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The Play’s Still The Thing: Theatre 40 Turns 50 This year, The Courier celebrates 50 years in the community. Throughout the year, we will honor the legacy of excellence in Beverly Hills’ heritage businesses that have called the City their home since 1965 or earlier.

BHEF welcomed its new boardmembers at an event at the Luxe Rodeo Drive. 4

Beverly Hills is gearing up for its annual Sept. 11 tribute.

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The BHHS football team opens its 2015 season Friday against Oak Park. 18 •Fashion 8 •Real Estate 11 •Letters to the Editor 31

By Matt Lopez Late actress Susan French probably had no idea what kind of legacy she was starting when she gathered a group of friends together in her Santa Monica home some 51 years ago.

It started innocently enough as a semi-regular gathering of French, John Houlton and their actor friends to read the works of William Shakespeare.

Those get-togethers spawned Theatre 40, which began in 1965 and has served the Beverly Hills Community ever since.

Theatre 40 is named after French’s former home at 40 Haldeman Road in Santa Monica Canyon, where the original gather-

David Stafford, Artistic & Managing Director of Theatre 40

ings took place. By 1965, the group decided to begin producing the plays they were reading, (see ‘THEATRE 40’ page 16)

Beverly Hills Elders: Barbara & Morton Bowman – Family & Art Part 50 in a series on Beverly Hills residents who have grown with the Centennial City

George Christy, Page 6 The 40th Annual Toronto International Film Festival Opens Sept. 10 With Jake Gyllenhaal’s Demolition And Aretha Franklin’s Documentary That Aretha Suppressed For Forty Years

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

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By Laura Coleman On Oct. 27, the Barbara S. Bowman Collection of Japanese woodblock prints will make its debut at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s Pavilion for Japanese Art. The stunning collection of some 100 prints by masters such as Hiroshige, Katsushika Hokusai and Utagawa Kuniyoshi was a gift by the longtime Beverly Hills resident and her husband.

“I always had it in my mind [to donate the collection] because I think art should be for everyone and not hidden away,” Barbara said.

For nearly four decades, Barbara and Morton Bowman, who this year marked 70 years of mar-

Barbara & Morton Bowman

riage, have amassed one of the greatest collections of Japanese prints in the United States. Influences of the iconic artistic style permeate their Beverly Hills home of 55 years, the walls of which are (see ‘BOWMANS’ page 18)

Zoet put the ball back on track.

Zoet appeared to be moving sideways to stall any forward motion on the park. As Zoet began to get mired in details, Councilmember Lili Bosse, who promised a dog park last year when she was mayor, spoke up.

“Our council direction was for you to take public comment, all the 47 letters that you received . . . The point of this meeting, that all these people came and took their day off for, was to share their thoughts if the park should be open to residents, and days and (see ‘DOG PARK’ page 10)

BHUSD Sells Out $76M Of Measure E Bonds In 3 Hours

By Laura Coleman Buyers couldn’t act fast enough to purchase the $76 million in General Obligation (GO) bonds that the Beverly Hills Unified School District put up for sale Tuesday morning through Citigroup, with the bonds selling out in under three hours.

The 2015 GO bonds, which are part of the $334 million school-building Measure E bond that taxpayers voted for in 2008, went up for sale Tuesday morning at 6:30 a.m. and by 9:30 a.m. they had all been sold, confirmed BHUSD Chief Administrative Officer LaTanya Kirk-Carter.

The sale came just days after Standard & Poor’s upgraded the district’s bond rating to AA+ and Moody’s assigned the bonds an Aa1 rating. Both agencies touted the district’s strong fundamentals, specifically the strength of the local

Celebrity Photo Agency/Scott Downie

CUT THE CAKE— The Beverly Hilton celebrated 60 years last Friday night with a special party around the famous Aqua Star Pool. Pictured above: Beverly Hilton owner Beny Alagem, Councilmember Nancy Krasne and Mayor Julian Gold cut the cake. For more photos from the event, see pages 14-15.

By Victoria Talbot Tuesday’s Recreation and Parks Commission meeting was packed with community members who had taken the day off to voice their support for the dog park and express opposition to a plan that would close the park from sundown Friday to noon Saturday and on High Holy Days, and to close the park at sunset.

It was standing room only and a few dogs were there, too.

Following a passionate display of widespread support from the public, a heated exchange between Councilmember Lili Bosse and Community Services Director Steve

tax base, its basic aid status and its strong reserves “The very high credit ratings led to significant investor demand for the bonds,” said Board of Education member Lewis Hall.

That high demand led to significant oversubscription, with the district receiving $186 million in orders compared to the $76 million in bonds available for sale. Priority was given to the 21 retail orders received from local Beverly Hills residents.

According to Citigroup, the bonds received interest from a broad investor base which included retail/money managers, mutual funds, banks and insurance companies.

The bonds had a final allinclusive interest rate of 2.58percent and a net repayment ratio of approximately 1.24 to 1.

F R I E N D LY F O L K S — Briana Evigan, Alex Shaffer and Emily Ratajkowski paraded the Red Carpet during the premiere of Warner Bros. Pictures' We Are Your Friends at the TCL Chinese Theatre.

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

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BHUSD’s Battle Against Christiansen Far From Over As California Supreme Court Says 1090 Applies To Consultants

HIT-AND-RUN — The crime scene Wednesday night in the 300 block of North Crescent Drive, where the Beverly Hills Police Department is investigating a hit-and-run incident which ended in the death of one man.

Beverly Hills Police Investigating Fatal North Crescent Drive Hit-And-Run

By Matt Lopez & Victoria Talbot A man died Tuesday night in the 300 block of North Crescent Drive after what Beverly Hills police are investigating as a fatal hit-and-run incident.

According to BHPD Lt. Lincoln Hoshino, officers responded at about 10:56 p.m. to a traffic collision call.

Police discovered an unconscious man lying in the street and immediately began CPR. They were relieved by Beverly Hills Fire Department paramedics, who transported the victim to an area hospital where he was later pronounced dead. The identity of the 58-year-old male is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

Based on witness statements and

video evidence, Hoshino said there are possibly two vehicles involved that struck the male, who had apparently just exited his own vehicle when he was hit.

According to witness statements, one suspect was last seen heading northbound in the 400 block of North Crescent Drive in a dark 4-door sedan.

The second suspect was seen southbound on Rexford Drive from South Santa Monica Boulevard in a dark minivan or SUV. Anyone with information on Wednesday’s incident, or the possible suspect cars, should contact BHPD traffic investigators at 310-285-2195.

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By Laura Coleman Beverly Hills Unified School District attorney Fred Fenster, a partner at Greenberg Glusker, is ever-more certain that the district’s former facilities manager Karen Christiansen will never see a dime of the $20 million-plus she is now “owed” thanks to the California Supreme Court’s belief that Government Code section 1090 applies to consultants.

On Wednesday, the California Supreme Court denied the Petitions for Review in the case of Stephen K. Davis v. Fresno Unified School District. It also declined the request that the Court of Appeal unpublish its decision that conflicts of interest engaged in by individual consultants as well as corporations and limited liability companies are subject to the reach of 1090.

“It means that the Karen Christiansen [verdict] is going to get reversed

because the judge made a grievous error,” Fenster said.

Earlier this year, L.A. Superior Court Judge Stephen Czuleger ruled that Christiansen was not subject to Gov. Code Section 1090 because she was an independent contractor. Czuleger’s ruling, which enabled the jury to award her $13.7 million in damages, echoed the Court of Appeal’s decision to reverse Christiansen’s 2012 criminal conviction for self-dealing by engaging in a conflict of interest.

Fenster said he expected a ruling in the district’s favor would come sometime next year, once the appeal of the Christiansen verdict is heard.

“Unless the legislature passes a law which contravenes the decision, it is fully anticipated that the Court of Appeal in the Christiansen case will reverse the trial court judgment since (see ‘CHRISTIANSEN’ page 16)

BHEF Celebrates Past, Installs New Board At Luxe Rooftop Celebration

By Laura Coleman Last night, the Beverly Hills Education Foundation feted its past presidents while installing its incoming board of directors at the Luxe Rodeo Drive Hotel.

The intimate ceremony held on the rooftop included the participation of local elected officials, several high-profile donors, including Audi, Infiniti and Luxe owner Efrem Harkham, and of course, many of the former presidents who have made the organization vibrant since its inception in 1978.

“Our foundation has always been a strong advocate of schools,” said incoming BHEF President Monique Gibbons, who was among the 18 boardmembers sworn in last night.

Last year, BHEF raised more than $560,000 for Beverly Hills schools and this year, is asking parents to contribute $500 per student.

“BHEF is a cornerstone of our community, bridging our school district, our alumni and our businesses, all of whom come together to support our local businesses,” described outgoing president Ronit Stone.

Stone and Gibbons worked in concert with past President Annette Saleh to orchestrate last night’s special event, which included the unveiling of a “per-

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petual plaque” listing all past presidents.

“I hope this will continue to help all to step up and inspire others,” Saleh said, underscoring how honored she was to meet the first BHEF president, Martin Perlberger.

Perlberger founded the fundraising institution 38 years ago, orignally known as the Hawthorne Fund, in order to overcome budget deficits inflicted by the passage of Proposition 13.

Gibbons, who joined BHEF last year and has two children now attending BHHS, underscored that there are significant naming opportunities at all five schools.

El Rodeo School Trenches Once Again To Prove Its Area Has No Faults

By Laura Coleman Trenching at El Rodeo kicked off once again on Monday after the California Geological Survey (CGS) said they were unconvinced that the Beverly Hills K-8 school wasn’t clear of active faulting.

Beverly Hills Unified School District consultant Tim Buresh told The Courier that as a result, the district must provide additional subsurface exploration.

Earlier this month, the board approved Leighton Consulting, Inc. to perform those additional geotechnical explorations along with submission of the report to CGS in the amount of a not-toexceed fee of $415,676. Earlier this

year, Leighton created two trenches on the campus to test for seismic activity at a cost of $250,000.

BHUSD Board of Education President Brian Goldberg faulted the City for prematurely accepting a “Fault Rupture Investigation” for 9900 Wilshire which failed to hold the then-owner accountable for destroying a key coring sample.

The property has since been purchased by the Wanda Group. ”It’s a direct result of the City’s failure to properly protect those samples from the 9900 [Wilshire] coring project,” he said. “Their report indicated faults…I’m hoping the City will step up and pay for this.”

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BEVERLY HILLS COURIER | AUGUST 28, 2015 Page 5 SENIOR HEALTH FAIR–Roxbury Park hosts the 10th annual Senior Health Fair Sept. 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event, free for adults 55and-older and caregivers, will offer skin cancer assessments and boasts over 45 vendors. For more information visit www.beverlyhills.org or call 310-285-6840.

Super Sunday: Four Board of Education Candidates Invite You To Their Kick-Off Parties

By Laura Coleman If you’re looking for something local and important to do on Sunday, consider party-hopping to talk to four of the five candidates running for the Board of Education.

There are three seats up for grabs in the upcoming Nov. 3 election, with only two incumbents running again–Lewis Hall and Noah Margo.

Start the day at the home of Barry and Sue Brucker (805 N. Roxbury Dr.) who are hosting the kick-off for Isabel Hacker from 10 a.m. to noon.

Hacker, who serves on the Measure E Citizens’ Oversight Committee and has been active in PTA says she is running to ensure an excellent education for her three children.

Next, listen to what incumbent Boardmember Lewis Hall has to say about the importance of thoughtful decisionmaking at the home of Ardyth

and Sam Freshman (917 Benedict Canyon Dr.) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hall’s staunch support of prioritizing education is evident from his voting record.

Then, engage in a passionate conver- CAMPAIGN SEASON–Boardmember Noah sation with Mel Margo (center) got a head start on his campaign Spitz at the last Sunday with the help of Human Relations home of Janet Commissioner Ori Blumenfeld and Salter (804 N. Councilmember Lili Bosse at his kick-off party.

Linden Dr.), where from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Barens (631 N. Rexford Dr.), you can trade stories about the who are hosting the kick-off for current state of education. former BHHS principal Carter Spitz, a founding member of Paysinger from 2 to 4 p.m. the district’s finance committee Paysinger, who in June settled a served as a member of the lawsuit against the school disBoard of Education from 1970- trict and multiple seated members of the Board of Education, 79.

Finally, round off your day recently moved into the City in at the home of Art and Maxine order to qualify for the ballot.

Armed Robbery At Century City Rolex Robbery Rolex Shakes Up Gearys Family Prompts El City, dressed in black with Rodeo To Go

By Victoria Talbot Men wearing ski masks masks and rifles. Nor is it clear and wielding assault rifles how they left the parking area, On Lockdown robbed the Rolex store at the Century City mall on Monday, making off with several highpriced items and stunning the Gearys family.

“Nobody was physically hurt,” said Thomas Blumenthal, owner of Gearys at 351 N. Beverly Dr. and the Rolex store in Century City.

The five employees present went to the ground when the thieves fired shots in their robbery attempt, Blumenthal said.

“They sledgehammered the gold cases,” said Blumenthal, noting the thieves took only the gold Rolex watches from the store, leaving the stainless steel.

“It all took about oneand-a-half minutes.”

The intruders exited to a waiting car in the underground parking lot by way of the escalator.

It is unclear how they went undetected in Century

which is ticketed. The LAPD was on site conducting an investigation throughout the day on Monday.

Blumenthal is providing crisis counseling to his employees and has offered to move them to another location if they prefer.

Blumenthal said he has never had an armed robbery at any of his stores before.

“We've had two “grab-andruns,’” he said. Only one of which got away.

“It was a very sad day for all our stores and the community. We are doing the best we can to put our best foot forward and wipe this out. We can't let things like this scare us.”

The store closed Tuesday and reopened on Wednesday.

Crisis counselors explained to Blumenthal that it is best for those affected “to get back to normal as soon as possible,” he said.

By Laura Coleman Just a few hours after two journalists were killed across the country by a disturbed gunman in Virginia, on Wednesday The Courier walked the halls of El Rodeo, the Beverly Hills K-8 school that had gone on lockdown earlier this week in response to an armed robbery that occurred at Westfield Century City mall.

The hallways at the school are immaculate – so clean that it’s easy to observe an errant piece of lint. And inside the classrooms, some 700 local kids are engaged in learning how to think critically and be kind–key tenets of Principal Kevin Allen’s leadership.

But just days after the new school year kicked off, the students were forced to demonstrate a very special kind of understanding, one that the kids performed flawlessly, Allen said. (see ‘EL RODEO’ page 16)

Hidden Tears Project To Bring Awareness Of Sex Trafficking At Saturday Event In The Sofitel

By Laura Coleman Think human sex trafficking is only a problem outside our borders? Think again.

Everyday, L.A. children are lured into a world where innocence evaporates in the blink of an eye.

To bring awareness to these trafficking victims, The Hidden Tears Project will host a fundraiser Saturday evening at the Sofitel Los Angeles on Beverly Boulevard in support of an educational five-part T.V. series and seeking donations for Children's Rescue Alliance.

“Many are unaware of how many kids human trafficking affects in America,” said project co-founder Jordan Marinov. “People think it’s only an international problem.”

According to the alliance, every 30 minutes a child is abducted in the U.S. for sexual exploitation or slavery.

Amber Davies, director of Clinical Services at the alliance, said that the L.A.-based organization is currently working with 70 children between the ages of 11 to 17, all of whom were trafficked in L.A.

“They are forced or coerced...or recruited by a pimp and forced to have sex with 10 to 20 men a day,” she said. “I think it’s important that people know that it happens in L.A.” Marinov said she and producer Jason Gurvitz partnered on this endeavor in order to bring awareness to the problem and spark social change.

“People don’t know,” she said. “You’re going to be able to participate in the solution.”

For more information, visit: hiddentearsproject.org.

United Nations Beverly Hills Sets Networking Event At Luxe

By Matt Lopez United Nations Association of Beverly Hills (UNA-BH) is hosting a special networking function tonight from 6-8 p.m. at the Luxe Rodeo Drive Hotel, open to current and potential members.

“We welcome our circle of friends to join us for this important event for both members and guests interested in membership,” said the group’s President/CEO Jennifer Morgan.

The organization’s newest appointment is Sebastian

Zacharia, a 25-year veteran United Nations diplomat and development economist. He has worked on four continents and traveled to more than 100 countries during his time as a diplomat.

UNA-BH is a newly-declared California charity and an incorporated chapter of the United Nations Foundation’s United Nations Associations of the United States of America.

For more information, visit www.unabeverlyhills.org.

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festival’s first Saturday after Labor Day. Marvin Gaye joined us, as did Wolfgang Puck, Barbara Lazaroff, Dudley Moore, for the first event, along with the Toronto Sun ’s social columnist Sylvia Train, who rated festival parties, from zero to 10. We were awarded an 11.

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Toronto International Film Festival’s venerable CEO Piers Handling

Ann-Margret, Peter Fonda.

In another week, he’ll present, with AMBI Films’ 28year-old heir Andrea Iervolino, a gala tribute to Prince Albert of Monaco at Toronto’s Four Seasons Hotel, focusing on Cinema Saving The World and Climate Change.

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he 40th annual TIFF opens Sept. 10 with the venerable CEO Piers Handling at the helm joined

by COO Michele Maheux.

Opening night screens Jake Gyllenhaal’s Demolition and Aretha Franklin’s documentary that Aretha’s suppressed for 40 years.

