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Brentwood Developer and Beverly Hills Executive Faked Records to Misuse Project Homekey Grants

Brentwood Rallies Against State Wildfire Rule Requiring Tree and Plant Removal

Critics Argue

Federal Prosecutors Say the Two Westside Residents

Vegetation-Clearing Mandate Ignores Local Needs

Carried Out Multimillion-Dollar Fraud Schemes

Brentwood residents turned out in large numbers Thursday to oppose proposed state wildfire regulations they say would harm neighborhoods and the environment while doing little to prevent future disasters.

Federal prosecutors announced charges Monday against two Los Angeles-area men accused in unrelated financial fraud schemes that allegedly misused millions of dollars in public funds and bank loans tied to affordable housing and real estate investments.

The meeting, held by the California Board of Forestry’s Zone Zero Committee, was the only one scheduled in the region and drew strong criticism from Westside communities. The proposed rules would require homeowners in high-risk areas to clear vegetation within five feet of their homes, creating what the state calls an “ember-resistant defensible zone.”

Speakers at the meeting argued that

Cody Holmes, 31, of Beverly Hills, was arrested on a federal complaint charging him with mail fraud for allegedly submitting fake financial records while serving as chief financial officer for Shangri-La Industries, a downtown developer of affordable housing projects. He faces up to 20 years in federal prison if convicted.

According to court documents, Holmes submitted falsified bank statements and balance sheets to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) to secure nearly $26 million in state grant funds under California’s “Homekey” program, intended to create

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permanent housing for homeless residents.

Prosecutors say Holmes falsely claimed Shangri-La and its affiliates held more than $160 million in assets, when in fact the accounts did not exist.

the regulations adopt a “one-size-fits-all” approach that fails to reflect the unique needs of individual communities. Many urged state officials to focus resources instead on home hardening, brush clearance, and landscape maintenance rather than widespread tree and plant removal.

Authorities allege that after the state released additional funds, Holmes diverted more than $2 million from company accounts to pay personal American Express bills and luxury retail purchases. Holmes is expected to make his initial appearance Monday afternoon in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles.

Survivors of the recent Palisades Fire shared firsthand accounts, saying their homes, not nearby vegetation, provided the primary fuel for the blaze. Several emphasized that healthy trees, hedges, and landscaping actually helped slow the fire’s spread in their neighborhoods.

In a separate case, federal prosecutors charged Steven Taylor, 44, of Brentwood, with seven counts of bank fraud, one count of aggravated identity theft, and one count of money laundering. Taylor, who is free on a $3.6 million bond, allegedly defrauded multiple lenders by submitting fake bank statements and lying about the purpose of multimillion-dollar real estate loans.

Opponents also warned that removing trees and plants would damage the region’s urban canopy, harm wildlife habitats, and increase hillside erosion. They argued that local governments should have the flexibility to craft fire-prevention strategies that balance safety with environmental preservation.

Los Angeles City Councilwoman Traci

to conceal the existence of an outstanding $1 million credit line while applying for a separate $3 million loan, using both to fund further property deals. If convicted, he faces up to 30 years in prison on each bank fraud count, 10 years for money laundering, and a mandatory two-year sentence for identity theft.

“When You Can’t Do Anything, Do Something”: An Interview with Carla Liber on the SAMI Foundation

Between 2019 and 2025, Taylor allegedly used falsified documents to obtain loans and credit lines that financed properties in Los Angeles neighborhoods, including Silver Lake, Los Feliz, Westlake, and Cheviot Hills. Prosecutors say he misled lenders by claiming he planned to live in the Cheviot Hills property, when he had already arranged to sell it for $27.3 million to a homeless housing developer, more than twice the $11.2 million he paid using fraudulently obtained funds.

Taylor also allegedly forged an email

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Both cases are being investigated by the FBI and IRS Criminal Investigation,

with assistance from the Federal Housing Finance Agency Office of Inspector General in Taylor’s case. Prosecutors from the U.S. Attorney’s Office’s Major Frauds and Asset Forfeiture sections are handling the prosecutions.

