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Board Of Education To Vote Today On Two-Month JPA Extension

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Pomeranian mix Simba is this issue’s Adoptable Pet of the Week. 4

The L’Ermitage’s new owners are seeking the renewal of its CUP. 5

The Chamber of Commerce welcomed its new leadership this week. 10 • Real Estate • Birthdays • Letters to the Editor

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Koretz Calls For Demolition Of Hadid’s 901 Strada Vecchia As Sentencing Hearing Looms By Matt Lopez As prosecutors work to secure a July sentencing date in the criminal trial against Mohamed Hadid and his 901 Strada Vecchia megamansion, and L.A. City Councilman Paul Koretz this week penned a scathing letter, calling for the complete demolition of the nearly 30,000-squarefoot home in Bel Air. “There is one path forward here

and that is to designate 901 Strada Vecchia a nuisance and compel the owner to abate the hazardous conditions currently existing at the site through demolition of the project,” Koretz wrote in a letter dated June 23 to Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety General Manager Frank Bush. City officials allege that the (see ‘STRADA VECCHIA’ page 11)

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Named Top Pediatric Hospital In California, Sixth In Nation George Christy, Page 6 A Major Town & Country Assignment Brought Us To Buffalo In The Long Ago, Which Neighbors Toronto, Where We Fell In Love With Canada With Its Well Mannered Folks And Its Love Of The Arts

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

By Courier staff C h i l d r e n ’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) is the topranked pediatric hospital in California again, based on the latest rankings announced by U.S. News & World Report Tuesday. CHLA was also Children’s Hospital Los Angeles named to the publication’s Honor Roll of Best pital on the West Coast to be named Children’s Hospitals, a designation to the roll this year, finishing sixth bestowed on pediatric academic nationwide in the 2017-18 assessmedical centers that excel in multi- ment of the best pediatric health ple specialties. (see ‘CHLA’ page 8) CHLA is the only pediatric hos-

would yield consensus. Superintendent Michael Bregy was mum with respect to the notion of a two-month extension while Board of Education member Howard Goldstein, who has been involved in the recent contract negotiations, played coy about the proposed extension. “Considering that the liaisons (consisting of Goldstein, Board of Education VP Lisa Korbatov, Vice Mayor Julian Gold and Councilmember John Mirisch) still haven’t come to an agreement, let’s extend this and come to an agreement,” said Bosse, who has been a fierce (see ‘JPA’ page 20)

Kathy Davoudi-Gohari Begins Presidency Of Rodeo Drive Committee By Laura Coleman Starting tomorrow, the Rodeo Drive Committee will be helmed for the next two years by Kathy DavoudiGohari, who takes over the presidency from Mark Tronstein. Gohari, who has been on the committee for more than two decades, previously served as Tronstein’s vice president for events. The 80-member committee comprised of retailers, hoteliers, boutique managers and property owners along Beverly Hills’ most prestigious 2.5-block street is responsible for helping shape the vision of the Rodeo Drive. For Gohari, who first started working on the street at Emanuel Ungaro while a freshman at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising,

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WELCOME THE WALDORF — The brand-new Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills held its official ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday. “This hotel sets the new standard of luxury for Beverly Hills,” Waldorf Astoria owner Beny Alagem said. Pictured left: Alagem receives a proclamation from Mayor Lili Bosse. Pictured above: Asher Entertainment’s Bandaloop aerial artists. For the full story, see page 18. For more photos of the event, visit page 19.

By Laura Coleman The Board of Education was expected to vote this morning to extend the current Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) for two months in order to give the City of Beverly Hills and the school district a little extra time to come to a new agreement. The current $9.7 million JPA is slated to expire today. The contract provides crucial funds to the Beverly Hills Unified School District in exchange for making the district’s facilities and fields available to the City. Mayor Lili Bosse said she was “confident and hopeful” that a City Council discussion about the two-month extension

Kathy Davoudi-Gohari

Rodeo Drive is truly the most important place in the world for her. “It’s my home,” she told the Courier this week. “I spend more time here than I do with my own family. The street is my home. Seriously, I’ve been very blessed with this career, this street and this community.” From her earliest training on Rodeo Drive, when her boss Winnie Schweitzer taught her (see ‘RODEO DRIVE’ page 13)

DARLING DAUGHTERS — Angie Harmon, with daughters Finley Sehorn and Avery Sehorn, attended the premiere of Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment’s Despicable Me 3 at The Shrine Auditorium For more photos, see George Christy’s column on page 6.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING DATE: July 13, 2017 TIME: 1:30 PM, LOCATION: City Council Chamber - Beverly Hills City Hall 455 North Rexford Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90210 PROJECT: 462 South Rexford Drive The Planning Commission of the City of Beverly Hills, at its REGULAR meeting on Thursday, July 13, 2017, will hold a public hearing beginning at 1:30 PM to consider: A request for a one-year time extension of the Development Plan Review Permit and Vesting Tentative Tract Map for a 7-unit condominium project on the property located at 462 South Rexford Drive. The project was originally approved by the Planning Commission on June 14, 2007 and has received previous time extensions. The current one-year extension request would extend the existing entitlements until June 14, 2018. The request is being made pursuant to §10-3-207 and §10-2-206 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code.

Conditional Use Permit. The applicant is requesting renewal of a Conditional Use Permit to allow the hotel restaurant to remain open to the public. Development Plan Review. The applicant is requesting renewal of a Development Plan Review Permit to allow continued operation of open air dining consisting of 7 tables and 20 chairs on the Hotel’s private property, adjacent to the hotel restaurant facing Burton Way. The applicant is also requesting for the Planning Commission to determine that the parking demand for the open air dining area can continue to be met with the existing parking supply and valet operations, and additional parking is not required to be provided. Extended Hours Permit. The applicant is requesting renewal of an Extended Hours Permit to allow continued operation of the hotel, restaurant, open air dining area, and rooftop during extended hours in a commercial-residential transition area.

This project was previously assessed in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and the environmental regulations of the City, and a Negative Declaration was adopted. There have been no substantial changes to the project and no substantial changes to the environment that would cause the project to significantly impact the environment. Therefore, there is no substantial evidence that the approval of the requested extension may have any significant environmental impact. The original Negative Declaration continues to represent the independent judgment of the City, and no additional environmental review is required under CEQA.

This project has been assessed in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and the environmental regulations of the City. Upon review, the project appears to qualify for exemption from CEQA. Accordingly, the Planning Commission will consider a recommendation to find the project exempt from the environmental review requirements of CEQA pursuant to Sections 15301 (minor alterations to an existing facility), 15302 (replacement or reconstruction of existing structures), and/or 15332 (in-fill development) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.

Any interested person may attend the meeting and be heard or present written comments to the Commission.

According to Government Code Section 65009, if you challenge the Commission's action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City, either at or prior to the public hearing.

If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact Timothea Tway, Senior Planner in the Planning Division at 310.285.1122, or by email at ttway@beverlyhills.org. Copies of the applications, plans, and Categorical Exemption are on file in the Community Development Department, and can be reviewed by any interested person at 455 North Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210.

If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact Andre Sahakian, AICP, Senior Planner in the Planning Division at (310) 285-1127, or by email at asahakian@beverlyhills.org. Copies of the project plans and associated application materials are on file in the Community Development Department, and can be reviewed by any interested person at 455 North Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210.

Sincerely: Timothea Tway, AICP, Senior Planner

Sincerely: Andre Sahakian, AICP, Senior Planner

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, The Council Chamber is wheelchair accessible and is equipped with audio equipment for the hearing impaired. If you need special assistance to attend this meeting, please call the Planning Division at (310) 285-1122 or TTY (310) 285-6881. Please notify the Planning Division at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting if you require captioning service so that reasonable arrangements can be made.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Council Chamber is wheelchair accessible and is equipped with audio equipment for the hearing impaired. If you need special assistance to attend this meeting, please call the Planning Division at (310) 285-1127 or TTY (310) 285-6881. Please notify the Planning Division at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting if you require captioning service so that reasonable arrangements can be made.

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HERE! COURIER IN YELLOWSTONE – The Fischer and Hecht families took their copy of the Courier on vacation this month to Yellowstone National Park. Pictured above are Bunni and Murray Fischer (holding the Courier) with Anita and Don Hecht. To join the Fischer’s and Hecht’s in the Carry the Courier club, snap a photo of yourself holding the Courier on your next trip, and e-mail it to mlopez@bhcourier.com.

BHUSD Shores Up Its Leadership Team By Laura Coleman Just minutes before a divided Board of Education voted 3-2 on Tuesday to approve a $67.9 million 2017-18 budget for the Beverly Hills Unified School District, members expressed concern about Superintendent Michael Bregy’s decision to offer the district’s chief administrative officer a $40,000 raise in the face of the district’s looming budget deficit. The budget calls for a reduction of staffing by $5 million for next year. “We have issues with budget, finances and parity issues,” said Boardmember Noah Margo just before he voted against approving a $210,000

Horace Mann’s new principal Juliet Fine

contract for LaTanya Kirk-Carter Latham. Boardmember Isabel Hacker voiced (see ‘BHUSD LEADERSHIP’ page 20)

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B E V E R LY H I L L S M A I N N E W S

City, School District Unite Against Metro SEIS At Community Meeting By Victoria Talbot & Sam Schwartz Last Thursday's meeting on the Westside Purple Line Extension Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) left many frustrated with the draconian two-minute per person public comment periods, the prohibition on asking questions and the intentional use of bureaucracy to render public comment ineffectual. The Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) produced the SEIS in response to a Motion for Summary Judgment and Ruling in Regards to Remedies of the United States District Court for the Central District of California in Beverly Hills Unified School District v. Federal Transit Administration, et al. The SEIS concludes that the planned tunneling under Beverly Hills High School is preferred as the alternative with the “least harm.” The SEIS also concludes that noise and vibration thresholds would not be exceeded at BHHS in existing academic buildings, existing recreational facilities and the proposed gym, and that “any impacts that may result from new buildings at BHHS can be mitigated.” The SEIS concludes there is no impact on air quality or gas migration; there is no seismic risk; that ridership will be higher from the Century City/Constellation station; and the use of BHHS will have no adverse impacts. Addressing the concerns of the City of Beverly Hills were Councilmember Robert Wunderlich and City Attorney Larry Weiner. For BHUSD,

Superintendent Dr. Michael Bregy was joined by Board Vice President Lisa Korbatov, Board Member Howard Goldstein, BHUSD Director of Communications Laura Skirde, Student Board Member Jonathan Artal, and BHHS students Ryan Abrishami, Sarabeth Tansey, and Leti Valle. A large screen displaying a timer ticking off two minutes was a formidable backdrop, cutting off speakers midsentence and rendering the notion of impactful public comment farcical. "The school district’s position is that the proposed route for the Purple Line Extension, which runs right through the heart of the Beverly Hills High School campus, will threaten student health, disrupt their learning environment, and undermine the school district's ability to expand and modernize the campus,” said Skirde. Bregy said he was concerned that the chosen route would affect the District’s building plans. “The impact of building the project along the proposed alignment is not de minimis in terms of the future development of the high school,” argued Bregy. “To proceed with Building C in the face of such a shallow clearance above the tunnel, the structural modifications required to support the building could add tens of millions of dollars to the cost…” Artal added that the potential cost to the district was not only additional expenses, but also a decrease in the (see ‘METRO’ page 20)

YOUNG SIMBA – Simba is a shy, sweet Pomeranian mix boy puppy who weights in at a mere 4 pounds. Meet Simba at Shelter Hope Pet Shop Thousand Oaks in the Janss Marketplace. For more information, call 805379-3538

Beverly Hills’ Picklefest Returns August 6 By Victoria Talbot Roll out the barrel and bring on the brine! Every summer, Beverly Hills presents a truly sweet and sour experience, sharing pickles with those who love them at Picklefest, a touching tribute to the humble cuke for those whose sensibilities are tickled by garlic and salt. Sunday, Aug. 6, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Beverly Hills Farmers’ Market will be an experience of transcendence, from cucumber to pickle, celebrating the 23rd anniversary of Picklefest, spon-

sored by Beverly Hills’ legendary Nate'n Al Delicatessen. Perfect your pickling in two categories: Best Dill Pickle and “I Can Pickle That!” to be judged by foodcelebrity judges including an expert from the staff at Nate'n Al Delicatessen. Winners will be awarded gift cards for $200, $100 and $50 at Nate n’ Al for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners. To enter the contest visit www.beverlyhills.org/picklefest or call 310-2856380 for more information. Entries must be received by July 23.