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Toronto’s indefatigable Barry Avrich with wife Max and daughter Sloan on safari in South Africa viewing the Big Five (lions, elephants, water buffalo, leopards and rhinos).

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Canada … our love is here to stay.

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The Ethnicity. The Landscape.

The humor. The kind good manners.

water buffalos, leopards, rhinos. Tigers, informs Barry, are bred in India.

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ou should know that Barry Avrich’s documentary credits are legion.

Compelling and timeless.

The Last Mogul about arry Avrich, born in Universal Studios dynamo Montreal and a Torontonian Lew Wasserman; Filthy for decades, is People You Gorgeous about Bob Should Know. World trav- Guccione of the Penthouse eler with wife Max and 11- empire; the extraordinary year-old redhaired Sloan, theatrical producer Garth who became bewildered Drabinsky ( Ragtime , after discovering that red Showboat ); the producer hair will vanish in a hun- Harvey Weinstein; author dred years. She persuaded and Vanity Fair ’s contributher dad to produce a 15- ing editor Dominick Dunne; minute documentary, Red Glitter Palace about the Alert , that she researched Motion Picture and and that became a hit at the Television Country Home, Toronto International Film etc.

Festival (TIFF) two years ago. is next documentary features Quincy Jones. A he family returned a cultural force that never week ago from South stops, Barry’s filmed Africa’s Cape Town after a Shakespearean productions four-day safari at the elite at Stratford in Ontario ( King Royal Makewane, operated Lear , The Tempest , an

by Liz and Phil Biden and upcoming Hamlet ). favored by Elton John and Bono. The Avriches jeeped arry’s charity concerns into the wilderness for “up know no bounds, producing close” observations of the galas for Best Buddies, Big Five. Lions, elephants, founded by Eunice Kennedy, and where he’s honored Lauren Bacall, Shirley Page 6 | August 28, 2015 MacLaine, Kathleen Turner,

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IFF’s 10 days are a whirligig of celebrities coming and going, posh drinks parties and nightly dinners at Toronto’s excellent multiethnic restaurants, hosted by the studios and filmmakers.

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ould that we could be there to catch up with Canadian chums and attend Michael and Diane Budman’s at-home Sunday afternoon soiree. Michael Budman and Don Green created the Roots stores (hundreds!) in 1973.

Specializing in athletic gear and fine leather goods overseen by leathermeister Karl Kowaleski, they are throughout Canada and Asia (Hermes quality at L. L. Bean prices we’ve long claimed).

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ur local Roots store is at 371 N. Canon Dr. in Beverly Hills, managed by Adam Hochstein of Johnstown, PA. famous for its 1889 flood that inspired historian David McCullough to write a major bestseller.

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aving fallen in love with Canada decades ago, we began writing about it during our 11-year tenure as a roving editor with Town & Country magazine. The civilized life with its refreshing manners, and then more than 30 years ago we began hosting the George Christy luncheon at the Four Seasons Hotel during the

mitten as we were with our Northern neighbors and the spectacular beauty of the country, the luncheon became an annual affair for 30 years, serving my beloved mom Kaliope’s famous chicken pot pie to the Who and the Who of all ages.

Parties sing when ages are mixed. The young are fascinated with the successful adults, who are captivated getting to know the goodlooking doers of the future.

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orldly protocol dictates that wives and husbands are never seated together, which spawned outbursts at our initial luncheons, but soon enough the couples found their pleasure in meeting new people.

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uests over the years included TIFF’s chiefs Piers Handling and Michele Maheux; artistic director Cameron Bailey; Prime Minister Brian Mulroney with his glamorous Mila, their TV idol son Ben Mulroney with wife Jessica, financier son Mark Mulroney with wife Vanessa, daughter Carolyn Mulroney.

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lso: Ambassador Ken Taylor; the former lieutenant governor of Canada, Hilary Weston with Loblaws supermarket mogul Galen Weston; TV mastermind Ivan Fecan with his producer spouse Sandra Faire; media maestro Conrad Black with journalist Barbara Amiel; philanthropists Myrna and Jack Daniels; developer Jonas Prince with bestdressed wife Lynda; Canadian Academy of Cinema and Television CEO Helga Stephenson; Chaz and Roger Ebert; TV’s Susanne Boyce; former Academy presidents Andra Sheffer and Maria Topalovich; Rogers Communications’ Suzanne and Edward Rogers.

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our Seasons hotels creator Izzy Sharp with wife Rosalie; hoteliers Klaus Tenter and Hans Gerhardt (don’t miss Hans’ juicy memoir, HotelBiz ); the Four Seasons Toronto’s Demitri Zarikos with wife Vivian; the hotel’s food and beverage director Marc Dorfman; essayist Julie Rekai; Paul Bronfman of the Bronfman dynasty; Princess Lilly Fallah Lawrence who as a teenager nixed the Shah of Iran’s mar-

riage proposal; Marine Corporal Douglas Banker; Gail and George Anthony; The Toronto Star ’s Martin Knelman; Audrey Mirvish with her prolific art collector husband David Mirvish, soon transforming the skyline of Toronto with his three Frank Gehry hi rises (Frank’s a Canadian!); David’s parents Anne and Ed Mirvish; festival founder Dusty Cohl, who bypassed screenigns to party hearty, sipping his Crown Royal and chomping on his Cuban cigar.

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f course, always there were our loyal Los Angeles friends: Fox’s Jim Gianopulos, Brad Krevoy, Steve Stabler, Fred Spektor, Ed Limato, Toni Howard, David Yarnell, Disney’s Arlene Ludwig.

Along with New York pals, author Phyllis Melhado and Rex Reed.

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upporters from Day One: Diane and Michael Budman, Denyse and Don Green, Roots’ boulevardier Raymond Perkins with beauty Taylor Thomson (the wealthiest woman in Canada, dad being Lord Thomson, the newspaper and Reuters scion).

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lus a galaxy of celebrities, reminiscent of MGM’s slogan that the studio, in its heyday, had “more stars than there are in heaven.”

Carey Mulligan; Robert Kennedy, Jr., who flew in from San Francisco; Yanou Collart of Paris; Christopher Plummer; Norman Jewison with Lynne St. David; Norman Mailer; Sharon Stone; Martin Short; Geoffrey Rush; Kevin Costner; photographer Bruce Weber; restaurateur Yannick Bougardin; Sara and Al Waxman; Lee Daniels; Francine and Donald Sutherland; Debbie Reynolds; Trevor Nunn, who requested Debbie’s autograph (his youngsters being fans of Singin’ in the Rain ); Demi Moore; Penelope Cruz; Pedro Almodovar; Philip Seymour Hoffman; Whoopi Goldberg; Eartha Kitt; Jodie Foster; Matt Dillon; Deborah Cox; Michelle and Jason Reitman; Genevieve and Ivan Reitman; Kevin Kline; JoBeth Williams; Kathleen Carroll; Naomi Campbell; Salman Rushdie; Margaret Atwood; Ron Base; Michael Ondatjee; Sting and Trudie Styler.

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istory on the make.

You had to be there.

Online at www.bhcourier.com/category/george-christy

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

With Performances By Andrea Bocelli & Renée Fleming

‘Remembering Pavarotti’ To Benefit Salk Institute’s Pancreatic Cancer Research Famed tenor Andrea Bocelli and renowned soprano Renée Fleming will headline a benefit concert and gala dinner benefitting the Salk Institute’s pancreatic cancer research, Friday, Sept. 25 at the Music Center’s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion.

The event will celebrate the life and legacy of the leading tenor of his day, the beloved Luciano Pavarotti, who died of pancreatic cancer.

For the concert, the popular pair will perform iconic arias, duets and classic songs with the LA Opera Orchestra conducted by Eugene Kohn.

A highlight of the evening— chaired by Dr. William Isacoff and Barry Tucker, president of the Richard T u c k e r Fo u n d a t i o n and producer of the e ve n t — w i l l be the screening of a video of Andra Bocelli legendary tenor Richard Tucker and Pavarotti singing together, introduced by Plácido Domingo, one of The Three Tenors (along with Pavarotti and José Carerras) and LA Opera general director.

A gala dinner chaired by Goldie Hawn, Steve Kaplan and Ogden Phipps, III, will immediately follow the concert.

Funds raised for the William H. Isacoff, M.D. Research Foundation for Gastrointestinal Cancer will be directed

Dr. William Isacoff & Dr. Ronald Evans

toward pancreatic cancer research at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies, where leading-edge research in the Gene Expression Laboratory, led by Dr. Ronald M. Evans, is yielding promise for Renée Fleming treatment of the lethal disease. (www.salk.edu.)

For information on VIP gala packages including premium concert seating, pre-concert reception and post-concert dinner, contact Rebecca at rebecca@grantevents.com, 323-9044400.

To purchase individual concert tickets, visit www.musiccenter.org.

For more information, visit www.rememberingpavarotti.org.

STARTING THE YEAR ITALIAN STYLE—Going into its centennial year, the Beverly Hills Women’s Club, kicked off its season with a program by Italian designer, Andrea Sorrentino. On display were two costumes Sorrentino designed for the short film, The Secret of Joy. Set to be released today, Max Bartoli’s fantasy film was produced to draw attention to the issues of childhood cancer and support the Kids Cancer Research Foundation. Following the presentation, the club screened a “behind the scenes” documentary detailing the creation of the film and the design process of Sorrentino, who’s collaborated with four-time Oscar-winner Milena Canonero for 10 years, and is a trainee of Piero Tosi, collaborator of Luchino Visconti and Federico Fellini and an Academy Award Lifetime Achievement Award winner. At Tuesday’s program were (from left), Kate Linder (The Young and the Restless), BHWC President Mumsey Nemiroff, Sorrentino, Mara New and Doris Roberts (Everybody Loves Raymond), and a star of the new film.

Photo by Maxine Picard

TO SEE AND BE SEEN

CORONET DEBUTANTES–The Coronet Debutante Ball board announced its upcoming debutantes this month at a luncheon at the Bel-Air Country Club. The young ladies selected were invited to debut based on community service criteria, which means working as community volunteers for at least six years. “The girls are all accomplished high school rising seniors busy with a full fall schedule, but find the time to pursue philanthropic activities to better the community,” said Candy Beaver, Coronet Debutante Ball president. “I am confident they will continue to inspire through their volunteer work for the rest of their lives,” she added.

The girls were handed a 14K gold lavalier, as is the tradition of the Coronet Debutantes, to be worn for the first time on the evening of their debut at The Beverly Hilton on Nov. 28. This year will mark the 66th Coronet Ball. Pictured above (from left) Beverly Hills residents Renee Michelle Fourcade and her daughter debutante Madison Mckenzie Foster with Candy Beaver.

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THE FASHION OF BEVERLY HILLS

SAVED IN AMERICA–Kim Sill, filmmaker and founder of ShelterHopePetShop.org held screenings of her new documentary Saved In America at Regency Theatres with all proceeds going to local rescue groups. Beverly Hills resident Kira Lorsch received an award for her rescue efforts working with The Courier’s “Rescue Dog of the Week.”

Actress/animal activist Katherine Heigl, Hollywood legend Ruta Lee, Swedish superstar Agnes-Nicole Winter, Playmate/author Devin DeVasquez, and actress/animal rescuer Alison Eastwood all walked The Rescue Red Carpet with pooches available for adoption. Pictured above (from left): Kira Lorsch, Agnes-Nicole Winter, Devin DeVasquez, Katherine Heigl and Kim Sill; pictured left (from left): Alison Eastwood and Ruta Lee with a Shelter Hope rescue pup. For more information visit: http://savedinamericathefilm.com.

Photos by William Kidston

SHELTERS FOR ISRAEL– Beverly Hills High School Principal Dave Jackson (pictured above, beside his wife, Karen) was honored at the 67th annual Shelters for Israel luncheon for his generous contributions and tireless work on behalf of the project. Beverly Hills resident Agi Schwartz was likewise honored for her commitment and long time devotion to the organization. Shelters for Israel, which has funded over 50 projects across Israel, has always been part of Jackson’s life due to his parents’ involvement after they survived the Holocaust. Proceeds from the luncheon will go to the Desert Shanti Village for at-risk youth in the Negev in Israel.

YOUNG LEADERS– Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) Young Leaders Network hosted its inaugural luncheon “Garden Party” at the Bel Air residence of Karen and Gary Winnick.

Attended by 100 guests, the goal of the event was to introduce young professionals and entrepreneurs to the work of JVS Los Angeles, which has been helping to lift people out of poverty for 84 years. The luncheon featured guest speakers from two of JVS' signature programs that help men and women overcome barriers to employment to achieve self-sufficiency.

Event sponsors included Bob Gail Special Events, Qualified Billing & Collections, Tito’s H a n d m a d e Vodka, 90H20 Water, Diablo Pops, Calligraphy Katrina and Santo Nuvola Wine. Pictured are Steve Seigel and Matt Winnick, event co-chairs and founders of the JVS Young Leaders Network flanking CEO Vivian Seigel of JVS Los Angeles.

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BEVERLY HILLS NEVER FORGET–In preparation for the “Annual Remembrance: We Will Never Forget Ceremony,” a group of volunteers work on cleaning and preserving the 9/11 Beam, which is from one of the Twin Towers. A big thanks goes out to the following companies and individuals for their continuing efforts in maintaining the 9/11 Memorial Park: Rick Aguila with United Rentals, Joel Paz with Mann Brothers, Paul Solomon with Solomon Marble, John Griswold with Griswold Conservation, and Peter McCoy and Reggie Sully with McCoy Construction. This year’s ceremony will take place on Sept. 11, at 5:30 p.m, outside the Beverly Hills Fire Department located at 445 N. Rexford Dr. Pictured from left: (bottom) John Griswold, Courtney Genovese; (above) James Griswold, Oliver Genovese, and Reggie Sully.

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whatever,” said Bosse. “Mr. Zoet, why are you discussing something that was not part of that determination?”

“Today is the day that there needs to be some direction so that we as a council can move forward. It was an ‘A’ priority [and] we as a council did what we were supposed to do to move forward.”

“Whether the council chooses to agree with the [Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND)] or not, that will be determined,” she said. “This has already been out there publicly.”

Finally, the commission made several motions that passed unanimously.

The first motion that passed addressed the location at the corner of Foothill Road and Alden Drive, where about 1/2acre has been targeted for the park.

The second motion addressed recommendations for hours of operation; the Commission unanimously agreed that hours should be 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

The third motion addressed days of operation; the Commission unanimously agreed to recommend the park to be open seven days a week.

Cheers sprung from the crowd at each vote. But it almost did not happen if it were not for the polite but insistent action of Bosse.

Bosse reminded Zoet that the issue of the park had been adjudicated; he was not being tasked with the responsibility of re-assessing the qualifications of the selected location or if there should be a dog park.

The City Council asked the commission to reach out to the community to discuss details of

hours of operation, park features, entry, furniture, days of operation, maintenance, oversight and other details, which were being largely ignored at the meeting.

Instead, public comment began once again, to rehash if the City should have an offleash dog park at all.

On Aug. 1, the Beverly Hills City Council received the MND. The public comment period, 20 days, ended on Aug. 20. At the Aug. 4 meeting the Council directed staff to do a wide noticing to the adjacent residents and businesses in the area for public comment. The public responded by sending the letters and appearing at the commission meeting Tuesday.

It is unclear why Zoet was ignoring staff direction and instead, evaluating the location for suitability.

Twenty-three people spoke, all of them in favor of the park; 41 of the 47 letters received by the commission, including one from Planning Commission Chair Alan Robert Block and former PC Chair and Commissioner Howard Fisher, were in support of the dog park.

Howard Fisher’s letter read: “Wanted to share with you and the commission that the City has an “Infrastructure Committee,” that is evaluating and prioritizing approximately 57 Capital Improvement Projects that the City has under consideration (e.g, Santa Monica Boulevard, Water Mains, Beverly Gardens Park renovation, etc.). The coordinator for this committee is David Lightner, department city manager.

Number one on the list of the “Top 10 infrastructure projects” is the Dog Park (Fisher’s bold). This reflects how important the committee believes the

JCF Readies 2016 Cutting Edge Grants To Fund Innovative Community Programs

By John L. Seitz The Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles is kicking off its 2016 Cutting Edge Grants program (www.jewishfoundationla.org/CEGla. org) with a mandatory informational workshop for grantseekers on Oct. 22 and an application submission deadline of Dec. 10. Awards of up to $250,000 over a multi-year period are available to fund innovative programs that address important, substantiated needs in the local Jewish community.

The foundation has awarded more than $13 million in grants since 2006

dog park is to the community.

As the commission evaluates the current proposal for the dog park on Foothill, I hope that they take into consideration the value placed on having a dog park by the committee.”

The City has already set aside $400,000 in the capital improvement budget for the dog park; two letters thought it was unwise to spend the money.

Four synagogues, Young Israel of North Beverly Hills/The Beverly Hills Synagogue, Chabad of Beverly Hills, Magen David and West Coast Torah Center, have expressed their opposition, led by Rabbi Pini Dunner.

Their objections include: -The “impact on non-dog owning pedestrians who will encounter dog owners and dogs;” -Noise created by dogs outside of the confines of the dog park, their owners, motor vehicles; -Objectionable odors produced when users “may not honor their legal obligation to remove feces and waste”; -Traffic and parking, suggesting that the public not be allowed to park on Maple, Alden or Foothill; and -Finally, the City should consider “alternative uses of the site which are more compatible with the needs and concerns of the four synagogues, including… a children’s playground.”

