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The BHFD welcomed three
new fire trucks this week. 4
Bichon/Maltese mix Tanner
leads this week’s list of
Freshpet Adoptable Pets. 4
El Rodeo fourth graders
donated 4,100 books to a
school in Los Angeles.
5
Gearys was honored with
the Golden Palm Legacy
Award last week.
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The Beverly Hills High football team remained winless
after a loss to El Segundo. 23
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October 16, 2015
Beverly Hills Dog Park
BREAKING NEWS: Winners Of
Will Rogers Awards Announced Heads To City Council;
Steve Zoet Overrules
Commission Direction
By Victoria Talbot
The Winners of the First Annual Will Rogers Awards are:
• BEST HISTORIC COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT: 479 North
Rodeo Dr. – owned by the
Pashaie Family, and restored by
architect Hamid Gabbay
• REAL ESTATE ROOKIE OF THE
YEAR: David Konheim
• BEST
HISTORIC
RETAIL
BUSINESS: Gearys Beverly Hills
• BEST NEW RETAIL BUSINESS:
Wally’s Beverly Hills
• BEST HISTORIC RESTAURANT:
Nate ‘n Al
• BEST NEW RESTAURANT:
Maude
• BEST HISTORIC RESIDENTIAL
RESTORATION: 1001 North
Roxbury Dr., restored by architect
Mark Rios and now owned by
Josh and Lisa Greer
• BEST NEW RESIDENTIAL
CONSTRUCTION: 706 North
Hillcrest, designed by architect
Tom Proctor
• BEST NEW COMMERCIAL
DEVELOPMENT: 9800 Wilshire
Boulevard, The Gores Group
Headquarters
designed
by
Belzberg Architects
• REAL ESTATE LIFETIME
ACHIEVEMENT: Linda May
• COMMUNITY HERO AWARD:
Jeff Hyland.
Editor’s Note: The Courier
congratulates Steve Gordon and
Gaby Alexander for bringing the
Will Rogers Awards together, and
for giving their time and treasure
for the enrichment of the City of
Beverly Hills.
100 Days In: Beverly Hills
Superintendent Steve Kessler
Opens Up To The Courier
By Laura Coleman
Now in his fouth month on
the job, Beverly Hills Unified
School District Superintendent
Steve Kessler still radiates his
trademark enthusiasm. After 39
years as a BHUSD teacher, coach,
administrator and ultimately Horace Mann’s principal–not including his own schooling at Beverly
Hills schools–Kessler certainly has
his pulse on what is at stake at
what is happening.
But can he lead Beverly Hills
schools on a path to greater success?
Below is The Courier’s exclusive interview with Kessler on his
first 100 days on the job of his
three-year contract:
The Courier: How are things?
addressed the commission, including 23 in favor of the dog
park and 13 opposing it. One
woman claimed to be representing her building’s HOA as
its president in opposition to
the park; after the meeting The
Courier received email communications from a resident expressing anger and frustration
because no HOA vote was taken on the subject and his quick
polling of those he was able to
reach immediately showed at
least 10 of his 24 neighbors
were in favor of the park.
Steve Zoet was given specific direction at the last fivehour public meeting as a result
of votes taken by the commissioners following a discussion
on each one of the several
(see ‘DOG PARK’ page 22)
Beverly Hills Elder: Thelma
Levin – The Smiling Matriarch
Part 56 in a series on Beverly Hills residents who have
grown with the Centennial City
Steve Kessler
Kessler: Things are going well.
It’s like being a principal on
steroids. I think about all five
schools and where everything is
going. I do have a huge advantage
(see ‘STEVE KESSLER’ page 25)
Anonymous Door Hanger Stirs
Up Controversial Election –
Civility Missing On Both Sides
By Matt Lopez
Days after the Beverly Hills
City Council called for civility in
what has become a contentious
school board election, Tuesday’s
Board of Education meeting was
anything but.
Hoards of community members took to the microphone during the public comment period,
hoping to zero in on the alleged
culprit behind a door hanger that
went out to homes in the commu-
By Victoria Talbot
Finally, after 10 years of
discussion, the Beverly Hills
Recreation and Parks Commission will deliver its recommendations for an off-leash dog
park at the corner of Alden
Drive and Foothill Road to the
City Council Tuesday, Oct. 20.