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New Owners Of L’Ermitage Seek Renewal Of Conditional Use Permit By Victoria Talbot The new owners of the L’Ermitage hotel will be requesting renewals of the previous Conditional Use Permit (CUP), Development Plan Review (DPR) and Extended Hours Permit at a public hearing in front of the Planning Commission. L’Ermitage Beverly Hills The same permits drew a firestorm of Estate Beverly Hills LLC, but reports say protest last spring when it was discov- the Viceroy hospitality group was part ered that permits for the previous of the holdings Malaysian businessman owner, Viceroy, had lapsed, inviting Jho Low and his affiliates, seized by the neighbors to air their considerable US Department of Justice after a progrievances about noise, trash, parking longed battle in federal court and sold in residential areas, loading and oper- to Mubadala Investment Company. ating the new Avec Nous restaurant, It is alleged that the assets were which had just completed a multi-mil- acquired with proceeds siphoned from lion-dollar makeover. the 1Malaysia Development Bhd The applicant is listed as LBH Real (see ‘L’ERMITAGE’ page 20)

ROCKIN’ IN BEVERLY HILLS—Soul singer-songwriter William Bell, winner of the 2017 Grammy Award for best Americana album, and his band performed Sunday at a private Beverly Hills home for the 2nd annual Rock for Research Concert, benefitting the Cedars-Sinai Board of Governors Regenerative Medicine Institute. More than 700 people attended the fundraiser, which also featured Grammy-winning singer Judith Hill and violinist-performance artist Lindsey Stirling. The Regenerative Medicine Institute brings together researchers and clinicians to develop tomorrow's treatments and inspire the next generation of scientists in innovative, cell-based medicine. Photo by Alex J. Berliner/ABImages

Beverly Hills Human Relations Seeking Nominees For Embrace Civility Award By Victoria Talbot Beverly Hills Human Relations Commission is seeking nominees for the Embrace Civility Award, to be given to an outstanding individual who demonstrates kind and caring behavior. Nominees should exemplify one or more of the following: •Acts as a role model of positive civic behavior •Takes a stand in support of respect and responsible actions •Promotes positive neighbor-toneighbor relations “We’re looking to honor someone who has created positive, lasting civil change and inspires others to take action,” said Human Relations Commission Chair for the City of Beverly Hills Jerry Friedman. The recipient may be of any age and must be a resident of Beverly Hills, or City employee, or associated with a current business or organization that has operated in Beverly Hills for a minimum of one year. The City was recognized in 2014 with the Livability Award by the

United States Conference of Mayors in recognition of outstanding achievement in enhancing the quality of life in urban settings for the Embrace Civility campaign. The program consisted of three elements, including a civility pledge and recognizing an individual in the community each year with a Civility Award; the Anti-Bullying video contest, which rewarded creative video submissions from Beverly Hills junior high and high school students; and the Civil City campaign, which promotes civil streets and sidewalks by encouraging courteous behavior among motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians. Nomination forms may be downloaded at www.beverlyhills.org/ embracecivilityaward, and can be submitted by email or mail. Hard copies are available in the City Hall lobby, La Cienega and Roxbury Park and the Beverly Hills Public Library. The deadline for nomination is Sept. 19. Nomination applications are available at www.BeverlyHills.org

WOMEN WHO INSPIRE — From left: Courier President/Publisher Marcia Hobbs joined Constance Moonzwe (executive director of ITH Staffing, Inc.), Stacy D. Phillips (partner in Blank Rome LLP), Nina Marino (partner in Kaplan Marino, PC) and Kristi Funk M.D. (co-founder/medical director of Pink Lotus Breast Center in Beverly Hills) last Friday for a discussion on perseverance for the Los Angeles Business Journal Women’s Summit. Not a dry eye was to be seen when they were through, sharing their stories of courage and determination in the face of overwhelming odds.

New California Supreme Court Ruling Is Ray Of Light In BHUSD’s Legal Battle Against Christiansen By Laura Coleman The Beverly Hills Unified School District received some good news this week after the California Supreme Court issued a ruling on Monday which disapproved the decision in People vs. Christiansen and validated the legal precept that Government Code Section 1090 can be violated by an independent contractor. Monday’s case, The People v. Hossain Sahlolbel, expressly disavowed People v. Christiansen, characterizing it as having been erroneously decided and disapproving it “to the extent it is inconsistent with this opinion.” The Court held that in both the civil and

Karen Christiansen

criminal arena, “independent contractors come within the scope of Section 1090 when they have duties to engage in or advise on public contracting that (see ‘CHRISTIANSEN’ page 17)

GEORGE CHRISTY

Toronto Visitors And Convention Bureau

George Christy

Sports are paramount in Canada, with hockey reigning as king.

Limousines line up for the openings every September of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) at the Bell Lightbox site

checked in, anticipating Buffalo executives to pick us up the following morning. When Toronto greeted us with sunny blue skies an immaculate community surrounded by Canada’s scenic allure.

pon completing our week-long T&C assignment with its 40 pages of photographs and text about Buffalo, we chose to stay, on our own dime, in Toronto, which intrigued us, for the weekend.

n July 1, Canada celebrates its 150th year of independence from the U.K. And during the mid-1960s, Canada fell into our lap, where its remained forever to our delight. he flight was delayed hours at LAX before taking off, and near the Midwest we encountered ominous rumblings with warnings of a severe storm. Unsettling. Beyond Chicago, the storm exploded. Lightning, thunder, pounding rain. Unnerving turbulence, worse as we approached Canada.

ump, bump, bump … passengers convinced we were headed for a crash-landing at Pearson International Airport in Toronto.

The landing was terrify-

ing, we all applauded our brave pilots.

veryone’s shaken while clearing customs. No taxis available in the lashing rain.

e were traveling as the roving editor for Town & Country magazine, with limited expenses.

ur mission was to produce a large section about nearby Buffalo, having received a huge ad budget. Yet to reach Buffalo, one flew to Toronto.

kind Canadian couple was met by their driver, and asked if they could be of help, offering to take us to our destination, which was the Park Hyatt Hotel. Where we Page 6 | June 30, 2017

hus commenced our years-long love affair with Canada.

gain and again we’ve returned. Many months and years. Soon enough hosting a Four Seasons luncheon for 30 years, morphing into a pow wow scene as it were, to kick off the openings of the Toronto International Film Festival. Gratis, as it were, a love connection and our gift to a great country.

e gathered the Who and the Who to gossip about the festival’s slate of movies the studios were previewing for release later during the holiday season.

learly, we found ourselves smitten with the graciousness and manners of our Northern neighbors. Super bright multi-lingual folks, very likely reflecting a better educational system than ours.

multiethnic populace. Beautiful ladies, sturdy gents. Many from the Balkans, Italy, Greece, the Middle East. Old-world and modern architecture, highend shops, antique boutiques, and excellent restau-

Modern and old-world architecture grace the skyline of Toronto

rants. Sports reign, with hockey as king.

cosmopolitan culture with a European appreciation and love for the arts. Beguiling.

oining us during our Saturday festival fete were locals such as founder Dusty Cohl with wife Joan, Norman Jewison, CTV commando Ivan Fecan with producer Sandra Faire, Garth Drabinksky, Margaret (The Handmaid’s Tale) Atwood, and prime minister Brian Mulroney with gorgeous Mila and their handsome successful sons Ben and Mark with their wives Jessica and Vanessa.

ur Greek heritage deemed that the best parties always included all ages. And that husbands and wives should be separated, which, at first, created a ridiculous kerfuffle, that mercifully faded. But, hey, such is the rulebook of protocol.

estivalgoers Kim Cattrall also joined us, as did Jim Gianopulos, Norman Mailer, Whoopi Goldberg, Naomi Campbell, Ed Limato, Bruce

Weber, Frank Gehry, Conrad Black and Barbara Amiel, Kevin Costner, Geoffrey Rush, Princess Lilly Fallah Lawrence, Ambassador Ken Taylor.

e launched the trend (possibly addiction?) for chicken pot pie with our annual menu during the luncheon’s history. Magazines published our recipe, etc.

ay we add that our dessert creation was a hit from the get-go. Sliced fresh farmstand peaches (in season every September), with homemade vanilla ice cream, drizzled with chocolate sauce and sprinkled with crushed amoretti from Italy.

o many friends, so many memories. Hoteliers Hans Gerhardt and Klaus Tenter, Marc Dorfman, Audrey and David Mirvish presently enjoying a Broadway musical success with Come From Away, Ann and Ed Mirvish, Barry Avrich, Lynda and Jonas Prince, Myrna and John Daniels, Hilary and Galen Weston, Bob Lantos, Jodie Foster, Sara Waxman and Al Waxman, Eartha Kitt, MP Seamus O’Regen, Helga

Stephenson, Piers Handling, Michele Maheux, Andra Sheffer, Maria Topalovich, Brian Linehan, Gail and George Anthony, Julie Rekai, Hannah Fisher, Estee Lauder vice-president Phyllis Melhado of the crackling good humor who lately completed a chick-lit novel, The Spa at Lavender Lane that’s destined for bestsellerdom.

ternal gratitude to photographer Rosemary Goldhar for documenting our luncheons and events for our many columns.

ur luncheon guests thanked Roots founders, Michael Budman and Don Green and their families, who gifted everyone with their impeccable Roots creations – leather bound dairies, tote bags, shoulder bags, passport cases, etc. Designed by Roots leathermeister Karl Kowaleski.

enerous people and a generous country … O Canada, happy birthday … O Canada, how we love you … Online at www.bhcourier.com/category/george-christy

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care facilities in the United States. CHLA has made the Honor Roll every year since its inception nine years ago. “This distinguished recognition reflects the collaborative efforts of our world-class physicians, nurses, researchers, technicians and clinical staff," says CHLA President/CEO Paul S. Viviano.” U.S. News scores children’s hospitals as a distinct group because caring for children and youth requires specialized expertise, equipment and facilities designed to meet patient needs. Ultimately, the hospitals with the 10 highest scores are placed on an honor roll after being assessed and ranked in 10 pediatric specialties. For the 2017-18 rankings, CHLA’s comprehensive score placed it #6 overall in the United States out of a field of 113 pediatric medical centers that qualified for inclusion in the survey, with seven of the hospital’s clinical specialty areas scoring in the top 10 among their peers nationally. “The magazine’s rankings are based on an assessment of complex data from each hospital surveyed, including metrics for health outcomes, national stature, signature programs and level of expertise,” said James Stein, MD, chief medical officer. “As a result, the Best Children’s Hospitals Honor Roll

rankings are considered to be a global measure of a hospital’s ability to provide the best care for children.” Overall, CHLA equaled or improved its national ranking in eight categories compared to last year’s survey results. For 2017-18, CHLA’s programs in Orthopaedics, Gastroenterology & GI Surgery and Cardiology and Heart Surgery moved up two spots each to #6, #7 and #8, respectively. Diabetes and Endocrinology advanced three places to the #5 slot; Neonatology moved up one place to #6; and Neurology & Neurosurgery jumped six spots to #10. Cancer finished at #9 and Urology came at #16. Both Pulmonology and Nephrology each ranked #18 in the nation, with the former program gaining one place and the latter gaining six. CHLA earned top-20 recognition in each of the specialty areas evaluated. CHLA is one of the nation’s premier teaching hospitals through its affiliation with the USC’s Keck School of Medicine since 1932. CHLA is also home to The Saban Research Institute; and since the 2011 opening of CHLA’s inpatient tower, the Marion and John E. Anderson Pavilion, the hospital has achieved Magnet re-designation for nursing. In 2016, CHLA was recognized by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NACE) as a Level 4 epilepsy center.

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

Pacific Neuroscience Institute, Providence Health & Services Saint John’s Medical Foundation Affiliate To Advance Care Of Neurological, Cranial Disorders Providence Health & Services has announced a new affiliation with the Pacific Neuroscience Institute, a multispecialty group of more than 30 physicians and researchers known for providing minimally invasive treatments, as well as conducting research and clinical trials to advance the care of patients with neurological and cranial disorders. The physicians of PNI will join the Saint John’s Medical Foundation, composed of Westside physician groups with a range of specialties who practice at Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica. The new PNI Clinic is currently under construction at 2125 Arizona Ave., adjacent to Saint John’s Health Center, and is expected to open early next year. PNI physicians will also provide neurosurgery, interventional neuro-radiology and neuro-oncology inpatient care and emergency stroke center services, as well as operate an outpatient clinic at Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center in Torrance. “Our partnership with PNI brings a team of extraordinary specialists, their state-of-theart facilities and their globally recognized research to Providence Saint John’s and its John Wayne Cancer Institute, and to our South Bay hospitals,” said Erik Wexler, chief executive, Providence St. Joseph Health, L.A. region. “More importantly, they will participate in our Neuroscience Clinical Institute, which serves across the seven-state Providence St. Joseph Health system to advance treatment and improve outcomes for

patients with complex neurological disorders.” “Our PNI clinicians and researchers have a long and fruitful relationship with Providence Saint John’s, the John Wayne Cancer Institute and the Saint John's Health Center Foundation, and we are excited to build upon this decade-long collaboration,” said Daniel F. Kelly, M.D., neurosurgeon and director of PNI and its Brain Tumo and Pituitary Disorders Centers. “By affiliating with Providence, we greatly strengthen our ability to provide comprehensive, compassionate care for our patients, while developing novel treatments for the future.” Dr. Kelly’s PNI co-founders include Chester F. Griffiths, M.D., FACS, a head and neck, and ear, nose and throat surgeon; neuro-oncologist Santosh Kesari, M.D., Ph.D., and neuro-ophthalmologist Howard R. Krauss, M.D. “This new affiliation with PNI propels Providence in its continuing strategy to build expertise in the neurosciences across Southern California – advancing research, technology, innovation and quality patient care,” said Marcel Loh, chief executive of Providence Saint John’s Health Center. Providence has more than 500 affiliated physicians from the South Bay to Santa Clarita who are aligned with the six Los Angeles Area Providence medical centers. This new affiliation will equip PNI with a management services program to provide operating and administrative support for clinical operations.

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Where To Celebrate The Fourth Of July Holiday In Los Angeles

NEW BOARD—The Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce installed its new boardmembers at a ceremony this week. In the middle, newly installed Chair Jennifer Kullmann and outgoing Chair David Haimovitz are flanked by Mayor Lili Bosse and Executive Director Todd Johnson, along with boardmembers John Bendheim, Elizabeth An, Charles Black, Ashley Carter, Kathleen Chapman, Maria D;’Auria, Bobbe Joy Dawson, Giacomino Drago, Mark Egerman, Michael Eisner, Jeffrey Evans, Rachel Fine, Ruth Fung, Murray Fisher, Esq., Steve Ghysels, Oliver Gibbons, Chris Gleeson, Jon Gluck, Shermeen Greenmum, Robert Hayman, Llewyn Jobe, Deborah Kallick, Ken Kerzner, Wayne Klatt, David Margulies, Vicky Mense, Jade Mills, Patrick Nally, Jay Newman, Nicholas Rimedio, Greg Sease, Kathleen Silver, Mark Tronstein, Rey Viquez III and Marc Wolf.

