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RODEO DRIVE 90210 CELEBRATES
FASHION’S NIGHT OUT
Mallory Smith gets her Wish granted at a Beverly Hills Starbucks. 4
Beverly High Alum Seth Grabel competes on America’s Got Talent. 4
Tony Hawk’s Stand Up For Skateparks comes back to Beverly Hills Oct. 2. 4
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The Beverly Hills Senior Health Fair will take place on Monday, Sept. 12. 5 •Fashion A-P •Health and Wellness 8 •Arts and Entertainment 12 •Birthdays 20
George Christy, Page 6 That Happy Wedding Day In 1986; 87 And Going Stronger; Don Bachardy’s Portraits Of Los Angeles Artists On View At The Craig Krull Gallery Editorial from Rabbi Pressman AND MORE
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T H E COURIER ON THURSD A Y ? Yes —This week in honor of Fashion’s N i g h t Out. Take a look at our gorg e o u s Fashion Forward! and join us tonight on Rodeo Drive.
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Horace Mann Parent starts BHUSD-wide ski and snowboarding club. 5
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Courier Fashion Director Talks Fashion, Future By Marla Schevker Fashion makes up a huge part of who we are. Courier Fashion Director Tawny Sanders says it’s not only a reflection of the times we’re living in, but it also inspires creativity, individualism and free thinking. That is what she tries to reflect with The Courier’s Fashion Forward!
“The fashion section has brought everybody together because fashion is such a big part of Beverly Hills,” Sanders said. An important part of being in a community, even one of fashionistas, is to be aware. In this economy, Sanders said, people are concerned about the way (see ‘SANDERS,’ page 17)
Fashion’s Night Out To Feature Food, Fun On Rodeo Drive Have you ever wanted to see 17 of LA’s top gourmet trucks in Beverly Hills? Well you can tonight at Fashion’s Night Out on Rodeo and Beverly Drive from 6 to 10 p.m. Not only is the famed boulevard bringing the best of fashion, but also the best of food to guests tonight. The food truck revolution
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has turned some of Los Angeles’ best chefs into mobile machines. From Downtown to Santa Monica, these trucks travel near and far to bring their customers the most delicious food made with the freshest ingredients. For Beverly Hills’ celebration of FNO, LA Street Food, the leader in food truck events and (see ‘FNO,’ page 14)
City Council To Discuss Beverly Hills To Pay To Send Changes To Noise Ordinance Employees To City Of Bell After months of hearings by the Human Relations Commission, the amendment to the Beverly Hills Noise Ordinance will be in front of the City Council at 7: 30 p.m. today. When the Human Relations Commission concluded the hearings, they were unable to come to a consensus on the best way to move forward in chang-
ing the ordinance. The Human Relations Liaison Committee, consisting of Mayor Barry Brucker and Councilmember Lili Bosse met with staff on Aug. 18 and came up with what they believe to be a fair compromise. The proposed amendment will prohibit excessive noise, which is audible beyond the (see ‘NOISE,’ page 13)
NFL And Stadium: Downtown L.A. Or City Of Industry? By Mitch Lehman and Marla geles proposed by Anschutz EnSchevker tertainment Group (AEG) and It’s no secret that Los Angeles point man Tim Leiweke. Roski’s still has no Nacompany sought tional Football and received speLeague team. But, cial exemption it may get a stadifrom environum. The theory mental review seems to be, “If from the Califoryou build it, they nia Legislature, will come.” The signed by thendecades-old story Gov. Arnold continues to have Schwarzenegger. new twists. Right AEG is after the now, the question same deal now. is where will they Both efforts recJohn Semcken build it? ognize that endTwo proposed stadiums are less environmental litigation kills in the works: one in the City of deals, and environmental litigaIndustry fueled by Vice President tion in California is nothing if not of Ed Roski's Majestic Realty, endless. John Semcken, and the other a (see ‘NFL,’ page 14) competitor in downtown Los An-
At the request of Councilman John Mirisch, the City Council will be discussing City Manager Jeff Kolin’s proposal to send “key employees” to Bell for a short-term assignment while they are being paid their BH salaries, during the Study Session today beginning at 2 p.m. According to the staff report, Kolin is proposing to sent one THE CLOSER TEAM CELEBRATES—Krya Sedgwick and Mary McDonnell celebrated the 100th episode of The Closer at the Sheraton Universal Hotel. More photos in G e o r g e Christy’s column on page 6. Gilbert Flores/ Celebrity Photo
senior management analyst and one IT manager, which the City will continue to compensate during their time in Bell. City Spokesperson Therese Kosterman said the City has provided personnel on numerous occasions to aide other cities. The Beverly Hills Fire Depart(see ‘BELL,’ page 17)