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BHUSD honored its Apple Award winners last Thursday.

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BHHS graduate and recording artist Raye Zaragoza took The Courier to New Mexico.

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Some of Beverly Hills’ youngest residents celebrated Arbor Day.

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Beverly Hills High tennis team clinched an Ocean League title.

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Raising $35 Million Since Its Launch 22 Years Ago By Nancy Davis, Who Was Diagnosed With The Debilitating Disease of Multiple Sclerosis, This Year’s Annual Race To Erase MS, Raised $1.7 Million Editorial from Rabbi Pressman AND MORE

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This year, The Courier celebrates 50 years in the community. Throughout the year, we will honor the legacy of excellence in Beverly Hills’ heritage businesses that have called the City their home since 1965 or earlier.

By Matt Lopez These days, the average Major League Baseball player’s salary hovers just over $4 million, but life isn’t quite as easy for those in the Minor Leagues.

Down on the farm, players are often forced to take side jobs to make ends meet. According to a March report from USA Today, while many draftees signbig-money deals with lucrative bonuses, the entry-level salary can sometimes be as low as $1,100 a month for some minor leaguers.

So imagine what that check must have looked like in the 1940s.

That was the reality facing Harry Harris, who was drafted Andy Harris stands outside the store

By Laura Coleman BHPD Chief David Snowden’s impending retirement on June 13 after 11 years of leading the City’s elite police force may not be quite as simple as collecting an annual six-figure pension. Snowden appears to have entered into a financial conflict of interest the moment he received his first paycheck from private security company Evidence-Based Inc. (EBI), the firm hired on Nov. 12, 2013 by the Beverly Hills Unified School District to provide a contingent of armed guards comprised primarily of retired Beverly Hills police officers.

The District Attorney’s office is currently investigating what ostensibly appears to be a straight-forward Form 700 Conflict of Interest.

Following Snowden’s retirement announcement on Monday, April 20 (effective June 11) from his $428,305-ayear job, City Attorney Larry Wiener, a partner at Richards, Watson & Gershon, quickly distanced his client from any potential liability related to Snowden.

“I don't believe that outside employment by an employee can create any financial obligation for the City,” he informed The Courier.

As a result of Public Records Act requests to the City, the BHPD and the BHUSD, The Courier mined through thousands of pages worth of documents related to EBI that show Snowden actively participated in structuring a private security “solution” for schools - while simultaneously

his father started in 1962.

Beverly Hills Elder: Fred Nason, Rotary Dynasty, Mover Of Stars Part 34 in a series on Beverly Hills residents who have grown with the Centennial City

By Laura Coleman Lifelong Beverly Hills resident Fred Nason can trace his ancestors’ arrival on the continent back to the 17th century.

By 1924, all four of Fred’s grandparents were living in Beverly Hills.

“I wouldn’t live any place else,” insists Fred, who is today 84. “I’ve been here my whole life.”

His parents, who met while students at USC (where Fred also attended) were the first couple married inside the sanctuary of Beverly Hills Community Presbyterian church after it was built. Fred Fred Nason

Milken Global Conference Draws Leaders To Beverly Hills

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Beverly Hills Police Chief Dave Snowden Readies For Retirement

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The Shoe Fits: Harry Harris Serves Beverly Hills For More Than 60 Years

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The Colleagues honored Laura Bush at their annual luncheon.

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By Laura Coleman At 18 years, the Milken Global Conference is clearly of age; and while the complexion of attendees may have changed from the old school boy’s club of world leaders and top investors to a younger set with more women, the theme is still the same since its eponymous founder Michael Milken launched the annual event: “The power of ideas.”

To close out the 2015 Global Conference conference at The Beverly Hilton where over 3,500 global and industry leaders attended some 200-plus panel sessions engineered at least in part to make

the world a better place, on Wednesday Milken proffered eight goals that he recommend people work toward accomplishing this year: Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger; Achieve universal primary education; Promote gender equality and power women; Reduce child mortality; Improve maternal health; Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases; Ensure environmental sustainability; and Develop a global partnership for develop.

Discussions to engender greater global prosperity and more meaningful living amidst a global (see ‘MILKEN CONFERENCE’ page 21)

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employed fulltime for the City of Beverly Hills.

According to EBI’s CEO John McLaughlin, the Beverly Hills police chief was on the EBI payroll from October 2012 through October 2014. A copy of Snowden’s proposed contract with EBI (dated Sept. 17, 2012) states that he would be hired by EBI as a “security consultant” with a starting monthly “compensation” of $2,500 to “assist in building beneficial relationships for EBI.” According to City records, the BHPD chief submitted a “Request for Approval of Outside Employment” on May 7, 2013, officially informing the City that he would be working for EBI starting May 31 in an “advisory/consulting” capacity and “suggesting areas of improvement of services offered by company.”

The City requires a twosignature sign-off from the Director of Human Resources and the City Manager. However, that process was not followed in Snowden’s case. Former City Manager Jeff Kolin penned the only authorizing signature. Permissions must be granted annually, however, this is the only formal permission on record.

Further, the City’s Municipal Code reads: “A full time City employee shall be prohibited from employment or engaging in business outside of their regular City employment, unless approval has been granted by the employees’ department head and the director of human services.” (see ‘EBI’ page 16)

DAYTIME DOLLS — Aisha Tyler, Julie Chen and Melissa Rivers glamorized the Red Carpet during The 42nd annual Daytime Emmy Awards presented by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences at Warner Bros. Studios.

In attendance were: Tyra Banks, Suzanne Rogers, Tracy Bregman, Christian Alfonso, Melissa Clair, Charo, Mary Beth Evans, and others.

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

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of the City of Beverly Hills, at its meeting to be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2015, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, will hold a public hearing to consider: RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS DECLARING AND IMPLEMENTING STAGE “D” WATER CONSERVATION MEASURES Pursuant to the City’s Emergency Water Conservation Plan set forth in Title 9, Chapter 4, Article 3, Section 301 et. seq. of the City’s Municipal Code, the City Council may declare and implement water conservation stages upon recommendation by City staff. The above-referenced resolution will declare and implement Stage D water conservation requirements as set forth in Section 9-4-304 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code and implement the State’s outdoor water use regulations, including providing for an outdoor watering schedule.

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

Please note that if you challenge the Council’s action in regards to this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City, either at or prior to the public hearing.

BYRON POPE, MMC City Clerk

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School Board Votes To Keep Beverly Hills Schools’ Auditoriums Closed

AN APPLE A DAY— The Beverly Hills Unified School District honored its Apple Award winners last Thursday in a ceremony at Greystone mansion.Pictured (from left): Horace Mann Principal Steve Kessler, Horace Mann Apple awardee Mary White, Beverly Vista Principal Christian Fuhrer, BV Apple awardee Gabrielle Radonsky, BHHS Principal Carter Paysinger, BHHS Apple Awardee Tricia Fegan, El Rodeo Apple Awardee April Goldsobel, ER Principal Kevin Allen, Mayor Julian Gold, BHHS Apple awardee Elaina Reilly, BHUSD Superintendent Gary Woods, Hawthorne Principal and Apple awardee Kathy Schaeffer, Councilmember Lili Bosse, Vice Mayor John Mirisch, BHUSD Apple awardee Pam Kraushaar, Hawthorne Apple awardee Kim Timmerman, BHUSD Boardmember Howard Goldstein

By Laura Coleman Taking the advice of Beverly Hills Unified School District General Counsel Vince Ewing and several building experts to not re-open Beverly Hills High School’s Peters Auditorium, in addition to the auditoriums at El Rodeo and Hawthorne, on Tuesday, the Board of Education voted 3-2 to keep the auditoriums closed.

Board VP Howard Goldstein and Boardmember Noah Margo voted against keeping the auditoriums closed, despite the now-known seismic risks that the auditoriums pose.

THE COURIER IN NEW MEXICO —Beverly Hills High graduate and singer songwriter Raye Zaragoza recently traveled with her copy of The Courier recently on a trip to New Mexico. Zaragoza is set to release her debut EP Heroine in May and will have a release party on June 23 at The Federal Bar in North Hollywood. To join the “Carry The Courier” club, take a picture of yourself on vacation with your copy of The Courier and send it to mlopez@bhcourier.com.

Los Angeles Country Club Gives Beverly Hills Scouts Until June 15 to Move Out

By Victoria Talbot Beverly Hills may lose its last Scout House.

The cabin, located adjacent to El Rodeo School, was built by Master Architect William J, Gage and constructed

by George Holstein in 1934. The Beverly Hills Rotary Club donated funds, and on April 22, Boy Scout Troop 33 took possession of the Scout House.

The Scout House has been in continuous use since 1934, with four generations of scouts using the facility. Currently, three troops meet in the cabin, including Cub Scout Pack 100, Boy

Scout Troop 33 and Girl Scout Troop 215.

The Beverly Hills Scout House represents the last vestige of a bygone era.

It also represents a profound stability that has lasted over 80 years in a City that tips with trends. It is Ground Zero for thousands of young people who spent countless hours learning about life and earning badges, honoring traditions, marking passages and forming life-long memories inside its walls.

Until 1961, the Beverly Hills Rotary sponsored the house, donating $1 (see ‘BEVERLY HILLS SCOUTS’ page 15)

Adopt one of these pets and receive a free month of food from Freshpet!

MIGHTY MAJOR–Major is a ten week old, three pound puppy. His mommy was an unsprayed Maltipoo who was accidently “knocked up” by a mystery male hound. He was lucky enough to be featured in a photo-shoot by famed rescue dog photographer Diana Lundin, whose artistic photographs help ShelterHopePetShop.org animals find new homes. Those interested in adopting Major may call Shelter Hope Pet Shop at 805-379-3538.

Bartlett is about 7-8 months old, male, neutered and healthy.

Bartlett is active, playful and very curious.

Paige is almost 1 year.

She is a doll, loves attention, affection and to be held. She is a female, spayed healthy, tortie.

Jessie, she is a healthy spayed, 5-year-old tuxedo, who has blossomed and warmed up to affection very fast. She could be an “only” cat.

The Board is now poised to move forward with creating enough consensus to expeditiously rebuild the City’s old and structurally questionable school buildings at its next formal board meeting on May 12.

“I am very optimistic that the board is going to come to some comprise on this issue...and find some common ground so that we can move ahead on this issue,” said incoming Superintendent Steve Kessler. “I think the community’s going to be very happy with the results of this.

Beverly Hills Holds First of Two Meetings On Labor Negotiations

By Victoria Talbot The City of Beverly Hills held the first of two meetings Thursday evening, specifically for the purpose of educating residents, stakeholders and interested people on the City’s upcoming labor negotiations and the current Memorandum of Understanding.

The Courier went to press before the meeting.

Beverly Hills engages in collective bargaining with City employee associations, according to state law.

In 2014, the City Council adopted an ordinance outlining the procedure for adopting or amending an MOU between the City and an exclusively recognized employee organization, Civic Openness in Negotiations (COIN) in order to promote transparency in negotiations. These community meetings are to inform the public prior to negotiations.

Current City Employee MOUs that expire in 2015 include Part-Time MEA June 30, Miscellaneous Associations Sept. 30 and Fireman’s Association Oc-

tober 5.

Last year, the City was charged with unfair practices when the City Council, in a 3-2 vote, rejected agreements made in a City Council meeting on May 20 at the second reading in City Council June 24. The agreement had been arrived at and read at the previous City Council meeting for the first reading. By law (COIN) they must be read twice, two weeks apart, t0 allow for public comment.

An anonymous letter addressed to The Courier with The Courier's own return address, arrived shortly after. The rambling letter contained a broad range of complaints about City Staff and City Council members, claims about City spending and a letter from the City Employees Associates, addressed to thenCity Manager Jeff Kolin and to the Public Employee Relations Board.

The letter said that the bargaining associations "assert a blame for bad (see ‘LABOR NEGOTIATIONS’ page 21)

Christiansen Verdict Against BHUSD Grows To $18 Million These three animals to the left are available through the Amanda Foundation.

Bring them home by calling 310278-2935.

By Laura Coleman L.A. County Superior Court Judge J. Stephen Czuleger tacked on another $4.3 million to Karen Christiansen’s judgement against the Beverly Hills Unified School District last Friday bringing the total amount the BHUSD has been told to give its former employee to over $18 million.

In March, a jury reached a verdict that former BHUSD project manager Karen Christiansen’s LLC, Strategic Concepts, should be awarded $13.7 million in damages after Czuleger ruled that BHUSD breached its 2008 contract with Strategic Concepts because the district voided.

In fact, that trial had quite a different outcome than the 2012 trial where Christiansen was prosecuted by the L.A. district attorney and fined $3.5 million

after a jury convicted her of violating a California criminal statute that prohibits public officials from entering into contracts that benefit them personally. That conviction was subsequently reversed on appeal with all criminal charges dismissed and all records ordered destroyed.

BHUSD’s attorney Fred Fenster with Greenberg Glusker said he would file an opposition before May 11 to Czuleger’s ruling that Christiansen is owed $4.3 million in interest to cover the period from Aug. 25, 2009 through March 27, 2015.

A court date is currently set for May 22, when the Court is expected to rule on the district’s motion for a new trial and a motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict.

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Pfalzgraf Responds To Request To Remove Ficus On Park Way

LOVE A TREE TODAY– The City of Beverly Hills received the 30th consecutive Tree City USA Award and planted several Pink Flowering Trumpet Trees (Tabebuia impetignosa) at Roxbury Memorial Park for Arbor Day last Friday. Back row (from left:) Urban Forest Manager Ken Pfalzgraf, Vice Mayor John Mirisch, Mayor Julian Gold, Councilmember Lili Bosse, and Chair of the Recreation and Parks Commission Simone Friedman join the children from Roxbury Park Pre-School.

Police Work To Thwart Almost Weekly CyberAttacks On Beverly Hills Schools

By Laura Coleman After months of getting its network shut down on an almost weekly basis due to hacks, last week the Beverly Hills Unified School District’s digital woes appear to have reached a conclusion–at least in this instance.

“The attacks have been extremely problematic for us,” said Superintendent Gary Woods, who confirmed the BHUSD is now in the process of quantifying the cost of the cyber-attacks. “With the help of the Beverly Hills Police Department, we laid a trap that

was extremely successful ... [and] we think we’ve caught the entity.”

Roughly once a week over the past four months an entity has been flooding the school district’s system with denial-ofservice (DoS) attacks, effectively shutting down the BHUSD’s network.

The school district recently switched its IT provider from the City to Time Warner because, according to Woods, the school district’s network was getting shut down immediately anytime there was an attack as a safety precaution in

order to insure the integrity of the City’s network.

Board President Brian Goldberg said that the shutting down of the school’s system as a preventive method was “too prevalent.”

“I thought this partnership on the IT was working well,” Mayor Julian Gold said at this week’s City Council BHUSD Liaison Committee meeting, noting that he was “surprised” to find out the district had switched providers.”If we’re providing a service that doesn’t meet your needs, we should know.”

By Victoria Talbot Beverly Hills Urban Forest Manager Ken Pfalzgraf responded to residents on Park Way Tuesday, who submitted a petition last December to have the mature Rusty Leaf Fig trees (Ficus rubiginosa) removed from their street.

Claiming safety concerns related to the 6-8 –week period when the trees drop their fruit, nine of the 10 residents supported the removal.

“The City is hesitant to take up the removal of the trees because of inconvenience related to the natural growth process,” said Pfalzgraf. “They have been berry-producers since the 1950s. Targeting these trees is to target the rest of the trees.

Next it will be all yellow trees.”

The petition represented

all but one neighbor, who spoke in opposition to cutting down the trees. “I love my neighbors, but I am morally opposed to cutting down healthy trees,” he said.

Park Way runs east and west along Beverly Gardens Park between Crescent and Rodeo Drives, with trees over 50 feet high. Their luscious canopies bring shade to the street, a feature that also rankles some residents.

“Nothing can grow there,” said one resident. “I have personally fallen twice,” he continued, citing slippery berries as a liability. Further, claimed the resident, a tree or branch could fall and cause injury or property damage.

Pfalzgraf has been through (see ‘FICUS TREES’ page 10)

TREE PEOPLE— Pictured above: The replacement trees, pictured below the current trees on Park Way.

HOW HIGH THE MOON - On Monday, the Rotary Club of Beverly Hills held it’s annual Music Competition finals at The Beverly Hills Hotel. Students from BHHS auditioned for the competition with seven invited by Event Chair Wanda Presburger to perform. Pictured (front row, from left): Stephan Kim, bass; Andie Chao, violin; Yoona Lee, flute; Julia Choi, piano; Sungmin Lee, violin; Sean O’Donnell, Rotary president; (back row, from left): Scott Senior, saxophone; Jake Kalichman, drums; Wanda Presburger; and Bill Bradbury, Photo by Gidas Peteris BHHS instrumental teacher.

Mattel Children’s Hospital UCLA To Celebrate 3rd Kaleidoscope Ball Sunday At 3LABS

By Laura Coleman Mattel Children’s Hospital UCLA will celebrate its 3rd annual Kaleidoscope Ball on Saturday at 3LABS in Culver City where Oscar-winning actresses Halle Berry and Goldie Hawn, the evening’s host, will receive the hospital’s “Kaleidoscope Award.”

Presented by Harry Winston, Inc., tomorrow’s innovative fundraiser, themed “Los Angeles: An Art-Full City,” will allow attendees at the evening’s SRO event to bid on the work of street artists and es-

tablished fine artists with proceeds going to benefit the UCLA Children’s Discovery and Innovation Institute at Mattel Children’s Hospital.

“You’re going to get a real mash-up,” opined dinner CoChair Tim Campbell, a highend residential and commercial designer. “Everywhere I go, people talk about Los Angeles as the new promise land for art…The interesting mesh-up of the street art and fine art is usually not seen together.”

