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Bradley, an 11-month-old spaniel, is this week’s Adoptable Pet. 4

BHHS principal Dave Jackson hired as Assistant Superintendent.

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Yom HaShoah’s 25th annual Day of Holocaust Commemoration was last Sunday.

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Venoco’s Second Bankruptcy Filing Could Leave Beverly Hills High School Oil Well Dry Financially erty to its original condition are fully performed,” he stated in his release.

Venoco ceased operations of the BHHS Oil Well on Dec. 16, 2016, per its contract with the district, in anticipation of beginning to remediate the site. That process is expected to take years to complete and cost anywhere from $5 to $10 million.

According to Chief Administrative Officer LaTanya Kirk-Carter Latham, since becoming aware of Venoco’s second bankruptcy filing, district attorneys have been working to ensure that the bankruptcy court is made aware of the urgency of having a portion of the energy company’s funds be used to remediate the (see ‘VENOCO OIL’ page 19)

Hannah Carter Garden Receives Historic Designation

By Laura Coleman While the general public may not have the opportunity to see the idyllic Hannah Carter Japanese Garden in the heart of Bel-Air anytime soon, the future of the verdant paradise remains less shady following Tuesday’s vote by the Los Angeles City Council to designate it as a Historic-Cultural Monument.

“Securing Historic-Cultural Monument status ensures the garden will be protected long-term and acknowledges what an important gem this is to the Bel-Air community and all of Los Angeles,” said L.A. Conservancy Director of Advocacy Adrian Scott Fine. “It’s one of the...ten best designed Japanese gardens in the nation.”

The Conservancy has been at the forefront of a multipronged effort to preserve the garden ever

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Beverly Hills City Council OK’s Spending $250K For Rent Stabilization

SWEARING IN — Pictured: The Beverly Hills Police Department's new Assistant Police Chief Marc Coopwood is sworn in by City Clerk Byron Pope at a ceremony on Monday at The Wallis. For more photos and information on Monday’s event, see page 17.

By Laura Coleman Fresh on the heels of last week’s Board of Education directive to create a “7-11 Committee” as a first step toward having multiple district parcels declared surplus property, including the site of the Beverly Hills Oil Well, Superintendent Michael Bregy issued a press release stating that the district had been made aware on April 17 that Venoco, Inc., which leases the oil well from the district, had filed for a second bankruptcy.

“The key issue for the district is to ensure that the condition of the wells continue to be monitored to ensure public safety and that Venoco’s obligations to fully decommission the wells and to restore the condition of the prop-

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Hannah Carter with grandsons Alex and Andrew Caldwell in her eponymous garden 19 years ago, before UCLA sold it.

since UCLA duplicitously–a term bestowed on the university by L.A. Superior Court Judge Lisa Hart (see ‘HANNAH CARTER’ page 18)

By Victoria Talbot At the end of hours-long public comment, mostly from landlords claiming that they have not been properly represented in the years of meetings leading to the Rent Stabilization Ordinance in Beverly Hills, the City Council approved $250,000 to begin the administration of the ordinance.

The new ordinance reduces allowable rent increases from 10 percent to three percent, establishes a relocation fee for tenants for “no-cause” evictions and creates a registry of rental property conditions within the City of Beverly Hills.

Throughout the discussion which began in 2014, landlords have dominated public comment. Many renters report that they cannot attend because they must work, or more frequently, they feared retaliation in the form of no-

cause evictions or punitive 10 percent rent increases if they went public.

Those renters who did appear told the same story time and again, of landlords who raised rents 10 percent a year to double their rents in seven years; no-cause evictions for the most vulnerable renters including elderly and disabled on fixed incomes and single women with children and buildings allowed to decay for fear of retaliation until conditions became unhealthful or dangerous.

Landlords continued to say they never raised rents 10 percent and described conditions where they used no-cause evictions in cases clearly forcause, lamenting the relocation fees. Landlords expressed concerns over the new Rental Registry that is to be funded with the approved sums. (see ‘RENT STABILIZATION’ page 19)

Spotlight On Lots 12 & 13 Raises More Questions Than Answers

By Victoria Talbot Parcels 12 & 13 are back in the spotlight again, as the City works towards resolving tree maintenance issues for those remaining on the south side of the parcels and maintenance of the lots’ weeds, debris and trash.

Tree stumps were all that was left behind when the Beverly Hills Land Company (BHLC) illegally cut down 196 trees with the full knowledge and consent of City staff, including City Manager Mahdi Aluzri, then-Community Services Director Steve Zoet,

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and then-Deputy City Manager David Lightner, without authorization from the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) though the land was contaminated with high levels of arsenic. Most importantly, the City Council was notified less than 14 hours before, but were not notified Beverly Hills Land Company was acting illegally.

Working to restore the once-lush canopies that afforded residents immediately adjacent to the parcels with a sound barrier that offered (see ‘LOTS 12 & 13’ page 18)

A TRUE PATRIOT — Gary Sinise is front and center with his dedication to assisting American veterans and service men and women.

He was honored with the 2,606th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame this month with the event attended by military personel and his family.

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

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NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING The Council of the City of Beverly Hills, at its regular meeting to be held on Tuesday, May 2, 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.

This public hearing was rescheduled from April 20, 2017 to May 2, 2017.

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 3, 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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Temple Emanuel To Honor Local Luminaries At Beverly Hills Ball

Bosse: Agreement For Utility Relocation On Purple Line Extension Section 2 ‘Half-Baked’

By Victoria Talbot Spago, one of the City’s most well-known restaurants, was not informed until two days before the item was brought to City Council last Thursday that a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was being considered, that would include the closure of the leftturn lane on Wilshire Blvd. for an estimated 8-20 days.

That closure, said Spago General Manager Steve Scott, “would be a change that we cannot tolerate. . . vendors and customers cannot operate.

Parking in front of the restaurant cannot be accessed.”

Spago and Wolfgang Puck are often credited with anchoring what has become Restaurant Row on North Canon Drive, and reviving the restaurant culture of the City.

Scott explained that the restaurant had numerous meetings on the subject with the outreach team, but they were not informed of the left turn conditions which have great potential to negatively affect their business.

Chef Scott Howard’s trendy Citizen, which took the place of the former Spaghettini lounge, would also be affected.

Spago is located at 176 N.

Canon Drive, and Citizen is located at 184 N. Canon Drive.

Both restaurants rely on valet service at that location, accessed from a left turn off Wilshire, the nearest thoroughfare.

The issue was so important that representatives of both restaurants stayed through the lengthy Rent Stabilization discussion until the City Council reached the agenda item near midnight last Thursday.

City Engineer Mark Cuneo said that the project’s community liaison Mark Olsen, hired through the City’s (see ‘METRO CLOSURES’ page 13)

Nine Beverly Hills High School State Skills USA Champions Headed To Nationals In June

By Laura Coleman Nine Beverly Hills High School students are headed for nationals following last weekend’s historic win at the California State Skills USA competition in San Diego, where three BHHS teams nabbed gold in their divisions.

Only gold medal winners qualify to head to the national competition in June in Louisville, Kentucky.

“For a little school of 1,500 kids, to have three state championships and have nine kids qualify for the national championships is a real testament to our teachers and our community,” said BHHS Principal Dave Jackson.

BHHS students Ryan Dubin (9th) and Marcello Terrasi (12th) won 1st place gold for Audio/Radio; students Ben Cohan (10th), Jordan Kramer (10th), Sophia Martin (11th), and Gabrielle Urman (9th) won first place gold for Broadcast; and students Ryan Dubin (9th), Jonah Okum (10th) and Christian Ulirsch (11th) won 1st place gold for Community Service.

Along with technical written tests, students competed in events that ranged from on-site 32-hour-long production competitions (radio and TV production) to an all-day cooking event of three courses in front of a room of roaming judges (culinary).

B H H S Career Education Coordinator Cindy Dubin said the competition helps prepare students for leadership roles and fosters their ability to excel in technical-related endeavors.

“There are so many fantastic Jordan Kramer, Gabrielle Urman, Sophia consequences; it Martin and Ben Cohan. raises the level of engagement in the class- competition. Last year BHHS rooms... it’s great for school students competed nationally spirit and it gives kids a sense in two categories – robotics of team work, problem solving and radio, placing 8th in both.

Two BHHS teams also won and school spirit...and they’re bronze medals. BHHS students all striving for excellence” she Eva Danesh (9th), Bridgette said. “These are amazing skills Fussman (9th), Christian [and] it fosters an independUlirsch (12th), and Leila ence.”

The BHHS Skills USA com- Vahabzadeh (11th) won thirdmunity service chapter place bronze for Broadcast and advanced from the regional students Eric Cherdak (11th) competition in February to the and Lea Lefkovics (12th) won skills USA state competition in third-place bronze for Culinary San Diego from April 21-23 Arts.

Described BHHS Culinary where 16 students competed alongside 2,500 kids from Adviser Chef Rick Leece: “It really gets the student involved across the state in 110 events.

Skills USA awards only in real life experiences. Not one gold, one silver, one only in the contest they are bronze medal for each catego- competing in but also practicry. Only the one gold medal ing being on time, organized, winning team becomes the responsible and professional. state champions, and only the Even from just a social aspect, state champions join the skills it allows students to interact USA California team to com- with one another, build relapete at the Skills USA National tionships and create bonds.”

By Laura Coleman Growing up as the daughter of a dairy farmer who conducted the bulk of his business on a handshake, Coldwell Banker real estate agent Jade Mills learned early on that integrity was key in interpersonal and business relationships.

“My father taught me from the time I was 4-years-old, your word and your reputation is really the only thing you have,” she recalled.

That very quality – which has catapulted her to become one of the most successful single family home realtors in the nation – is one of the reasons that the leaders at Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills selected her (together with her husband Adam) to be this year’s Community Spirit honorees at their upcoming Beverly Hills Ball on May 17.

Longtime residents Jerry and Carol Redston are this year’s Legacy Award honorees and Lilly and David Lewis are this year’s Humanitarian Award honorees.

“We are so blessed that Temple Emanuel thought so much of us to include us on this incredible night,” remarked Adam. “However, the night is really about supporting the work Temple Emanuel does for the community and all of our friends that support the temple. The temple offers so many services for people who need somewhere to turn for help.”

For the Redstons, who joined Temple Emanuel 63 years ago when they moved into the City together with their three young children, the temple quickly became foundational to their lives. Today, all three of their children continue to be actively involved with the temple and six of their eight grandchildren have already had their bar mitzvahs there.

Pictured, top to bottom: Jerry and Carol Redston, Jade and Adam Mills, and David and Lilly Lewis

“When we’re in temple and I look down the row of seats and I see it filled with Redston faces, I’m overwhelmed with pride and gratitude,” said Carol. “I never take it for granted. I’m forever grateful.”

Both of the Redstons have been actively involved in the temple since they joined, with all of their close friendships tied to the synagogue.

Currently, their son Scott is president of the brotherhood; their daughter Robin Platt teaches in the nursery school; (see ‘TEMPLE EMANUEL’ page 13)

BRADLEY—This 11month-old, 30-pound, super sweet spaniel puppy was found abandoned, tied to a tree in Hollywood.

After many days of looking for his owners to no avail, he was brought by a good neighbor to ShelterHopePetShop .org for care and rehoming. He is now safe and ready for a family to love. Those interested in adopting Bradley may call Shelter Hope at 805379-3538.

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Beverly Hills High Principal Dave Jackson Tapped To Be Assistant Superintendent Of Construction and Facilities

CLEAN CONSCIENCE— Leia Gluckman. a seventh-grader at Beverly Vista, won first place at the State Science Fair for her project called: "A Clean Conscience: Formulating an AllPurpose Dental, Hair, and Body Cleaning Powder for the Homeless Population.” Leia said she got her inspiration from volunteering at Safe Place for Youth, a non-profit organization that provides housing and other supportive services to the youth who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless for a variety of reasons.

Leia also won at the Beverly Hills Science Fair last Winter and first place in her category this Spring at the L.A County Science Fair. Pictured: Leia with her project.

Yom HaShoah’s 25th Annual Day Of Holocaust Commemoration Held At Pan Pacific Park

By Matt Lopez Around 800 people, including 50 Holocaust survivors, packed into Los Angeles’ Pan Pacific Park on Sunday for the 25th annual community Yom HaShoah Day of Holocaust Commemoration.

Keynote addresses were given by John B. Emerson, U.S. Ambassador to Germany (2013-2017), and Kimberly Marteau Emerson, an activist who is a member of the Board of Directors of Human Rights Watch.

Consul General of Israel Sam Grundwerg and Israeli Minister for Social Equality Gila Gamliel also spoke, along with Holocaust survivor Renee Firestone, and L.A. Museum of the Holocaust Co-Chair Jordanna Gessler.

L.A. City Controller Ron Galperin sang the Kaddish – the traditional Jewish prayer recited to commemorate those who have died, and Sinai

Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust President Paul Nussbaum speaks during the Museum's Holocaust Commemoration Ceremony in Pan Pacific Park Sunday

Temple Rabbi Jason Fruithandler gave the invocation.

Visitors enjoyed the music of the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts’ string quartet, which performed a piece composed by Milken Community School student Noah Daniel in LAMOTH’s music composition workshop.

The piece was inspired by Holocaust survivor Armin

Goldstein.

Also in attendance: State Senator Ben Allen, Assemblymember Richard Bloom, City Councilmembers David Ryu and Paul Koretz, as well as the Consuls General of Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Israel, Japan, and Poland, and a delegation of 11 Members of Knesset from Israel.

Koretz Backs Bill That Would Increase Training For Police Who Encounter Dogs

By Matt Lopez L.A. City Councilman Paul Koretz last week threw his support behind a new State Assembly bill that would require training for police officers who encounter canines.

The statistics are startling.

National numbers show that on average, a dog is shot by a police officer every 98 minutes.

That means, approximately 1,700 dogs have been killed this year.

Koretz, along with Assemblyman Adrin Nazarian, appeared Friday alongside Judie Mancuso, founder/president of the Social Compassion in Legislation group, during a news conference outside Van Nuys City Hall.

Koretz submitted a resolution calling on the L.A. City

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Council to support the bill.

“Dealing with dogs without discharging f i r e a r m s should be a standard part of law enforcement training," said Koretz, who is chairman of Pictured: Koretz and some canine companions outside Van Nuys City Hall. the Personnel and Animal Welfare Peace Officer Standards and Committee. "Here, in Los Training to develop and impleAngeles, we're blessed not to ment training for officers, suffer a rash of these incidents, which would include underbut one is too many and the standing the behavior of dogs training can help to reduce the and options for non-lethal force when handling the number statewide."

The bill, AB 1199, would encounters. direct the Commission on

New Beverly Hills Smoking Regulations Beginning May 5, the following smoking regulation takes effect in Beverly Hills: • Smoking is prohibited within 20 feet of open-air dining areas, except while actively passing by – and in the public right-of-way – which includes public sidewalks, alleyways and streets, except while passing by.

