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John Legend popped up in Beverly Hills last week for a surprise performance at Heritage Fine Wines.

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Bentley is the Adoptable Pet of the Week.

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A Family Health Crisis Has Prevailed Upon Tony Koursaris To Sell His Immensely Popular Taverna Tony To The Owner Of The Malibu Country Mart, Zane Koss

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By Matt Lopez The Beverly Hills Police Department announced a handful of promotions this week, including four promotions to Lieutenant.

Pictured, from left: Lt. Robert The BHPD’s Maycott, Lt. Todd Withers, Lt. four new lieu- Max Subin and Lt. Gio Trejo. tenant’s are all longtime veterans of the depart- an of the department. Lt. Robert Maycott has ment and James served the BHPD for 22 years, K e e n a g h a n , while Lt. Todd Withers has been who got his start with the department for 21. Lt. with the New Max Subin is a 19-year veteran York Police Department and and Lt. Gio Trejo has been with joined the BHPD in 1996, were both promoted to Sergeant. the BHPD for 12 years. (see ‘BHPD PROMOTIONS’ page 13) Jason Dufour, a 15-year veter-

Robinson Gardens Gala To Honor Leibovitch, Kavanaugh

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

Beverly Hills Police Announce Handful Of Promotions

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By Laura Coleman Beverly Hills’ first estate will once again be transformed to its glory days when it channels the spirit of the illustrious original owner Virginia Robinson at next weekend’s upcoming Patron Gala, themed as “Mrs. Robinson’s Supper Club.”

Presented by the Friends of Robinson Gardens, this year’s annual gala on Saturday, Sept. 15, will honor Rodeo Realty founder Syd Leibovitch with the Spirit of Beverly Hills Award and longtime Friends member Leslie Kavanaugh

Leslie Kavanaugh

Syd Leibovitch

with the Camellia Award for her charitable contributions to the community and the gardens. (see ‘ROBINSON GARDENS’ page 13)

SINCE 1965

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Texts, Emails Show Shooshani Discussed Project With Lobbyist

By Victoria Talbot Planning Commissioner Joe Shooshani was in communication with a local attorney and lobbyist for the very development project his commission was tasked with making a decision on regarding the proposed 1115 Calle Vista Drive project.

Emails and texts obtained by attorney Ronald Richards, president of the Beverly Hills Hillside Protection Association (BHHPA) through a California Public Records Act request reveal conversations between Shooshani and local attorney Murray Fischer, a registered lobbyist for entertainer Byron Allen’s 1115 Calle Vista Dr. The Planning Commission reviewed the Calle Vista project on Aug. 9. The Applicant requested three Hillside R-1

Shooshani Apologizes Read Joe Shooshani’s apology letter to resident activist Debbie Weiss after verbally berating her at a Planning Commission meeting two weeks ago. Page 17

Permits for a 21,000 sq. foot residential remodel entailing the export of approximately 6,000 cubic yards of soil, four times what is allowed under the current Basement Ordinance and nearly twice the 3,000 cubic yards allowed prior to the Basement Ordinance passed earlier this year.

Allen asserted that he had support for the project from his neighbors and had their signatures to prove it. (see ‘SHOOSHANI TEXTS’ page 14)

Shooshani Being Sued In Wrongful Death Lawsuit

By Victoria Talbot As if Planning Commissioner Joe Shooshani’s issues on the commission weren’t enough, he’s currently the subject of a negligence lawsuit brought against him in the case of the death of Brandon Gonzalez.

According to the lawsuit, Brandon Gonzalez, 21, was killed when the Toyota Prius he was driving struck a JLG lift parked on the street in front of Shooshani’s property at 8401 Sunset Blvd. that was being used to change a jumbotron sign on the property at 4 a.m. on April 27, 2015.

Brandon’s parents, Edward Gonzalez and Maritza Maldonado, are suing Shooshani personally, as well

as Shooshani Developers, LLC, Bobco Metals, LLC, Mako Equipment, LLC, Sunset View Plaza, LLC and the City of West Hollywood.

The unilluminated boom lift, with tires that extended 12 inches into the right lane of traffic and parked on the street overnight with a permit that had expired at 5 p.m. the day before, was “effectively invisible. Unable to see the obstruction and with no warning of the danger, he collided with the left rear tire of the lift. His vehicle bounced backward and caught fire. If the Defendants had followed the law, Branon Gonzalez would not have died” according to the lawsuit. (see ‘SHOOSHANI SUED’ page 14)

ARETHA’S ESTATE — Having died without a living trust, Aretha Franklin’s assets and debits will be on public record. The Federal Government will take its share (40% of the net value of her estate over $11.18 million). The net estate will be divided amongst her four sons.

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

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Horace Mann 8th Grader Davin Jeong Earns Prestigious High School Scholarship

BHHS ACADEMIC DECATHLON TEAM–Front row (from left): Noah Pals, Adrian Lo, Co-Captain Nellie Soames, Jiho Park and Thomas Gu. Back row: Issac Kim, Coach Dustin Mathias, Josh Glettner, Matthew Park, Co-Captain Daniel Wiener, MaxBryan Cosmosse and Claire Kim.

BHHS Academic Decathlon Team Dominates First Competition Of The New School Year

By Laura Coleman Beverly Hills High School’s Academic Decathlon Team dominated its first competition this past weekend capturing 30 individual awards, including 14 first place prizes.

Held at Alhambra High School on Saturday with over 130 students in attendance from seven different schools, the BHHS team captured about 40 percent of the awards at the first invitational. In previous years, the BHHS team has had a history of performing well.

“I'm proud of the way our team came together for the kick-off invita-

tional this weekend, but the work has just begun. Everyone is committed to doing the work, so I'm excited to see how the team is going to grow and evolve this year,” said team co-captain Daniel Wiener.

Academic Decathlon (Acadeca for short) is a prestigious international competition where students must master 10 subjects at a college level in a particular area, including art, economics, essay-writing, literature, mathematics, music, interview skills, science, social science, and public (see ‘ACADECA’ page 13)

By Laura Coleman Horace Mann 8th grade student Davin Jeong, 13, has been awarded a four-year scholarship to attend any high school program by the Institute for Educational Advancement (IEA). Davin is among a cohort of 30 students named as Caroline D. Bradley Scholars who were chosen from a competitive pool of gifted 7th grade applicants from across the country.

“It means a lot,” said Davin, noting that his older sister, whom he looks up to, tried to earn one of the scholarships several years ago.

The program, which began in 2002, is funded by The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, and has thus far awarded 293 scholarships.

“What makes the Caroline D. Bradley Scholarship program unique is that the emphasis is on ‘fit’ for each individual Scholar. There are no limitations to how far a scholar can reach academically, because every educational option can be considered,” said Bonnie Raskin, Caroline D. Bradley Scholarship manager.

Davin, who said he was selected in part for his extracurriculars in coding, said he plans to use the tuition money to attend a boarding school on the east

coast for high school.

While just a 5th g r a d e r , together with his father, Davin built a computer from scratch, which only served to pique his Davin Jeong interest.

“I wanted to learn how it works, but you can only learn from coding,” he said. “I want to become a coder or an engineer.”

Davin was among hundreds of 7th graders who applied for the scholarship last year via a rigorous application process which included essays, middle school transcripts, two recommendations and a work sample. Eligible applicants must also achieve scores at or above the 97th percentile on nationally normed standardized tests and score competitively with high school seniors on the SAT Reasoning or ACT tests.

The application for the next class of Caroline D. Bradley Scholars will be available in November.

BLAST OFF – Beverly Hills resident David Seidel received the prestigious NASA Exceptional Public Service Medal at a ceremony at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory on Aug. 28. He is deputy manager of the JPL Education Office and manager of STEM Elementary and Secondary Education programs. Prior to joining JPL in 1990, he taught astronomy and physical science at Beverly Hills High School. Pictured, with Seidel in the center, are JPL Director Dr. Michael Watkins (left) and NASA Associate Administrator for Science Dr. Thomas Zurbuchen

Celebrate Greystone Mansion’s 90th With ‘Twilight On The Terrace’

By Victoria Talbot The Friends of Greystone are celebrating the 90th anniversary of the day the Doheny family moved into the historic mansion with a birthday bash, including music, wine and historical exhibits featuring family treasures and the history of the estate.

Ninety years ago, Lucy and Edward Laurence Doheny, Jr. moved in with their five children. The 46,054 square foot Tudor Revival designed by renowned architect Gordon Kaufmann was completed in 1928. The home was a gift from oil tycoon Edward L. Doheny to his only son, “Ned.” It cost a thenunheard of $3 million to build.

Surrounded by 18.5 acres of lush gardens designed by noted landscape artist Paul Thiene.

Tragically, five months later, on Feb. 26, 1929, Ned Doheny was discovered shot to death with his personal aide and friend Hugh Plunket in a murder suicide.

Both men were involved in the famous Teapot Dome Scandal, a bribery scandal involving Secretary of the Interior Albert Bacon Fall and the lease

of Navy petroleum reserves in California and Teapot Dome, Wyoming at low rates without competitive bidding to Edward Doheny, Sr. and to Frank Sinclair.

Fall had received a no-interest loan from Doheny for $100,000, along with gifts totaling over $404,000, or $5.54 million today. The Teapot Dome Scandal was the biggest political scandal in American history at the time.

Proceeds from the event will go towards the restoration and maintenance of the historic property by the Friends of Greystone.

Along with music and hors d’oeuvres catered by Il Fornaio, guests at the event can enjoy a self-guided tour of the 55-room mansion.

The event is free to all Friends of Greystone members at the “Friend” level or higher. Tickets can be purchased by non-members for $60, but RSVPs are required.

The event will be Sunday, Sept. 30, 4-7 p.m. To RSVP, purchase tickets or manage your membership in Friends of Greystone, visit www.greystonemansion.org.

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Senior Health Fair Set For Sept. 17

AN OLD FASHIONED BLOCK PARTY TO REMEMBER – Beverly Hills residents celebrated the 15th annual 400 S. Camden Dr. block party Aug. 26, organized by Karyn Newman, Alissa Roston, Janet Roston and Cindy Trangsrud. This year featured the traditional musical chairs and balloon toss competitions, BBQ dinner and homemade desserts. Invitations were also extended to families on the adjacent blocks of Rodeo and Peck Drives. Attendees included Hoa Bui, Cindy Feinstein, Joel Feinstein, Sybil Fields, Jonathan Forster, Melanie Forster, Emily Fox, Eli Ginsburg, Rochelle Ginsburg, Jordan Hatton, Josh Hatton, David Herman, Jeanne Herman, Barry Hinden, Grace Hinden, Kelly Hinden, Marilyn Hinden, Matt Hinden, Stephen Hinden, Zach Hinden, Paul Hoffman, Sue Hoffman, Michelle Jaffe, Selma Jaffe, Alex Mathalon, Alie Mathalon, Ella Mathalon, Ethan Mathalon, Hanina Mathalon, Jordan Mathalon, Tyler Mathalon, Valerie Moizel, Steve Munzer, Jason Newman, Karyn Newman, Arthur Payson, Betsy Phillips, Bill Phillips, Yaffa Pinchasa, Ken Rakusin, Alissa Roston, Janet Roston, Warren Roston, Juliet Scott, Peter Scott, Roger Scott, Tristen Walker-Shuman, Oreet Smith, Steve Smith, Andrea Spatz, Cindy Trangsrud, Jason Vogel, Mark Vogel, Robin Vogel, Pam Weisberg, Simon Weisberg, Eli Weiser, Jonah Weiser, Shelby Weiser, Barry Weiss, Marvin Winans Jr., Michele Wunderlich, and Bob Wunderlich.

Photo by Barry Weiss

Double Barrel Whiskey Lounge Launches In Beverly Hills

By Matt Lopez There’s a new lounge for Beverly Hills drinkers to enjoy their whiskey this week with the opening of the leather-filled whiskey bar The Double Barrel.

An offshoot of The Double Barrel Room in Calabasas’ Saddle Peak Lodge, The Double Barrel Beverly Hills will offer numerous whiskeys to taste, a rotating house cocktail list and a menu of small bites.

The owner of Calabasas' Double Barrel Room, Deep Sethi, and Saddle Peak Lodge

chef Adam Horton are also behind the Beverly Hills iteration.

The dimly-lit lounge at 8689 Wilshire Blvd., filled with

leather couches and chairs and lined by walls of whiskey lockers, is more reminiscent of a log cabin in the woods than a bar situated in the heart of Beverly Hills.

T h e Double Barrel R o o m announced on its Instagram page that it opened for business in Beverly Hills o n We d n e s d ay, and is open

Disposal Of Toxic Waste Set For Sept. 15

By Victoria Talbot The City of Beverly Hills is sponsoring a toxic waste and e-waste roundup from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sept. 15 on West 3rd Street between Foothill Rd. and Civic Center Dr. in front of the Public Works building.