Mitigations of the toxic soil for a children’s playground would elevate the price tag well over $400,000.

Currently, the dog park location is across the street from two animal hospitals and the Amanda Foundation.

Dr. Shipps Animal Hospital has been in that location for 91 years. Recently, the Amanda Foundation purchased the building. The Small Animal Hospital has been in that location since the 1930s, said Teri Austin.

Historically, the location was used as the stables for the City’s horses.

The location serves as an informal dog meet-up; the park would allow dogs to exercise and play safely inside the fenced area, pointed out Courier President and Publisher Marcia Hobbs.

Resident Alma Ordaz pointed out that the three churches on Santa Monica have co-existed successfully with Beverly Gardens Park, even with the disruptions to

to launch 72 groundbreaking programs with $1.85 million being distributed this year to nine recipients, which included Temple Emanuel in Beverly Hills (in partnership with nearby Temple Isiaah).

Marvin I. Schotland, JCF’s president/CEO, said: “Over its initial 10 years, our Cutting Edge Grants program has made a deep, meaningful and enduring impact on Jewish L.A. Our grantees continue to transform our community through their vision and innovation and have touched the lives of tens of thousands.”

Residents packed into the Recreation & Parks’ Commission meeting Tuesday to voice their approval for a new dog park.

church attendees during bi-annual art shows, Concours, and other City-sponsored special events.

Among those attending were animal welfare advocate Tina Sinatra, Teri Austin, president of the Amanda Foundation, former BHUSD Superintendent Steve Kessler, Executive Director of Petcare Foundation/Pets 90210 Bill Crowe, Councilmember John Mirisch and Hobbs.

Scott Macintosh, concierge at the Peninsula Beverly Hills and owner of a dog named Sniffer, a guide to dog-friendly amenities, pointed out that all 5-Star hotels have guests who bring their dogs and would want to use the dog park to add to their Beverly Hills experience.

The final motion the commission voted on was to have two more meetings to discuss if the dog park was to become exclusive to only Beverly Hills residents, if there would be a fee associated with access or licensing, and if there would be a small dog area inside the park.

Residents have waited for several years while Zoet minimized the importance of the dog park while he rebuilt the Roxbury Park Community Center.

Zoet is focusing on a plan to remake La Cienega Park now, a plan that was the next item on the agenda. With direction from liaisons Gold and Councilman Willie Brien, Zoet had eight rough renderings of the new La Cienega Park and Community Center before the commission. This based on only one community meeting last winter in which there were a handful of participants.

Renderings included an “aquatic center” and gymnasium, but no square footage was allotted to a teen center, library or computer area.

The La Cienega Park redo is more about the proximity to the La Cienega Metro Purple

Line Station, as evidenced by the renderings, each with a circle around the park encompassing a half-mile radius that includes the La Cienega Subway Station. Zoet incorporated references to the Purple Line Extension in his presentation.

In the future there will be more community meetings about La Cienega Park, probably beginning as early as September, said Zoe. The renderings are intended as a “visual aid” he said.

“I was overjoyed at the standing room only crowd, Tuesday,” said Vice Chair Frances Bilak. These individuals . . . were overwhelmingly in favor of a dog park.”

The next step for the dog park will be for the Commission to make their recommendations to the City Council. The council will vote whether or not to adopt the MND and evaluate the analysis, letters and comments.

“I believe we are all very comfortable with what transpired and eager to move forward with the details needed to get this project on board,” said Rec & Park Chair Simone Friedman.

One resident who addressed the commission, frustrated at the tangle of bureaucracy that seemed about to mire the park in bureaucracy once again, said that in his business, to avert stalling, they “put a date on it”. The audience took up the call, and the commission agreed to get their recommendations sent to the City Council by October. A site visit is scheduled Sept. 8 at 9:15 a.m.; the public is welcome. A special meeting of the commission will convene following.

After the meeting, many residents expressed hope that the City would remember that they have been discussing this for four years and sincerely hoped that staff could stop their delays and have the park open for next summer.

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Will Rogers Nominees For ‘Real Make Room For Trousdale’s Most Expensive House: The Danny Thomas’ Home Rumored To Estate Rookie of the Year’ On Oct. 15, Beverly Hills will celebrate the inaugural Will Be On Market For $135 Million Rogers Awards in a red carpet event at the Montage Hotel. This

event celebrates leaders in business and real estate, and the scions of architecture in the City. Proceeds from the gala will benefit the Beverly Hills Community Charitable Foundation with funds to be directed to the Friends of Beverly Gardens Park for the continued restoration efforts.

Introducing the inaugural nominees for Real Estate Rookie of the Year:

Jack Friedkin

Growing up in Beverly Hills and Malibu, Jack Friedkin developed an appreciation for distinctive residential properties. After college, he achieved acclaim as director of photography for a top reality TV production company, shooting back-to-back series across the U.S. Jack returned to his hometown in 2014 to pursue his passion for residential architecture in the incomparable Southern California market.

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Deeply entrenched in Southern California’s real estate world, David Konheim is the grandson of famed Los Angeles real estate developer and philanthropist George Konheim, he sits at the intersection of integrity, candor, a keen understanding of how to better his community from a policy lens, and a deep background in emerging real estate trends.

Prior to joining Hilton & Hyland, he served as VP at Buckeye Properties LLC, as a research analyst in Washington, D.C., and worked to develop international business for Raytheon Company.

Ko n h e i m donates a considerable portion of his time to philanthropic causes, including organizations such as Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services, the Rotary Club of Beverly Hills, the Pacific Council on International Policy, Tower Cancer Research Foundation, the Mattel Children’s Hospital, and the Los Angeles Ballet.

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By Victoria Talbot The market may be shaky in China but real estate in the Golden Triangle remains golden, as seen in the listing of the Danny Thomas estate for a rumored $135 million.

The 2.5-acre hilltop estate commands a 360-degree view of Los Angeles, including some breathtaking views of the LA skyline. Seated on the end of a cul-de-sac, on a private, gated drive, the home features a Moorish design.

The home’s asking price was revealed Wednesday by The Wall Street Journal, though realtor Aaron Kirman swears it wasn’t him.

“I’m honored to represent one of the most unique properties in Beverly Hills,” said Kirman, President of John Aaroe Estates with the John Aaroe Group.

With 18,000 square feet, the home has eight bedrooms and 12 baths and sits atop a flat 2.5acre pad of prime Trousdale real estate.

Kirman calls it the “most unique trophy site in Los Angeles,” which is one of the reasons for the price. “This house is next door to a home that sold for $70 million,” he pointed out, referring to the home purchased recently by Markus Persson, creator of Minecraft.

“That lot is half the size,” said Kirman, reiterating that there is a 360-degree view. The Minecraft house has “only a 30-degree view. And here, it’s all about the view. There isn’t another home like this.”

The house has been “painstakingly restored” he said, including the furnishings, which go with the home. Arched windows accentuate the Moorish design, with rich, gold-leafed interior ceilings and tile work.

Spectacular home sales in the Golden Triangle include Lion-

1187 North Hillcrest Road gate on Nimes Road which is estimated to have sold for $46.25 million; Fleur de Lys and the former Disney estate on Carolwood for a reported $74 million.

The Danny Thomas estate belonged to the beloved comedian from Make Room For Daddy who was the founder of St. Jude’s Research Hospital. Lebanese by birth, he bought the property in the late 1960s and built the house in the 1970s.

Thomas passed away in 1991. His children, including daughter Marlo Thomas, sold the house for $15 million when his widow died in 2000.

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Health Happenings...

Alternative Therapies And More At Labor Day Weekend Cancer Convention

‘American Heroes,’ Portraits Of Veterans, To Be Unveiled At Belmont Village

Local producer Peter Starr will give an update on “Options For Surviving Prostate Cancer Without Surgery, Drugs or Radiation” at the 43rd annual Cancer Convention, over Labor Day weekend, Sept. 5- Peter Starr 7 at the Sheraton Universal, 333 Universal Hollywood Dr. Open from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. daily, the event will feature the latest breakthrough information toward the prevention and control of cancer through nutrition, tests and non-toxic alternative therapies including laetrile, gerson, hoxsey, poly-MVA, phytochemicals and immunotherapy.

Sponsored by the Cancer Control Society (CCS), an educational non-profit, the three-day event will feature more than 40 speakers, including Starr, in the fields of nutrition and holistic medicine and five movies. Many recovered cancer patients will be attending to tell their success stories.

Admission is $40 per day.

For more information, visit www.CancerControlSociety.com

“American Heroes: Portraits of Service,” a new exhibit featuring veterans’ photos accompanied by their own comments, along with their memorabilia and superimposed with a historic backdrop, will open from 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 2 at Belmont Village Westwood, 10475 Wilshire Blvd.

The portraits, by renowned former L.A.-based portrait photographer Thomas Sanders, who captures the men and women as they are today, are a permanent exhibition and the reception will include recognition ceremonies honoring the veterans.

Since aligning with Belmont Village, Sanders has gathered a portfolio of more than 600 photos.

The event is open to the public with reservations suggested to 310-475-7501.

Celebrity Poker Tournament & Party To Benefit Lupus LA “Get Lucky For Lupus LA,” the organization’s annual celebrity poker tournament and party, will be from 6:30 p.m.midnight, Wednesday, Sept. 16 at Avalon Hollywood, 1735 Vine St. Hosted by Cheryl Berke (Dancing With the Stars) and Mekhi Phifer (ER), and honoring the Winterstern family, the event will feature a silent auction with (see ‘HAPPENINGS,’ page 13)

KEEPING ATHLETES SAFE—From left: Tracy Zaslow, MD, director of CHLA’s Sports Concussion program; Bianca Edison, MD, MS; Jim Fox, L.A. Kings High School Hockey League Commissioner; Dawnie Nishijima, ATC, CHLA Sports Medicine program coordinator and Kelly Iwanabe Reynolds, service line administrator.

CHLA, L.A. Kings High School Hockey League Team To Provide Baseline Concussion Testing Sports medicine specialists from the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) Children’s Orthopaedic Center administered baseline concussion tests to 98 athletes from the L.A. Kings High School Hockey League last month at the hospital’s Valencia Outpatient Center.

“We were thrilled when the L.A. Kings High School Hockey League shared with us their goals of keeping their athletes healthy and safe,” says Tracy Zaslow, MD, director of the CHLA’s Sports Concussion Program. “The proactive approach they’ve taken with their athletes in regards to concussion awareness and

injury prevention is a great model for other organizations to follow.”

During the six-hour event athletes received ImPACT and SCAT3 baseline concussion evaluations, both of which assess the brain’s function.

The ImPACT assessment consists of a 20-minute computerized test that establishes an individual’s verbal and visual memory, memory processing time and reaction time. SCAT3 is a one-on-one assessment with a sports medicine examiner that evaluates immediate recall, fiveminute recall, information processing and balance testing.

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one-of-a-kind items, food and drinks, and live music.

The celebrity poker tournament begins at 8 p.m.

The event is open to those 21 and older.

Individual tickets start at $125 and group packages go up to $4,500. To purchase tickets, visit https://getluckyforlupusla15.auction-bid.org/purchase-tickets1.php. For more information, visit http://lupusla.org/events/get-luckyfor-lupus-la/.

NAMI Offers Class For Family, Friends Of The Mentally Ill The Westside LA chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, (NAMI), will offer its next Familyto-Family class, a free, 12-session educational program for family, significant others and friends of people living with mental illness, from 6-8:30 p.m., Sept. 10-Dec. 3, Thursdays (no class Nov. 26) at 9733 Venice Blvd. L.A. (in the Culver/Palms area).

The class is an evidence-based program. Research shows the program significantly improves the coping and problem-solving abilities of those living with individuals with a mental-health condition.

The classes are taught by NAMI-trained family members and include presentations, discussion and interactive exercises.

Required pre-registration may be made to 310-455-0441.

On Cheating As Grounds For Divorce And Its Impact Q. Dear Dr. Fran: I think my husband is cheating on me.

Can you shed some light on how messing around is grounds for divorce and the impact on a family?

Brittney T.

Dr. Fran

A. Dear Brittney: First, you will need a good family-law attorney to inform and advise you of your legal rights.

In California, infidelity is not legal grounds for divorce.

California is a no-fault divorce state. You can get divorced for one of two possible reasons: 1) Your spouse suffers from incurable insanity, or; 2) Irreconcilable differences (severe relationship damage). Most California couples file for irreconcilable differences.

However, the emotional impact on the other spouse when cheating is discovered causes layers of pain and a myriad of emotions including hurt, anger, betrayal, selfdoubt, and often the wish for revenge.

Most young children within the family are spared knowing their mother or father cheated unless, of course, their parent(s) are celebrities when the children hear about their parent’s behaviors from school friends or in the media.

Teenage children are not

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as fortunate. Sadly, I have treated many adolescent girls and boys who found out about their father’s cheating before their mother did by accidentally discovering an email or text message exchange.

These kids were deeply hurt and required a lot of therapy to deal with powerful feelings.

Men cheat at a significantly higher rate of frequency than women. Men become serial (repeated) cheaters because of early abandonment/separation trauma by their mother or father.

Examples include divorce, a parent leaving and not returning, or an angry parent who rages toward the child unexpectedly and abusively (physically or verbally).

Women cheat when they have sustained long periods of mistreatment in the relationship. In both male and female cases of cheating, both lack

healthy communication skills to talk about the problems and issues underlying within the relationship that, if dealt with directly, could avoid infidelity.

Based on my professional experience, a small percentage of men who have cheated more than once reform.

I have, however, seen a positive turnaround occur when the

cheater demonstrates genuine remorse for hurting his spouse and immersing himself into psychotherapy treatment in a completely committed fashion.

Fran Walfish is the author of The Self-Aware Parent at www.Dr.FranWalfish.com. Send questions to franwalfish@gmail.com.

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The Beverly Hilton Turns 60

On Friday, August 21, hundreds gathered around the Aqua Star Pool at The Beverly Hilton to celebrate the hotel’s “Diamond” 60th anniversary. The intimate evening celebrated 60 years of memorable red carpet moments and a performance by Grammy-nominated musician Gavin DeGraw. “We are very proud to be celebrating 60 amazing years serving the Beverly Hills community,” said Beny Alagem, owner of The Beverly Hilton. “This is an exciting year and significant milestone for The Beverly Hilton as we celebrate a rich past and look forward to the next 60 years, including the opening of Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills in 2017.”

Photos by Scott Downie/Celebrity Photo unless otherwise noted

Grammy-nominated musician Gavin DeGraw performed a medley of hits. Adele & Beverly Hilton owner Beny Photo by Faye Sadou Alagem Photo by Faye Sadou

Neil Lane, actress/model Ashley Hinshaw and Topher Grace of That 70’s Show & Spider-Man 3 Photo by Faye Sadou

The ‘Aqualillies’ getting ready to perform in the Aqua Star Pool.

Photo by Faye Sadou

Sandy Murphy, Beverly Hilton General Manager

Mayor Julian & Michele Gold

Kaley Cuoco of The Big Bang Theory

The Beverly Hilton’s 60th Anniversary Cake Photo by Faye Sadou

TV star Leeza Gibbons

Model/actress Natasha Henstridge

Ali Fedotowsky of The Bachelorette

Sprinkles Cupcakes provided a poolside table full of cupcakes Photo by Faye Sadou

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The Beverly Hilton’s employees formed a welcoming line for party-goers entering the hotel.

Newlyweds Win The Beverly Hilton’s 60th Anniversary Photo Contest

The ‘Aqualillies’ performed for the capacity crowd.

By Matt Lopez Beverly Hills residents and newlyweds Susan Seligman and Steve Weil were named winners of the Beverly Hilton’s “#Sweet60” photo contest.

The contest called for guests to submit their best Beverly Hilton photos through social media.

For Seligman and Weil, it was a nobrainer. The couple submitted the above picture of their May 30 wedding at The Beverly Hilton.

After getting married in the Stardust Ballroom, the pair made their way to the roof of the ballroom to take the romantic picture under The Beverly Hilton sign.

Bar stations were set up serving favored drinks from each decade over the last 60 years that The Beverly Hilton has been opened.

The photo was a callback to the couple’s first date, where Seligman, a makeup artist, happened to be armed with her press pass (she is a makeup artist and does many press junkets at the hotel).

After dinner at Trader Vic’s, Seligman used her press pass (and knowledge of some of the lesser-known areas of the hotel) to access the rooftop, where the couple shared their first kiss and watched the July 4 fireworks.

“We had our very first kiss on that rooftop, it was just the most romantic setting, and after that I knew if I was going to marry him, it had to be at the Stardust Ballroom,” Seligman said.

Photo by Faye Sadou

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Guests went home with VIP gift bags that included: Casamigo 375ml Blanco Tequila, “The Beverly Hilton: Red Carpet Red” OPI nail polish, a BABOR beauty kit, a Beverly Hilton signature candle and a DVD of Argo.

Brianna Brown Amber Stevens of Greek General Hospital and 22 Jump Street Knocked Up

of and Dania Ramirez of Heroes

Broadway veterans Ben Lanzarone & Ilene Graff

Arielle Kebbel of The Vampire Diaries and True Blood

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OUTLOOK B E V E R LY H I L L S OUTLOOK The inaugural Southern California MADCatfish Blues Festival, featuring a tribute to B.B. King, will be held Labor Day Weekend, Sat- Barbara urday and Sun- Morrison day, Sept. 5 and 6, from 11a.m.-6 p.m. at Santa Anita Park.

