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By Victoria Talbot Beverly Hills election watchers went to bed Tuesday reasonably assured that the top votegetters included incumbents Mayor John Mirisch first, ViceMayor Nancy Krasne second and newcomer Lester Friedman third. But they awoke on Wednesday morning to a stunningly close election that separates the top vote-getters by one vote for second-place Krasne and third-place Friedman, and five votes for Friedman and fourthplace Wunderlich. "A big, big thank you to our residents. I'm both thrilled and honored to have their continued support to serve on the City Council,” Mirisch told The Courier. “I'm looking forward to working with the new Council to continue making sure that City Hall puts the residents first. We

Current Election Results John Mirisch Nancy Krasne Les Friedman Robert Wunderlich Eliot Finkel Vera Markowitz Frances Bilak Jim Wayne

1,478 1,286 1,285 1,281 1,090 773 703 164

100% of precincts reporting, however many vote-by-mail and provisional ballots are still uncounted.

need a renewed focus on fiscal responsibility and solving the looming pension crisis, which is threatening all cities in our state. We need to continue using technology to improve the lives of our residents. Beverly Hills is a very special place and I look forward to doing whatever I can to

make sure it stays that way, both for ourselves and future generations, and to our setting examples for both good government and quality-of-life." Krasne told the Courier: “I’m proud of my campaign. It was clean, I discussed the issues and the merits of what my vision for the future of our city is. I will never deface the property of others because by demeaning others it demeans me. I have a full time job, in addition to my city job, so whatever the outcome is, I will live with the results. I will not cheat or play games to win. I will not let others do mean things to prop me up and I will not shine a spotlight on me for my ego.’ Just like others, I am another City Employee, here to do a job.” Only 1,915 ballots were cast at the polls by the City’s 21,238 registered voters Tuesday, in an

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election so close it may take until Mar. 31 to determine the results. The turnout represents less than 9.02 percent of registered

See page 16 for election day photos around Beverly Hills

voters in Beverly Hills, but does not include provisional ballots and vote-by-mail ballots that were not received by Mar. 7, Election Day. That number will not be available until Friday, March 10, after the Courier’s deadline. In a press release from Los Angeles County RegistrarRecorder/County Clerk Dean (see ‘ELECTION’ page 17)

Beverly Hills Students Receive Stark Lesson Not To Drink And Drive

The U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum held its ‘What You Do Matters’ Gala dinner. 4

After rockin’ the Saban last week, George Benson was paid a visit by singer Freda Payne. 21

March 10, 2017

Mirisch In First – Krasne Second, Narrowly Ahead Of Friedman, Wunderlich In Tight City Council Election Race

Many parents and teachers rallied outside the Beverly Hills Unified School District office on Tuesday morning as the Board of Education discussed the future of Chief Academic Officer Jennifer Tedford.

New Superintendent Bregy Tries To Edge Out Veteran Academic Administrator By Laura Coleman Little more than a month after stepping into his role as superintendent of Beverly Hills Unified School District, Michael Bregy has already become mired in controversy. Almost immediately after he sought to remove Chief Academic Officer Jennifer Tedford from his “cabinet” – Bregy’s term for his administrative support team – hundreds in the school community voiced their opposition to her leaving the role. Tedford, who has held the position for the past six years and is highly regarded for her meticulous research, is the only remaining high-level administrator at the district who has significant institu-

tional knowledge. During her tenure in the district office, every single administrator, principal and assistant principal (with the exception of El Rodeo AP Kevin Painter) has changed. “This was Dr. Bregy's decision,” confirmed Board of Education President Mel Spitz. Bregy immediately refused to comment on his decision after it became known that on March 1 he had offered Tedford a choice: resign or be released to a nonadministrative assignment. Tedford declined to make that choice, subsequently prompting Bregy to take the matter to the Board of Education. (see ‘JENNIFER TEDFORD’ page 21)

By Laura Coleman Beverly Hills High School students got a stark dose of reality at this week’s Every 15 Minutes program when they learned how quickly life can change–or end–in just an instant. Now in its fifth iteration at the high school, the bi-annual program personalizes the effects of drinking under the influence to help students understand just how powerful the effects of their choices can be. “This is a perfect vehicle to show students the consequences of their actions,” said Karen Setian, whose son Vahagn was killed eight years ago by a drunk driver while he

was still just a BHHS student. The two-day program for BHHS juniors and seniors–part of the national program Every 15 Minutes–is incredibly powerful. It began Monday morning just outside the campus, where students gathered for the unveiling of a horrific scene: their friends and classmates covered in blood, victims of a drunk driving accident. Although the scene was fictional, the audience witnessed exactly what would have happened if such an accident had actually occurred. Beverly Hills police and fire immediately rushed to the scene; arrests were made; and (see ‘EVERY 15 MINUTES’ page 13)

PARTY PEOPLE — Canadian billionaire Peter Nygard flew his 727 aircraft to the 27th annual Night of 100 Stars where he served as a sponsor. He poses here with host Norby Walters, the music maestro, and TV reality star Courtney Stoddard. Glen Lipton

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BEVERLY HILLS COFFEE AND COPS—Pictured (from left): BHPD Sgt Max Subin, Nespresso B o u t i q u e Director Jeffrey Evans and BHPD Chief Sandra Spagnoli at Wednesday’s “Coffee With The Cops.”

Beverly Hills Police Ask Residents to Join Neighborhood Watch By Victoria Talbot There is no substitute for vigilance; that is the message that came across loud and clear Wednesday when the BHPD turned out to talk to the community at Nespresso’s Coffee with the Cops. The “Meet and Greet” included about 20 of the City’s finest, including Chief Sandra Spagnoli, celebrating one year as Beverly Hills’ police chief. “Residential burglaries are definitely on the rise,” said Sgt. Max Subin, who encouraged residents to join the Neighborhood Watch program. About 100 residents turned out for the event, hosted by Nespresso Boutique Director Jeffrey Evans. “It’s back to basics,” said Subin. He pointed out several factors that help deter criminals, including motion-sensor lighting, locked back gates and doors, windows closed and alarms turned on every time upon leaving the residence. When leaving on vacation, be sure to cancel newspapers and deliveries that could indicate to a potential burglar that no one is home. Do not leave furniture, ladders or other equipment in yards that

can be used to climb to second-story windows; if there is an alarm system, alarm those windows as well. Burglars know that many portable valuables can be found in second-story master bedroom suites, such as jewelry, and that safes are frequently found in master closets. Find another place for the safe and bolt it down. Burglars frequently carry them away. Inform BHPD of vacation plans and arrange a Vacation Watch at the nonemergency number of 310-550-4951, he said. In an incident Tuesday, a resident discovered items that had been stolen from his home being sold online and called the police. Within half an hour, police had obtained a search warrant. Within one hour, they had recovered a sizeable portion of the stolen items. BHPD encourages anyone interested in setting up a Neighborhood Watch, or in having the police speak to a group of neighbors, to call 310-288-2616 and set up a meeting. Call Sgt. Max Subin for details, 310288-2626.

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U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum Gala Reminds Us That ‘What You Do Matters’ By Laura Coleman Perhaps the most magical moment at this year’s United States Holocaust Memorial Museum L.A. dinner “What You Do Matters,” last Thursday at The Beverly Hilton, was the minutes-long standing-ovation that Holocaust survivor Max Webb received to mark his 100th birthday. The local philanthropist survived 18 Nazi camps during the Holocaust and is a living reminder of the fact that within a matter of years, the eyewitness generation to the Holocaust will be completely gone. “Securing Elie [Wiesel’s] legacy – and the legacy of all survivors – is why we come together each year to support the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum,” said dinner co-chair Jac Stulberg. “We have many special guests with us, but none more important than the many Holocaust survivors here today. You inspire us.” For the past 24 years, the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum has strived to maintain the permanent relevance of history by conserving the evidence, including first-hand testimony, and making it available to the public and educators. At this year’s gala, the museum honored Janet and Lenny Rosenblatt and Sheryl and Ken Pressberg with the National Leadership Award for their outstanding contributions to preserving the history of the Holocaust. “It is my deepest desire tonight to

encourage each and everyone of you to increase your awareness of the vital work of the Museum in keeping alive our history and the memory of the Holocaust,” said Janet Rosenblatt. “I was deeply blessed to have grown up with three grandparents who were Holocaust survivors. I was keenly aware of being the rare and lucky exception to have them.” She underscored that the evidence the Museum holds is only part of what it uses to teach people. HOLOCAUST MUSEUM–More than 800 guests joined the “While the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum to present its National Leadership Award to (from left): Lenny and Janet Museum is a testa- Rosenblatt, and Ken and Sheryl Pressberg, while (at center) ment to the six million Holocaust survivor Max Webb received a special tribute for his Jews and others who 100th Birthday during the museum’s “2017 Los Angeles Dinner: perished in the What You Do Matters.” Holocaust, it also teaches the lessons of the past that unfortunately are not always heeded,” said Sheryl Pressberg. “We live in a world where people are being discriminated against because of their reliBy Laura Coleman gious beliefs, their country of origin While the Traffic and Parking and their sexual orientation.” Commission may have put the kibosh “The U.S. Holocaust Memorial on a simple solution to El Rodeo’s temporary parking problem, City Councilmember Julian Gold might have alighted on a potentially workable solution to providing teachers with the ability to park near their classrooms: ask nearby El Rodeo parents for a little help. After City parking officials ticketed almost a dozen cars with Beverly Hills Unified District placards in January for parking on residential streets – a first that anyone in the district can recall – El Rodeo Principal Kevin Allen knew he needed to find a sustainable solution for just where his teachers could park their cars while the school undergoes renovation. After going before the City Council, he was advised to work with the City’s Traffic and Parking Commission to achieve a solution. However, that commission appears to have been unable to solve the problem. Last Thursday, the Traffic and

Museum is a living testament to what can happen when we do not tolerate our differences,” she added. Lenny Rosenblatt underscored that hatred’s greatest weapon is complacency and urged those in attendance to not remain indifferent to injustices occurring in today’s society. This year’s dinner highlighted “Americans and the Holocaust” by including a segment recognizing World War II camp liberators and Holocaust survivors. “Americans and the Holocaust” is a major, multi-year educational initiative that seeks to increase understanding about how Americans from all walks of life responded to the threat of Nazism and persecution of Europe’s Jews. The initiative will be anchored by a major new exhibition set to open April 2018, marking the Museum’s 25th anniversary. The exhibition will explore America’s role as a land of refuge, the nature of presidential leadership, and factors that shaped the attitudes and actions of the American public during the 1930’s and ‘40s.

Councilmember Gold Suggests El Rodeo Families Help Solve Parking Problem Parking Commission denied a request to issue temporary parking permits for City streets after the neighbors expressed frustration with the idea. During a City-BHUSD liaison meeting yesterday morning, Gold suggested that Allen and his staff call El Rodeo families who live close to the school to see if they would be willing to allow a couple of teachers and staff the opportunity to park outside their homes, on the street, during this temporary period. “I think it’s a great, creative idea,” said Superintendent Michael Bregy. El Rodeo now requires 60 parking spaces for its staff while construction is underway through Fall 2019. Since construction began and the school’s parking lot was taken offline, staff has been shuttled to and from the school when parking at the City parking lot on Camden or up north on Lomitas. Some staff choose to park on El Rodeoadjacent streets which allow four-hour parking. However, all of these have challenges. COURIER IN PERU—Courier reader and Beverly Hills resident Sheila Ellman visited Peru last month and took her copy of the Courier for some reading material whenever she had downtime. To join Sheila and dozens of others in the Carry The Courier Club, simply snap a photo of yourself on your next trip with a copy of the Courier and e-mail that picture, along with some caption information, to mlopez@bhcourier.com. Safe travels!