Renters, Landlords Encouraged To Attend Facilitated Dialogues on Rent Stabilization By Victoria Talbot The City of Beverly Hills will be conducting facilitated dialogues with landlords and tenants to develop a “fair and balanced rent stabilization ordinance,” according to the public notices. Landlords and tenants are strongly encouraged to attend these meetings to accurately represent the scope of the issues for both parties. In the past, it has been renters who are most vulnerable, including families, elderly and disabled, who have been reluctant to come

forward during the tenant-landlord forums conducted by the Human Relations Commission. Many renters have reported they are fearful of retaliation, such as rent increases and/or evictions, after going on record at the forums with their complaints. Dialogue sessions will be held at the Roxbury Park Community Center, 7-10 p.m., July 10, July 12, July 17 and July 25. The City has engaged Associate Director of the Strauss Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine University Sukhsim-

ranjit Singh as the facilitator. Singh will act as an impartial facilitator at each of the dialogue sessions. The information collected will be presented to the City Council at the meeting on July 18 at 7 p.m. to assist in further developing the rent stabilization ordinance. For updates or more information on the dialogue sessions, call the Rent Stabilization Hotline, 310-285-1031, or visit www.beverlyhills.org/BHrent.

By Matt Lopez As usual, there won’t be any fireworks shows within Beverly Hills city limits this year, but there’s still plenty of fun to be had around the Los Angeles area. Here are some options for enjoying your 4th of July in the greater Los Angeles area. Holmby Hills: One of the closest events to Beverly Hills is the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association’s 4th of July picnic and parade. The annual event kicks off at 10 a.m. at Warner Avenue School and features a parade, food and drinks, kid-friendly activities such as an obstacle course, and a free grocery giveaway from Whole Foods. Culver City: West L.A. College hosts the 2017 Culver City fireworks show. Gates open at 4 p.m. and fireworks begin at dusk. Admission is $5 per person, and cover band Rebel Rebel will perform classic rock hits. Dodger Stadium: The Dodgers take on the Arizona Diamondbacks, but stick around after the game for a special fireworks show. Everyone entering the stadium gets a free, limited-edition patriotic Dodgers t-shirt. Hollywood Bowl: Pentatonix plays this year’s Hollywood Bowl July 4th show, complete with a postconcert fireworks display. Marina Del Rey: Watch fireworks explode over the ocean at Fisherman’s Village in Marina Del Rey. Fireworks start at 9 p.m., but plan to get there much earlier to park and secure a spot. For info on parking, visit http://www.visitmarinadelrey.com/event/4th-ofjuly-fireworks-celebration/. Pacific Palisades: A huge parade starts at 2 p.m., kicked off by patriotic skydivers. Food is served at 4 p.m., and a live concert begins at 6 p.m. Fireworks start at 9 p.m. For locations and parade map, visit http://www.palisadesparade.org/. Rose Bowl: Americafest kicks off at 2 p.m. with rides, games and arts and crafts, but fireworks don’t begin until 9 p.m. Parking is $20.

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Hadid-designed home – which includes an illegal subterranean IMAX theater – violated L.A. building code with several unapproved features, including concrete decks, retaining walls, basements and stairways. Last month, Hadid - through his attorney Robert Shapiro - pled no contest to charges. A sentencing hearing that was set for June 27 had to be rescheduled because Superior Court Judge Eric Harmon is engaged in trial on a separate case. According to Tina Hess of the L.A. city attorney’s office, the hearing was tentatively planned to be rescheduled for the week of July 10, but no date has been set as of press time.

According to a proposed sentencing memorandum prepared by the city attorney’s office, city prosecutors are asking that Hadid be placed on three years probation and be ordered to perform 200 hours of community labor and pay $3,000 in fines. Prosecutors are also calling for him to pay $250,000 into a community improvement fund. Koretz was adamant in his letter that regardless of what penalties Hadid himself specifically faces, the home itself should be torn down. The councilman specifically took aim at new plans that had been submitted, which are for a project that is very similar to what currently stands at the site, despite having already taken actions that require discretionary entitlements and CEQA review.

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THE FASHION OF BEVERLY HILLS

Rodeo Drive Real Estate Remains King For Retail In Golden Triangle By Laura Coleman Deals continue to fly this summer around Rodeo Drive with luxury watch brand Panerai moving into a 1,400square-foot space at 441 N. Rodeo Dr. and luxury jeweler Vhernier moving into Armani’s former 1,200-square-foot space at 9533 Brighton Way, which also includes a 500-square-foot mezzanine. Houman Mahboubi, Senior VP/ Retail with JLL, helped broker both deals this month and said that both

OPERA IN THE GARDENS — As the sun set on the great lawn at the Virginia Robinson Gardens this past Saturday evening, the Friends of Robinson Gardens enjoyed a special concert featuring Pittance Chamber Music artists performing some of opera’s greatest and most loved arias. The concert was followed by dinner in the Rose Observatory for members and guests. Opera on the Lawn was the brainchild of Friends of Robinson Gardens President Marian Power and was organized and sponsored by Ann Petersen and Leslie Pam. Pictured above (clockwise, from left): Nicholas Liou, Madeline Lindsay, Marcella Ruble, Victoria Kastner, Tim Lindsay, Marguerite Lindsay, Ann Peterson and Evie Carlson; musicians Paul Sumi (piano), Helen Zhang Altenbach (cello); Ashley Faatoalia (tenor) and Katherine Giaquinto Powers (soprano); underwriters Ann Petersen and Leslie Pam. Photos by Diane Jenkins

boutiques will likely open in the City’s most enviable shopping mecca later this year. “In general, the demand is back for high-end luxury retail and these are signs of this,” he said. “We’re very happy to have a Richemont brand like Panerai on Rodeo Drive because they’re a huge watch brand and very successful. They will be next to Grand Seiko, which opens this fall.” Vhernier will be next to Berluti, which is slated to open this fall.

SAVING LIVES — A capacity crowd of women philanthropists and leaders gathered at the new Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills to help American Friends of Magen David Adom (AFMDA) launch the Iron Dome Protectors of Israel Women’s Division for Magen David Adom (MDA). In addition to serving as a fundraiser MDA, Israel’s national ambulance, blood-services, and disaster-relief organization, the luncheon also featured a discussion between actress/activist Sharon Stone and business leader/philanthropist Michael Milken on the life and impact of the late Israeli statesman Shimon Peres. Pictured (from left): Sharon Stone, MDA Chief Operations Officer Ori Shacham, new MDA Chairman of the Board Rabbi Avraham Manela, MDA paramedic Naty Regev, and AFMDA Western Region President Dina Leeds. Photo by Orly Halevy

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Bosse Brings ‘Healthy City’ To U. S. Mayors' Conference In Miami Beach By Victoria Talbot Beverly Hills Mayor Lili Bosse brought the Beverly Hills Healthy City Initiative to the United States Conference of Mayors in Miami Beach, this past week, culminating in a resolution recognizing the City's Healthy City initiative and encouragement for cities across the country to "advance community health and wellness." The resolution passed unanimously, and was adopted by the Conference. The 85th United States Conference of Mayors is an organization that sets policy objectives and acts as a collective voice of municipalities and their leaders. Task forces and committees work to develop policies and strategies that the entire body votes on to approve before sending their resolutions to elected leaders in Washington. Issues include Homeland Security, economic recovery and homelessness. As a group, the mayors have significant influence promoting policy. Now, the Conference of Mayors have joined Mayor Bosse in putting the health of their communities in focus, and in rec-

ognizing the City of Beverly Hills as a Healthy City. The resolution specifically points out the following parts of Bosse's Healthy City initiative: - Health and Wellness programs and policies that focus on the individual, the business community and the local government, Walk with the Mayor, SOUL (Seeking Original Unique Learning) Sessions with Deepak Chopra, the BOLD initiative (Businesses Open Later Days), the Sunshine Task Force and transparency in government, such as the open Mayor’s cabinet meetings that are now televised. "...Be it resolved, that The United States Conference of Mayors recognizes the efforts the City of Beverly Hills has undertaken to encourage a collective Healthy City approach to governing; and be it further resolved, that The United States Conference of Mayors will encourage all cities to develop initiatives and programs to advance community health and wellness."

2017-18 Team Beverly Hills Announced: 42 Members Strong By Victoria Talbot The City has announced the 42 members selected for the 2017-18 Team Beverly Hills leadership and educational program this week. Participants will be part of a 21year legacy that has empowered residents to be better citizens and hopefully, to participate in government and civic affairs. Since 1996, nearly 650 residents have successfully completed Team Beverly Hills, and many have gone on to become leaders and volunteers. Currently, 6-percent of the City’s commissioners graduated from Team Beverly Hills. Many more serve as volunteers and assist in City programs. Participants are selected by lottery and by City Council members from applications, and two participants are students from BHUSD. This year, the City had 75 applicants. Over the course of seven months, team members will participate in demonstrations, walks, lectures and discussions with City leaders, depart-

ment heads, community and business leaders to learn how each part works and how the City functions. “We are excited for our future leaders and volunteers who will participate in this unique, informative and interactive experience,” said Gisele Grable, Community Services administrator. This year’s Team Beverly Hills members include Lisa Arasheben, Uri Blackman, Lisa Bloch, Darian Bojeaux, Joel Brener, Alex Capecelatro, Lauren Creamer, Tara Cucci, Yossi Cunin, Kathi DeLuca, John Dzubak, Lorraine Eastman, Shan Farahi, Erica Felsenthal, Lori Fienberg, Jeff Forsythe, David Freedland, Julie Gilberg, Adi Hacker, Jade Haviland, Louis Ignarro, Stacy Kivel, Kory Klem, Pamela Kurtz, Critina Lepar, Rochelle Maize, Lynda Manaster, Lisa Martin, Sophia Martin, Eill Master, Herbert McGurkII, Noah Nazarian, Peter Ostroff, Vivian Seigel, Vilayvanh Shah, Steven Smith, Sharon Swerdlow, Gregory Zaragoza and students Rachel Galen and Adriel Ghadoushi.

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by Donald Tronstein, Jerry Magnin, Herb Fink and Fred Hayman. Today, she emphasized, social media is key to helping leverage the power of the brand and building a sustainable future. In addition to helping enhance the street’s digital presence, Gohari said she is particularly excited about going B.O.L.D. (Buinesses Open Later Days) starting the first Thursday in August. In additino to Valentino, a multidude of stores on the street, including, Patek Philippe, Rolex, and Louis Vuitton will remain open until 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings throughout August. “I think B.O.L.D. will be a start to stomething bigger,” she said. “It’s really important, because the traffic is there. I always think, what is your time worth? Rodeo Drive is too pretty at night to be closed. I have already seen what a difference being open until 7 has done to my business. I can only imagine what it will do to be open to 8.”

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the importance of detail to now, as General Manager at Valentino, Gohari said that proper etiquette and relationships are the key to being successful on the street. In fact, Gohari’s entire professional career has been spent working on Rodeo Drive. Before taking the position at Valention 14 years ago, Gohari worked for ChristianLacroix, Giorgio Armani, and Dolce & Gabanna. Born in London to Persian parents, Gohari’s earliest life was spent moving around the world, including stints in Canada and Italy, before her family eventually moved to Santa Monica. She said her formative experiences have been particularly helpful in her professional life, both in terms of her experience with languages as well as her ability to relate to people. As president of the committee, Gohari will help shepherd in a new era for the group that was founded in 1972

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OUTLOOK B E V E R LY H I L L S OUTLOOK Through more than 200 historic objects from The Autry Museum of the American West’s diverse collections, the new exhibit “Play!” explores the role of toys and games across cultures and over time. The newly opened exhibit will run through Jan. 7, 2018 at the museum in Griffith Park at 4700 Western Heritage Way. Featuring dolls, board games, video games, outdoor activities, and more, the exhibition looks at the ways children have played in the American West, the social values toys reveal, and how the West has inspired imagination. Visitors will also be able to play games of the past and present. The museum is open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday-Friday and from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. weekends. For more information, visit https://theautry.org/exhibitions/play. • • • • • The Journey, director Nick Hamm’s new eductional and moving film about how two bitterly opposing leaders reach a breakthrough that promises to bring peace to Northern Ireland, is now playing at Laemmle’s Royal Theatre, 11523 Santa Monica Blvd., through Thursday, July 6. The 94-minute film features virtuoso performances by Timothy Spall as Ian Paisley, the deeply conservative British loyalist, and Colm Meaney as Martin McGuinness, a former Irish Republican Army leader, who over the course of an impromptu, detour-filled car ride through the Scottish countryside, begin to see each other less as enemies and more as individuals who could work together. For screening times and more information, visit https://www.laemmle.com/film s/42385. • • • • • The comedy Clean Start, about what happens when a broke, down-on-her-luck socialite is forced to move in with her Latina housekeeper in East L.A., has been extended through Sunday, July 16 at Casa 0101 Theater Main Stage, 2102 E. First St., Boyle Heights. Co-written by Kathy Fischer, director of the current production, and Josefina Lopez, producer and founding artistic director of Casa 0101, the play asks, “will these women cling to their preconceived notions of how the other half live or will they be able to find common ground and make a clean start?” Performances are at 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday, and 5 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $20 and available by calling 323-263-7864 or online at www.casa0101.org. • • • • • The Petersen Automotive

A customized 1968 Chevy Impala by Artemio Rodríguez.