Hazardous Waste Collection is a one-day drive-through collection event sponsored by Los Angeles County and Sanitation Districts. Community members are invited to dispose of their used electronics and hazardous waste safely, with a 15 gallon/125-pound limit per trip.

Some examples of common household items include abrasive cleaners,

automotive products, bug spray, fluorescent tubes, polish, herbicides, hair spray, dyes and relaxers, medicine, nail polish, oven cleaners, sharps and medical waste, spray paint, turpentine, motor oil, toilet cleaner, brake fluid and used motor oil, pool supplies and oil paint products.

Common electronic waste includes computers, cell phones, fax machines, printers, light switches, microwaves, DVD and VCR players.

For more information on toxic waste disposal visit http://www.beverlyhills.org/living/recyclingandconservation/wasteroundups/print.jsp.

Correcting The Record Last week, in the article titled Kenneth Wright Discusses His Battle To Unseat Ted Lieu In 33rd District Congressional Race, the Courier incorrectly stated that Wright believes in “open borders” – Wright is strongly opposed to any open border policy.

Also last week, in George Christy’s column, it was incorrectly written that the documentary Prosecuting Evil was scheduled to screen on Oct. 10 at the Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust. The film, which is presented in part by the United States Memorial Museum of the Holocaust, is actually scheduled to screen at Pacific Theatres at The Grove at 189 The Grove Dr. in Los Angeles.

nightly beginning at 5 p.m.

For more information, visit https://www.doublebarrelbh.c om/ or follow the bar on Instagram @thedoublebarrelbh.

By Victoria Talbot The City of Beverly Hills Community Services Department, in cooperation with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, will host its 13th annual Senior Health Fair, Sept. 17 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Roxbury Park Community Center.

The event is free and is primarily aimed at people 55 years and older.

Complimentary boxed lunches will be available.

Seniors can participate in screenings, networking, education and outreach from 35 different vendors.

Information will include breast health, foot care, pulmonary health, blood pressure and diabetes education.

Screenings will be available for blood pressure, breasts, blood glucose and cholesterol, podiatry and pulmonary and lung function. There will be information on health topics including cancer, stroke, Alzheimer’s, Meals on Wheels, senior nutrition nursing services, assisted living, disaster services, counseling and more.

For more information, call 310-285-6840.

GEORGE CHRISTY

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’m the luckiest guy in the world, enjoying the most wonderful time seeing the people I know and love so contented,” he reflects. “Other restaurauteurs may find their work difficult. Well, it may be tough but what’s better than knowing what you do reaches the far and wide world beyond Malibu.”

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las, a phone call several days ago from Tony relayed the news that, with health issues affecting his family, he needed to spend time with them.

That he could not manage the day to day Pierce Brosnan joined Tony Koursaris at Taverna Tony this week necessity of when Tony announced that due to health issues with his family, he spending hours has sold the iconic Greek restaurant to Zane Koss, owner of the upon hours of Malibu Country Mart. The restaurant is celebrating its silver anniverbeing at sary this year.

Taverna Tony and staying on top of the perfection he desires. lion in summer and from his favored Greek feast. autumn, winter and spring, lease don’t make this hose addictive dips, he’s there without fail. He’s enthusiastically greeting the from the taramosalata (red a sad story. The new owner regulars, along with the new- caviar) to hummus and tzatzi- Zane Koss, who owns the comers to his Taverna Tony in ki. the Malibu Country Mart.

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Malibu Country Mart, promises that everything will remain the same. He has all my recipes, and is maintaining our loyal staff. And indeed, everybody’s favorite server, Philemon, will continue as he has over the decades, driving from Riverside and back to attend to the appreciative families.”

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native from the Island of Corfu in the Ionian Sea, Tony pioneered Greek cuisine at his Corfu restaurant in London, later in Houston, Texas and then at the Great Greek, where he partnered with Ernie and Vicky Criezis in Los Angeles. Before buying the Malibu Adobe in the Country Mart that he transformed into the friendliest tavernaesque space with charming island décor, and hired a band that played the jaunty a la Grecque tunes for listening and dancing nightly.

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e mentioned Aretha Franklin had dined there with Motown genius Berry Gordy and Smokey Robinson. As with all of us, he mourns the loss of this extradinary lady, whose first marriage reception we attended at the Beverly Hilton.

Along with others, we discovered that Aretha lost her

attorney Reeve Chudd, whose legal expertise is unparalleled.

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ithout a living trust, the probate of Arethra Franklin’s assets and debts will make her entire state available in the public record,” reveals Reeve.

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fter the federal government takes it’s share (40% of the net value of her estate over $11.18 million), the net estate will be distributed evenly to her four sons.

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o charities and no friends, employees or other relatives will participate in her estate, even if she wanted them to.

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he estate tax is due nine months after the date of death, her estate may be illiquid (from the lack of planning) so that her estate administrator may have to sell at ‘fire sale’ prices to pursue the cash to pay the taxes and avoid interest and penalties for late payment.”

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ncle Sam is waiting.

Unless there is a will in your hip pocket.

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

life without a will. We consulted with estate planning

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ur latter-day Zorba, Tony Koursaris is celebrating Taverna Tony’s silver anniversary of 25 years. Where he brings joy to the happy crowds that he loves to welcome and please.

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averna Tony is open all day with Tony never taking a day off from serving lunch, midday meals and dinner to the faithful, who return for their favorite Greek foods.

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Paley Museum for the Media

eonardo DiCaprio orders the grilled giant prawns.

Titanic’s James Cameron considers Taverna Tony his commissary, counting on Tony to deliver his healthy vegan soups and dishes. Mitzi Gaynor and Tony Danza praise the roast spring lamb, among Tony’s other specialties. Linda Thompson’s enamored with the charcoalgrilled octopus – “not easy to find such a tender taste.”

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ony catered the wedding anniversary party for Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson at their oceanside Malibu estate.

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Essentially Marilyn: The Exhibit displays more than 100 items from Marilyn Monroe’s career, through September 30th at the Paley Center for the Media. All items will be auctioned later.

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Residents Attend Design Review to Protect Historic Whittier Drive Neighborhood

By Victoria Talbot More than a dozen residents, all who have lived in their homes for more than a decade - and some over four decades - attended the Design Review Commission Thursday to express their opposition to a 41,000 square foot spec house proposed for the northwest corner of Sunset Boulevard and Whittier Drive.

The highly contemporary design was “out of character,” with the neighborhood, they said.

Commissioners agreed. In a 4-0 vote the project was sent back to the architect for a complete redesign.

The Planning Commission often draws controversy, with a large audience of passionate residents, though it is rare in the Design Review Commission.

“It is unusual to have such a turnout for this commission,” said Chair Ilona Sherman. Can I just see a show of hands who is here for this project?” Over half the room raised the hands.

The unusual circumstances involve a historic neighborhood of traditional homes built

by Master Architects such as

Paul Williams and Carleton Burgess, residents with pride of ownership and a long-term investment in their neighborhood’s character combined with a proposal that was so offensive to the residents that they could not stay home.

The plans for the project by architect John Ruzicka, had been previously viewed by the Design Review Commission on July 10. It was sent back for a redesign of a louvered exterior system and to “study the relationship to the neighborhood.”

“The residential design at this prominent corner continues to pursue a stealth-like,

highly contemporary design,” wrote Beverly Hills Associate Planner Georgana Millican.

“Overall, the residence continues to form a unique juxtaposition to other much more traditional existing architectural designs in the vicinity.

“This could be a winning home in an industrial park,” said one resident. For an addition at his home by Burgess, the City said he could not create holes in the bricks – only the mortar – to protect the integrity of the architecture.

“How can you tear down a Carl Burgess home when they wouldn’t let me put a screw in

Residents packed City Hall Thursday to speak out against the project at the Design Review Commission.

Pictured: The houses on Whittier Drive as it currently sits. Inset: The proposed project.

one of his bricks?”

“My grandfather built the house in 1946,” said one resident. “on a lot he bought from Rodeo Land and Water. “I’m sorry it can be torn down.

There is a window in the chimney. The stone was given to him

by Will Rogers, Jr. I feel very bad seeing it torn down.”

A commissioner asked if it was the oldest residence on the street. From the audience, residents spoke the year their homes were built. “1926,” “1928,” “1937,” rang out.

The Design Review

Commissioners also heard complaints that the project was too large. With 21,000 square feet above ground and a twostory basement with another 20,000 square feet, the home would be over 40,000 square feet.

The original home is 5,880 sq. ft. on a double lot with 5 bedrooms and 7 baths. Like all the homes in the vicinity it is a double lot. The surrounding homes are comparable and range up to 9,000 sq. ft. in size. (see ‘WHITTIER DRIVE’ page 11)

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

UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital Recognized

By Parents Magazine For Innovation Parents magazine has named UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital one of the most innovative children's hospitals in the U.S. The magazine surveyed more than 150 member hospitals of the Children’s Hospital Association to identify those that were leaders in medical advancements, research, family support and technological innovation.

UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital was one of only 20 pediatric hospitals in the country to receive the distinction for 2018.

“Innovation is at the core of what we do at UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital,” said Johnese Spisso, president of UCLA Health and CEO of UCLA Hospital System, including UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital. “We are committed to conducting cutting-edge research and implementing novel programs that bring hope and that change the lives of children and their families.”

The only center in California to receive the distinction, “UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital is designed to treat the most critically ill children with sophisticated, compassionate care that is both healing and welcoming,” said Spisso.

“UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital is proud to be recognized as a pioneer in improving care for children with a wide range of conditions,” said Dr. Sherin Devaskar, physician-in-chief of

UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital.

D e s e r t Horse-Grant, senior director of research and innovation at UCLA Health, said: “At UCLA, kindness is an integral part of our mission and approach.

We’re honored Johnese Spisso to care for children by using powerful, innovative and personalized treatments, often with scientific advancements stemming from the work of our own faculty.”

Added Liz Vaccariello, editor-inchief of Parents magazine: “In addition to the medical advances in pediatric cancer and stem cell gene therapy, UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital prioritizes the comfort of the patient and family. The hospital established a family dinner program, partnered with a community group to provide a summer camp experience, and started a unique initiative that makes it easier for hospitalized kids to get a good night’s rest.”

The list of most innovative children’s hospitals appears in the October issue of Parents magazine.

Dodger Justin Turner with Dodgers fan Victor, 11, and shoes he helped decorate for the third baseman’s Saturday game against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Decorating His Cleats, CHLA Patients Help Inspire Dodger 3rd Baseman Justin Turner Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner was a big hit with Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) patients last week when he enlisted some special kids to help him prepare for the team’s Saturday night game against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

To commemorate September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Turner invited some pediatric cancer

patients to decorate the Adidas cleats he wore during the Sept. 1 game.

Thanks to CHLA friends Hailey, Elijah, Chloe and Victor, Turner took the field wearing the Sharpie-decorated shoes featuring colorful illustrations, inspirational messages, and names of the patients’ friends and family.

The Dodgers won the game, 3-2.

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Residents Can Be Part Of The Makeover Of La Cienega Park

By Victoria Talbot It was 1929 when Beverly Hills opened the municipal swimming pool, affectionately known as “the Plunge,” where the La Cienega Park Community Center is located today.

The swimming pavilion was the finest of its kind.

Bathers enjoyed dressing rooms, shower rooms and a pool that was 150 x 45 feet to splash through the summer.

Built with a Renaissance design, the pool also contained maintenance facilities and offices.

There was also a children’s pool that was only 2 1/2 feet deep.

During the 1932 Olympics, athletes used the La Cienega pool for practice, including M.C. Malik, “champion swimmer of India, an entry in the 400 and 1,500 meter events, under the instruction of Harry Peirson of the United States is at the pool daily...,” according to the Beverly Hills Citizen.

The Citizen ran a story on

May 5, 1932, about swimmers from Beverly Hills High School meeting swimmers from North Hollywood High in a match at the pool.

The “Olympiads,” it said, were “on hand to give exhibitions.”

The entire town turned out to welcome the athletes with an evening affair hosted by the Women’s Service Bureau of the Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce, chaired by Margaret Wright Mahon.

Entertainment included a tennis match across the street between the women of Beverly Hills High School and representatives from Marlborough School, an archery exhibition, musical performances from students of BHHS and UCLA and the Wilshire Women’s Choral Club, and speeches, including one by then-Mayor Paul E. Schwab emphasizing “the part athletics play in the molding of character in the youth of today and how athletic training is the greatest force in combating any criminal tendency in the growing child,” according to the

Harrison Ford, Lady Gaga To Be Honored At The Wallis

By Matt Lopez Actor Harrison Ford and singer Lady Gaga will be recipients of the SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s Artists Inspiration Awards in November at The Wallis, it was announced this week.

