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April 7, 2017

New Councilmembers Friedman, Wunderlich Talk Rent Stabilization

WALK THE WALK — Mayor Lili Bosse (foreground in pink jacket) stretches with a crowd of hundreds on Monday before the first “Walk With The Mayor” of her second term as Mayor. The walk started at City Hall and ended at the new Waldorf Astoria. See the full story on page 4.

Newly-elected Les Friedman on his role with the City Council. 4

Horace Mann celebrated Multicultural Week. 5

The CIF champion BHHS girls basketball team was honored by City Council. 22 •Real Estate •Birthdays •Letters to the Editor

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George Christy, Page 6 A Tribute To The Musical Genius Of Henry Mancini At The Wallis Raised Nearly $1 Million For The Wallis’ Outreach Programs... Steve Wallace and Darrell Corti Celebrated Their 75th Birthdays

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

Las Madrinas Gifts $5 Million To Children’s Hospital Los Angeles By Matt Lopez Las Madrinas, a nonprofit dedicated to raising funds for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, announced a $5 million commitment this week to support care for children diagnosed with neurological conditions. CHLA President/CEO Paul Viviano called the gift “invaluable.” “This generous gift will expand and advance the care that the experts in our Neurological Institute provide for children with epilepsy,” Viviano said. The gift goes toward establishing the Las Madrinas Chief of Neurology Chair, to be held by Douglas Nordli, Jr., MD, Chief of the Division of Pediatric Neurology at CHLA, while supporting the improvement and

Dr. Douglas Nordli

expansion of the Neurological Institute’s renowned Epilepsy Program. Las Madrinas, known as ‘The Godmothers,’ was founded in 1933 to support the outstanding health care and research at CHLA. For more than 80 years the group, comprised of residents from Los (see ‘CHLA GIFT’ page 17)

Mayor Bosse, Vice Mayor Gold Headline Inaugural Beverly Hills Club Meeting At BHHS By Laura Coleman Beverly Hills High School students packed the Jon Cherney Lecture Hall Wednesday afternoon to listen to Mayor Lili Bosse and Vice Mayor Julian Gold speak at the first-ever meeting of the BHHS Beverly Hills Club. Founded by students Adriel Ghadoushi and Jonathan Meshkani, the new club is intended to form a nexus between government officials and young adults in an effort to engage participants in Citywide affairs. Wednesday’s inaugural 40minute long meeting, which ran from 1:10 to 1:50 p.m. at the high school, gave students a chance to both understand how their elected officials came to their positions as well as helped educate them on

the Urgency Ordinance adopted Feb. 21. Both men are deliberate, hard-working over-achievers who have derived the habit of careful analysis and reasoning to arrive at decisions. Both have been very successful in their careers. They must now turn to City matters that often, cannot be measured by intrinsic metrics. Sometimes, it is the human weight that tips the scales. Though simply an item on the council’s consent calendar, the rent stabilization ordinance was pulled for discussion. (see ‘BEVERLY HILLS RENT’ page 22)

BHPD Captain Rosen Claims City Discriminated Based On Religion, Age In Lawsuit

opportunities to get involved with the City. Bosse, a proud graduate of the Beverly Hills Unified School District whose parents moved to the City for the police, fire and schools, began her path to becoming an elected official when she opted to get involved in school organizations while her own children were BHUSD students. Similarly, Gold’s entry into local politics segued from relationships he formed while a BHUSD parent. “The reality is our lives are really shaped by the community we live in,” Gold said. From helping ensure that there are well paved streets to supporting excellent schools and various (see ‘BEVERLY HILLS CLUB’ page 17)

By Victoria Talbot In a complaint filed on March 21 in the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Los Angeles, Beverly Hills Police Captain Mark Rosen claims the City of Beverly Hills acted with discrimination against him and unnamed defendants, and that he was reassigned because he is Jewish and over 40 years old, which is repeated no less than 30 times. The complaint alleges that Chief Sandra Spagnoli transferred Rosen to BHPD’s LEXIPOL project because he is Jewish and over 40, to retaliate for his complaint of discrimination. LEXIPOL is a data-management system used for policy training for public safety organizations that requires updating. Last year, Rosen filed a complaint of employment dis-

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By Victoria Talbot For councilmembers Lester Friedman and Robert Wunderlich, Tuesday was their first time sitting on the dais in Council Chambers as members of the council. Veteran Mayor Lili Bosse once again ascended to her seat as mayor, Julian Gold returned to his seat as her vice mayor and John Mirisch returned to being a council member. Though the agenda was light, the consent calendar included the second reading of the Rent Stabilization Ordinance, which will replace

BHPD Capt. Mark Rosen is suing the City of Beverly Hills

crimination with the Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH). He requested that the DFEH reject his claim immediately and give him the right to sue the City of Beverly Hills as a legal tactic to reach bigger pockets. The lawsuit refers to Rosen’s transfer as a “retaliatory transfer,” although the new Chief exercised her authority to (see ‘ROSEN LAWSUIT’ page 22)

F U N I N T H E SUN — Demi Lovato romped with her latest friend, Papa Smurf, during the Los Angeles premiere of Smurfs: The Lost Village at ArcLight Cinemas For more photos, see George Christy’s column on page 6.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of the City of Beverly Hills, at its meeting to be held on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, will hold a public hearing to consider: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATIONS RELATED TO ROOFTOP USES ON BUILDINGS LOCATED IN THE COMMERCIAL ZONES OF THE CITY Adoption of the Ordinance would amend Beverly Hills Municipal Code (BHMC) §10-3-3107 pertaining to regulating rooftop uses on buildings located in the commercial zones of the City. The Ordinance would modify existing rooftop use development standards. In summary, the modifications would: • Allow the Planning Commission to approve the development of rooftop uses on commercial buildings that do not exceed the maximum allowable height of the commercial zone in which the building is located. This is in addition to the existing regulation that allows the Planning Commission to approve the development of rooftop uses on commercial buildings that exceed the maximum allowable height of the commercial zone in which the building is located. • Under limited circumstances, allow the Director of Community Development to approve unenclosed rooftop uses on buildings located in commercial zones. • Modify existing regulations to allow the Planning Commission to require parking spaces for certain larger rooftop uses. • Modify existing regulations to place additional restrictions on the maximum allowable size of rooftop uses. • Modify existing regulations to add additional setback requirements for rooftop structures. • Add a landscaping requirement for rooftop uses. • Add additional detail as to which uses qualify as rooftop uses. The City previously issued a public notice regarding the Planning Commission’s consideration of the Zone Text Amendments and a proposed rooftop lunchroom project at 228 South Beverly Drive. At its September 8, 2016 meeting, the Planning Commission adopted a resolution recommending that the City Council approve the Zone Text Amendments to BHMC §10-3-3107. At the City Council hearing on April 20, 2017 the subject Ordinance will be introduced. The City Council may adopt the Ordinance at a subsequent meeting, and the Ordinance would take effect on the 31st day thereafter. The Zone Text Amendments have been assessed in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA, Public Resources Code Sections 21000 et seq.), the State CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Sections 15000 et seq.), and the environmental regulations of the City. The Amendments appear to qualify for a Class 5 Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15305 of the State CEQA Guidelines for minor changes in land use regulations. The City Council will consider finding that the Amendments will not have a significant environmental impact and are exempt from the provisions of CEQA. At the public hearing, the City Council will hear and consider all comments. All interested persons are invited to attend and speak on this matter. Written comments may also be submitted and should be addressed to the City Council, c/o City Clerk, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. The comments should be received prior to the hearing date. Please note that any communication received by the City becomes part of the public record. Please note that if you challenge the Council’s action in regards to this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at a public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City, either at or prior to the public hearing. If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact Masa Alkire, Principal Planner in the Beverly Hills Community Development Department, Planning Division, at 310.285.1135, or by email at malkire@beverlyhills.org. Copies of the project plans and associated application materials are on file in the Community Development Department and can be reviewed by any interested person at 455 North Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. BYRON POPE, MMC City Clerk

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Newly-Elected Councilmember Les Friedman’s Vision For The Future By Victoria Talbot Newly-seated City Councilmember Lester Friedman has never had trouble staying busy. He’s had a Workers’ Compensation law practice in Beverly Hills for decades and has also been an official scorer for the UCLA Bruins Basketball team since the 1970s, following a stint as a student-manager under legendary Coach John Wooden. His tenure with Wooden shaped his values; values he frequently articulates with Wooden quotes and anecdotes.

Friedman admits his new position on the City Council, however, has a steep learning curve. “I have to get organized,” he said. “There’s a lot to learn.” Having served on the Traffic and Parking Commission for several years, it is natural to see the City through that lens; but the City Council is a roundup of every one of the 11 commissions and then some, requiring a fluid ability to switch gears from handing proclamations to a

children’s choir to becoming the final battleground in a long-running land-use issue. “I’m like a sponge, taking it all in... Asking a lot of questions. I need to be informed before I make decisions,” he said. On his first agenda was the Rent Stabilization Ordinance, As a litigator, Friedman believes that he can oppose (see ‘LES FRIEDMAN’ page 23)

FUN RUN—Maxi Liker, Julia Kamara, Emma Newman and Eli Biehl were among the 660 El Rodeo students and parents that participated in the this year’s third annual fun run at the school. Said El Rodeo PTA President Krissy Austin: “The El Rodeo Fun Run is always a great day. It builds school spirit and gets parents involved, and is our largest and most important singleday fundraiser to support the exceptional programs that enhance the student experience at El Rodeo.”

By Matt Lopez If you’re planning on enjoying Easter brunch, lunch or dinner in Beverly Hills, the time to act is now. Reservations are filling up for some of the top eateries in and around the City. Here’ a sampling of great local Easter options: The Beverly Hilton: CIRCA 55’s poolside brunch buffet offers traditional favorites with salads, breakfast classics and festive Easter desserts from Executive Pastry Chef Thomas Henzi from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. $81/adult and $38/child under 12. Call 310-887-6055. The Beverly Hills Hotel: The Polo Lounge offers threecourse brunch menu by chef Kaleo Adams, with options including tuna ceviche and slow-cooked lamb shoulder from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. $150/adult and $65/child. Call 310-887-2777. Montage Beverly Hills: Georgie’s three-course Easter meal is capped off by a selection of decadent desserts. $88 per person, call 310-860-7970. Brunch at the Marquesa Ballroom will include waffles,

Visionary Women Key Into Their Authentic Selves At The Montage Beverly Hills By Laura Coleman Learning to connect with your authentic self was at the heart of last week’s Visionary Women’s “Mind, Body, & Soul” event held at the Montage Beverly Hills. Moderated by TV journalist Thea Andrews, the singular conversation about finding balance concluded with a guided meditation by author Mallika Chopra and featured her in conversation with artist Samantha Paige and nutritionist Kimberly Snyder. “We need to just listen,” Chopra extolled the audience of more than 300 women as she led them on a transformative journey of self-reflection. Chopra, the self-described “guinea pig” daughter for spiritualist Deepak Chopra, emphasized throughout the conversation how critical it is to nurture the authentic self. She advised all women, especially mothers, to daily ask themselves: “Today, what do I need to feel happier healthier and more connected?” Chopra urged attendees to make space for practices, such as meditation, that help nurture the authentic self, thereby engendering ones ability to be present within ones own life. “You really are your most beautiful just being you,” stated Snyder, who recently coauthored Radical Beauty with