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WATER CONSERVATION—Beverly Hills-based KidUnity last week furthered its research in learning about water usage and conservation in their endeavor to become junior water ambassadors for the City. The group went outside of Beverly Hills to Santa Monica to learn about the work the Santa Monica Urban Runoff Recycling Facility (SMURRF) is doing. In April, the group will be headed to Greystone Mansion. KidUnity provides local students with the ability to spend a day with a community organization or business to learn the inner workings of how they operate. Pictured (from left): Neal Shapiro, SMURRF Watershed Management Coordinator, Carys Woolley, Ruby Rose Carlson, Nico Gonzalez, Michael Coleman and Guy Marks.

Greystone’s ‘Music In The Mansion’ Presents Mana Trio By Victoria Talbot Music in the Mansion, the annual celebration of international, award-winning musicians, presents the third in a series of concerts Sunday, March 19, with the Mana Trio. Pianist Cindy Lam and saxophonists Michael Mortarotti and Michael Hernandez will perform in the Mana Trio ensemble. The series will continue April 16 with “Friends Meet California” featuring Miki Aoki on piano and Rolf Haas on violin; “The Piano & The Soprano” featuring Temirzhan Yerzhanov on piano and Yuia Zinovieva, mezzo soprano on May 21; and Firebird Balalaika Ensemble, a unique and dynamic group performance on the round-bodied domra, triangular-shaped balalaika and the bayan/accordion.

Mana Trio

The season concludes with the iPalpiti Festival July 26, with prize-winning musicians from around the world. Performances begin at 2 p.m. on Sundays except for the iPalpiti Festival, which begins at 7 p.m. Tickets for the concerts are

$20; iPalpiti tickets are $40. Seating is limited. Advanced tickets are encouraged. Purchase tickets online at www.beverlyhills.org/bhreg or call 310-285-6850. For more information call 310-285-6830 or visit online: www.beverlyhills.org/musicinthemansion.

Longtime Beverly Hills Assemblyman Anthony Beilenson Dead At 84 By Matt Lopez Anthony Beilenson, a former state assemblyman who represented Beverly Hills, died Sunday at age 84. Born in New York, Beilenson attended Harvard University and moved to Beverly Hills in the late 1950s, where he joined as a partner in a local film industry law firm. He was elected to the California Assembly in 1962, representing Beverly Hills and West Los Angeles. Although Beilenson is perhaps best known around Los Angeles for crafting the 1978 law that created the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, many in Beverly Hills most remember him for his strong opposition to a proposed Beverly Hills Freeway in the 1960s. The freeway had been a

discussion point for decades, with plans to have it run from downtown Los Angeles to the beach. In the 1960s, the Beverly Hills City Council threw its support behind a plan for a “cut and cover” freeway that would run under Santa Monica Boulevard. Fears persisted, however, regarding the cost of the freeway, and wonders about whether that the City wouldn’t actually be able to have control on whether the freeway remained underground or not. Beilenson, one of the leading opponents of the freeway plan, made sure it was stopped in its tracks in the state assembly. Beilenson served in Congress from 1976 to 1996, representing parts of the San Fernando Valley, Thousand Oaks and Agoura Hills.

Measure H A quarter-cent Los Angeles County sales tax to fund anti-homelessness programs appeared to emerge victorious Wednesday by a thin margin, but elections officials said an estimated 294,900 ballots still need to be tallied, potentially changing the outcome. With all precincts reporting from Tuesday's election, Measure H had 67.44 percent of the vote, just ahead of the twothirds majority it needs to pass. The measure was short of the threshold much of Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning, but it steadily gained ground as vote-counting continued, and it passed the two-thirds mark only when the final precincts reported. The vote tally announced early Wednesday showed Measure H with 379,005 votes in favor, and 182,969 opposed. Measure S Voters downed Measure S, a hotly debated initiative aimed at limiting development by blocking General Plan amendments for two years. The initiative was the most expensive campaign in the Los Angeles city election. Measure S received 171,831 NO votes and 77,748 YES votes. Measure M The city-sponsored measure giving Los Angeles tools to regulate the recreational and medical marijuana industry was overwhelmingly approved. Measure M

allows the city of Los Angeles to repeal a current ban on medical marijuana dispensaries under the previously approved Proposition D and replace it with a new set of rules for different types of marijuana businesses. It will give the city tools to enforce its regulations, such as authorizing fines, criminal penalties or loss of power and water service for businesses operating without a license or ignoring city rules. The measure received 192,054 votes in support and 49,964 opposing. Los Angeles Mayor/City Council Mayor Eric Garcetti easily outpaced the field, securing around 80 percent of the vote and avoiding a May runoff to keep his job. In the 5th Council District, Councilman Paul Koretz fended off challenges from Jesse Creed, an attorney, and political consultant Mark Herd. Los Angeles Unified School Board Steve Zimmer led a field of four candidates in the District 4 race, but he fell short of the 50 percent margin needed to win re-election outright. He will square off with Nick Melvoin, a teacher/attorney, who placed second in the race ahead of Allison Polhill, a former president of the Palisades Charter High School board, and public relations executive Gregory Martayan.

DECA STARS—Last weekend, Beverly Hills High School's DECA chapter competed at the annual state conference. The duo of Jacqueline Hauser and Jessica Moghaddam (pictured) wound up as state champions for their event, Hospitality and Tourism Team Decision Making. They will compete at DECA's pinnacle conference, the International Career Development Conference, in Anaheim April 26-29.

Anthony Beilenson

Beilenson retired rather than run for another term in 1996. According to the Los Angeles Times, he suffered a heart attack last month prior to his death. “A giant has left us,” former Los Angeles County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky tweeted upon getting word of Beilenson's death. “Tony Beilenson was a classy political figure. His legacy is all around us.”

PUPPY LOVE—Alberto is a 2year old, 15-pound, Pomeranian-Pug. His owner was no longer able to care for him and brought him to ShelterHopePetShop.org for re-homing. He is a mellow guy who is great with kids and other dogs. You can meet this little man and take him for a walk by calling Shelter Hope at 805-379-3538.

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enter in our stockinged feet. Which we did, and found the same, as well, with the other guests.

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Meryl Streep staff leapt into damage control, with Meryl declaring “Karl lied.”

hanel muzzled Karl, insisting the matter be dropped instantly. Katy Perry glamorized the 2017 iHeart Radio Music Awards at the Forum

Such a shame. That Meryl

Streep, among our leading actresses, and Karl Lagerfeld, a Paris couturier for the ages, are at odds.

hey got off on the wrong footings, when Meryl could – and should – have used Karl’s designing genius for Oscar night. Her awards wardrobes continue to be Very Mother of the Bride, even Grandmother of the Bride.

Karl

claims he had designed her Oscar night gown, with Meryl requesting minor modifications with his sketches, which he was delighted to do.

ntil one of Meryl’s reps called out of the blue and asked Karl to quit creating the Chanel couture, which was being created for her gratis. Another top designer not only was giving her the freebie but payment, as well.

Karl

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can’t imagine Karl, whom we’ve known through the years lying about a situation as sensitive as this. We lunched in L.A. with him and Vogue’s editor-at-large Andre Leon Talley, met in Paris and in Monte Carlo.

or can we imagine Meryl making such a demand. But we wouldn’t be surprised if an eager-beaver staffer or two took it on themselves to score points with their adored client.

omething fishy here. Of course, it’s true that red-carpet wardrobes cost thousands of dollars --- thousands! -- worn during the award shows they are created gratis. Is it also true that some P.R. folks, on occasion, suggest payment.

ill we ever know what happened? Doubtful, and a pity that a major actress has been alienated from a great designer, who would do her couture justice, which she deserves.

n another planet from long ago, we were welcomed at the door of her penthouse at 2 East 70th St. in New York, where she lived with her last husband Alfred Steele, the Pepsi Cola tycoon.

he manservant asked that we remove our shoes and

he white-carpeted, duplex-sized living room was furnished with white couches and accessorized with pillows in lemon and orange silk. Couches and pillows were covered in sturdy plastic.

rinks were served, and in time we heard high heels slowly clicking down the stairway.

oan Crawford beamed, looking every which way the glamorous star that she was.

Kelsea Ballerini

Noah Cyrus

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inally, she chuckled. Instead of mixing Noily Prat vermouth with the vodka, she used Pepsi Cola. “So let’s make our next martinis with Pepsi,” she said. Ever the charming saleslady.

hen our server arrived to take drinks order, she explained, “I only drink 100proof vodka – yours is 80-proof -- so please charge me for every drink I pour, will you, please?”

We dined at the Golden

ond memories sparked by this week’s debut episode of Ryan Murphy’s riveting Feud, a revisit of that 1962 campy noir classic, Whatever Ever Happened To Baby Jane directed by Bob Aldrich. The limited FX series stars Jessica Lange as Joan Crawford and Susan Sarandon as Bette Davis, another country far removed from Joan’s. We’ll deal with our Bette experiences in a future column.

Coin on Second Avenue, an upscale Chinese restaurant. Asking us to sit beside her, she smiled that “we must get to know each other better.”

efore dinner, she lifted a silver flask from her crocodile handbag, placing it near her chopsticks.

Petite,

eanwhile, Babs (a.k.a. Barbra Streisand) is yapping about “gaining weight,” blaming this on her frustrations with our president. “Too many pancakes smothered in maple syrup.”

slim-boned and with those fetching eyes that were glued on you when she spoke.

e’d written about her beauty and talent in Town & Country magazine. Liking what we wrote, she dropped us a thank-you on her famous Tiffany-blue stationary.

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he promised a dinner soon, this being that night.

xplaining that while living in California during her movie goddess era, she’d fallen in love with the youthful décor of the Golden State, consequently the white couches, white carpet, etcetera.

Tammy Cash

Despina Mirou

fter guests wondered about taking our shoes off, she showed us the soles of her heels, which had been scrubbed clean. Immaculate to a fault. Scrubbed after every time she stepped outdoors. We were invited into her boudoir where she nodded to her wall racks of shoes, all scrubbed clean by her housekeeper. Commenting that New York streets were quite dirty, and that she loved being “clean, clean, clean.”

Jerry Lozynsky

Bea Miller

Karrueche Tran

She begged us to taste her

Renee Taylor with husband Joe Bologna, who was honored during the 27th annual Night of 100 Stars at the Beverly Hilton.

martini recipe. We quickly indicated approval. Could we tell what was different? Umm and umm.

Alli Paganetti

Angie Everhart

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Three Dog Night To Headline Benefit Concert For Children’s Providence, Exer Partner To Expand Access To Hospital Los Angeles’ HARK Arts Therapy Program Three Dog Night had 21 consec- Urgent, Emergent Care Rock group Three Dog Night will utive top 40 hits,including three No.1 singles, 11 top 10s, 18 straight top 20s and 12 straight RIAA Certified Gold LPs. Among the multi-platinum pop/rock band’s hits are: Mama Told Me Not To Come, Joy To The World, Shambala, Black And White and One. The evening begins at 6:30 p.m. with a pre-concert party and art sale. VIP ticket holders will enjoy reserved seating and be invited to attend an after-show meet-and-greet, including photo ops, with Three Dog Night members— founding member Danny

headline a benefit concert for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles’ HARK (Healing Arts Reaching Kids) program at 8 p.m., Sunday, April 30 at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, 7000 Hollywood Blvd. An affiliate organization of CHLA, HARK volunteers provide art supplies, hands-on art workshops, one-on-one art and music play, and other activities that foster creativity and allow kids to express themselves. When used as a healing tool, the arts can help patients cope with the distress that comes with illness, injury and hospitalization.

