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Extreme Swimmer Diana Nyad will join Monday’s Walk With The Mayor. 4
Marilyn Lewis of Hamburger Hamlet, Cardinali fame 5 died Wednesday.
The Active Adult Club Awarded scholarships to two BHHS seniors. 5
A major housing development in Bel Air is causing a stir with residents. 8 • Arts & Entertainment • Birthdays • Letters to the Editor
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Beverly Hills Could Be In Talks To Buy Parcels 12 & 13 tions as “vague,” and said he would not comment on the specific nature of the negotiations. In public comment immediately preceding the council’s Tuesday study session item, resident Lionel Ephraim said that the item, “doesn’t appear to qualify as a closed session [item] to start with. It is a subject dear to the hearts of most residents ... Please make sure the residents are included in this discussion in the early stages. I don’t think we should be excluded or that we should go through what we’ve been going through with the disgusting mess on Santa Monica Boulevard.” “You’re right,” said City Attorney Larry Wiener, agreeing that it was “property negotiations.” He did not clarify further, pointing out that the item showed the negotiating parties and the parcels’ (see ‘PARCELS 12 & 13’ page 17)
Real Estate, Economy Discussed At 2017 Milken Global Conference By Laura Coleman The Milken Institute has shifted noticeably over the years, and its 20th Global Conference, held at The Beverly Hilton this week, proved an opportunity to reaffirm what it has become. Stated Michael Milken: “At the institute, efforts are focused on changing the world and helping you change the world.” If one only knows Milken from his eponymous conference, one observes a man with an uncanny ability to create and engage in panel discussions that are generally lively, informative, surprising and often philanthropically minded. This year, more than 4,000 people from 50 countries attended some 200 panels tied to the theme of building meaningful lives.
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City Could End $10M JPA If BHUSD’s Teacher Salary Formula Doesn’t Change
C E L E B R AT I N G INDEPENDENCE — Israeli Director General of the Prime Minister’s Office Eli Groner and Israeli Consul General Sam Grundwerg joined Mayor Lili Bosse and Beverly Hills residents at the City’s inaugural luncheon celebration of Israeli Independence, Yom Ha’atzmaut. For more information, see page 5.
By Victoria Talbot Is the City of Beverly Hills in negotiations with the Beverly Hills Land Company to purchase Parcels 12 & 13? “It’s not a secret that we’d like to see a park there,” said Councilmember John Mirisch, being intentionally noncommittal. An item on the Closed Session City Council agenda Tuesday identified “negotiations” for the property: “Parcels 12 & 13, as well as the ‘island’ adjacent to and just west of Doheny Drive, also known as 9100-9364 N. Santa Monica Blvd.,” listing the City negotiator as Mahdi Aluzri, and the negotiation party as “Beverly Hills Land Company.” The agenda item says that both price and terms of payment are being negotiated. Exactly what the negotiations are for is not being disclosed. Mirisch termed the negotia-
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Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin kicked off this year’s Milken Institute Global Conference.
One of the more surprising revelations at this year’s conference was that the U.S. economy is heading for a downturn with a low likely to hit within two years. Now, whether the market double dips, or triple dips, or does something absolutely unpredictable, the good (see ‘MILKEN CONFERENCE’ page 22)
By Laura Coleman Wednesday’s School-City Liaison meeting might as well have happened on a playground with 6-year-olds instead of at City Hall with four elected officials, given all the bullying and tantrums that took place. “No. No. No. No!” exclaimed Councilman John Mirisch after Beverly Hills High School Principal Dave Jackson took the former mayor to task for making disparaging generalizations about Beverly Hills Unified School District teachers due to the fact that their salaries are tied to the City’s property taxes. Mirisch’s outburst followed his earlier declaration as to just what would happen if the school district failed to change its current salary formula. “Your other option is that you have a budget that is $9.7
million lighter,” he threatened. “That’s your problem. Sorry if that happens.” By the end of the hour-long meeting, the message was (see ‘JPA’ page 22)
BHUSD Could Scrap K-8 Model By 2018
By Laura Coleman Earlier this week, the Board of Education sent out a letter digitally signed by all five members, alerting the community to its plans to take a four-pronged approach to solve its current budget crises. Board President Mel Spitz took credit for authoring the piece, which he said reflected a unified front on the part of all five board (see ‘BHUSD K-8’ page 22)
Bosse’s ‘B.O.L.D’ Initiative Gains Support Among Key Retailers By Victoria Talbot Beverly Hills Mayor Lili Bosse presented her bold new plan to a largely supportive group this week at a meeting of the Rodeo Drive Committee at The Beverly Wilshire. B.O.L.D is an acronym for “Business Open Later Days,” a signature initiative of Bosse’s second term as mayor as Beverly Hills seeks to gain parity with a host of new retail competition. At the meeting, Bosse reported that some retailers
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suggested that the move to keep stores open later was “long overdue.” Beverly Hills shops close early in the evening, prompting general managers of the City’s 30 hotels to send their guests to other shopping centers to dine and shop. The City’s businesses are weathering a storm of rent increases, report retailers. Some businesses are closing their doors and empty storefronts are raising the spector of (see ‘OPEN LATER’ page 22)
HELLO OUT THERE IN RADIO LAND — Natasha Bedingfield, Hailee Steinfeld and Raven Symone attended the 2017 Radio Disney Music Awards at Microsoft Theater. Also there were Noah Cyrus, Sabrina Carpenter, Sofia Carson, Madison Pettis, plus others For more photos, see George Christy’s column on page 6.
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Extreme Swimmer Diana Nyad Joins Monday’s Walk With The Mayor
ALUMNI CLUB— Members of the Beverly Hills High School Men’s Alumni Club Class of 1951 got together for their annual gathering last week on April 26 at the Hotel Angeleno. Pictured, top row (from left): Jim Morrow, Mike Sullivan, Miles Coleman, Eric Wittenberg, Doug Pruessing, Chuck Coleman, Steve Young, Shelly Appel, Darryl Snyder, Dick Mallek, Fred Specktor and Fred Brown. Front row (from left): Bob Hill, Fred Stern, Art Stauffer, Phil Jaffe, Don Rowson and Paul Selwyn.
Where To Celebrate Mother’s Day 2017 In Beverly Hills By Matt Lopez Avec Nous: Mother’s Day brunch buffet is offered from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pricing starts at $68 per person. Located inside L’Ermitage Hotel. Call 310-8608660. The Belvedere: (Peninsula) Specially-curated three-course Mother’s Day menu by Executive Chef David Codney includes free-flowing Nicolas Feuillatte champagne. From 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. for $135 per person and $65 for children. Main course options include wood fired lamb loin, wild halibut and
crispy buttermilk chicken. Call 310975-2736. THE Blvd: (The Beverly Wilshire) Special brunch menu is offered for $95 per person, between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Includes dessert buffet by executive pastry chef Chris Ford. Bottomless champagne bar for $40 per person. Call 310275-5200. Bouchon: Enjoy an a la carte brunch menu, live music and Mother’s Day inspired black board specials from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Prix-fixe dinner offered (see ‘MOTHER’S DAY’ page 13)
By Victoria Talbot Diana Nyad will join Beverly Hills Mayor Lili Bosse to Walk with the Mayor Monday, just days before internationally-renowned author and pioneer in integrative medicine and personal transformation Deepak Chopra leads the City in a Guided Meditation Friday. Extreme swimmer Nyad, who swam 111 miles from Cuba to Florida nonstop in 2013 when she was 64 years old, without a shark cage, will join Walk with the Mayor to share her spectacular story of inspiration with walkers, and to invite them to join her in her quest to get Americans everywhere walking. “You’re never too old to chase your dreams," said Nyad, upon completing her daunting swim. Now, with TED talks and motivational events, Nyad has chosen to use her celebrity to inspire Americans to walk to improve their health and overall well-being, no matter what age they are. Together with Bonnie Stoll, expedition leader of the Cuba Swim, they founded EverWalk, to get America walking. Nyad swam 53 hours in shark-and jellyfish-infested waters, battling with
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hyperthermia, exhaustion and sensory deprivation in a spiritual pursuit for meaning that required nothing less than total focus, overwhelming dedication and passion. The effort was the fifth time she had tried, beginning in 1978. “Never give up,” she said. Nyad’s success came years after the first attempt, after several failures, and at an age when many have quit trying to achieve their physical best. Her (see ‘DIANA NYAD’ page 13)
Beverly Hills Police Search For Man In Attempted Kidnapping Beverly Hills Police are investigating a report that a man attempted to lure a child into his vehicle over the weekend. The alleged crime occurred between 4:50 and 5:10 p.m. Saturday in a residential area south of Wilshire Boulevard between Robertson and The alleged suspect’s Honda Accord La Cienega Boulevards, but wasn’t reported until awaiting vehicle and drove away.” Monday, according to BHPD Lt. The suspect said nothing to the witElisabeth Albanese. ness, according to Albanese. “A witness reported that an The suspect is described as unknown male subject approached a Hispanic, 30-to-40 years old, about 5female child, who was playing outside feet-7 inches tall with an average build her residence, and attempted to usher and dark hair. He wore a black T-shirt, her to his awaiting vehicle,” Albanese black pants and a red baseball cap and said. “The witness indicated there was his vehicle is believed to be a charcoal no physical contact between the subject gray Honda Accord four-door with tintand the child. When the witness con- ed windows. fronted the subject, he quickly ran to his
Beverly Vista PTA Election Proceeds With Relative Calm By Laura Coleman In one of the more contentious PTA elections in recent history, on Wednesday the parents and teachers at Beverly Vista decided upon a new slate for the coming academic year. Running unopposed, newcomer Cynthia Chang Park was accepted as the new Beverly Vista PTA president shortly after nominating herself. At the previous PTA meeting in March, 33rd District PTA representatives invalidated the results of the vote for the incoming Beverly Vista PTA president, citing voting irregularities after Park was declared the winner instead of current executive VP April Jergens by three votes. Still, there was at least a little bit of
excitement for the more than 100 attendees at Wednesday’s meeting. Beverly Vista Principal Christian Fuhrer nabbed the 88th and final ballot to vote on just who would co-president together with Park, after Kim Hartley and Alexandra Polin both received nominations. Hartley was declared the winner. “[Wednesday’s] election went smoothly [and] we owe a debt of gratitude to the 33rd district volunteers who helped facilitate the process, the administration at Beverly Vista, as well as the PTA members for their efforts in coordinating a flawless election,” said PTA Council President Rose Kaiserman. “We look forward to working with the new executive board.”
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Marilyn Lewis Of Hamburger Hamlet, Cardinali Fame Died Wednesday
ACTIVE ADULT CLUB GIVES BACK— The Beverly Hills Active Adult Club awarded two $500 scholarship checks to Beverly Hills High School seniors – former Courier intern Sam Schwartz (left) and Veronica Pahomova (right). The recipients are selected for achievement in academics and extracurricular activities. The recipients were joined by Beverly Hills High School Principal Dave Jackson and High School Counselors Laurie Edelstein and Greg Jackson at the ceremony. Schwartz will be attending University of Chicago and Veronica will be attending Pepperdine University.
Israeli Consul and PMO Director General Attend Beverly Hills’ Inaugural Yom Ha'atzmaut Luncheon By Victoria Talbot A luncheon held in the Municipal Gallery at Beverly Hills City Hall to celebrate Yom Ha'atzmaut also welcomed two distinguished visitors: Israeli Director General of the Prime Minister’s Office Eli Groner and the Israeli Consul General Sam Grundwerg. Yom Ha'atzmaut commemorates the formation of Israel as a nation 69 years ago. Groner served as an economic attaché before taking up his post to head Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office in 2015. As Israel’s minister for economic affairs at the Israeli Embassy in Washington, Groner was responsible for advancing Israel’s economic interests with the US Treasury, the American Department of Energy and other government agencies. His family emigrated to Israel from New York when he was 15. He served as a radioman for Moshe Ya’alon before a career as a reporter, and a business consultant. The Director General is Israel’s most senior civil servant, responsible for most domestic and foreign policy decisions, as well as 1,300 civil servants that report to him. The Los Angeles Consulate General
of Israel is one of Israel’s largest diplomatic missions in the world, covering the entire Southwest region of the United States, including Arizona, Southern California, Colorado, Hawaii, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming. Grundwerg was appointed by Netanyahu and assumed the post in August 2016. Formerly the Director General of the World Jewish Congress, his mission was to strengthen and support Jewish communities throughout the world. An attorney from Miami Beach, Grundwerg moved to Israel in 1990 and served in the IDF as a combat soldier. Celebrants included Rabbi Pini Dunner, Rabbi Kalman Topp, Rabbi Yossi Cunin, Cantor Nati Baram, former Beverly Hills mayor Jimmy Delshad, City Manager Mahdi Aluzri and several City commissioners. Mayor Lili Bosse, Vice Mayor Julian Gold, and City Councilmembers Les Friedman, Robert Wunderlich and John Mirisch joined Grundwerg and Groner for the City’s inaugural Israeli Independence celebration, acknowledging the deep ties and support for Israel in the Beverly Hills community.