285 W. Huntington Dr., Arcadia.

Performers will include: Barbara Morrison (Grammy nominee) accompanied by the Bu Crew, Ray Bailey, Brenda Lee Eager, Jay Jackson (blues singer and TV personality), Sunnie Paxson-Mark Vincent All Star Band, Leslie Baker, Marguaret Love, The Delgado Brothers, The Scorch Sisters, Yu Ooka, Kenyatta Mackey (aka BabyDoll), Corney Mims & The kNOW-IT-ALLz Band and Richard Cameron Lovely.

James Janisse of www.KJMJRAdio.com will emcee.

“A Juke Joint, An Evening of Comedy & Blues,” will be from 7-10 p.m., Saturday.

Tickets may be purchased through Brown Paper Tickets at 800-838-3006, ext. 1 or online, at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2018738.

• • • • • Outdoor skills instructor, naturalist and author Christopher Nyerges will offer ideas for self-reliant living, followed by a wild-foods plant walk, from 1:30-4 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 5 at the Santa Monica Mountains Anthony C. Beilenson Interagency Visitor Center, King Gillette Ranch, 26876 Mulholland Hwy., Calabasas.

After the “Principles of Going Green” program, Nyerges will be available to sign his books, including The Self-Sufficient Home.

Attendees are asked to wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes for the free program.

For more information and to make the required reservations, call 805-370-2302 or email samo@wnpa.org.

• • • • • The Malibu Playhouse will present The Guys, A Reading Tribute to Firefighters, at 8 p.m., Friday, Sept. 11 at the theater, 29243 Pacific Coast Hwy. In Anne Nelson’s play, an editor and a fire chief come together in the aftermath of the 9/11 tragedy to write the eulogies for eight of the men lost in the rescue.

The production—starring Ray Abruzzo (Sopranos and Transparent) and Wendie Malick (Hot In Cleveland)—is directed by Dan Lauria (The Wonder Years).

Tickets for the performance, a benefit for the Playhouse, are $100; and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the L.A. County Fire Department.

For more information, call 310-589-1998 or visit www.malibuplayhouse.org.

• • • • • The Barnsdall Art Park’s fundraising Outdoor Movie Night series kicks off with Shaun of the Dead at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 12 on the west lawn of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Hollyhock House, 4800 Hollywood Blvd.

Screenings on a high-resolution screen with surround sound feature wine and musical entertainment by D.J. youNG from 5.30 p.m. till dusk.

Tickets cost $25 for movies (including four tasting pours) or $15 for the movie without beverages. To buy tickets, visit http://www.barnsdall.org/event s/outdoor-movie-nights/ or #BarnsdallMovieNights#AmericanPop. The weekly update of local and Southland events.

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beginning with The Winter’s Tale. That was followed by The Merchant of Venice in MacArthur Park, the first Shakespeare in the park produced in Los Angeles.

Not long after, Theatre 40’s long-standing association with the Beverly Hills Unified School District began, with plays being produced at the Horace Mann Auditorium.

After a brief period of homelessness after the Actors’ Equity Association started Waiver Theatre, Theatre 40 was offered a large storeroom, at Beverly Hills High in 1974.

Thanks to grants from the City, BHUSD and the Ahmanson Foundation, the empty storeroom turned into The Reuben Cordova Theatre, named for the late Reuben Cordova, former Assistant Superintendent for BHUSD. “It’s a beautiful, elegant, intimate theatre,” said David Hunt Stafford, Artistic/Managing Director of Theatre 40. “It’s really beautifully equipped and designed.”

Stafford, a graduate of Cal Arts, became involved with Theatre 40 in 1989 when he says he was “still just an actor.”

Little by little he joined Theatre 40’s artistic committee and about 15 years ago, ascended to the theatre’s leadership role after helping the organization out of a jam with BHUSD. “In hindsight, it was the tiniest non-issue in the history of issues,” said Stafford of a disagreement between Theatre 40’s former managers and the school district. “I spoke with some City Council members

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Judge Czuleger improperly refused to permit us to introduce evidence of the plaintiffs’ conflict of interest under Government Code section 1090,” he said.

Fenster predicted that as a result of this week’s ruling, which will be a focal point of the district’s appeal, Czuleger’s

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On Monday, around the time parents were starting to pick up their kindergartners from El Rodeo, a mile away, two black men in black masks carrying assault rifles rode up the escalator adjacent to Rolex at the Westside mall currently in the midst of a $800 million transformation.

"It was very organized and precise," said LAPD Lt. John Jenal.

After one perpetrator fired a shot to show they meant business and forced everyone inside on the floor, Jenal said “they ransacked the store and were out within a minute,” tak-

and school district members and worked to smooth things out...after all that, they invited me to become Managing Director of the theatre.”

Under Stafford’s leadership, Theatre 40 has continued to thrive as a must-visit night out for locals. In its 50th season, which began July 23 and runs through June 19, 2016, the theatre will produce six major plays.

“We try to pick plays our audience is going to like, we don’t pick avant-garde, violence or vulgarity,” Stafford said. “We try to pick PG-rated plays that our particular audience is going to enjoy.”

Celebrating its 50th year, the award-winning theatre will next present Double Door, a successful Broadway mystery recounting the story of Victoria Van Bret, who rules over her old New York family with an iron fist. Her nephew is getting married, however, to a bride that does not meet Victoria's high standards.

Double Door begins Sept.

24 and runs through Oct. 19, Thursday-Saturday evenings at 8 p.m. with Sunday 2 p.m. matinees.

Stafford said he beams with pride to be at the helm of Theatre 40 as it celebrates its 50th year.

“It’s the old saying that if you do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life,” Stafford said. “It really is a labor of love, and there’s nothing else I’d rather be doing. It’s sort of a dream come true.”

For more information on Theatre 40 and its fall/winter schedule, visit http://www.theatre40.org.

decision will be reversed.

“A new trial will probably be ordered that will permit the district to introduce the conflicts of interest that permeated Karen Christiansen’s and Strategic Consulting’s dealings in a series of contracts that she entered into with the district involving or respecting the expenditure of the $334 million of bond money to be used for the district’s schools,” he said

ing an undisclosed amount of luxury items. Downstairs, a third black man was waiting in a stolen grey Toyota Camry that was found within 15 minutes just south of Constellation. All of the suspects are still at large.

Just east of the robbery, where hundreds of children were laughing and learning, and a mother with twins in a stroller was walking in the gate to pick up her little one, Allen got the call from the district to go on lock-down. Within five minutes, he said, not a soul was in sight in the halls of El Rodeo; the school seemed completely empty.

“It was incredible...I’m so proud of my staff,” he said.

August 28, 2015 | Page 17

BEVERLY HILLS

Beverly Hills Post Office Nightmares Continue! Courier Readers, Congressman Ted Lieu Respond – Beverly Hills Postmaster Blames Faulty Phone Lines

By Victoria Talbot Following an article on post office failures last week, The Courier has received scores of emails (too many to print in one issue) and phone calls chronicling a torrent of frustrating incidents with the local postal service. The response was simply overwhelming.

The Courier thanks everyone who has taken the time to tell us their story. For those we have not responded to, we have heard you. The Courier once again did not receive mail Tuesday.

The USPS is an independent agency of the federal government formed in July 1971 that is not supported by tax dollars. In recent years, Finally someone is paying attention to this most pressing issue. This has been a concern of residents and business owners for years. I have had my business at 8383 Wilshire Blvd for over 20 years and our building as well as others continue to have pressing issues with mail delivery as well as mail never arriving at its destination. I have spoken to other tenants in the building and we all have had similar issues. Mail not arriving at its destination is the most pressing these days.

Also, as a resident, in the last five years we have seen our mail delivery come as late a 8 p.m.; and this is true for other areas in the City. We have friends that have the same experience. Not that I care when the mail comes but it tells me that they are paying these employees overtime which doesn't make any sense considering the postal service’s current money issues.

Glad to see you’re on it ... and don't let this one go. I am sure that you are already receiving a ton of comments from your readers. Reach out to the businesses about their issues and you will be amazed.

••• Many of my complaints are the same as ones mentioned in the article – late delivery, constant misdelivery, mail thrown on the porch and not through the mail slot, etc.

Additional specific complaints: 1. About two months ago I was strolling down my street about 10 houses from my home, when I noticed an envelope on the parkway grass.

Wanting to remove the litter, I picked up the envelope.

Imagine my surprise when I looked at the envelope and found that it was mail from my bank addressed to me—containing two large checks.

This was just lying on the parkway grass!!

2. I no longer have my mail “held” when I am away.

My daughter did this a couple of years ago (she lives near me) and the P.O. lost the mail!! My neighbors are much more reliable than the Post Office.

3. The mail drop box on the corner of Gregory and Robertson is almost unus-

e-mail has steadily reduced to the volume of mail, leading the agency to cost-cutting measures which have apparently undermined the efficiency of service. For example, First Class Mail is no longer guaranteed to be delivered in one day. Since January the standards have been increased to two days.

But that is irrelevant when mail is not delivered at all. That is why The Courier turned to Rep. Ted Lieu, congressman for the 33rd District for help.

Apprised of the dismal situation in West Los Angeles and Beverly Hills

by The Courier, Lieu’s office said they have been working with the USPS since January.

able—the lid is often sticky and the mail sticks going into the slot. The slot into the box is extremely narrow. I have often had to reach my arm into the box to get a letter past the drop slot. If you try to drop letters close to the pick-up time, the box is often full and backing up into the drop slot and the letters cannot be added.

I have called the USPS general phone four times this past year with complaints (I had never called them before).

They have never responded to my complaints.

I have recently contacted my congressman about this problem–again I have never done anything like that before.

These complaints seem to extend to the USPS in general.

I have had similar problems getting mail at a work address in Westchester.

••• I too have many horrible stories about the Beverly Hills Post Office and their disgraceful service.

I have lived in Beverly Hills for the past 30 years, in the same house and have never had such bad delivery service as I’ve had this last year.

I don’t know where to begin, so I’ll just list a few of the most recent problems.

There have been numerous times when my mail doesn’t come until the evening, as late as 8 p.m.

I frequently get the wrong mail, and when I put it back in the mailbox, the mail carrier doesn’t take it, leaving me to take the mail to the proper house.

Lately, the carrier leaves my mail on the ground under my mail box if there is a lot of “junk mail,” even though there is room for it in the mailbox. This is really annoying.

The delivery time of my mail is NEVER the same from day to day. I never know if my mail comes in the morning or after dinner.

Last spring (March) I was waiting for a wedding invitation which was mailed from Phoenix on Jan. 31 and didn’t receive it until mid-March.

This was unbelievable!!! Who knows what happened to the invitation? It might have been sitting in the Post Office all that time or de-

“Reports of poor service and mail mishandling in Beverly Hills must be addressed,” said Lieu in a statement from Washington, D.C. “Members of my staff will be meeting with USPS officials on Sept.

17, and I have specifically asked for a supervisor from the Beverly Hills Post Office to attend in order to address the reported problems with service to the City. If my constituents do not see improvements, I will bring these issues directly to the postmaster general.”

The congressman’s office set up an email for constituents’ problems.

They ask that complaints be sent, along with name, address, phone number and email to

livered to the wrong address and it took that long for it to finally get to me.

I tried to reach someone at the Post Office to try to get to the bottom of this, but to no avail. It is virtually impossible to speak to anyone.

Surprise, surprise, no one ever calls you back.

The attitude of most of these mail carriers appears that they couldn’t care less about doing a good job and feel as though their jobs are protected.

Apparently they are because they get away with such incompetence that it is disgusting.

I just want to thank you for bringing this terrible situation to light. Hopefully something can be done to “clean house” and get these people who don’t deserve these jobs out and hire people who care.

••• I have been getting wrong mail for years in my mail box.

I always put it back with a note that it is not the right address. I have never received a post to me that was incorrectly sent to another address. Never. I am sure they just throw it in the trash. My mail person delivers incorrect mail at least once a week! I tried to go to the Post Office to speak to the supervisor, which is a joke. He sits behind that door where the P.O. boxes are and never opens the door. People just stand there like dopes waiting and waiting and waiting for him to open the door, complaining to each other and getting madder by the second. This is like a thirdworld country with our mail.

And there seems to be nothing that we can do.

I have stopped paying bills by mail. I do it online because my checks randomly get delivered and I get late charges.

And I don’t receive all my bills. I keep getting late notices for payments due; but I never received the original bill. And of course, I can’t prove this to the creditor.

They say they sent it and that’s it. Pay the late charge! This whole system is outrageous and the local postmistress should be fired. This is our money funding this inept service.

lieu.postal@mail.house.gov and a member of his staff will respond.

However, they passed on a phone number for them that no one answered: 310-652-5435.

After roughly two weeks of reporting, Beverly Hills Postmaster Koula Fuller e-mailed The Courier late Thursday, just before deadline, with a letter explaining the post office’s failures, which she largely blamed on damaged telephone lines.

Below, find a small sample of some of the many letters The Courier received from its readers, who will remain anonymous (we will print more in the coming weeks), along with Koula Fuller’s response.

Beverly Hills Postmaster Koula Fuller Responds To The Courier Dear Postal Customers: As with any service organization, quality customer service from courteous and friendly employees is vital.

I want to reassure our customers that the management team at the Beverly Hills Post Office is striving to make improvements and provide the kind of good service you expect and deserve.

With our postal service operations in several different locations, I am aware that it can sometimes be difficult for our customers to reach a manager or supervisor when needed.

Unfortunately, to add to that issue, some of our telephone equipment was damaged during construction taking place for our new retail lobby and offices.

But I am committed to taking ownership for customer contact and want to share with you the best ways to reach us.

By Telephone: Our customer care number is 800ASK-USPS (800-275-8777) and available 24 hours a day.

This number is designed to provide general information and handle service issues. Although a call regarding a service matter may not be routed to a local office, your concern is documented, re-

quired information obtained and a case number is issued.

Your case is then forwarded to the Beverly Hills Post Office for investigation and follow up.

I am in the process of installing new telephone equipment and a dedicated line so you can contact me directly in my office during business hours by calling 310-2473404.

I expect to have installation complete during the first week of September. Thank you for your patience.

By E-mail: You may also reach me directly by e-mail at koula.fuller@usps.gov.

By U.S. Mail: Postmaster/Customer Service Beverly Hills Post Office 325 N. Maple Dr. Beverly Hills, CA 90210 I realize the importance of dependable mail service to our community. Certainly, the issues being reported are not indicative of the level of service we wish to provide.

I would like to apologize for missteps on our part.

As we put our efforts into improvement, knowing about recent customer experiences will help us to take targeted action to increase customer satisfaction.

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S P O RT S

Beverly Hills High Football Team Kicks Off 2015 Season Tonight Against Oak Park

By Matt Lopez It’s not hard to see why BHHS football coach Charlie Stansbury has been looking forward to this season ever since he took the job three years ago.

After suffering through two difficult seasons that produced only one win, where Stansbury had to rebuild the program essentially from scratch, he finally seems to have the Normans at least somewhat close to where he wants them.

The key this season is a veteran-laden squad full of seniors that have suffered through the last two tumultous years.

Rashad Ysaguirre returns after Quarterback Jake Wolken (pictured above last season against North Torrance) will start at quarterback and lead leading the team in rushing last the Normans offensively.

Photo by David Berke season and should get the lion’s

share of carries. He will be joined in the backfield, and defensively

by Joe Kolko, who is recuperating from an offseason injury but should be a force when he steps on the field. Alex Dennis should also see some carries offensively.

PJ Goolsby, Niall Bauer and Luc Mendez return at receiver and should be Wolken’s top targets.

The offensive line replaces three starters, but Stansbury said he sees plenty of potential in newcomers Hyunjae Won and Genesis Wilson.

Many of those players will start both offensively and defensively and help the Normans defensive unit as well.

Stansbury said the defense looked strong in a scrimmage last

week against Windward.

The Ocean League looks wide open this year with defending league champion El Segundo having to replace many departing players, including star quarterback Lars Nootbaar. Coach Travis Clark left perennial league power Santa Monica for Lawndale, which could be the pre-season favorite led by dual-threat quarterback Chris Murray.

Stansbury said he feels his team has a realistic shot at being in the mix.

“It’s about who can get to the end in one piece, so we’ve got to stay healthy,” Stansbury said. “But we’ve got a shot.”

Television Academy Unveils 67th Emmy Awards Governors Ball Theme: “Reigning with Radiance”

SO YOU WANT TO BE A CHEERLEADER–Registration is now open for City of Beverly Hills cheerleading classes for kids from kindergarten to 8th grade. Under the direction of Cheer 4 U Athletics coach Joana Trocan-Garret, three teams are available for kids to participate in: Intro to Cheer – Cats (Kindergarten to 2nd grade); Youth Cubs (1st to 5th grade); and Junior Tigers (6th to 8th grade). Kids in the Youth Cubs and Junior Tigers cheerleading classes will participate in local competitions. The Junior Tigers team is the #1 feeder program into the BHHS cheer teams and the Youth Cubs team was undefeated last year. For more information and to register, call 310-628-3920.

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adorned with a multitude of paintings done by Barbara’s own hand.

