, from left): Gail Millan and her mother Barbara Miller-Fox iary, since its founding in 1986 by Lois Linkletter and Millie Braverman, Jana Olson Collins, Abramoff; and Ruth Flinkman-Marandy. Standing: luncheon chair Joy O’Green, The League for Children has helped thousands of children William Friedkin, and Elliott Brook, honorary luncheon chair Lynn Ziman, and Sandy Stackler, pres- and families, raising more than $3 million in charitable funds to Gould (Aug. 29). ident of The Associates.

Photo by Jodye Alcon benefit this effort.

For information or tickets, visit: all4kids.org/ The Four Seasons was the site of The Associates of the Los event/league-for-children/ or call Jamaica DeSantis at Angeles Jewish Home’s 89th “Tree of Life Luncheon” where the 213-342-0153; email: jamaicadesantis@all4kids.org. mother-daughter team of Barbara Miller-Fox Abramoff and Gail Millan were honored with Woman of the Year Achievement ****** If the fellow on the left looks “Break a leg!” “The show must go Awards while Ruth Flinkman-Marandy received the familiar, he happens to be on!” These are two of the most iconic Humanitarian Award.

Grammy-winning superstar phrasings, used both in and out of show The Associates president Sandy Stackler, luncheon chair Joy Seal. One of his passions is Vista business.

Brook, honorary luncheon chair Lynn Ziman, and event chairs Del Mar Child and Family We can also presume that these Shirley Ashkenas, Terri Bloomgarden, Roberta Delevie, Florence Services and its youth residents, words have been used most recently with Gorlin, Claire Kunin, Diane Miller, Heidi Praw, Nancy Salka, and here teaching them how to the announcement by the Board of make his saucy spaghetti. Directors of the McCallum Theatre that Regina Scheer all received kudos for the successful fund raising Another time he attended Vista’s Terrence W. Dwyer will succeed present soiree as did boutique chairs Melinda Seltzer and Gloria “Distinguished Speaker Series” president/CEO Mitch Gershenfeld, who Stoddard. where he told them of how he is retiring after 20 years of service with Dr. Noah Marco, chief medical officer of the Jewish Home, overcame some of the most difgave an informative speech while Cantor Marcelo Gindlin from ficult times of his life while the theater. the Malibu Jewish Center and Synagogue, provided a lively musiUntil recently, Dwyer was president growing up. cal interlude. of the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in All proceeds from the luncheon and tribute journal help susMeanwhile, Seal will be the star Orange County. tain the thousands of seniors the Jewish Home serves each year. attraction of the “Rocktober V” The McCallum’s 2018/019 season For membership or more information, contact The Associates fundraiser on Oct. 19 at the Avalon generated $8.1 million in record breakHollywood, presented by Vista Del office at 817-774-3375 or debbie.fishel@jha.org. ing ticket sales and Gershenfeld will conMar’s Board of Directors. ****** tinue to work with the theatre on bookAlso on the roster will be comeFashionistas of all ages are heading downtown these days to ing performances through the 2021 seadian Preacher Lawson (right) of visit the FIDM Museum, 919 S. Grand Ave., to enjoy the “Art of son.

Television Costume Design” where more than 100 costumes NBC-TV’s America’s Got Talent: Introduced to the world by Bob The Champions fame. from 23 featured shows, most of them Emmy-nominated, are on Hope with a nationally televised concert For tickets, call Devinn Reed at 310-836-1223 ext. display Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. until on Jan. 2, 1988, the McCallum Theatre 272, or email: devinnreed@ vistadelmar. org.

Oct. 26. was founded with the mission to provide ****** Included in the exhibition, sponsored by the museum and Desert residents and visitors a worldFor many years, The Friends of Sheba Medical the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, are such Emmyclass performing arts venue diverse in its Center (www.friendsofsheba.org) has hosted one of nominees as Fosse/Verdon, Pose and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Beverly Hills’ favorite charity events. programming, patrons and educational (period costumes); A Series Of Unfortunate Events, Game Of However, the group’s West San Fernando Valley opportunities. The world’s best artists Thrones, and Good Omens (fantasy/sci-fi costumes); black-ish, chapter is hosting its own community luncheon next have appeared at the theatre, the valley’s Russian Doll, and Sharp Objects (contemporary); and The Thursday (Aug. 29) at the Woodland Hills Country Club premier performing arts venue, raging Masked Singer (variety/reality). to benefit mental health services at Israel’s Sheba from rock and pop icons and dance clasBest of all, there is no Medical Center, TelHaShomer, recently cited as one of sical to classical soloists and orchestras, the top 10 hospitals in the world.The luncheon honoree as well as many of the most cherished admission charge. is Dr. Susan Bookheimer of UCLA’s Department of stars of stage, screen, television and ****** Psychiatry and Bio- song. Dozens of the finest direct frombehavioral Sciences Broadway productions have also been and De- partment of produced on its stage.

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tice, race, indigeneity, etc.” It is to be “inclusive, creating space for all students regardless of race ethnicity, class, gender, sexuality or The draft ESMC was made available for the public comment period, which ended Aug. 15, generating a firestorm of protest from many groups, but specifically from Jewish groups, groups supporting Israel and Jewish organizations.

The proposed curriculum ignores Jews in America and anti-Semitism, condemns Israel and calls for the Boycott, Divest and Sanction movement (BDS) against Israel. ESMC promotes the nakba, or “the catastrophe,” the Arab conceptualization of the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948 as the displacement of the Arabs.

