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Bosse, Mirisch and Wunderlich Stump City Manager

S.O.U.L. SESSION — Alternative health pioneer Dr. Deepak Chopra teamed with Mayor Lili Bosse and an estimated 1,000 locals for a guided meditation last Friday on the front steps of City Hall. Pictured (inset): Chopra receives a proclamation from (from left) Councilmember Julian Gold, Bosse and Councilmember Les Friedman.

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The Beverly Hills PTA Council welcomed a new 4 group of leaders.

Robinson Gardens’ annual benefit tour is set for this Saturday. 14 •Real Estate •Sports •Birthdays

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By Matt Lopez Father’s Day can mean only one thing in Beverly Hills – the return of the Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance. The annual Beverly Hills Father’s Day favorite returns on Sunday, June 18 as the 24th annual Rodeo Drive Concours celebrates the “Road To Rodeo.” The Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance annually brings around 30,000 visitors to Rodeo Drive, and a big crowd is

once again expected this year. “The Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance is the ideal Father’s Day tradition for our community,” says Mayor Lili Bosse. “It highlights the history of luxury automobiles, and showcases the latest designs and advances in automotive technology. However, most importantly, it celebrates our wonderful Beverly Hills fathers.” The Rodeo Drive Concours (see ‘RODEO DRIVE CONCOURS’ page 19)

Florence Ajamian, Soul Of ‘Stop Cancer’, Turns 100 George Christy, Page 6 For Thirty Years, Elgart Asher and Paul Swerdlove Hosted Dinners Prior To The S.T.A.G.E. Musicale Performances Benefitting APLA (Health) … A New Book Of Opulent Interiors That’s A Keeper

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lack of need for immediate action, I have changed my direction. For now, I favor removing only the 13 stumps. Down the road and with more time, we can revisit the rest.” Only 13 trees were recommended for removal in a 2015 report by City consultant Gruen Associates. Aluzri responded: “Thank you Bob, I have discussed this with [City Attorney] Larry [Wiener] and we will rescind the order and ask [Beverly Hills Land Company] BHLC not to start phase 2 of the maintenance including the tree stump removal (which was scheduled for tomorrow) until the Council revisit the matter at a future meeting.” The stump removal – which was scheduled for today – has become a flashpoint in the community, elevating concern among residents (see ‘TREE CUTTING’ page 22)

Beloved Southland Concours d’Elegance Returns Philanthropist Marion To Rodeo Drive On Father’s Day Anderson Dead At 86

By Laura Coleman At 4-foot-10 inches, Florence Ajamian’s diminutive frame houses an incredibly kind soul with an indefatigable zest for life. Tomorrow, she will celebrate her 100th birthday in Beverly Hills – a milestone she credits both to her ability to smile throughout her life as well as her longtime employment with Stop Cancer. “Stop Cancer is one of the reasons I’m alive, probably,” she said of the organization where she has worked full time since Dr.

Florence Ajamian

Armand Hammer co-founded it in 1988 with Sherry Lansing. “It’s one of the reasons I’m still active (see ‘FLORENCE AJAMIAN’ page 31)

By John L. Seitz Philanthropist Marion Anderson died last Sunday at age 86. The fact that the longtime Bel-Air resident passed on Mother’s Day is only appropriate inasmuch as she and her late husband of 44 years, John E. Anderson, spent their lifetimes giving of themselves and their largesse. Marion, in particular, has been heavily involved with Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, co-chairing both its board of trustees and board of regents for many years. She has been a CHLA trustee since

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Beverly Hills Fire Chief Ralph Mundell will retire next month. 5

By Victoria Talbot The Beverly Hills City Council voted 3-2 on Tuesday (Mayor Lili Bosse and Councilmember John Mirisch against) to go forward with a plan for “maintenance” of Parcels 12 & 13 that will include grinding of the stumps of 195 trees illegally cut down on Nov. 21-22, 2015. In that vote, new Councilmember Robert Wunderlich voted to remove the stumps. “I did not want to pose an impediment that would delay the Santa Monica Boulevard reconstruction,” he said. But Thursday morning, in a surprise move that residents are embracing, Wunderlich sent the following e-mail to City Manager Mahdi Aluzri and Bosse on his way out of the country: “New information has been presented to me regarding the stumps. Given that and the

Marion Anderson

1989, receiving the hospital’s “Living Proof Visionary Award” and the lifetime title of chair emerita. In 2011, the Anderson’s made the largest individual gift (see ‘MARION ANDERSON’ page 31)

GOLDIE’S BACK — Goldie Hawn and Amy Schumer attended the world premiere of 20th Century Fox's Snatched, along with Kate Hudson and beau Danny Fujikawa, at the Regency Village Theatre. For more photos, see George Christy’s column on page 6.

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NOTICE OF COMMISSION VACANCY PLANNING COMMISSION – deadline to apply: July 14, 2017 at 5:00pm The Beverly Hills City Council is seeking qualified candidates to fill one upcoming vacancy on the Planning Commission. For more information on this Commission position, please visit the City’s website at www.beverlyhills.org or call the City Clerk’s Office at (310) 285-2400. BYRON POPE, MMC City Clerk

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Businesses To Remain Open Longer In August As Bosse’s BOLD Initiative Moves Forward

TIME TO DANCE—The City of Beverly Hills' annual Mother-Son Dance was held at Greystone Mansion the evening before Mother's Day. The 1st-through-5th grade boys were all snazzed up in suits and escorted their mothers to the event where they were photographed, dined on a banquet served by California Pizza Kitchen, and danced with their moms and friends until late in the evening. Pictured: Caio and Romi Azevedo, Liam Lopez and Jennifer Nogg, Benjamin Gotfried and Kelli Schatz, Jake and Yana Shampansky, Donovan and Jackie Kruger, Jacob and Jodie Perelmutter, Caleb and Caren Gitlin, Lev and Abigail Berman, Jordan, Tyler and Nicole Mathalon, Keenan and Lara Zekaria, and Sebastian and Paulette DePaulo. Photo by Laura Gevorkyan

Beverly Hills Schools Welcome New PTA Leaders At Montage Beverly Hills By Laura Coleman Ask any principal about the secret to a successful school and chances are he or she will tell you it’s the PTA. Indeed, Beverly Hills Unified Superintendent Michael Bregy underscored how the PTAs are foundational to the success of the school district to kick-off Wednesday’s annual PTA installation program at the Montage Beverly Hills. “My favorite event of the year is always the PTA installation lunch,” extolled Mayor Lili Bosse. “There is nothing more energizing and exciting than being surrounded by these truly dynamic visionaries who are the foundation of what makes our schools soar to amazing heights.” At Wednesday’s very special luncheon, parent leaders, school principals, administrators and City officials joined together to witness the swearing in of a new crop of PTA leaders.

Longtime PTA leader Jennifer Terrell received this year’s Capta Golden Oak Service Award. “This woman is a force of nature, a dynamo. This woman knows what is needed and how to get it done,” said Susie Roberts. All of the parent leaders who volunteer their time – many indeed spend considerable portions of their day work-

ing to help strengthen the schools – are intrinsic to the ability of Beverly Hills students to be successful. "We are excited about working with our newly installed presidents and executive board and look forward to having an amazing year together,” said PTA Council co-president Rose Kaiserman, who was sworn in for her third term Wednesday.

many Beverly Hills ladies take to the stage and dance in costume for this incredible cause. “I would love everybody in the world to dance. It would give us a healthy country if everyone danced,” said Kaufman, whose eponymous USC Glorya Kaufman International Center of Dance opened last October. “Children that learn to dance early are better students, they’re happier, they have less stress and they’re more focused.” Legendary recording artists The 5th Dimension, featuring original member and lead vocalist Florence LaRue, will headline the evening’s entertainment with actor/ventriloquist Jay Johnson serving as emcee. “We could not think of a more perfect individual to honor at this year’s ‘Let’s Dance’ celebration than the

Glorya Kaufman

incomparable Glorya Kaufman,” said Ellen Feder, SHARE president. “Not only is Glorya a lover of all things dance, but her passion for and commitment and generosity to the arts have afforded countless young people and audiences of all ages the opportunity to explore the transformational experience of music and dance.” Kaufman said she founded (see ‘GLORYA KAUFMAN’ page 19)

both regional and national, have led to millions of dollars being spent by the Beverly Center and the Westfield Century City to attract shoppers, and the “captive audience” of summer visitors that historically leave the City to do their shopping in the evening, because the stores are closed at 6 p.m. The three organizations propose a series of experiences that would be available throughout the golden triangle on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings throughout August to kick off later store hours. The proposal includes a closure of Rodeo Drive and (see ‘BUSINESS HOURS’ page 17)

TAKING FLIGHT—Hawk is a 4-pound, 1-year old Yorkie chi, rock star of a dog. Found on the side of a freeway near Bakersfield, he is a great looking, one-of-a-kind, genuine guy who is good with kids and ready to settle down with a forever family. Those interested in adopting Hawk can visit ShelterHopePetShop.org or call 805-379-3538.

LEADING THE WAY—Incoming PTA Presidents, (top row, from left): Laurie Okum, Jodi Galen, Lorraine Eastman, Rose Kaiserman, Jamie Halimi, and Jill Egerman; (front row, from left): Molly Corey, Emily Wolf, Cynthia Park, Kim Hartley, Maria Bennett, and Miryam Cohen.

SHARE To Honor Beverly Hills Resident Glorya Kaufman On Saturday By Laura Coleman Beverly Hills-based SHARE, Inc. would be hard pressed to find a 2017 honoree who better embodies the power of dance than local philanthropist Glorya Kaufman, who will be feted at tomorrow evening’s 64th annual Boomtown gala, “Let’s Dance,” at The Beverly Hilton. Founded 64 years ago by seven women friends, SHARE (Share Happily and Reap Endlessly) is today recognized as one of the most successful children’s charitable organizations in Los Angeles, having raised more than $65 million since its inception. The organization is dedicated to raising funds for developmentally disabled, abused and neglected children as well as medical research and is well known for its dynamic gala fundraisers, which over the years has seen

By Victoria Talbot August nights in Beverly Hills are going to be a lot more fun this summer with the help of the Conference and Visitors Bureau (CVB), the Chamber of Commerce and the Rodeo Drive Committee working together to promote Mayor Lili Bosse’s “B.O.L.D.” initiative, which stands for Businesses Open Later Days. In an unprecedented cooperative effort, the three organizations have joined together to respond to changing conditions that will affect the City’s retailers, restaurateurs and hoteliers. Changes in the market conditions, because of issues

Man’s Leg Severed In Beverly Hills Road Rage Incident; Long Beach Woman Charged By Matt Lopez A Long Beach woman is facing charges of attempted murder after a road rage attack that severed a man’s leg in the parking lot of Pavilions at the Olympic Boulevard/Beverly Drive intersection. Jamika Marie Abair, 22, pleaded not guilty Tuesday to one felony count each of attempted murder, aggravated mayhem and assault with a deadly weapon. Abair and an alleged passenger, 19-year-old Sarah Gabriella Huerta, are alleged to have gotten into a road rage run-in with a man in the 9400 block of Olympic Boulevard last Friday. In the shocking altercation, which was caught on video,

Abair is accused of driving her vehicle toward the man, pinning him against a railing and severeing his leg below the knee. ABC 7 obtained an exclusive copy of the video of the incident, which can be seen at the following link: http://abc7.com/news/videocar-slams-into-man-after-fightin-beverly-hills-parkinglot/1991750/. Huerta is charged with one felony count of accessory after the fact with knowledge of the crime and also pleaded not guilty. Both were arrested on Saturday by Beverly Hills police and are due back in court June 14 at the Airport Courthouse in Los Angeles.

