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Barth, Black, Konheim Defenders Ignore The Facts, Heap Blame First Public Records Act documents related to Beverly Hills toxic tree scandal available now on www.bhcourier.com

Benjamin leads this week’s Freshpet adoptable pets of the week.

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LACMA’s annual Nowruz Festival celebrates the Iranian New Year March 13. 4

By Victoria Talbot Following a contentious City Council Study Session that appeared to be hijacked by supporters summoned to defend developer Lyn Konheim and to denounce the City Council’s Citizens Committee, former mayor Bob Tanenbaum told Julian Gold, “You showed enormous moral cowardice, and your colleagues as well.”

The Committee was formed by the City Council Feb. 2 to investigate the events of Nov. 21-22 on Parcels 12 & 13 and the removal of 196 trees on parcels that are highly contaminated with arsenic.

The trees were partially on land owned

by Konheim and the Beverly Hills Land Company (BHLC) including partners Bob Barth and Stanley Black, and partly on a City easement, which required each tree to be permitted and noticed to the public pri-

or to removal.

Contamination in the soil exposed the public to a health hazard, which was exacerbated with the removal of the shrubs and trees, according to Tedd Yargeau, Senior Scientist with the Department of Toxic Substance Control (DTSC), the state agency that has authority over the property.

Tuesday’s study session agenda item stated that the mayor “seeks council input regarding the committee’s charge, and the scope of its activities, including, but not limited to, whether there would be a need for the council to issue legislative subpoenas.”

Since Feb. 2, two committee members were selected by each councilmember as volunteers serving their community in a mission to uncover the facts that led to many mistakes compounded by what EXCLUSIVE: See letters to DTSC from Mahdi (see ‘TREE SCANDAL’ page 19)

Beverly Hills-Based Visionary Women Shine Light On Sex Trafficking

The Los Angeles Marathon ran through Beverly Hills last weekend.

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The Beverly Vista Middle School Science Olympiad had a strong showing last weekend.

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BLUE RIBBON — Thousands of 5th grade students from throughout L.A. performed a choreographed Hip-Hop dance on the Music Center Plaza as part of the 46th Annual Blue Ribbon Children's Festival. The festival provides many children with their first taste of the performing arts. Pictured (from left): Kimberly Shah, Festival Co-chair Desiree Samuels, Blue Ribbon President Julie Goldsmith, Festival Co-chair Raylene Meyer, and Alison Crowell during the Festival inside the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion.

See page 5 for the full story.

Photo by Ryan Miller

Why Can’t Beverly Hills High Keep An Athletic Director?

Athletic Director Wanda Szeremeta resigns, her replacement will be fourth BHHS athletics head in two years

George Christy, Page 6 L.A. Opera’s Unusual Production Of Mozart’s The Magic Flute Is Inspired By The Black-and-White Silent Films From The ‘20s… We Discuss The Likely Future Plans Of President Barack Obama When He Leaves The Presidency Next Year

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By Matt Lopez On the surface, Beverly Hills High School’s athletic department seems like it should have everything going for it – a strong athletic alumni association, solid funding and plenty of community support.

Not to mention a boys basketball team coming off a CIF Southern Section championship.

So exactly why is it that nobody appears to want the job of leading the athletic program?

The revolving door of BHHS athletics leadership will continue next year, after Athletic Director Wanda Szeremeta confirmed to The Courier that she will step down at the end of the year.

Szeremeta was hired last summer as the third person to head the athletic program in less than two years, buoyed by a decorated career as a former player in the Women’s Professional Basketball

By Laura Coleman The Beverly Hills-based Visionary Women kicked off its second salon series at the Montage Hotel last week with a stark look at a very real problem that is closer to home than most of us want to admit–the flesh trade.

According to former U.S. Ambassador to Austria and current Harvard professor Swanee Hunt, 14 percent of men in the nation say they have paid for sex. One of the reasons, she believes, is that when a man chooses to buy another person’s body, he does so in anonymity. According to a study she conducted, 88 percent of men said they would be deterred if their family were to (see ‘VISIONARY WOMEN’ page 22)

Wanda Szeremeta

League (WBL), a stint as an NCAA referee and time on the bench in the WNBA as an assistant coach.

Seven months after she was hired, however, Szeremeta has handed in her resignation papers.

She said she will finish out the school year. (see ‘BHHS ATHLETICS’ page 18)

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Beverly Vista parents and students made 650 Valentine’s Day lunches. 22 •Arts & Entertainment 10 •Sports 18 •Letters to the Editor 31

Aluzri, Lyn Konehim on page 12.

VISIONARY WOMEN—Rosanna Arquette (R) and Survivor Leader Policy Consultant & Trainer Withelma "T" Ortiz Walker Pettigrew attend the Visionary Women Salon: Stories and Solutions at the Montage Hotel.

BROTHERLY LOVE — Justin Bieber escorted his brother Jaxon to the 58th Grammy Awards ceremony. While there were celebrities in lovely fashions, we cited any number of fashion victims.

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

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of the City of Beverly Hills, at its meeting to be held on Tuesday, March 1, 2016, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, will hold a public hearing to consider:

A request to amend a Conditional Use Permit that authorizes vehicle servicing within the existing commercial building located at 9031 Olympic Boulevard (Infiniti of Beverly Hills). The previously approved Conditional Use Permit is specific to the Infiniti dealership and service center, and the proposed amendment would allow for the subject property to be occupied by Jim Falk Lexus in-lieu of Infiniti of Beverly Hills.

The 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 project qualifies for a Class 1 Categorical Exemption for an existing structure to which minor alterations and operational changes are proposed. Accordingly, the City Council will consider a recommendation to find the project exempt from the environmental review requirements of CEQA pursuant to Section 15301 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.

At the public hearing, the City Council will hear and consider all comments. All interested persons are invited to attend and speak on this matter. Written comments may also be submitted and should be addressed to the City Council, c/o City Clerk, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. The comments should be received prior to the hearing date.

Please note that if you challenge the Council’s action in regards to this matter 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 Beverly Hills Community Development Department at 310.285.1127, or by email at asahakian@beverlyhills.org. Copies of the project application and associated documents are on file in the Community Development Department and can be reviewed by any interested person at 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, California 90210.

BYRON POPE, MMC City Clerk

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B E V E R LY H I L L S M A I N N E W S 3,000 YEARS OF TRADITION–Bursting with color and dripping with jewels, dancers swirl by, leaving the crowd spellbound at last year’s Nowruz parade at LACMA in celebration of the Iranian New Year.

BHPD Seek Public’s Help In Residential Burglaries

By Victoria Talbot An uptick in West Los Angeles residential burglaries has hit Beverly Hills, where the City has had at least 50 incidents since November.

The Beverly Hills Police Department is asking residents to report any suspicious activity immediately by calling 911 or for non-emergencies, call 310-550-4951.

Sgt. Kurt Haefs, community relations detail for the BHPD, pointed out that many people aren’t sure if they

should call. “Call,” he urged, pointing out that it is worth it to investigate if it prevents a crime.

The rise in crime may be connected to changes including the passage of Proposition 47, the Criminal Sentences, Misdemeanor Penalties, Initiative Status or the Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Act. This act recategorized some nonviolent offenses as misdemeanors, rather than felonies, as they had previously been (see ‘BURGLARIES page 14)

Lili Bosse, Willie Brien, Vice Mayor John Mirisch, Nancy Krasne & Mayor Julian Gold

City Council Elects Mirisch, Krasne As Mayor, Vice Mayor

By Victoria Talbot The Beverly Hills City Council has elected a new mayor and vice mayor in a unanimous vote at Tuesday's City Council meeting. Vice Mayor John Mirisch will be installed as mayor on March 16 at the installation ceremony to be held at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Samuel Goldwyn Theater.

The installation ceremony is free and open to the public.

Mirisch was elected to the council in 2009 and again in 2013. He served as mayor in

2013. Krasne was elected to City Council in 2007 and again in 2013. She served as mayor in 2009.

The five members of the City Council are elected atlarge to four-year terms and the mayor and vice-mayor are elected annually but the councilmembers.

The mayor is the spokesperson for the City Council at all public functions, and serves as the presiding officer at all City Council meetings.

Benjamin is an eight-week old, four-pound, Terri-Poo puppy. This precious boy was found as a stray in Kern County and brought to the humane, rescue-only pet store ShelterHopePetShop.org for homing. Those interested in adopting baby Benjamin may contact 805-379-3538.

Kendrick is a 2-yr-old Lois is a 2-yr-old Meghan is a dachs- Lionel is a 3-yr-old dachshund mix with a Chihuahua and is a hund/terrier mix with mini bat-eared chisweet personality little shy a mohawk! uaua These pups are available through Wags and Walks West LA Animal Rescue; visit wagsandwalks.org; email info@wagsandwalks.org or to adopt, wagsandwalks.org/adoption-application

Celebrate The Iranian New Year And First Day Of Spring At LACMA With Annual Nowruz Festival

By Laura Coleman Now in its eighth year, the Farhang Foundation returns to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art to celebrate the Iranian New Year (Nowruz) with a full day of activities on Sunday, March 13.

“Nowruz at LACMA has become a true community event, bringing people of all backgrounds together for a day of celebration of this ancient and historic Iranian tradition,” said Hormoz Ameri, Farhang Foundation Trustee and Chair of Nowruz Committee. “We

are proud to once again work with the amazing team at LACMA for the 8th consecutive year in celebrating this joyful event and presenting it to the public.”

The annual festival brings some of the best-known Iranian and Iranian-American artists to L.A. for a full day of exciting free activities throughout LACMA's campus including authentic performances by traditional Persian dancers, lively activities, Persian-inspired cuisine, music, crafts, storytelling and more.

Among the most vibrant elements will be the Iranian Costume Parade at 3 p.m., with its fantasy of colors, brocades, headdresses, jewelry and distinctive attire from all regions of Iran will be on full display.

“The Nowruz festival is a memorable and inspiring event for both the Iranian community and greater community of Los Angeles,” said Jane Burrell, senior vice president of education and public programs at LACMA. For information, visit lacma.org or www.farhang.org.

California-Israel Water Summit Comes To The Wallis In Beverly Hills On March 2

By Laura Coleman In nearly every dystopia, a water crisis ties into societal woes. Indeed, the relentless drought that continues to plague California underscores just how critical it is to have access to this fundamental human necessity for survival.

Next month, Beverly Hills will play host to one of the most important gatherings of its kind when the California-Israel Water Summit comes to the Wallis Annenberg Center on March 2.

“The Summit constitutes an exceptional gathering of experts for an in-depth exploration of...the increase of interaction between California and Israel in the water sector,” said Summit Co-Chair and former CEO of Los Angeles Department of Water and Power

(LADWP) David Nahai.

The day-long event comes two years after Gov. Jerry Brown and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signed the historic Memorandum of Understanding on the Establishment of a Strategic Partnership for Joint Innovation, Exchanges and Cooperation.

Hosted by the Jewish National Fund, the City of Beverly Hills, and the Consulate General of Israel in Los Angeles, and Netafim, the Summit will bring together political leaders, regulators, utility officials, investment executives, and a broad spectrum of business, labor, and environmental leaders to discuss one of the most pressing issues facing the state—the future security of our water supply.

California’s unique water markets, Israel’s renowned water technologies, market access techniques, and financing strategies will be covered in a series of informative speeches and panels exploring how Israel became a world leader in water recycling.

“JNF will share the best of Israel’s insights and practices so that people everywhere can have an abundant, worry-free water future, such as is now enjoyed in Israel,” said Consul General of Israel David Siegel.

The $75 Summit begins at 9 a.m. and includes a copy of Seth M. Siegel’s Let There Be Water and lunch. Registration is required via jnf.org/watersummits by Feb. 24. For information, contact Hannah Cohen at watersummit@jnf.org.

Night At Sardi’s Returns To Beverly Hilton For 24th And Final Alzheimer’s Association Benefit

By Laura Coleman The annual Alzheimer’s Association “A Night at Sardi’s” returns to the Beverly Hilton for the 24th year on March 9 with a star-studded musical revue to raise money for one of the most heart-wrenching diseases that affects millions.

To date, the event, which marks its final year next month, has raised over $28 million for the Alzheimer’s Association to help accelerate the search for treatments, prevention methods, and ultimately a cure.

This year’s event will posthumously honor television executive, producer and philanthropist Peter Grad with the Philanthropy Award. Laurie Burrows Grad and her late husband, Peter Grad, co-chaired “A Night at Sardi’s” for 23 years in honor of Laurie’s father, Pulitzer-winning playwright and director Abe Burrows. This year, Laurie will co-chair the event with her and her late husband’s son, Nick Grad and her brother, James Burrows.

Actor and musician Keith

Carradine will be honored with the Caregiver of the Year Award.

This year’s theme, “Broadway’s Best,” includes an all-star concert featuring the cast of The Big Bang Theory, Seth Rogen, Jason Alexander, Joey McIntyre, Janel Parrish, David Hyde Pierce, and more.

The gala kicks off at 6:30 p.m. with a cocktail reception, followed by the dinner program at 7:30 p.m.

For information, visit: www.alz.org/sardis.

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Blue Ribbon Children’s Festival Celebrates 46 Years With Music

SCIENCE WINNERS—The Beverly Vista Middle School Science Olympiad team competed in the Antelope Valley College regional competition on Saturday, earning a 4th place overall ranking out of 27 total schools in the competition. The Bulldogs have qualified to move on to the state competition on April 2 at Cal Tech in Pasadena. Pictured, front row (from left): Addison Kreshek, Benjamin Moon, Juan Pablo Sanchez, Daniel Chang, Leo Vergara, Mrs. Bahare Yektafar; 2nd row (from left): Katherine Bim-Merle, Jacob Getty, Weston Verstegen, Phillipa Verstegen; back row (from left): Mrs. Eam, Sienna Wolfe, Mrs. Silva, Mrs. Archna Tuli, Claire Kim, Govind Tuli, Yarden Keinan, Jayden Bulexa, and Science Olympiad Coordinator Mrs. Carly Verstegen, Arya Yektafar, Mrs. Lepar, Sarah Lepkowitz, Justin Wolfe, and Dr. Michelle Kalt.

Farmers’ Market Will Showcase Upcoming Community Service Offerings

By Victoria Talbot Undecided about what activities will be fun for the spring or summer camp season? Then come to Farmers’ Market on Feb. 28 and check out all that Beverly Hills Community Services has to offer–and get a discount if you register!

The event will showcase all you need to know to plan your summer camp season, with information booths, demonstrations and signups right at Farmers’ Market.

It’s a one-stop shopping experience the whole family will enjoy while munching on delicious fresh foods, fruits and vegetables.

Focus your search for that perfect selection by reviewing the offerings in the 2016 Com-

munity Services Spring Brochure that was sent to residents last week.

Activities at the showcase include high energy demonstrations of stage performances, sports skills and more.

Booths will feature camps, classes and library services.

Residents can experience some of the most popular classes, including dance, aquatics and soccer.

More than 23 camps will be showcased, featuring favorites such as Junior Police Academy, Professor Egghead Science Camp, Camp Beverly Hills, Catskills West and Destination Science.

Some new camps to check out include Farm to Table, Lacross Camp, and Dodgeball

& Agility Camp.

Sign up for spring and/or summer camp on site and receive a $20 discount per camp.