Other passages promoting national figures include Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn), Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich) and several other prominent figures who are associated with antiSemitism. Proposed courses include an “Arab American Studies Course Outline” detailing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict with passages such as “Direct Action Front for Palestine and Black Lives Matter,” “Call to Boycott, Divest and Sanction Israel” and “Comparative Border Studies:

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Following a letter of opposition from Beverly Hills Mayor John Mirisch to Soomin Chao, chair, Instructional Quality Committee for the California Department of Education, the City Council went to additional lengths to produce a resolution because of the potential impact the ESMC would have on children in schools throughout the state of California, if it were to be adopted in its present form.

“How is it that this board created this,” asked Councilmember Julian Gold.

“They almost went out of their way to create a curriculum in the most divisive way possible.

63% of hate crimes are against Jews…We need to take the strongest stand we can against this…we should start a campaign to recall the members of the commission involved in creating this mess.”

Public comment from several Beverly Hills High School parents and a few students with the Israeli-American Civic Action Network (ICAN) that reflected fear reminiscent of the pallor of Europe during World War II. ICAN California Chairwoman Vered Elkouby Nisim, told the council that, though they opposed the ESMC, parents would not let their children speak in council chambers out of fear.

Councilmembers did not temper their condemnation.

Councilmember Wunderlich, who started deliberations, immediately referred to language adopted by the California Legislative Jewish Caucus, which the Council unanimously agreed to use in the City’s resolution to oppose the draft curriculum.

The California Legislative Jewish Caucus letter, signed by Ben Allen, chair; Jesse Gabriel, vice chair; Richard Bloom, Laura Friedman, Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, Marc Berman, Marc Levine, Jose Medina, Adrian Nazarian, Blanca E. Rubio, Steven M. Glazer, Robert M. Herzberg, HannaBeth Jackson, Susan Rubio, Henry Stern and Scott Wiener, states that the draft ESMC effectively erases the American Jewish experience; omits antisemitism; denigrates Jews and singles out Israel for condemnation.

The council also agreed to add language to call for the board to “root out the antiSemitism in advance of the next iteration” of this curriculum so that the same people are not able to repeat the mistakes.

Bosse, whose mother survived Auschwitz to become an author and speaker who shared the experience of being a Holocaust Survivor, said that the ESMC struck a deeply personal chord. Her mother, she said, taught her only child

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“I feel like we are back to where we were during World War II, when hatred and racism… grew to extinguish millions of Jews and others. It is our duty to stop this now. We need to recall anybody who is spewing this hatred. It’s a cancer: it’s got to stop,” she said. “I would like to get ahead of recalling anybody that, in 2019, could dare to put something like this in the curriculum that would teach our children hatred. There is no room in our world for hatred.”

Vice Mayor Lester Friedman was visibly upset, pointing out that, in Northern California Tuesday, it had surfaced that a water polo team had posted photos of themselves making Nazi gestures on social media and that consequences for their actions were unclear. “Her (Bosse’s) parents were friends of [my parents],” he said, “in Poland. My mother was torn away from her parents; my father lost three siblings. It makes me sick to my stomach… If there is something we can do, I will do it.”

The resolution, objects to the ESMC because it effectively “erases the American Jewish experience, fails to discuss Anti-Semitism, reinforces negative stereotypes about Jews, singles out Israel for criticism

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and institutionalizes the teaching of Anti-Semitic stereotypes in public schools.”

The ESMC is no longer available on the California Department of Education website. However, Board President Linda Darling-Hammond and Vice President Ilene Straus released a statement that said in part, “a model curriculum should be accurate, free of bias… The current draft model curriculum falls short and needs to be substantially redesigned… A new draft will be developed for State Board of Education review and potential approval.”

“It is sad that it has to come to this, and that in this day and age, something like this can happen,” said Mayor Mirisch. It is hoped that the resolution will send a strong message of opposition.

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PUBLIC NOTICES APN: 4387-022-012 & 4387-002-024 T. S. NO. 19-04-1006 REF: KINGS RD NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2924c(b)(1) please be advised of the following: IMPORTANT NOTICE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED MAY 1, 2018. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On AUGUST 30, 2019 at 10:30 A.M. Citivest Financial Services, Inc. as duly appointed Trustee or Successor Trustee under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust recorded on 5/29/2018, as instrument number 2018-0528253 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, Executed by JUDITH ALESSI, as Trustor WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, A CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION/THRIFT DOMICILED IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States) PLACE OF SALE: AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE OF THE PASADENA PUBLIC LIBRARY LOCATED AT 285 E WALNUT STREET, PASADENA, CA 91101 All rights, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as follows: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: Lot 7 of Tract No. 20500, in the City of Los Angeles, County of Los Angeles, State of California, as per Map recorded in Book 580, Pages 25 and 26 of Maps, in the Office of the County Recorder of said County. Also that portion of Lot 2 Tract No. 20500, described as follows: Beginning at the Northeasterly corner of said Lot 2; thence along the Easterly line of said Lot 2, South 02 Degrees 44 Minutes 00 Seconds East 35.50 feet; thence South 31 Degrees 04 Minutes 23 Seconds West 8.87 feet; thence North 58 Degrees 40 Minutes 32 Seconds West 21.50 feet; thence North 14 Degrees 03 Minutes 54 Seconds East

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Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

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

postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those no it present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of the property, you may call, 888-666-1685 ext. 503 for information regarding the trustee's sale, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case T.S.# 19-041006. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell, to be recorded as instrument number 20190388111 on April 30, 2019, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, where the real property is located. Dated July 30, 2019 CITIVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC., Trustee BY: E.M. MAZZARINO P.O. Box 861894 Los Angeles, CA 90086 Telephone No. 888-666-1685 Ext. 503 8/9, 8/16, 8/23/19 CNS-3281317# BEVERLY HILLS COURIER –––––– SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CASE NO: 19STCP02729 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME In the Matter of the petition of: Matthew Bilinsky, Esq. To all interested person(s): Petitioner: Lucy Luv O’Keefe current residence address: 1550 Wendy Way Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 filed a petition with the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012, Stanley Mosk Courthouse,

on June 28, 2019 for a Decree changing names as follows: Present Name: Lucy Luv O’Keefe Proposed Name: Lucy Graci The court orders that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: August 27, 2019 Time: 10:30am Dept: 44 Room: 418 The address of the court is: Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012, Stanley Mosk Courthouse.