ABC7 obtained exclusive video of the man (inside the red circle) being struck. Photo: ABC7 Eyewitness News

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Beverly Hills Fire Chief Ralph Mundell Retiring After 30 Years

TEA TIME—Horace Mann moms came out in full force to Baby Bea's Bakeshop to support the launch of Teaazi, a creative line of stylish, functional and colorful teapots made by one of their own, Azi Vojdani. “My vision is to bring back the simplicity of drinking tea one colorful teapot at a time,” Vojdani said. Pictured (from left): Janet Hasson, Kimberly Combs, Tina Wiener, Gabrielle Levy, Moran Loya, Davina Penhaskashi, Jena Frankel, Romi Azevedo, Magdalena Mirisch-Krueger, Tannaz Anisi Odenthal, Azi Vojdani, Jenn Pedersen, Raquelle Vivanco, Ellie Gabayan, Jill Egerman and Afi Delijani.

Beverly Hills High Senior Named Teen Hero By Matthew Silverman Foundation By Laura Coleman When it comes to saving a life, there are few high school students who are as impactful as Beverly Hills High School senior Rebecca Meshkani. For the past two years, she has worked to bring mental health issues out of the shadows through the formation of her on-campus club, Embrace Your Beauty Mark. In recognition of her work, the Westwood-based Matthew Silverman Memorial

Foundation has named Rebecca this year’s “Teen Hero.” She will receive the award on Monday at the 5th Annual Matt’s Foundation Golf Classic at the El Caballero Country Club in Tarzana. “She really cares. Whatever she can do for students, she does,” said Foundation Executive Director Candace Yoder. The foundation was formed following the 2006 suicide of Yoder’s nephew

Matthew, a seemingly happy and successful Brentwood High School senior who hid the pain from a break-up inside (see ‘TEEN HERO’ page 19)

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Israel, people want to be connected. And I’ve found that all the people I’ve talked to, inside the Jewish community, outside the Jewish community, they all want to have something to do with us, something to do with me, and want to help be supportive in any way that they can. (see ‘SAM GRUNDWERG’ page 17)

Beverly Hills ‘Piesta’ Returns June 11 By Victoria Talbot The City of Beverly Hills Community Service Department is calling all bakers to prepare their entries for the annual Pie Bake A’la Beverly Hills and children’s “Piesta,” coming June 11, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Beverly Hills Farmers’ Market. The application deadline for the annual pie-baking contest is May 28 and applications are available at www.beverlyhills.org/piesta. All entries must be made with California-grown fruit. Judging is based on appearance, creativity, crust, consistency and flavor. The panel of judges will include distinguished chefs and

Ralph Mundell

the City’s Special Olympics Committee, the International Association of Fire Chiefs, the California State Firefighters Association and as president of the City’s 9/11 Committee. Mundell and wife Donna have two sons – RJ and Brian. RJ is a firefighter for the City of Burbank and Brian is a minor league baseball player for the Colorado Rockies.

Public Works Day Rebecca Meshkani

Consul General Of Israel In Los Angeles Reflects On First Year On The Job By Laura Coleman Since assuming the role of Consul General of Israel in Los Angeles in late August, Sam Grundwerg has been nonstop busy working to represent the interests of the Middle East’s only democracy and promoting business and trade throughout the Southwestern U.S. In the middle of back-to-back meetings, Grundwerg took time from his hectic schedule to meet with the Courier recently to share a little about his experience thus far. Below is the exclusive interview: The Beverly Hills Courier: How has your reception been? Sam Grundwerg: The communities have been so welcoming and accepting and supportive. When it comes to

By Matt Lopez Beverly Hills Fire Chief Ralph Mundell is set to retire after more than 30 years of service, the City announced this week. Mundell will retire on June 23 and will be honored next month at the 25th anniversary of the Beverly Hills firefighters Backdraft Ball at The Beverly Hilton. Mundell began as an entrylevel firefighter in 1986, working his way through the ranks and rising to various leadership positions including Fire Inspector, Fire Engineer, Fire Captain, Fire Marshal, Safety and Training Officer, Shift Batallion Chief, Deputy Fire Chief before eventually replacing Tim Scranton as Fire Chief in 2013. An active participant in numerous community events and organizations, Mundell has lent his time to the Rotary Club,

food-celebrities. Winners will receive gift certificates from the supporting sponsor Clementine of Beverly Hills, including $200 for first place; $100 for second place; and $50 for third place. A $50 gift certificate will be awarded to the pie judged “Most Pieutiful.” The free event features a pie-eating contest for kids and for adults, piethemed entertainment and activities, pie-making a decorating, and pie-activities for kids. For more information, visit www.beverlyhills.org/FarmersMarket or call 310-285-6830.

The City of Beverly Hills will celebrate Public Works Day on Sunday at the Beverly Hills Farmers’ Market. The City’s Public Works team will be on hand and the event will include face painting, pony rides, a petting zoo, music and games. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Civic Center Drive and Third Street.

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Romantic Vision, includes more than 50 interiors that will inspire us. Available on Amazon, and not to be missed. Online at www.bhcourier.com/category/george-christy

eonard reports that mud-splattered jeans are selling online and in leading stores for $450 and upward.

nd that sneakers, shredded and in tatters, are up for grabs at $l,500 a pair at Neiman-Marcus.

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Hosts Paul Swerdlove and Elgart Asher welcomed Shari Belafonte to their dinner at Il Pastaio, preceeding their attendance for the S.T.A.G.E. musicale at the Saban Theatre

roopers that they are, Beverly Hills real estate investors, Elgart Asher and Paul Swerdlove (also known as Paolo) haven’t missed an annual performance.

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philanthropists, they’ve enthusiastically hosted, their yearly dinner, often at their posh residence, followed by the S.T.A.G.E. musicale (an acronym for Southland Theatre Arts Goodwill Event). A charity gathering, initiated by the indefatigable impresario

what was, regrettably and sadly, announced as the final S.T.A.G.E. performance. With singers receiving ovations for their interpretations of music by Michael Jackson, Tony Newley, Andrew Lloyd Webber. They contribute their talents, gratis, to fund for APLA Health (Aids Project Los Angeles).

ravo to all, and to Elgart and Paolo for their never-ending gifts of big bucks.

uriously downplaying their wealth – in other words. Ashamed for being rich? Masquerading as gardeners?

Sacre bleu! A classy gent, Leonard Robin Lively

suggests we visit Therien and Company at 716 La Cienega (near Melrose) for the exhibition of Jeremiah Goodman’s elegant renderings of rooms lived in by Greta Garbo, Diana Vreeland, Edward Albee, and others.

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hari Belafonte and husband Sam Behrens are veteran S.T.A.G.E. supporters, always front and center.

hey agree with Elgart that the add-on dining room at Il Pastaio is a winner, comfortably scaled with its decorative olive trees.

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orinna Fields was a surprise newcomer this year, and is expected at this Saturday night’s 64th SHARE Boomtown show at The Beverly Hilton. Where longtime SHARE members like Joanna Carson are honoring dance champion Glorya Kaufman, plus finger-snapping entertainment by the Fifth Dimension. SHARE has fetched $65 million since 1953, with advocates being Judy Garland, Johnny Carson, Bob Hope, Dean Martin, Sharon Stone, Jennifer Hudson, Bruce Willis.

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Jeremiah Goodman’s A Romantic Vision features 50 renderings of noteworthy interiors of the high and mighty

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hirty years is a lo-o-ong day’s night.

and Paolo’s dinner for 34 last weekend was served in the new dining room at Il Pastaio on North Canon Drive. An area becoming a hot restaurant scene what with the acclaimed e. baldi, Porta Via, etc.

The add-on room with the olive trees at Il Pastaio, where the dinner was served

re buyers indicating that they’re just plain folks,” wonders Leonard.

fter wining and dining from the Italian menu, the Il Pastaio guests swung over to the Saban Theatre for Julia Michaels

Chase McNary and Ashley Iaconetti pose on the Yellow Carpet during 102.7 KIIS FM's 2017 Wango Tango at StubHub Center Halsey

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Inside Kylie Jenner’s $35 Million Beverly Hills Rental, Just Off Coldwater Canyon By Matt Lopez Reality TV star Kylie Jenner is sparing no expense on a luxurious Beverly Hills rental while her $12 million Hidden Hills home undergoes renovations. TMZ is reporting that Jenner, star of

Keeping Up With The Kardashians, is renting a five-bedroom, seven-bathroom home which is currently on the market for $35 million. The home – which is listed by The Agency – is being rented to Jenner for $125,000 per month. It is on Heather Road, just off Coldwater Canyon Drive. Jenner’s French contemporary rental, designed by renowned architect Richard Landry, sits on nearly four acres and includes a library with bar, professional chef’s kitchen, a bigscreen movie theatre and a climate-

The front yard of the home

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controlled wine cellar. All in all, there is nearly 10,000 square feet of living space. The property also includes a mini golf course, a swimming pool, a tennis court and a private vineyard with views of both the city and the mountains. To see the offiThe living room. Photo: MLS cial listing, visit: http://www.theagencyre.com/for- sale/9719-heather-road-beverly-hillspost-office/

COCKTAILS WITH A CAUSE–Members of the Coldwell Banker Beverly Hills North office team gathered at Porta Via on Canon Drive to present “Cocktails With a Cause” for the benefit of the Coldwell Banker Charity Foundation. Pictured (from left): Matthew Abraham, Ari Rumerick, Office Manager Loren Judd, Josie Davis, Associate Manager Marcia Taylor, Paul Hessell, Todd Simons, and Herbert McGurk.

