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NEVER FORGET — On Sunday, the Beverly Hills community joined the Beverly Hills Police and Fire Departments for a tribute to those whose lives were lost in the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks. Pictured, from left: Officer Christophe Lelong, Officer Tony Adams, Officer Christian Bond, Detective Sergeant Dennis Lynch, Fire Chief Ralph Mundell, Police Chief Sandra Spagnoli, Sergeant Robert Maycott, Officer Andrew Myers, Officer Rodney Solorzano, and Detective Kevin Burger.

Photo by Reggie Sully

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Six Beverly Hills High students were named National Merit semifinalists. 4

Breaking News The Beverly Hills Planning Commission will hold a special meeting on Monday, Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. at City Hall to review the Supplemental Environmental Impact Report on the Wanda Group’s proposed One Beverly Hills project. The public is encouraged to attend.

City To Pay Over $9K In Legal Fees Over Mayor’s Police Records

By Victoria Talbot The City of Beverly Hills will have to pay more than $9,000 in attorney’s fees to settle a public records lawsuit filed by journalist Russell Carollo for the release of police records related to alleged domestic abuse by Beverly Hills Mayor John .

On Tuesday, the City agreed to release the information and to pay $9,357.50 to Carollo for his legal expenses to “avoid risk and expense of litigation,” without admitting fault or liability.

In the settlement, the City

agreed to release the records, which included un-redacted incident reports on three separate occasions when the police visited the Mirisch home on Clark Drive in 2008, 2010 and 2011.

In one of the incidents five units responded to a report of felony spousal abuse involving John and his then-wife, Magdalena Mirisch.

“The City’s withholding violated the Public Records’ Act requirement that police agencies disclosed detailed information (see ‘PUBLIC RECORDS’ page 13)

Dr. Shephal K. Doshi

George Christy, Page 6 “Writing Is Easy,” Vows Steven Bochco In His Richly Informative Memoir, Truth Is A Total Defense: My Fifty Years In Television. “But The Thinking Is Hard.”

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Dr. Shephal Doshi Champions Providence Saint John’s Watchman Heart Procedure

By Matt Lopez At Providence Saint John's Health Center, a newly FDAapproved minimally evasive heart procedure is on a fast track to saving many lives.

The Watchman is a tiny device implanted via a thin tube into a patient’s left atrial appendage, which is the major source of blood clots in patients

with atrial fibrillation.

The procedure guards against stroke and blood clots in people who suffer from irregular heart rhythms.

According to Saint John’s statistics, more than five million Americans suffer an increased risk of stroke because of atrial fibrillation. (see ‘WATCHMAN’ page 14)

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Pictured, from left: Beny Alagem, Jeff Hyland, Linda May, Steve Gordon and Ted Kahan at the 2016 Will Rogers Awards nominees announcement at Via Alloro.

Photo by Scott Downie

2016 Will Rogers Awards Nominees Announced

By Victoria Talbot Nominees for the second annual Will Rogers Awards were announced Thursday in Beverly Hills at a reception at Via Alloro Restaurant.

The 2016 Will Rogers Awards are set for Nov. 9 at the Montage Beverly Hills.

The 2016 nominees are: Business of the Year: Ervin Cohen Jessup, Mercedes Benz, Montage, Nespresso, Tiffany & Co Restaurant of the Year: Il Pastaio, Tempura Endo,

The Belvedere, The Grill, Wally’s Retailer of the Year: Anne Michelle, Carroll & Co., Cartier Rodeo Drive, James Perse, Sprinkles Citizen of the Year: Bruce Corwin, Giacomino Drago, Judie Fenton, Stanley Black, Vicky Mense Realtor of the Year: Brooke Knapp, Michael Libow, Houman Mahboubi, Stan Richman, Gregg Silver. (see ‘WILL ROGERS’ page 14)

Wanda War On Hilton Initiative Heating Up

By Victoria Talbot Attacks by Wanda on the Hilton Initiative are heating up, flooding the City with glossy hit pieces on the Hilton, making wild claims about the Initiative, even opening a campaign headquarters in the same location on South Santa Monica Blvd. that the Hilton used in its petition drive.

The effort to defeat the Hilton is not a grassroots campaign. No on HH is sponsored

by Wanda Beverly Hills Properties, LLC and Athens BH Development, LLC with Major Funding from Lakeshore East Parcel P, LLC. So far, the misinformation campaign has been confusing.

In one ad, Wanda has paid to create a sinister rendering of the Hilton project that bears little resemblance to the actual project in another attempt to (see ‘WANDA-HILTON’ page 19)

WELL DESERVED — Mitzi Gaynor was honored with the Legacy Award by the Dizzy Feet Foundation at the Nokia Theatre. The event was produced by Nigel Lithgoe (at left) and Adam Shankman as a benefit for dance scholarships and the needs of the dance community. An enthusiastic full house turned out that included honoree Paula Abdul and others.

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

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING DATE: September 19, 2016 TIME: 1:30 PM, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard LOCATION: Commission Meeting Room 280A Beverly Hills City Hall 455 North Rexford Drive Beverly Hills. CA 90210 The Planning Commission of the City of Beverly Hills, at its SPECIAL meeting on Monday, September 19, 2016, will hold a public hearing beginning at 1:30 PM, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard to consider the following: PROJECT DESCRIPTION The proposed project involves the construction of a new multi-family residential condominium building containing a total of 31 units on the property located at 332-336 N. Oakhurst Drive. The subject property is partially located in the City of Beverly Hills (westerly portion, including building frontage on N. Oakhurst Drive), with a majority portion located in the City of Los Angeles (easterly portion). The proposed project would have a maximum height of 3 stories and 39’ for the portion of the building located in Beverly Hills, and a maximum height of 5 stories and 60’ for the portion of the building located in Los Angeles. The portion of the building located in Beverly Hills would contain a total of 7 units, with the remaining 24 units located in Los Angeles. The project would contain a total of 91 subterranean parking spaces, 30 of which would be located in the Beverly Hills portion of the project, with the remaining 61 parking spaces located in Los Angeles. Approval of the project requires approval of a Vesting Tentative Tract Map and a Development Plan Review.

The Planning Commission previously considered this project at its regular meeting held on October 8, 2015. At the conclusion of that meeting, the Planning Commission directed the applicant to redesign the project, and voted to create a Subcommittee consisting of two Planning Commissioners to work with the applicant and members of the public on the design changes.

The Subcommittee held one meeting on April 12, 2016 to review a new design. The applicant subsequently requested for the matter to be brought forward to the full Planning Commission for a decision.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW This project has been assessed in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and the environmental regulations of the City. The subject property is partially located in the City of Beverly Hills, with a majority portion located in the City of Los Angeles. As the designated lead agency for this project, the City of Los Angeles prepared an Initial Study to determine the proposed project’s potential impact on the environment. After reviewing the Initial Study, the lead agency determined that this project may have a significant effect on the environment, but by implementing certain mitigation measures, the project’s potentially significant effects could be reduced to less than significant levels. Accordingly, a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) was prepared and adopted by the City of Los Angeles. The City of Beverly Hills, as a responsible agency, will consider the MND prepared and adopted by the City of Los Angeles.

Any interested person may attend the meeting and be heard or present written comments to the Commission.

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

If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact Andre Sahakian, Associate Planner in the Planning Division at (310) 285-1127, or by email at asahakian@beverlyhills.org. Copies of the project plans and associated application materials are on file in the Community Development Department, and can be reviewed by any interested person at 455 North Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210.

Sincerely: Andre Sahakian, Associate Planner

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City Council to Consider Vote On Metro’s Measure M Tuesday

NATIONAL MERIT SEMIFINALISTS—(from left): National Merit Scholarship semi-finalists Justin Wu, John Yongkwan, Samuel Schwartz, Yunchao Zhang, and Jordan Grode with Beverly Hills High School College and Career Assistant Michelle Redston and BHHS Principal David Jackson.)

Six Beverly Hills High Seniors Named National Merit Semifinalists – Double Last Year’s Number

By Laura Coleman Beverly Hills High School is off to a good start this year, with six seniors named semifinalists in the 2017 National Merit Scholarship Program this week – twice the number of BHHS students named last year.

The six students – Jordan Grode, Yong Kim, Pin-Chian Lee, Sam Schwartz, Justin Wu, and Yunchao Zhang – are among 16,000 semifinalists in the 62nd annual competition, selected from an entry pool of roughly 1.6 million students who took the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test as juniors.

“I am elated that six of our students at BHHS have been

named as National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists,” said Superintendent Steve Kessler.

“These individuals represent our best and brightest students and are a credit to our school district, as well as their families.”

BHHS has had three semifinalists for each of the past two years, with two students named in 2013.

The academic scholarship competition seeks to identify and honor academically talented high school students throughout the nation. Since its founding in 1955, the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, has provided more than $1.4 billion in scholarships.

Said Schwartz, who is both a semi-finalist and the student

representative to the Board of Education: “I'm honored to be considered for this accolade. I have always strived to perform at the highest level when given the opportunity”.

To become a finalist, BHHS must submit scholarship applications for each student, which includes the student’s academic record, demonstrated leadership abilities, community and school participation, and awards received.

About 15,000 semifinalists are expected to become finalists.

They will be notified of the designation in February.

As finalists, students will compete for one of 2,500 scholarships, each totaling $2,500, which will be awarded this spring.

Nourmand & Associates Celebrates 40 Years In Beverly Hills

By Laura Coleman Finding your niche is never easy, but after four decades of helping the City’s soon-to-be and current residents find where to grow a life, it’s fair to say that the Nourmand family has mastered the art of the real estate deal.

Last night Nourmand & Associates celebrated its 40th anniversary at a soiree marking the continuation of a brokerage tradition that centers on family.

Today, the family business is headed by Michael Nourmand, the 30-something Beverly Hills High School graduate (Class of 1999) who took the reigns of the firm from his parents earlier this decade.

“I knew since I was 13 I wanted to do it,” Nourmand said, citing his Monopolythemed bar mitzvah.

Founded on Sept. 16, 1976 by Nourmand’s father Saeed, an Iranian immigrant who came to New York at 17, the firm quickly earned success in the years just before the Iranian Revolution in 1979.

“Those were the best

y e a r s , ” Nourmand remarked.

His father’s primary clients were wealthy Iranians who would sometimes buy three houses.

“What aren’t you telling me?

Why is it so Saeed, Myra and Michael Nourmand cheap?”

Nourmand recounted one married to an American query that his father frequently woman he wooed shortly after arriving in the U.S. with the heard from his clients.

A YouTube clip of Saeed opening line that they were Nourmand speaking with Phil going to marry and have chilDonahue before a live audi- dren.

His response to Donahue: ence circa 1981 shows the “These people have the money company’s founder with an and they know a good thing unflappable smile, even as the when they see it. Why is it we host accuses the wealthy should discriminate against Iranian national of being a vulthem?” ture for arranging real estate Indeed, racism was ramdeals for wealthy Persians. pant across the country, both At this point, Saeed within the real estate industry Nourmand has been in the (see ‘NOURMAND’ page 20) country for 17 years and is

By Victoria Talbot The City Council will review the possibility of taking a position on Measure M Tuesday, a proposal to increase the county sales tax by one half-cent, and to extend the existing Measure R half-cent sales tax beyond its 2039 expiration date to fund transportation projects.

Measure R received twothirds of the vote in Los Angeles in 2008, meeting a threshold for tax increases set through Proposition 13. The purpose was to fund transit projects throughout the county, including the Purple Line beneath Wilshire Boulevard and the Expo Line that runs to Santa Monica.

The Measure M sales tax would provide funding for Metro projects indefinitely, or until it is placed on another ballot and voted down.

Measure M would add another half-cent to sales taxes from Proposition A (half-cent, 1980), Proposition C (half-cent 1990) and Proposition R (halfcent 2009). That would total two cents for every dollar spent in Los Angeles County that will go to improving transportation.

It is not clear how the previous propositions have improved some of the worst traffic conditions in the world.

But, according to the Metro website, the effect will be to add $860 million per year and 465,690 jobs.

That’s almost an additional billion dollars a year (added to the 2.5 billion already being collected from Measure R, Prop. C and Prop. A) that will be used to increase the presence of unions in the County with an essentially blank check to indefinitely fund major (see ‘MEASURE M’ page 20)

LIVING AN ACTIVE LIFE— Community Services Senior Health Fair at Roxbury Community Center drew over 500 visitors who were able to take advantage of free health screenings, such as colorectal cancer, diabetes, cholesterol, blood pressure, podiatry and more. Over 45 vendors provided vital information for seniors. Left to right are Beverly Hills City Staff Teri Angel and Patty Acuna, Beverly Hills Active Adult Club Board Member Gloria Gordon, Fredia Morris and Logan Williams, organizers of the Health Fair from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Beverly Hills Active Adult Club Board Members Maggie Theard and Bernice Cohen.

Beverly Hills North Homeowners, City Set Dates For Hilton Initiative Debates

By Victoria Talbot Former Beverly Hills Mayor Robert Tanenbaum has announced the details of a much-anticipated debate on Measure HH, the Hilton Initiative, to be held Thursday, Oct. 6 at 7 pm at the Beverly Hilton.

Thomas White, chair of the Beverly Hills Municipal League will debate in opposition of the Initiative against Robert Tanenbaum, president of the Beverly Hills North Homeowners Association in favor of the Initiative.

The City of Beverly Hills has also announced that there will be a debate to be moderated by the League of Women Voters on September 29, 7:00 8:30 p.m., for a City-hosted

Hilton Initiative forum in Council Chambers. At press time, the City has not announced who will debate.

Three members of the Beverly Hills City Council have already expressed their opposition to the project, including Mayor John Mirisch.

The opposition from the City Council has been so acute that many residents feel there hasn’t been a good degree of objectivity. At a liaison meeting on the upcoming debate, it was agreed that no one from the City should participate in the debate, including City Attorney Larry Wiener.

Thus, the City Council selected a third party, the League of Women Voters, to moderate the event.

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Tensions Run High During School Board Tech Talk

HOSTED AT THE HILTON—Members of the Beverly Hills Women’s Club (BHWC) enjoyed a cocktail party reception hosted by the Beverly Hilton’s Beny Alagem, Chairman of Alagem Capital Group. Attending the event were, from left, Theresa Martincevic, former BH mayor Jimmy Delshad, Linda Schwartz, Alagem and Mumsey Nemiroff, BHWC president.

Photo by Maxine Picard

‘Yes On Measure Y’ Website Officially Launches

By Laura Coleman Measure Y, the bond aimed at building safer, more modern schools in Beverly Hills, launched its permanent digital home this week with the creation of the new Yes On Measure Y (www.vote4y.com) website.

Measure Y is the $260 million school-building bond that aims to complete the renova-

tion process currently underway at all five public schools in Beverly Hills.

Board of Education President Howard Goldstein called the renovations critical.

Money from Measure Y will be used to address health, safety, seismic, and instructional issues throughout the district’s schools facilities, most of which are between 85 to 100

years old.