Museum celebrates the culture of the lowrider with tomorrow’s opening of “The High Art of Riding Low: Ranflas, Corazón e Inspiración,” running through Sunday, June 3, 2018 in the museum’s Armand Hammer Foundation Gallery, 6060 Wilshire Blvd. Examining the lowrider as an artistic catalyst and cultural icon, the exhibition includes installations, lithographs, sculptures, drawings, paintings, photography—the cars themselves—plus artists who have reworked and re-imagined the lowrider, including El Moisés, Estevan Oriol, Germs a.k.a. Jaime Zacarias and Luis Tapia. The museum is open from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. For tickets and more information, visit www.petersen.org. • • • • • The Skirball Cultural Center kicks off its annual summer family performance series this weekend with shows both days at noon and 2 p.m. in the center’s amphitheater, 2701 Sepulveda Blvd., L.A. • Saturday, July 1 International Connection performing funky hip-pop and jazz. • Sunday, July 2 - The Steady Hand performing highenergy ska and rock. While at the center families can explore the galleries and see the new exhibit Paul Simon: Words & Music, on view through Sept. 3 Performances are free with museum admission $12 for adults, $9 children over 12 and $7 for children 2-12. Reservations are not accepted and children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, visit skirball.org or call 310-440-4500. • • • • • Wescom Credit Union will present the 2017 Culver City Centennial Westside Food & Wine Festival from 4:30-8 p.m., Sunday, July 2 at the Courtyard by Marriott Los Angeles Westside, at 6333 Bristol Parkway in Culver City. Tastes from Culver City, Mar Vista, Venice and West Los Angeles’ restaurants will be paired with wines and spirits. Other highlights include a silent auction, DJ Gabe, live guitar by Kevin G, Fantastic Paul, the professional strolling magician as seen on America’s Got Talent; a fortune telling psychic and raffle prizes. Proceeds benefit Culver City Council PTA’s “Backpacks

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of local and SoCal events. for Kids” program and Culver Palms Meals on Wheels. Tickets range from $60$140 and are available by calling 310-827-0873, or visiting www.eventbrite.com/e/culvercity-centennial-westside-foodwine-festival-tickets34288770636. • • • • • Independent nonproﬁt public broadcasting station KCET launches its new Wednesday “Earth Focus” series with The 11th Hour, July 5 at 10 p.m. on KCET and on Link TV nationwide (DirecTV 375 and DISH network 9410). Continuing through Aug. 16, “Earth Focus,” part of the station’s “Summer of the Environment,” will showcase documentaries focused on ecological responsibility. Created, produced, co-written and narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio, The 11th Hour shows how humans have impacted the world and what can be done to improve Earth’s ecosystems. For more information and to watch episodes online, visit linktv.org/earthfocus or kcet.org/earthfocus. • • • • • Louie Cruz Beltran will bring his blend of Afro Cuban rhythms with jazz, Latin jazz, pop and R&B inﬂuences to an 8:30 p.m., Friday, July 7 show at the Catalina Jazz Club, 6725 W. Louis Cruz Sunset Blvd. Beltran

A bandleader who is also a skilled percussionist and vocalist, Beltran is familiar to Beverly Hills audience for his performances at The Peninsula’s New Year’s Eve galas and the opening of The Montage. At the Catalina, he will be joined by special guest James Janisse. Tickets are $20 plus a twodrink minimum or dinner. For more information, visit www.catalinajazzclub.com. • • • • • Annie Korzen Famous Actress, featuring Seinfeld’s “Doris Klampus,” will continue Jewish Women’s Theatre’s (JWT) tradition of original one-woman shows when it opens at 8 p.m., S a t u r d ay, July 8 at the company’s The B r a i d , 2912 Colo r a d o Blvd., Suite 102. K o r zen’s new Annie Korzen show tackles personal issues and ﬁnds humor in the people she has met and the rocky road she has traveled as an actress. She covers her “crap career” and will take audiences along on her hilarious journey from being the daughter of the world’s most neurotic mother, to her singing the post-partum blues in a Copenhagen mental hospital and, more recently, to the shock of being demoted from leading lady to bit player in her son’s life when he announces his engagement. Performances run through Aug. 13. Tickets are $40. To purchase, visit http: //annie2017.bpt.me.

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The cast of Elevator includes (from left): David Abed, Kristina St. Peter, Deborah Vancelette, Devon Werkheiser, Karsen Rigby, William Stanford Davis and Erica Katzin. Photo by Max Feldman

With Michael Leoni’s Hit Play, Audiences Don’t Mind Being Stuck In This Elevator After being stuck briefly in an elevator, playwright Michael Leoni wondered what the reaction would be if that really happened. How would the occupants react? His response was first a short film, Someplace In Between, about a disparate group of people forced together in a confined space, that he developed into the play Elevator in 2010. It’s had several local incarnations, and has been playing since March at the Coast Playhouse (8325 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood) where its now been extended through Sunday, July 30. Audiences have been enthusiastic about the 90-minute play where they meet seven characters, listed in the program simply as archetypes ——a CEO Woman, Business Man, Office Temp, Hot Girl, Musician, Maintenance Man and Goth Girl—trapped in an elevator, who shed their masks and reveal who they really are. People are seeing the play multiple times and staying after to talk, says Coproducer Michelle Kaufer. “It’s becoming a thing.” The piece strikes a chord in audiences, Kaufer says, because it’s about connection. “At the end of the day we all want the same thing. We all have a deep human need to love and be loved. I think, like me, audiences relate to the

characters and what they’re going through.” Co-producer and set and lighting director David Goldstein credits Leoni’s innovative direction with much of the play’s Michael Leoni success. In musical numbers by Mario Marchetti, characters express their inner thoughts and their anger and annoyance with each other. To immerse audiences in the character’s’ plight, they are greeted—in a space that appears to be under construction— by a security guard who asks what floor they’re going to. Using cinematic slow-motion and time-lapse techniques, “David is able to show the first hour the characters are stuck in the elevator, when no one talks, in 30 seconds,” says Kaufer. “And we feel like we’re in there with them.” “I was only stuck for a minute,” says Leoni of his play’s inspirational experience. “But I always wonder why people act the way they do, and what’s beneath the surface.” For information or to purchase tickets, visit plays411.com/elevator or call 323-960-7787.—Steve Simmons.

Comedian Nanjiani’s The Big Sick Is Touching Love Story With Timely Message At first look at the title The Big Sick, I thought it was “The Big Stick” and believed it to be about President Theodore Roosevelt (for you non-historians…look it up). Fortunately, it wasn’t. The Big Sick is based on a true story written by Pakistani comedian Kumail Nanjiani and his wife, Emily V. Gordon, about their courtship and eventual marriage. It is a good heartfelt and funny story starring Nanjiani, a struggling comedian, as himself and an excellent Zoe Kazan as Emily. They meet during one of Kumail’s standup performances when Emily, a grad student, emits a loud screech. He confronts her following his set and their conversation turns into, what they believe to be, only a one-night stand. It’s not. And, a close relationship follows with two major problems. The biggest, at first, is his being a Muslim with traditional no-nonsense parents. After meeting Kumail’s parents Emily decides not to go further with their relationship as she believes their cultures will never bind together. The second problem and much more severe, comes out-of-the-blue and nearly takes Emily’s life. To save her life the doctors place Emily in an induced coma.

Kumail promises his parents that he will eventually marry a nice Muslim girl they pick out for him. There are many laughs with a parade of perspective brides invited by his mother to their dinner table. When he tries to visit her in the hospital, his attempts to see Emily are thwarted by her parents, played with humor and

Jerry Cutler On Film passion by Ray Romano and Holly Hunter who are excellent. Realizing that Emily in her current state, might die and he could possibly lose her forever, he makes a last-ditch effort to be next to her. Kumail succeeds and vows never to be apart from her again. There is laughter, there are tears, but the couple proves that love is stronger than thousands of years of strict family culture. Perhaps, just perhaps, Nanjiani and Gordon have written a love story that will shatter the broken ceilings that inflict the world with so much death, grief and anxiety. At least it’s a beginning. The rest is up to us. 3 Bagels and a Schmear out of 4

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING DATE: July 13, 2017 TIME: 1:30 PM, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard heard LOCATION: City Council Chamber - Beverly Hills City Hall 455 North Rexford Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90210 PROJECT ADDRESS: 264 South La Cienega Boulevard The Planning Commission of the City of Beverly Hills, at its REGULAR meeting on Thursday, July 13, 2017, will hold a public hearing beginning at 1:30 PM, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard to consider: A request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the operation of a car rental facility located at the commercially zoned property at 264 South La Cienega Boulevard, between Wilshire Boulevard and Gregory Way in the southeast area of the City. A Conditional Use Permit may be issued to allow operation of a vehicle use in the C-3 Commercial zone. If approved, the proposed car rental facility (Sixt Rent A Car) would include a total of approximately 1,400 square feet of floor area with vehicle storage generally taking place at off-site locations. The project would not involve physical changes to the existing onestory multiple tenant commercial building. This project has been assessed in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and the environmental regulations of the City. Based on this assessment, the Planning Commission will consider finding the project exempt from the environmental review requirements of CEQA pursuant to Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations. Any interested person may attend the meeting and be heard or present written comments to the Commission. Written comments also may be submitted prior to the public hearing to the Planning Division, via mail: attn. Alek Miller, 455 N. Rexford Drive, 1st Floor, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. Written comments may also be submitted via email to amiller@beverlyhills.org. Please note that if you challenge the Cityâ€™s action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at a public hearing or in written correspondence delivered to the City, either at or prior to the end of the public comment period. Any comments received prior to or during the public hearing will be considered as part of the public record. If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact Alek Miller, Assistant Planner in the Planning Division at (310) 285-1196, or by email at amiller@beverlyhills.org. Copies of the application and associated project materials are on file in the Community Development Department, and can be reviewed by any interested person at 455 North Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. Sincerely, Alek Miller Assistant Planner In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, City Hall Room 280A is wheelchair accessible and is equipped with audio equipment for the hearing impaired. If you need special assistance to attend this meeting, please call the Planning Division at (310) 288-1196 or TTY (310) 285-6881. Please notify the Planning Division at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting if you require captioning service so that reasonable arrangements can be made.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING DATE: July 13, 2017 TIME: 1:30 PM, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard heard LOCATION: City Council Chamber - Beverly Hills City Hall 455 North Rexford Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90210 PROJECT ADDRESS: 9200 Wilshire Boulevard The Planning Commission of the City of Beverly Hills, at its REGULAR meeting on Thursday, July 13, 2017, will hold a public hearing beginning at 1:30 PM, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard to consider the following: Planned Development Permit. A Planned Development Permit was approved in September 2007 to allow a mixed-use project in the M-PD-4 Mixed Use Planned Development Overlay Zone containing a minimum of 14,000 square feet of commercial space and no more than 54 multi-family units. (Approved Project). The applicant proposes to modify the project by reducing the commercial space to 5,696 square feet, increasing the multi-family residential component to 90 units, shifting the areas of building modulation, and changing project access and circulation (Modified Project). Thus, an amended Planned Development Permit is required for the Modified Project. The Modified Project does not include any changes to the maximum height or floor area ratio that were previously approved. Vesting Tentative Tract Map. The Approved Project included a Vesting Tentative Tract Map to subdivide the subject property and associated airspace to allow for up to 54 condominium units. The Modified Project includes up to 90 condominium units. Thus, an amended Vesting Tentative Tract Map is required for the Modified Project. The subject project has been assessed in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and the environmental regulations of the City. The City has prepared an Addendum to an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for changes to the previously Approved Project, for which the City certified a Final EIR in 2007. This Addendum serves as the CEQA documentation for the proposed Modified Project. According to Section 15164 of the State CEQA Guidelines, an addendum to a previously certified EIR or Negative Declaration is the appropriate environmental document in instances when “only minor technical changes or additions are necessary” and when the changes or additions do not involve significant effects not discussed in the previous EIR or significant effects that are substantially more severe than those previously examined in the previous EIR. The Addendum prepared for the Modified Project contains an environmental impact analysis that compares the impacts of the Modified Project to those of the Approved Project as identified in the 2007 FEIR. This analysis indicates that the Modified Project would not result in any new significant environmental impacts or any substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant environmental impacts as compared to the Approved Project. Consequently, the Planning Commission will consider the prepared Addendum as the appropriate environmental document for the Modified Project under CEQA. Any interested person may attend the meeting and be heard or present written comments to the Commission. Please note that any comments received will become part of the public record. According to Government Code Section 65009, if you challenge the Commission's action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City, either at or prior to the public hearing. If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact Andre Sahakian, AICP, Senior Planner in the Planning Division at (310) 285-1127, or by email at asahakian@beverlyhills.org. Copies of the applications, plans, and CEQA documentation are on file in the Community Development Department, and can be reviewed by any interested person at 455 North Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. Sincerely, Andre Sahakian, AICP, Senior Planner PROJECT LOCATION:

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they are expected to carry out on the government’s behalf.” In this recent case, the district attorney of Riverside County was seeking to prosecute Sahlolbel under Section 1090 for allegedly influencing the public hospital where he worked to hire another doctor and then profiting from that doctor’s contract without the knowledge of the board. The ruling specifically cited the facts of People v. Christiansen as an example of the “perverse consequences of exempting independent contractors from Section 1090.” In 2012, Christiansen was convicted by a jury as a criminal for self-dealing for having entered into a sole-sourced contract with a company she founded, Strategic Concepts, LLC, through her role as BHUSD’s facilities chief. That conviction was subsequently overturned on appeal with that court ruling that Christiansen was not subject to Gov. Code Section 1090 because she was an independent contractor. In 2015, L.A. Superior Court Judge Stephen Czuleger adopted the Appeal Court’s determination, subsequently ruling that BHUSD breached its 2008 contract with Christiansen’s firm. That ruling in turn opened the door for that jury’s determination that she was a victim and was owed almost $20 million. BHUSD attorney Fred Fenster, a partner with Greenberg Glusker said he is certain that the district will not have to pay Christiansen the amount from that verdict, which has been steadily creeping north with interest. If anything, he said, Christiansen will likely wind up reimbursing the district millions of dollars once the Court of Appeal confirms that the district properly terminated its contract with Christiansen and her company. Stated Fenster: “In light of the California Supreme Court’s decision, it is highly likely that the trial court’s award against the Beverly Hills Unified School District will be reversed, and a new trial ordered that will permit the district to submit all the evidence establishing that Karen Christiansen violated Section 1090 and should be required to repay the more than $4 million she received from the District.” Fenster said he expected that oral arguments on that appeal will be scheduled within the next 60 days with the decision anticipated to come about 90 days after the hearing. “We believe that the Supreme Court's decision will enable the district to prove in a new trial that Karen Christiansen not only violated Section 1090 when she personally negotiated a $16 million contract for her own benefit, but that she should also be ordered to reimburse the district for the $4 million it paid to her,” BHUSD Superintendent Michael Bregy said.