Deepak Chopra. “I d e f i n e beauty as reaching your highest potential. Being your healthiest, your most vibrant, your most authentic self.” While the road to VISIONARY WOMEN—From left: Panelists Kimberly balance is Snyder, Samantha Paige and Mallika Chopra with fraught with Moderator Thea Andrews at Thursday’s Visionary d e t o u r s Women's Salon: “Mind, Body, and Soul” at Montage often need- Beverly Hills. Photo by Rachel Murray/Getty Images lessly taken by not heeding your inner Last Cut, a photo-documentary voice, all women panelists art project-turned movement agreed that increasing self- born from Paige’s decision to awareness is foundational to remove silicone implants that having the capacity to anchor had been in her body for a decade following a preventive oneself in the present. Paige, who reconnected double mastectomy. “From the moment they with her authentic self 10 years after a “whisper” warned her were gone I never felt more that she was dramatically veer- beautiful, more femine. I’ve ing from what made her feel never felt more connected to beautiful, found that by keying who I was as a woman,” she into who she truly was, she was said. “Last Cut was born when able to feel beautiful, healthy I was really keyed into who I was.” and strong. From stylizing one’s diet to “Sometimes we don’t always have the courage to best suit a unique physiology stand up for ourselves, to ask to carving out “me” time that more questions, to get more feeds the soul, all panelists agreed that the path starts with information,” Paige observed. Last year, she launched keying in to the authentic self.

smoked salmon eggs benedict, fresh salads and seafood. Includes “Kiddie Corner” bites for children. Seatings at 11 a.m, 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. Call 310-860-7886. The Rooftop Grill offers an a la carte menu, at a la carte pricing, and “Dessert With A View” for an additional $18. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., call 310-860-7886. The Peninsula Beverly Hills: Family-style Easter dinner will include traditional favorites curated for the holiday by Executive Chef David Codney, with free-flowing Nicolas Feuillatte Champagne. From 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. $135/person, $65/child. Call 310-975-2736. The Beverly Wilshire: THE Blvd offers Easter brunch from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., including dessert buffet, for $85/person. Bottomless “bubble bar” is available for additional $40. Call 310-385-3901. Viceroy L’Ermitage: Avec Nous offers Easter dishes at a la carte pricing, in addition to its regular menu from 1 to 10 p.m. Call 310-860-8660. (see ‘EASTER BRUNCH’ page 23)

A TASTE OF PRALINE— Praline is a 2-year old, 12pound Maltese mix girl. Volunteers at the non-profit, rescue-only pet store ShelterHopePetShop.org say she is as sweet as can be and ready for a loving home. Those interested in adopting this pretty pup can call Shelter Hope at 805-379-3538.

Hundreds Join Bosse For Return Of Walk With The Mayor By Victoria Talbot Hundreds joined Mayor Lili Bosse for her mayoral return of Walk with the Mayor Monday, including Beverly Hills City Manager Mahdi Aluzri, newly-elected Councilmember Bob Wunderlich, City Clerk Byron Pope and Police Chief Sandra Spagnoli. It was quite the spectacle, with a blocks-long length of walkers wearing orange t-shirts and hats with the #BHHealthyCity logo in full display along the route. Several Beverly Hills motorcycle and bicycle cops performed traffic control. Beverly Hills Director of Community Development Susan Healy-Keene, Planning Commissioners Andy Licht and Lori Greene Gordon, Human Relations Commissioner

Annette Saleh, Charitable Solicitations Commissioner Joe Safier and Fine Arts Commissioner Zale Richard Rubins also joined the walk. One special participant was 91-year-old Frances Rhodes, who was ever-present three years ago during Bosse’s first term. This year, she trekked the entire distance, about 3.5 miles, with her walker. The group stretched out along South Santa Monica Boulevard, down Rodeo Drive to Wilshire, and headed west to the new Waldorf Astoria, where owner Beny Alagem greeted the group with hugs, smiles and a sumptuous breakfast spread. Walkers were treated to an array of croissants, muffins and pastries, breakfast yogurt parfaits, fresh fruit, bottled water, (see ‘WALK WITH MAYOR’ page 23)

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Beverly Hills Police To Get Dedicated ‘Crime Impact’ Team

MULTICULTURAL DAY—Horace Mann school celebrated its annual Multicultural Week this week to show the school's incredible diversity with more than 35 countries represented. The goal was to educate students, families and school staff about the various cultures represented within the school community and to build social connectedness through food, dance, arts and other things that make cultures unique. More than 65 parent volunteers shared their cultures throughout the week, celebrating one region each day. Pictured above: participants at “Middle East” day on Tuesday with the Horace Mann Husky (from left): Keren Cohen, Noam Cohen Raab, Hagar Raab, Orit Rovina, Ella Pomerantz, Sharon Rogel Pomerantz, Jacob Zweig, Bryanna Zweig, Makena Pajar and Paula Valle.

Former UCLA Hannah Carter Garden On Road To Landmark Status After Sale By Laura Coleman While you may not be one of the lucky few to actually get to see the magical Hannah Carter Japanese Garden in Bel-Air these days, at the very least it looks like the verdant paradise is set to be preserved. On Tuesday, the City Council’s Planning and Land Use Management (PLUM) Committee voted in unanimous support for the HistoricCultural Monument (HCM) nomination for the garden. “Hopefully it becomes available to people sometime again in the future,” said Alex Caldwell, grandson of the woman for whom the garden was named. The garden has remained closed to the public since 2012 when UCLA sought to extricate itself from its contractual obligation to maintain the 1.5acre Kyoto-style garden “in perpetuity” and listed the garden for sale. When L.A. Superior Court Judge Lisa Hart Cole subsequently issued a preliminary injunction preventing the U.S. Regents from selling the property, she called the university “duplicitous.”

The Zen-like retreat, beloved by naturalists, artists, scientists and garden enthusiasts, boasts native Japanese greenery, a traditional teahouse, bridges, brilliant Koi in a pond, symbolic rocks, water basins and a shrine. Last June, after settling a case brought by the heirs of Hannah Carter with the caveat that the new owner preserve the garden for 30 years, UCLA sold the garden for $12.5 million in a package that also included the adjacent residence. Along the way to making the sale, the public institution bled millions upon millions of dollars in its legal defense of its right to lie that it would continue to care for this cultural treasure. The buyer, real estate developer Mark Gabay, rebuffed multiple attempts by the Courier to speak with him and has given no indication that he is willing to make the garden available to the public once again. Caldwell, who was the only member of the family to attend Tuesday’s PLUM hearing, said he still remains (see ‘HANNAH CARTER GARDEN’ page 23)

Architect Peter Zumthor Has New LACMA Museum Set To Cross Wilshire In 2019 By Laura Coleman Gone is the black hovering amoeba that Pritzker Prize-winning architect Peter Zumthor envisioned the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) becoming the last time he gave a public talk on the future of the museum in 2013. On Wednesday, as part A rendering of the new LACMA crossing Wilshire Boulevard. of LACMA head architecturally and philosophically, Michael Govan’s “Director’s Series” at with the L.A. landscape. the Bing Theatre, Zumthor unveiled a “An organic form cannot cross startling different plan for the new Wilshire Boulevard, so we had to create museum building, where an earthen urban and edgy...a structure that also is structure undulates across Wilshire alive,” he said. Boulevard, beautifully integrating itself, (see ‘LACMA’ page 17)

By Victoria Talbot The Beverly Hills City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved the addition of one police sergeant and an additional six officers to form a permanent Crime Impact Team. The move is part of BHPD’s mission for Beverly Hills to be the safest city in America, as outlined in the Beverly Hills City Council Strategic Vision Statement and adopted Strategic Priority for 2016-17. The team will combine the current Special Tactics Unit, which currently consists of one sergeant and two officers with the additional personnel. The new Crime Impact Team will be dedicated to crime suppression, special enforcement of criminal misdemeanors and narcotics, a DEA Task Force, protection details for visiting

dignitaries, follow-up investigations on major crimes, warrants, warrant service and SWAT team. Success will be measured at six months and one year. Metrics will include whether the crime rate is up or down, the hours spent in the field on surveillance and intelligence gathering, and statistics including arrests, citations, warrants, recovered property, filed cases and case follow-ups. Currently, the BHPD has 132 sworn officer positions. This will bring the total to 139. The additional officers will cost the City $1,335,576, and is anticipated to take 3-6 months to staff. The staffing enhancements come as part of Chief Sandra Spagnoli’s strategic plan, and in conjunction with a simultaneous staffing study by (see ‘CRIME IMPACT’ page 23)

ANSWERING THE CALL — The Beverly Hills Police paid tribute Tuesday to its Public Safety Dispatchers as part of the nationwide Public Safety Week. Pictured: Lt. Renato Moreno and Communications Dispatcher Norma Arriaga. BHPD’s dispatch team includes: Dona Morris, Robyn Castro, Tamara Lopez, Michelle Smith, Vicki Ward, Christine Bloore, Maria Elwell, Kelli Garner, Anabel Margosian, James Pusl, William KcKessy, Deann Lewis, Rayna Humphreys, Elizabeth Velasco, Erica Maitland, Paige Hines and Melissa Sutton.

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one million” for the Wallis’ Artistic, Education and Arts Outreach Program.

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fter performing the haunting Days Of Wine And Roses, Patti Austin recalled that Henry, when asked about the way Johnny’s lyrics ended, he winked, “With a French horn and a high C.”

Now hear this. Born the same year, the

same month, week, day. And during the same hour.

Food

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and wine czars Steve Wallace of Los Angeles and Darrell Corti of Sacramento celebrated their 75th birthdays this week.

decades-long friendship bonded by their passion for la buona tavola, they wined and dined fifty guests at Chez Panisse in Berkeley. Where Alice Waters, pioneering chef and owner, created her worldrenowned haven for the best of food and wine.

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David Bohnett The Wallis’ Board Chairman

Ginny Mancini is flanked by Kristen Chenowith and Julie Andrews during the tribute to the musical genius of Henry Mancini at The Wallis, where the program raised nearly $1 million for The Wallis’ outreach program.

Night of the Thousand Mancinis,” quipped our irrepressible wit George Schlatter. Paraphrasing the 1930s MGM catch phrase of being the studio with “a hundred stars.”

eorge and wife Jolene, along with Norman Lear and Lennie and Bernie Greenberg, joined the Who and the Who at the Wallis, where the musical genius of the Grand Seigneur Henry Mancini was celebrated. Performing were Kristin Chenoweth, Dave Coz, John Williams, Julie Andrews, Patti Austin, Clint Holmes, Matthew Morrison, plus others. And, of course, Henry’s lovely songbird daughter Monica Mancini and son Chris enriching the evening’s roster of talent. Fine artists delivering joy unbounded with the Mancini songbook that infused his film and television scores with jazz and rock.

composed by Henry with classic lyrics from the formidable Johnny Mercer that fills the hearts of all ages.

he concert hosted the 55-member Henry Mancini Orchestra that was produced by Monica’s husband Chris Field and Sequoia Productions.

inny Mancini related that she met Henry at an audition, and that was it. Julie

Henry was born Enrico

Nicola Mancini in Cleveland, Ohio. Soon relocating to the steel town of West Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, where his father Quinto found work in the mills and enrolled his only son in piano lessons at age eight. Little did Papa Quinto imagine what great gift he was giving the future with his Aliquippa Kid.