Barbara, an L.A.-native, who grew up just one block outside the borders of Beverly Hills, enrolled in USC to study art after graduating from Fairfax High School. It was there that she was set up on a blind date at a dance with Morton, a cinematography student.

“He just kept coming to the door,” she recalled of her ardent suitor frequently coming to her sorority.

Born in 1921 in Aurora, Illinois, about 40 miles outside Chicago, Morton developed an early passion for photography, an artistic core that enabled him to connect deeply with the love of his life. Morton’s father owned a tavern, the local restaurant and bar for the small town, and from childhood he was captivated by the world around him. In fact, several of his photographs of car crashes ran in the local paper.

The two were married in

1945, Barbara moving to Waco, Texas with her new husband, who had started working as an aerial photographer for the Air Force two years before.

After returning to L.A., Morton opened up a photography studio on Sunset Boulevard, taking pictures of children for about a year before joining his wife’s family business. Together with Barbara’s older brother, Morton owned and operated several jewelry stores downtown. He was also instrumental in cleaning up the area, helping to improve Broadway and Hill streets, planting trees and bolstering the local improvement district.

Erstwhile, Barbara was raising their three daughters, Linda, Andrea and Gayle, all of whom today have careers in art-related fields due to their mother’s strong artistic influence. The Bowmans had moved to Beverly Hills just before their eldest was to enter first grade, in order be able to enroll their kids in the City’s superlative education system.

“Raising a family in Beverly Hills is easy,” Barbara said.

The Television Academy today revealed plans for its exclusive Emmy® after-party celebrations: the 2015 Creative Arts Ball on Saturday, September 12 and the 67th Emmy Awards Governors Ball on Sunday, September 20.

Themed “Reigning with Radiance,” the Creative Arts Ball’s 3,500 guests and the nearly 4,000 guests at the 67th Emmy Awards Governors Ball will experience an evening of elegance under glimmering crystal chandeliers, with lavish dining and electrifying entertainment.

According to Governors Ball Committee Co-Chairs, Barbara Cassel and Geriann McIntosh, “With this year’s design concept, our guests will experience an elegant, illuminated world with shim-

“The people are wonderful...[and] I loved the school district.”

“It’s a very nice neighborhood,” Morton added.

The two recalled walking around the neighborhood, where they’d often see “very friendly” neighbors including Jimmy Stewart, Lucille Ball, Peter Falk and Jack Benny. For a time, Paul Newman lived across the street.

“Beverly Hills is a very tight community that not only has celebrities, but also some other really lovely people,” Barbara said.

Still, living in such a famous town, it’s hard not to be intrigued with just how an outsider might see the world looking in–particularly with the rise of the tour-bus phenomenon.

One day, Barbara convinced her hairdresser (a longtime friend) to take one of the Hollywood tour buses with her. “‘Come on,’ I said, ‘I want to know what they say about our house,’” she recalled. So off they went on a tour with out-of-towners. Eventually, the bus stopped just in front of the

mering hues of radiance and rich textures; the feel of the room will be subtle yet dramatic.”

Event producer, Cheryl Cecchetto of Sequoia Productions, added, “Our goal for the Governors Ball has always been to offer our guests a ’once in a lifetime’ experience. This year’s Ball, with its unique theme, Swarovski Crystal embellished décor and phenomenal food, beverage, and entertainment, reflects the Academy’s passion for excellence and singular commitment to guest satisfaction.”

The 67th Emmy Awards, hosted

by Andy Samberg, airs live Sunday, September 20 (8:00 PM ET/5:00 PM PT) on FOX and will originate from the Microsoft Theater Los Angeles.

Don Mischer will serve as executive producer for the telecast.

Bowmans’ place. The tourleader informed his passengers that it was the home of Buddy Ebsen, The Beverly Hillbillies actor.

“I said, ‘It’s not. It’s mine,’” Barbara informed them. She promptly left the tour bus, hairdresser in tow, and after a bit of initial hesitancy on the part of her housekeeper to let them in, marched into her home to the amazement of the tour bus occupants.

Throughout Barbara’s entire life, she has tirelessly devoted herself to painting. Today, her home boasts three separate rooms that have been transformed to studios, where captivating portraits attest to her talent to capture the essence of each of her subjects.

Several years ago, she had a show of 29 portraits she did of L.A. chefs. She asked Wolfgang Puck to be among her subjects, but he refused to pose.

“He offered to send a photograph,” she recalled. “I said, “Do you serve artificial fruit?’”

Simultaneous with the education of her children, Bar-

bara enrolled in UCLA, where she graduated with a degree in printmaking. Among her favorite courses was one taught by local art historian Mumsey Nemiroff, who is today the president of the Beverly Hills Women’s Club.

From 1998 to 2004, Bowman served on the City’s Fine Arts Commission, where she helped select several sculptures now prominently displayed.

She also participated as a docent art teacher for local third graders for a time, in addition to leading walks of the City’s sculptures.

But at the end of the day, it was always family first, which meant many walks to the onetime movie theater on Beverly Drive, or the now long-gone J.J. Newberry's or Bernie's Toy Menagerie, home of the lollipop and lemonade trees.

Today, the Bowmans count eight grandkids and nine greatgrandkids.

“It’s a very high class neighborhood with very intelligent, friendly people,” the Bowmans insist. “We were just bringing up a family.”

School Is Fun!

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SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT

Delphi Academy Offers STEAM Education Year-Round

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eginning this September, Delphi Academy is set to be one of the first private schools in Santa Monica to offer a year-round STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Ar ts and Math) program from Early Kindergarten all the way through fifth grade.

“We strive to give students a solid grounding in the basics, which is why we’re looked to as pioneers in proficiency-based education,” says Delphi’s Admission Director Bridgette Rappoport. “That’s why we’re committed to starting children at a young age with our STEAM program. We want them to be successful in any field they end up going into later on.”

According to a study by the National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI), a mere 36 percent of 2013 U.S. high school students were ready for college-level science and only 44 percent of 2013 U.S. high-school graduates were ready for college-level math.

In that same study, it was found that more than half of the 30 fastestgrowing occupations require some level of post-secondary education.

To compound that, if you have ambitions for your child to be a top earner when he or she enters the workforce, then involving them in a STEAM or STEM program will definitely help seal the deal.

Of the 15 Major Study categories with NMSI, engineering has the highest median earnings, yet less than 20 percent of students choose a STEM path.

Further, jobs in computer systems design and related services, a field dependent on high-level math and problem-solving skills, are projected to grow 45 percent between now and 2018. In fact, the U.S. may be short as many as three million high-skilled workers by 2018.

Now is definitely the time to get your youngster prepared with either STEM or STEAM programs, and now Delphi Academy of Santa Monica is the forerunner in the area.

Interested families are encouraged to schedule a tour at their campus at 1229 4th St, Santa Monica.

For more information visit www.delphisantamonica.org.

Applications Now Open For Spotlight Program Southern California high-school students interested in the performing arts can apply now to be a part of the 28th annual free Spotlight arts education and scholarship program presented by The Music Center.

Students submit an online video (online for the first time this year) in one or more of the following categories: acting, ballet, classical instrumental, classical voice, jazz instrumental, non-classical dance and non-classical voice.

The annual program offers arts training, experience and workforce development skills taught by profes-

sional artists and arts administrators and awards more than $100,000 in scholarships.

All students who apply to Spotlight receive feedback from a panel of judges and a certificate of achievement. In addition, they have an opportunity to receive valuable audition experience and knowledge in their performance disciplines through master classes and performance.

The submission deadline is Oct. 19. For more information, including details on how to apply in each category, visit http://musiccenter.org/spotlight.

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A N O T H E R B I RT H D AY ! ?

BIRTHDAYS—Simone Katzef and David Soul (Aug. 28). Arthur Kassel, Sophia Braverman, Jana Olson Collins, William Friedkin, and Elliot Gould (Aug. 29); Dr. Charles Aronberg, Elizabeth Ashley, and Timothy Bottoms (Aug. 30); Harry Waterstone, Warren Berlinger, Richard Gere, Nancy Jones and Itzhak Perlman (Aug. 31); Lily Tomlin, Gil Seton, and Dee Dee Myers (Sept. 1); Shelly Sterling, Salma Hayek, Mark Harmon, and Keanu Reeves (Sept. 2); Valerie Perrine, Pauline Collins and Charlie Sheen (Sept. 3); and belatedly Sherry Tedeschi (Aug. 25).

Charles Aronberg Sophia Braverman

Simone Katzef

Shelly Sterling

Arthur Kassel Harry Waterstone

Gil Seton

Sherry Tedeschi

Joan Mangum Just back from a couple of weeks in the Hamptons and already the calendar is filling up for late summer and fall events.

One of my favorites is the Caritas Gala co-hosted by the Irene Dunne Guild and the St. John’s Health Center Foundation’s board of trustees on Saturday, Oct. 24, in The Beverly Wilshire.

The black-tie event will salute Wendy Goldstein, executive VP of Republic Records, with the Caritas Award; along with Beverly Hills’ civic leaders Raylene and Bruce Meyer and philanthropists Merle and Peter Mullin, who will receive the Spirit of St. John’s Award.

Bruce & Raylene Meyer

Merle & Peter Mullin

“This year’s honorees have not only excelled professionally but each made a commitment early on to embrace the spirit of philanthropy and continue to live by that tenet,” said Robert O. Klein, president/CEO of the foundation.

“I share in congratulating these five extraordinary individuals for their myriad contributions toward the betterment of so many lives,” added Kate Prudente, president of the guild.

Past Caritas Gala honorees include Wendy Goldstein Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, Warren Beatty and Annette Bening, Nancy Reagan, Sir Anthony Hopkins, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver, Martin Sheen, Vin Scully, Robert Wagner, Angela Lansbury, Pierce Brosnan, Julie Andrews and Blake Edwards, Chris O’Donnell, David and Yolanda Foster, and Jimmy Stewart.

Individual tickets to the gala are $500. Call 310-829-8168 or email: Tess.Csiszar@stjohns.org.

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Frances Allen’s

Desert Roundup As fall approaches, bringing much welcome relief from tripledigit outside temperatures, a different slate of numbers will be posted by the Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) as the Desert ushers in the new year.

Now entering its 27th anniversary, the PSIFF is scheduled to run from Jan. 1 to 11 with a culturally diverse program of 200-plus films from more than 60 countries, representing the best in international cinema and viewed by more than 135,000 attendees during the length of the festival.

The PSIFF also presents a majority of the films submitted for consideration in the Best Foreign Language category for the Academy Awards, as well as a large number of American independent and international features and documentaries making their world, North American or U.S. premieres.

Held on Saturday, Jan. 2, the capstone of the festival will be its star-studded black-tie Awards Gala, honoring individuals in the industry for acting, directing and lifetime achievement; and these are not ‘throw-away’ awards.

Nine of the 10 honorees at the 2015 gala received Oscar noms.

Unlike most such industry awards’ programs, the PSIFF releases who the honorees and celebrities will be in the weeks leading up to the gala, one or two names at a time. But be assured, the latest news from the PSIFF can be read either in this column, or hearf by calling 760-778-8979. ****** Most people have never heard of James Haake (pictured below), but that number decreases exponentially when you explain that, at 83 years, Haake, better known as “Gypsy,” holds the Guinness Book Of World Records as the oldest working female impersonator in the world. In fact, a half-century ago, when Beverly Hills offered the best in Southern California cabaret entertainment, Gypsy appeared in the show La Cage Aux Folles, where he was discovered

by Mel Brooks and began working in film with Anne Bancroft, Jane Fonda, the Collins sisters and Katy Sagal. On stage he appeared in recreations of such performers as Dolly Parton, Barbra Streisand, and Joan Rivers (also appearing in Beverly Hills at the time).

Because of his ties to Palm Springs where he now lives, Gypsy was honored recently with a star in his name on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars.

He is still working in Palm Springs and can be seen in the role of “Mastress of Ceremonies” headlining the dinner-show “Carnival Cabaret” at Oscar’s Café and Bar every Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.

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BEVERLY HILLS

PUBLIC NOTICES ORDINANCE 15-O-2686 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING BICYCLES ON SIDEWALKS IN THE BUSINESS DISTRICT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

tion, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or place, is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the final decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.

APPROVED AS TO FORM: LAURENCE S. WIENER City Attorney APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: MAHDI ALUZRI Interim City Manager

VOTE: AYES: Councilmembers Krasne, Bosse, Brien, Mirisch, and Mayor Gold Section 3. Publication. NOES: None The City Clerk shall ABSENT: None cause this Ordinance to CARRIED be published at least once in a newspaper of FICTITIOUS –––––– BUSINESS NAME general circulation pub- STATEMENT 2015196357 The follished and circulated in lowing is/are doing business as: 1) the city within fifteen TRULY MOVING STORIES 2) MOVING TORAH 1135 (15) days after its pas- TRULY Rexford Dr. #306, Los Angeles, CA sage in accordance with 90035; Richard Fauman 1135 S. Section 36933 of the Rexford Dr. #306, Los Angeles, CA Government Code, shall 90035; Karin Fauman 1135 S. Rexford Dr. #306, Los Angeles, CA certify to the adoption of 90035; The business is conducted this Ordinance and shall by: A MARRIED COUPLE, regiscause this Ordinance trant(s) has NOT begun to transact under the name(s) listed and the city Clerk’s cer- business herein: Richard Fauman, Owner: tification, together with Statement is filed with the County of proof of publication, to Los Angeles: July 28, 2015; be entered in the Book Published: August 07, 14, 21, 28, of Ordinances of the 2015 LACC N/C –––––– Council of this city.

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The city Section 1. council hereby amends and restates paragraph B of Section 5-6-801 (“Bicycles, Skateboards, And Roller Skates Prohibited on Sidewalks in the Business District”) of Article 8 (“Bicycles, Skateboards, And Roller Skates Prohibited In Certain Areas”) of Chapter 6 (“MISCELLANEOUS RESTRICTIONS AND PROHIBITIONS”) of Title 5 (“PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE, AND SANITATION”) of the Beverly Section 4.

Effective Hills Municipal Code to Date. This Ordinance read as follows: shall go into effect and be in full force and effect “B. Subsection A of this at 12:01 a.m. on the thirsection shall not apply ty-first (31st) day after to on duty peace offi- its passage. cers as defined in sec- Adopted: tion 830 of the state August 18, 2015 Penal Code, on duty city parking enforce- Effective: ment officers and city September 18, 2015 parking control officers, and other per- JULIAN A. GOLD, M.D. sons as authorized by Mayor of the City of the City for a specific Beverly Hills, California purpose.”

ATTEST: Section 2. Severability. BYRON POPE (SEAL) If any section, subsec- City Clerk

STATEMENT 2015196356 The following is/are doing business as: JASON REMINGER AUDIO SERVICES 5935 Lemp Ave. #3, North Hollywood, CA 91601; Jason John Reminger 5935 Lemp Ave. #3, North Hollywood, CA 91601; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Jason Reminger, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 28, 2015; Published: August 07, 14, 21, 28, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015196355 The following is/are doing business as: 1) HOOKUP AND BLACKOUT, LLC 2) HOOK-UPS 3) HUBO 212 26th St., Santa Monica, CA 90402; Hookup and Blackout, LLC 212 26th St., Santa Monica, CA 90402; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s)

has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Heline Berk Irvin, CEO: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 28, 2015; Published: August 07, 14, 21, 28, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015192006 The following is/are doing business as: 1) SW STRATEGIC GROUP 2) SWSG 23801 Calabasas Rd. #103, Calabasas, CA 91302; Sarah Weintraub Productions, LLC 23801 Calabasas Rd. #103, Calabasas, CA 91302; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Sarah Weintraub, Managing Member: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 22, 2015; Published: August 07, 14, 21, 28, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015202248 The following is/are doing business as: HUBLOT BOUTIQUES 132 S. Rodeo Dr. #400, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Simwest 2, Inc. 132 S. Rodeo Dr. #400, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Jean Simonian, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: August 04, 2015; Published: August 07, 14, 21, 28, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015203338 The following is/are doing business as: NORTH STAR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 16824 Ivyside Place, Encino, CA 91436; Nancy N. Harding 16824 Ivyside Place, Encino, CA 91436; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Nancy N. Harding, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: August 05, 2015; Published: August 14, 21, 28, September 04, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015203340 The following is/are doing business as: SIK HOTEL MANAGEMENT 1775 Orchid Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90028; Ijaz A. Khan 2307 Hollyridge Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90068; Herezilda Alisasis Khan 2307 Hollyridge Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90068; The business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has

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begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Nadhem Boudoukhane, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: August 06, 2015; Published: August 14, 21, 28, September 04, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015208065 The following is/are doing business as: XFINITY TRADING 8306 Wilshire Blvd. #1679, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Keri Dunn 8306 Wilshire Blvd. #1679, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Keri Dunn, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: August 11, 2015; Published: August 21, 28, September 04, 11, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015208066 The following is/are doing business as: 1) ALTERNATIVES 2) ALTERNATIVES ADDICTION TREATMENT 3) ALTERNATIVES BRAIN INSTITUTE 822 S. Robertson Blvd. #300, Los Angeles, CA 90035; Alternatives Behavioral Health, LLC 822 S. Robertson Blvd. #300, Los Angeles, CA 90035; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein May 17, 2013: Adi Jaffe, Executive Director: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: August 11, 2015; Published: August 21, 28, September 04, 11, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015209641 The following is/are doing business as: NJM REAL PROPERTY ADVISORS 10445 Wilshire Blvd. #1606, Los Angeles, CA 90024; Neal Mehta 10445 Wilshire Blvd. #1606, Los Angeles, CA 90024; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein August 01, 2015: Neal Mehta, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: August 12, 2015; Published: August 21, 28, September 04, 11, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015206193 The following is/are doing business as: 007 REGISTERED AGENTS 1328 N. Cherokee Ave., Hollywood, CA 90028; Gerald Crosby 1328 N. Cherokee Ave., Hollywood, CA 90028; The business is conducted

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BEVERLY HILLS

PUBLIC NOTICES RESOLUTION NO. 15-R-13051

ORDINANCE NO. 15-O-2688

RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS FIXING THE RATE OF TAXES TO PAY THE BONDED AND OTHER VOTERAPPROVED INDEBTEDNESS OF THE CITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2015/2016

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS ADOPTING BY REFERENCE ARTICLE 3 (“ANIMALS AND FOWLS”) OF CHAPTER V (“PUBLIC SAFETY AND PROTECTION”) OF THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES MUNICIPAL CODE, AND AMENDING ARTICLE 3 (“ANIMAL CONTROL AND LICENSING REQUIREMENTS”) OF CHAPTER 2 (“ANIMALS, FOWL, AND REPTILES”) OF TITLE 5 (“PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE, AND SANITATION”) OF THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE

The Council of the City of Beverly Hills does resolve as follows: Section 1. Pursuant to law, there hereby is fixed and levied the rate of taxes, designated in the number of cents upon each One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) of the assessed value to be taxed as assessed by the County Assessor and equalized by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles, as set forth in Section 2 hereof.