Ford and Lady Gaga will be honored on Nov. 8 at the Patron Lady Gaga Harrison Ford of the Artists Awards at The Wallis.

"We are honored to for charities such as recognize two of the most Riverkeeper, Young Eagles, iconic and beloved artists EarthShare and Restore Hetch worldwide who have not only Hetchy. Ford is the star of the made indelible impacts on our Indiana Jones and Star Wars culture and the arts, but who franchises, among many other have chosen to use their influ- roles. ence to make a difference for Gaga, a singer who is now others," SAG-AFTRA delving into the acting world Foundation board president after a recent role in American JoBeth Williams said in a state- Horror Story: Hotel, founded ment. the Born This Way Foundation, The SAG-AFTRA which provides resources for Foundation cited Ford’s work young people all over the with Conservation world.

International, and his support

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There is no limit on how large a home can be, or how much excavation can take place in the flats. Limits on excavation only apply to the hillsides.

“I think I am obviously disappointed in the reaction,” said

Ruzicka. “Design is subjective…

The owner is going to want to build a large home on that property, I have yet to see a traditional home that looks good…”

Ruzicka’s employer is located in Europe; the home is a spec house.

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Today, aquatics programs are very popular and they are conducted at the Beverly Hills High School gym through the Joint Powers Agreement with the Beverly Hills Unified School District at a cost of $11.5 million per year. The agreement includes access to sports fields and classrooms for after school enrichment and athletics, including organized team sports.

The pool was demolished in 1935.

If you believe that the park needs a pool, now is your chance to speak. The City is seeking public feedback on the La Cienega Park and

Pictured: A vintage shot of the old Beverly Hills municipal swimming pool

Recreation Complex and is currently conducting an online survey at www.beverlyhills.org/ LaCienegaPark. Two public town hall meetings are scheduled to gather data. The City is looking for a robust turnout and has conducted extensive

outreach to get as many community members and stakeholders as possible to participate. The town hall meetings will be at 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 8 and Wed., Oct. 24 at the La Cienega Community Center.

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

Singer Annie Reiner Bringing Her Eclectic Cabaret Show Back To The Catalina Songstress Annie Reiner, known for her mix of standards, jazz, the blues and “odd ball” songs, is returning to the Catalina Bar & Grill for an 8:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 13 show at the club, 6725 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood.

“I usually try to play there a couple of times a year,” says Reiner, “so this visit is overdue.”

Reiner’s known for her eclectic sets where she sings everything from Gershwin to Steely Dan, “and as a girl of the ‘70s and ‘80s, I’ll do a little rock ‘n’ roll.”

She seeks out unusual songs like Crayola Doesn’t Make A Color For Your Eyes by Kristin Andreassen and she wrote White Folks Blues with her pianist Charlie Harrison.

“I love to sing the blues, and I’m a poet, so lyrics (see ‘REINER’ page 16)

Annie Reiner

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Leslie Lassiter Named New Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra Board Chair Beverly Hills resident Leslie Lassiter is helping lead the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra (LACO) into its next 50 years.

As the new chair of the esteemed arts organization’s board of directors, Lassiter is excited about its future, outreach and opportunities for growth.

She became acquainted with the group after moving to Beverly Hills from New York five years ago, when friends coaxed her to attend her first concert.

“The music was great and it was a great group of people. And I loved the pre-concert talk—it always makes the enjoyment better—and the opportunity to meet the musicians.”

Founders studio cellist James Arkatov, philanthropist Richard Colburn and attorney Joe Troy “brought musicianship, financial backing and managerial experience for a solid foundation,” says Lassiter, managing director, J.P. Morgan Private Bank in L.A. She is thrilled to be part of a unique orchestra where most of the musicians make their livelihood as studio musicians or teachers who joined LACO because they want to play classics of the repertoire along with newly commissioned and composed pieces.

“All our guest conductors and artists are blown away by the musicianship,” says Lassiter. “Orchestra members are flexible and adaptable and love the spectrum of music they play.” Programming ranges from “Baroque Conversations,” with classics of that period like Vivaldi’s Four Seasons coming in December to world premieres and modern works by composer-in-residence Andrew Norman.

While the group’s storied history and size—it’s not the typical six-to-10 member chamber group, but with 36 members—are assets, Lassiter is excited to see the group building its legacy with initiatives and collaborations.

“We’re not tied to a specific hall,” says Lassiter. The group performs at the First Presbyterian Church of Santa Monica, The Huntington, the Colburn School, UCLA’s Royce Hall and more.

“We have the ability to bring music to the audience, and that’s a good thing.”

LACO is collaborating with Wild Up,

Leslie Lassiter (left), chair of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra's (LACO) board of directors, with Lacey Huszcza, LACO’s associate executive director, at a 2017 LACO fundraiser.

Photo by Jamie Pham

a 24-member ensemble known for championing new contemporary music and its residency at the Hammer Museum, as education artists-in-residence, and with Street Symphony.

The group brings music to county jails and homeless shelters.

“The stories that come from the concerts are amazing,” says Lassiter. “People are blown away by the beauty of the music. For the performers, the concerts are really meaningful when they see how the newcomers to classical music have reacted to it.”

Another partnership has LACO working with USC’s Thornton School of Music and the Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles (ICYOLA) providing four fellowships for musicians from underrepresented communities. The fellows perform and practice with LACO and ICYOLA members. “The goal is to get more diverse talent into America’s orchestras,” says Lassiter Lassiter attributes her own love of classical music to her parents’ interest and her father listening to the classics (see ‘LASSITER’ page 16)

F R O M O P E R A T O R A P – Former Beverly Hills resident Lisa Carroll was discovered by Hollywood agents while still a student at UCLA and went on to become a film and TV actress, Broadway and cabaret singer, and an aspiring Metropolitan Opera diva.

Best known for her performances in the hit musical Hello, Dolly! (also acting as stand-in for its original star, Carol Channing), she appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show, The Steve Allen Show, General Hospital, etc. She created a mega successful children’s album for Capitol Records, titled Rappin’ Up Christmas: Homeys 4 the Holidays.

During a recent appearance on ABC-TV’s Toy Box, she introduced her line of toys including the Hip Hop Hamilton bear, dedicated to the smash Broadway rap hit Hamilton.

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BEVERLY HILLS ROBIN WILLIAMS — From Tuesday through Friday, Sotheby’s Century City will be exhibiting “Creating a Stage: The Collection of Marsha and Robin Williams.” The exhibition features more than 30 personal items from the collection including autographed scripts, awards, props (including the prop dagger from Hook) and wardrobe associated with projects across both of the Williams’s careers, as well as contemporary art by artists such as Banksy, Shepard Fairey and Sam Francis, watches, sports memorabilia, furniture and decorative art from their residences. The auction will take place in New York on Oct. 4 with a portion of the proceeds going to benefit a number of organizations championed by both Marsha and Robin Williams. Alongside this special exhibition, Sotheby’s Los Angeles will also showcase more than 60 dazzling jewels from their upcoming Fine Jewels sale on Oct. 17 in New York, featuring David Webb, Cartier, Buccellati and more.

BHPD PROMOTIONS (Continued from page 1)

William McKessy was promoted to communications supervisor.

BHPD Chief Sandra Spagnoli said of the promotions: “They bring a wide variety of experience and law enforcement tenure that will build on one team-one mission, mak- (From left): Sgt. Jason Dufour, Sgt. James and Communications ing this community safer for all that Keenaghan live, work and play in Beverly Hills.” Supervisor William McKessy.

ROBINSON GARDENS (Continued from page 1)

“Mrs. Robinson was the ultimate entertainer,” said Kavanaugh, who grew up a few blocks from the onetime home of Harry and Virginia Robinson and has been a member of the Friends for over 12 years. “Part of what we do is to try to keep the tradition and history alive of Mrs. Robinson and all she did.”

Held around the anniversary of Mrs. Robinson’s birth on the backyard lawn amidst six acres of glorious botanical gardens outside the historic century-old Beverly Hills, the annual gala is always a magical evening. With a slate of live musical performances, this year’s upcoming evening featuring a fabulous supper club that hearkens to the grandeur of times long past promises to be no exception.

The evening cocktail soiree and dinner, which begins with Champagne cocktails, vodka gimlets and oysters on the half shell and includes both a silent and live auction, serves as an important fundraiser for the organization.

For 36 years, since it was bequeathed to Los Angeles County, the Beverly Hills gem has been a public haven for inspiration and learning. The Friends run many programs at the prop-

ACADECA

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speaking. This year the topic is the 1960s.

While there are multitude of reasons why Acadeca is so special, perhaps most notable is that each school must build a team of students from all academic backgrounds and together study and learn the material. As part of the competition, students are separated into three categories based on their GPA: Honors ‘A’ students, Scholastic ‘B’ students, and Varsity ‘C’ students. While all participants compete for individual awards, students’ combined scores ultimately make up the team score.

“The best part of Acadeca is learning together as a team,” added BHHS sophomore Noah Pals, who earned the

erty, including art, gardening, and a variety of children’s tours and teachings, including an annual science fair.

“It’s a very special place and a huge part of the culture and heritage of Beverly Hills,” emphasized Leibovitch, who has lived two blocks away from the gardens for the past seven years. “There aren’t a lot of places like that that a past resident has donated to stay in perpetuity as a treasure for the city.”

For the past two years, Rodeo Realty has sponsored the banners for the annual Garden Tour - something Leibovitch told the Courier he planned to continue in the future.

Kavanaugh, who works at Rodeo Realty and introduced Leibovitch to the gardens, has held a variety of positions with the Friends over the years, including serving as president and chairing both the annual gala and garden tour.

“For me this is important because the preservation of history is something that is ignored in California,” she said.

“Historical properties and places give us a sense of who we were and I truly believe it’s very important to preserve for future generations.”

Limited tickets for the event remain.

Visit www.robinsongardens.org or call 310-550-2068.

top overall varsity score at last weekend’s competition. “No one is expecting anyone to be perfect, we just study the best we can and try to support each other through our weaknesses.”

BHHS Junior Adrian Lo, who earned the overall top score in the honors division of last weekend’s competition emphasized how the team will only continue to grow as it learns more material.

“It’s a great group of students,” said Coach Dustin Mathias, who noted that there is still time for other interested BHHS students to join the team. “We’ve got a lot of work to do this year, but I’m excited that they’re already tackling the material with passion.”

The team’s next event will be the L.A. County Scrimmage on Nov. 10.

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SHOOSHANI TEXTS (Continued from page 1)

Among the communications, an email sent from Richards to Allen prior to the Calle Vista hearing on Aug. 9 requesting the withdrawal of some names from a list of supporters that included Richards’ associates who opposed the project - was forwarded to Shooshani, but not to the rest of the Planning Commission.

Resident and activist Debbie Weiss, who had spent days preparing her power point presentation on behalf of the BHHPA, listened to Allen for nearly 45 minutes. She was only allowed two minutes for rebuttal and could not present her arguments.

Allen used this email as his basis for a verbal attack on Richards during the hearing.

He also went after Weiss and Commissioner Ostroff, ironically, telling him he should recuse himself.

The project was approved in a 3-2 vote, with Commissioners Ostroff and Lori Greene Gordon failing to make the findings. It must return to the Planning Commission for a resolution.

In an email sent from Shooshani to Allen on the day following the Calle Vista hearing, Shooshani writes: “Congratulations! I hope you build your dream house. Sorry for so much trouble. Let me know when is convenient for you to go to lunch.” “ C o m m i s s i o n e r Shooshani’s shocking and deeply disturbing private email to Byron Allen, congratulating him and referencing a lunch date, escalates his conflict-ridden behavior from problematic to outright improper collusion.

The Calle Vista project is still pending before him. He has another vote on 9-13-18,” Richards told the Courier. “The text messages and emails show that Commissioner Shooshani was holding private audiences with the applicant team and separately with Mr. Allen.

None of this disclosed. His bias is so severe and his private efforts to curry favor with Mr. Allen have completely compromised his vote, his integrity,

SHOOSHANI SUED (Continued from page 1)

Lawyers for the defense claim that Brandon was intoxicated. A witness driving behind him claims that he failed to maintain his lane and swerved into oncoming traffic. They cite a toxicology report showing he had a blood alcohol level of 0.257.

“This is merely a jumble of legal concepts that doesn’t follow applicable law,” responded the attorney for the Plaintiffs, Siamak Vaziri of Vaziri Law Group.

“Superseding cause is an affir-

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and this Planning Commission.

He must immediately recuse himself from this vote at a minimum, and strongly consider resigning immediately. It is deeply troubling that he is oblivious to his ethical lapse of judgment by acting as cheerleader for a developer, in lieu of a guardian of the public trust and a steward of our natural resources, as well as quality of life.”