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Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills Officially Opens, Mayor Offically Makes June 28 Waldorf Astoria Day In Beverly Hills By Laura Coleman It may well have been one of the largest ribbon cuttings in the history of Beverly Hills with 19 people joining Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills owner Beny Alagem with over-sized signature scissors to officially welcome the new luxury hotel to the City on Wednesday. “I am beaming with excitement,” effused Mayor Lili Bosse before presenting Alagem with a City proclamation and proclaiming June 28 “Waldorf Astoria Day in Beverly Hills.” “This is, in my mind ... the best day for Beverly Hills,” said Bosse, who was also mayor three years ago at the time of the ground-breaking ceremony. “Not only is this hotel going to change the face of Beverly Hills forever, it’s going to change the way people think of Beverly Hills worldwide as well as how we, as residents, feel about our City.” From the expansive views on the rooftop sure to make the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills one of the premiere Instagram destinations in this social media-centric era to the intimate La Prairie Spa to cuisine created by Michelin star chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten to rooms that radiate luxury (along with gorgeous views from the balconies), Beverly Hills’ newest hotel has already become a destination. Indeed, if you try to check out the rooftop bar and restaurant sans reservation, you’re likely to be turned away. Designed by Pierre-Yves Rochon, each of the 170 guest rooms, including 51 suites, features floor-to-ceiling win-

dows that open onto oversized private balconies with enviable views. Alagem noted that he would be going after a LEED Gold certification. “When I bought this incredible property back in 2003 from Merv Griffin ... I had a vision and I had a dream of what it could become,” he said. “The dream was to create a one-ofa-kind urban oasis. I think we have.” Those invited to the exclusive ribbon cutting ceremony were treated to a brief show of two aerialists dancing down the face of the 12-story building. Those in attendance at the evening soiree were greeted by a gorgeously attired woman in green inside a giant bird cage, an homage to the encasement of luxury which Alagem has done in the heart of Beverly Hills. During Alagem’s more than 20minute “thank you” speech at Wednesday’s ceremony, he recognized dozens of individuals who helped bring the hotel into existence. From a building team that at times included 700 people on site to a bevy of City officials who helped Alagem’s team negotiate a complex political landscape, Alagem’s speech was both touching and unifying. Of particular note was his recognition of the widow of marble installer Jaime Cerda who passed away just three weeks ago. “Her husband was here day in and day out,” he said. “We will never forget him. Every time I walked through these doors, he was there with a smile, putting every stone in perfection.”

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BEVERLY HILLS L O N G T I M E R E S I D E N T DIES – Helene Marie Seeberger died late last month at age 98 in an Arizona hospice. She was executive secretary for the Greg Juarez Art Gallery and a hostess for both the Juarez Gallery Foundation and the Film Advisory Board. Born in Iowa on March 22, 1919, she lived in Davenport, Chicago and San Francisco before settling in Beverly Hills in 1971 where she remained for several decades. She is survived by her son F. Randall Schlack, her daughter Mary C. Tirado, two grandchildren and a great-grandson.

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quality of education offered at the high school. “If Metro were to follow through with its current plans and tunnel underneath these construction sites, the high school might be legally obligated to halt its modernization to prevent imperiling its students. With construction thus trapped in limbo, students could be left in ill-equipped bungalows for an unknown period of time,” said Artal. Regarding the SEIS statements on potential emissions, Wiener stated that “All of the emissions associated with that mineshaft will be feet from the high school,” (Editor’s note: there were no specifics offered about the exact distance) citing concerns that the contractor will not adhere to the extremely stringent mitigation standards required in the EIS. Skirde added, “Plans call for a conveyor belt to be set up in Staging Area 2 for the extraction of excavated material from

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her support of Margo’s stance before similarly voting in the minority against Latham’s raise together with Margo. Hacker and Board President Mel Spitz were the two “no” votes to approve the budget, stating their concern that the City and school district had yet to reach a solution on continuing the $9.7 million Joint Powers Agreement, which represents a substantial portion of the district’s budget. Latham has been integrally involved in negotiating a new JPA between the school district and the City. As part of Latham’s new two-year contract, which also changes her title to assistant superintendent/business services, Latham will receive a $250 monthly auto allowance and a $150 monthly cell phone allowance. For the 2018-19 school year, Latham’s contract increases her salary to $220,000. Her previous $180,000 salary included her

the tunnel access shaft. Trucks will queue in the area while waiting to be loaded. While Metro intends to build a 20foot wall to separate the staging area from the school grounds, a crane will be set up there and operate above the level of the wall. According to expert analysis, Metro has under-represented toxic emission impacts from trucks idling in the staging area by assuming emissions from those trucks and other heavy equipment are diluted across large construction areas. In fact, they will be concentrated near the fence line of the school -- right next to portable classrooms. “Given the close proximity of the construction to the campus, we’re extremely concerned it will cause significant dust and odor impacts - which will have an adverse effect on learning, recreation, and student life and health. “It's the school district’s position that Metro can and should move the staging area from the fence line of the campus, to the empty JMB lot at

Constellation and Avenue of the Stars. It also should adjust the alignment of the route, which can be cost-effectively modified to serve commuters without putting Beverly Hills High School’s historic structures or expansion plans at risk. We urge Metro to adopt alternatives that will allow the project to proceed, without harming the Beverly Hills community.” In the fall, the Federal Transportation Authority will publish the Final SEIS with responses to the comments; they will then determine if changes to the project are required. All public comments must be received by July 17 at 5 p.m. To comment, send letters to Eric Geier, Metro, One Gateway Plaza, Mailstop 9913-1, Los Angeles CA 90012; emails to purplelineext @metro.net. The complete text of the Draft SEIS is available at the Public Library and can be downloaded at metro.net/purple.

mileage and cell phone allowance, she said. Spitz, along with Board VP Lisa Korbatov and Boardmember Howard Goldstein all voiced their support in allowing the superintendent to choose his staff and set a salary that he deemed appropriate. Latham told the Courier that had she not received the salary increase, she would have left BHUSD to become the associate superintendent at Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District - a position she was offered last Friday. Before the board’s 3-2 vote, Bregy underscored how crucial Latham was to the district. “This position is a position that I count on seven days a week and will continue to count on seven days a week,” he said. “The salary for [Latham] is commensurate with her years of service that she has in the district and her experience in the position.” In addition to approving Latham’s new contact on

Tuesday, the board voted unanimously to hire Dustin Seemann to replace Jen Tedford as its new chief academic officer, giving him an annual base salary of $180,000 and the title of assistant superintendent, education services. Tedford submitted her resignation earlier this month after two decades working for BHUSD to become the principal of El Segundo High School. Seemann will cross the country to come to Beverly Hills, leaving his position as director of Professional Learning and Student Services at Township High School District 214 in Arlington Heights, Illinois. In closed session, the board voted 5-0 to hire Juliet Fine to replace Dana Findley as the new principal at Horace Mann. Fine previously worked as the Assistant Principal at William S. Hart Union High School District in Santa Clarita. Findley will return to the high school where she will once again reprise her position as the dance teacher there.

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advocate for Beverly Hills school for her entire life, both with her financial and leadership support. “Wanting to have more time to try and iron out the specifics is a very fair and reasonable request. We all have the same values and that’s that we love our schools.” Last Friday, in the absence of a new agreement, the City sent out an e-mail to people planning to participate in summer programs offered by the City’s Community Service Department. City spokesperson Therese Kosterman said that 540 people are currently registered for summer programs located at school district sites next week. “Should the City and the district be unable to reach an agreement on use or rental of the District property, it is possible that your program or your child's program will be relocated or cancelled as of July 3,” the email stated. In response to the City’s email, on Monday Bregy emailed BHUSD staff, parents and the community a detailed memo on the district’s position. “If the JPA expires, the City will not have a contract in place to allow residents, organizations, and groups to continue to use BHUSD facilities,” Bregy’s e-mail stated. “Over the past 5 years the operational costs to BHUSD

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(1MBD) sovereign trust fund. Last week, U.S. prosecutors filed a civil forfeiture complaint in Los Angeles federal court seeking $540 million in assets they say, were purchased with funds stolen from 1MDB, including the Viceroy Hotel Group. Mubadala Investment Company owns hotels worldwide, including the Viceroy Palm Jumeirah Dubai, Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi and the L’Ermitage, say reports. The company is expected to announce the purchase of the remaining 50 percent of Viceroy Hotel Group soon.

have risen significantly.” Last week, for the first time in the past year-and-a-half of JPA contract negotiations, Goldstein asked the City to increase the JPA to $18 million, an amount which would also include clean-up costs related to the closure of the Beverly Hills High School oil well. Not including those oil well clean-up costs, Goldstein said the district was looking for a $13.5 million annual base JPA. When the City Council countered with an offer that was unpalatable to the school district, Goldstein subsequently asked the City Council liaison representatives to agree to a four-year contract that began at $12.5 million for the first year and incrementally racheted up $500,000 each subsequent year. However, even beyond the monetary terms, there are still myriad elements of the contract that the two sides have yet to reach a consensus. The City Council is slated to discuss the JPA at its Thursday evening meeting, which will occur after the Courier’s press time. As long as the Council votes to move forward with the proposed amendment, the Board of Education will likely follow suit at its Friday morning meeting. The community is urged to attend this morning’s 11 a.m. meeting at the BHUSD district office.

The planning commission hearing is to permit the hotel restaurant to remain open to the public. The applicant also requested a renewal of the DPR for the open-air dining facing Burton Way and retention of current parking and valet operations, and an Extended Hours Permit for the hotel, restaurant, openair dining area and rooftop in a commercial-residential transition area. The hearing will be held at 1:30 p.m. July 13 at City Hall. For more information, call Senior Planner Andre Sahakian, 310-285-1127. Email comments to asahakian@beverlyhills.org.

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A brass ensemble from the Youth Orchestra Los Angeles will perform the Star Spangled Banner at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday, July 5. The ensemble will be composed of 19 YOLA students from the top orchestras selected through an application process in which they expressed how they have contributed to their own communities, and how the experience will benefit their futures as musicians, citizens, and leaders. To prepare for this performance, the group will rehearse at Walt Disney Concert Hall with teaching artists, along with their own conductor, Juan Felipe Molano.

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PUBLIC NOTICES BEVERLY HILLS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE INVITING PROPOSALS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Beverly Hills Uniﬁed School District of Los Angeles County, California, acting by and through its Governing Board, hereinafter referred to as the “Owner” or “District”, will receive prior to 10:00 AM on the 17th day of July 2017 sealed Proposals from vendors (hereinafter “Proposer”, “Vendor”, “Contractor” or “Company”) for the award of a Vendor Contract for the following: RFP NO. 17-18/001 STRUCTURED CABLING INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT (the “Project”) All Proposals shall be made and presented only on the forms presented by the Owner. Proposals shall be received in the Purchasing Office of the BEVERLY HILLS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT at 255 South Lasky Drive, Beverly Hills, California 90212, Attention: Dianne Richard. Any Proposals received after the time speciﬁed above or after any extensions due to material changes shall be returned unopened. The District reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals or parts of any Proposal and to waive any irregularities or informalities in any Proposal. A non-mandatory job walk is scheduled for 8:00 AM JULY 10, 2017, at Horace Mann School; 8701 Charleville Blvd. Beverly Hills, CA 90211. 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 Vendor Contract and shall be in the form set forth the in the Contract Documents. Each proposer is required to furnish Commercial General Liability Insurance, Comprehensive Automobile Insurance, and Worker’s Compensation Insurance. Each Proposer shall possess at the time this Vendor Contract is awarded a C-7 contractor’s license. The successful Proposer must maintain the license throughout the duration of this Vendor 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 Vendor 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 Vendor or subcontractor shall not be qualified to submit a Proposal, be listed in a 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 Proposal 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.

Last Day For Questions: Inquiries and Requests For Clarifications (RFC’s) should be submitted to Anthony Talbert at atalbert@bhusd.org in writing via e-mail by 12:00 PM Wednesday July 12, 2017.

board that a particular procurement qualifies under all requirements, authorize the procurement of the product through competitive negotiation. (Reference: Public Contract Code 20118.2).