Reason for name change: Lucy lives with her mother full time, while Lucy’s father lives out of state. Since Lucy’s mother is the primary parent in her life, she wishes for her daughter’s name to align with hers.

I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the information in the foregoing petition is true and correct.

Signed: Michelle Ann Graci Judge of the Superior Court Judge Edward B. Moreton, Jr., Sherri R. Carter, Executive Officer/Clerk, By: Nicolas Miramontes, Deputy Clerk Dated: June 28, 2019 Published: August 02, 09, 16, 23, 2019 Beverly Hills Courier ––––––

names as follows: Present Name: Nathaniel Chaim Elazar Javidzad Proposed Name: Nathaniel Javidzad The court orders that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: October 04, 2019 Time: 8:30am Dept: K The address of the court is: Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, 1725 Main St., Santa Monica, CA 90401, Santa Monica Courthouse.

Reason for name change: Mistakenly included middle name.

I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the information in the foregoing petition is true and correct.

Signed: Monica Javidzad Judge of the Superior Court Judge Lawrence H. Cho, Sherri R. Carter, Executive Officer/Clerk, By: Maria Guadian, Deputy Clerk Dated: July 31, 2019 Published: August 09, 16, 23, 30, 2019 Beverly Hills Courier

–––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019211903 The following is/are doing business as: CHANNELING BECKY 10850 Wilshire Blvd. #350, Los Angeles, CA 90024; In The Twink Of An Eye Casting, Inc. 10850 Wilshire Blvd. #350, Los Angeles, CA 90024; The busiSUPERIOR COURT OF ness is conducted by: A CORCALIFORNIA, COUNTY PORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business OF LOS ANGELES under the name(s) listed CASE NO: August 2019: Tracy Byrd, 19SMCP00347 President: Statement is filed ORDER TO SHOW with the County of Los Angeles: CAUSE FOR August 02, 2019; Published: CHANGE OF NAME In the Matter of the peti- August 16, 23, 30, September tion of: Monica Javidzad 06, 2019 LACC N/C –––––– To all interested person(s): FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Petitioner: STATEMENT 2019217055 Monica Javidzad current residence Thefollowing is/are doing business as: SAND PEAKS 17328 address: Ventura Blvd #196, Encino, CA 1053 N. Hillcrest Rd. Beverly Hills, CA 90210 91316; Kurt Andars Stromer filed a petition with the 17328 Ventura Blvd #196, Superior Court of Encino, CA 91316; The business is conducted by: AN INDICalifornia, County of VIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT Los Angeles, begun to transact business 1725 Main St., Santa Monica, CA under the name(s) listed: Kurt Andars Stromer, Owner: 90401, Santa Monica Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: August Courthouse, 8, 2019; Published: August 09, on July 31, 2019 for a Decree changing 16, 23, 30, 2019 LACC N/C

NOTICE— Fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk.

A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, et seq., Business and Professions Code).

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Students with Academic Needs and/or Special Needs Susan Weinberg Call 310/345-9531

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FRENCH LESSONS Enjoy French Language!

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provided to any destination, pet care.

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OFFICE / STORE FOR LEASE

ROOMS FOR RENT

FOR SALE

PRIVATE FURNISHED ROOM AVAILABLE IN BEVERLY HILLS with pool & parking.

For professional, non-smoker with excellent credit.

OFFICE WORKER NEEDED For evening sessions in Pacific Palisades at low traffic times.

Computer skills required.

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$1,425/MO.

Adj. Beverly Hills 323/782-1144

1 & 2 - PERSON RESIDENT ————— MANAGEMENT BEVERLY HILLS TEAM ** PRIME **

• Century Towers • $1,500,000 • 2+2 23rd Fl. Beautiful Remodel!

Corner Unit with Jetliner Views of Century City, Mountains, Golf Course, B.H., Sunset Plaza, Hollywood & Ocean Too! Superior location.

Professional appearance. SMALL OFFICE Small complex, 120 El Camino Dr Hurry, this one won’t last.

B.H.+Westside Area Management/ Maintenance, Leasing Experience a Plus.

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A treat to show!

$988,000 2 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS Unobstructed City Views High Floor. Totally Renovated.

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State of the art Kitchen. Luxurious Baths. Crystal Stall Shower Hardwood Floors. Crown Moldings. Make an Offer CENTURY PARK EAST $671,000 TO $1,050,000

CENTURY TOWERS $699,000 TO $1,099,000

PARK PLACE $935,000 TO $1,139,000

LE PARC

$2,099,000 TO $2,895,000

CENTURY HILL

$1,250,000 TO $2,390,000

ONE CENTURY

$3,400,000 TO $10,099,000

2160 Century Park East $893,000 • 2+2 11th Fl. Corner Unit with 2 balconies.

Beautiful setting.

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CONDOS FOR SALE

922 S. Barrington Av. Ideal for Professional: Wanted: A Dream Proficient in: Quicken, Home for My family KELEMEN Excell, Word. eBay & Lawyer, Doctor, Real REAL ESTATE It’s our family’s dream (310) 966-0900 Estate Broker, etc.

Etsy listing and sales. to live in a beautiful License 00957281 Personal Bills. Seeking {{{{ } } } } } } home in a safe area. { { all listings are on mature with nice perApprx 550 Sq. Ft. CenturyCityLiving.com We are educators & sonality, artsy interest.