Register and pay for a spring and/or summer class at the showcase and get $10 off for every $50 spent. (Some restrictions may apply.)

The event is Sunday, Feb. 28 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Farmers’ Market located in the 9300 block of Civic Center Drive.

For more information on the Beverly Hills spring classes, see your Community Services Spring Brochure, review it online at www.beverlyhills.org/BHRegOnline or call 310-285-6810.

By Laura Coleman There is nothing quite like listening to the ebullient screams of over a thousand 10year-olds cheering on a duo of electric fiddle players performing on stage at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. That unrestrained passion of youth, at once humbling and inspiring, was on full display Wednesday when the Blue Ribbon Children’s Festival kicked off its 46th annual three-day event at the Music Center in Downtown Los Angeles.

For many children, it was their first taste of the performing arts.

“We know the arts transform lives and foster innovation, which is why arts education programs such as the Blue

Ribbon Children’s Festival are critically important to motivating students and sparking their creative juices,” said Music Center CEO Rachel Moore.

For almost a half-century, the Festival has been affording 18,000 L.A. 5th graders the chance to experience the thrill of a live performance in one of the most opulent venues in the city every year. To date, the program has hosted more than 800,000 students.

The three-day event, in part a key component to reaching future generations of arts patron, has grown over the years to represent something much deeper as it has adapted to the interests of its audience. (see ‘BLUE RIBBON’ page 22)

BEVERLY HILLS SIBLINGS MAKE MARATHON A FAMILY AFFAIR– Middle brother Saman, left and little sister Tanaz Akhalghi hug brother John at the Santa Monica Pier after he ran a successful Los Angeles Marathon.

Mayors Symposium Will Feature 16 Former Beverly Hills Mayors

Hotel Bel-Air Named Best City Hotel In North America By Gallivanter’s Guide

By Matt Lopez Hotel Bel-Air was named this week as the “Best City Hotel in North America” by The Gallivanter’s Guide in its 2016 Reader’s Choice Awards.

The boutique hotel located at 701 N. Stone Canyon Road, is one of 10 luxury hotels operated by the Dorchester Collection. Surrounded by 12 acres of gardens in the Bel-Air Estates neighborhood, the hotel has housed such Hollywood heavyweights as Robert Wagner, Bette Davis, Lauren Bacall, Robert Redford, Audrey Hep-

burn, Jimmy Stewart, Judy Garland and Grace Kelly.

The building was originally built in 1922 by Alphonso Bell, and converted into a hotel in 1946.

The Gallivanter’s Guide, created in 1991, is a glossy, privately-published travel advisory that reviews high-end hotels and resorts throughout the world. It has subscribers in 42 countries worldwide.

“It is a tremendous honor for Hotel Bel-Air to be named the ‘Best City Hotel in North America’ by one of our indus-

try’s most accredited and exclusive travel advisories, the prestigious Gallivanter’s Guide,” says Edward A. Mady, regional director West Coast USA and general manager of The Beverly Hills Hotel.

“This wonderful recognition is a testament to our caring and dedicated team of service professionals who come to work every day focused on one thing, and that is the guest experience.”

By Victoria Talbot The City of Beverly Hills will hold the first Mayor’s Symposium in over 15 years at 6 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 22, at Roxbury Park.

The 16 member panel includes: Richard Stone – mayor: 1972-3 & 1977-8; Charles Aronberg, M.D. – mayor: 1974-5 & 1979-80; Donna Ellman-Garber – mayor: 1976-7 & 1981-2; Joseph N. Tilem – mayor: 1978-9; Edward I. Brown – mayor: 1980-1 & 1985-6; Allan Alexander – mayor: 1990-1 & 1995-6; Vicki Reynolds – mayor: 1991-2, 1994-5 & 2000-2001; Les Bronte – mayor: 19989; Mark Egerman – mayor: 20001-2 & 2004-5; Linda Briskman – mayor: 2005-6; Jimmy Delshad – mayor: 2007-8 & 2010-11; Barry Brucker – mayor: 2008-9 & 2011-12; Nancy H. Krasne – mayor: 2009-10 ;

John A. Mirisch – mayor: 2013-14; Lili Bosse – mayor: 201415; Julian A. Gold, M.D. – current mayor.

The mayors will discuss the highlights of their terms in office, offering an historic and contextual glimpse into the events that have formed the City as it is today.

The event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

The last Mayor’s Symposium was held in 2000 at the Salter Theatre at Beverly Hills High School.

“We are pleased to bring this impressive roster of mayors together, spanning nearly 45 years, who will discuss the decisions and accomplishments that defined their terms in office,” said Martin Geimer, who organized the event with Ira Goldberg, in cooperation with the City of Beverly Hills.

For more information, contact Ira Goldberg (iralewis@earthlink.net) or Martin Geimer (martingeimer1@gmail.com).

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George Christy Alicia Clark, Jamie Rigler, Holly & John Nuckols

Conductor James Conlon with Ellen and James Strauss are underwriters

German bass Wilhelm Schwinghammer (Sarastro).

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ozart composed The Magic Flute as a singspiel, an opera with spoken dialogue.

Two popular Puccini chestnuts complete this season’s Los Angeles Opera schedule.

Madame Butterfly and La Boheme.

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David Castillo with soprano Zev Yaroslavsky with So So Young Park Young Park (in costume as Queen of the Night)

L.A. Opera President and CEO Christopher Koelsch with soprano Marita Solberg (Pamina) and Jonathan Michie (Papageno) after the opening night performance of Mozart’s The Magic Flute at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion

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different,” mused one fashionable premieregoer as she reached for her Manhattan cocktail from the bar. “Distinctive, yet oddly distracting … so much to absorb.”

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e both alluded that it may be best to see it again.

Clever animation by Paul Barritt, with nods, says Barrie Krosky, “to revue, cabaret, vaudeville, Buster Keaton, Louise Brooks … more than an homage to silent film.” For a moment, we were reminded of that Page 6 | February 19, 2016

faced if he was smothered.

His doctor later confirmed the Justice’s long history of a heart condition that precluded surgery. As it did for a recent torn rotator cuff. The family denied an autopsy, excerbating conspiracy theories that most likely will not go away.

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straight-A student and an only child, Antonin Scalia was doted on by uncles and aunts who were without children. He studied Latin and Greek, and won the lead in his high school production of MacBeth.

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Vanessa Becerra (Papagena)

Frederick Ballentine Ben Bliss (First Armored Man) (Tamino) & Summer Hassan (Second Lady)

stunning Oscar-winning film, The Artist (2011).

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ne of the ten top operas in the world, The Magic Flute is the most frequently performed German opera … everyone knows the story, everyone knows the music, it is ageless … an eight-year-old can enjoy it as well as octogenarian,” continued Barrie Kosky, credited with Suzanne Andrade for the unique staging. “We plotted an ingenuous mix of fantasy and surrealism with an emphasis on heartfelt emotions.”

The production, having

Marian (Mrs. Jonathan) Michie

performed here several years ago, comes to us from the renowned Komische Oper (cq) Berlin. Conducting is our venerable music maestro James Conlon, leading a fine young cast of voices. In demanding roles that sparked the audience to crazy applause all night.

Impressive in her L.A. Opera debut is Norwegian soprano Marita Solberg (Pamina), New York State baritone Jonathan Michele (Papageno), Kansas tenor Ben Bliss (Tamino), Missouri tenor Brenton Ryan (Monostatos), South Korean soprano So Young Park (Queen of the Night),

h e J u s t i c e appeared in good spirits the night before at a dinner for my 35 guests who flew in for the weekend.

He apologized after dessert for being tired and retired to his Presidential S u i t e , ” revealedthe owner of the Cipolo Creek Ranch John Poindexter, who found the body.

“The bed

clothes were unwrinkled and a pillow lay over Justice Scalia’s head.”

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aturday night, and the bar’s crowded.

In the Founders Room at the Music Center’s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. This is the opening night intermission between the two acts of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s The Magic Flute, the long-standing romantic opera that premiered in Vienna in 1791. A prince pursues his love in Barrie Kosky’s unusual production, inspired by the black-and-white silent films.

“Such as The Jazz Singer from 1927,” says Barrie.

fter assessing The Magic Flute’s presentation, the intermission talk focused on the day’s shocking news. The loss of 79year-old Peabody J u s t i c e Southwell Antonin (Third Lady) S c a l i a (“I’m an Italian from Queens!”), dying during a weekend retreat for quail shooting and sightseeing at a 30,000-acre luxury resort in West Texas.

Not far from Donald Judd’s art community of Marfa, Texas, and the Mexican border.

Underwriters Carol and Warner Henry

Chrissy Teigen with John Legend attended the 58th GRAMMY Awards ceremony at Staples Center

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above anyone else,” commented professors at Harvard Law. Dad Salvatore, a Sicilian immigrant, was a professor, and mom Catherine an

elementary school teacher.

Marrying Maureen McCarthy, they raised nine children.

Appointed to the Court by President Reagan in 1986, he

was among the five Roman Catholics, the other three being Jewish. Known as the Court’s “literary stylist, both humorous and scathing,” he was closest to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Justice Elena Kagan, who he taught how to hunt. The “Lion of the Law” was a notorious Yankees fan – “what else would I be?”

People also were talking

about the future of President Barack Obama after he departs the White House next year.

Several believe his hope is to be appointed to the Supreme Court.

Others rumor that he loves the casual lifestyle and weather of California, as well as the entertainment industry, and might consider heading a film and television studio.

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fter his Los Angeles visit last Thursday, he returned to the Southland this week for his summit with the Southeast Asian leaders.

Johnny Depp, Joe Perry and Alice Cooper

Demi Lovato

Florence Welch

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hey convened in Rancho Mirage at Sunnylands, the 200-acre estate with a nine-hole golf course.

Designed as the 25,000-square-foot winter residence of Walter Annenberg, the late publishing tycoon, art collector and philanthropist that’s now available for diplomatic missions. Overseen by Geoffrey Cowan, president of the Annenberg Foundation Trust.

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rank and Barbara Sinatra married here, and for 18 years, Ronald and Nancy Reagan were guests of honor of Walter and wife Lee’s annual New Year’s Eve dinner-dances at Sunnylands, a welcomed duchy in our desert empire.

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t the invitation of Wallis Annenberg, we have

dined with the family, and were amused by a needlepoint pillow in the screening salon: “Superior People Never Make Long Visits.”

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UGE box-office surprise, with hats off to 21st Century Fox. Ryan Reynolds’ superhero in Deadpool pulled in $150 million in the U.S. and Canada over the President’s holiday four-day weekend, and $150 million more overseas!

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Robin Thicke with mother Gloria Loring

Josh Groban

Kacey Musgraves

Kaley Cuoco

Meghan Trainor

Fashion Victims!

Alessandra Ambrosio

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Ariana Grande

Bella Hadid

Carrie Underwood

Jacqueline Van Bierk

Sam Smith

Vanessa Simmons

Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift

Fashion Victims

Joy Villa

Lady Gaga

Ciara

Fashion Victims!

Janelle Monae

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THE FASHION OF BEVERLY HILLS

Ultimate Beauty & Couture Oscars’ Suite At Luxe To Benefit Ritter Foundation

LOVE IS IN THE AIR—The Beverly Hills Women’s Club celebrated its Centennial year with a whole lot of love at this year’s Valentine’s Day luncheon. As part of the celebration, the ladies were treated to a “sultry” lingerie fashion show from their very own ranks, consisting of highly accomplished (and attractive) member models including a doctor, an author, a producer and a star of Real Housewives Of Sweden, to name a few.

Pictured above (from left): members Lindsey Rottenberg and Lauri Morrison; Board members Tricia Grey, Renee Sperling, president Mumsey Nemiroff, Anna Koral and Clare Rose.

Photos by Maxine Picard HOLLYWOOD GLAMOUR— The Hollywood Museum kicked of its annual Celebration of Entertainment Awards exhibit with a special gala. The exhibit, which runs through May 1, features costumes, props, posters and iconic images from current nominated and award winning film and television shows. Pictured (from left): Anson Williams, Donelle Dadigan (founder/president of the museum), George Chakiris and Barry Livingston.

“It’s like Disneyland for entertainment,” described Williams, known for his role as Potsie on the TV series Happy Days. Photo by Bill Dow

By John L. Seitz The “Ultimate Beauty & Couture Suite” in honor of the 87th annual Academy Awards will be held at the Luxe Rodeo Drive Hotel on Feb. 25-26 from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Produced

by Roger and Lynn Neal for the past 19 years, this Oscar suite annually attracts a slew of nominees and this year will benefit the John Ritter Foundation.

Among the beauty and fashion experts taking part are Beverly Hills Facials, jewelry designer Esther Eyre, handbag designers Marcelo Calabrese and Timmy Woods, couture gowns by Olga Blanc, and Smart Scarf fur designer/founder Pam Fischer.

Meanwhile, the Neals’ Academy Awards’ invitational

Actress Melanie Griffin and host Roger Neal

viewing dinner will take place on Oscar night, Feb. 28 at the Hollywood Museum, 1660 Highland Ave. More than 80 stars will be on hand. This event will also benefit the John Ritter Foundation.

RISING STARS—L.A.based Cardiknox thrilled fans as part of a line-up of dance-pop groups that played to a packed house at the El Rey theatre. All performances throughout the night, including those by newcomer Sofi Tukker and headliner the Knocks, engaged the audience with soulful rhythm and high energy beats.

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YMF Marks 61st Anniversary With Annenberg Gala Resident’s New Play Brings Life Of general music and instrumental The Young Musicians Legendary Jazz Saxophonist To Life Foundation instruction, excels at voice and (YMF) will celebrate

Prez, a solo play (with music) about jazz giant Lester Young, is having its world premiere through Sunday, Feb. 28, in commemoration of Black History Month, at the Chromolume Theatre at the Attic, 5429 W. Washington Blvd.

Written by resident Willard Manus, the play stars Leslie A. Jones as the musician Billie Holiday called “the president of the saxophone.”

Prez is an intimate portrait of Young, a unique jazzman whose deceptively simple style—laid back, low key, relaxed yet earthy and swinging—brought him fame, first with the Count Basie Orchestra, then with the likes of Nat “King” Cole, Oscar Peterson, Teddy Wilson, and his best friend and alter ego, Billie Holiday. Young also fronted his own band for many years and was a featured performer with Jazz at the Philharmonic.

Young, born in the Jim Crow south to a showbiz family, was a non-conformist who fought against racism and intolerance all his life, climaxed by his battle against the segregated army in WW II, an experience that affected his attitude toward life,

Leslie A. Jones in Prez.

Photo by James Esposito

but not his creative spirit.

Actor and musician Jones, has won many theater awards, including one from the NAACP for his work in Washington Square Moves. His band, Right Hand Rule, can be heard on iTunes.com and Amazon.com.

Manus has had dozens of plays produced in L.A., most recently Bird Lives!, a solo play about Charlie Parker, and Who Killed Comrade Rabbit? at the Blank Theatre in Hollywood.

Directed by Daniel E. Keough, performances are at 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m., Sunday.

Tickets are $22 and available by calling 323-205-1617 or visiting www.crtheatre.com.

its 61st year of bringing classical music experiences to youth in the greater L.A. area when it hosts its 61st anniversary gala, Tuesday, March 8.

The evening will begin with a 5:30 p.m. reception, dinner at 8 p.m. followed by a concert at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts.