(see ‘HARK’ page 10)

UCLA’s Johnese Spisso To Lead Heart Association’s Go Red Campaign To Fight Heart Disease, Stroke In Women The American Heart Association’s (AHA) Go Red For Women campaign will be led this year by Johnese Spisso, president of UCLA Health and CEO of the UCLA Hospital System. Heart disease, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases kill nearly one in three women each year. Heart disease continues to be the No. 1 killer of women, taking more lives than all cancers combined. Campaign events include a luncheon in Manhattan Beach on May 5, featuring educational ses-

sions, motivational speakers and a heart-healthy meal; and the Dia de las Madres Dinner in L.A. on May 10, which will bring together Latina executives and their mothers for a Mexican Mother’s Day celebration. The month-long festivities culminate on May 17 at the Rock the Red Music Benefit in Hollywood where women’s heart health will be celebrated with music by special guest performers. For more information on the (see ‘CAMPAIGN’ page 10)

Johnese Spisso

Seeking to expand access to affordable emergency care while reducing hospital wait times, Providence Health & Services is partnering with Exer – More than Urgent Care, which operates clinics staffed by physicians trained in emergency medicine. Under the terms of a new joint venture, Exer will operate clinics in communities served by Providence Southern California, providing an alternative for patients whose conditions are urgent or serious, but not life-threatening. “Our partnership with Providence gives Exer the unique opportunity to join with the third largest notfor-profit health care system in the United States,” said Eve Kurtin, PharmD, Exer’s chairwoman of the board. “Exer’s mission to provide our patients with the highest quality health care in easy-to-access retail locations aligns with Providence’s commitment to improve the health of the greater community.” “This venture creates a perfect blend of the specialties provided by Exer and Providence. It will allow us to work together to serve more patients in the most appropriate and affordable ways and to reduce the time they wait,” said Karl Carrier, interim chief executive of Providence Southern California. “We’re proud to partner with Exer to provide a top quality option for our patients.” Exer has clinics in Northridge, Calabasas, Beverly Hills and Newbury Park with board-certified or board-eligible emergency medicine physicians The clinics, open from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. daily, offer pediatric services, on-site prescriptions, immunizations and physical exams for those in the workplace and in school sports. Exer also has on-site laboratories and diagnostics equipment.

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HOW DO Y O U F E E L ? CHLA Study: Brain Architecture Alters To Compensate For Depression A study led by Ravi Bansal, PhD, and Bradley S. Peterson, MD, of The Saban Research Institute of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), has found structural differences in the cerebral cortex of patients with depression and that these differences normalize with appropriate medication. The study, published in Molecular Psychiatry Tuesday is the first to report within the context of a randomized, controlled trial, the presence of structural changes in the cerebral cortex during medication treatment for depression and the first to provide in vivo evidence for the presence of anatomical neuroplasticity in human brain. “Our findings suggest that thickening of the cerebral cortex is a compensatory, neuroplastic response that helps to reduce the severity of depressive symptoms,” said Peterson, director of CHLA’s Institute of the Developing Mind and professor of pediatrics and psychiatry at USC’s Keck School of Medicine. “Patients off medication have a thickened cortex, and the thicker it is, the fewer the symptoms they have. Medication then reduces the severity of symptoms, which in turn reduces the need for biological compensa-

tion in the brain—so that their cortex becomes thinner, reaching thickness values similar to those in healthy volunteers,” Peterson said. The investigators acquired anatomical brain scans at baseline and again at the end of the 10-week study period for 41 patients with chronic depression, while 39 healthy volunteers were scanned once. This study was conducted with adult patients treated at Columbia University, when Peterson and Bansal were faculty members. Patients were randomized to receive active medication duloxetine, a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor, or placebo. During the trial, patients receiving medication saw significant improvement of symptoms compared with patients receiving placebo. In medication-treated patients, cortical thickness declined toward values found in healthy volunteers while placebo-treated patients showed a slight thickening of the cortex. According to Bansal, a researcher at CHLA and professor of pediatrics at the Keck School, this finding suggests that placebo-treated patients continue to require compensation for their ongoing symptoms.

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Cedars-Sinai Study: Hormone Replacement Therapy May Help Improve Women’s Heart Health Hormone replacement therapy has long been controversial as studies have associated it with health benefits and risks. While some studies suggest that it lowers the risk of osteoporosis and improves some aspects of heart health, others link it to higher risk of cancer and stroke. Now, a new imaging study by investigators at Cedars-Sinai, suggests that women using hormone replacement therapy to relieve menopause symptoms face a lower risk of death and show lower levels of atherosclerosis—plaque buildup in the heart’s arteries—compared to women who do not use hormone therapy. “Over the past 15 years, fear of cancer and other risks has led to dramatically fewer women using hormone replacement therapy,” said Dr. Daniel S. Berman, director of Cardiac Imaging at Cedars-Sinai and senior author on the study. “This new study suggests that with proper screening and follow-up, therapy with supplemental estrogen or similar hormones may help improve heart health and overall survival in some women.” The investigators retrospectively analyzed the health

Dr. Daniel S. Berman

records of more than 4,200 women who received a coronary calcium scan at CedarsSinai over a 14-year period, from 1998 to 2012. A coronary calcium scan is a CT scan that measures the amount of calcium in the heart’s arteries. A higher level of calcium is an indicator of plaque buildup, which increases the risk of heart attack and stroke. Of the women in the study, 41 percent reported taking hormone replacement therapy at the time of their scan. Hormone therapy use was highest between 1998-2002 and gradually decreased from more than 60 percent of women in 1998 to 23 percent in 2012. Slightly more than 6 percent of the

women died during an average follow-up period of eight years. Those using hormone replacement therapy were significantly older than those not on the therapy, with an average age of 60 years in the non-therapy group compared to an average age of 64 in the group taking the therapy. To account for this difference in their analysis, the researchers performed statistical adjustments and also assessed outcomes for separate age groups, divided into fiveyear intervals. After accounting for age, coronary calcium score and cardiovascular risk factors including diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol, women using hormone replacement therapy were: • Overall 30 percent less likely to die than those not on hormone therapy. • Twenty percent more likely to have a coronary calcium score of zero (the lowest possible score, indicating a low likelihood of heart attack). • Thirty-six percent less likely to have a coronary calcium score above 399 (indicating extensive atherosclerosis and a 10-fold increase in heart attack risk).

Three Dog Night will present a benefit concert at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel for CHLA’s art therapy program.

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Hutton; original member Michael Allsup, guitar; and Paul Kingery, bass and vocals; Pat Bautz, drums; Eddie Reasoner, keyboards and David Morgan, vocals. Through its fundraising events and art sales, HARK supports the hospital’s Expressive Arts Therapy Program whose trained art and music therapists adminis-

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events aimed to raise awareness and funds to advance the fight against heart disease and stroke in LA women, visit lagored.heart.org. “Earlier in my career, when I worked as a registered nurse, I saw firsthand the debilitating impact of heart disease and stroke on patients and their families,” said Spisso, who also serves as associate vice chancellor for UCLA Health Sciences. “I

ter proven healing methods to thousands of patients annually. Benefit tickets, at $150 per person; with VIP tickets at $250, are available at www.healingartsreachingkids.org. For more information email harkchla@gmail.com, visit on Facebook: @HealingArtsReachingKids(HARK), or contact the Associates & Affiliates Office/Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, 323-361-2367. have been personally involved with Go Red For Women for more than a decade; and I am excited to now lead the efforts to reach, empower and help improve the health of the five million women in L.A. County,” Funds raised at campaign events help the AHA continue its support of heart disease and stroke research. Since 1949, the AHA has invested more than $4 billion in research.

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How Much Is Too Much In The Luxury Real Estate Market? By Victoria Talbot The super-heated luxury real estate market is producing some interesting homes and raising some interesting questions about the value of property. Opus is $100 million spec house built by American film producer and real estate developer Nile Niami and architect Paul McClean. The home boasts seven bedrooms and 11 baths in 20,500 sq. ft. of smooth chrome-and-glass architecture in Trousdale with a sweeping view of the Los Angeles basin. Two swimming pools suspend the residence in liquid reflec-

tions. A second swimming pool has two adjoining hot tubs, complementing the spa treatment room and a wine cellar filled with Cristal Champagne. A $3 million art collection makes the prospective owner an instant collector. In the garage, a golden Rolls Royce and Lamborghini are waiting for that LA power couple. The offering follows on the heels of the most expensive home in America at $250 million. Just over the hill in BelAir, fashion designer Bruce Makowsky has created a 38,000-sq. ft. residence with crocodile-lined elevators, a full car-collection, 130 art installa-

This is what $100 million buys in Beverly Hills: adjoining dual hot tubs with a view of the LA Basin.

tions a bowling alley with golden pins, a glass pool table, a decommissioned helicopter gracing the roof and a sevenperson staff included. The home has 12 bedrooms and 21 baths. Subtlety is not marketable when lavish is not enough. The Los Angeles luxury real estate market is aimed at speculation, leaving behind buyers who simply want a home. The LA “home buyer” is almost obsolete as developers reach for novel ways to fill up square footage. In an informal survey of realtors, their preference is to sell to developers. For developers, squarefootage is key to making a profit. The structure hasn’t the intrinsic value potential of the land itself, if it is allowed to be developed with as large a residence as possible. Realtor Ron Wynn of Coldwell Banker says that he uses a calculator to determine the maximum square footage that can be developed on a property to determine value. Developers, he says, will buy homes that can “pencil out.” Wynn said a recent client who fought mansionization in

Opus in Bel-Air is the most expensive home in America.

the Encino hillside was disappointed to discover that the home he was selling would not fetch the price he felt entitled to because developers could not make the Golden bowling pins are includedin the $250 milnumbers. An older lion price tag. hillside home, it had not been for considerably more than its upgraded for decades. It was original purchase price. As land values muster out eventually purchased by a family at a price that reflected the in a highly-charged market, home’s value, not the projected somewhere there is room for a home. value of a spec house. However, the home sold

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A reenactment of a violent car accident drove home the reality of the dangers of drinking and driving to BHHS students.

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a coroner arrived to take possession of the dead. The “injured” students were taken to Cedars-Sinai Hospital while other students were taken before a judge at City Hall after being arrested. “Every 15 minutes somebody dies (in the U.S.) because of a drunk driver,” said former Beverly Hills Mayor Les Bronte, who brought the program to Beverly Hills and has been spearheading it ever since. For the 20 participating students, many of whom have had challenges making good choices, the program didn’t simply pause when the sun went down that first day. Instead, they were sequestered at The Beverly Hilton, where they met with counselors exploring their choices and then wrote letters to their parents. At the same time, parents were writing letters to their children–some of whom were fictionally dead, arrested or severally injured. On Tuesday morning, the second day of the program, the BHHS students gathered once again, this time inside The Beverly Hilton ballroom for a “funeral.” On stage there was a coffin, upon which each of the students, dressed in black, placed a rose after having filed into the room while Amazing Grace was played on a bagpipe. Bronte described the mock-funeral as the most poignant part of the program. During the service, the students and their parents, the majority choking back tears or fully crying, took turns reading

their letters aloud. Setian, who estimates he has spoken with 10,000 Beverly Hills students since his son died, also shared the story of what happened, underscoring just how important individual choices are. There is also a video that students have produced showing what happened to their friends–the choices they made–that led them to that fateful car crash. “It just is so meaningful and so emotional,” Bronte said. Bronte said using BHHS students connects the entire student body to the program, in turn encouraging students to reflect on personal choices when alcohol, drugs and driving while texting are involved. “It’s a very powerful program and I think our kids took it seriously,” said BHHS Principal Dave Jackson. “I hope it resonates with them and lasts with them because it does save lives.” Putting on the program is a team effort that also involves sponsorships by the community including the Rotary, the PTSA, local merchants including the Beverly Hilton and Factor’s Famous Deli, the City and the Maple Counseling Center. “Because of this program lives will be saved,” said BHHS PTSA co-president Jodi Galen, who has been on the executive steering committee since its inception. “Thanks to the support of this amazing school district, City, police, fire and community sponsors, students experience first-hand the dangers of distracted driving. This program educates students to make the right choice.”

EVERY 15 MINUTES – A group of Beverly Hills High School students represents the “walking dead” who were killed as the result of a collision involving a drunk or distracted driver.