A passionate public filled
the room Tuesday for the second special meeting of the
Recreation and Parks Commission to decide specific recommendations regarding the proposed off-leash dog park.
Councilmember Lili Bosse,
who made the dog park a
promise when she was mayor
last year, sat through the entire
six-hour meeting taking notes
in preparation for the City
Council meeting.
There were 37 people who
nity last Thursday, critical of the
records of school board candidates Mel Spitz and Isabel Hacker.
The door hanger has caused a
stir among the Beverly Hills school
community, largely because it was
sent out without identification of
the person or committee who paid
for it to be distributed.
The allegations Tuesday night
zeroed in on Board of Education
member Lisa Korbatov. After
(see ‘DOOR HANGER’ page 25)
By Laura Coleman
At one point while Thelma
Levin celebrated her 104th
birthday last month at the Beverly
Hills
Hotel’s
Polo
Lounge–her annual birthday
bash spot–she turned to her
daughter to observe with her
trademark wit how silly it was
that she was still around. Indeed, this beautiful whitehaired, blue-eyed centenarian
counts few remaining contemporaries; still, her ever-present
kind smile and sense of humor
remain with her.
Born in 1911 in Los Angeles, Thelma grew up in
Pomona. Her father owned a
Celebrity Photo Agency/Scott Downie
VOLUME: L
Thelma Levin
store called the Camera Store,
which her mother helped run
when she wasn’t busy looking
after Thelma and her brother
Lee.
(see ‘THELMA LEVIN’ page 24)
A N I G H T I N
FARGO — Jean
Smart, Michelle and
Jeffrey Donovan,
and Kirsten Dunst
arrive on the Red
Carpet for the premiere of FX's Fargo
season 2
at
ArcLight Cinemas in
Hollywood
For more photos,
see
George
Christy’s column on
page 6.
Page 2 | October 16, 2015
BEVERLY HILLS
SUMMARY NOTICE
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on October 6, 2015, the Council of the
City of Beverly Hills adopted an ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
AMENDING THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL
CODE TO ALLOW SYNTHETIC TURF IN RESIDENTIAL FRONT YARDS
Mayor Gold and Councilmembers Krasne, Brien, and Bosse voted for
the adoption of the Ordinance (Ordinance No. 15-O-2691). Vice
Mayor Mirisch opposed adoption of the Ordinance. A summary of
that Ordinance, which has been prepared for publishing in accordance
with the requirements of Government Code Section 36933, follows.
Summary of Ordinance
Currently, the City does not allow synthetic or artificial turf in the
front yard of single-family and multi-family properties. The
Ordinance allows synthetic turf in residential front yards and allows
synthetic turf to count toward required landscaped area in front yards.
Under the Ordinance, the installation of synthetic turf would require a
building permit.
The Ordinance would establish regulations for maximum front yard
coverage and required barriers of synthetic turf from the front property line and residential buildings. Under the proposed Ordinance, synthetic turf may not be installed more than 70% of the landscaped area
in a front yard (not to exceed 40% of the entire front yard).
Additionally, synthetic turf will not be allowed within eighteen inches
of the front property line and three feet of a residential dwelling.
The Ordinance would also establish criteria for synthetic turf that is
installed in residential front yards. These criteria state that synthetic
turf must:
• be of a type known as cut-pile infill;
• consist of parallel-long slit blades that are manufactured from
polyethylene or polypropylene (minimum two blade colors);
• have a blade length between 1 3/4 and 2 1/2 inches;
• contain a thatch layer that is beige or tan;
• comply with all federal and state standards related to lead and heavy
metal content;
• be resistant to staining, weather, insects, rot, mildew and fungus
growth;
• contain an infill material of clean silica sand or zeolite (no rubber
infill allowed);
• be affixed to a permeable backing with a tuft bind strength of at
least 8 pounds;
• have a drain rate of at least 30 inches per hour;
• have a manufacturer's warranty lasting at least 8 years;
• have a spacing between tufting rows of no more than 3/8 inch;
• have a face weight of at least 60 as defined by the manufacturer;
• have a tear grab strength of at least 200 pounds; and
• pass the pill burn test for flammability.
Finally, the Ordinance would establish regulations on the installation
of synthetic turf in residential front yards and the maintenance of turf.