By Laura Coleman On Tuesday the Board of Education unanimously voted to approve the hire of Dave Jackson to serve as assistant superintendent of construction and facilities with a start date of July 1. For the past two academic years Jackson has served as principal of Beverly Hills High School.

The one-year contract comes with a $200,000 salary, on par with what he currently earns as principal. Jackson, a veteran administrator with a lifetime of education experience, originally took on the role as principal with the understanding that he would only remain with the district for one year. He subsequently agreed to remain a second year as principal, however was firm in his decision that he would not remain for a third year.

Board President Mel Spitz praised Superintendent Michael Bregy’s decision to hire Jackson in this new role.

“He’s a goal-oriented guy; he’s very committed and loyal to the district [and] he’s proven himself that he’s an achiever,” Spitz said. “Whatever the assignment is he takes on, he accomplishes it.”

Jackson has received significant recognition for his ability to effectively manage the high school–the fruits of his efforts which can be seen in this year’s college acceptances.

“I think I came into a situation where nobody realized how good a staff there was here (at the high school),” he said. “Maybe I tweaked a thing

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here and there and made it safe for the staff to make decisions without fear of failure. To my surprise, I fell in love with the kids and my staff and ended up staying another year.”

With nary a record of proven senior level construction experience in a school district beyond taking charge of BHHS facilities as principal, Jackson admitted that he was far from being an expert in construction. Still, he said he was confident that he would be successful in his new role and added that in the private sector he once built a 65,000-squarefoot warehouse from the ground up.

“My job’s going to be coordinating everybody and trying to get contracts together and vendors paid on time,” Jackson said.

“I’m probably the only school personnel who has the best knowledge of the high school construction program,” he added, noting that he has visited the schools going through the district’s construction program and feels confident he understands their concerns and where they want to go.

Sunshine Task Force Moves Closer To ‘Lobbyist’ Definition

By Victoria Talbot In a Monday evening meeting, the Sunshine Task Force moved closer to a definition of lobbyist that is broader than the one currently used in the City’s Municipal Code to identify those who seek to influence City Hall earlier and more definitively and to create more transparency in City business.

The current definition of a lobbyist is: “Any individual who is compensated or who is hired, directed retained or otherwise becomes entitled to be compensated for engaging in legislative advocacy.”

Compensation is defined as “monetary or in-kind payment or remuneration in an amount in excess of $50.”

The new definition will be triggered when there is compensation expected. “City official” is narrowly defined in the

current ordinance as “the Mayor, any member of City Council and any member of a City of Beverly Hills Commission.”

The Task Force moved to include City staff in the definition.

Local land-use attorney Murray Fischer sought a definition of lobbyist as “an individual ... who ... attempts to influence a decision to be made on a discretionary matter by either the City Council or any Commission. Said matter becomes a discretionary matter once an Application is filed with the City of Beverly Hills.”

It was rejected.

City Attorney Larry Wiener has not yet crafted the definitions, but the Task Force was careful to express the need that it be inclusive enough to capture “expediters.”

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HOW DO YOU FEEL? UCLA Scientists Combine Peptide, Nano Cancer Drug To H E A LT H & W E L L N E S S

CHLA’s Ellen Zaman Named To American College Of Healthcare Executives’ Council Of Regents

Ellen Zaman, FACHE, associate VP of Government and Industry Relations at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), has been inducted into the Council of Regents for the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), representing Southern CalifEllen Zaman ornia.

Zaman was installed as a regent at ACHE’s 60th Congress on Healthcare Leadership in Chicago last month. ACHE installed 28 new regents, each of whom will serve three-year terms. The elected regents will represent ACHE members in their respective jurisdictions. All of the regents are board certified in healthcare management as ACHE fellows.

More than 2,600 health care leaders of ACHE’s local chapters, Health Care executives of Southern California and the San Diego Association of Health Leaders elected Zaman as regent for Southern California to represent them on the governing body of ACHE. As a regent, Zaman will continue the advancement of education, professional development, and connectivity for health-care leaders, executives, faculty and students throughout the region.

Zaman, the immediate past president of the Healthcare Executives of Southern California, is board certified in health-care management. She holds a master’s of public administration from New York University, and a master’s of Social Welfare from Fordham University.

Improve Treatment, Prevent Metastasis In Pancreatic Cancer UCLA scientists have unlocked an important mechanism that allows chemotherapy-carrying nanoparticles—extremely small objects between 1 and 100 nanometers (a billionth of a meter)—to directly access pancreatic cancer tumors, thereby improving the ability to kill cancer cells and hence leading to a more effective treatment outcome of the disease. The re-searchers also confirmed the key role of a peptide (an extremely small protein) in regulating vascular access of the nanoparticle to the cancer site.

The discovery is the result of a two-year study co-led by Drs. Huan Meng and André Nel, members of UCLA’s Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center and the UCLA California NanoSystems Institute. The findings are important as they demonstrate how the delivery of chemotherapy to pancreatic cancer can be improved significantly through the use of smart-designed nanoparticle features.

The study is published online in the Journal Of Clinical Investigation.

Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma is generally a fatal disease, with a five-year survival rate of less than 6 percent. The introduction of nanocarriers as delivery vehicles for common chemotherapy agents such as the drug irinotecan, has led to improved survival of patients with this disease.

Drs. Huan Meng and Andre Nel, and Xiangsheng Liu Photo: California Nano Systems Institute at UCLA

However, nanocarriers may not always reach their intended target in sufficient numbers because of a constraint on their ability to transit through the blood vessel wall at the tumor site, leading the encapsulated drugs to be diverted or lost before they can deliver their payload.

A key challenge for scientists is how to help nanoparticles travel to and be retained at tumor sites. This can be accomplished by customdesigned or engineered nanoparticles that overcome common challenges, such as the presence of a dense tissue surrounding the pancreas cancer cells.

Previous research has identified a major vascular access mechanism that relies on a vesicle transport system, which can be turned with a peptide called iRGD in the blood vessel wall.

iRGD is therefore potentially useful to optimize the delivery of cancer drugs by the nanoparticle to the tumor.

The UCLA research team designed a nanoparticle comprised of a hollow silica core surrounded by a lipid bilayer to enhance the delivery of irinotecan in an animal model with pancreatic cancer. The invention is called a silicasome.

The researchers proposed that the therapeutic benefit of the irinotecan containing nanoparticles may be enhanced when combined with the injection of iRGD. The investigators used the nanoparticle plus the iRGD to deliver irinotecan in a robust animal model for pancreatic cancer that closely mimics human disease.

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TO SEE AND BE SEEN

#ONLYONRODEO – Spring is in full bloom at Two Rodeo starting today with the 11 a.m. launch of a Spring Photo Installation at the foot of the cobble stonelined street at Via Rodeo and North Rodeo Drive.

Digital luxury influencer Marianna Hewitt will officially usher in the experiential photo installation when she snaps the first photo and shares it with her 700,000 followers with the hashtag # O n l y O n R o d e o . T h e installation (rendering pictured left) runs through June 11.

WOMEN OF EXCELLENCE — Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services held its annual Women of Excellence Awards Luncheon last week at The Beverly Wilshire.

Honorees included (pictured, from left): Terry Bell with the Ruth Shuken Humanitarian Award; and Betty Sigoloff and Dana Sigoloff with the Visionary Award. Emceed by Fox 11 newscaster Mark Thompson, 450 attendees paid tribute to the longitudinal role women have played in improving the lives of Vista's students and residents. The Visionary recipients—Dana Sigoloff and her mother-in-law Betty Sigoloff—together have contributed more than 60 years of Service to Vista Del Mar. Terry Bell has been involved with Vista for more than 65 years, graciously giving her resources and time to help create a warm, nurturing community. Laurie Konheim and Laurie Harbert served as co-chairs for the luncheon.

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THE FASHION OF BEVERLY HILLS QUINCY JONES — Legendary musician and producer Quincy Jones was honored with a lifetime achievement award in recognition of his outstanding contribution to music during a special ceremony in Beverly Hills organized by the Society of Authors, Composers and Publishers of Music (Sacem), one of the world’s leading collective management organizations. Jones first rose to prominence as a jazz arranger and conductor in the 1950s before becoming one of the most influential jazz musicians of the 20th century. He is perhaps best known for his work as a composer and record producer for highly popular artists such as Michael Jackson, Céline Dion, Frank Sinatra and Aretha Franklin. With 79 nominations and 27 triumphant wins, Jones is now the most Grammy-nominated artist in history, and second in terms of all-time award wins.

Photo by Gareth Thomas COLCOA FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL — The annual Los Angeles French film festival COLCOA kicked off its 21st year on Monday, bringing scores of new French productions to tinseltown where some 25,000 people are expected to enjoy the best French cinema around, in addition to panel discussions and other events. There will also be lots of winedrinking involved, given that it’s a French film festival.

Festival highlights include the world premiere of a digitally restored Jean-Pierre Melville film as well as a series called French New Wave 2.0. “It is great way to support a new generation of foreign film viewers,” observed COLCOA Executive Director Francois Truffart. “We try to go with the idea that French film is more and more connected with the global world,” he added. The festival runs through May 2. For more information, visit: http://www.colcoa.org. Pictured (from left): Festival Director Francois Truffart, Variety film critic Peter Debruge, COLCOA Deputy Director Anouchka van Riel, and Consul General of France Christophe Lemoine.

JDRF IMAGINE GALA — Singers Usher and Hailee Steinfeld (pictured) attended last weekend’s JDRF Imagine Gala to benefit type 1 diabetes research at The Beverly Hilton.

This gala honored Max Harris, son of famed music producer Jimmy Jam and Lisa Harris.

The evening also honored Wilshire Boulevard Temple Rabbi Harvey J. Fields, who has had T1D since the age of 16, with the Spirit Award. "T1 Dad" Usher Raymond (whose 9- year-old son has Type 1 diabetes) and his table bid $50,000 for a live auction puppy and gave it to a lucky party goer to take home.

Photo by Randy Shropshire/ Getty Images for JDRF

HAIRSPRAY — The Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills hosted an exclusive preview last Friday for its latest exhibit, “You Can’t Stop the Beat: the Art & Artistry of Hairspray Live!” The exhibit features costumes and set pieces from the critically acclaimed television musical. On Friday, Hairspray Live! star Kristin Chenoweth (pictured), Executive Producer Craig Zadan, and NBC Chairman Bob Greenblatt celebrated the opening with a panel conversation and screening of the hit NBC musical telecast. The exhibit, which can be seen at the Paley Center’s Beverly Hills location, is free and runs through May 21. For information, visit: https://media.paleycenter.org.

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B E V E R LY H I L L S R E A L E S TAT E Compass Real Estate Announces Addition Of Two Real Estate Power Teams

Stephen Kotler To Head Douglas Elliman’s Western Region

By Victoria Talbot Compass Real Estate firm has announced the addition of two veteran teams of realtors to its roster of agents.

Tomer and Isidora Fridman and Dana Olmes and Jeff Biebuyck have joined the Beverly Hills office.

Before coming to Compass, both teams were top producers at Ewing & Associates, Sotheby’s International Realty.

Tomer Fridman ranked No. 1 in volume for his office as executive VP of Ewing & Associates, and Olmes and Biebuyck rank among the top 1-percent nationwide and Tomer holds a JD from Loyola Law School. Both teams have ranked in The Wall Street Journal’s Top 100 agents.

The two teams bring with them a celebrity clientele, including the Fridmans sale of the Hidden Hills home of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West for $20 million and Justin Bieber’s Calabasas home to Khloe Kardashian for $7.2 million in 2014.

“Each of these teams have an approach to client service

By Victoria Talbot Douglas Elliman Real Estate has announced that Stephen Kotler has been selected as president of the firm’s Western Region operations.

The 26-year real estate veteran will be driving the West Coast expansion of operations, including revenue growth, recruitment and agent development.

In addition, Kotler will continue to oversee Elliman’s offices in California and Colorado from their offices located at 150 El Camino in Beverly Hills.

“In his 26 years at Elliman Stephen has been essential to our overall growth and expansion,” said Dottie Herman, CEO of Douglas Elliman. “This role is one in which we know he will apply the same commitment to excellence he has Pictured, clockwise from left: Tomer and Isidora Fridman and Jeff Biebuyck and Dana Olmes.

and collaboration that align to the culture at Compass,” said Stan Richman, Compass’ sales manager in Beverly Hills. He called them, “a significant and welcome addition to our Compass team.”

Since opening its first office in Beverly Hills in 2016, Compass has expanded its operations to four additional offices including Malibu, Pasadena and Brentwood.

Stephen Kotler

for nearly three decades.”

Kotler launched Douglas Elliman’s alliance with London-based Knight Frank Residential, with 489 offices worldwide and 19,000 brokers.

“I know that as president I will be able to take the region to the next level,” said Kotler, who says that the region has “grown exponentially in size and sales volume,” in the last year.

Bel-Air Mail Alert At least two Bel-Air Association members have reported their mailboxes being broken into, with checks and various mail items being stolen from the mailboxes at 100 Bel-Air Rd. Fraudulent checks have been made out on the accounts of those people.

BAA President Dan Love suggested members go to the main post office and don’t use the Association mailboxes until the issue is sorted out.

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project management firm (Cordoba Corporation Construction Management) held meetings with Spago Jan 19, Feb. 2 and 9, March 2 and April 6, 17 and 18. There were meetings with Citizen on Feb. 23, March 3 and April 6. In addition, said Cuneo, there were approximately “Some 150 meetings with stakeholders on a variety of topics related to the subway project, including discussions regarding anticipated traffic impacts.”

“Metro staff has told City staff that at a meeting on Mar. 2, they went over the traffic control plans with Spago representatives. The City’s engineering team was aware of the leftturn restrictions during certain phase of work [sic] but did not perceive it as a major issue or concern. Lane closures and left turn restrictions are a common strategy when construction occurs in the roadway. Metro has restricted this left turn previously for exploratory work with no known impacts,” he said. “Although the engineering team was aware of the left-turn restriction, the outreach team initially was not. The City’s primary outreach consultant (Olsen) became aware of this turn restriction on April 17.”

Added to the Metro closures and construction that will occur over time, both at the La Cienega and Rodeo stations, and the conditions on Santa Monica Blvd. during reconstruction, these closures could accumulate to have a strong negative impact on the businesses.

Cuneo said that Metro is responsible for their outreach for the subway project as the “primary source of information.”

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and their son-in-law Mark Schwartz is on the board.

“The temple gives me a chance to think about my religion and practice it and see my grandchildren be educated in Judaism,” said Jerry who served as president of the temple’s Brotherhood in his younger days and has been greeting people at the temple for more than half a century now. “It gives me a good feeling that it’s going to continue after we’re gone.”

“We always felt that if you belong to a temple it ensured the future of our religion because if the temple was supported it would be there for the future to ensure generations to come,” added Carol.

For the Lewis’s the temple has grown increasingly important in thier lives over the years starting from their involvement

The City’s staff works with Metro to: “Supplement their outreach efforts. To that end, we have our in-house construction management and outreach staff working with Metro and the City’s consultants to conduct one-on-one meetings with businesses and hold additional public meetings,” said Cuneo.