"Protecting the quality of public education is a smart investment in our community,” said Goldstein. “Whether or not you have school-age children, outstanding public schools protect our property values and keep our community strong. Beverly Hills Unified School District has (see ‘MEASURE Y’ page 14)

Hadid’s Lawyers, L.A. City Attorney Again Meet In Private In 901 Strada Vecchia Case

By Matt Lopez As hearings continue to be held away from the public, there is a growing concern among homeowners in Bel-Air that celebrity developer Mohamed Hadid might be allowed to skate on his criminal charges regarding Bel-Air’s 901 Strada Vecchia.

The nearly 30,000-square-foot megamansion has been before the L.A. City Attorney The view of 901 Strada Vecchia from the hillside. for about a year, after the Los Angeles Eric Harmon once again met surrounding areas that the “ask Department of Building and with attorneys for both sides in for forgiveness, not permisSafety cracked down on the the court’s chambers, so the sion” method of construction project and revoked its permits public could not hear what won’t be punished in Los Angeles. after finding illegal work was was being discussed.

Although Hadid in June The next hearing in the done without permit, and that was denied a “pretrial divercase is set for Sept. 13, and it is ‘stop work’ orders were repeatsion” request, sources close to not known if that hearing will edly violated. the case tell the Courier that a be held inside chambers or Hadid was ordered to tear both sides are currently diswhether it will be open to the down the mansion, and is faccussing the possibility of plea public. ing criminal misdemeanor L.A. City Attorney charges with the L.A. City bargain, which would allow the home’s developer to escape spokesperson Frank Mateljan Attorney. without a criminal conviction did not return a request for At the most recent hearing and could send a message to comment before Thursday’s in the case, on Sept. 8, Judge other developers in Bel-Air and deadline.

By Matt Lopez Tensions were fully charged at Tuesday’s Board of Education meeting during a discussion on allowing the PTA’s at El Rodeo and Beverly Vista to lease technology equipment for students at their schools.

Board President Howard Goldstein took verbal aim at Vice President Mel Spitz and boardmember Isabel Hacker, calling their refusal to support the proposal “the height of hypocrisy.”

Spitz and Hacker both expressed disinterest in the proposal, saying they would prefer the district itself pay for the technology – which could include iPads or Chromebooks – rather than “nickel and diming the PTA’s”, according to Spitz.

Goldstein took umbrage with that assertion, saying it was hypocritical to take that

stance given that both previously voted against a technology bond, which will appear on the ballot for the Nov. 8 election.

“You both had the opportunity to vote for a technology bond, to allow for the monies the district needs to accommodate the needs of our students for student achievement,” Goldstein said. “To sit here and say the PTA shouldn’t pay for this, when you had an opportunity to take this monkey off their back and failed to do so, is the height of hypocrisy.”

Because of low interest rates associated with municipal leasing programs to acquire technology equipment for schools, the PTA’s may be able to get the tablets and computers for about a third of the price of retail.

The PTA’s or a single (see ‘BHUSD TECH’ page 20)

City, Chamber to Host Businesses on Santa Monica Boulevard Reconstruction Traffic Talk

By Victoria Talbot The City of Beverly Hills and the Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a meeting to discuss ideas about how to manage traffic during the Santa Monica Boulevard Reconstruction project so that it will have the least impact on the City's business community.

Staff has worked with the City's Traffic and Parking Commission developing many possible approaches to traffic and parking. As a result, there are many tools in the City's drawer, and businesses are invited to share thoughts on the best way to keep the business community vital and healthy during the construction.

Members of the City staff will be present to answer questions about the project.

The City’s Traffic and Parking Commission has recommended parking options for South Santa Monica Boulevard, east of Wilshire Boulevard, as a way to maximize vehicular access to the business triangle area during the Santa Monica Boulevard Reconstruction. The City Council has directed staff to gather additional input from the business triangle community. Several options will be presented at this meeting.

City staff will provide an overview of various parking options for South Santa Monica Boulevard and respond to questions at the Business Outreach meeting.

Information gathered from this meeting will be forwarded to

the City Council for their consideration.

The City has held several meetings on the project.

However, it is vital to get comprehensive feedback from the business community to create a good outcome during the construction.

The meeting is Thursday, Sept. 22 9-10:30 a.m. at the Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce Boardroom, 9400 S. Santa Monica Blvd., Second Floor. Free two-hour parking is available in the Beverly-Cañon Parking Structure.

The Chamber of Commerce is encouraging all members of the business community to attend.

For those who cannot attend, they can provide their comments and suggestions to SMBLVD@beverlyhills.org, mail to City of Beverly Hills, Public Works, Attn. Civil Engineering. 345 Foothill Rd., Beverly Hills CA 90210, and for more information call Public Works at (310) 2852467. To leave comments, call the Santa Monica Boulevard Reconstruction hotline at (424) 339-9033.

"This meeting will likely be the last public meeting for the business community to provide its input before City Staff make a recommendation to the Beverly Hills City Council," wrote Blair Schlecter, Director of Economic Development and Government Affairs for the Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce in an email to Chamber members.

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wanted to be let out of his contract. Steven said no, “and if he decided not to show up for work, we would sue his ass off.”

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he agent suggested restructuring his deal … Caruso had been earning $40,000 an episode.

They wanted $100,000, a 38-foot trailer, Fridays off, an office suite on the lot with his own development executive that would be paid $1,000 a week, two hotel suite in New York when the company were there on location, a dozen first-class plane tickets. “And lastly, Caruso wanted additional security to shield him from his adoring public.”

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ead the book for the rest of the story.

Much

more, of course, about Steven’s successes and disappointments.

Including personal histories of Steven’s

heart attack and leukemia, conquering both. A champ. He claims that he can remember every joke he has ever been told (how we wish we did).

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teven’s Murder in the First is in its third season on TNT, and he’s working now on a reboot of L.A. Law for Fox. He says that laws have changed so much that there are many new topics to cover. Scripts are being written right now.”

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he easiest part of writing is the writing,” he reflects.

“The hardest part is the thinking. You have to master form (not so hard). And craft (harder). Find your voice (harder still). You need to have a passion for writing (passion can’t be taught).

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reat stories, by definition, always involve the exploration of themes.” ____________________

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s we noted in last week’s column, “Lying is the new normal.” Never more in evidence than with the lies this week about the presidential candidate’s health.

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hen CNN’s Anderson Cooper called and queried after her collapse at the 9/11 memorial ceremony about why she kept her health a secret, her reply was, “I didn’t think it was such a big deal.”

The litany of her health

issues:

• Brain (concussion: transverse (sinus venous thrombosis).

• Eyes (double vision).

• Thyroid (hyperthyroidism).

• Lungs (pneumonia).

• Nose and throat (uncontrollable coughing).

• Legs (deep vein thrombosis).

Life threatening? Or no?

For a Commander in

Chief?

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

The Grand Seigneur of Crime TV, Steven Bochco, has published his memoir, Truth Is A Total Defense, on his own so that editors wouldn’t excise the kickass dramas that he experienced

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ut if there’s something wrong with the story, you can’t write a good script, because the story won’t let you, since there’s something fundamentally unsound.”

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o informs Steven in the On Writing Well chapter in his book, Truth Is A Total Defense, My Fifty Years In Television, chockablock with revelations and insights about “making it”, a gripping recollection that he salts-and-peppers while describing his astonishing career.

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Grand Seigneur of Crime TV. Steven’s a Man Mountain Dean, considering the vast depth of his work.

For those curious about the vagaries of yeas and nays of producing, writing and dealing with the tough ropes behind the scenes, Truth Is A Total Defense is a God-given Book of Learning.

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earless remembrances tumble one after t’other in Steven’s self-published memoir.

They say he decided to publish on his own, since he didn’t want editors excising the kickass dramas that they were worried about. The book is available, of course, on Amazon).

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bout the crisis with David Caruso, who became a “malcontent” NYPD Blue star after David hit it big. Steven explains.

Rita WIlson with Tom Hanks

Kenric Green with Sonequa Martin-Green

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aruso’s behavior, simply put, was ‘cancerous.’ He was emotionally unavailable to everyone … volatile, moody or sullen, depending on the day Most people don’t function well in a dysfunctional environment. But Caruso loved it, because he was the source of all the discontent, and it empowered him.

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tory is everything. If the story is right, it’s almost impossible to write a bad script,” declares Steven Bochco, the creator and producer of hours of Emmyaward winning television. Hot series that include Hill Street Blues, L.A. Law, NYPD Blue, among other successes.

Quality. At its best.

“H

e never said it me directly, but the truth was that Caruso felt he was too good for television. He wanted to be a movie star And his plan was to alienate the writers, producers, and his fellow castmates in hopes that we would dump him from the show.

Fat chance. Against all odds we had turned NYPD Blue into a hit.”

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hen Steven and partner David Milch were working on second season scripts, Caruso’s agent called. Caruso

Shannen Doherty

Mel Brown

Kristen Wiig

Emma Stone, winner of the Best Actress award at the Venice Film Festival for her performance in La La Land, attended the Hollywood Unites for the 5th biennial Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C), a program of the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) at The Disney Concert Hall

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332-336 N. Oakhurst Comes Back to Planning Commission

By Victoria Talbot A project that is partly in Beverly Hills and partly in Los Angeles and calls for the demolition of buildings by Master Architect Edith Northman is once again to come before the Planning Commission.

The developers wish to add a five-story apartment building in the Los Angeles portion of a property located both in Los Angeles and Beverly Hills at 332336 N. Oakhurst Dr. The project drew attention when a group of residents formed Concerned Citizens of Beverly Hills/Beverly Grove and filed a Writ of Mandate challenging the approval by the city of Los Angeles that would have called for the demolition of three historic buildings fronting in Beverly Hills.

Edith Northman was touted as the City’s first female architect. The buildings are part of a ninebuilding district that both Los Angeles and Beverly Hills acknowledge as a potential historic district.

The area bespeaks an elegant calm that prevails from the early days of Hollywood, harkening back to a more elegant time. Lush foliage and deep lawns compliment the neighborhood.

The project inspired residents in the area to protest for many reasons - including the historic architecture, and height, massing and density issues that vary from Los Angeles to Beverly Hills.

Residents and those opposed to the project ultimately negotiated for the developer to create a hybrid project to incorporate the essential design elements of the historic buildings into the plan.

The proposal is for a 31-unit multi-family condominium development to replace the 17-unit apartment building. The project was sent back to the developers for height, design, massing and scale issues last October.

The City of Beverly Hills has not yet approved the project.

The newest rendition, to be submitted to the Planning Commission Monday, has changed little, but has added some balconies that may look onto single-family residences in Beverly Hills.

The building height in Beverly Hills is three stories, or 39 feet; but it remains five stories, or 60 feet, in Los Angeles.

The Concerned Citizens of Beverly Hills/Beverly Grove say that it is “out-of-place and out-of-size.”

The group have filed a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) lawsuit for the City of Los Angeles to properly assess the impacts of development on a neighborhood, including historic impacts.

In August, through a public information request connected to the CEQA lawsuit, it was discovered that Planning Department staff members of the City of Los Angeles withheld information about the historical significance of the block, which could have significantly changed the decisions and the outcome of elected and appointed officials had they known.

The Concerned Citizens of Beverly Hills/ Pictured above, top: A rendering of the revised Oakhurst projBeverly Grove are asking neighbors to come ect plans. Above, bottom: The original Oakhurst project design. and speak at the Planning Commission meeting. They are also requesting letters to be sent to Grove have set up a website for residents who wish to Associate Planner Andre Sahakian at asahakian@bev- sign a petition to oppose the proposed project’s size and massing. erlyhills.org.

For more information and to sign the petition, The revised project proposal will be heard on visit www.preserveoakhurst.org Monday at 1:30 p.m. by the Planning Commission.

The Concerned Citizens of Beverly Hills/Beverly

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ARTS & E N T E RTA I N M E N T American Youth Symphony Celebrates Guitar Virtuoso Ottmar Liebert, Tribute Band Get A 52nd Concert Season of ‘Firsts’ The American Youth Symphony and newly appointed Music Director Carlos Izcaray have prepared a unique and varied program for the organization’s 52nd season.

Among the highlights, AYS musicians will pair suites from award-winning video game scores with classic masterworks in a concert sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts; perform Stravinsky’s Rite Of Spring back-to-back with original works by Esa-Pekka Salonen and electric guitar legend Steve Vai at Walt Disney Concert Hall, and present the original ballet version of Aaron Copland’s Appalachian Spring in partnership with a local dance troupe.

Reservations are now open for all fall concerts.

Season dates and details are available at https://aysymphony.org/tickets/ or by phone at 310-470-2332.

• At 6 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 30 at in LACMA’s Leo S. Bing Theatre, AYS musicians will perform in the museum’s popular Sundays Live concert series.

This concert will feature Haydn’s Quartet Op. 76 #5 and Brahms’ Clarinet Quintet.

Seating is on a first-come, first-

served basis for the non-ticketed event,.

• At 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16 in UCLA’s Royce Hall, the AYS inaugurates its 2016/17 concert season with Izcaray. He has programmed Schreker’s Vorspiel zu einem Drama, Bloch’s Hebraic Rhapsody and Mahler’s Symphony No.1 (Titan) Principal cellist Coleman Itzkoff will be featured. The concert is free and seating is limited.

• At 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 12 in UCLA’s Royce Hall, Conductor, and AYS alumnus Maestro David Newman leads the orchestra in a live-to-picture performance of Alan Silvestri’s score for Back To The Future.

The evening includes a Q&A session with Newman, Silvestri and Bob Gale, moderated by film and TV music writer Jon Burlingame (starting at 7 p.m).

A fundraising dinner precedes the concert, and an 80’sthemed after-party will follow, complete with DJ, dance floor, food trucks and Back To The Future actors.

Tickets range from $15 (concert and Q&A session), $45 (concert, Q&A, and after-party), and $350 (all-inclusive fundraising dinner).

The Led Out Coming To The Saban Theatre Grammy-nominee guitarist Ottmar Liebert and Luna Negra are coming to The Saban Theatre at Friday, Sept. 23 and will play fan favorites from previous albums as well as celebrate their new release Waiting n Swan featuring music by Bob Marley, at an 8 p.m. concert at the theater, 8440 Wilshire Blvd.

A famed practitioner of contemporary flamenco guitar, Liebert’s latest album Waiting n Swan: Ottmar Liebert: The Musical Love Of His Youth, Today, honors Marley who he says “was the soundtrack of my youth, one of my heroes.

“I discovered an interesting connection between flamenco and reggae and recorded an album of songs that combine the flamenco rhythm called ‘Tangos,’ which I believe actually hail from the Caribbean and is Caribbean rather than Arabic in origin,” Liebert explains. “Tangos have a lilt and the same avoidance of beat one that reggae and salsa have, and it sounds very different from all other flamenco forms. Presumably all three of these rhythms, tangos, reggae and salsa, have roots in Africa.”

With his longtime band, Luna Negra, Liebert has sold millions of albums showcasing the sensual side of flamenco, and been nominated five times for Grammy Awards. “‘Waiting n Swan’ contains two of my older songs,” Liebert says. “I recorded Barcelona Nights and Heart Still/Beating back in the 1990s and I’ve wanted to record reggae versions of these songs ever since.”

Liebert’s own involvement with music began when he was 11 and living in Cologne, then part of West Germany, and taking lessons in classical

Ottmar Liebert

Photo by Greg Gorman

guitar. Three years later, he discovered a flamenco LP in a local supermarket and his love of the music was born. The fire began to sizzle when he was 16 and a friend played him the track Mediterranean Sundance by jazz-fusion guitarist Al Di Meola.