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NOW AVAILABLE Call 310/277-6873 { { GATED 5 STAR {{{{ } } } } } } Would you find it in your LUXURY PROPERTIES heart to sell us your Please Call *BEL AIR home at a fair price? *WESTWOOD For More Details: Beverly Hills Thank You, Jackie! *CENTURY CITY Law Office 310/826-0541 323/646-0698 Seeks Part-Time CENTURY PARK EAST

Receptionist / Secretary

Master Bedroom with private bath entrance & balcony.

Large closet, parking, laundry facility. $1,600 Utilities Incld.

424/229-0808

CENTURY WOODS

$1,369,000 TO $2,799,000

BEL AIR CREST $1,788,000 TO $9,500,000

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

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BIRD STREET ADJ Flicker Place: 1,549 square ft 2 Bed / 2 Bath HOME Gated, Privacy, Security & NEST systems

447 S. LA PEER DRIVE $1,795,000

$8,500 Per Month

THIS 3 BEDROOM AND 1.25 BATH HOME Janine Maples OFFERS WONDERFUL FAMILY LIVING WITH BEVERLY RODEO REALTY HILLS SCHOOLS. OLD WORLD SPANISH CHARM 310-261-8019 WITH A LARGE LIVINGROOM AND FORMAL STEP UP DININGROOM. NEEDS UPDATING/ REMODELING OR Janine@rodeore.com DRE #01091323 IS PERFECT FOR A BUILDER OR INVESTOR SANDRA LEWIS AGT. 310-770-4111 BRE #00456048

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High ceiling, designer silk curtains, lrg closets, ACTIVE SENIOR huge bright kitch., deck+ PARKING SPACE FEMALE SEEKS lush backyard, seasonal FOR RENT fruit trees, flowers, RESPONSIBLE FEMALE 670 Kelton Ave. To share beautiful and waterfall, LED Jacuzzi.

Perfect for spacious 2 Bedroom 2 Bd.+1 Ba. Guesthouse UCLA Student or with 2 ensuite Bath Westwood Village Century City Condo. 700sq., full kitchen.

W/ Guesthouse $8,500 Business/Office.

New kitchen, W/D, gated entry, pools, W/O Guesthouse $6,500 $150/Month gym, tennis court in Great Value!

Text/Call Rebeka Shad gorgeous park like • 310/209-0006 • Cell: 213/761-2766 complex. Near shops, Blocks to UCLA/ restaurants and more.

Westwood Village $2,600/Mo. Pvt Suite SPANISH BEAUTY

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Call 310/556-0797 Spacious Duplex $3,300/Mo. 3 Bed. + 2 Bath Temporary Housing.

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Dining room, Great opportunity for fireplace, beams, senior or student.

In Exchange: hardwood floors, You give some help to patio, 2-car garage. a senior. Non-smoker.

Quiet, Safe For more info: Neighborhood.

Text 310/963-7845

Cell 872/985-7329

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UNFURNISHED APTS/CONDOS

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UNFURNISHED APTS/CONDOS

UNFURNISHED APTS/CONDOS

BEVERLY HILLS

BEVERLY HILLS ADJ.

BEVERLY HILLS GUESTHOUSE

BEVERLY HILLS GREAT LOCATION!

North of Montana St.

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N O W AVA I L A B L E GATED 5 STAR LUXURY PROPERTIES F URNISHED & U NFURNISHED

*BEL AIR *WESTWOOD *CENTURY CITY

CENTURY PARK EAST

2 BDRMS, 2 BATHS $6,875/MONTH

High Floor. Brand New Renovation. Ocean Views Quiet Corner Location. Hardwood Floors. Gourmet Kitchen.

Luxurious Bathroom 2 Jumbo Balconies

BEVERLY HILLS

Beverly Hills Adjacent

#UPPER Duplex Across from

Newly Remodeled 2 bedroom, 3 baths Owner’s Townhouse

Roxbury Park NEWLY REMODELED

3 BR. + 3 BA.

Large Living Room Formal Dining Room Inside Laundry Central A/C Hardwood Floors Stainless Appliances 2 Car Garage & Gated Yard $6,750/MO.

STEVE GELLER steve@stevegellerhomes.com

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Quiet 4-unit bldg.

Large 1st flr. unit, hardwood flrs., washer/ dryer, modern updated kitchen, patio, side entrance, gated windows.

310/277-5476

424 S ROXBURY DR

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UNFURNISHED APTS/CONDOS

Across Beverly High 3 BDRM. + 2 BATH $3,800/MO.

REAL ESTATE (310) 966-0900

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UNFURNISHED APTS/CONDOS

S. Spalding Dr.

KELEMEN

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BEVERLY HILLS

Olympic/Shenandoah

Stunning & immaculate.

Completely updated new kitchen & bathrooms, new wood floors & windows, central air & heat, recessed lighting and wired for sound.

Washer & dryer in unit.

Covered parking. $3,650/Mo. Anna 310-613-1231

(310) 922 2141

LUXURIOUS

• BRENTWOOD •

11692 Chenault Dr. 400 sf with full bath • • • • • • • • • • • • • • effenciency kitchen, • • skylight & backyard. • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • • 3 Bd.+2 Ba. • Ideal for 1 person • • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. bdrm. in doors French • Wood+carpet floors, with pet. Must have balcony large to open • spacious kitchen, dishexcellent credit. Utilities Totally remodeled with pool overlooking • washer, fridge, stove, modern fixtures and new included. $1,600/MO • GORGEOUS UNITS • balcony, walk-in closet, granite counters through- Call 310/276-0278 gated entry, pool, on-site out all amenities in laundry, elevator. No pets.

2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH FACING BEAUTIFUL COURTYARD $2,995/MO.

kitchen and includes all appliances. Breakfast area. Large closets, balconies, Berber carpet/ harwood foors and verticle blinds. Fireplace, washer/ dryer included in laundry area. Secured building with atrium and garden courtyard view. Choice location Near Beverly Center, Cedars- Sinai, Restaurants, Trader Joes, Etc. No Pets.