Staff was directed to make other arrangements to avoid the closures and to return to the City Council with another plan at their next meeting on May 2.

The MOU will be to conduct Southern California Edison (SCE) utility relocation in advance of future construction on the project, with other utilities to follow in several months.

The work will be conducted on Section Two of the Purple Line at Reeves Drive and Wilshire Boulevard, and in the alley between Canon Drive and Beverly Drive, and will take three - four months.

Utility work will continue with other utilities following SCE for 12 months, and all relocation work must be completed before the next phase of construction can begin on the Wilshire/Rodeo station.

That phase of the work is scheduled to begin perhaps as early as 2019, and to be completed by 2025.

“The goal for all of us is to support the MOA. How do you expect us to do it if you have not done the outreach we need to approve this?” said Mayor Lili Bosse. “This was unfortunate. . . It is incomplete. There are lessons to be learned here. . . The big issue needs to be resolved before it comes to us.

Mitigate as much as possible and do the outreach. . . This is half-baked.”

The issue will be brought to the City Council again on May 2.

as congregants and parents of three children (their two daughters both served as junior cantors in the choir) to more recently when Lilly joined the board.

“Judaism is our identity [and] culturally it’s very important for us and it’s very important for us to teach our children culturally what it means,” said Lilly, the daughter of Holocaust survivors. ““I really feel that i owe them a debt of gratitude.

In good times and bad times, the temple has really been here for us.”

“It’s been a real community,” emphasized David, a practicing attorney who volunteers weekly teaching financial literacy at an inner city charter high school in Lawndale. “Frankly most of our friends are members of the congregation.”

For more information on the upcoming gala fundraiser or to purchase tickets, visit: beverlyhillsball.com.

Beverly Hills Roundup: Arbor Day, ArtSHOW Events Coming, Team Beverly Hills Applications Being Accepted

By Victoria Talbot The City of Beverly Hills will celebrate Arbor Day at 10 a.m. Friday at Roxbury Memorial Park.

The City is recognized for their comprehensive Street Tree Master Plan, a well-managed tree care program, their annual Arbor Day program and a commitment to responsible environmental efforts.

The event will include a musical performance by students of the preschool at Roxbury Park and an Arbor Day proclamation by Mayor Lili Bosse with the City Council and Recreation and Parks Commissioners. The Tree City

USA Award will be presented by L.A. County Fire Representative Tamara Hanna.

••• Beverly Hills has scheduled the 44th spring ArtSHOW for May 20-21 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Beverly Gardens Park from Rodeo Drive to Rexford.

This year’s juried exhibit includes more than 240 artists in an array of medias.

The show will include ceramics, digital media, drawing and printmaking, glass, jewelry, two- and three-dimensional mixed-media, painting, photography, sculpture and watercolor.

For more information, visit

www.beverlyhills.org/artshow or call 310-285-6830.

••• The popular Team Beverly Hills program is once again seeking applicants through June 8 for residents interested in understanding how local government works.

This comprehensive program provides a hands-on experience of all the City’s departments, including Fire, Police and Public Works, during the six-month course.

To fill out an application online, visit www.beverlyhills.org/teambeverlyhills or call 310-285-1023.

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ARTS & E N T E RTA I N M E N T Popular Beverly Hills Songstress Maggy Simon Releases Debut Album Of Classics After decades in the entertainment business, Maggy Simon says now, she’s finally living her dream.

Although she has always had a passion for singing, she deferred that hope because “life has other plans,” she says.

After graduating USC, with a background in humanities and literature, Simon got a job at Universal Studios, working as a story analyst for producer Jennings Lang (“the master of disaster.”)

Simon was with Lang for 17 films. “I wrote synopses of what stories would translate well into film,” Simon says. She worked her way up to director of the rental division.

After earning an MBA from UCLA, she opened her own business management company, Martino and Associates, Inc. She began singing in “little gigs” five years ago, and with the support of her biggest fan and supporter, husband Jack, decided to concentrate on her passion.

“It takes a lot of time to build a media library and a website and run a business,“ says Simon, who completely gave up her own business two years ago to begin following her music dream.

Now a popular semi-regular performer at the Catalina Jazz Club, the songstresss has just released her new album of standards, Yesterday, Once More.

The album, Simon says, was made to meet requests from fans — she has 61,000 Facebook followers—who wanted more than 30-second clips on YouTube.

The selections on the recording were actually chosen by fans, who ranked their 14 favorite songs from Simon’s catalog, drawing heavily from her love of Broadway hits from acts like The Carpenters, Dianne Warren and the Great American Songbook.

“The Great American Songbook is the canon of the most important and influential American popular songs and jazz standards from the early 20th century,” says Simon. “It’s a great honor to contribute to the resurgence of these famous tunes.”

Programmed like one of her cabaret shows, the album opens with Nice ‘N Easy and closes with My Shining Hour.

In between the album features Simon’s smoky vocals on such classics as Day In, Day Out, Two For The Road and I Concentrate on You in arrangements by Simon’s longtime

Maggy Simon

music director and pianist Tom Griep.

“These are songs anybody who doesn’t have a tin ear would love,” says 10-year resident Simon.

Entrepreneur Jack Simon, who also produced the album and monitored all the sound checks, arranged for his wife to

record in Capitol Records famed Studio A, where Frank Sinatra and Nat King Cole created iconic albums.

“One-take Maggy” as Jack Simon termed her, recorded in two marathon eight-hour sessions. Her tribute to him on the album, Jack’s Medley, includes The Look of Love/Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You/Goin’ Outta My Head.

“There wasn’t time for overdubbing or sweetening; so it’s practically live,” says the chanteuse. “It sounds like one of my shows, but not nearly as animated. I move around a lot when I’m on stage.”

The Simons are both on the Center Theatre Group’s board of directors (and on the committee for its 50th anniversary dinner in Grand Park). Their involvement

led to a meeting and then friendship with actress Tracie Bennett when she performed her award-winning show about Judy Garland, End Of The Rainbow at the Ahmanson. (The Simons have just returned from seeing her in the stage version of Mrs. Henderson Presents in Toronto.)

An accomplished conductor, Bennett gave advice on band mixes and encouragement for the album along with friend and famed film composer Lalo Schifrin, who played at the Simons’ wedding.

“The lively renditions of legendary songs” – in Maggy’s words – with a special rendition of Le Jazz Hot and a heartfelt Here’s That Rainy Day/Come In From The Rain, also feature members of Simon’s six-piece band, bassist Bart Samolis, drummer M.B. Gordy, Bob McChesnie on trombone, Bob Odonnell on trumpet and Geoff Nudell on woodwinds.

Yesterday Once More can be purchased on Amazon (where out for only two months, it’s already earned five-star ratings), iTunes, CD Baby, Target.com, Google Play, and YouTube Music. Her website is www.maggysimonsings.com.

—Steve Simmons

Astrology

By Holiday Mathis TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Apr. 28).

Relationships will thrive on stability. It’s a year for extending roots, but that doesn’t mean you can’t also take vacations. In May you’ll be offered what you've longed for. You’ll follow your loved one into unknown territory and come to love the adventure you share there. Excellent news comes in June; a windfall comes in November.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). A selfish someone would have you believe that doing what makes you happy is an indulgence. It couldn’t be further from the truth. Do what makes your heart sing today, and the world will dance joyfully to your song.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). It’s said that penguins fall in love and even give each other gifts. A male penguin has been known to search an entire beach for the right pebble for his mate. You’ve high standards for love yourself these days.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You’re not petty; you're generous! You don’t condemn anyone for committing minor social sins, such as interrupting others or talking over the entertainment. And yet, today, you’ll favor those with superior social habits.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You’ve endured plenty of adversity on your own. The people who are in your life are there because you want them there, not because you need them. Today they sense your strength and also their honored position.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You’re often hopeful, but it’s not necessarily your first response. That’s why the one who makes you feel like there’s something special and magical in your future is a person you should hang out with more often.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). It’s as though there was a leap without a landing. The unfinished thoughts are beautiful in their incompleteness, if you can bear the tension that takes the place of closure.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You may be considering taking things to the next level in a relationship, going from someone’s “other” to someone's “only.” Whether this is business-related or personal, exclusivity is a pretty big step, not to be rushed into.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). In the same way marketers know scarcity can create an immediate impulse to buy, loss triggers love. Often, “the one that got away” is suddenly considered the best you've ever had, immediately after “getting away.”

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). In some ways, you’ve become what you envisioned; you embody what you once envied; you project what you once only fantasized about. Satisfaction in this will be brief. You're already questing anew.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Do all you can to fortify your spirit and restore your body. Set yourself up to awaken in a good mood tomorrow so you're strong and ready for an amazing opportunity coming your way.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Don't regret building your life around certain people and principles, but you do recognize that things change. You’ll reorganize to make room for new influences.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You care— a lot! In fact, today you may find that you care slightly more than feels healthy for you or good for the relationship. What would happen if you let go and trusted life’s process?

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Hollywood Roundup Fate Of The Furious Continues Box Office Domination, Kevin Hart To Star In Great Outdoors Remake The Fate Of The Furious, which broke box office records worldwide when it opened last week, continued its domination last week with a $25 mil- Dwayne “The Rock” lion weekend Johnson stars as domestically at Hobbs in The Fate of the box office, the Furious easily lapping the competition.

Many speculate that the film will speed past the $1 billion mark this weekend.

Coming in second was The Circle, a thriller starring Emma Watson and Tom Hanks, opening with $12 million.

••• Kevin Hart will star in an upcoming Universal Pictures remake of John Hughes’ 1988 comedy, The Great Outdoors, TheWrap reported Thursday.

The 1988 film, Kevin Hart written by Hughes, starred Dan Aykroyd and John Candy as patriarchs of two families who feud while on vacation in Wisconsin.

Randall Green, who wrote Cartoon Girl and The Swimsuit Issue, will write the script.

••• Popular Netflix original series 13 Reasons Why is nearing a second season renewal, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The drama centered on a teenager, who explains to friends her decision to commit suicide in a series of cassette tapes, each touching on a different reason why she did it.

The series, executive produced by pop star Selena Gomez, focuses on the issues of bullying and sexual assault, as well as teen suicide.

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Robert De Niro & Dustin Hoffman in 1997’s Wag The Dog

HBO will team with Oscar-winner Barry Levinson to develop a half-hour scripted comedy out of his 1997 political satire, Wag The Dog, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The film was about a political strategist, played by Robert De Niro, who hired a Hollywood producer (Dustin Hoffman) to create a fictional war in an effort to divert public attention from a sexual harassment scandal facing the president.

Levinson is set to executive produce and direct the series.

L.A. Jewish Film Festival To Showcase Jaglom’s Train To Zakopané Saturday The centerpiece of the Los Angeles Jewish Film Festival will be the world premiere screening of Henry Jaglom’s latest film, Train To Zakopané—based on Jaglom’s long-running play— at 8 p.m., Saturday, April 29 at the Laemmle Music Hall, 9036 Wilshire Blvd.

In Train To Zakopané, based on Jaglom’s father’s actual experience, a successful young Russian businessman meets a captivating nurse in the Polish army on a train-trip to Warsaw and is faced with a life-changing dilemma when he discovers that the nurse he is drawn to—and who is enchanted by him—is fiercely anti-Semitic. Will he reveal that he is Jewish? Will he move toward love, or will he move toward revenge?

“The festival is a great venue for this film,” said Tanna Frederick, who plays nurse Katia Wampusyk, in an interview.

Mike Falkow stars as businessman Semyon Sapir. “It’s a beautiful story that is pertinent to today’s society in terms of tolerance, love and understanding.”

She describes the film as a hybrid between film and theatre as it was filmed on the stage of the Edgemar Center for Arts where the play ran for a year. Playing Katia for that time “was the most taxing character I’ve ever played,” said local stage veteran Frederick.

Written and directed by Jaglom (Always But Not Forever, Just 45 Minutes From Broadway) the play was adapted for film with Producer Ron Vignone. “It’s sort of a cross between Baz Luhrmann meets Dogville,” says Frederick.

The story haunted Jaglom’s father and he told it less that a handful of times, Frederick reports, and always in hushed

Mike Falkow and Tanna Frederick in Train To Zakopane

tones. And he always wondered whatever happened to the nurse. (Audiences may learn in Jaglom’s sequel) In the new movie, 35mm film clips of Henry’s father, telling the story in his Central Park East New York apartment in the ‘80s, are interspersed with the narrative to give an ever stronger emotional impact.

“If was a brief encounter,” says Frederick, “but this was such a pivotal moment in a man’s life; and he would never be the same. How do make that effective for cinema? I belive Henry and Ron pulled it off.”

The two film creators, along with Frederick will take part in a Q&A following the screening.

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L.A. Zoo giraffes.

Photo by Jamie Pham

The Los Angeles Zoo’s annual Wild For The Planet celebration will run through Endangered Species Day on Friday, May 19 with activities and information that spotlight the importance of protecting the environment and its creatures.

Every weekend during Wild for the Planet features “ZooLAbrate!’ (marking the zoo’s 50th anniversary) with performances (11 a.m., 1:30 and 3 p.m.), special animal feedings and keeper talks at 1 and 2 p.m. and Conservation Stations throughout the grounds spotlighting efforts to protect and restore species in the zoo’s care.

Children and families can also learn how to make a positive impact on the environment during an interactive puppet show presented by Swazzle (10:30 a.m., noon and 2:30 p.m.) starring environmental superhero Ricky Raccoon.

All activities are free with paid zoo admission. The full Wild for the Planet schedule is available at www.lazoo.org/wildfortheplanet.

For more information on the zoo, in L.A.’s Griffith Park, call 323-644-4200 or visit www.lazoo.org/wildfortheplanet.

• • • • • Cast members from Into the Woods and Jersey Boys will be featured when the Center Theater Group presents its free “Broadway at Grand Park,” concert from 12:30-1:30 p.m., today at the Grand Park Mainstage, 200 N. Grand Ave., downtown.

Mark Ballas as Frankie Valli will lead the Jersey Boys in hits from the show including Sherry, Walk Like a Man, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Oh, What A Night, Who Loves You and Can’t Take My Eyes Off You. Cast members from Into the Woods will perform favorites from the hit Sondheim musical including Children Will Listen and No One Is Alone.

• • • • • Mark Jude Sullivan, Jane Kaczmarek and Jon Tenney star in four remaining L.A. Theatre Works staged readings of James Lapine’s adaptation of Moss Harts Act One, with tonight’s performance at 8 p.m. at UCLA’s James Bridges Theater, 235 Charles E. Young Dr. Subsequent performances—without sets or costumes with scripts in hand and recorded live for future radio broadcast—will be at 3 and 8 p.m., Saturday, April 29 and 4 p.m., Sunday, April 30. L.A. (Theatre

The 11th annual Jewish World Watch (JWW) Walk/Run to End Genocide, will take place at Pan Pacific Park, 7600 Beverly Blvd., on Sunday, April 30. As the largest anti-genocide rally in the U.S, this year’s event will also include a 5K and 10K run for the first time.