Section 2. Upon all of the taxable property in each of the taxing districts within the City of Beverly Hills, there hereby is fixed and levied the rate of taxes as follows: All Districts $0.020099 The rate so fixed is needed to raise the amount necessary to make annual payments for other indebtedness of the City approved by the voters prior to July 1, 1978.

Section 3. The City Clerk shall cause this resolution to be published and circulated in the City within fifteen (15) days after its passage, in accordance with Section 36936.1 of the Government Code; shall certify to the adoption and publishing of this resolution and shall cause this resolution and his certification, together with proof of publication, to be entered in the Book of Resolutions of the Council of this City.

Adopted: August 18, 2015 JULIAN A. GOLD M.D. Mayor of the City of Beverly Hills, California

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: T h e Section 1.

City Council hereby amends and restates Section 5-2-301 of Article 3 (“ANIMAL CONTROL AND LICENSING REQUIREMENTS”) of Chapter 2 (“ANIMALS, FOWL, AND REPTILES”) of Title 5 (“PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE, AND SANITATION”) to read as follows: “5-2-301: CITY OF LOS ANGELES ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE ADOPTION: A. Except as hereinafter provided, Article 3 of Chapter V, Animals and Fowls, of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, as amended and in effect on July 1, 2015, is hereby adopted by reference as the Animal Control Ordinance of the City of Beverly Hills and may be cited as such.

A copy of article 3 of chapter V, Animals And Fowls, of the Los Angeles municipal code, as amended and in effect on July 1, 2015, has been deposited in the office of the city clerk of the city of Beverly Hills and shall at all times be maintained by the city clerk for use and examination by the public.

B. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection A of this section, ATTEST: whenever any of the folBYRON POPE (SEAL) lowing words and phrasCity Clerk es are used in the animal control ordinance, Approved as to form: except for Sections LAURENCE S. WIENER 53.18.5, 53.34.2, City Attorney 53.34.3, and 53.34.4 of the Los Angeles Approved as to content: Municipal Code as MAHDI ALUZRI adopted by reference, Interim City Manager such name or term shall be defined as follows: DON RHOADS Director of Administrative BOARD OF ANIMAL Services/CFO SERVICES COMMISSION: Shall mean and

include the Beverly Hills D. Notwithstanding hearing officer. the provisions of section 5-2-301 of this artiCITY OF LOS ANGE- cle, the animal control LES OR CITY: The city ordinance is amended of Beverly Hills, except by amending sections where the city of Los 53.00 (amending the Angeles is the correct definitions of “Cat notation due to the cir- Kennel” and “Dog cumstances.

Kennel”), 53.06, 53.06.2, 53.15.2(c), DEPARTMENT (Or Any 53.18.5 (amending the Similar Term): Shall first two sentences mean and include the only), 53.27, 53.33, code enforcement divi- 53.42(e), 53.50(a), and sion of the Beverly Hills 53.66 to read as folbuilding and safety lows: department.

53.00 Cat Kennel.

GENERAL MANAGER "Cat Kennel" shall mean (Or Any Similar Term): any dwelling unit, strucShall mean and include ture, or premises, the director of communi- whereon or wherein six ty development, or his (6) or more cats over the designee, of the city of age of four (4) months Beverly Hills. are kept, harbored, or maintained for any purWhenever the animal pose, other than in a pet control ordinance refers store for sale to the pubto a "person owning or lic or for care or treathaving charge, care, ment in an animal hospicustody or control of any tal. animal", or whenever the animal control ordi- 53.00 Dog Kennel. nance refers to an "Dog Kennel" shall "owner", that person or mean any lot, building, owner shall mean structure, or premises "guardian" for the pur- whereon or wherein four poses of the animal con- (4) or more dogs over trol ordinance, referring the age of four (4) to any person who cares months are kept, harfor a domestic pet.” bored or maintained for any purposes other than Section 2.

T h e in a pet shop for sale to City Council hereby the public or for care or amends and restates treatment in an animal Section 5-2-302 of hospital.

Article 3 (“ANIMAL CONTROL AND 53.06 Animals at Large LICENSING REQUIRE- No person owning or MENTS”) of Chapter 2 having possession, (“ANIMALS, FOWL, charge, custody or conAND REPTILES”) of trol of any animal, Title 5 (“PUBLIC except cats which are HEALTH, WELFARE, not in heat or season, AND SANITATION”) to shall cause, permit or read as follows: allow the animal to stray, run, or in any “5-2-302: ANIMAL manner to be at large in CONTROL ORDINANCE or upon any public AMENDED: street, sidewalk or park.

A. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 5-2-301 of this article, the animal control ordinance is amended by deleting sections 53.08, 53.15.1, 53.38, 53.39, 53.42(c), 53.42(d), 53.43, 53.47, 53.49, 53.55, 53.59, 53.60, 53.63, 53.64, 53.68, and 53.69.

sells or otherwise transfers a dog or cat, whether for compensation or otherwise, shall provide to the new animal owners city application(s) for a license and permit as well as written information regarding the license and permit requirements of the city applicable to such animal.

53.18.5 Hearing Procedures and License Revocations This section shall govern procedures for the revocation of dog licenses and related matters.

For purposes of this section the term “dog” includes the plural and the term “owner” means the owner or person having charge, care or custody of a dog.

53.27 Transfer Of Ownership; Notice Required.

Each owner or operator of any dog hospital or pet shop or as a veterinarian who sells, gives away or in any manner causes the ownership or permanent possession of any dog, whether over four (4) months or age or not, to be transferred to any person, shall notify in writing the department of that fact within five (5) days after the date of such sale or transfer. Such notice shall state the kind of dog, the name of such dog, if any, and the person to whom such dog has been sold or transferred.

53.33 Vicious Animals - Private Premises.

It shall be unlawful for any person to keep within the city a vicious dog, nor shall any person, owning or having custody or control of any dog, or any other animal known by such person to be vicious or dangerous, shall permit it to run at large, or permit it to run loose on or within the premises of such person in such a manner as to endanger the life or limb of any person lawfully entering such premises.

53.06.2 Restraint Of Dogs.

Every person owning or having charge, care, custody or control of any dog shall keep such dog exclusively upon his own premises provided, however, that such dog may be off such premises if it be under the control of a competent person and restrained by a B. Notwithstanding substantial chain or the provisions of section leash not exceeding six 53.42(e) Animals, Sale Of - As Novelties - On 5-2-301 of this article, feet in length.

Streets. the following text from section 53.50(f) is here- 53.15.2(c) Breeding (e) This section shall not be construed to prohibit by deleted: “The fees Permit. imposed herein for a pet (1) No person shall the display or sale of show or a dog show cause or allow any dog rabbits, natural chicks, shall be waived in the or cat owned, harbored ducklings or other fowl, event that such show is or kept within the city of in proper faculties by stores engaged in the held in a public park”.

Beverly Hills to breed. business of selling the C. Notwithstanding (2) Any commercial same, to be raised for the provisions of section establishment selling food purposes.

5-2-301 of this article, dogs and cats shall Permit the following text from prominently display the 53.50(a) section 53.73 is hereby name and address of Required. deleted: “The ordinance the breeder(s) of such No person, without first will become operative dogs and cats and any obtaining a permit theresix months after its other information for in writing from the effective date, and required by the general department, shall keep, conduct or operate withexpire on June 30, manager. in the city any pet shop, 2016, unless extended by ordinance”.

(3) Any commercial animal grooming parlor, establishment which pony ring or pony ride,

circus, pet show, cat services within the City. show or animal acts or The Ordinance is therefore exempt from the exhibitions. environmental review requirements of the 53.66 Guard Dogs. (a) No person shall C a l i f o r n i a keep, use or maintain Environmental Quality any guard dog or sentry Act pursuant to Section 15061(b) (3) of Title 14 dog within city limits. of the California Code of (b) For the purposes of Regulations. this section, “guard dog” means any dog kept, Section 5. Severability. used or maintained on If any section, subsecany commercial or tion, subdivision, senindustrial premises or tence, clause, phrase, any dog used to guard, or portion of this protect, patrol or defend Ordinance or the appliany property or person. cation thereof to any person or place, is for (c) For the purposes of any reason held to be this section, “sentry invalid or unconstitutiondog” means any dog al by the decision of any trained to guard, pro- court of competent juristect, patrol or defend diction, the remainder of any premises, area or this Ordinance shall yard, or any dog trained remain in full force and as a sentry or to protect, effect. defend or guard any person or property or Section 6. The City any dog which is Clerk is directed to forschutzhund or any simi- ward a certified copy of this Ordinance to the lar classification.”

Director of the City of Angeles Section 3.

T h e Los City Council hereby Department of Animal amends and restates Services.

Section 5-2-303 of Article 3 (“ANIMAL Section 7. Publication.

CONTROL AND The City Clerk shall LICENSING REQUIRE- cause this Ordinance to MENTS”) of Chapter 2 be published at least (“ANIMALS, FOWL, once in a newspaper of AND REPTILES”) of general circulation pubTitle 5 (“PUBLIC lished and circulated in HEALTH, WELFARE, the City within fifteen AND SANITATION”) to (15) days after its passage, in accordance read as follows: with Section 36933 of “5-2-303.

Violations; the Government Code, shall certify to the adopPenalty: tion of this Ordinance A. Unless a different and shall cause this penalty is provided for in Ordinance and the City certification, this chapter, violation of Clerk’s any provision of the ani- together with proof of to be mal control ordinance publication, shall be punishable as entered in the Book of of the provided in Article 1 of Ordinances Chapter 3 of Title 1 of Council of this City. the Beverly Hills Section 8.

Effective Municipal Code.

Date. This Ordinance B Any person vio- shall go into effect and lating any of the follow- be in full force and effect ing sections of the at 12:01 a.m. on the thirAnimal Control ty-first (31st) day after Ordinance is guilty of a its passage. misdemeanor that is punishable as provided Adopted: for in Article 1 of August 18, 2015 Chapter 3 of Title 1 of Effective: the Beverly Hills September 18, 2015 Municipal Code: JULIAN A. GOLD, M.D. Mayor of the City of Section 53.03(c) Beverly Hills, California Section 53.06.5(c) Section 53.15(f) Section 53 .15.2(b)(2)(F)(7) ATTEST: BYRON POPE (SEAL) Section 53.15.2(d) City Clerk Section 53.15.3(b) Section 53.18.5(n) APPROVED AS TO Section 53.34 FORM: Section 53.34.2(a) LAURENCE S. WIENER Section 53.34.4(f)(1) City Attorney Section 53.58 Section 53.64(e) APPROVED AS TO Section 53.72(c)” CONTENT: Section 4..

CEQA MAHDI ALUZRI Finding.

The City Interim City Manager Council hereby finds that it can be seen with VOTE: certainty that there is no AYES: Councilmembers possibility the adoption Krasne, Bosse, Brien, of this Ordinance will Mirisch, and Mayor Gold have a significant effect NOES: None on the environment ABSENT: None because the Ordinance CARRIED only regulates animal

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PUBLIC NOTICES ORDINANCE 15-O-2685 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING PARKING PERMITS FOR BEVERLY HILLS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT PERSONNEL THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The City Council hereby adds Section 7-3-124 (“SP PARKING PERMITS”) to Article 1 (“General Standing, Stopping, and Parking Provisions”) of Chapter 3 (“STANDING, STOPPING, PARKING”) of Title 7 (“TRAFFIC, PARKING, AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION”) of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to read as follows: “7-3-124: SP PARKING PERMITS: A. For purposes of this section, “street block” is defined as the portion of a street that lies between two (2) immediately intersecting streets, and includes both the side of the street immediately adjacent to a school property and the opposite side of the street.

B. A vehicle which bears an SP parking permit may park as follows while being used for official Beverly Hills Unified School District business: 1. In a nonmetered parking space for a period of time in excess of the posted maximum parking time permitted on a street block adjacent to Beverly Vista School, El Rodeo School, Hawthorne School and Horace Mann School, except as follows: a. During posted peak hour parking restriction periods. b. The SP parking permit may not be used on a street block adjacent to Horace Mann School after construction of the underground parking facility on the Horace Mann School campus is completed.

2. In any preferential parking permit zone on a street block adjacent to Beverly Vista School, El Rodeo School, Hawthorne School and Horace Mann School, except as follows: a. The SP parking permit may not be used on a street block adjacent to Horace Mann School after construction of the underground parking facility on the Horace Mann

School campus is completed.

Section 3. Severability.

If any section, subsec3. In the City- tion, subdivision, senoperated parking struc- tence, clause, phrase, ture, located at 450 or portion of this North Rexford Drive, Ordinance or the appliwithout payment of the cation thereof to any required fees and in person or place, is for excess of the maximum any reason held to be permitted time for park- invalid or unconstitutioning. al by the final decision of any court of competent C. An SP parking permit jurisdiction, the remainshall be issued by the der of this Ordinance Director of Public Works shall remain in full force Services only as fol- and effect. lows: Section 4. Publication.

1. One permit to The City Clerk shall each current member of cause this Ordinance to the Beverly Hills Unified be published at least School District Board of once in a newspaper of Education. When such general circulation pubpersons cease to be on lished and circulated in the Beverly Hills Unified the City within fifteen School District Board of (15) days after its pasEducation, the SP park- sage in accordance with ing permit issued to the Section 36933 of the holder under this sub- Government Code, shall section C.1 is deemed certify to the adoption of void and is invalid for this Ordinance and shall the uses set forth in this cause this Ordinance section.

The permit and the City Clerk’s cerholder shall return the tification, together with permit to the Director of proof of publication, to Public Works Services. be entered in the Book of Ordinances of the 2. One permit Council of this City. each to the following employees of the Section 5.

Effective Beverly Hills Unified Date. This Ordinance School District: (i) shall go into effect and Superintendent of be in full force and effect Schools; (ii) Chief at 12:01 a.m. on the thirAcademic Officer; (iii) ty-first (31st) day after Director of Student its passage.

Services and Special Projects; and (iv) Chief Adopted: Administrative Officer. August 18, 2015 When such persons Effective: cease to be an employ- September 18, 2015 ee of the Beverly Hills Unified School District JULIAN A. GOLD, M.D. or are no longer in the Mayor of the City of position listed herein, Beverly Hills, California the SP parking permit issued to the holder ATTEST: under this subsection BYRON POPE (SEAL) C.2 is deemed void and City Clerk is invalid for the uses set forth in this section. The APPROVED AS TO permit holder shall FORM: return the permit to the LAURENCE S. WIENER Director of Public Works City Attorney Services.

APPROVED AS TO D. SP parking permits CONTENT: shall be displayed in the MAHDI ALUZRI lower left corner of the Interim City Manager front windshield of a vehicle legally regis- VOTE: tered to a person issued AYES: Councilmembers a permit under this sec- Krasne, Bosse, Brien, Mirisch, and Mayor Gold tion.”

NOES: None CEQA ABSENT: None Section 2.

Findings.

The City CARRIED Council hereby finds that it can be seen with —————————— certainty that there is no possibility that the adopORDINANCE tion and implementation NO. 15-O-2687 of this Ordinance may have a significant effect AN ORDINANCE OF on the environment. THE CITY OF BEVERLY The Ordinance estab- HILLS ESTABLISHING lishes the privileges and PROCEDURES FOR requirements regarding EXPEDITED PERMIT the use of special park- PROCESSING FOR ing permits for Beverly SMALL RESIDENTIAL Hills Unified School ROOFTOP SOLAR District personnel while ENERGY SYSTEMS, conducting official busi- AND AMENDING TITLE ness and will not signifi- 9 OF THE BEVERLY cantly increase vehicle HILLS MUNICIPAL traffic within the City. CODE The Ordinance is therefore exempt from the WHEREAS, the State of environmental review California and the City requirements of the of Beverly Hills have California Environmental consistently promoted Quality Act pursuant to and encouraged the use Section 15061(b)(3) of of solar energy systems; Title 14 of the California and Code of Regulations.