Under the proposed Ordinance turf would be required to be installed
by a licensed installer. Seams of the synthetic turf must be sewn and
not visible, and all existing irrigation infrastructure in the synthetic
turf area must be capped or removed. The Ordinance would require
property owners to maintain turf in an attractive and clean condition
without holes, stains, discoloration, seam separation, uplifted surfaces, heat degradation, or excessive wear.
A certified copy of the entirety of the text of the Ordinance is available in the office of the City Clerk, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly
Hills, CA 90210 and is available for public inspection at that location.
For more information please contact Timothea Tway, Associate
Planner, Community Development Department, at 310.285.1122 or
ttway@beverlyhills.org.
BYRON POPE, MMC
City Clerk
BEVERLY HILLS
October 16, 2015 | Page 3
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BEVERLY HILLS COURIER | OCTOBER 16, 2015
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B E V E R LY H I L L S M A I N N E W S
Horace Mann, Beverly Vista Students
Showcase Brilliance At Science Fair
READY FOR DUTY–The BHFD christened three brand new firetrucks with the most
modern technology available at a ceremony in front of the Fire Department Tuesday.
Chief Ralph Mundell introduced the christeners: Mayor Julian Gold, Health and Safety
Commission Chair Myra Lurie and Beverly Hills Fire Department Engineer Michael
Downing, Fireman of the Year. The BHFD hosted a light breakfast and showed off the
fine, new machines.
LACOE Approves Beverly Hills School
District 2015-16 Budget
By Matt Lopez
The Beverly Hills Unified School
District received word this week on a final approval of its 2015-16 fiscal year
budget from the Los Angeles County
Office of Education.
The status of BHUSD’s budget had
come into question by some in a contentious Board of Education election
cycle. One candidate, Mel Spitz, has
claimed the District’s budget was rejected.
At Tuesday’s Board of Education
meeting, former boardmember AJ
Willmer during the public comment
portion asked whether the District had
an approved budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year.
Indeed, on Sept. 9 BHUSD received a conditional approval from LACOE. In a letter to the District, LACOE
Business Services Consultant Dioniso
Brache pointed out concerns with the
District’s deficit spending and asked for
a “revised multi-year projection that addresses deficit spending and restores
the 2016-17 and 2017-18 unrestricted
General Fund ending balances.”
Those revisions were submitted
shortly after including a restoration of
the District General Fund’s 3-percent
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On Wednesday evening, student
success was the focus at Beverly Hills
Unified School District’s first ever multischool science fair, which was held at
Beverly Vista.
Over 120 students participated in
the event, creating some 70 projects,
said BV parent Nathan Kruger, who
spearheaded a parent-run team of six.
“This event provided students the
opportunity to achieve academic excellence and allowed them to demonstrate
their love of science,” extolled BV Principal Christian Fuhrer.
Kruger, a father of three BV students, said he first got the idea of organizing the event after performing a series
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of science experiments in one of his
children’s classes.
“The kids just loved it,” he recalled,
noting that it became clear that their
was a void that needed filling. “It really
became clear that it was fundamentally
inspiring for the kids.
After Fuhrer approved the initial
idea of a fall science fair, Kruger teamed
up with fellow BV parents Michele Kalt
and Nancy Hunt-Coffey, and soon engaged Horace Mann parents Jenn Pedersen, Eleonora K. Goldberg and Kristina M Wiener, thus giving birth to the
district’s inaugural science fair.
“It was epic,” Kruger asserted. “The
vision is to have it be all schools.”
(see ‘SCIENCE FAIR’ page 13)
WHAT’CHA READING, MR.
PRESIDENT?–Susan and Stuart Rosen
joined the “Carry The Courier Club” on
Friday, October 9, 2015 with a tour of the
first floor of the White House, which is the
only building in the world that is a free
museum, an office and home to a head of
state also known as “The People’s Home”.
“I just returned home today from a quick
trip to Washington, D.C. where I had the
unexpected pleasure of getting a White
House Tour so I brought along the last
issue of The Courier for a picture inside the
White House on the first Floor,” said
Susan.
(see ‘BHUSD BUDGET’ page 13)
TAKE-ME-HOME TANNER—Tanner is a 1-1/2-yearold, 15-pound, male Bichon/Maltese mix pup. He
arrived at the high kill Devore shelter, after being hit by
a car, with a broken jaw. ShelterHopePetShop.org,
came to his rescue and provided him surgery. He now
uses his healthy jaw to play with his favorite toy ball.