Tickets for the show (doors open at 6 p.m.) range from $29-$39.

• Get The Led Out will take the Saban Theatre stage at 8 p.m., Thursday, Sept 22.

The group of professional musicians are passionate about their love of the music of Led Zeppelin; and it’s been their mission to bring the studio recordings of “the mighty Zep” to life on stage.

Not impersonators, the Philadelphiabased group consists of six musicians intent on delivering Led Zeppelin’s studio recordings with all the bells and whistles. Utilizing the multi-intrumentalists at their disposal, Get The Led Out re-creates the songs in all their depth and glory with the studio overdubs that Zeppelin themselves never performed live.

Tickets for the show (doors open at 6 p.m.) range from $30$48.

For information on both shows, call 888645-5006 or visit http://sabanconcerts.com/.

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Providence Saint John’s Health Center Awards Grants To Nonprofits Serving Poor, Vulnerable Providence Saint John’s Health Center has provided a total of $534,000 in grants to 13 nonprofit organizations in Santa Monica and surrounding communities to serve those in need as part of its Saint John’s Community Grants Program.

“Providence Saint John’s, and all our Providence ministries, are dedicated to our core strategy of ‘Creating Healthier Communities, Together,’” said Ron Sorensen, director of community health partnerships for the hospital. “By partnering with organizations that have special expertise in serving the less fortunate in our communities, we can help build better lives for our neighbors here on the Westside.

Among the grant recipients are:

• Westside Family Health Center’s Sweet Success diabetes management program; • Boys and Girls Club’s Healthy Lifestyles Program; • Safe Place for Youth to provide mental health services for homeless youth who use its drop-in center; • St. Joseph Center’s Bread and Roses Café serving homeless and lowincome clients; • Upward Bound House’s Family Place Program providing temporary transitional shelter to homeless families, and • Pico Youth and Family Center’s wellness program that offers fitness, health education classes and mental wellness services.

Christopher J. Harrer To Head Didi Hirsch Board Christopher J. Harrer, a hospitality and information management industries entrepreneur who is also an adjunct professor at USC’s Marshall School of Business, has been elected chair of Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services’ Board of Directors. He began serving on the nonprofit’s board in 2014.

“Erasing the stigma of mental illness and supporting suicide prevention and mental health are important passions of mine,” says Harrer, whose late mother, Patricia Harrer, also served on the board. “As Didi Hirsch prepares to launch a capital campaign to build a new state-of-the-art suicide prevention

center, I am honored to become board chair and to work with other dedicated board members and staff.”

About to celebrate its 75th anniversary, Didi Hirsch has been a leading provider of community mental health, substance use and suicide prevention services since 1942, especially in communities where stigma or poverty limits access.

Its Suicide Prevention Center, the nation’s first, is a leader in research, training and services that helps people thinking about suicide, concerned loved ones and those who have attempted or are grieving a loss.

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Researchers: Pulmonary Complications For Adult Survivors Of Childhood Cancer A team of researchers from nine leading academic hospitals and research centers have published a paper in the early online edition of the journal Cancer that describes pulmonary outcomes among childhood cancer survivors. The study also evaluates the impact of complications such as asthma, chronic cough, emphysema and recurrent pneumonia on daily activities.

Led by Andrew C. Dietz, MD, MSCR, of the Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Diseases at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, and Daniel A. Mulrooney, MD, of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the study shows that cumulative incidence of lung complications continues to increase up to 25 years from initial cancer diagnosis, and survivors treated with a combination of chemotherapy and radiation are at highest risk.

Based on self-reporting by more than 14,000 individuals identified through the Childhood Cancer Survivor Study, a multi-institutional retrospective cohort study, the findings suggest the need for follow-up health care with advancing age and time from diagnosis.

Medical advances have led to improved survival rates for children diagnosed with cancer - with five-year survival rates now exceeding 80 percent— and it is estimated that there are more than 420,000 survivors of childhood cancer alive in the U.S. Despite these improvements, late

mortality rates for cancer survivors exceed those of the general population. Leading causes of death in this population include subsequent cancer, followed by pulmonary and cardiovascular events. Lung tissue is particularly sensitive to cancer treatment and Dr. Andrew C. Dietz the cumulative incidence for pulmonary symptoms— such as lung fibrosis, chronic cough and difficult or labored breathing with exercise—increases over time.

“While often asymptomatic, damage to the lungs may limit activities of daily living with potential impact on the overall quality of life,” said Dietz.

The researchers identified 20,690 five-year cancer survivors, of whom 69 percent completed a baseline survey, and/or one of two follow-up surveys years later. A comparison, or control, group of 4,027 survivor siblings were also surveyed.

The rates of chronic cough, oxygen need, lung fibrosis and recurrent pneumonia were elevated among survivors when compared to the control group.

Red Cross Seeking Blood Donations For September The Red Cross is seeking eligible donors of all blood types to meet September demands.

Upcoming donation opportunities include: • Friday, Sept. 23, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Lionsgate, 2700 Colorado Ave., Santa Monica.

• Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 26 and 27, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Santa Monica College, 1900 Pico Blvd.

• Monday, Sept. 26, 2-8 p.m., American Red Cross Santa Monica chapter, 1450 11th St. To donate, download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App at redcrossblood.org or call 800-RED CROSS (1800-733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in.

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New Work By Tom Knechtel Debuts Tomorrow At Beverly Hills’ Marc Selwyn Fine Art

By Laura Coleman In an era where art can be anything from an abstract notion to realistic representations to your lunch, L.A. artist Tom Knechtel’s works are a refreshing exploration of the world around us.

In his latest exhibition, which opens tomorrow at Marc Selywn Fine Art, Knechtel debuts a series of 34 drawings and four paintings rendered during the past three years that are as much an examination into his own process and life as they are an invitation for viewers to accompany him on the journey.

“I firmly believe that your work has to be ahead of you,” he described of his recent art-making process. “You want the work to ask you questions.”

Known for constructing complex allegorical narratives and his adroit use of color, Knechtel said he was inspired to create this recent series because he was “terrified” of embarking on an artistic process that strayed from his comfort zone – namely, he had never before drawn himself using a mirror and had eschewed using ink for its unforgiving nature. Another “challenge” he worked through in this series are depictions of bodies–throughout his 40-plus years as a professional artist (as well as having taught art since 1980 at Otis and then later Art

Center, where he is now the interim Chair of Fine Art), he somehow managed to avoid ever drawing the human figure from life.

Depending on which area he chooses to focus on, the portraits resemble him to varying degrees. In some, there is an almost grotesque quality to his depiction, such as in the case of the ink on paper “Black Dog” where Knechtel’s nose is of elephantine proportion.

In addition to capturing his own likeness–which he does powerfully–Knechtel also drew his husband, parents, daughter and grandchild in ink.

Each is an intimate revelation. In fact his depictions are profound signposts on his own journey, particularly when one learns that during this period, both of his parents died and his husband’s battle with Parkinson’s continued to worsen.

In St. Eustace, a 52-by-34inch oil on linen painting, Knechtel has rendered his husband’s body against a blue background, layering it ribbons of text. It’s takes some time to make out the words, just as it does for the artist to comprehend his partner’s changing body.

At the top left corner, a small self-portrait has Knechtel literally chomping at the bit, a nod, he said to his drive to continue in the face of adversity.

Tom Knechtel

In Let’s See, the exhibit’s other large oil on linen painting, Knechtel has melded his husband’s body with his own to create a figure that is not quite human as it plunges beneath a green body of water, awash in vibrant red and yellow hues. And in the haunting oil painting Flounder and Heron, it’s almost a foregone conclusion that a beautiful moment where two creatures have been pristinely captured in color against the eerie blackness behind them will end in a violent and final death.

“What’s interesting about Tom is that he’s exploring nontraditional themes and ideas–gender, mortality, identity; things that are contemporary–using imagery and methods from the past, and that in itself is provocative,” said gallery owner Marc Selwyn.

For more information, visit: www.marcselwynfineart.com.

PUBLIC RECORDS (Continued from page 1)

about calls for assistance. That it took a lawsuit to force compliance is unfortunate, but the quick resolution of the matter is welcome,” said Carollo attorney Duffy Carolan.

Carollo initially requested the documents June 12. The City delayed its response by asking for several extensions.

Finally, the City provided a single report that was redacted. It was about a parking incident.

Other records released under a previous request told another story of two other visits to the property.

One was described as a “Keep the Peace,” in January 2008.

Then in February 2010, five units responded to a report of 273.5. That is the California Penal Code for felony corporal injury to a spouse.

At that time, Mirisch was seated on the Beverly Hills City Council. In July 2016 Carollo asked for those records in a follow-up request. Instead of the complete records, he received a redacted version with details virtually eliminated. The report gave no information as to the allegations made or the investigation.

The City claimed that the incident reports were exempt from disclosure under the Public Records Act. In her signed Declaration, Magdalena Mirisch describes several incidents that took place in front of their then-infant son Vincent, in which Mayor Mirisch humiliated and abused her.

She alleged that John threatened to have her deported to Poland, despite her US Citizenship.

In one incident she alleges Mirisch “physically threatened” her during an argument.

“I remain in great fear of Respondent both because of his violent outbreak, and because I am afraid that he will crush me financially,” said Magdalena.

Magdalena Mirisch filed for financial relief and for a restraining order in Dec. 2011.

Jassy Vick Carolan is a leading first amendment law firm hired to represent Carollo against Beverly Hills on July 22 to obtain access to the records.

The complaint alleged the City violated the California Public Records Act which requires disclosure of detailed information regarding alleged crimes.

Carollo is a Pulitzer-prize winning journalist who specializes in Freedom of Information requests.

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WILL ROGERS (Continued from page 1)

Real Estate Lifetime Achievement: Jeff Hyland, Jade Mills and Joyce Rey Development of the Year: 329 N. Rodeo Drive (IWC Schaffhausen) Property Owner: Metropole Realty Advisors Architect: Lochte Architecture Group (Steven King) 320 N. Beverly Drive (Nespresso) Property Owner: Beverly-Dayton LLC Architect: GaS Architects (Jim Goring) 401 N. Rodeo Drive (Bulgari) Property Owner: Rodeo and Brighton LLC Architect: Gruen Associates (Ashok Vanmali) 150 / 151 El Camino Drive (Kennedy Wilson) Property Owner: KW El Camino, LLC Architect: Wolcott Architecture Interiors (Andrew Mangan) Outstanding Architectural Design: • 718 N. Linden Drive Architect - Jose Fernandez • 238 N. Rexford Drive Architect - Pouya Payan • 924 N. Beverly Drive Architect - Ben Borukhim • 718 N. Rodeo Drive Architect - Hamid Gabbay Outstanding Historic Restoration:

WATCHMAN

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"This procedure has been lifechanging for so many patients who struggle while taking blood thinners facing a risk of bleeding and having bleeds while on them and facing blood clots and a risk of stroke when they are not taking them.” Dr. Shephal Doshi told the Courier. “With successful implantation of the watchmen device, these patients are able to stop taking their blood thinners and have a significant reduction in their risk of stroke."

Doshi was one of three clinicians who presented study result data to the FDA in Washington, DC last year,

MEASURE Y

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provided a high-quality education to students in our community for over 100 years.”

Paid for by the Vote For Y Committee, the website clearly shows that the each of the five school principals, in addition to the superintendent, supports Measure Y. Also listed under endorsements are several parent leaders, in addition to the chairs of the Citizens Oversight Committee (COC) and the Finance Committee.

The website also offers an FAQ link, which answers questions such as how much Measure Y’s passage will cost property owners–($44 per $100,000 in assessed value); how the statewide school bond impacts BHUSD’s construction needs–(it

Commercial: • Beverly Hills Hotel (1912) 9641 Sunset Blvd.

Architect: Elmer Grey • Beverly Professional Building (1926) - 9601 Brighton Way Architect: Harry Werner • Fox Wilshire-Saban Theater(1930) Architect: S. Charles Lee Residential: • 1113 Beverly Drive (1960) Architect: Rex Lotery • Restoration Designer: Tim Campbell 707 Walden Drive (1930) • Restoration Designer: Rene Rivierre, 1930 1000 N. Crescent Drive, Harry Cohn Estate (1927) Architect: Robert Farquhar Sustainable Development: • Burberry, 301 N. Rodeo Dr. Owner: Burberry Architect: Callison Barteluce • Hermes of Paris, 434 N. Rodeo Drive Owner: Ballreich Investments Architect for Façade Remodel: Paul Ruffing • 331 N. Foothill Road, City of Beverly Hills Owner: City of Beverly Hills Architect: Ehrlich Yanai, Rhee Chaney Architects • Montage Hotel, 225 N. Canon Drive Owner: Montage Hotels Architect: HKS Architects

which ultimately resulted in the FDA approving the Watchman device. For the last eight years, has traveled to more than 14 countries around the globe, where he’s performed the procedure on hundreds of patients.

Today, Saint John’s is a physician training center for the Watchman both nationally and internationally. Many physicians from other countries have visited Saint John’s to learn more about the procedure. Doshi himself has trained physicians in Europe, Asia and Australia.

For more information on Saint John’s Health Center and the Watchman, visit www.saintjohnsfoundation.org/

doesn’t); and what kind of accountability there is–(a new COC will be formed, there will be mandatory audits, and no funds are allowed for salaries or pensions.)

In order to pass, two-thirds – 66.7 percent – of voters must approve the bond.

In addition, the website also serves as information corner where residents can learn where to get more information or attend forums to discuss the bond measure. Starting Thursday Sept.

22 at 7 p.m., and every Thursday thereafter through Oct. 13, the Vote For Y Committee will hold informational coffees at Horace Mann. “[Measure Y] sends such a strong message to our children: that we believe in them, and that we are investing in them,” Goldstein said.

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TO SEE AND BE SEEN

A GEFFEN BARBECUE—Geffen Playhouse celebrates opening night of its production of the West Coast premiere of Barbecue, written by Robert O’Hara and directed by Colman Domingo, at STK in Westwood’s W. Hotel. Pictured (from left) are castmembers Frances Fisher, Dale Dickey, Rebecca Wisocky and Elise Mirto. They are joined in the play by Cherise Boothe, Yvette Cason, Omar J. Dorsey, Kimberly Hébert Gregory, Travis Johns, and Heather Alicia Simms. The grill is hot, the beer is chilled and the table is set for a typical O’Mallery family barbecue. But when their drug-addicted sister Zippity Boom arrives strung-out and out of control, her siblings have finally had enough — enough beer, enough whiskey and enough pills to confront her. Their hamhanded intervention ignites the fuse of this raucous and rollicking new comedy that skewers our warped view of the American family. From Obie and Helen Hayes Award winner Robert O’Hara, this Barbecue serves up a healthy helping of sibling love and loathing. Tickets are currently priced from $43 to $84 for the regular run (Sept 14 – Oct 16), and are available online at www.geffenplayhouse.org, via phone at 310-208-5454, or in-person at the Geffen Playhouse box office. Based on seat availability, rush tickets may be available onsite 30 minutes prior to show time. Tickets are priced at $35 or general admission and $10 for students, with a valid student I.D Photo by Jeff Lorch

IMAGEN AWARDS–The 31st annual Imagen (“image”) Awards were presented at The Beverly Hilton last Friday. More than 600 were on hand for this premier Latino entertainment awards program to advance the positive portrayal and number of Latino on screen.