COURIER IN CAMBODIA — Planning Commissioner Alan Block took a vacation with wife Jan and friends Steve and Bonnie Webb earlier this month to Cambodia, and the group made sure to bring along their copy of the Courier. Pictured is the group standing in Angkor Wat in Siem Reap. From left: Steve and Bonnie Webb, and Alan and Jan Block. To join the “Carry The Courier Club” simply photograph yourself holding the Courier on your next trip, and send the picture, along with caption information, to mlopez@bhcourier.com. Editors note: Last week the Courier ran this photo and incorrectly referred to Alan Block by his middle name, Robert. We regret the error!
By John L. Seitz Marilyn Lewis, whose career spanned the establishment of the famed Hamburger Hamlet chain of restaurants to her world famous couture clothing line Cardinali, died Wednesday. The Cleveland-born future entrepreneur left her Ohio home with little money or education and hitchhiked her way to California as a teenager with the goal of making it as a Hollywood dress designer. It was in 1950 when she met an aspiring actor named Harry Lewis, who told her about his idea for a restaurant. Within a few months, she had locked in
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a location on the Sunset Strip and the first Hamburger Hamlet was born. With (see ‘MARILYN LEWIS’ page 19)
El Rodeo Student Wins Second Place In National PTA Reflections Contest By Laura Coleman When El Rodeo 7th grader Georgia Evensen submitted a short film for this year’s PTA Reflections contest, she never thought for a moment she would win. Still, something about her film on a honey bee trying to find its place in the world – akin to Georgia’s pathway through middle school – touched a nerve in viewers, and she easily won the Middle School Division of the Film Production Category at El Rodeo. Then she triumphed in the category at the district level, before moving on to the state level, and most recently, taking 2nd place nationally. “This year’s theme for the
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Reflections contest was “What's Your Story," so I wanted to create a piece that reflected upon the multiple ways in (see ‘PTA REFLECTIONS’ page 13)
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knew his people, as do you, Wo l f g a n g . He owned La Cote Basque, as well. One afternoon with Gloria Vanderbilt gossiping there with C a r o l Matthau and Truman Capote, no other tables were availa b l e . Suddenly a handsomely dressed fours o m e w a l k e d through the revolving d o o r s . Obviously from Italy Wolfgang Puck with sons Byron and (anyone Cameron (at top), whose mom is Barbara more chic Lazaroff, and sons Alexander and Oliver, than the elite whose mother is Gelila Assefa Puck, during I t a l i a n s ? ) Wolfgang’s Walk of Fame ceremony. apologized for not olfgang, O Wolfgang, reserving, he welcomed them you are the Pied Piper who grandly and magically a table introduced Los Angeles to fine setting appeared. and adventurous dining when you and your innovative ou can tell people by designer wife, Barbara their behavior,” Soule Lazaroff, opened Spago above explained. the Sunset Strip in 1982. Arrivederci (so long in Italian!) week ago, Wolfgang to that tiresome Los Angeles was honored with a Star (numstandby of ”surf and turf” (lob- ber 2,607) on the Hollywood ster tail and steak). Walk of Fame in a choice spot facing the Dolby Theatre. ust as the Grand Seigneur Henri Soule led presidents and olfgang’s history is world travellers Marlene compelling. Luck and charm Dietrich and Cole Porter and talent to spare. decades ago to his French tables at Le Pavilon on East s a teenager, he knew 57th Street in Manhattan. there was “more out there,” and bid adieu to his native Austria, ike Soule, dear where mom Maria was a pastry Wolfgang Puck, yours is an chef. He headed to France, uncomprimising passion for apprenticed with the fabled quality and consistency.
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Patrick Terrail as chef and partner at Ma Maison with its Astroturf patio on Melrose Avenue. Where he prepared daily meals for the rotund Orson Welles. Who confessed over drinks to us, “George, my doctor reminds me that when I order dinner for four, there should be three other people.”
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o this day, Wolfgang, in his chef’s uniform, cruises the dining rooms, meeting guests. His patience is sublimely generous, and his personality borders on the royal. He visits his other restaurants in the area. From the Hotel Bel-Air Dining Room to Cut in The Beverly Wilshire and WP at the downtown Ritz Carlton.
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he portrait of the campaign that emerges from these pages is that of a Titanic-like disaster: an epic fail– made up of a series of perverse and often avoidable missteps by an outof-touch candidate and her strife-ridden staff,” writes New York Times leading book reviewer Michiko Kakutani of Shattered: Inside Hillary Clinton’s Doomed Campaign. Brilliantly documented by authors Jonathan Allen and Aimee Parnes with trenchant observations by many Democratic Party insiders. Online at www.bhcourier.com/category/george-christy
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Gelila Assefa Puck hosted the celebration dinner at Spago Beverly Hills in honor of husband Chef/Owner Wolfgang Puck, who was honored with star #2,608 on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. They were joined by brother Klaus Puck and wife Casey.
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Pictured above: 772 Sarbonne is the top home in this overhead view
Neighbors Appeal Environmental Exemption For Sarbonne Project By Matt Lopez Bel-Air residents are taking the fight to a large housing development that neighbors believe is being allowed to skirt environmental requirements. Neighbors filed an appeal this week with the City of Los Angeles, alleging that the Board of Building and Safety Commissioners (BBSC) abused their discretion by granting the project an environmental exemption waiver. The waiver allows the project to be found Categorically Exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), which means that the project is found not to have an “adverse environmental effect.” The applicant is seeking to export 6,000 cubic yards of soil. The appeal argues that the home – which is being presented in the staff
report as a “single-family home and a new dwelling of similar size to be built” – is anything but a small, single-family home. The home currently at the site is 4,368 square feet, while renderings of the proposed home appear to be nearly triple the size. The proposed project is about five stories, and the appeal says the exemption would allow the project to call some of the floors “basement” area to avoid having to count it toward the total square footage of the home. “There is nothing small about the proposed project,” the neighbors’ appeal letter states. Tony Russo of Jason Somers’ Crest Real Estate is the applicant behind the project, which is owned by Henry Shahery. A hearing date for the appeal has not been set.
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Residents Peeved By Initial Nonchalant Response To 901 Strada Vecchia Issues By Matt Lopez The case against Mohamed Hadid’s 901 Strada Vecchia has been making its way through the Los Angeles superior court system for the better part of two years, but it’s not the only thing flapping in the wind these days. Bel-Air residents lodged complaints with Los Angeles Building and Safety officials this week over excessive noise caused by loose tarps covering the project. The nearly 30,000 square foot home is covered in tarp as its remains in limbo. Two weeks ago, the Courier reported that Hadid was nearing a plea deal, which could net him time to bring the home into compliance. It is also still possible that the Los Angeles city attorney could order the home to be completely demolished. When residents emailed LADBS Chief Inspector Luke Zamperini about the noise, his
A recent look at the Strada Vecchia hillside
response was curt: “I am sure the tarps will be removed once demolition is resumed” Zamperini said, in an email obtained by the Courier. Sounds reasonable enough, until one considers just how long the project has been toiling without any clear direction, and no definite end is in sight. There is no set date for resumption of demolition – it could be months or even another year away. Bel-Air neighbors
weren’t happy, and fired off angry e-mails in response. To his credit, Zamperini had a different message on Wednesday, emailing to the community that the tarps were no longer going to be an issue. "An inspection today revealed that the tarps, which were damaged by the recent winds, have been removed from the building voluntarily." The next hearing on 901 Strada Vecchia is scheduled for May 9.
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ARTS & E N T E RTA I N M E N T STAGE’s Idols & Icons Benefit To Marjorie Goodson Celebrates Dance, Beauty, Support APLA Health
Strength Of Aging In New Coffee Table Book, MG
Performers including Carole Cook, Joely Fisher, Barrett Foa, Dale Kristien, Vicki Lewis, Christine Pedi and many more will take part in The Southland Theatre Artists Goodwill Event (STAGE) 33rd annual gala, Idols & Icons at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, May 13 at the Saban Theatre. David Galligan, who has helmed all iterations of the show, directs this final version of the show with Michael Orland returning as musical director. The program will pay tribute to composers Henry Mancini, Stephen Sondheim and George Gershwin, plus performers Shirley Bassey, Bob Fosse, George Michael, Michael Jackson, David Bowie, Prince and more. A filmed introduction from actor John Travolta will open the evening. High points will include Cook paying tribune to her friends Ethel Merman, Lucille Ball and Ann Miller; and Kristien, who played Christine Daaé for the entire L.A. Phantom of the Opera run at The Ahmanson, singing a duet with Michael Crawford, who will appear via videotape. Foa (NCIS:Los Angeles) will perform a selection from Les
Marjorie Goodson says it’s okay to get older. And she’s proving it in a big way. Her 54-year-old dancer’s body is now the subject of a new coffee table book MG featuring 153 gallery-quality photos by acclaimed photographer Andreea Radutoiu. Daughter of the late TV game-show creator Mark Goodson, Marjorie Goodson grew up traveling between New York and Beverly Hills. “It was always my second home. She started studying ballet at age 4, and at 8 was in the School of American Ballet. She danced with the Hartford City Ballet and is a founder of L.A.’s Barak Ballet. “This book is an extension of my love of ballet,” says Goodson. “Dancing has always been in my life.” The genesis of the book began when at 49, as an “empty nester” with her daughter Hannah off to Georgetown, Goodson said, “now it’s my time” and determined to get back on pointe and in dancer shape. She threw herself into pilates, gyrotonics and jazz dance. An artist herself, she’s been
Miserables where he plays multiple roles, and Fisher will sing from Little Women. A retrospective of highlights Barrett Foa from the previous 32 shows by David Engel will also be screened. Begun in 1984, STAGE is the longest-running annual Joely Fisher HIV/AIDS fundraiser in the world. To date, the organization has raised more than $5 million for HIV/AIDS organizations in the Southland. Funds raised through STAGE support an array of APLA Health’s services, including its Vance North Necessities of Life Program food pantries; health centers that provide medical, dental, and menta-health care; home health services, housing assistance, HIV prevention and testing efforts. Tickets are available at www.sabantheatre.com or Ticketmaster. For more information, visit www.stagela.com.
Marjorie Goodson in an Andreea Radutoiu photo from MG.
painting seriously for three years, Goodson met Radutoiu and was impressed with her “edgy, high concept” work. Born in Romania, now L.A.-based, Radutoiu moved to the U.S in her teens in the midst of the Romanian revolution. She modeled in Paris, London, New York and Tokyo and then became a photogra-
pher. Her work has appeared in Elle, Esquire and The Wall Street Journal. Having created a coffee table photography book on her daughter’s equestrian career, Goodson came up with the concept for her new book. Starting in Goodson’s Beverly Hills’ home, she and (see ‘GOODSON’ page 16)
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Wallis Annenberg Center For The Performing Arts Announces 2017-2018 Season In a special program Wednesday night, Beverly Hills’ Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts revealed its 2017-2018 season that will feature 250 performances in dance, music and theater from locally, nationally and internationally renowned artists and companies. The season, beginning Oct. 8, marks the second year of programming under the leadership of Artistic Director Paul Crewes, Managing Director Rachel Fine and Board Chairman David C. Bohnett, and the fifth for the institution. Among the highlights: • Dance—L.A. Dance Project becomes The Wallis’ first company-inresidence with Artistic Director Benjamin Millepied. The company will present two programs and participate in education and outreach activities throughout the season. Also performances by Dorrance Dance, L.A’s Lula Washington Dance Theatre and Bodytraffic. • Music—Forging a new partnership with LA Opera, The Wallis will co-produce Matthew Aucoin’s Crossing In Concert, featuring baritone Rod Gilfry. Popular music will include Arturo Sandoval’s Jazz Weekend plus appearances by Kyle Riabko and Stephen Schwartz. Classical artists will include pianist Stephen Hough with the Berlin Philharmonic Wind Quintet, Daniel Hope and the Zurich Chamber Orchestra, and violinist Sarah Chang. • Theater—Performances will include The Wallis’ and Versturport’s production of The Heart Of Robin Hood, plus Joe Morton as Dick Gregory in Turn Me Loose, Sheldon Epps’ Blues In The Night, Kneehigh’s The Flying Lovers Of
Vitebsk, Feathers Of Fire: A Persian Epic, David Mynne’s oneman take on Great Expectations, Hershey Felder as Beethoven, and the world premiere of The Wallis’ production of Jackie Unveiled, a onewoman show by Tom Benjamin Dugan. Millepied The Sorting Room, which turns the Lovelace Stage into an intimate nightclub, will return starting in December with artists including Christine Ebersole. Special events will include the return of Patricia Ward Kelly’s Rod Gilfry Gene Kelly: The Legacy and Sussan Deyhim’s The House Is Black about Iranian feminist poet and filmmaker Forough Farrokhzad. Actress, dancer, choreographer and Wallis board member Debbie Allen will also bring back her Dance Hershey Felder Sundays with free as Beethoven dance lessons, the second Sunday of each month, starting in October. For details and more information, call the center, 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., 310-746-4000 or visit TheWallis.org.