During the hearing, Shooshani accused Weiss of denying people the right to build their dream homes.

The project is scheduled to return perhaps as soon as Sept.

13 for a resolution. It is unclear if Shooshani will recuse himself.

In one text, Fischer tells Shooshani: “You as a commissioner have the right to ask the city council to verify that 1. The organization is a validly formed organization under the laws of the state of California 2 that the

Joe Shooshani’s email to Byron Allen

Mayor Julian Gold said he will not put this on the agenda for the Sunshine Task Force.

Richards said it can be argued that they violate First Amendment rights guaranteed in the U.S. Constitution for freedom of assembly and freedom of expression, along with a host of legal precedents that guarantee citizens the right to protest.

Lobbyists, by contrast,

apparent attempt to raise alarm and gain support for the opposition to the ordinance.

Residents who oppose overdevelopment have often claimed that planning officials have a “too-cozy relationship” with developers. Though there is no such evidence implicating anyone else on the Planning Commission or among City staff, this does nothing to help change that impression.

At the Aug. 23 Planning Commission meeting, Shooshani demanded to know what authority Weiss had to represent hillside residents, reciting the list prepared by Fischer. He said the mayor was going to bring it to the Sunshine Task Force.

Then, he claimed she had not proven that she had the authorization to represent others. Shooshani accused Weiss of becoming involved in hillside matters for the sole purpose of protecting her own view.

“Are you calling me selfish?” asked Weiss, incredulously.

After the revelation of these text messages, Richards has sent another letter to the Planning Commission demanding Shooshani’s immediate recusal on the Calle Vista project.

Richards claims that “Shooshani has been colluding

Further text messages between Shooshani and Fischer show Shooshani (text in blue bubble) communicating with Fischer.

person representing the organization has been duly appointed and is authorized to speak on there [sic] behalf. 3 they should be required to file with the city just like legislative afbocstes [sic] do. This will provide true transparency. I hope this helps.”

Those texts were sent on Aug. 18. On Aug. 21, Shooshani writes: “I talked to the mayor he likes the argument. Is taking it to sunshine committee. I should do it formally with a letter Or [sic] not?”

mative defense that may only be used by a negligent party who would otherwise not be liable. It does not prove or disprove the causation element as to that original Defendant…By setting forth this mish-mash, Defendants completely fail to address any of the issues that are actually relevant…”

On Aug. 21, lawyers for Gonzalez’ parents filed a Motion to Compel, citing the defendants repeated attempts to evade requests for production of documents, including evidence of political contributions to City officials in West

receive compensation to influence outcomes, just as Fischer is being paid to represent Byron Allen. Fischer is currently registered as a lobbyist on about 50 projects in Beverly Hills.

But Fischer has long been an opponent of resident’s attempts to curb overdevelopment and megamansions in the hillside area. In May and June 2016, during the hearings to establish the original Hillside Ordinance, Fischer sent a letter to scores of realtors and developers in Beverly Hills in an

In one of the text messages, sent on Aug. 25, Shooshani writes to Fischer: “Please call me. Bob Tabinbum [sic]. Called me. Wants me to call Debbie to tell her I am sorry. I am not sorry for what I said I am sorry for her perception her that she felt offended. Please advise.”

Fischer replies, “Since when is the [sic] the Queen of the city. Should apologize to you.she is only right and comes in saying she represents 200 people but never says she didn’t bother to show them the plans.”

Hollywood. The document, over 300 pages in length, contains numerous exhibits, including one on Aug. 10, when “the Defendants sent an email claiming that all the drafted discovery responses due that day had mysteriously disappeared from their computer system.”

That motion is scheduled for court on Oct. 30.

Beverly Hills attorney and president of the Beverly Hills Hillside Protection Associate Ronald Richards has said he believes the lawsuit influences Shooshani’s judgment on the

Planning Commission, citing a “concern of bias due to a conflict of interest arising from construction code violations by a company owned by Commissioner Shooshani which resulted in death.”

In his recent major Planning Commission decisions, Shooshani has dismissed out of hand the relevance of the City’s General Plan, the guiding document for development in Beverly Hills, claiming the 10-year-old document is out of date and irrelevant.

Shooshani used that argument to approve the Friars Club

with, and taking marching orders from, the Applicant’s attorney.”

“Shooshani,” he writes, “has been secretly working with, and getting legal advice from, the Applicant’s attorney… the attached text messages and email show that Commissioner Shooshani has been in regular communication with the applicant’s lobbyist since at least July of 2018… to get this item approved… It is our position that his participation in the hearing was nothing but a farce.”

project, citing his own desire for units in the proposed project for himself and his children.

“I believe Mr. Richards’ attempt to link the lawsuit to a conflict of interest is a stretching of logic and is irrational... the Gonzalez lawsuit has nothing to do with his performance on the commission,” said Michael Collins, an attorney for Shooshani.

Collins added that Vizari’s discovery request regarding Shooshani’s political contributions are, “irrelevant... those issues will be decided by the court.”

TO SEE AND BE SEEN

Impromptu Performances By John Legend Now At Heritage Fine Wines

JOHN LEGEND IN CONCERT — Beverly Hills resident John Legend will be making impromptu stops at Heritage Fine Wines in tandem with building his LVE wine label.

LVE (Legend Vineyard Exclusive) wines include a rosé, chardonnay, cabernet sauvignon and a Napa Valley red blend.

Courier photo by Laura Coleman

By Laura Coleman If you’ve never heard John Legend perform live before, chances are if you visit Heritage Fine Wines in Beverly Hills enough you might one day unexpectedly find yourself front and center for an intimate concert by the Grammy Award winning singersongwriter.

“I really do just pop in here all the time,” Legend said last Thursday evening to kick off his 20-minute set at the piano. “I don’t sing every time I pop in, but we come in and have drinks. Hopefully you guys will see this as the kind of place you can do that.”

In June, Heritage owner Jordane Andrieu created a special “JCB lounge” at his four-year-old Beverly Hills wine bar, featuring Jean-Charles Boisset wines, including four varieties the winemaker produced with Legend under the LVE label, which stands for

Legend Vineyard Exclusive. The lounge, which features a baby grand, a Baccarat crystal chandelier, intimate booths and shades of black and gold is designed to be a haven.

Andrieu, whose family has the oldest winery in France’s famed Burgundy wine region, said he has been friends with Boisset for years.

“We share the same passion, which is nice,” he said, noting that Heritage’s JCB lounge is more traditional than his friend’s typically “extravagant” lounges. “We are not Los Angeles inside here, We are more European, relaxed, like being in a French villa.”

In addition to having live music on Friday evenings, Heritage features $1 oysters on Thursdays. Of course, there’s also the promise of impromptu performances by Legend, an extraordinary crooner whose voice enhances any glass of wine.

JEWISH NATIONAL FUND — The Jewish National Fund (JNF) hosted a community town hall on August 19 featuring three Israelis — a mother, a young pioneer and a farmer—residents of Gaza border communities, who shared their personal stories of living under attack with hundreds of incendiary kites, balloons, and rockets steadily raining down on them. Pictured (top row, from left): Matt Fragner, JNF National Campaign Director Sharon Freedman, JNF Executive Director of Greater LA Lou Rosenberg, Doug Williams, JNF Chief Financial Officer Mitch Rosenzweig; (bottom row, from left): speaker/JNF-Halutza Liaison Yedidya Harush, JNF Gaza Envelope Task Force Member Elana Lukoff, speaker Sarit Khanukayeva, Dr. Shirley Asif, JNF Greater LA Board President Alyse Golden Berkley, speaker Michal Uziyahu, JNFuture Chair Jordan Freedman and JNF-KKL Emissary Shlomi Vayzer.

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THE FASHION OF BEVERLY HILLS

Richman’s Racing Against History Is Deft Read On 1940 Campaign For Jewish Army

By Laura Coleman It had only been 20 years since World War I, which U.S. President Woodrow Wilson had pitched as the war to make America safe – and which ultimately cost the country 100,000 American soldiers – when democracy was once again on the ropes in Europe and this time America wanted nothing to do with the war.

But the country’s lack of desire to enter the war didn’t stop a trio of powerful Zionist leaders who sought to turn the tide of history; a true story which local author Rick Richman details in his recently published book, Racing Against History: The 1940 Campaign For A Jewish Army To Fight Hitler.

Based on previously unpublished materials, the book sheds new light on Zionism in America and the history of World War II by shining a light on efforts seeking support for a Jewish army to fight Adolf Hitler by David BenGurion, Vladimir Jabotinsky, and Chaim Weizmann – the leaders of the left, right and center of Zionism.

“America was the last place you’d think of to come and try to raise a Jewish army to fight Hitler, but it was the only place in the world where a significant number of Jews still lived in freedom,” Richman said. “Nobody could have imagined the Holocaust, but as of 1939, everyone knew the Jewish people were facing an existential threat” in

Rick Richman

terms of political and economic annihilation.

According to Richman, the efforts by the three Zionist leaders, none of whom were speaking to each other due to their distinct convictions, were at once heroic and tragic. Richman emphasized that although the trio failed to raise the army, the book provides incredible insight about divisions within the Jewish community at a time of American isolationism.

“I finished it with tears in my eyes.

A beautiful book, a terrific story, beautifully told,” said Sinai Temple Rabbi David Wolpe.

The book, which includes 75 pages of end notes, is indeed a brilliant illumination of a story that might have been lost were it not for Richman.

“It’s an inspiring story,” Richman said. “Nazism was taking over the world and no one was really doing anything about it.”

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OUTLOOK B E V E R LY H I L L S Othello, Shakespeare’s classic tale of love, jealousy, betrayal and revenge gets a new look as Griot Theatre sets the tragedy in an East Asian dystopian future in a production running Sunday, Sept. 15 through Sunday Oct. 7 at The Actor’s company, 916 N. Formosa Ave., L.A. In keeping with the company’s mission to provide opportunities to underrepresented artists, the entire production will include people of color, and feature women in key roles, including the villain Iago.

Tickets are $25 for the performances at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 4 p.m., Sunday.

For more information, visit www.GriotTheatre.org.

• • • • • The Venice Historical Society will host a ”Venice Beach Movie Locations Walking Tour” led by historian/author Harry Medved, on Sunday, Sept.

16. The two -hour plus tour will start at 9:30 a.m. in front of the Rose Café, Rose Avenue and Hampton Street (near Main Street) in Venice.

Medved, author of Hollywood Escapes will lead participants to Venice historical landmarks and locations covering

the area’s 100 year film history from the days of Charlie Chaplin and Mack Sennett to Oliver Stone Cost is $15. For reservations and more information, 310-9675170 or visit www.venicehistoricalsociety.org • • • • • Union Station’s “Retrocade Experience,” featuring more than 40 cabinet games from the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s, will be from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, Sept.

22, and 11 a.m. -7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23, in the station’s historic Ticket Concourse, 800 N. Alameda St., L.A. Visitors will enjoy free play on an eclectic collection of classic arcade games and specialty pinball cabinets including Pac-Man, Donkey Kong and Street Fighter. From 5-7 p.m. each day, guests can enter a Pac-Man tournament and compete for top honors and a Pac-Man trophy. Entry fee is $5.

Guests will be issued wristbands allowing them access to the space for two consecutive hours of free play each day.

For more information, visit unionstationla.com/happenings.

REINER

scious and that mysterious place in everybody,” says Reiner. “My work informs my singing and all my interests inform each other. It’s fun to do different things and singing is a joy.”

Her painting is on the back burner for a while, but Reiner has written and illustrated children’s books for almost 25 years with the latest being Penelope's Pearls and I Am Lilly.

At the Catalina she will be joined by backup singers, actress/comedienne Alice Manning and singer/songwriter Judy Nagy. “I call them the Sisters o Mercy,” says Reiner, a reference to a Leonard Cohen song. She usually includes one of the late singer/songwriter’s songs in her shows, but reveals she is leaving him out of Thursday’s gig.

Her accompanying combo includes Harrison, drummer, Henry Newmark, guitarist Jorge Davies and Dan Sawyer on sax.

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are really important to me,” says Reiner. “I like simple songs, but also ones that have some depth and color to them.” Other favorites include My New Celebrity Is You, How Can I Miss You If You Won't Go Away? and I’ve Got the Feelin' Too Good Today Blues.

Reiner is the daughter of longtime Beverly Hills resident iconic comedian, actor, director and writer Carl Reiner. “He always introduces me as ‘the world’s greatest singing psychoanalyst.’ It always gets a big laugh.” But maintaining a Beverly Hills practice on Roxbury Drive is just one of the activities that keeps her busy along with poetry, writing both children’s and books on psychoanalysis, plus painting. “I have as much as I can handle and it’s endlessly interesting.