Honorary chairs violinist Glenn Dicterow, former concertmaster of the New York Philharmonic, and trumpeter Malcolm McNab will join guests in a tribute to alumna Michele Zukovsky, recipient of YMF’s 2016 Magic Baton award in recognition of her 50 years as principal clarinetist of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and her retirement last December.

Emcee will be Jonathan Weedman, senior VP of the Wells Fargo Foundation.

For the concert in the Bram Goldsmith Theater, Dongni Xie, 2015 Debut Concerto Competition second-place winner, will play Gershwin’s Piano Concerto in F under the direction of Yuga Cohler, Debut Orchestra conductor.

“Gala 2016: The Best of Both Worlds” will feature Leonard Bernstein’s Overture To

Michele Zukovsky

West Side Story, Igor Stravinsky’s Ebony Concerto featuring honoree Zukovsky, and David K. Israel’s Shoo Horns! (variations on original soft-shoe by Bernstein).

Guest conductor and longtime resident Mary Cutler will lead the orchestra in the Hoedown from Aaron Copland’s Rodeo. Cutler, a longtime supporter and advocate for YMF’s programs in performance, vocal,

violin, and spent a lifetime collecting musical instruments, now housed at Cal State L.A. Danny Rothmuller, cellist, and colleague of Zukovsky in the philharmonic for 42 years, will present the Magic Baton award.

Zukovsky joined LA Phil in 1961 when she was in her late teens and her last concert was last December. She often played alongside her father, the late clarinetist Kalman Bloch, who was a former section principal.

Through her mother, Frances, she is related to famed violin virtuoso Jascha Heifetz.

Zukovsky played under five LA Phil music directors— including Zubin Mehta. One of the highlights of Zukovsky’s career was soloist for the 1991 world premiere of John Williams’ Clarinet Concerto.

“Bringing together YMF alumni, donors and our young musicians once again at The Wallis will be delightful and memorable,” said Julia Gaskill, YMF Executive Director.

Concert-only tickets are available.

For ticket information, visit http://www.ymf.org/2016-gala html.

BENEFIT CONCERT HELPS VETERANS, HOMELESS—Broadway musicals from Guys And Dolls to South Pacific will highlight the Harmony Helps Concert benefiting Salvation Army charities for veterans and homeless families. Planning the extravaganza, set for UCLA’s Royce Hall on Thursday, March 3, are Beverly Hills residents (from left): Debbie Isaacman, Annette Saleh and (from right) Laurie Okum, Lori Greene Gordon with Gary S. Greene, who will conduct his L.A. Lawyers Philharmonic and soprano soloist Golda Berkman (center). Starring in the program are actor Ed Asner, singer-dancer Carol Lawrence and singer-songwriter Rozzi Crane with special appearance by actress June Lockhart and NBC 4’s Fritz Coleman as emcee. Tickets range from $10 to $100 (half the price is a tax-deductible donation). For tickets and more information, visit www.HarmonyHelps.org or TicketMaster.

FOR CAT LOVERS–Local author Stefani Sherwin has introduced a new children’s book called Noodle & Nugget (A Tale Of Two Kitties) which has been winning raves such as a 5star rating from Amazon and an equally enthusiastic review from The Courier’s Connie Martinson. With artwork by Shelley Dieterichs, it is a warm and funny tale of two felines who bring love into the lives of their human guardians.

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Editors Note: The following letters show that both Lyn Konheim and City Manager Mahdi Aluzri had knowledge of the ownership and responsibility for toxic soils and a shared goal for full remediation, with Konheim stating his intention to develop land zoned for transportation as residential with a subterranean garage, despite Tuesday’s protests that there are no plans to develop the lot by Councilmember Willie Brien.

Letter to DTSC from Lyn Konheim – Aug. 11, 2015 August 11, 2015 Dear Mr. Yargeau, RE: Union Pacific Railroad/Lots 12 and 13/Beverly Hills, California As you are aware, Beverly Hills Land Corporation (“BHLC”) owns part of Lots 12 and 13 in the City of Beverly Hills which are the subject of the Removal Action Work Plan (“RAW”) for which the Department of Toxic Substances Control is seeking comments.

As presently provided for in the RAW, BHLC Cannot agree with the proposed cleanup plan as reflected in preferred Alternative 3 (and Alternatives 1 and 2). Alternatives 3 (and 2) are based on a presumption that institutional controls will be implemented by the property owners. The proposed institutional controls are not acceptable to BHLC. One of the proposed institutional controls, the prohibition against single family homes, directly conflicts with one of the possible uses for which the property is intended. Other proposed institutional controls would purport to make BHLC (and other land owners) and persons buying and leasing the property from BHLC responsible for the management of the contamination that Union Pacific (“UP”) is responsible for remediating. On behalf of itself and the subsequent owners and occupants of the property, BHLC declines to agree to the institutional controls contained in the RAW. BHLC will not agree to institutional controls that transfer liability for the contamination from UP to itself and later owners, and will not agree to deed restriction pro-

hibiting one of the specific uses intended for the property.

We note that the RAW proposes three alternatives. Alternatives 1 and 2 would allow UP to leave almost all of the contamination on the property. We respectfully request that DTSC require UP to remove all of the arsenic located on the property above 25ppm in the first 15 feet of the soil. We believe that will provide a reasonable approach to ensuring that the majority of arsenic is removed from the property , be protective of human health, and eliminate the need for the proposed institutional controls. Alternative 3 would allow almost all of the contamination to remain on the property, and would transfer responsibility from UP to multiple future parties who may not have expertise in handling hazardous materials. We believe it would make more sense and be more protective to eliminate the long term management issues by having UP remove the contamination in the upper 15 feet of soil before the property is developed for human occupancy and use.

We also note that the City of Beverly Hills owns part of the property, and any institutional controls that shift burns on to an owner will have to be approved by the City. The City may have similar concerns regarding the institutional controls.

UP has proposed coordinating its remediation with the development of the property. We are fine with coordinating the remediation of the property (see ‘YARGEAU,’ page 17)

Letter to DTSC from Mahdi Aluzri – Aug. 17, 2015 August 17, 2015 Dear Mr. Yargeau: This letter contains the comments of the City of Beverly Hills (City) concerning the Removal Action Work Plan (RAW) proposed by Union Pacific Railroad Company (UP Railroad). The City is an owner of a portion of the property generally known as the public right of way on Civic Center Drive between Beverly Boulevard and Doheny Drive.

The remainer of the real property involved in the RAW project (commonly known as lots 12 & 13) is within the City’s jurisdiction. For convenience in your review, the City has grouped its comments into several categories.

The City also requests that DTSC consider these comments in the context of CEQA documentation for this project, including the draft Negative Declaration.

Overall Comments on Remedial Alternative No. 3 and Scope Comment No. 1: The RAW proposes that the property be remediated by “Alternative 3.” The City opposes the preferred remedy, Alternative 3 on the grounds that it leaves arsenic contamination in place at relatively shallow depths and would therefore require long-term Institutional Controls.

For example, Alternative 3 allows leaving in place arsenic at levels three times the presumed background level (i.e. up to 75 mg/kg) at levels 3 feet or greater below ground surface (bhgs).

(RAW, Sec. 4.1.3). The City believes that excavation of arsenic in soils with 75 mg/kg of arsenic should be carried out throughout the site to a depth which would eliminate the need for any long-term Institutional Controls.

Comment No. 2: The RAW provides for a differential scope of excavation based upon whether the surface of the property will be covered with hardscape materials or landscaped areas. (RAW, Sec. 4.1.3. at p. 4-2) But, at this juncture the development plans are in the “conceptual planning stage” (Id). Thus, based upon the RAW’s description, neither the City nor its residents can have any certainty of the scope and extent of soil excavation until after completion of detailed development plans. To date, the City has not received any development plans and the development contemplated in the RAW is inconsistent with the property’s current zoning and the City’s General Plan. The City has previously noted this comment in a letter to UP railroad’s consultant (Ch2M Hill) dated January 29, 2013, and notes that the property is still currently designated as “Railroad on the City’s General Plan Land Use Map. Specific Comments on Remedial Alternative No. 3 - Institutional Controls, O&M and Soil Management Plan Requirements Comment No. 3: The City is (see ‘ALUZRI,’ page 16)

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OUTLOOK B E V E R LY H I L L S Beverly Hill’s new Upper Crust Pizzeria will celebrate it’s grand opening with a ribbon cutting at 5 p.m. today at the restaurant, 243 S. Beverly Dr. Until its 10 p.m. closing, the restaurant will sell slices, whole pizzas, and offer 20 percent off orders of $100 or more.

Guests will be able to sample specialty pizzas from the menu including White Spinach, Garden Veggie and Harvard Street, “our version of Margherita pizza,” says manager Jordon Tobins.

Also available will be the Swellesley—the chain has a location across from Wellesley, the famed Massachusetts women’s college—”and the students say the pizza (with spiced chorizo, red sauce, shaved parmesan and basil) is “swellesley.”

For more information, visit http://www.theuppercrustpizzeria.com/locations/beverlyhills/.

• • • • • The Beverly Hills Jewish Community (https://www.facebook.com/BeverlyhillsJC) will present a free lecture by German Consul General Hans Jörg Neumann at 11 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 20 at The Beverly Hills Hotel.

Neumann is Germany’s representative in the southwestern U.S., where his mission is to promote German-American economic relations, foster bilateral cultural relations and engage in German-Jewish dialogue.

• • • • • As part of it’s ongoing chamber music series, All S a i n t s ’ Music Guild will present soprano C a m i l l e Camille King King in “Ancienne, Moderne, et Romantique” at 5 p.m., Sunday, Feb 21 at All Saint Church, 504 N. Camden Drive.

The concert will feature music by French composers Francois Couperin and Francis Poulenc, and the premier of a new work by American composer Byron Adams.

Other performs include Johanna Borenstein, flute; Bernard Gordillo, harpsichord; Jennifer Johnson, oboe; and Peter Myers, cello.

Tickets, a $20 suggested donation ($10 students/seniors), will be available at the door .

For information, visit w w w. a l l s a i n t s b h . o r g / c o n nect/music, or call 310-2750123, ext. 112 • • • • • Pulitzer Prize-nominated playwright and creator of NBC’s series Smash, Theresa Re-beck will discuss her new novel I’m Glad About You, at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 24 at Book Soup, 8818 Sunset Blvd., West

Hollywood.

With a long history of producing and writing for TV and f i l m , Rebeck’s latest book asks “what happens when you meet the Theresa Rebeck love of your life before your life has even started?”

It also explores the way women are treated in Hollywood, dissects Midwest culture and the cultural divide between coasts (Rebeck is from Cincinnati and now lives in Brooklyn), what it means to be a modern-day Catholic, and the American Dream.

• • • • • The Malibu Playhouse will present Gia Mora’s one-woman show Einstein’s Girl in a benefit performance at 8 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 27 at the playhouse, 29243 Pacific Coast Highway.

In her show, actor/vocalist Mora takes on love and theoretical physics. Combining jazz standards with standup comedy and original music, Mora uses mathematics as a metaphor for 21st century interpersonal relations. With Charlie Barnett on piano.

To purchase tickets, ranging, from $25-$3, visit http://malibuplayhouse.org/ein steins-girl/.

• • • • • The second annual UNICEF NextGen Art Party will begin at 5 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 27 at DTLA, 333 N. S. Boylston St., downtown.

The event helps artists gain exposure and build relationships with the next generation of young philanthropists and art collectors. All proceeds benefit UNICEF programs serving the world’s most vulnerable children.

Art works—priced between $100-$400—will be available for purchase on a first-come, first-served basis. Rarer works will be offered in a silent auction, beginning at 5 p.m.

Tickets are $250, and allow first access to all available artwork for sale.

For more information, visit www.unicefusa.org/help/event s/unicef-nextgen-art-party.

• • • • • The Odyssey Theatre’s highly praised production of My Sister, about twins living in Berlin on the cusp of the Holocaust, has been extended through Sunday, March 20 at the theater, 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd.

Performances are at 8 p.m.

Wednesday-Saturday, and 2 p.m., Sunday.

Tickets ranging from $25$34, are available by phone at 310-477-2055, ext. 2 or online at www.OdysseyTheater.com.

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BEVERLY HILLS BEVERLY HILLS ACTRESS– Arleen Grace will join her fellow castmates from The Guest House (Eileen Davidson, Daniel Baldwin, Vince Van Patten, Tom Alper, and Savannah Lathem) at L.A. Live on the red carpet tonight for the Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival where the Steve Alper-produced movie has been nominated for “Best Picture.” The film will be screened at 9:15 p.m. Saturday at the Regal Theatre downtown.

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categorized, including shoplifting, bad checks and drug possession. The money saved would allegedly be spent on preventing school truancy and dropout prevention, for victims services, mental health and drug abuse treatment designed to treat at-risk youth.

Convicted criminals can petition for re-sentencing, both now and for future convictions.

In 2015, it was reported that law enforcement officials and others have blamed proposition 47 for allowing repeat offenders to continue to break the law without consequence.

L.A.Mayor Eric Garcetti has suggested that it may be a causal factor in the crime rate increase, as has San Francisco District Attorney George Gascon. San Diego Police Chief Shelley Zimmerman called it a “virtual Get-out-of-jail-free card.”

Another factor Haefs cited is AB109, the California Public Safety Realignment Act of 2011, which meets the US Supreme Court Order to reduce the prison population of the state’s 33 prisons. Individuals who have non-serious, nonviolent or non-sex offenses will serve their sentences in county jails instead of state prison, and when released, they will report to local parole officers, not state parole officers. AB109 probationers can only be returned to prison for a new qualifying crime.

“It is a problem,” said Haefs. “I think its a factor. We

believe those things have contributed to the uptick.”

In response to the crime increase, the BHPD has increased its presence on the street. The department is putting a lot of resources towards the problem, he said. There have been nine arrests of individuals, most people who are suspected of committing several burglaries.

The BHPD asks residents to do a security check on their homes.

For example, join the neighbors to be on the lookout for one another. Be sure staff and family members understand the routine to secure the household, even when leaving for just a short trip to the market.

If you see a crime in progress, call 911. Lock doors and windows every time you leave the house. Turn on the alarm (false alarms will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis–visit www.beverlyhills. org/false alarms). If the alarm is not working, the department suggests that this is a good time to repair it. Update it and use security cameras. If a neighbor’s alarm goes off, be observant. Report suspicious people.

Try to remember details of cars, clothing and other things that will help identify criminals. Be sure that your staff is trained for emergencies.

If your family would like to schedule a home security inspection, call Sgt. Haefs at 310-288-2668.

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Whole Body Approach To Allergy And Sinus Health Dr. Murray Grossan says sinus infection and sinus surgery are increasing because drugs are less effective. What works, he says, is to employ the whole body—brains, stress relief, neuroplasticity and humor “to raise the immunity factors that keep you healthy.”

His latest book, The Whole Body Approach To Allergy And Sinus Health, tells readers how to use brain, humming, smiling and green tea to clear these conditions, he reports “and be healthy too.

“My ‘whole body approach’ is different because it stresses non-drug therapy,” says Gros-

san. “Because bacteria are developing resistance to antibiotics, my approach is n e e d e d ,” Grossan s a y s .