TO SEE AND BE SEEN
EMMY AWARDS WINNER —Beverly Hills resident Kira Reed Lorsch took home her second Daytime Emmy Award as a producer on The Bay. Along with her team led by creator/director Gregori J. Martin and Executive Producer Wendy Riche, The Bay won five statues, including Outstanding Digital Drama Series. The series is available on Amazon Prime. Photo by Kathy Hutchins
E R A S I N G T H E STIGMA–Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services held its annual “Erasing the Stigma Leadership Awards” at The Beverly Hilton. Pictured above: Boardmembers Martin J. Frank and Cheri Renfroe Yousem flank emcee Melissa Rivers (center). Right: music icon Judy Collins (co-honoree with Paul Dalio) is congratulated by presenter Nancy Rubin (right). Shop for a cause this weekend by visiting the online silent auction for Otis College of Art and Design’s 35th Annual Scholarship Benefit and Fashion Show. Bidding is open for Beverly Hills items including Luxe valet parking, Salvatore Ferragamo, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Rene Mancini, Isaia, Bally, Sally Perrin, Etro, Vhernier, and more. View all the items at: http:/501auctions.com/otisbenefit/?si+w4Ty.
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DESERT X—To cap off Desert X, the first contemporary art biennial to take place in the high desert, on Sunday artist Lita Albuquerque presented a dance performance at The Annenberg Retreat at Sunnylands Center & Gardens which took place around a sculptural installation at the location. Although the bulk of Desert X installations have now been closed, a few remain, including Doug Aitken’s powerful “Mirage” and Sherin Guirguis' "One I Call." A second Desert X biennial is now in the works for 2019. For information, visit: www.desertx.org. SHOPPING FOR A CAUSE—Friends of Virginia Robinson Gardens and future friends shopped at Theory on Melrose last Friday to celebrate (and support) the group’s upcoming 29th annual Garden Tour Showcase Estate, which this year includes a Theory Fashion show at the legendary estate. Pictured (from left): Nicole Antoine with newborn daughter Alexandra, Kathy Choi, and Lily Shia with daughter Pompoose. This year the Garden Tour will take place on Saturday, May 20. For more information, visit www.robinsongardens.org/gardentour.
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BHUSD Toy Drive The BHUSD community will come together next week for a special toy drive benefiting Syrian refugee children. New, unwrapped stuffed animal toys will be accepted in specially marked bins at each BHUSD school from Monday, May 8 to Friday, May 12. Because of customs guidelines, the toys must be new, with tags and may not include any religious or political signage. Any questions should be directed to Lori Meyers-Goldsmith at 310-880-0183 or lorigoldsmithrealtor@gmail.com
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from 5-9 p.m. Call 310-2719910. Citizen: Special Mother’s Day brunch will be offered, with mom receiving a complimentary mimosa. Call 310402-5885. Circa 55: (The Beverly Hilton) Brunch offers breakfast stations, salads, a sushi and seafood bar and a carving and BBQ station from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. $81 per person and $38 for children. Call 310-8876055. Esterel: Located inside the Sofitel, Chef Pete Manfredini’s brunch buffet comes with a complimentary glass of Champagne for all moms. $59 per person. Call 310-3583979. Fogo de Chao: Special dinner menu offered from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. All moms will receive a complimentary dining card for next visit. Call 310-2897755. Georgie: Four-course meal at the Montage Beverly Hills’ Georgie with special treats for $88 per adult and $38 per child. Call 310-860-7970. Gyu-Kaku: Three-course meal includes main course options such as Kobe Tri Tip, Harami Miso Skirt Steak and Prime Kalbi Short Rib. Moms get a glass of sparkling wine, mimosa, bellini or macaron ice cream with every order. $140 for group of four, call 310-6595760. The Grill On The Alley: Mother’s Day brunch includes a specially-crafted menu and a special gift for each mom
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which one could interpret this theme,” Georgia explained. “I told both a personal story and a political story in the my video.” The contest is a nationally acclaimed student recognition program to encourage artistic creativity in the classroom and at home, explained Beverly Hills Unified School District PTA Council Reflections Chair Cindy Trost. “It’s an amazing opportunity,” she said. “It’s just a great way for teachers to utilize reflections as part of their curriculum to get them engaged in art. it really helps the kids grow.” Set amidst the backdrop of the song I am a Honeybee – which tells the happy story of a
attending. Call 310-276-0615. Il Cielo: Prix-fixe menus are offered for both brunch ($65 per person) and dinner ($70 per person). Call 310276-9990. Il Fornaio: Special Mother’s Day menu will feature creative Italian favorites. Call 310-550-8330. Morton’s Steakhouse: Mother’s Day steak and lobster special offered for $56 per person. Call 310-246-1501. Nerano: This Italian hotspot offers lunch and dinner featuring seasonal holiday specials by Chef Michele Lisi. Call 310-405-0155. Ocean Prime: Mom can enjoy special brunch offerings, beginning as early as 11 a.m. 310-859-4818. The Polo Lounge: (The Beverly Hills Hotel) Mother’s Day brunch includes main course options such as buttermilk pancakes, eggs benedict, ora king salmon and more. Special Mom-Osa cocktail offered for $20 includes sparkling wine, pavan liqueur, lime, mint and blackberry. $165 per person and $60 per child. Call 310-887-2777. Spago: Three-course Mothers Day Brunch offered for $88 per person and $40 for children 12-and-under. Call 310-385-0880. Spice Affair: Award-winning Indian restaurant offers special brunch, lunch and dinner items. Call 310-400-6800. Ruth’s Chris: Open at noon on Mother’s Day, Ruth’s Chris offers Mother’s Day Surf & Turf specials. All moms will receive a $25 dining card. Call 310859-8744. honeybee (Georgia, symbolically) who is shunned by her hive but finds a new life despite her setbacks – the film’s imagery in partnership with a poem Georgia wrote is both haunting and hopeful. Said Georgia: “The poem on the screen tells the dark reality of honeybees, how they are reaching extinction, and how humans can’t live without them. Growing up in the age of social media, kids tend to be narcissistic. Reflecting upon this, I chose to film in a “selfie” style. All of these themes come together in an experimental video that is a metaphor for my personal story and the story of honeybees.” To view the video, visit: https://vimeo.com/215872497
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success is testimony to others that it is possible to overcome and achieve what appears to be impossible – and to stay healthy and achieve your dreams at any age. "Over the decades, we have become one of the most sedentary societies on earth, ill with heart disease and diabetes. EverWalk is a movement designed to spark an epic revolution and get Americans outdoors and walking," according to the EverWalk website. Following the Cuba swim, Nyad and Stoll wondered what they could do to bring communities together in nature and promote physical fitness, and EverWalk was born.
Walk with the Mayor is a great fit for EverWalk. “We are honoring people like Mayor Bosse, who are already walking,” said Nyad. "Diana Nyad is a role model of inspiration for perseverance, tenacity, optimism and a belief to never give up on our dreams," said Bosse. "I have always believed we start with 'Yes’ and then figure out how after. Monday’s walk with her will be an exciting morning that no one will want to miss!" Every Saturday Stoll and Nyad sponsor walks in different neighborhoods. EverWalk will host a 6.5-mile walk at 8:30 a.m. May 20 at the LA River. For more information or to sign up visit EverWalk on Facebook. On Friday, Chopra will conduct a free, open-to-residents and guests alike, guided
May 5, 2017 | Page 13 meditation on City Hall grounds Friday at noon. “I am inspired by Mayor Bosse’s health initiative for the City of Beverly Hills and excited to introduce everyone to the Jiyo wellbeing platform which is another tool for the #bhhealthycity initiative to engage, provide metrics and curated wellness programs from global experts said Deepak Chopra, MD and Co-founder of Jiyo.” To Walk with Nyad, meet at the Crescent steps of City Hall at 8:30 a.m. Monday morning. Wear walking shoes. The walk will make a stop at Beverly Hills High School. The events are free and parking for both events is provided in nearby parking structures.
HOW DO YOU FEEL? Jimmy Kimmel Praises CHLA Doctors
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Cedars-Sinai Pediatric Nurse Volunteers With Mercy
Staff In Emotional Monologue About His Ships To Help Bring Medical Care To Benin, Africa Son’s Life-Saving Heart Surgery Late night ABC talk show host Jimmy K i m m e l praised Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) and its staff Monday night in a moving open- Jimmy Kimmel ing monologue where he broke down while discussing the life-saving heart surgery his newborn son underwent at the hospital. Kimmel’s son William John Kimmel (“Billy”) was born with what doctors soon diagnosed as a heart defect where his pulmonary valve was blocked and there was a hole in the wall between the right and left sides of the heart. He was rushed from Cedars-Sinai to CHLA, where Dr. Vaughn Starnes performed successful open-heart surgery. Referring to him as a “world renowned genius,” Kimmel said Starnes, “opened his (Billy’s) chest and fixed one of the two defects in his heart. He went in there with a scalpel and did some kind of magic I can’t even
begin to explain. He opened the valve and the operation was a success.” Kimmel used his Jimmy Kimmel Live! show Monday to thank everyone, first CedarsSinai nurses and Dr Evan Zahn, then CHLA doctors, and nurses for saving his son’s life. Kimmel’s monologue can be viewed at http://bhcourier.com/jimmy-kimmel-breaksdown-discussing-newborn-sonssuccessful-heart-surgery/. “A TV-show host known for jokes and pranks did something most comedians try to avoid— he made America cry,” said CHLA President/CEO Paul Viviano. ”More than 13 million people have already watched the clip online, as Jimmy Kimmel describes the emotional experience.” The Jimmy Kimmel Live! monologue is a top trending video on YouTube and The New York Times featured it in its “Best of Late Night” column. “It’s the most powerful segment I’ve seen on Kimmel’s show—and I say that not just as CHLA CEO and president. I say that as a parent and grandparent,” Viviano said.
Yael Kessler, a pediatrics intensive care nurse at CedarsSinai Medical Center has wanted to volunteer in the developing world since she was a student at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing. This year she finally got her chance when she spent eight weeks with Mercy Ships on Mercy Africa in Benin, a country of around 11 million, west of Nigeria, east of Togo. Kessler first learned about the world’s largest private hospital ship from a friend of her parents; (the BH resident grew up in Beverlywood and attended Harkham Hillel Hebrew Academy) and seven years ago when she heard about it again “in passing” decided to keep the organization in mind as a future goal. A moving report on 60 Minutes just spurred her desire. Now Kessler, with Cedars for five years, has returned after spending Jan. 15 through-mid March living and working with 400 volunteers from 40 countries, seeing patients with conditions never seen in the US and the poverty that causes them. Encouraging managers helped Kessler arrange for the
time off, she says, and she used a GoFundMe page to pay for the trip. “I got a lot of support from doctors, other nurses and friends with donations from $5 to $200.” Mercy Ships specializes in maxillofacial surgery, often removing tumors which develop from a lack of dental care. Kessler assisted with patients who had growths rang- Cedars-Sinai ing in size from patient and Ships. baseball- to football-size and one women with a 12-kilo tumor on her back. One child had a cleft palate so severe it went all the way to his forehead “The mother was beaten for not killing the child,” says Kessler, and they were ostracized by the community in a country that is the birthplace of the “voodoo” religion. The ship, usually docked in one location for 10 months, is a fully-functioning hospital with three operating rooms, five wards and an eye program that
nurse Yael Kessler (left) with a her mother onboard Mercy Photo by Jasper Ringoir
removes thousands of cataracts, giving patients sight. “I always thought you had to make big waves to make a difference,” says Kessler, “but I learned that a lot of individuals doing a little every day makes a big splash. And that’s how Mercy Ships runs. Regular people bringing hope through healing to the forgotten poor.” She’s already made plans to volunteer next year when the ship goes to Cameroon. —Steve Simmons
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Choreographer and MacArthur Fellow Kyle Abraham and his dance company, Abraham.In.Motion, will present two California premieres plus a work commissioned for New York Live Arts, in performances at 7:30 p.m., today and tomorrow at The Broad Stage, 1310 11th St., Santa Monica. Debuting at The Broad will be The Quiet Dance, a 12minute quintet set to a rendition of Bernstein’s Some Other Time and Absent Matter, exploring the perceived posthumous grandeur of death and violence in urban communities throughout the U.S. Another dance called The Gettin’ draws inspiration from jazz legend Max R o a c h ’s album, We Insist! Tickets range from $ 4 5 - $ 9 5 Tamisha Guy in and are The Gettin’ available by Jerry and Lois calling 310- Photography 434-3200 or online at https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/9591 47. • • • • • Musical Theatre Guild will present Rogers & Hammer-
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stein’s State Fair at 7 p.m., Sunday, May 7 at Glendale’s historic Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd. Tickets are $45 and available by calling 818-243-2539. For more information, visit www.musicaltheatreguild.com. • • • • • The Palisades Symphony, with Joel B. Lish, director, will present a concert of choral works at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, May 7 at Palisades Methodist Church, 801 Via de la Paz. On the program, with the Brentwood-Palisades Chorale, Susan S. Rosenstein, director, will be Dvorak’s Te Deum, Mozart’s Requiem and L.A..based composer George David Keiffer’s Arlington. Admission is free with open seating. • • • • • The Jewish Women’s Theatre and Newground: A Muslim-Jewish Partnership for Change will present the world premiere of More Courage, Jewish and Muslim stories, plays and poems exploring acts of courage that change lives and inspire, at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, May 11 at the Iman Cultural Center, 3376 Motor Ave., L.A. For tickets and information, visit www.jewishwomenstheatre.org or https://newground.nationbuilder.com/couragesho w2017.