“All my interests have to do with creativity and the uncon-

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California Jazz & Blues Museum Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony Monday Jazz and blues Singer, Barbara Morrison, will present the California Jazz & Blues Museum Hall of Fame Inductee Ceremony Fundraiser and Barbara Morrison’s Birthday Celebration Concert, beginning with a 6 p.m. reception, Monday, Sept. 10 at Catalina Jazz Club, 6725 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood.

The ceremony will begin at 7 p.m., culminating with performances by Morrison, the Karen Hernandez Trio, and singers Angie Mack and Monica Doby at 8:30 p.m.

H.B. Barnum, Aretha Franklin’s Barbara Morrison music director of 25 years, will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award. Additional honorees include: Helen Borgers, Mike and Carol Gliona, Corky Hale, Billy Higgins, Linda Hopkins, KJAZZ Radio, William “Bill” Liston, John McClure, Billy Mitchell, Ronald and Mara New, Michael and Lucy Peak, Bernie Pearl, Bobby Rodriguez, Joe Rothman, Bill Selditz, Richard Simon, Jimmy Smith, Sweet Baby J’ai, Kevin Toney, Dwight Trible, AI Williams and Dr. Lance Williams.

Tickets are $50, plus dinner or a two-drink minimum per person. Reservations may be made by calling 323-466-2210 or online at www.catalinajazzclub.com.

For more information about the museum in Leimert Park, housing artifacts from California jazz and blues musicians, visit https://go.rallyup.com/jazzandbluesmuseum.

“We always sang when I was a kid,” says Reiner, “with my mother playing the piano or ukulele.” Annie was inspired by her mother Estelle, who took up singing in her 60s and is best known for her “I’ll have what she’s having” line in her son Rob Reiner’s film When Harry Met Sally.

Annie started taking singing lessons when she began doing poetry readings to help her cope with her nervousness.

“That was the start of it 25 years ago,” says Reiner. Her singing teacher suggested she record a CD. The latest is “Blues and Other Hues,” and she’s planning the next one.

Annie Reiner grew up in Beverly Hills, graduating from BHHS in 1967 and her dad, she says, is doing well at 96 and

hanging out with his good friend Mel Brooks. The writer/actor/producer/director hasn’t missed one of her shows.

“We have this running joke. He complains about the Cohen songs and requests more Cole Porter. He tells me ‘here’s a great song,’” and I try to take his advice,” Reiner says.

She’s sung Brooks’ High Anxiety, the theme from the film, and duetted with him on Puttin’ On The Ritz from Young Frankenstein, with Brooks playing the monster. She’s considering attempting I’m Tired from Blazing Saddles, “though Madeline Kahn’s version is definitive.

“People like the repertoire of different songs,” says Reiner.

“The show should be a party.”

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LASSITER

mid-century home, which she is happy to know is down the street from where violinist Jascha Heifetz once lived.

This is also a time of change for the orchestra, Lassiter says with former Beverly Hills resident Jeffrey Kahane stepping down as music director last year and the hiring of Jaime Martín, following an extensive international search.

In March, the orchestra will present Kahane on Mozart, with the conductor laureate leading Mozart’s Concerto in E-Flat, K.499, the Symphony No. 36 “Linz” and the world-premiere of James Newton Howard’s Cello Concerto.

Martin begins his tenure with the orchestra in the 20192020 season, conducting the Mozart Requiem in April.

—Steve Simmons

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while she was growing up in New York. She went on to join the board of Music of the Americas, celebrating music from Central and South America.

Now in Beverly Hills, she’s on the board of the United Way of Los Angeles, active in homelessness initiatives, treasurer of the board of River LA and on the board of advisors of the USC Center on Philanthropy and Public Policy.

She herself has hosted an “a la carte” evening where the orchestra presents intimate fundraising evenings in private homes, usually focused on a country or time period.

Mid-century music was featured in the evening in her 1948

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Pictured: Before penning an apology letter to Debbie Weiss, Joe Shooshani told Murray Fischer via text message that he was “not sorry for what I said.”

Planning Commissioner Joe Shooshani’s Apology Letter To Debbie Weiss Editors Note: After a verbal outlash at Debbie Weiss at a Planning Commission meeting two weeks ago over the subject of a proposed development at 1115 Calle Vista Drive, Shooshani penned an apology letter seeking forgiveness for his conduct. Despite the apology letter, text messages between Shooshani and local attorney Murray Fischer, who is a lobbyist for the development, reveal that Shooshani told Fischer he was “not sorry for what I said.”

Shooshani’s Letter to Weiss Dear Ms. Debbie Weiss: Please accept this letter of apology if I overstepped my boundaries of courtesy and respect at our recent Planning Commission meeting. I value the work and opinions of every volunteer in our community. In addition, I am mindful that as an involved citizen, you have every right to advocate for your vision of Beverly Hills.

As an immigrant to this country and as a member of a religious minority, I am thankful every day that we live in a democratic country that allows freedom of speech and civic engagement. To that end, I am committing myself to being more careful and sensitive with my comments in the future.

Our city’s residents have

many different positions on issues. Sometimes we are able to find solutions; sometimes we are able to reach compromise and sometimes residents have taken to the ballot box to air their grievances.

There are no unanimous points of view on any development issue within our City, and on many non-development issues. And I believe no one individual or organization represents all our residents, or even all of the residents in any of our beautiful neighborhoods.

Over the past 10 years, I have proudly served our wonderful City as a Public Works Commissioner and now as a Planning Commissioner.

I firmly believe that the power of a

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cohesive community is breaking down barriers and building shared dreams. We as citizens of this wonderful community deserve no less.

In sum, I regret that my role and activities in the Planning Commission may have been interpreted in such a way that sheds any untoward light on the work of the Planning Commission or any Citizen like yourself with different points of view.

I am committed to, and will continue, serving our Community and its Citizens with the utmost transparency and integrity. Again, please accept my most sincere apology for any hurt or misunderstanding I may have caused.

Sincerely, Farshid Joe Shooshani Sept. 6, 2018

Weiss Responds To Shooshani Dear Commissioner Shooshani: Thank you for your letter dated Sept. 5, 2018. I accept your apology for your conduct directed at me.

However, I must note that in light of your candid text message to the lawyer for the developer of 1115 Calle Vista Drive, Murray Fischer, dated August 24, 2018 – in which you stated that you “were not sorry for what I said,” - I am skeptical about your sincerity.

In any event, my feelings are not important. Much more important is the fact that you consistently ignore our City’s General Plan and laws to promote the interests of the few who feel entitled to build oversized projects without proper consideration of the impacts on the community as a whole.

This improper behavior is apparently motivated by your

misguided and wholly incorrect philosophy that every over-sized residence or condominium project will increase your property values, and those of your family and friends.

This philosophy is exemplified by your note of congratulations to the owner of 1115 Calle Vista sent on August 10th, the day after the preliminary approval of permits for this over-sized project as follows: “Congratulations! I hope you build your dream house. Sorry for so much trouble. Let me know when is convenient for you to go to lunch.”

I assume that apology referred to the fact that he had to be subjected to the R-1 hearing process (because he wanted to export nearly 5000 cy of earth and build a 23,000 sf “house”) and was a sincere apology.

TAKE HIM FOR A TEST DRIVE – Bentley is a 12-year-old Pomeranian mix in search of his forever home. With his age comes plenty of wisdom, but he’s still very spry and athletic and loves to play.

Bentley weighs 12 pounds and is full of love. For more information on how to adopt Bentley, visit Shelter Hope Pet Shop at www.shelterhopepetshop.org or call 805-379-3538.

It is noteworthy that on July 14, 2018, just two days after the first Planning Commission hearing on 1115’s multiple R-1 applications, Mr. Fischer texted you “Thank u [sic] for all of your help.” It is my distinct recollection that you did not disclose to the other members of the Planning Commission, nor the public, that you were helping this applicant.

This leads me to two conclusions. First, you should recuse yourself from any further actions relating to 1115 Calle Vista Dr. Second, you should apologize to the entire Beverly Hills community for disregarding your oath of office to respect and uphold our laws.

Thank you for your consideration.

Debbie Weiss

MUSIC MENDS MINDS – The Recreation and Parks Commission honored residents Myra Lurie and Steven Weinglass for their efforts on behalf of seniors creating the Music Mends Minds program at Roxbury Park on Tuesdays. Pictured, (from left): Recreation and Parks Commissioner Julian Jacor, Commissioner Judie Fenton, volunteer Jean Mackie, musical director of the program Steve Weinglass, Commission Chair Frances Bilak, program facilitator Myra Lurie, Commission Vice Chair Alissa Roston and Commissioner Susan Mishler.

Recreation & Parks Commission Honors Music Mends Minds Faciltators

By Victoria Talbot Musicians who want to make a difference will find fulfillment every Tuesday afternoon at Roxbury Park thanks to residents Myra Lurie, Steven Weinglass and the Music Mends Minds program.

The pair were honored last week by the Recreation and Parks Commission for their outstanding work with seniors and people challenged with dementia or other cognitive disorders.

Every Tuesday at the Roxbury Park Community Center from 1:30-3:30 p.m., Lurie and Weinglass bring these folks together for an afternoon of socializing and enjoying the rich healing benefits of music.

Everyone, regardless of age or musical abilities, is invited to participate and to experience the universal language of music.

Health and Safety Commissioner Lurie and Musician and former Public

Works Commissioner Weinglass pair up to bring the program to life. Seniors from throughout the area come, sometimes with caretakers, to sing songs, play music and to communicate outside their challenges.

The program, which started small with only a few participants, has grown to as many as 60 participants since it began in February.

“Music has a profound effect on humans in every way,” said Lurie. “Studies show that it may actually be therapeutic for those with neurodegenerative diseases like dementia, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, traumatic brain injury (TBI), stroke and PTSD.” The pair were recognized for their work “in creating a community through music with the Music Mends Minds Program,” said a press release.

For more information on the program call 310-2856840.

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B I R T H D A Y G R E E T I N G S – Celebrating are Kevin Lee, Jon Bosse, Corbin Bernsen, Michael Feinstein, Julie Kavner, and Cherie Mohrfeld (Sept. 7); Jimmy Sedghi, Jerry Zeitman, and Alex Hymes (Sept. 8); Ava Fries, Victoria Peters and Billy Preston (Sept. 9); Brigette Lifson, Caldwell Sutherland-Bogert and Amy Irving (Sept. 10); Kathrine Baumann, Brian DePalma, Lola Falana, Amy Madigan and Kristy McNichol (Sept. 11); Darren E. Burrows, Linda Gray and Pete Scolari (Sept.

12), Brian Reed, Jaqueline Bisset and Tim Salinger (Sept. 13).

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WELCOME BACK GRACE–Grace Robbins, former wife of the famed novelist, the late Harold Robbins, paid a visit back to Beverly Hills from her Palm Springs home where she was feted by some pals at the Palm Restaurant on Canon Drive. Seated (from left): Grace Robbins, hostess Marci Weiner, and Linda Schwartz; During the multiple-decades this standing: Gail Dauer, Madeline Gussman, Barbara Tobias, and column has been published, we Joni Alpert. The honoree brought along Body Deli bags of organic have featured many of the creative beauty and skin products, handcrafted in the Coachella Valley methods Desert party planners have

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TREE OF LIFE–The Associates, a support group for the L.A. Jewish Home, staged its 88th annual “Tree of Life” luncheon in The Beverly Hilton. Pictured (from left): Florence Gorlin, Anne Goldstein, co-honorees Denne Goldstein and Harriet Rossetto, Annette Shapiro, and president of The Associates Sandy Stackler.

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Members and guests of The Associates, the women’s auxiliary support group of the Los Angeles Jewish Home, gathered at The Beverly Hilton to celebrate the 88th “Tree of Life” luncheon. The event honored Harriet Rossetto, founder, clinical director, and CEO of Beit T’Shuvah (Zelda White-Woman of the Year Award); and philanthropist Denne Goldstein (Humanitarian Award), Sandy Stackler, president of The Associates, and Molly Forrest, CEO/president of the Jewish Home, welcomed everyone and enthusiastically spoke about new developments there.

After lunch, entertainment chair Shirley Ashkenas brought on singer Nathan Roth, along with accompanist Glenn Goss, who entertained the attendees with a selection of well-known songs including one which the latter composed.

Event chair Florence Gorlin then introduced Annette Shapiro,

who spoke affectionately about co-honoree Harriet Rossetto’s impact on the local community. This was followed by Dr. Bert Greene by a heartwarming speech about his twin brother Denne Goldstein.

A wonderful boutique, chaired by Gloria Stoddard, and opportunity drawing, chaired by Nancy Salka, with help from Melinda Seltzer, were available to the attendees throughout the day.

All proceeds from the luncheon help sustain the thousands of seniors the Jewish Home serves each year through its extraordinary continuum of care. For more information, call 818-774-3375 or email: debbie.fishel@jha.org. ****** Now that summer is finally over, the social season is already taking shape with a number of upcoming events.