Shown By Appointment.

8544 BURTON WAY

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• • 2 Bd.+2 B a.

310/208-0111 Close to Whole Foods, Brentwood Park, Tennis Courts.

Hardwood flrs., central air, pool, elevator, • • • • • • on-site laundry, Spacious, hardwood flrs., intercom entry.

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Most Spectacular Apartments

huge closets, built-in a/c, dishwasher, pool, elevator, controlled access, laundry facilities. No pets.

424/343-0015

Easy Move-In! *1+1 only • 310/246-0290 •

C LOSE TO S HOPS & D INING

Great Location!

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BEVERLY HILLS

Beverly Hills Adj. Large units, walk-in closet, 310 S. Sherbourne Dr. custom kitchen, built-in Dr. Oakhurst S. 443 Call 310/273-6770 washer/dryer, all appli1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • or 213/444-8865 • 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. or 310/734-7263 • • Newly Remodeled. ances, hardwood floors • • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • • Balcony, hardwood flrs., throughout, some units • • • elevator, controlled w/ skylights+high ceilings.

•• •• • pool, on-site Health club, wifi, sauna, access BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. heated pool, controlled LOWER DUPLEX laundry, parking.

B R I G H T & S PA C I O U S acess, parking.

LARGE 2 BDRM, 1 BA. 310/247-8689 B E V E R LY H I L L S • 424/272-6596 Spacious living, dining Close to Cedars Sinai, LIVING. Brentwood to Close & breakfast room. High Balcony, dishwasher, Shops, Transportation

BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. Remodeled Newly $5,950/MONTH Breathtaking City Views. Large WILSHIRE CORRIDOR 2 Bd. 2 Ba. Condo Village, Restaurants, Corner Unit. Two Jumbo Balconies 10501 Wilshire Blvd. includes 2 parking. ceilings, hardwood floors skylight, elevator, interMt. Saint Mary’s, UCLA, Renovated. Hardwood Floors 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH New hardwood floors, throughout. New kitchen BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. com entry, on-site Lots of Closets & Transportation.

2 BDRMS, 2 BATHS

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2 BDRMS, 2 BATHS $4,950/MONTH

High Floor. Breathtaking Ocean Views. Double Suites. Totally Renovated. Hardwood Floors Jumbo Balcony

1 BDRM , 1 BATH $3,850/MONTH

High Floor. Breathtaking City Views. Renovated Kitchen Luxury Bath. Crystal Shower Hardwood Floors. Jumbo Balcony

On 11th Floor with Amazing Views. $4,800/MO.

All utilities included except cable & internet.

Luxury condo w/ valet parking, doorman, pool, gym, spa, hrwd. flrs., granite counters, stainless steel appliances.

818/907-0800 ext. 1

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CENTURY PARK EAST $4,000 to $5,300/month

PARK PLACE $4,200 to $4,950/month

CENTURY TOWERS $6,500 to $7,000/month

CENTURY HILL $4,950 to $8,900/month

LE PARC Sorr y

ONE CENTURY $16,500 to $27,000/month

CENTURY WOODS Sorr y

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

Beverly Center, Cedar Sinai Adj. Lower Duplex 2 Bdrm.+1.5 Bath + Bedroom/Office $4,500/Month Huge living-room, fireplace, hardwood flrs.

Large bedrooms, carpet. Walk-in closets.

Breakfast/dining room, washer/dryer in unit.

Central heat, A/C’s.

Enclosed garage w/ electric outlets suited to charge Electric Vehicles.

323/270-0604 Dogs+cats considered.

counter tops paint, lighting fixtures, w/granite440 marble tiles, new fridge.

UNFURNISHED washer/dryer in unit, Washer & dryer in unit. central air/heat, patio, APT’S/CONDO’S Remodeled bathroom. and pool. $3,600/MO.

Call 818/321-1942

BEVERLY HILLS ADJ.

LUXURIOUS 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH $2,995/MO.

Lots of closet spaces.

Nicely landscaped front and backyard, parking.

Close to all amenities, shops, restaurants, etc.

$2,950/MO.

Cal 310/908-1919

8544 BURTON WAY Call 310/273-6770 or 213/444-8865 or 424/402-7338

310/274-8840

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1 Bd. +Den +1.5 Ba. 11730 SUNSET BLVD. • • • • • • NEWLY REMODELED

BEVERLY HILLS Good closet space, a/c, • • • • • • 218 S. Tower Dr.

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elevator, dishwasher, controlled access. Close to Cedars/shops/trans.

310/247-8689

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Rooftop pool, deck, central air, elevator, intercom ˚Δ˚ ˚ ˚ ˚ ˚Δ˚ on-sight laundry, entry, ΔΔΔΔ CLOSE TO RESTAURANTS REMODELED 1 parking. gym, 2 Bdrm. + 1 / 2 Bath & SHOPPING. 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH Access • WiFi Free • 323/651-2598 Bright unit.

Light and bright upper ~ 310/476-3824 ~ Dishwasher, On-site with hardwood floors, & RENTWOOD B LUXURY 3 BEDROOM laundry, parking. dishwaser, wall A/C unit, U.C.L.A. CLOSE Close to BEVERLY HILLS laundry facility and CONDO FOR LEASE Brentwood Village.

Totally remodeled with modern fixtures and new granite counters throughout all amenities in kitchen and includes all appliances. Breakfast area. Large closets, balconies, Berber carpet/ 2 car parking space. harwood foors and $2,650MO. verticle blinds. Fireplace, S. BEDFORD 918 washer/dryer included in laundry area. Secured Sam: 310/422-6026 building with garden courtyard view. Choice PRIME BEVERLY HILLS location Near Beverly CHARMING Center, Cedars-Sinai, 1 BDRM, 1 BATH Restaurants, Trader Joes, With hardwood floors, Etc. No Pets.