For the Ball, street artist Mr. Brainwash created a one-of-a-

kind Mattel ride-on car which will be up for auction. In addition, L.A. artist Robert Vargas will paint live at the event, while internationally acclaimed artists PichiAvo, Shepard Fairey, Roy Lichtenstein, James Rosenquist, Ed Ruscha, Bill Wegman, Charles Arnoldi, Enrique Martinez Celaya, Mike Stilkey, Billy Al Bengston, Sage Vaughn, Charming Baker, and others, have all donated special pieces for event to be auctioned off.

The evening will also (see ‘KALEIDOSCOPE BALL’ page 11)

Beverly Hills Fire Service Day Set For Next Saturday, May 9

By Victoria Talbot The Beverly Hills Firefighters Association and the Beverly Hills Fire Department present Fire Service Day 2015 on Saturday, May 9, from 1-4 p.m.

The event is an opportunity to meet the men and women who serve the community with such dedication.

Everyone is invited to have a look inside the station, to see

the amazing firefighters' gear, trucks, machinery and tools used to save lives. There will be demonstrations, free hot dogs and sodas, and - fire engine rides!

Bring everyone who ever wanted to be a firefighter to join in the fun! Fire Service Day will be in front of the BHFD in front of Station 1, 455 Crescent Dr.

Beverly Hills Helps Nepal On Wednesday, May 6, all four Beverly Hills K8 schools will be accepting community donations to help deal with the devastating Earthquake in Nepal. All money will be donated to the Red Cross.

Those with questions on how to donate may contact Alana Lefkowitz (alefkowitz@bhusd.org) or Shalanee Fernando (sfernando@bhusd.org) from Hawthorne, Caitlin Carter (ccarter@bhusd.org) from Horace Mann, Daryn Herman (dherman@bhusd.org) from El Rodeo or Kathy Bronte (kbronte@bhusd.org) from Beverly Vista.

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Rita Ora with Tommy Hilfiger and wife Dee Ocleppo

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ticket sales and $300 million from Showtime’s pay-per-view, plus $35 million for foreign rights.

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ith a bank account of $300 million, Mayweather’s considered among the highest paid athletes on the planet.

“Money” as Floyd refers to himself, is 5-foot-8 and weighs 147 pounds, and is splitting the payday of $300 million, 60-40, with Pacquiao, who’s built a church and hospitals in his native Philippines.

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Nancy Davis and Ken Rickel with twin daughters Isabella and Mariella during the 22nd annual Race To Erase MS evening at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza

Long before the launch

of the television series, Orange Is The New Black, in July 2013, Nancy Davis chose orange as the signature color for her hugely successful Race to Erase MS fundraisers. That was 22 years ago when she founded the annual event, after her unexpected diagnosis with multiple sclerosis.

Her Good Samaritan goal aiming to find that elusive cure for this debilitating disease.

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verall, since its founding, Nancy’s Center Without Wall’s winning team has raised $35 million, and this past Friday evening honoring designer Tommy Hilfiger fetched $1.7 million.

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Nancy, “to a global lifestyle brand achieving $6.4 billion in 2012. Today, he has 1,450 Tommy Hilfiger stores in 90 countries on five continents.

“Very proud we are of

our amazing progress,” continued Nancy from the ballroom stage at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza during her spring fundraising dinner for the annual Race to Erase MS. “A dozen impressive medications have been developed, with more on the brink, and we’re funding the best doctors dedicated to creating the cure.”

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he indefatigable Tommy Hilfiger arrived with wife Dee, daughter Ally and son Ricky (from Tommy’s previous marriage), who presented him with the Medal of Hope Award.

Tommy then extolled the rewarding satisfaction with his dedication to “giving” throughout his life.

ita Ora and Ne-Yo and fifth grader MattyB entertained. All in all, the evening attracts all ages. Among them at this year’s event: Nancy’s mom Barbara Davis, who’s raised megamillions to support juvenile diabetes after daughter Dana was diagnosed; the Osbourne kin including Sharon, Kelly and Jack (also diagnosed with MS); Nancy’s best friend Lynne Palmer, who tirelessly contributes endless hours and giant efforts for the growth of the Race; the handsome Hilton family that included the dad Rick, mom Kathy, daughter Paris and son Barron (whose christening we attended two decades ago at the manorial Hilton estate).

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lso: Camille Grammer; Randy Jackson; Anne Heche and James Tupper; L.A. Times’ Ellen Olivier with Pamela Banks; Clementine Ford, daughter of Cybill Shepherd, with husband Cyrus Wilcox; celebrity hairstylist Yuki Takei; Loni Anderson with husband Bob Flick; Carmen Electra; Rumer Willis, Lisa Stelly.

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n autoimmune disease of the central nervous system, MS most likely affects 20 to 40 year olds, although it’s lately discovered that up to 10-percent of all patients with MS have their first symptoms in childhood. As early as two years of age! Nancy attributes her MS to a skiing accident and the stress of an unfortunate marriage.

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f you lose the feeling in your hands, you can’t drive, write, do a lot of things,” says Nancy. Informing that symptoms include numbness or tingling. Unusual fatigue, numbness or exhaustion. Vision problems such as vision loss or double vision. Poor coordination or difficulty walking.

Bladder problems. Slurred speech.

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oney’s hangers-on include Warren Buffett, Prince Michael Jackson, Justin Bieber, 50 Cent. No secret of his love for Christian Louboutin’s sneakers with their lipstick-red soles, the signature of all Louboutin shoes.

The sneakers sell for $3,000 a pair.

Money owns “about a hundred.”

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

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he morning after the Race evening, guests are invited every year for an open forum discussion at the hotel with the most prominent and leading multiple sclerosis research scientists from Nancy’s Center Without Walls program. Free and open to everyone!

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n another note, tomorrow night’s “fight of the century” in Las Vegas for the welterweight title between F l o y d Mayweather, 38, and Manny Pacquiao, 36, is anticipated to ring the bell with $74 million in

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Kathy and Rick Hilton

Constance Towers Gavin welcomed former First Lady Laura Bush, who was honored at the Colleagues annual luncheon and Oscar de la Renta Fashion Show at The Beverly Wilshire

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The Colleagues The Colleagues’ annual spring luncheon was held at The Beverly Wilshire and sponsored by Van Cleef & Arpels. This 26th luncheon was the largest and a special tribute to former first lady Laura Bush. Luncheon Angels were Suzanne Kayne and Carolyn Powers. The Colleagues have supported Children’s Institute, Inc. for 65 years, and CII is now planning a critical expansion into Watts and are grateful to architect Frank Gehry for his exciting building design. Photos by ABImages

Patricia Heaton of The Middle (who presented Laura Bush with her award), Jenna Bush Hager, former first lady Laura Bush, Barbara Pierce Bush and Mistress of Ceremonies Angie Harmon.

Annette O'Malley, The Colleagues President Travis Kranz and Blue Ribbon President Carla Sands.

Marion Anderson, Suzanne Kayne and Maria Hummer-Tuttle

Former Colleagues President Alexandra Dwek and Stephanie Shafran

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this before. In 2011, he was personally named in Pfalzgraf vs. Angelo Drive. One resident sued to prevent the removal of the trees in north Beverly Hills.

The street had a very narrow parkway, without a back alley. Sewer lines, which were under the street, had been damaged by roots. “That was different,” he said. The trees were removed.

Park Way has a wide parkway and no sewer lines. There is room for the trees roots. Sidewalk mitigations have been minimal and have not yet resulted in tree instability.

“We’re not sacrificing healthy, robust trees because something about them is inconvenient,” said Pfalzgraf, citing Municipal Code (5-7-5A), which states that the residents are responsible for the maintenance of the sidewalks in front of their homes, including the removal of leaf and berry debris.

Park Way was the first residential street in the City. The parks were designed as a green belt between the planned residential district and the business

district. Black Acacia trees were planted and replaced in 1962, so the ficus trees are 44 years old.

They have done well, said Pfalzgraf. Every year the City fields complaints during the berry season, but they also receive similar complaints from residents inconvenienced by street trees throughout the City.

“Complaining residents are advised that all trees, in one way or another, can be viewed as problematic,” he said, “but the benefits generally outweigh the deficits.”

The trees on Park Way are moderately pruned every three years. Aggressive pruning provokes increased fruit production and would be ill advised.

In addition, the canopy would be pulled back exposing the naked branches. Two missing trees were removed after sidewalk repairs shaved the roots, rendering them unstable. Otherwise, the trees are vital and healthy.

Pfalzgraf proposed that the trees remain in place. The Street Tree Master Plan allows removal of trees in the event of widespread attrition, disease, structural inadequacy, gross in-

appropriateness and related liability. He proposes a plan for automatic replacement of ficus trees with another species that closely resembles them, the Podocarpus gracilior, or Fern Pine.

Not a pine at all, this ever-

green hardwood is a hardy, low maintenance tree that is generally free of insects, disease and root conflicts. The trees were planted on Arden Drive in 1976, and the mature trees require little pruning.

Pfalzgraf would like a plan

in place that will allow the City to replace the trees automatically as needed.

The plan will be agendized and presented to the Beverly Hills City Council for consideration.

BHGLAAR Realtors Storm Sacramento REAL ESTATE IN GOVERNMENT – BHGLAAR realtors joined forces with 2500 other realtors from across the state From left: Crystal Lee, independent broker; Crystal DaCosta, DaCosta Livin’, Robert Kronovet, Kronovet Realty Company; Assemblyman Richard Bloom; Catherine de Gama, Keller Williams Brentwood; Monique McCord, BHGLAAR; and Taunee English, Marilyn Bell Realty.

By Victoria Talbot Fifty local realtors from the Beverly Hills Greater Los Angeles Area Association of Realtors joined about 2500 California Realtors in Sacramento last week to meet with representatives from the California State Senate and Assembly for the Annual California Association of Realtors Legislative Day. BHGLAAR Realtors met with Sen. Ben Allen, Assemblyman Richard Bloom, both representing Beverly Hills; Assembly members Autumn Burke, Mike Gatto, Jimmy Gomez, Reggie JonesSawyer, Adrin

Nazarian, Sebastian RidleyThomas and Miguel Santiago, and Sens. Kevin De Leon and Holly Mitchel.

Legislative Day provided a backdrop for advocacy and discussions focused on upcoming legislation that could impact the real estate industry.

BHGLAAR realtors discussed AB-237, Parcel Tax Notice, SB8, Service Tax and Ellis Act Restriction.

BHGLAAR supports AB 237. This measure requires notice by city, county or special district to all property owners, including non-residents, to place a proposed parcel tax on the ballot.

SB8, a proposed service tax, would raise the cost of contracted services, such as home inspection, that are already contracted; the tax would raise the cost of doing business.

Local realtors oppose SB364, the Ellis Act Restriction, that argues owners must have a holding period of five years to accommodate renters before withdrawing accommodations.

BHGLAAR argues that the bill forces rental property owners to involuntarily remain in the rental business Legislative Day gave realtors an opportunity to meet legislators.

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MAGBIT GALA–Celebrating Israel’s 67 years of independence, Beverly Hills-based Magbit Foundation hosted its 26th anniversary gala at Hyatt Regency Century Plaza on Sunday. Joining the festivities were (standing, from right): Behrooz Broukhim, M.D. (Magbit's president), Angel Broukhim (gala co-chair), Dalia Nazarian Sassouni, Benjamin Nazarian, Pouran Nazarian (gala co-chair), Amb. Ron Prosor (Humanatarian Award honoree), Dora Nazarian Kadisha (gala co-chair), David Siegel (consul general of Israel), Daphna Salimpour, Neil Kadisha and David Nahai; seated (from right): Parviz Nazarian (Magbit's founder) and Rabbi David Wolpe. Photo by Orly Halevy

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feature a musical performance by Grammy-nominated Aloe Blacc. Kelvin Davis will receive the hospital’s highest honor, the “Philanthropic Leadership Award,” and rising star, Halston Sage gets the “Young Luminary Award.” Cochaired also by Amanda Brown, Beth Friedman, Chloë Sommer and Marcelle Frey, in addition to Campbell, the event will include a reception and dinner prepared by Wolfgang Puck Catering.

“I am honored to partner with the UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital to create an amazing event for a truly wonderful cause,” said Chef Puck. “We have prepared a menu of decadent dishes made with seasonal ingredients like roasted sea bass with violet cauliflower, pasta with chanterelles, sugar snap peas and Meyer lemon salsa verde, and

much more!”

In conjunction with last year’s Kaleidoscope Ball, Harry Winston announced, with the UCLA Children’s Discovery and Innovation Institute, the establishment of the Harry Winston Fellowship Fund. As part of the Harry Winston Brilliant Futures Charitable Program, the company is supporting the work of young pediatric physicians and scientists who are conducting research to prevent, treat, and cure disease and illness in children.

“I think it’s going to be a very, very cool event this year,” Campbell said, noting that the cultural melange should insight lively conversation.

“For Los Angeles to have a fundraiser for arts built around children is wonderful,” he added.

For more information, visit: www.uclahealth.org/mattel.

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Upper West’s Cinco de Mayo Party To Benefit Children’s Hospital’s Arts Programs Upper West Restaurant, 3321 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, will host a fundraiser for HARK (Healing Arts Reaching Kids), an affiliate support group of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles from 5-10 p.m., Tuesday, May 5 (Cinco De Mayo).

The restaurant will donate 30-percent of the night’s proceeds to HARK which helps normalize the hospital environment for patients and their families through hands-on art workshop experiences as well as providing philanthropic support for the hospital’s Expressive Arts Therapies services.

For more information and reservations, call 310-586-1111, and visit www.theupperwest.com.

ABCs Mother’s Day Luncheon To Honor Chandra Wilson And Brandi Glanville The Associates For Breast and Prostate Cancer Studies, known as the ABCs, hosts its annual Mother’s Day Luncheon at the Four Seasons on Doheny on Wednesday, May 6 to benefit cancer research at John Wayne Cancer Institute at Providence St. John’s Health Center. HonBrandi Glanville ored will be act- Chandra Wilson ress/director Chandra Wilson (Grey’s Anatomy), and best-selling author/model Brandi Glanville (The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills) with the organization’s “Women of Achievement Award.”

Lisa Ann Walter will emcee the event co-chaired by Beverly (see ‘ABCS,’ page 13)

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

Art Show Features Works By Those With Alzheimer’s The 3rd annual “Memories in the Making” art showcase, sale and evening of celebration, featuring original works by people with Alzheimer’s as well as several celebrity contributors, will be from 5-8 p.m., Thursday May 7 at the Samuel Freeman Art Gallery, 2639 S. La Cienega Blvd.

Hosted by the Alzheimer’s Association, California Southland Chapter, the show “allows those with memory loss disorders to explore their thoughts and feelings through art,” according to the association.

Initiated in 1988, the program is offered in 24 states and four countries, serving an estimated 4,000 artists with dementia each year.

Sale of selected artwork and note cards will benefit the association’s efforts in eduction and research for better treatments and a cure.

To be placed on the guest list for the free event email: dadavisa@alz.org or call 323930-6280.

For information about the association’s programs and services visit www.alz.org/socal or call 800- 272-3900.

Rhiannon Carter Named Youth Honoree For Arthritis Walk Beverly Vista sixth grader Rhiannon Carter has been named National Youth Honoree for the nation-wide “Walk To Cure Arthritis.”

Rhiannon stopped walking at 2, when her knees became painful and swollen, a symptom of Oligoarticular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis. Her monthly regimen includes pills, injections and infusions.

Rhiannon will share her story with the public while raising funds for a cure. The Orange County/Inland Empire walk will be Sunday, May 17 at Angel Stadium. The L.A. walk be Saturday, May 30 at Exposition Park.

Carter plays percussion in the school band, and soccer and kick ball on days when she feels strong enough to participate.

She says the worst part of having juvenile arthritis was feeling different and not knowing any other kids with the disease. That changed two years ago when she attended her first Arthritis Foundation Juvenile Arthritis (JA) camp “It was the best time ever”, says Rhiannon. “I didn’t feel alone anymore.”

As National Youth Honoree, Carter and her family will join

Rhiannon Carter

nearly 1,000 other members of the JA community at the 30th annual National Juvenile Arthritis Conference in Keystone, Colorado. Families will share challenges and learn about the latest advances in juvenile arthritis research and care.

Arthritis affects more than 50 million adults and 300,000 children nationwide. In L.A., there are 1.2 million adults and 42,000 children suffering from one of 150 different forms of the crippling disease.

For information and to register for a walk, call 332-9545760 or visit www.lawalktocurearthritis.org.

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On Coping With Two Jealous Children Under 2, Losing That First Baby Tooth Q. Dear Dr. Fran: We are about to have our second baby. Our first is only 15 months old. Do you have any suggestions for how we can manage two under the age of 2?

Dan S. A. Dear Dan: Thanks for writing, Here are my top tips for parenting two kids under 2 years old: • As the new parents, adjust your mindset to thinking you are parenting twins. When moms and dads have two youngsters in diapers breastfeeding or on bottles, and tugging for Mommy’s attention at the same time it is parallel experience to raising twins.

• Recognize that jealousy and pain endured by the firstborn child when required to move over and make room for the new entry into the family is natural.

However, when there is less than 24 months apart in age range the first born often feels cheated out of having had a full teaspoonful measure of Mommy all to himself. Therefore, the bar is raised in

apers and hold baby while Mommy plays with her firstborn toddler. * Give your firstborn older toddler lots of opportunity to express ambivalent toward the new baby. It is perAnswers Your feelings fectly fine for him or her to say “I miss Questions (want to be) being the only one;” or “I’m mad that Mommy is not looking at me, stop holding that new baby.” feelings of rivalry, envy and often the These are natural feelings to not wish to send the new baby away and re- squelch. Validating your child's feelings turn to being the only object of Mom- will allow him to feel seen, heard, valimy’s affection. dated, and accepted—flaws and all.

• For reason explained in bullet #2, Mommy should spend the majority of Q. Dear Dr. Fran: How do I prepare my her energy and attention focused on the child to losing her first baby tooth? first, older child. Newborn infants need Miriam H. one primary thing —bonding. Bonding and attachment occur during feeding.