Publication Date: 6/30/2017 & 7/7/17

Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 20118.2, the District is not required to award a contract to the lowest Proposer but rather will consider Proposals based on criteria established herein this RFP. An Award will be made to the responsive and responsible firm whose Proposal is viewed by the District as most advantageous to its program, taking into account all pricing and other pertinent factors considered

BEVERLY HILLS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE INVITING PROPOSALS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Beverly Hills Uniﬁed School District of Los Angeles County, California, acting by and through its Governing Board, hereinafter referred to as the “Owner” or “District”, will receive prior to 12:00 PM on the 17th day of July 2017 sealed Proposals from vendors (hereinafter “Proposer”, “Vendor”, “Contractor” or “Company”) for the award of a Vendor Contract for the following:

Last Day For Questions: Inquiries and Requests For Clarifications (RFC’s) should be submitted to Anthony Talbert at atalbert@bhusd.org in writing via e-mail by 12:00 PM Wednesday July 12, 2017. Publication Date: 6/30/2017 & 7/7/17

RFP NO. 17-18/002 COPPER CABLING INFRASTRUCTURE ENHANCEMENT PROJECT All proposals shall be made and presented only on the forms presented by the Owner. Proposals shall be received in the Purchasing Office of the BEVERLY HILLS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT at 255 South Lasky Drive, Beverly Hills, California 90212, Attention: Dianne Richard. Any Proposals received after the time speciﬁed above or after any extensions due to material changes shall be returned unopened. The District reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals or parts of any Proposal and to waive any irregularities or informalities in any proposal. A non-mandatory job walk is scheduled for 1:00 PM JULY 10, 2017, and will begin at El Rodeo School, 605 Whittier Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; 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. 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 Vendor Contract and shall be in the form set forth the in the Contract Documents. Each proposer is required to furnish Commercial General Liability Insurance, Comprehensive Automobile Insurance, and Worker’s Compensation Insurance. Each Proposer shall possess at the time this Vendor Contract is awarded a C-7 contractor’s license. The successful Proposer must maintain the license throughout the duration of this Vendor 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 Vendor 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.

The Vendor and all subcontractors shall furnish certified payroll records as required pursuant to Labor Code section 1776 directly to the Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”) in accordance with Labor Code section 1771.4 on at least a monthly basis (or more frequently if required by the District or the DIR) and in a format prescribed by the DIR. Monitoring and enforcement of the prevailing wage laws and related requirements will be performed by the DIR/Labor Commissioner/Department of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE). Refer to SB854 and PWC100 (form) for further clarification.

A Vendor or subcontractor shall not be qualified to submit a Proposal, be listed in a 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 Proposal 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.

It is not necessarily BHUSD’s intent to obtain the lowest possible cost, but rather the best possible value. BHUSD will make its selection after assessing the quality of the proposed products, services, performance reliability, standardization, lifecycle costs, delivery timetables, support logistics, manufacturer’s warranties, as well as the cost of the products and services. The results of BHUSD’s evaluation and ranking of the Vendor Proposals will be final. BHUSD may, after a finding is made by the governing board that a particular procurement qualifies under all requirements, authorize the procurement of the product through competitive negotiation. (Reference: Public Contract Code 20118.2).

TSG No.: 8679705 TS No.: B550069 FHA/VA/PMI No.: APN: 4337-013-005 Property Address: 807 WESTBOURNE DRIVE WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90069 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/21/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 07/13/2017 at 10:00 A.M., T.D. Service Company, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 05/04/2006, as Instrument No. 06-0981255, in book , page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of California. Executed by: LOUIS JEROME BONAPARTE, A SINGLE MAN, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA 91766 All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 4337-013-005 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 807 WESTBOURNE DRIVE, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90069 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $203,442.01. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust has deposited all documents evidencing the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and has declared all sums secured thereby immediately due and payable, and has caused a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be executed. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916)939-0772 or visit this Internet Web http://search.nationwideposting.com/propertySearchTerms.a spx, using the file number assigned to this case B550069 Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Date: T.D. Service Company 4000 W. Metropolitan Drive, Ste 400 Orange, CA 92868 T.D. Service Company MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. 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PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE TO BIDDERS For REHABILITATION OF WELL NO. 5 LOCATED AT PARKWAY BETWEEN NORTH CANON DRIVE AND NORTH CRESCENT DRIVE Within the City of BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA BIDS - Sealed Proposals for “REHABILITATION OF WELL NO. 5 LOCATED AT PARKWAY BETWEEN NORTH CANON DRIVE AND NORTH CRESCENT DRIVE” within the City of Beverly Hills, California, will be received up to the hour of 2:00 p.m. on July 20th , 2017 at the office of the City Clerk of said City, located in Room 290 of City Hall at 455 North Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, California. Bids will be publicly opened at 2:00 p.m. on the above-mentioned date in the office of the City Clerk of said City Hall. For additional information, please contact Mr. Vincent Chee, Project Manager, City of Beverly Hills at (310)285-2521 or vchee@beverlyhills.org. MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING – A MANDATORY pre-bid meeting is scheduled for July 12, 2017 at 10:00 am at the Beverly Hills Public Works Building located at 345 Foothill Road Beverly Hills, CA. Every bidder is required to attend the pre-bid meeting. Failure by the Bidder to attend will eliminate the Bidder from the Bid process. SCOPE OF THE WORK - The contract work to be performed under these specifications shall consist of furnishing all the required labor, materials, equipment, part, implements and supplies necessary for chemical and mechanical well rehabilitation and testing of Well No. 5 located on Parkway between North Canon Drive and North Crescent Drive within the City of Beverly Hills, California, in accordance with this Project Specifications. In general terms, the contract work for this project shall consist of the following items of work: ITEM NO.

ESTIMATED QUANTITY

1. 2.

1 LS 1 LS

3. 4. 5. 6.

1 LS 1 LS 1 LS 36 Hrs.

7. 8.

20 1 LS

9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.

16 Hrs. 12 Hrs. 12 Hrs. 1 LS 4 Units 3 Units 1 LS 1 LS 1 LS 1 LS 1 LS 1 LS

DESCRIPTION

Mobilization and Demobilization Furnish and Remove 2,500 BBL Storage Tanks Remove fill by Airlifting Acid Treatment with Enhancer Chlorination with pH Adjust Mechanical Development (swab and airlift) Units Vacuum Trucks (5,000 gallon) Pumping Equipment for development and testing Pumping Development Step Drawdown Pumping Test Constant Rate Pumping Test Flow Meter Survey Depth-Specific Samples Video Surveys Well Disinfection Install Permanent Pump Startup and Testing Final Well Disinfection Install and Maintain BMPs Security Perimeter Fencing with access gate of work area

meet requirements to bid on public works contracts. A Perkey 1936 S. Crest Dr., Los Public Works Contractor Registration No. shall be submit- Angeles, CA 90034; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, regted with the bid. istrant(s) has begun to transact

under the name(s) listed PREVAILING WAGES - In accordance with the provisions business January 01, 1997: Cheryl A. of Section 1770 et seq, of the Labor Code, the Director of Perkey, Owner: Statement is filed Industrial Relations of the State of California has deter- with the County of Los Angeles: June mined the general prevailing rate of wages applicable to 01, 2017; Published: June 09, 16, the work to be done. 23, 30, 2017 LACC N/C

The Contractor will be required to pay to all workers employed on the project sums not less than the sums set forth in the documents entitled "General Prevailing Wage Determination made by the Director of Industrial Relations pursuant to California Labor Code, Part 7, Chapter l, Article 2, Sections 1770, 1773, 1773.l." A copy of said documents is on file and may be inspected in the office of the City Engineer, located at 345 Foothill Road, Beverly Hills, California 90210. Attention is directed to the provisions of Sections 1777.5 and 1777.6 of the Labor Code concerning the employment of apprentices by the Contractor or any subcontractor under him. The Contractor and any subcontractor under him shall comply with the requirements of said sections in the employment of apprentices. Information relative to apprenticeship standards and administration of the apprenticeship program may be obtained from the Director of Industrial Relations, San Francisco, California, or from the Division of Apprenticeship Standards and its branch offices. PAYROLL RECORDS - The Contractor's attention is directed to Section 1776 of the Labor Code, relating to accurate payroll records, which imposes responsibility upon the Contractor for the maintenance, certification, and availability for inspection of such records for all persons employed by the Contractor or by the Subcontractors in connection with the project. The Contractor shall agree through the Contract to comply with this section and the remaining provisions of the Labor Code. INSURANCE AND BOND REQUIREMENTS - The Contractor shall provide insurance in accordance with Section 3-13 of the City of Beverly Hills, Public Works Department, Standard Contractual Requirements, included as part of these Specifications. All Subcontractors listed shall attach copies of the Certificate of Insurance naming the Contractor as the additional insured as part of their insurance policy coverage. In addition, the Contractor shall guarantee all work against defective workmanship and materials furnished by the Contractor for a period of one (1) year from the date the work was completed in accordance with Section 2-11 of the Standard Contractual Requirements. The Contractor’s sureties for the “Performance Bond” shall be liable for any work that the Contractor fails to replace within a specified time. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - Bids must be submitted on the Proposal Form prepared for this project and shall be delivered at the office of the City Clerk within a sealed envelope supplied by the City and marked on the outside as follows: "PROPOSAL FOR REHABILITATION OF WELL NO. 5 located at Parkway between North Canon Drive and North Crescent Drive within the City of Beverly Hills.

Optional Bid Items: 21. 22. 23.

Hourly Rate Hourly Rate 1 LS

Saturday Work (8:00 AM-6:00 PM) Sunday Work (9:00 AM-5 PM) Second Mobilization and Demobilization

Copies of the Specifications and Proposal Form may be inspected and obtained at the office of the City Engineer located at 345 Foothill Road, Beverly Hills, California. There is no charge or deposit required for this material; therefore, they are not to be returned to the City for refund. Each bidder shall furnish the City the name, address, and telephone number of the firm requesting specifications. References in the project specifications to specific sections of the Standard Specifications refer to the book of "Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction", 2012 Edition, written by a Joint Cooperative Committee of the Southern California Chapter of the American Public Works Association and Southern California District of the Associated General Contractors of California. Contractors wishing to obtain this book may purchase copies directly from the publisher, Building News, Inc., 1612 South Clementine Street, Anaheim, California, 92802; (800) 873-6397. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES - There will be a One Thousand Five Hundred Dollar ($1,500.00) assessment for each calendar day that work remains incomplete beyond the time stated in the Proposal Form. Refer to the Proposal Form for specific details. PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION NUMBER – The Contractor is required to register with State of California Department of Industrial Relations and

THE CITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY BID OR ALL THE BIDS AND TO WAIVE ANY INFORMALITY OR IRREGULARITY IN ANY BID, BUT IF THE BIDS ARE ACCEPTED, THE CONTRACT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT WILL BE LET TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER FOR THE PROJECT AS A WHOLE.

–––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2017137523 The following is/are doing business as: NECTAR MANAGEMENT 1776 Sunset Plaza Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90069; Alexandra Bibow 1776 Sunset Plaza Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90069; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed January 2012: Alexandra Bibow, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 26, 2017; Published: June 09, 16, 23, 30, 2017 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2017124107 The following is/are doing business as: COVER ARCHITECTURE 1914 N. Ave. 52, Los Angeles, CA 90042; Yan Mike Wang 1914 N. Ave. 52, Los Angeles, CA 90042; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed May 2017: Yan Mike Wang, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 15, 2017; Published: June 09, 16, 23, 30, 2017 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2017146584 The following is/are doing business as: BRIAN L SCOTT ART 328 S. Clark Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Brian Scott Leisner 328 S. Clark Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed: Brian Leisner, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 06, 2017; Published: June 16, 23, 30, July 07, 2017 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2017152689 The following is/are doing business as: EFAST VENTURES 222 N. Canon Dr. #206, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Daniel Azouri 10401 Wilshire Blvd. #910, Los Angeles, CA 90024; Anthony Walters 4945 Hayvenhurst Ave., Encino, CA 91436; The business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed: Daniel Azouri, Partner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 13, 2017; Published: June 16, 23, 30, July 07, 2017 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2017152690 The following is/are doing business as: LIVE OAK PROPERTY MANAGER 333 S. Beverly Dr. #202, Beverly Hills,

CA 90212; 2150 Venice Boulevard, LP 210 E. Olympic Blvd. #202, Los Angeles, CA 90015; River Water Pecan Farm, LLC 803 W. Davis Street, Dallas, TX 75208; The business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed: Laura Aflalo, Member: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 13, 2017; Published: June 16, 23, 30, July 07, 2017 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2017152691 The following is/are doing business as: 1) SEE FILMS 2) STORYTELLERS 3) SELISE E. EISEMAN PRODUCTIONS 2760 Hutton Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Selise E. Eiseman 2760 Hutton Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed 2002: Selise E. Eiseman, Owner/President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 13, 2017; Published: June 16, 23, 30, July 07, 2017 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2017152399 The following is/are doing business as: BLACK MARKET ACCESSORIES 4477 W. 118th St. #302, Hawthorne, CA 90250; The Carousel Cartel, Inc. 11651 Gorham Ave. #17, Los Angeles, CA 90049; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed: Michael Mandel, Vice President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 13, 2017; Published: June 23, 30, July 07, 14, 2017 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2017152400 The following is/are doing business as: MY VAULT JEWELRY 11651 Gorham Ave. #17, Los Angeles, CA 90049; The Carousel Cartel, Inc. 11651 Gorham Ave. #17, Los Angeles, CA 90049; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed: Michael Mandel, Vice President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 13, 2017; Published: June 23, 30, July 07, 14, 2017 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2017144364 The following is/are doing business as: GVN NEWS 4781 E. PCH #E, Long Beach, CA 90804; P.O. Box 14915, Long Beach, CA 90853 Michael Simmons 4781 E. PCH #E, Long Beach, CA 90804; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed June 2017: Michael Simmons, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 05, 2017; Published: June 30, July 07, 14, 21, 2017 LACC N/C

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) NOTICE— Fictitious name statement 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 Section 14400, et seq., Business and Professions Code).