Comedienne Aida Rodriguez served as emcee of the ceremony which honored the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF) with the “President’s Award” presented by Dolores Huerta (left); The Young Turks with the “Vision Award;” and Gloria Calderon Kellett (center), writer/producer of How I Met Your Mother, Rules of Engagement, Devious Maids and executive producer of the upcoming remake of One Day At A Time with the “Norman Lear Writer’s Award.” She is pictured with legendary producer Norman Lear (seated), and Helen Hernandez (right), founder/president of the Imagen Foundation.

Photo by Eddie Sakaki

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CELEBRATION OF DANCE—Last Saturday’s 6th annual “Celebration of Dance” gala downtown presented by The Dizzy Feet Foundation at The Novo by Microsoft drew a celebrity-packed house. Pictured are DFF co-founders co-founder Nigel Lythgoe (American Idol, So You Think You Can Dance) and director Adam Shankman (Hairspray, Rock Of Ages) flanking Derek Hough and his sister Julianne Hough, both from Dancing With The Stars. The nonprofit organization’s mission is to sponsor, fund and/or support access to and the quality of dance education programs that expose children in low-income areas to the lifelong benefits of dance education in the USA. At the gala, famed entertainer Mitzi Gaynor received the “DFF Legend Award” from Paula Abdul while Sir Matthew Bourne was presented the “Gene Kelly Legacy Award” with Gene’s widow, Patricia Ward Kelly of Beverly Hills, doing the honors. Performers included Maddie Ziegler and Travis Wall, American Ballet Theater’s Marcelo Gomes and Arron Scott as well as Sergei Polunin who performed his solo to Take Me To Church. Additional performances included Tiler Peck, Syncopated Ladies, Dancers Inc. and the scholarship recipients from the USC Kaufman students, and California Dance Institute students.

Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images

MUSICAL SOIREE—The Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra kicked off this season’s exclusive quintet of musical performances known as “LACO à la carte,” last Saturday evening in the home of the Austrian consul general in Brentwood. The elegant evenings will also celebrate Brazil (Sept. 17), Mexico (Sept. 30), Turkey (Oct. 8) and Finland (Oct. 13) in the private homes of members of the region’s international community.

These include a reception and dinner featuring gourmet specialties and drinks of the host country complemented by a salon performance spotlighting LACO musicians and guest artists.

Pictured (above, from left): LACO board member Michael Rosen and his wife, Linda, with long-time LACO supporters Pat and Sandy Gage.

Picture left (from left): LACO Executive Director Scott Harrison, Consul General Ulrike Ritzinger of Austria, and LACO Music Director Jeffrey Kahane. For information, visit: www.laco.org/events.

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El Nido Family Centers Celebrate 91st Anniversary At Robinson Gardens

By Laura Coleman Following in the footsteps of last year’s magical gala at Virgilina Robinson Gardens, next Saturday El Nido Family Centers’ will celebrate its 91st anniversary by holding its second annual garden gala at the legendary Beverly Hills estate.

Luz Avila-Kyncl will be honored with the Rose Norton Volunteer of the Year Award. Norton and her son Phil Savenick are two of the evening’s

sponsors.

The award reflects Norton’s distinguished career volunteering thousands of hours for many of the county’s public service agencies. A prominent Beverly Hills resident since the 1950s, Norton, as El Nido’s first board president, has made an indelible mark on the agency–a legacy that she has continued for over half a century as an active advisor and supporter.

“Learning to love yourself is vital for

LA Conservancy Now Accepting Applications for Preservation Awards

By Victoria Talbot Applications for the Los Angeles Conservancy Preservation Awards are now available at laconservancy.org/awards, contact the Conservancy at 213-623-2489 or email info@laconservancy.org.

Applications will be due Friday, Nov. 4 at 5 p.m. Award recipients will be selected in January 2017.

To be eligible for a project award, projects must have been completed by the application date and be located in L.A. County. Applications for 2017 are due Nov. 4, 2016.

Award recipients range widely, from sensitive restoration, rehabilitation, and adaptive reuse projects, to groundbreaking advocacy and education efforts by individuals and groups.

A jury of experts in architecture, historic preservation, and community development will select the award

recipients.

The awards honor excellence in the field of historic preservation.

Construction projects may be commercial, residential, or institutional.

Historic landscape projects, as well as contributions to preservation education or program development, are also encouraged.

In addition to project awards, the LA Conservancy bestows the Chairman’s Award for exceptional contributions. Past recipients include the J. Paul Getty Trust, the Los Angeles Historic Preservation Overlay Zone (HPOZ) Movement and Clifton’s Cafeteria.

The 6,000 member non-profit Los Angeles Conservancy works through education and advocacy to recognize and preserve historic architectural and cultural resources in Los Angeles County.

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a happy and healthy life,” said AvilaKyncl, a onetime Beverly Hills resident. “I give El Nido Family Centers my time so that I can empower women, parents and families to seek health awareness in order to live happier and

September 16, 2016 | Page 17 healthier lives. I am most grateful to be recognized for doing something that I love.”

Avila-Kyncl started interning with El Nido in 1997 while earning her master’s degree in social work and later returned to serve on its Board of Directors in 2014.

The fundraiser will feature docentled tours of the expansive grounds, cocktails, dinner, entertainment, a live auction and El Nido youth side-by-side with mentors in the creative and culinary arts. Funds raised go directly to the nonprofit, which helps over 10,000 Los Angeles County youth, families and children each year.

The gala begins Saturday, Sept. 24 at 5 p.m. For more information, visit elnidofamilycenters.org.

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Performances are ThursdaySunday, with weekend matinees. For more information, visit www.anoisewithin.org.

• • • • • The Geffen Playhouse will launch its Raising the Cur-tain: Conversations at the Geffen Playhouse series at 8 p.m., Monday, Sept. 19 with a discussion of themes in the theatre’s current production of awardwinning playwright Robert O’Hara’s Barbecue, in the Gil Cates Theater, 10886 Le Conte Ave. Moderated by John Horn, host of KPCC’s The Frame, the panel will feature the play’s director Colman Domingo.

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• • • • • The Shout, a full-length dance production directed and choreographed by Yusuf Nasir, opens at 8:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 22 at the El Portal Theatre, 5269 Lankershim Blvd.

In his directorial debut, former professional dancer Nasir (Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, Jennifer Lopez) explores themes of madness.

Tickets, ranging from $15$30 are available at www.elportaltheatere.com • • • • • Stand Up! A Night of Comedy celebrates its one-year anniversary with a show headlined by Ian Edwards (Conan) at 8 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 24 at The Malibu Playhouse, 29243 Pacific Coast Highway Hosted by Michael Schirtzer, the night will feature Sean Leary (Laughs) Samaria Johnson, Leah Kayajanian and Brian Moses (all of Comedy Central) Omid Singh (fringe fest) and David Murphy (MTV) Tickets are $15 online and $20 at the door. For more information, visit www.malibuplahouse.org.

• • • • • Maggie Anton, author of the Rashi’s Daughter series, will discuss her latest book, 50 Shades of Talmud: What the First Rabbis Had to Say about You Know What, at 10:30 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 25 at the Jewish Women’s Theatre’s Bagel & Bestsellers author-brunch series at The Braid, 2912 colorado Ave, #102, Santa Monica.

Tickets are $15 cash at the door (includes light brunch).

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Sully–A Solid Eastwood/Hanks Re-creation Of A Heroic Event

By Jerry Cutler In the filming of Sully, Clint Eastwood has re-created the story of Chesley (Sully) Sullenberger with great patience and delicate taste. He wisely stayed away from

Jerry Cutler On Film pyrotechnic enhances and unnecessary theatrical reactions.

It’s a straight-forward story acted with passion from the inimitable Tom Hanks in the featured role.

Aaron Ekhart co-stars as Sully’s co-pilot Jeff Skiles and a shame-

fully underused Laura Linney, as Lorrie Sullenberger, One of my favorite character actors, Michael Rapaport has a brief appearance as a bartender.

Eastwood’s direction, without cinematic distractions, is very novel today and we are better off for having seen a story that holds our attention without the bravura. It was simply told and the impact of what and how Sullenberger miraculously landed a plane full of passengers on the Hudson River without any casualties is stirring and very watchable.

Sully is justifiably the #1 movie in America this week.

3-1/2 Bagels out of 4

Bracelet Debut, Benefit Support Holocaust Survivors In Europe The Survivor Mitzvah Project (SMP), an urgent humanitarian effort aiding Holocaust survivors in Eastern Europe in desperate need, will host “A Star Shines For Survivors,” from 1-5 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 25 at Dominique Cohen, 9513 S. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly The Survivor Bracelet by Dominique Hills.

The event will fea- Cohen ture jewelry, celebrity men and women, now in their guests, refreshments and the 80s and 90s, are ill, isolated, debut of the “Survivor Bracelet,” and lack the means to buy food, an exclusive, limited edition medicine, heat and shelter. We unisex bracelet created by thank Dominique and all those Cohen. “We are thrilled that the who generously give to The funds raised will help sustain Survivor Mitzvah Project so that and save the lives of Holocaust we can write a more hopeful survivors in Eastern Europe,” final chapter to the Holocaust, Cohen said. one of kindness and compasOn the bracelet, two dia- sion.” mond accents represent “the triThe host committee umph of good over evil through includes: Mayim Bialik, Valerie the power of compassion,” says Harper, Frances Fisher, Elliott Cohen. The name of a survivor Gould and television personaliwill be engraved on each ty Shaun Robinson. bracelet; and no two bracelets For more information, call will have the same name.

213-622-5050 or visit www.surCNN Hero Zane Buzby, vivormitzvah.org.

SMP’s founder, explains, “These

Dr. Nanaz Pirnia To Address Bahai Center Hansel and Gretel are a brother/sister TerrierChihuahua puppies found in a bucket by Hope For Paws. The pair are at Shelter Hope Pet Shop for adoption. Those interested in making can call Shelter Hope at 805-379-3538 or visit ShelterHopePetShop.org

June is a 4-yr old pit Pickles is a 3-mo old <aosu os am 8 yr old Zelda is a 2yr old who loves everyone, Manchester Terrier Shih-tzu, Toy Poodle Blue Merle Aussie dogs and people! mix. Cute and shy. mix. Needs a home! Cattle Dog These dogs are available through Wags and Walks, a WLA rescue. For an adoption application visit www.WagsandWalks.org/adoption-application. To donate, volunteer or for more information visit WagsandWalks.org or email info@WagsandWalks.org

Dr. Nanaz Pirnia, MFT will speak on “The 11 Stages of Emotional Intelligence: How to Raise Children to Achieve Love, Happiness and Balance,” at 10:30 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 18 at the Santa Monica Bahá'í Center, 3102 Colorado Ave. A light breakfast will be served at 9:45 a.m.

To allow parents to enjoy

the program without any disruptions, Bahá'í Virtues Classes and a Junior Youth Empowerment Program will be available for children ages 3-14 during the program with RSVP. Limited space is available for the classes.

To RSVP for the program visit www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c48afaa29a2fd0the11stages.

Panel To Discuss ‘The Future Of Water’ Food & Water Watch, Los Angeles Waterkeeper and Sierra Club Los Angeles will present “The Future of Water in Beverly Hills and California” at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 21 at the Beverly Hills Public Library, 444 N. Rexford Dr. The event will feature a screeing of Over Troubled Waters, a documentary narrated

by Ed Begley Jr., followed by a

discussion with local water experts including Bruce Reznik, executive director, Los Angeles Waterkeeper; Pamela Berstler, managing member, G3, Green Gardens Group; Conner Everts, executive director, Southern California Watershed Alliance and Brenna Norton, senior organizer, Food & Water Watch.

RSVPs may be made to bnorton@fwwatch.org.

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fool the public.

In addition, Mayor John Mirisch seems to have ramped up his campaign against the Hilton, speaking at a PTA meeting in favor of the Wanda project and against the Hilton.

Several parents who attended the meeting complained that Mirisch was out of line.

One thing is clear. Wanda, with the help of Beverly Hills Mayor John Mirisch, is on the attack. There are more hit pieces on the Hilton Initiative showing up around town than there are promotion pieces for One Beverly Hills.

Alternatively, the Hilton has not produced a single hit piece. Nor has their advertising made any comparisons to One Beverly Hills, a fact that tends to get lost in the mud-slinging.

The anti-Hilton Initiative literature is full of misinformation, beginning with the Covenant.

Director of Community Development Susan Healy Keene confirmed that she had received a copy of the recorded document from the Hilton attorneys on Monday.

“They have never presented the Covenant to anyone at the City,” said City Attorney Larry Wiener Tuesday. Wiener was reluctant to acknowledge its existence, preferring to say, “It exists, it’s out there. . . We

were never presented with an opportunity to address the Covenant.”

Wiener complained that the Covenant was recorded without the City. The City’s attorney claimed he “didn’t know if it is a legal question,” or if “it is enforceable.”

The L.A. County Superior Court found that “The undisputed evidence shows that the property owner has recorded a covenant that at least arguably, permanently protects the garden from development and guarantees free parking for Beverly Hills Residents.

[Measure HH] has made at least a colorable argument that the covenant is enforceable…”

City Manager Mahdi Aluzri also could not comment, but deferred to the City Attorney.

“This covenant is unquestionably binding on the current property owner and any future property owner. The City does not need to be a signatory or party to the agreement. The City and its residents are the beneficiary of the covenant and it entered into for their benefit,” said Hilton attorney Ted Kahan.

The purpose of the Covenant, it states, is to, “maintain, in perpetuity the Hilton/Wilshire Garden as a garden and open space. . .

Such Hilton/Wilshire Garden shall contain no permanent habitable structures but may contain and be improved with

The “No on HH” headquarters at the corner of Roxbury and Little Santa Monica.

permanent and temporary features.”

“To make available, in perpetuity, parking for the City residents while using the Hilton/Wilshire Garden, within the parking areas of the Beverly Hilton, free of charge for a twohour period per vehicle per day between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.”

If the Initiative does not pass, the Covenant is terminated.

(In the City of Beverly Hills, free two-hour parking is from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. There is flat rate for the evenings.)

The Covenant was recorded on August 19 by the County

of Los Angeles.

Wiener said that the first time he saw the document was in the filing for the Alma Ordaz lawsuit alleging that the Hilton’s arguments in favor of the Initiative were false and misleading, filed by the same Wanda coalition.

That case was thrown out last week, and the Hilton won an anti-SLAPP (Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation) lawsuit, paving the way for Hilton owner Beny Alagem to seek legal expenses.

In fact, that was the third court case the Wanda contingency did not win.

With those losses and reve-

lations that Mayor John Mirisch has apparently become pretty chummy with Wanda’s representatives – considering he visited Wang Jianlin on his trip to China last summer, and visited one of Wanda’s factories that is producing Automated Vehicles (AV) – some residents have said that lines may have been crossed.

With Wanda and Mirisch waging a war on the City’s 62year partner, the Hilton, Councilmember Nancy Krasne asks, “Why is Wanda attacking the Hilton?”

To read the entire Covenant, see our online edition at www.bhcourier.com.