He is a very sweet and playful boy who loves to dance
on his hind legs. Those interested in adopting Tanner
or any of the other great animals here may call Shelter
Hope at 805-379-3538.
5-month-old female
35-pound German
Shepherd.
Call
Shelter Hope Pet
Shop at 805-3793538.
SCIENCE FAIR–CoFirst place winners
for
grades
4-5
Paulina DePaulo and
Olivia Green (pictured right) showcase their winning
project at BHUSD’s
inaugural
multischool science fair
this week. Some 120
students participated.
BHUSD OK’s “Option 2” Of Construction,
Could Hire On-Call Contractor
By Matt Lopez
The Beverly Hills Board of Education voted Tuesday to address the most
unsafe buildings at Beverly Hills High
School and El Rodeo by approving a
construction plan the District is calling
“Option 2.”
One of a handful of choices presented to the school board, Option 2
calls for available Measure E Capital
Improvement Bond funding to go toward continuing work at Horace Mann
and Beverly Hills High School buildings B1, B2 and B3, along with El
Rodeo modernization.
That plan postpones construction
of BHHS’ Building A until after Building
C is complete and a potential new bond
measure has passed.
Most importantly for BHHS students, Option 2 addresses a potential
parking dilemma that students would
have faced. It also eases Theatre 40’s
construction concerns as well.
Student Boardmember Shawn Ahdout voiced strong support for the plan.
“This has the things students wanted the most, specifically the parking for
students,” Ahdout said.
The approval passed 3-2, with
Board VP Howard Goldstein and boardmember Noah Margo, who helped develop the Option 2 plan with District
project managers, ultimately voting no.
The school board also gave approval to Facilities Director Tim Buresh
to solicit proposals for an “on-call contractor” for miscellaneous required
Measure E modernization work.
Burghs said the potential on-call
contractor would give the District the
ability to step up in the face of “rapid
response issues.
Burghs said it gives BHUSD “the
ability to act really quickly and show up
for whatever is needed for emergency
repairs”
The staff report lists potholing, roofing investigation and repairs, cut stone
investigation/removal, investigation of
meter readings for further modernization and underground utility tracing
among the potential jobs the contractor
would perform.
Staff was given the go-ahead to solicit bids for the contractor at a cost not
to exceed $1 million. Any potential
contractor’s hire would still need to be
approved by the school board.
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More ‘Gorilla 2 Love’ at Hinoki & The Bird
READ ALL ABOUT IT – Last week El Rodeo 4th graders completed an amazingly successful used book drive. With the help of Milk and Bookies, they collected, sorted and
packaged an unbelievable 4,100 children's books. On Friday, El Rodeo students took a
field trip to 96th Street Elementary School in Los Angeles to hand-deliver the books and
read with their students. Pictured: 96th Street Elementary student reads with El Rodeo
4th graders Anna Lane-Marvis, and Yalli Koren Pinto.
By Victoria Talbot
Hinoki & The Bird will host Gorilla
2 Love Thursday, Oct. 22, 6:30-9:30
p.m, as a fundraiser to support the
Mountain Gorilla Veterinary Project.
The event raises funds and awareness for the Gorilla Doctors' work in
Africa.
Beverly Hills resident Lara Nicolayevsky Zekaria is a practicing veterinarian at Rancho Park Veterinary Clinic, a Gorilla Doctors boardmember,
and the chair of Gorilla Love 2.
Gorilla Doctors is the only organization providing hands-on veterinary
care to African gorillas in the wild. Not
only do they risk their lives to deliver
life-saving medical care to sick and injured gorillas, but help to stop ongoing
hunting, trading, and consumption of
gorillas. They are also committed to a
One Health approach, providing medical care for the people and animals
surrounding the gorilla habitats.
Two years ago, Gorilla Love 1 had
more than 250 wildlife enthusiasts and
raised some $350,000. Kristen Bell was
its celebrity host, Sharon Stone its
celebrity auctioneer, and Jack Hanna
its honorary host.
Attendees will be able to interact
with the Gorilla Doctors.
The importance of the cause, the
celebrity guest list and silent and live
auctions curated with selections designed for exceptional gift bundles
make this a must-attend for the discerning animal welfare advocate.
Tickets may be purchased at GorillaLove2.eventbrite.com.