Thousands of Angelenos will take part – families, schools, activists, policymakers, multi-faith religious leaders and others – to bring attention to communities around the world faced with genocide and mass atrocities: from Syria to Myanmar, South Sudan to the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

The event will raise funds supporting anti-genocide educational/advocacy efforts in the U.S. and on-the-ground projects aiding refugees and survivors. New initiatives this year support programs for the survivors of conflicts in South Sudan and Syria.

“JWW’s Walk/Run provides an opportunity for people of conscience across the U.S. from different backgrounds and faiths to join with our elected leaders—and turn the words ‘Never Again’ into action.” said Susan Freudenheim, executive director of Jewish World Watch.

“JWW’s Walk/Run provides an opportunity for people of conscience across the U.S. from different backgrounds and faiths to join with our elected leaders—and turn the words ‘Never Again’ into action,” said Freudenheim.

The Run component begins with check-in at 7 a.m. and the 5K and 10K Runs starting at 8 a.m.

A brief program, including the run medal ceremony, recognition of elected officials and presentations by Jewish World Watch leaders and partner organizations will begin at 9 a.m. followed by the walk at approximately 9:15 a.m. and activities continuing until noon.The event will include a Global Village featuring booths with advocacy actions and information on JWW programs; readings of genocide victims’ names with Together We Remember; sign painting by Walk/Run participants; and children’s crafts/creative projects for young activists, led by the Zimmer Children’s Museum.

Visit https://www.walktoendgenocide.org/ for more information.

Works’ syndicated radio theater series is broadcast locally, on KPFK 90.7 FM.) Directed by Hart’s son, Christopher Hart, and taken from Hart’s best-selling autobiography, the play celebrates Broadway and the life of the playwright whose wit and wisdom charmed the American stage for decades.

Tickets range from $15-$60 and are available online at www.latw.org or by calling 310827-0889.

• • • • • The Hammer Museum, along with UCLA’s history department and interdepartmental program in AfroAmerican studies, will present “The L.A. Uprising: 25 Years Later,” a series examining the events and after-effects of the uprising on its 25th anniversary.

• Tuesday, May 2, 7:30 p.m.—Screening of Rodney King, featuring Roger Guenveur Smith’s solo performance.

Followed by a Q&A with Smith and director Spike Lee, plus a reception with the artists in the Hammer’s courtyard, featuring a live DJ set by the film’s composer Marc Anthony Thompson (aka Chocolate Genius).

• Wednesday, May 3, 7:30 p.m.—”To Protect and to Serve: Strategies for Law Enforcement Reform 25 Years After Rodney King”—Civil rights attorney Connie Rice, police officer Anwar Sanders, and UCLA law professors Devon Carbado and Beth Colgan discuss the efficacy of consent decrees and other

police reform policies including bias training, body cameras, and community policing.

• Thursday, May 4, 7:30 p.m.—Screening of Do Not Resist—Beginning on the streets of Ferguson, Mo as the community grapples with the death of Michael Brown, the film looks at the militarization of police forces in America. Followed by a discussion with Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrisse Cullors.

All programs are free, but tickets are required. For information, visit www.hammer.ucla.edu.

• • • • • Monica Orozco, master tango teacher, will host “Tango in Beverly Hills,” with performances by Mariano Barreiro, Santiago Cursach and Stella Milano from 7-11 p.m., Wednesday, May 23 at The Gibson Guitar Showroom, 9350 Civic Center Dr. The $20 donation includes a glass of wine.

For more information, call 213-880-5225 or email tangopower@sbcglobal.net.

• • • • • In conjunction with the exhibition “Maven of Modernism: Galka Scheyer in California,” the Norton Simon Museum will present a selection of films by director and art collector Josef von Sternberg.

Von Sternberg, who jointly sponsored four Blue Four exhibitions in Los Angeles with Scheyer in the 1930s, was just one of many celebrities and collectors in her circle.

All the films in the series were produced in the 1930s and star Marlene Dietrich, another of Scheyer’s friends.

Films screen every Friday in May at 6 p.m. at the museum, 411 W. Colorado Blvd. in Pasadena, and are free with general admission-$12 adults, $9 seniors (All films are in English.)

• May 5—Morocco. At a smoky cabaret in Morocco, Légionnaire Tom Brown (Gary Cooper) meets café entertainer Amy Jolly ( Dietrich).

• May 12—The Blue Angel.

Elderly professor Immanuel Rath’s (Emil Jannings) ordered life spins dangerously out of control when he falls for Lola Lola (Dietrich).

• May 19—Dishonored. As a Viennese prostitute, Marie Kolverer (Dietrich) proves invaluable to her superiors. But then she falls in love with Russian spy Col. Kranau (Victor McLaglen).

• May 26—Shanghai Express. While traveling on a train from Peking to Shanghai, notorious prostitute Shanghai Lily (Dietrich) runs into a former flame (Clive Brook).

For more information, call 626-449-6840 or visit www.nortonsimon.org.

• • • • • The Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra (LACO) will present the West Coast premiere of John Adams’ two-piano tour de force Roll Over Beethoven for its Westside Connections series at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 4 at the Moss Theater at New Roads School, 3131 Olympic Blvd., Santa Monica.

The concert features Music Director Jeffrey Kahane doing doubleduty as piano soloist and commentator for the Beethoven-themed program that also showcase Margaret Batjer

Joanne Pearce Martin

his Piano Trio in B-flat major, “Archduke.”

Joining Kahane are LACO Concertmaster Margaret Batjer, who curates Westside Connections; special guest Joanne Pearce Martin, piano; and LACO Principal Cello Andrew Shulman.

NPR’s Renée Montagne interviews the guests and moderates a short post-concert Q&A. Tickets begin at $56 and are available by calling 213-6227001, ext. 1 or online at laco.org.

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Beverly Hills Police Celebrate Promotions, Swear In New Officers

By Victoria Talbot he Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on Monday was the backdrop for a ceremony honoring the swearing-in of Assistant Chief of Police Marc Coopwood, the promotions of two captains, two lieutenants and three sergeants, along with the addition of eight new officers, as Chief Sandra Spagnoli completes a makeover of the department.

The ceremony began with the Beverly Vista Concert Choir and an invocation by Rabbi Jonathan Aaron, the Beverly Hills police chaplain. Mayor Lili Bosse came on stage to honor those receiving promotions and welcome the City’s new police officers.

Chief Spagnoli introduced Coopwood, joined by his wife Sonia and mother, Gina. Coopwood comes to the City from Sacramento, where he served as captain and president of the California Peace Officers’ Association following a career that included patrol, narcotics, special operations, internal affairs and investigations. He holds a master of Science degree in Emergency Services from California State University Long Beach

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Laurette & Lt. Scott Dowling

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Police Chief Sandra Spagnoli with new BHPD hires. From left: Michael Downs, Maraya Contreras, Thang Huynh, Andrew Bromley, Chief Spagnoli, Karly Loberg, Stephanie Nguyen and Steven Own.

and a bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from California State University Sacramento. A graduate of the prestigious FBI National Academy POST Command College and PERF Senior Management Institute for Police, Coopwood is a solid addition to the Beverly Hills Police Department.

Lincoln Hoshino, joined by his wife Christa and Mark Miner, with his wife Melissa, were sworn in as the department’s newest captains.

Hoshino is a 32-year veteran of the BHPD, who started his career as a cadet in 1985.

Miner joined the department in 1996 after serving active duty as a United States Marine where he continues to serve as a United States Marine Corp Reservist.

He currently holds the position as the deputy chief of staff for Marine Forces Europe and Africa with a bachelor’s degree in International Relations from the University of Southern California.

Lieut. Scott Dowling, who has served Beverly Hills as a police officer for 31 years, was joined by his wife Laurette to pin his badge. During his career, he supervised the

Crime Suppression Unit, the Special Enforcement Section of the Detectives Bureau, Traffic Bureau’s Motor Unit, and currently, he serves as the Police Officers’ Association memberat-large.

Lieut. Elisabeth Albanese was pinned by her father, a veteran police officer himself. She holds a Juris Doctor from Southwestern University School of Law and has successfully completed the California Bar Exam. She will serve as Chief Spagnoli’s executive officer.

Sgt. Brian Balleweg, with his sons Montgomery and Mackinnley, and his wife Kristi, has served in Beverly Hills since 2002, after serving four years for the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

Sgt. Christopher Coulter served for nine years in Ventura County before joining the BHPD in 2007. He was pinned by his wife, Denise.

Sgt. David Dimond, who has served BHPD since 2002, was joined by his wife Crystal to pin his badge.

Eight officers joined the BHPD Monday. The City welcomes Officers Andrew Bromley, Maraya Contreras, Patrick D’Andrea, Michael

Downs, Thang Huynh, Karly Loberg, Stephanie Nguyen and Steven Own to the department.

In addition, Aylin Matavousin was sworn in as the City’s newest Communications Dispatcher and Jacob Harries and Connor Reeves joined as the City’s new Community Service officers.

Police Officer Kyle Batty, who retired Dec. 22, 2016, was honored for his 26 years of service. He was joined by his wife Michelle.

The Chief’s Award went to John Thurman, a bystander who pulled an 89-year-old drowning man from a swimming pool so that he could be saved by Beverly Hills Police Officers and Beverly Hills Fire Department paramedic.

Thurman was installing a TV in a nearby apartment.

Thurman did not hesitate when he saw the elderly man floating face-down in the pool.

He jumped in and pulled him to safety.

The ceremony was open to the public and well-attended, as Spagnoli works towards creating her vision for the BHPD with the support of the City Council.

The Beverly Vista Choir performed before the ceremony.

Sgt. Chris Coulter, Spagnoli and L.A. Sheriff Casey Dowling

Crystal & Sgt. David Dimond

City Clerk Byron Pope swore in Assistant Police Chief Marc Coopwood and all the BHPD officers receiving promotions.

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Cole–took efforts to void its contractual obligation to maintain the garden “in perpetuity” for public and academic use.

The Zen-like retreat boasts native Japanese greenery, a traditional teahouse, bridges, a Koi pond, symbolic rocks, water basins and a shrine. For decades it served as a haven for educators, naturalists, artists, scientists and garden enthusiasts, among others, before it was closed to the public in 2011.

Former UC Regent and UCLA alum Edward Carter bequeathed the garden–named for his wife Hannah Carter–and adjacent residence to the university in 1964 with the stipulation that the garden be made available to the public.

Embedded in the agreement was the understanding that if

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privacy and a green belt from busy Santa Monica Boulevard, the City appears to be conducting a runaround fix while ignoring the questions at the center of the controversy.

Who is going to be held responsible?

Under Aluzri, the City has run first to one side and then the other to get past the problems revealed by the events surrounding Lots 12 & 13. But each new layer of obfuscation and new attempts to placate the public with distractions only further exacerbates the problem.

The City is conducting an elaborate outreach to attempt to reassure residents that the trees that are left on the 20-foot easement on the Civic Center Way side of the property will be maintained and preserved for those living near busy Santa Monica Boulevard.

In a meeting Tuesday evening at the Beverly Hills Public Library, Assistant Director of Public Works Trish Rhay went over the minute details of the grove of eucalyptus trees one tree at a time, enlisting Nick Araya of TreeCareLA to enumerate why 11 of them had been selected for removal and what trees were suitable to replace them.

Present were residents Dr.’s Chuck and Sandra Aronberg, James Blakely, III and Lionel Ephraim. Blakely raised ussoe of the budget for the trees, scratching the scab that can’t quite heal.

Is it the tax payers who will bear the brunt of the expense to remove, maintain and replace the trees as the City attempts to restore the protection of the trees that served as a shield from Santa Monica Boulevard for the residents immediately adjacent to the parcels?

Is BHLC or the City staff who condoned and abetted their removal responsible for

funds were ever needed to maintain the garden, the university should sell the residence.

The garden has remained closed to the public ever since UCLA sought to extricate itself from its contractual obligation to maintain the 1.5-acre Kyotostyle garden and listed the garden and residence for sale.

Cole subsequently issued a preliminary injunction preventing the U.S. Regents from selling the property.

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. As of this week, both the house and garden are designated as local landmarks.

The designation means that if the owner decides to make

any changes or demolish the site there will be a review process.

While garden preservationists are citing Tuesday’s victory as a win, there is in fact a murky side to the recent victory–specifically, the public is still denied the opportunity to enjoy this garden paradise as was intended by the original owner.

“The larger story of the garden since 2011 has been a disillusioning, eye-opening experience for me, and to see so many good people fighting in the face of evil has been heartwarming and refreshing,” said Alex Caldwell, Hannah Carter’s grandson. “I would be remiss if I didn't also say, however, that despite this victory, the recent history of the garden is still, to me, the most incredible display of dishonesty, corruption, and shortsightedness that I have ever experienced. In the per-

sistent fight of good guys versus bad guys, this has been a case study on how to be a bad guy.”

En route to undoing its contract in order to sell the two properties, UCLA bled millions of dollars in legal fees. 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 this cultural treasure available to the public once again. “[UCLA] left the public devoid of one of the true gems of their city,” Caldwell added.

“I hope so dearly that the new owners will be wonderful stewards of the garden, but it is tough to know at this point as they have not yet reached out to our family.”

restoring the protections the trees afforded?

The City has taken residents on a wild ride to get to the bottom of what happened with the trees.

In a Freedom of Information Act request by the Courier that resulted in nearly 8,000 pages of emails and documents between City employees and Lyn Konheim of the Beverly Hills Land Company and his attorney, it became clear that there was a deliberate effort to remove the trees that both parties engaged in to benefit their respective agendas. For Konheim, the trees appear to have been the first barrier to be removed towards developing the properties, with hundreds of thousands of dollars invested in plans, even though the property is zoned solely for transportation.

For the City, the removal of the trees was part of a deal to use the vacant lots to stage the Santa Monica Boulevard reconstruction. In addition, the City’s Urban Forester, Ken Pfalzgraff, is working toward removing eucalyptus trees in the City for safety reasons.

A deal brokered between Zoet and Konheim would permit the removal of all the trees on the property, including those on the south side of Lot 12. Zoet said in an email that, “Mr. Konheim has offered to incur the costs of removing the trees within the City’s right-ofway, and further offered to provide and plant approximately 50 City-designated 36” box trees.”

Of course, that was before the fallout from the illegal cutting.

In an email this week to the Courier, Aluzri wrote: “The trees in the City right-of-way on the southerly portion of Parcel 13 are the responsibility of the City and would be paid for by the City. We are working with the residents to solicit their input and then return to City Council before we determine

some basic issues such as how many trees will be replaced and the type of replacement trees. Therefore, we have not yet established a budget.”

The City has incurred the costs of a bogus report by City Attorney Carol Lynch on the incident, a private investigator who was not allowed to subpoena Konheim and David Lightner, who had “retired” after the incident (with pensions and benefits, and in Lightner’s case, a payout); countless hours of staff time and now, it appears they will bear the cost of this bogus exercise in distraction from the cover-up on Parcels 12 & 13.

To further scratch the scab, sources tell the Courier that BHLC attorneys have repeatedly advanced a narrative that it was City staff who ordered them to cut down the trees, placing the blame for the debacle on the City, although there is nothing to back that up in thousands of pages of FOIA documents obtained by the Courier.