For instance, tomorrow (Saturday, Sept. 8), lots of favorite Hollywood favories will be among 300 heading over to the new Playa Studios where Culver City meets Playa Vista as Ed Asner (pictured below) hosts his 6th annual his 6th annual Poker Tournament Celebrity Night to raise funds for the new The Ed Asner Family Center, which assists individuals with special needs to nurture and cultivate self-confidence and to embrace and support their families.

Among those set for the 5 p.m. to midnight event, which includes a dinner buffet plus silent and live auctions, will be Jason Alexander, Eric Roberts, Donna D’Errico, Richard Schiff, Noah Wyle, Tom Arnold, Steve Weber, Kate Linder, Gregory Harrison, Brad Garrett, Lou Diamond Phillips, Elizabeth Perkins, Nic Harcourt, and many more.

For tickets or questions about the tournament, contact Kayleigh Millet: kayleigh@edasnerfamilycenter.org#pokerwithed.

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For instance, take the time when an ambulance sped down busy Palm Canyon Drive and pulled to the curb. The attendants opened the rear doors and Gloria and Norma Monte (producer and head writer of the long-running soap opera, General Hospital) jumped down to receive their stars on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars.

Then there was the time Debbie Reynolds received her star accompanied by friends, fans and six grade school girls dressed in yellow slickers with matching rain boots and hats (ala Singin’ In The Rain). The only thing missing was the rain.

The newest entry of memorial events comes from the JW Marriott in Palm Desert, which going through a major renovation while the spa, hotel and major facilities remain open. For the second year in a row the hotel’s pastry staff have created a 100-pound, completely edible doughnut. The edifice consumes about 100 pounds of cake flower, 10 of eggs and 15 of sugar. When the doughnut was finished and dressed with icing and sprinkles, it was rolled out into the lobby Sunday morning where guests and the curious, alike, were offered a piece.

There were about 500 takers. ****** If you have not heard about this, you’re not alone. But for some time now there has as been a world-class surf resort for development in Palm Desert headed by a group of investors and developers calling themselves Quicksilver Hotels & Resort.

Quicksilver, like so many Companies who display an interest in investing, reorganized under a new name – Desert Wave Ventures – and minimized the overall concept.

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PUBLIC NOTICES T.S. No. 17-49785 APN: 4352-011-010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 4/19/2006.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale.

Trustor: NATHANIEL J FRIEDMAN, AN UNMARRIED MAN Duly Appointed Trustee: Zieve, Brodnax & Steele, LLP Deed of Trust recorded 4/26/2006 as Instrument No. 06 0913671 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale:10/1/2018 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $1,096,067.61 Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt owed.

Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1423 SCHUYLER ROAD BEVERLY HILLS, California 90210-2540 AKA 1423 SCHUYLER ROAD LOS ANGELES, California 90210-2540

Described as follows: Irvine, CA 92606 As more fully described For Non-Automated on said Deed of Trust.

Sale Information, call: (714) 848-7920 A.P.N #.: 4352-011-010 For Sale Information: (714) 848-9272 The undersigned Trustee www.elitepostandpub.com disclaims any liability for ____________________ any incorrectness of the Andrew Buckelew, street address or other Trustee Sale Assistant common designation, if any, shown above. If no THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTstreet address or other ING TO COLLECT A common designation is DEBT AND ANY INFORshown, directions to the MATION WE OBTAINED location of the property WILL BE USED FOR may be obtained by send- THAT PURPOSE ing a written request to EPP 26496 Pub Dates the beneficiary within 10 09/07, 09/14, 09/21/2018 days of the date of first publication of this Notice –––––– of Sale.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2018198958 The NOTICE TO POTENTIAL following is/are doing business BIDDERS: If you are con- as: ISLAND PROPERTIES 150 sidering bidding on this S. Doheny Dr., Beverly Hills, CA property lien, you should 90211; JMM, LLC 150 S. understand that there are Doheny Dr., Beverly Hills, CA risks involved in bidding 90211; Marcia Schwartz 1400 at a trustee auction. You Woodruff Ave., Los Angeles, CA will be bidding on a lien, 90024; The business is conductnot on the property itself. ed by: A GENERAL PARTNERPlacing the highest bid at SHIP, registrant(s) has begun to a trustee auction does not transact business under the automatically entitle you name(s) listed January 1983: to free and clear owner- Jeffrey Mirkin, Managing ship of the property. You Member: Statement is filed with should also be aware that the County of Los Angeles: the lien being auctioned August 07, 2018; Published: off may be a junior lien. If August 17, 24, 31, September you are the highest bid- 07, 2018 LACC N/C der at the auction, you –––––– are or may be responsi- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME ble for paying off all liens STATEMENT 2018218384 The senior to the lien being following is/are doing business auctioned off, before you as: 1) HIS / GLOBAL COMMERcan receive clear title to CIAL REAL ESTATE SERVICES the property. You are 2) GLOBAL COMMERCIAL encouraged to investigate REAL ESTATE SERVICES 439 the existence, priority, N. Canon Dr. #Penthouse, and size of outstanding Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Hanan liens that may exist on Shiheiber 439 N. Canon Dr. this property by contact- #Penthouse, Beverly Hills, CA ing the county recorder's 90210; The business is conductoffice or a title insurance ed by: AN INDIVIDUAL, regiscompany, either of which trant(s) has NOT begun to may charge you a fee for transact business under the this information. If you name(s) listed: Hanan consult either of these Shiheiber, Owner: Statement is resources, you should be filed with the County of Los aware that the same Angeles: August 29, 2018; lender may hold more Published: September 07, 14, than one mortgage or 21, 28, 2018 LACC N/C deed of trust on the prop–––––– erty.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2018218386 The NOTICE TO PROPERTY following is/are doing business OWNER: The sale date as: MORRISON 3179 Los Feliz shown on this notice of Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90039; sale may be postponed 3179 Los Feliz Partners LLC one or more times by the 3179 Los Feliz Blvd., Los mortgagee, beneficiary, Angeles, CA 90039; The busitrustee, or a court, pur- ness is conducted by: A LIMITsuant to Section 2924g of ED LIABILITY COMPANY, registhe California Civil Code. trant(s) has begun to transact The law requires that business under the name(s) information about trustee listed August 2013: Marc sale postponements be Kreiner, Managing Member: made available to you Statement is filed with the County and to the public, as a of Los Angeles: August 29, 2018; courtesy to those not Published: September 07, 14, present at the sale. If you 21, 28, 2018 LACC N/C wish to learn whether –––––– your sale date has been FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME postponed, and, if appli- STATEMENT 2018218372 The cable, the rescheduled following is/are doing business time and date for the sale as: LA CANNABIS CLUB 1316 of this property, you may S. Los Angeles St., Los Angeles, call (714) 848-9272 or CA 90015; LACC, LLC 1316 S. visit this Internet Web site Los Angeles, CA 90015; The www.elitepostandpub.co business is conducted by: A m, using the file number LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, assigned to this case 17- registrant(s) has NOT begun to 49785. Information about transact business under the postponements that are name(s) listed: Rafael very short in duration or Bernardino, Jr., Manager: that occur close in time to Statement is filed with the County the scheduled sale may of Los Angeles: August 29, 2018; not immediately be Published: September 07, 14, reflected in the telephone 21, 28, 2018 LACC N/C information or on the –––––– Internet Web site. The FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME best way to verify post- STATEMENT 2018218388 The ponement information is following is/are doing business to attend the scheduled as: FBIS-FRED BLUM INSURsale.

ANCE SERVICES 14930 Ventura Blvd. #330, Sherman Dated: 8/31/2018 Oaks, CA 91403; The Bradford Agency, Inc. 14930 Ventura Zieve, Brodnax & Blvd. #330, Sherman Oaks, CA Steele, LLP, as Trustee 91403; The business is conduct30 Corporate Park, ed by: A CORPORATION, regisSuite 450 trant(s) has begun to transact

business under the name(s) listed June 1964: Fred Blum, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: August 29, 2018; Published: September 07, 14, 21, 28, 2018 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2018218390 The following is/are doing business as: THE LOVE STREET GALLERY 2080-1/2 Laurel Canyon Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90046; 8021 Rothdell Trail, Los Angeles, CA 90046; Cynthia Cobb 8021 Rothdell Trail, Los Angeles, CA 90046; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed: Cynthia Cobb, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: August 29, 2018; Published: September 07, 14, 21, 28, 2018 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2018218392 The following is/are doing business as: CURSON PARTNERS 15760 Ventura Blvd. #1100 % Eisenberg, Encino, CA 91436; P.O. Box 1588, Beverly Hills, CA 90213-1588; Cavalier Company CA, Inc. 15760 Ventura Blvd. #1100 % Eisenberg, Encino, CA 91436; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed: E. Aster, Secretary: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: August 29, 2018; Published: September 07, 14, 21, 28, 2018 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2018218394 The following is/are doing business as: 444 INDUSTRIES 350 N. Crescent Dr. #302, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Mark Greydanus 350 N. Crescent Dr. #302, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed November 2012: Mark Greydanus, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: August 29, 2018; Published: September 07, 14, 21, 28, 2018 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2018218398 The following is/are doing business as: GORNIK AND DRUCKERBEVERLY HILLS, INC. 225 N. Canon Dr., Lower Lobby Montage Hotel, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Gornik and Drucker-Beverly Hills, Inc. 225 N. Canon Dr., Lower Lobby Montage Hotel, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed June 2018: William P. Gornik, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: August 29, 2018; Published: September 07, 14, 21, 28, 2018 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2018218396 The following is/are doing business as: GORNIK AND DRUCKERPALISADES VILLAGE, INC. 15304 W. Sunset Blvd., Pacific Palisades, CA 90272; Gornik and Drucker-Palisades Village, Inc. 15304 W. Sunset Blvd., Pacific Palisades, CA 90272; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed: William P. Gornik, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: August 29, 2018; Published: September 07, 14, 21, 28, 2018 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2018218382 The

following is/are doing business as: 1) SHOP LE CADEAUX 2) SHOP BABY CIE 3) SHOP CADEAUX 4) SHOP CASA CADEAUX 9046 W. 24th St., Los Angeles, CA 90034; Norman Kosser, LLC 9046 W. 24th St., Los Angeles, CA 90034; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed: Norman Kosser, CEO: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: August 29, 2018; Published: September 07, 14, 21, 28, 2018 LACC N/C ––––––

BRENTWOOD PROPERTIES INVESTMENT LIMITED (In Voluntary Liquidation) Company Number: 1588382 NOTICE IS HEREBY given pursuant to Section 204(1)(b) of the BVI Business Companies Act, 2004 (as amended) that Brentwood Properties Investment Limited is in voluntary liquidation. The voluntary liquidation commenced on 3 September 2018.

The Joint Voluntary Liquidators were appointed on 3 September 2018 and are Colin Wilson and Samantha Wood of Borrelli Walsh (BVI) Limited, 3rd Floor Commerce House, P.O. Box 3339, Road Town, Tortola, VG1110, British Virgin Islands.

Dated: 3 September 2018 Colin Wilson and Samantha Wood, Joint Voluntary Liquidators

RESOLUTION NO. 18-R-13197

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

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 2018/2019 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.

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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 $0.023513 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 21, 2018 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 City Manager DON HARRISON Budget & Revenue Officer

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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ESTATE MANAGER/PERSONAL ASSISTANT EUROPEAN & AMERICAN STYLE 15 years experience in 5 Star Hotels and International Estate Management

¡ Fluent in 6 languages â&#x20AC;&#x201C; English, Czech, Russian, Slovak, German, Polish, studying Spanish ¡ Multitasker with Discreet, Diplomatic, Detailed Oriented Services ¡ Oversight of Multiple Properties including Interior /Exterior ¡ Hiring & Training Domestic Staff, Inventory, Vendo Mgmnt. ¡ Concierge, Admin, Budgeting, Errands, Shopping & Styling ¡ Antique & Fine China Care, Deep Cleaning ¡ Event Planning, Catering, Preparing Healthy Meals, Food & Beverage Knowledge ¡ Managing Minor Construction Projects ¡ Animal Care REFERENCES UPON REQUEST / BACKGROUND CHECK AVAILABLE

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ARE YOU A SENIOR AND NEED ASSISTANCE? We can help YOU!

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A Plus Cares We offer the best staff of well trained Caregivers Providing services for over 24 years Live In & Out - 24/7

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ELDERLY CARE

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

Experienced Female Certified Nursing Professional 12+ Years as Caregiver & Case Manager Exemplary record of care.

Let me provide you with the special care you desire for your special needs, Driving to appts, cooking, shopping, companionship, etc.

Great Beverly Hills References.