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2017140315 The following is/are doing business as: VERSAILLES RESTAURANT 10319 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90034; W & O Inc. 10319 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90034; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed June 1999: William Garcia, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 01, 2017; Published: June 09, 16, 23, 30, 2017 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2017140316 The following is/are doing business as: VERSAILLES RESTAURANT 1415 S. La

Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90035; 10319 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90034; Versailles Plaza, LLC 10319 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90034; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed 1987: William Garcia, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 01, 2017; Published: June 09, 16, 23, 30, 2017 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2017140317 The following is/are doing business as: 1) PERKEY FINE ART 2) PERKEY FINE ART ADVISOR 1936 S. Crest Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90034; Cheryl A.

CASE NO: BC646159 NOTICE TO DEFENDANTS: MICHAEL MIZRACHI, an individual; MARINA MIZRACHI, an individual; and Does 1 through 20 incusive, YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: IRINA FELDMAN, an individual; EINSTEIN EXCHANGE GROUP, INC., a California Corporation NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association.

The name and address of the court is: Los Angeles County Superior Court 111 North Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90212 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney is: Chris Barsness, Esq. (949) 529-1072 308 West Chapman #52, Orange, CA 92856-5652 DATE: January 9, 2017 By: Sherri R. Carter, Clerk • Dawn Alexander, Deputy Beverly Hills Courier • Published 06/16/17, 06/23/17, 06/30/17, 07/07/17

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For Sale by Owner House For Rent in BEVERLY HILLS BH Adjacent Off-Market Condo, 3 Bdrm.+2 Full Bath 1,700sf., Marble in 2 BD/2BA, Approx. 1300 Sq. Ft. living area, hardwood Luxurious, Renovated in bedroom, fireplace, central air, breakfast CORNER UNIT, area, granite counters, View, Security. washer/dryer inside, 310/666-6097 5-car parking. IWantToLiveAtWT@gmail.com $5,500/Month

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BEVERLY HILLS APT

BEVERLY HILLS ADJ.

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2220 Ave. of Stars #1805 $7,850 • 2+4 • 3,000sf. 270º Jetliner View-Ocean to Downtown. 24-hr. Security, Valet, Concierge, Tennis, Pool, Gym, 4-Prkg., Hi-Ceiling. Rent Includes $3,000 Homeowner Assoc. Dues.

101 California Av. #801 $6,250 • 1+2 OceanFront

Ocean, Whitewater, Sunset+ City Views! Remodeled Corner. Steps to Sand, Phenomenal!!

Century Park East $4,060•2+2+Views+Views Jetliner BH, Hollywood, LA Remodeled, Balcony. Awesome! $3,750 • 1+1 +2 Patios Remodeled Corner, w/ 500sf. Patios. Furnished or Not.

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310-203-8 333

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3 Bdrm. + 3 Bath • Great Condition •

Bright Southwest Exposure. Every room has French Doors to Small Covered Balcony. Top Floor with High Ceilings. Beverly Hills School District. $4,395/Month LaPeerApt@aol.com

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Beautiful 2,000 sq.ft.

LIGHT & BRIGHT 2 BEDROOM /2 BATHS 3 BDRM. + 3 BATH $4,150/MONTH + FAMILY ROOM

• Luxury Living • With Valet, Elevator, Central Air, Balcony, Dishwasher, Stove, Laundry On-Site.

Corner High Floor City & Ocean Views 2 Jumbo Balconies Newer Renovation Real Hardwood Floors Quiet Location

Remodeled Kitchen Spacious Rooms Beverly Vista School $4,295/MO

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PARK PLACE

Wilshire Thayer

10550 Wilshire Bl.

2 Bd.+2 Ba.

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$4,000 to $5,300/month

$4,200 to $4,950/month

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Coldwell Banker (310) 922-2141 BRE 01153015

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3 Bdrm.+2 /2 Bath

2 + 2.5 Townhouse

CENTURY HILL Hardwood floors, moldings, fireplace, central air, washer & $4,950 to $8,900/month dryer, brick courtyard, covered garage. Amazing location one LE PARC block to shops & restaurants. Sorry $5,200/MO. Nice Pet Welcome. ONE CENTURY Call 310/415-5723 or 310/550-0517

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$16,500 to $27,000/month

CENTURY WOODS Sorry

2-Stories, Re-done. private backyard, washer/dryer in unit, 1,800sf., 2-parking spots, a/c’s, balcony. $3,900/Month

818/235-2388

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BEVERLY HILLS ADJ BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. BEVERLY HILLS 9583 ALCOTT ST. 2 BEDROOM APTS. TOTALLY REMODELED

LUXURIOUS

2 BEDROOM, 3 BATH * SPACIOUS * Washer and dryer in unit, 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH PENTHOUSE 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH Hardwood floors redone, First floor with hardwood floors & new appliances. Fresh paint throughout. Includes Spacious Loft With balcony, lots of Bonus Room, and closet space, central A/C, Starting @ $2,600/MO. Laundry facility, 1 parking. No pets allowed Call David at Large Rooftop Deck. laundry on each floor, Call 310/210-6683 Elevator, 2 parking. 323/653-3350

Large closets, balconies, No pets allowed all amenities in kitchen $3,000/M0NTH with granite counter tops Call Savley and all stainless steel 323/241-7758 appliances. Berber carpet/ harwood foors and verticle BEVERLY HILLS blinds. Fireplace, wet bar, SPECTACULAR washer/ dryer included in 2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH laundry area. Secured Art Deco Apartment building with garden Ground floor with new courtyard. Choice location kitchen, hardwood floors Near Beverly Center, Cedarsand lots of closets. Sinai, Restaurants, Trader $2,700/MO. Joes, Etc. No Pets. 462 S. OAKHURST DR. $3,800/MO. Call 310/980-5974

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Shown By Appointment.

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

————— Spectacular Location in Beverly Hills

Newly Remodeled 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath Very large upper unit w/ views! Central a/c, 2-car garage, hrwd. flrs., laundry. 1/2 blk to Bev. Vista School. 324 S. Rexford Dr. $3,150/Month By Appointment Only: 310/271-4207

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Beverly Hills Adj. Olympic/Robertson

Deluxe Upper 1 Bd.

BEVERLY HILLS Great Location!

•• • • • • • • • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. •

•• • • French doors in bdrm. • open to large balcony • overlooking pool • GORGEOUS UNITS ••

Updated Apt., newly painted, a/c, balcony, laundry facility, 1 prkg. No pets. No Smoking. Quiet, small bldg. Hardwood flrs., central $1,850/Month

310/962-0330

air, pool, elevator,

Close to Shops & Restaurants.

————— BEVERLY HILLS 218 S. Tower Dr.

on-site laundry, intercom entry. 320 N. La Peer Dr.

BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. • • • 310/246-0290 • •• 1 Bd.+1 Ba. •• LUXURIOUS CLOSE TO •• 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH •• S HOPS & D INING GARDEN VIEW APARTMENT $2,650/MO.

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Old World Charm! Bright, intercom entry, fridge, stove, laundry fac.

BEVERLY HILLS ADJ.

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120 S. Swall Dr. • • • • • • • • • • 1 Bd.+1 Bath •• • • • • • • • • •

Large closets, balconies, all amenities in kitchen CLOSE TO RESTAURANTS with granite counter tops, & SHOPPING. appliances. Berber carpet/ 310/531-3992 harwood foors and verticle blinds. Fireplace, wet bar, washer/ dryer included in BEVERLY HILLS laundry area. Secured 221 S. Doheny Dr. building with garden • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. courtyard. Choice location • 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. Near Beverly Center, CedarsSinai, Restaurants, Trader • • • • • • Joes, Etc. No Pets. Spacious, hardwood flrs., Shown By Appointment. huge closets, built-in 8544 BURTON WAY a/c, dishwasher, pool, Call 310/273-6770 elevator, controlled or 213/444-8865 access, laundry facilities. No pets.

MELROSE PLACE AREA 4 4 9 N . S PA U L D I N G AV E N U E

Some Complexes include BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. Heated Pools, Sundeck, LUXURIOUS Tennis, Doorman, •• SPACIOUS •• 2 BEDROOM, 3 BATH 3BEDROOM, 3 BATH Houseman, Staff PENTHOUSE huge walk-in closet, Engineers, Switchboard, Includes Spacious Loft built-in bookshelves, Security Staff, Bonus Room, and Large gated community, gym, GORGEOUS ART DECO 4 UNIT SECURED BLDG. Switchboard, Saunas, Rooftop Deck. pools, tennis courts, Business Center, Pet 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATHS APPROX. 1500 SF. ********** community center, PlayLand, Restaurant, B EAUTIFUL F RENCH W INDOWS , CENTRAL AIR / HEAT, WASHER 24hr security, on-site $3,800/MO. AND DRYER IN UNIT, FRONT UNIT WITH VIEW, HARDWOOD Acres of Flower Gardens Shown By Appointment. maintenance staff, $3,500/MO. FLOORS & GATED PRIVATE GARAGE . and Grassy Lawns. 8544 BURTON WAY beautiful landscaping. CONDO FOR RENT

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SANDRA LEWIS

AGT. 310-770-4111 BRE #00456048

424/343-0015 Great Location!

————— Border of BEVERLY HILLS

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Very Spacious, A/C, balcony, intercom entry, on-sight laundry, prkg.

Close to Cedars-Sinai, Beverly Center, shops, cafes & transportation. 310/270-0724

————— Beverly Hills Adj. 310 S. Sherbourne Dr. 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath

Newly Remodeled. Balcony, hardwood flrs., elevator, controlled access pool, on-site laundry, parking.

310/247-8689 Close to Cedars Sinai, 321 S. Sherbourne Dr. Shops, Transportation • Spacious •

• • • Jr. Executive • BRENTWOOD • Single • 519 S. Barrington Ave. •• •• Balcony, controlled ˚Δ˚Δ˚Δ˚Δ˚Δ˚Δ˚

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access, a/c, stove, elevator, laundry facility, parking.

1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath

Trendy Robertson Bl.

310/472-8915

Bright unit. Dishwasher, On-site • 310/247-8689 • laundry, parking. Close to Cedars-Sinai, Close to Brentwood Village. Beverly Center &

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Grand Opening B R E N T W O O D BRENTWOOD BRENTWOOD ’s 11730 SUNSET BLVD. T h e C a r l t o n SANTA MONICA

WEST L.A.

~ WESTWOOD ~ • WESTWOOD • 1385 Kelton Ave.

10933 Rochester Ave.

8 0 8 4 t h S t . 1628 S. Westgate Ave. Most Spectacular NEWLY REMODELED 11666 Goshen Ave. 1 Bd.+1 Ba. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Apartments * * X-St. Santa Monica Bl. ( • ) ( • ) •••••• (•)(•)(•) Hardwood floors, 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath * 2 Bd.+2 Ba. * 120 Granville Ave. • Jr. Executive ~ SINGLE ~ Jr. Executive dishwasher, on-sight * B r i g h t & A i r y. Very Spacious * * * * * *1 * * * 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • laundry, controlled Spacious a/c, fireplace, * * • 2 Bd.+2 /2 Ba. * ••••••• Intercom access, parking. pool, controlled access, Single+1 Ba. * 1 • 3 Bd.+2 /2 Ba. L ARGE , U NIQUE Rooftop pool, on-sight parking, entry, 310/569-1159 laundry fac., prkg. 1 Bd.+Den+1.5 Ba. AND G ORGEOUS . * * * * * * * * deck, central air, on-sight laundry facility, Close to U.C.L.A. & • Free WiFi Access • Large units, walk-in closet, ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) Fireplace, balcony, elevator, intercom 310/473-5061 Westwood Village courtyard patio.