Aluzri reiterated that the maintenance and clean-up costs for the rest of the property shall be the responsibility of the Beverly Hills Land Company.

The City is conducting yet another meeting on Parcels 12 & 13 to discuss the following issues: “Relocation of fences on the north sides of Parcels 12 and 13 and the installation of approved landscaping and irrigation; removal of trees/shrub stumps; removal of trash/debris from Parcels 12, 13 and 13A; and removal of weeds and overgrown and dead vegetation from those parcels,” according to a letter from Beverly Hills Deputy Building Official David Yelton.

According to Yelton, the removal and replacement of trees will entail a Soil Management Plan (SMP) and not a Remedial Action Workplan (RAW) as would be the case when mitigating the

entire property.

The DTSC previously stated that they would not create a RAW plan until the owners of the property had decided on how it was to be developed. A RAW plan was produced and shared with the public in August 2015 at the Beverly Hills Public Library, when the BHLC was made unmistakably aware that the residents would oppose any plan to develop the lots that would entail the removal of the trees.

The actions that followed circumvented public input and have successfully removed the trees. Though the City of Beverly Hills seems to be involved in the clean-up of the property and the removal of the stumps – and the replacement of trees on the south side of the property, there is no movement on the replacement of 196 trees on the north side, and the scab opens again.

Inquiries to City Attorney Laurence Wiener were redirected to Yelton, who is out of the office this week.

DTSC Senior Scientist and Project Manager Tedd Yargeau will attend the meeting May 4.

He provided a description of the process to be followed on the south side of the property for the removal of the sick or dead trees, but not for the removal of the stumps as indicated in the Yelton letter on the north side of the property where BHLC cut them down.

“I spoke with the arborist in depth regarding the assessment report and the proposed work. The way he described the actual tree removals is that they would initially remove the limbs from the main body of the tree then slowly lower them to the ground,” wrote Yargeau.

“Following the limb removals, the main body of the tree would be removed in sections, lowering them to the ground when possible, until the tree is cut off right at the ground surface. He said the actual stump removal would be a pretty

invasive process as it is a large rotating blade they would need to use and likely generate a lot of dust and tree particles. The stump removals are likely not going to happen as it is not necessary since the root structures are all intertwined with each other and might damage surrounding trees. Additionally, new trees could theoretically be planted immediately adjacent to the remaining root structures with any issues. In further discussions with the City prior to any work taking place the soil would be wetted down around the work area to sufficiently prevent any fugitive dust emissions. Additionally, the City’s environmental consultant, who is HAZWOPER trained, will be conducting real time air monitoring during the work, also observing to ensure that safe work practices are being followed. If they detect anything above action levels they have the authority to stop the work. For the tree replacements, depending on the size of the tree and amount of soil removed, that soil would need to be stockpiled, tested, then covered up with a tarp until test results are available. Once the results are available the soil may be reused on site if the arsenic levels are less than the background of 25 mg/kg or disposed of properly offsite at a licensed facility. To date, DTSC’s Industrial Hygienist as well as the City’s environmental consultant have not detected any elevated levels of arsenic in dust coming off the property.”

Within weeks of the treecutting incident a sealant was applied to the soil to protect the public’s health. Before they were cut the trees kept the soil from blowing.

The public is invited to attend at the next meeting, which will be at 6 p.m. May 4 at the Beverly Hills Public Library Conference Room South. Parking is available next door.

The Hannah Carter Garden

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BEVERLY HILLS

Crime Roundup: Police Identify Woman Killed In Beverly Hills Crash

HILTON HONORED—Hawthorne School presented BHEF and The Beverly Hilton with this “thank you” poster this week during its PTA meeting. Pictured, from left: Hawthorne Principal Michelle Dar and incoming BHEF President, Cindy Trost.

RENT STABILIZATION (Continued from page 1)

The agenda item was limited to the implementation of the rent stabilization ordinance through an appropriation of money from the general fund for the initiation of the program, including public outreach and consulting services.

An ad hoc committee will be established to interview the facilitator and provide input on the selection of discussion participants and the framework for discussions.

Councilmember Robert Wunderlich, a newcomer to the issue, insisted repeatedly that the City should hire “a real estate professional” as a consultant. The discussion, already hours-long, dragged on as he continued to lobby for such a consultant.

Mayor Lili Bosse finally persuaded him that it should only be as a last resort. Councilmember John Mirisch stated that he “did not trust real estate experts.” Vice Mayor Gold said he wanted a facilitator that has real estate experience.

The experts are in this room - the residents and the landlords - not outside our community. The facilitator will hear these issues again and again. I agree

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BHHS Oil Well site.

“There are definitely some issues that we’re going to have to address immediately,” she said. “We expect them to abide by the terms of the contract...We have to make sure...that the bankruptcy court knows that we exist.”

Board President Mel Spitz conceded that in a worst case scenario, the school district would be on the hook for upwards of $10 million.

“I would certainly expect to involve the City and I’m sure that one way or another the City will be involved,” he said.

City Attorney Larry Wiener did not respond to a request for comment.

While Venoco’s first bankruptcy filing in 2016 was part of a plan for reorganization, the current plan proposes

with Councilmember Mirisch not to have yet another expert. We are the ones who live here and own here. . . Ad hoc discusses the vision for these dialogues and helps create a dialogue,” said Bosse.

City staff proposed only three such ad hoc meetings, but the council did not put a cap on the meetings. “I want everyone to feel as though they are heard. That is how we are going to finetune this,” said Bosse.

The ad hoc committee meetings will not focus on policy or the content of the ordinance.

The rental registry will include all of the 1,131 rental properties in the City and will collect information that can set a baseline for the community. The funds will include $36,000 for the first phase of the registry development software to create an online database.

Additional funds will be needed to conduct monthly educational workshops, to provide customer services and manage information. The approved funds reflect only the initial start-up costs.

All recommendations from the ad hoc committee will come back to the council in the days ahead.

dissolution of the company and its assets.

Venoco currently remains in possession of the property and continues to be responsible for monitoring the conditions of the oil wells, as well as for the decommissioning of the oil wells and restoration of the property. Until the end of last year, Venoco sucked roughly 300 barrels of crude oil from beneath the ground at BHHS on a daily basis.

Latham confirmed that it was possible the district would be able to sell or lease the BHHS Oil Well site to a developer who could subsequently take possession of the site and assume financial responsibility for the remediation process should Venoco fail to uphold its contract with the district.

The board is expected to vote on adopting a resolution to form the 7-11 Committee at its next meeting, she said.

The Beverly Hills Police last weekend identified the woman who was struck and killed by an SUV at the corner of Wilshire Boulevard and Bedford Drive two weeks ago.

Just after 5 p.m. on April 9, two SUV’s collided and one careened into the victims, who were standing on the sidewalk at the corner.

Carole Stephanie Moussa-Dib, 68, of Los Angeles died at the hospital, said L.A. Coroner’s Assistant Chief Ed Winter.

Her husband, whose name has not been released, was hospitalized in critical condition.

“Officers determined that two vehicles collided in the intersection, and one vehicle deflected into the southeast corner of the intersection, where it struck a male and female pedestrian,” BHPD Lt. Renato Moreno said.

Moreno said all the motorists involved are cooperating and providing statements to investigators and the investigation is ongoing. Moreno said

last week that drugs and alcohol are not believed to be factors in the incident.

••• Three men were arrested earlier this week after a smash-and-grab burglary at a store in the 300 block of South Robertson Boulevard.

Police observed the burglary take place at about 3:50 a.m. last Saturday, jump starting a vehicle pursuit that spilled onto the 10 freeway and eventually ended in the 1000 block of Leighton Avenue in Los Angeles.

The Los Angeles Police Department Air Support Unit assisted and helped track down the men – two of whom were immediately taken into custody – and the third fled into a nearby home.

Arrested for commercial burglary were Alton Jones, 24 of Cerritos; Pedro Barragan, 29 of Los Angeles and Jayvon Wright, 23 of Los Angeles.

–– City News Service contributed to this story.

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BIRTHDAY GREETINGS—Celebrating are Julia Crane-HAPPY 100, Ann Margret, Jessica Alba, Sheri Rosenblum, and Jay Leno (Apr. 28); Lisa Korbatov, Daniel Day Lewis, Uma Thurman, Jerry Seinfeld, Robert Gottlieb, Zubin Mehta, Mara New, Francine Jackson, and Michelle Pfeiffer (Apr. 29); Christine Burnett, Kirsten Dunst, and Willie Nelson (Apr. 30); Lilly Steiner, and Judy Collins (May 1); David Beckham, Englebert Humperdink and Ronnie White (May 2); The Courier’s Roger Lefkon, Lillian Raffel, Nancy Nebenzahl, Emilia Mandel, and Pam Kurtz (May 3); William Fitzgerald, Chuck Avis, and Alyce Morris Winston (May 4).

The Jeffrey Foundation and its “Circle of Love” Committee is presenting 45th anniversary dinner on Thursday, May 11, at the Olympic Collection, 11301 W. Olympic Blvd.

For the past decade, or so, celebrity photographer Michael Emceeing the 5 to 10 p.m.

Childers and Jewish Family Service of the Desert (JFS) have proevent are Christine Devine, KTTV vided the Coachella Valley with a gift–one lasting but a single news anchor, along with icon game night. Fittingly entitled “One Night Only,” this was conceived show host, actor and big band and produced by Childers, who has raised millions for various singer Peter Marshall. Music and charities, with a simple premise: bring together on stage an allentertainment will be provided by star cast of Broadway performers and award-winners and have songstress Bonnie Bowden and her each star sing one hit song. Simple, but unless you have Childers’ trio.

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The Women’s Guild Cedars-Sinai Spring Luncheon in The Beverly Wilshire honored NBC News West Coast anchor and Access Hollywood host Natalie Morales with the “Women of Achievement Award, presented by Shelley Cooper;” and Deborah Landis, Oscar-nominated costume designer and UCLA professor with the “Trailblazer Award,” presented by her husband Director John Landis.. A raffle featuring many great items made many attendees very happy.

The luncheon, which since 1957 has raised more than $50 million, benefiting the guild’s Simulation Center for Advanced Clinical Sills, where high-tech patient simulators and next generation technology provide critical training for health professionals.

Congrats to Luncheon Chairs Lynne Brookman, Caryl Golden and Julie Solnit for a very successful event. ******

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Planning Committee members for the gala are Joanna Kermani, Mauria McPoland, Suz Landay Lorraine Spector, Elaine Dupont Bernard, Beverly Cohen, Mara New, Poppy Paulos and Linda Schwartz.

Alyce Morris Winston, the founder of the Jeffrey Foundation, is the subject of a new motion picture documentary about her different lives and how her mission to educate children from struggling families with special needs.

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This year’s production was a musical tribute to composer/lyricist Jerry Herman. “Hello Jerry” was sold out months in advance and featured performances by: Faith Prince; Jason Graae; Julie Garnye; Hunter Ryan Herdlicka; Klea Blackhurst; Karen Ziemba, with dancers Richard Bulda, Evin Johnson, Justin Segura and Leigh Wakeford; Lee Roy Reams; Sharon McNight; Lucie Arnaz–whose rendition of Wherever He Ain’t was a showstopper–; Liz Callaway; David Burnham; Vicki Lewis; Amanda McBroom; Scott Coulter; Christine Andreas; Ruta Lee; Leslie Stevens; Alix Korey; Davis Gaines; Gary Beach; plus a contingent of the Palm Springs High School marching band; Palm Springs Gay Men’s Chorus; and, Carole Cook. Not to be forgotten in the musical evening was the suburb music direction provided by Christopher Marlowe.

All performers donated their time for this one-of-a-kind performance, made possible in large part by the generosity of honorary chairs: Barbara Fremont, Helene Galen, Barbara Keller and super-benefactor Harold Matzner, chairman of the Palm Springs International Film Festival and the McCallum Theatre.

Ensuring a flawlessly run evening were event co-chairs Barbara Fromm, who has been a co-chair of One Night Only since 2008, and Terri Ketover, PhD, a much-honored and handson Desert philanthropist.

As the event grows in stature, so have the events surrounding it. The evening before “curtain up,” there is an cast party for performers and donors. This year the pre-party was held at the museum-like surrounds of the Galen home.

Then, after the last standing ovation and curtain call of the next day’s performance, those who purchased special tickets were invited to a VIP reception at soon to be opened Acqua in Rancho Mirage. There, performers and “A”-listers where able to mingle and relive the unique, magical performances they had been privileged to enjoy.

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Organic Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes . . . . . . .1 pt $1 Breaburn Apples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69¢ lb Russet Potatoes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 lbs for $1 Brown Onions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 lbs for $1

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PUBLIC NOTICES RESOLUTION NO. 17-R-13135 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS DECLARING AND IMPLEMENTING STAGE C WATER CONSERVATION MEASURES RECITALS WHEREAS, Southern California was mired in a five-year drought with several of those years being the worst on record, including a snowpack in 2015 that was the smallest in 500 years.

WHEREAS, on September 2, 2014, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 14-R-13007 which enacted Stage “B” of the City’s Emergency Water Conservation Plan in response to the State’s regulations, calling for a 10% reduction, with the inclusion of the State outdoor watering regulations, and restricted outdoor watering to three times per week.

WHEREAS, on April 1, 2015, Governor Brown signed Executive Order B-29-15, directing the State Water Resources Control Board to impose restrictions to achieve a statewide 25 percent reduction in potable urban water usage through February 2016, as compared to the amount used in 2013. The Governor instructed the State Water Resources Control Board to consider the relative per capita water usage of each supplier’s service area and to require those areas with high per capita use to achieve proportionally greater reductions than those with low use. As a result, the State Water Resources Control Board released a framework, outlining reduction targets from 8% to 36% for each water supplier, with Beverly Hills having of having an initial reduction target of 36% and then subsequently reduced to a 32% reduction target.

WHEREAS, the City of Beverly Hills adopted and implemented water conservation Stage D on May 5, 2015 by Resolution No. 15-R-13037 in response to the State’s regulations, calling for a 30% reduction, including enforcement of State outdoor watering regulations, and limited outdoor watering to two times per week.

WHEREAS, on November 13, 2015, Governor Brown issued Executive Order B-36-15 (EO B-36-15) calling for an extension of urban water use restrictions until October 31, 2016, should drought conditions persist through January 2016.

WHEREAS On May 9, 2016, Governor Brown issued Executive Order B-37-16 directing actions aimed at using water wisely, reducing water waste, and improving water use efficiency. The Executive Order, in part, directed the State Water Resources Control Board to adjust emergency water conservation regulations through the end of January 2017, and make adjustments in recognition of the differing water supply conditions across the state.

WHEREAS, on May 18, 2016, the State Water Resources Control Board adopted Resolution No. 2016-0029 to amend and re-adopt the February 2016 Emergency Regulation primarily focusing on replacing the state-developed, demand-driven standards with locally developed conservation standards based upon each agency’s specific water supply reliability conditions. The regulation required individual urban water suppliers to self-certify the level of available water supplies they have assuming three additional dry years, and the level of conservation necessary to assure adequate supply over that time. The City of Beverly Hills, along with the majority of suppliers passed this “stress test” and has not been subject to State conservation mandates.