French windows and Shown By Appointment.

laundry, parking.

P LEASE C ALL :

one parking. Close to Civic Center, shopping and Cedar Sinai.

$1,995/MO.

Upper/Lower unit avail.

Call 818/642-6642

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310/472-8915

The Carlton ————— 11666 Goshen Ave.

BRENTWOOD

11933 Darlington Ave.

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2 Bd.+2 Ba. Spacious Bedrooms, 1 Bd.+1 Ba. Large Living Room, Walk-In Closet, Balcony, Fire Place, Hardwood Floors Updated Kitchen Appliances, Recreation Room

Call 818/231-5540

BRENTWOOD

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Very Spacious Single+1 Ba. Single+Loft+1 Ba. (•)(•)(•)(•)(•)

Bright & Sunny WiFi, central air/heat, Spacious, balcony, fireplace, balcony, large closets, hardcontrolled access, wood flrs., refrigerator, pool, elevator, parking, on-sight laundry, prkg. laundry facility.

310/473-1509 Close to Shops & Restaurants.

310/312-9871 Shopping & Dining in Brentwood Village

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11815 Mayfield Ave.

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11640 Kiowa Ave.

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Newly Updated

2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath Hardwood floors, impressive living room, •••••••• dining room, balcony, Balcony, dishwasher, a/c unit, fridge, disha/c, heated pool, washer, walk-in closet, WiFi, elevator intercom entry, laundry controlled access, facility, carport parking. on-site laundry, prkg.

310/473-1509 Close to Close: great restaurants, Brentwood Village, shops, UCLA, beach. Shops & Restaurants.

440

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• WESTWOOD • The Clarige 670 Kelton Ave.

Brand New Building • 2 Bd.+2 Ba.

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Everything Brand New

440

The Sanremo 417 S. Barrington Av.

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310/209-0006

Steps to UCLA & Westwood Village.

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Open floor plan, high WESTWOOD 310/826-4600 ceilings, French oak 1409 Midvale Ave. flrs+porcelain tiles, x-lrg.

•• • •• walk-in closets, stain- ~ WEST L.A. ~ • • • • • • • • 1675 Colby Ave. less steel appliances, 2 Bd.+2 Ba. *** • • quartz countertops, pool, *** 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • 1 B d . + 1 B a . • state of the art gym, Spacious & Bright. • • laundry hook-ups, •• • • A / C , b a l c o n y, controlled access, prkg, • • • • dishwasher, stove, free WiFi. Close to WiFi, a/c, intercom intercom entry, Brentwood Village. entry, laundry facility, • 310/440-0208 • on-sight laundry, prkg. elevator, parking, pool.

310/478-1979 VERY UNIQUE • MUST SEE

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≈ WEST ≈ LOS ANGELES 11305 Graham Pl.

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

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UNFURNISHED APTS/CONDOS

L.A.’S FINEST, SANTA MONICA MOST LUXURIOUS 808 4th St. APT. RENTAL * * * * * * * * * 1 Bd.+1 Ba. * “The Mission” * * • Westwood • * * * * L ARGE , U NIQUE • • • • • AND G ORGEOUS .

• 1 Bd.+1 Ba.

Hardwood floors, • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. appliances, washer/ • • • • • 6-Month Lease Avail. dryer in each unit, * * * * * * central air. Pool, jacuzzi Every Extra Luxury custom cabinets, spa, fitness center, granite countertops, • 310/826-4889 • rooftop garden patio+ GRAND OPENING stone entry, pool, Brand New health club, spa. fire pits, courtyard, WEST L.A. 2018 Construction 12333 TeXaS Ave. • Free WiFi Access • controlled access, prkg. • Close to UCLA • = BRENTWOOD =

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1350 S. MIDVALE AVE. L.A., 90024 Contact Mgr.:

• 310/864-0319 •

423 S. Hoover St. • 1 Bd. +1 Ba. •

310/394-7132

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Glass Fireplace • STUDIO Newly Remodeled. ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. 1 Bd.+1 Ba. New hardwood flrs., Hardwood floors, granite counters, • 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. dishwasher, on-sight stainless steel appl., \ \ \ \ \ \ / / / / / / laundry, controlled alcove fireplace, Hardwood/carpet/tile flrs., access, parking. fridge, laundry facility, a/c, balcony, ceiling fans.

310/569-1159 Close to U.C.L.A. & gated parking, intercom Marble & granite counters, new stainless steel Westwood Village entry, WiFi and more. appliances, dishwasher, • 310/552-8064 • fridge, microwave.

WESTWOOD Rooftop jacuzzi Controlled access, 1370 Veteran Ave. with panoramic laundry facility, gated 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath parking. Club house, city views. enclosed pool, jacuzzi, •••• •• • •••• • gym, wifi. Pets OK. Balcony, air conditioning * HOLLYWOOD * 213/302-2674 dishwasher, controlled 1134 N. SYCAMORE AV. Close to Downtown, access bldg., WiFi, * * * * * transit & great dining pool, on-sight laundry, • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. gym, parking.

LAFAYETTE PARK 1385 Kelton Ave.

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Rochester Ave. With Pool, hardwood 10933 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ floors, balcony, central 2 Bd.+2 Ba. air, fireplace, stainless Spacious a/c, fireplace, steel appliances, pool, controlled access, elevator, intercom laundry fac., prkg. entry, parking. gym.

213/385-4751 Close to transportation, downtown & great restaurants.

• 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • •• •• ————— •• • • K OREATOWN • • L o t s o f • • 269 S. Lafayette Park Pl.