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ARTS & E N T E RTA I N M E N T Herb Alpert Foundation, CalArts Announce Five ‘Award In The Arts’ Recipients

GOLDSMITH GETS HIS STAR—Oscar-winning film composer Jerry Goldsmith was posthumously awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame earlier this month. Goldsmith, who died in 2004, was nominated for six Grammy Awards, five Primetime Emmy Awards, nine Golden Globe Awards, four British Academy Film Awards, and 18 Academy Awards. He won the Oscar for his score for The Omen. Among his other noteworthy scores are: The Sand Pebbles, Logan’s Run, Patton, Papillon, Chinatown, The Wind And The Lion, The Boys from Brazil, Alien, Poltergeist, Gremlins, Hoosiers, Total Recall, three Rambo films, Explorers and four other Star Trek films. Attending the ceremony were (from left): composer-singer-actor Paul Williams, Carol Goldsmith (wife and Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts board member), Aaron Goldsmith (son), and fellow film composers and friends Charlie Fox and David Newman. Goldsmith’s star is at 6752 Hollywood Blvd, appropriately enough, in front of the Musicians Institute.

At a ceremony this morning in Santa Monica, the Herb Alpert Foundation and California Institute of the Arts (CalArts), announced five $75,0000 prizes, awarded annually for the “Herb Alpert Award in the Arts” in dance, film/video, music, theatre and visual Arts. “We are delighted to celebrate the award’s 23rd anniversary,” says Rona Sebastian, president of the Herb Alpert Foundation. “Each year the award recognizes five visionary mid-career artists who expand their fields as well as our horizons. We believe that championing the arts, individual artists, and arts education —from early childhood through professional development—has profound social, cultural, and personal impact.” This year’s recipients include: • Dance—Choreographer and performer luciana achugar is a CalArts graduate born in Uruguay, now based in New York. She is the recipient of the Guggenheim Fellowship in Choreography and multiple Bessie Awards. • Film/Video— L.A.-based film- luciana achugar maker and artist Kerry Tribe explores complex subjects through time-based media (multi-channel videos, 16mm films, installations) as well as sculpture, performance and photography. Her work has been shown at MOMA, Tate Mod- Kerry Tribe ern, Centre Pompidou, in the Whitney Biennial, and at the Hammer Museum. Her upcoming New Works exhibition opens at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art this fall. • Music—Eve Beglarian’s latest work, Lighten Up, an evening-length multi-media event made with people who have been struck in mid-life by visions, premieres in spring 2018.

Beglarian lives in New York. • Theatre— New York-based theater director Daniel Fish works across the borders of theater, new music, film, opera, and installation. His work has been seen at venues throughout the Eve Beglarian U.S. and Europe, including The Walker Arts Center, BAM NEXT WAVE, Noorderzon Festival, The Chocolate Factory and LA Opera. • Visual Arts— Interdisciplinary artist Amy Franceschini describes her work as “situationDaniel Fish specific engagements that challenge one’s assumptions about the world both real and imagined.” Often working in collaboration, she employs radio, performance, workshops, Amy Franceschini events, and sculpture, proposing alternatives to conventional thinking about science, technology and ecology. “It’s particularly meaningful at this divisive moment to honor and support this year’s winners who are rigorous in their reach, alert to the world and make community as much as they make art,“ says Irene Borger, director of the “Herb Alpert Award in the Arts,” who selects the 15 distinguished panelists who assay the award’s candidates. “Each year some of the most challenging art makers, and visionary, feet-inthe-trenches curators, critics, and presenters sit down to examine work, approaching the judging process with adventurousness, generosity, and well-honed discernment,” Borger said.

NEVER SURRENDER–A jam-packed crowd made the trek from Beverly Hills to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library/Museum in Simi Valley for a showing of the acclaimed documentary Never Surrender, the true story of Lt. Col. Edwin P. Ramsey who led the last cavalry charge in U. S. Army history. Producer Steven C. Barber (center) hosted the event. The film’s director Matthew Hausle is behind him. Joining them were a number of decorated war veterans.

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TCRF Gala Honors Philanthropists Meryl & Russell Kern, Shelley & Jan Rosen, and Dr. Robert Figlin

CIRCLE OF MAJESTY TURNS 10—Last week the Beit T'Shuvah Circle of Majesty celebrated a decade of service at its its annual luncheon at the Four Seasons on Doheny Drive. Ten years ago, founding co-chairs Lois Bloom, Dina Leeds, Nancy Mishkin, Harriet Rossetto, Annette Shapiro, and Ronnie Stabler created the support group so local philanthropic women could join to support Beit T’Shuvah’s mission of helping all those who seek addiction treatment, regardless of their ability to pay. The event has raised more than $1 for Beit T'Shuvah over the past 10 years. From left are: Pat Gage, Meryl Kern, Dina Leeds, Annette Shapiro, Nancy Mishkin, Harriet Rossetto, Janice Kamenir-Reznik, Heidi Bendetson and Lise Applebaum Photo by Apples & Honey Photography

TCRF HONOREES—At the Tower Cancer Research Foundation’s Tower of Hope gala earlier this month were (from left): honorees Jan and Shelley Rosen, Board Chair Nancy Mishkin, honoree Dr. Robert Figlin, Sally Magaram (gala chair) and honorees Meryl and Russell Kern (See story right).

Meryl and Russel Kern, Dr. Robert Figlin and Shelley and Jan Rosen were honored for their ongoing commitment to raising awareness about cancer, and their dedication to ending the disease at the Tower Cancer Research Foundation’s (TCRF) Tower of Hope gala earlier this month at The Beverly Hilton. More than 700 attended the event which raised nearly $1.2 million to support Tower’s cancer research and patient support efforts. The evening saw $800,000 in research grants awarded, including a $500,000 Senior Investigator Grant to explore a new immunotherapy-based therapeutic model for lung cancer. Career Development Grants were also awarded to support young investigators exploring research that attempts to better understand how each cancer tumor is different, so that in the future, oncologists will be able to pick the right drugs for each unique patient and tumor, and how to make immunotherapy more relevant for sarcoma patients. Tower’s seed money re-

search investment strategy has been so successful that it has led to $35 million in additional funding from other foundations and cancer centers for these investigators. This initial funding allows these young, aspiring scientists to move forward with their clinical research, often allowing them to develop their hypotheses and create a foundation from which to pursue further research funding. Tower’s patient support division, Magnolia House, is an integrative survivorship wellness center offering programs and workshops, that address end-stage disease challenges, classes for cancer caregivers, cooking classes to develop a nutritional approach to cancer survival, and individually tailored experiences such as a one-on-one fitness training with a cancer-trained therapist. Also at the dinner, Nancy Mishkin, TCRF board chair introduced Tower Incoming Board Chair Donna Rosen, who will assume the post next year. Emcee for the evening was Rabbi Edward Feinstein, senior rabbi of Valley Beth Shalom in Encino. ABCs MOTHER’S DAY LUNCHEON – At the Four Seasons event, President Gloria Gebbia (center) with honorees Sharon Stone and Chaz Dean. Emcee was Kym Whitley, inset. Photos by Vince Bucci

ABCs Mother’s Day Luncheon Honors Sharon Stone And Chaz Dean By Joan Mangum The Associates For Breast and Prostate Cancer Studies (the ABCs), hosted its starstudded Mother’s Day Luncheon at the Four Seasons on Doheny Drive benefiting breast and prostate cancer research at the John Wayne Cancer Institute at Providence Saint John’s Health Center. The afternoon honored actress Sharon Stone with the “Mother of the Year Award” and Chaz Dean, creator of WEN Hair & Body Care, with the “Humanitarian Award.” Actress Kym Whitley was the emcee of the event which Beverly Cohen and Sheri Rosenblum co-chaired. Before the luncheon, there was a luxury boutique featuring a fashionable array of select vendors donating a portion of proceeds from their sales to the organization. “Every year, Gloria Gebbia and the ABCs create an amazing luncheon that raises much needed funds to support our breast and prostate research,” said Patrick Wayne, JWCI chairman. Sharon Stone received her honor from her three sons, Roan Bronstein, Laird and

Quinn Stone. She has served as the amfAR Global Fundraising chairperson for more than 20 years, raising millions to find a cure for AIDS. His long-time client Lisa Rinna presented the “Humanitarian Award” to celebrity stylist Chaz Dean, who has launched some 500 products in multiple categories including hair care, body care and fragrance. He has appeared on The Doctors and Life Changers, and supports Stand Up To Cancer, Habitat for Humanity, APLA, Best Friends Animal Society, and a host of others. The ABCs was formed 27 years ago by a group of dedicated philanthropists who had originally been associated with the Eddie Cantor Charitable Foundation, an organization that supported a variety of causes. These individuals wanted to devote all their charitable efforts and resources to eradicating cancer and unanimously chose to support progressive and innovative breast cancer and prostate cancer research at the John Wayne Cancer Institute.

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K.A.M.P. Returns To Hammer Museum On Sunday

AHOY MATEY! — The Pirates Of Penzance ended its three-day sold-out run on Thursday at Hawthorne Elementary School. The large cast rehearsed for more than three months to bring W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan's classic operetta to the stage.

The FLATS Offers Tasty Flatbread Pizza Behind Metro’s Construction Walls By Matt Lopez It might take a little work finding it, but new Beverly Hills eatery The FLATS offers tasty flatbread pizza options that are well worth the effort. The brainchild of Executive Chef Kyle Schutte, The FLATS opened last month at 8400 Wilshire Blvd. – at the corner of Wilshire and South Gail Drive. It’s hard to see from the street. The newly-opened restaurant is hidden behind fencing and staging for Metro’s Purple Line Extension construction, and that doesn’t look to be changing for the foreseeable future. If you know what you’re looking for, however, delicious flatbread awaits you behind all the construction work.

The FLATS offers a wide array of shareable starters and unique flatbreads, such as the Duck Confit and Spanish Chorizo. A favorite we tried was the Apple flatbread, with smoked bacon, powdered thyme and melted robiola, topped with an apple. As far as starters go, the meatballs with soubise THE FLATS at 8400 Wilshire Blvd. sauce, baby herbs and bread Valet parking is available crumbs is a can’t miss. behind the restaurant and is best An eclectic menu of handaccessed via South Gail Drive, crafted cocktails offers several near La Cienega Park. Scotch (They Call Me Mr. For more information, visit: Bitterness), whiskey (You Wanna Buy A Duck?) and bourbon http://www.theflatsrestaurant. (Wilshire Boulevardier) centric com. drinks.