Each defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in court.

Hearts: Meals on Wheels

Daughter Sami, Carla Liber Launches the Sami Foundation to Bring Art, Music, and Hope to Kids Who Need It Most

Hosts Fundraiser

with schools and community programs. In this conversation with reporter Dolores Quintana, Liber reflects on Sammy’s quiet and natural artistic brilliance, why creativity is essential for young people, and how remembrance can live on as access and opportunity.

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Hamburger Mary’s Charity Event Returns November 12 With Bingo, Burgers, and Drag Performances, All to Support Meal Deliveries for Homebound Seniors and Veterans Across West L.A

Meals on Wheels of West Los Angeles is teaming up with Hamburger Mary’s in

In the wake of an unthinkable loss, Carla Liber has channeled grief into purpose with the SAMI Foundation, Supporting Art, Music & Imagination, created in memory of her daughter, Sami. The nonprofit moves quickly to put brushes, canvases, and instruments directly into kids’ hands through art kits inspired by their daughter, classroom supply grants, and partnerships

“This is just the beginning,” Rodney adds. “We want every child with a creative spark to feel seen, supported, and celebrated—just like Sami always made others feel. We’ll never stop missing her, but through this work, her spirit continues to make the world a more beautiful place.”

West Hollywood for a night of food, fun, and fundraising at its annual Drag Queen Bingo event on Tuesday, November 12, at 7:00 p.m.

87,000 meals each year, ensuring that residents who are unable to shop or cook for themselves remain nourished and connected.

Dolores Quintana (DQ): For readers meeting you for the first time, could you introduce yourself?

The evening will combine bingo, burgers, and lively performances, with all proceeds supporting Meals on Wheels’ mission to deliver nutritious meals and companionship to homebound seniors, veterans, and individuals with disabilities across Brentwood and West Los Angeles, including at the VA.

Guests can arrive as early as 6:30 p.m., with no registration required to participate.

A $20 suggested donation covers bingo cards, and attendees are encouraged to bring friends for an evening that mixes laughter with community spirit.

Carla Liber (CL): I’m Carla Liber. My husband, Rod, and I are native Southern Californians—we’ve been married 20 years and have two daughters, Ava and Sami. I was a stay-at-home mom active in our schools and community; Rod worked in film and later in real estate so he could be present for the girls. We’re speaking from Miami, where we just dropped Ava at college.

connection to art.

Volunteers deliver hot midday and cold evening meals Monday through Friday, offering not only food but also friendship and wellness check-ins that help combat loneliness and isolation. Brentwood deliveries are organized out of the Village Lutheran church on Church Lane in Brentwood Glen.

“The glitter's always fun, but the cause is real. Help us feed and care for those who need your hand to sashay hunger away!”

Founded in 1976, Meals on Wheels of West Los Angeles provides more than

DQ: Tell me about Sami, especially her

CL: From the time she could hold a pencil, she drew—flowers, faces, little scenes—completely absorbed. She took a few classes, but mostly she was selftaught: sketchbooks, YouTube clips, and hours with music on and a pen in hand. We’re still finding her work—beautiful ink studies tucked into grandparents’ houses and old notebooks. She also loved

The event will take place at Hamburger Mary’s, 8288 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood. For more information about the program or to volunteer, visit mealsonwheelswestla.org.

photography, fashion, and makeup; she had a natural eye and shared it generously

Did that visual sense show up at

Absolutely. She joined the yearbook in eighth grade and, by 10th grade, teachers asked her to apply for editor-in-chief, a role usually reserved for seniors. She had a real gift for layout and

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Sullivan Canyon Equestrian Estate Lists for $17.995 Million After Six Decades

Brentwood Property Offers Ocean Views and Midcentury Design by Neutra Protégé Paul Sterling Hoag.

An undoubtedly rare equestrian estate in Brentwood’s Sullivan Canyon neighborhood, long held by the same family for more than 60 years, has hit the market with an asking price of $17.995 million, according to Mansion Global.