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school, however, cannot participate in that type of financing – it has to be the Beverly Hills Unified School District itself that is the lessor of the program. An approximate rate for a three-year plan would be about 1.45 percent, according to district staff. When El Rodeo’s PTA tried to move forward on its own, it was quoted a rate of 30.8 percent for three years.

According to district staff, the programs often have a $1 buyout at the end of the lease, and the district would then own the equipment.

At Tuesday’s meeting, the district sought permission to do a Request for Proposal (RFP) to bring a contract to the school board for approval. The district would become the lease holder, while the PTA’s and private donors would commit to providing the funds.

Goldstein, a former Horace Mann PTA President, said he had intimate knowledge of the issue because in 2010, when the school was faced with several non-working computers, his PTA kicked off a fundraising effort for a PC lab and Apple lab.

“Ms. [Bernadette] Lucas presented a technology plan about a month ago, a full plan, you didn’t believe in it,”

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Goldstein said. “Now, to sit here and say ‘gee, the PTA’s shouldn’t have to do this,’ well if they don’t, then who will?”

Goldstein asked.

Spitz said he “resented” Goldstein’s remarks, and disagreed because the vote on a technology bond was a much larger ask than what was before the school board on Tuesday.

“What we were asked to vote for was a hell of a lot more than $17,000, what we were being asked to vote for involved a commitment to increase our budgetary annual deficit by more than a million dollars,” Spitz said.

Hacker called it a “low” for the board, and said she would “never call anyone on this board a hypocrite.” Hacker said she “didn’t disagree” with Goldstein, but called it an issue of timing.

Lisa Korbatov advocated for Horace Mann being included in the funding as well, to upgrade the technology for students at the school.

The board ultimately agreed to let the PTA’s move forward, an idea which was strongly advocated by Superintendent Steve Kessler.

“In my last couple of years as a teacher, i saw how far behind we are as a district with technology,” Kessler said.

“There is a major sense of urgency, as you have heard tonight.”

GET COOKIN’—Horace Mann 4th grade teachers Andrea Pyer, Heather Woodring and Lauren Willis bake late into the evening hours to create California-shaped cookies for their study of the Golden State.

Ewan McGregor To Be Honored At Britannia Awards At Beverly Hilton Actor Ewan McGregor, perhaps best known as young Obi-Wan Kenobi in the recent trilogy of "Star Wars" films, will receive a humanitarian award at this year's British Academy Britannia Awards in Beverly Hills, it was announced today.

According to the British Academy of Film and Television Arts Los Angeles, McGregor will receive the Britannia Humanitarian Award on Oct. 28 at the Beverly Hilton.

The award honors someone who has used films or their position in the entertainment industry "to create positive social change and actively shine a light on important humanitarian issues." Previous recipients include Don Cheadle, Colin Firth, Mark Ruffalo, Idris Elba, Richard

Curtis and Orlando Bloom.

"Ewan McGregor is not only a multi-talented individual, but has led by example in showing that even one person can make a huge difference in the life of a child," said Kieran Breen, chairman of BAFTA Los Angeles. "Given his most recent work in Iraq, and ongoing commitment to the fight against the horrific conditions in which children there are living, he is most deserving of this honor. We are thrilled to be able to recognize his work and shed light on the initiatives about which he is most passionate."

BAFTA officials pointed to McGregor's work with UNICEF, which with he traveled to northern Iraq to view the effect of the region's conflict on children's lives.

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expansion of transportation projects across Southern California.

Several California cities have fought against Measure M, including Carson, Commerce, Santa Fe Springs, Rancho Palos Verdes and Signal Hill.

The Bus Riders Union argues that Metro cannot be trusted with the cash, and that it won’t help bus riders or create fare subsidies for riders.

Several Taxpayers’ Rights organizations also oppose it, calling this “crony capitalism.”

Accounting for the many billions of dollars that have already come into the county with actual improvements in transportation would be difficult.

The ballot measure says the tax increase will “improve freeway traffic flow/safety; repair potholes/sidewalks; repave local streets; earthquake retrofit bridges; synchronize signals; keep senior/disabled/student fares affordable;

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as well as in the minds of the general public.

Around the time of the interview, the Nourmand family of four moved into one of the most expensive houses ever sold in Beverly Hills at $2 million.

Clearly, the family had achieved the American Dream in its most enviable form.

For his part, Michael Nourmand, as president of the company his father founded 40 years ago, husband to a woman he met at BHHS and father of two, is very much following in the footsteps of his parent.

McGregor's directorial debut, "American Pastoral," is scheduled for release Oct. 21.

He also appears in the film along with Jennifer Connelly and Dakota Fanning.

McGregor will appear next year in Disney's "Beauty and the Beast."

Also scheduled to be honored during the Britannia Awards are director Ang Lee, actor Samuel L. Jackson and actor/comedian Ricky Gervais.

expand rail/subway/bus systems; improve job/school/airport connections; and create jobs; shall voters authorize a Los Angeles County Traffic Improvement Plan through a half-cent sales tax and continue the existing halfcent traffic relief tax until voters decide to end it, with independent audits/oversight and funds, controlled locally?”

In other words, there is a lot of hyperbole about where the money is actually going.

If passed, the Measure R half-cent tax and the Measure M half-cent tax would create a never-ending supply of tax-funded support for whatever Metro determines is part of the Long Range Transportation Plan.

Measure M proponents argue that it would speed up the completion of the Purple Line to Westwood/VA. The City Council will take up the discussion on Tuesday at the City Council Study Session, 2:30 in Council Chambers at City Hall.

But it’s not just his father who instilled the passion of the deal within his soul–it was also his mother.

In 1987 after his father stopped brokering deals, his mother Myra decided to get into the industry. Today she is known as one of the top luxury real estate professionals in the country and the author of From Homemaker to Breadwinner: Part Memoir and Part Real Estate Handbook for Professionals.

“It’s a lot of fun running a brokerage,” Nourmand said, noting that he’s proud of the fact that he helms the family business which now includes over 165 agents. “I tell clients, you buy a house when it’s the right time for you.”

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BIRTHDAYS—Susan Ruttan (Sept. 16); Pat Crowley Friendly, David Bortman, Cassandra Peterson and The Courier’s Evelyn Portugal (Sept. 17); Ronnie Kassorla and Frankie Avalon (Sept. 18), Jeremy Irons, David McCallum and Geraldine Pingul (Sept.

19); Helen Grayco Rosen and Sophia Loren (Sept. 20); Curtis Tamkin and Bill Murray (Sept. 21); The Courier’s Frances AllenFridman, Debby Boone and Kathleen Spiegelman (Sept. 22); and belatedly BHFD Chief Ralph Mundell (Sept.15).

Joan Mangum The John Wayne Cancer Institute Auxiliary will honor Sheri Rosenblum with the “Angel Award” and Jason Jeralds with the “Public Service Award“ at its annual Membership Luncheon /Boutique on Thursday, Oct. 19, in The Beverly Wilshire.

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Event chairs for the fourth year are Marisol Zarco and Katie Lewis.

“This year’s honorees are remarkable members of the JWCI family,” said Anita Swift, president of the auxiliary.

FREEDOMS FOUNDATION–The new board for the LA chapter of Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge was installed Monday in the Beverly Hills home of its past president Diane Deshong (right). The meeting was presided over by second term president Tanya Caligiuri (center), who just returned from Valley Forge along with national director Gloria Dahl (left). The chapter is looking for 11th grade students interested in American history and leadership to attend the April 2017 Spirit of America Youth Leadership Program at the national campus in Pennsylvania. Any interested 11th grade students interested in applying for a scholarship to this program should contact Youth Chairperson Sharon Morris at SMorris@PeregrineLtd.com and check out the national website at www.freedomsfoundation.org.

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“Each is dedicated to furthering cancer research. The impact of their contributions to furthering cancer research is immeasurable.” ”Co-honoree Rosenblum has been a dedicated member of the JWCI Auxiliary since 1986, and has served as president of Haven House, VP of the ABCs (Associates for Breast and Prostate Cancer Studies) and has raised funds for the Kidney Foundation.

Co-recipient Jeralds, a longtime JWCI supporter, is owner of Tustin Brewing Company which has staged the Tustin Brewery Golf Tournament the past decade to raise funds and awareness for cancer research at the institute.

Founded in 1982, the JWCI Auxiliary (www.JWCIgiving.org) has raised more than $19 million to fund a wide array of priorities such as groundbreaking research, vital new laboratory equipment and the nationally renowned Surgical Oncology Fellowship Program, which trains the next generation of surgical oncologists.

For tickets ($150), call Amanda Flores at 562-221-8772 or email: jwciaevents @gmail.com. ****** The Larsen Brothers; “It’s Magic!” allstar show started in 1956 paved the way for magicians of the future. This highly anticipated annual tradition, entertaining SRO crowds at numerous and elite venues for the past 60 years will be renewed 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29, at its original location– The Wilshire Ebell Theatre, 4401 W. 8th St. This dazzling live stage show features top professional magicians from all over the world, with each act carefully selected to represent a variety in the art of magic.

The audience will see internationally recognized and award-winning magicians direct from Las Vegas and Hollywood’s famed Magic Castle perform sleight of hand, full stage illusions and comedy. The all-new 2016 line-up includes Jonathan Pendragon, Goldfinger and Dove, Dimmare, Justin Wilman, David and Damia, Jeff McBride, Darren Romeo, and Tony-winning Jay Johnson.

Tickets ($30-$95) may be ordered through TicketsR.com or by calling 818377-2101.

Long before J.K. Rowling had dreamt of a boy named Harry Potter and a place called Hogwarts, Milt Larsen was pursuing a family legacy of magic, having already co-founded the Magic Castle, where the most celebrated magicians including David Copperfield, Siegfried and Roy, Lance Burton, Doug Henning, as well as amateur magicians such as Johnny Carson, Cary Grant, Orson Welles, Jason Alexander, and Neil Patrick Harris would eventually call home.

The Magic Castle has been the location site for film and TV series such as Bedknobs & Broomsticks, Houdini, Hart To Hart, Murder She Wrote and Perry Mason to name a few.

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Frances Allen’s Desert Roundup Twenty-five years is a miniscule fraction of time when compared to the long presence of Native Americans in the Coachella Valley. But time and events pass quickly, so 25 years ago the leaders of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians recognized a need to preserve their tribal heritage, including its collections of archival and material items. It is only appropriate that this year’s major fundraiser, “Dinner in the Canyons,” honors those tribal leaders whose foresight established an institution–the Agua Caliente Cultural Museum–to preserve that heritage and make it available to all.

Being honored for their work and dedication on behalf of the museum are Mildred L. Browne, Debrah M. Purnel, Anthony Andreas, Jr., Dana Prieto, and posthumously Richard M. Milanovich, Barbara Gonzales Lyons (dec.), The Oct. 8 event begins with Native American music and sunset cocktail reception on a plateau overlooking Palm Springs several hundred feet below. Then, it’s a short walk to an adjacent oasis for a full catered dinner and entertainment provided by the group Dark Water Rising and its “rocky soul” sound.

The museum with free admission is located at 219 S. Palm Canyon Dr. in downtown Palm Springs, and open Wednesdays through Sundays, September through May. Information about the museum or “Dinner in the Canyons” is at 760-778-1079. ****** As a general rule, this column does not write about a person’s passing. One reason: with the readership getting older there would be little space left in this column for anything other than obituaries.

However, Leonard “Lennie” Green is an exceptional exception. With a life spanning more than 99 years, he began his journey a teen-age professional clothes-model, progressing to being a professional dancer, then a Latin dancer before turning his talents to that of theatrical agent and finally, as the proprietor of the legendary Basin Street East.

Interesting, but dull; and, hardly capturing the essence of his life: his thoughtfulness, his ability to make everyone feel like his best friend after being speared by his 1,000watt smile.

HAPPY MEMORIES–The Courier’s Frances Allen and her husband Sherman Fridman (right) spent many memorable times with the late Lennie Green (left).

There are many Lennie Green stories, so many that it would take an ensemble of actors (all booked by Debbie Green, his beautiful agent-wife) to begin to do justice to the man. However, the 200-plus guests where in for a side-splitting, hilariously objective recanting of Lennie’s Celebration of Life last week as one-by-one they shared some of Lennie.

It was an easy task, for he had so much to give and gave it willingly.

Among those who shared their history about Lennie were Peter Marshall, who served as emcee; Andrew Green, Lennie’s son; Lucie Arnaz and husband Larry Luckinbill; Riff Markowitz, the still acerbic impresario of The Palm Springs Fabulous Follies; and, McCallum Theatre head, Mitch Gershenfeld.

Lennie’s is gone now … he “took a cab” as they say in the business when someone passes. But, knowing Lennie, it was more than likely to have been a limo–a stretch one, at that!

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A Community Story From Hal Lifson

Charlie–The Crossing Guard When I drop my 5th and 3rd grader daughters (Sofia and Olympia) off at El Rodeo School each morning, I am greeted by Charlie “The Crossing Guard,” always smiling in his day-glo yellow vest and hat, and carrying the big red “stop" sign that I wish I could wave at many school board meetings.

Charlie Topiol has worked for the City of Beverly Hills as a professional crossing guard for many years now, since closing his successful clothing store in Hollywood, where he sold Levis’ jeans to stars like Jerry Seinfeld who always had trouble finding the “black ones” he so loved. Charlie evenhas a note from Seinfeld on his wall.

Charlie is also a car fanatic with a cool workshop at his home off of Melrose Avenue. When I went to visit his automobile fix-it shop, he was revealed as a real life “Mr. Miyagi” from The Karate Kid, whose backyard is a museum of cars and parts in various stages of repair. Charlie certainly keeps busy when he gets home from school.

The girls love taking turns sitting in his canvas portable chair and hearing his funny stories and jokes. It's a real blessing for me to have “Uncle” Charlie to rely upon, to keep an eye on the girls before I pick them up, sometimes running late after firing off a few last emails to keep my PR business flowing.

We took Charlie to his favorite Canter's Deli recently and he's become part of the family, which is how a lot of El Rodeo kids and parents feel that see Charlie and his crew each morning as they diligently serve our community.

He always has a quick story about something in the news and never fails to point out the frustration he feels at so many distracted drivers. But there he is out there each weekday making sure our kids have a safe passage and a friendly greeting to start the day.

The least I can do is buy the guy a corned beef sandwich, right?

Film Review By Adam Sherman

BRIDGET JONES’S BABY In 2000, the producers of the then in-development adaptation of Bridget Jones's Diary had announced that they had finally cast the role of the titular quintessential British heroine. In a major twist, said lucky actress turned out to be the very American (Texas-born) Renée Zellweger.

Needless to say, this caused quite a lot of controversy, but ultimately wound up being a gamble that paid off in spades. The film was a critical and financial success, with Zellweger winning over her critics and earning BAFTA and Oscar nominations. With all this goodwill, and a second novel to draw upon, a sequel was guaranteed..

Unfortunately, while Zellweger was still considered great in the role, Bridget Jones: The Edge Of Reason was considered a dismal follow-up to the hit original. To further complicate matters, Zellweger took a long hiatus from screen acting.