By Laura Coleman The Hammer Museum will host its eighth annual K.A.M.P. (Kids’ Art Museum Project) on Sunday with a day jam-packed with engaging art projects and delectable food. The brainchild of former Beverly Hills Fine Arts Commissioner Brooke Kanter, this unique fundraising event gives 20 artists license to create imaginative projects for kids and their families throughout the museum. “One of the important things for me has been to teach my children that creative thinking is so much a part of everything that’s going on today,” explained Kanter, who is once again chairing the event. “Learning to think differently is an important thing for all of our futures. This is the next generation of everything... not just of artists, but of philanthropy. Children learn to give back because we teach them to give back.” At Sunday’s event, which runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., painters, sculptors, architects, and other creative individuals will lead inventive hands-on workshops in the Hammer Museum courtyard. There will also be a

K.A.M.P. Reading Room where celebrities such as Will Arnett, Jack Black, Elizabeth Chambers, Armie Hammer and Michelle Monaghan will read their favorite children’s books aloud. “This is our eighth annual K.A.M.P. and the event feels new and fresh every year, thanks to the generosity of the artists, sponsors, and celebrities who donate their time and energy,” said Veridiana Pontes, director of development for the Hammer Museum. Participating artists this year include Kelly Akashi, Gary Baseman, Christina Forrer, Hannah Greely, The Haas Brothers, Mark Hagen, Julian Hoeber, Roy McMakin, Alison O'Daniel, Michele O'Marah, Ruben Ochoa, Oliver Payne, Gala Porras-Kim, Fay Ray, Rob Reynolds, Joe Sola, Jen Stark, and Stephanie Taylor. Jon & Vinny’s is catering lunch and DJs will be spinning music throughout the day. Tickets are $150 and can be purchased online. All K.A.M.P. proceeds support the Hammer’s free family programming. For information, visit: www.hammer.ucla.edu.

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ANGEL AWARD — Nearly 400 guests gathered at the historic Jonathan Club in downtown L.A. to celebrate Beverly Hills resident and ConferenceDirect CEO Brian D. Stevens as he accepted the Angel Award from St. Anne’s Evening of Angels, the nonprofit’s annual gala. Opened in 1908 as a safe refuge for unwed mothers, St. Anne’s has evolved into one of the most highly regarded nonprofits in Los Angeles. Pictured : Stevens (center) together with Beverly Hills resident and St. Anne’s board member Ana O’Brien and husband Deryck.

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THE FASHION OF BEVERLY HILLS LEGENDARY ESTATES — Beverly Hills is without a doubt the place to be Saturday thanks to the annual Friends of Robinson Gardens Benefit Tour. This year, the Friends will be celebrating its 29th Benefit Tour, Legendary Beverly Hills – Garden City of the World. In addition to visiting four exquisite estates in Beverly Hills – five if you opt for the VIP experience – attendees will enjoy a gorgeous showcase at Beverly Hills’ first estate, Virginia Robinson Gardens, with displays by many of L.A.’s top designers and florists, a fashion show by Theory, and wonderful boutiques and shopping, all to benefit this jewel of a garden in the heart of Beverly Hills. During the event attendees can chow down for lunch on the Great Lawn of the Robinson Estate with famous dishes once featured at the glamorous restaurants of the 40’s and 50’s, all recreated in exacting detail by The Kitchen for Exploring Foods. Such delicacies include: Elizabeth Taylor’s favorite, Chasen’s Chili; Marilyn Monroe’s favorite, the McCarthy Salad, still featured at the Polo Lounge in Beverly Hills; Blum’s Crunch Cake, the iconic cake topped with coffee-flavored honeycomb candy; and Strawberries Romanoff from the famed Romanoff’s on Rodeo Drive. Purchase tickets online at www.robinsongardens.org. - Laura Coleman C.H.I.P.S. — Active Children’s Institute, Inc. (CII) volunteers, C.H.I.P.S. (Colleagues Helpers in Philanthropic Service) held its annual fundraising luncheon at The Beverly Hills Hotel last week. This year’s event featured a fashion show of designer Rosetta Getty’s fall 2017 collection. Funds raised support the work of CII to benefit traumatized child victims of family or community violence, abuse or neglect in some of the city’s most challenged communities. “We are so grateful to have had the support of the dedicated members of C.H.I.P.S. for more than 50 years,” said Children’s Institute President/CEO Martine Singer. The luncheon also honored Deputy Chief Phillip Tingirides and CII Trustee Lieutenant Emada Tingirides. Pictured above: luncheon Chairs Amanda Hunt and Kathleen Rosenbloom (left and right) with honorees, the husband and wife team of LAPD Lt. Emada Tingirides and Deputy Chief Phil Tingirides.

I AM JANE DOE — Aviva Family and Children’s Services will host an exclusive screening and discussion of I am Jane Doe on Tuesday, May 23 at the Creative Artists Agency (CAA) Screening Room in Century City. Narrated by Jessica Chastain, directed by Mary Mazzio and produced by Alex Sokolow, this film chronicles the battles that several American mothers waged on behalf of their under-age daughters who were victims of sex-trafficking on Backpage.com, the adult classifieds section that for years was part of the Village Voice. The evening will begin with a wine reception at 7 p.m., followed by the screening at 8 p.m. and a presentation by Kelsi Yeakel, Aviva Resource Family Agency Therapist and CSEC expert. “Sex trafficking transcends socioeconomic ethnicity, geography, and gender,” said Yeakel. “In fact, the reach of sexual exploitation can touch virtually any girl, boy, or young woman anywhere and particularly in Southern California, so awareness is critical.” Tickets can be purchased for $25 by visiting https://impact.avivacenter.org/movie. For more information, call 323-876-0550, ext. 1105 or visit www.avivacenter.org. Not recommended for youth under 15 years of age.

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BROOKLYN IN BEVERLY HILLS — Avant-garde string quartet Brooklyn Rider offered a riveting performance Saturday evening for guests lucky enough to be in attendance at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills. A dark, yet concise program well suited to their talents and collective penchant for stylizing the classic string quartet to a more contemporary dimension, which began with Philip Glass and ended with Ludwig Van Beethoven, also included an original, and very experimental, composition by group member violinist Colin Jacobsen as well as Leos Janacek’s moving Kreutzer Sonata. Now in its 10th year, the Brooklyn-based quartet has received consistent praise for its eclectic repertoire. “I think where we try to live is a feeling of blends while maintaining a strong dose of individuality within that. It’s also walking that line of doing a lot of detailed work and just trying to find that way to make the music spontaneous too. And actually being surprised by each other on stage is something we value as a quartet,” said Brooklyn Rider Violist Nicholas Cords. Pictured above: Johnny Gandelsman (violin) and Michael Nicolas (cello). - Laura Coleman Photo by Rob Latour for The Wallis

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The Jacaranda music series ends its season with Drum Summit at 8 p.m., Saturday, May 20 at First Presbyterian Church of Santa Monica, 1220 Second St. M.C. Gordy will lead the Jacaranda Percussion Ensemble in Jacaranda’s tribute to Steve Reich at 80. The group will perform his four-part “minimalism masterpiece” Drumming (1971) requiring at least nine percussionists, three female voices, whistler and piccolo. Also on the program will be Reich’s Music For Mallet Instruments Voices And Organ (1973) Tickets are $45; $20 for students. To purchase and for more information, visit jacarandamusic.org. • • • • • The Pet Care Foundation is sponsoring a Cat-A-Pallooza at all six L.A. City Animal Shelters, Saturday and Sunday, May 20 and 21 to promote cat and kitten adoptions with reduced adoption fees. For more information, visit www.petcarefoundation.org or www.laanimalservices.com for shelter locations. • • • • • Ten emerging opera singers from a nation-wide search will perform the music of Verdi, Puccini, Mozart, Tchaikovsky and others with the Los Angeles Performing Arts Orchestra, Frank Fetta, conducting, at the 45th annual Loren L. Zachary National Vocal Competition Concert at 2 p.m., Sunday, May 21 at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre, 4401 W. 8th St. Required free tickets are available by calling 310-2762731. For more information, visit www.zacharysociety.org. • • • • •

Broadway, TV Stars Star in ‘Concert For America’ Wednesday At UCLA Broadway and TV stars will sing, do comedy, and present commentary in the “Concert For America,” at 7 p.m., Wednesday, May 24 at UCLA’s Royce Hall, 340 Royce Dr. Ben Vereen (Roots), Juan Pablo Espinosa (La Fan), Mary Birdsong (Reno 911), Stacey Oristano (Friday Night Lights), Anthony Federov (American Idol), Quinn Cummings (The Goodbye Girl) and Mary Bond Davis (Hairspray) join the previously announced Chita Rivera (The Visit), Rachel Bloom (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend), Wayne Brady (Whose Line Is It Chita Rivera Anyway?), recording artist Helen Reddy, Megan Hilty (Smash), Barrett Foa (NCIS: Los Angeles), Marissa Jaret Winokur (Hairspray Live!) and more. In addition, May 24 has been designated by Mayor Eric Garcetti as “Concert For America Day” in the city of Los Angeles, in recognition of the support the concert series provides for a wide array of non-profits that serve a diverse audience and for the direct impact the concerts have on communities at the local and national level. Proceeds from the concert will benefit five national organizations working to protect human rights: Southern Poverty Law Center, National Immigration Law Center, The Sierra Club Foundation, NAACP and National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Created and hosted by Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley, who also organized the “Broadway For Orlando/What the World Needs Now is Love” recording,” “Concert For America: Stand Up, Sing Out!” debuted its monthly series in New York and is traveling to L.A. for the first time. Tickets start at $25 and are available at Ticketmaster.com. A limited number of $250 VIP tickets, including a post-show reception with cast members are available by emailing info@dmmnyc.com. Participating performers are subject to change. For those unable to attend the concert, it will be broadcast via Facebook Live and at ConcertsforAmerica.com, beginning at 10 p.m. EDT / 7 p.m. PDT on Wednesday, May 24. On Monday and Tuesday, May 22 and 23, California Pizza Kitchen locations in the greater L.A.-area, including Beverly Hills, 207 S. Beverly Dr. (open from 10 a.m.-11 p.m.) will hold a fundraiser for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA).