WHEREAS, as a result of that order, the State Water Resources Control Board and other State agencies released a draft plan that shifts from statewide mandatory water restrictions toward a set of long-term water-use efficiency stan-

dards that reflect California’s diverse climate, landscape, and demographic conditions. The plan also calls for permanently prohibiting wasteful practices, regular reporting by water suppliers, tightening up leaky systems, and strengthening plans for water shortages. These actions will help to ensure all communities have sufficient water supplies and are conserving water regardless of the conditions of any one year.

WHEREAS, on February 8, 2017, the State Water Resources Control Board extended its existing water conservation regulations (initially set to expire on February 28, 2017) through the Spring of 2017 in order to better ascertain the state’s hydrologic water conditions for 2016-2017.

WHEREAS, on April 7, 2017, Governor Jerry Brown ended the drought state of emergency in most of California and released a long-term plan to better prepare the state for future droughts. The Governor’s Executive Order (EO) B-40-17 directs the State Water Board to rescind the water supply stress test for urban water suppliers, and to maintain urban water use reporting requirements and prohibitions on wasteful practices such as watering during or after rainfall, hosing off sidewalks, and irrigating ornamental turf on public street medians until these requirements expire towards the end of this year. Despite the generous rain fall and snowpack, EO B-40-17 notes the effects of the drought persist in areas of the Central Valley, including groundwater depletion and subsidence.

WHEREAS, drought conditions have improved due to ample rain and snow pack, but Southern California still suffers from abnormally dry conditions per the State Water Resources Control Board.

Therefore, the City wishes to go from the Stage D Emergency Water Conservation Plan to Stage C. NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Beverly Hills does hereby resolve as follows: Section 1. Water Conservation Stage D is hereby repealed and replaced with Water Conservation Stage C throughout the City’s service area mandating a minimum twenty percent (20%) reduction in potable water use.

Section 2. The City Council hereby directs that the Director of Public Works implement Water Conservation Stage C as follows: Stage C Requirements: 1. A stage C shortage shall be declared when the city manager determines that a twenty percent (20%) reduction in potable water use is required.

2. Stage C compliance elements shall include the following mandatory elements: a. Restaurants shall serve water upon request only; b. All public restrooms in the city and private bathrooms in hotels shall notify patrons and employees of water conservation goals; c. Plumbing and irrigation leaks shall be repaired as soon as practicable.

The city may issue notices to repair visible leaks; 3. Violation by any person of the stage C mandatory requirements shall constitute a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00).

Water supply through irrigation water services may be terminated for continued excessive use. The violation of each element, and each separate violation thereof, shall be deemed a separate offense, and shall be punished accordingly.

Section 3. The City Council hereby

adopts the following additional conditions during the Stage C Water Conservation Plan: 1. During the months of October through May, outdoor watering shall occur a maximum of two (2) day per week as follows: a.

North of Santa Monica Boulevard – Monday and Friday b.

South of Santa Monica Boulevard – Tuesday and Saturday 2.

During the months of June through September, watering shall occur a maximum of three (3) days per week as follows: a.

North of Santa Monica Boulevard – Monday, Wednesday and Friday b.

South of Santa Monica Boulevard – Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 3. The State’s permanent watering restrictions per Executive Order B-37-16 (see https://www.gov.ca.gov/docs/5.9.16_ Executive_Order.pdf) shall remain in effect.

Section 4. The City Council hereby finds, in the exercise of its independent judgment and analysis, that this Resolution is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) because the requirements for water conservation contained in this Resolution will not have a significant effect on the environment, and the adoption of this Resolution and the timing thereof is mandated by the current drought conditions and the State Water Resources Control Board ’s water reduction target for the City.

In this case, the City is acting at the direction of the State Water Resources Control Board to protect, maintain, restore and enhance natural resources and the environment. To comply with the requirements of the State Water Resources Control Board, the City Council finds that the adoption of this Resolution is categorically exempt from the requirements of CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15307 and 15308. furthermore, this Resolution will have no possible 2 significant effect on the environment, given that the provisions of this Resolution provide similar regulations as currently exist and will not in and of themselves cause any change in the Environment. Staff is hereby directed to prepare and post a notice of exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15062.

Section 5. In accordance with Beverly Hills Municipal Code Section 9-4303, the City Council hereby directs the City Clerk to publish this Resolution within 10 days of its adoption at least once in a newspaper of general circulation within the city and to post this Resolution in at least three (3) public places and continue to post this Resolution until such time as the restrictions set forth herein are repealed by resolution of the City Council.

Section 6. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and shall cause this resolution and his certification to be entered in the book of Resolutions of the Council of the City.

Adopted: LILI BOSSE Mayor of the City of Beverly Hills, California ATTEST: BYRON POPE (SEAL) City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: LAURENCE S. WIENER City Attorney APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: MAHDI ALUZRI City Manager GEORGE CHAVEZ Assistant City Manager/Director of Public Works

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2017076810 The following is/are doing business as: AMI KOZAK PRODUCTIONS 1465 S. Beverly Dr. #3, Los Angeles, CA 90035; Allen Kozak 1465 S. Beverly Dr. #3, Los Angeles, CA 90035; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed 2010: Allen Kozak, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 30, 2017; Published: April 07, 14, 21, 28, 2017 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2017078613 The following is/are doing business as: 1) MIDLINK 2) MIDLINK MANAGEMENT 10680 W. Pico Blvd. #330, Los Angeles, CA 90064; Midlink International Corporation 10680 W. Pico Blvd. #330, Los Angeles, CA 90064; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed May 2007: Greg Zarrin, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 30, 2017; Published: April 07, 14, 21, 28, 2017 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2017076878 The following is/are doing business as: BALANCE REHABILITATION 50 N. La Cienega Blvd. #218, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; 25971 Pala #110, Mission Viejo, CA 92691; England Rehabilitation, Inc. 25971 Pala #110, Mission Viejo, CA 92691; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed: Mark Wegener, CEO: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 30, 2017; Published: April 07, 14, 21, 28, 2017 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2017076879 The following is/are doing business as: 1) HELLO AARON! WHERE ARE YOU? 2) NELLIE’S WORLD! 513 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Niloufar Emrani 513 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed: Niloufar Emrani, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 30, 2017; Published: April 07, 14, 21, 28, 2017 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2017086820 The following is/are doing business as: KW INGLEWOOD 111 N. La Brea St. #300, Inglewood, CA 90301; Forward Inglewood, Inc. 439 N. Canon Dr. #300, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed April 03, 2017: David Bailey, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 06, 2017; Published: April 14, 21, 28, May 05, 2017 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2017093265 The following is/are doing business as: NOGGIN PUBLISHING & STUFF 300 S. Swall Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Dennis Thompsett 300 S. Swall Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Amelia Lee 300 S. Swall Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed September 17, 1998: Dennis Thompsett, Official Unpleasant Person/ Director: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 12, 2017; Published: April 21, 28, May 05, 12, 2017 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2017091567 The following is/are doing business as: JPONUP BRANDING GROUP 9461 Charleville Blvd. #252, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Jean Paul Ramirez 9461 Charleville Blvd. #252, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed: Jean Paul Ramirez, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 12, 2017; Published: April 21, 28, May 05, 12, 2017 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2017099696 The following is/are doing business as: AUTOMOTIVE DETOX 8306 Wilshire Blvd. #1229, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Shalom Len 2116 Kerwood Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90025; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed January 01, 2010: Shalom Len, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 19, 2017; Published: April 21, 28, May 05, 12, 2017 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2017099697 The following is/are doing business as: COURTNEY FLOWER 8950 W. Olympic Blvd. #268, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Courtney Bailey 8950 W. Olympic Blvd. #268, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed: Courtney Bailey, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 19, 2017; Published: April 21, 28, May 05, 12, 2017 LACC N/C

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PUBLIC NOTICES ORDINANCE NO. 17-O-2731 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING TEMPORARY BUSINESS SIGNAGE DURING SUBWAY CONSTRUCTION THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The City Council hereby adds Section 10-4-615 to Article 6 (“Nonresidential Zones”) of Chapter 4 (“Zoning; Signs”) of Title 10 (“Planning and Zoning”) of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to read as follows: “10-4-615: TEMPORARY SIGNAGE DURING SUBWAY CONSTRUCTION: Notwithstanding any other restriction contained in this chapter, an additional sign or signs may be placed or affixed on commercially zoned property fronting Wilshire Boulevard while the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority constructs the Westside Purple Line Extension subway project in the city, provided that construction obstructs the visibility of a substantial portion of the property or building entrance and the requesting business is otherwise permitted to display business identification signage pursuant to sections 10-4604 or 10-4-608 of this chapter. Such signage shall be subject to approval by the director of community development or his or her designee provided that the signage satisfies the requirements of this section and comports with design guidelines approved by the City Council.

Any sign placed or affixed pursuant to this section shall immediately be removed at such time when construction no longer obstructs the visibility of the property or building entrance.”

the city is complete, whichever date is earli- LILI BOSSE er.

Mayor of the City of Beverly Hills Section 3. CEQA. This ordinance was ATTEST: assessed in accordance BYRON POPE (SEAL) with the authority and City Clerk criteria contained in the California Environmental APPROVED AS TO Quality Act (CEQA), the FORM: State CEQA Guidelines, LAURENCE S. WIENER and the environmental City Attorney regulations of the City. APPROVED AS TO This ordinance tem- CONTENT: porarily allows some MAHDI ALUZRI additional business sig- City Manager nage to mitigate impacts on businesses affected SUSAN HEALY KEENE by subway construction. Director of Community This temporary busi- Development ness signage will not result in a substantial or VOTE: potentially substantial AYES: Councilmember adverse change in the Wunderlich, environment.

It can Councilmember therefore be seen with Friedman, certainty that there is no Councilmember Mirisch, possibility that the pro- Vice Mayor Gold, and posed ordinance may Mayor Bosse have a significant effect NOES: None on the environment. ABSENT: None Therefore the City CARRIED Council finds that the ————————— ordinance is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of Trustee Sale No. 792253 Title 14 of the California Loan No. Title Order No. Code of Regulations APN 4331-024-010 TRA NOTICE OF because it can be seen No. TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU with certainty that there ARE IN DEFAULT is no possibility that the UNDER A DEED OF activity in question TRUST DATED would have a significant 02/05/2016.

UNLESS effect on the environ- YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPment.

Section 4. Severability.

If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or place, is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the final decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.

Section 5. Publication.

The City Clerk shall cause this Ordinance to be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation published and circulated in the city within fifteen (15) days after its passage in accordance with Section 36933 of the Government Code, shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause this Ordinance and the city Clerk’s certification, together with proof of publication, to be entered in the Book Section 2. Termination of Ordinances of the Date. This ordinance Council of this city. shall be automatically repealed and have no Section 6.

Effective further force or effect on Date. This Ordinance and after January 1, shall go into effect and 2025, or on such date be in full force and effect when the city engineer at 12:01 a.m. on the thirdetermines in writing ty-first (31st) day after that physical construc- its passage. tion of the Westside Purple Line Extension Adopted: April 20, 2017 subway project within Effective: May 21, 2017

ERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 05/12/2017 at 10:00AM, First American Title Insurance Company as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded on February 12, 2016 as Document Number 20160161810 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by: Arrehbori Family, LLC, as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state).

At: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: LOT 699 OF TRACT 6380, IN THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES,

STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 69, PAGE(S) 11 THROUGH 20 INCLUSIVE OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. APN: 4331024-010 The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 237 S Wetherly Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90211. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said 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 said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, towit: $954,201.33 (Estimated).

Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The Beneficiary may elect to bid less than the full credit bid. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. 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 visit the Internet Web site set forth below, using the file number assigned to this case 792253. 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. For information on sale dates please visit our website a t : http://www.ncs.firstam.co m/socal/ 4/10/2017 First American Title Insurance Company 4380 La Jolla Village Drive Suite 110 San Diego, CA 92122 (858) 410-2158 David Z. Bark, Foreclosure Trustee NPP0305730 To: BEVERLY HILLS COURIER PUB: 04/21/2017, 04/28/2017, 05/05/2017 –––––– NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS # CA-17-7687CS Order # 170002221CA-VOI Loan # 9801053563 [PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE Section 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR.] NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/9/2006.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The

sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to 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(s): RICHARD ASHBEE AND DIANE ASH BEE, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP Recorded: 8/18/2006 as Instrument No. 061844271 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 5/19/2017 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $6,128,068.08 The purported property address is: 1251 LAGO VISTA DRIVE BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90210 Assessor's Parcel No. 4350-019-012 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code.

The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you

and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714-730-2727 or visit this Internet Web site www.servicelinkasap.com , using the file number assigned to this case CA17-7687-CS. 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. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. 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.

Date: 4/14/2017 SUMMIT MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC 16745 W. Bernardo Dr., Ste. 100 San Diego, CA 92127 (866) 248-2679 (For NON SALE information only) Sale Line: 714-730-2727 or Login to: www.servicelinkasap.com Reinstatement Line: (800) 401-6587 Cecilia Stewart, Trustee Sale Officer 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 holders right's 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 I N F O R M AT I O N 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.

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TOP “A/V” RATED CENTURY CITY LAW FIRM CAN HELP YOU. Specializing In: Divorce, Collection of Delinquent Support & Personal Injury / Auto Accident Cases, Civil & Real Estate Litagation.

No Recovery, No Fee! Free Consultation.

L AW O FFICES OF • BRADFORD L. TREUSCH • 310/557-2599 “A/V” R ATED FOR O VER 30 Y EARS .

www. Treusch .net RATED BY

S U P E R L AW Y E R S Bradford L. Treusch SuperLawyers.com

45 Schools & Instruction

BH MATH TUTOR Rates start at $40

• Elementary • Middle School • Algebra One

DO YOU NEED AN ON-SIGHT P R O P E RT Y MANAGER? • • • • • •

Audrey: 323/359-1402

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• ELDERCARE • IN-HOME SPECIALIST

• Caregivers 562/787-0808 ————— • CNA • CHHA Please Call:

www. bhcourier .com

For more info Call George: 310.278.1322

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88 ELDERLY CARE

Live-In / Live-Out Fun meals, household duties, transportation provided to any destination, pet care.

Fluent English.

CPR Certified.

References.

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(310) 734-4756

Please call:

Please call Tessie at 818/357-1936

CAREGIVER / COMPANION

DRIVER. OFFICE ASSISTANT. FULL OR PART TIME 10 Years of experience Please call Maria 310/740-6457

We Will File Your DBA for FREE!

2 decades of experience.

Excellent local references.

818/201-4861

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COMPUTER CONSULTANT LEGAL PROBLEMS?

• AutoCAD+ 3D & Revit • Additions • As Builts

With car for errands.

Fluent English. Flexible hours. Live-Out.

—————–––– Honest & Dependable.