A. Dear Miriam: Most parents do not Mommy should always be the one to need to prepare their children for losing feed the new baby. Newborns sleep their first baby tooth. This occurs at age 5most of the time between feedings. or 6 years-old.

Other than feeding, auxiliary folks Kids are in preschool or Kindergarten including Daddy, nanny, Grandma, or by this time and they have seen other babysitter can change the newborn’s di- children celebrated for losing their first

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GREAT MINDS–Honored the recent Great Minds Gala in The Beverly Wilshire sponsored by The Friends of the Semel Institute at UCLA and attended by 600 were (from left): Alex Gansa, Howard Gordon, Gene Block, and Patrick J. Kennedy UCLA Chancellor Block received the Visionary Award, Ganza and Gordon, Homeland producers, were presented with the Artistic Award of Courage; and Kennedy, a former congressman, earned the Humanitarian Award. Proceeds from the event benefit The Friends Scholar Program

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Cohen and Sheri Rosenblum.

There will be an informal fashion show by St. John Boutique and a pre-luncheon boutique featuring a fashionable array of select vendors.

“This year’s honorees have overcome adversity to rise to the top of their chosen professions, while always putting their children and their charities front and center,” said Gloria Gebbia, president of the ABCs. The ABCs (www.abcjw.com), now 150 members strong, was formed 25 years ago and has raised more than $14 million to fund research in breast and prostate cancer at the John Wayne Cancer Institute.

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It is not unusual for a child to feel mildly afraid of his or her tooth falling out. This is usually because of the discomfort of a wobbly tooth, bleeding, or the unfamiliarity of sensation.

However, on a more rare occasion I have treated a number of kids who became phobic about losing their tooth.

This is indicative of a more serious psychologist problem that requires professional attention. It is important for parents to monitor their own emotional temperature and be sure to not inject their child with their own fears and apprehensions.

Remember, it’s good parenting to praise every increment in your child toward their growth and independence.

Fran Walfish is the author of The Self-Aware Parent at www.DrFranWalfish.com. Send questions to franwalfish-@gmail.com. Watch her on WE tv Friday at 10 p.m.

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In Connors’ story, two curmudgeonly brothers, Asner and Rydell, (real-life longtime friends and TV and film luminaries) hash out their sibling rivalries “over money, women and Lincoln logs” on an NYC Central Park bench by the polar bear exhibit.

Running approximately 40minutes, Oxymorons contains strong language.

Asner, Rydell, and Connors will also take part in a postshow Q&A on the stage.

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Britweek’s Rock ‘N’ Roll Night will feature Beverly Hills rocker Steve Cooke (above) in an 8:30 p.m. concert, Saturday, May 2 at The Sayers Club, 1645 Wilcox Ave., Hollywood.

Cooke, on his signature 12string acoustic and electric guitar will be joined by Tom Petty Heartbreakers’ Steve Ferrone on drums and Michael Bradford (Dave Stewart/Deep Purple) on bass.

British/American comedienne Camilla Cleese will open the show.

Admission is free with bottle service available.

• • • • • The Palisades Symphony Orchestra will present Brahm’s A German Requiem, with the Brentwood-Palisades Chorale, under the direction of Susan S. Rosenstein, at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, May 3 at Palisades Methodist Church, 801 Via de la Paz, Pacific Palisades.

The free concert, with open seating, will be led by the orchestra Director Joel B. Lish.

For information, call 310454-8040 or visit palisadessymphony.org.

• • • • • The Kaleidoscope Chamber Orchestra will present the world premiere of Awake And Dream, a work by L.A.-based composer Lior Rosner featuring Hollywood Bowl Orchestra Concertmaster Katia Popov, and Mahler’s Symphony No. 4 featuring soprano Janai Brugger, at 2 p.m., Sunday, May 3 at First Presbyterian Church, 1220 Second St. in Santa Monica.

Tickets are $25 general admission, $10 for college students and free for ages 17 and younger. To purchase, visit wwww.kco.la.

• • • • • The 400-seat, 1940 Crest Theater will celebrate famed director Orson Welles’ 100th birthday with a special screening of his film noir classic Touch Of Evil, at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 6.

With a screenplay by Weles and Whit Materson, based on the novel, Badge Of Evil, the film is a stark, perverse story of murder, kidnapping, and police corruption in a Mexican border town, starring Charlton Heston, Orson Welles and Janet Leigh, with “guest star” Marlene Dietrich and Zsa Zsa Gabor.

Tickets are $10 at the door, 1262 Westwood Blvd, and on the website crestwestwood.com.

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UN CHAPTER –The Beverly Hills chapter of the United Nations Association held its inaugural reception at Ocean Prime on Camden Drive.

Actress Zoe Sidney and actor Ben Tan flank Shravan Javi, welcoming him back from his recent climb of Mt. Everest. Photo by Orly Halevy

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THE LAST SCOUT HOUSE IN BEVERLY HILLS – Dec. 30, 1934, the Beverly Hills Citizen reported that Boy Scouts Troop 33 celebrated groundbreaking for the Scout House adjacent to El Rodeo School on the corner of the Los Angeles Country Club property. The land was leased from the club by the Rotary Club of Beverly Hills. Rotarians invested $1500 to construct the cabins, designed by Master Architect William Gage. Troop 33 has used the facility continuously since 1934. Now, the LA Country Club wants to demolish the buildings.

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per year to the Los Angeles Country Club for lease. Then, in 1961, the Beverly Hills Unified School District took the lease over.

The terms indicated that BHUSD was to be responsible for the regular maintenance of the cabins, to indemnify the club against liability, and to use the cabins solely for the purpose of supporting youth organizations and group meetings.

A slightly different version appeared in 1990, one that stated that the school district would not use the property for any other purpose “without the written consent of the club first.”

The Scout House is located at 709 N. Whittier Dr. It is described in documents as a “plot of land 65 feet by 29 feet… situated partly on the southerly portion of Lot 1, Block 180, Beverly Hills, Sheet No. 15, as per map recorded in Book 72 . . . and partly on the southeasterly corner of Lot 1, Tract 4568, as per map recorded in Book 54 . . . adjoining said Lot 1, Block 180, Beverly Hills, said property facing on Whittier Drive . . . adjoining El Rodeo School.”

It is on land that is both in Beverly Hills and Los Angeles, and it is unclear if either City has included the little cabins in their historic surveys. It appears to be the last of four Scout Houses at each of the City’s four elementary schools.

“The Scout Houses have been in constant use by Troop 33 and later other youth groups for over 80 years. As an active participant in scouting as a boy and then a leader in the Scout House for 42 of those 80 years, I keenly feel what will be a devastating blow to our community. Troop 33 is the only Scouting unit in Beverly Hills that has been active for over 80 years, in large part attributable to the Scout House. Other units who lost the use of their Scout House stopped operating,” said Scout Master Joel Odersky.

“Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts are today, key leaders in society. The loss of the Scout House in Beverly Hills – and one of the few existing Scout Houses in California – will be a tragic blow to Scouting and the youth groups of our community.”

Then, when a branch fell from a tree on the golf course onto the roof of the smaller cabin, Odersky requested help from the L. A. Country Club to chop up the branch and remove it. That set the wheels in motion for the club.

In November, Odersky received a letter from then-General Manager Kirk Reese, clearly taken aback by the lack of maintenance being performed and the “unkempt” condition of the property.

The Board of Directors had “several safety concerns,” it said, pointing out the exterior lighting, repair to stairwells, clearing of brush, fencing, and more.

BHUSD had failed to perform basic

maintenance. In addition, the “Board of Directors discussed the lack of control over other groups who use the facilities without our consent or knowledge, including use for BHUSD audit education and even as a polling place for the City of Beverly Hills.”

The board decided it could not continue to lease the property to the district and expose themselves to liability. “We wish to move quickly to resolve this as we plan on demolishing these buildings as soon as they are vacated.”

The scouts love the property and have done their best to respect and maintain the house, though it was out of their hands. Anticipating a day when the troops could take on the responsibility, Odersky formed BHSHA Inc, a 501(c)(3), to support the Scout House in Beverly Hills, to administrate the house.

Explaining the Scout’s position, Odersky, with Brian Goldberg, BHUSD Board of Education president, met with Reese. “He said he needed the land for the U.S. Open in 2023,” said Odersky.

In a letter dated Feb. 5, Reese said, ‘It is not in the club’s best interest to continue a long term lease of the Premises, but in recognition of the long historical relationship between the club and the scouts, we wish to end the relationship amicably.” Reese gave them until June 15, implying generosity by offering to help move their things.

In Beverly Hills, when a property owner applies for a demolition permit for a property that was built by a master architect, that triggers a 30-day waiting period while the Cultural Heritage Commission determines if the property has historic value. Councilman John Mirisch has asked the City staff “to look into eligibility for the historic register.”

At the Los Angeles Conservancy, Preservation Associate Marcello Vavala is looking into jurisdictional issues, if the property is under Los Angeles, Beverly Hills or both. “I’m going to follow up with planners in both Beverly Hills and Los Angeles to check on the particulars,” he said in an email last week.

The Scout House indeed, has historic value, said Ilene Knebel, Girl Scout troop leader. One of her co-leaders and her daughter represent the -third and fourth generation of scouts to use that building.

Co-troop leader Rebecca Zimmerman is a third generation scout in Beverly Hills. “My 12- year old is so upset.

That’s why we decided to do the yarn bombing,” she said of daughter Gabriella Cagliari. “Its just a safe place to meet.

It’s so sad. It should be a landmark.”

Social media has exploded with support from former scouts around the country who used the house as kids.

The scouts have asked to purchase and renovate the property but the Los Angeles Country Club board has declined.

The L.A. County Club did not return a request for comment.

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Just before The Courier broke the story of Snowden’s involvement with EBI in January, then-Mayor Lili Bosse said that she, like the entire City Council, was unaware of the connection. She said she was concerned that Kolin had never mentioned the relationship.

Snowden’s most recent employment contract with Beverly Hills, signed Jan. 26, 2010, specifies that he must “obtain prior authorization from the city manager or designee for any outside employment, consulting, teaching or enterprise.”

Beverly Hills is now reforming its executive outside employment policy so that all five members of the council must sign off before department heads and executive staff can assume outside employment.

Notably, City code prohibits employees from making use of City resources for personal use, including email and telephone usage.

“As per California law, the City has an ordinance that prohibits outside employment that might create a financial conflict of interest,” stated Wiener.

“At the first City Council meeting in April, the council underscored its concern that the City properly monitor and regulate outside employment by City employees, particularly by exempt employees.”

Snowden announced his retirement just two weeks after the City took steps revamp its outside employment policy.

In California, elected officials and municipal senior employees are required to disclose their financial interests from sources outside their municipal employer or elected body. The disclosures are required annually via the "Form 700 - Statement of Economic interests," which must be filed by April 1 for the preceding year.

On Snowden’s 2014 Form 700, filed just a few weeks ago, the BHPD chief reported earning $10,000 to $100,000 as a consultant for EBI last year.

According to Snowden’s 2013 Form 700, filed in April 2014, he reported making $500 working as an EBI consultant. That amount directly contradicts both his contract with EBI and copies of cashed checks obtained by The Courier payable to Snowden from EBI. Snowden’s Form 700 for 2012 does not mention EBI, even though he filed the form over six months after he was on the payroll, according to McLaughlin.

At last month’s City Council meeting, Richards Watson attorney Lolly Enriquez, sitting in for Wiener, appeared ignorant on several elements regarding conflicts of interest when questioned by the council. While seated alongside the elected officials at the dais, Enriquez told the City Council that there were only minimal

penalties associated with a conflict of interest violation, whereas penalties for City officials who make use of their position for personal gain beyond the scope of their contract can include jail time and significant fines.

According to McLaughlin, Snowden approached him in August 2012 and by October he was on the payroll.

Although the two men had previously worked simultaneously as part of the Costa Mesa Police Department (Snowden was chief and McLaughlin a patrol officer), both said they’d never met while working on that city’s police force.

After the tragedy of the Sandy Hook school shooting in Connecticut on Dec. 14, 2012 where 20 children were killed, Snowden and McLaughlin began in earnest to structure EBI's new school security program.

The innovative program aimed to marry risk-assessment with psychological analysis to support an armed presence on school sites in the wake of increasing on-campus violence.

An email dated June 7, 2013 from then BHUSD Board President Jake Manaster to his colleagues, boardmembers Lisa Korbatov, Brian Goldberg, Noah Margo and Lewis Hall–all four of whom are currently seated–marks the first instance where EBI-related negotiations with BHUSD begin to move forward with the full knowledge of all members of the Board of Education.

That email states: “Would you be so kind as to allow me to introduce a complete armed presence on all our campuses?

I have a solution that has been brought to me and that I have been working on for about a year. Joe Chirillo is involved. I can bring the introduction of this at a July meeting. We have the potential to implement by December or sooner. The cost is roughly half of what the old SRO program was and I think I can work with Mayor Mirisch and Vice Mayor Bosse to make it a joint effort.”

The cost to the City was purportedly $200,000 per SRO (Student Resource Officer).

Chirillo retired from the BHPD after 32 years of service precisely one week after Manaster sent off his email, on June 14, 2013. As a sergeant, Chirillo had been responsible for running BHPD's SRO program, which ended in 2011.

McLaughlin said Chirillo was brought onto EBI as an investor after Snowden introduced the two men.

On July 13, 2013, McLaughlin sent an email titled “Tuesdays opening statement” to Chirillo and Snowden in anticipation of making a formal presentation to the school board in a closed session meeting. Four months later the Board of Education voted 5-0 to approve a sole-source contract with EBI. The email states: “Here is

what I am thinking of saying in the open session before handing it off to Joe. Hi, my name is John McLaughlin and I am the CEO of Evidence-Based, Inc. We are a threat assessment (both behavioral and critical infrastructure) and campus safety firm. We have worked with police departments, schools districts and court systems to help keep children, families and communities safe in a meaningful and cost effective manner, for nearly 10 years now.

We have a strong management team with extensive expertise and experience in public safety, law enforcement and human behavior. We offer the only holistic and comprehensive campus safety program based on our unique relationships and ability to recruit and hire with former law enforcement officers. All of you are familiar with recently retired Lt. Joe Chirillo, who is our VP of Campus Safety Solutions. Here is Joe to speak to you for a few minutes. Thoughts?”

According to McLaughlin, his presentation was subsequently hijacked by Manaster, who made his own presentation based on conversations with Chirillo.

Before voting unanimously to hire EBI, all board members extolled the prospect of having retired BHPD officers guarding Beverly Hills schools. Not one member of the Board of Education publicly questioned the hiring of a company to provide a brand new, untested security program in a non-competitive bid process.

In December 2013, BHUSD pre-paid its first sixmonths for EBI to staff six campus safety officers (one at each of the K-8s and two at the high school) and one supervisor, specified as Chirillo, from January to June 2014. According to the contract, Chirillo was paid $136,999 to work five days a week as a supervisor from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Emails show that McLaughlin confirmed to the district that EBI’s attorneys had handled all pension issues related to hiring retired police officers subject to specific rules that limit their work in securityrelated fields in excess of 960 hours a year as pensioners.

Snowden’s involvement with EBI became particularly problematic when it became clear that he had actively participating in the decision-making process on behalf of the City to advise the BHUSD in the hiring of a private firm for whom he was a paid consultant.

In fact, Beverly Hills City Code 2-5-212 on outside employment does not allow Snowden to even “accept, participate, or engage in any outside employment....which causes the employee to become financially interested in any contract, sale, or transaction to which the city is a party.”

At a City Council/BHUSD Liaison Committee meeting on July 24, 2014, during an agendized discussion on “EBI Safety Plan Costs,” Snowden advocated that the BHUSD hire back an additional EBI CSO at the high school; the BHUSD had cut the number of CSO’s from six down to five on Feb. 27 for financial reasons, according to BHUSD Superintendent Gary Woods.

At the meeting, Snowden said the BHPD was unable to provide such a service and it was in the best interest of the district to have at least two fulltime CSO’s at the high school as a precautionary measure.

Snowden, who took the lead and spoke on behalf of the additional hire, shared a printed list at the meeting detailing other school district’s SRO usage and strongly advocated that more armed guards were necessary.

Similarly, in meetings with district officials and members of the Board of Education, Snowden had supported the school district’s efforts to move forward in contracting with EBI. As a result of that liaison meeting, which included five elected officials (then Mayor Bosse, Councilman John Mirisch, and Board of Education members Margo, Goldberg and Hall), the BHUSD went forward with a formal ask from the City to pay for half of a $880,000 annual contract with EBI. The City Council ultimately withheld the check for the cost-split.

Indeed, it was only after the City Council discovered that BHUSD had not indemnified the City on EBI’s insurance policy that civic leaders began to further probe how the company was structured.

The five elected officials in the room the day of that liaison meeting have since disavowed any knowledge that Snowden was working as a paid consultant for EBI when he actively participated in the decisionmaking process that resulted in the City Council voting to reimburse the BHUSD for half of the security services EBI was providing to Beverly Hills schools.

The day following the liaison meeting, Snowden appears to once again have overstepped when he actively participating in helping EBI get paid.

An email sent from Snowden’s City account to Woods with a cc to Kolin on July 25, 2013 states: “Gary: I received information this morning from John McLaughlin, CEO of EBI, that the district is in breach of contract with them regarding payment for services. He said that unless they are paid soon they will not be able to deploy in time for the Aug. 11 opening of school. This concerns me greatly. We do not have the staff or the budget to be able to cover the schools without expending overtime dollars in the

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Dave Snowden event EBI is not able to deploy.

I sincerely hope that this is resolved in time for us to plan alternatives before school opens this semester.”

According to McLaughlin, Snowden was waiting to get paid before leaving on a planned family trip to Hawaii.

In fact, on July 14, 2014 then-BHUSD Director of Finance Mary Anne McCabe informed McLaughlin that she had stopped the issuance of payment on advice of legal counsel.

During the summer of 2014, the district was contacted by Madison Resource Funding Corp., which EBI used to provide short-term funding for payroll and start-up costs, stating that EBI owed it money and requesting payment from the district. The company has since filed suit against EBI in the amount of $688,602.