However, as the 2010s have rolled on, franchises thought either dead or ruined have risen from the grave triumphant. Bridget Jones’s Baby is one of them with Sharon Maguire back as director and Renée also returning. But with the lack of Hugh Grant, and divergence from the third book of the source material, can this franchise reclaim the spark it once had? In this viewer's opinion? Yes!!

Bridget Jones's Baby picks up with our intrepid heroine (Zellweger) celebrating her 43rd birthday, and dealing with the struggles of life, among which include a new boss at work, her mother's political campaign for a local office, and her breakup with Mark Darcy (Colin Firth). Nonetheless, she pushes forward, and soon enough, her love life seems to be perking again, after two consecutive one-night stands. One with a dashing, handsome American named Jack Qwant (Patrick Dempsey), the other, with Mark. Just when things look up, Bridget finds out she is pregnant. Hijinks and reconciliation ensues.

Zellweger does a great job making Bridget into a likable, relatable person, even as said person beats around the bush with her two potential baby daddies. Firth works well as familiar flame, Mark, demonstrating that, even with the years gone by and the trials and tribulations of the previous films, Bridget still holds a soft spot in his heart. The biggest surprise comes from Patrick Dempsey's Jack.

Rather than being portrayed as a jerk under a false veneer of kindness, he comes off as a genuinely decent guy trying to do right by the girl who might be pregnant with his child. You feel like both Mark and Jack would be right for Bridget. It doesn't hurt that the trio turn out to have great chemistry with each other in the latter half of the film.

While Bridget Jones's Baby may not be my kind of film, it is ultimately a return to form for the franchise.

On The Sherman Scale: 7 out of 10

Ambassador David J. Lane Another Phobia From Roger Lefkon Named The New Annenberg Foundation Trust President A FEAR OF CRASHING David J. Lane, a senior diplomat who served as the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations Agencies in Rome, has been named president of The Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands in Rancho Mirage. He succeeds Geoffrey Cowan, who served for six years as its inaugural president of Sunnylands.

“Amb. Lane is a dynamic and innovative leader who has unparalleled experience working across sectors,” the foundation’s board of trustees said in a statement. “We were particularly impressed with his distinguished public service, experience as a builder of successful organizations, the breadth of his vision, and his passion for the mission of Sunnylands. He will build on the extraordinary progress achieved during the past six years and lead Sunnylands’ ongoing efforts to make a tangible impact on important issues facing our nation and world.”

“Sunnylands seems to me, especially at this time when our system so desperately needs a reset, to have the potential to bring people together across ideological boundaries,” said Lane. “It is an honor to carry forward this vision of the Annenbergs to foster collaboration at the highest levels.”

During his tenure at the UN Agencies, he aggressively promoted the $3.5 billion “Feed the Future” initiative, a U.S. effort to spur international investment in agriculture and identify long-term solutions to hunger and poverty in developing nations. He helped guide reform of the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization’s operations and strategy.

In his role as president of the International Development Law Organization, Lane helped successfully advocate for inclusion of a justice and accountable governance provision in the 17 Sustainable Development Goals that U.N. countries recently adopted as their guiding principles for fighting poverty and inequality through 2030. The goal seeks to ensure equal justice for all, the promotion of law at national and international levels, public access to information and the protection of fundamental freedoms.

Before his U.N. appointment, he served in the White House as assistant to the president and counselor to the chief of staff. He also served as president/CEO of the ONE Campaign, the advocacy organization cofounded by recording artist Bono to fight extreme poverty and preventable diseases.

From 2001through 2007, Lane led public policy and advocacy efforts at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, building a powerful East Coast presence for the Seattlebased philanthropic foundation. Melinda Gates stated: “David is a bridge builder who brings people together to find policy solutions to some of the world's biggest challenges. He ran our foundation’s first Washington office and has been an important advisor to Bill and me ever since. I have no doubt he will add to the list of Sunnylands’ accomplishments.”

Lane holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Virginia and a masters in public affairs from Princeton’s Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs.

He will maintain offices in both California and Washington, D.C.

It all began, ages ago, during my basic infantry training at Fort Dix, New Jersey. After having received instruction on the operation of the iconic 4-cylinder Willy’s jeep, I made my first and last solo excursion. With snow falling and unable to see beyond the front of my vehicle I crashed into the staff car transporting the garrison’s commanding general and quickly left the scene as an ambulance together with a contingent of military police arrived to transport the general to the hospital and search for the perpetrator.

The next time I saw the post’s head honcho he was standing in front of the recreation hall on crutches, sporting a freshly minted purple heart and introducing the evening’s film to the troops. It was the WWII submarine movie Crash Dive which packs quite a wallop. As our eyes met, and thinking that I may have been identified as the culprit, I retreated to the safety of the barracks and crashed from exhaustion. Later that night I tripped over my foot locker on the way to the latrine where, half asleep, I collided with Sgt. Homer Woods, the toughest drill sergeant on the base, wearing only his combat boots, G.I. Joe attack helmet and army issue camouflage briefs. If looks could kill I would have been a dead man.

In the years that followed my fear of crashing continued to plague me. On a flight from LA to NY I try to remain calm as the plane encounters severe turbulence all the while remaining focused on the face of the flight attendant nearest me who looks troubled. Is it just a glitch in her personal life, an upset stomach caused by the airline food or did the pilot just inform her to prepare the passengers for a crash landing? A vision of Capt. “Sully” Sullenberger landing his Airbus 320 in the Hudson River suddenly appears before me. My state of mind improves, however, when I suddenly realize that Tom Hanks is piloting our plane. I always look at the downside and think to myself, if I’m going to perish will the last thing I ever read be another passengers partially completed Sudoku puzzle!

When it comes to taking the plunge, the prospect of an out of control elevator can ruin your day. I am filled with anxiety whenever I step into a lift and the doors slowly and eerily close. The inspection notice on the wall indicates that maintenance on the elevator has not been performed in more than three years and so it’s reasonable to assume that the emergency phone is probably inoperable, the alarm needs a new battery and the air quality is on a par with the LA smog basin.

I nevertheless step on board when, without warning, the elevator begins to pick up speed while Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture, playing on Muzak, is drowning out my calls for help. I look around and discover that the only other occupants of the rapidly descending box are two dwarfs named Sleepy and Sneezy who will be of no use in helping me to reach the escape hatch located in the ceiling of the elevator which I later find out is fitted with a combination lock to prevent terrorists from joining the party. I think to myself, will the emergency brakes work if the elevator cables snap?

The little guys think they will but I’m convinced they won’t.

What do dwarfs know about runaway elevators anyway? I brace for impact when suddenly the lobby button lights up, Muzak switches to Happy Days Are Here Again and, after what seems like an eternity, the doors open and Snow White and the rest of the gang are there to greet us. I have dodged a bullet but may not be so lucky the next time.

My fear of crashing knows no bounds. I have often been tempted to crash a party to which I was not invited but it wasn’t until Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn showed me the way in the Wedding Crashers that I fully understood the meaning of “life’s a party, let’s crash it” and I did.

I have also experienced my share of Wall Street crashes; computer crashes; being kept awake at night by the crashing of the waves; watching the cymbals crash on stage at the Royal Albert Hall in the climatic scene from Alfred Hitchcock’s The Man Who Knew Too Much and trying to look innocent after losing my balance at the Hermitage museum in St. Petersburg and toppling over a case filled with priceless Faberge eggs, sending them crashing on to the marble floor and thereby creating the proverb “you’ve got to break a few eggs to make an omelet.”

As classic crashes go there is none better known than “Humpty Dumpty” who sat on a wall and had a great fall.

Sadly, all the king’s horses and all the kings men couldn’t put Humpty together again. The moral of the story is don’t sit on a wall if you’re an egg.

Beverly Hills resident Roger Lefkon is a veteran TV writer/producer, former senior executive with Merv Griffin Entertainment, and author of The World Is A Really Scary Place!

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PUBLIC NOTICES T.S. No.: 2016-01034-CA IZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: A.P.N.:5324-019All right, title, and interest 041 Property Address: 576 conveyed to and now Garfield Avenue #13, held by the trustee in the described South Pasadena, CA hereinafter property under and pur91030 suant to a Deed of Trust described as: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE More fully described in said Deed of Trust.

PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE Street Address or other SUMMARY OF INFOR- common designation of MATION REFERRED TO real property: 576 BELOW IS NOT Garfield Avenue #13, ATTACHED TO THE South Pasadena, CA RECORDED COPY OF 91030 THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES A.P.N.: 5324-019-041 PROVIDED TO THE The undersigned Trustee TRUSTOR. disclaims any liability for NOTE: THERE IS A any incorrectness of the SUMMARY OF THE street address or other common designation, if INFORMATION IN THIS any, shown above.

DOCUMENT ATTACHED The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN of the note(s) secured by RESUMEN DE LA the Deed of Trust. The INFORMACIÓN DE total amount of the ESTE DOCUMENTO unpaid balance of the TALA: MAYROONG obligation secured by the BUOD NG IMPORMASY- property to be sold and estimated ON SA DOKUMENTONG reasonable ITO NA NAKALAKIP costs, expenses and advances at the time of LU’U Y: KÈM THEO DÂY the initial publication of LÀ BÀN TRÌNH BÀY the Notice of Sale is: TÓM LU’O’C VÈ THÔNG $ 222,196.36.

TIN TRONG TÀI LIÈU NÀY If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reaIMPORTANT NOTICE son, the successful bidTO PROPERTY OWNER: der’s sole and exclusive YOU ARE IN DEFAULT remedy shall be the UNDER A DEED OF return of monies paid to TRUST DATED the Trustee, and the suc01/24/2002.

UNLESS cessful bidder shall have YOU TAKE ACTION TO no further recourse.

PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD The beneficiary of the AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF Deed of Trust has executYOU NEED AN EXPLA- ed and delivered to the NATION OF THE undersigned a written NATURE OF THE PRO- request to commence CEEDING AGAINST foreclosure, and the YOU, YOU SHOULD undersigned caused a CONTACT A LAWYER. Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be Trustor: Louise Ann recorded in the county Lewis, A Single Woman where the real property is Duly Appointed Trustee: located.

Western Progressive, NOTICE TO POTENTIAL LLC BIDDERS: If you are Recorded 01/31/2002 as considering bidding on Instrument No. 02- this property lien, you 0241850 in book ---, should understand that page--- and of Official Records in the office of there are risks involved in the Recorder of Los bidding at a trustee aucAngeles County, tion. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the propCalifornia, Date of Sale: 09/22/2016 erty itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee at 11:00 AM auction does not automatically entitle you to Place of Sale: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN free and clear ownership LOCATED IN CIVIC of the property. You CENTER PLAZA, 400 should also be aware that CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If POMONA, CA 91766 you are the highest bidEstimated amount of der at the auction, you unpaid balance and other are or may be responsicharges: $ 222,196.36 ble for paying off all liens senior to the lien being WILL SELL AT PUBLIC auctioned off, before you AUCTION TO HIGHEST can receive clear title to BIDDER FOR CASH, the property. You are CASHIER’S CHECK encouraged to investigate DRAWN ON A STATE OR the existence, priority, NATIONAL BANK, A and size of outstanding CHECK DRAWN BY A liens that may exist on STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A this property by contactCHECK DRAWN BY A ing the county recorder’s STATE OR FEDERAL office or a title insurance SAVINGS AND LOAN company, either of which ASSOCIATION, A SAV- may charge you a fee for INGS ASSOCIATION OR this information. If you SAVINGS BANK SPECI- consult either of these FIED IN SECTION 5102 resources, you should be OF THE FINANCIAL aware that the same CODE AND AUTHOR- lender may hold more

than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property.

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

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

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NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code.

The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www.altisource.com /MortgageServices/Defau ltManagement/TrusteeSe rvices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2016-01034-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

Date: August 18, 2016 Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary C/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 Irvine, CA 92606 Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 http://www.altisource.com/MortgageSer vices/DefaultManagemen t/TrusteeServices.aspx For Non-Automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530 ________ Trustee Sale Assistant WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 08/26/16, 09/02/16, 09/09/16 —————————— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016 214915 The following is/are doing business as: 1) DRAGONFLYLOLA ARTISTRY 2) DRAGONFLYLOLA 3) PSYCHEDELIC PYKSY GYPSY 27950 Oakgale Ave. Canyon Country, CA 91351; Hayley Tassa 27950 Oakgale Ave. Canyon Country, CA 91351; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein ON August, 2016: Hayley Tassa, Ownert: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: August 30, 2016; Published: September 2, 9, 16, 23 2016 LACC N/C

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Beverly Hills Unified School District (District) acting by and through its Governing Board, will receive prior to 2:00 PM on the 23rd day of September 2016 sealed Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) in response to this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the following: Request for Qualifications No.: 2017-002 Construction Management Services All SOQs shall be made and presented in the format presented by the District in the RFQ. SOQs shall be received in the Office of the District at 255 South Lasky Drive, Beverly Hills, California 90212.

Any SOQs received after the time specified above or after any extensions due to material changes shall be returned unopened.

This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) does not commit the District to award a contract or pay any costs incurred in the preparation of a statement responsive to this request. The District reserves the right to accept all or part of any statement or to cancel in part or in its entirety this RFQ. The District further reserves the right to negotiate changes in and to accept the statement(s) that it considers to be in the best interest of the District.

Companies may obtain an electronic copy of the RFQ from the District’s web site at http://www.bhusd.org at no cost to the company.

Each SOQ must strictly conform with and be responsive to the RFQ. The District reserves the right to reject any or all SOQs or to waive any irregularities or informalities in any SOQs. It is each responder’s sole responsibility to ensure its SOQ is timely delivered and received at the location designated as specified above.

Any SOQ received at the designated location after the scheduled closing time for receipt of SOQs shall be returned unopened.