I AM AN HONEST, COMPASSIONATE —————––––

Computer Consultant

New Client Special: 1040 EZ $125 • 1040 $225

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MY HOUSEKEEPER CAREGIVER For Many Years SEEKING POSITION IS AVAILABLE Filipina with Tue’s & Fri’s 15 years experience.

Quicken, Quickbooks, Excel, Quickbooks Pro Advisor (Mac or PC).

Local references.

• Tax Preparation & Tax Planning for: Individual, Partnership, Corporation • Business & Finance Problem Solving • Bookkeeping & Payroll Services Available • Audit Representation • French Speaking

55 JOBS WANTED

(No Service Fee)

• Companions • Live-In / Live-Out

Experienced • Compassionate • Fully Screened

310.859.0440 www.exehomecare.com

BBB A+ Rated

Referral Agency

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ElderlyCare

• CAREGIVER • Full or Part-Time Provide Tender Loving Care.

Prepare healthy nutritious meals.

Own car. Previous experience.

References available upon request.

Please Call:

323/656-1805

(FIREMAN) CAREGIVER NEEDED Male 25-45 years old.

Should know how to cook and must have valid driver’s license. References.

Immediate opening.

Please call 818/762-5269

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

We provide experienced Cargivers, CNA’s & HHA’s for seniors needing companions to drive them to doctors, prepare meals, light housekeeping, etc...

We offer responsible and nurturing care. Our staff is thoroughly screened and we care. Live In/Out.

Call Lisa 24hrs.

323/877-8121 • 323/806-9498

NEED HELP? WE UNDERSTAND...

Mama’s caregivers are loving, caring, trained & bonded. Live in or out.

MAMA’S HOME CARE 323/655-2622

• SEEKING • Administrative Assistant and Sales Person

For Ceramic Tile Co. 2 years minimum experience in this field.

Vera Ceramic, LLC Please Send Resume To: Skander@veraceramic.com

323/456-8648

————— SEEKING EXPERIENCED RECEPTIONIST For Very Busy Beverly Hills Medical Office.

UPSCALE BEVERLY HILLS SALON SEEKING HAIRSTYLIST

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Affordable Experienced Caregiver’s/CNA’s 24-Hours • 7 Days/Week 4/8/12+ Hr. Shifts Avail.

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

Excellent References.

Call For A Free Estimate!

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

Beverly Hills Law Office Seeks Part-Time Receptionist Good Skills, Typing.

Please Email Resume: LRingLaw@gmail.com Fax: 310/278-7776 Call For Appointment: 310/858-0234

An amazing opportunity to lease class A office space in Beverly Hills’ 90 prestigious EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY G o l d e n Tr i angle.

This prime location on the cor ner of Santa Monica Boulevard and Nor th Cañon Drive is t w o b l o c k s e a s t o f t h e w o r l d - r e n o w n e d R o d e o D r i v e a n d a c r o s s f r o m Wa l l i s A n n e n b e r g Center for the Per for ming Ar ts. Offices feature spectacular views with plenty of natural light and on-site valet parking. This is an ideal loc a t i o n f o r a c o r p o r a t e o f f i c e .

For more info call 310.887.7000

with Following.

Please Call For More Info.:

310/275-5810

—————–––– CAREGIVERS NEEDED

At least 5 years in home experience. Speak fluent English and can also speak Farsi, Russian, Hebrew, Armenian or Polish. Must have car and available for live-in positions.

Call 323/655-2622 Mon.-Fri. • 10am-5pm DO NOT APPLY IF NOT EXPERIENCE

CORNER OFFICE $1,200/MO.

In Boutique Building

Adj. Beverly Hills Building has been completely remodeled.

Preferred Attorneys

323/782-1144

270 CONDOMINIUMS FOR SALE KELEMEN REAL ESTATE (310) 966-0900 License 00957281

all listings are on CenturyCityLiving.com

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CENTURY PARK EAST 2 BED/DEN/2 BATHS $1,100,000

Large High Floor City & Ocean Views New Renovation Largest Size in Complex Bamboo Wood Floors Two Jumbo Balconies South Tower Location

—————–––– PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT GOOD SONGS ARE COMING BACK RECORDS:

OFFICE / STORES FOR LEASE

PRIME BEVERLY HILLS • 4 9 9 N . C A N O N D R . LARGE SINGLE

310/285-0878

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OFFICES / STORES FOR LEASE

Immediate Opening!

Please Fax Resume To:

Phone calls, create labels for CD's, put songs on Youtube, research the web, type letters in Word, etc.

Time flexible, pay negotiable, home office in Pacific Palisades.

Send Resume To: tamirmusic@verizon.net

Blessing Hands Home Care

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2 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS $1,050,000 PENTHOUSE

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2 Jumbo Balconies Granite Counters Stainless Steel Appliances 2 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS PENTHOUSE $950,000

Totally Updated 2 Separate Bedroom Suites Jumbo Balcony Hardwood Floors Lease Back Available CENTURY PARK EAST $549,500 TO $1,050,000

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PARK PLACE $729,000 TO $1,049,000

LE PARC

$1,850,000 TO $2,595,000

CENTURY HILL

$1,275,000 TO $2,395,000

Executive Suites In The Heart Of Beverly Hills Beautiful Individual Offices at The 9454 Wilshire Building Office Space Available One Block from Rodeo Drive.

In The Heart of the Beverly Hills Triangle. â&#x20AC;¢ Panoramic Views â&#x20AC;¢ 24/7 Access â&#x20AC;¢ Full service receptionist & conference rooms included Please Contact: Heather at 310-274-9826 Or Email: heather@9454wilshire.com

ONE CENTURY

$3,150,000 TO $26,500,000

CENTURY WOODS $1,459,000

BEL AIR CREST $6,950,000

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

CLASSIFIED

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UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S KELEMEN REAL ESTATE (310) 966-0900

B E A U T I F U L E X E C U T I V E / F A M I LY S P A N I S H

• B E V E R LY H I L L S •

1928 Hancock Park 1 Bdrm. Guesthouse

BEVERLY HILLS DUPLEX

Av a i l a b l e I m m e d i a t e l y

Old World Charm English Tudor Furnished

1 Blk. East of Beverly Dr.

B E D R O O M S + 33 BBATHS AT H S • •$ 6$7,000 , 0 0 0 M oMO. nth 3 3BEDROOMS

Century Towers 1 Bd.+2 Ba. • $699,000

Totally renovated w/ 11 foot ceiling+beautiful hardwood floors. Sleek new kitchen w/ maple cabinets, S.S. appliances+granite counter tops.

Pretty bath+chic powder room.

Century Park East 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • $524,999

Gourmet Chef's Kitchen, Granite Counters, Stainless Appliances, Custom Cabinets, Step Down living Rm., Dining Rm, Plantation Shutters, Wood Floors, Master with Large Walk-In Closet; A/C, Security System, Gated Courtyard and Grassy Backyard; BHUSD. Close to Restuarants & Rodeo Drive.

Call 310.271.3435 310 271 .3435 310.271 3435 Pretty condos with treetop+ Century City Skyline views.

Beautiful light wood floors, • B. H . P. O. • raised ceiling. Sold furnished! 2-Story 4 Bd.+4.5 Ba. BEVERLY HILLS FLATS

1,000sf., very private & quite. Fully gated, prkg. 2220 Ave. of Stars #1805 All Utilities Included $7,950 • 2+4 • 3,000sf.

With cable, 270º Jetliner View-Ocean to internet, phone.

Downtown. 24-hr. Security, $2,500/Month Valet, Concierge, Tennis, Pool,

213/393-0780

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BRIGHT 1 BED , 1 BA 101 California Av. #801 North of Wilshire $6,500 • 1+2 OceanFront

Hi-ceilings, newer kitch., lrg. family rm., hrwd flrs.

468 N. Camden Dr., B.H., 90210 $7,600/Month

310-203-83 33

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• THE GROVE AREA • Prime Carthay Circle Top Flr. 2 Bd.+1 Ba. Remodeled bath, newer kitch., hrwd. flrs., new w/d, garage prkg.

$3,150/Month LISA SHERMAN • AGENT 310/724-7000 x-1851

HOME FOR LEASE ARCHITECTURALLY Bright Newly Updated SIGNIFICANT/ PRISTINE CONDITION Guesthouse For Rent 3 Bedrooms + 3.5 Baths Center of Beverly Hills 2-Story Spanish with $2,295/MO. Incl. Utilities elevator + 2 car garage Looking for long term. $35,000/Month References Required Call/text 310-420-7641 Call 310/903-3597

3 Bdrm.+2 Bath

CenturyCityLiving.com

Upper unit, 2,500sf.

Hardwood throughout, central air/heat, washer /dryer in unit, 2-car garage, small backyard. $5,350/MO

NOW AVAILABLE F URNISHED & U NFURNISHED

310/413-8481

CENTURY PARK EAST

EXOTIC PRIVATE SANTA MONICA GARDEN APT.

1 BEDROOM /1 BATH

—————–––– With Pond & Parrots 2 Bdrm.+1 Bath $5,000/Month

Ocean, Whitewater, Sunset+ City Views! Remodeled Corner.

Steps to Sand, Phenomenal!! Former Home of Greta Garbo.

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• DIANA COOK •

Gym, 4-Prkg., Hi-Ceiling.

Rent Includes $3,000 Homeowner Assoc. Dues.

Century Park East $4,060•2+2+Views+Views

Views of Ocean & Mountains.

Jetliner BH, Hollywood, LA Furnished or Unfurnished.

310/403-9308 Remodeled, Balcony. Awesome!

Pets Welcome. $4,000 • 1+1 +2 Patios Remodeled Corner, w/ 500sf.

Patios. Furnished or Not.

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• DIANA COOK •

468 N. Camden Dr., B.H., 90210

2nd floor-has stairs

298 REAL ESTATE PROPERTIES FOR SALE

310-203 -8333

License 00957281

all listings are on

www. bhcourier .com

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

$5,500/MONTH

Furnished Penthouse Luxurious Renovation Newer Kitchen/Bathroom Unobstructed City Views Real Hardwood Floors Jumbo Balcony Quiet Location 2 BEDROOM /2 BATHS $4,350/MONTH

Corner High Floor City & Ocean Views 2 Jumbo Balconies Newer Renovation Real Hardwood Floors Quiet Location 2 BED/DEN/2 BATHS $4,850/MONTH

Renovated Kitchen Renovated Bathrooms Quiet Location 2 Jumbo Balconies Tree Top Views Largest size in Complex CENTURY PARK EAST $2,950/mo to $5,495/mo.

PARK PLACE $4,300/mo. to $5,500/mo.

CENTURY TOWERS $4,000/mo to $8,400/mo

CENTURY HILL $4,850/mo to $6,500/mo.

LE PARC $7,800/mo.

ONE CENTURY $28,000/mo.

CENTURY WOODS $10,500/mo.

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

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

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* BEVERLY HILLS * School District 8725 Clifton Way Newly Remodeled Large & Spacious 1

2 Bd.+Den+2 / Ba. 2

Grand Opening • BRENTWOOD • CULVER CITY BRENTWOOD ’s 125 N. Barrington Av. 3830 Vinton Ave. Most Spectacular Apartments 120 Granville Ave.

Lrg. unit. balcony, walk-in closet, central air, intercom entry, laundry facility, elevator, parking.

• CHARMING & BRIGHT •

NEW LISTING

10450 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD UNIT 4G | CENTURY CITY 2 BEDROOMS | 2 BATHS | $4,250 PER MONTH

JEEB O’REILLY 310.980.5304 | MATTHEW CLAYMAN 914.621.1553

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218 S. Tower Dr.

live is perhaps the BEVERLY HILLS • ON GLENVILLE DRIVE •• key to your life!

• Glamorous condo 2 BDRM, 2.5 BATH •• 1 Bd.+1 Ba. •• • • on prestigeous Newly remodeled with • Single • • • 121 N. PALM DRIVE hardwood floors, granite Gorgeous with new counters, laundry hook-up Old World Charm! kitchen and bath. and enclosed garage. Bright, intercom entry, 2 BDRM. + 2 BATHS No Pets. $2,450/MO. fridge, stove, laundry fac.

Call Irene 310/993-6141

Open House Sun. 04/23 • 11-1pm

Call 714/514-0018

BEVERLY HILLS APT WEST HOLLYWOOD

&

SHOPPING .

310/531-3992

BRENTWOOD

3 Bdrm. + 3 Bath

Sunset Strip/Larrabee 904-908 Granville Av. • Great Condition • Next to San Vicente SINGLE Bright Southwest 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath Includes: Exposure. Every room has French Doors to Small Covered Balcony.

Top Floor with High Ceilings. Beverly Hills School District. $4,395/Month LaPeerApt@aol.com

Air conditioning unit, laundry facility, subterranean prkg. $1,850 - 2,100/Mo. Near Whole Foods.

310/592-4511 Nice, quiet building.

Balcony, dishwasher, refrigerator, pool, secured parking.

310/273-8380 310/855-4179

————–––– —————–––– — Beverly Hills Adj. *** UPSCALE *** Olympic/Robertson CENTURY CITY Deluxe Upper 1 Bd.

CONDO FOR LEASE Updated Apt., newly 2160 Century Park East painted, a/c, balcony, JUST UPDATED laundry facility, 1 prkg.

2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH No pets. No Smoking.

In the heart of Century City Quiet, small bldg.

Large 1,100 Sq. Ft. $1,850/Month

Ground floor with large private patio. COMPLEX INCLUDES: 24/7 security, 24 hour concierge, valet parking, large gym, sauna, steam room, olympic size pool.

Close to Century Plaza Hotel, Century City Medical Plaza and Westfield Mall.

818/512-6251 Close to Shops & Restaurants.

•• • • • • • • • • • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • • 2 Bd.+Den+2 Ba.• • • French doors in bdrm. • open to large balcony • overlooking pool • GORGEOUS UNITS ••

424/343-0015 Great Location!

Close to Brentwood

Single

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• • • • • All Utilities Paid.

With Pool, hardwood 310/841-2367 floors, balcony, central air, fireplace, stainless SANTA MONICA steel appliances, • Spacious • elevator, intercom 3 Bdrm. + 2 Bath entry, parking. gym. Dishwasher, on-site laundry, parking.

• 310/476-2181 • Close to shopping, C LOSE TO S CHOOL , F REEWAY & dining & schools.

T RANSPORTATION . +

2 Bath •

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The Carlton

Beverly Center, shops, cafes & transportation.

310/270-0724

—————–––– 439 S. LE DOUX LE DOUX / BURTON WAY

Very Spacious • • • • • • • • • Spacious Units • Balcony, dishwasher, ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ Single+1 Ba. 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath a/c, heated pool, 1 Bd.+Den+1.5 Ba. Dishwasher, a/c, WiFi, elevator

(•)(•)(•)(•)(•) controlled access, WiFi, central air/heat, on-site laundry, prkg. fireplace, balcony, Close to controlled access, Brentwood Village, pool, elevator, parking, Shops & Restaurants. laundry facility.

• 310/826-4889 •

controlled access, on-site parking & laundry facility.