Dr. Murray “When I exGrossan plain about humor as therapy or breakfast in bed for allergy, I have a dozen medical references listed. Same with humming as therapy for chronic sinusitis.”

A board-certified otolaryn-

gologist (ear, nose and throat specialist) Grossan practices at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center part of Tower ENT Sinus specialitst.

Grossan and his wife Rosalyn moved to Beverly Hills in 1966, “when the gates on Cañon closed regularly to let the trains go by. We also rented horses on Sunset and rode along Rodeo Drive.”

More information on the book, published by Turner Publishing, is available at www.grossan.comWBA.sinuspics, where readers can follow the book with illustrations and examples.

CHLA Researchers: Bone Loss Associated With Leukemia Therapy Occurs Sooner Than Previously Thought Investigators at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) have found that significant bone loss—a side effect of chemotherapy for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)—occurs during the first month of treatment, far earlier than previously assumed.

Results were published in the print and online issues of the journal Bone.

In a prospective study in newly diagnosed patients 10 to

21 years of age, investigators explored leukemia-related changes to bone at diagnosis, and then the subsequent effects of the first—or induction—phase of chemotherapy. They determined that leukemia did not dramatically alter the properties of bone before chemotherapy.

During the 30-day induction phase, however, bone mineral density of the lower spine decreased by more than 25 per-

cent with significant thinning of the dense cortex occurring in the bones of the leg.

“Now that we know how soon bone toxicity occurs, we need to re-evaluate our approaches and focus research efforts on new ways to mitigate this adverse effect,” said Dr. Steven Mittelman, principal investigator at CHLA’s Saban Research Institute and study senior author.

HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!—Therapy dogs from the UCLA People Animal Connection visited pediatric patients at Mattel Children's Hospital UCLA last Friday and delivered handmade Valentine's Day cards. Eight dogs, including Tucker, above, had a chance to visit dozens of patients—some hospitalized for long periods—to brighten their day . The specially trained and certified People Animal Connection dogs make more than 1,000 patient visits per month, seeing more than 12,000 critically ill children and adult patients a year. The annual Valentine's Day event is hosted by the hospital's Chase Child Life/Child Development program in an effort to make sure hospitalized kids experience a memorable celebration. The Valentine’s Day cards are individually created and donated by Pacific Palisades-based Dollies Making a Difference.

Photo by Reed Hutchinson

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concerned that the Institutional Controls provisions in the RAW are both unworkable and constitute poor policy. In terms of implementing such Institutional Controls, the RAW presumes that the current owner, Beverly Hills Land Company, will agree to impose such controls on the property that it owns. The City is unaware of any negotiations with the current owner of the Beverly Hills Land Company on this issue, and uncertain whether it has (or will) agree to the imposition of controls which might impact its potential development.

Moreover, the City believes that the Institutional Controls provision in the RAW is poor public policy because it would essentially transfer from Responsible Party (UP Railroad) to the current or future owners all of the responsibility for the long-term Operation and Maintenance (O&M) of the site with the residual arsenic contamination. This policy impermissibly lets the Responsible Party off the proverbial hook for any future responsibility for the site, and inserts an innocent landowner as bearing the sole future responsibility. In most instances, Institutional Controls are negotiated with the voluntary agreement of the current landowner, which may not be the case with the Beverly Hills

Land Company and is certainly not the case with the City.

Comment No. 4: The City disagrees with the suggestion that it (as a minor landowner for a small sliver of this property) be burdened with the costs and responsibility for long-term O&M costs. The RAW does not contain a detailed description of the exact O&M responsibilities. Rather, it states generally that: “An O&M agreement would be submitted by the landowners, with DTSC specifying the O&M requirements.”

(RAW, Sec. 4.1.3. at p. 4-2). To date, the City is not aware of a draft O&M plan, nor of any specifications from DTSC of what such a plan might include. The City is therefore unable to comment about the O&M plan, other than to state that any costs for implementing such a future set of requirements should be imposed on UP Railroad.

Comment No. 5: DTSC should require that UP Railroad set up an irrevocable environmental escrow account with the City and any future landowner to be designated as beneficiaries for the purposes of implementing any final O&M plan. Environmental escrows are well-known tools in the field of the Hazardous Substance Account Act and Superfund cleanup projects, and one should be established for this site in order to ensure that the

polluter pays for the full (and long-term) costs of remediation.

Comment No. 6: The RAW would also impose further requirements upon landowners to develop a separate “Soil Management Plan” in the event any future development might cause the “disruption” of arsenic-burdened soils. (RAW, Sec. 4.1.3. at p. 4-2). The City is concerned that such requirements could also apply to its right-of-way on Civic Center Drive and cause disruption of normal repaving projects or other subterranean infrastructure maintenance in that area.

The City objects to this requirement on three grounds: (1) the costs of any such plan and future soil excavation costs should be borne by the polluter, UP Railroad, not the innocent current property owners; (2) the potential costs to the City for maintaining its right-ofway are disproportionally high compared to any environmental benefit which might be obtained; and (3) the entity best equipped to prepare such a Soil Management Plan with detailed technical knowledge of the site is UP Railroad, not the current property owners.

Specific Comments on Remedial Alternative No. 3 CEQA, Water Conservation Requirements, and Discharge Requirements for Stormwater

System Comment No. 7: The project’s scope has not been adequately defined in terms of the total number of cubic yards (or tons) of soil to be removed by trucks from the site. Although the RAW section 4.1.3. suggests that based upon one or more “conceptual development scenarios” the amount of tons to be removed from Parcel 12 could be up to 1,500 tons, the soil removed from Parcel 13 could be up 2,700 tons, and the amount removed from the “triangle section” could be up to 750 tons, there is no explanation of how many trucks would be required to transport these anticipated volumes.

Therefore, any CEQA determination concerning the amount of truck traffic and impacts from diesel-fueled trucks hauling arsenic-contaminated soils is at best premature.

Comment No. 8: The City observes that water conservation measures are imposed by virtue of state-wide regulations.

Yet, the method selected in the RAW for dust suppression uses the standard “spray water” to suppress dust. (Raw Section 5.6.5.2 at p.5-5). The City recommends that DTSC impose an alternative dust suppression system that does NOT require the use of scarce water as a dust suppression measure.

Comment No. 9: The City vigorously enforces a ban on

BEVERLY HILLS all non-stormwater discharges, including discharges from construction and soil remediation sites. The RAW should expressly recognize this policy and state that in no event will any discharge from the remediation project be allowed to flow off the site and into a City MS4 stormwater facility.

Comment No. 10: The RAW presumes that hardscape surface materials will be relatively impermeable, the RAW essentially encourages hardscape areas by suggesting a lower remediation level for such areas. The City is permittee under the 2012 MS4 Permit issued by the LA Regional Water Quality Control Board for stormwater and has adopted Low-Impact Development (LID) ordinance and a Green Streets policy. The RAW should address and consider the impact of the LID ordinance and the Green Streets policy to any potential future development.

These standards should at a minimum, be considered as location specific Applicable or Relevant and Appropriate Requirements (ARARs) for the site, and be incorporated in Table C of the RAW. If you have any further questions concerning these comments, please contact David Lightner, Deputy City Manager at 310-285-2452.

Very Truly yours, Mahdi Aluzri

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City Of Beverly Hills Seeks Volunteers To Test Pilot Bike Share Program

By Victoria Talbot The City of Beverly Hills will begin testing a pilot bike sharing program next week and is seeking volunteers to ride the bikes and provide feedback on their experience.

The program will feature 50 “smart bikes” with technology that will allow a rider to pick up a cycle at one docking rack and drop it off at the other one, with 10 locations throughout the City.

The SocialBicycles smart phone app enables the user to

locate docking stations where they can reserve a bike. The bikes with the app, can then be returned to any Beverly Hills Bike Share rack free of charge or for a small fee, to any public bike rack.

A pilot bike share program is scheduled to roll out beginning in April as part of the City's Earth Month celebration.

Feb. 22 through Apr. 22, the City will be testing the program with volunteers who can ride the bikes for up to 60 minutes daily and then drop them

at a docking station located at City Hall near the northeast entrance on North Crescent Drive at South Santa Monica Boulevard and adjacent to the Wells Fargo Bank on the southwest corner of North Camden Drive and South Santa Monica Boulevard.

For more information visit www.BeverlyHillsBikeShare.co m. To volunteer, email transportation@beverlyhills.org or call Transportation Planning at 310-285-1161.

Emmy Awards, three Tony Awards and six Academy Award nominations.

Jessie is an ambassador for Bring Change 2 Mind, a notfor-profit organization founded

by Glenn to fight the stigma attached to mental health conditions. Finding recovery herself at the age of 51, Jessie brings dignity to her decades-long struggle with bipolar disorder and alcoholism in her own courageous story, Resilience: Two Sisters and a Story of Mental Illness.

Dr. Peter Przekop, director of the Pain Management Program at the Betty Ford Center, will address the controversial subject of Women’s Issues In

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Betty Ford Center Women’s Addiction Symposium To Feature Glenn Close’s Sister

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with UP, if the property is being developed at a time when UP remediates the property, but the obligation to remediate the property must remain an obligation of UP. We note that the RAW does not include any costs of excavation in its cost estimates for the preferred Alternative 3. Clearly removal of the contaminated soil is UP’s responsibility. However, if the contamination is properly managed by UP and the remediation is conducted when BHLC is developing the property, we would, of course, be amenable to coordinating our excavation for development of the property in such a manner to reduce the excavation cost that UP might otherwise have to bear.

In that case UP would remain responsible for managing the excavated soil in a safe, re-

sponsible and legal manner.

We note that the RAW provides that once soil is excavated, it should be stockpiled on the site and then tested by UP. UP would then cause the contaminated soil to be safely disposed of offsite at a landfill. Please note that much of the contaminated soil that will be excavated during development will be removed for the construction of underground parking, footings, foundations, utilities and the like. We would ask the DTSC to state specifically in the RAW that when this contaminated soil is excavated and stockpiled on the property, UP will treat it the same as all other contaminated soil and test it and safely dispose of the contaminated portions of the excavated soil offsite at a permitted landfill.

Very truly yours, Lyn Konheim, President

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Paralympic Track Star Attempt For Spot On Olympic Team Subject Of New Book

OUTBREAK IN BEVERLY HILLS–Beverly Hills AYSO Region 76 GU 14 Xtra team OUTBREAK took first place in its tournament last weekend over the Beaumont Elite team. Pictured, back row, from left: Team Mascot - Lilli , Bailey Payder, Morgan Hatherill, Gabrielle Urman, Maya Lerner, Christine Phelps, Taimane Aveau, Celine Albarian, Jaylene Beatts, Coach Grisha Alasadi. Front row, from left: Cori Dyner, Eliza Kaplan and Zela Alasadi.

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“I’ve just come to the realization that my true passion is in teaching,” Szeremeta said.

“That’s what I want to do in the next phase of my career.”

Sources close to the athletic department, however, paint a different picture. Those sources, who spoke under a condition of anonymity, tell The Courier that Szeremeta is being forced out by an “old boys network” that continues to wrestle for control of Beverly Hills High athletics.

Beverly Hills Unified School District Superintendent Steve Kessler told The Courier Thursday that he could not comment on any personnel matters.

Former Board President Brian Goldberg told The Courier that when Szeremeta was hired, the athletic program had been plagued with problems, including transportation issues, students missing too much class and poor communication

between students and athletes.

On the field, things haven’t been much better. While Jarvis Turner’s boys basketball team has thrived and become one of the best in Southern California, the rest of the athletic teams, outside of tennis, have frequently missed the playoffs and struggled to win games. The once prestigious track program has been in sharp decline since former coach Jeff Fisher’s contract was not renewed in the summer of 2013.

Goldberg said Szeremeta’s board directive when hired last July was clear: to break up a long-standing power structure in the athletic program that he calls the “biggest problem standing in the way of a more successful athletics program.”

“My understanding is Wanda worked hard to bridge the gaps and professionalize our programs and was met with resistance at every turn,” Goldberg said. “She tried to change the culture and was shut down and told to leave.”

Teri Angel, the City of Bev-

By John L. Seitz Beverly Hills filmmaker Steven C Barber, CEO of Vanilla Fire Productions, has partnered with Blair Underwood and Intrepid Productions on Leap Of Faith, a Simon and Schuster title being released this spring.

The book follows the journey of U.S. Paralympic track star Blake Leeper as he attempts to become one of the the first American double amputees to compete in the able-bodied Olympic Games. Born with a congenital birth defect, Leeper has overcome astronomical odds, and shows the world that anything and everything is possible. He trains five days a week as he

erly Hills’ Recreation Services Manager, worked with Szeremeta in coordination with the Joint Powers Agreement between the City and School District – which provides the community with access to the School District’s fields – and said Szeremeta will be a loss for the community.

“We were sad to hear she was leaving,” Angel said. “In the short amount of time she was here, she did a fantastic job developing all the high school sports schedules and sending them to us and putting information on games and practices online so we can more easily see field usage."

Nancy Hunt-Coffey, who was recently promoted to the position as the City’s Director of Community Services, told The Courier that she enjoyed working with Szeremeta this year.

“We really appreciate having a good working relationship with any people in the athletics department, and she understood the JPA very well and the need to work with us and be flexible.”

Prior to Szeremeta taking the role, the athletic program was headed up temporarily by BHHS Assistant Principal Kevin Brown, a former BHHS boys basketball coach who returned to the school in 2014 after holding similar administrative positions at other schools in Southern California.

Before that, longtime assis-

attempts to qualify in June.

Barber has been shooting the American Bladerunner documentary on Leeper for four years with Underwood as narrator. The two have been pitching the story as a possible full length feature the past three years with meetings at Warner Brothers, Disney, Imagine Entertainment, Sony, and others.

Vanilla Fire Productions has been telling such noble stories of brave Americans for a decade. It has produced two Oscar shortlisted documentaries with Unbeaten narrated by Dan Aykroyd and Until They Are Home narrated by Kelsey Grammer.

tant football coach John D. Johnson took the reins for less than a year. Before Johnson, the duties were split by several years by longtime coaches Vonzie Paysinger and Jason Newman.

All the aforementioned men have ties to the former principal Carter Passenger, whose family and friends – most of whom are all BHHS alumni – have controlled the BHHS athletic department for the last 20-plus years, bouncing around from one job to another inside the department, but generally remaining in an administrative or supervisory role.

Carter Paysinger became the varsity football coach in 1990, bringing his brothers Donald and Vonzie on as assistant coaches. After several successful seasons, Carter would later move up to the role of athletic director and later principal, until resigning last year amid controversy over the Beverly Hills Sports Academy, which he ran with Newman and longtime BHHS coach Howard Edelman.

After Carter’s promotion, Donald later became head football coach, a role he held for four years until resigning in 2013. He was replaced by Corey Stansbury, the son of Bill Stansbury, the coach who preceded Carter.

Newman, who retired in 2104, has bounced around to various roles in the department.

He has had various stints coaching tennis, golf and basketball before stepping into a role as co-athletic director with Vonzie, a physical education teacher who was a longtime baseball coach at the school.

This year, Vonzie, whose wife Colleen is the school’s head athletic trainer, decided to bat from the other side of the plate and gave up the head baseball gig to become the softball coach.

Gregg Riesenberg, a special education teacher and teacher’s union negotiator, was named Paysinger’s replacement as the new baseball coach.