Located at 13241 Riviera Ranch Road, the nearly two-acre property sits at the quiet end of a cul-de-sac in one of Los Angeles’ most exclusive enclaves, where neighbors include Ben Affleck, Ed O’Neill, Christian Bale, and Randy Newman. If it sells for the asking price, the property would set a record price per square foot for the Sullivan Canyon community.

The midcentury residence, designed by architect Paul Sterling Hoag, a former draftsman for Richard Neutra, offers roughly 3,000 square feet of living space surrounded by mature trees and open land. The listing describes it as “a rare canvas for restoration.”

According to Mansion Global, the property also has an unfinished guest house and stalls for nine horses on the lot.

From its elevated position, the property offers views of the Getty Center, the Santa Monica Mountains, and glimpses of the Pacific Ocean. Zoned for up to 18 horses, the estate provides direct access to Sullivan Canyon’s 8-acre riding facility, a key draw for equestrian enthusiasts on the Westside.

“Properties of this size, location, and zoning are nearly impossible to find on the Westside,” the listing reads. “Whether you’re a rider, a builder, a dreamer, or all three, this land speaks in possibility.”

The listing marks the first time the property has been publicly offered for sale since the 1960s.

Telefèric Barcelona Serves Halloween Magic With

Sinful Dessert, Spooky Cocktail, and Comedy Night

The Brentwood Spanish Restaurant Offers LimitedTime Halloween Specials Plus a Nov. 6 Comedy and Tapas Event

Telefèric Barcelona has two scary Halloween specials on the menu this week. The restaurant has created a sinful Halloween dessert where dark chocolate brownies rise from a pool of garnache, surrounded by strawberry ‘blood’ and mango ‘flames’ and a Halloween Cocktail Special: Moonlight Spell.

This vegan-friendly liquid spell blends Patrón Silver and Mezcal Unión with a touch of Midori, our house-made melon & apple cordial, and a refreshing dill syrup for a unique twist.. Available this spooky weekend: Thursday 30th October to Sunday 2nd November.

The Spanish restaurant group known for bringing the flavors of Catalonia to the United States will also host LOL! Comedy & Tapas Night on Thursday, Nov. 6, at its Los Angeles location in Brentwood.

Founded in 1992 by siblings Maria and Xavi Padrosa, Telefèric Barcelona has earned acclaim for its lively, communityfocused approach to Spanish dining. The restaurant’s Brentwood location, at 11930 San Vicente Blvd, will transform its outdoor patio into an intimate stage for two showtimes: 5:30–6:30 p.m. and 7:30–8:30 p.m.

The evening will be hosted by comedian Max Halpert and feature performances by Natasha Collier and Joe Abousakher, combining stand-up entertainment with Telefèric’s signature hospitality.

Guests can enjoy the restaurant’s acclaimed tapas and cocktail menu, including classic pintxos and paellas, creating a dining experience that blends laughter, flavor, and cultural flair.

Reservations are available through OpenTable and Eventbrite, with a $60 minimum spend per person included.

Brentwood: Lots of Moving Parts

In the last Brentwood News, I wrote about Cynthia Truhan, who lives near Brentwood Village.

Cindy is a regular attendee at the monthly Brentwood Community Council meetings, which take place on the second Wednesday of each month. These meetings are held in the back of the Brentwood Presbyterian Church complex at Bundy and San Vicente, starting at 5:30 p.m.

Cindy likes to make “good trouble.” If you’ve never been to a BCC meeting, you should go.

A while back, Cindy invited me to join her and Michael Amster, Traci Park’s CD11 rep, to take a walking tour of Brentwood Village.

Cindy pointed out several things in need of attention: an abandoned car; a telephone booth that hasn’t worked for years; trash cans in need of emptying, boarded-up windows that are unsightly.