310/820-8584

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1675 Colby Ave. 310/312-9871 *** *** Shopping & Dining in **C **CENTURY CITY** 1 Bd.+Den+11/2 Ba. Brentwood Village 2220 S. Beverly Glen Spacious & Bright.

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11730 SUNSET BLVD.

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A / C , b a l c o n y, dishwasher, stove, intercom entry, on-sight laundry, prkg.

• 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • NEWLY REMODELED • LARGE 2 BDRM, 2 BA. • S i n g l e •• •••••• 310/477-0072 with Bamboo, Stainless • • —————–––– • Jr. Executive • • • • • • • • • • • Lots of • • W E S T L . A .

Steel Appliances, Washer Character & Charm!

Rooftop pool, and Dryer in unit, Pool, 1433 Brockton Ave. Glass Fireplace deck, central air, S pacious 2 Parking, A/C units.

Newly Remodeled. elevator, intercom

2 Bdrm+1 Bath

By appointment only

entry, on-sight laundry, New hardwood flrs., Laundry facility, gym, parking. granite counters, parking.

Call 310/425-9070 • Free WiFi Access • stainless steel appl., Close to shopping, ~ 310/476-3824 ~ alcove fireplace, dining & BRENTWOOD & fridge, laundry facility, transportation.

• BRENTWOOD • U.C.L.A. CLOSE Please Call: gated parking, intercom 872 S. Westgate Ave. 310/479-0700 entry, WiFi and more. = = = = = =

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221 S. Doheny Dr.

Spacious, hardwood flrs., huge closets, built-in $3,850/MO. a/c, dishwasher, pool, 2 month security deposit elevator, controlled Pet welcome w/$50 month. access, laundry Agents with client welcome. facilities. No pets.

Contact Jeff at 310/570-7924

BEVERLY HILLS Great Location!

BEVERLY HILLS

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• 424/272-6596 •

•

120 S. Swall Dr. Village, Restaurants, 310/449-1100 • • • • • • • • • UCLA, Mt. Saint Mary’s, BRENTWOOD 2600 Virginia Ave. 11640 Kiowa Ave. • & Transportation.

C LOSE TO S ANTA • 1 Bd.+1 Bath • ••••••• • • M ONICA C OLLEGE .

• • • • • • • • BRENTWOOD Newly Updated Very Spacious, A/C,

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balcony, intercom entry, 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath W S E T L.A. on-sight laundry, prkg. 11666 Goshen Ave. 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath 1236 Amhearst Ave. CLOSE TO RESTAURANTS Close to Cedars-Sinai, ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) ( • )

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• 3 Bd.+2 / Ba. 2

Large units, walk-in closet, custom kitchen, built-in washer/dryer, all appliances, hardwood floors • 310/276-1528 • throughout, some units Close to Cedars, w/ skylights+high ceilings.

Beverly Center Health club, wifi, sauna, restaurants, shopping heated pool, controlled & transportation. acess, parking.

BEVERLY HILLS BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. Knowing where to * BORDERLINE *

N E W LY U P D AT E D • • • • •

* * * * *1 * * * • 2 Bdrm.

• • • • • • • • • • 2 Bd.+2 /2 Ba. 1

$4,500/MO.

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Hardwood flrs., central air, pool, elevator, on-site laundry, intercom entry.

320 N. La Peer Dr.

• 310/246-0290 • C L O S E TO S HOPS & D INING

Very Bright

2 Bdrm.+11/2 Bath = = = = = = Totally Redone.

Harwood+carpet floors, fireplace, patio, parking, laundry facility.

310/592-4511

• BRENTWOOD • • 310/552-8064 • 922 S. Barrington Av.

• 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • Fireplace, balcony, wet bar, dishwasher, laundry facility, elevator, parking.

Close to shops+dining.

310/476-3824

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Rooftop jacuzzi with panoramic city views.

1343 Carmelina Ave.

www. bhcourier .com

Close to transportation.

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• 310/442-8265 •

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≈ WEST ≈ W E S T L . A . WESTWOOD L O S A N G E L E S 12333 TeXaS Ave. 1370 Veteran Ave. 11305 Graham Pl.

1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath

2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath

1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath Single + 1 Bath

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WESTWOOD

* HOLLYWOOD *

1 0 9 0 5 O h i o A v e . 1134 N. SYCAMORE AV.

• •2 Bd.+2 Ba.• • •• 1 B d* . +*1 B* a .* * • • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • •• Single •• * * * * * •• • • Newly Remodeled

∞ ∞ ∞ Intercom entry, a/c, ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ •••• •• dishwasher, on-sight Granite counters, dish• •••• • laundry & parking. washer, balcony, stove, Balcony, air conditioning C L O S E TO S C H O O L intercom-entry, on-site dishwasher, controlled Wifi, Bright, controlled Great Views access, balcony, & F R E E WAY S laundry, parking. access bldg., WiFi, Great views, controlled pool, elevator, 310/477-8171 310/826-4600 access, balcony, pool, on-sight laundry, laundry facility, prkg.

Close To U.C.L.A. elevator, lrg. pool, gym, parking.

WEST L.A. 310/477-6856 prkg, on-sight laundry.

L.A.’S FINEST, 310/477-6885 1415 Brockton Ave. OST L UXURIOUS M H IKING IN R UNYON { { { { { { { Close to U.C.L.A. H O L LY W O O D APT. RENTAL C ANYON , H OLLYWOOD 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath * * * * * * 1769-1775 B OWL /N IGHTLIFE .

Av. Patio, stove, W E S T W O O D •N.• Sycamore 323/879-9611 • • • dishwasher, on-sight “The Mission” 1409 Midvale Ave. • Single • Westwood • • laundry, parking.

(323) 937-6468

PRIME BEVERLY HILLS LOCATIONS! 335 Palm Drive & 220 Lasky Drive

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GORGEOUS 1 BEDROOM 1 BATH

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Units have hardwood floor, carpet and tile. Granite counter top, stainless steel appliances includes gas range, refrigerator and dishwasher. Some units come

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C LOSE T O S HOPS & R ESTAURANTS .

310/479-0700

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• • • • •

• 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • • • • • 6-Month Lease Avail.

1628 S. Westgate Ave. * * * * * * X-St. Santa Monica Bl. Every Extra Luxury

~ 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. ~

custom cabinets, granite countertops, stone entry, B r i g h t & A i r y. pool, health club, spa.

Dishwasher, Intercom • Free WiFi Access • entry, on-sight parking, • Close to UCLA •

on-sight laundry facility, courtyard patio.

Close to transportation.

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

310/820-1810

• 310/864-0319 •

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REAL ESTATE LISTINGS CALL 310-278-1322

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Guest Editorial By JOSEPH N. TILEM THE RENT CONTROL ORDINANCE...

A LETTER TO THE CITY COUNCIL Further to my brief remarks at last week’s formal session of the City Council, please consider the following points in your deliberation on rent control and landlord/tenant issues before adopting further implementation of the Amended Rent Stabilization Ordinance.

I appeared and addressed you, and I write this letter, not as an attorney representing any landlord or tenant, but as a concerned, former mayor of Beverly Hills who wrestled with a similar issue in 1978.

At that time many residents of the City were facing a problem of dramatically rising rent. It was forcing many residents, especially the elderly on fixed incomes who had lived in Beverly Hills for decades, out of their apartments. Then, as now, well over 2/3 of our residents were renters or slightly more than 20,000 apartment dwellers. Most were satisfied with their living arrangements, but a few were not. These few were being systematically forced out of their apartments where some had lived most of their lives. They were confronted by one or two wealthy landlords with large landholdings in the City, who were raising rents, not 10-percent a year, but by 10-percent every few months. It was an intolerable situation for these few residents, and they turned to the City Council for help.

Several alternatives were considered. One of these which you are considering, was to require landlords to register every apartment unit, set a fixed amount by which rents could be raised and establish a system to allow rents to be increased based uoon a formula which would “protect” residents, especially our vulnerable elderly living on fixed incomes, while still being “fair” to landlords. We would have been required to establish a system to mediate rental amounts between tenants and landlords on an ad hoc basis, predicated on fairness to both. We could not agree on what was “fair”; landlords told us that some of their some tenants were affluent individuals who rented apartments in Beverly Hills but seldom occupied them; others argued that interest rates were rising rapidly, no new apartments were being constructed in Beverly Hills. The existing supply of apartments in these older buildings was being eroded by the beginnings of what would become a tidal wave of “condominium conversions.” Then, as now, the vacancy rate was near zero, and there was no place for these long-time residents to move.

One concern I had at that time was that by establishing a conciliation system or an arbitration forum, we would be setting the City up for endless dispute resolution controversies.

Considering that the losing side would have a legal right to appeals, it would eventually involve the City Council or the court system in dispute resolution, something I also wanted to avoid. Furthermore, once the City established an adjudicatory system, it would also create a new “cottage industry” among aggressive young lawyers who would constantly advocate for rent increases. In effect, they would be combining the new registry the City set up, “stirring up the pot”and offering landlords an opportunity to get higher rents where no real controversy between landlord and tenants had existed.

The City Council back in 1977 and 1978 wanted to do the right thing. We had heard from many tenants and landlords, like you did last week. (I wanted to sit through the several hours of testimony presented to you as it was not very different from what we heard 40 years ago.)

What was our goal? It was to help those particular tenants who needed help and could not help themselves, and yet not undermine the very free market system of property ownership

that propelled our City and, indeed, our country, into its economic success. We wanted to minimize government interference with private property arrangements as little as possible.

There is an adage–”government is best that governs least.” It applied to this situation: what was the least we could do to protect the specific group which needed protection and yet allow normal market forces work their magic for the rest of the residents.

Another adage I personally kept in mind: “Don't make the cure be worse than the disease.”

Don't set up an elaborate and costly administrative scheme, requiring scores of City employees, a system reminiscent of the failed Soviet system, of government allocating scarce resources based on “fairness,” leaving the definition of fairness to human beings called upon to administer the scheme. Not that there are not well-meaning, conscientious personnel who will do their best to be fair to both sides. In a contentious situation like “How much rent should I pay?,” it is difficult, indeed impossible, to resolve some issues fairly.

These are best left to the parties themselves to work out.

How do you mediate the complaint of the tenant who claims...

•her hot water is not hot enough, or...

•her cold water flows too slowly for her to take a shower, or...

•her toilet does not flush properly, or...

•her screen is torn and bugs are biting her children or...

•an infinite list of other minor complaints.

The tenant asks for a rent reduction claiming the unit is not “habitable” and the landlord responds that her building is 60 years old and needs new pipes throughout.

She has been told by her plumber they are rusted and coated with lime from the years of hard water that flowed through them, but she cannot afford the $40,000 to re-pipe the building. Both landlord and tenant are right. How to decide? These disputes will become your problem, and will eventually come before you to be resolved.

One principle we incorporated into our rent control ordinance was “vacancy decontrol.”

Once an apartment was vacated, it would return to free market rental level.

Another principle was to limit the applicability of the ordinance to apartments under $600 per month, the level at that time which covered most of the moderate income elderly tenants who were being systematically forced out of their dwellings. We effectively protected the occupants of those units while they lived there, and believed the more affluent tenants could navigate the free market themselves, without government interference. Furthermore, we did not want to create legal “rights” by statute that could be asserted by landlords and tenants and enforced by legal means, including appeals to the City Council and to the court system.

To sum up, I believe the City Council, especially its newly-elected members, should re-think the direction the City is taking by establishing the newly adopted Rent Stabilization Ordinance. It pits landlords against tenants, and tenants against landlords while putting the City in the middle of an intractable dispute.

The current Rent Stabilization Ordinance has worked fairly well for 38 years and should not be replaced by a regulatory system that will only cause anger and disappointment (by the “losing side”) who will then vent their anger at the City Council and each of its members.

Joseph N. Tilem, a former mayor of Beverly Hills, is partner in the law firm of Dawson Tilen & Gole

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR As a property manager of 15 buildings, 4 of which are in Beverly Hills, I have the unique experience of working directly with tenants and landlords. And I can attest to the fact that there are as many and possibly more “tenants from hell” as there are “landlords from hell.” Did you hear about the tenants who secretly installed a washing machine in their bathroom, using the tub drain for the washing machine drain? Or about the senior who thought his living room was too bright and quietly had two large picture windows dry-walled up?

Then there is the senior who avoided paying her rent for almost a year by using heart attacks and our emergency response teams to coincide with 3-day notices to pay rent, having senior citizen agencies and advocates barrage the landlord with letters and phone calls on her behalf and enlisting her country of origin's embassy personnel and her religious institution's hierarchy to “help this poor, sick and frightened senior.”

And there's much more......... The point is that there are always three sides to every story--yours, theirs and somewhere in the middle the truth. The truth is-- despite the fact the majority of residents in our City are renters, this group has not had representation in its own government. And so it has not been the fear of landlord retaliation that has prevented renters from coming forward, it's the certainty that their representatives will not protect them.

So the City through a commission ill experienced in landlord/tenant relations parades a chorus of tenant horror stories in City Hall. It then uses these stories as the basis for new ordinances that will create worse situations than already exist. These ordinances will send a loud and clear message to every property owner/builder/landlord----rental properties, affordable or not, will no longer be profitable to build or maintain----therefor expect to see the condo conversion of the City.

And to further drive the nail in the coffin, have it administrated by the same government agency that has been at the forefront of affordable rental property demolitions and the shameful lots 12 and 13 situation. The solution is the question. Do we want affordable rental properties in Beverly Hills? Do we want senior housing? And if so, where are the “meaningful incentives” to builders and developers to develop and maintain this kind of housing?? Or if not, then what do we want? Only when these questions are answered will this City be able to bring about fair and equitable tenant/landlord ordinances and relationships.

Robert Block ****** I’m writing about my experience on beautiful Monday mornings in Beverly Hills. When you hear the news these days, often the focus is just on issues that create fear and negativity. I think it is important to also spend time focusing on things that make life more positive.

As a resident for over 50 years, there is one activity that has become something that I always look forward to… the Monday morning walk with our fantastic mayor of Beverly Hills, Lili Bosse.

By sponsoring this every week, she has been brightening my day through this effort connected to making Beverly Hills a healthier place. I have joined this walk since Mayor Bosse started it the last time she was mayor. Then and now, you will find me there almost every week, a young 91 year old, walking along with my orange “#BHHealthyCity” cap.

Along with getting some exercise, walking at the beginning of each week, it gives me the opportunity to meet other people in the City that I would not otherwise get to interact with… new relationships that grow from the Monday morning walk.

We meet generous owners of local restaurants, who give us the opportunity to experience some of the interesting tastes of the City along the way. Sometimes there is entertainment, other times small gifts, but the most important part is the positive interactions with other people from around the City. It is also nice to meet City employees who join us for the walk. It turns police, fireman, and other staff into positive people that make the City look good.

Where others say “TGIF”, I say “TGIM.” Happiness is a Monday morning walk in Beverly Hills with the mayor. Thank you and welcome back Mayor Lili Bosse!

Florence F. Rhodes

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