Edelman, the longtime chair of the physical education department, was a head cross country coach for several years in the 1980s and an assistant to the cross country and track teams over the last several years.

In August, when it seemed like Fisher was poised to return and take over a floundering track program, Edelman took the job instead, citing Education Code 44919 that the position must first be made available to a qualified certified teacher employed within the district.

All this, Goldberg said, made it impossible for her to implement the “culture change” he said she was hired to bring.

“It seems the school board and administration are returning to the practice of quietly pushing out anyone who challenged the status quo, or are sacred cows of the district,” Goldberg said. “Wanda was a huge get and I’m sad to see her leave.”

Board of Education President Howard Goldstein was unavailable for comment before Thursday’s deadline.

Vonzie Paysinger, Edelman and Brown did not return requests for comment.

Kessler said the plan is to hire another athletic director, but district protocol says the job must be first made available to any existing teachers or administrators in the district who wish to apply.

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appears to have been a coordinated message from City employees to spread misinformation about the events, and a “whitewash” report, according to Vice Mayor John Mirisch, by Assistant City Attorney Carol Lynch that omitted key elements, such as the DTSC. During public comment, Tanenbaum addressed the Council with a list of administrative matters in hand, having taken the lead early on by holding the first fact-finding mission in a town hall meeting as president of the Beverly Hills North Homeowners Association.

Among the items on the list, he asked that the Committee be able to vote its own chair and vice chair, to be run autonomously, be public and transparent, invite public participation and televised meetings and to have the power to submit requests for City Council approval to subpoena people and documents if needed in the search for truth.

Steven G. Madison, a partner at Quinn Emanuel Trial Lawyers, retained

by Konheim on this matter, spoke next.

He said there were three points to make, the first that there is a large body of records that would show that Konheim acted lawfully at all times. Then, with three large, glossy posters born by another silent representative, Madison stated that the second issue is that after April 10, the City and BHLC were “on notice that there was a serious safety hazard with the trees.”

Photos show a vehicle alleged to have been damaged by a falling tree, for which a police report was cited from April 10.

Konheim retained an arborist who said the trees must come down. The City arborist “went further than the independent arborist that Mr. Konheim had retained,” and said that, “all the trees had to come down.” Then, said Madison, “Acting at the direction of the City” BHLC retained the City arborists, West Coast Arborists. “The trees were taken down in the name of public safety.”

Madison described an urgent need to protect the public safety; but the Ashley Tree Report was not prepared until Aug. 22, three days after Konheim was informed that the DTSC issued a letter that the RAW report was invalid because of the numerous irregularities in the CEQA documents, and that because of the community’s response, specifically the importance placed on the trees, the DTSC would not prepare another document without a development plan.

(All documents received by The Courier through FOIA are available online at www.bhcourier.com) The meeting focus then permanently shifted away from the narrow definitions of the agenda item and turned instead into a series of character witnesses for Lyn Konheim.

At the Town Hall meeting and previous City Council meetings, Konheim’s absence and that of BHLC has been noted. Of the 27 speakers at Tuesday’s meeting, 18 addressed the non-issue of Konheim’s character, an item that has never been agendized.

Marching in lock-step, speakers identified themselves as friends of Konheim, long-term residents of Beverly Hills, often in business with Konheim in real estate and development, or members of the Hillcrest Country Club with Konheim, and as having attended schools in Beverly Hills or having kids that attended schools in Beverly Hills.

They then uniformly characterized Konheim as a concerned landowner fearful for the public safety from a falling tree, shifting the attention from the investigation of City staff and proce-

dures that resulted in the cutting of trees - to an examination of Lyn Konheim’s fine qualities as a philanthropist, mentor and citizen of Beverly Hills.

“Lyn Konheim is the most ethical and decent person I know,” said Dennis Roach, a statement that was embellished and repeated several more times.

“It’s about a tree that fell on a car,” said William Riead, a false narrative that echoed Madison’s argument that was repeated again and again.

It was also repeated that the Committee and its members were guilty of ‘character assassination,’ part of a ‘witch-hunt' a ‘lynch mob’ or ‘members of the House Un American Activities Committee (HUAC).’

Indeed, Elliot Megdal said there was, “Supposedly an environmental issue with cyanide,” but that it was “not dangerous.” The issue is with high levels of arsenic.

Audience members, with lobbyist Harvey Englander, aid Marcia Smith and political consultant Judy Fenton, literally heckled committee members who spoke, laughing when the last speaker, who said she had seen the meeting on TV, ran to City Hall to say that she had been sick since the events of Nov. 2122.

“The fact that 18 people were so obviously coached and given speaking points to shut down an investigation . . . only makes me more determined to get all the facts,” said Mirisch.

Konheim’s friends also accused The Courier of spreading lies, misinformation and untruths, laughing at one speaker for quoting the newspaper. No one on the Council refuted any portion of the public comment; but Mayor-Elect Mirisch stated later, “Of course The Courier is a major stakeholder in this community, as is the Chamber and the Convention and Visitors Bureau.”

By the time Mayor Gold closed the public comment period, the City Council unanimously rescinded the Committee, called back all of the people they had appointed who volunteered, and returned to the original plan of investigating the events themselves. However, last time, they promptly turned the investigation over to the staff, to basically, investigate themselves, resulting in the report by Assistant City Attorney Carol Lynch that led to the creation of a Committee. The history of Jan. 5 shows that asking staff to provide inquiries resulted in a half-hearted attempt that yielded the names of firms already doing business with the City and not suited as investigatory resources.

After the close of Public Comment, Councilmember Willie Brien, who reported his friendship with Konheim and their mutual membership at Hillcrest Country Club, reiterated the argument that this was all about the trees. He called out Robert Tanenbaum, Thomas White, Lou Lipofsky, Robbie Anderson and The Courier, and said, “I am mad,” pointing to The Courier reporter. (Ed. note - Talbot attended El Rodeo and Beverly Hills High School.)

“There is no development project,” he said (see Konheim’s letter to the DTSC, Aug. 11, 2015), and said the Committee was engaged in, “coercive condemnation of a private landowner’s property.”

“It’s not so simple,” said Tanenbaum. “What Brien said was factually inaccurate. The soil is laden with arsenic. The EPA’s DTSC is the lead agency in charge of monitoring and overseeing clean-up of both public and private land. No one can do anything until there is an end-use, and then new CEQA documents, a draft RAW plan, a 30-day notice and public meeting. . .

There was no clearance by the DTSC.”

He reviled the residents of Beverly Hills concerned for their health - from his position on the dais.

With all of Brien’s accusations regarding the Committee and its members, the Committee never met; accusations were at best, jumping the gun. The first meeting had been scheduled for the next day.

Konheim’s character, the health or safety of the trees, The Courier’s reporting and the Committee itself are not under investigation. It is the City staff and procedures followed and not followed, and the circumstances leading to the event and the aftermath, doing so without DTSC scrutiny and Konheim’s cutting of the trees with the possible illicit endorsement of City Staff.

The Committee was dissolved, though an open meeting was set by Gold for the time and location already scheduled for Wednesday evening.

The crooked path that led to the acknowledgement of the issues and the inherent problems in the system that led to Tuesday’s abysmal City Council Study Session, complete with hoots and catcalls, demonstrated the total loss of trust and respect that has come as a result of the event and the continuing series of mistakes and cover ups that led to it, according to Tanenbaum.

“City Council is not a forum for invective and personal attack,” said Tanenbaum.

But the City Council has decided to “take it back,” and they wish to hire a third-party, objective investigative body as yet undetermined. There is no entity, no names, no budget, no charge.

This is the second time the Council has embarked in this same direction, never stepping off the dais to make inquiries independently, or taking their own time read the 6,000+ pages of FOIA documents uploaded to The

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“I will read every page of the over 6000 documents to find all the facts as we move forward with this investigation,” said Councilmember Lili Bosse.

Wednesday a group of about 35 were present with Mayor Gold, Mayorelect John Mirisch and Councilmember Bosse, who was only present to observe under the Brown Act rules. She has now asked that all the thousands of pages of documents obtained by The Courier through the Freedom of Information Act be distributed to councilmembers.

In the back of the room, the bearer of the Konheim’s accident photos from Tuesday’s City Council meeting was present, clad in a tracksuit. Other attendees were the same people who have already volunteered to accept positions on the Committee, and who were vilified and shamed by Konheim, his country club friends, and his attorneys.

In that meeting Tanenbaum’s prosecutorial voice was loud and clear.

“There was an ambush last night.”

Neighbors responded, with Gold denying that he lost control of the meeting.

“They were trying the committee,” said Tanenbaum. “They had no idea what this was about. It's devastating because you owe an apology to the members of this committee and the community.”

Gold said that there will continue to be meetings with public input, but the meeting clearly showed that it is the public, the residents and the press, invested in getting the truth, who have the information - not the City Council or the City staff.

Gold will turn over the gavel to Vice Mayor John Mirisch at a ceremony 6 p.m. March 16 at a public ceremony at the Motion Picture Academy of Arts and Sciences.

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Joan Mangum Always one of the highlights of early spring is the Odyssey Ball, being presented for the 31st time by the John Wayne Cancer Institute (JWCI) Auxiliary, on April 9 at The Beverly Wilshire.

The evening honors Mark B. Faries, MD, director respectively of the institute’s Complex General Surgical Oncology Fellowship, the Donald L. Morton, MD, Melanoma Research Program; and therapeutic immunology.

He will receive the “The Duke Special Service Award” while JWCI benefactor Ruth Weil will be given “The Dr. Donald L. Morton Legend Award.”

Cocktails are from 6:30 p.m. followed by dinner, awards, entertainment and dancing. Tickets priced from $500. For information, call 323-904-4400 or visit www.JWCIgiving.org.

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BIRTHDAY GREETINGS—Justine Bateman, Jeff Daniels, and Smokey Robinson (Feb. 19); Sandy Duncan, Ali Kasikci, Sidney Poitier and Peter Strauss (Feb. 20); Tyne Daly, Selene Walters Lamm, Kelsey Grammer and Kyle MacLachlan (Feb. 21); Drew Barrymore, and Traude Winik (Feb. 22); James Jahant, Fred Wehba, Charles Aidikoff, The Courier’s Rod Pingul, Dakota Fanning, and Peter Fonda (Feb. 23); Barry Bostwick, Edward James “To the Limit and Beyond.” It’s not just a Olmos, Kristin Davis, Joe Lieberman and Paula Zahn (Feb. 24); Sean Astin, Bernardo Puccio, Billy Packer and Sally Jesse Raphael (Feb. 25); and belat- saying; it is the theme of the Palm Springs Air Museum’s 2016 black tie/military formal recedly The Courier’s Matt Lopez (Feb. 17).

Frances Allen’s Desert Roundup

Mark B. Faries, M.D.

Ruth Weil

Meanwhile, the Anti-Defamation League will honor three women of achievement from diverse fields at the 21st Deborah Awards Dinner on March 3 at the SLS Hotel on La Cienega.

Honorees are Carol Cheng-Mayer, senior VP of Bel Air Investment Advisors LLC; Mónica Gil, senior VP and general manager of Multicultural Growth & Strategy at Nielsen; and Jill Black Zalben, partner of Black Equities Group and director of the Joyce and Stanley Black Family Foundation.

Event co-chairs are Faith Cookler and Sharyn Nichols while emcee is Lisa Bloom, NBC legal analyst and The New York Times bestselling author.

Individual tickets are $400 and sponsorship opportunities are available. For further information, call 310-446-4269, email LA@adl.org or visit www.adl.org/2016deborahawards.

For 100+ years, ADL has been one of the nation’s premier civil rights and human relations organizations, fighting anti-Semitism and bigotry of all kinds.

ognizing the heroism of the eight surviving men out of a 12-man combat team surviving an attack by 2,000 North Vietnamese troops in what has become known as the battle of Tong Le Chon.

Of the eight, four were introduced at the gala and provided filmed commentary. These are Samuel Seetin, Dr, Gary Nell, Earl Berg and Wendell Enos. Also honored in absentia was James Bolan with the sister of Stephan Giest accepting his recognition.

If that were all that occurred at the gala, it would have been sufficient, but this event truly went beyond the limits, thanks to heroics of the late Maj. Gen. Kenneth P. Miles (Dec.) and the appearance of Col. John Morgan, deputy commanding officer of the U.S. Army special operations aviation command based at Fort Bragg, NC. Col. Morgan received a Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star and 10 other meritorious medals for service in Afghanistan.

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In recognition of his service, the museum is dedicating its new Gen. Kenneth P. Miles Vietnam and Korea Hanger, to serve as a repository for its aircraft memorabilia of those wars.

Another fact making the dedication of the hanger appropriate is that the general earned his Silver Star when flying in support of the handful of Americans pinned down at Tong Le Chon. He dropped below 500 feet into a box canyon and fired on North Vietnamese troops surrounding the American soldiers … returning to the battle several times with a fresh airplane and armament, though his mission was over.

The Palm Springs Air Museum is an educational nonprofit with a mission to preserve and honor our military veterans by educating future generations. It is home to one of the largest collections of still-flyable WWII aircraft,. a 9,200 volume library, flight simulators and feature docents who have “been there, done that.”

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BEVERLY HILLS HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY On Thursday, Feb. 12th Beverly Vista PTA parents and students made 650 Valentine's day lunches for the West Hollywood Food Collation. First graders decorated the bags, second and third graders made Valentine's day cards and grades 4-5 made sandwiches and packed the lunches.

VISIONARY WOMEN

“Prostitution is one profession where you lose money as you gain experience,” explained Ruchira Gupta, an Indian sex trafficking abolitionist whose documentary The Selling Of Innocents won an Emmy award.

Gupta said the youngest girl she’d ever met sold into prostitution was 7 years old.

Oakland-born Withelma “T” Ortiz Walker Pettigrew was just 10 years old when an older man approached her and offered to take care of her. For a child whose life had been traded from family to family within the foster system where she experienced more home placements than the number of years she’d lived, the idea of counting on someone seemed like a Godsend.

But her savior quickly turned into her exploiter, running advertisements featuring her inside the back pages of LA Xpress and forcing her into sex trafficking. It wasn’t until she was 17 years old, locked up in juvenile hall, that she decided to take her life in her own hands.

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BLUE RIBBON (Continued from page 5)

This year’s performance included music and dance numbers

by Black Violin, a quartet of classically trained instrumentalists, and Rennie Harris Puremovement, hip-hop dance company.

Following each performance, twice per day on all three days, the students joined together in the Music Center Plaza in a choreographed dance–and one would be hardpressed to not delight in the students’ joy.

“Children who participate in the Blue Ribbon Children’s Festival are tremendously en-

riched by their deep dive into the arts,” said Blue Ribbon President Julie Goldsmith.

The Blue Ribbon, orignally called “the Amazing Blue Ribbon 400” when it was formed a half-century ago, is the legacy of Dorothy Chandler. As the wife of one of L.A.’s most powerful men at the time, Los Angeles Times publisher Norman Chandler, “Buff” Chandler wielded her incredible spirit to forge an enduring public-private partnership in downtown Los Angeles and created what is today the second largest Performing Arts Center in the world.

person’s body, he does so in anonymity. According to a study she conducted, 88 percent of men said they would be deterred if their family were to receive a letter documenting that choice.