TO SEE AND BE SEEN

LAMBORGHINI IN YELLOW — The $421,350 Lamborghini Aventador S (pictured above) made an appearance at Pirelli P Zero World just outside of Beverly Hills, marking the first U.S. appearance of the new halo supercar. Explains Chief Operating Officer at Lamborghini America Alessandro Farmeschi (pictured left): “The Aventador S is the evolution of Lamborghini’s flagship twelve-cylinder supercar. The Aventador S features an increase of power to 740 horsepower as well as new all-wheel-steering, which allows for even more exceptional handling on both the street and racetrack. More than ever, with the Aventador S, Lamborghini is able to continue to deliver a truly-emotional experience you can only get from a Lamborghini, bringing the focus back on the driver and their role as the central force behind the wheel.” PERSONAL SHOPPER AT LACMA — Personal Shopper writer/director Olivier Assayas and star Kristen Stewart talk onstage at the Bing Theater at LACMA as part of Film Independent’s “member’s only” screening and conversation series. In Personal Shopper, which premiered at last year's Cannes Film Festival, Stewart plays a young woman working in Paris as a personal shopper for a celebrity while simultaneously dealing with the aftermath of her twin brother’s death. Photos Courtesy of WireImage and Film Independent

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THE FASHION OF BEVERLY HILLS

Luxe Rodeo Drive Hotel In Beverly Hills Launches Rooftop 360 Movie Nights By Laura Coleman Luxe Rodeo Drive Hotel announced the opening of its new Rooftop 360, an added amenity for its guestonly ‘Luxe Club on Rodeo’ concept. With sweeping views of Beverly Hills City Hall, the Hollywood Hills, and Downtown Los Angeles, the property’s newly renovated Beverly Tower penthouse space offers guests a place to

relax, workout, have a spa treatment or in the evenings enjoy a movie screen outside. “We wanted to create a space for guests to experience the luxury and elegance of Rodeo Drive in the privacy of a penthouse setting,” said Adam Sydenham, regional general manager of Luxe Hotels. Visit: www.luxerodeo.com.

DREAMER DINNER—Last Sunday “I Have a Dream” Foundation Los Angeles celebrated its 30th year of making dreams come true. The foundation provides long-term support to children living in under-resourced communities to achieve their full potential by promoting from an early age values of higher education and career success. This year's presenters included Golden Globe winning actress Sarah Paulson, NAACP Award winning actress Marsai Martin and Academy Award nominee Ava DuVernay. Dreamer Dinner honorees included: Marcia Clark, former LA Prosecutor for the District Attorney; Jamila Hunter, Senior VP Comedy at ABC Entertainment; and Susan Rovner, EVP Development at Warner Bros. Television. Pictured left: IHAD Foundation CEO Debra Fine and presenter Sarah Paulson. SHANE’S INSPIRATION — Shane’s Inspiration, an international nonprofit dedicated to creating inclusive playgrounds and educational programs that foster social inclusion for children with disabilities, hosted its 16th annual fundraising gala last Saturday with a Cuban cabaret-inspired ”A Night in Old Havana” theme. Awardwinning actor and musician Andy Garcia (pictured far right playing the bongos) served as the Master of Ceremonies. Honorees include Scott Silveri, creator/producer of the TV show Speechless, and Special Education attorney Georgianna Junco-Kelman. Pictured above: LA Dodgers player Yasiel Puig with honoree Georgianna Junco-Kelman.

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ARTS & E N T E RTA I N M E N T KCET Celebrates Huell Howser With Memories From His Long-Time Cameraman They met in the KCET cafeteria. Louis Fuerte struck up a conversation with Huell Howser that developed into an 11-year partnership that charmed thousands of fans as the team behind TV’s California’s Gold. Now lovers of the show and station can learn about “all the quirky things that went on behind the scenes” in Fuerte’s new book, Louie, Take A Look At This!: My Time With Huell Howser. Fuerte, who joined KCET in 1972, was assigned to some of Howser’s early Videolog segments, and returning from one project recalls Howser talking about his idea to host a new show, getting it funded and asking stations if they’d air it. “He said, ‘I like the way you shoot— are you interested?’” Fuerte immediately said yes. Thus began a partnership that took the two all over the state from L.A.’s Chinatown to The California State Railroad Museum in Sacramento, with Fuerte as camera, lighting and sound man, plus editor. “Editing was easy,” Fuerte says. When the two first got together, Fuerte remembers Howser telling him, “Louie, this isn’t rocket science—just keep it simple and shoot.” In advance of the book’s April publication, KCET will air a pledge special at 7 p.m., tomorrow, March 11 where donors will be offered a copy of the book along with a DVD of some of Fuentes’ favorite

Huell Howser and Luis Fuerte at the Golden Gate Bridge.

episodes He recalls some of the “challenging, even frightening locations” like the top of the Golden Gate Bridge, on top of a hangar at Marine Corps Air Station El Toro, and hanging out with a window washer on the 72nd ﬂoor of the U.S. Bank building in L.A. “I’m afraid of heights,” says Fuerte, (see ‘CAMERAMAN’ page 21)

HOLLYWOOD HISTORY–More than 250 attended Sunday’s “From Shtetl to Stardom: Jews and Hollywood” presented by USC’s Casden Institute and Wilshire Boulevard Temple with support from the Jewish Community Foundation of L.A. Prominent TV/film academics and entertainment professionals offered a multi-faceted account of the remarkable role Jews have played in Hollywood’s entertainment industry. From discussion about the unique role of female Jewish comedians like Amy Schumer and Sarah Silverman to groundbreaking TV series such as Transparent by Jill Soloway and Mad Men by Mathew Weiner, among other topics, the engaging evening offered much insight, drama and, of course, industry humor. Pictured (from left): Daniel Rothblatt, senior VP of the Jewish Community Foundation; Rabbi Susan Nanus of Wilshire Boulevard Temple; Steve Ross, director of USC’s Casden Institute; Ross Melnick of UC Santa Barbara; USC’s Michael Renov, vice dean; UCSB’s Josh Moss; lecturers Dr. Shaina Hammerman and UCLA’s Vince Brook; and David Isaacs, a screenwriter/producer. Photo by Steve Cohn

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Election Day In Beverly Hills

Nancy Krasne, Lili Bosse & Jim Krasne

Simone Friedman, Lester Friedman & Judie Fenton

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John Mirisch, Patsy Neu & Avner Jacobson

Marvin & Libby Markowitz with Vera & Dr. Harold Markowitz

Touran Saed, Woody Woods, Maria Cale & Louis Bernstein volunteered to run the polling at the Beverly Hills Womenâ€™s Club. Nancy Krasne campaign signs were vandalized. See page 17 for the full story.

Joe Safier with his son, Jonathan, man the polls at City Hall, where turnout was dismally low.

Ray Beaty & Linda Homer stand by ready to help voters at a private residence polling place on Hillcrest Drive.

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COMMENTARY Election Day Hijinx In Beverly Hills By Victoria Talbot Most of the campaign hijinx in the City of Beverly Hills consists of sign-stealing, and sometimes exchanging one sign for another, which is tame, as elections go. This year was no different, with signs appearing, disappearing, reappearing or morphing into other signs throughout the campaign. Many distraught supporters called the Courier to report sign-thefts and exchanges of one candidate’s sign for another. Some residents complained that their neighbors had too many signs. According to City Clerk Byron Pope, it is legal to have five lawn signs during the election period. Beverly Hills Municipal Code 10-4-806 governs yard signs: “A yard sign is a noncommercial sign that is visible from the public right-ofway; these signs are limited to the expression of political, religious, and ideological views or opinions. A maximum of five yard signs, each measuring a maximum of 150 square inches in area, may be maintained on any one lot in any single-family or multi-family residential zone. Two signs placed backto-back count as one sign. A maximum of three yard signs, each measuring a maximum of five square feet in area, may be posted on any one lot in any non-residential (commercial or industrial) zone. Two signs placed back-toback count as one sign. Freestanding yard signs may not exceed four feet in height, measured from the ground.” Mayor John Mirisch had a plethora of signs on his lawn, including three 150square inch lawn signs and two large, magnetic car signs on his porch railing, which Senior Code Enforcement Officer Terence May said may violate code. Vice Mayor Nancy Krasne’s signs seemed to be targeted for removal throughout the City. Then on Election Day, her signs were defaced when someone who purports to support the “Beverly Hills Renters’ Alliance” covered Krasne’s signs with posters denouncing Krasne and touting endorsements from Mark Elliot, the self-anointed founder of the “Renter’s Alliance,” allegedly begun on behalf of residents who rent in the City. That is vandalism, according to May. During the last weeks of

the election, Elliot brought his own agenda to his organization. Elliot finagled an email list of names from another resident who has been a tireless, but anonymous advocate for elderly renters facing evictions and rent increases. He then sent out emails denouncing Krasne and putting forth his own agenda. Krasne, however, was the only councilmember interested in helping renters when a group came to the council seeking aid almost four years ago. They were residents on fixed incomes, elderly, handicapped or families with small children, in a building where temperatures exceeded 106 degrees because of a broken air conditioning unit. Rents were being increased 10 percent annually by a new owner who did not care that the residents had lived in the building for decades when they were slated for no-cause eviction. Krasne personally helped the residents. It soon became evident that these problems were citywide. It took nearly three years for the entire City Council to get on board, knowing that the ordinance would be unpopular with wealthy, powerful landlords and smaller landlords, as well. Krasne started the road to rental reforms. Elliot is well-known as an advocate for cyclists who sought a bike lane on Santa Monica Boulevard during the community outreach phase of the reconstruction project. Krasne was a vocal opponent, declaring it unsafe on a major thoroughfare. She offered thoughtful alternate routes, including one on South Santa Monica Boulevard. It is unclear what the future of the Beverly Hills Renters Alliance is, and if it is still viable, as most renters understand that it was Krasne who moved the Rent Stabilization Ordinance through council, providing the current 3 percent, vs. 10 percent, cap on annual rental increases, a rental registry, and relocation fees for nocause evictions. It has been Krasne who insisted on roundtable discussions to find a suitable resolve for all parties. With the election results in limbo, it is unclear what affect Elliot’s efforts had on swaying voters, but he used his falsely-obtained email list to deter votes for Krasne. The same email letter was covering the signs Tuesday. The City is still reeling

Precinct-By-Precinct Breakdown At the polls: Hillcrest Residence (0113) 328/2,460 eligible voters Women’s Club Precinct #1 (0112) 36/766 eligible voters Women’s Club Precinct #2 (0114) 254/2,712 eligible voters Sunrise Assisted Living (0115) 161/2,719 eligible voters Horace Mann Elementary School (0116) 164/1,813 eligible voters Beverly Vista Elementary School (0117) 162/2,452 eligible voters Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church (0118) 270/2,867 eligible voters BHUSD Administration Building (0119) 449/3,772 eligible voters Beverly Hills City Hall (0120) 91/1,677 eligible voters Total: 1,915 votes cast

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By mail: Hillcrest Residence (0113) 231 Women’s Club Precinct #1 (0112) 83 Women’s Club Precinct #2 (0114) 237 Sunrise Assisted Living (0115) 159 Horace Mann Elementary School (0116) 80 Beverly Vista Elementary School (0117) 145 Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church (0118) 155 BHUSD Administration Building (0119) 332 Beverly Hills City Hall (0120) 121 One mail-in vote was also cast in Ballot Group 2, a group of 12 voters that vote in LAUSD elections, not BHUSD, and always vote by mail. (All other City voters are Ballot Group 1.) Total: 1,544 votes cast by mail (Mar. 7) Total Ballots: 3,459 cast by Mar. 7