Beverly Hills Fall artSHOW Returns
By Victoria Talbot
The Beverly Hills artSHOW returns
this weekend, Saturday and Sunday 10
a.m. – 5 p.m. at Beverly Gardens Park
on Santa Monica Boulevard from Rodeo
Drive to Rexford Drive.
This year a special focus will be
dramatic weather conditions, perhaps
in anticipation of the forecasted El
Nino. More than 20 artists will portray
their interpretation of weather, in media
as diverse as woodcutting, photography
and a special 3-D installation for an intergalactic, interactive immersion experience.
The 3-D installation is by artist Debi
Cable, who has exhibited at Burning
Man and the Electric Daisy Carnival.
The highly anticipated Altered Landscapes – Wild Weather on this Planet
and Beyond includes a meteor shower.
The show features 240 regional, national - and local – artists in the fine art
categories of Painting, Sculpture, Drawing, Printmaking, Mixed Media and
Photography, and fine craft categories of
Ceramics, Glass and Jewelry.
The artSHOW’s charitable partners
are Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and
their sister organizations Healing Art
with Kids.
Category awards and major show
awards including Best of Show will be
announced in a ceremony on Sunday
afternoon that will take place in front of
the Lily Pond.
Of course, the show would not be
complete without the wine garden, beer
garden, food trucks, live entertainment
and family-friendly activities that have
made the Beverly Hills artSHOW a favorite for over four decades.
The show is free, and ample parking is available directly across the street
from the show grounds.
KNOW THE DRILL– The Metropolitan
Transportation Authority was hard at
work Thursday, drilling within 100 feet
of Beverly Hills High School’s historic
swim gym. Metro contractors were
doing what is described on Metro’s
website as “Beverly Hills Field Work.”
The work on Lasky Drive is expected
to conclude today at 4 p.m., with closures on Northbound Lasky from
Moreno to north of Young Drive, as
well as the left turning lane and first
eastbound
lane
on
Wilshire
Boulevard, with closures beginning at
North Wetherly Drive and North La
Peer Drive.
Friends of Sheba Medical Center’s 45th
Gala Is Nov. 15 At Beverly Wilshire
By Laura Coleman
At 108, Marion Brucker is Sheba
Medical Center’s oldest and longeststanding donor–and on Nov. 15, she
will accept the organization’s Lifetime
Achievement Award at its 45th anniversary gala. The special event, which will
be held at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel,
will honor local heroes, wounded soldiers, victims of terror and the dedicated medical team at Sheba Medical Center, Tel HaShomer, who save their lives.
“I cannot imagine a more fitting
tribute to all that Sheba Tel HaShomer
represents than to honor the heroes
among us,” said Parham Zar, President
of Friends of Sheba Medical Center.
Friends of Sheba supports the
world-renowned hospital, home to Israel’s National Center for Rehabilitation
of Israel Defense Forces soldiers and all
victims of terror in need of long-term
care.
The event, hosted by Jason Alexander, will also honor local hero Max
Steinberg with the Valor and Courage
Award. The award will be presented to
Evie and Stuart Steinberg in honor of
their son Max, an Israeli soldier who
lost his life last summer and in recognition of his parents’ strength.
Rosanne Ziering and Steve Hitter
are Gala Chairs, with Myra Clark-Siegel
and Consul General David Siegel serving as Honorary Chairs.
Honorees will include: Professor
Eyal Winkler, Chief of the Plastic Surgery Department and Burn Center, Sheba Medical Center; Professor Zeev Rotstein, Director General and CEO of Sheba Medical Center; and 13 year-old terrorist attack survivor Ayala Shapira.
For more information on attending,
call 310-285-8510.
A BHUSD BOOK GROUP – The Short and Tragic Life of Robert Peace author Jeff
Hobbs came out for last week’s BHUSD Parent/Staff book group event where he
engaged the sell-out crowd in an energetic discussion. The book was required reading
for all Advanced Placement and Honors English students at the high school. Pictured
above (from left): BHEF President and host for the evening Monique Gibbons, PTSA copresident Jodi Galen, BHHS English teacher and professional book group facilitator Julie
Goler, author Jeff Hobbs, committee chair Nancy Heim and member Jeni Catch.
GEORGE CHRISTY
of showstoppers.”
Yes, it
belongs to the ages, and
remains the best fun, a
pleasure to view time and
again since the cast is everchanging (we’ll explain
later). Bay Area retailing titan
Cyril Magnin saw the show
350 times.