“H

enry’s songbook is the soundtrack of our lives,” noted Wallis board chairman David Bohnett. Adding that the tribute fetched “just shy of

ealthy cusses, both, Steve and Darrell attribute their good life to the blessing of the grape.

Nowadays, Steve nods to

his mom Evelyn downing a drink of Don Julio 42 tequila every afternoon. “Never sick a day in her life, and lived to be 98.”

• Asparagus with sauce ravigote • Sheep’s milk ricotta and geens raviolini • James Ranch spring lamb roasted in the fireplace with Lucques olives, potato gratin and watercress • Rhubarb tart with ginger ice cream • Migniardise

ccompanied with double magnums and jeroboams of rare vintage wines from France and California

ey, Hound Dogs Steve and Darrell, onward and upward with plenty more festive birthdays!

s it time for a hard paddle spanking – or a tar and feathering? – of Senator Chuck Schumer, the Senate minority leader. He chased after Hilary Paley Califano, daughter of TV tycoon Bill Paley, in a posh Manhattan dining room on the proper Upper East Side, screaming that she should not have voted for the President. “He lied,” Schumer screamed. Hilary shot back that his candidate “lied more!”

udeness will get you nowhere, Chuck. Flattery will. Online at www.bhcourier.com/category/george-christy

equila, he reminds is a hearty spirit, distilled, as it is, from the yucca cactus. He, too, is on the tequila team. “Every day a shot glass down the hatch.”

L.A.’s food and wine czar Steve Wallace celebrated his 75th birthday with Chez Panisse’s Alice Waters at her internationally acclaimed dining room

nd, yes, his soulful ballads from Moon River to Days Of Wine And Roses, Page 6 | April 7, 2017

• Champagne and caviar

Steve Wallace Archives

“The

Andrews revealed the time and place when Blake Edwards asked to marry her. “I’ve never told anyone this before.”

teve, now retired, launched his Wally’s Wines and Spirits in 1968, hosted the evening, and reports that Cecilia Chiang, creator and owner of the lauded Mandarin restaurants, was “the life of the party at age 97!”

he birthday dinner menu at Chez Panisse…

Alice Waters with Cecilia Chiang, 97, who was the life of the party

Sacremento’s food and wine czar Darell Corti celebrated his 75th birthday with Alice Waters

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Taylor Swift’s Samuel Goldwyn Estate Is Newest Beverly Hills Local Landmark By Victoria Talbot The Taylor Swift-owned Samuel Goldwyn Estate is Local Landmark #34 after the Beverly Hills City Council unanimously voted to approve placing it on the City’s register of historic properties Tuesday evening. The Cultural Heritage Commission recommended that the City Council designate the estate as the newest on the Beverly Hills Register of Historic Properties on Jan. 11 at the request of the property owner, actress and Grammywinning singer-songwriter Swift. “The Beverly Hills Cultural Heritage Commission and Community Services Department evolution in recent years is tremendous,” said Swift’s facilitator Jason Somers of Crest Real Estate. “They have truly taken great strides in documenting homes with important architectural significance and done an excellent job working with home owners to protect and honor these masterpieces. Great architecture is timeless and in many cases, reminds all of us what the California Dream is all about.” The Samuel Goldwyn Estate, located at 1200 Laurel Lane, was built in 1934 by noted Southern California

architect Douglas Honnold, FAIA in conjunction with noted Hollywood set designer George Vernon Russell in the Georgian Revival Style. Character-defining features include “its symmetrical facade composition, articulated entry portico, plaster siding with corner quoining, arched dormer windows and wood shutters.” The home was commissioned, owned and occupied by Goldwyn, who was instrumental in establishing the film industry in Hollywood. Goldwyn founded the studio that later became MetroGoldwyn-Mayer. The home was owneroccupied for 80 of its 87 years, and underwent minimal alterations. Thus, the property retains its historic integrity. Swift began the painstaking process of restoration on the property, work which has been reviewed by City staff and approved for conformance with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation of Historic Properties. The continued historic value to the community is as an “exemplary property for its size and site design, association with the growth of the film industry and a nationally-recognizable industry leader, and

as an intact, refined example of a period-revival style by a noted Master Architect in Beverly Hills,” according to the historic survey report. The property has also been documented in several publications, including Stars, Moguls, Magnates: The Mansions Of Beverly Hills by Michael Regan; The Search For Sam Goldwyn by Carol Easton, Playland by John Gregory Dunne; Goldwyn: A Biography by A. Scot Berg; and Jews In America, A Trilogy by Stephen Birmingham.” In addition to adding the Goldwyn Estate to the Local Register of Historic Places, the City granted a Mills Act Contract to an additional property that has already been added to the registry. The Salkin Apartment Building #2, located at 328 S. Rexford Dr., is a two-story, eight-unit apartment building built in 1956 by owner/developer/architect Jules Salkin in the Mid-Century Modern style. It features a flat roof, exterior stucco sheathing, a wide horizontal stucco panel design with an open corridor and metal railings that access individual units. It was designated as Historic Landmark #33 Nov. 15, 2016. The Mills Act contract will

provide property tax abatement as an incentive in exchange for the continued preservation, restoration and rehabilitation of the property. Contracts carry a 10-year term that is automatically renewed, and runs with the property when ownership is transferred. The building repairs and restorations include the replacement of doors and windows, repainting, repairing termite damage, replacing landscaping with period-appropriate and water-efficient landscaping, restoring the entry, staircase and railings to the original design, replacing gutters and downspouts, installing a new HVAC system and upgrading the interiors.

The Mills Act contract is widely accepted as an effective incentive in the toolkit for encouraging preservation, and this is no exception. It has been effective at the Fox Wilshire - Saban Theatre, the Beverly Hills Post Office Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts and the Joe E. Brown Residence. First adopted by the City in 2011 as a pilot program, it was renewed this past December through Dec. 31, 2019. The Salkin Apartment Building No. 2 Mills Act Contract will result in an annual tax reduction to the City of $3,000 and for the School District, $2,800. For more information visit www.beverlyhills.org/preservation.

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THE FASHION OF BEVERLY HILLS

BLUE RIBBON—The Blue Ribbon of The Music Center and The Music Center Leadership Council hosted a reception and presentation on Wednesday entitled “Mind, Brain and Creativity” by The Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA. The evening featured Drs. Robert Binder, Susan Bookheimer and Peter Charles Whybrow along with performances by The Music Center’s Spotlight alumni, soprano Amanda Anderson and pianist and composer, Luca Mendoza. Co-Chairs for the event were: Rikki Gordon, Bruce Hammer, Rini Kraus, Anu Leemann and Tim Wahl. Pictured (from left): Rachel Moore, president/COO of the The Music Center; Dr. Robert Binder; Blue Ribbon President Jill Baldauf; Art Kraus, president of The Music Center Leadership Council; and Dr. Susan Bookheimer. Photo by David Buchan FRIENDS OF MAGEN—American Friends of Magen David Adom hosted a young professionals wine and conversation night with guest speaker Israeli hero and military captain Ziv Shalom at the new 10000 Santa Monica Building. The event was supported by Dina Leeds and Yossi Dina. Pictured (from left): host committee member Ori Blumenfeld, Carolyn Kangavari, Diana Katsman, and Dina Leeds for American Friends of Magen David Adom.

AMERICAN PLAYBOY—Amazon Prime Video celebrated the launch of American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story with a star-studded event at the iconic Playboy Mansion on Tuesday. Produced by Emmywinning Stephen David Entertainment and Alta Loma Entertainment, American Playboy–set to premiere tonight on Amazon Prime Video–is the authorized story of Hugh Hefner. The docu-series begins in postwar America and spans through the launch of Playboy magazine in 1953 and the next six decades of Hefner’s life and career. Hefner, who became an outspoken defender of civil rights and sexual freedom, is set to celebrate his 91st birthday this Sunday. Pictured (from left): Executive Producer Dick Rosenzweig, Producer Brett Ratner and actor Jared Leto attend the premiere of the Amazon original series. Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Amazon

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Local Author’s Amazon Beaming Becomes One-Man Encounter At The Wallis Local author Petru Popescu has seen his book Amazon Beaming enthrall readers; and now it’s been turned into a critically acclaimed one-man show, opening at The Wallis tonight and playing through Sunday, April 16. The book is based on Popescu’s meeting with explorer and National Geographic photographer Loren McIntyre, first at the famed Manaus Opera House in the capital city of the state of Amazon, in the north region of Brazil. Popescu was fascinated by

McIntyre’s tales of being lost in the Amazon rain forest in 1969, searching for the uncontacted Mayoruna tribe, finding and living with the tribe for two months and discovering he had the ability to communicate telepathically (the “beaming” in the title) with the tribe’s chief. And McIntyre’s quest to find the source of the Amazon. “He told me about being captured by a tribe running from civilization; and he had such an incredible gift for evoking the atmosphere and situation, that I told him it had to be written,”

Petru Popescu

Simon McBurney in The Encounter. Photo by Robbie Jack

said Popescu, a 20-year resident, in an interview After obtaining the rights to the story, Popescu spent the next two years interviewing and taping McIntyre at his Arlington Va home—”it was mesmerizing to hear the story from his lips”— and discovering for himself the destiny of a character who went from captivity to climbing the sides of the Andes and discovering a small lake now named Laguna McIntyre. Several themes in the adventure captivated Popescu. “It has a spiritual aspect,” he says. Mcintyre took part in the tribal rituals, such as for becom-

ing a man, and learned the tribe’s religious stories for the genesis of the world and the river. “McIntyre decided that men and women of today and members of what was basically a stone-age tribe are not really all that different,” says Popescu. “They share a humanity and natural habitat.” When McIntyre encountered it, the tribe was on the run, trying to escape encroaching development and settlers. He shared its view that “cutting one tree was a form of a crime,” Popescu says. (see ‘ENCOUNTER,’ page 19)

The Women’s Balcony–A Subtle Comedy About Orthodox Women In Jerusalem The Women’s Balcony. currently at the Laemmle Royal and Town Center, is a subtle comedy about Orthodox women who dare band together and defy an ultra Orthodox rabbi. Written by Shlomit Nechama and distributed by Menemsha Films, tells the tale of a small traditional synagogue in Jerusalem whose balcony, reserved for women only, collapses injuring the elderly rabbi’s wife. Overwhelmed by his wife’s serious condition, the rabbi falls into a deep depression. Unable to speak to him about the reparation of the balcony, the members of the congregation tell their story to an ultra-Orthodox rabbi who promises to come to their aid. The construction begins in accordance to the rabbi’s design. When it is complete, the women realize that the space left for them to pray is as big as a clothes closet and certainly unfit for prayer. The rabbi, following the very strict dictate that the sight of women during men’s prayer takes away the relevancy of prayers from the conscientiously faithful, should not be seen. Hence, a room in a small space would be proper. But, God bless today’s Orthodox women, who are

slowly and some with defiance, speaking out. They have yet to demand mixed seating but for now are happy with being in the same synagogue in keeping with Orthodox law. The first step is to speak up for a large and comfortable balcony and accept the age-old dictum of separate seating. They band together and fight for the right to have a spacious balcony and

Jerry Cutler On Film become an integral part of Jewish prayer. The men are puzzled and yet impressed with their fierce determination. “Hell,” said one philosopher, “hath no fury like a woman scorned.” Much to the disdain of the ultra-Orthodox rabbi, he is badgered and cajoled. The Women’s Balcony is not only for the Orthodox or even for the Jewish community. It's universal message is in accord with today’s modern women who demand to be heard - and it’s funny! 3 Bagels and a shmear of Kosher cream cheese

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HOW DO YOU FEEL?