LAMOTH To Screen Documentary About Liberation Of Dachau The Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust (LAMOTH) will screen the documentary The Liberators: Why We Fought, at 2 p.m.,Friday, May 12 at the museum, 100 S. The Grove Dr., in Pan Pacific Park. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with Dachau survivors Ben Lesser and Joshua Kaufman. Lesser founded the Zachor Holocaust Remembrance Foundation (https://www.zachorfoundation.org/) in 2009 to continue Holocaust education to schools and religious and community groups. His first memoir was Living a Life That Matters: From Nazi Nightmare to American Ben Lesser Dream. He also founded the I-SHOUT-OUT (http://www.i-shoutout.org/) campaign to combat intolerance, injustice, racism and bullying. The screening is in conjunction with “Names Instead of Numbers,” the international traveling exhibition from Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site’s Remembrance Book Project, a collection of biographies of camp victims that gives a voice to the more than 200,000 prisoners who were deported to Dachau between 1933 and 1945. The LAMOTH “Names Instead of Numbers” exhibit is supplemented with artifacts, letters, photographs, and personal testimonies from the L.A. site’s collection and is curated to depict the different groups of people targeted by the Nazis for dehumanization, slave labor, torture, and death. Included in the exhibit are postcards and letters from the museum’s collection written by Dachau prisoners between 1934, shortly after the camp was established, and late 1944, months before liberation. “Names Instead of Numbers” will be on exhibit at the museum until July. Museum admission is free. Screening tickets are available at: https://lamoth.ticketleap.com/exhibit-opening/dates/May-122017_at_0200PM. A $10 donation is suggested. For more information, visit http://www.lamoth.org/ or http://www.lamoth.org/news--events/events/may-12-exhibit-opening--film-s/.
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Radutoiu worked for three years creating MG’s photos set in L.A. and area locations. “We wanted sites that were architectural, gritty and edgy, and graphically stark and clean like their studio shots. Incorporating earthy and textural elements like the beaches, water, rocks and sand was necessary for visual balance,” Goodson says. Marjorie Working closely with hair Goodson and makeup artist and creative director Torsten Witte and stylist Bobbie Sheets, Goodson came up with concepts for photos at Milk Studios, the Poodle Parlor warehouse, Zuma Beach and more. The shots in downtown L.A., with a metal gate, bridge and motorcycle, have a steely feel. Photographs at the sand dunes at Pismo Beach look like something from Mad Max (the photo shoot sets were designed by John Geary.) “I love using my body to express art,” says Goodson. “And I’m not a little girl, this is how I look. These are not retouched photos; they show an aging body working.” After finishing all the photos and getting the prints, Goodson showed them to literary agent Mort Janklow who sent a sampling to RosettaBooks, which published the limited-edition book last month. It’s available on Amazon and eretailers. The last series of photos in the book have Goodson in a red Monique Lhuiller gown, running and posing in both the old Post Office and new modern sections of the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, where the book launched with a benefit last month. Goodson also supports The Amanda Foundation and the Maple Counseling Center. “I want to inspire women,” says Goodson. “You can achieve health, beauty, passion and confidence at any age. If you’re getting older, it doesn’t mean you’re getting old.”—Steve Simmons
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Tickets Available For Sunday’s Greystone Concours d’Elegance
By Victoria Talbot Greystone Mansion on Sunday will be bedecked with the world’s finest automobiles for the Eighth Annual Greystone Mansion Concours d’Elegance. Tickets are still available online at www.greystoneconcours.org. The Greystone Concours will honor the 100th anniversary of Lincoln Motorcars and the 70th anniversary of Ferrari. Vintage motorcycles and over 130 automobiles in fifteen classes manufactured prior to 1974, including Pre-War US and Pre-War European vehicles will be on display from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. “Greystone Mansion is a perfect setting to showcase beautiful vintage cars and we are honored to have some very notable collectors and just as excited that so many people want to come out and be a part of this event,” said Cindy Brynan, director of the Greystone Mansion Concourse d’Elegance event. Gourmet food, beverages and adult beverage will be offered, along with a marketplace for automobilia, books, jewelry and clothing. Highlights include a “Passion of the Collector” a discussion between David Gooding, President of Gooding & Company and Peyman Salehi, Senior Vice President Private Events Services at City National Bank; a lecture and a book signing by Mike Brewer and Ant Anstead of Wheeler Dealers; a lecture and a book signing by Jeff Hyland of The Legendary Estates of Beverly Hills; and a lecture and book signing by Steven Price of Trousdale Estates: Midcentury to Modern in Beverly Hills. The event will end with an awards ceremony, including the Mayors’ Award by Beverly Hills Mayor Lili Bosse.
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addresses as required. Following a recommendation from the Sunshine Task Force last month, the City Council directed that closed session agenda items must have the name of the negotiator, the property owner, address of the property that is being negotiated and if the negotiations are for price, terms of payment or both. Parcels 12 & 13 are located at the east end of Santa Monica Boulevard and have been the subject of controversy since August 2015, when the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) held a public meeting to discuss a Remedial Action Workplan (RAW Plan) to remediate the soil that is highly contaminated with arsenic. Because of the contamination, the DTSC has jurisdiction over activities on the property that can expose the public to the contaminants. Owned by the Beverly Hills Land Company (BHLC), the parcels were thick with mature trees that provided a scenic corridor and shielded residences to the south from vehicle traffic on Santa Monica Blvd. At the August 2015 meeting, residents soundly rejected a plan that would remediate the soil for development that included the removal of the trees, preferring a less invasive remediation that would allow the trees to be preserved. But on Nov. 21-22, 2015, the BHLC cut down all the trees on the north side of the properties without the consent of the DTSC, and without Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER)
professionals onsite to oversee the cutting. A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request by the Courier revealed that BHLC owner Lyn Konheim colluded with City staff to illegally remove the trees without DTSC consent. Subsequently, through town hall meetings, residents have made it clear that they would like the City to purchase the properties and replace the trees. Until recently, BHLC has not expressed willingness to sell the properties. Sources say that Konheim may have approached the City with an offer for the parcels. The property is zoned solely for transportation, eliminating the possibility of a mixed-use development as BHLC originally sought, according to FOIA documents. After the tree-cutting incident, there was little will among councilmembers to change zoning, in the wake of public outcry. With the arsenic remediation costs to be borne by agreement by Union Pacific Railroad, the risk to the City is minimal. The goodwill furnished by purchasing the parcels for City parkland – is priceless. It is not clear what the closed session negotiations covered, and if the property has become available to the City. Under the Brown Act, closed sessions may be held with the negotiator to grant authority regarding the price and terms of payment for the purchase, sale, exchange, or lease of real property. “In general, the most common purpose of a closed session is to avoid revealing confidential information that may, in specified circumstances, preju-
dice the legal or negotiating position of the agency or compromise the privacy interests of employees. Closed sessions should be conducted keeping those narrow purposes in mind,” according to the League of California Cities Guide to the Brown Act. “…The grounds for convening a closed session are called ‘exceptions’ because they are exceptions to the general rule that meetings must be conducted openly. In some circumstances, none of the closed session exceptions apply to an issue or information the legislative body wishes to discuss privately. In these cases, it is not proper to convene a closed session, even to protect confidential information. For example, the Brown Act does not authorize closed sessions for general contract negotiations,” according to the guide. City council members are not permitted to comment on closed session items until after negotiations are concluded. “After real estate negotiations are concluded, the approval and substance of the agreement must be reported. If its own approval makes the agreement final, the body must report in open session at the public meeting during which the closed session is held. If final approval rests with another party, the local agency must report the approval as soon as informed of it. Once final, the substance of the agreement must be disclosed to anyone who inquires,” according to the manual. “The Brown Act allows certain things to be discussed in closed session which are confidential and real estate negotiating is one of them,” said Wiener. “Participants cannot disclose the content of the discussions.”
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The Name Says It All, Bringing Clients The Luxury Jewelry They Deserve When looking for fine, estate, antique, custom-designed jewelry, signed pieces by the top names in business and fine watches, people turn to Luxury Jewels of Beverly Hills. In business for more than 20 years, the store has become the go-to destination for the fine signed items by designers such as Cartier, Tiffany & Co., Rolex, David Webb, Van Cleef & Arpels, Patek Philippe, and many more unique items, including authenticated vintage and estate jewelry. Those looking for that special piece can choose from the store’s entire collection including loose stones, bracelets, rings, pins, pendants, earrings, necklaces, watches, arts, antiques and more items ranging from $200 to more than $1 million. The owner Peter Sedghi has developed an international reputation as a buyer and seller of top-quality loose stones, jewelry and watches. He is often called upon to appraise and evaluate rare gems. His experience and knowledge as a gemologist helps him determine if “its something we want to buy and design something beautiful around.” Luxury Jewels is also known for its custom work with its large inventory of loose stones. “Whether its a ring, necklace, bracelet, or anything a client imagines; if someone comes in with an idea in mind,” says Sedghi, “we can design it, create it from scratch and make it come to life. From designing the piece to cutting the stones, we do it all.” Another specialty is bridal jewelry and Sedghi can help you to find your ideal engagement ring, with a large selection of GIA-certified stones, for an unbeatable price. Elizabeth Taylor was a partner and worked with Luxury Jewels to design her House of Taylor collection, which was then made and distributed by Luxury Jewels.
Antique jewelry is a specialty at Luxury Jewels of Beverly Hills.
The stores designers can also redesign and update family heirlooms to create a virtually new piece. Jewelry repair service is also available. What sets the store apart, Sedghi says, is that they do it all. • As a wholesaler supplying other stores; “we don’t charge ridiculous prices.” • Then there’s the selection. “We’re very picky about what we buy and make,” says Sedghi. Luxury Jewels of Beverly Hills is at 203 S. Beverly Dr. The boutique is open from 10:30 a.m-5 p.m., Monday-Saturday. For more information, call 310-205-0093.
Massage Therapy Can Promote Deeper, Easier Breathing To Manage Stress One of the telltale signs of anxiety and stress can be constricted breathing. When the body starts to take shallow short breaths instead of breathing at a natural pace, it is near impossible for one to reach a relaxed state. Part of the problem is that the muscles around the rib cage and abdomen may have tightened, constricting air. Massage can play an important role in focusing the body’s capability both to relax and improve breathing. Respiratory issues, such as allergies, sinus problems, asthma, and bronchitis, are one group of conditions that can benefit from massage therapy. Muscles in the front and back of the upper body are accessory respiratory muscles, and are susceptible to chronic tightening and shortening. This can result in restriction of normal breathing patterns. Massage techniques can be employed to lengthen and relax these muscles, resulting in improved breathing capacity and function. Massage therapy can also lead to an opening of the chest area, as well as the structural alignment and rib cage expansion needed for optimal lung func-
tion. An added benefit will be improved posture. In fact, stress relief alone can improve your vitality and state of mind. So what better way to prep for a long, happy life than a relaxing, therapeutic massage? By adding therapeutic massage to their routine, people feel, look, and simply be healthier far into the future. Not only will massage therapy help relax muscles, it can also help individuals become aware of their daily stress levels. Once the body recognizes what true relaxation feels like, the mind can then easily recreate it before stress becomes chronic and damaging. This can also help you enjoy a more balanced life.