The relationship between EBI and BHUSD officially soured on Nov. 5, 2014 when McLaughlin informed the district’s Chief Administrative Officer LaTanya Kirk-Carter that he wanted to “cut his losses” when confronted about not paying wages for three weeks to the EBI CSOs who had been working at Beverly Hills schools. With 29 days still remaining on the current prepaid contract, the district was due $135,748 for services it never received.

Last month, BHUSD voted to spend money to defend itself from a lawsuit brought on by Madison in the amount of $402,186.50 against the district alleging that EBI had assigned to Madison in writing its right to collect EBI's accounts receivable from the BHUSD. Clearly, the problems related to engaging EBI are not over for the school district.

As far as the City is concerned, per Wiener, Snowden appears to be on his own.

“We wish him well in his retirement and thank him for his years of service,” Mayor Julian Gold stated in a press release sent out by the City after Snowden announced his plans last Monday.

The Courier’s Victoria Talbot extensively researched and contributed to this article.

ARTS & E N T E RTA I N M E N T THE BAY WINS BIG— The new show, The Bay won the ”Outstanding Drama Series—New Approaches” Award at the 42nd annual Daytime Emmy Awards at Warner Bros. Studio. Pictured are series creator and director Gregori J. Martin (left) and actor/producer and resident Kira Reed Lorsch.

With a cast of daytime and primetime TV stars, the drama, shot on location throughout L.A. County, follows the privileged, yet dysfunctional lives of Bay City residents whose lives are riddled with sex, lies and scandals. To learn more about the show, visit www.TheBayTheSeries.com.

Photo by: Greg Doherty

E N T E R TA I N M E N T INDUSTRY DINNER— The Anti-Defamation League honored studio heads Ben Silverman (left) and Brett Ratner of Beverly Hills at the ADL Entertainment Industry Dinner in The Beverly Hilton. Nearly $1 million was raised to help ADL fight bigotry, prejudice and anti-Semitism.

Among the 500 in attendance were Gary Barber, Jim Berkus, Toby Emmerich and Ryan Kavanaugh. Actor Justin Baldoni emceed the event for which Barry Diller, Jim Gianopulos, Jeffrey Katzenberg, Ron Meyer, Arnon Milchan, James Packer, Ronald O. Perelman, Richard Pleler and Kevin Tsuji-hara served as honorary cochairs.

Photo by Michael Kovac

Technion President Peretz Lavie (left) with James S. Snyder, the Anne and Jerome Fisher Director of The I s r a e l Museum, observing the Nano Bible.

Seidels Help Launch Exhibition Of Nano Bible ßThe world’s tiniest Hebrew Bible went on exhibit last month at The Israel Museum in Jerusalem, thanks to the support of residents Joan and Arnold Seidel, the Russell Berrie Nanotechnology Institute and the Dorot Foundation.

Created by researchers at the Russell Berrie Nanotechnology Institute at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology in Haifa, the Nano Bible is etched onto a microchip no larger than a Joan and Arnold Seidel grain of sugar, and can only be year-long 50th anniversary celread using a microscope capa- ebration of the museum and its ble of 10,000 times magnifica- Shrine of the Book, home of tion. the Dead Sea Scrolls.

The new exhibition, along The high-tech Nano Bible with two other special dis- serves as a contemporary complays, are part of the museum's plement to the Scrolls, which

are the oldest Biblical manuscripts in the world.

The Seidel are co-owners of the stock brokerage firm Morton Seidel & Co., Inc., and philanthropists abroad and at home. Joan Seidel has served as treasurer of the City of Beverly Hills, and as past national president of the American Technion Society (ATS). Arnold Seidel (The Courier’s Beverly Hills Elder, 417-15), is a member of the ATS national board of directors and is active with Friends of The Observatory, among other associations. Both are Technion Guardians, a designation reserved for those who support the Technion at the highest level.

Beverly Hills’ Pat Boone Enters The Shark Tank Tonight Longtime resident and legendary entertainer Pat Boone enters ABC’s Shark Tank tonight at 8 p.m.

Boone appears before “sharks” Mark Cuban, Lori Greiner, Barbara Corcoran, Daymond John, Robert Herjavec and Kevin O’Leary, with a man from Brattleboro, Vermont to pitch a new eco-friendly car they claim is superior to electric JAZZING IT UP—Mike Stoller and Corky Hale (left) were honored with the “Nica” Lifetime Achievement Award Saturday at the California Jazz Foundation’s annual fundraising gala, “Give the Band a Hand” at the L.A. Hotel Downtown. Songwriting legend Stoller and his wife pianist/harpist and singer Hale were honored “for their significant far-reaching philanthropic work and astounding musical output.” The couple was introduced by basketball Hall of Famer Elgin Baylor and his wife Elaine. The evening included performances by Sally Kellerman and Steve Tyrell (right), plus Artie Butler, Carol Robbins, among others. The award was presented by Edythe L. Bronston, foundation president. Photo by Don Saban

Nick Frost’s Period Dramedy Mr. Sloane Premieres on KCET A bittersweet comedydrama about a buttoned-up man in crisis, Mr. Sloane debuts at 10 p.m., Thursday, May 7 on KCET. In 1969 in the U.K., Sloane (Nick Frost from Shaun Of The Dead, The World’s End) is at the end of his rope – literally. He’s been fired from his accounting job and his wife Janet (Olivia

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Colman, Broadchurch), has left him to “find herself.”

Despair is setting in. Most evenings are now spent at the local pub, drowning his sorrows with childhood friends. But with a potential job opportunity and a chance encounter with a freespirited young American woman, Sloane might just get

his life back on the right track.

Created, written and directed by Emmy-winning Robert B. Weide (Curb Your Enthusiasm), Mr. Sloane also stars Ophelia Lovibond (Elementary), Peter Serafinowicz (Guardians Of The Galaxy), Lawry Lewin (Dr. Who), and Brendan Patricks (Downton Abbey).

vehicles because it runs on compressed air.

• From 1957 to 1961, Boone hosted a weekly network television musical variety show, The Pat Boone-Chevy Showroom.” His latest release, Duets features 13 from the best of that show. Duets debuts June 9 (www.goldlabelartists.com) on limited-edition vinyl and CD with Boone, now celebrating his

60th anniversary in show business, singing with such legends as Ella Fitzgerald (It Don’t Mean A Thing), Nat “King” Cole, Connie Francis, Andy Williams, and even his wife of 60 years, Shirley, and the Boone girls.

The release will be supported by a Pat Boone evening June 2 at The Grammy Museum and a special 60th anniversary tribute section in Billboard.

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Renowned Pianist Pearl Kaufman in Beverly Hills To Coach, Mentor And Teach After years of performing for audiences all over the world from Hollywood to Dubai, Pearl Kaufman is back home to stay pursuing one of her earliest passions; teaching.

she recorded with famous film composers of the 20th century such as Henry Mancini, John Williams, Elmer Bernstein, Maurice Jarre and David Raksin,

She began her teaching career while studying for her Bachelor degree in Music at USC. However, while pursuing her Master’s degree in Music at USC she had the good fortune to become Igor Stravinsky’s pianist.

For the last twenty years, Kaufman has also been the featured performer on many cruise ships while mentoring and coaching aspiring performers. In addition to her busy career she always found time to teach piano over the years.

Kaufman recorded his 80th Birthday Series for Columbia records with Igor Stravinsky conducting. Needless to say, her career skyrocketed from there and she went on to become the legendary pianist for hundreds of films.

You can hear her featured performances in such films as Five Easy Pieces, Dr. Zhivago, The Great Escape, The Great Race, Summer of 42, Being There and Animal House to name a few.

“No one is too young or too old to experience the joy of music,” says Kaufman. Her students range from early beginners to accomplished pianists. She shares her love and enthusiasm of music by teaching, coaching and mentoring all styles of playing to people of all ages. “ I am the teacher I always wanted to have” says Kaufman.

Through the span of her film career

Kaufman may be reached for piano lessons at: 310-474-6765 pkpiano@hotmail.com

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S P O RT S Beverly Hills High Boys Tennis Team Wins Ocean League Championship

By Matt Lopez Beverly Hills High’s boys tennis team, ranked No. 1 in CIF Southern Section Division 1, kept its impressive roll going on Tuesday.

Led by strong doubles performances, the Normans hosted Santa Monica and won 12-6.

Most importantly, the Normans clinched yet another Ocean League title.

Emilio Yara and Jacob Malkin led the way with a doubles sweep for the Normans in the win.

Adriano Saitta won two of three singles sets for the Normans.

“I’ve run out of pieces of wood to knock on,” BHHS boys tennis coach Mike Margolin joked about the Ocean League championship.

“When you look at what a team’s potential can be, and you see them start playing to that, it’s really a special thing. It’s been an incredible season so far.”

The Normans are 12-1, 5-0 in league play and traveled to Culver City for their regular-season finale Thursday, but results were not available before The Courier’s press time.

Next week, BHHS hosts the Ocean League Individual Championships on Tuesday at noon, and Ocean League doubles champi-

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himself eventually became a ruling elder of the church.

His maternal grandfather, a contractor who was a member of the first group of men to join Beverly Hills Rotary after it got its charter in 1924, helped build the original Beverly Hills City Hall as well as Horace Mann.

“When I was growing up, it was a small town,” he recalled.

“Everybody knew everyone else. It was very safe. We could leave our front door open.”

Fred well remembers Lily’s market at Gregory Way and Robertson where there was always penny candy to be had; in the 1940s he’d go with his family to Currie’s across the street from the Fox Wilshire Theatre for chicken salad sandwiches and chocolate milkshakes.

Weekend mornings he and friends might catch a show at the Fox Beverly Theatre where the Montage is today and serials like Flash Gordon and Roy Rogers ran for 10 cents admittance. There was also the Hitching Post Theatre on North Canon Drive for Westerns.

Fred also recalled growing up with gas rationing and always being interested in world affairs. As part of the war effort when he was around 14, Fred collected waste fat (used he believes for munitions), ultimately delivering some 240 pounds of grease that he collected from the kitchens of his neighbors to the old Beverly Wilshire market at Camden and Wilshire. They paid him 15 cents a pound, which he used to buy savings stamps, which he could turn

onships Thursday at noon.

Softball BHHS’ varsity softball team couldn’t find consistent enough pitching or fielding in a 17-7 loss to Culver City on April 28.

Hitting, however, wasn’t a problem. Shyra Costas and Savannah Delpino each had two RBIs to lead the Normans. Costas had three hits. Emma Carruth went 2 for 3 with two runs scored.

BHHS fielders recorded 10 errors, which didn’t help Costas, Emilio Yera hits the ball for the BHHS boys who pitched a complete tennis team in a 12-6 win over Santa Monica.

Photo by David Berke game.

Boys lacrosse Devon Hernandez Alex Legget had 12 saves. scored four goals and Adam RosenTrack and field berg-Wolf added three to lead Raehaan Poonja won the boys BHHS’ boys lacrosse team to a 17- varsity 200 meter race in 22.80 sec7 win over Hamilton on April 27. onds, and won the 100 in 11.52 for Frankie Horowitz and Sammy BHHS in an Ocean League meet at Edwards each scored two goals for Santa Monica on April 23. Poonja, the Normans. along with Rashad Ysaguirre, BranZach Antin, Kyle Khalili and don Kim and Max Walder, won the Harlan Tat each scored once. boys 4x100 in 43.24.

into war bonds.

“I well remember one Sunday morning, my dad was in the backyard and my grandma came out and said: ‘The Japanese just bombed Pearl Harbor.’

I remember Franklin Delano Roosevelt on Dec. 7 talking about it as the date that will live in infamy.”

Fred, who attended Horace Mann, El Rodeo and Beverly Hills High School (class of 1948), said he is still good friends with several of his childhood pals. He remembers the name of his favorite teacher at El Rodeo, Mrs. Wikle “She was just a great person,” he recalled of his social studies teacher in the 1930s. “Mrs. Wikle use to come out and play softball with us.”

After high school, Fred went on to study at USC, where he majored in transportation and learned all about ocean, highway and rail transportation.

After graduation, Fred joined the company that his father founded purchased a quarter interest in 1928 for $1,100 dollars, Transfer and Storage.

He still recalls his little brother and he putting shovels in the ground in 1937 when his dad was building the six-story storage building at 221 S. Beverly Dr. When it opened on Mar. 18, 1938, Fred said it was the second tallest building in the City, just shorter than City Hall.

In total, Fred was with the company, which he and his brother both helped to build up, for 54 years; from the time he started working as a janitor in 8th grade to his role as chairman and president before he sold the company in 1994 and

went on to serve as a consultant until 1998.

“Our company was known throughout the world as the movers of the stars,” he said.

“We moved virtually anybody who was anybody when they moved.”

When the company held its 60th anniversary celebration at The Beverly Wilshire on Mar. 30, 1984, Fred said: “250 people came to dinner that night from 30 countries.”

Among those he helped move were Kirk Douglas, Victor Moore, Robert Wagner, Dorothy Lamour, and Rob Lowe. In 1957, he arranged the move of the L.A. Dodgers from Brooklyn to Los Angeles, bringing out the team’s 23 “very nice” executives.

During Fred’s first marriage, which lasted five years, he had a son, Richard, and adopted the two children that his wife already had, Stacie and Christian. Today, he counts 11 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

In 1981, he met his second wife, Emily Mayer, whom he married in 2001 after what he called “a long courtship.” Emily , who Fred described as the love of his life, died just a few weeks ago.

Today, Fred continues his philanthropic endeavors by participating in the Assistance League and as a senior member of the Rotary Club of Beverly Hills, which he joined in 1954.

His 60 years as a Rotarian includes “52 years of perfect attendance.”

Other highlights include being president of the Beverly Hills Men’s Club in 1962; joining the Beverly Hills Jr. Cham-

Jewish Community Foundation Marks 60th Anniversary And Reports Financial Results

By John L. Seitz The Jewish Community Foundation of L.A. (http://www.jewishfoundationla.org) and its donors made 2014 grants of nearly $71 million-an increase from $65 million in the prior year-to causes ranging from education to human services to health initiatives to civic life.

Marking its 60th anniversary, the foundation reported that charitable assets under management rose 7-percent to $972 million at December 31, 2014 from $906 million one year earlier. Inflows from donors-which include the aforementioned newly established funds, as well as additions made to existing funds-climbed nearly 30-percent to $130 million.

President/CEO Marvin I. Schotland stated: “The milestone of our 60th anniversary provided just one cause for celebration in 2014 as nothing evidences this than the record 77 charitable funds established last year and the $130 million of inflows from donors.”

He said that 30 percent of total grants awarded last year went to support institutions and causes in the areas of human services and 24 percent supported education.

Established in 1954, JCF manages charitable assets of nearly $1 billion entrusted to it by over 1,200 families.

ber of Commerce in 1952 and holding every office in the club except for president; joining the board of trustees of West Coast University in 1985 and getting elected chairman of the board in 1991, on which he served until 1998; and being a member of The Bachelors from 1959 to 1972.

In 1963 he was named Beverly Hill’s “Young Man of the Year” by a committee consisting of the mayor, police chief and the City Council. In 1955, the Beverly Hills Lions Club named him its ‘Citizen of the Year.’

Fred is also a member of the Men’s Garden Club of Los Angeles.

“My mother was a very good gardener...and she taught me how to garden,” he said.

His childhood home also included chickens in a backyard coop and at one point homing pigeons, until the City told the Nasons to get rid of them.

“My brother took them in his truck to Bakersfield and when he got home, they were already here,” Fred recalled.

And while the Beverly Hills of today is more modern, commercial and famous than it was when Fred built a snowman on his driveway that one day in 1951 when it snowed in Beverly Hills, Fred still insists it’s the best city in the world.

“When I’ve done travelling, I tell people I’m from Beverly Hills, California, they’re immediately interested,” he said. “Beverly Hills is truly the the garden spot of the world; (that’s) a phrase coined by my father when he was president of Rotary in 1946.”

Beverly Hills Conference & Visitors Bureau Celebrates Tourism

By Victoria Talbot Beverly Hills Conference & Visitors Bureau will join with local businesses for a special event to honor National Travel and Tourism Week.

On Tuesday, May 5, the CVB will host an event to honor professionals in the travel and tourism industry at the CVB. Retail and hospitality partners will enjoy treats, music, beverages and other surprises. The first 100 attendees will receive a free Beverly Hills t-shirt or a baseball cap and an official Beverly Hills lapel pin.

The event corresponds with the nationwide “Travel Rally,” part of the 32nd annual National Travel and Tourism Week initiated by the U.S. Travel Association.

“We at Beverly Hills Conference & Visitors Bureau are honored to work with incredible tourism, retail and hospitality businesses to promote Beverly Hills all year round,” said Julie Wagner, CEO of the Beverly Hills CVB. Nationally, $927.9 billion a year come from travel-related spending in the United States by domestic and international travelers; $141.5 billion is in federal, state and local taxes.

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to play baseball for the Detroit Tigers in the 1940s. According to his son Andy, who now owns and operates Harry Harris Shoes For Children on 409 N. Canon Dr., his dad’s monthly pay in the minor leagues hovered at, or below, about $500 per month.

With bills stacking up and the need to support a family, Harris, a UCLA graduate, decided to take a side job working at the Children’s Bootery in Beverly Hills, a now defunct shoe store that once sat right across from Harry Harris’ current location.

“He had to have a job to make money so he decided to sell shoes,” Andy said. “Everyone in the major leagues had jobs.”

Harris eventually went on to manage Children’s Bootery’s various locations, and eventually gave up on his baseball dreams to settle down as a fulltime businessman in Beverly Hills. In 1962, he wanted to take the next step by buying into an ownership stake of Children’s Bootery, but his offer was rebuffed.

It was at that point, Andy

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faith bargaining,” claiming, “the City did not vote to accept or reject the MOUs until June 24 following the first reading at City Council on May 20, “not within the 30 days as required.”

The letter singled out Council member John Mirisch, then Mayor Lili Bosse and Councilmember Nancy Krasne, claiming that the raises employees were receiving amounted to $900,000 per year “when the mayor wastes millions.”