WHEREAS, the State of California recently adopted Assembly Bill 2188, which requires local agencies to adopt an ordinance that creates an expedited, streamlined permitting process for small residential rooftop solar energy systems; and WHEREAS, creation of an expedited, streamlined permitting process for small residential rooftop solar energy systems will facilitate timely and cost-effective installation of solar energy systems and help reduce the City’s reliance on environmentally damaging fossil fuels.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS: Section 1.

Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 9 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code is hereby amended by adding a new Section 91-105 to read as follows: “9-1-105: EXPEDITED P E R M I T T I N G PROCESS FOR SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS: A. Definitions: 1. “Small residential rooftop solar energy system” means a system that meets all of the following criteria: a. A solar energy system that is no larger than 10 kilowatts alternating current nameplate rating or 30 kilowatts thermal; and b. A solar energy system that conforms to all applicable state fire, structural, electrical, and other building codes as adopted or amended by the City, and paragraph (3) of subdivision (c) of Section 714 of the Civil Code; and c. A solar energy system that is installed on a roof of a single or duplex family dwelling; and d. A solar panel or module array that does not exceed the maximum legal building height as defined or prescribed in this Code.

2. ‘Solar energy system’ has the same meaning as set forth in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 801.5 of the Civil Code, as such section or subdivision may be amended, renumbered, or redesignated from time to time.

must comply in order to be eligible for expedited review pursuant to this Chapter. The checklist shall substantially conform to the recommended process and checklist contained in the current California Solar Permitting Guidebook, as adopted by the Governor's Office of Planning and Research.

The City’s adopted checklist shall be published on the City’s website.

B. A small residential rooftop solar energy system permit application that satisfies the information requirements in the City’s adopted checklist shall be deemed complete and shall be promptly processed, consistent with the recommended process contained in the current California Solar Permitting Guidebook as adopted by the Governor's Office of Planning and Research.

Upon confirmation by the Building Official that the permit application and supporting documents meet the requirements of the City’s adopted checklist, and are consistent with the requirements of this Chapter, the Building Official shall, consistent with Government Code Section 65850.5(b), approve the application and issue all necessary permits. Such approval does not authorize an applicant to connect the small residential rooftop solar energy system to the local utility provider’s electricity grid. The applicant is responsible for obtaining such authorization from the local utility provider. If the Building Official determines that the permit application is incomplete, a written correction notice shall be issued, detailing all deficiencies in the application and any additional information required to be eligible for expedited permit issuance.

Consistent with Government Code Section 65850.5, a solar energy system permit shall not be conditioned on the approval of such system by an ‘association’, as that term is defined in Civil Code Section 4080.

C. Consistent with Government Code Section 65850.5, the Building Official shall allow for electronic submittal of permit applications covered by this Ordinance and associated supporting documentation. ‘Electronic submittal’ shall mean by email, Internet, or FAX. In accepting such permit applications, the Building Official shall also accept electronic signatures on all forms, applications, and other documentation in lieu of a wet signature by any applicant.

3.

‘City’s adopted checklist’ means and refers to a checklist of requirements with which small residential rooftop solar energy systems D. The Building Official

shall require only one inspection for small residential rooftop solar energy systems eligible for expedited review as provided in this Chapter.

Such inspection shall be performed in a timely manner. If the small rooftop solar energy system fails the single inspection, an additional inspection may be conducted at the applicant’s expense.

E. To the maximum extent permitted by law, the provisions of this Chapter shall supersede and govern in the event of any conflict or inconsistency between this Chapter and any other provision of this Code or any ordinance of the City.”

Section 2. Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act. The City Council finds that the adoption of this Ordinance is exempt from the C a l i f o r n i a Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the General Rule (14 C.C.R. Section 15061(b)(3)) because the project involves updates and revisions to existing administrative building permit regulations consistent with California law, specifically Government Code section 65850.5 and Civil Code section 714.

It can be seen with certainty that the Municipal Code text amendments adopted herein will have no significant negative effect on the environment. Additionally, the adoption of this Ordinance is categorically exempt from further environmental review as a regulatory action taken to protect natural resources and the environment in support of state and local climate action goals pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, 14 C.C.R., Sections 15307 and 15308.

If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of any competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this Ordinance, and each and every section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase not declared invalid or unconstitutional without regard to whether any portion of the Ordinance would be subsequently declared invalid or unconstitutional.

Section 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance.

This Section 5.

Ordinance shall go into effect and be in full force and effect at 12:01 a.m. on the thirtyfirst (31st) day after its passage, and shall become operative on September 18, 2015.

Adopted: August 18, 2015 Effective: September 18, 2015 JULIAN A. GOLD, M.D. Mayor of the City of Beverly Hills, California ATTEST: BYRON POPE (Seal) City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: LAURENCE S. WIENER City Attorney APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: Mahdi Aluzri Interim City Manager VOTE: AYES: Councilmembers Krasne, Bosse, Brien, Mirisch, and Mayor Gold NOES: None ABSENT: None CARRIED

Section 3. Severability.

SUMMONS (CITATION JUDICIAL) CASE NO: 14K12796 NOTICE TO DEFENDANTS: NUALA BARTON; and DOES 1 to 50, inclusive YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: CHARLES HOUSTON and EMMA HOUSTON NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.

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

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

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

The name and address of the court is: Superior Court of the State of California, County of Los Angeles Stanley Mosk Courthouse • 111 N. Hill Street • Los Angeles, CA 90012 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney is: Law Offices of Stuart A. Katz; Stuart A. Katz 20271 SW Birch St. Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA 92660 • (949) 660-1916 DATE: SEPTEMBER 29, 2014 By: Sherri R. Carter, Clerk • Anabella Figueroa, Deputy Beverly Hills Courier • Published 08/07/15, 08/14/15, 08/21/15, 08/28/15

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Prime Carthay Circle CENTURY PARK EAST

LISA SHERMAN • AGENT 310/724-7000 x-1851

BEVERLY HILLS

1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH $3,100/month High Floor. Total Renovation Great City Views

PARK PLACE PERFECT FOR 1031 EXCHANGE. VACANT FABULOUS 4 BDRMS, 3.5 BATHS TRIPLEX FOR RENTING AT MARKET RATES. TWO BLOCKS HOME ON THE HILLS $4,000 to $5,950/Mo. WEST OF ROBERTSON AND ONE BLOCK SOUTH OF with amazing views, spa PICO. PREMIUM AREA. NEW LISTING. $2,850,000

PARK PLACE $795,000 TO $1,195,000

hardwood floors, wine

CENTURY HILL

SANDRA LEWIS

$995,000 TO $1,795,000

AGT. 310-770-4111 BRE 00456048

cellar and wet-bar.

Convenient location.

Available Now $7600/MO.

ONE CENTURY

1138 SOUTH CREST

$3,500,000 TO $17,995,000

GORGEOUS FOUR BEDROOM AND POOL ONE BLOCK OUT OF BEVERLY HILLS

Call 310/205-0206

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BEL AIR CREST $1,995,000 TO $15,975,000

For Lease See our Ad Sec. 440

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4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths on 2 acres covered Looking to Rent Guesthouse or Room in beautiful oaks and pines. 2977 Sq. Ft. + exercise H ONEST , R ELIABLE , QUIET, Beverly Hills Adj. room/laundry, mud room and storage area. Solar PRIVATE, RESPECTFUL. 472 Willaman Drive paneled house includes sun porch, double garage plus Los Angeles, CA Work from home. additional covered parking in gated community with pri- Also Avail. for Estate/ Bright vate police department. $275,000 Caretaker position. 3 Bdrm.+2 1/ 2 Bath Charlie: 323/839-5844 Remodeled Kitchen Maggie Schick 661-972-0545 References Avail. & Bathrooms.

RE/MAX• BRE#01062948

all listings are on

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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Will be a helpfull and friendly roommate. Has a Master’s Degree and a family Av a i l a b l e business in BH. for Rent.

Single non-smoker with Close to Beach . excellent references.

310/394-7132 Contact Deborah Margolies

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$489,000 TO $949,000

R E A L E S TAT E

2430 Coldwater Canyon 4 Bdrm.+5 Bath

PRIVATE MONEY LOANS PURCHASE-REHAB-REFINANCE 1ST & 2ND'S POSITION'S UP TO 80% LTV CASE BY CASE COMPETITIVE RATES & FEE'S ALL TYPES OF REAL ESTATE CONSIDERED

ETHAN RUCH R O Y A LT Y M O R T G A G E C O .

1-844-368-5202 BRE# 00818732

NMLS # 313559

GREAT INVESTMENT FOR RENTAL OR PERFECT 1031 EXCHANGE FOR FUTURE BUILDING. NORTH OF PICO PREMIUM LOCATION. ALMONT IN BEVERLY HILLS TURNS INTO CREST AFTER WHITWORTH. NEW LISTING. $1,495,000

SANDRA LEWIS

AGT. 310-770-4111 BRE 00456048

Newly remodeled kitchen with new appliances.

Hardwood floors., large backyard, 2-car garage, circular driveway. $6,000/Month

310/860-9 991 310/433-1 949 213/926-4 213

CENTURY HILL $5,850 to $7,000/Mo.

ONE CENTURY $20,000 to $45,000/Mo.

BEL AIR CREST $16,500 to $67,000/Mo.

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.

For Lease See our Ad Sec. 270

A PA RT M E N T / C O N D O R E N TA L S

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B E V E R LY H I L L S PRIME LOCATION

BEVERLY HILLS BACHELOR

320 S. CLARK DR.

• BRENTWOOD • SANTA MONICA

Robertson/Burton Way

922 S. Barrington Av.

LOVELY

• 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath •

S. Oakhurst Dr.

Clifton & Crescent Dr. • PRIVATE ENTRANCE • 3 BD. + 2 BA. CONDO 250 Sf. Ft., cooktop, microwave, fridge.

Bright unit with open floor Close to Wilshire Bl. plan, granite kitchen, inside & transportation. laundry and 3 car parking. $1,200/Month

$4,750/MO.

213/305-1346

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Steve Geller

BEVERLY HILLS

Coldwell Banker

443 S. Oakhurst Dr.

310/922-2141

————— BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. 1017 S. SHERBOURNE Very Private & Spacious 2 BDRM. + 1.5 BATH upper unit with breakfast and formal dining room.

Yard, laundry & parking.

ONE BEDROOM With balcony, tub + stall shower, ELEVATOR, A/C, gated garage, controlled access in quiet building.

No pets. Non-smoking facility.

Call 323/252-5600

• • • 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. • BRENTWOOD • • • • • • • 519 S. Barrington Ave. • • • B R I G H T & S PA C I O U S ˚Δ˚Δ˚Δ˚Δ˚Δ˚Δ˚ B E V E R LY H I L L S 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath LIVING. Bright unit.

Balcony, dishwasher, elevator, intercom Dishwasher, On-site laundry, parking. entry, on-site laundry, parking.

Close to

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WEST L.A.

WESTWOOD

• S p a c i o u s • 1415 Brockton Ave. 1370 Veteran Ave. 3 Bdrm. + 2 Bath 1 Bdrm. 1 Bath 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath

+ Single Fireplace, balcony, Approx. 1,100sf.

•••• •• Patio, stove, fridge, •••• wet bar, dishwasher, Patio, dishwasher, Balcony, air conditioning laundry facility, on-site laundry, parking. dishwasher, on-sight dishwasher, controlled laundry, parking. elevator, parking.

C LOSE TO S CHOOL , access bldg., WiFi, C LOSE T O S HOPS Close to shops+dining.

F REEWAY & pool, on-sight laundry, & R ESTAURANTS .

310/826-0541 gym, parking.

T RANSPORTATION .

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11988 Kiowa Ave.

1 Bd. + 1 Ba.

•••••••

310/449-1100

310/479-0700

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310/477-6885 Close to U.C.L.A.

2600 Virginia Ave. T A . —————–––– —————–––– 1236EAmhearst Ave. W E S T W O O D

SANTA MONICA • Spacious Units • 1409 Midvale Ave.

^ ^ ^ ^ ^ •• • • •

427 Montana Ave.

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2 Bd.+2Ba. Large & Bright Unit.

••• ••• Dishwasher, a/c, Elevator, controlled ••• SINGLE ••• controlled access, access, on-site • • •••• •••• on-site parking laundry facility, Controlled access, & laundry facility. balcony, parking. garage, laundry facility.

310/820-8584 Close to Close to Beach.

Brentwood Village. Brentwood Village, 310/472-8915 310/394-7132 Shops & Restaurants.

1628 Westgate Ave. • 310/826-4889 •

•••

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

WiFi, a/c, intercom entry, laundry facility, elevator, parking, pool.

WEST L.A.

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

—————–––– 321 S. Sherbourne Dr. 125 N. Barrington Av. BRENTWOOD 12333 TeXaS Ave. ~ 2 Bd.+2 Ba. ~

~ WEST L.A. ~

P LEASE C ALL :

310/435-3693

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$3,500/MO. Border of Call 213/804-3761 BEVERLY HILLS • BRENTWOOD •

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BEVERLY HILLS • • Spacious • • N E W LY U P D AT E D

• • N E W L Y • • • Jr. Executive • •• U P D AT E D •• • • •• • 2 Bd + Den + 2 Ba •

Balcony, controlled access, a/c, stove, Private front patio, elevator, laundry Hardwood floors, a/c, facility, parking. laundry in unit, 2-car prkg.

• 310/247-8689 • Available June 01.

336 S. Rexford Dr. Close to Cedars-Sinai, Beverly Center & $3,200/Month

1675 Colby Ave. B r i g h t & A i r y.

11640 Kiowa Ave. 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath 2 Bd.+2 Ba. Dishwasher, •••••••• • • • • • ∞ ∞ ∞ Spacious & Bright.

Intercom entry, on-sight Newly Updated • 2 Bdrm. ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ A / C , b a l c o n y, Granite counters, dishparking, on-sight 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath + 2 Bath • dishwasher, stove, laundry facility.

• • • • • • • • washer, balcony, stove, Upscale, Bright, intercom entry, intercom-entry, on-site Close to transportation.

Gorgeous & Spacious. Balcony, dishwasher, on-sight laundry, prkg. laundry, parking.

310/820-1810 a/c, heated pool, WiFi, 310/477-0072 • • • • • 310/826-4600 elevator controlled With Pool, balcony, • WESTWOOD • • WESTWOOD • central air, fireplace, access, on-site laundry, W E S T L . A .

550 Veteran Ave. 1422-1428 Kelton Av. parking. Close to elevator, intercom 1343 Carmelina Ave. • •••• Brentwood Village, Spacious entry, parking. gym.

Shops & Restaurants.

- 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • 2 B d . + 2 B a .

• 310/476-2181 •

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Trendy Robertson Bl. 310/860-9991 310/433-1949 213/926-4213 BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. 120 S. Swall Dr. • • • • • • • Close to shopping, • 310/826-4889 • BEVERLY HILLS • •1 •Bd. +1 Ba. • • • dining & schools.

320 N. Palm Dr. Very Spacious, A/C, **CENTURY CITY** 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath balcony, intercom entry, 2220 S. Beverly Glen

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• ••••• • Bright Unit • Very spacious, On-site laundry, granite counters, microwave, intercom • • on-site parking. entry, on-sight laun• SINGLE • Close to dry, parking & WiFi. •• • • transportation.

• • L o t s o f • • • 310/442-8265 • Very close to UCLA & Westwood Village.

Character & Charm!

310/208-5166 Glass Fireplace

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Balcony, granite counters, on-sight laundry, prkg. B R E N T W O O D central air, dishwasher, Close to Cedars-Sinai, 11730 SUNSET BLVD. Beverly Center, • • • • • NEWLY REMODELED stove, fridge, on-sight • shops, cafes laundry, pool, prkg., • Jr. Executive & transportation. controlled access.

••••••• 310/270-0724 $2,200/Month Rooftop pool, 310/666-9362 deck, central air, Newly Remodeled.

In The HEART of elevator, intercom New hardwood flrs., BEV. HILLS TRIANGLE BEVERLY HILLS ADJ 170 N. Crescent Dr. entry, on-sight laundry, granite counters, Bedford/Olympic stainless steel appl., gym, parking.

2 BD, 2 BA CONDO • Free WiFi Access • alcove fireplace, $2,150/MO. ~ 310/476-3824 ~ fridge, laundry facility, Approx. 1400 Sq. ft.

BRENTWOOD & U.C.L.A. CLOSE gated parking, intercom entry, WiFi and more.

Lower unit with fridge,

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1 Bd. + 1 Ba. •

Hardwood floors, dishwasher, controlled access, WiFi, on-site laundry & parking.

C LOSE TO U.C.L.A.

310/864-0319

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1380 Midvale Ave.

• • • • • • L.A.’S FINEST, • WESTWOOD • 1 Bd. + Den + 1 Ba. MOST LUXURIOUS 10933 Rochester Ave. Single • APT. RENTAL • • • • • 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath * * * * * * ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ WiFi, pool, elevator,

“The Mission” • Westwood •

controlled access, onSpacious a/c, fireplace, sight laundry, parking.