George Christy
N
ow, about Frankie’s
Italian dishes that his eight children and ten grandchildren
dote on, prepared by Frankie
and Kay, his wife of 50 years,
through their “four generations of Avalons.”
Frankie Avalon with Kay, his wife of 50 years, at the traditional Sunday family dinner prepared with recipes from
Frankie Avalon’s Italian Family Cookbook
Calling all parents with
youngsters who enjoy Italian
food and are curious and
excited
about
cooking.
Please consider this for a birthday present or simply a nice
surprise. Our suggestion? The
Frankie
Avalon
Family
Cookbook – From Mom’s
Kitchen To Mine And Yours,
just published by St. Martin’s
Press. Written with easy, nononsense language by Frankie
Avalon with Rick Rodgers, a
publishing consultant for
Williams-Sonoma and Tommy
Bahama.
F
rankie describes 80
meals he grew up with that
were prepared by mom Mary,
whose recipes remain contained in a gravy-stained composition book guarded by his
sister Theresa. Dad was a
butcher.
A
teen idol during the
’60s, along with South
Philadelphia talents such as
Bobby
Rydell,
Frankie
launched a musical career at
age 13 playing the trumpet on
the Perry Como and Jackie
Gleason television shows.
Destiny led him to singing
teen ballads and racking up
Billboard chart toppers -Venus and Why and Don’t
Throw Away All those
Teardrops.
Movies beckoned, with
Frankie and Annette Funicello
(Fooney, if you will) co-starring
in the romantically innocent
Beach Blanket party comedies
that became summer sensat i o n s .
Seven, all
told, plus a
sequel!
Here,
on
our West
Coast, they
inspired
Bay Area
theatrical
genius,
Steve Silver,
a
former
street performer, to
create his
B e a c h
Blanket
Babylon
musical
revue
in
1974 in San
Francisco’s
N o r t h
B e a c h .
Year in and
year out, it
sells
out
and most
likely it will
continue
b e yo n d
eternity.
A fter
losing Steve
ten
years
ago,
his
wife
Jo
Schuman
took over.
Jo’s a great dame who we
tagged as Dynamo Jo in our
Great Life columns for the
Hollywood Reporter.
B
each Blanket Babylon
was established long ago as
the longest running musical in
showbusiness history, featuring, as the San Francisco
Chronicle claimed, “a cascade
T
radition is the key every
Sunday, he says, when he’s not
on the road. “Sunday dinner
is part of most Italian
Americans’ DNA, set aside
for families and friends to
gather, relax and create
memories.”
A
s we noted in an earlier
paragraph about Steve Silver’s
Beach Blanket Babylon, the
cast and costumes (ah, those
infamous chapeaux!) keep
changing hippety-click. Snow
White wanders the world pursuing her Prince Charming,
while running into Mr. Peanut,
Louis XIV, Carmen Miranda
Tina Turner, and dozens more
colorful characters, thanks to
Steve Silver’s soaring imagination. Also lately updated with
“Snow” meeting up with spoofs
of Donald Trump and Oprah
Winfrey. And it had to happen
with Caitlyn Jenner parodying
Peggy Lee’s I’m a Woman – WO-M-A-N! sung by a man in
drag (Stephen Brennan).
N
ot to be missed. Adults
may imbibe throughout the
show. At 678 Beach Blanket
Blvd in North Beach, San
Francisco. Telephone: 415421-4222.
Online at
www.bhcourier.com/category/george-christy
I
n truth, a
book is not easy
to do, and we
bravo Frankie for
taking the time
and effort
Beach Blanket Babylon Archives
Avalon Archives
T
he recipes are comfortable. Even subteens, if
they can boil pasta, may
want to “play,” with some of
Frankie’s favorites. Grilled
tomato caprese with pesto.
Italian tuna salad with arugula. Stuffed eggs with mascarpone, basil and pancetta.
Clams
oreganata.
Bruschetta. Pasta with ceci
(chickpeas).
Classic fettucine Alfredo. Fettucine
with classic lemon sauce.