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custom kitchen, built-in entry, on-sight laundry, WiFi, central air/heat, dishwasher, intercom Close to transportation. washer/dryer, all applifireplace, balcony, entry, elevator, gated gym, parking. • WESTWOOD • 310/820-1810 ances, hardwood floors controlled access, parking, gym, pool. • Free WiFi Access • 1422-1428 Kelton Av. throughout, some units pool, elevator, parking, • Close to Beach • W S ~ 310/476-3824 ~ L . Spacious E T A. w/ skylights+high ceilings. laundry facility. 310/394-7132 BRENTWOOD & Health club, wifi, sauna, 1236 Amhearst Ave. 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • U.C.L.A. CLOSE 310/312-9871 heated pool, controlled • Spacious Units • Hardwood floors, ~ WEST ~ Shopping & Dining in acess, parking. ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ BRENTWOOD dishwasher, controlled L O S A N G E L E S Brentwood Village • 424/272-6596 • 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath 11640 Kiowa Ave. access, WiFi, on-site 12424 TeXaS Ave. Close to Brentwood Dishwasher, a/c, • • • • laundry & parking. • •• • **C Village, Restaurants, **CENTURY CITY** • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • controlled access, C LOSE TO U.C.L.A. UCLA, Mt. Saint Mary’s, Newly Updated 2220 S. Beverly Glen S PA C I O U S U N I T . on-site parking 310/864-0319 & Transportation. •••••• 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath •• & laundry facility. •• On-site laundry, •••••••• • • 310/820-8584 WESTWOOD • BRENTWOOD • Balcony, covered parking, dishwasher, • S I N G L E • 1380 Midvale Ave. 125 N. Barrington Av. a/c, heated pool, controlled access. • • • W E S T W O O D N E W LY U P D AT E D • • • • • • • WiFi, elevator 310/442-8265 •• 10905 Ohio Ave. 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. •• • • • • • controlled access, • • L o t s o f • • 2 Bdrm. • 1 Bd. + Den + 1 Ba. • WESTWOOD • • on-site laundry, prkg. • + 2 Bath • • • Character & Charm! 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • Close to 1409 Midvale Ave. Upscale, Bright, • •• Glass Fireplace Single Brentwood Village, ••• ••• •••• • Gorgeous & Spacious. • Single Newly Remodeled. Shops & Restaurants. • • • • • • • 2 Bd.+11/2 Ba. • •• • • • • • • • 310/826-4889 • New hardwood flrs., • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • WiFi, pool, elevator,• With Pool, hardwood +1 Ba. • 1 B d . •• granite counters, •• controlled access, onfloors, balcony, central • • • • • BRENTWOOD • stainless steel appl., • • • • sight laundry, parking. air, fireplace, stainless • Single • Wifi, Bright, controlled C l o s e t o U . C . L . A . 872 S. Westgate Ave. alcove fireplace, • • • steel appliances, = = = = = = • • • access, balcony, 310/473-1509 fridge, laundry facility, WiFi, a/c, intercom elevator, intercom Very Bright pool, e levator, entry, parking. gym. gated parking, intercom 1 entry, laundry facility, • 310/476-2181 • 2 Bdrm.+1 /2 Bath entry, WiFi and more. elevator, parking, pool. laundry facility, prkg. WESTWOOD = = = = = = Close To U.C.L.A. 1370 Veteran Ave. Close to shopping, • 310/552-8064 • CLOSE TO U.C.L.A., Totally Redone. 310/477-6856 dining & schools. 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath Rooftop jacuzzi SHOPPING & 1 BLK. Harwood+carpet Single + 1 Bath with panoramic TO WESTWOOD PARK. •••• •• B R E N T W O O D floors, fireplace, WESTWOOD • •••• • city views. 310/478-8616 patio, parking, 904-908 Granville Av. 1810 Prosser Ave. Balcony, air conditioning laundry facility. 2 Bd.+2 Ba. 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath dishwasher, controlled CULVER CITY 310/592-4511 Includes: • Newly Updated • access bldg., WiFi, 3830 Vinton Ave. L.A.’S FINEST, Air conditioning unit, pool, on-sight laundry, BRENTWOOD • MOST LUXURIOUS Parking, on-site laundry, laundry facility, • gym, parking. controlled access. • Single • APT. RENTAL subterranean prkg. 11988 Kiowa Ave. 310/477-6885 Nice, Quiet •••••• •• * * * * * * •• Near Whole Foods. • Close to U.C.L.A. • • 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. • 12-Unit Building. 310/592-4511 ••••••• Pool, sauna, “The Mission” 310/477-6885 WILSHIRE intercom entry, • Westwood • Large & Bright Unit. Close to CORRIDOR elevator, on-site Elevator, controlled Century City. 10530-10540 laundry, parking. access, on-site Wilshire Bl. LE DOUX / BURTON WAY • • • • • All Utilities Paid. laundry facility,

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balcony, parking. Close to Brentwood Village, Shops & Restaurants.

310/841-2367

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• 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • 2 Bd.+2 Ba.

SANTA MONICA • • • • • • S p a c i o u s • 6-Month Lease Avail. • 310/826-4889 • 3 Bdrm. + 2 Bath * * * * * *

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LARGE 2 BDRM, 2 BA. • BRENTWOOD • with Bamboo, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer and Dryer in unit, Pool, 2 Parking, A/C units.

By appointment only

Call 310/425-9070

922 S. Barrington Av.

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

Close to shops+dining. 310/826-0541

Dishwasher, on-site laundry, parking. C LOSE TO S CHOOL , F REEWAY & T RANSPORTATION .

310/449-1100 2600 Virginia Ave.

C LOSE TO S ANTA M ONICA C OLLEGE .

Every Extra Luxury

custom cabinets, granite countertops, stone entry, pool, health club, spa. • Free WiFi Access • • Close to UCLA • 1350 S. MIDVALE AVE. L.A., 90024 Contact Mgr.:

• 310/864-0319 •

• WESTWOOD • ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞

550 Veteran Ave. ••••• • • 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. • ••••• Very spacious, granite counters, microwave, intercom entry, on-sight laundry, parking & WiFi. Very close to UCLA & Westwood Village. 310/208-5166

• 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • Single •

∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ Luxury Living with valet, lush garden surrounding pool, gym, elevator, etc. Hardwood flrs., granite counters, dishwasher, central air, balcony, laundry facility.

• Free WiFi •

Call: 310/470-4474

Close To U.C.L.A.

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1134 N. SYCAMORE AV.

* * * * *

• 1 Bd.+1 Ba.

* * * * * Newly Remodeled Great Views Great views, controlled access, balcony, elevator, lrg. pool, prkg, on-sight laundry. H IKING IN R UNYON C ANYON , H OLLYWOOD B OWL /N IGHTLIFE .

323/879-9611

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340 S. St. Andrews Pl.

• • • • • Spacious 2 Bdrm + 2 Bath • • • • •

Balcony, controlled access, parking, elevator, on-site laundry. Close to shopping, great restaurants and Metro.

213/364-8423

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401 S. HOOVER St.

• • • • • • • • • 1 Bd. + • 1 Ba. • • • • • • • •

Control access, pool, dishwasher, elevator, on-site laundry and parking.

213/385-4751

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274 LAFAYETTE PARK PL.

• 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • Bachelor+1 Bath

••••••

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR “Hey Rob, wanna go for a bike ride”? What–where–when? Monday at 7 a.m. on Santa Monica Boulevard–no more “Walking with the Mayor,” it’s now “Biking with the Mayor.” Are you crazy? Biking along Santa Monica Boulevard. At rush hour, that’s beyond dangerous. “No, it’s the best time—especially when drivers offer you some of their coffee. They see us, roll down their window and, because of the distance, kind of toss it at us. I carry a cup and am able to catch much of the hot liquid. And it’s safe. The professional bikers from the Energy Enhancement Thru Chemistry and Cycling Club assured us the luminescent, phosphorescent, effervescent striping would protect us from any stray autos. And cycling will remove all the carbonated footprints from our streets. What about the non-carbonated or sans gas footprints, I asked? “That too,” my friend replied. Well, won’t the bicyclists slow down traffic and what if an auto should stray or heaven forbid a biker stray out of the tape mark barriers? No worry, studies at the Lance (whatever his name is?) Institute show that drivers angered by the presence of cyclists will actually speed up thus causing traffic to move along even faster. And, if by chance an auto should swerve to avoid a straying biker and crash into other autos—well, isn’t that what no-fault insurance is for? In a related item, the $200,000, weight challenged, white bicycle rack or “IO” sculpture, will no longer be available to non-Beverly Hills residents. It will be set into the middle of the Lily Pond and only our residents will be ferried out to the rack to chain their bikes. Robert Block ****** Kudos to Ari Bussel for his “Letter to the Editor” last week regarding a developer’s plan to renovate the Crescent Drive mini park and the adjacent building. Years ago, this was a Ralph’s grocery store and the developers went through a lot to finally get this building constructed. Now, since they want to add more height and square footage to their building, they are renovating the adjacent park, which they were required to establish in the first place in order to build the existing structure. What is with our City!!?? Robert Weisman ****** No need to tell anyone about the traffic mess, as expected, that the construction of Santa Monica Boulevard is causing. Therefore, I was thinking:

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(1) What if all the delivery trucks–in particular the armored trucks—only could deliver from 5 a.m. to 7 a.m.? I saw a Brinks vehicle parked haphazardly on Camden one morning and asked a pleasant officer on a bicycle why he was not giving out a parking ticket but his answer puzzled me. He said that these guards are so paranoid, he is not going to risk his life to do so. He also made mention that the police force also get “concerned.” A former BHPD chief had once notified the City Council that fines would often help solve the traffic and parking issues. However, as expected, the council would not do it as the poor business owners will have to wake up early and the Chamber of Commerce, of course, would stand by the merchants. (2) Also, get rid of the great number of tourist buses. Let them park on the outskirts of the City and not enter into the City, which will result in far less traffic congestion.. Recently, a “nut-case” with two large dogs (taller than my 4-year old companion grandchild) in Rite-Aid took my phone from my hand and threatened me while I was speaking to the police in this regard. BHPD arrived after 20 minutes and I had to stop following him to point him out to the officers. What is curious is that they obviously were more interested in listening to my statement and so they never located the person. Why are we allowing pets into the pharmacies, supermarkets etc.? Makes no sense to me. Forget dog bites, many people are allergic to them when they shed, etc. Sunset Boulevard has become a speed-way night and day. In particular, every Wednesday from 10:30 p.m., there is a tremendous (and extremely worrisome) loud noise when a group of race cars or motorcycles cruise Sunset. This would be a great time to make some additional and needed new income for the City. Of course, on the supposed quiet weekends especially, the noise is intolerable. Please make arrangements with the sheriff and the L.A. police to dedicate some weekends to cite these dangerous vandals (I have sent multiple letters with dozens of signatures to the City). Then, of course, is the lingering situation of the Bijan parking spot on Rodeo Drive, which is protected somehow by the store’s employees. You and I can’t park there as it was not the intent of the encroachment (which needs to go) nor should the Bijan people be allowed to stay there more than two hours. That just happens to be the law. I have received no answer to any of these problems. Perhaps we can go back to the days when there was interaction between our people and the BHPD. Pablo Nankin, MD

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Astrology By Holiday Mathis TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (June 30). It’s a pivotal moment in your story. In a country of opportunity, much is possible. Reasonable health is all the good fortune you need to create five exciting outcomes over the next 12 months. Some you’ve been working on for years; two are brand new. Helpful partners will share your stellar attitude. October brings a windfall. Libra and Leo adore you. CANCER (June 22-July 22). How can you keep from being led astray by charismatic leaders acting out of greedy self-interest? Question everything. This isn’t the same as cynicism. Cynics assume the worst. Be a fact-checker, not a cynic. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Our minds run on images. Images change thought; thoughts make real things happen. Illusions may not have the same properties as things that actually occur in the physical world, but that alone doesn’t make them unreal. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Because you care about helping things grow, you’ll go to great lengths to learn the unique environment conducive to growth for each thing you help. It will take patience, an open mind and an enthusiasm for experimentation. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). When the foundation is strong, the building will weather the storms and changes. You can apply this to a project you’ll start from scratch. Unfortunately, it won’t help the one with the foundation laid long ago. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Marcel Proust suggested that the only paradise is paradise lost. But was that paradise really so idyllic? If it seemed so heavenly at the time, you wouldn’t have risked it all for the proverbial apple. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You look at the same thing as the next person and see something entirely different. The world needs your point of view. Maybe you’re not ready to share your thoughts yet, but work on them so you can share soon. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Be kind to their dreams. If they’ve given up hope, hold on for them. To keep the light of faith for another person is a rare and precious gift of friendship. It also reminds you to hold on to your own dreams. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Don’t defer it until tomorrow. Yes, tomorrow will come, but how do you know you’ll suddenly be in the mood to do the thing? You won’t. Do it now, while you’re also not in the mood. Show ”the mood” who’s boss. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20). If you’re not worried about it, it means you’re wise, lucky or both. “A man is rich in proportion to the number of things he can afford to let alone.”—Henry David Thoreau ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19). Your mind is working on something important. Cut out artificial noise and false imagery. Solutions are more likely to be inspired from weathered wood, cracks in the pavement and clouds than from a glowing screen. TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20). Today’s problem will bring minds together. There’s a riddle to solve, a code to break or a puzzle to piece together. Good teamwork opens the gates to a wonderland. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Most people are afraid to admit what they don’t understand, for fear of being alone in mystification. Be courageous enough to speak up and you’ll not only learn; you’ll enlighten others who are too timid to voice their confusion.

POLICE BLOTTER The following assaults, burglaries, robberies, identity and grand thefts have been reported by BHPD. Losses, when known, are in brackets. ASSAULTS 06/18 S. Rodeo Dr./Charleville Bl. 06/20 N. Beverly Dr./Wilshire Bl. 06/23 1100 Loma Vista Dr. 06/23 200 S. Robertson Bl. 06/24 9500 Wilshire Bl. 06/25 200 N. Canon Dr. 06/25 200 S. Roxbury Dr. BURGLARIES

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06/23 100 S. Doheny Dr. ($160) 06/23 100 S. Doheny Dr. ($130) 06/24 100 S. Crescent Dr. ($450) 06/24 100 S. Maple Dr. ($950) 06/24 500 N. Canon Dr. ($240) 06/25 N. Beverly Dr./Park Way ($1,050) 06/25 8800 Burton Way GRAND THEFTS

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06/24 400 N. Rodeo ($25,000) 06/24 400 N. Beverly ($1,100) 06/24 9600 Sunset Bl. ($1,000) 06/25 300 McCarty Dr. ($9,400) IDENTITY THEFT 06/03 200 S. Beverly Dr. ($191) ROBBERIES 06/20 N. Crescent Dr./Clifton Way ($600) 06/20 9700 Wilshire Bl. ($400)

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