RAISING FUNDS, AWARENESS FOR CANCER RESEARCH—The City of Hope’s 25 to 5 Chapter held a recent “Wine Tasting and Mixer” at Heritage Fine Wines. The group of young professionals holds an ongoing series of social gatherings for networking and to raise awareness and support the work of the City of Hope’s Dr. Jacob Berlin. The goal of his ongoing research is to shorten the traditional timeline for the introduction of cancer drug therapies from an average of 25 years to as little as 5. Attending the event were from left: Dr. Berlin, Joseph Fay, City of Hope senior executive director of development; Jim and Marcia Brammer, 25 to 5 co-founders; Lisa Sherman, 25 to 5 president/cofounder and Jordan Andrieu, owner of Heritage Fine Wines. Photo by Peyman Khazan

Registry Drive Set For Bone Marrow Donors A local young Jewish father and husband with leukemia is in desperate need of a bone marrow donor. A marrow donor registry drive will be held from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Sunday, April 16 at the Nessah Educational & Cultural Center, 142 S. Rexford Dr., Beverly Hills.

Donors must be from 18-44 and the two-minute procedure just includes a cheek swab. The event for the family, which has requested anonymity to protect its privacy, is co-sponsored by the Persian American Cancer Institute.

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

CHLA Receives $1.3 Million From NIH For Undergraduate Biomedical Research Training Program Emil Bogenmann, PhD, EdD, at The Saban Research Institute of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), has received a five-year renewal grant of $1.3 million from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to provide biomedical research training to disadvantaged college undergraduates. The new funding supports continuation of the Short-Term Research Experience for Underrepresented Persons (STEP-UP). Initially started in 2007, STEP-UP is a national research training and career development summer program for undergraduate students enrolled at colleges and universities in the U.S. and its territories. The purpose of the training program is to promote careers in biomedical research and academic medicine and increase the number of individuals from underserved communities among the workforce in these fields. Each year, the program recruits up to 24 highly qualified undergraduate students with an interest in research and academic medicine from underrepre-

Dr. Emil Bogenmann

sented minority and socioeconomically disadvantaged communities nationwide. During an intensive 10week summer program, students participate in hands-on biomedical research in the laboratories of federally funded scientists in research areas relevant to the mission of the NIDDK. The program culminates in a trip to the National Institutes of Health for a science symposium where all students present their research. The STEP-UP center at The Saban Research Institute of CHLA is one of only three such sites in the nation and has

trained more than 230 students over the past 10 years. Of the students that completed their undergraduate degrees, 80 percent have successfully enrolled in doctoral or professional degree programs, with a majority attending medical schools. According to Bogenmann, founder and director of the program, more than 70 percent of the program's participants have continued to do research after their STEP-UP experience and more than 33 percent of them have published an article in a peer-reviewed journal. “We’re providing students with the opportunity to perform cutting-edge biomedical research under the mentorship of faculty at research institutions around the country,” said Bogenmann who is also an associate professor in the pediatrics department and holds a secondary appointment in the molecular microbiology and immunology department at USC’s Keck School of Medicine. “The unique part of the program is that it allows and encourages participating students to decide at which institution they will work as well as what kind of the research they would like to perform.”

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NOTICE OF COMMISSION/ FOUNDATION VACANCIES The Beverly Hills City Council is seeking qualified candidates to fill vacancies on the following Commission/Foundation: ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION – One Vacancy for a Person with experience in any of the following Disciplines: Building Construction, Landscape Architecture, or Visual and Graphic Design COMMUNITY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION – One Vacancy Please note that you can only apply to one vacancy per application cycle. Deadline to apply for the above Commission/Foundation has been extended to Friday, May 5, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. PLEASE NOTE: NEW FEATURE – APPLICANTS CAN NOW APPLY ONLINE! For more information on the Commission positions and to apply online, please visit the City’s website at www.beverlyhills.org/applyforacommission or call the City Clerk’s Office at (310) 285-2400 to obtain the application form by mail or e-mail. BYRON POPE, MMC City Clerk

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Council of the City of Beverly Hills, at its regular meeting to be held on Thursday, April 20, 2017, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, California, will hold a public hearing to consider adoption of: A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE SCHEDULE OF TAXES FEES & SERVICE CHARGES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2017/2018 The proposed resolution will increase certain fees and service charges that are charged to the public for the various activities and services as set forth in the schedule for fiscal year 2017/2018. In some cases fees are proposed for adjustment by 1.8% based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for November 2016 to reflect the increase in the City’s costs. In other cases, new fees are proposed to be established or existing fees to be adjusted to reflect a more equitable distribution of costs, or a change in service level. Most fees would become effective on July 1, 2017. Copies of the proposed Resolution are available for review or purchase in the Office of the City Clerk, Room 290, 455 N. Rexford Drive, and in the Finance Department, 3rd Floor, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, California. Any interested person may attend the meeting and be heard. Written comments may also be submitted and should be addressed to the City Council, c/o City Clerk, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, California, 90210. The comments should be received prior to the hearing date. If you need more information, please contact Carolyn Johnson at (310) 285-2459. Please note that if you challenge the Council's action in regard to this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City, either at or prior to the public hearing. BYRON POPE, MMC City Clerk

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Where Is The Enforcement? Developers in Bel-Air continue showing a disregard for the rights and livelihood of residents in the neighborhoods they’re building in, leaving many to wonder who is watching out for the best interests of the community. See these photos sent in this week by Bel-Air residents. If you have similar photos to send, please e-mail with a description to myopinion@bhcourier.com.

RUSH HOUR – BelAir’s narrow streets near Bellagio Road and Carcassone on Monday looked more like the 405 Freeway on a weekday afternoon with dozens of trucks lining the streets and sidewalks, with no apparent regard for the parking signs, residents or streets in general. It is unclear what project the trucks were working at.

THE TRUCK STOPS HERE – Construction trucks near Bellagio Road and Perugia Way in Bel-Air stopped in the middle of the road, blocking traffic and destroying landscaping and a sprinkler system for one Bel-Air resident. Locals reported that the construction trucks were heading to a project at 675 Perugia Way, which is run by Craig R. Williams Construction.

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Beverly Hills High School students join Mayor Lili Bosse and Vice Mayor Julian Gold for the inaugural meeting of the Beverly Hills Club.

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recreational offerings, the City Council plays a vital role in making Beverly Hills not just vibrant, but beloved as well. “We’re all so interconnected,” said Bosse. “There’s an element of Beverly Hills that really feels like an extended family.” Indeed, it is that precise small town-feel that students remarked made them love the City–perhaps a bit ironic to non residents given Beverly Hills’

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Angeles and its surrounding communities, has supported pediatric medicine and holds the distinction of being the first Affiliate Group of CHLA. “Early diagnosis and precise treatment of epilepsy are critical for a child’s developing brain,” says Las Madrinas President Lisa Brandt. “For a child with uncontrollable seizures, it is vital to have timely access to a pediatric epileptologist to receive

world-famous reputation. “It’s really like a small town USA where...everyone knows you,” stated one young man. “There’s a 50’s community feel where you know everyone,” echoed one young lady. Gold said that by directly engaging in the high-level strategic vision for Beverly Hills he, like all council members, is personally able to impact the City he lives in and loves. Emphasized Bosse: “We do live here. We are every single day experiencing exactly

what you are. We’re a council of residents that live and breathe this everyday.” Gold recommended that students wishing to get more involved in local politics begin by watching City Council meetings, which are televised and available online. Beyond that, he suggested students join clubs and even participate in Team Beverly Hills, just has he did several years ago. “We build on those who came before us,” he said.

immediate care and ultimately prevent devastating consequences.” CHLA is recognized by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC) as a Level 4 epilepsy center, providing the highest-level medical and surgical evaluation and treatment for patients with complex epilepsy. Prior to joining CHLA in 2016, Dr. Nordli served as the Lorna S. and James P. Langdon chair of Pediatric Epilepsy and division head of the Epilepsy

Center at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, as well as a professor of Clinical Neurology and Clinical Pediatrics at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. “With the advent of precision medicine and novel diagnostic tools, this is a pivotal time in the field of child neurology,” says Dr. Nordli, professor of Clinical Neurology at USC’s Keck School of Medicine.

Zumthor’s new plan calls for an “elemental building” to house seven clusters within the larger form, which he described as “very substantial, a bit erratic.” The proposed Sconfiguration building will be made of concrete, reminiscent in both texture and hue of some of mankind’s more primitive earthen dwellings, with rough walls that look old, incredibly high ceilings in parts, and an art bridge–the continuation of the museum–across Wilshire. Just exactly what the Swiss architect had been planning for LACMA has been a matter of great speculation over the past years. And while the design will likely change before its anticipated construction start date of 2019–the current plan has just two main entrances and exits, for example–Zumthor was confident that he would build the museum he was presenting to those in attendance at Wednesday’s talk, many of whom were leading LA architects, such as Frank Gehry. “A lot of what has been done in the new plan responded to some of the best aspects of what has been done already at the museum,” said Govan. A hallmark of the new design is the notion of “emotional learning”–a term Zumthor said he coined to characterize what he envisions happening in the new LACMA building. “The architecture is made

in a way that you don’t go from object to object,” he explained. “You should all be able to make personal discoveries as you go along.” Linked as though a series of untouristy museums one might find in remote Grecian islands, Zumthor said he expected visitors would be able to meander through the museum spaces within the one grand building in a manner that encourages “intimate encounters” with the works of art. “I think it’s about a real intersection of space between the art and the architecture,” he said. Revered for his capacity to activate the prosaic and design buildings that speak to human emotions, Zumthor has a clear vision for the new LACMA that expertly addresses fundamental human nature with his emphasis on creating pocket galleries for museum-goers to “stop and hold space.” With a heavy emphasis on the intersection of light, particularly apparent by the preponderance of windows, Govan said the current plan inherently enhances the opportunities for objects to be seen in their “best light.” Said Govan: “For me, the best museum is the museum that has the range of experiences. For me, the most exciting part...is this idea of choice.” “The hope is that this building will be here right in 2023, when the subway arrives and for Peter’s 80th birthday,” he added.