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BEVERLY HILLS ADORABLE GIA—Gia is a 3-year-old, 4-pound, Apricot Tea Cup Toy Poodle. Rescued from the streets in Tijuana, Mexico, she is a perfect purebred for the rescue-conscious Beverly Hills socialite. Those interested in adopting this pretty little purse pup may call ShelterHopePetShop.org at 805-379-3538.
Fire Station 71’s Pancake Breakfast Set For May 21 By Matt Lopez West Los Angeles’ Fire Station 71 will host its annual Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, May 21 – a family-fun event that brings the entire community together. In addition to the delicious food, this year’s Pancake Breakfast, which runs from 8:30 a.m. to noon, will showcase antique cars, fire trucks, t-shirts,
caps and coffee mugs. There will also be a drawing, where three lucky families will win a dinner at the fire station. Although breakfast is free, donations are greatly welcomed, as all proceeds go toward improvements. Donations can be made to: ADOPT FIRE STATION #71, P.O. Box 49180. Los Angeles, CA 90049
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ty elite. Her friend Marlo Thomas used her dresses on the hit TV show That Girl. Dyan Cannon wore a metallic jump suit on her first date with Cary Grant while Nancy Reagan loved her demure red silk gown with ruffles. And if that wasn’t enough, she produced two acclaimed film documentaries: Superstar: The Life And Times Of Andy Warhol and The Passion Of Ayn Rand; and wrote a memoir: Marilyn, Are You Sure You Can Cook–He Asked. Among her charities, she was active in The Thalians, ABCs, Southeast Symphony Association, ABC's; and Cedars-Sinai’s Women's Health Division. Services are Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Westwood Memorial Park.
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cooking experience, the two developed a simple and delicious menu which was soon adopted by Hollywood’s incrowd, becoming an immediate success. The restaurant chain expanded to more than 30 locations in California, plus Arizona, Chicago and Washington, D.C. They later opened Kate Mantilini and Gardens on Glendon. While all this was going on and raising her two sons David and Adam in Beverly Hills, Marilyn Lewis fulfilled her childhood dream establishing Cardinali. Like her special Hamburger Hamlet touches, her clothing designs immediately caught on with the celebri-
Yulish Show At Ace Gallery Opens May 13 always fascinated by his By Laura Coleman artist mother, Barbara Alexander Yulish, Pearlman, a painter and whose upcoming show sculptor, often observing at Ace Gallery “Out of her at work in her studio. Order” precedes his Pearlman taught her son own mother’s exhibiall the basic skills needtion there, is indeed a ed to be an adept artist, born artist. such as accurately renHis art is beautiful dering reality, but it and powerful with wasn’t until Yulish was in instinctual sensibilities high school that he really that evoke both Miro found the power of art in and Kandinsky. Highly allowing him to express gestural, Yulish’s paint‘To Come Into Existence’ himself. ings communicate an “It hit like a lightening bolt,” he inner dialogue that expresses the depths and complexities of the recalled of the moment when he recoghuman psyche through colorful figura- nized his deep connection to art. “It’s exciting when you realize you’re either tive abstraction. “Everybody has an emotional truth, doing what you’re meant to do or you’re but the artist is the one who structures not really living your truth.” Yulish’s upcoming exhibition at Ace it,” he explained. “[Being an artist] has to be in my DNA. I felt like it was my Gallery kicks off Saturday, May 13, with an opening reception from 7 to 9 p.m. birthright.” Visit: http://acegallery.art. Growing up in New York he was
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The always starfilled event honors international dance philanthropist Glorya Kaufman while theiconic recording artists, The 5th The 5th Dimension Dimension, will headline and actor/ventriloquist Jay Johnson seves as emcee. As always, there will be a series of dance numbers featuring the ladies of SHARE, choreographed by Anita Mann. Individual tickets are ($500). Call 310-274-5361 or info@share4children.org.
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BIRTHDAY GREETINGS– Celebrating are Lynn Ziman and Michael Palin (May 5); George Clooney, and Tom Bergeron (May 6); Enrique Iglesias, Jill Black Zalben, Toni Tennille and Melissa Gilbert (May 8). James L. Brooks, Candice Bergen, Billy Joel, and Doris Lazner (May 9); Linda Evangelista, Janis Black Warner, and Bob Greene (May 10); Martha Quinn and Mort Sahl (May 11).
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Another can’t miss event will be next Wednesday’s (May 10) Mother’s Day luncheon of the ABCs (Associates For Breast and Prostate Cancer Studies), at the Four Seasons on Doheny Drive. The benefit for breast and prostate cancer research at the John Wayne Cancer Institute at Providence Saint John’s Health Center will honor Chaz Dean, creator of WEN Hair & Body Care (“Humanitarian Award”). Comedian Kym Whitley emcees with Beverly Cohen and Sheri Rosenblum co-chairing. “Chaz Dean is an incredible role model and has demonstrated a long-standing commitment to health and wellness in the community,” said Gloria Gebbia, president of the ABCs. Stylist Chaz Dean has a celebrity clientele list that reads like a who’s who of Hollywood. He supports Stand Up To Cancer, Habitat for Humanity, APLA, Best Friends Animal Society, the Oprah Chaz Dean Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls and a host of others. With the success of WEN, Dean has appeared on The Doctors and Life Changers and also been featured on Bravo’s Flipping Out with Jeff Lewis and Celebrity Apprentice. Tickets are $150. Contact Lyndsey Senet at 323904-4400 or email Lyndsey@GrantEvents.com. ****** And if those two events were not enough, we told you last week about next Thursday night’s “Circle of Love” for the Jeffrey Foundation, founded by Alyce Morris Winston, at the O l y m p i c Alyce Morris C o l l e c t i o n . Christine Devine Winston and Peter Marshall are being honored. ****** There’s one other can’t miss happening this month. If you remember the Kevin Costner movie The Bodyguard and its music score, you’ve got to check out the new hit musical with the same name that just opened at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre and plays through May 21. This is the show’s first national tour. Grammy-nominated Deborah Cox, Judson Mills, and Jasmin Richardson are all terrific. It’s like being at a concert. The performance schedule for The Bodyguard is Tuesdays through Fridays at 8 p.m.; Saturdays 2 and and 8 p.m.;- and Sundays at 1 and 6:30 p.m. You’ll love it!
REAL IMPACT– The “Impact Awards” were held at The Beverly Wilshire. Above: Laurence Fishburne with co-honoree Nina Shaw and emcee Nick Cannon. Right: Other cohonorees Mary Beth Barry and Kevin Demhoff. Photos by Vince Bucci
The Independent School Alliance for Minority Affairs honored outstanding members of the local community at its annual “Impact Awards” gala in The Beverly Wilshire. Nina L. Shaw, founding partner in Del Shaw Moonves Tanaka Finkelstein & Lezcano; Kevin Demoff, L.A. Rams executive VP/COO; and Mary Beth Barry of Brentwood Lower School were honored. Some 300 guests were greeted by the sounds of The Brentwood Jazz Band before turning over the stage to event Co-Chair Josh Hamilton, who noted: “For three decades, our Alliance has worked to improve education by recruiting outstanding students from the underserved communities and working with them and their families to place them into independent schools.” Bob Riddle of Crossroads, president of the Alliance Board of Directors, went on to thank interim Alliance Executive Director Herson Mojica for his Herculean efforts in overseeing the work of the organization while pursuing his doctorate in clinical psychology. Cynthia Shackelford, an Alliance parent whose daughter attended Brentwood School, presented life-long educator Mary Beth Barry with the first of the evening’s three impact Awards. Multi-award-winning actor/producer Laurence Fishburne did the honors for his long-time friend Nina L. Shaw. Former UCLA Bruin and Green Bay Packers’ star, Jonathan Franklin, currently with the LA Rams in community and external affairs, presented the evening’s third “Impact “Award” to Kevin Demoff.
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news is that smart money will survive and there is an abundance of opportunities in the marketplace. Panelists on a “Global Real Estate Outlook” discussion agreed that among the asset classes, real estate continues to be the darling for investors with stable returns. Whether or not that good run will continue amidst changing local and geopolitical strategies remains unknown, although there was a general expectation that an exploding deficit would noticeably hurt the market. “I think the real estate cycle is coming to an end,” opined Equity Group Investments Chairman Sam Zell. “The over supply of capital is much more capable of turning on a dime than people expect.” With such current extreme global uncertainty, which includes the very real possibility of a North Korean cyber attack, panelists underscored the importance of investing with firms that have proven experience navigating a market riddled with risks. Indeed, at this year’s conference, over 60 private equity firms were represented. At the “Common Sense from Uncommon Investors” panel, speakers offered hope for investors amidst the changing tides. “It’s probably the most exciting time but the most treacherous in the last 30 years,” said Calamos Investments Founder John Calamos Sr. Canyon Partners, LLC Co-
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clear: the City Council had voted in closed session to make the continuation of the Joint Powers Agreement contingent on eliminating tying property values to salary. “This is something that the council has unanimity in,” Mirisch added. At the heart of Wednesday’s meeting was continuing the annual $9.7 million JPA for a four-year term, which includes an additional annual payment of $125,000 for crossing guards. That money represents roughly one-sixth of the annual budget for the Beverly Hills Unified School District. According to Board of Education VP Lisa Korbatov, without the expectation of JPA money, the district will be unable to certify its budget to the Los Angeles County Office of Education. In existence since 1978, the JPA provides the community with access to the BHUSD’s school fields and facilities through many programs offered by the City of Beverly Hills Community Services Department.
BEVERLY HILLS Fo u n d e r / C h a i r m a n / C E O Mitchell Julius advised attendees: “Complexity creates opportunities, such as in the secondary market.” Blackstone CEO Stephen Schwarzman highlighted just how critical it is for firms to focus on growing businesses, both new and acquired companies. “The challenge,” said Milken during Tuesday’s luncheon presentation, is to “get money to new entrepreneurs that can employ numerous people.” Access to capital markets remains key to allowing people to build ideas, particularly in a globally uncertain environment which includes China’s overextended credit market. But history has shown that even concerning fundamentals can provide great returns. “The American Dream is that dream in which life should be better and richer and fuller for every person,” Milken said. Indeed, attendees at this year’s conference, many of them billionaires, were quick to point out that there was excess capital chasing opportunities. Such understanding highlights the importance of fostering creative solutions to help create jobs for people, particularly as technology increasingly replaces humans. Allowing people who have been forgotten to get back into the economy might also prove to be a partial solution to the sweeping opioid epidemic observed several panelists. Whether or not such change is something the White House leads remains to be seen. With a new administration
comes new fiscal policy in the U.S., the effects of which have yet to be fully realized given that the business community is still struggling to make heads or tails about just how the new taxes will work. Still, the consensus at the Milken Institute Global Conference was that the president’s new taxes will continue to make the rich richer. Panelists speaking at “White Swans, Grey Swans and Black Swans for the Global Economy” agreed that President Donald Trump was first and foremost a businessman. “I think it will be to the benefit of corporations and the benefit of wealthy individuals,” said Janus Capital Group Portfolio Manager Bill Gross. Pundits remain skeptical that the economy can continue on the short term to grow beyond one percent annually. “The economy needs to grow ... by four percent,” said Ross Perot, Jr., chairman of the Perot Group. “With growth and optimism this nation will still continue to grow as it should.” To conclude this year’s conference, Milken offered optimism for the future while moderating “Space Travel: From Mars to the Stars,” where panelists talked about the how the future of man depends on a successful partnership with machines. “Providing an extraordinary tomorrow is what creates a better today,” said astronaut Mae Jemison, principal at 100 Year Starship. Said Milken: “We have this unbelievable planet that we need to protect. Will anyone in the universe even know we ever existed?”
Director of Community Services Nancy Hunt-Coffey said the City had yet to explore alternative solutions if the JPA were to be discontinued. The district is currently in negotiations with its unions to discontinue the current salary formula. Earlier this week, the board sent out a letter digitally signed by all five members, alerting the community to plans to take a four-pronged approach to solve its current budget crisis. One of those solutions is to do away with tying employees’ salaries to property taxes. “The financial health of our school district impacts our community and our community partnerships,” said Superintendent Michael Bregy. “We are hearing many different voices as it relates to finding long-term solutions to achieving financial substantiality.” Indeed, the council’s request is not at odds with what the school board wants. To that end, Korbatov asked Vice Mayor Julian Gold and Mirisch to have the City Council craft a “strongly worded letter” about this new contingency in order for the district to make use of it during contract negotiations with the union.