Logan, countywide, 11.29 percent of registered voters cast ballots, beating Beverly Hills’ showing handily. The next ballot-counting update from the RegistrarRecorder will be Fri., Mar. 10 at 1 p.m. Updates will follow at 1p.m. Tues. Mar. 14; Fri., Mar. 17; Tues., Mar. 21; Fri., Mar. 24; and Mon., Mar. 27. If necessary, there will be another update at 1 p.m. Wed., Mar. 29 and 10 a.m. Fri. Mar. 31. City Clerk Byron Pope reports that the unofficial preliminary number of vote-bymail ballots remaining is 426 and the unofficial preliminary number of provisional ballots for Beverly Hills is 311 on Wednesday. That combined number of 737 ballots, “will change in the coming days as the County continues to verify the information turned in from the precincts and receive additional vote-by-mail ballots through Friday, March 10,” said Pope. The additional votes represent approximately another third of the total votes counted, which is significant. However, the tally may throw the City off schedule. The City Council is currently scheduled to have the installation of the new mayor and councilmembers on March 28. The first City Council meeting is scheduled for April 4. A press release from the County Registrar-Recorder/ County Clerk states that the office, “is tentatively scheduled to certify the election results on March 31. The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is

tentatively scheduled to declare the election results official on April 4.” “The County is hoping to certify before March 31, and we’ll have a better idea after the Friday, March 17 update. And once the remaining ballots are counted, it is often the case that the results will become clear even before the final certification,” said Therese Kosterman, public information manager for the City of Beverly Hills. “There cannot be an installation until the votes are certified.” “The key date is the certification from the LA County Registrar Dean Logan,” said Pope. The installation would have to be postponed, though the City would continue to conduct City Council business and conduct a meeting on April 4. Although It is by no means certain that the final tally will continue to be so close, it would not be unreasonable to expect a candidate to call for a recount. In the event that a candidate wants a recount, it must be requested within five days of the completion of the official canvass. The recount must start no later than seven days following the receipt of the request. Votes are counted manually six hours daily until completed (weekends and holidays excluded). Costs range from $3,810.36 per day to $9,983.37 per day, depending on the number of recount boards, consisting of four voters of the county appointed by the elections official, and it is the candidate’s responsibility. The election was difficult

to read throughout the campaign, with no clear path to victory. The big surprise was the narrow one-vote margin for Krasne, who had appeared to be a big winner. From there, it was hard to determine what would happen next. Some of the confusion can be seen in the shifting of top vote-getters by precinct. • Hillcrest – Mirisch, 154; Friedman, 125; Wunderlich, 123 • Women’s Club Precinct #1 – Mirisch, 19; Krasne, 17, Friedman, 14 • Women’s Club Precinct #2 – Mirisch, 116; Wunderlich, 110; Friedman, 105 • Sunrise Assisted Living – Krasne, 67; Mirisch, 61; Friedman, 60 • Horace Mann Elementary School – Wunderlich, 81; Friedman, 66; Mirisch, 64 • Beverly Vista Elementary School – Mirisch, 87; Wunderlich, 77; Bilak, 58 • Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church – Mirisch, 118; Krasne, 107; Wunderlich, 98 • BHUSD Administration Building – Wunderlich, 227; Mirisch, 207; Friedman, 174 • Beverly Hills City Hall – Krasne, 42; Mirisch, 35; Friedman, 33 For now, the City will have to wait for the County to count the votes. The Courier will continue to provide updated election information as it is received. The ballot counting is open to public observation. For more information visit www.lavote.net or call the County RegistrarRecorder/County Clerk’s office, 562-466-1323.

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The Courier commends everyone who ran for City Council, whatever the outcome. It takes time, energy and dedication, as well as money, to step up to the plate and run for office.

We hope more people will consider a run and become part of the solution.

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OUTLOOK B E V E R LY H I L L S OUTLOOK D e s i g n e r / r e s t a u ra n t e u r Barbara Lazaroff will receive the 2017 Eve Award at The Mannequins’ “Afternoon With Eve Show & Luncheon,” beginning with an 11 a.m. social hour, Thursday, March 16 at The Beverly Hills Hotel. The Assistance League of Los Angeles luncheon will feature a pop-up boutique with 14 vendors and a 12:30 lunch and show of fashions by Theory. Tickets are available at mannequinsla.org. • • • • • Yoshio Ikezaki, an exclusive artist at Beverly Hills’ Kaylin Gallery, will be featured in a retrospective, “Elements -19912016, opening, Thursday, March 16 at ArtCenter College of Design’s Alyce de Roulet Williamson Gallery, 1700 Lida St., Pasadena. The exhibit will open with Ikezaki, curator Jacki Apple, and Ramone Muñoz in conversation from 6 - 7 p.m., and a reception from 7-9 p.m. Running through Sunday, May 28, the exhibit will feature works that emphasize the beauty of wild nature in sum ink and watercolor painting, handmade layered Washi paper sculpture and cast metal sculpture installations. ª Gallery hours are noon-5 p.m., Tuesday-Sunday, and noon- 9 p.m., Friday. For more information, visit http://www.artcenter.edu/connect/events/yoshio-ikezaki-elements.html or call 626 3962200. • • • • • As part of its 50th anniversary “Zoo-LAbration,” the L.A. Zoo will launch its Sustainable Wine+Dinner Series, from 6-9 p.m., Thursday, March 16 with “Chilling Out,” in the Cambodia viewing area of the zoo’s Elephants of Asia habitat. The series spotlights sustainability—from agriculture to food and wine production; and during the dinner, Steve Fennell, winemaker and general manager of featured winery Sta. Rita

Mentalist Lior Suchard To Host Israeli-American Council’s L.A. Gala Renowned Israeli mentalist Lior Suchard will emcee the ninth annual Israeli-American Council (IAC) L.A. gala, beginning at 5 p.m., Sunday, March 19 in The Beverly Hilton. The event, celebrating America’s fast-growing Jewish organization, will feature a musical performance by Chris Mann, a finalist on The Voice and the current star of The Phantom Of The Opera North American tour. Suchard recently joined Barbra Streisand on her 2016 tour, and has performed for dignitaries and heads of state including former President Bill Clinton, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, Barbara Walters and Elton John. Keynote speaker for the evening is nationally syndicated radio talk show host, columnist, author and public speaker Dennis Prager, a staunch pro-Israel advocate. The Revivo Project, one of the most popular bands in Israel, will headline the evening with a concert of Israeli hits. More than 1,000 people are expected to attend the philanthropic event, including elected officials, civic figures and community leaders. The evening’s theme – “Because of You” – will pay tribute to the donors, supporters, volunteers and partner organizations who have made the IAC’s success possible. With branches in 12 cities, programs focus on activating the estimated one million Israeli-Americans in the country. In January, IAC Los Angeles opened the freshly renovated IAC Shepher Community Center in Woodland Hills, the first Israeli-American community center in the country. The gala will honor Los Angeles philanthropist David Wiener, a Holocaust survivor, a supporter of numerous Jewish organizations, and founder of DW Development, which has developed over 1,000,000 square feet of shopping centers and multi-family projects in Southern California. For more information or to purchase tickets, call Anat at 818-466-6435, visit https://www.israeliamerican.org/losangeles/gala-tickets or email gala@israeliamerican.org. Hills’ Sanford Winery & Vineyards, will introduce each wine selection and discusses Sanford’s cool-climate wines along with its other sustainable initiatives. The 40-year-old Santa Inez Valley winery is home to the oldest Pinot Noir vines in the county. Since the goal of the dinners is wildlife conservation, during the reception, Ian Recchio, the zoo's curator of reptiles, will discuss how coldblooded animals thrive in a range of temperatures. Tickets for the dinners, for those 21 and older, are $150 per

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BHWC ‘HITS THE ALPS’—Former Beverly Hills Women’s Club President and member Claudia Deutsch (left) and her husband Benjamin hosted an “On Top of the Alps Cocktail Party” at their Canyon estate, with a menu reflecting Italian, French, Swiss and Austrian influences. Proceeds from the event, underwritten by the Deutsches, raised funds for the club.

person. Seating is limited and reservations are required. For more information on the zoo, in Griffith Park at 5333 Zoo Dr., call 866-949-8007 or visit http://www.lazoo.org/sustainablewinedinners/. • • • • • Classical Crossroads’ “The Interludes” concert series presents Beverly Hills National Auditions winner The Mana Trio, Cindy Lam, piano; Michael Hernandez, soprano saxophone; and Michael Mortorotti, alto sax, in a concert of music by Brahms, Carl Anton Wirth, Joseph Lyszczarz and Aram Khachaturian at 3 p.m., Sat-

urday, March 18 at First Lutheran Church and School, 2900 W. Carson St., Torrance. Admission is free. For more information, visit http://www.palosverdes.com/ClassicalCross roads/TheInterludes.htm or call (310) 316-5574. • • • • • The Jewish Women’s Theatre is taking its Exile: Kisses On Both Cheeks,” a Jewish immigrant story rarely told on stage, on the road throughout the Westside and presenting it at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, March 23 in a private Beverly Hills home. The show tells the Sephardic legacy—looking for home more than 500 years after the expulsion from Spain. After they purchase tickets at http://midtownthursdaymrchysingles.bpt.me, patrons receive address and parking details. For more information, call 310-315-1400 or visit jewishwomenstheatre.org. • • • • • For the eighth straight year, the Théâtre Raymond Kabbaz (TRK) presents ”A Week of French Language Cinema in Los Angeles” with nightly screenings of acclaimed Francophone films, from Saturday, March 18 to Thursday, March 23 at Le Lycée Francais de Los Angeles, 10361 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, The program includes films, all with English subtitles from Canada, Belgium, Senegal, France, Quebec and Switzerland. Screenings are preceded by receptions, which begin at 7 p.m., except Sunday when the reception begins at 5 p.m. and the screening at 5:30 pm.. Tickets, $5 per screening, may be purchased at http://tinyurl.com/ofmdyxh; a $20 package is available at https://tinyurl.com/zrlnfjs. For more information, visit http://www.theatreraymondkabbaz.com/2016/03/10/aweek-offrench-language-cinema-4/. CONCERT FOR PA R K I N S O N ’ S — Pianists Sheryl Shark and Antonio Castillo De La Gala (left) will present a four-hands, two-piano concert benefiting The American Parkinson Disease Association, beginning with a 6 p.m. reception, Monday, March 27 at The Peninsula, 9882 S. Santa Monica Blvd. Peninsula Managing Director Offer Nissenbaum will host the 7-8 p.m. concert in the hotels Verandah Room. Tickets, at $150 per person, are available by calling 310-975-2757.

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Lady Normans Win CIF Championship

HOIST THE TROPHY—The Beverly Hills High girls basketball team celebrates after winning the CIF Southern Section Division 4A title in a 43-36 win over Knight High of Palmdale at Azusa Pacific University. Pictured, back row (from left): Emma Duchemin, Genevieve Zar, Jack Braddell, Isabel Rund, Megan Saghian, Sophia Ahdoot, Chantal Moawad, Amanda Lee, Shervin Ebrahim and head coach John Braddell. Middle row (from left): Jayce Braddell, Julianne Araullo, Cheyanne Araullo, Taylor Asla and Sophia Goldberg. Front row (from left): Arbri Gillis, Dominique Petri and Krystal Brown.

Beverly Hills High Girls Basketball Team Captures First CIF Southern Section Championship By Matt Lopez Beverly Hills High’s girls basketball team turned up the intensity late in last Saturday’s CIF Southern Section Division 4A final, and the result was the first CIF-SS title in the history of the program. The Lady Normans forced 21 turnovers – with 10 coming in a pivotal third quarter – to down Knight High (Palmdale) 43-36 at Azusa Pacific University. The win marked the first title ever for the BHHS girls basketball team. It completed a remarkable turnaround season for head coach John Braddell, whose team won just five games last season. This year’s edition of

the Lady Normans appear to just be tipping the surface of their potential, with only one senior on the roster. Arbri Gillis scored 20 points to lead the Lady Normans in the win over Knight. BHHS led by nine points at halftime, but turned it up early in the third quarter with those 10 turnovers, which led the BHHS outscoring Knight 28-12 in the second half to help blow the game open. Knight made a game of it, rallying late and actually tying the game in the final minutes. Dominique Petrie, who had 16 rebounds, scored the go-ahead basket for the Lady Normans on a layup with 1 minute and

19 seconds left. Freshman center Chantal Moawad had five points, 13 rebounds and four blocks for BHHS. The victory in the CIF Southern Section championship meant the girls advanced to the CIF State playoffs, but that's where the Lady Normans' season came to an end. BHHS lost in the first round of the CIF Southern California Regionals on Wednesday, 48-33 to Viewpoint High at the Swim Gym. With nearly all of this season's varsity team back next year, BHHS should enter next season a favorite for the Ocean League title and another deep playoff run.