Carroll & Co. Sets First Ever Parking Lot Sale This Weekend Carroll & Co., Beverly Hills’ men’s specialty store is holding its first ever Parking Lot Sale behind the 425 N Cañon Dr. store, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m today and tomorrow and from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday, May 21. With a store remodel scheduled for this summer, store owner John Carroll says the popular boutique needs to make room for next season’s collection. “We’ve been in our Canon Dr. store for 20 years and it’s time for a facelift,” says Carroll. “We’ve been planning this remodel for a few months and we’re looking forward to getting started.” Carroll says the Parking Lot Sale will include only regular Carroll merchandise. “We have a sale at the end of each season; but this is a bit different, “Carrol said. “The markdowns here are massive – I want our customers to take advantage and enjoy this once-

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in-a-Carroll-lifetime opportunity.” The menu of merchandise includes suits, sport jackets, outerwear, suede and leather jackets as well as a large selection of shirts, knitwear and accessories. Prices are more than 75 percent off. In addition, Carroll says some fixtures and artwork will be sold to make room for the store’s new décor. “We’re excited to do this – I think a lot of customers will leave extremely happy,” says Carroll. For more information, call 310-273-9060

On these two dates, guests can mention the CHLA support effort to their server and 20 percent of their check will be donated to CHLA (purchases include dine in, take out, catering and all beverages). CPK has a longstanding

relationship with CHLA. Last year, one in every 25 L.A. families brought a child to the hospital for treatment. • • • • • L.A. Theatre Works (LATW) ends its season with award-winning screenwriter Dave Rambo’s (Empire, CSI) Tug of War, at 8 p.m.,Thursday-May 25-Saturday, May 27 with matinees at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 27 and 4 p.m, Sunday, May 28 at UCLA’s James Bridge Theater, 235 Charles E. Young Dr. The original docudrama, commissioned by LATW, brings to life the Cuban Missile Crisis. Directed by Brian Kite, the staged reading (without sets or costumes) will star Matthew Arkin, Hugo Armstrong, Seamus Dever, Matthew Floyd Miller, James Morrison, David Selby, Rich Sommer, Josh Stamberg, Nick Toren and John Vickery. Tickets, ranging from $15$50 are available at LATW.org. • • • • • Dr. Reese Halter, an advocate for bees, trees, seas, wellness science and saving nature, will be the featured speaker at the Beverly Hills’ Women’s Club Open House, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, May 27 at the clubhouse, 1700 Chevy Chase Dr. Halter’s latest books are The Incomparable Honeybee And The Economics of Pollination and The Insatiable Bark Beetle and Shepherding The Sea: The Race To Save Our Oceans. The day will also include tours of the clubhouse showcasing the continuing restoration of the historical property. The free event is open to the public. For information on the required RSVPs visit www.bhwclub.org or call 310-276-5804.

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90 YEARS STRONG — Warner Avenue School celebrated 90 years of educational excellence this month, marking the day with a fun-filled festival that included hands-on science demonstrations and exhibits geared for everyone from grandparents to kindergartners. In conjunction with the celebration, the school established a technology fund to help keep its education relevant in the 21st century. Pictured (from left): Sabrina Ishak, Co-President of The Warner Avenue Foundation (WAVE); Eric Hansen, Director for Local District West; Karen Long, Director for Local District West; Principal Agnes Kamau; Warner 3rd grader Luke Lowell (who sang the National Anthem); Steve Zimmer, President of the LAUSD School Board; and Dr. Jeannine Sehati, Co-President WAVE.

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BHC: What does Israel mean to you? Grundwerg: It means my homeland and my tradition. It means a multicultural mosaic of different folks of different backgrounds where you can say what you believe. And to be able to express yourself and be free. BHC: What is the greatest challenge? Grundwerg: The biggest challenge, even without anybody telling me, is being connected and keeping the younger generation connected. I think it’s a challenge in general, not only for the State of Israel, but for the Jewish community. With respect to Jewish education, Jewish identity ... people relate to

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fireworks on the first Friday, Aug. 3. In a letter to retailers signed by Bosse she wrote, “Because of these ‘early’ closures, Beverly Hills has long been perceived as the place where there is nothing to do in the evening. We have begun to change. . . with the multitude of dining establishments on Canon Drive. . . We need to add shopping and entertainment. . . “ When the letter went out, it said that there was already support for the BOLD initiative from several stores, including Burberry, Chanel, Dior, Louis Vuitton, Patek Philippe, Rolex, Tom Ford and Valentino. The proposal for a program will have several facets costing $800,000. Funding, which was approved Tuesday afternoon, will include $375,000 from the FY 16/17 Tourism & Marketing budget and $150,000 from the Business Development budget as carryovers, $200,000 reallocated from the Conference and Visitors Bureau FY 16/17 budget and $75,000 from the Rodeo Drive Committee. Expenses include $210,000 for a “celebrity” DJ; $200,000 for “branded food and drink carts,” $90,000 for Stamp Pavement Art that can be used for selfies with personal media devices, and $110,000 for advertising, promotions for deals on Lyft, a restaurant concierge to arrange reservations, and celebrity Style Sessions with “Digital Influencers,” that often have thousands of followers. The evening will feature music throughout the triangle, including South Santa Monica Blvd, which has suffered because of the reconstruction work. Rodeo Drive will have ice cream tables and chairs where guests can relax and enjoy small-bite treats, non-alcoholic beverages and coffees under twinkling strands of lights.

Judaism and the state of Israel today in a different way than previous generations did. So I think the biggest challenge is having Israel and Judaism remain relevant in the lives of young people. BHC: What strategy are you using to connect to the younger generation? Grundwerg: I always say, there’s no one size fits all approach. Israel has so much to offer in so many areas, whether it’s art, culture, technology, medical innovation, so depending on who we’re trying to reach out, we try to identify where there’s need in the community to bring Israeli expertise and knowledge to address a real need. It’s the same thing for young people. The idea is to bring the different aspects of true Israel in a way that people can relate to and connect to. For the full interview, visit www.bhcourier.com. Street art, or “stamps” chalked onto the sidewalk at the businesses, will be collected on social media, according to the promoters, AgenC. Only one speaker, Beverly Hills Municipal League President Thomas White, opposed the proposal. “It’s a lot of sizzle and no steak,” he said. Several business leaders were present to provide support for the initiative, including Beverly Hilton General Manager Sandy Murphy, Managing Director of the Peninsula Offer Nissenbaum, CBRE Director Two Rodeo Bill Wiley, former City Treasurer Eliot Finkel and Geary’s CEO Tom Blumenthal, with a letter read by Mark Tronstein, outgoing director of the Rodeo Drive Committee. “If the merchants don’t make changes, we’ll be losing to the nearby businesses,” wrote Blumenthal. Added Murphy: “We have struggled to keep guests in the City during the evening hours.” Nissenbaum concurred, “It is absolutely necessary. . . a shift in the culture is very much needed. Our guests, especially international, leave in the evenings. . . They now have a reason to stay.” The council voted 4-1 in favor, with Councilmember John Mirisch opposing. Mirisch said he believes the stores should stay open later without spending money on programs. “Spending $200,000 on a DJ or paying people to tweet . . . I don’t think this plan is worth $800,000.” He proposed expanding the Concerts on Canon, a popular summer music program every Thursday evening at the Beverly Canon Gardens. “We can’t just sit on our laurels anymore,” said Bosse. “If we don’t have a vibrant business community we won’t have a vibrant community. We can’t put our heads in the sand anymore. My goal is that the culture will change.”

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Academic Achievers To Provide Inside Look At College Admissions

cademic Achievers, a leading provider of private tutoring for pre K-12 students, will hold a special event: “Inside View of the College Admissions Process” at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, June 17, at its headquarters, 2500 Broadway, Santa Monica. The event is open to area high school students and their parents, and will provide tips on how to successfully navigate the admissions process to get students into their first-choice school. Guest speaker Jane Gutman, former associate dean of admissions, University of Pennsylvania, will give parents and students an inside look into what really goes on in the admissions office of top universities when they decide who to accept, reject or wait-list. Students will also be able to take a free ACT or SAT practice test, which includes a free 10-page diagnostic analysis. “We’re so happy to have Jane, a former admissions director at a top Ivy League school, shed some light onto what can be a stressful and opaque process,” said Janis Adams, founder/CEO of Academic Achievers.

Former UPenn Admissions Director Jane Gutman will tell students what the top universities are really looking for at the Saturday, June 17 event. “Our mission at Academic Achievers is to best prepare students for college, and the admissions process is clearly a key element of that.” The event is free, but attendees must RSVP. For more information, and

to register, visit https://academicachiever.wufoo.com/forms/x35481 c03f68zd/. Gutman has been the director of the Western Regional Office for the University of Pennsylvania. She has been working with Westside students as a college counselor for more than 20 years. She holds master’s degrees in both American Studies and clinical psychology. About Academic Achievers Academic Achievers Educational

Services provides academic enrichment and remediation for pre-K through 12, including ACT, SAT, ISEE test prep, home school, and college and private-school consulting. Academic Achievers received the “Best Private Tutoring LA Award” 2013, 2014, and 2015; “2014 California Excellence in Education Award” by the US Commerce and Trade Institute, “Best Test Prep Tutors in Los Angeles 2015” by CBS Local, and “Best Test Prep Orange County” by CBS Local.

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PANCAKE BREAKFAST— On Sunday from 8:30 to noon, enjoy antique cars, fire trucks and a delicious breakfast at Fire Station 71’s annual pancake breakfast at 107 S. Beverly Glen Blvd. Breakfast is free, but donations are welcomed, as all proceeds will benefit station improvements. Pictured, Brandon Behrstock with son Alan Behrstock examine a fire truck at last year’s annual Pancake Breakfast.

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the USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance – USC’s first new school in almost four decades – to inspire. “I really grew up knowing that I would always be a philanthropist,” she said, underscoring how her mother, who served as president of seven different philanthropic organizations, instilled in her a strong tradition of tzedakah. “I do believe that we should all give back if we can.” Over the years Kaufman has helped better the community in various ways, including helping start a preschool vision screening program through UCLA 18 years ago which screens approximately 1,000 children each year. She also endowed a dance teacher at Inner City Arts in perpetuity. Currently she is helping to transform an old synagogue at Vista Del Mar into a 300-seat

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always features one of the most spectacular lineups of classic and high-performance vehicles seen anywhere, and this year’s installment promises to be no different. Featured cars will be announced as the event date approaches. This years Concours d’Elegance will benefit the theatre complete with rehearsal rooms which she anticipates will be well utilized by the school’s students. “It has been proven that a youngster develops higher selfesteem, confidence, a more positive outlook on life, increased happiness [and] better mental health [though dance],” she said. Earlier this week, while delivering the commencement address at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, she urged graduates to: “Make a difference by courageously expressing your art and standing with others who share your passion.. . You must aspire to be leaders in your field and boldly break new ground in ways to help transform the social fabric of the world with your own brand of audacious creative genius.” For more information about SHARE or to attend tomorrow night’s gala, call 310-274-5361 or visit www.share4children.org.