Here’s a link to that article: https:// brentwoodnewsla.com/brentwood-beatwalking-brentwood-village/

Since the article came out, Cindy and Michael have kept me informed as to their progress. The abandoned car is now gone, and some crosswalks near Brentwood School at the intersection of Barrington Place and Chayote just got painted yellow

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At Saint John’s, we’re on the leading edge of noninvasive cancer treatments. Like using focused ultrasound waves to destroy tumors in the liver, without harming healthy tissue. It’s just one of the many ways we treat you for the better.

(good for safety). Some needed street cleaning got done, too.

Michael is looking into having the city do some curb repair, which he said will be challenging because of funding limitations. But it’s really clear he’s trying. So is Cindy. I think many have given up some hope in the city’s ability to provide basic services. It’s like nobody cares anymore, or nobody can actually get anything done.

Michael Amster has provided a real shot of hope. Thank you, Michael. And thank you, Cindy.

When the article came out last month, I received inquiries from two readers pointing out other parts of Brentwood that need some love and attention. I have forwarded these emails to Cindy and Michael.

Who wants to join our next walking tours? Who knows of a part of Brentwood in need of repair? Send me an email: jeffhall@mirrormediagroup.la.

Simone Joseph is well known in Brentwood. She started BrentwoodMeet. com and has been a whirling dervish of activity for several years now. BrentwoodMeet is especially known for its trivia games held at Barrington Recreation Center.

BrentwoodMeet also hosts French lessons, knitting circles, dancing gatherings, and more. The kind of energy Simone has supplied Brentwood in recent

years is much-needed – and appreciated.

Simone and her husband recently moved to Sherman Oaks, so we might not see Simone as often as before, but she and her Brentwood helpers promise to keep the trivia games going.

I just looked at BrentwoodMeet.com, and I can see there are some dancing and sing-along events scheduled. Go to BrentwoodMeet.com to learn more.

THANK YOU, Simone, for all you’ve done to make Brentwood a happier, more vibrant place. We hope to see your smiling face often.

Daren Reifsneider, a Brentwood fixture for many years, is moving back to her hometown of Denver, where she just bought a big house for a fraction of the price she would pay in LA.

Daren, a statistics geek, has been a stalwart at the BCC. She is full of energy and she’s a feisty presence on digital platforms like NextDoor and X. She gets blocked regularly by the platform managers, that’s how feisty she is! Daren, we will miss you!

Here’s a praise report: A documentary film about Ai Weiwei, a Chinese dissident artist who directed the opera, “Ai Weiwei’s Turandot.” The documentary, spanning several years, was directed by Maxim Derevianko and filmed at Teatro dell'Opera (Rome Opera House).

The film was given a big boost at a crucial time by Brentwood resident Marcie Polier

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Swartz, who helped fund the project. She is one of the film’s executive producers. She and another producer, Christine La Monte, answered questions about the film after its showing.

I am not – I repeat NOT – an operagoer. My wife is. I thought I could score some brownie points with the wife by suggesting we go see Marcie’s movie. It was playing over at the Laemmle, in Santa Monica (known for showing artsy and independent films).

It worked! We had a great time, and I’ll confess, I really liked the movie. We were there opening weekend and got to see Marcie, who, along with Christine La Monte, talked about what went into the production.

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Seek Driver in Fatal Century City Hit-and-Run That Killed 74-Year-Old Woman

All-New ‘Funhouse at Pacific Park’ To Open

At The Santa Monica Pier, Will Celebrate Eerie Historic Past

Detectives Say Victim Was Struck While Crossing Pico Boulevard in a Marked Crosswalk

according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

Authorities are searching for the driver of a black Audi SUV involved in a fatal hit-and-run that left a 74-year-old woman dead near Century City on Friday evening,

The ‘Toonerville Funhouse,’ originally located at Ocean Park Pier and Pacific Ocean Park amusement parks, is inspiration for the newest attraction inside Pacific Park

them in the back of Sprinkles the Clown's ice cream truck freezer. Will guests make it out unscathed, or will they be lost in this labyrinth of curiosities for another 100 years?