Call Kim: 310/488-6675 Reasonable Rates!

FIRST CLASS FULL SERVICE MANAGEMENT

NEED HELP?

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CONDOS FOR SALE

Mama’s caregivers are loving, caring, trained & bonded. Live in or out.

M AMA’ S H OME C ARE 323/655-2622 90

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Known Composer

• SEEKS • OFFICE HELPER

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PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY hiring a part time

For typing, archiving, filing clerk , organizing, music 20-30 flexible tapes, etc. hours/week, $15.00/hr.

Pay negotiable. parking provided.

Pacific Palisades area.

CREATIVE OFFICE SUBLEASE

Plug and Play 1,140 sf **Under Market Rent** 8950 Olympic Bl. Suite 210 Rick 818/439-6951

Prime Beverly Hills Boutique Bldg.

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OPPORTUNITIES NEEDED 310/273-0136 At least 5 years in home Close to shops experience. Speak fluent & restaurants.

SEEKING English and can also speak BUSINESS Farsi, Russian, Hebrew, ASSOCIATE with Marketing Armenian or Polish. Must TO & Branding have car and available for Experience.

ADVERTISE live-in positions.

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YOUR Call 323/655-2622 Please Call: LISTINGS DO NOT APPLY 626/545-2024 Contact GEORGE IF NOT EXPERIENCE 310/570-5815

This prime location on the cor ner of Santa Monica Boulevard and Nor th Cañon Drive is t w o b l o c k s e a s t o f t h e w o r l d - r e n o w n e d R o d e o D r i v e a n d a c r o s s f r o m Wa l l i s A n n e n b e r g Center for the Per for ming Ar ts. Offices feature spectacular views with plenty of natural light and on-site valet parking. This is an ideal loc a t i o n f o r a c o r p o r a t e o f f i c e .

For more info call 310.887.7000

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CONDOS FOR SALE

KELEMEN

PRIME BEVERLY HILLS • 4 9 9 N . C A N O N D R .

An a m a z i n g o p p o r t u n i t y to lease class A office space in Beverly Hills’ 90 EMPLOYMENT p r e s t i g i o u s OPPORTUNITY G o l d e n Tr i angle.

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Century Park East

Rare Private Doggy Park with Dog Park Parties!

N/S Tennis-Tennis Anyone?

6-Lane pool, fitness center, valet too. A Great Lifestyle!

$569,000 • 3rd Fl. 1+1 Least expensive in Century City! No common walls.

Quietist location in complex. $799,000 • 6th Fl. 2+2 Beautiful garden setting, treetop views, light/bright.

Great location in building. $899,000 • 19th Fl. 2+2 Corner Condo, Ocean Views, City+Downtown Too! Lrg. balcony, upgraded kitch. top of line appliances, sub-zero.

License 00957281

CENTURY PARK EAST

CORNER 2 BED, 2 BATH $969,500 WARNING! DO NOT BUY ANY CENTURY CITY HIGH RISE CONDO UNTIL YOU SEE THIS UNIT.

Unobstructed City Views.

Totally Renovated. Mid Floor Location. 2 Jumbo Balconies Real Hardwood Floors. State of the Art Kitchen. SubZero Gagganeau. 2nd Bedroom is Office. Lots of Fitted Closets Value Priced for Quick Sale 1+DEN+ 2 BATHROOM $945,000

High Floor. Renovated. High Floor. Ocean & City Views CENTURY PARK EAST $671,000 TO $1,050,000

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

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

LE PARC

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

• DIANA COOK • 468 N. Camden Dr., Beverly Hills, 90210

• 310-203 -8333 •

2DianaCook@gmail.com

CENTURY HILL

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

ONE CENTURY

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

CENTURY WOODS

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

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

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

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UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

Developers’ Dream!

BEVERLY HILLS APT

•SINGLE FAMILY HOME •IN THE HEART OF BEVERLY HILLS •NORTH OF WILSHIRE BLVD

Architect... or Handyman ThatForismorethe question! information call Homa 310-570-6000

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UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

Century Towers $6,950 • 7th Fl. 3+2.5

Jetliner Views of Downtown BH/Century City/Hollywood Sign. Remodeled custom cabinets, balcony off 2 bdrms. Full service bldg.

So very easy to show!

• DIANA COOK • 468 N. Camden Dr., Beverly Hills, 90210

• 310-203-8333 •

2DianaCook@gmail.com

3 Bdrm. + 3 Bath • • • • • • Bright Southwest Exposure. Every room has French Doors to Small Covered Balcony.

Top Floor with High Ceilings. Beverly Hills School District. $4,500/Month Please Email For Info.: LaPeerApt@aol.com • MUST SEE •

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KELEMEN REAL ESTATE (310) 966-0900 License 00957281

all listings are on

BEAUTIFUL LOWER UNIT DUPLEX 3BD + 2BA + Office/Den

Hardwood floors, includes all appliances, nice yard and garage parking. $4,500/MO. CALL 310/801-3431

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9601 CHARLEVILLE Luxury Studio behind Saks 5th Ave. Fully Furnished Condo Roof top patio with 360 view of the city. Close to all of Beverly Hills finest shops and restaurants!

Viking appliances and Miele W&D Hardwood flooring/ marble counters. Plenty of closet space (2). Secured gated One parking space in building with small locked storage, permits for day/night street parking per city of Beverly Hills Asking $3,100/mo.

Available For immediate move in.

Contact Vilayvanh 310-248-0923 Email: vshah38@yahoo.com

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ROOM FOR RENT

• FREE RENT • TEMPORARY HOUSING SINGLE ROOM WESTWOOD VILLAGE In exchange for helping English speaking senior.

Great opportunity for senior, student or visitor. Non smoker. For info contact Judith: 872/985-7329

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HOUSES FOR LEASE

*BEVERLY HILLS* NORTH OF WILSHIRE Totally Remodeled

$4,950/MONTH

Unobstructed Views. Jumbo Corner Condo.. 2 Large Balconies. Totally Renovated Hardwood Floors. Décor Kitchen/Baths. Quiet Location Lots of Fitted Closets 1 BEDROOM /1 BATH $3,650/MONTH

CENTURY TOWERS CENTURY HILL

LE PARC Sorry

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

CENTURY WOODS Sorry

AGT. 310-770-4111 BRE #00456048

• • • • • •

Good closet space, a/c, elevator, dishwasher, controlled access. Close to Cedars/shops/trans.

310/247-8689

————— Grand Opening BRENTWOOD ’s Most Spectacular Apartments 120 Granville Ave.

2 Bd.+1 Ba. $3,250 2 BDRM /2 BATH / DEN

$4,950 to $8,900/month

SANDRA LEWIS

1 Bd.+1 Ba.

Close to Brentwood • • Village, Restaurants, • 2 Bd.+11/2 Ba. • UCLA, Mt. Saint Mary’s, • • • & Transportation.

• • •• • •• ••

$6,500 to $7,000/month

5 BEDROOMS, FAMILY ROOM, BUILT IN 2009 GORGEOUS CONTEMPORARY MEDITEREAN ONE BLOCK FROM BEVERLYWOOD. FURNISHED OR UNFURNISHED. PROFESSIONAL EQUIPTED GYM AND VERY BRITE HOME. LANDSCAPED LUSH TROPICAL BACKYARD WITH TOWERING TREES $17,995 PER MONTH

309 S. Sherbourne Dr. ( • • • ----- • • • )

Spanish architecture, hardwood flrs., Newer appliances, washer/ dryer hook up, backyard.

————— BEVERLY HILLS

Call 310/721-3769 443 S. Oakhurst Dr.

————— 439 S. LE DOUX

LE DOUX / BURTON WAY

Easy access to The GROVE. 6225 Drexel Ave. Call: 818/307-5017

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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.

granite counters through- Call 310/425-9070 out all amenities in kitchen and includes all ————— appliances. Large closets, * BEVERLY HILLS * balconies, Berber carpet/ School District harwood foors and verticle 8725 Clifton Way blinds. Fireplace, wet bar, Newly Remodeled washer/ dryer included in Large & Spacious laundry area. Secured 2 Bd.+Den+2 Ba. building with garden • • • • • • • • • courtyard. Choice location Lrg. unit. balcony, walk-in closet, Near Beverly Center, central air, intercom Cedars- Sinai, Restaurants, Trader Joes, Etc. No Pets. entry, laundry facility,

B R I G H T & S P A C I O U S • BRENTWOOD • 872 S. Westgate Ave. B E V E R LY H I L L S = = = = = = LIVING. Very Bright Balcony, dishwasher, 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath skylight, elevator, inter= = = = = = com entry, on-site

• 310/276-1528 •

Call 310/273-6770 or 213/444-8865 or 310/734-7263

Close to Cedars, Beverly Center restaurants, shopping & transportation.

Totally Redone.

Harwood+carpet floors, fireplace, patio, parking, laundry facility.

310/592-4511

————— GRAND OPENING Brand New

Spacious, hardwood flrs., 2018 Construction huge closets, built-in = BRENTWOOD = a/c, dishwasher, pool, The Sanremo elevator, controlled 417 S. Barrington Av. access, laundry :::::::::::::: facilities. No pets.

424/343-0015 Great Location!

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120 S. Swall Dr. • • • • • • • • • • • • 1 Bd.+1 Bath • • • • • • • • • • • •

Very Spacious, A/C, elevator, parking. balcony, intercom entry, Shown By Appointment. • CHARMING & BRIGHT • on-sight laundry, prkg.

8544 BURTON WAY

424/272-6596 •

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SHORT OR LONG TERM RENTAL

BEVERLY HILLS ADJ.

Old World Charm! washer/dryer, all appliBright, intercom entry, ances, hardwood floors fridge, stove, laundry fac. throughout, some units CLOSE TO RESTAURANTS w/ skylights+high ceilings. & SHOPPING. Health club, wifi, sauna, 323/651-2598 heated pool, controlled acess, parking.

Spacious 3 Bedrooms High Floor. Unobstructed East laundry, parking.

Views. Jumbo Balcony Plus Den, 3 Baths.

BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. 1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH Viking Kitchen P LEASE C ALL : Hardwood Floors Formal Dining Room, 310/274-8840 LUXURIOUS Downstairs with laminate Loft Style Interior Living Room, Central 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH floors, parking, new BEVERLY HILLS Heating & Air, Security CENTURY PARK EAST 221 S. Doheny Dr. appliances, pool and AC. $3,100/MO. $4,000 to $5,300/month System and Laundry • $1,995/MO. Totally remodeled with Hook-ups. No Pets.

• 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. PARK PLACE By appointment only modern fixtures and new • • • • • • $4,200 to $4,950/month $7,500/MO.

Call 562/652-2379

440

UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

BEVERLY HILLS 218 S. Tower Dr. * * * * * * * * • • 3 B d . + 2 1/ 2 B a .

2 BDRM, 2 BATH • • * * * * * * • 9520 W. Olympic Blvd. • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • * * • • • • Large units, walk-in closet, $2,750/Month • • custom kitchen, built-in •• No Pets

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Completely Remodeled New Bath, Granite-Kitch+ N O W AVA I L A B L E Bath, New Kitch+Bath GATED 5 STAR Cabinets, New Hrwd Flrs+ LUXURY PROPERTIES F URNISHED & U NFURNISHED Carpets, Dwash, Stove, *BEL AIR Central A/C, Lots of Closets, *WESTWOOD *CENTURY CITY Enclosed Balcony, Grove Adjacent Security-Gate, Parking • Duplex • CENTURY PARK EAST CenturyCityLiving.com

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Close to Cedars-Sinai, Beverly Center, shops, cafes & transportation.

424/303-7142

2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath 3 Bdrm.+ 21/2 Bath 4 Bdrm.+ 31/2 Bath

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Open floor plan, high ceilings, French oak flrs+porcelain tiles, x-lrg. walk-in closets, stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, pool, state of the art gym, laundry hook-ups, controlled access, prkg, free WiFi. Close to Brentwood Village.

• 310/477-6885 • VERY UNIQUE • MUST SEE

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BRENTWOOD

BRENTWOOD

• BrentwooD •

WEST L.A.

904-908 Granville Av. 11818 Darlington Av. 11815 Mayfield Ave. 1343 Carmelina Ave. - 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath 2 B d . + 2 B a . 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath Newly Remodeled • Bright Unit • 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. Includes: • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. On-site laundry, Air conditioning unit, N e w l y R e m o d e l e d Hardwood floors, on-site parking. laundry facility, Spacious floor plan Close to subterranean prkg. & master bedroom, impressive living room, Near Whole Foods. balcony, a/c unit, fridge, dining room, balcony, transportation. a/c unit, fridge, dish- • 310/442-8265 • 310/592-4511 stove, dishwasher, walk-in closet, washer, controlled access, intercom entry, laundry B R E N T W O O D laundry room, covered facility, carport parking. 1628 S. Westgate Ave. parking. Pets ok.