“Sex trafficking and slavery in the U.S. and abroad is an unfortunate reality of the modern world,” said novelist Angella Nazarian, a Visionary Women co-founder.

But there is a much darker side than procurement behind the journey into prostitution.

And it is predominately without choice for the women, or very often, girls, being prostituted in exchange for money.

In India, for example, a supply chain of village girls, ages 9 to 13, make their way to Bombay following perhaps a $100 payment to their father.

Once in their captors’ hands, the children are starved, beaten and given drugs for days until their spirits are subjugated.

Then, they are raped commercially for years, eight to 10 times a night, until they are used up and discarded.

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have power,” stated Pettigrew, who eventually testified before members of Congress and shared her story as one of Glamour magazine’s “2011 Women of the Year.”

“Young people need to know they have power,” she added.

And while it truly does take a certain type of person to deliberately exploit another, we all have to look to ourselves to become part of the solution and shift attitudes.

“It really starts with a cultural shift,” emphasized the panel’s moderator,Thea Andrews, the former co-anchor of “The Insider.”

So what can we do?

Flood our local elected officials to step-up and create policies. Change the language; someone having sex with a 16year-old is not a “John”, he’s a child-rapist. Guard the well-being of younger people, make them aware that places like Tinder and Instagram are hunting grounds for people looking to exploit other human beings.

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PUBLIC NOTICES T.S. No.: 2014-05376-CA A.P.N.:4342-020-014 Property Address: 305 North Elm Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 04/07/2005.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: ISAAC JACQUES R` BIBO, TRUSTEE OF THE ISAAC JACQUES R`BIBO REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST DATED OCTOBER 16, 1998 Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Recorded 04/19/2005 as Instrument No. 05 0902273 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale: 03/02/2016 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA 91766 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $ 1,100,667.81 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above.

The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $ 1,100,667.81.

If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

Date: January 21, 2016 The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

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

WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE All right, title, and interest conveyed to and now Note: Because the held by the trustee in the Beneficiary reserves the hereinafter described right to bid less than the property under and pur- total debt owed, it is possuant to a Deed of Trust sible that at the time of described as: the sale the opening bid More fully described in may be less than the total said Deed of Trust. debt Street Address or other common designation of real property: 305 North Elm Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 A.P.N.: 4342-020-014

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 2014-05376-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.

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

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 ___________________T rustee 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. 02/05/16, 0/12/16, 02/19/16 –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016006775 The following is/are doing business as: GREEN TURTLE LANDSCAPING 416 W. Peach St., Compton, CA 90222; Juan E. Ruiz Gonzlaez 416 W. Peach St., Compton, CA 90222; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Juan E. Ruiz Gonzlaez, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: January 12, 2016; Published: January 29, February 05, 12, 19, 2016 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016011195 The following is/are doing business as: BURTON WAY CLEANERS 9038 Burton Way, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Cohenshad Enterprises Inc. 9038 Burton Way, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: CORPORATION, A registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: H. Mehdian, CFO: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: January 15, 2016; Published: January 29, February 05, 12, 19, 2016 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016011183 The following is/are doing business as: BEVERLY CREST CLEANERS 10301 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025; Beverly Crest Cleaners Inc. 10301 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA

90025; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: H. Mehdian, CFO: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: January 15, 2016; Published: January 29, February 05, 12, 19, 2016 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016020314 The following is/are doing business as: ONE DEGREE NORTH 421 S. Beverly Dr. Flr. #8, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; VSCR LLC 421 S. Beverly Dr. Flr. #8, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Michael Colosimo, Managing Member: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: January 27, 2016; Published: February 05, 12, 19, 26, 2016 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016026418 The following is/are doing business as: GOTTLIEB DENTAL 8853 W. Olympic Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Emanuel Gottlieb, DDS. Inc., A Professional Dental Corporation 8853 W. Olympic Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Emanuel Gottlieb, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: February 03, 2016; Published: February 12, 19, 26, March 04, 2016 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016026419 The following is/are doing business as: GREMIR ENTERPRISE MAINTENANCE AND HANDYMAN SERVICES 1112 E. La Palma Dr., Inglewood, CA 90301; Gregorio Miranda 1112 E. La Palma Dr., Inglewood, CA 90301; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Gregorio Miranda, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: February 03, 2016; Published: February 12, 19, 26, March 04, 2016 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016026420 The following is/are doing business as: TWO SNAKE STUDIOS 1637 S. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90035; Linda Lack Ph.D 1637 S. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90035; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein 1980: Linda Lack Ph.D, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: February 03, 2016; Published: February 12, 19, 26, March 04, 2016 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016026421 The following is/are doing business as: ADELL’S 138 N. June St., Los Angeles, CA 90004; Adell Goldstein 138 N. June St., Los Angeles, CA 90004; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein January 29, 2016: Adell Goldstein, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: February 03, 2016; Published: February 12, 19, 26, March 04, 2016 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016010011 The following is/are doing business as: 1) TRICOM FINANCIAL 2) BLACK CAR 1800 Century Park East #600, Los Angeles,

CA 90067; Tricom Inc. 1800 Century Park East #600, Los Angeles, CA 90067; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Ahmed Wadsworth, CEO: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: January 14, 2016; Published: February 12, 19, 26, March 04, 2016 LACC N/C –––––– STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME 2015209641 The following person(s) has/have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: NJM REAL PROPERTY ADVISORS 10445 Wilshire Blvd. #1606, Los Angeles, CA 90024; The fictitious business name referred to above was filed on (date): August 12, 2015 in the county of Los Angeles; Neal Mehta 10445 Wilshire Blvd. #1606, Los Angeles, CA 90024; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL declare that all information in this statement Signed: is true and correct, Neal Mehta, Owner; Statement #2016026876 is filed with the County of Los Angeles: February 03, 2016; Published: February 12, 19, 26, March 04, 2016 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016009503 The following is/are doing business as: IBRAND MARKETING MEDIA 17427 Napa St., Northridge, CA 91325; Vanessa McCullers 17427 Napa St., Northridge, CA 91325; Danika Berry 33 Rimina Way Dr., Missouri City, TX 77459; The business is conducted by: COPARTNERS, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Vanessa McCullers, Partner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: January 14, 2016; Published: February 12, 19, 26, March 04, 2016 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016011870 The following is/are doing business as: 1) IBRAND MARKETING MEDIA 2) TWO BROWN GIRLS PRODUCTIONS 17427 Napa St., Northridge, CA 91325; Vanessa McCullers 17427 Napa St., Northridge, CA 91325; Danika Berry 33 Rimina Way Dr., Missouri City, TX 77459; The business is conducted by: COPARTNERS, registrant(s)

has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Vanessa McCullers, Partner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: January 19, 2016; Published: February 12, 19, 26, March 04, 2016 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016033964 The following is/are doing business as: BUCKEYE MEDIA GROUP 269 S. Beverly Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90212; 1319 Woodruff Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90024; Jeffrey Shore 1319 Woodruff Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90024; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Jeffrey Shore, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: February 11, 2016; Published: February 19, 26, March 04, 11, 2016 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016032712 The following is/are doing business as: DREAM DETECTIVES 1097 S. Bedford Dr. #202, Los Angeles, CA 90035; Liza Glazer 1097 S. Bedford Dr. #202, Los Angeles, CA 90035; Ted Stefan 1097 S. Bedford Dr. #202, Los Angeles, CA 90035; The business is conducted by: A MARRIED COUPLE, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Liza Glazer, Wife: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: February 10, 2016; Published: February 19, 26, March 04, 11, 2016 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016035144 The following is/are doing business as: HOLLYWOOD CLASSIC BARBER SHOP 7268 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90046; Amir Tarkashvand 402 Veneto, Irvine, CA 92614; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Amir Tarkashvand, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: February 12, 2016; Published: February 19, 26, March 04, 11, 2016 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016031558 The following is/are doing business as: SMOKE MUSIC 6917

Lexingtion Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90038; Evangelos Michael Arakas 6917 Lexingtion Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90038; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein February 07, 2016: Evangelos Michael Arakas, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: February 09, 2016; Published: February 19, 26, March 04, 11, 2016 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016022237 The following is/are doing business as: 1) SPMS 2) LA CIENEGA HEALTH SERVICES 99 N. La Cienega Blvd. #106, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Surgical and Pain Management Specialists, LLC 99 N. La Cienega Blvd. #106, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Daniel Mandel: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: January 28, 2016; Published: February 19, 26, March 04, 11, 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).

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PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF NORA RIPPER Case No. BP169378

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MILDRED MANSDORF Case No. BP166727

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of (specify all names by which the decendent was kown) NORA RIPPER A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Beata Pozsgai in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Marilyn Rado or Thomas Rado be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the I n d e p e n d e n t Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on March 16, 2016 at 8:30 AM in Dept. 79 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing.

Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for petitioner: Deborah Gutierrez, Esq Bergman & Gutierrez LLP 880 Apollo St. #334 El Segundo, CA 90245 (310) 893-6200

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of (specify all names by which the decendent was kown) MILDRED MANSDORF A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Jaime De Jesus Gonzales in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Jaime De Jesus Gonzales be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the I n d e p e n d e n t Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on March 3, 2016 at 8:30 AM in Dept.29 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing.

Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Petitioner: Jaime De Jesus Gonzales 9390 Suva Street Downey, CA 90240 (213) 399-7779

BHCourier - R18500 BHCourier - R18399 February 12, 19, 26, 2016 February 12, 19, 26, 2016

NOTICE

OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File No. 9126.20001 Title Order No. NXCA0103435 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/03/2007.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in §5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein.

Trustor(s): Brooke Heller and Jennifer Strohman Recorded: 11/26/2007, as Instrument No. 20072595181, of Official Records of Los Angeles County, California. Date of Sale: 02/26/2016 at 1:00 PM Place of Sale: In the main dining room of the Pomona Masonic Temple, located at 395 South Thomas Street, Pomona, CA The purported property address is: 1223 N. Hayworth Ave., West Hollywood, CA 90046 Assessors Parcel No. 5554-011011 The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $1,215,798.75. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid, plus interest. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the beneficiary, the Trustor or the trustee. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing

the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those 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 877-484-9942 or visit this Internet Web site w w w . U S A Foreclosure.com or www.Auction.com using the file number assigned to this case 9126.20001.

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: January 27, 2016 N O R T H W E S T TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC., as Trustee Candice Yoo, Authorized Signatory 2121 Alton Parkway, Suite 110, Irvine, CA 92606 866-387-6987 Sale Info website: w w w . U S A Foreclosure.com or w w w. A u c t i o n . c o m Automated Sales Line: 877-484-9942 or 8002 8 0 - 2 8 3 2 Reinstatement and PayOff Requests: (866) 387-NWTS THIS OFFICE IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION

OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Heller, Stewart and Brooke and Strohman, Jennifer ORDER # 9126.20001: 02/05/2016,02/12/2016, 02/19/2016 —————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TTD No.: 159074867539-1 Control No.: XXXXXX56-1 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 07/14/2014 UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 02/26/2016 at 10:00AM., TITLE TRUST DEED SERVICE COMPANY, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 07/14/2014, as Instrument No. 20140722268, in book ///, page /// , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of CALIFORNIA, executed by SAMANTHA FELD, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) at Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA 91766 All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, and State described as: APN No.: 4336-021-013 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 9001 ROSEWOOD AVENUE, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90048 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale of property will be made in "as is" condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice

of Sale is $569,211.67 The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those 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 714-730-2727 or 916939-0772 for information regarding the trustee's sale, or visit this Internet Web site www.servicelinkasap.co m or www.nationwideposting.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 159074867539-1.

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: 02/01/2016 TITLE TRUST DEED SERVICE COMPANY, As Trustee BRENDA B. PEREZ, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER TITLE TRUST DEED SERVICE COMPANY 26540 Agoura Road Suite 102 Calabasas, CA 91302 Sale Line: 714-7302727 or Login to: www.servicelinkasap.co m or Sale Line: 916939-0772 or Login to: www.nationwideposting.com If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse..

We are assisting the Beneficiary to collect a debt and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose whether received orally or in writing.

NPP0272180 To: BEVERLY HILLS COURIER 0 2 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 6 , 02/12/2016, 02/19/2016 –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016 016306 The following is/are doing business as: LAW OFFICE OF SAHAR MALEK 424 S. Beverly Dr. Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Sahar Maleksaeedi 8660 Burton Way #311, Los Angeles, CA 90048; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein on JANUARY 3, 2016: Sahar Maleksaeedi, Sole Proprietor : Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: January 3, 2016; Published: January 29, February 5, 12, 19, 2016 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016 026815 The following is/are doing business as: ROBERT JAMES CLINIC 152 S. Lasky Drive Ste. 108, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; R & R Laser Center, Inc 152 S. Lasky Drive Ste. 108, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: R & R Laser Center, Inc., Robert James Beale, President : Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: February 3, 2016; Published: February 5, 12, 19, 26, 2016 LACC N/C

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

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Computer Consultant

Danielle Michaels, ABA, EA (310) 278-5374

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LEGAL SERVICES

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Schools & Instruction

BH MATH TUTOR Rates start at $45 Elementary, Middle School, Algebra One & Geometry.

PC & MAC - Hardware /Software DSL / Cable / Dial Up - Troubleshooting Anti-Virus & More...

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————— • COMPUTER • Repair & Training

Removal • Website Design CALL E. STURM:

310/678-2173

With Coaching Experience Available for babysitting, private basketball lessons

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Health & Beauty

SKIN CARE

By ANNA

Professional Esthetician in West Hollywood

310/633-1052 BH

15 Years Experience.

• ELDERCARE • IN-HOME SPECIALIST • Caregivers • CNA • CHHA

• Companions • Live-In / Live-Out

Bonded & Insured• Licensed • Fully Screened

310.859.0440 www.exehomecare.com

BBB A+ Rated

Employment Agency

errands, etc., light cooking+cleaning.

Fluent English/French.

CPR+1st Aid Certified.

Sandy: 323/681-9339

Excellent References.

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

We provide experienced Cargivers, CNA’s & HHA’s

for seniors needing companions to drive them to doctors, prepare meals, light housekeeping, etc...

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We offer responsible and nurturing care. Our staff is Services Include: • Facials I was with my last client thoroughly screened and we care. Live In/Out.

CAREGIVER/ COMPANION

• Micro Dermabrasion for 22 years. I am • Chemical Peels

responsible, honest and NEW CLIENTS caring with great doctors 1/2 OFF SPECIAL! references. Looking for 818/414-7151

SkinCareByAnna@yahoo.com live-out position up to

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Professional Services

CDS Online Sales online.

All transactions are strictly FRQÀGHQWLDO

& some tutoring.

Call Nick at:

COMPANION POSITION W/ car+ins., shopping,

————— Selling your Designer items CERTIFIED SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

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Jobs Wanted

• Home or Office • Installation • Setup SEEKING • Software Training CAREGIVER/ • Virus & Spyware

2 decades of experience.

Please call: (310) 734-4756

ELDERLY CARE

7days/night per week.

Errands & Doctors Appt.

Call 310/990-2528

————— COM PAN I O N

Responsible, Friendly, Caring young woman with car.

DRIVE you to Dr. apps Shopping, Restaurants, Concerts, Theaters Etc...

In emergency case help is available around the corner.

SUZAN

Call Carol 818.913.3043

323/394-4146

Call Lisa 24hrs.