UNITED THEY STAND—The Beverly Hills Under 12 boys All-Star Team “United” – in its second tournament together – claimed second place at the Beach Classic Soccer Tournament. The team played five games in a two-day span and won its semifinal game 2-1 in an overtime nailbiter. Pictured, bottom row (from left): Eli Okum, Max Krinsky, Evan Shaham, Kevin Yousef and Eli Zax. Middle row (from left): Luca Aiche, Jonathon Mani, Doron Cohen, Kayden Shohed, Neev Levi and Connor Binafard. Back row: Coach Joe Mani. Not pictured: Coach Farr Shohed, Ethan Shaham and Michael Stan.

Beverly Hills High School Sports Roundup After a season-opening win over Arroyo, the BHHS baseball team has moved to 22 overall on the season. Most recently, on Monday, the Normans lost 11-4 to Hamilton High in a nonleague game. On March 4, the Normans beat Monrovia 6-4 in eight innings as part of the Dave Moore Invitational at Monrovia High. A day earlier, also in the Dave Moore Invitational, BHHS lost to Muir 4-3. The Normans took the diamond Thursday for a Dave Moore Invitational game against Mountain View, but results were unavailable before the Courier’s press time. Boys tennis The BHHS boys tennis team lost to Palisades 16-2 in a nonleague match on Tuesday. The Normans played at Mira Costa Thursday, but results were not available before the Courier's press time. Boys lacrosse Beverly Hills High’s boys

lacrosse team lost 8-4 to Hart on Monday in a nonleague match. Jesse Friedman scored two goals for the Normans in a losing effort. Henry Grote had six saves in goal. The Normans are 1-1 this season, having won their first game of the season, 14-1 over Westchester on Feb. 28. Marco Riesgo-Almonacid and Tyler Loitman each had three goals in that victory. Friedman and Jack Kaplan each scored twice. Softball The Beverly Hills High tennis team is still searching for its first win after a 6-2 nonleague loss to St. Mary’s Academy on March 7. Prior to that, the team lost 8-4 to Serra High on March 3 and 11-9 to Malibu on March 2. BHHS was 0-7 heading into a tilt Thursday against Brentwood. Results of that game were not available before the Courier’s press time.

Skechers LA Marathon Runs Through Beverly Hills March 19 By Victoria Talbot The sounds of pounding runners' feet will again grace Rodeo Drive from south on Doheny Drive to Burton Way west, to South Santa Monica Blvd., south on Rodeo Drive to Wilshire Blvd. and east, ending on Ocean Ave. in Santa Monica for the 2017 Skechers Los Angeles Marathon. The race course begins in Downtown LA at Dodger Stadium and ends at Ocean and California Avenues in Santa Monica. Runners will see Chinatown, Olvera Street, Korea Town, Barnsdall Park, Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, Capital Records and of course, Beverly Hills City Hall and Rodeo Drive, and a host of other world-famous LA landmarks as they make their way to the sea. Started in 1986 to capitalize on the good will fostered by the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games, the LA Marathon had a rocky start. It wasn’t until the course straightened out and reduced elevations in 2010 that participation really got a headwind. Today, it is one of the elite runners’ courses, with scenic appeal comparable to the world’s greatest cities, and it has become a source of pride among Angelinos – and a traffic headache if not planned correctly. The street closures in

Beverly Hills will begin by 6 a.m. on the morning of Mar. 19 and will re-open again at 1 p.m. The Beverly Hills Farmers' Market will be dark that day due to limited access from street closures for the marathon. For access into Beverly Hills north of the route, drivers are being directed to use the I405 freeway and to exit either at Sunset Blvd. or Wilshire Blvd. and travel east to Beverly Hills. For access to the City from the south, take the I-10 East and exit at Robertson Blvd., traveling north to Beverly Hills. Several watering stations will be set up along the route manned by volunteers. See the list of volunteer opportunities on the www.lamarathon.com website. In Beverly Hills, there are two water stations. Station 16 is at Burton Way starting at Foothill Rd. heading east and Station 17 is at S. Santa Monica northeast of Charleville Blvd. Regular updates can be found online at www.beverlyhills.org/marathon. For issues on race day the City's hotline is 310-550-4680. For social media enthusiasts, information can also be found at www.facebook.com/cityofbeverlyhills or on Twitter at w w w. t w i t t e r. c o m / c i t y o f bevhills.

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BEVERLY HILLS ROCKIN’ AT THE SABAN – Legendary jazz and R&B singer George Benson (left) greets famed singer Freda Payne, known for the smash hit Band Of Gold backstage at the Saban Theatre show Saturday. Benson packed the house and performed many of his hits like On Broadway, Breezin’ and Give Me The Night during his full-house show. Benson is a 10-time Grammy winner. Payne suggested a “collaboration” of duets to Benson, so smooth jazz fans may have something to look forward to. Photo by Brigitte Lifson

Three BH Students Named Semifinalists In Music Center’s Annual Spotlight Program Three students from Beverly Hills are among the 111 talented high school students named as semifinalists in The Music Center’s 29th annual Spotlight (Spotlight) program, a free nationallyacclaimed scholarship and arts training program for teens. Semifinalists were named in each of seven categories, including acting, ballet, non-classical dance, classical voice, non-classical voice, classical instrumental and jazz instrumental. Locals chosen for the program include: • Maxwell Beck, a senior at Campbell Hall, in jazz instrumental. • Hannah Kanter, a junior a Windward School, named in non-classical voice. • Adriana De Santiago, a BHHS senior, named in non-classical voice. Approximately 1,300 participants auditioned for Spotlight this year, and more than 45,000 students have participated in the program since 1988. “The Spotlight program exemplifies The Music Center’s commitment to the next generation of performing arts professionals, both those performing on the stage and working behind the scenes,” said Rachel Moore, Music Center president/CEO. “We strive to provide students with the tools, training, and coaching along with the knowledge that we believe in them. We feel this will help these committed high schoolers to be successful in their futures regardless of which path they may take toward their professional goals.” Semifinalists attend a special master class with artists in their field who share

their expertise on performance technique, training and professional life and offer feedback on their performances. Each semifinalist will audition again before a new panel of judges, who Maxwell Beck will then select the top two finalist performers in each category for a total of four grand prize Judges finalists. will also name an honorable mention in each category. Grand prize finalists will perform at Disney Walt Concert Hall in Hannah Kanter Spot-light the Finale Grand Performance on May 23. The Spotlight program awards than more $100,000 in cash scholarships annually. Both grand prize finalists in each category reAdriana De $5,000 ceive Santiago scholarships, with one honorable mention in each category receiving $1,000. Semifinalists each receive $300.

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And did he always have that signature enthusiasm? “I’d say 90 percent of the time,” says Fuerte. “He loved to be surprised and say ‘that’s amazing.” Producers set up interviews for Howser, “and he did a kind of rough draft of the story,” Fuerte says. “He didn’t do a lot of research or want to know too much. He liked to learn along with the audience.” Their “opposite” personalties were the key to the team’s long-term success,” Fuerte says. “Huell was outgoing and gregarious and I was happy behind the scenes.” He only appears in one episode, Fuerte reports. In a program at a San Pedro diving school, Howser opens a diving bell hatch and he’s shooting Fuerte. “I think it’s the only time you see me,” Fuerte says. A new and improved Huell Howser online destination has been created at http://www.kcet.org/huellhowser that includes a schedule of programs, more episodes, clips, articles and news about the popular host. —Steve Simmons

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“so I was just concentrated on the equipment (he worked with a Sony betacam 400 and 600); but I think Huell was a little scared.” There was also an episode featuring the reunion of a cavalry unit where the two had arranged for a closing shot of Howser riding a horse off into the sunset. In the middle of the shot, Howser fell off the horse. The saddle hadn’t been cinched properly, says Fuerte. “I asked him if he want to try again—he said ‘no.’” Fuerte and Howser drove to most sites in what became Howser’s adopted state. “He loved the history of California and its diversity. Not just geographically—from mountains to deserts—but in the people and the culture,” Fuerte says. In explaining Howser’s continuing appeal, Fuerte says. “I think everyone loved his Tennessee accent and folksy, welcoming way of talking. He made people feel like celebrities. He was personable and made people feel at ease so he could bring out their stories.”

TALKING TEDFORD– The Board of Education listened to some 30 speakers advocate on keeping Jennifer Tedford in an administrative position on Tuesday morning for over two hours before going into closed session to discuss Superintendent Michael Bregy’s desire to remove her from his staff of assistants, which he calls his “cabinet.”

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A change.org petition launched in anticipation of Tuesday’s board meeting swiftly garnered 520 signatures in support of Tedford, who has been employed by BHUSD for 21 years. “The teachers feel strongly that Bregy’s first action item in his first month at BHUSD should not be to cut the hardest working, most diligent servant of our district,” the petition stated. On Tuesday morning, more than 30 speakers appeared before the school board to advocate on Tedford’s behalf, while scores more gathered outside the small conference room where the meeting was being held. “We were so moved to see the ground swell of support for Dr. Tedford,” said BHHS teacher Julie Goler, who helped launched the petition together with Beverly Vista teacher Victoria Hanlon. “The petition was up on Sunday and within hours we had hundreds and hundreds of signatures. Parents, teachers and former students were shocked that anything like this could happen to such a central figure in our district. Anyone who has worked with Dr. Tedford knows that she is a tireless servant to the district. She has spent nearly her entire adult life here in Beverly Hills, dedicated to improving the educational environment for students and teachers.” Goler estimated that there would have been over 100 speakers to advocate on Tedford’s behalf had the meet-

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ing not been scheduled for a time that conflicted with work as well as during the Every 15 Minutes program, where many active parents were volunteering their time to help prevent drunk and impaired driving. In fact, multiple teachers took a personal day to be there to speak at the meeting. During the closed session discussion that followed public comment, Bregy recommended that Tedford be given a one-year assistant superintendent contract. The board subsequently took action and released her to a nonadministrative assignment. Just what her specific duties and responsibilities will be remain to be seen. Bregy said the board would approve the facets of Tedford’s new role once they have been codified. On Monday the district posted job listings for two additional assistant superintendents–one for operations and one for student services.

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POST GRAMMYS’ FUN– Warner Music Group staged a post-Grammy Awards party at Milk Studios to honor its nominees. Hosted by British singer/actress Rita Ora (right), joining in the fun were (above, from left): Seattle Seahawks’ quarterback Russell Wilson and his wife, singer/actress Ciara, and singer/dancer Jason Derulo. Photos by Getty Images

Warner Music Group once again rolled out the red carpet in celebration of the 59th annual Grammy Awards with special musical performances by Gallant, Kehlani and Spencer Ludwig, celebrity guests (too numerous to mention) and specialty cocktails provided by Remy Martin. Milk Studios was the location for the annual post-Grammy celebration held in honor of the company’s 2017 nominated artists including Brandy Clark, Coldplay, Distributed, Josh Groban, Kelly Clarkson, Lukas Graham, At The Disco, Rhiannon, and more. Nominated Warner/Chappell songwriters included Beyonce, Brett James, Hillary Scott of Lady Antebellum, Julia Michaels, Lil Wayne, Mike Dean, Rihanna, and more. The event was hosted by Rita Ora. ****** The 13th annual Los Angeles Women’s International Film Festival opens on Thursday, March 23 at the Regal Cinemas at LA Live downtown with a gala and benefit screening. The four-day festival continues through that Sunday with features, documentaries and shorts, as well as a series of panel discussions. The gala features a screening of The Drowning, directed by Bette Gordon and based on the novel Border Crossing by Booker Prizewinner Pat Barker. This psychological thriller explores shifting identities as a psychiatrist faces the past, present and future – while treating a young man convicted of a murder when he was just 11 years old. The screening is followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers and the reception. The full festival program details are available at Los Angeles Women’s International Film Festival web site: www.lawomensfest.com.