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until it was too late. Both Beverly Vista and El Rodeo have made use of the Foundation’s anti-bullying program to help curb a very real on-campus problem. BHHS has also worked with the foundation, bringing its “Send Silence Packing” program to the campus where a powerful installation of backpacks on the front lawn reminded students how tenuous the path to suicide can be. Foder underscored how important “local heroes” are given that suicide is the second leading cause of death among young people ages 15-24. “It’s people who are doing things in the community that could have potentially saved [my nephew’s] life if he were around,” she said. “As soon as we can change the culture on

Beverly Hills Police Foundation, a non-profit charity created in 1987 to provide financial grants for all members of the police family – both sworn officers and civilian professionals, their spouses, widows/widowers or dependent children. “This year’s Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance will continue the trend of elevating the annual Father’s Day tradition by featuring a world class

campus and let them know it’s okay to talk about mental health, that’s when we’re really able to prevent suicide.” “The number one key for suicide prevention is definitely breaking the stigma of asking for help,” she added. In collaboration with the foundation, this week Rebecca spearheaded the BHHS Stress Less Laugh More Campaign. Fully funded by the foundation, every day this week students have taken part during lunch in a variety of activities all geared to minimize stress, including yoga, meditation and even a photo booth. Rebecca said she founded the mental health club to cultivate a stigma-free environment after experiencing her own struggles transitioning to high school. “Going through middle school (at El Rodeo) and high school I realized that a lot of

May 19, 2017 | Page 19 selection of fine automobiles that will amaze our loyal attendees,” said the show’s chairman, Bruce Meyer. The Courier is proud to be a sponsor for this year’s Rodeo Drive Concours, along with companies like The Auto Gallery, Beverly Hills Ferrari, Mercedes Benz of Beverly Hills, Barret Jackson, URB-E, Tesla, RM Sotheby’s, Steinway, Sprinkles Cupcakes and more.

kids were suffering in silence,” she recalled of the dynamic period that included incredible stress from puberty, change in school and a heavy academic load. “Everyone was going through it, but everyone was suffering alone.” She said about 15 to 20 students attend the club meetings every other Tuesday at lunch where they discuss a variety of mental health topics and stress management tools, as well as engage in healthful practices such as meditation. “It’s a great reminder to care about yourself, to love yourself and to remind your peers to care about themselves,” said Rebecca, who is headed to Santa Monica College in the fall. “School is stressful and having a place where you can de-stress with other students is really beneficial.”

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APRICOT JAMMERS — The Beverly Hills AYSO Boys Under 10 All-Star team, “BH Real” took first place in Apricot Jam Top Bracket earlier this month. Pictured, back row (from left): Lawrence Schaeffer (Coach), Bita Ahdoot (Team Admin) and Aziz C. Alaoui (Coach). Middle row (from left): Edward Cruz, Ayman C. Alaoui, Michael Nakagawa, Eli Santaella, Benjamin Kirschbaum and Hiram Lannes. Front row (from left): Dilen Patel, Alex Hayavi, Emmett Corwin and Robby Louie.

BHHS Track Athletes Set For Saturday’s CIF-SS Division 3 Finals Beverly Hills High will have a few Arizona and enter the NBA draft, athletes on the track this weekend at the worked out Thursday for the Los Angeles CIF Southern Section Division 3 finals at Lakers. Cerritos College. Comanche was among a group of Front and center will be BHHS’ girls draft hopefuls who worked out for the 4x400 meter relay team, comprised of team Thursday at its headquarters in El Julianne Araullo, Danna Rosman, Segundo. Leticia Valle and Sarah Smith, who The Lakers own both the No. 2 qualified in their heat in the CIF-SS overall pick and the No. 28 overall pick Division 3 prelims in April. in the draft. The girls relay team advanced with Comanche, a 6-foot-11, 215-pound a time of 4:05.87, good for 22nd overall sophomore, led Beverly Hills High to its on the all-time BHHS list. first CIF-SS title in 46 years in 2015 Also participating in Saturday’s CIF- when the Normans won the Division 3A SS Division 3 finals will be BHHS’ Julie title. Park, who cleared a personal record 9-9 He earned a scholarship to Arizona, in the pole vault to qualify for the finals. but hasn’t had a big role in his two seaPark tied for fifth place in the pre- sons under Coach Sean Miller. Last sealims. son, coming off the bench, Comanche The Division 3 finals are Saturday at averaged 6.3 points and 3.6 rebounds in Cerritos College. Field events begin at 18.1 minutes per game. 10:30 a.m. and track events begin at 1 On May 5, Comanche announced p.m. in a tweet that he was officially headed Baseball to the NBA. The Beverly Hills High baseball “It’s been a lifelong dream of mine team ended its season with a winning to play in the NBA and I am looking forrecord, but missed out on a playoff spot ward to showcasing my talent during in CIF Southern Section pairings that the draft process,” Comanche wrote. were released over the weekend. Comanche was not one of the 67 BHHS (13-10, 4-6) ended its season draft-eligible players invited to the NBA with a 1-0 loss to rival Culver City on Draft Combine and is not currently listMay 11. A day earlier, the Normans ed on many mock drafts. defeated Lawndale 4-0. The NBA draft is set for June 22, The Normans finished the season in 2017. fourth place in the Ocean League. Basketball Former BHHS standout C h a n c e Comanche, who last week 310.275.0579 • 434 N. CANON DRIVE announced MON. - THURS. 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM that he will forego his final FRI. & SAT. 12:00 AM - 10:00 PM two seasons of I TA L I A N R E S TA U R A N T eligibility at

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that City staff, who are largely responsible for the cutting of the trees, especially Aluzri, and the developers, Lyn Konheim, Bob Barth and Stanley Black of the BHLC, are using this opportunity to remove evidence that they might have worked together to cut down the trees, and are doing so again with the stumps. “Why,” asked resident Marilyn Gallup, “did the majority [of the City Council members] continue to act in the interest of the BHLC, and against the wishes of the residents?” Following the 2015 incident, Public Information Manager Therese Kosterman wrote: “The Community Development Department issued a right-of-way permit for a lane closure this past weekend for the work on lots 12 and 13... No permit was needed for cutting the trees; we have no control over them as they are on private property. Our understanding is that the owner contacted the DTSC [Department of Toxic Substances Control] on his own to learn the correct procedure for removal of the trees.” In fact, no permit was ever issued to close the street; 195 of the 196 trees cut down were, either wholly or partially, on City-owned land. None of the workers were “authorized to be in a hazardous waste site,” said Sayareh Amir, Branch Chief in Clean Up Operations at the DTSC, which has authority over the property that is heavily contaminated with arsenic. Now, it appears that the City is working again with Konheim, Black and Barth – and to complete the third segment of the Santa Monica Boulevard reconstruction project – no matter what toll it takes on the relationship between the City administration and its residents, who have lost faith in the City staff. An e-mail sent on May 12 to Konheim and his attorney Bob Howard shows that Aluzri, Deputy Building Official David Yelton, Assistant City Manager George Chavez, Director of Community Development Susan Healy Keene and Wiener were among those informed of a plan to push the stump removal through City Council. The e-mail reads: “This serves to confirm our telephone conference call today. Due to concerns raised by neighboring community members. . . stump removal will be placed on next week’s City Council Study Session agenda. . . “Accordingly, Beverly Hills Land Company is directed not to initiate any scheduled stump removal work on Parcels 12 and 13, which BHLC voluntarily agreed to comply pending further notice by the City. Accordingly, the scope of work. . . will be part of the public process, and staff expects to

receive direction from the Council at the May 16 meeting.” This communication, like those found in Lightner’s emails – obtained by a California Public Records Act demand – prior to the trees being cut, reflects a feeling among many community members who believe the City has an attitude that some residents “get in the way” of City business. Lightner was dismissed in 2016 following the incident with a large, undisclosed payout at taxpayer expense. He did not speak to private investigator Joanne Parrent, hired by the City to investigate the incident. His testimony would have been key to resolving the issue. At 5:21 p.m. Tuesday, during the City Council Study Session, Yelton sent Konheim and Howard confirmation that they could go forward: “The public process has concluded regarding confirmation of next steps... including removal of the stumps on Parcels 12 and 13... Beverly Hills Land Company should initiate stump removal... as planned.” he wrote. “Thank you for your understanding and patience regarding this interruption by placing your schedule on hold to remove the stumps... ” Yelton minimized the opposition to the removal of the tree stumps to City Council members, which has caused a firestorm of new controversy. “The Council majority’s direction to staff to remove 100% of all tree stumps relied on an unsupported conclusion that not doing so would somehow impede or delay the completion of Santa Monica Boulevard...” said Thomas White, president of the Municipal League of Beverly Hills. Plans call for only bushes to replace the trees the City has long promised. E-mails indicate that Yelton, Konheim and senior City Staff were cohesive on this matter, and that Konheim delayed removing the stumps until there was approval from City Council. When the trees were cut down in 2015, Lightner, former Director of Community Services Steve Zoet and Aluzri complained in e-mails – obtained in a Public Records Act – that Konheim repeatedly called them about cutting the trees. One of Yelton’s most persuasive arguments was the alleged photographs and “map” of the 195 tree stumps, which he could not produce before the Courier’s deadline. Yelton told attendees of a meeting on May 4 that this detailed “map” of the stumps was enough “evidence” of their placement and existence in the event of a lawsuit. Kosterman repeated that claim to the Courier, though she could

not produce the map either. Wunderlich likened the removal of the stumps to the removal of evidence after a crime scene has been photographed and documented. Wiener advised: “At the public meeting, staff had direction to remove 195 stumps. Subsequent to that meeting, one council member indicated that based on the receipt of additional information, he wished to change his position... the Brown Act requires that all decisions of the City Council be made in public.” The item will be rescheduled for a future meeting. Vice Mayor Julian Gold voted to remove the stumps citing the alleged “documentation” as necessary evidence and the need to complete the reconstruction of Santa Monica Boulevard. Gold was mayor when the trees were cut, and ordered the infamous “Carol Lynch Report,” which blamed the brouhaha on the staff handling of the media. New Councilmember Lester Friedman also voted to remove the stumps, based on the alleged documentation and Santa Monica Boulevard completion. Friedman did not believe the City staff was misleading councilmembers in regards to documentation and attempted to arrange to allow the Courier to review the documents at City Hall yesterday. As of press time, the City failed to provide an opportunity to review the documents. As the final councilmember to ask questions, Bosse asked what the alternative would be to using forms to create a curb and gutter that requires the removal of the trees. There is a manual process that can take a week longer but would not require the removal of the stumps. It would not have required the removal of the trees, either. "That would be my recommendation,” said Bosse. Tuesday’s agenda item consisted of only a single page, notwithstanding the fact that there were two new members of the City Council who don’t have the depth of insight on the matter that their incumbent colleagues possess. The agenda item, “Confirmation of Next Steps Regarding Parcels 12 & 13,” says that staff is “In the process of enforcement of property maintenance” and “conducted a community meeting on May 4 to keep residents informed. . . regarding next steps.” The “Discussion” portion of the agenda reads: “As part of property maintenance and enforcement actions, and in conjunction with reconstruction of Santa Monica [Boulevard], a number of activ-