Publication dates: 9/09/16 and 9/16/16

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016204762 The following is/are doing business as: KITA LANAI 2) DADDY CHEST BUFF 3) SINFUL 7 369 S. Doheny Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Marqietta Johnson 369 S. Doheny Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed: Marqietta Johnson, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: August 16, 2016; Published: August 26, September 02, 09, 16, 2016 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016204763 The following is/are doing business as: CAA EXPERIENTIAL 1038-B Princeton Dr., Marina Del Rey, CA 90292; CAA Sports LLC 2000 Avenue of The Stars, Los Angeles, CA 90067; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed: Jeffrey Freedman, General Counsel: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: August 16, 2016; Published: August 26, September 02, 09, 16, 2016 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016204877 The following is/are doing business as: TH3RD BRAIN MANAGEMENT 1888 Century Park East #900, Los Angeles, CA 90067; Burbetto Productions LLC 4220 Walters Ave., Northbrook, IL 60062; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed June 2016: Jake Udell, Managing Member: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: August 16, 2016; Published: August 26, September 02, 09, 16, 2016 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016204764 The following is/are doing business as: CHEESE & OLIVE 4774 Park Granada #8464, Calabasas, CA 91302; Eric Ohanians 4774 Park Granada #8468, Calabasas, CA 91302; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed: Eric Ohanians, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: August 16, 2016; Published: August 26, September 02, 09, 16, 2016 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016214063 The following is/are doing business as: TWO BARKING DOGS 328 S. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Cathy Sedacca 328 S. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Jeffrey Sedacca 328 S. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: COPARTNERS, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed: Cathy Sedacca, Partner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: August 29, 2016; Published: September 02, 09, 16, 23, 2016 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016216858 The following is/are doing business as: MICHELLE DARES 439 N. Canon Dr. #300, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Mihaela Blidarescu 439 N. Canon Dr. #300, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed: Mihaela Blidarescu, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: August 31, 2016; Published: September 09, 16, 23, 30, 2016 LACC N/C

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

–––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016216856 The following is/are doing business as: RIFKIN DDS INC. 441 S. Beverly Dr. #4, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Rodney Raanan DDS Inc. 441 S. Beverly Dr. #4, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed: Rodney Raanan, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: August 31, 2016; Published: September 09, 16, 23, 30, 2016 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016216857 The following is/are doing business as: 1) BRAIN HEALTH CENTER CHINESE ACUPUNCTURE 2) BRAIN HEALTH ACUPUNTURE CENTER 3) B.H.C.C.A. 4) B.H.C.A. 201 N. Robertson Blvd. #207, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Linda Y. Ho 201 N. Robertson Blvd. #207, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed August 30, 2011: Linda Y. Ho, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: August 31, 2016; Published: September 09, 16, 23, 30, 2016 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016216859 The following is/are doing business as: 1) GOLDHAMMER ART AND DESIGN 2) GOLDHAMMER 3) AMBER GOLDHAMMER ART STUDIO AND GALLERY 4) AMBER GOLDHAMMER STUDIO AND GALLERY 5) GOLDHAMMER STUDIO AND GALLERY 1223 Wilshire Blvd. #231, Santa Monica, CA 90403; A Goldhammer 1223 Wilshire Blvd. #231, Santa Monica, CA 90403; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed August 2016: A Goldhammer, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: August 31, 2016; Published: September 09, 16, 23, 30, 2016 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016209087 The following is/are doing business as: SGSBC ART PARTNERSHIP 9665 Wilshire Blvd. Fl. 5, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Douglas R. Stone 9665 Wilshire Blvd. Fl. 5, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Richard M. Genow 9665 Wilshire Blvd. Fl. 5, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Mitchell Smelkinson 9665 Wilshire Blvd. Fl. 5, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Allison H. Binder 9665 Wilshire Blvd. Fl. 5, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Chad M. Christopher 9665 Wilshire Blvd.

Fl. 5, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Matthew S. Rosen 9665 Wilshire Blvd. Fl. 5, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has begun to trans-

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Breathtaking 270 degree City & Ocean views.

2 Balconies

1 BED+DEN+2 BATHS $837,500

260 HOUSES FOR SALE

B E V E R LY H L L S 241 S. PALM DRIVE

Real Estate Listings Call: 310-278-1322

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BEVERLY HILLS Looking for Retail for Lease SALESPERSON Or become partner Full-time 5 days/Week 9669 Brighton Way High-End Fireplace near Medical building Accesories Store.

NEIGHBORS: DAVID No fireplace SHOE' S, HARARI, background necessary. NEIMAN MARCUS. Call Jeff at 310/657-8183

820 sf. $7,926 Mo. 626/620-9482

High Corner. Large Balcony Unobstructed City & Ocean Views Wrap around floor to ceiling Windows Granite Counters.

Luxurious Baths. Bamboo Floors

2 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS $697,500 High Floor Corner. 2 Jumbo Balconies. West and South Views Fresh Paint New Carpets Renovate or Move-In CENTURY PARK EAST

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KELEMEN REAL ESTATE (310) 966-0900 License 00957281

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• 5-days week In Boutique Building including Sun + Fri Adj. Beverly Hills • Afternoon, early Building has been evening position, 89 completely remodeled. some mornings but BEAUTY SALON Preferred Attorneys Must be flexible 323/782-1144 with hours WELL ESTABLISHED • Must Cook!

BEVERLY HILLS • 5 Years Exp. housekeeper WILSHIRE BLVD SALON • All white uniform RETAIL FRONTAGE Available For Rent required & SMALL OFFICE 1 Double Stylist Station *** SUITES *** • Valid Drivers in private room and NO NNN license and car 1 Single Station.

All Utilities Included.

Call or Email For Must Lease Now! Great Rates, Great Further Info.

Call 310/237-2977 310/893-4443 Parking and Friendly. or 713/266-1444 maggie@kempercorp.com

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all listings are on

$5 Million

JEWISH OWNED AAA RATED

Please call 310/246-1270

$1,950,000 Bay Window, Crown Moldings, Formal Dining Room,

3 Bed 3 Bath

DO NOT APPLY IF NOT EXPERIENCED.

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$479,000 TO $869,000

CENTURY TOWERS $1,095,000 TO $2,995,000

PARK PLACE $879,000 TO $1,079,000

LE PARC

$2,500,000 TO $2,600,000

CENTURY HILL

$1,085,000 TO $2,390,000

ONE CENTURY

$3,250,000 TO $26,500,000

CENTURY WOODS $1,495,000

BEL AIR CREST $6,950,000

Offered at $4,495,000

Exquisite 5 Bedroom, 5 Bath Recently Rebuilt . Ideal Floor Plan Call Rich Baron 310-497-7949 BRE#01036838

www.241palm.com

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

For Lease See our Ad Sec. 440

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BEVERLY HILLS

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WANTED TO RENT

HOUSES FOR LEASE

Wanted to Rent ROOM WANTED

CULVER CITY Adjacent

Retired Writer, Animal Photog.

Quiet Gentleman Seeks ASAP to Relocate To Studio or Bedroom in Home.

22 Years Same Residence in Malibu.

Please Call Joe:

310/871-3220

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$1,500 - $2,000 In Beverly Hills or West L.A. Area.

With dog.

Please Call: 310/278-1322 x-105 Amazing References

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Garage/Storage For Rent/Wanted

SANTA MONICA

Storage Space Av a i l a b l e for Rent.

Close to Beach .

Please Call: 310/394-7132

1 BED+DEN+2 BATHS $3,650/MONTH

High Corner.Large Balcony Unobstructed City & Ocean Views. Wrap around floor to ceiling Windows. Granite Counters. Bamboo Floors.

Updated Baths 1 BEDROOM /1 BATH $3,350/MONTH

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BEVERLY HILLS APT • Great Condition • Bright Southwest Exposure. Every room has French Doors to Small Covered Balcony.

Top Floor with High Ceilings. Beverly Hills

HANCOCK PARK GUESTHOUSE School District.

1928 World’s Charm LaPeerApt@aol.com English Tudor Duplex Has Furnished 1 Bdrm.

BEVERLY HILLS Guesthouse Adj.

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310-278-1322

Higher Floor - Great View

2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath

2126 sf., balcony with

2 Parking Side by Side 24hr Full Service Bldg. great view, central air Pool Jacuzzi Gym Party Rm washer/dryer, micro- Central Air-Conditioning New Carpet & Paint wave, pool, exerise Refrig - Washer - Dryer room. • $6,200/Mo.

• REDUCED •

310/980-1256

Renovated. High Floor Jumbo Balcony. Quiet Location Bamboo Floors. Quartz Counters. New Appliances.

Crystal Stall Shower

3 Bd.+3 Ba. • $4,395

APPROX. 1,700 S.F. 415 416 S. SPALDING DR. RENTALS Top Floor Front Facing TO SHARE Backs Up To Roxbury Pk. Immaculate, Remodeled, FURNISHED 213/393-0780 Views, A/C, Inside CONDO TO SHARE Near museums, with 91 year old shopping, restaurants. Laundry, S x S Parking.

AAF-Veteran $4,195/MO. 2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bath Steve Geller 440 Control air & heat, all Coldwell Banker UNFURNISHED appliances including 310/922-2141 APT’S/CONDO’S washer & dryer.

BRE01153015 $1,800/MO. Please call Sid at BEVERLY HILLS WILSHIRE CORRIDOR • • L U XU RY • • 310/821-5689 LUXURY CONDO High Rise Condo For Lease 441 N. Oakhurst Dr.

YOUR AD LISTING HERE!

440

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CENTURY PARK EAST

Coldwell Banker

3 BDRM. + 3 BATH

BRAND NEW LUXURY APARTMENTS FOR RENT

*BEL AIR *WESTWOOD *CENTURY CITY

Steve Geller

1,000sf., very private.

Fully Gated. Parking.

All Utilities Included With cable, internet, phone. $2,400/Month

120 1 20 S. S. ORLANDO ORL ANDO AVE. AV A VE. 90048 90048

F URNISHED & U NFURNISHED

208 S. RODEO DRIVE Gourmet Kitchen, Remodeled Bathrooms, Central A/C, Hardwood Floors.

Beverly Hills Schools. $7,400/Month

427 Montana Ave.

KELEMEN REAL ESTATE (310) 966-0900

GATED 5 STAR LUXURY PROPERTIES

BEVERLY HILLS

GUESTHOUSE FOR LEASE

440

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NOW AVAILABLE

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2-Separate entrances, 2 outdoor decks, wood & tile floors, granite counters. $3,500/Month

310/922-2141

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License 00957281

3 Bedroom + 2 Bath Home

Beverly Hills •• HOUSE •• Courier Reporter 3 BDRM. + 3.5 BATH

SEEKS 1 Bdrm. Apt. For Rent

R E A L E S TAT E

$4,095/Month Call 323/933-9544 310/278-8861 x-2087

PARK PLACE

2 BEDROOMS starting at $3795 3 BEDROOMS starting at $4250

Available for immediate move in. Open house ever y day from 11am to 5pm, call before heading over.

www.rentwiseman.com • 310-473-3000

————— ————— ————— 316 S. REEVES DR BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. Apartment For Rent APT. #A BEVERLY HILLS LUXURIOUS 1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH P E N T H O U S E 2 BDRM, 2 BATH Formal dining and living

1 BDRM + LRG LOFT 9520 W. Olympic Blvd. room, hardwood floors, Quartz counter tops, tile in $2,600/Month + BONUS RM + 2 BA. No Pets

Private deck, large closets, PENTHOUSE Completely Remodeled granite counters kitchen $4300/MONTH Balcony. New Appliances and bathrooms, stainless New Bath/Granite-Kit/ Vaulted Ceiling. Walk-in Closet Dwash/Stove/Carpet steel appliances. Berber Washer Dryer carpet & harwood foors, Central Air Conditioning CENTURY PARK EAST verticle blinds. Fireplace, Security-Gate/Parking $2,650 to $4,500/mo. washer & dryer in unit, Two Tandem Parking PARK PLACE Secured building with Call 310/721-3769 $4,000 to $5,495/mo. courtyard garden view. ————— BEVERLY HILLS Choice location.

CENTURY TOWERS Near Beverly Center, 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath $5,750 to $8,900/mo. $2,595/Month Cedars-Sinai, Restaurants, CENTURY HILL Trader Joes, Etc. No Pets, New kitchen w/ granite $5,850 to $6,200/mo.

Non-smoking building. counter tops, stainless LE PARC

steel refrigerator, stove,

$7,800/mo.

$3,100/MO.

ONE CENTURY

Shown By Appointment.

$17,900 to $19,000/mo.

8544 BURTON WAY

BEL AIR CREST

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

$18,000/mo.

Some Complexes include Heated Pools, Sundeck, —————–––– • BEVERLY HILLS • Tennis, Doorman, 2 Bd.+1.5 Ba. • $2,895 Houseman, Staff X-LARGE LUXURY APT. Engineers, Switchboard, Newly decorated.

Security Staff, All new interior.

Switchboard, Saunas, New carpet+drapes, newly Business Center, Pet remodeled kitch+bathrm., PlayLand, Restaurant, appliances, w/d hook-ups, Acres of Flower Gardens walk-in closet, hi-ceilings.

Shared backyard. No pets. and Grassy Lawns.

For Lease See our Ad Sec. 270

310/271-6811 Cell: 310/994-4122

dishwasher. New marble bathrooms, new carpet, bright 2nd story parking,

kitchen & bathroom, washer and dryer in unit. Parking.

$2,295/MO. Call Murray at 818/321-1942

————— BEVERLY HILLS JR. 1 BEDROOM $1,850/MO. New kitchen with breakfast area, good closet space, hardwood floors. Electric and water included Call 310/497-7996

————— Gorgeous Large Studio Apartment In Beverly Hills or Great Office

laundry, outside

Freshly Painted, storage. Pet OK. New Carpet, With Central Air, 310/275-5304 Large Walk-in Closet.

BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. Includes All Utilities, Private Entrance, 926 S. BEDFORD ST. Secured Bldg.+Prkg.

NEWLY REMODELED Nonsmoker, No Pets.

LIGHT AND BRIGHT $1,625/Month LARGE LUXURY 310/247-8929

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2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH First floor with A/C and 2 parking.

$2,550/MO. Must see! 439 S. Rexford Sam: 310/422-6026

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BEVERLY HILLS BRENTWOOD B R E N T W O O D • WESTWOOD • * HOLLYWOOD * 443 S. Oakhurst Dr.

170 N. Crescent Dr.

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

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11640 Kiowa Ave. 11730 SUNSET BLVD. 10933 Rochester Ave. 1134 N. SYCAMORE AV. • •••••••• NEWLY REMODELED 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath * * * * * • Newly Updated • • • • • ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ • • Jr. Executive Jr. Executive • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath +1 Bath • 1 Bdrm.

•••••••• Spacious a/c, fireplace,

• • • • • • • pool, controlled access, * * * * * Balcony, dishwasher, Rooftop pool, Newly Remodeled laundry fac., prkg.

B R I G H T & S P A C I O U S a/c, heated pool, deck, central air, 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath WiFi, elevator • Free WiFi Access • B E V E R LY H I L L S Great Views elevator, intercom Street views controlled access, 310/473-5061 L I V I N G .

Great views, controlled lrg kitch w/ island, new entry, on-sight laundry, appl.

Balcony, dishwasher, on-site laundry, prkg. gym, parking. access, balcony, Close to • Free WiFi Access • W E S T W O O D elevator, lrg. pool, * * * * * * * skylight, elevator, interLarge & Bright.

Brentwood Village, ~ 310/476-3824 ~ 1380 Midvale Ave. com entry, on-site Hardwood flrs., pool, • prkg, on-sight laundry.

Shops & Restaurants.

BRENTWOOD & central air, balcony, • • • • • laundry, parking.

H IKING IN R UNYON dishwasher, laundry • 310/826-4889 • Single U.C.L.A. CLOSE P LEASE C ALL : rm., prkg., interC ANYON , H OLLYWOOD com entry, elevator.

310/435-3693 • • • • • BRENTWOOD B R E N T W O O D CLOSE TO SHOPS, • B OWL /N IGHTLIFE .

Beverly Hills 904-908 Granville Av. 11640 Kiowa Ave. WiFi, pool, elevator, R E S TA U R A N T S & 323/467-8172 School District WHOLE FOODS S i n g l e • • • • • • • • controlled access, onC A N O N / B E V E R LY / Newly Updated sight laundry, parking.

Includes: RODEO DR. 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath C l o s e t o U . C . L . A . MID-WILSHIRE * BEVERLY HILLS * Granite counters, • • • • 310/858-8133 •• •• School District 340 S. St. Andrews Pl. Fireplace, balcony, 310/473-1509 Balcony, dishwasher, • • • • • 8725 Clifton Way laundry facility, a/c, heated pool, WiFi, Spacious subterranean prkg. elevator controlled W I L S H I R E BEVERLY HILLS Newly Remodeled Near Whole Foods. access, on-site laundry, C O R R I D O R Large & Spacious 1 Bdrm + 1 Bath Great Location!