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OUTLOOK B E V E R LY H I L L S OUTLOOK National Book Award finalist R a b i a h Alameddine will discuss his latest novel, The Angel of History, at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 11 at the Hammer Museum, Rabih 10899 Wilshire Alameddine Blvd. in Westwood. In the new book, an acerbic and intelligent Yemeni-born poet narrates a life story over the course of one night in a psychiatric clinic’s waiting room. A book signing will follow the reading. UCAL professor Mona Simpson, who organizes the series, hosts postreading discussions. Free tickets are required and available at the box office one hour before the program. For more information, visit hammer.Ucal.edh. • • • • • Ellita English, known as Auntie Rae on Larry David’s Curb Your Enthusiasm, and Mindy Sterling, famous as Frau Fabrianna in the “Austin Powers” films will appear in Yes, Virginia, a new play by Stan Mindy Sterling

Zimmerman and Christian McLaughlin opening at 3 p.m., Sunday, April 9 for a 15performance run through Sunday, April 30 at Studio C Artists - 6448 Santa Monica Blvd. Ellia English Hollywood, The role-reversal comedy, based on Zimmerman's mother and his long time housekeeper, centers on the relationship between Denise (Sterling), a woman living alone in suburban Detroit and Virginia (English), her maid who helped raise Denise's kids during a difficult divorce. Performances, directed by Zimmerman, will be at 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday and 3 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $25 online at yes-virginia.eventbrite.com or $30 at the door, • • • • • The Calder Quartet, artists in residence at The Broad Stage, continue their concert series with a program of Beethoven and a new commission, at 4 p.m., Sunday, April 9 at the theater, 1310 11th St., Santa Monica. The afternoon will feature Beethoven String Quartets, No, 2 Opt. 18/2 and No. 8, Op. 59/2 and Andrew McIntosh’s wrestle, stain, whistle, pound. Founded in 1998 at USC’s Thornton School of Music, Calder Quartet members are Benjamin Jacobson (violin), Andrew Bulbrook (violin), Jonathan

The Calder Quartet. Photo by Autumn de Wilde

Moerschel (viola) and Eric Byers (cello). Tickets start at $36 and are available online at www.thebroadstage.com, by phone at 310434-3200 or at the box office. • • • • • Vince Giordano, Hollywood’s “go-to guy” for authentic period film soundtracks—The Aviator, The Cotton Club, half a dozen Woody Allen features, and the Grammy-winning HBO series Boardwalk Empire—is now, along with his band and his music, the subject of a new documentary, Vince Giordano-Theres’ A Future In The Past, opening Friday April 14 and playing through Thursday, April 20 at the Laemmle Music Hall, 9036 Wilshire Blvd. Directed and produced by Dave Davidson and Amber Edwards of Hudson West Productions, the film explores how Giordano, with his 11-member band The Nighthawks, has become the leading authority, practitioner, and purveyor of big band music of the 1920s and ‘30s and chronicles what it takes to keep a Jazz Age enterprise going in the 21st century. Daily showtimes are 12:20, 2:40, 5:10, 7:40 and 10 p.m. For more information, visit https://www.laemmle.com/films/41742. • • • • • Next @ The Braid will Present “Changing The Narrative—A Conversation With Hollywood Writers To Examine The Culture Shift In Telling Inclusive Stories,” at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 19 at The Braid, 2912 Colorado Ave., #102, Santa Monica. Featured writers/producers will include: Sarah Goldfinger-Jane The Virgin, Brothers And Sisters, CSI; Janeika James-Half & Half, Empire; Jasheika James-Desperate Housewives, Revenge, Empire; Erica Shelton Kodish-Being Mary Jane (showrunner), The Good Wife, CSI:NY and Stan Zimmerman-Golden Girls, Roseanne and Gilmore Girls. Tickets, at $10, include refreshments and are available at http://bit.ly/NEXTchange. • • • • • Grand Park, the L.A. Department of Water and Power and The Music Center will celebrate Earth Day with family activities from 9 a.m.-2 p.m, Wednesday, April 19 at Grand Park, downtown between Grand Avenue and Broadway. The event will offer tips on energy efficiency and water conservation, sustainable gardening tours, composting and electric and solar vehicle demonstrations, kid-friendly yoga session, a splash pad and E-waste drop off and eyeglass donation stations. Also part of the free event will be Fish Eyes Educational Workshops by Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre, teaching kids to explore site-specific dances inspired by themes of water conservation, climate change and the environment. Dances are accompanied by the sculpture Fish Eyes, created to bring further awareness of water conservation. The sculpture will be on display April 16-22 on the Grand Park Performance Lawn. Visit grandparkla.org/earth-day-la for more information.

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The author and his subject were also intrigued by the tribe’s concept of time— that it has a beginning which is still accessible to humans. The tribe was traveling west to that start of time and the river, when McIntyre joined it. “The adventure and spiritualty of the story just made it impossible to resist,” says Popescu. The story also captivated actor, writer and director Simon McBurney, cofounder of London-based theater company Complicite. McBurney, a fan of the book since it’s publishing in 1991, met Popescu in Paris and proposed turning it into a play. “I didn’t know how he was going to do it,” says Popescu, “But he said ‘trust me.’” The result is the one-man show The Encounter (taken from the name of the second chapter of Popescu’s book), that debuted at the Edinburgh International Festival, was a hit on Broadway and is now at the Wallis starring McBurney. After selling McBurney the rights, Popescu and the playwright/star had little communication except for a few emails. “He didn’t ask for my input and I didn’t expect it. So when I sat in my seat in Edinburgh it was all the more pleasant and surprising that the piece was so convincing and ingenious,” Popescu says. “It’s told in an unconventional way,” says Popescu, “but I found it very recognizable and very true to the book. It’s a suspenseful story about a man who gets kidnapped by ‘aliens’ almost, who wins them over, learns their ways and then seeks salvation. “I think people who see the play and have read my books will recognize familiar themes like the wilderness, the ‘one-

man’ heroism of a seeker and the tragedy of early man and unnatural habitats that are fragile.” Much has been written about the play’s sound design by Gareth Fry and Pete Malkin. Audiences will take their seats in the Bram Goldsmith Theater and find a pair of Sennheiser headphones, put them on and not only hear the sounds of the Amazon rainforest, waterfalls, animals and insects, but also voices. Fry interviewed and recorded experts like John Hammond, an actual explorer; Rebecca Spooner, who works for an organization called Survival International that is protecting indigenous rights; Marcus DeSoto, a mathematician and physicist at Oxford University, neuroscientists, geographers and professors. McBurney and Fry even went to the Amazon rain forest and spent a week with the Mayoruna (nicknamed the cat people), who believe they’re descended from jaguars, and who pierce their lips and cheeks with thin wooden spikes to imitate whiskers. Audiences will even hear Popescu and his wife Iris Friedman, who the pair also recorded. McIntyre died in 2003—”he was in his mid-80s and in good shape,” says Popescu. “He had been to amazing places, like the North Pole. I didn’t expect that candle to be extinguished.” “For me,” says Popescu, “the whole experience of meeting McIntyre and writing the book and then meeting Simon has been a long string of surprises.” Single tickets range from $25 – $100 and are available online at TheWallis.org/Encounter, by phone 310746-4000, or at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts box office, 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd. —Steve Simmons

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BEVERLY HILLS COURIER | APRIL 7, 2017 Page 20 BIRTHDAY GREETINGS—Grace Robbins, Francis Ford Coppola, Lisa Detanna, Janis Ian, Joan Oates, and Gov. Jerry Brown (April 7); Jane Wooster Scott, Shecky Greene, Skye Pingul, and John Schneider (April 8); Hugh Hefner, Sy Sussman, Jean Paul Belmondo, Kay Goldman, Michael Learned, Keshia Knight-Pullam, and Dennis Stevens (April 9); John Madden, and Steven Seagal (April 10); Eileen Goodman, Joel Grey, Louise Lasser, and Peter Riegert (April 11); Helene An, Montserrat Caballé, David Cassidy, Andy Garcia, Herbie Hancock and David Letterman (April 12); Tom Blumenthal, Al Green, Joanna Garris, Jane Leeves, Julie York Farb, Ron Perlman and Natan Reches (April 13).

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ODYSSEY BALL–Anita Swift, president of the John Wayne Cancer Institute Auxiliary, is ﬂanked by the honorees at the 32nd Odyssey Ball in The Beverly Wilshire–Dr. Steven J. O’Day (left) and Vince Vaughn. Photo by Vince Bucci

PROFESSIONAL DANCERS SOCIETY–The 30th Gypsy Awards luncheon of the Professional Dancers Society in The Beverly Hilton will honor Broadway legend Carol Channing (left) along with choreographers Mandy Moore (right), Karen Willes, Natalie Willes, and producer Lee Hale. Photos by Michael Davis and Lee Cherry

What is always one of my favorite events of the spring–or any other season, for that matter– comes up Sunday, April 23, when the Professional Dancers Society presents its 30th Gypsy Awards luncheon from 11a.m. at The Beverly Hilton. This year’s edition promises to be one of the best ever for in the prime honor spot is none other than Carol Channing. The legendary stage and screen star will receive the “Gypsy Award.” The timing is perfect as a new Broadway revival of Carol’s classic Hello Dolly with Bette Midler has just opened on the “Great White Way.” In making the announcement, PDS’s President Mitzi Gaynor and Board Chairman Joni Berry said that choreographers Mandy Moore, Karen Willes and Natalie Willes will receive the “Choreography Awards” and longtime PDS Producer Lee Hale is to be presented with a special “Dance Legacy Award.” “Carol Channing is a national treasure,” said Joni Berry, who also chairs the event. “Mandy Moore has taken the dance world by storm on such shows as So You Think You Can Dance, Glee, and American Idol while our three other honorees Karen, Natalie, and Lee have been longtime supporters and invaluable friends of the society. “Carol made the character Dolly Levi internationally famous and won three Tony Awards while she was at it,” continued Berry. “And all that acclaim just followed up her incredible performance as Lorelei in Gentleman Prefer Blondes, not to mention the film Thoroughly Modern Millie.” The non-profit Professional Dancers Society is an affiliate of The Actors Fund of America. It was formed to serve the professional dancer, active and inactive, achieving such long-needed goals as low income housing, retirement and nursing facilities for dancers on both coasts. Previous Gypsy Award winners include Carol Burnett, Rita Moreno, Ben Vereen, Dick Van Dyke, Angela Lansbury, Carl Reiner, Ann-Margret, Florence Henderson, Mary Tyler Moore, Chita Rivera, Julie Andrews, Leslie Caron, Carol Lawrence and last year’s honoree, Paula Abdul. For more information about the Gypsy Awards luncheon including tickets or ads in the souvenir booklet, visit www.professionaldancerssociety.org or call 310-278-5222. ******

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Oncologist Steven J. O’Day, MD, was honored with “The Duke Special Service Award” and actor, producer and screenwriter Vince Vaughn the “True Grit Humanitarian Award” at the 32nd Odyssey Ball in The Beverly Wilshire. Titled “The Best is Yet to Come,” the casino-themed fundraiser benefitted the John Wayne Cancer Institute at Providence Saint John’s Health Center. After opening with 90 minutes of casino games in the foyer, the 500+ guests were treated to a performance by harmony quartet The Moonrays, before turning the stage over to emcee Bobby Herbeck, creator of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles phenomenon. JWCI Auxiliary President Anita Swift (granddaughter of John Wayne) saluted the late Dr. Donald Morton and two of his patients, Sandy Cohen and Noreen Nelson, as the driving forces behind what has grown into an 800member organization. She then introduced her uncle Patrick Wayne, JWCI board chair, who thanked the audience for its support of the institute’s clinical and translational research. “We can’t fail with you by our side and will not rest until cancer is history,” he said. Daniel F. Kelly and Michael States celebrated the accomplishments of Dr. O’Day, who knew early on how vital the psychological and emotional support for cancer sufferers and their families was to comprehensive patient care. Producer Nic Pizzolatto did the honors for Vince Vaughn, saluting his philanthropic work for veterans’ causes and the Special Olympics.. The event, co-chaired by Shirley Lipstone and Martha Harper, raised more than $700,000 including a $100,000 donation from Dr. Miriam and Sheldon Adelson in memory of Dr. Morton and a $50,000 donation from Ruth Weil. The fun evening closed with dancing to the Tony Galla band. ****** And speaking of Ruth Weil, she and her late husband, Martin, will be saluted with the “Wellness Award” at the Cancer Support Community L.A./Benjamin Center’s Gilda Award Gala, on Friday, May 12, at the InterContinental in Century City. Co-honoree is Dr. Deane Wolcott, who receives the “Harold H. Benjamin Innovation Award.” Comedian Sandra Valls will hothe Ruth Weil Dr. Deane Wolcott event, named for Gilda Radner. Since Martin’s passing in 1996, Ruth has dedicated herself to raise funds and awareness for cancer research as an active board member of the John Wayne Cancer Institute and Cancer Oncology Research Institute. Dr. Wolcott is a renowned psychiatrist and expert on psychosocial support services in oncology and palliative care. He has spent the last 38 years working with cancer patients, family members, and caregivers in numerous hospitals, including Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Tickets to the gala are $300. For more information, call Jen Cook at 310-314-2589 or visit www.cancersupportcommunitybenjamincenter.org.