Krasne and Bosse had reversed their decisions at the second reading, joining Mirisch in opposition to an 11 percent pay hike. The hike included eight percent to cover PERS contributions, a portion previously paid by the City, shifting the responsibility to the employees for their own retirement to comply with the Cali-

said, that his father decided to go into business for himself.

Harry moved across the street and in 1962 opened Harry Harris Shoes for Children at the same location it currently sits.

“My dad loved Beverly Hills and he had a nice rapport with everyone, this is where he wanted to be,” Andy said. “He had to make a decision to support his family in the best way possible and this is where he wanted to do it.”

Harry’s store immediately became the go-to place in the westside for children’s shoes. If you grew up in, or around, Beverly Hills you probably wore a pair of shoes from his store at some point.

“Everybody was in here, shopping or just in my dad’s office hanging out,” Andy said.

“Dean Martin, Eartha Kitt, Bob Newhart, Joey Bishop, Buddy Hackett, Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald. You name it, they were here.”

The success of the store made Harry a minor celebrity in a town full of major ones.

Andy recalls a story of his father sharing an elevator with his good friend Sinatra in a department store. A child sharing the ride with them tugged at his mother’s dress pointing out the

pair. Much to Sinatra’s surprise, the pair eventually heard the child whisper to his mother, “that’s Harry Harris, isn’t it?”

Andy himself was at one point being recruited out of college at UCLA to join the FBI, but decided to take over the family business in the late 70s as his father’s health began failing.

The business has continued thriving and Andy said his devoted staff, as well as his “wonderful” landlords, deserve most of the credit.

Andy said the store specializes in carrying unique designs of childrens shoes. Tennis shoes used to be an afterthought he said, but current trends have them coming back in style as a mainstay for children’s daily wardrobe.

Andy called his store “old fashioned,” a throwback to the smalltown feel Beverly Hills had when his father opened it in 1962. There are no computers in the store, and first-time customers receive a hand-written thank you note for their patronage.

“You have to love doing it, and I do, we all do, we love the job and we love the people,” Andy said.

fornia State goals.

The unfunded liability to finance health care and benefits was, and continues to be, an issue.

The agreement that was finally approved was virtually identical to the one that had been rejected, incorporating the 11 percent hike with a cap on health care benefits and the elimination of salary surveys.

The agreement was retroactive to Oct. 4 from its June 28 approval date with an additional 1 percent effective Oct. 4 through Sept. 30, 2015.

The agreement passed with a 4-1 vote. Mirisch continued to reject the agreement.

The Community Meetings will include an overview of the labor relations process, information on employee compensation and benefits, and a brief overview of the current state of the City's financial picture, including a transparent overview

of unfunded liabilities. Materials are available online. (beverlyhills.org/citygovernment/departments/administrativeservices/humanresources/memorandumofunderstanding/) Another document describes an economy flush with projected revenue of $210.5 million for FY 2014-15 and expenses of $171.7 million.

However, it follows with long-term debts and bonds that are $279.6 million. Pension liability totals are assessed at $149 million, while retiree medical is $12.5 million, totaling a projected $161.5 million.

The first meeting is on Thursday, April 30 at 6 p.m. at City Hall in the Municipal Gallery, located at 455 N. Rexford Dr. Complimentary parking will be provided at the Rexford Structure between the library and the police station.

Light refreshments will be served.

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landscape of shifting economies, conflict and uncertainty were inspiring, to say the least. Below, The Courier has selected a few key areas from the conference to highlight: Water: The struggle to get access to clean water, an issue that was forefront at the 2014 Global Conference, continues to be both an investment opportunity as well as an arena that requires innovative solutions. Impending water shortages and rising ocean levels will increasingly force populations to relocate from sinking or barren lands. In L.A., AltaSea at the Port of L.A. is one of the most exciting new developments with its plan to tap into the blue economy with a 35acre campus dedicated to uniting global marine research, education, business, government philanthropy and community China: As China settles into its new economic paradigm, now growing at its slowest pace in the last 15 years, the Asian country’s current slow down is already being reflected globally in currency valuations.

According to Madelyn Antoncic, VP/treasurer of the World Bank, China is now poised to become a consumption economy. “People don’t spend money because people save for education and pension...so China is trying to navigate that,” she said.

Russia: Just as leaders often warn about the coming conflict with China, speakers surmised that Russian President Vladimir Putin’s desire to re-grow the Soviet empire is going to be a big problem in the near future.

“Vladimir Putin and Russia is right today where Adolf Hitler was in 1936,” said retired Army Gen. Wesley Clark, who criticized the U.S. ability to contend with Russian forces, noting: “We need a real wake-up call to get up to 21st century warfare where the Russians are today.” U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (S.C.), a 2016 Republican presidential candidate, called the country’s military sequestration, which will reduce investment in the Navy and Army down to pre-1950 levels “insane.” He asked: “Why in the hell should Putin take anyone

Getting Older: With around 10,000 people turning 65 every day in the U.S., the drive to provide citizens with the possibility to live longer, more meaningful lives is paramount. Scientists, such as Nina Tandon, CEO and co-founder of EpiBone, which is in the process of creating musculoskeletal solutions (i.e. growing bones from the cellular level), are embarking on revolutionary new avenues of healthcare using technology that will be essential for an aging population. How exactly retirees will pay for services and what that will do to posterity, is still a puzzle awaiting a viable solution. Indeed, life expectancy in the U.S. has greatly improved since the time Social Security was created in the 1930s and the average worker died two years before they retired.

Cyberspace: There is a new type of global war in cyberspace. While cybersecurity continues to remain paramount (and a worry to executives!), the arena to combat this new type of terrorism threat is ripe with opportunity; as is the virtual limitless possibilities that come with the internet. “The internet will solve some of the major world problems we see today,” opined Gary Shapiro, president and CEO of the Consumer Electronics Association (who said he had “no problem getting an implantable” - the inevitable future of our evolving technology.)

Education: “There’s a revolution going on in education,” noted Michael Milken, chairman of the Milken Institute and the visionary behind the Global Conference. Between online education, continuing education that extends beyond traditional modes and targeted solutions aimed toward matching skillsets with jobs, the world of education is very much in flux.

As the climate changes and populations shift, the need to provide citizens with job opportunities is paramount.

Indeed, creating innovative solutions to global problems is only going to become increasingly important, particularly so because there are estimated to be 2 billion more people on the planet by 2050.

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William Fitzgerald

Lynn Ziman Alyce Morris Winston Roger Lefkon

Emilia Mandel

Nancy Nebenzahl

Lillian Raffel

Pam Kurtz

Jill Black Zalben

George Clooney

Roger Lefkon, Lillian Raffel, Nancy Nebenzahl, Emilia Mandel, Frankie Valli, and Pam Kurtz (May 3); William Fitzgerald, Chuck Avis, and Alyce Morris Winston (May 4); Ann B. Davis, Lynn Ziman and Michael Palin (May 5); George Clooney, and Tom Bergeron (May 6); Jack Taylor and Jill Black Zalben (May 7).

Joan Mangum

ACCESSORIES FOR SUCCESS–Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater L.A. hosted its annual “Accessories for Success” luncheon/fashion show at The Beverly Wilshire. Pictured (from left): Tiffany Siart (BBBSLA president/CEO), honorees Nicole Lorey and Kate Nichols, Laura Lizer (BBSLA board chair); emcee Amber Valetta and Natasha Martinez (Miss California USA).

Photos by Vince Bucci

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater L.A. presented its annual “Accessories for Success” Spring luncheon/fashion show at The Beverly Wilshire.

The afternoon honored

Nicole Lorey, VP/chief communications officer for Transamerica Brokerage (Innovator Award) and Kate Nichols, CBS’ digital marketing producer (Rising Star Award).

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BBBSLA President/CEO, Tiffany Siart celebrated the honorees as role models for young women through their life-changing mentoring relationships to all children who need and want them.

Fashion icon Amber Valletta emceed the event while BBBSLA Board Chair Laura Lizer, NJ Goldson, Nancy Taylor, Nina Shaw, Sharon Harroun Peirce, and Sandra Stern were honorary co-chairs.

There was an accessories’ boutique with vendors such as Art Couture, Moonlite, Borrowed Bling, Classy Bag Lady, Jacqueline B., Treasured Accessory, Dawn Michelle Designs, Chic By Design, Kiki Bean & Bedhead, Over The Top, Susie O’s, Muki Bolton, Accessor Eyes, Shelly’s Fashions, Jodi Jackson Jewelry, Two Gems and Roberto Mantellassi.

Marking the 60th anniversary of its founding by Walt Disney and Meredith Willson, the nonprofit BBBSLA recently joined forces with Goodwill Southern California (GSC), establishing its new offices at the Goodwill Community Enrichment Center.

For nearly a decade, celebrity photographer Michael Childers and the Jewish Family Service of the Desert (JFS) have provided the Coachella Valley with a gift. … a gift good for one night only.

Fittingly entitled “One Night Only,” it was conceived and produced by Childers, who has raised more than $13 million for a variety of charities, has a simple premise: bring together on stage an allstar cast of Broadway performers and have each sing one hit song.

Simple, but unless you have Childers’ extensive Rolodex, a vast list of friends and supporters, it’s impossible to pull off.

This year’s production, themed “Back to the Sixties,” was sold out two months in advance and featured performances by Stephanie Anderson, Lucie Arnaz, Brent Barrett, Shoshana Bean, Jim Bullock, Ann Hampton Callaway, Liz Callaway, Brian Childers, Lou Christie, Mary Bridget Cavies, Tone DeSare, Loretta Devine, Hunter Ryan, Herdlicka, Jacob Lusk, Hugh Panaro, Gary Shaw, Jane Siberry, Jake Simpson Kirsten Lucie Arnaz Holly Smith, Rufus Wainwright and Mary Wilson. Calvin Remsberg wrote and directed this year’s production while Ron Abel provided the musical direction and signature arrangements.

All performers donated their time for this one-of-a-kind performance, thanks in large part by the generosity of honorary chairs: Annette Bloch (whose husband, Richard, is the “R” in H&R Block); Helene Galen who, along with Jamie Kabler, hosted the Cast/VIP party at her Tamarisk Country Club estate that would quality as a fourth campus of the Palm Springs Art Museum of which she is a major benefactor; Barbara Keller, as comfortable on the Cote d’Azur where she shares her time with Palm Springs; and super-benefactor Harold Matzner, chairman of the Palm Springs International Film Festival and the McCallum Theatre.

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 hands-on Desert philanthropist.

As One Night Only grew in stature, so have the events surrounding it. The evening before “curtain up,” there is an exclusive cast party for the performers and JFS’ most generous donors. This year, a celebrity-packed pre-party was held in 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 catered VIP reception at the Annenberg Center for Health Sciences located on the near-by campus of Eisenhower Medical Center.

Active in more than just the Desert’s Jewish community for more than 30 years, JFS of the Desert provides services throughout the Coachella Valley to those in need, regardless of religion, age, income, ethnicity or life style. JFS’s services and programs are made possible through financial support, grants and support from a cadre of donors.

JFS will help almost 5,000 men, women and children this year, most of who are from lowincome households, and who rely on JFS for low cost mental health counseling, crisis intervention and food support. The organization provides isolated, homebound hold seniors with care, transportation and enrichment activities, and also offers counseling and substance abuse education in local elementary schools. For more information, call 760-325-4088.

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WINES & SPIRITS Trapiche . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$699 Malbec

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Navel Oranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 lbs for $1 New Harbor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1299 Sauvignon Blanc 750 ml Fuji Apples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69¢ lb Patron Silver Tequila . . . . . . . .$3999 750 ml Romaine Lettuce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69¢ ea Belvedere Vodka . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2699 50 Gala Apples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 lb bag $1 ea Special Edition Bottle 750 ml

Fun Facts about pears:

GROCERY

$3 Kingsford or Matchlight Briquets . . . . . . . . . .$599

1- There are 3000 varieties of pears grown around the world 2- Towns with an abundance of pear trees often included the word Perry in the name of the town 3- Pears are considered by some to be hypoallergenic because pear allergy is rare 4- Because pears ripen from inside out, the best way to jude ripeness is to “check the neck”

Sale Prices Effective May 1 to May 7, 2015

Friday & Saturday

Purity Organic Coconut Water . . . . . . . . .$299 1 liter

Chicken Of The Sea Tuna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99¢ Chunk Light

S. Pellegrino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 for Sparkling Mineral Water

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Lunch Specials This Week Fri – Fried Rice with Shrimp Mon – Spaghetti & Meatballs Tues – Chicken Milanesa and Salad

Wed – Ginger Sesame Chicken with Rice Thurs – BBQ Chicken with Rice and Vegetables

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all sales are limited to supply on hand

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(310) 657-FOOD • (310) 274-2229 Or you can check us out on www.bhdeli.com and

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PUBLIC NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015089730 The following is/are doing business as: 1) COBE COACH 2) COBE 269 S. Beverly Dr. #743, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Judy Jernudd, Inc. 269 S. Beverly Dr. #743, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Judy Jernudd, CEO: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 03, 2015; Published: April 10, 17, 24, May 01, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015089729 The following is/are doing business as: 1) CABRELLA 2) CABRELLA SHIPPING INSURANCE 3) CABRELLA.NET 611 Wilshire Blvd. #805, Los Angeles, CA 90017; Meslee Insurance Services, Inc. 611 Wilshire Blvd. #805, Los Angeles, CA 90017; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Benjamin Meskin, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 03, 2015; Published: April 10, 17, 24, May 01, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015089728 The following is/are doing business as: COMPREHENSIVE OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER 250 N. Robertson Blvd. #106, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; New Images of Beverly Hills 250 N. Robertson Blvd. #106, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein September 18, 1996: Alexander Zaks, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 03, 2015;

Published: April 10, 17, 24, May 01, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015089727 The following is/are doing business as: SHIORI STYLES 16010 S. Manhattan Pl., Gardena, CA 90247; Nicole Katsuki 16010 S. Manhattan Pl., Gardena, CA 90247; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein August 01, 2014: Nicole Katsuki, Owner/Sole Proprietor: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 03, 2015; Published: April 10, 17, 24, May 01, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015091865 The following is/are doing business as: BEVERLY HILLS NAIL DESIGN 427 N. Bedford Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Lisa Nguyen 427 N. Bedford Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Minhnguyet Dinh 427 N. Bedford Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Minhnguyet Dinh, Secretary: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 06, 2015; Published: April 10, 17, 24, May 01, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015091867 The following is/are doing business as: BEVERLY HILLS NAIL SALON 9439 S. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Lisa Nguyen 9439 S. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Minhnguyet Dinh 9439 S. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has NOT

begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Minhnguyet Dinh, Secretary: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 06, 2015; Published: April 10, 17, 24, May 01, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015091685 The following is/are doing business as: EXECUTIVE DRY CLEANING SERVICES 260 S. Robertson Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Charles Springer 1029 S. Gage Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90023; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein April 06, 2015: Charles Springer, Owner/Sole Proprietor: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 06, 2015; Published: April 10, 17, 24, May 01, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015087519 The following is/are doing business as: ANDY HEYWARD ANIMATION ART 301 N. Canon Dr. #304, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Andy Heyward 1145 Staradella, Los Angeles, CA 90077; Joseph Mariam 333 Washington Blvd. #333, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292; Iraj Paran 1305 Zuni Ln., Topanga, CA 90290; The business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Joseph Mariam, Partner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 01, 2015; Published: April 10, 17, 24, May 01, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015092326 The following is/are doing business as: 1) MBANC 2) WWW.GOMBANC.COM 3) REPUBLIC

MORTGAGE 1141 Highland Ave., Manhattan Beach, CA 90266; Mortgage Bank of California 1141 Highland Ave., Manhattan Beach, CA 90266; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein April 01, 2015: Kevin Heckemeyer, CEO: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 07, 2015; Published: April 17, 24, May 01, 08, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015092329 The following is/are doing business as: 1) SKY YOGA 2) SKY YOGA LA 3) SPIRITUAL KIDS YOGA 9461 Charleville Blvd. #216, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Trisha Paschke 9461 Charleville Blvd. #216, Beverly Hill, CA 90212; Francesca Asumah 815 S. Wooster St. #201, Los Angeles, CA 90035; The business is conducted by: JOINT VENTURE, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Trisha Paschke, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 07, 2015; Published: April 17, 24, May 01, 08, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015092327 The following is/are doing business as: 1) BUTTERHORSE MEDIA 2) BUTTERHORSE PRODUCTIONS 3) BUTTERHORSE ENTERTAINMENT 4) BUTTERHORSE PUBLISHING 5) THE BUTTERHORSE FOUNDATION 2790 Skypark Dr. #207, Torrance, CA 90505; Yankowitz Investments And Consulting, Inc. 2790 Skypark Dr. #207, Torrance, CA 90505; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein March 17,

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2015: Mitchell Charles Yankowitz, Chief Executive Officer: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 07, 2015; Published: April 17, 24, May 01, 08, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015092328 The following is/are doing business as: WYNN JEWELS 9663 Santa Monica Blvd. #520, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Wynn Jewels, LLC 9663 Santa Monica Blvd. #520, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Daniel Wynn, Managing Member: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 07, 2015; Published: April 17, 24, May 01, 08, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015082454 The following is/are doing business as: A & K EXPRESS 3223 E. 8th St., Los Angeles, CA 90023; Quenelmo Vargas 3223 E. 8th St., Los Angeles, CA 90023; Karina Y. Lopez 3223 E. 8th St., Los Angeles, CA 90023; The business is conducted by: MARRIED COUPLE, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Quenelmo Vargas, Co-Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 26, 2015; Published: April 17, 24, May 01, 08, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015102022 The following is/are doing business as: 1) PARKING 2) PARKING CLOTHING 8644 Wilshire Blvd. #204, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Mazal USA LLC 8644 Wilshire Blvd. #204, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COM-

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PUBLIC NOTICES Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy as to Students The Kabbalah Children’s Academy school admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

Linda Bratacher Head Of School 9250 W. Olympic Blvd.