310/592-4511 10530-10540 parking.

Close to 3 Bdrm. + 2 Bath • • • • • • • • 2 Bdrm + 2 Bath Wilshire Bl. Brentwood Village, • • • •Penthouse • • • • • • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • • • • • • • • BRENTWOOD Shops & Restaurants. ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ Balcony, controlled 11933 Darlington Ave. • 310/826-4889 • • • Lrg. unit. Hardwood • 1 B d . + 1 B a .

• access, parking, ==== French doors in bdrm. • flrs., balcony, walk-in ==== • S i n g l e. • elevator, on-site laundry. open to large balcony • closet, washer/dryer, 2 Bd.+2 Ba. 1628 S. Westgate Ave. • 2 B d . + 1 B a . • Close to shopping, overlooking pool • central air, intercom Bright & Sunny X-St. Santa Monica Bl. • GORGEOUS UNITS • entry, laundry facility, Spacious, balcony, ~ 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. ~ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ great restaurants and Metro. elevator, parking.

Hardwood flrs., central Luxury Living large closets, hardB r i g h t & A i r y.

• CHARMING & BRIGHT • wood flrs., refrigerator, Dishwasher, Intercom with valet, lush garden 213/732-9849 air, pool, elevator,

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on-site laundry, intercom entry.

320 N. La Peer Dr.

• 310/276-1528 • on-sight laundry, prkg. entry, on-sight parking, surrounding pool, Close to Cedars, on-sight laundry facility, 310/473-1509 gym, elevator, etc.

Beverly Center • 310/246-0290 • restaurants, shopping & transportation.

CLOSE TO

Close to Shops & Restaurants.

218 S. Tower Dr.

1 Bd. + 1 Ba.

•• 1 Bd.+1 Ba. •• • • • • • • •• • • 1 Bd.+Den+1.5 Ba.

2 Bdrm.+1 Bath

Hardwood floors, dishwasher, on-site laundry & parking.

310/826-0541 Old World Charm! Good closet space, a/c, Close to shopping, Bright, intercom entry, elevator, dishwasher, fridge, stove, laundry fac. controlled access. Close dining & transportation.

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CLOSE TO RESTAURANTS to Cedars/shops/trans.

• BRENTWOOD • & SHOPPING. 310/247-8689 125 N. Barrington Av. 310/531-3992

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N E W LY U P D AT E D • • • • • Border of T h e C a r l t o n • 2 Bdrm.

BEVERLY HILLS 11666 Goshen Ave. + 2 Bath •

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321 S. Sherbourne Dr. ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) ( • )

• • Spacious • • • Jr. 1 Bdrm. • •• •• Balcony, controlled access, a/c, stove, elevator, laundry facility, parking.

Upscale, Bright, Gorgeous & Spacious.

1 Bd.+Den+1.5 Ba.

Single+1 Bath

LAFAYETTE PARK

courtyard patio.

Hardwood flrs., granite 274 LAFAYETTE PARK PL. Close to transportation. counters, dishwasher, 310/820-1810 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath central air, balcony, •••••• laundry facility.

WESTWOOD Granite counter tops, stain• Free WiFi • 10905 Ohio Ave. Call: 310/470-4474 less steel appliances, •• •• air conditioned, new • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • CULVER CITY hrwd. flrs., designer •• •• •• • finishes, balcony, ceiling 3830 Vinton Ave. • •• •• fan, elevator, controlled Wifi, Bright, controlled • Single • • • access. Fitness ctr, yoga access, balcony, • • room, wi-fi, skyview •• •• pool, elevator, • laundry facility, prkg. lounge w/ outdoor firePool, sauna, Close To U.C.L.A. place, laundry facilities. intercom entry, 310/477-6856 elevator, on-site Easy freeway access laundry, parking.

213/382-102 1 • WESTWOOD • All Utilities Paid.

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S H O P S & D I N I N G —————–––– BRENTWOOD —————–––– BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. 925 S. Barrington Ave.

BEVERLY HILLS 309 S. Sherbourne Dr.

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With Pool, hardwood (•)(•)(•)(•)(•) floors, balcony, central WiFi, central air/heat, air, fireplace, stainless fireplace, patio, steel appliances, controlled access, elevator, intercom pool, elevator, parking, entry, parking. gym. laundry facility.

• 310/476-2181 •

• 310/247-8689 • Close to Cedars-Sinai, 310/312-9871 Close to shopping, Beverly Center & Shopping & Dining in dining & schools.

Trendy Robertson Bl. Brentwood Village

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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

310/841-2367

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

323/879-9611

• • • • • • • • • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. •

• MIRACLE MILE • 401 S. HOOVER St.

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

The Grove & Restaurants.

213/385-4751

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D I R E C T O RY

ANTIQUES / JEWELRY BUY & SELL

ANTIQUES / JEWELRY BUY & SELL

WANTED

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

We pay top dollar for your scrap gold, jewelry, diamonds, gemstones, watches and coins. We also consider purchasing rare or antique items.

IN ADDITION TO

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

TOP DOLLAR PAID Call 310/289-9561

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Art Collectors:

201 South Beverly Drive, Beverly Hillls 310-550-5755

Len Aaron Almost 100 years Selling Original Artworks. $500-$20,000 310/294-0008

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store license # 19101172

ANTIQUES / JEWELRY BUY & SELL

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H I L L S

Buyers and Sellers of High-End Jewelr y & Watches

We File & Publish DBAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Call George at 310-278-1322 ext. 121

9 6 1 5 B r i g h t o n Wa y S u i t e # 3 2 5 I B e v e r l y H i l l s , C A 9 0 2 1 0 by appointment 3 1 0 . 2 7 3 . 8 1 7 4 I w w w. m i z r a h i d i a m o n d s . c o m Lic #0789

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ELECTRIC

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CARE ELECTRIC

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CARPET CARE Residential/Commercial

• Steam Cleaning • Free Deodorizer • Free Spot Removal

Residential/Commercial

All Janitorial Services.

30+ Years Experience.

• 323/540-0448 • Quality Cleaning!

Expert Repair Small Jobs OK Fully Insured All Work Guaranteed! www.careelectric.net

310/901-9411 Lic.# 568446

CONTRACTORS CONTRACTOR

• AC •

CONSTRUCTION GENERAL CONTRACTOR RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION

REMODELING & NEW ADDITIONS FREE Estimates

310.278.5380 L I C : # 8 0 1 8 8 4 • F U L LY INSURED

HANDY PEOPLE

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Home

Improvement

MARVIN’S • WHITNEY'S • HOME HANDYMAN and ELECTRICAL AND IMPROVEMENT MAINTENANCE HANDYMAN SERVICE • Painting

H&L

Lamps, Fixtures, Etc...

Painting • Plumbing Tiling • Electric • Drywall 30 years of Quality service.

Big and small jobs.

Remodel & Demolition • Immediate Response Hauling, Remove and Replace Carpet.

Excellent reference.

Residential & Commercial Call Robert at Cleaning. Shampoo Carpet. 805-252-2122 Property Management.

HUGO: 310/204-6107

or 661/886-9440

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No Job Too BIG or Too small!

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PAINTING

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PAINTING

PAINTING

Interior/Exterior House • Commercial

Fully Insured CA Lic. #934284

I Have Great Preparation

Apt. • Industrial • Hi-Rise

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR Residential/Commercial

Since 1982

Quality Custom Painting References Available.

Lic. # 689667 • Bonded / Insured

25 Years Experience Good References

323/733-4898 Call Young anytime

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“I Do My Own Work”

NO JOB TOO SMALL. LIC. # 641602 BONDED + INSURED 20 Years Experience

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Honest Handyman & General Contractor DOES IT ALL!

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RESTORATION

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Remodeling, Kitchen/Baths, Room Additions, Roofing, Tile/Flooring, A/C-Plumbing, Painting, Carpentry, Decks, Lighting, Electrical, Concrete/ Brick, Landscaping, Drywall.

• • • •

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YOUR AD HERE!

Call For Free Estimate:

Reliable, No Short Cuts.

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• Member of BBB • REAL ESTATE AGENTS/SELLERS, PREP YOUR PROPERTY.

Licensed • Bonded

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• HANDYMAN • • Home Repairs • Remodeling • Carpentry • Ceramic Tile • Plumbing • Drywall • Painting • Plaster • Wallpaper • Call Dave • Cell: 213/300-0223 323/651-1832

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Chairman 2014 Paula Kent Meehan President & Publisher Marcia Wilson Hobbs ******

Opinion. . .

Mayor John Mirisch’s New Job As Wanda Lobbyist Out In Open For All To See Add lobbyist to the ever-growing list of avocations Beverly Hills Mayor John Mirisch appears to have picked up in the past several months. Yesterday morning, the City’s ceremonial head stopped by the Horace Mann PTA to once again express his views to the community against Measure HH, the upcoming ballot measure that seeks to reorganize the Beverly Hilton redevelopment to create a garden. He also found time to let parents know that he was opposed to having the community fund technology needs for students.

Mirisch is the parent of a Horace Mann student.

Following yesterday’s PTA meeting, multiple parents expressed outrage that he had used that forum as a bully pulpit to try to strong-arm others to his side.

Mirisch has been a staunch supporter of the Wanda’s Hilton-adjacent project, One Beverly Hills, currently underway. As part of the project, which is likely to break ground in early 2017, Wanda is proposing to make a truly dramatic change by transforming 42 condominiums into 134 hotel rooms, changing the project from residential to commercial/hotel and adding ballrooms, bars and restaurants. And the height of Wanda’s proposed 14-story high-rise appears to be just dandy with the self-proclaimed “residents first” mayor who has come out in full force against the Hilton’s proposed 26-story, 245-foot high-rise.

Over the past month it emerged that Mirsich had taken “secret” meetings with Wanda officials–including Chairman Wang Jianlin

In addition to his work lobbying against the Hilton and for the Wanda project (City Attorney Larry Wiener said that because he didn’t believe Mirisch is getting paid for his efforts he wasn’t required to register as a lobbyist with the City), the mayor also found time to co-author the argument against Measure Y. Measure Y is the ballot measure sanctioned by the Board of Education that seeks to rebuild aging and seismically risky school facilities. The Beverly Hills Board is a state agency, as such it outranks the local City Council, of which the mayor is a member.

Wiener said that although the mayor didn’t check with him first before penning and signing the argument against Measure Y, he didn’t “imagine” it was a problem since the mayor is also a private citizen.

However, according to the official document, Mirisch signed the argument against Measure Y as mayor–the title is clearly printed by his hand below his signature. It is not the first time that the city attorney has made the wrong call.

And Mirisch has certainly not been shy in public about stating that he is the mayor of Beverly Hills while detailing his point of view against the Hilton project and support for the Wanda project.

Mirisch has denied being paid to lobby on behalf of the Wanda project.

Said Mirisch: “The difference between lobbyist and consultant is sometimes no more than semantics, especially if they aim to influence a legislative outcome.”

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The Beverly Hills City Council should oppose Metro’s Measure M, which would increase LA County sales taxes hundreds of millions of dollars a year forever. A number of other smaller cities throughout the county have taken a strong position opposing this measure and Beverly Hills should do the same.

And we have particular reasons to oppose this unfair tax grab: (1) Metro has played fast and loose with the truth in the Purple Line expansion. Not once in all our meetings with Metro did they reveal even the potential for a plan to tunnel under Beverly Hills High School. Metro has consistently treated our City, our schools and our residents with disdain at every turn.

(2) We have no reason to assume Metro will use these additional taxpayer dollars wisely. Its inefficiencies and incompetence has been shown for decades–from the tunnel collapses in Hollywood, to the biased and incorrect seismic conclusions along Santa Monica Boulevard, to wasting $200-$300 million to move the Century City station one block under our high school, and to the overcrowded, tardy and widely criticized current rollout of the Expo line.

(3) Beverly Hills and other smaller communities are unfairly and underrepresented on the Metro Board and in its decision making. Why should we--and other similarly situated cities all over LA County--contribute millions upon millions of tax dollars and have basically no representation in the decisions over how to implement those tax dollars.

(4) Traffic patterns and demands are rapidly changing. As the age of driverless vehicles and Uber/Lyft transportation inevitably approaches, there will certainly be changes in traffic usage and patterns. We shouldn't be throwing valuable tax dollars at old solutions.

The council should take a strong stand against this ill-conceived and ill-timed tax proposal by Metro.

Ken Goldman ****** We are all watching....I find it extremely disturbing to hear BHUSD Board of Education President Howard Goldstein use disparaging remarks in addressing other members of the board who are in disagreement with his thinking.

Using offensive language and calling Board Members Isabel Hacker and Mel Spitz “hypocrite” shows a blatant lack of respect and civility.

It most certainly is a very poor role model for the students and parents who elected him to serve and represent us.

We are all in this together so we ask President Goldstein to please clean up his act.

Ilona Sherman

Cartoon for The Courier by Janet Salter

Astrology

By Holiday Mathis TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Sept. 16). When you don't have the means to reach a goal alone, this is the blessing that will band together with others for a common cause. This will involve an advanced training and the financial sector will be favorably affected by what you'll learn. Your love life will be anything but predictable in the spring. Aries and Capricorn adore you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You notice a lot. If you were to bring attention to every little thing that displeases you, you'd be a most unpleasant person to be around. So instead you pick your battles and keep relationships harmoniously improving.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). All this trying to get the timing right, say the perfect thing, act smart -- it's too much pressure! Still, it's too soon to give in. Press the pause button. Breathe, relax and think about something else for a while.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Revolutionary change, by definition, happens by force. The revolt is key. You want results, but do you really need them immediately? Might a gradual, gentle change serve just as well?

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). When one option doesn't work out, you don't feel personally rejected any more than a puzzle piece would feel rejected by wrong companion pieces. You've a sense that what's meant to be will be. This is peace.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Right now it would be pointless to negotiate with the established order. There is a worn path that none involved have reason to stray from. Wait, though: The balance of power will soon be upset and you'll have your opportunity.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You're doing so well in a certain endeavor that you may have worries about managing success. Are you peaking too early? When should you push yourself harder?

When should you back off? All quality problems.

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20). There's more than one way to get unstuck. Don't bang up against the obstacle. You won't nudge it free with direct force. You need a lever. Step back and look again for new perspective and bright answers.

ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19). Even though a current interest lights up many parts of your brain and life at once, you are careful not to get so wrapped up with pursuing an important goal that you lose sight of your dearest relationships.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20). As for that person who has disappointed you numerous times, you're now starting to get a buildup of resentment. Passivity is no longer the way. Call this person out or get your needs met elsewhere.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You sense that a relationship is changing. There's nothing to fear here and plenty to embrace. All will develop in a wonderful direction for those who stay positive.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). If you have to explain a joke, it's not a joke. The same goes for magic tricks, athletic feats and acts of love. After all, if you didn't experience it as a loving act, how could it be that? Reception will be key today.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). A relationship needs a better pattern -- a rhythm that will serve both of you well. The right actions, spaced well and repeated effectively, will make for a beautiful and seemingly effortless connection.

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