Anyone spending even a small amount of time in the Coachella Valley knows that it’s not just mountains which surround us–we are also surrounded by an abundance of art, thanks largely to the Palm Springs Art Museum, the largest cultural institution in the Desert. Located in downtown Palm Springs with a second satellite campus nearby and another in Palm Desert, the museum has grown impressively since its 1938 founding with a world-class collection of works by Chagall, Picasso, Warhol, Lichtenstein, Calder, Adams and Moore. Spread out over more than 150,000 square-feet, the museum boasts major collections of modern and contemporary art, glass, photography, structure, and design along with Native American and Western art. The museum’s main campus also features two outdoor sculpture gardens, a café featuring American and Continental cuisine, as well as a museum store that includes one-of-a-kind crafts and art-related merchandise. It is open Tuesday through Sunday and features free admission every Thursday evening from 4-6 p.m. and every other Sunday of every month. Each year, the museum presents a colorfully themed fundraiser that is one of the top three black-tie attractions of the Desert’s social season. This year’s gala, flawlessly co-chaired by Angie Gerber and Diane Rubin, was entitled “Embracing the Abstract.” Honoree was prolific fashion designer Trina Turk (pictured with her husband Jonathan “Mr. Turk” Skow), who was recognized for her advocacy and support of the Edwards Harris Pavilion at the Palm Springs Art M u s e u m ’s A rch i t e c t u r e and Design Center. Guests arrived through one of the sculpture gardens for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres where they intermingled with a group of fully painted body models. There was even space on a partially unfinished model on which attendees apply their own artistic talents. They were then ushered into the adjacent Annenberg Theater for a spell-binding, hard-to-define performance by Enra, a Japanese ensemble combining elements of dance, technology and music, all in stunning synchronization. After that live performance, it was into the museum’s foyer for a delicious, white table-clothed dinner. To play a part in the museum’s growth, or just to stop by for a visit, more information is at 760-322-4800. ****** It may still be spring, but the Renova Rink at the River in Rancho Mirage has just announced that it will bring back outdoor ice skating this year. In its inaugural season last fall, some 10,000 people of all ages, came out to defy gravity and balance themselves on two, thin steel blades.

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BHHS Baseball Team Opens League Play With Victory

CHAMPIONS —After a CIF championship winning season, the Beverly Hills High girls basketball team was honored with a plaque Tuesday by the Beverly Hills City Council. Pictured, top row (from left): Assistant coaches Joe Stern and John Haydel, Sophia Ahdoot, Chantal Moawad, Councilmember John Mirisch, Vice Mayor Julian Gold, Mayor Lili Bosse, Councilmembers Les Friedman and Robert Wunderlich, head coach John Braddell, Taylor Asla and Emma Duchemin. Bottom row, from left: Julianne Araullo, Sherin Ebrahimi, Arbri Gillis, Krystal Brown, Cheyanne Araullo, Amanda Lee and Isabel Rund. Not pictured: Megan Saghian, Dominique Petrie, and Genevieve Zar.

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TORAH —Rafal Milcharski, CEO of Lot Polish Airlines, Jonny Daniels, Founder and Ex. Dir. of From the Depths, Mayor Lili Bosse, Vice Mayor Julian Gold, Councilmember John Mirisch and Mariusz Brymura, Polish Consul General bend over a Torah scroll that was hidden beneath a sofa in Poland for 70 years. Partially destroyed, survivors of the Holocaust are being invited to bring it back to life by filling in the missing words. The Torah was at the Municipal Gallery Wednesday courtesy of From the Depths, the organization responsible for restoring the Torah. They are aided in their travel by Lot Polish Airlines.

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Wunderlich and Friedman, who have not been involved in prior deliberations on the subject expressed concerns that landlords would be heard. Unfortunately, the lions’ share of commentary historically has come from landlords for two reasons. Tenants usually work during the day, when the Human Relations Commission has been meeting. More significantly, until the Urgency Ordinance passed, they were subject to no-cause evictions and/or a 10 percent annual rent increase as a tool for eviction.Thus, renters have been afraid to air their grievances for fear of retaliation. Landlords confirmed these as tools for eviction when they protested the reduction in rent increases to three percent and the establishment of relocation fees. A review of previous Human Relations Commission meetings and City Council meetings will show that the

ordinance was passed as an urgency measure for all the right reasons. Friedman, concerned that measures to tighten up the ordinance would drag on and leave renters and landlords in limbo, sought a “sunset clause” especially after hearing divergent public and council comments on how “roundtable discussions between landlords and tenants” would be carried out to tighten the ordinance. However, doing so at a second reading would have reset the process as start as a new ordinance. Mayor Lili Bosse promised that it was “an A++ priority,” and that she would have a comprehensive ordinance passed by the end of the year. The ordinance was passed on the second reading and discussions will begin as early as the next City Council meeting on April 20 at 7 p.m. The new ordinance will go into affect May 5, 30 days after approval. To view the City’s ordinance, visit www.beverlyhills.org.

to reorganize the department, and placed the newly-promoted Captain Mike Miner in a supervisory position over detectives as well as patrol, a division that Rosen used to supervise. Coincidentally, on Dec.22 last year, Officer Joseph Vela won the third in a series of expensive BHPD arbitrations over Snowden/Rosen-era firings. That decision said in part, “The Arbiter found that Capt. Rosen was not a credible witness. His action in this matter on more than one occasion was an ‘abuse of discretion.’” Arbiter Joe Henderson found that the discipline Rosen handed down, suspending Vela for more than 80 hours for “dry firing” a weapon “was excessive and does appear arbitrary.” Rosen’s discrimination suit claims that he was transferred to “a new assignment where his job duties were taken away because of his religion, age and retaliation,” and that the assignment was previously assigned to Sergeants and “lower level employees.” He further alleges that the reassignment resulted in a loss of pay and benefits and that it was used as a factor to deny him promotion to Assistant Chief. The Vela case illuminates Rosen’s behavior in a supervisory role as “arbitrary”; his actions show “abuse of discretion,” according to the judgment, and will likely cost the City of Beverly Hills a great deal of money. Ironically, Rosen alleges that “Chief Spagnoli conducted an unfair promotional process

The Beverly Hills High baseball team got off to a strong start in Ocean League play on Wednesday, beating visiting Hawthorne 6-2 at La Cienega Park. Prior to that, the Normans split a nonleague doubleheader with Dorsey on March 31. BHHS (8-4, 10) won the first game 11-2 and lost the nightcap 6-3. The Normans have won four of their last five, heading into Friday’s nonleague doubleheader with Brentwood. Games are at 3 and 6 p.m. at La Cienega Park. BHHS resumes league play April 13 at Hawthorne for a 3 p.m. game. Softball Despite a rough start to the season, the BHHS softball

in which biased individuals oversaw the promotional process.” The suit names several members of the department as potential plaintiffs, some by name, though it is unclear if they were aware of their inclusion. In the narrative, Rosen also alleges that Spagnoli violated the Police Officer Bill of Rights, or POBR, because she “provided to the media which published false information in the press against Rosen about an Internal Affairs Investigation.” The suit alleges that a Courier article on the Vela lawsuit written by this reporter was the result of the chief improperly giving information to the press. In a move that is reminiscent of the days of the “Old Boys Network,” Rosen also introduces rumor and innuendo in the documents, casting the City’s new female chief of police as someone who had an affair with her subordinate while chief of the San Leandro PD. Rosen then implies that she “spends significant time alone most days in her locked office” with one of her subordinates,” with whom he claims she is “suspected of having an ‘inappropriate relationship.’” It’s a surprise that anyone employed with the City could think such things about a woman who is a professional in her field. In addition, the lawsuit is poorly written and extremely repetitive, as if doubling the number of pages makes it weightier. Each charge is repeated a minimum of five times. Spagnoli, who was raised in a Jehovah’s Witness faith tra-

team got the Ocean League season off on the right food on March 30 with a 16-15 win over Lawndale in the league opener for both teams. BHHS is now 1-0 in league play, even though the Normans are just 3-8 overall. BHHS returns to the diamond on April 12 for a nonleague home game against Hawthorne. Boys lacrosse Jessie Friedman had three goals, but it wasn't enough for the BHHS boys lacrosse team in a 17-6 nonleague loss to El Segundo on March 31. Marco RiesgoAlmondacid and Brian Harward each scored two goals for the Normans in a losing effort.

dition, is married to Officer Paul Spagnoli, who is serving on the force in San Leandro until his retirement. She is Beverly Hills’ first female chief of police. She began her career as a cadet, knowing she was going to be a cop, earned a bachelor’s degree in human services management and a master’s degree in public administration, served in the Executive Leaders Program at the Naval Postgraduate School’s Center for Homeland Defense and Security and attended the FBI Academy and POST Command College. Two of her eight siblings are in law enforcement – a sister who works as a detective for the DA and a brother who is a correctional officer. It runs in her family. The suit is the third part of a saga from Rosen, and reads like a soap opera because he did not get to be chief following the retirement of disgraced Police Chief Dave Snowden. Spagnoli is not to be mistaken for a lightweight. “I am moving this department forward,” she said. Her newly adopted values for the Department are “Respect, Integrity, Courage, Commitment and Honor.” “The Beverly Hills Police Department is making tremendous progress under the new chief,” said City Attorney Larry Wiener, “and this lawsuit will not interfere with their progress.” The case, No. BC654772, is a public document available on the Superior Court website. (Publisher’s Note: The Courier did not receive any documents from Chief Spagnoli.)