Beverly Hills, CA 90212 (310) 385-1187 BHC_Published 05/01/15

–––––– T. S. No: A545922 CA Unit Code: A FNMA Loan#: 1706267415 Loan No: 27657774/MELLO Min No: 100011520050933573 AP #1: 5529-004-098 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T D SERVICE COMPANY, as duly appointed Trustee under the following described Deed of Trust WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (in the forms which are lawful tender in the United States) and/or the cashier's, certified or other checks specified in Civil Code Section 2924h (payable in full at the time of sale to T.D. Service Company) all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property hereinafter described: Trustor: KEITH G. MELLO Recorded February 20, 2008 as Instr. No. 20080295627 in Book --Page --of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County; CALIFORNIA , pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell thereunder recorded December 31, 2014 as Instr. No. 20141424708 in Book --Page --- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County CALIFORNIA. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED FEBRUARY 14, 2008.

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. 848 N. KINGS ROAD APT 109, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90069-5441 "(If a street address or common designation of property is shown above, no warranty is given as to its completeness or correctness)."

Said Sale of property will be made in "as is" condition without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining princi-

pal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest as in said note provided, advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust.

Said sale will be held on: MAY 8, 2015, AT 10:30 A.M. *NEAR THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED AT 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA POMONA, CA 91766 At the time of the initial publication of this notice, the total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the above described Deed of Trust and estimated costs, expenses, and advances is $267,689.82. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due.

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 (888) 988-6736 or visit this Internet Web site: salestrack.tdsf.com, using the file number assigned to this case A545922 A. 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. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive reme-

dy 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 monies paid.

The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

Date: April 7, 2015 T D SERVICE COMPANY as said Trustee CINDY GASPAROVIC, ASSISTANT SECRETARY T.D. SERVICE COMPANY 4000 W. Metropolitan Drive, Suite 400 Orange, CA 928680000 The Beneficiary may be attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained may be used for that purpose. If available, the expected opening bid and/or postponement information may be obtained by calling the following telephone number(s) on the day before the sale: (888) 988-6736 or you may access sales information at salestrack.tdsf.com, TAC# 972243 PUB: 04/17/15, 04/24/15, 05/01/15

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TSG No.: 730-140634670 TS No.: C A 1 4 0 0 2 6 3 4 3 0 FHA/VA/PMI No.: APN: 2385-001-009 Property Address: 12945 MULHOLLAND DR BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90210 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 07/20/2006.

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. On 05/14/2015 at 10:00 A.M., VERIPRISE PROCESSING SOLUTIONS LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 08/03/2006, as Instrument No. 06 1721925, in book NA, page NA, , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of California, executed by: GIL C MOTAVASSELAN, AND FARHAD MOTAVASSELAN, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) 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 and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 2385-001009 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real

property described above is purported to be: 12945 MULHOLLAND DR , BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90210 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, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $1,673,672.12. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust has deposited all documents evidencing the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and has declared all sums secured thereby immediately due and payable, and has caused a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be executed. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

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

The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applica-

ble, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916)939-0772 or visit this Internet Web http://search.nationwideposting.com/propertySea rchTerms.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case CA1400263430 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. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. 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: VERIPRISE PROCESSING SOLUTIONS LLC 750 Hwy 121 BYP STE 100 Lewisville, TX 75067 VERIPRISE PROCESSING SOLUTIONS LLC IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Signature Printed Named FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916)9390772NPP0245937 To: BEVERLY HILLS COURIER 04/24/2015, 05/01/2015, 05/08/2015

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Trustee Sale No. : 00000004934850 Title Order No.: 130186719 FHA/VA/PMI No.: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/14/2004.

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. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 05/07/2004 as Instrument No. 04 1153757 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: NAZLI G ALISHAHI, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 05/14/2015 TIME OF SALE: 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA CA. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 441 NORTH OAKHURST DRIVE #302, BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA

90210 APN#: 4342-034048 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, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $546,260.74. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

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

The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this Internet Web site

www.nationwideposting.c om for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000004934850.

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 TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: NATIONWIDE POSTING & PUBLICATION A DIVISION OF FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY 5005 WINDPLAY DRIVE, SUITE 1 EL DORADO HILLS, CA 95762-9334 916-9390772 www.nationwideposting.com BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP as Trustee Dated: 04/14/2015 NPP0246052 To: BEVERLY HILLS COURIER 04/24/2015, 05/01/2015, 05/08/2015

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015 102537 The following is/are doing business as: 1) ALPHA DOG 2) ALPHA DOG 213 10054 Andasol Ave. Northridge, CA 91325; 1. Arnold Cousart 10054 Andasol Ave. Northridge, CA 91325; 2. Sergio Huapaya 18440 Hatteras Street. Tarzana, CA 91356; 3. Jelon Cousart 10054 Andasol Ave. Northridge, CA 91325; The business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Jelon Cousart, General Partner Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 16, 2015; Published: April 24, May 1, 8, 15, 2015 LACC N/C

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015 110589 The following is/are doing business as: KAPLAN CITY DENTAL GROUP 1851 Sherman Way, Reseda, CA 91335 Gregory D. Kaplan, D.D.S. 3932 Wilshire Blvd. #100, Los Angeles, CA 90010; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Gregory D. Kaplan, D.D.S. , Owner Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 24, 2015; Published: May 1, 8, 15, 22, 2015 LACC N/C

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PUBLIC NOTICES (b) Work by Subcontractor. When any of the extra work is performed by a Subcontractor, the markup established in 3-3.2.3(a) shall be applied to the Subcontractor’s costs as determined under 3-3.2.2. An allowance for the Contractor’s overhead and profit shall be added to the sum of the Subcontractor’s costs and markup and shall constitute the full and complete markup for all overhead and profit for the Contractor on work by the Subcontractor. For Contractor markup of Subcontractor’s BIDS - Sealed proposals for the FY14/15 SIDEWALK, CURB AND GUTTER, AND DRI- costs, the allowance shall be 10% on the first $2,000 or portion thereof, and 5% on costs VEWAY APPROACH REPAIRS at various locations within the City of Beverly Hills, in excess of $2,000.

California, will be received up to the hour of 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, May 28, 2015 at the office of the City Clerk of the City of Beverly Hills, located in Room 290 at 455 North GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - Bids must be submitted on the Proposal Form prepared Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, California. Bids will be publicly opened at 2:00 p.m. on the for this project and shall be delivered at the office of the City Clerk within a sealed enveabove-mentioned date in the office of the City Clerk at City Hall and award of the contract lope supplied by the City and marked on the outside as follows: “FY14/15 SIDEWALK, will be made during a subsequent meeting of the City Council.

CURB AND GUTTER AND DRIVEWAY APPROACH REPAIRS." NOTICE TO BIDDERS for the FY14/15 SIDEWALK, CURB AND GUTTER, AND DRIVEWAY APPROACH REPAIRS At various locations within the City of BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA

SCOPE OF THE WORK - The work to be done shall consist of furnishing all the required ENGINEER’S ESTIMATE - The preliminary cost of construction of this Work has been labor, materials, equipment, parts, implements, supplies and permits necessary for, or prepared and the said estimate is $1,100,000. appurtenant to, the construction and completion of the project indicated above in accordance with Standard Drawings and the Specifications prepared for this project.

LIQUIDATED DAMAGES - There will be a Five Hundred Dollar ($500.00) assessment for In general terms, the contract work for this project shall consist of the following each calendar day that work remains incomplete beyond the time stated in the Proposal Form. Refer to the Proposal Form for specific details. items of work: ITEM NO. 1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

DESCRIPTION Mobilization, Traffic Control, & Demobilization Hazard Assessment Survey Remove and Replace Sidewalk Remove and Replace Sidewalk (9:30AM-3:30PM) Remove and Replace Residential 8" Curb & 24" Gutter Remove and Replace Non-Residential 8" Curb & 24" Gutter Remove and Replace Residential Driveway Approach Remove and Replace Alley Approach (9:30AM-3:30PM)

ESTIMATED QUANTITY

UNIT

PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION NUMBER – The Contractor is required to register with State of California Department of Industrial Relations and meet requirements to bid on public works contracts. A Public Works Contractor Registration No. shall be submitted with the bid.

1

LS

1 40,000 2,000

LS SF SF

500

LF

The Contractor will be required to pay to all workers employed on the project sums not less than the sums set forth in the documents entitled "General Prevailing Wage Determination made by the Director of Industrial Relations pursuant to California Labor Code, Part 7, Chapter l, Article 2, Sections 1770, 1773, 1773.l."

200

LF

A copy of said documents is on file and may be inspected in the office of the City Engineer, located at 345 Foothill Road, Beverly Hills, California 90210.

15,000

SF

1,000

SF

PREVAILING WAGES - In accordance with the provisions of Section 1770 et seq, of the Labor Code, the Director of Industrial Relations of the State of California has determined the general prevailing rate of wages applicable to the work to be done.

Attention is directed to the provisions of Sections 1777.5 and 1777.6 of the Labor Code concerning the employment of apprentices by the Contractor or any subcontractor under him. The Contractor and any subcontractor under him shall comply with the requirements of said sections in the employment of apprentices.

Information relative to apprenticeship standards and administration of the apprenticeship program may be obtained from the Director of Industrial Relations, San Francisco, Copies of the Specifications and Proposal Form may be inspected and obtained at the California, or from the Division of Apprenticeship Standards and its branch offices. office of the City Engineer located at 345 Foothill Road, Beverly Hills, California. There is no charge or deposit required for this material; therefore, they are not to be returned PAYROLL RECORDS - The Contractor's attention is directed to Section 1776 of the to the City for refund. Each bidder shall furnish the City the name, address, and tele- Labor Code, relating to accurate payroll records, which imposes responsibility upon the phone number of the firm requesting specifications.

Contractor for the maintenance, certification, and availability for inspection of such records for all persons employed by the Contractor or by the Subcontractors in connecReferences in the project specifications to specific sections of the Standard tion with the project. The Contractor shall agree through the Contract to comply with this Specifications refer to the book of "Standard Specifications for Public Works section and the remaining provisions of the Labor Code.

Construction", 2012 Edition, written by a Joint Cooperative Committee of the Southern California Chapter of the American Public Works Association and Southern California INSURANCE AND BOND REQUIREMENTS - The Contractor shall provide insurance in District of the Associated General Contractors of California. Contractors wishing to accordance with Section 3-13 of the City of Beverly Hills, Public Works Department, obtain this book may purchase copies directly from the publisher, Building News, Inc., Standard Contractual Requirements, included as part of these Specifications. All 1612 South Clementine Street, Anaheim, California, 92802; (800) 873-6397.

Subcontractors listed shall attach copies of the Certificate of Insurance naming the Contractor as the additional insured as part of their insurance policy coverage. In addiAMENDMENTS - The second paragraph of Section 3-2.2.1 “Contract Unit Prices”, of tion, the Contractor shall guarantee all work against defective workmanship and materithe Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction is deleted. als furnished by the Contractor for a period of one (1) year from the date the work was completed in accordance with Section 2-11 of the Standard Contractual Requirements.

The fourth paragraph of Section 3-2.2.1 “Contract Unit Prices”, of the Standard The Contractor’s sureties for the “Performance Bond” shall be liable for any work that the Specifications for Public Works Construction is deleted and replaced by the following: Contractor fails to replace within a specified time.

“Should any Contract item be deleted in its entirety, no payment will be made to Contractor for that Bid Item.”

CONTRACTORS LICENSE - At the time of the Bid Deadline and at all times during performance of the Work, including full completion of all corrective work during the The following is in addition to the provisions of Section 2-9.1 of the Greenbook: Correction Period, the Contractor must possess a California contractor’s license or licenses, current and active, of the classification required for the Work, in accordance with The Contractor is required to locate and tie out survey monuments in the project area the provisions of Chapter 9, Division 3, Section 7000 et seq. of the Business and prior to construction involving street and highways, and to file with the County Surveyor Professions Code. a Corner Record of any such work. Prior to the issuance of a completion certificate, the Contractor is required to file a Corner Record for survey monumentation that is In compliance with Public Contract Code Section 3300, the City has determined that the replaced. All such survey work shall be performed under the supervision of a California Bidder must possess the following license(s): “A” or “C-8” licensed Land Surveyor or a Civil Engineer authorized to perform such work.

The successful Bidder will not receive a Contract award if the successful Bidder is unliThe Contractor shall provide the City a copy of the office calculations and documents censed, does not have all of the required licenses, or one or more of the licenses are not submitted to the County for filing in connection with the aforementioned work. current and active. If the City discovers after the Contract’s award that the Contractor is unlicensed, does not have all of the required licenses, or one or more of the licenses are The payment for surveying, related professional services, office calculation, and fur- not current and active, the City may cancel the award, reject the Bid, declare the Bid nishing all labor, materials, equipment, tools and incidentals, and for doing work Bond as forfeited, keep the Bid Bond’s proceeds, and exercise any one or more of the involved shall be considered as included in the various items of work, and no addition- remedies in the Contract Documents. al compensation will be allowed therefore.

SUBCONTRACTORS’ LICENSES AND LISTING - At the time of the Bid Deadline and Section 3-3.2.2 shall be changed as follows: at all times during performance of the Work, each listed Subcontractor must possess a current and active California contractor’s license appropriate for the portion of the Work (a) Labor. The costs of labor will be the actual cost for wages of workers performing listed for such Subcontractor and shall hold all specialty certifications required for such the extra work at the time the extra work is done, plus the employer payments of pay- Work. When the Bidder submits its Bid to the City, the Bidder must list each roll taxes, health and welfare, pension, vacation, apprenticeship funds, and other direct Subcontractor whom the Bidder must disclose under Public Contract Code Section 4104 costs, resulting from Federal, State, or local laws, as well as assessments or benefits (Subcontractor Listing Law), and the Bidder must provide all of the Subcontractor inforrequired by collective bargaining agreements. mation that Section 4104 requires (name, address, and portion of the Work). In addition, the City requires that the Bidder list each Subcontractor’s license number and the dollar The following will revise Section 3-3.2.3 of the Greenbook: value of each Subcontractor’s labor or services. (a) Work by Contractor. An allowance for overhead and profit shall be added to the Contractor’s cost as determined under 3-3.2.2 and shall constitute the full and complete markup for all overhead and profit on extra work performed by the Contractor.

The Contractor shall be compensated for the actual increase in the Contractor’s bond premium caused by the extra work. For costs determined under each subsection in 33.2.2, the markup shall be: a) Labor b) Materials c) Tools & Equipment Rental d) Other Items

20% 15% 15% 15%

SUBSTITUTION OF SECURITIES - Pursuant to California Public Contract Code Section 22300, substitution of securities for withheld funds is permitted in accordance therewith.

THE CITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY BID OR ALL THE BIDS AND TO WAIVE ANY INFORMALITY OR IRREGULARITY IN ANY BID, BUT IF THE BIDS ARE ACCEPTED, THE CONTRACT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT WILL BE LET TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER FOR THE PROJECT AS A WHOLE. For inquiries, contact the civil engineer, Tristan D. Malabanan, P.E., at 310-285-2512 or tmalabanan@beverlyhills.org.

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PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE TO BIDDERS Construction of REVERSE OSMOSIS WATER TREATMENT PLANT REHABILITATION Within the City of BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA (Job # 10102) BIDS - Sealed Proposals for “Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant (ROWTP) Rehabilitation, Job # 10102” , located at 345 Foothill Road, within the City of Beverly Hills, California, will be received up to the hour of 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, May 14, 2015, at the office of the City Clerk of the City of Beverly Hills, located in Room 290 of City Hall at 455 North Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, California. Bids will be publicly opened at 2:00 p.m. on the above-mentioned date in the office of the City Clerk of said City Hall.

SCOPE OF THE WORK - The work to be done shall consist of furnishing all the required labor, materials, equipment, parts, implements and supplies necessary for, or appurtenant to, the construction and rehabilitation of the ROWTP Rehabilitation project in accordance with the Drawings (Drawing No. 10394) and the Specifications prepared for this project.

In general terms, the contract work for this project (Job # 10102) shall consist of the following items of work: ITEM NO. 1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

11.

12.

13.

DESCRIPTION Industrial Waste Line Rehabilitation Clearwell Upgrades Utility Trench Improvements Valve and Actuator Replacement Brine Box Upgrades CIP and Flush Tank Air Gaps and Improvements Pre-Treatment Filter Expansion Plant Coatings Chemical Storage and Dosing Systems Improvements Corrosion Repairs Plant Room HVAC Improvements New PPE Storage Area Control System Improvements

UNIT

QNTY

LS LS LS LS LS LS LS LS LS

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

LS LS LS LS

1 1 1 1

Copies of the Plans, Specifications and Proposal Form may be inspected and obtained at the office of the City Engineer located at 345 Foothill Road Beverly Hills, California. There is no charge or deposit required for this material; therefore, they are not to be returned to the City for refund. Each bidder shall furnish to the City the name, address, and telephone number of the firm requesting specifications.

Potential Bidders can visit the Plant by scheduling an appointment with City personnel at least 2 working days in advance.

References in the project specifications to specific sections of the Standard Specifications refer to the book of "Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction", Latest Edition, written by a Joint Cooperative Committee of the Southern California Chapter of the American Public Works Association and Southern California District of the Associated General Contractors of California (Green Book). Contractors wishing to obtain this book may purchase copies directly from the publisher, Building News, Inc., 1612 South Clementine Street, Anaheim, California, 92802; (800) 873-6397. References in the project specifications to the American Water Works Association (AWWA) Standards refer to the latest version of the applicable Standard. AWWA Standards can be purchased online at http://www.awwa.org/publications/standards.aspx LIQUIDATED DAMAGES - There will be a One Thousand Dollar ($1,000) assessment for each calendar day that work remains incomplete beyond the time stated in the Proposal Form. Refer to the Proposal Form for specific details.

ENGINEER’S ESTIMATE – The preliminary cost of construction for this work has been prepared and the said estimate is $2,219,000.