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Newly Remodeled • Single • Controlled access, on-sight laundry, a/c unit, kitchenette.

323/879-9611

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Fireplace, balcony, Close to Museums, dishwasher, intercom The Grove entry, elevator, gated & Restaurants. parking, gym, pool.

• Close to Beach • • KOREATOWN •

• WESTWOOD • • Single Intercom entry, a/c, 1422-1428 Kelton Av. • • • • • dishwasher, on-sight • S p a c i o u s • • • A/C, internet access, laundry & parking.

1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • 310/477-6885 * * * * * pool, controlled access, C L O S E TO S C H O O L Newly Remodeled Close to U.C.L.A S I N G L E • on-sight laundry. No pets. & F R E E WAY S Great Views Hardwood floors, Close to Whole Foods, 310/477-8171 Transportation dishwasher, controlled W E S T W O O D Great views, controlled 10905 Ohio Ave. and Restaurants. access, on-site access, balcony, WEST L.A. •• •• 310/826-4889 elevator, lrg. pool, 1433 Brockton Ave. laundry & parking.

• • • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. •• Spacious C LOSE TO U.C.L.A. • • • prkg, on-sight laundry.

• BRENTWOOD • • • 1 Bdrm+1 Bath 1 Bd.+1 Ba. •• 310/864-0319 H IKING IN R UNYON •• 125 N. Barrington Av. •• • Laundry facility, C ANYON , H OLLYWOOD N E W LY U P D AT E D • •• parking. • WESTWOOD • Wifi, Bright, controlled B OWL /N IGHTLIFE .

• • • • • Close to shopping, access, balcony, 550 Veteran Ave. • 1 Bdrm.

323/467-8172 dining & 1 pool, e levator, + 1 / 2 Bath • • • • • • transportation. laundry facility, prkg.

Upscale, Bright, Please Call: • 2 B d .

Close To U.C.L.A. H O L LY W O O D Gorgeous & Spacious. + • 310/479-0700 310/477-6856 1769-1775 2 Ba. • • • • • • N. Sycamore Av. Upscale, Bright,

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Very spacious, granite counters, Dishwasher, on-site • microwave, intercom • Bachelor laundry, parking. entry, on-sight laun- C LOSE TO F REEWAY Controlled access, dry, parking & WiFi. & T RANSPORTATION . laundry facility.

310/449-1100 Very close to UCLA Utilities Included.

• Free WiFi Access • • 310/476-2181 • 2600 Virginia Ave. & Westwood Village.

310/473-5061 323/851-3790 Close to shopping, C LOSE TO S ANTA 310/208-5166 dining & schools. Close To U.C.L.A. Close to Everything.

M ONICA C OLLEGE .

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

213/382-102 1 Easy freeway access

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401 S. HOOVER St.

• • • • • • • • • 1 Bd. + • 1 Ba. • • • • • • • •

Control access, pool, dishwasher, elevator, on-site laundry and parking.

213/385-4751

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Chairman Emeritus Paula Kent Meehan President & Publisher Marcia Wilson Hobbs ****** Senior Editor John L. Seitz Special Sections Editor Stephen P. Simmons

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR I made the hand on the “Peace and Love” sculpture that Sir Ringo Starr presented to the City of Beverly Hills. He made a generous gift in the name of peace and love.

Our Fine Arts Commission turned it down because it did not fit its definition of art. The letter from the commission says its members did not consider it art because there was no history of its commercial value, and it wasn’t made by an artist who must earn his or her living from selling art.” That’s certainly not what they teach us at CalArts!

For months we racked our brains on how to appeal the commission’s decision. Sir Ringo intervened and said with a grin “its not about art, it’s about peace and love.” It was the next team, not I, who brought it to the new mayor’s attention.

It’s a symbol of peace and love, molded from the actual hand of the man who laid down the beat for generations. On the ring is the original ban-the-bomb sign, drawn by Pablo Picasso. It is the symbol of man, slumped shoulders and outstretched hands, facing nuclear obliteration and pleading for peace and sanity for the world.

The “V” sign gesture meant victory during WWII, then it became the universal symbol of victory over all war. The peace and love sign was adopted across the planet. It was the Beatles who made that happen, and it was John Lennon and Sir Ringo Starr in particular. It’s the latter’s legacy. I have never produced anyone else’s art before, but the honor and privilege of making this piece for him, and all that he stands for, moved me very deeply. His life is art.

“Peace and Love” is a great gift from Sir Ringo. He chose Beverly Hills to place this amazing object, but it is his message to the whole world. It is joyful, respectful and extremely powerful, it will bring the world together. It belongs where people can sit by it, feel it, remember it, and love it. Come together Beverly Hills, for peace and love.

Jeremy Morrelli ****** Summer and holiday BOLD costs potentially more than $4.5 million and that is surely a lot of money.

I understand that changes in the retail marketplace have negatively impacted us in Beverly Hills where our major “industry” is retail.

I also understand that Beverly Hills needs to make changes to hold on to and regain our relevance in the retail marketplace. However, if Rodeo Drive loses the elegance, quality, and panache that was the cornerstone that built its reputation, then not only would Rodeo Drive become irrelevant from a retail perspective, but it would become a “has been” with no distinction, allure or glamour at all.

I remember the Rodeo Drive of Fred Hayman and Hernando Courtwright. What I saw

last Friday was Rodeo Drive looking more like a carnival or Las Vegas. Would the current Rodeo Drive be compatible with the original vision and dream of Fred Hayman and its other founders?

If we are going to spend $4.5 million, we should be careful that we don't change those qualities which have defined Rodeo Drive. At the same time, I likewise hope that we don't redefine Beverly Hills. Christine Skirmuntt Ford ****** As California chairwoman of the IsraeliAmerican Civic Action Network (ICAN), it is with shining pride that I share our accomplishments from Tuesday’s Beverly Hills City Council meeting.