ities must be carried out. . . to prepare for construction activity along Santa Monica Blvd. Specifically. . . the remaining stumps must be removed in order to accommodate the relocated fencing to allow for reconstruction of the curb, gutter, and related infrastructure…” The staff report includes no mention of the history of the events. Only with context could these new councilmembers make informed decisions that could have unintended consequences such as the proposed development that was mentioned in the original 2015 DTSC report. That report stated, “The Beverly Hills Land Company is in the ‘conceptual planning stage for development,’” of the site. “The planning for Lot 12 is combined office, commercial, and residential multistory structure with parking,” including 26,600 square feet of office space, 16,000 square feet of commercial space and 15,800 square feet of residential space with 33,300 square feet of semi-subterranean parking. Planning for Lot 13 is being considered for townhouses and parking.” The removal will clear the land for the next steps towards mitigation and ultimately, development for the BHLC. The gain of three votes Tuesday (though subsequently rescinded) could be construed to embolden BHLC towards the ultimate goal of developing the properties. Three votes will be necessary on a future City Council to change current transportation zoning to develop it. If the City leases the property for staging construction, the City will be using taxpayer dollars for property that has cost the City hundreds of thousands of dollars in wasted funds on reports, legal fees and town hall meetings that have done nothing to solve or ameliorate the conflict that it has created between the City Staff and the residents who employ them. It is unclear what the City gets in return. There does not appear to be any evidence that BHLC will sell the City the properties. In fact, the deal appears so much in favor of BHLC that it supports residents’ claims that the City’s true interest in removing the stumps is to remove evidence of Staff’s involvement, including Aluzri. Said Bosse: “We must learn from our mistakes and regain the trust of the community on this issue. Every aspect of this process must be clearly explained to the residents to allow for their input. We must not only listen but we must hear them. Going forward, we need to make each step a partnership with the community for full transparency and inclusion.”

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PUBLIC NOTICES 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 Beverly Hills Courier –––––– 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 –––––– 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

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PUBLIC NOTICES 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 9th day of June 2017 sealed bids for the award of a Contract for the following.

BID PACKAGE NO. 17-29 CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS PUBLIC WORKS - PROJECT ADMINISTRATION 345 FOOTHILL ROAD BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA 90210 LEGAL NOTICE - BIDS WANTED

Bid # 16-17/005 Copper Cabling Infrastructure Enhancement 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, Attention: Dianne Richard. Any bids received after the timespecified above will be returned unopened. Bid packets can be downloaded for the Beverly Hills Unified School District Web site www.bhusd.org.

FIRE STATION NO. 2 TENANT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT The City of Beverly Hills ("City") hereby requests sealed bids for the materials, supplies, equipment or services set forth herein, subject to all conditions outlined in this Bid Package, including: SECTION 1: NOTICE INVITING BIDS SECTION 2: INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS SECTION 3: GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS SECTION 4: CONTRACT SECTION 5: BONDS SECTION 6: INSURANCE SECTION 7: SCOPE OF WORK SECTION 8: TENTATIVE PROJECT MILESTONE DATES SECTION 9: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS SECTION 10: HAZARDIOUS MATERIALS ASSESSMENT

A mandatory job walk is scheduled to start at 11:00 am May 30, 2017. 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. El Rodeo School, 605 Whittier Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 at 11:00am; followed by Hawthorne School, 624 North Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; followed by Beverly Vista School, 200 South Elm Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; and will conclude at Horace Mann School, 8701 Charleville Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90211. 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. 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 shall be in the form set forth 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 anadditional insured. Failure to furnish such evidence, if required, may be considered default by the Contractor. Each bidder shall possess at the time this contract is awarded a C7 contractor’s license, pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 3300. The successful bidder must maintain the license throughout the duration of this contract. 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: 5/19/17 & 5/26/17

SECTION 1: NOTICE INVITING BIDS 1.

Notice Inviting Bids a.

Date of Request:

May 18, 2017

Bid Number:

17-29

c. Item Description: The project scope consists of tenant improvements to Fire Station No. 2, 1100 Coldwater Canyon Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. d. Obtaining Bid Documents: A copy of the Bid Package may be obtained by mail or in person from the Department of Public Works - Project Administration, 345 Foothill Road, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, telephone number 310288-2823. The bid package including plans and specifications may also be viewed on, and downloaded from the City’s web site: www.beverlyhills.org.

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e. Bid Opening: Thursday – June 8, 2017 at 2:00

f. Due Date and Location for Submittals: Sealed bids will be received at all times during normal business hours prior to the Bid Opening, at the City Clerk’s Office, 455 North Rexford Drive, Room 290, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. All bids must be in writing and must contain an original signature by an authorized officer of the firm. Electronic bids (i.e., telephonic, FAX, etc.) are NOT acceptable. All bids shall clearly contain on the outside of the sealed envelope in which they are submitted: BID PACKAGE 17-29: FIRE STATION NO. 2 TENANT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

et seq., this Project is a “public work,” and thus, the Contractor and any Subcontractors must pay wages in accordance with the determination of the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”) regarding the prevailing rate of per diem wages. Copies of those rates are on file with the Director of Public Works, and are available to any interested party upon request. Contractor shall post a copy of the DIR’s determination of the prevailing rate of per diem wages at each job site. j. Pre-bid Conference Date and Location: A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at Fire Station #2, located at 1100 Coldwater Canyon Drive, Beverly Hills 90210. k. Bid Security: Each bid shall be accompanied by bid security in the form of a cashier's check, certified check or bid bond in the amount of 10% of the total bid amount. All cashier's checks or certified checks must be drawn on a responsible bank doing business in the United States and shall be made payable to THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS. Bid bonds must be issued by a bonding company licensed to do business in the State of California. Bids not accompanied by the required bid security shall be rejected. Cash and personal or company checks are NOT acceptable. The City shall return the bid security checks of unsuccessful bidders to them when the successful bidder ("Contractor") enters into the Contract with the City. l. Payment Bond and Performance Bond: A Payment Bond and a Performance Bond, each in the amount of 100% of the contract amount, will be required of the Contractor. m. Insurance: Upon award of contract, contractor will be obligated to file certificates of insurance evidencing coverage as specified in the bid documents and in a form acceptable to the City. The certificates shall be on the City's standard proof of insurance form. n. Time of Completion: The contractual completion time shall be 75 calendar days from the date of Notice To Proceed. o. Retention: In accordance with the contract, five percent (5%) of any progress payment will be withheld as retention. Pursuant to Section 22300 of the Public Contract Code, at the request and expense of the Contractor, securities equivalent to the amount withheld may be deposited with the City or with a state or federally chartered bank as the escrow agent, and City shall then pay such moneys to the Contractor. Refer to the contract for further clarification. p. Contact Person: A bidder or potential bidder who has questions regarding this project should email those questions to Karen Domerchie, Project Manager at kdomerchie@beverlyhills.org. Written responses to all questions will be issued via addendum.

g. Contractor's License: In accordance with provisions of Section 3300 of the California Public Contract Code, the THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS RESERVES City has determined that the Contractor THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY BID OR ALL shall possess a valid California Contractor's BIDS AND TO WAIVE ANY INFORMALITY License Class B – General Building OR IRREGULARITY IN ANY BID. ANY Contractor, or other appropriate license CONTRACT AWARDED WILL BE LET TO classification under the State Contracting THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND Code at the time the contract is bid. Failure RESPONSIBLE BIDDER. to possess such license may render the bid non responsive and bar the award of the NOTICE— Fictitious name statecontract to that non responsive Bidder. ment expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See i. Prevailing Wages: In Section 14400, et seq., Business and accordance with Labor Code Section 1770 Professions Code).

h. Liquidated Damages: There shall be a $500.00 assessment for each and every calendar day work remains undone after date fixed for completion.

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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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Large units, walk-in closet, custom kitchen, built-in washer/dryer, all appliances, hardwood floors throughout, some units w/ skylights+high ceilings. Health club, wifi, sauna, heated pool, controlled acess, parking.

Close to Brentwood Village, Restaurants, UCLA, Mt. Saint Mary’s, & Transportation.

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2 month security deposit Pet welcome w/$50 month. Agents with client welcome.

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120 Granville Ave.

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Close to Brentwood Village.

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laundry, parking. 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath custom cabinets, granite • • • • • C LOSE TO S CHOOL , countertops, stone entry, Jr. Executive • Single • F REEWAY & Spacious a/c, fireplace, pool, health club, spa. • Free WiFi Access • • B a c h e l o r • T RANSPORTATION . pool, controlled access, • Close to UCLA • Controlled access, 310/449-1100 laundry fac., prkg. 1350 S. MIDVALE AVE. laundry facility. 2600 Virginia Ave. • Free WiFi Access • L.A., 90024 Utilities Included. Contact Mgr.: C LOSE TO S ANTA 310/473-5061 M ONICA C OLLEGE .

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274 LAFAYETTE PARK PL. 1343 Carmelina Ave. 1422-1428 Kelton Av. 1 0 9 0 5 O h i o A v e . 340 S. St. Andrews Pl. • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath - 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath • • • • • •• Spacious •• • Bachelor+1 Bath • Bright Unit • •• •••••• Spacious •• Granite counter tops, 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • • On-site laundry, • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • 1 Bdrm + 1 Bath stainless steel appliances, on-site parking. •• •• air conditioned, new • • • • • Close to Hardwood floors, •• • hrwd. flrs., designer • Balcony, controlled transportation. finishes, balcony, ceiling dishwasher, controlled •• •• access, parking, • 310/442-8265 • fan, elevator, controlled access, WiFi, on-site Wifi, Bright, controlled elevator, on-site laundry. access. Fitness ctr, yoga laundry & parking. access, balcony, WEST L.A. Close to shopping, room, wi-fi, skyview C LOSE TO U.C.L.A. pool, e levator, lounge w/ outdoor fire1433 Brockton Ave. great restaurants place, laundry facilities. 310/864-0319 laundry facility, prkg. Spacious and Metro. Easy freeway access Close To U.C.L.A. 2 Bdrm+1 Bath 213/382-102 1 213/364-8423 WESTWOOD 310/477-6856 Laundry facility, parking. 1370 Veteran Ave. 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath W I L S H I R E Close to shopping, CORRIDOR dining & Single + 1 Bath •••• •• • • transportation. 10530-10540 • •• • Please Call: Balcony, air conditioning Wilshire Bl. 310/479-0700 dishwasher, controlled ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ access bldg., WiFi, (323) 937-6468 W E S T L . A . pool, on-sight laundry, • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • 12333 TeXaS Ave. gym, parking. • Single • PRIME BEVERLY HILLS LOCATIONS! 310/477-6885 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ Close to U.C.L.A. 335 Palm Drive & 220 Lasky Drive ∞ ∞ ∞ Luxury Living ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ Granite counters, dishW E S T W O O D with valet, lush garden GORGEOUS 1 BEDROOM 1 BATH washer, balcony, stove, 1409 Midvale Ave. surrounding pool, intercom-entry, on-site Units have hardwood floor, carpet and • • • • • • • • • • • gym, elevator, etc. laundry, parking. • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • Hardwood flrs., granite tile. Granite counter top, stainless steel 310/826-4600 • • counters, dishwasher, appliances includes gas range, refriger• WEST L.A. • central air, balcony, ator and dishwasher. Some units come •• Single •• laundry facility. 1236 Amhearst Ave. with parking. • • • • Free WiFi • • Spacious Units • • • • Please call for price WiFi, a/c, intercom Call: 310/470-4474 ^^^^^ 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath entry, laundry facility, Call Catherine to schedule a viewing at elevator, parking, pool. * HOLLYWOOD * Dishwasher, a/c, (310) 482-8699 CLOSE TO U.C.L.A., 1134 N. SYCAMORE AV. controlled access, on-site parking SHOPPING & 1 BLK. * * * * * & laundry facility. TO WESTWOOD PARK. 1 B d .+1 Ba. • www. .com 310/820-8584 310/478-8616

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CHANEL, HERMES, GUCCI, PRADA AND ALL HIGH-END DESIGNER CLOTHING, HANDBAGS AND 15921 Royal Oak Rd ACCESSORIES. Encino, CA 91436 Art, Rugs, Chandeliers, Jewelry, Designer Clothing TOP DOLLAR PAID and Furs, Furniture, Call 310/289-9561 Bronzes, Asian, Crystal Linen and much more.