TIME FOR COMPLETION - The work on this project shall start within 7 calendar days from the date of receipt of written notice to proceed from the City Engineer and must be completed within 252 calendar days from the initial Notice to Proceed date.

PREVAILING WAGES - In accordance with the provisions of Section 1770 et seq, of the Labor Code, the Director of Industrial Relations of the State of California has determined the general prevailing rate of wages applicable to the work to be done.

Labor Code Section 1725.5 requires all contractors and subcontractors to annually register with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) before bidding or performing on any public works contract. A contractor or subcontractor must be registered with the DIR in order “to be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal or engage in the performance of any public work contract.”

The Contractor will be required to pay to all workers employed on the project sums not less than the sums set forth in the documents entitled "General Prevailing Wage Determination made by the Director of Industrial Relations pursuant to California Labor Code, Part 7, Chapter l, Article 2, Sections 1770, 1773, 1773.l."

A copy of said documents is on file and may be inspected in the office of the City Engineer located at 345 Foothill Road, Beverly Hills, California 90210.

Attention is directed to the provisions of Sections 1777.5 and 1777.6 of the Labor Code concerning the employment of apprentices by the Contractor or any subcon-

tractor under him. The Contractor and any subcontractor under him shall comply with the requirements of said sections in the employment of apprentices.

Information relative to apprenticeship standards and administration of the apprenticeship program may be obtained from the Director of Industrial Relations, San Francisco, California, or from the Division of Apprenticeship Standards and its branch offices.

PAYROLL RECORDS - The Contractor's attention is directed to Section 1776 of the Labor Code, relating to accurate payroll records, which imposes responsibility upon the Contractor for the maintenance, certification, and availability for inspection of such records for all persons employed by the Contractor or by the Subcontractors in connection with the project. The Contractor shall agree through the Contract to comply with this section and the remaining provisions of the Labor Code.

INSURANCE AND BOND REQUIREMENTS - The Contractor shall provide insurance in accordance with Section 3-13 of the City of Beverly Hills, Capital Assets Department, Standard Contractual Requirements, included as part of these Specifications. All subcontractors listed shall attach copies of the Certificate of Insurance naming the Contractor as the additional insured as part of their insurance policy coverage. In addition, the Contractor shall guarantee all work against defective workmanship and materials furnished by the Contractor for a period of one (1) year from the date the work was completed in accordance with Section 2-11 of the Standard Contractual Requirements. The Contractor’s sureties for the “Performance Bond” shall be liable for any work that the Contractor fails to replace within a specified time.

CONTRACTORS LICENSE- At the time of the Bid Deadline and at all times during performance of the Work, including full completion of all corrective work during the Warranty Period, the Contractor must possess a California contractor’s license or licenses, current and active, of the classification required for the work, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 9, Division 3, Section 7000 et seq. of the Business and Professions Code.

In compliance with Public Contract Code Section 3300, the city has determined that the Bidder must possess the following license (s): “A” In submitting its bid, each Bidder will be required to certify that he/she has a minimum of five consecutive years of current experience in the type of work related to this project, completed a potable drinking water treatment plant rehabilitation or potable drinking water treatment plant upgrade project within the past five years, and that this experience is in actual operation of a firm with permanent employees performing a part of the work as distinct from a firm operating entirely by subcontracting all phases of the work. If a Bidder fails to meet these qualifications, City shall consider the Bidder to be not responsible.

The successful Bidder will not receive a Contract award if the successful Bidder is unlicensed, does not have all of the required licenses and project-related experience, or one or more of the licenses are not current and active. If the City discovers after the Contract’s award that the Contractor is unlicensed, does not have all of the required licenses, or one of more of the licenses are not current and active, the City may cancel the award, reject the Bid, declare the Bid Bond as forfeited, keep the Bid Bond’s proceeds, and exercise any one or more of the remedies in the Contract Documents.

SUBCONTRACTORS’ LICENSE AND LISTING- At the time of the Bid Deadline and at all times during performance of the work, each listed Subcontractor must possess a current and active California contractor’s license appropriate for the portion of the Work listed for such Subcontractor and shall hold all specialty certifications required for such Work. When the Bidder submits its Bid to the City, the Bidder must list each Subcontractor whom the Bidder must disclose under Public Contract Code Section 4104 (Subcontractor Listing Law), and the Bidder must provide all of the Subcontractor information that Section 4104 requires (name, address, and portion of the Work). In addition, the City requires that the Bidder list each Subcontractor’s license number , Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) number and the dollar value of each Subcontractor’s labor or services.

SUBSTITUTION OF SECURITIES- Pursuant to California Public Contract Code Section 22300, Substitution of securities for withheld funds is permitted in accordance therewith.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - Bids must be submitted on the Proposal Form prepared for this project and shall be delivered at the office of the City Clerk within a sealed envelope supplied by the City and marked on the outside as follows: "PROPOSAL FOR REVERSE OSMOSIS WATER TREATMENT PLANT REHABILITATION (Job #10102).” Each bid shall be accompanied by a cashier’s check or certified check drawn on a solvent bank, payable to “City of Beverly Hills”, for an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the total maximum amount of the Bid. Alternatively, a satisfactory corporate surety Bid Bond for an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the total maximum amount of the Bid may accompany the Bid (See Exhibit A for Bid Bond Form) . Said Security shall serve as a guarantee that the successful Bidder will, within fourteen (14) calendar days after the date of the award (tentatively June 2015) of the contract, enter into a valid contract with the City for said Work in accordance with the Contract Documents.

THE CITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY BID OR ALL THE BIDS AND TO WAIVE ANY INFORMALITY OR IRREGULARITY IN ANY BID, BUT IF THE BIDS ARE ACCEPTED, THE CONTRACT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT WILL BE LET TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER FOR THE PROJECT AS A WHOLE. Please contact Anne Zaworski, Principal Civil Engineer at the Department of Capital Assets, at 310-285-2520 or at azaworski@beverlyhills.org for any procedural questions or concerns regarding this project.

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PUBLIC NOTICES Ordinance No. 15-O-2675 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 10-3-2806 AND 10-3-2850 REGARDING THE PERCENTAGE OF THE FRONT FAÇADE OF THE FIRST TWO STORIES OF LARGESCALE MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS THAT IS REQUIRED TO BE BUILT TO THE FRONT SETBACK LINE. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. On January 8, 2015, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing after which it adopted Resolution No. 1739, recommending that the City Council amend portions of Title 10 (Planning and Zoning) of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to authorize the Planning Commission to issue an R-4 Permit that would allow deviations from the requirement that a minimum of 60% of the front façade of the first two stories of a largescale multiple residential project be built to the front setback line (collectively, the “Amendments”).

On April 7, 2015, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing, received public testimony, and thereafter introduced this Ordinance.

Section 2.

This Ordinance and the Amendments were assessed in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the C a l i f o r n i a Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and the environmental regulations of the City. The City Council finds that adoption of the Amendments will not have a significant environmental impact and is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15305 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations. The City Council finds that a Class 5 exemption is applicable to the Amendments because the Amendments result in minor changes in land use limitations pertaining to building modulation and setbacks, and applies to properties with an average slope not exceeding twenty percent. In addition, the Planning Commission adopted a Class 32 Categorical Exemption for the multi-family residential project associated with, and including, the Amendments. Thus, the City Council finds that the Amendments are exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA

Guidelines Sections any court of competent 15305 and 15032. jurisdiction, the remainder of this Ordinance Section 3.

The shall be and remain in Amendments are con- full force and effect. sistent with the objectives, principles, and Section 7. Publication. standards of the The City Clerk shall General Plan. cause this Ordinance to Specifically, General be published at least Plan Policy “LU 7.1 – once in a newspaper of Character and Design” general circulation pubcalls for requiring that lished and circulated in multi-family dwellings the City within fifteen and properties be (15) days after its pasdesigned to reflect the sage in accordance with high level of architectur- Section 36933 of the al and landscape quality Government Code, shall that distinguishes exist- certify to the adoption of ing neighborhoods. this Ordinance, and shall cause this Section 4. The City Ordinance and his certiCouncil hereby amends fication, together with Subparagraph b. of proof of publication, to Paragraph 3 of be entered in the Book Subsection E of Section of Ordinances of the 10-3-2806 of Article 28 Council of this City. of Chapter 3 of Title 10 of the Beverly Hills Section 8.

Effective Municipal Code to read Date. This Ordinance as follows with all other shall go into effect and provisions in Section 10- be in full force and effect 3-2806 remaining in at 12:01 a.m. on the thireffect without amend- ty-first (31st) day after ment: its passage. “b.

Setback Requirement: A Adopted: April 21, 2015 minimum of sixty Effective: May 22, 2015 percent (60%) and a maximum of sev- JULIAN A. GOLD, M.D. enty percent (70%) Mayor of the City of of the front facade Beverly Hills, California of the first two (2) stories of a large ATTEST: scale multiple resi- BYRON POPE (SEAL) dential project City Clerk shall be built to the front setback line. APPROVED AS TO FORM: The Planning LAURENCE S. WIENER Commission may City Attorney issue an R-4 permit to allow less APPROVED AS TO than 60% of the CONTENT: front façade of the MAHDI ALUZRI first two (2) stories Interim City Manager of a large-scale multiple residential SUSAN HEALY KEENE development to be Director of Community built to the front Development setback line if the P l a n n i n g VOTE: Commission finds AYES: Councilmembers that the proposed Krasne, Bosse, Brien, d e v e l o p m e n t and Mayor Gold would not have an NOES: Councilmember adverse impact on Mirisch the scale and ABSENT: None massing of the CARRIED –––––– streetscape.”

Section 5.

The City Council hereby amends Section 10-3-2850 of Article 28.5 of Chapter 3 of Title 10 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to add a new Subsection I. as follows with all other provisions in 10-3-2850 remaining in effect without amendment: “I. Subsection 10-3-2806 E.3.b. regarding the percentage of front façade of the first two (2) stories of a large scale multiple residential development that is required to be built to the front setback line.”

Section 6. 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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015107661 The following is/are doing business as: COLLECTIVE BLVD LLC 9903 Santa Monica Blvd. #236, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Collective Blvd LLC 9903 Santa Monica Blvd. #236, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein April 01, 2015: El Grabarsky, CEO: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 22, 2015; Published: May 01, 08, 15, 22, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015091649 The following is/are doing business as: 1) DREAMHAIR90210 2) DREAMHAIRLA 3) DREAM HAIR LA 421 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Kimberly Shawn Geier 9104 W. Third St. #108, Los Angeles, CA 90048; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Kimberly Shawn Geier, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 06, 2015; Published: May 01, 08, 15, 22, 2015 LACC N/C

T.S. No. 13-0506-11 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LU’U Y: KÈM THEO DÂY LÀ BÀN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LU’O’C VÈ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIÈU NÀY PLEASE NOTE THAT PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(d)(1) THE ABOVE STATEMENT IS REQUIRED TO APPEAR ON THIS DOCUMENT BUT PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a) THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION IS NOT REQUIRED TO BE RECORDED OR PUBLISHED AND THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION NEED ONLY BE MAILED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/23/2006.

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 a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below.

The amount may be greater on the day of sale.

Trustor: BEHNAM GHASSEMINEJAD, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE & SEPARATE PROPERTY Duly Appointed Trustee: THE WOLF FIRM, A LAW CORPORATION Recorded 10/31/2006 as Instrument No. 06 2409830 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Street Address or other common designation of real property:

9774 SAN CIRCLE (BEVERLY HILLS AREA) LOS ANGELES, CA 90210 A.P.N.: 4384-022-005 Date of Sale: 6/4/2015 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $2,393,570.89, estimated The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale.

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 (916) 939-0772 or visit this Internet Web site www.nationwideposting.c om, using the file number assigned to this case 130506-11.

Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 4/27/2015 THE WOLF FIRM, A LAW CORPORATION 2955 Main Street, 2nd Floor Irvine, California 92614

Foreclosure Department (949) 720-9200 Sale Information Only: (916) 939-0772 www.nationwideposting.com Frank Escalera, Team Lead NPP0247029 To: BEVERLY HILLS COURIER 05/08/2015, 05/15/2015, 05/22/2015 —————————— Trustee Sale No. : 00000004726750 Title Order No.: 730-140229470 FHA/VA/PMI No.: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/11/2006.

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. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 08/18/2006 as Instrument No. 06 1843488 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: KRISTINA DAMBOULEV, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, C A S H I E R ' S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 05/28/2015 TIME OF SALE: 9:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: DOUBLETREE HOTEL LOS ANGELES-NORWALK, 13111 SYCAMORE DRIVE, NORWALK, CA 90650.

STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 8400 DE LONGPRE AVENUE, UNIT 310, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA 90069 APN#: 5554-023056 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, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $632,784.27. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The

undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

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

The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this Internet Web site www.auction.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000004726750.

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 TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AUCTION.COM, LLC 2 ONE MAUCHLY IRVINE, CA 92618 800-280-2832 www.auction.com BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY I N F O R M AT I O N OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP as Trustee Dated: 04/24/2015 NPP0246863 To: BEVERLY HILLS COURIER 05/08/2015, 05/15/2015, 05/22/2015

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UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

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walk-in closet, secured, Approx. 1400 Sq. ft.

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————— BRAND NEW LUXURY APARTMENTS FOR LEASE EXTRA LARGE Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom $2850.00 $3200.00 Prime Sherman Oaks location Washer, Dryer in units, Wood Floors, Granite Counters, Elegant!!

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————— REMODEDLED 1 BDRM, 1BATH ********* IN PRIME BEVERLY HILLS With easy access to BHHS, Century City and UCLA. 750 sf. Luxury apartment, private entrance, freestanding, laundry on-site.

No pets. $1,900/MO.

Call 310/435-2738

just 1/2 block north of Ventura

OPEN HOUSE Daily 310-561-5812

BEVERLY HILLS ADJACENT

865 SHENANDOAH Unit-102 1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. $1,800.00 LUXURIOUS Recently renovated 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH front Corner unit 1930 Large closets, balconies, c o n t r o l l e d - a c c e s s all amenities in kitchen b u i l d i n g o n e b l o c k From Beverly Hills. with granite counters and Features include new stainless steel appliances. stainless appliances, Berber carpet/ harwood granite Countertops, foors and verticle blinds. breakfast nook, tile Fireplace, bar, washer and floors, spacious living dryer included in laundry area. room and Bedroom feature hardwood flrs.

Secured building with L a u n d r y o n - s i t e . garden courtyard. Choice Unassigned parking. location Near Beverly Center, NO PETS. 1 year lease Cedars- Sinai, Restaurants, 13th Month FREE. Text Lisa Trader Joes, Etc. No Pets, 310/720-4810 Non-smoking building. for more information.

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$2,775/MO. Shown By Appointment.

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8544 BURTON WAY Call 310/273-6770 or 213/444-8865 310-278-1322

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BEVERLY HILLS ADJACENT

STUDIO & 1 BEDROOM $1,550 -$1,795

Remodeled Top Floor In Newer Luxury Building

New Carpet & Custom Paint, Tile Floors, Stove, Fridge, Dishwasher, A/C, Stainless Steel Appliances, Balcony, Secured Entry, Gated Parking, Elevator, Laundry On Premises.

On-Site Gym.

8560 W. Olympic Bl.

Call 310/526-1484

In The HEART of 308 S. REXFORD DR • BRENTWOOD • L.A.’S FINEST, •• WESTWOOD • • MIRACLE MILE • 125 N. Barrington Av. BEV. HILLS TRIANGLE MOST LUXURIOUS 10933 Rochester Ave. 615 S. Cochran Ave. B E V E R LY H I L L S N E W LY U P D AT E D • Single • ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 170 N. Crescent Dr. APT. RENTAL * * * * * * 2 Bdrm. +2 Bath * * * * * * * Large & Bright.

Pool, a/c, balcony, fridge, stove, laundry rm., prkg., intercom entry, elevator.

CLOSE TO SHOPS & R ESTAURANTS .

310/858-8133

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138 N. Hamilton Dr. • 1 Bd. +1 Ba. • Dishwasher, controlled access, laundry facility.

LARGE LOVELY 1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH Parking. Beautiful

BEVERLY HILLS

Brentwood Area.

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• • 1240 GRANVILLE AVE • 1 Bd+Den+111/22 Ba • Unit Apartment 5.

• • $1,400/MO. BRIGHT & S PACIOUS Call 805/379-2000 BEVERLY HILLS LIVING. or 805/231-8415 Balcony, dishwasher, BEVERLY HILLS ADJ elevator, intercom entry, on-site LARGE LOVELY laundry, parking.

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Newly decorated with full kitchen and parking.

$1,150/MO. With One Year Lease

Call 805/379-2000 or 805/231-8415

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C LOSE TO C EDARS , B EVERLY C ENTER , R ESTAURANT R OW .

310/531-3992

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P LEASE C ALL :

310/435-3693

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• 2 Bdrm. + Den + 2 11/ 22 Bath •

LARGE UPPER 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH with 1 carport parking, hardwood floors, laundry on-site. Stove, dishwasher, fridge & A/C included.

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Jr . Executive

Spacious a/c, fireplace, pool, controlled access, laundry fac., prkg.

Controlled access, on-sight laundry, a/c unit, kitchenette.

“The Mission” Upscale, Bright, 310/531-3992 Gorgeous & Spacious. • Westwood • Close to Museums, • Free WiFi Access • With Pool, balcony, Grove & Restaurants.

310/473-5061 central air, fireplace, • • • • • Close To U.C.L.A. stove, elevator, inter• 1 Bd.+1 Ba. * HOLLYWOOD * com entry, prkg. gym.

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• 310/476-2181 • • 2 Bd.+2 Ba.

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YCAMORE AV.

• • • • • 1380 Midvale Ave.

* * * * * • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • • • • • • * * * * * * * * * * * 1 B d . +1 Ba. Newly Remodeled • BRENTWOOD Every Extra Luxury • • • • custom cabinets, granite

Close to shopping, dining & schools.