The collision occurred around 5 p.m. at the intersection of Pico Boulevard and Fox Hills Drive, where investigators said the woman was walking southbound in a marked crosswalk when she was struck by a 2011–2018 Audi Q3 traveling westbound.

Division are leading the investigation and are urging anyone with information about the vehicle or driver to come forward. Tips can be submitted by calling 213-473-0234 during business hours or 877-527-3247 after hours. Anonymous tips may also be made through Crime Stoppers at 800-2228477 or lacrimestoppersla.org.

Paramedics arrived within minutes but pronounced the woman dead at the scene. The driver did not stop and continued westbound on Pico Boulevard, police said.

Detectives from the LAPD’s West Traffic

A $50,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to the driver’s identification, arrest, and conviction — or a civil resolution — in connection with the fatal crash.

SUV Overturns, Crashes Into Beverly Grove

The 2,800-square-foot “Funhouse at Pacific Park” includes nine mysterious rooms and attractions designed to disorient, amuse and entertain visitors with optical illusions, tricky layouts, and unexpected surprises. From giant ice cream cones to disorienting mazes, the Funhouse offers a buffet for the senses full of unexpected twists and turns.

Apartment Building; One Hospitalized

SANTA MONICA, Calif., (September 10, 2025) --- Guests to the all-new “Funhouse at Pacific Park” will explore a lost world of spooky, chilling, and haunting experiences.

Emergency Crews Responded to Orange Street and Sweetzer Avenue After a Land Rover Collided With a Two-Story Apartment Building

In all the tinkering and perfecting of the 'Funhouse at Pacific Park,' the sinister magic of coin-operated fortunetellers and the eerie presence of a dessert-wielding clown have once again been unleashed. With a sidelong glance, an animatronic fortuneteller seated inside its dusty glass cabinet lures unsuspecting guests into a dizzying adventure—one that may land

"Pacific Park is excited to bring a fresh take on a classic idea to the millions of visitors who enjoy the Pier each year," said Nathan Smithson, Senior Director of Business Affairs at Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier. "This is a unique opportunity to honor the legacy of the original Toonerville Funhouses while crafting a future filled with mystery and awe in the all-new Funhouse at Pacific Park."

Emergency crews responded Saturday evening in Los Angeles’ Beverly Grove neighborhood after an SUV slammed into the front of an apartment building, leaving one person hospitalized, officials said.

The collision occurred shortly after 5:30 p.m. near Orange Street and Sweetzer Avenue, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. When firefighters arrived, they found a Land Rover Defender 90 overturned and leaning against a tree after crashing into the front steps of a two-story apartment complex.

was scattered across the street as residents gathered to watch first responders work. A nearby Volkswagen Beetle also sustained major damage to its driver’s side during the crash.

Paramedics transported one person to a local hospital for treatment. Officials have not released details about the individual’s condition or whether they were the driver or a passenger.

The “Toonerville Funhouses” were whimsical, cartoon-themed attractions inspired by the popular "Toonerville Trolley" comic strip, which was widely recognized in the early 20th century. The first version opened at Ocean Park Pier in the 1920s, while a second debuted in 1958 at Pacific Ocean Park, which replaced Ocean Park Pier on the same site at the end of Ocean Park Boulevard, just about two nautical miles south of today’s Pacific Park, near the Santa Monica–Venice border. Both became icons of seaside amusement before disappearing in the 1970s.

SC Holdings, an investment firm with extensive experience in the consumer, entertainment, and hospitality sectors, acquired the operating group of Pacific

Park in 2024 and committed $10 million in capital investments over the next five years in Pacific Park’s food and entertainment programs, supporting park operations and keeping it a fun and friendly destination for tourists, families, and the community.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation by authorities.

Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier, LA’s only admission-free amusement park, offers 12 amusement rides, 14 midway games, Snackville with five fun food offerings and retail beach shops.