Gnocchi with pesto. Crab
marinara. Along with fish
and chicken and meat dishes
that may be somewhat complex and need more skilled
hands down the line. Yes,
Frankie includes delicious
cookie recipes.
to share his happy cooking
moments. We have a fond history, which he may or may not
remember when, during the
’60s, we hosted ABC radio network’s George Christy’s Teen
Town, our being the mayor of
Teen Town, inviting Frankie
and Elvis and Ella Fitzgerald, et
alia, for 15-minutes of music
and talk. Frankie was delightful. As he is with his culinary
life and these drool-worthy
menus.
Beach Blanket Babylon is the longest running musical
revue in history, captivating audiences since 1974 in
San Fancisco’s North Beach. The creative genius of
Steve Silver, producer/writer/designer, is everywhere
evident throughout this historic entertainment that
retailing giant Cyril Magnin has seen 350 times.
BEVERLY HILLS
BEVERLY HILLS
TO SEE AND
BE SEEN
2015 Golden Palm Awards
Page 8
THE FASHION OF BEVERLY HILLS
Chamber President Kelly O. Scott &
Executive Director Todd Johnson
GOLDEN PALM LEGACY AWARD GOES TO GEARYS!–Everyone in town was at the Golden
Palm Awards at the Four Seasons Beverly Wilshire Hotel to honor the best of the best in Beverly
Hills businesses, with a special Legacy award for "Best of Beverly Hills" going to Tom Blumenthal
of Gearys Beverly Hills. Many of Gearys Beverly Hills family were there to partake of the honors
(each name is followed with the year joined as associate).
Front row, left to right, Daniel Arce 2012, Daniel Chen 1999, Jason Coy 2008, Gregory Robinson
1991, John Couris 2009. Middle Row, left to right, Melissa Eddy 2007, Lynn Kreinman 1976,
Gilda Rahmanou 2003, Dilia Singer 2000, Lorelei Larson 1990, Nicole Dickinson 2008, Raylene
Meyer, Natasha Asinas 2013, Salome Sewitz 1989, Frances Matheus 1982. Back row, left to
right, Benjamin Blake 1998, Szilvia Bertout 2002, Teresa Gamez 1989, Susan Blumenthal,
Thomas J. Blumenthal 1979, Jack Blumenthal, Jo Ann Gee 1993, Jonathan Martinez 2008, Chris
Sorensen 1981, Gerrick Pickering 2007, Wichai Pitchlertchan 2005, Shelmadine Wellington 1989,
Peter Behnke 2003, Michael Sudjati 2013
Jade Mills of Jade
Mills Estates “Above & Beyond”
Councilmember Nancy Krasne
and Host Maksim Chmerkovskiy
Mickey Weill, VP
Protravel, LLC “Community
Jeffrey Evans,
Manager, Nespresso “Innovation”
Editors Note: Thanks to Wells Fargo for their sponsorship.
Dr. Rene Garcia, My
Pet Mobile Vet “Innovation”
Sal Abaunza, Regional
General Manager
L’Ermitage - “Above &
Beyond”
Tania Camargo, Managing
Director Wallis Annenberg
Center for the Performing
Arts - “Community
Support”
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Victorino Noval Celebrates His Birthday At The Vineyard Beverly Hills
Victor Noval hosted a birthday party for his
father, Victorino Noval, inviting 500 guests to a
spectacular evening of entertainment at the famed
157-acre property The Vineyard Beverly Hills.
Guests experienced unparalleled views of Los
Angeles, enjoyed The Vineyard 90210 Cabernet
Sauvignon, and were entertained by the chart-topping Gipsy Kings, Swedish pop stars Riot Child,
The Doors’ Robby Krieger featuring Steven Bauer
Victorino Noval with Sarah & Elizabeth Spalding
and Chicago drummer Danny Seraphine, and world
renowned opera star Dario.
The birthday celebration was attended by family members including Victorino’s mother Lourdes
and sons Jake, Hunter and Peter Noval. The
Vineyard Beverly Hills has been the site for many
star-studded soirees benefiting healthcare, environmental organizations, and cultural exchange programs.
Gipsy Kings jam at The Vineyard Beverly Hills.
Victorino (left) Michael Rosen (right) and friends on stage with
Gipsy Kings.
Robby Krieger of The
Doors performs.
Victoria Talbot, Scott Barber, Carolyn Power, Marcia Hobbs & Bob Lorsch
Victorino with his mother Lourdes front & center for Gipsy
Kings.