Close to U.C.L.A. pool, controlled access, 310/473-1509 laundry fac., prkg.

Jr. Executive

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* * BRENTWOOD • 310/552-8064 • * * * * * • • • • • • Free WiFi Access • W I L S H I R E Rooftop jacuzzi Newly Remodeled The Carlton CORRIDOR • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. 310/473-5061 Luxury 11666 Goshen Ave. with panoramic Call 310/880-7281 10530-10540 Close To U.C.L.A. Penthouse city views.

• 2 Bd.+2 Ba. (•)(•)(•)(•)(•) Wilshire Bl. 3 Bdrm.+3 Bath • • • • • ∞ BEVERLY HILLS 1,800sf+, street views Single + 1 Bath CULVER CITY ∞∞∞∞∞ WESTWOOD ∞ 6-Month Lease Avail. lrg kitch w/ island, new N. Oakhurst Dr. 1 0 9 0 5 O h i o Av e . • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • 3830 Vinton Ave. appl., washer/dryer. * * * * * * (•)(•)(•)(•)(•) • •• • 2 Bd.+1 Ba. • $2,000 Every Extra Luxury •• * * * * * * * WiFi, central air/heat, Single • • • •• ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ custom cabinets, granite 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • $1,700 Large & Bright.

• Luxury Living • • fireplace, patio, Pool, a/c, balcony, countertops, stone entry, • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • • • Quiet, Desired washer/dryer in unit and 2 car parking.

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Quiet, Desired Location.

Parking, laundry facility.

Close to Bristol Farms/Ralphs.

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stove, dishwasher, laundry rm., prkg., intercom entry, elevator.

Call David:

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

310/488-1785

310/858-8133

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•

• controlled access, Pool, sauna, pool, elevator, parking, intercom entry, laundry facility. elevator, on-site 310/312-9871 laundry, parking.

Shopping & Dining in All Utilities Paid.

Brentwood Village

310/841-2367

pool, health club, spa.

• Free WiFi Access • • Close to UCLA • 1350 S. MIDVALE AVE. L.A., 90024 Contact Mgr.:

• 310/864-0319 •

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••

with valet, lush garden surrounding pool, gym, elevator, etc.

Hrwd. flrs., granite dishwasher, Close To U.C.L.A. counters, central air, balcony.

310/477-6856 Call: 310/470-4474 Wifi, Bright, controlled access, balcony, pool, elevator, laundry facility, prkg.

BEVERLY HILLS

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1769-1775 N. Sycamore Av.

• • • • • • Single • Bachelor

Controlled access, laundry facility.

Utilities Included.

323/851-3790 Close to Everything.

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1134 N. SYCAMORE AV.

* * * * *

• 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath

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S E RV I C E

468

AUTOS WANTED

WANTED

CA$H FOR CAR$

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

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

TOP DOLLAR PAID Call 310/289-9561

475

323/467-8172

—————–––– chairs, 2 leather couches, 340 S. St. Andrews Pl.

• • • • • Spacious 2 Bdrm + 2 Bath • • • • •

Balcony, controlled access, parking, elevator, on-site laundry.

Close to shopping, great restaurants and Metro.

213/364-8423

507

BAGS WANTED

GARAGE / Newly Remodeled ESTATE SALE Great Views Great views, controlled access, balcony, ***** BEL AIR ***** elevator, lrg. pool, prkg, on-sight laundry.

MOVING SALE H IKING IN R UNYON C ANYON , H OLLYWOOD Kawai grand piano, round B OWL /N IGHTLIFE . dining in-lay table with 6

MID-WILSHIRE

D I R E C T O RY

queen size bed, firewood

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ANTIQUES / JEWELRY BUY & SELL

WE WILL BUY YOUR CAR, RUNNING OR NOT!

ALL TYPES OF CARS ANY YEAR • ANY MODEL

Will Appraise Your Car For Free!

Visit us at

www.chequeredflag.com

Call John or Neil:

323-868-4119 sales@chequeredflag.com

WE BUY CARS HIGH-END & CLASSIC CAR

and miscellaneous furniture.

478

CALL ERIC 310/345-1487

ANTIQUE SALE

ANTIQUES BUY & SELL

Call 512/225-4789

ANTIQUES ESTATE SALE

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Painting, Mirrors, Sterling Silvers, 274 LAFAYETTE PARK PL. Porcelain , and more 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath 1516 Westwood Blvd •••••• # 105 Granite counter tops,

LAFAYETTE PARK

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.

Easy freeway access 213/382-102 1

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401 S. HOOVER St.

• • • •

• 1 2 •

• • • • • • Bd. + 1 Ba. Bd. + 2 Ba. • • • • • •

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

213/385-4751

Aug 21, 22, 23 Hours 9.00 to 4.00

We File &

Publish DBA’s Call George at 310-278-1322

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CONTRACTORS

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

www.elaninnovativeconstruction.com General Building Contractor

Lic. No. 953274

“FREE ESTIMATE” Call 310-294-6866

D I R E C T O R Y

HANDY PEOPLE Forte Construction & Honest Handyman!

Room additions, Remodeling, Painting, Kitchens/Baths, Tile/Flooring, Woodwork, Decks, A/C-Plumbing, Lighting/Electrical, Concrete/Brick/Stone, Doors/Windows/Screens.

Reliable, No Short Cuts • Serving B.H. for 32 Yrs. Call Manny: 310/729-9612 LICENSED • BONDED • INSURED

• Senior Discounts

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Call 424/240-0172 Lic. # 963656

CONTRACTOR

GUERRA

New Construction • Kitchen/Baths • Additions Tile/Stone Counter Tops Door/Window Installation & Repairs Custom Cabinetry • Finish Carpentry • Painting Landscaping/Hardscape • Driveways • Patios Tenant Improvements, Condos, Store Fronts, Apt’s

• Home Repairs HUGO: 310/204-6107 • Remodeling • Carpentry or 661/886-9440 • Ceramic Tile • Plumbing • Drywall • Painting • Plaster • Wallpaper • Call Dave • Cell: 213/300-0223 323/651-1832

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BARRYBUILT CORPORATION Call James Barry For A Free Estimate!

Cell: 310-901-7382 • Off: 310-459-7451

No Job Too BIG or Too small!

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR Residential/Commercial

CONTRACTOR

CASH FOR GRASS REBRATE PROGRAM:

Los Angeles County is offering property owners $1-$2 for every square foot of grass replaced with water-efficient landscaping through the Cash for Grass Rebate Program-up to 5,000 square feet.

ELECTRIC

www.careelectric.net

310/901-9411 Lic.# 568446

Lic. # 689667 • Bonded / Insured

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

ROOFING • ROOFING SERVICE • • N EW R OOFS / R EPAIRS • R AINGUTTER & S KYLIGHT S ERVICE • G ARAGE /O FFICE C ONVERSION ’ S Written roof inspections for real estate agents.

30 Years in Business • 3rd Generation Roofer

• Orsinis Roofing • Call Steve 24-hrs.: • 800-213-6806 • • 213-675-3769 •

E XCELLENT L OCAL R EFERENCES Insured • Bonded Mobile Credit Card Payment And Payment Plans Available.

H U B S

310/418-1179 • 818/605-1480

All Electrical Needs!

Residential/Commercial Expert Repair Small Jobs OK Fully Insured All Work Guaranteed!

I Have Great Preparation

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Since 1982

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FREE ESTIMATE

REMODEL AND REPAIR

CONSTRUCTION

310.278.5380

House • Commercial

323/864-2490

LANDSCAPE & YARD

• AC •

L I C : # 8 0 1 8 8 4 • F U L LY I N S U R E D

Interior/Exterior

Quality Custom Painting References Available.

State Lic. #843112

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barrybuiltcorporation.com • barrybuilt@aol.com

GENERAL CONTRACTOR Call 323/351-3545

YALE

LANDSCAPING

REMODELING & NEW ADDITIONS

Licensed & Bonded

RAFAEL

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CONSTRUCTION SERVICES - NEW ADDITIONS - HOUSE REMODELING - RETAINING WALLS

PAINTING

H&L

30 years of Quality service.

Painting • Plumbing Big and small jobs.

Tiling • Electric • Drywall Immediate Response Remodel & Demolition • Excellent reference.

Hauling, Remove and Are You Interested In Remodeling?

Call Robert at Replace Carpet.

Full Service High Quality Construction 805-252-2122 Residential & Commercial Residential & Commercial Cleaning. Shampoo Carpet.

• HANDYMAN • Property Management.

AMERICAN TRIM CONCRETE Driveways - Block Walls Bricks - Stone - Pavers Stucco - Wood Fence Landscape - Clean Up

PAINTING

• WHITNEY'S • NO JOB TOO SMALL. LIC. # 641602 ELECTRICAL AND HANDYMAN SERVICE BONDED + INSURED HANDYMAN and Lamps, Fixtures and 20 Years Experience Furniture Restored MAINTENANCE 323/658-7847

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

CONCRETE

BEVERLY HILLS

www.90210construction.com

MARBLE

RESTORATION

GOLD COAST ~ MARBLE ~ • • • •

Marble Polishing Sealing Floor Restoration Grout Cleaning

Call For Free Estimate:

818/348-3266 • 818/801-9503 • Cell: 818/422-9493 • • Member of BBB • REAL ESTATE AGENTS/SELLERS, PREP YOUR PROPERTY.

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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 ****** Founding Publisher March Schwartz (Publisher 1965-2004) Clifton S. Smith, Jr. (Publisher 2004-2014) The Courier is proud to be

Education Partner

A Letter From Steven Fenton

‘Just The Facts, Ma’am’ When I was a student in the district, I looked up to Mel Spitz. As the former president of the school board, he was “Joe Friday meets John Wayne”—short on words but long on character, class and judgement.

Some 35 years later, those qualities are sorely lacking from our current school board. This is why it’s easy to applaud Mel’s decision to run once again. We could use a little bit of the “Duke” round about now (full disclosure, I am supporting Carter Paysinger, Mel and Isabel Hacker in this year’s school board race).

This election got off to an interesting start when my former colleague, Lisa Korbatov, took out a full page “ad/letter” in The Courier admonishing Mel (and Isabel) for what she termed their acts to “deliberately mislead the voters and distort reality with gross exaggerations.”

Lisa and I have had our own ups (20092011) and our own downs (2013-present).

However, her “letter” brought back some good memories as her “snapshot in real time of our district” included becoming “basic aid,” new “graduation requirements,” establishing the “first ever academy,” etc. All of this happened on the watch of the 2009-2011 school board—not the current board. That being said, I’m not implying that Lisa fell victim to her own words (“distort reality with gross exaggerations”), but her “letter” was more shades of grey than black and white.

Lisa is a very passionate board member (one of her best qualities) and courageously opened up the debate by publicly asking those candidates to “focus on real issues facing this district” and reminding us that “we are all entitled to our own opinions, but not our own facts.”

In that spirit, here are three important facts and the issues that accompany them. I hope the candidates will debate these and others during the upcoming campaign.

Fact #1: During the last four years, this board has spent somewhere in the vicinity of $10-$20 million of taxpayer money on lawyers, consultants, et al.

“Real issues facing the district”: How did this benefit our students? Who's accountable?

And will this type of spending repeat itself over the next four years?

Fact #2: We lost the Metro case.

“Real issues facing this district”: The board put a very expensive game plan in place and still lost (it was a shutout). How did we lose? Who’s accountable? And where do we go from here?

Fact #3: Lewis Hall has been named in multiple lawsuits, costing the district time, money and a great deal of embarrassment. I’ve read some of the disturbing testimony and, under oath, some of his colleagues on the board came clean and buried him.

“Real issues facing the district”: Knowing this, why haven’t any board members publicly called for Lewis Hall’s resignation and/or asked him to drop out of the race? Why didn’t board members at the time, like Noah Margo, take a public stand when board policies were being broken and personal ethics cast aside?

At the end of the day, the road ahead may not be 100-percent doom or gloom, but without a strong moral compass, we will always be “lost” regardless of what road we’re on.

I hope that you will let your voice be heard Nov. 3.

The Courier appreciates all Letters to the Editor. Steven Fenton’s point of view, however, contains multiple inaccurate statements. In point of fact, the BHUSD has NOT lost the Metro case and, in conjunction with the City, is currently appealing the CEQA verdict while the NEPA case has yet to be heard. The district has been forced to spend $8.6 million (to date) on seismic investigations and trenching as a result of faulty Metro data that alleged the presence of active faults under the high school campus. In order to renovate or build at Beverly Hills High School, the district was obligated to show that no active faults existed, which it did. Mr. Fenton’s comments about Lewis Hall demonstrate pure bias on his part. Fenton co-authored a book with former BHHS principal, now Board of Education candidate Carter Paysinger, whose lawsuit against the district last year sparked allegations on all sides. Mr. Paysinger filed suit against the district alleging discrimination and retaliation after it became known that while BHHS principal, he was the owner of the Beverly Hills Sports Academy, from which he derived funds and where he employed multiple family members, without disclosing these facts to the district.

...And Now A Letter From Lewis Hall The Beverly Hills Weekly continues its unabashed disparagement of our school district by conspicuously placing as the first article in yesterday’s paper, a letter written by Paul Bernstein.

This is full of inaccuracies and untruths regarding our recent bond rating upgrades—upgrades that resulted in Tuesday’s sale of $76 million in bonds within three hours.

Bernstein writes: “The reason that the new issue of Measure E Bonds has such a high rating is because they are backed by the Beverly Hills’ high real estate tax base.”

He fails to include the second half of Moody’s statement: “The positive outlook reflects our opinion that the district’s strong tax base and socio-economic profile, coupled with a healthy overall financial position and further entrenchment into basic aid status…”

Bernstein also writes: “If the agencies did

additional due diligence they would discover that the financials of the school district are in a state of disarray.”

Why would he think that two highly regarded financial service companies such as Standard and Poor’s and Moody’s would both concurrently not do their respective due diligence?

Can Mr. Bernstein name one school district that has a higher rating than ours? This would include Palo Alto, Laguna Beach and Montecito – all having a high real estate tax base. Both Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s looked closely at our reserves, our pending lawsuits, and the management of our school finances before announcing their upgrades.

I trust our community has the intelligence to decide whom they should trust: Mr. Bernstein and the B.H. Weekly or two highly respected financial service companies.

Cartoon for The Courier by Janet Salter

Astrology

By Holiday Mathis TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Aug. 28). What you put your money into is the least of your investments in 2016. You’ll attract support from those who understand that relationships are the true wealth in your life. When your time and attention help your personal life grow in satisfying directions, you’ll be on top of the world. Leo and Sagittarius people adore you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Don’t agree to disagree—keep talking your ideas through. Compromise will be lucrative. The agreement you come to together will be better than the one you originally had alone.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23).You’ll keep company with talented people, and that makes you want to practice and improve your own bag of tricks. The command you have over your gifts is more important than the particular gifts you have.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Exercise is a miracle drug that does wonders for your body and even more for your mind. It doesn’t hurt your love life, either. Get back on track with your routine.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). It’s not that the stress doesn't get to you—you feel it, all right. It’s just that you’ve learned what kind of good comes from panicking (none whatsoever). You’ll tap your talent for discovering serenity in unlikely places.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Tomorrow, the cat will be out of the bag, the beans will be spilled, the rooster will crow, and the bubble will burst. Because you know the text will be irretrievably sent, today is the best day to consciously craft it.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). A goal no one knows you have will be the most exciting one of all to work on today. The secret status of this aim builds up that mischievous part of you–irresistible.

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20). Ambition alone can’t take you where you want to go; diplomacy is crucial. Don’'t know what the others want?

You won’t come up with a successful strategy until you find out. Ask outright if you have to.

ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19). The difficult people don’t scare you. You see the good in them and find a positive way to interact. This is why in the future they will want to deal only with you. You’ll turn them into fans and clients.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20). You let people know up front what they are getting when they get you. Just be careful. With the flaws, or “quirks” as you like to think of them, out in the open, someone is likely to fall in love with you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You haven’t been saying “I love you” as often as you’d like, and this is because your nearest and dearest don’t always behave in a way that inspires such a proclamation. Say it anyway, if only to change the trend.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). The good thing about getting very far off track is it has a way of galvanizing you to get back on track. Today you’ll feel determined to return with new zeal to your mission.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Spending money is sizzling in your pocket, and the day brings worthy choices, too. Whatever deal you’re offered, apply your famous charm as you ask for a better one.

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

ASSAULTS 08/19 400 S. Swall Dr. ($10) 08/17 N. Robertson Blvd./Wil- 08/21 400 N. Rodeo Dr. shire Blvd. ($5,505) 08/17 200 S. Beverly Dr. 08/21 Olympic Bl. ($37,600) 08/18 100 N. Hamilton Dr. GRAND THEFT 08/18 100 S. Maple Dr. 06/01 100 N. Crescent Dr. 08/18 Wilshire Bl. ($35,600) 08/20 400 N. Oakhurst Dr. 08/18 400 N. Rodeo Dr. 08/20 300 N. Oakhurst Dr. ($33,600) 08/21 N. Robertson Blvd./Bur- 08/19 Wilshire Bl. ($2,051) ton Wy. 08/21 S. Santa Monica ($3,900) BURGLARIES 08/21 S Santa Monica $6,700) 08/17 400 S. Swall Dr. ROBBERY 08/17 100 S. Bedford Dr. 08/20 Olympic Blvd. ($1,480)

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