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coffee and tea. Served al fresco at the new Wilshire entry, they also received gift bags with Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills visors, pens and other logo gifts. Alagem posed with enthusiastic guests for selfies, which are probably searchable under the #bhhealthycity moniker on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Alagem and Bosse were joined at the new entrance to the hotel at the Wilshire/Santa Monica intersection by Waldorf Astoria Managing Director Luc Delafosse, who has overseen the building for the past two years, and is looking forward to the June 1 opening. More than 500 workers are preparing the hotel for the big day, which will eventually feature all the palm trees saved

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208 Rodeo: Easter brunch on the patio includes an a la carte menu featuring cartelized banana french toast, croque madame, seafood salad and more. Call 310-275-2428. Bouchon: Thomas Keller’s Easter brunch will feature Easter-inspired blackboard specials along with the restaurant’s usual a la carte menu from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 310-2719910. Culina: Four Seasons Beverly Hills' Culina will offer brunch featuring several eggcentric delights, along with a sushi and seafood station, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. $125/adult and $63/children ages 5-12. Call 310-860-4000. Esterel: French-inspired Easter brunch is offered for

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friends in the courtroom and remain friends. He expects to do the same with his neighbors on the council. Friedman grew up the child of Holocaust survivors in the Pico-La Cienega area. His first home with his wife was blocks away. His life revolves around a robust family, including wife Simone, who has served for several years on the Recreation and Parks Commission. The two were married when he was 24 and she was 22. They met on the UCLA campus. It was in his second year of law school and he didn’t yet have a job. The pair scraped to pay the rent. She worked at a restaurant nights in Brentwood. Until they became parents they barely saw one another. She’d come home after midnight. He was up at 4 a.m. He worked at Ralph’s grocery at night and he was an attorney during the day. At times, he had a third job, at Mutual Ticket Agency in will-

WELCOME TO THE WALDORF – Beny Alagem greets Bosse and her walkers outside of the Waldorf Astoria.

from the old structure. “They have a lot of history,” said Alagem, who preserved the trees because of the many guests who have celebrated and photographed key events in their lives beside the palms; they can return and still find these trees at the new Waldorf Astoria. The walk inspired an estimated 350 walkers to join in, a number certain to grow in the coming weeks.

"It is excellent networking," said a man named Eric, a firsttime walker, who plans to come back next week. Walk with Mayor is part of Lili Bosse's continued commitment to a Healthy City Initiative and will take place every Monday morning at 8:30 a.m. on the Crescent steps of City Hall. Everyone is encouraged to participate. Next week–Nerano and Ladurée Beverly Hills.

$59/person and $30/children. Free for children 5-and-under. Bottomless mimosa’s available for additional $15. Call 310358-3979. Fogo de Chao: Fire-roasted meats, traditional sides are offered from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Brazilian brunch is served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 310289-7755. Il Cielo: Special prix fixe menu offers many Italian Easter favorites. Brunch is $60/person and dinner $70/person. Call 310-276-9990. Il Fornaio: Italian-inspired Easter dinner is offered all day. Call 310-550-8330. Mastro’s Steakhouse: Enjoy Easter favorites from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Call 310-8888782. Morton’s Steakhouse: Morton’s offers a tasty steak and lobster menu for $56. 310-

246-1501. Nerano: Indulge in a variety of Italian-inspired lunch and dinner specials, including pancetta and farm eggs, frittata with artichokes, pappardelle pasta with wild boar ragu, and much more. Call 310-4050155 Ocean Prime: A la carte menu includes French toast, crab and eggs, braised short rib surf & turf and more, beginning at 11 a.m. Call 310-859-4818. Ruth’s Chris: Enjoy a special Easter inspired dinner menu. Call 310-859-8744. The District by Hannah An: Vietnamese-inspired Easter brunch offered on Saturday, April 15 and Sunday, April 16. Prefix Easter brunch menu includes mimosa, entree, Hannah’s famous noodles and dessert for $45/person.

call for sporting events. Simone insisted that, no matter what, he must come home for dinner. And still, Sundays are family days. “Every Sunday, everyone is over.” Its open house, in the pool and crank up the barbecue. “We built everything we have together,” he says of a partnership that has lasted 42 years. One son has joined his law practice. Another son lives in Brentwood and works in broadcasting for the Tennis Channel. A daughter lives on their property with her daughter. His kids stay mostly close to home; but his youngest son is in medical school in Tel Aviv. “Maybe [Vice Mayor] Julian [Gold] rubbed off on him,” said Friedman, referring to Gold’s profession as a physician at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. “In his junior year, he and Rebecca Gold spent a semester in Jerusalem. He developed a love for Israel. He went to Northwestern undergrad. He loved medicine… He’ll be

home for Passover.” The closeness with Vice Mayor Gold has caused many to speculate that Friedman will not make independent decisions; that he will vote with Gold on issues. “He influenced me to get involved in public service,” said Friedman. “But he and I have very different views on many issues. It’s okay to disagree. Just don’t be disagreeable. We agree on a lot of issues. We are not disagreeable.” Friedman insists that it is not true that the two will vote alike. Whether he is influenced by his friend or not, Friedman has a lot to learn about his new job. In the meantime, he holds down his day job, doing his homework inbetween. One of his favorite Wooden quotes says: “Reputation is what others perceive you as being, and their opinion may be right or wrong. Character, however, is what you really are, and nobody truly knows that but you. But you are what matters most.”

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hopeful that the new owner would be open to “sitting down for a cup of coffee” and hearing some of his stories about growing up with the garden. “It’s one of the hidden gems of Los Angeles [and] one of ten best designed Japanese gardens in the nation,” said Adrian Scott Fine, Director of Advocacy for the Los Angeles Conservancy, which has been at the forefront of a multipronged effort to preserve the garden. “This has been an over five-year effort to ensure there would be some sort of longterm protection for the garden.” Former UC Regent and UCLA alum Edward Carter bequeathed the garden and adjacent residence to the university in 1964 with the stipulation that the garden, which was named for his wife, be made available to the public. Embedded in the agreement–which also stated

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7WorksCenter, an independent consulting firm. Spagnoli is following a phased implementation, starting with the Crime Impact Team, “to determine the effectiveness of new positions and to provide a reasonable hiring timeline to meet the staffing requirements of any new positions.” Part of the implementation includes the new deputy police chief, according to the report. That position was announced earlier this week, with the hire of Sacramento Police Capt. Marc Coopwood, who will be sworn in at a public ceremony at 3 p.m. April 24 at The Wallis. The 7WorksCenter report cites several law enforcement challenges unique to Beverly Hills among U.S. cities including the threat of terrorism, high-profile targets, the two coming Metro stations, increased burglaries, VIP programs, people and events, and the release of inmates from State prisons. “The hallmark of the department is its communityoriented policing delivering an extraordinary level of personal customer service,” said the report. “With diligence, the Police Department has maintained among the lowest FBI Part 1 Crime rates in the Westside sub-region and to the envy of other agencies has a

that the university would maintain the garden “in perpetuity”–was the understanding that if funds were ever needed to maintain the garden, the university should sell the residence. Tuesday’s unanimous PLUM vote means that the proposal to make the garden a local landmark now heads to City Council for final approval. Fine said he expected the City Council to vote later this month to confirm the designation. The new designation means that if the owner decides to make any changes or demolish the site there will be a review process. In January the City Council voted to landmark the adjacent residence, known as the 1938 Shepherd Residence. Fine said he was grateful that the owner was not attempting to fight the designation for the garden. “From where we started to where we are today, this is significant progress,” Fine said. remarkable less than threeminute average response time for police emergency calls and 97 percent of 911 calls are answered in ten seconds or less.” Their study showed, surprisingly, that the move of the LA Traffic and Criminal Court from its location adjacent to the police department to the Airport Court House has resulted in officers adjusting their schedules to accommodate courthouse locale and waiting time instead of patrol. The result is a shift from 154 hours per year in court duty to 336 hours per year for traffic motor enforcement, a decrease of 55 percent in service to the community. The study recommends the addition of two Traffic Bureau positions to accommodate increased traffic challenges. “The number of traffic officers generally has not been increased from the early 1930s while traffic remains the number one complaint.” The report also recommends an additional six patrol officers in cars, on bikes, and/or on foot; an additional school liaison officer and a police officer position assigned to Emergency Services, among other positions. They recommend that the department increase staffing by 14 sworn officers and 5 nonsworn civilians in a 36- month period.

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Proposal Deadline: 12:00 p.m. Friday, April 28, 2017 Place of Proposal Receipt: 255 S. Lasky Dr. Beverly Hills, CA 90212 – Purchasing Department To all heirs, beneficiaries, Project: Network Infrastructure Equipment creditors, contingent creditors, and persons Proposal #: 2017-007 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Beverly Hills Unified School District of Los Angeles County, California, acting by and through its Governing Board, hereinafter referred to as "DISTRICT," will receive up to, but not later than, the abovestated time, sealed proposals for the award of a contract or contracts for the above Project. Those Proposals timely received shall be opened and publicly read aloud. This request for proposals is to provide the District with Network Infrastructure Equipment that includes: Firewall, Network Switches and Components, Wireless Components, Caching Server, including software, licenses, and support; The District is participating in the Federal Universal Service Discount program for schools and libraries (E-Rate), offered by the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC), via the Schools and libraries Division (SLD). Vendor providing services to the District as part of the E-Rate program must have a Service Provider Identification Number. (SPIN) Each proposal must confirm and be responsive to the request for proposal documents, copies of which are on file and may be obtained via email from the Purchasing Office contact Dianne Richard at drichard@bhusd.org beginning March 31, 2017, or download a copy from the District website www.bhusd.org. Questions regarding the contents of the request for proposal document should be submitted in writing, via e-mail, to Anthony Talbert at atalbert@bhusd.org. All questions must be submitted by 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 12, 2017, and will be answered, with both the question and answer provided on the District website (www.bhusd.org) as an Addendum. Addendum documents will also be sent via email to vendors who have requested copies of the proposal document and/or have submitted questions. The Contractor shall maintain insurance adequate to protect him from claims under Worker’s Compensation Acts, and from claims from damages for personal injury, including death, and damage to property, which may arise from operations under the contract. The Contractor may be required to file with the District certificates of such insurance. Failure to furnish such evidence, if required, may be considered default by the Contractor. The DISTRICT reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or to waive any irregularities or informalities in any proposals or in the bidding process. No proposer may withdraw any proposal for a period of Thirty (30) calendar days after the date set for the opening of proposals. Publication Dates: 3/31/17 & 4/7/17

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who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of (specify all names by which the decendent was known) Donald Evan Margolis A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Barry Jay Margolis in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Barry Jay Margolis 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 Independent 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 April 13, 2017 at 8:30 AM in Dept. 79 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Petitioner: Barry Jay Margolis 946 Highmeadow Court Lancaster, PA 17601 (717) 468-3000 BHCourier - R19911 03/24/17, 03/31/17, 04/07/17

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 14-13049 A.P.N.: 4388-002-021 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS D O C U M E N T ATTACHED. PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE Section 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/29/2009. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below.The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor: Fred Obedian and Parvaneh Obedian. Duly Appointed Trustee: Carrington Foreclosure Services, LLC. Recorded 7/2/2009 as Instrument No. 20090997543 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Described as follows: as more fully described in said deed of trust. Date of Sale: 5/18/2017 at 9:00 AM. Place of Sale:Vineyard Ballroom of the Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles-Norwalk, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $984,945.70 (Estimated). Street Address or other common designation of real property: 9476 HIDDEN VALLEY PL BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90210. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any

incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee's Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder's rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code.