Beverly Hills Education Association President Telly Tse criticized the board for its attempt to do away with the salary formula as a partial solution to failing in its fiscal responsibility to the district. “The problem is not the salary formula; the problem is how the district chooses to spend its money,” he said. “The formula is a part of our collective bargaining agreement and while salary is being discussed in negotiations, BHEA and the district are nowhere near any agreement that involves the formula being taken out of the contract.” Neither Tse nor Board of Education President Mel Spitz said they expected the current impasse would lead to a teacher strike. The meeting proved premature as the two sides still have yet to fine tune the nuances of the new JPA, including codifying a process for making repairs. Said Gold: “The basic premise is if we break it, we should fix it; if you break it, you should fix it.” The liaison is expected to reconvene later this month.
NETWORK EXPERTS—Beverly Hills-based Network Experts celebrated its 15th anniversary on April 27. Pictured is Founder/CEO Issac Boudaie and Mayor Lili Bosse. Network Experts has provided complete technology solutions and home automation to Beverly Hills and Los Angeles area businesses and homes Since late 2001.
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economic decline, as taxes fuel the City’s economy. The City is also suffering from unprecedented construction and traffic delays as the City grapples with the Santa Monica Blvd. reconstruction traffic at the same time as Metro construction proceeds on the Purple Line Extension at Rodeo Drive and La Cienega and Wilshire. Competition has become stiff; many retail shopping malls are upping the ante with remodeling, including the Beverly Center and the Century City Westfield mall, which are open later hours to accommodate after-dinner shoppers. "The Rodeo Drive Committee and Mayor Lili Bosse had a very productive meeting this week regarding her city wide B.O.L.D. initiative to restore the vitality of Beverly Hills as an evening destination. Our members, the retail businesses that comprise Rodeo Drive, appreciate and support the mayor's passion and vision for this program, and we look forward to a successful partnership with Mayor Bosse and the City of Beverly Hills," said Mark Tronstein, Rodeo Drive Committee President. Of special concern are the
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members to address the district’s compounding annual $5 million budget deficit. “It was long overdue because it should be the responsibility of the Board of Education to notify and advise the community as to the financing condition of the district,” he told The Courier. In an effort to address the Beverly Hills Unified School District deficit, the board is poised to explore four solutions: do away with tying the union’s salaries to property taxes; reduce teaching staff to
late-night shoppers who are visiting from overseas, forced to leave the City to dine and shop in the evening as may be the custom in their homes, say City officials. Bosse and former Mayor Nancy Krasne, who have an excellent relationship with retailers on Rodeo Drive, have tried to persuade businesses to stay open later for several years. Bosse is committed to succeeding at persuading retailers. If the businesses commit, she says the City has funding for a kick-off event that could include an evening Walk with the Mayor, as well as other events that celebrate evening activities and promote shopping. “I am optimistic that finally, after years and years of talking about it, Beverly Hills will be embracing my BOLD initiative. Today at the Rodeo Drive committee meeting, the full house of business leaders seemed to be willing to try it. We all agree that Beverly Hills needs to create an experience so that people will stay in Beverly Hills to shop and dine. Business Open Later Days (BOLD) is an ‘A’ priority for the city council this year. I know the City’s partnership with the business community will show the world that Beverly Hills is the place to be and that it is open to enjoy past 6 p.m.,” said Bosse.
correlate to decreased attendance levels; address the endemic $1.3 million annual Special Education cost; and scrap the current K-8 model that the Beverly Hills Unified School District currently employs in favor of three elementary schools and one middle school. “That’s the biggest one of all,” Spitz said of changing the current school model. “I’ve been told we’d be saving $4 million a year with just one middle school.” He said the board was committed to making most of the changes highlighted in the letter by 2018.
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BEVERLY HILLS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE INVITING BIDDERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Governing Board of the Beverly Hills Unified School District, hereafter referred to as “District”, will receive prior to 10:00 am on the 26th day of May 2017 sealed bids for the award of a Contract for the following. Bid # 16-17/003 STRUCTURED CABLING INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT All bids shall be made and presented only on the forms presented by the owner. Bids will be received in the Purchasing Office of the Beverly Hills Unified School District at 255 S. Lasky Drive, Beverly Hills California 90212 and will be opened and publicly read aloud at the above stated time and place. Any bids received after the time specified above will be returned unopened. The District reserves the right to reject any or all bids or parts of any bid and to waive any irregularities or informalities in any bid. A mandatory job walk is scheduled for 11:00 am MAY 15, 2017, at Horace Mann School; 8701 Charleville Blvd. Beverly Hills, CA 90211. Any contractor bidding on the Project who fails to attend the entire mandatory job walk and conference will be deemed a non-responsive bidder and will have its bid returned unopened. Each Bid Proposal shall be accompanied by Bid Security in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the maximum amount of the Bid Proposal, in the form of a certified check, cashier’s check or a bidder’s bond executed by a California admitted surety as defined in Code of Civil Procedure Section 995.120, made payable to the DISTRICT, in the form set forth in the contract documents. Failure of any Bid Proposal to be accompanied by Bid Security in the form and in the amount required shall render such Bid Proposal to be non-responsive and rejected by the District. Separate payment and performance bonds, each in an amount equal to 100% of the total contract amount issued by a California admitted surety as defined in California Code of Civil Procedure Section 995.120, are required, and shall be provided to the Owner prior to execution of the Contract and shell be in the form set for the in the Contract Documents. The Contractor shall maintain insurance adequate to protect him from claims under Worker’s Compensation Acts, and from claims from damages for personal injury, including death, and damage to property, which may arise from operations under the contract. Each proposer shall provide with its proposal proof of Commercial General Liability Insurance, Comprehensive Automobile Liability Insurance, and Workers’ Compensation Insurance. The selected vendor will be asked to furnish a certificate of liability insurance endorsed naming the District as an additional insured. Failure to furnish such evidence, if required, may be considered default by the Contractor.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2017099697 The following is/are doing business as: COURTNEY FLOWER 8950 W. Olympic Blvd. #268, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Courtney Bailey 8950 W. Olympic Blvd. #268, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed: Courtney Bailey, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 19, 2017; Published: April 21, 28, May 05, 12, 2017 LACC N/C –––––– STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME 2015324866 The following person(s) has/have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: 1100 EAST LA PALMA DRIVE BUILDING 3820 Main St. Second Floor, Culver City, CA 90232; The fictitious business name referred to above was filed on (date): December 29, 2015 in the county of Los Angeles; Gustavo Lamanna 3820 Main St. Second Floor, Culver City, CA 90232; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL declare that all information in this statement is true and correct, Signed: Gustavo Lamanna, Owner; Statement #2017106713 is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 26, 2017; Published: May 05, 12, 19, 26, 2017 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2017106714 The following is/are doing business as: THE 11599 WEST GATEWAY BUILDING 11599 W. Gateway Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064; Gustavo Lamanna 2146 Fox Hills Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90025; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed: Gustavo Lamanna, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 26, 2017; Published: May 05, 12, 19, 26, 2017 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2017106715 The following is/are doing business as: NATION OF THE PEOPLE 138 N. Hamilton Dr. #5, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Wendi Leigh Steinmetz
138 N. Hamilton Dr. #5, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed: Wendi Leigh Steinmetz, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 26, 2017; Published: May 05, 12, 19, 26, 2017 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2017106716 The following is/are doing business as: 1) SISTER 2) ARMBRUST & CO. 3) FEMINIST BUSINESS SCHOOL 4) EMBODIED BUSINESS 5) THE FOURTH WAVE 19748 Grand View Dr., Topanga, CA 90290; Jennifer Ruth Armbrust 19748 Grand View Dr., Topanga, CA 90290; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed January 01, 2017: Jennifer Ruth Armbrust, Sole Proprietor: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 26, 2017; Published: May 05, 12, 19, 26, 2017 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2017107154 The following is/are doing business as: 1) THE MIC SESSIONS 2) THE MICROPHONE SESSIONS 3) THE MIC SESSIONS SAN QUENTIN 4) THE MICROPHONE SESSIONS SAN QUENTIN 10850 Wilshire Blvd. #350, Los Angeles, CA 90024; Steinberg Management International, Inc. 10850 Wilshire Blvd. #350, Los Angeles, CA 90024; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed April 2017: Leila Steinberg, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 27, 2017; Published: May 05, 12, 19, 26, 2017 LACC N/C ––––––
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Pursuant to California Labor Code §1773, the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations of the State of California has determined the generally prevailing rates of wages in the locality in which the Work is to be performed. The Contractor and all Subcontractors performing any portion of the Work shall pay not less than the applicable prevailing wage rate for the classification of labor provide by their respective workers in prosecution and execution of the Work. A contractor or subcontractor shall not be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, subject to the requirements of Section 4104 of the Public Contract Code, or engage in the performance of any contract for public work, as defined in the Labor Code, unless currently registered and qualified to perform public work pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5. It is not a violation of this section for an unregistered contractor to submit a bid that is authorized by Section 7029.0 of the Business and Professions Code or by Section 10164 or 20103.5 of the Public Contract Code, provided the contractor is registered to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5 at the time the contract is awarded. The contractor and all subcontractors shall furnish certified payroll records as required pursuant to Labor Code section 1776 directly to the Labor Commissioner in accordance with Labor Code section 1771.4 on at least a monthly basis (or more frequently if required by the District or the Labor Commissioner) and in a format prescribed by the Labor commissioner. Monitoring and enforcement of the prevailing wage laws and related requirements will be performed by the Labor Commissioner/Department of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE). Publication Dates: 5/5/2017 & 5/12/2017
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————————— Trustee Sale No. 792253 Loan No. Title Order No. APN 4331-024-010 TRA No. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 02/05/2016. 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 05/12/2017 at 10:00AM, First American Title Insurance Company as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded on February 12, 2016 as Document Number 20160161810 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by: Arrehbori Family, LLC, as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). At: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: LOT 699 OF TRACT 6380, IN THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 69, PAGE(S) 11 THROUGH 20 INCLUSIVE OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. APN: 4331-024-010 The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 237 S Wetherly Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90211. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the
street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $ 9 5 4 , 2 0 1 . 3 3 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The Beneficiary may elect to bid less than the full credit bid. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this
property, you may visit the Internet Web site set forth below, using the file number assigned to this case 792253. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. For information on sale dates please visit our website a t : http://www.ncs.firstam.co m/socal/ 4/10/2017 First American Title Insurance Company 4380 La Jolla Village Drive Suite 110 San Diego, CA 92122 (858) 410-2158 David Z. Bark, Foreclosure Trustee NPP0305730 To: BEVERLY HILLS COURIER PUB: 04/21/2017, 04/28/2017, 05/05/2017 ————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS # CA-17-7687-CS Order # 170002221-CA-VOI Loan # 9801053563 [PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE Section 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR.] NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/9/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT
TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): RICHARD ASHBEE AND DIANE ASH BEE, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP Recorded: 8/18/2006 as Instrument No. 061844271 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 5/19/2017 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $6,128,068.08 The purported property address is: 1251 LAGO VISTA DRIVE BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90210 Assessor's Parcel No. 4350-019-012 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714-730-2727 or visit this Internet Web site www.servicelinkasap.co m, using the file number assigned to this case CA-17-7687-CS. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way
to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee's Attorney. Date: 4/14/2017 SUMMIT MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC 16745 W. Bernardo Dr., Ste. 100 San Diego, CA 92127 (866) 248-2679 (For NON SALE information only) Sale Line: 714730-2727 or Login to: www.servicelinkasap.co m Reinstatement Line: (800) 401-6587 Cecilia Stewart, Trustee Sale Officer If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right's against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY I N F O R M AT I O N OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. A-4616737 04/21/2017, 04/28/2017, 05/05/2017 –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2017091567 The following is/are doing business as: JPONUP BRANDING GROUP 9461 Charleville Blvd. #252, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Jean Paul Ramirez 9461 Charleville Blvd. #252, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL, AN registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed: Jean Paul Ramirez, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 12, 2017; Published: April 21, 28, May 05, 12, 2017 LACC N/C
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CASE NO: SS029035 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME In the Matter of the petition of: Stacie Bryant To all interested person(s): Petitioner: Stacie Bryant current residence address: 170 N. Crescent Dr. #301 Beverly Hills, CA 90210 filed a petition with the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, 1725 Main St., Room 102 Santa Monica, CA 90401, Santa Monica Courthouse, on April 25, 2017 for a Decree changing names as follows: Present Name: A) Stacie Bryant B) Tamar Brooklyn Bryant C) Blake Immanuel Bryant D) Richard Lee Bryant Proposed Name: A) Devorah Yael Asher B) Tamar Rachel Asher C) Yishaiahu Immanuel Asher D) Yonatan Asher The court orders that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: June 16, 2017 Time: 8:30am Dept: K Room: A-203 The address of the court is: Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, 1725 Main St., Room 102 Santa Monica, CA 90401, Santa Monica Courthouse. Reason for name change: I converted to Judaism and want a name to reflect as such. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the information in the foregoing petition is true and correct. Signed: Stacie Bryant Judge of the Superior Court Gerald Rosenberg, Sherri R. Carter, Executive Officer/Clerk Dated: April 25, 2017 Published: May 05, 12, 19, 26, 2017 Beverly Hills Courier
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CASE NO: SS028981 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME In the Matter of the petition of: Muriel Boris To all interested person(s): Petitioner: Muriel Boris current residence address: 2054 San Ysidro Dr. Beverly Hills, CA 90210 filed a petition with the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, West District, 1725 Main St., Santa Monica, CA 90401, Santa Monica Courthouse, on March 28, 2017 for a Decree changing names as follows: Present Name: Muriel Boris Proposed Name: Muriel Kretchner The court orders that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: May 26, 2017 Time: 8:30am Dept: K Room: Annex The address of the court is: Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, West District 1725 Main St., Santa Monica, CA 90401, Santa Monica Courthouse. Reason for name change: I divorced on March 14, 2001. I need my birth name back. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the information in the foregoing petition is true and correct. Signed: Muriel Boris Judge of the Superior Court Gerald Rosenberg, Sherri R. Carter, Executive Officer/Clerk Dated: March 28, 2017 Published: April 28, May 05, 12, 19, 2017 ————————— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2017099696 The following is/are doing business as: AUTOMOTIVE DETOX 8306 Wilshire Blvd. #1229, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Shalom Len 2116 Kerwood Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90025; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed January 01, 2010: Shalom Len, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 19, 2017; Published: April 21, 28, May 05, 12, 2017 LACC
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Looking to Rent Gourmet Chef's Kitchen, Granite Counters, Stainless Guesthouse or Room Appliances, Custom Cabinets, Step Down living Rm., Dining Rm, Plantation Shutters, Wood Floors, Master with Large Walk-In Closet; A/C, Security System, Gated Courtyard and Grassy Backyard; BHUSD. Close to Restuarants & Rodeo Drive.