11988 Kiowa Ave. 310/312-9871 X-St. Santa Monica Bl. • • • • • 310/312-9871 • • Close: great restaurants, ~ 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. ~ 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. Close to Brentwood ••••••• shops, UCLA, beach. ~ 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. ~ Gardens, UCLA, Frwys.

B r i g h t & A i r y.

Large & Bright Unit.

CULVER CITY Intercom entry, on-sight Elevator, controlled • BRENTWOOD • parking, on-sight laundry access, on-site 125 N. Barrington Av. 3830 Vinton Ave. facility, courtyard patio. laundry facility, • Close to transportation.

N E W LY U P D AT E D • Single balcony, parking.

• • • • • • • 310/820-1810 Close to • • •• •• Brentwood Village, • 1 Bdrm.

• + 1 Bath • Pool, sauna, ≈ WEST ≈ Shops & Restaurants.

Upscale, Bright, intercom entry, LOS ANGELES • 310/826-4889 • Gorgeous & Spacious. elevator, on-site 11305 Graham Pl. • • laundry, parking.

HEART OF • • • Upscale, Bright, All Utilities Paid. 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath BRENTWOOD 310/841-2367 Intercom entry, a/c, 11931 Goshen Ave. Gorgeous & Spacious. dishwasher, on-sight ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ With Pool, hardwood Brand New Bldg. floors, balcony, central SANTA MONICA laundry & parking.

C L O S E TO S C H O O L Large Luxury Units air, fireplace, stainless 8 0 8 4 t h S t . & F R E E WAY S ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ steel appliances, * * 1 * * 310/477-8171 2 • 3 Bd. + 3 / Ba. elevator, intercom 1 Bd.+1 Ba. * ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ entry, parking. gym. * * * Very private, hi-ceilings, • 310/476-2181 • * * L.A.’S FINEST, large veranda, luxury Close to shopping, L ARGE , U NIQUE M OST L UXURIOUS AND G ORGEOUS . kitchen+bathrooms, dining & schools.

APT. RENTAL Fireplace, balcony, walk-in closet, all new * * * * * * appliances, washer/dryer BRENTWOOD dishwasher, intercom in unit, central air, prkg. 11640 Kiowa Ave. entry, elevator, gated “The Mission” parking, gym, pool. • Westwood • Please Call: • • • • • • • • Close to Beach • • 310/473-1509

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1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath

310/394-7132

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B R E N T W O O D 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath SANTA MONICA • Spacious • 11730 SUNSET BLVD. •••••••• 3 Bdrm. + 2 Bath NEWLY REMODELED Balcony, dishwasher, Dishwasher, on-site •••••• a/c, heated pool, • laundry, parking.

• Jr. Executive 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath •

• •••••••

Rooftop pool, deck, central air, elevator, intercom entry, on-sight laundry, gym, parking.

• Free WiFi Access • ~ 310/476-3824 ~ BRENTWOOD & U.C.L.A. CLOSE

————— BRENTWOOD The Carlton 11666 Goshen Ave.

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Very Spacious Single + 1 Bath (•)(•)(•)(•)(•)

WiFi, central air/heat, fireplace, balcony, controlled access, pool, elevator, parking, laundry facility.

310/312-9871 Shopping & Dining in Brentwood Village

WiFi, elevator C LOSE TO F REEWAY controlled access, & T RANSPORTATION . on-site laundry, prkg.

310/449-1100 Close to 2600 Virginia Ave. C LOSE TO S ANTA Brentwood Village, Shops & Restaurants. M ONICA C OLLEGE .

• 310/826-4889 •

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BRENTWOOD

1236 Amhearst Ave.

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• 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • • • • 6-Month Lease Avail.

* * * * * * Every Extra Luxury

custom cabinets, granite countertops, stone entry, 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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•••• ••• •••• • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • • • • • •• Single •• • • • • • • WiFi, a/c, intercom entry, laundry facility, elevator, parking, pool.

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

Westwood Village.

• WESTWOOD •

H O L LY W O O D

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

310/208-5166

1769-1775 N. Sycamore Av.

• • • • • • Single • • Bachelor Controlled access, laundry facility.

Utilities Included.

323/851-3790 Close to Everything.

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1422-1428 Kelton Av. 1 0 9 0 5 O h i o A v e .

•• •• • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • •• • SINGLE • • Single • • Hardwood floors, • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • dishwasher, controlled •• •• access, WiFi, on-site •• • • laundry & parking.

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310/864-0319

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1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath Single

Close to U.C.L.A.

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1 Bdrm.+1 Bath

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• 1 Bd. + 1 Ba.

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323/467-8172

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Chairman 2014 Paula Kent Meehan President & Publisher Marcia Wilson Hobbs Senior Editor John L. Seitz Special Sections Editor Stephen P. Simmons

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Yes, the Metro is going to be a disaster for Beverly Hills–something we all knew back in 2011-2012. Yet somehow we allowed it to happen.

Some people, who had a major hand in that deal split to Texas, leaving us all high and dry with the task of figuring out how to mitigate and minimize the egregious repercussions. And so we had better do just that. The time for lamenting this terrible turn of events is over. We are now faced with the single biggest threat in the entire 104 year history of our City. If we fail to act we will completely lose that which made this refuge so special, the reason we all pay higher rent or property taxes. We deserve to get our money's worth. The threats are already here and have been growing, exponentially, in recent years.

We all know the issues. The panhandlers and homeless–the daily influx of thugs and increasing crime such as smash and grabs on Rodeo Drive–the day-long gridlock of lost tourists and disrespectful outsiders. Rodeo itself has almost become a “no-go zone” for locals, just as what happened to Hollywood Boulevard decades ago. We rarely go to Rodeo during business hours–the appalling antics and behavior displayed by thousands of outsiders every day is intolerable. Ear splitting engines, blatant traffic violations endangering our kids, loud offensive rap music, unsightly tourists spitting on sidewalks, homeless people having mental episodes.

All of this will increase ten-fold with the arrival of the Metro which will bring in thousands of people daily who have zero business being here.

How can we defend ourselves against this invasion? The only solution will be to create a Metro Task Force–a special security division dispatched to monitor and enforce all activity in and around the Metro stations. Furthermore we must hire and deploy more police staff in the triangle, especially Rodeo, 24 hours a day. There should always be a BHPD stationed on Rodeo,

instead of what we have now, a free-for-all. We need to reassess and reallocate all available resources, and must do this now–not wait for the Metro to get here.

The entire community has to come together and share its ideas to the City Council and demand a plan of action. We need to send a strong message to all those who come here–that our City does not and will not tolerate thuggish and disrespectful behavior. All those with bad intentions should instantly feel uncomfortable and on edge the minute they arrive. That will result in those who are here for legitimate reasons to feel more secure and enjoy their time in the City.

Complaining won't help. Ideas and actions are all that matter now. Other issues are secondary. Let's get to work and really make Beverly Hills Beverly Hills again!

Sophia White ****** Someone, who read my letter a couple of weeks ago regarding my mail service, was kind enough to give me the contact information for the U.S. Postal Service supervisor for Beverly Hills.

Apparently my good samaritan when requesting improved service from the carrier, was told by the postal office: “If I harass the mail carrier again, I will not receive my mail in the future.”

So if mail service is unacceptable, now without a doubt we know that the attitude of the postal office is even worse!

Maybe it would be a good thing for everyone dissatisfied with their mail service to send Sergio Ibarra, USPD supervisor for Beverly Hills, an email: sergio.ibarra@usps.gov.

Also, I would like to commend Phil Savenick for his thoughtful letter regarding the Metro impacts and his solutions to these impacts. I hope that Phil has taken his ideas to the decision makers at City Hall as all of his solutions need to be implemented.

Christine Skirmuntt

Ain’t Too Proud: The Life And Times Of The Temptations Delivers A Smash Hit For Audiences At The Ahmanson It was a special night at the opening of Ain’t Too Proud (The Life And Times Of The Temptations) at The Ahmanson. Up in Heaven everything was aligned in its proper position; the moon, the constellations, the comets, the meteors…. As for the stars, they were aglitter on stage prepared to deliver what can only be termed as a “bombastic performance” for the pleasure of the packed audience whose expectations were sky high.

Cartoon for the Courier by Janet Salter

Astrology

By Holiday Mathis TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Sept. 7). You'll adopt new mindsets in the name of peace, progress and prosperity. One idea that will work brilliantly to improve things is total acceptance of all that is and all that's happened. Things could not have been otherwise. Take the easy gifts of the next two months. Reinvest half. There's another pay out in March. Cancer and Leo adore you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You'll be drawn to passionately driven people and you like that you can tell in no uncertain terms what they want. The most successful people are the ones who help others get successful.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). People who change their minds will keep you on your toes. You'll be driven to find out why. To understand what makes the emotional, social and intellectual tides turn is to have great power.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). There's no such thing as true perceptions, as all perception is subjective. You'll be well aware of the fantasy element at play in your expectations of others today, though you may not be able to control it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Will this problem still bother you tomorrow? What about next week? Next year? If the answer is “no,” there's really not a good reason to let it bother you now.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). The work itself may not be very difficult, but in a weird way it's the easiness that makes it hard.

Staying focused is made difficult by tedium. Tedium is its own kind of burdensome labor. What if you made it harder?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Work isn't hard. You do what's asked of you and anticipate what else might be asked. It's something you learned to do long ago, and you'll be struck by those who never picked up the same work ethic. Kindly show them how it's done.

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20). Just as water reflects what's above and around it, you'll reflect your influences in a distorted way. They will be all the more lovely for your generous interpretation.

ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19). What is it called when an emoji shows up one way on one device and another way on a different device?

Maybe there's no name for it, but it's an echo of what happens with real emotions today.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20). Games are no fun if they are too easy.

Think of today's challenge as though it were a game, and suddenly the parts that might have once annoyed you now seem like simple problems to solve on your way to winning.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Everyone wears a mask with varying degrees of difference from the real face underneath. Today, you'll be very good at guessing just how far off the mask is from the raw emotion it covers.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Of all the thoughts you could think, the one that will be the most damaging follows along the lines of “if only I had...” You did what you did and you're better for it.

Believe that, and get back in the swing of things.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Your ambitions may be surprising to more experienced types who may tell you not to bother with certain goals. But they don't know what you know -- that your way hasn't been tried and just might work.

Following the performance and on the way back home, my wife and I lamented the fact that time marched on and left a multitude of fans behind as the music, lyrics and dance moves faded into oblivion.

However, legacy left behind is never lost.

Thanks to Otis Williams and The Temptations, a whole new generation will come to better understand what us ‘old timers’ snapped our fingers and tapped our toes to when listening to the best music this side of Heaven.

Ain’t Too Proud is the quintessential essence of pride and accomplishment brought, once again, to exuberant life by “The Temptations.”

4 Bagels out of 4 Jerry Cutler, the Courier’s stage and film critic, I am pleased to write that expectations were is also rabbi at Creative Arts Temple not disappointed – not for a wall to wall metric system’s millimeter which is approximately 0.04 of an inch.

Directed by Des McAnuff and choreo- The following assaults, burglaries, robbery, and grand thefts have graphed by Sergio Trujillo, Ain’t Too Proud been reported this week by the Beverly Hills Police Department. soared from the opening curtain to the end of the Streets are usually indicated by block numbers. second act when the final curtain came down.

And, the actors still continued, as if the rush of ASSAULTS 08/29 Clifton Way/ their performances hadn’t caught up to them.

North La Cienega Boulevard 08/27 100 Peck Drive Starring Derrick Baskin as Otis Williams, 08/28 400 North Camden Drive 08/30 400 Trousdale Place James Harkness as Paul Williams, Jawan M. 09/02 9500 Wilshire Boulevard 08/30 North La Cienega Boulevard Jackson as Melvin Franks, Jeremy Pope as Eddie BURGLARIES 08/30 300 North La Peer Drive Kendricks and Ephraim Sykes as David Ruffin 07/27 200 North Rodeo Drive 08/31 100 North Clark Drive and a host of some of the most amazing talented 08/25 9200 Wilshire Boulevard 08/31 500 North Palm Drive performers you have ever seen. The dancing and 08/27 600 North Linden Drive 09/01 100 North Hamilton Drive singing was totally appreciated by the gracious 08’26 300 South Clark Drive 09/01 400 North Bedford Drive audience who’s explosive applauding and never 08/28 500 North Beverly Drive 09/02 North La Cienega Boulevard ending cheers, expressed approval after every 08/28 1300 Park Way 09/02 North La Cienega Boulevard memorable song and brilliantly synchronized 08/28 500 North Beverly Drive GRAND THEFTS dance step.

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Jerry Cutler On Theatre

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