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Swastika Found Near Beverly Hills Elementary School Ahead of

Rosh Hashanah

Police Launch Investigation After Disturbing Vandalism

Outside El Rodeo Elementary

Authorities are investigating after a swastika was discovered outside a Beverly Hills elementary school on Monday, according to My News LA.

The symbol was found just outside the

grounds of El Rodeo Elementary School, according to the Beverly Hills Unified School District. The district noted that the act of vandalism occurred as Jewish families were preparing to observe Rosh Hashanah, which begins Monday evening, making the incident especially disturbing. District staff immediately removed the swastika and notified the Beverly Hills Police Department. Police have launched an active investigation to identify those responsible.

No additional details about potential suspects or motives have been released.

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The ‘Toonerville Funhouse,’ originally located at Ocean Park Pier and Pacific Ocean Park amusement parks, is inspiration for the newest attraction inside Pacific Park

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The legendary “Toonerville Funhouse” appeared in two eras of Santa Monica amusement history – first at Ocean Park Pier in the 1920s and later at Pacific Ocean Park in 1958 – thrilling and unnerving guests for decades. Hidden away for years, its spirit has been resurrected inside Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier. Over time, storms and renovations buried its memory, until the entrance to the abandoned funhouse was mysteriously uncovered inside Pacific Park. With a little polishing, it has reopened for guests as a nod to local Santa Monica history and nostalgic fun. In all the tinkering and perfecting of the 'Funhouse at Pacific Park,' the sinister magic of coin-operated fortunetellers and the eerie presence of a dessert-wielding clown have once again been unleashed. With a sidelong glance, an animatronic fortuneteller seated inside its dusty glass cabinet lures unsuspecting guests into a dizzying adventure—one that may land

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Swastika Found Near Beverly Hills Elementary School Ahead of Rosh Hashanah

Police Launch Investigation After Disturbing Vandalism

Outside El Rodeo Elementary

Authorities are investigating after a swastika was discovered outside a Beverly Hills elementary school on Monday, according to My News LA.

The symbol was found just outside the

District staff immediately removed the swastika and notified the Beverly Hills Police Department. Police have launched an active investigation to identify those responsible.

No additional details about potential suspects or motives have been released.

All-New ‘Funhouse at Pacific Park’ To Open At The Santa Monica Pier, Will Celebrate Eerie Historic Past

The ‘Toonerville Funhouse,’ originally located at Ocean Park Pier and Pacific Ocean Park amusement parks, is inspiration for the newest attraction inside Pacific Park

SANTA MONICA, Calif., (September 10, 2025) --- Guests to the all-new “Funhouse at Pacific Park” will explore a lost world of spooky, chilling, and haunting experiences.

them in the back of Sprinkles the Clown's ice cream truck freezer. Will guests make it out unscathed, or will they be lost in this labyrinth of curiosities for another 100 years?

SC Holdings, an investment firm with extensive experience in the consumer, entertainment, and hospitality sectors, acquired the operating group of Pacific

Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier, LA’s only admission-free amusement park, offers 12 amusement rides, 14 midway games, Snackville with five fun food offerings and retail beach shops.

Swastika Found Near Beverly Hills Elementary School Ahead of Rosh Hashanah

Police Launch Investigation After Disturbing Vandalism Outside El Rodeo Elementary

Authorities are investigating after a swastika was discovered outside a Beverly Hills elementary school on Monday, according to My News LA.

District staff immediately removed the swastika and notified the Beverly Hills Police Department. Police have launched an active investigation to identify those responsible.

The symbol was found just outside the

No additional details about potential suspects or motives have been released.

310-260-8744, visit pacpark.com, and go to Facebook.com/pacificpark, Instagram. com/pacpark or X.com/pacpark.

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Dr. Nancy Greenstein, Chair; Dr. Sion Roy, Vice Chair; Dr. Luis Barrera Castañón; Anastasia Foster; Dr. Margaret Quiñones-Perez;

Tom Peters; Rob Rader; Sophia Manavi, Student Trustee; Kathryn

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