Call 310.271.3435 310 271 .3435 310.271 3435
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• Prime • •BEVERLY HILLS• Beverly Hills Flats NORTH OF SUNSET BL. PROFESSIONAL
101 California Av. #801 $6,500 • 1+2 OceanFront
Ocean, Whitewater, Sunset+ City Views! Remodeled Corner. Steps to Sand, Phenomenal!!
Century Park East $4,060•2+2+Views+Views Jetliner BH, Hollywood, LA Remodeled, Balcony. Awesome! $4,000 • 1+1 +2 Patios Remodeled Corner, w/ 500sf. Patios. Furnished or Not.
BEVERLY HILLS Great Location!
•• • • • • • • • • • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • 2 Bd.+Den+2 Ba.•• • • French doors in bdrm. • open to large balcony • overlooking pool • GORGEOUS UNITS ••
DOHENY & SUNSET
BEVERLY HILLS APT • • • A R E A • • • 3 Bdrm. + 3 Bath LARGE 1 BEDROOM Hardwood flrs., central • Great Condition • Lots of windows, fridge, air, pool, elevator, Bright Southwest laminate flooring, pool, on-site laundry, Exposure. Every room laundry & gated parking. intercom entry. has French Doors to 2 miles to U.C.L.A. 320 N. La Peer Dr.
Small Covered Balcony. $1,950/MO. Top Floor with High Call 310/855-4179 Ceilings. Beverly Hills or 310/273-8380 2220 Ave. of Stars #1805 School District. $7,950 • 2+4 • 3,000sf. $4,395/Month 270º Jetliner View-Ocean to WEST HOLLYWOOD Downtown. 24-hr. Security, LaPeerApt@aol.com Valet, Concierge, Tennis, Pool, Gym, 4-Prkg., Hi-Ceiling. Rent Includes $3,000 Homeowner Assoc. Dues.
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Knowing where to BEVERLY GLEN live is perhaps the West L.A. key to your life! Large 2 Bd.+11/2 Ba. Glamorous condo 2nd floor, hardwood on prestigeous floors, refrigerator,
Real Estate Professional
Century Towers 1 Bd.+2 Ba. • $699,000
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CONDO FOR LEASE 2160 Century Park East JUST UPDATED
Sunset Strip/Larrabee
• 310/246-0290 • C L O S E TO S HOPS & D INING
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refrigerator, pool, secured parking.
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Spacious, hardwood flrs., huge closets, built-in 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH $1,850 - 2,100/Mo. a/c, dishwasher, pool, In the heart of Century City Nice, quiet building. elevator, controlled Large 1,100 Sq. Ft. access, laundry 310/273-8380 Ground floor with large facilities. No pets.
private patio. COMPLEX INCLUDES: 24/7 security, 24 hour concierge, valet parking, large gym, sauna, steam room, olympic size pool. Close to Century Plaza Hotel, Century City Medical Plaza and Westfield Mall.
310/855-4179
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424/343-0015 Great Location!
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• DIANA COOK • 700 Walden Dr. Deluxe Upper 1 Bd. 218 S. Tower Dr. • • • • • • • • • • • 468 N. Camden Dr., B.H., 90210 Beverly Hills, 90210 4 BEDROOMS, 3 BATHS • • Updated Apt., newly 310-203-8 333 • • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • • Available Completely + Complete Guesthouse painted, a/c, balcony, •• •• Furnished Immediately! laundry facility, 1 prkg. Single w/full bath & kitchenette. • •• $35,000 per Month / BEVERLY HILLS In exchange for No pets. No Smoking. • $3,850/MO. Newly remodeled. Beautifully Old World Charm! 1 Year Lease Preferred. DUPLEX Caregiving and/or Quiet, small bldg. 2 month security deposit landscaped with pool & spa. Bright, intercom entry, $12,995,000 1 Blk. East of Beverly Dr. Pet welcome w/$50 month. Companion Services. $1,850/Month fridge, stove, laundry fac. $12,900/MO. Asking Price. 3 Bdrm.+2 Bath Expericenced, 310/962-0330 CLOSE TO RESTAURANTS Call Mike for more info Upper unit, 2,500sf. Agents with client welcome. references, own car. Furnishings negotiable. Close to Shops Contact Jeff at & SHOPPING. Hardwood throughout, Call 310/274-6432 Robert Pavloff•Assoc Bkr. at: 310/403-7799 & Restaurants. 310/531-3992 310/570-7924 central air/heat, washer Nelson Shelton & Assoc. /dryer in unit, 2-car 430 213/220-6000 garage, small backyard. Beverly Hills Adj. • Luxury Condo GUESTHOUSE CA BRE #01104265 $5,350/MO 315 S. Willaman Dr., L.A., 90048 Lady, former sorority FOR RENT MAN SEEKING GUESTHOUSE OR PRIVATE ROOM IN BEVERLY HILLS AREA
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request room with bath in private home with a respected cultured couple or single lady. Possibly where adult children have moved away and room in house is now available. Home of lawyer would be preferred. Up to $1,800 per month available. Would include meals with the owner/owners. I enjoy Art, reading, research, yoga and intelligent conversation, etc. Please call 310/435-4857
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2-Story 4 Bd.+4.5 Ba. Hi-ceilings, newer kitch., lrg. family rm., hrwd flrs. $7,600/Month
• THE GROVE AREA • Prime Carthay Circle Top Flr. 2 Bd.+1 Ba. Remodeled bath, newer kitch., hrwd. flrs., new w/d, garage prkg.
$3,150/Month LISA SHERMAN • AGENT 310/724-7000 x-1851
2 Bdrm.+2.5 Bath 1,340sf. $3,750
1928 Hancock Park EXOTIC PRIVATE 1 Bdrm. Guesthouse SANTA MONICA GARDEN APT. Old World Charm
With Pond & Parrots 2 Bdrm.+1 Bath $5,000/Month 1,000sf., very private & Former Home of quite. Fully gated, prkg. Greta Garbo. All Utilities Included Views of Furnished, Designer Decorated. Move-In Ready! With cable, Ocean & Mountains. internet, phone. Furnished or Unfurnished. Newer Bldg., city views, central air, firelace, Jacuzzi/spa, hrwd./tile/ carpet, balcony, storage rm., inside laundry, garage prkg. Small pets OK. $2,500/Month 310/403-9308 Grace: 213/388-7368 213/393-0780 • Pets Welcome •
English Tudor Furnished
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LE DOUX / BURTON WAY
License 00957281
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GATED 5 STAR LUXURY PROPERTIES
1 BEDROOM /1 BATH $5,500/MONTH
Furnished Penthouse Luxurious Renovation Newer Kitchen/Bathroom Unobstructed City Views Real Hardwood Floors Jumbo Balcony Quiet Location 2 BEDROOM /2 BATHS $4,350/MONTH
Corner High Floor City & Ocean Views 2 Jumbo Balconies Newer Renovation Real Hardwood Floors Quiet Location 2 BED/DEN/2 BATHS $4,850/MONTH
Renovated Kitchen Renovated Bathrooms Quiet Location 2 Jumbo Balconies Tree Top Views Largest size in Complex CENTURY PARK EAST $2,950/mo to $5,495/mo.
PARK PLACE $4,300/mo. to $5,500/mo.
CENTURY TOWERS $4,000/mo to $8,400/mo
CENTURY HILL $4,850/mo to $6,500/mo.
LE PARC $7,800/mo.
ONE CENTURY $28,000/mo.
CENTURY WOODS $10,500/mo.
Some Complexes include Heated Pools, Sundeck, Tennis, Doorman, Houseman, Staff Engineers, Switchboard, Security Staff, Switchboard, Saunas, Business Center, Pet PlayLand, Restaurant, Acres of Flower Gardens and Grassy Lawns.
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11640 Kiowa Ave. 922 S. Barrington Av.
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Fireplace, balcony, wet bar, dishwasher, laundry facility, elevator, parking.
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LARGE 2 BDRM, 2 BA. with Bamboo, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer and Dryer in unit, Pool, 2 Parking, A/C units.
By appointment only
Call 310/425-9070
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BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. 120 S. Swall Dr. • • • • • • • • • • 1 Bd.+1 Bath •• • • • • • • • • • Very Spacious, A/C, balcony, intercom entry, on-sight laundry, prkg.
Close to Cedars-Sinai, Beverly Center, shops, cafes & transportation. 310/270-0724
904-908 Granville Av.
SINGLE Includes:
L.A.
laundry, parking. C LOSE TO S CHOOL , F REEWAY & T RANSPORTATION .
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• • S i n g l e • • 12333 TeXaS Ave. Very Spacious • • • • 2 Bdrm. +2 Bath • L o t s o f • • • ∞ ∞ ∞ Single+1 Ba. Character & Charm! ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞
Air conditioning unit, laundry facility, Glass Fireplace (•)(•)(•)(•)(•) subterranean prkg. WiFi, central air/heat, Newly Remodeled. Near Whole Foods. fireplace, balcony, New hardwood flrs., 310/592-4511 controlled access, granite counters, pool, elevator, parking, stainless steel appl., Grand Opening laundry facility. alcove fireplace, BRENTWOOD ’s 310/312-9871 fridge, laundry facility, Most Spectacular Shopping & Dining in gated parking, intercom Apartments Brentwood Village entry, WiFi and more. 120 Granville Ave.
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• S p a c i o u s • 1236 Amhearst Ave. 1 0 9 0 5 O h i o A v e . •• • Spacious Units • •• 3 Bdrm. + 2 Bath • •• • Dishwasher, on-site
Close to shops+dining. 310/449-1100 Balcony, dishwasher, 310/476-3824 2600 Virginia Ave. a/c, heated pool, C LOSE TO S ANTA WiFi, elevator • BRENTWOOD • M ONICA C OLLEGE . controlled access, 125 N. Barrington Av. on-site laundry, prkg. ≈ WEST ≈ N E W LY U P D AT E D Close to L O S ANGELES • • • • • Brentwood Village, • 2 Bdrm. 11305 Graham Pl. Shops & Restaurants. 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath + 2 Bath • • 310/826-4889 • Intercom entry, a/c, Upscale, Bright, dishwasher, on-sight Gorgeous & Spacious. • BRENTWOOD • laundry & parking. • • • • • 872 S. Westgate Ave. With Pool, hardwood C L O S E TO S C H O O L = = = = = = & F R E E WAY S floors, balcony, central Very Bright 310/477-8171 air, fireplace, stainless 2 Bdrm.+11/2 Bath steel appliances, = = = = = = elevator, intercom Totally Redone. entry, parking. gym. 1628 S. Westgate Ave. X-St. Santa Monica Bl. Harwood+carpet • 310/476-2181 • ~ 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. ~ floors, fireplace, Close to shopping, B r i g h t & A i r y. patio, parking, dining & schools. Dishwasher, Intercom laundry facility. entry, on-sight parking, 310/592-4511 **C **CENTURY CITY** on-sight laundry facility, courtyard patio. 2220 S. Beverly Glen Close to transportation. BRENTWOOD •• •• 310/820-1810 The Carlton
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WEST BRENTWOOD • BRENTWOOD • SANTA MONICA
1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath
NOW AVAILABLE
*BEL AIR *WESTWOOD *CENTURY CITY
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310/477-0072
Close To U.C.L.A. 310/477-6856
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1433 Brockton Ave. Spacious 2 Bdrm+1 Bath
323/851-3790
WEST L.A.