ICAN approached Beverly Hills Mayor John Mirisch and the council last week with a request for a resolution that would condemn the state of California's proposed ethnic studies model curriculum which is anti- Semitic and inflammatory.

Agenda item F-1 called for this resolution.

ICAN brought In high school students to speak to members of the council on how this directly affects them.

Not only was this approved unanimously, in addition council members urged the state to recall appointees who were involved in creating this mess.

ICAN will be assisting in getting this task done In Sacramento.

Vered Elkouby Nisim ****** With regards to Maurice Douek’s letter last week about a part-time parking lot attendant, who will have to quit, because he has to pay his own Social Security: (1) The City’s job description clearly states that a part-time employee pays into the public sector equivalent of Social Security. Every employee pays the same 6.2%; (2) After working 1,000 hours per year (20 hours per week), part-time employees are automatically enrolled in PERS; (3) Part-time employees are represented by an employee association.

For the City Council, the decision is quite simple: when the cost becomes too high for part-time municipal employees, they will farm it out to a private vendor. Then, the parking attendants will become private sector employees, with no municipal protections, assuming they are re-hired. A part-time job is not meant as the sole means of support.

In the end, the question for the public is equally simple: Do you want the same level of police and fire and all other City services? If not, what are you willing to sacrifice so that the parttime employees are paid more?

Steve Mayer

POLICE BLOTTER The following Assaults; Robbery; Shoplifting; Home and Commercial Burglaries; Vandalism; DUIs; Auto, Petty and Grand Thefts have been reported by BHPD. Streets are indicated by block numbers.

ASSAULTS 08/15 9200 Charleville Blvd.

08/17 9800 Wilshire Blvd.

AUTO BURGLARIES/THEFTS 08/14 N. Rodeo Dr./ Brighton Way 08/14 300 N. Canon Dr. 08/15 200 S. Willaman Dr. 08/15 300 N. Beverly Dr. 08/15 9400 Brighton Way 08/16 600 N. Rodeo Dr. 08/16 500 N. Canon Dr. 08/16 500 N. Rodeo Dr. 08/17 9400 Brighton Way 08/17 400 N. Roxbury Dr. 08/18 9100 Wilshire Blvd.

08/18 1100 Loma Vista Dr. 08/19 Gregory Way/ S. Clark Dr.

08/20 400 N. Canon Dr. 08/20 9000 Burton Way 08/20 9900 S. Santa Monica Blvd.

08/20 400 N. Canon Dr. 08/20 200 N. Canon Dr. 08/20 200 N. Canon Dr. 08/20 400 N. Beverly Dr. COMMERCIAL BURGLARIES 08/19 9000 Wilshire Blvd.

08/20 200 N. Rodeo Dr. DUIS 08/14 Robertson Blvd./ Dayton Way 08/15 Wilshire Blvd./ N. Doheny Dr. 08/15 8500 Wilshire Blvd.

08/18 El Camino Dr./ Gregory Way

GRAND THEFT 08/14 100 S. Rodeo Dr. PETTY THEFT 08/16 300 N. Canon Dr. RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES 08/14 400 S. Clark Dr. 08/15 900 N. Beverly Dr. 08/17 200 N. Canon Dr. ROBBERY 08/15 400 N. Oakhurst Dr. SHOPLIFTING 08/18 100 N. Robertson Blvd.

VANDALISM 08/16 600 Alpine Dr. 08/16 N. Beverly Dr./ S. Santa Monica Blvd.

08/20 8400 Gregory Way

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Astrology

By Holiday Mathis TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Aug. 23). It's as though you're aiming the sun at a solar panel that will power your whole year. But what good is all this power unless you use it? Decide what you want and express your wishes. Focus on topics you believe in, the things you like and how you want to be treated. So much comes true for you. Cancer and Capricorn adore you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You have what the other person needs, but don't offer it too freely. Easy things get devalued.

Plus, half the fun is in the process. You don't have to turn it into a game, but it wouldn't hurt to make a dance out of it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). The ego can be a rigid thing, building up a facade so as to appear in a particular way. But no one is one way. There are many possible versions of the other person and there are many possible versions of you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Solitary endeavors bring out one side of you and challenges that involve other people bring out another. Both results can be surprising. Sometimes, you're amazed at what you learn about yourself -- like today, for instance.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Self-control is needed to amass any kind of good result. But in the end, that self-control will be the best thing you've amassed. Building this muscle allows you to build much more.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Your fortunes will depend on how well you exercise self-control. You will understand what you need to do to get a hold of your financial picture. Success depends on follow-through.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). People do unpredictable things when they are afraid. You'll avoid this by being a safe person who wants the best for others and can prove it. As you charm and disarm, you'll become immune to the trouble caused by fear.

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20). When you don't know what you're going to do, at least you know what you're not going to do. You can start there. In fact, make a list -- a negative manifesto. There will be brilliance in that.

ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr.19). There's a secret in your eyes. Refusing to tell makes you all the more attractive. Anyway, you're not here for their entertainment, nor do you owe them anything.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20). You're not trying to be different from the rest, but you are different, nonetheless. Everyone is in one way or another. It's knowing how you're different that will help you stand out in a good way when you're ready.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). There's hardly anything you could do that's more attractive than giving out good vibes and expecting nothing in return. Today, you'll do this 10 times and be 10 times more charismatic.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Don't worry so much about your flaws. Everyone has them. And besides, they are usually entwined with your most interesting talents. Most flaws are just assets run amuck.

The Courier Welcomes & Appreciates

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Email to: myopinion@bhcourier.com Fax to: 310-271-5118 Mail to: The Beverly Hills Courier 499 North Canon Drive, Beverly Hills CA 90210

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