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PUBLIC NOTICES CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS 345 FOOTHILL ROAD BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA 90210 REQUEST FOR PREQUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS AND PREQUALIFICATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR BEVERLY GARDENS PARK RESTROOM BUILDING REPLACEMENT PROJECTS Notice is hereby given that the City of Beverly Hills (“CITY”) has determined that all bidders for the restoration of the Beverly Gardens (“Projects”) must be prequalified prior to submitting a bid on that Project. This prequalification is valid for a year and for more than one project. It is mandatory that all Contractors who intend to submit a bid, fully complete the prequalification questionnaire, provide all materials requested herein, and be approved by the CITY to be on the final qualified Bidders list. No bid will be accepted from a Contractor that has failed to comply with these requirements. If two or more business entities submit a bid as part of a Joint Venture, or expect to submit a bid as part of a Joint Venture, each entity within the Joint Venture must be separately qualified to bid. The last date to submit a fully completed questionnaire is 2:00 PM Friday, March 17, 2017. Contractors are encouraged to submit prequalification packages as soon as possible, so that they may be notified of omissions of information to be remedied or of their prequalification status in advance of the prequalification deadline for this Project.

ciently to disqualify them will be notified, and given an opportunity for a hearing consistent with the hearing procedures described below for appealing a prequalification rating.

The CITY may also determine at any time that the prequalification process will be suspended for the Project and the Project will be bid without prequalification.

While it is the intent of the prequalification questionnaire and documents required therewith to assist the CITY in determining bidder responsibility prior to bid and to aid the CITY in selecting the lowest responsible bidder, neither the fact of prequalification, nor any prequalification rating, will preclude the CITY from a post-bid consideration and determination of whether a bidder has the quality, fitness, capacity and experience to satisfactorily perform the proposed work, and has demonstrated the requisite trustworthiness.

Contractors may submit prequalification packages during regular working hours on any day that the offices of the CITY are open. Contractors who submit a complete prequalification package will be notified of their qualification status no later than ten business days after submission of the information.

The prequalification packages should be submitted under seal to the Office of the City Clerk, City of Beverly Hills, 455 North Rexford Drive, Room 290, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. The following should be clearly marked on the outside of the package “CONFIDENTIAL PREQUALIFICATION STATEMENT FOR THE BEVERLY GARDENS PARK RESTROOM BUILDING REPLACEMENT” The prequalification packages submitted by Contractors are not public records and are not open to public inspection. All information provided will be kept confidential to the extent permitted by law. However, the contents may be disclosed to third parties for purpose of verification, or investigation of substantial allegations, or in an appeal hearing. State law requires that the names of contractors applying for prequalification status shall be public records subject to disclosure, and the first page of the questionnaire will be used for that purpose.

The prequalification package may be found online at the following link: http://www.beverlyhills.org/business/bidl istings/bidsrfps/bid17 12beverlygard e n s p a r k r e s t r o o m - Each questionnaire buildingreplacement/ must be signed under penalty of perjury in the Answers to questions manner designated at contained in the the end of the form, by attached questionnaire an individual who has are required. The CITY the legal authority to will use these docu- bind the Contractor on ments as the basis of whose behalf that perrating Contractors with son is signing. If any respect to whether each information provided by Contractor is qualified to a Contractor becomes bid on the Project, and inaccurate, the reserves the right to Contractor must immecheck other sources diately notify the CITY available. The CITY’s and provide updated decision will be based accurate information in on objective evaluation writing, under penalty of criteria. perjury. The CITY reserves the right to adjust, increase, limit, suspend or rescind the prequalification rating based on subsequently learned information. Contractors whose rating changes suffi-

The CITY reserves the right to waive minor irregularities and omissions in the information contained in the prequalification application submitted, and to make all final determinations.

The CITY may refuse to grant prequalification where the requested information and materials are not provided by the due date indicated above. There is no appeal from a refusal for an incomplete or late application, but re-application for a later project is permitted. Neither the closing time for submitting prequalification packages for this Project will be changed in order to accommodate supplementation of incomplete submissions, or late submissions, unless requested by the CITY in its sole discretion. In addition to a contractor’s failure to be prequalified pursuant to the scoring system set forth in the prequalification package, a contractor may be found not prequalified for either omission of or falsification of, any requested information. Where a timely and completed application results in a rating below that necessary to prequalify, an appeal can be made by the unsuccessful Contractor. An appeal is begun by the Contractor delivering notice to the CITY of its appeal of the decision with respect to its prequalification rating, no later than two business days following notification that it is not prequalified. The notice of appeal shall include an address where the Contractor wishes to receive notice of the appeal hearing. Without a timely appeal, the Contractor waives any and all rights to challenge the decision of the CITY, whether by administrative process, judicial process or any other legal process or proceeding. If the Contractor gives the required notice of appeal, a hearing shall be conducted no earlier than five business days after the CITY’s receipt of the notice of appeal and not later than five business days prior to the date of the Notice Inviting Bids for this Project. Prior to the hearing, the Contractor shall, in writing, be advised of the basis for

the City’s pre-qualifica- the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reation determination. sonably estimated to be The hearing shall be set forth below. The conducted by a panel amount may be greater consisting of three on the day of sale. members of the KOUROSH Department of Public Trustor: AND KATHY Works senior manage- NEMAN SHARONA HAKAKIAN ment staff (the “Appeals NEMAN, HUSBAND Panel”). The Appeals AND WIFE AS JOINT Panel shall consider any TENANTS evidence presented by Duly Appointed Trustee: the Contractor, whether Zieve, Brodnax & or not the evidence is Steele, LLP Deed of presented in compliance Trust recorded with formal rules of evi- 7/29/2014 as Instrument dence. The Contractor No. 20140784994 in will be given the oppor- book , page of Official tunity to present evi- Records in the office of dence, information and the Recorder of Los County, arguments as to why the Angeles Contractor believes it California, should be pre-qualified. Date of Sale:4/3/2017 Within one day after the at 11:00 AM conclusion of the hear- Place of Sale: By the ing, the Appeals Panel fountain located at 400 will render a written Civic Center Plaza, determination as to Pomona, CA 91766 whether the Contractor is pre-qualified. It is the Estimated amount of intention of the CITY unpaid balance and that the date for the sub- other charges: mission and opening of $3,841,959.52 bids will not be delayed Note: Because the or postponed to allow for Beneficiary reserves the completion of an appeal right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is process. possible that at the time of the sale the opening Please contact bid may be less than the Logan Phillippo at lphillippo@beverlyhills.org total debt owed. with any questions. Street Address or other common designation of __________________ real property: T.S. No. 16-44947 APN: 4344-008-011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

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) 848-9272 or visit this Internet Web site www.elitepostandpub.c om, using the file number assigned to this case 16-44947. 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 622 NORTH CANON postponement informaDRIVE BEVERLY tion is to attend the HILLS, California 90210 scheduled sale.

Dated: 3/3/2017 Described as follows: As more fully described YOU ARE IN DEFAULT on said Deed of Trust. Zieve, Brodnax & UNDER A DEED OF Steele, LLP, as Trustee TRUST DATED A.P.N #.: 4344-008-011 30 Corporate Park, 7/21/2014. UNLESS The undersigned Suite 450 Irvine, CA YOU TAKE ACTION TO Trustee disclaims any 92606 PROTECT YOUR liability for any incorrect- For Non-Automated PROPERTY, IT MAY BE ness of the street Sale Information, call: SOLD AT A PUBLIC address or other com- (714) 848-7920 SALE. IF YOU NEED mon designation, if any, For Sale Information: AN EXPLANATION OF shown above. If no (714) 848-9272 THE NATURE OF THE street address or other www.elitepostandpub.co P R O C E E D I N G common designation is m AGAINST YOU, YOU shown, directions to the SHOULD CONTACT A location of the property Christine O'Brien, LAWYER. may be obtained by Trustee Sale Officer A public auction sale to sending a written the highest bidder for request to the benefici- THIS FIRM IS cash, cashier's check ary within 10 days of the ATTEMPTING TO COLdrawn on a state or date of first publication LECT A DEBT AND ANY national bank, check of this Notice of Sale. INFORMATION WE drawn by a state or fedOBTAINED WILL BE eral credit union, or a NOTICE TO POTEN- USED FOR THAT PURcheck drawn by a state TIAL BIDDERS: If you POSE. EPP 21665 3/10, or federal savings and are considering bidding 3/17, 3/24/17 loan association, or sav- on this property lien, you ings association, or sav- should understand that __________________ ings bank specified in there are risks involved Section 5102 of the in bidding at a trustee NOTICE OF PETITION Financial Code and auction. You will be bidTO ADMINISTER authorized to do busi- ding on a lien, not on the ESTATE OF ness in this state will be property itself. Placing DORENE BELLA held by the duly appoint- the highest bid at a WOLF ed trustee as shown trustee auction does not aka: below, of all right, title, automatically entitle you Dorene B. Wolf and interest conveyed to to free and clear ownerEhrmann and now held by the ship of the property. You Case No. trustee in the hereinafter should also be aware 17STPB01368 described property that the lien being aucunder and pursuant to a tioned off may be a junDeed of Trust described ior lien. If you are the To all heirs, beneficiarbelow. The sale will be highest bidder at the ies, creditors, contingent made, but without auction, you are or may creditors, and persons covenant or warranty, be responsible for pay- who may otherwise be expressed or implied, ing off all liens senior to interested in the will or regarding title, posses- the lien being auctioned estate, or both, of (specsion, or encumbrances, off, before you can ify all names by which to pay the remaining receive clear title to the the decendent was principal sum of the property. DORENE You are known) note(s) secured by the encouraged to investi- BELLA WOLF Deed of Trust, with inter- gate the existence, pri- aka: Dorene B. Wolf est and late charges ority, and size of out- Ehrmann thereon, as provided in standing liens that may the note(s), advances, exist on this property by A PETITION FOR PROunder the terms of the contacting the county BATE has been filed by Deed of Trust, interest recorder's office or a title NEIL I. BARR in the thereon, fees, charges insurance company, Court of and expenses of the either of which may Superior Trustee for the total charge you a fee for this California, County of LOS ANGELES. amount (at the time of

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that NEIL I. BARR be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decendent’s will and condicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any condicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. 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 23, 2017 at 8:30 AM in Dept. 99 Room: 615 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: David W. Osborne, Esq. (State Bar No: 162585) Law Offices of David W. Osborne 1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Suite 121 #6 Palm Springs, CA 92262 (760) 808-3322 BHCourier - R19809 March 3, 10, 17, 2017

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JOBS WANTED

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An amazing opportunity to lease class A office space in Beverly Hills’ prestigious Golden Tr i angle. This prime location on the corner of Santa Monica Boulevard and North Cañon Drive is two blocks east of the world-renowned Rodeo Drive and across from Wallis Annenberg Center for the Per for ming Ar ts. Offices feature spectacular views with plenty of natural light and on-site valet parking. This is an ideal loc a t i o n for a corporate office. For more info call 310.887.7000

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—————–––– Philip Springer, Composer of Santa Baby, Needs Assistant

For archiving sheet music, cd’s, etc. Skill in Windows, Word & Excel required. Pacific Palisades studio. Hours flexible, pay negotiable. E-mail Resumes To: tamirmusic@verizon.net

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***** PRIME ***** BEVERLY HILLS FLATS GUESTHOUSE FOR RENT BEL-AIR HOME FOR LEASE *** RESIDENCE *** ARCHITECTURALLY 1928 Hancock Park • Guesthouse • 3 BDRMS, 3 BATH SIGNIFICANT/

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Beautiful Individual Offices at The 9454 Wilshire Building Office Space Available One Block from Rodeo Drive. In The Heart of the Beverly Hills Triangle. • Panoramic Views • 24/7 Access • Full service receptionist & conference rooms included Please Contact: Heather at 310-274-9826 Or Email: heather@9454wilshire.com

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Gorgeous New Venice Duplex

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—————–––– 1982 & 2677 square feet Available Class A medical building 2 minutes from Cedar Sinai. Call 310-657-6464 ext. 2

213/393-0780 Near museums, shopping, restaurants.

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439 S. LE DOUX

LE DOUX / BURTON WAY •• • • • • • • • • • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • • 2 Bd.+Den+2 Ba.• • • French doors in bdrm. • open to large balcony • overlooking pool •

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162 N. Arnaz Dr.