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340 S. St. Andrews Pl. Laundry facility, Spacious parking. Close to shopping, 2 Bdrm + 2 Bath dining & Balcony, controlled access, parking, transportation. elevator, on-site laundry. Please Call: Close to shopping, 310/479-0700 great restaurants and Metro.
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213/364-8423
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1343 Carmelina Ave.
* HOLLYWOOD *
• Bright Unit • On-site laundry, on-site parking.
Close to transportation.
• 310/442-8265 •
310/826-4600
1415 Brockton Ave.
L.A.’S FINEST, MOST LUXURIOUS APT. RENTAL
Wifi, Bright, controlled access, balcony, pool, elevator, laundry facility, prkg.
H O L LY W O O D Spacious & Bright. 1769-1775 A / C , b a l c o n y, N. Sycamore Av. dishwasher, stove, • • • • • intercom entry, • Single on-sight laundry, prkg. • B a c h e l o r •
Granite counters, dishwasher, balcony, stove, intercom-entry, on-site laundry, parking.
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1134 N. SYCAMORE AV.
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323/879-9611 C LOSE T O S HOPS • 2 Bd.+2 /2 Ba. LAFAYETTE PARK “The Mission” & R ESTAURANTS . 274 LAFAYETTE PARK PL. • 3 B d . + 2 1/ 2 B a . 310/479-0700 • Westwood • * * * * * * * * • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath Large units, walk-in closet, • • • • • • W E S T W O O D • Single. + 1 Bath • • • • • custom kitchen, built-in CULVER CITY 1409 Midvale Ave. +1 Bath + • Bachelor • 1 Bdrm. 1 Bath • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. washer/dryer, all appli• • • • • •••••• 3830 Vinton Ave. • • • • • • Granite • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • counter tops, • • ances, hardwood floors + 1 Bd. 1 Ba. • • • • • •••••• stainless steel appliances, • • 6-Month Lease Avail. • • throughout, some units Rooftop pool, • Single • air conditioned, new • • w/ skylights+high ceilings. * * * * * * deck, central air, •• Single •• •• • hrwd. flrs., designer Every Extra Luxury •
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• • • custom cabinets, granite finishes, balcony, ceiling • • • countertops, stone entry, WiFi, a/c, intercom fan, elevator, controlled pool, health club, spa. access. Fitness ctr, yoga • Free WiFi Access • entry, laundry facility, room, wi-fi, skyview elevator, parking, pool. • Close to UCLA • lounge w/ outdoor fire1350 S. MIDVALE AVE. C LOSE TO U.C.L.A., place, laundry facilities. L.A., 90024 SHOPPING & 1 BLK. Contact Mgr.:
• 310/864-0319 •
WESTWOOD PARK. Easy freeway access 213/382-102 1 310/478-8616
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Kawai Grand Piano, Orig. Art & Bronzes by Icart, G. Buffet, Delacroix, etc. Rugs, Crystal Baccarat, Lalique, Waterford, Steuben, Orrefors; Sterling by Buccelati, Cartier, Tiffany; Crystal Stemware; Vill. & Bosh, Cartier & Polo China; 2 Sofas, Pine Din. Table & Coffee Table; R. Lauren Bed, 6 Beds, Ladies Designer Clothes by Gucci, Armani, Prada, Dkny, Shoes by Blahnik, Jacobs, etc. Bags, Costume Jewelry; Mdm. Alex & Barbie Dolls, 100 Beannies,
SATURDAY ONLY
MAY 6TH • 9:30-3:30 PRE-ESTATE SALE: ~ LUXURY ITEMS ~ Pair of 5 Light Antique “French Empire ” Ribbon Sconces Newly Refurbished & Rewired!
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Please, no early birds!
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Saint Louis Crystal Gold “Thistle” A Number of Very Large Sets All Sizes !
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Chairman 2014 Paula Kent Meehan President & Publisher Marcia Wilson Hobbs ****** Senior Editor John L. Seitz Special Sections Editor Stephen P. Simmons
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR I am writing this letter in appreciation of Dave Jackson, principal of Beverly Hills High School. What a pleasure it has been to work with him the past two years. Despite his ephemeral tenure here at the school, his impact and personal imprint have been far reaching and deeply felt by faculty, staff, students and community alike. I would like to share just a few of the ways in which Beverly Hills High School has benefited from this mensch of a man. First of all, leadership is second nature to Principal Jackson. He is a determined problem solver who gets things done. Bring him a problem and it’s usually resolved that day, if not on the spot. Whether it’s an urgent email answered promptly, the main gates not being open for a Saturday review session, an issue involving Children’s Protective Services, a police matter, getting funding for a conference, directing a film crew, a major discipline issue, righting a wrong or just elevating common sense to the higher echelons of decision-making, Principal Jackson is a pro. He does not defer but tackles and resolves issues--period. They don’t call him “Action Jackson” for nothing. Not surprisingly, he will, no doubt, excel at his new job as the assistant superintendent of construction and facilities here in the BHUSD. Second, Principal Jackson is not only kind, warm and personable to the staff and students but more importantly, respectful. All principals say they are here to help teachers be the best they can be, but Principal Jackson actually demonstrates that to us every day. On faculty meeting days, he holds two sessions, one at lunch and another after school, for no other reason than to accommodate the teachers’ schedules and convenience at the expense of his own. He attends every performance, major event and makes house calls on weekends to visit our kids who happen to be hospitalized. He is tireless and inspiring. I also observed that in every interview Principal Jackson ever gave to either the community or student press in which he was singled out for praise, he always singled out the staff and students as the reasons for his success. (See last week’s Courier and BHHS Highlights for proof.) Clearly, modesty is another of his many virtues. Third, student appreciation of Principal Jackson is palpable and meaningful. Recently at the Apple Awards ceremony and even before at Career Day, I witnessed first-hand how student after student came up to congratulate Principal Jackson and express their gratitude to him. They not only revealed their deep appreciation to him but lamented the fact he was leaving. It was beautiful thing to behold precisely because it was so visceral, sincere and welldeserved. What a tribute that he could garner so much goodwill and adulation in such a short period of time. And lest we not forget, we were fortunate enough to get Principal Jackson after he and his lovely wife, Karen, retired together. For that sacrifice, we are eternally grateful to the both of them. Principal Jackson, I adore you. You are such a mensch and I am so grateful for all you have done for us at Beverly Hills High School. Many more teachers feel exactly, the same way. You will be missed but not forgotten. Joanie Garratt Beverly Hills High School History Teacher
****** It's been an on-going, crowd gathering, if less-than-melodious, performance for most of the 37 years that I've owned a home within earshot of the big events. I'm talking about those regularly occurring crashes at the signal-less intersection of Beverly Boulevard and North Oakhurst Drive, which we have nick-named the “Beverly-Oakhurst Symphony.” Its most recent encore was last Thursday night. This too-often performance begins with a screeching “high Cs” followed by a strong showing from the percussion section—i.e the crash. I'm not a musician, so help me out here. Then come the sirens, the ubiquitous emergency vehicles accompanied by the standard sing songs to the officials. Newer audience members stay for the full performance waiting until they finish mopping up the glass, bumper stickers and the drivers. These events occur with such incredible regularity and frequency that those crashes by themselves have, over the years, managed to call, assemble, and group a loyal, regular following of adjacent residents. In fact, my wife and I only see our friends and next door neighbors during the “shows.” Same situation with many others. As friends, we don't need to schedule future get togethers; we just part with a simple: “Next time.” Beverly boasts the busiest of boulevards, even besting its signaled cross street of Doheny Drive. One block to the east of Doheny is double-dead-end, wilting Wetherly Drive, curiously also endowed with a traffic signal. (It's boxed in by Beverly on the north and Burton Way on the south.) And, of course, one block to the west of Doheny is North Oakhurst, the scene our main events, with no signal whatsoever. Granted that perhaps three signaled streets in a row would strain traffic on Beverly Boulevard, apparently too high a price to pay pay for preventing crashes. The situation begs a simple question. What possible justification is there for providing a traffic signal for Wetherly Drive, an ultra-low-traffic street that dead ends at a grocery store on Beverly, instead of providing a signal at the “crash capital” of North Oakhurst? I'll admit that the orange chicken at Bristol Farms is good, but invisible to me are the throngs of traffic pouring across Beverly Boulevard into its parking lot. Rephrasing - If traffic signals must be limited on Beverly Boulevard, how can there be any rational basis for posting a signal at a doubledead-end intersection that has virtually zero cross street traffic while ignoring a crash carnival two blocks away? I can state on behalf of our audience members–We prefer a traffic signal at North Oakhurst even if it means a final curtain for our traditional shows. We'll spare the “Does it require a death to get action” song and dance. After all, you've already heard that one before and sadly know it to be true. Prof. Ashley S. Lipson
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Astrology By Holiday Mathis TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (May 5). Your dreams are coming true. Through the next 10 weeks, it will be as though there's an invisible hand helping you navigate and produce until your business is thriving. Family will connect you with what you need to succeed in all kinds of relationships. A voice from the past will figure into your future dealings. Cancer and Virgo adore you. TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20). There's a lot around that needs to be organized, but if you can organize your priorities first, you'll avoid wasting time on things that won't matter five days from now. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). It's important to do the things that make you "you" on a regular basis. If you have to tone those things down or do less of them for the sake of a relationship, it could point to trouble going forward. CANCER (June 22-July 22). The person who's talking isn't always communicating, and the person who's hearing isn't always listening. Intentions, on the other hand, can be felt viscerally. Intentions will speak the loudest today. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Just as brevity is the soul of wit (according to Shakespeare) and the soul of lingerie (according to Dorothy Parker), brevity is also the soul of pleasure. Too much of any good thing is a terrible thing. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Your inner self is pulling for something your head still isn't sure about. This internal conflict of interests is making it difficult to move forward, but maybe forward isn't the direction you originally thought it was. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Whatever comes at you today, you've seen it before, or something like it at least. Therefore you won't flinch. You suspect this is for the best and highest good, and you'll handle it like the winner you are. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). On many subjects, society's rules are your rules. It doesn't always work for you this way though. There are a few societal trends you simply can't abide by, and you'll prove yourself bigger than society as you do it your way. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Good communication isn't something you can establish and then forget about. It needs to be maintained. Check in with your loved ones to open and strengthen those lines. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). There's much you will do with your mind -- dream, go back and forth in time, have conversations with people you've never met. Your imagination is your most useful tool to influence and create your world. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). When love is disappointing, you have your friends. And when friends are the trouble, you have your love. But today is different. Today you have both and life is truly wonderful. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20). There are certain conflicts that will never be resolved because they are too deeply rooted in core differences. Peace can be restored nonetheless when parties agree not to fight and instead focus elsewhere.
POLICE BLOTTER
These crimes have been reported this week by BHPD. Streets indicated by block numbers. Losses (when known) are in brackets. ASSAULTS 04/24 N. Beverly Dr./Brighton Way 04/24 N. Beverly Dr./Sunset Bl. 04/24 9100 Wilshire Bl. 04/28 400 N. Roxbury Dr. BURGLARIES 04/24 9400 Charleville Bl. ($6,100) 04/24 400 Robert Lane ($47,685) 04/24 1000 Hillcrest Rd. ($5,730) 04/24 200 S. Beverly Dr. ($200) 04/27 1200 Beverly Green Dr. ($10,000)
GRAND THEFTS 03/21 300 N. Canon Dr. ($24,630) 04/22 Sunset Bl./Whittier Dr. ($2,070) 04/25 700 Alpine Dr. ($1,500) 04/26 600 Foothill Rd. ($6,400) 04/27 700 N. Sierra Dr. ($2,850) 04/28 200 Moreno Dr. ($933) 04/28 200 Moreno Dr. ($1,045) 04/29 9700 Wilshire Bl. ($3,090) 04/29 100 N. Almont Dr. ($9,350)
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