The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800) 280-2832 or visit this Internet Web site www.auction.com, using the file number assigned to this case 14-13049. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 03/14/2017 Carrington Foreclosure Services, LLC 600 City Parkway West, Suite 110-A Orange, CA 92868 Automated Sale Information: (800) 2802832 or www.auction.com for NON-SALE information: 888-313-1969 Shirley Best, Trustee Sale Specialist A-4613118 03/24/2017, 03/31/2017, 04/07/2017 _________________ SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CASE NO: SS028973 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME In the Matter of the petition of: Mojan Navidbakhsh To all interested person(s): Petitioner: Mojan Navidbakhsh current residence address: 723 N. Camden Dr. Beverly Hills, CA 90210 filed a petition with the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, 1725 Main St., Santa Monica, CA 90401, Santa Monica Courthouse, on March 23, 2017 for a Decree changing names as follows: Present Name: Mojan Navidbakhsh Proposed Name: Moujan Navid The court orders that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: May 26, 2017 Time: 8:30am Dept: K Room: A-203 The address of the court is: Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, 1725 Main St., Santa Monica, CA 90401, Santa Monica Courthouse. Reason for name change: Dissatisfaction with original name. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the information in the foregoing petition is true and correct. Signed: Moujan Navid Judge of the Superior Court Gerald Rosenberg, Sherri R. Carter, Executive Officer/Clerk Dated: March 23, 2017 Published: MARCH 31, APRIL 07, 14, 21, 2017 Beverly Hills Courier

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Chairman 2014 Paula Kent Meehan President & Publisher Marcia Wilson Hobbs

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR As the mother of two children at El Rodeo, one the schools hardest hit by BHUSD teacher pink slips, I continue to be disappointed by comments made by the district and our Board of Education. In March 24's Courier, Chief Administrative Officer LaTanya Kirk-Carter Latham suggested the community make donations to cover the salaries of these teachers. This is after her previous comment that the district spends its money like “drunken sailors at port.” To say this statement is a massive slap in the face to those of us who live here is quite an understatement. These “donations” are called taxes and, as any community member knows, we pay a lot of them to live in Beverly Hills. Most of us are ok with that, however, because we understand it gets us the best–the best police department, the best fire fighters, the best schools and teachers In fact, it's why a lot of young families move here. We expect the best, because we pay for it. And for the record, Ms. Latham, I've made thousands of dollars of donations to my school this year–not only to the PTA, but for in class programs, teacher supplies, and after school programs–all because our district doesn’t pay for those things. And I'm happy to continue to make those donations to help our teachers and create a quality educational experience for my kids. But to suggest somehow that we, the community, should be making donations to fund our teacher salaries is nothing short of absurd. Our property taxes have decreased four times out of the last 33 years for a cumulative and uncompounded 5-percent. This is compared to an increase of 29 times out of the last 33 years for a cumulative and uncompounded 202-percent rise. Furthermore, the district's own projections indicate that property taxes will increase for the next four years. Given this rise in taxes and natural attrition in teacher retirement, we believe this should more than cover the cost to keep these 23 teachers. Lastly, while we appreciate the board's agreement to meet with BHEA president, and I personally appreciate Noah Margo and Isabel Hacker's assurance to meet with me and other parents and increase communication on the topic, we simply can't stress enough that we do not believe that all alternatives have been explored to solve this problem. While I don't want to lose great teachers at any of our schools, overstaffing problems at the high school (as stated by boardmembers) should not be allowed to decimate primary grades at El Rodeo and Horrace Mann. Washing your hands in the excuse of state seniority laws is simply not good enough. We expect more. We deserve more. After all, this is Beverly Hills. Angelia Chirichigno ******

It appears our renter resident population is shrinking. Could it have anything to do with the vacant lots which have sprung up during the last few years? You know those parcels of dirt surrounded by hideous chain link fences dressed in green canvas–the lots that soon become community dumping grounds. Sure, it's easy to blame the Community (“over-development”) Department for issuing demo permits along with free food samples at Ralph's, but it's not their fault. After all how else can a builder evict renters without having to pay relocation costs? Wait, you're saying that after evicting the renters, the builder changes his mind and decides to build a condo development?–no, not in our City! Why I betcha our Community (“over-development”) Department wouldn't allow that to happen, right? Ok but at least we've got our new “Affordable Renters Act.” The ARC states that owners of rental properties by calling themselves “lords of the land”are discriminating against tenants, now called “serfs.” Thus the “lords of the land” shall be required to subsidize the rent of any “tenant/serf” who cannot pay their rent or wants to relocate to Coronado. The “Affordable Renters Act” was given to us by the same folks who gave us the “Affordable Tree Cutting Act.” This strongly worded ordinance permits a builder to chop down the tree or trees of their choice as long as all of us share in the blame and the cost of remediation. Robert Block ****** We have a major motivator in our midst here in Beverly Hills. Her name is Jenny Canales and you may know her as Jenny C, the most inspirational and profoundly upbeat soul cycle instructor with a loyal following. Jenny's classes are always fun, challenging and replenishing. Soul Cycle is all about your personal journey and Jenny is your tour guide. Soul Cycle is a choreographed spin class with energetic music and lots of encouragement and words of wisdom from Jenny a true fitness role model. Jenny doubles her career as an actor and sings quite well too, (she's a self professed musical theatre nerd) and she often hosts “theme rides” to shows like Hamilton and Grease dressing up in costume. Jenny goes all out for her classes. I see many of my friends from our neighborhood and lots of visitors staying at The Beverly Wilshire and Montage hotels pop in. Many celebrities attend Jenny's classes but I will not name them. Jenny has taught us it's ”tacky to spin and tell.” Not easy for me...I'm a publicist! But if you can handle 40 minutes of serious pedaling and arm exercises then I highly recommend Jenny's class. I have a resident seat on Bike #16 every Saturday morning. I often put the calories right back in at Brighton Coffee Shop afterward. I want to raise my Evian bottle to Jenny C, one of the most positive people in Beverly Hills. Hal Lifson

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Astrology By Holiday Mathis TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Apr. 7). To some, silence is a hobby. Consider it yours and this year will have a magical tint to it. There is something so wonderful about what you find in your own mind this solar return. You will do the thing that the others can't. In June you will be the reason a whole system is changed. In May it becomes about something else. Cancer and Capricorn adore you. ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19). It will be a pretty ordinary day until you suddenly get a very palpable feeling of generosity. You'll give something that matters to you greatly. You'll give something that makes a difference. TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20). You might have to root around for something to look forward to. It's sad that you have to look this hard; then again, your options will be better because you made the effort. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You're not always your own best babysitter. Enlist the care of others. The influence of someone you admire will keep you accountable to goals that would not be reached otherwise. CANCER (June 22-July 22). You want a place that shines from ceiling to floor. Bonus benefit: With each sweeping gesture of the broom, cobwebs of your mind are simultaneously whisked away. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Fix it. Fix it! It needs fixing and you're the one to do it. “How?” is the question. You won't know the answer, but your sincere intention is nearly enough to fix it all. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You are super-capable with more energy than others, and don't mind doing extra work. This is why you became the superstar of your group , a well-earned scenario. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You identify with a group, but not in all regards. Differentiate. If you align yourself falsely, it will cause problems down the line. Clarify. Take a stand. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). If you were wrong, it only means that you are wiser today than yesterday. You'll accept it and move accordingly. Like a drummer settling into a favorite beat, you'll hit your groove. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). It's been suggested that the present moment is all we ever have. But isn't that a lot of pressure, really? What about the less impulsive people around who need time to process and frame things? CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You don't want to interrupt people, and yet you're going to have to. Your message is important. Your purpose is strong. Go ahead and say what you need to say. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You've a need to gripe about what's been bothering you. Once you get it off of your mind, the stress will be over. The key is speaking to the right people -- discreet people who won't give it another thought. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20). It's said that nothing considered is lost. If you thought about it, it had an effect. It meant something. And the same goes for the art you made that didn't have the intended impact. It still did something. Move on and grow.

POLICE BLOTTER

These crimes have been reported this week by BHPD. Streets indicated by block numbers. Losses (when known) are in brackets.

CARNEGIE CHOIR— The Beverly Vista School Choir was honored Tuesday evening with a proclamation from the City in honor of its recent trip debut at Carnegie Hall. In turn, the choir honored the City Council chambers with a beautiful acappella version of Shady Grove, an American folk song arranged by Betty Bertaux. The BV Choir students are Avigail Abraham, Maya Bakhshkoei-Armour, Cameron Asher, Evan Baron, Isabella Best, Nava Bonyadi, Noa Brenner, Jayden Bulexa, Julia Coffey, Hannah-Karen Cogan, Alyssa Galen, Olivia Green, Emma Griffes, Hannah Harooni, Nikki Iv, Ashley Jourabchi, Suhhyeon Kim, Rachel Kohley, Jazmin Koncke, Katherine Lee, Madeleine Liner, Avery Lo, Sofia Maurer, Leiana Micaelli, Haley Miller, Shannon Miller, Armita Mosaeli, Kayla Naemi, Alexis Nagler, Jennifer Ortiz, Karolina Paderno, Jayden Park, Alyna Patel, Nikki Pourebrahim, Lucy Rosen, Ariela Rugendorf, Dorsa Samouha, Eva Simon, Valentina Steele, Esther Wolchin, Sienna Wolfe and Eva Zacarias. Also present in the photo are BV Principal Christian Fuhrer, Choir Director Judith Chan, Mayor Lili Bosse, Vice Mayor Julian Gold and Councilmembers John Mirisch, Les Friedman and Bob Wunderlich.

ASSAULT 03/27 2600 Franklin Canyon Dr. BURGLARIES 03/24 200 Tower Dr. ($10) 03/27 200 S. Elm Dr. ($3,800) 03/27 100 N. La Peer Dr. ($40) 03/28 300 S. Rexford Dr. 03/28 1000 Hillcrest Dr. 03/28 400 Robert Lane ($42,970) 03/29 200 N. Beverly Dr. ($3,500) 04/01 700 Whittier Dr. ($1,800) 04/01 700 Whittier Dr. ($235) 04/01 700 N. Rexford Dr. 04/02 300 N. Canon Dr. ($33). 04/02 9400 Olympic l. ($122) 04/02 200 S. La Cienega Bl. ($30)

GRAND THEFTS 06/07 9400 Wilshire Bl. 03/21 700 N. Doheny Dr. ($16,000) 03/25 400 N. Roxbury Dr. ($1,700) 03/26 9200 Burton Way ($292,300) 03/27 400 N. Camden Dr. ($5,000) 03/27 100 N. Swall Dr. ($1,000) 03/29 200 N. Crescent Dr. ($1,500) 03/29 200 N. Beverly Dr. ($1,115) 03/29 600 Cole Pl. ($1,150) 03/29 200 N. Rodeo Dr. ($1,425) 03/31 8500 Wilshire Bl. ($3,500) 03/31 9900 S. Santa Monica ($1,500) 03/31 300 S. Oakhurst Dr. ($25,000) 04/02 N. Rodeo Dr./Park Way ($4,300) ROBBERY 03/26 N. Palm Dr./Sunset ($10,000)

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