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* BEVERLY HILLS * School District

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Upper Duplex

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

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floors, central air, $1,275,000 TO $2,395,000 2-car secure garage. ONE CENTURY Near Cedars Sinai, $3,150,000 TO $26,500,000 Beverly Center, CENTURY WOODS Trader Joe’s + easy $1,459,000 rapid bus to UCLA. 159 N. Arnaz Dr. BEL AIR CREST $6,950,000 $4,400/Month

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in kitchen and includes all appliances. Large closets, balconies, Berber carpet/ harwood foors and verticle CENTURY PARK EAST $4,750Month $549,500 TO $1,050,000 blinds. Fireplace, wet bar, 213/7-4848 washer/ dryer included in CENTURY TOWERS —————–––– laundry area. Secured $615,000 TO $2,650,000 BEVERLY HILLS building with garden Upper Duplex PARK PLACE $729,000 TO $1,049,000 Classic Spanish Revival courtyard. Choice location “The Rainbow House” Near Beverly Center, CedarsLE PARC 3 Bd.+2 Ba.+Den Sinai, Restaurants, Trader $1,850,000 TO $2,595,000 B.H.U.S.D., hardwood Joes, Etc. No Pets. CENTURY HILL

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.

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Hrwd. Flrs., High Ceiling. Furnished or Not.

R E A L E S TAT E

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321 S. Sherbourne Dr.

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

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR I applaud the Beverly Hills City Council for passing additional restrictions on smoking near open air dining areas and in the public rights of way in our City. Tobacco smoke causes cancer, heart and lung disease. Unfortunately, it doesn’t just cause these in smokers, but also in those involuntarily exposed to secondhand or environmental tobacco smoke. Indoor smoking bans reduce heart attack rates immediately and significantly. In addition, secondhand smoke is classified by the Environmental Protection Agency as a Class A carcinogen, with no known safe lower exposure limit. If bars and restaurants want to allow smoking nearby, exposing patrons to secondhand smoke, perhaps they need to post Prop. 65 warnings. Or maybe we can sue them for failing to post these warning? The fear of lost revenue was a major concern in 1987, when Beverly Hills was the first city in California to introduce a smoking ban in restaurants. The Chamber of Commerce opposed that ban, too. The restaurants seem to be thriving. I think those people who didn’t go to a restaurant here because they couldn’t smoke at lunch or dinner were quickly replaced by those of us who avoided restaurants because we didn’t want a side order of secondhand smoke with our steak frites. Multiple studies in respected economics journals generally show no impact on restaurant or bar sales, usually as measured by sales tax revenues, after indoor smoking bans were introduced. Of course, now all restaurants are smoke-free, so the few who still smoke have learned to do so before or after dining, or outside the restaurant. Now they will merely have to step a few more paces away. I don’t think diners will choose restaurants in Westwood, Brentwood, Larchmont Village or Santa Monica because they have to step further away to smoke. And for those concerned about international visitors, Europe and most countries in Asia don’t allow smoking in restaurants or hotels these days, either. Now if only the City would do something about making restaurants quieter indoors, dining in Beverly Hills would really be enjoyable. Daniel Fink M.D. ****** Under the title “Beverly Hills Strengthens OpenAir Dining Smoking Ban” in last week’s Courier, the article begins “Life just got a little more difficult for smokers.” Not in the name of political correctness but, rather, to emphasize what is really at stake, the article could open with something like “Albeit making it more restrictive for some, the air in Beverly Hills is about to get a lot cleaner for smokers and non-smokers alike.” I think the focus of the article should be less on the ”poor babies” who find increasing limits on a disgusting habit, and more on the benefits that everyone will enjoy; ironically, smokers as well. As a former smoker, I get the addiction, along with the need to be sure others don't suffer. David Berke ****** I am hopeful and optimistic when I hear the Board of Education’s endorsement of our newest superintendent, Dr. Michael Bregy. It is concerning to me that in the ﬁrst few weeks of his position, Dr. Bregy has gone on record making statements about the constraints of the K-8 model and his intention to ﬁnd out if the community values this model. As a member of our community, I do value the K-8 model at all four of our elementary schools. I urge others to continue to be vocal about the future of our BHUSD institutions, and will be contacting the school board as well as Dr. Bregy to let them know how important this is to our children and future students. Let us be vigilant amidst the recent talk among the school board regarding the future of Hawthorne Elementary. This should not even be considered as an option. Carrie Hebroni ****** Robert Kennedy once said: “Every society gets the kind of criminal it deserves. What is equally true is that every community gets the kind of law enforcement it insists on.” Here in Beverly Hills, not only do we insist, but gratefully, get the best of the best when it comes to the men and women of BHPD. Earlier this month I had the privilege of participating in a ride along with one of BHPD’s finest. In order to protect his identity, and ensure his modest character remains intact, I will refrain from disclosing his identity. During the ride along, we responded to a 911 call in which the caller requested assistance for a kitchen fire that had just ensued. As we reached the street, we were unable to immediately locate the home because the painted curb addresses on that street were faded and/or entirely washed away. This added nerve wracking seconds to our ability to “pro-

tect and serve.” Eventually the home occupants came outside and we were able to determine the proper home to enter. The officer I was assigned to ran in with a fire extinguisher, took care of the emergency, and high-fived the child who stared at him in that superhero amazement kind of way. After talking to the officer about the immediacy for addressing the situation, I decided that something needed to immediately be done about this. After a recent conversation with Beverly Hills’ Code Enforcement, I learned that although the painted curb addresses are part of the public’s right of way, the actual painting and maintenance of the curb is the actual property owner’s responsibility and requires they maintain the numbering in clear, legible condition. Unfortunately, it does not appear the City currently does much to enforce this owner responsibility. BHMC 501.2.2 Building Numbering Requirements. 3. If any property owner shall fail to provide the address identification required by this subsection on the premises, the City may provide and affix such address identification markings at no cost to the property owner. Where identification markings are provided by the City, no person shall remove, deface, or modify such markings without the written authorization of the City building official. Thankfully, this call was not a life or death situation, but had it been, or had a burglary been in progress, those precious seconds could have really counted to potentially save a life or property. I want to urge all our residents to take a moment, go outside, check your curbs, and make sure those painted signs are clearly visible. If not, be proactive and get them painted immediately. I promise you from my first-hand experience, they are regularly used by our emergency services, and necessary to preserve our community. I too plan on doing the same, as well as addressing this issue within my commission and the City Council to spread the word. Knowing that the City “may provide..at no cost to the property owner” (and does not allow otherr busineses to paint, perhaps Beverly Hills can organize its first ever “Paint Your Curb Day” and make it a community wide event! I’d love to see us come together to accomplish this imperative necessity. Ori S. Blumenfeld ****** It was 50 years ago this month, in 1967, I was watching a super hero show that really was a spoof of super heroes called Captain Nice, created by Beverly Hills resident writer Buck Henry. The lead character Carter Nash was a police chemist played much like Buck himself, a bespectacled nebbish who drank a power potion that worked only on him for one hour at a time. This show was done on the heels of Batman, which was a huge hit and inspired many other super hero TV shows and cartoons. Buck had co-created the TV spy spoof Get Smart a couple of years before Captain Nice and after finishing writing and acting in The Graduate. Captain Nice debuted on NBC in January 1967 and lasted until the spring of that year. Carter was played in Buck Henry style by actor William Daniels, and he lived with his parents and was very skittish about being a super guy. His meddling mom even sewed his baggy costume for him and would scream, “Be careful Carter!” when he would fly off to rescue someone in Bigtown. Buck Henry has been seen over the years writing on yellow legal pads at favorite haunts like Nate N Al and the Fountain Coffee Room at The Beverly Hills Hotel. Maybe by now a laptop is used? Buck went on to become the very first host of Saturday Night Live in the mid-1970s and hosted many times thereafter. Buck had a memorable role in Heaven Can Wait as the assistant to Mr. Jordan played by James Mason, another BH resident. It should be noted that Warren Beatty once took residence in the penthouse atop The Beverly Wilshire, where Casey Kasem and his wife Jean lived for many years also. Captain Nice has yet to debut on DVD but you can see scenes and even full episodes of YouTube. It was a very funny show and a memorable episode starred Bob Newhart as a Hugh Hefner type running the Apple Club. Captain Nice saves his life and is treated to a night there but hardly feels comfortable in goggles, cape, and high top sneakers. Now today, that outfit would be considered totally “dope” and hip hop friendly. Hal Lifson

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Astrology By Holiday Mathis TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Mar. 10). To sum it up in three words: You got this. When you think you don't, it's like looking for glasses that are on your head. Stop; adjust; see. Follow through with the ideas you have in April: There is a destiny to be released inside one. The people you meet in June will enhance existing relationships. Get training in October. Leo and Virgo adore you. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20). Should you invest your attention and money in tiny details (like you want to)? There's no reason not to yield to the temptation. Your belief that the beauty of life is in little things mirrors the beliefs of many artists before you. ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19). It is common among the superstitious to, when on a lucky streak, disallow any change of behavior. And even if you're not superstitious, it's logical to take this approach: Whatever worked, keeping working it. TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20). Don't plan the minutiae; plan the broad strokes so you're free to improvise between the lines. This will keep you from boxing yourself into a future that is smaller than it could have been -- or, worse, overly influenced by others. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Love isn't always magical and exciting. Furthermore, a partner doesn't have to be perfect to be perfect for you. You'll gladly trade the lightning bolts and fireworks for mutual support that you can trust for the long haul. CANCER (June 22-July 22). People acting out of a sense of duty do not expect to be appreciated as you appreciate them, but this will be a nice perk to their jobs and one of the many ways you make the world better by just being you. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). This day is for practicing and getting good at your craft. It starts with you, alone in a room, repeating the motions, honing your skill. Then you get to summon your courage and test what you know by sharing it more widely. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You'll set out with the best of intentions and very little control over environmental factors and other circumstances. There will be something awesome about absolutely any place you wind up. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Just because you think it, hear it, see it or feel it doesn't make it true. Use doubt as an instrument to question your own thoughts, and you will save yourself from the inconvenience and drama that comes from making incorrect assumptions. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You'll have more confidence going into an endeavor if you allow for every possible outcome in your mind, including dismal failure or wild success. Deem it all acceptable and, suddenly, you're fearless. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Before the high-pressure situation of the day (and there will be one), go be alone; breathe; get centered; calm your mind to as close to nothingness as you can. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Get the tedious stuff over and done as soon as possible. The work may stay at a fun level of zero, but the freedom you'll feel when it's complete is the first ingredient for the level-10 fun that follows. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Even when you're not trying to reach out and connect with people, you accidentally start up excellent relationships. It's a function of your curious mind and unassuming charm.

POLICE BLOTTER

These crimes have been reported this week by BHPD. Streets indicated by block numbers. Losses (when known) are in brackets. ASSAULTS 03/02 9300 Wilshire Bl. 02/22 9500 Wilshire Bl. BURGLARIES 02/27 400 N. Oakhurst Dr.($80) 02/27 100 Hillcrest Rd. ($500) 02/28 8600 Clifton Way 03/01 400 S. Bedford Dr. ($9,600) 03/01 206 S. Lasky Dr. ($156) 03/01 300 S. Doheny Dr. 03/01 300 S. Doheny Dr. ($375) 03/02 9100 Wilshire Bl. ($8,520) 03/02 400 S. Bedford Dr.

03/02 9500 Wilshire Bl. ($415) 03/04 300 N. Palm Dr. 03/04 800 N. Elm Dr. 03/04 300 S. Rodeo Dr. 03/04 9400 Charleville Bl. ($1,600) 03/04 N. La Cienega Bl.($469) GRAND THEFTS 02/12 100 N. Robertson Bl. ($1,800) 03/02 9400 Brighton Way ($3,400) 03/03 300 El Camino Dr. ($7.000) 03/03 300 N. Beverly Dr. ($1,830) ROBBERY 02/26 300 S. Beverly Dr. ($46)

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