323/877-8121 • 323/806-9498 “Quality Care, Personal Touch”

Experienced & Caring Caregivers CNA, CHHA • Live In / Live Out

• Companion Care • Personal Care • Meal Preparation • Errands/Shopping • Screened Professionals

• Light Housekeeping • Medication Reminders • Respite Care • Post-Operative Care • Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care

• 844-770-2273 • • Available 24/7 •

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Dependable Care, Inc.

Beverly Hills Author Seeks P/T Assistant

KELEMEN REAL ESTATE (310) 966-0900

In business since 1992

Must have good

all listings are on

Caregivers • Drivers

computer skills.

CenturyCityLiving.com

General administrative

NOW AVAILABLE

HOME CARE AT THE LOWEST RATES

Homemakers Live-in or out

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

HOMECARE ATTENDANT SPECIALIST Position available: COMPETITIVE & VERY ACCOUNTANT REASONABLE RATES! Live In / Live Out 24/7 with Real Estate & Business CNA / HHA Hospice Management experience Hospitals Companion needed for family office.

818/395-8308 Salary $75,000+ Licensed/Insured/Bonded

Send resume to: Email: amehealthpro@ larry@spectrumsearch.net gmail.com JEWISH OWNED AAA RATED

P/T ASSISTANT

24-Hours • 7 Days/Week 4/8/12+ Hr. Shifts Avail.

We will beet your needs, no matter how speicalized or simple.

Excellent References.

Call For A Free Estimate!

818/746-3904 24-Hrs: 805/558-3517 Owned/Operated by R.N.

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BEAUTY SALON

310/228-6204

—————–––– Little Joe’s Barber Shop, Beverly Hills

SEEKING MANICURIST, weekly salary.

Also, BARBER’S CHAIR FOR RENT or COMMISSION. Please Call:

310/271-5363

On Robertson Blvd.

Has Room For Rent.

Ideal for HAirstylist, Permanent Make-up or Eyelash Extensions.

Call 310/529-9012

CAREGIVERS NEEDED

Needed in Beverly Hills For Property Mgmnt Office.

Must have computer and At least 5 years in home general administrative skills. experience. Speak fluent Flexible hours and days. English and can also speak

Call 310/200-5452

————— 1 & 2 - PERSON RESIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM Professional appearance.

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

Great Opportunity!

Free Rent + Salary!

Fax Resume:

310/829-2630 Or Email: THEROBERTSCO @ THEROBERTSCO . COM

BEVERLY HILLS BEAUTY SALON

GATED 5 STAR LUXURY PROPERTIES *BEL AIR *WESTWOOD *CENTURY CITY

occasional research.

————— —————––––

Affordable Experienced Caregiver’s/CNA’s

License 00957281

• Flexible Hours •

800-314-2986

Blessing Hands Home Care

OFFICE / STORES FOR LEASE

duties & some

Ask for Teri Lieberman

American Healthcare Providers

CONDOS FOR SALE

We Will File Your DBA for FREE! For More

Virtual & Private Offices & Workstations For Rent In The Heart of Beverly Hills We have 66 Square Ft. Workstations to 260 Square Ft. Offices Available For Immediate Occupancy Reasonably Priced Full-time occupancy of your own private office and workstations 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Personalized/professional telephone answering Professional reception services Mail sorting/delivery Free access to conference rooms Telephone/Internet/WiFi Kitchen/Employee breakroom Fully furnished reception/lobby area Utilities/janitorial service Access to copy, postage meter, and facsimile Access to separate server room for your own private network File room and storage space available

Please contact Renee at 310-274-5847 for more information or to schedule a tour.

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Farsi, Russian, Hebrew, Armenian or Polish. Must have car and available for live-in positions.

Call 323/655-2622 Mon.-Fri. • 10am-5pm

GARAGE/STORAGE

THE SCHAFFEL GROUP REAL ESTATE Beverly Hills “Penthouse” Office Suite

IF NOT EXPERIENCED.

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INVESTORS WANTED

LOOKING FOR INVESTORS FOR REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT Homes/Cabins/Modular Los Angeles & Lake Arrowhead.

45 Properties to development.

High Profits • Low Risk contact@rninvestment.com

Please Call:

323/898-8603 rninvestment.com

CONDOS FOR SALE

2 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS $1,295,000 You won't believe the unobstructed breathtaking views of Century City and LA..

Totally renovated Granite Counters. Stainless Steel Appliances. Huge Living Room Move-In Condition

CENTURY PARK EAST

2 BDRM / DEN/ 2 BA $899,000 South Tower Corner. 2 Jumbo Balconies New Stainless Steel Kitchen, Wood Floors Unobstructed City Views, Lower Floor

1 BDRM / 1 BA $539,000 Renovated High Floor. Manhattan Style Views, Wood Floors, Updated Kitchen Luxurious Bathroom, Floor to Ceiling Windows, Recessed Lighting

CENTURY PARK EAST $525,000 TO $1,169,000

CENTURY TOWERS $545,000 TO $1,348,000

PARK PLACE $750,000 TO $1,195,000

LE PARC

$1,599,000

DO NOT APPLY

Information

310.278.1322

CENTURY TOWERS

CENTURY HILL

8693 WILSHIRE BLVD 1817 Square Feet + Usable Balcony • $5.00 NNN

Sy , Cory & Cindy

310-550-8710 • 310-289-7855 sschaffel@theschaffelgroup.com • www.theschaffelgroup.com

————— ————— LARGE OFFICE Price Reduced

Prime Beverly Hills Boutique Bldg.

• 2-Offices • 1 Lrg. Off. • 16’x18’ $725/MO. $2,250/Mo. In Boutique Building 1 Reg. Off. • 9’x16’ $1,425/Mo. Adj. Beverly Hills Building has been

With reception, library and kitchen.

completely remodeled.

310/273-0136

323/782-1144

Close to shops & restaurants.

$1,095,000 TO $1,795,000

ONE CENTURY

$3,488,000 TO $28,950,000

CENTURY WOODS

$1,699,000 TO $2,599,000

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

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

CLASSIFIED

BEVERLY HILLS

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CONDOS FOR SALE

Garage/Storage For Rent

BEVERLY HILLS PREMIER BH SANTA MONICA Full Service Building 3 Bd. + 2.5 Ba. 427 Montana Ave. Luxury remodeled front unit condo. Pool.

Also,

SENSATIONAL 2 + 2.5 TOWNHOME

Storage Space

Private patio garden. Valet.

Luxury Brentwood Av a i l a b l e $1,349,000 Home For Sale for Rent.

6 Bd. + 8 Ba. Berkshire Hathaway BH Roya Rashti, Ronald Goldhammer Close to Beach .

Call: 310/780-4001 Please Call: CalBRE#01173657 Other Rentals Avail.

310/927-5222 310/394-7132

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HOUSES FOR SALE MALIBU BEACH HAMPTON STYLE WEEKEND HOME $3,150,000 Private Beach in Malibu’s most sought after neighborhood, Point Dume.

3100 sqft. home immaculate turnkey condition with the finest high end finishes.

Large gourmet kitchen expands to great family room, pecan hardwood floors, formal living room, formal dining room with fireplace, 4th bedroom with full bath poss. office/den.

Second story has 3 BR including master suite with large walk in closet, patio with outdoor living room. Plus 2 other BR with green belt views, each with private patios, full BA with subway tiles.

Grassy private yard with beautiful mature landscaping.

Includes coveted beach key with deeded beach rights to Little Dume beach. $3,150,000.

Visit www.hamptonsonthepoint.com Call (310) 317-2338 for appointment.

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HOUSES FOR LEASE

• THE GROVE AREA • Prime Carthay Circle Top Flr. 2 Bd.+1 Ba. $3,400 Unfurnished $3,900 Furnished Remodeled incld. bath, newer kitchen, hrwd. flrs.

Bel Air For Sale 2 Story 4 Bd.+2.5 Ba. Step-down living rm., new carpet+tile, spacious den w/ sliding doors to back-

1132 SOUTH SWALL

TWO FABULOUS BEDROOMS BATHROOMS IN GRANITE & GLASS $1,495,000

yard, lrg. yard w/ pool, ideal for entertaning.

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

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GUESTHOUSES FOR LEASE IMMACULATE, BEAUTIFUL

BEVERLY HILLS GUEST HOUSE

R E A L E S TAT E

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KELEMEN REAL ESTATE (310) 966-0900

BEVERLY HILLS ADJ.

BEVERLY HILLS

BEVERLY HILLS

1212 S. LA JOLLA

3 BEDROOM, 3.5 BATHS TOP FLOOR DUPLEX CenturyCityLiving.com 2397 SQUARE FEET NOW AVAILABLE New kitchen with granite GATED 5 STAR LUXURY PROPERTIES counter tops, center island F URNISHED & U NFURNISHED and includes all appliances. *BEL AIR *WESTWOOD Fireplace, nice backyard and *CENTURY CITY carport pkng. $5,195/MO. CENTURY TOWERS Call 310/482-8699 License 00957281

all listings are on

2 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS $6,700/month

—————–––– BEVERLY HILLS

You won't believe the unobstructed Upper Townhouse breathtaking views of Century City and LA..

2 Bd.+2 Ba. Totally renovated Granite Counters. Stainless Steel Across Roxbury Park Appliances. Huge Living Room Century City Views, Move-In Conditionr

CENTURY PARK EAST New kitchen, separate dining rm, hrwd. flrs.,

1 BED, 1BATH $3,250MO & $3,400MO Chose from 2 Unobstructed City Views Renovated with newer kitchens Luxurious Baths Jumbo Balconies Carpet & Hardwood

a/c’s, private washer/ dryer, parking. Classical Charm • $5,000/Mo.

310/274-4404

236 S. REXFORD DR. Luxurious & Bright 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath with hardwood floors, all appliances including washer/dryer in unit. $2,750/MO. Call 310/926-6088 or 310/409-6014

ADJACENT

1 & 2 BDRMS $1,850 - $2,550 Large Remodeled Top Floor Units With Lots of Light In Newer Luxury Building

Granite counter tops, custom —————–––– cabinets, ample closet space, stove, dishwasher, fridge, A/C, BEVERLY HILLS balcony, secured entry, gated 451 S. Maple Dr. parking, gym, laundry, etc...

Bright & Spacious 2+Den+2 • $2,695

2nd flr, central air, hrwd flrs, new carpet, gourmet kitch., 2-car parking.

9000 Clifton Way

8560 W. Olympic Bl.

Call 310/526-1484 —————

—————–––– North of Wilshre SANTA MONICA Prime Location

3 Bedroom + 3 Bath

Gorgeous Large Studio Apartment 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • $2,925 In Beverly Hills Electric Car charging or Great Office

station, brand new gourmet kitchen, balcony.

Freshly Painted, New Carpet, Lower Front Unit.

With Central Air, Renovated. City Views OMPASS OLD ROP Large Walk-in Closet.

Hardwood flrs., patio.

Hardwood Floors. Granite Kitchen $3,695/Month Marty: 310/293-2205 Includes All Utilities, 2 Jumbo Balconies 7 Blocks to Beach.

Private Entrance, Secured Bldg.+Prkg.

4 Blocks to 3 BED, 2 BATH Nonsmoker, No Pets.

3rd St. Promenade.

BEVERLY HILLS $5,500/MONTH $1,625/Month 310/666-8360 • Updated • Renovated. New Kitchen 310/247-8929 Hardwood Floors 2 Bdrm.+11/2 Bath 1017 S. SHERBOURNE 2 Jumbo Balconies 1st floor, hardwood

2 BED, 2 BATH, DEN $4,950/MONTH

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GORGEOUS REMODELED HOME WITH CUSTOM DESIGNED Very Private & Spacious floors, A/C units, KITCHEN IN GRANITE AND STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES. WESTWOOD with 1 Bedroom + 1 bath 2 BDRM. + 1.5 BATH patio, covered parking.

HUGE FORMAL DININGROOM AND HUGE LIVINGROOM WITH PARK PLACE SINGLE APARTMENT Great Location!

HIGH CEILINGS. DRAMATIC ENTERTAINERS DECK FOR PAR- + Liv room + kitchenette $3,850 to 4,700/mo. upper unit with breakfast FOR RENT TIES. FABULOUS CURB APPEAL. LARGE GARAGE AND LONG Located in a private back yd. $2,350/Month and formal dining room.

DRIVEWAY. $850/MO. CENTURY TOWERS Yard, laundry & parking.

310/948-4725 $2,250 mo. including utilities

SANDRA LEWIS

AGT. 310-770-4111 BRE 00456048

302

Acreage/ Residental Lots

84 Acres For Sale

Huge Highway Frontage!

Nevada Commercial, "HC" Zoning, Gaming, lodging.

Location: Where U.S. Hwy 95 meets State Route 140!

Adjacent to Santa Rosa Mountains, In Northern Nevada Water+electric on site.

405

WANTED TO RENT

Steve Geller Coldwell Banker 310/922-2141

440

UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

NEED SOME Century Park Place EXTRA $$? 3 Bd+2½ Ba Penthouse

Have available space Spacious corner unit, in your driveway high ceilings, upgraded Near South Beverly Dr.? kitchen, 2-fireplaces, Local business of 30 years balcony, pool, spa, 24-hr. needs employee parking guard, spacious master. and willing to pay side-by-side parking. $100 / Month $899,000 Park-like gated complex.

Victor A. Anker-Owner Contact: info@cgk.cc $5,275/Month 818/902-5656 if interested Great Opportunity!

Call: 310/210-2663

$3,850 to $6,800/mo.

CENTURY HILL $6,500 to $7,000/mo.

LE PARC $9,850 to $14,000/mo.

ONE CENTURY $16,000 to $35,000/mo.

BEL AIR CREST $10,000 to $59,000/mo.

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

For Lease See our Ad Sec. 270

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$3,500/MO. Call 213/804-3761 BEVERLY HILLS ADJ.

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922 S. BEDFORD ST. NEWLY REMODELED LIGHT AND BRIGHT

Includes utilities and parking Call 310/653-2551 weekday afternoon

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BEVERLY HILLS BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. newly remodeled on second 443 S. Oakhurst Dr. LARGE DUPLEX • 2 BDRMS + 1 BATH floor with A/C and 2 parking. •1 Bd. + $2,300/MO. • Den + 2 Ba. • + OFFICE + DEN Sam: 310/422-6026 • • • Large living, dining —————–––– • • • • • • and breakfast room. BEVERLY HILLS ADJ B R I G H T & S P• A C I O U S Granite countertops Bedford/Olympic B E V E R LY H I L L S with marble floors and 2 BD, 2 BA CONDO LIVING. all appliances. Hardwood $2,150/MO. Balcony, dishwasher, Approx. 1400 Sq. ft. elevator, intercom floors, high ceiling, entry, on-site nicely landscaped yard. Lower unit with fridge, washer/dryer in unit laundry, parking. $2,850/MO. and 2 car parking.

P LEASE C ALL : Call 310/908-1919 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH

Call 310/880-7281

310/435-3693

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

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120 S. Swall Dr. 519 S. Barrington Ave. 1236 Amhearst Ave. 2 BEDROOMS, 2 BATH • • • • • • • • • 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath • Spacious Units • • ˚Δ˚Δ˚Δ˚Δ˚Δ˚Δ˚ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ HARDWOOD FLOORS • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • 2 Bdrm. + 1.5 Bath 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath Nearly new kitchen; • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • • • • • • • Bright unit. dishwasher, microwave, Dishwasher, a/c, Very Spacious, A/C, Dishwasher, On-site granite counter, refer, controlled access, balcony, intercom entry, laundry, parking. stove. Laundry room, on-site parking on-sight laundry, prkg.