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6-Month Lease Avail.

Great Views The Carlton countertops, stone entry, WiFi, pool, elevator, Great views, controlled 11666 Goshen Ave. Call 310/ 425-9070 controlled access, onpool, health club, spa.

(•)(•)(•)(•)(•) access, balcony, • Free WiFi Access • sight laundry, parking. elevator, lrg. pool, Single + 1 Ba. • Close to UCLA • C l o s e t o U . C . L . A . prkg, on-sight laundry.

1350 S. MIDVALE AVE. 310/473-1509 BRENTWOOD (•)(•)(•)(•)(•) H IKING IN R UNYON L.A., 90024 519 S. Barrington Ave. WiFi, central air/heat, Contact Mgr.: C ANYON , H OLLYWOOD • WESTWOOD • fireplace, patio, B OWL /N IGHTLIFE . ˚Δ˚Δ˚Δ˚Δ1˚Δ˚Δ˚ • • 310/864-0319 550 Veteran Ave. 2 Bdrm. + 1 / 2 Bath controlled access, 323/467-8172 pool, elevator, parking, ••••• 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath laundry facility.

2 Bd.+2 Ba. HOLLYWOOD Bright unit. ~ W E S T ~ • Single 310/312-9871 1769-1775 • Dishwasher, On-site Shopping & Dining in L O S A N G E L E S ••••• N. Sycamore Av. Brentwood Village 12424 TeXaS Ave. laundry, parking.

Very spacious, • • • • • Close to • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • granite counters, • S i n g l e Brentwood Village. **CENTURY CITY** microwave, intercom • B a c h e l o r V E R Y N I C E U N I T. 2220 S. Beverly Glen 310/472-8915 entry, on-sight laun2nd floor, Controlled access, • • dry, parking & WiFi. laundry facility.

• 1 B d . + D e n + 1 B a . • on-site laundry, B R E N T W O O D • • S i n g l e • • covered parking, Very close to UCLA Utilities Included.

323/851-3790 904-908 Granville Av. • • L o t s o f • • controlled access. & Westwood Village.

Character & Charm !

310/208-5166 Close to Everything.

310/442-8265 2 B d . + 2 B a . Glass Fireplace Includes: Newly Remodeled.

W E S T W O O D MID-WILSHIRE Granite counters, W E S T L . A . 1 0 9 0 5 O h i o A v e . 340 S. St. Andrews Pl. New hardwood flrs., Fireplace, balcony, granite counters, 1415 Brockton Ave. • • • • • •1• B d . + 1 B a•.• stainless steel appl., 1 Bdrm. +1 Bath laundry facility, Spacious • • subterranean prkg. alcove fireplace, { { { { { { { 2 Bdrm + 2 Bath Bachelor • • Near Whole Foods. fridge, laundry facility, 2 Bdrm. +2 Bath • • • • • Single • • gated parking, intercom 310/207-1965 Balcony, controlled Patio, stove, fridge, • • entry, WiFi and more.

• 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • access, parking, •• • 310/552-8064 • dishwasher, on-sight •• elevator, on-site laundry.

Wifi, Bright, controlled Rooftop jacuzzi laundry, parking.

Close to shopping, with panoramic access, balcony, C LOSE T O S HOPS 11988 Kiowa Ave. great restaurants city views. pool, elevator, • • • • • & R ESTAURANTS .

• • and Metro. laundry facility, prkg.

1 Bd. + 1 Ba. 310/479-0700

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Lrg. unit. Balcony, Walk-in closet, 218 S. Tower Dr. intercom entry, laundry • • facility, elevator, prkg.

•• 1 Bd.+1 Ba. •• • CHARMING & BRIGHT • • • Close to Cedars, •• CULVER CITY Old World Charm ! restaurants, shopping • • • • • • • & transportation.

3830 Vinton Ave. Bright, intercom entry, • • 310/276-1528 • Large & Bright Unit. • • ~ WEST ~ Single • fridge, stove, laundry fac.

Elevator, controlled L O S ANGELES • • CLOSE TO RESTAURANTS BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. Pool, sauna, access, on-site 2 Bdrm. + 1 Bath & SHOPPING .

120 S. Swall Dr. intercom entry, laundry facility, Newly Remodeled.

310/531-3992 • • • • • • • • • elevator, on-site balcony, parking.

• New hrwd. flrs., stain• 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • laundry, parking.

Close to All Utilities Paid. less steel appl., balcony, BEVERLY HILLS Very Spacious, A/C, Brentwood Village, balcony, intercom entry, 310/841-2367 controlled access, • • • • • • • on-sight laundry, prkg. Shops & Restaurants. on-site laundry, prkg.

• 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • Close to Cedars-Sinai, S A N T A M O N I C A • 310/826-4889 • 1307 Barry Ave. • Beverly Center, • 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. 2600 Virginia Ave. 310/473-1509 • shops, cafes • Spacious • B R E N T W O O D S MALL QUIET BLDG. French doors in bdrm. to • & transportation .

• 3 Bd. + 2 Ba. • 11730 S UNSET B LVD . patio overlooking pool • 310/270-0724 Approx. 1,100sf.

• GORGEOUS UNITS • NEWLY REMODELED Patio, dishwasher, W E S T W O O D Border of on-site laundry, parking. 1409 Midvale Ave. •••••• Central air, large Close to school, freeway • • B E V E R L Y H I L L S • Jr. Executive balcony, pool, elevator, • • ••• •••• & transportation.

321 S. Sherbourne Dr. 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • on-site laundry, 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • • • •• • • Spacious • • • • • • • • • 310/449-1100 intercom entry.

Single • • • 320 N. La Peer Dr. • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • Rooftop pool, • • • • WEST L.A. •• • • deck, central air, 1342 Centinela Ave. • 310/246-0290 • Balcony, WiFi, a/c, intercom controlled CLOSE TO 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath elevator, intercom entry, laundry facility, access, a/c, stove, • Bright Unit • SHOPS & DINING entry, on-sight laundry, elevator, laundry elevator, parking, pool.

Granite countertops, facility, parking. gym, parking.

CLOSE TO U.C.L.A., balcony, on-site • 310/247-8689 • • Free WiFi Access • laundry, On-site SHOPPING & 1 BLK. www.

Close to Cedars-Sinai, parking. Close to TO WESTWOOD PARK. ~ 310/476-3824 ~ bhcourier Beverly Center & transportation.

BRENTWOOD & U.C.L.A. CLOSE

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BRENTWOOD

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Trendy Robertson Bl.

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401 S. HOOVER St.

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310/478-8616

LOS ANGELES

12333 TeXaS Ave. • • • • • • • • 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath

Control access, pool, Granite counters, dishdishwasher, elevator, washer, balcony, stove, on-site laundry intercom-entry, on-site and parking. laundry, parking.

213/385-4751

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213/364-8423

Close To U.C.L.A. 310/477-6856

10530-10540 Wilshire Bl.

274 LAFAYETTE PARK PL.

1 Bdrm.+1 Bath

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Granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • air conditioned, new • Single • flrs., designer ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ hrwd. finishes, balcony, ceiling Luxury Living fan, elevator, controlled with valet, lush garden access. Fitness ctr, yoga surrounding pool, room, wi-fi, skyview gym, elevator, etc. lounge w/ outdoor fireHrwd. flrs., granite place, laundry facilities. counters, dishwasher, central air, balcony. Easy freeway access 213/382-102 1 Call: 310/470-4474

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BEVERLY HILLS

S E RV I C E

468

475

BAGS WANTED

GARAGE & ESTATE SALE

WANTED

BEVERLY HILLS ESTATE SALE Fri. • 11am-7pm Sat. • 9am-6pm

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

1977 Star Wars Figurines, rod iron furniture, designer purses, clothing, electronics, jewelry. Ceramics: Wage, Haeger, Mccoy & Contempo Turquoise.

And much more, 50 years of collecting!

205 S. Willaman Dr. 90211, Off Wilshire Bl.

IN ADDITION TO

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

TOP DOLLAR PAID Call 310/289-9561

475

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GARAGE & ESTATE SALE

“ E STAT E SAL E ” BEVERLY HILLS

ESTATE/MOVING • SALE • Complete Chinese dinning rm. set w/ buffet/ mirror, butcher block, kitchen table (4-chairs), exercise bike, antique jars, glasses, etc. misc. kitchen, clothes, jewelry.

Designer furniture. Ivory sofa set and dining 8 chairs, coffee tables, End tables, king bedroom set, Marble top outdoor furniture. Art work, antique, accessories More items, great prices

Sat. & Sun. Dates…

9am-5pm Sat. May 2 nd & Sun. May 3 rd 110 N. Oakhurst Dr. Hours: 9 am – 2 pm Weekday Appt Only 321 So. Canon Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90212 Text 310-405-5169

D I R E C T O RY

507

AUTOS WANTED

AUTOS FOR SALE

• AVAILABLE • BEAUTIFUL DARK BLUE 2014 CHEVROLET IMPALA Large sedan, only 7,500 miles, like new, good gas mileage, extended warranty

included. $25,000.

Please call 310/459-2066

ANTIQUES / JEWELRY BUY & SELL

CA$H FOR CAR$ WE WILL BUY YOUR CAR, RUNNING OR NOT!

ALL TYPES OF CARS ANY YEAR • ANY MODEL

Will Appraise Your Car For Free!

Visit us at

www.chequeredflag.com

Call John or Neil:

323-868-4119 sales@chequeredflag.com

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

500

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ANTIQUES BUY & SELL

TOORAJ

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For a limited time on its entire showrooms stock of fine European antiques, furniture, chandeliers, candleholders, paintings, statues, clock, sconzes, art pieces and other decorative items.

(310) 430-1400 www.toorajcollectibles.com 2000 S. Sepulveda Blvd. Los Angeles, C A . 90025

PUZZLE ANSWERS 04/24/15 C H I N O

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A G A O M P E E R A G R R A E D P E A P R C O C O T O N E G G S E S

M O T H S E A R P F I B U L A O R L

C R U O B O M E N A A N E S C N C E G A L A L E T S F O A R M T O M E D O L O N S G E S T A T O T A T R N

ISSUE P M U I B S S T I R O I N A S G E N B O O W O W P H E B R L E O W O E P R

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H E T T U V R E P A Y A P I P E T A R R O R H O U T I N T Y N O D A S O L E I E G E A X E D G A R S O C T L C L A O A Y T V L A T E O S E R E I S

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MARCIA WILSON HOBBS LETTERS TO THE EDITOR I have written the following to Gov. Jerry Brown about the drought situation and how Beverly Hills is coping with it...

If we can put men on the moon or men/women at a space station for a year, I feel it is doable to clean and purify shallow ground water, to water lawns, take baths, drink and reuse this ample supply. Even with comprehensive testing, which would be a mandatory and a constant requirement, it is against state regulations to use this water. Though I have pleaded for years to do this to no avail, please give us a chance and make us a Beta test site to show the state we can deliver. We are sitting on top of 1,000’s of acre feet of shallow usable ground water. Give us an opportunity to show it can be done. Certainly, we can do it in our LEED’s certified Green Buildings for everything but drinking water now.

I know that you are a visionary, and can see the need for desalinization of ocean water which I feel is much more polluted than our shallow ground water. Give us a chance to prove our vision is attainable.

The main sources of municipal tap water are surface water and ground water from lakes, streams, rivers and deep wells extracting from the deep aquifers. Currently, we use deep wells in Beverly Hills and water from the Metropolitan Water District. Almost all municipal water sources undergo a disinfection process using chlorine or chloramine (chlorine and ammonia) to kill bacteria and parasites.

Although the EPA regulates 91 water contaminants, there are many which still find their way into the tap water we use every day. Other contaminants commonly found include lead, copper, sulfate, nitrates, pesticides, herbicides, arsenic, industrial solvents and trihalomethanes, a chemical known to cause colon and bladder cancer in large concentrations. Contrary to popular belief, municipal water treatment facilities were not designed to take out contaminants such as synthetic organic chemicals and toxic heavy metals like lead. That can be changed. Being aware of these problems makes it easier to propose a solution. Beverly Hills sits on a lake of shallow ground water, just beneath the surface in a residential community with no large farming areas nor industry supporting our shallow ground water.

Well water sources are typically not regulated at all, making it the responsibility of the well owner to test and evaluate the safeness of their well water. Well water sources are susceptible to contamination from septic tanks, farms, pesticides and herbicides used in the surrounding area and can also have high instances of iron, calcium and magnesium which cause hard water. Hard water and scaling can damage home appliances and plumbing, as well as leave stains and spots on clothing, dishes, and surfaces in a home. Our City has a complete sewer system, no large agricultural uses and no known septic tanks. I believe we are prepared to take on this task and show it can be done.

Nancy Krasne, Councilmember and Former Mayor of Beverly Hills ****** The people of Beverly Hills need more guidance from their elected officials and City departments about how to deal with the drought. The overarching issue is: “What do we want our City to look like when water use has to be cut 36-percent?”

The lovely green lawns which consume approximately 60-70-percent of residential water use are no longer sustainable. They never were appropriate for a coastal desert climate zone that used to get about 15 inches of rain annually, but which now may get much less as the state of drought becomes permanent. Some people will continue to water and just pay whatever penalties are required. Others will just let their lawns go brown. A few may install permanently green artificial lawns. A few may replace the lawn with unsightly gravel and a few plants. And one can hope that some people will plant water-wise plants, including many plants native to Southern California, to help restore the urban habitat in which we live.

We need to think about the following issues: How can we best save water? How do people want to live on their land? What can we do to help endangered bird and butterfly and bee species?

What will best preserve our property values?

Just being told to cut water use 30-percent isn't helpful. I think the City should require the following: (1) Immediate cessation of watering of front lawns, which are used for ornamental purposes only. For most residential properties, this alone will come close to meeting the 30-percent reduction in water use. Trees and shrubs should continue to be watered as needed.

(2) Backyards, which are used for recreational purposes, should still be allowed to be watered, although if the drought continues this may need to change.

(3) In the fall–beginning in October–homeowners should plant their gardens with water-wise plants. Limited outdoor watering should be allowed to get these plants established. The City should assist homeowners, landscapers, and gardeners with design classes and actual suggested designs for different size lots, including plant recommendations.

In addition, the City should take the following steps to demonstrate its leadership in the drought crisis: (A) Plant native grasses and other native plants on the median strips along Sunset Boulevard and Burton Way. (B) Plant demonstration gardens for butterflies and birds in parts of the City’s parks.

(C) Convert the underused Maltz Park (on the southwest corner of Sunset Boulevard and Whittier Boulevard) into a demonstration garden for water-wise plantings, as Pasadena did with Arlington Garden or Descanso Gardens did with its new Center Circle garden.

(D) Continue to maintain lawn areas in parks and at schools for outdoor recreation. These areas are important for our City and our children.

Daniel Fink, Beverly Hills

Cartoon for The Courier by Janet Salter

Astrology

By Holiday Mathis TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (May 1). This year will give you bragging rights.

Take your camera along for the play-by-play. In the next six weeks, there will be a reunion. You’ll improve some aspects of your environment either to prepare for the event or as a result of the event. Your expertise puts you in the spotlight in July. September brings a financial bonus. Gemini and Virgo people adore you.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20). Your eyes are as wide open as your heart today. Random observances will move you in unexpected ways. With whom will you share your observations? Choose your audience carefully.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). If you stopped believing in it, would it go away? If not, it’s called reality. This litmus test might help you determine which problems are really worth taking on today.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). If you don’t feel brave enough to slay the dragon today, put your armor on anyway and start walking, sword extended. Pretending to be courageous is quite often just as good as the real thing.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Problems bring about inventions. If there were no problems, there would be no progress. You’ll love the funny little problem that comes this afternoon, mostly because it inspires your creative solution.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Your inherent truth-detector is turned on.

When someone’s body language and words do not match, you’ll wisely believe the body language and react accordingly.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). What you think is a mess in your life, another person envies. Sharing keeps things in perspective. Tonight, take credit for what you come up with, or someone else will.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You want to say “no,” but don’t know how. Keeping it brief is the secret. They’ll ask for an explanation, but you don’t owe that. You have a right to your decisions and mysteries.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). When you’re not happy, the more sensitive people in your life can really feel it. The not so sensitive people feel it, too, though more subconsciously. You happy equals everyone happier.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Congestion isn’t just a traffic situation.

A Sagittarius or Pisces is the perfect friend to help you open up mental windows and let the air through for psychic cleansing.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). The idea that’s left on the table wasn’t left there because it was bad. It was left there because no one else at the table knew what to do with it. “From a fallen tree, all make kindling.”

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20). Take a chance tonight. If you win, great. If you lose and lose with grace, it’s even better. That will spark your creativity. Inspired folly connects us to our humanity.

ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19). Everyone is different. Even twins have different likes, strengths, qualities and destinies. Your efforts to see people as they are and not as you believe or want them to be will be rewarded with a truer bond.

POLICE BLOTTER The following assaults, burglaries, identity and grand thefts have been reported by BHPD. Streets are usually indicated by block numbers.

Losses in brackets..

ASSAULTS 04/21 300 Spalding Ave. 04/24 300 Foothill Rd. 04/26 300 N. Canon Dr. BURGLARIES 04/07 9000 Wilshire Bl. ($1,166) 04/20 9000 Wilshire Bl. ($425) 04/20 9000 Wilshire Bl. 04/20 9000 Wilshire Bl. ($811) 04/22 400 N. Rodeo Dr. ($500) 04/23 400 N. Rodeo Dr. ($1,000)

04/23 9000 Wilshire Bl. ($450) 04/25 1000 Shadow Hill Way 04/25 9000 Wilshire Bl. ($8,700) IDENTITY THEFT 04/21 100 N. Arnaz Dr. ($2,950) GRAND THEFTS 04/18 400 N. Beverly Dr.($8,850) 04/22 700 N. Rexford Dr. ($3,700) 04/24 200 S. Canon Dr. ($42,919) 04/25 9000 Wilshire Bl. ($1,170) 04/26 200 S. Beverly Dr. ($2,400)

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