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Chairman 2014 Paula Kent Meehan President & Publisher Marcia Wilson Hobbs

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Publisher’s Note: Bel-Air Homeowners Alliance President/CEO Fred Rosen fired off the following letter to Mohamed Hadid’s attorney Robert Shapiro last week, in response to the latest developments in the 901 Strada Vecchia criminal trial, covered on page 1 of last week’s Courier.

I read with interest the quote you made in court that "This is not a matter of great public interest". I respectfully beg to differ with you. This matter has risen to both community, citywide, national and international significance with stories from the Beverly Hills Courier, New York Times, Nightline, Los Angeles Times, along with The Daily Mail in London. I believe in our judicial system and that all defendants are entitled to receive the best representation they can get and clearly, that's the case here. That said, let me be abundantly clear about a few facts –

MARION ANDERSON (continued from page 1)

in the hospital’s history and the new pavilion which ensued from this donation is named after them. As Paul S. Vivano, CHLA president/CEO, stated: “Every infant, child and young adult we help, are a legacy to her grace and humanity.” Their commitment to UCLA and its Anderson Graduate School of Management is well known. Two years ago, the family foundation gifted another $100 million to the school and a new

FLORENCE AJAMIAN (continued from page 1)

and why my memory is still very good.” Growing up in New Jersey, the only child of Armenian immigrants who’d lost the bulk of their family in the Armenian Genocide, Florence learned early on the importance and power of communication. After majoring in journalism and English at New Jersey State University, she moved to Manhattan, where she worked first as an editor for Maj. Alexander De Seversky, author of Victory Through Air Power, before later working as a PR director for Caribbean Airways owner O. Roy Chalk. In 1969 Florence moved to California for her mother’s health, taking up residence on Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica, where she still lives today. “It was beautful,” she recalled. “You could park anywhere. There were more flowers everywhere. There were roses everywhere.” In Los Angeles she initially started doing publicity for Max Factor in Hollywood before landing a job with Dr. Hammer in 1979 when her personnel agency asked her to interview there. Hammer interviewed her himself, and once he learned

this isn't only about the few neighbors who are directly impacted and had their property values significantly reduced. It’s about the entire community who are upset and offended by your client's cavalier disrespect for the rules. He does not seem to comprehend that the city has laws and regulations that also apply to him. Attempting to hide more than 9000' of illegal home construction is more than a slight error – it’s both willful and intentional – he clearly assumed he could ask for forgiveness, which our organization is firmly against him receiving. For the record,

9000'+ is probably larger than 98 percent of the homes in America. I wanted you to be aware of these facts and that it is my intention to send this communication to our entire community. I am reminded of another very high profile case that you participated in. There was a defining line, which I intend to paraphrase here: "You must admit – the house doesn't fit!" And as they often say, what goes ‘round comes ‘round. Respectfully, Fredric D. Rosen President/CEO Bel-Air Homeowners Alliance

building in the complex will soon be named in her honor. The foundation has also had a long history supporting the YMCA, United Way and the Music Center. Up to the time of her death, she served as chair of Century City-based Topa Equities, Ltd., a company founded by her husband. Among its 30 holdings are insurance, auto and real estate businesses plus beer distributors for such brands as Heineken and Guinness. Marion Anderson was born in New York City. After moving to Los Angeles with her family,

she met and married John, a widower, in 1967. She is survived by daughters Susan McKinley (Bill) and Judith Munzig; sons John E. Jr. (Dori) and William; plus 15 grandchildren and 24 greatgrandchildren. Memorial services will be held Wednesday (May 24) at 2 p.m. at Westwood United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, any donations to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles or UCLA’s Anderson Graduate School of Management would be appreciated by the family.

for whom she’d worked in New York told her: “Well if you worked for them, well you should be working for me.” He created a position for her as an editorial assistant where she helped him craft his editorials that ran in the New York Times and the Los Angeles Times doing research. She also served as his executive assistant and did publicity for him, over the years meeting a number of world leaders, including Princess Diana. “I’m sort of an adopted member of the Hammer family,” Florence said. In fact, the family is taking her out tomorrow evening at Mr. Chow’s in Beverly Hills – her choice – to celebrate her centennial birthday. Her second family, however, is Stop Cancer, where she continues to work five days a week full time as its development officer. After Hammer co-founded Stop Cancer in 1988 – in response to learning that just one quarter of research grants were honored for lack of funding by National Cancer Institute – Florence started working for the organization full time. Since its inception, Stop Cancer has raised over $70 million to support cancer research. And Florence is already hard at work preparing for the 2018 gala fundraiser,

which will honor Toms Shoes founder Blake Mycoskie and his wife, Heather, with the “Dr. Armand Hammer Philanthropy Award.” “From a philanthropic point of view, anyone would want to do whatever they can to help rid the world of cancer,” she said. “There are millions of cancer survivors who are alive who would not have been alive 10 to 15 years ago.” In fact, several cancer survivors were among the scores of devotees in attendance on Wednesday at the Bel Air Bar and Grill to honor Florence with a special birthday lunch. Although, she still can’t quite believe she’s already turning 100. “I haven’t really thought about each decade until recently ... I’ve always been too busy to think about the past,” she said. Florence has no plans to slow down, or stop working and driving a car for that matter. And she knows at least one key (in addition to winning the genetic lottery) is to keep smiling. She noted how Jeanne Louise Calment, the oldest documented human, who lived until 122, had the advice to always have a smile. “When I was a little girl in school, they called me smiles,” Florence said. ”Evidently I was always smiling.”

Cartoon for the Courier by Janet Salter

Astrology By Holiday Mathis TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (May 19). You are very much your own person this year, and you'll be shedding old myths and definitions. The next10 weeks will do wonders for your satisfaction at work and also for your social ties. July presents a fun challenge and the ideal teammate. November brings romantic proclamations. Save up through the colder months. Cancer and Leo adore you TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20). You'll take back your time from the digital bandits. You won't answer the phone just because it rings or act on every electronic impulse demanding attention. You'll enjoy a few distractions - distractions of your own choosing! GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Either your prayers will be answered, or that thing you do that's a little like praying will be linked to some interesting results. Tonight, hone social skills, including the art of making a powerful entrance and a smooth exit. CANCER (June 22-July 22). For today, “Why?” is not the right question to ask. The question “How?” on the other hand, could change your life. It's also a lucky day for running into the exact people who know about the “how,” and you should definitely take lots of notes. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You refuse to think of yourself as a victim of circumstance. There are alternatives to explore -- hard to see when you're invested in one way of being, but they are there nonetheless. Decide to see them. You always have choices. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Sometimes all it takes is a simple decision to feel different. It's as though you're an actor and the director has just walked up to you and told you to play the scene confident, empowered and ready to make the next winning move. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). The potential for trouble lies in reacting to events in an emotional, unthinking way. Take a breath. Be thoughtful and deliberate in your response instead so you'll avoid the trouble altogether. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Embrace the paradise of imperfect circumstances. Exactly as you are, you're good enough to do what you really want to the best of your ability. Also, you'll never be more ready. Go! SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). There are people you're not happy around–yet can't avoid. When you have to deal with them, involve others. More people will dilute the power of one negative influence. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). If you contradict someone, or even yourself, the energy of conflict will be ignited. This isn't necessary! Acknowledge the things you can't agree on. The validation may be all that's necessary to discharge the bad energy. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You'll be given gifts today, though they may be disguised as other things. Your definition of the term “gift” will be thereby expanded. Whether something is a gift or a bane is best determined over time. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20). You know what fun is to you. Stick with that and the smiles keep coming, whereas subscribing to other people's idea of fun might actually make you feel irritated, uncomfortable or worse. ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19). The current cosmic bent will help you realize the wondrous power of saying no, setting a boundary and enforcing a limit. Such a gesture will make love stronger and life simpler.

POLICE BLOTTER

These crimes have been reported this week by BHPD. Streets indicated by block numbers. Losses (when known) are in brackets. ASSAULTS 05/08 S. Willaman Dr./ Charleville Bl. 05/12 300 N. Rodeo Dr. 05/12 9400 Olympic Bl. BURGLARIES 05/08 8600 Wilshire Bl. ($8) 05/09 400 N. Beverly Dr. 05/09 Park Way/N. Canon Dr. ($300) 05/09 300 N. Canon Dr. ($450) 05/09 300 N. Canon Dr. 05/09 300 N. Canon Dr. 05/10 500 N. Canon Dr. ($5,000) 05/10 9400 Charleville Bl. ($1,580) 05/11 400 N. Bedford Dr. ($20,000)

05/12 N. Beverly Dr./Carmelita Ave. ($2,930) 05/12 1400 Park Way ($1,660) 05/12 N. Beverly Dr./Park Way ($380) 05/12 700 N. Alpine Dr. 05/13 9000 Wilshire Bl. ($400) GRAND THEFTS 05/02 9300 Civic Center Dr. 05/05 9800 Wilshire Bl. ($5,920) 05/11 300 N. Palm Dr. ($1,550) 05/11 9700 Wilshire Bl. 05/11 9600 Wilshire Bl. ($2,393) 05/12 9400 Olympic Bl. ($1,000) 05/13 200 N. Rodeo Dr. ($2,160) IDENTITY THEFT˚ 05/10 9600 S. Santa Monica Bl. ($800)

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