Close to covered parking.

BEDFORD / OLYMPIC MUST SEE!

JUST RENTED

Close to Cedars-Sinai, Brentwood Village.

Beverly Center, 310/472-8915 shops, cafes & transportation.

& laundry facility.

310/820-8584

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11730 SUNSET BLVD. NEWLY REMODELED

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W E S T W O O D H O L LY W O O D 1409 Midvale Ave.

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

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

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10905 Ohio Ave.

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LAFAYETTE PARK

1769-1775 274 LAFAYETTE PARK PL. N. Sycamore Av. 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath

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• 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath Easy freeway access * * * * * 213/382-102 1

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•• •• • • ————— • Jr. Executive 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath •• 1 Bd.+1 Ba. •• • Single BEVERLY HILLS 309 S. Sherbourne Dr. • • Intercom entry, a/c, ( • • • ----- • • • ) 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • •• * * * * * LOS ANGELES •• • • • • • • • • dishwasher, on-sight Newly Remodeled 401 S. HOOVER St. • • •••••• • • • 2 Bdrm. + 1.5 Bath • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. Wifi, Bright, controlled Rooftop pool, laundry & parking.

Great Views • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Good•closet access, balcony, deck, central air, C L O S E TO S C H O O L Great views, controlled • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. space, a/c, pool, elevator, French doors in bdrm. to • elevator, intercom & F R E E WAY S access, balcony, elevator, dishwasher, • Single laundry facility, prkg. patio overlooking pool • entry, on-sight laundry, 310/477-8171 controlled access. Close Close To U.C.L.A. elevator, lrg. pool, • • • • • • • gym, parking.

• GORGEOUS UNITS • to Cedars/shops/trans.

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Central air, pool, elevator, on-site laundry, intercom entry.

320 N. La Peer Dr.

310/247-8689

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– The Grand (the only 11640 Kiowa Ave. RENTWOOD

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Balcony, dishwasher, BEVERLY HILLS a/c, heated pool, WiFi, 221 S. Doheny Dr. elevator controlled • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. access, on-site laundry, • • • • • • parking. Close to Spacious, hardwood flrs., Brentwood Village, huge closets, built-in Shops & Restaurants. a/c, dishwasher, pool, • 310/826-4889 •

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•• •••• The Carlton Balcony, air conditioning 11666 Goshen Ave. 2 Bedroom/2 Bath Condo dishwasher, controlled in excellent condition (•)(•)(•)(•)(•) access bldg., WiFi, Large kitchen, Large dining pool, on-sight laundry, Single + 1 Ba. room area, Sealed-in Patio, gym, parking.

310/477-6885 Approximately 1900 Sq. ft. ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) Call 310/550-8006 Close to U.C.L.A. WiFi, central air/heat, WILSHIRE fireplace, patio, • WESTWOOD • CORRIDOR controlled access, 550 Veteran Ave. 10530-10540 pool, elevator, parking, Wilshire Bl. ••••• laundry facility. ∞ ∞ ∞

• 1 Bdrm. + • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. Den + 2 Bath • • • • • • Lrg. unit. Balcony,

6-Month Lease Avail.

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Close to transportation.

310/820-1810

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WEST L.A. * * * * * * Every Extra Luxury 1343 Carmelina Ave. intercom entry, laundry custom cabinets, granite - 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath Walk-in closet,

countertops, stone entry, pool, health club, spa.

• CHARMING & BRIGHT • • Free WiFi Access • • Close to UCLA • Close to Cedars,

facility, elevator, prkg.

& transportation.

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

• 310/276-1528 •

• 310/864-0319 •

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• 2 Bd.+2 Ba. 310/312-9871 Shopping & Dining in • elevator, controlled Brentwood Village • • • • • Very spacious, access, laundry L.A.’ S F INEST , granite counters, facilities. No pets.

MOST LUXURIOUS 1628 Westgate Ave. microwave, intercom 424/343-0015 APT. RENTAL ~ 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. ~ entry, on-sight launGreat Location! * * * * * * B r i g h t & A i r y. dry, parking & WiFi. Dishwasher, Very close to UCLA The Mission” * BEVERLY HILLS * “ Intercom entry, on-sight & Westwood Village.

• Westwood • 8725 Clifton Way parking, on-sight 310/208-5166

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

Hrwd. flrs., granite counters, dishwasher, central air, balcony.

• Free WiFi • —————–––– Call: 310/470-4474 W E S T W O O D —————–––– 1382 Kelton Ave.

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310/864-0319 All Utilities Paid.

• 310/442-8265 • Close to Dining & Shops.

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323/467-8172

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ANTIQUES / JEWELRY BUY & SELL

WANTED

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

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Buyers and Sellers of High-End Jewelr y & Watches

IN ADDITION TO

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

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1999 XK8 Jaguar Convertible $13,980 (Century City)

500 AUTOS FOR SALE

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Grey/White Interior Call 818-749-3935

508 AUTOS WANTED

WE BUY CARS The Black XK8 Stunning Convertible, The Classic.

Heavy in demand, lovingly maintained by original owner.

With only 49,900 miles. A must see and a must drive.

Enjoy beautiful California with the top down in this iconic luxurious Jaguar Convertible.

Call Shane (310) 560-0505 owner.

HIGH-END & CLASSIC CAR CALL ERIC 310/345-1487

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

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR At the end of January, Transparency International released its 2015 corruption index and the United States lost 3 points from the 2014 study but remained at #16 on the list of least corrupt countries in the world. Usually one does not think of the U.S.A. as corrupt but we need only look at Flint, Michigan and Beverly Hills as examples where corruption actually led to the poisoning of its citizens. This is behavior we would expect in a third world country or a dictatorship but not in America, certainly not in Beverly Hills, but that is exactly what has happened.

We should be outraged and demanding fundamental changes to protect ourselves from this type of corruption; instead our elected City Council and the staff are trying to cover up and making excuses. Their answer is to let staff resign and/or retire with hefty pensions while attacking The Courier for exposing the truth. The most powerfull tool we have in our fight against abuse of power and corruption is a free and open press.

We owe a great debt of gratitude to The Courier staff for having the courage to expose the corruption which exists at City Hall. Now that we are aware of the mismanagement and attempts to cover up the truth, what are we as residents going to do?

Democracy only works when we the people are involved. Last year people rejoiced that we did not have an election for City Council, instead cancelling our election and denying the public an opportunity to question, debate and ultimately decide who should represent us on the council.

Those that maintain and benefit from the status quo hailed this a victory for the City, saving it money on an unnecessary, meaningless election process.

We held a coronation for two City Council members who did not face the public vetting that is the hallmark of a successful democracy–frequent and regular elections.

When Councilman Willie Brien announced his plans to leave his seat vacant on the council, many in the City structure wanted to bypass the election process once more and appoint someone which would leave the council with three unelected members, a majority not having been elected by the people they are supposed to serve.

Democracy is not pretty and not cheap but the consequences of skipping the democratic process can be devastating. Unfortunately elected officials read a non-election as the citizens being content with their service and their record. This feeling of contentment can lead to arrogance and mistakes. such as the case of the tree removal scandal and the collusion of City staff and a wealthy developer to literally poison the air we breathe.

It is time for the citizens of Beverly Hills to wake up and demand new council leadership.

Three seats on the council will be open during the next election cycle.

We need to ensure as many candidates as possible run and seek election to those seats. We need to elect a City Council majority that truly puts residents first, not just in slogans, but in actions.

Brian David Goldberg, PhD ****** Let’s be honest about what is going here on lots 12 &13.

You do not buy a piece of land unless you are going to try to develop it. That is unless you’re buying it to donate to the City for park land.

If that is not the case, Mr. Konheim, sell it to the City for what you paid for it and walk away.

The Beverly Hills Land Company wants to have the zoning changed from T (transportation) to some other use for apartments/condos or other commercial use. The clear cutting of these trees is just one step toward accomplishing this.

I don’t fault Mr. Konheim for trying to do this.

I do hold the City of Beverly Hills responsible for allowing this to happen.

If the Beverly Hills City Council will make a statement that lots 12 & 13 will not be developed then everyone can go back to what they were doing.

Robert S. Anderson ******

It is terrible to hear the very same complaint I made three years ago about the B.H. Post Office is still happening today. Is no one accountable? How can this agency continue on it’s path of destroying people financially, or putting lives in jeopardy? My complaint fell on deaf ears so I wrote to the postmaster general in Washington and never received a reply. I did, however, receive a phone call approximately four months later. That discussion produced no result either even though I had proof.

Photographic, verifiable proof that could easily have led to the responsible party if that was the intention. Clearly it was not. The goal of the phone call was to pretend that something would be done, and then business as usual.

Management is where the responsibility lies.

And management is weak or simply doesn’t want to rock the boat. So the result is, three years later, the same issue is still causing damage to peoples lives.

Three times during the past year and as recently as last month, I tracked a package which was said to have been delivered when it had not.

Fortunately, I now make a fuss at the branch each time they play fast and loose. Eventually (six days later) –I got my package.

Each time I ask for the person in charge of the Maple Drive branch and not once has he or she come to speak with me. They make me wait an extraordinary amount of time and eventually send someone else to speak with me. They still hide from the reality that they have a problem they refuse to address.

Washington must get involved. A letter from The Courier could make the difference. Enlisting our congressman for help and asking for an appointment at Maple. Show them all the letters and e-mails. You are providing a wonderful vehicle for complaint to the powers that be.

If you don’t admit you have a problem, you are missing the first element necessary to fix it.

Jay Harvey ****** For more than 40 years, my aunt Leila and uncle Howard Orren lived at 241 S. Rodeo Dr. I fondly remember many family parties there in the 1960s and ‘70s when I was a kid making the trek with my family from our Encino abode. The Orren house was reflective of Leila’s artistic talent and there was even an artist’s loft above the garage where paintings were created and stored.

Especially memorable were the lavish holiday parties which Leila indulged in with elaborate details like Christmas themed glasses and holiday record albums on the hi-fi set in the living room.

Ours was a large family, originally hailing from Muscatine Iowa. These family gatherings were loud and boisterous but always warm.

When Leila passed away a while after Howard did, their children allowed the extended family to take a few keepsakes from their iconic home. The glass top wrought iron patio table with pomegranate leaves pattern is now something I treasure, as a reminder of the Orren family.

When their son Lowell sold their house in the 1990s, he was certain it would be torn down because of all the work it needed. It was built in the early ‘30s and had a English cottage motif.

For a while Julia Roberts brother Eric lived across the street and Julia’s frequent visits to The Beverly Wilshire up the street may have indeed influenced it’s use in Julia’s Pretty Woman movie.

Today, the Orren house still stands and has been upgraded with a new black fence in front but the original charm is still intact and I can still spot the Volkswagen Karmann Ghia convertible sports car uncle Howard loved parked in the driveway.

Whenever I walk by that house, it reminds me of how many great memories Beverly Hills holds for me but, more importantly, how many new ones I am now creating by living here.

I feel so fortunate to live in this gleaming City of ours and its riches go far deeper than the jewelry stores on Rodeo Drive. I can’t afford that stuff anyway.

Hal Lifson

The Beverly Hills Police Department “Police Blotter” will return to this space next Friday.

****** Frances Bilak’s letter to the editor last week criticizing Beverly High’s graduation requirements was disappointing and disturbing. For over four years the Board of Education has put into place an A-G graduation requirement that mirrors the requirements for admission to the California’s four-year state colleges and universities. These are not just for the high achieving students who would meet those standards anyway, but also for those students who need the extra motivation. These requirements help our high school stand out to college admission directors and help all our students gain college admission. The board has set the academic bar. It’s then up to the staff to strive to meet this bar by incentivizing the students, creating an accountability plan, and promoting our high school and its students to colleges.

I spent a year as a volunteer teacher at Moreno High School, the alternative school on the Beverly High campus. All the students I taught were doing their best to return to BHHS to graduate and using Moreno to catch up on their credits. They had their problems—emotional, family issues, problems with authority—some quite overwhelming, but were all smart, more creative than most, certainly capable of achieving the Beverly High graduation requirements and were willing to strive to meet them. Sadly, many of our staff and parents seem to lack the spirit I saw in these students.

Ms. Bilak segregates the students who are “artistically oriented” and suggests that the requirement doesn’t meet their goals. Having worked in the creative fields most of my life—as a design director at CBS Entertainment as well as managing a 50+ person design group— I strongly disagree. More than anyone, artists need to know how to express themselves, problem solve, critique and think through issues logically. Watering down our current high school graduation requirements will hurt these students, not help them.

Finally, I don’t understand Ms. Bilak’s point for listing certain exceptional people—Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Walt Disney, Johnny Depp, etc.—who dropped out of high school or college. Could it be possible that they dropped out because school was not challenging enough for them? Seems right to me.

Lewis Hall

Astrology

By Holiday Mathis TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Feb. 19). Your talent and genius won’t be rewarded until your persistence is—that will be a glorious day indeed! You’ll be working toward it for the next 10 weeks; then at the start of May there will be a celebration involving many you know and new faces, too, promoting you and launching you into a new stratosphere. Cancer and Libra adore you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20). The trick is to get your imagination and eyes to focus on the same thing in approximately the same way. This will never happen completely, but you can come close and get these two working ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19). When there aren’t a lot of features in a situation, each detail is all the more precious. This is a main tenant of minimalism —fewer things to concentrate on will encourage a deeper appreciation of each one.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20). The experienced warriors know that there are times when it’s best to cross the bridge and burn it behind you so the enemy can't follow. But you only strike the match when you’re sure you never want to get back to a place.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Your friendships need tending to as you move forward: a little refresher here, mending a small tear there, adding new bonding and fresh influences. Just don’t let anything get stale. These are treasures in need of polish.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You may temporarily lose track of the joy, the passion, the reason ... but don’t lose track of your persistence.

Keep going, one foot in front of the other. The joy will come back; then the passion; then the reason.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You need to be needed. You love to be loved.

You want to be wanted. This is precisely what makes you such a perfect candidate for exciting adventures in love today.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). In all ventures, Virgos are craving a counterpart–an equal with complementary skills. Singles may still be debating whether a romantic candidate is strong enough to be the kind of partner that is needed at this juncture.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Though you certainly deserve it, you don’t always have cheerleaders around you. It really benefits all if you’re able to do this for yourself without feeling weird about it. Pump up your self-belief. You can do this!

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). If you hang back and talk about it, you’ll only talk yourself out of it. Stop socializing, agonizing and analyzing. There’s no point, considering you already know what to do. Jump in and scramble through.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You can avoid criticism by avoiding production, creation and expression. But what’s the fun in that?

When you’re not producing, you’re not being yourself. The most expedient thing would be to stop caring what “they” think.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You don’t have to choose between two extremes. Examine your choices more carefully. They probably have more to do with applying the resources you have toward being an effective human being.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). There is nothing mundane to the eye that chooses to see it as mesmerizing instead. You have such an eye.

You’ll use your talent to help others appreciate the environment better.

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