The Vineyard events have been attended by
Rihanna, Brad Pitt, Jimmy Kimmel, James
Cameron, Halle Berry, Sean Penn, Charlize Theron,
Salma Hayek Pinault, Elon Musk, Kim Kardashian,
Paris Hilton, Steve Wynn, and Kris Jenner, to name
a few.
See more at http://vineyardbeverlyhills.com/.
Photos by Lilly Lawrence Getty/Wire Images
and John Batte
Steven Bauer channels Jim Morrison.
Jake Noval with Aihelya Decker
Ken Davitian & Prince Ferdinand
von Anhalt
Riot Child with Music Producer Jeff Blue.
Dario performs.
Heather Locklear & Dr. Marc Mani
Million Dollar Listing's Josh Altman, Matt Altman &
Johanna Sicat
Kira Lorsch with The Vineyard Wine.
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‘VIVE LA FRANCE’–
Beverly Hills attorney
Steven H. Gardner
joins the “Carry The
Courier” Club with
this shot of him
enjoying the paper in
Versaillles, France.
Email photos to
mlopez@bhcourier.
com to join the club.
Tower Cancer Patients Feel The Love At
Gavert Atelier
By Laura Coleman
Building on the success of last
year’s inaugural “Day of Beauty” at
Gavert Atelier, Tower Cancer Research
Foundation’s young leadership division
organized its second day of beauty and
support for women in treatment.
The poignant day-long event was
filled with smiles and support as dozens
of women enjoyed not just the camaraderie of others going through a similar
experience, but the pure indulgence of
facials, hair-cuts, nail polishing and
other beauty services, all courtesy of
aestheticians and stylists who donated
their time at the Beverly Hills salon.
The day was founded by Jen Levy in
memory of her friend, Laura Shanahan,
founding member of Cancer Free
Generation, the young leadership division of Tower Cancer Research
Foundation. This project is a collaboration between two Tower Cancer
Research Foundation division, LA
CanSurvive
and
Cancer
Free
Generation.
BHUSD BUDGET
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reserve for economic uncertainties.
It also assumes a budget reduction
of $1.4 million in salaries and benefits
to begin in the 2016-17 school year and
reduces expenditure on textbooks that
were not going to be needed.
BHUSD Chief Administrative Officer LaTanya Kirk-Carter noted that the
budget is “fluid” and will continue
changing. She referred to a recent notification from the State that the District
will receive more than $500,000 for
professional development, which will
be reflected in the District’s first interim
SCIENCE FAIR
Among the projects that students in
TK through 8th grade put forth as a TK
project about how light effects photography and a 6th grade project on solar
energy. Another student demonstrated
the difference between growing a seed
FASHION– The community joined together
to celebrate women in treatment at Tower
Cancer Research Foundation’s second
“Day of Beauty.” The event was held at
Gavert Atelier in Beverly Hills. Pictured
above: Jen Levy, Cancer Free Generation
Boardmember, founded the event last year
in honor of her friend Laura Shanahan.
For more information, visit:
www.towercancerfoundation.org/cancer-freegeneration.
budget.
Kirk-Carter said she’s been troubled
by the claims that have run rampant in
this election cycle about the District’s alleged dire financial state.
“If the District didn't have an approved budget, LACOE would not have
frozen it and allowed spending to occur.
There are so many intricacies to public
school finance,” Kirk-Carter said. “ I understand politics and to question the
current board on fiscal policy, but this is
procedural, and it harms me and my
staff, it harms our reputations and careers as school business professionals.
We are not politicians, we have families.”
using water, Pepsi, wine, milk and apple
juice. Guess what? Pepsi and water
worked the best.
“Beverly Vista and Horace Mann
students showed they can produce engaging experiments that not only expanded their own scientific knowledge
but educated visitors to the Science Fair,
as well,” Fuhrer said.
Correction: In a photo caption Oct. 9, Malala Yousafzai
was mistakenly identified as being a native of Palestine.
She is from Pakistan. The Courier regrets the error.
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R E A L E S TAT E
Why Fight? Let’s Just Buy The Mountain Says Laurel Canyon’s Jamie Hall
By Victoria Talbot
Wednesday afternoon, under the watchful eyes of the
Santa Monica Mountains
wildlife, politicians, local residents and open space and
wildlife advocates joined to announce a plan to buy a mountain right in the heart of Laurel
Canyon high atop Appian Wayto protect the land forever from
developers.
In the middle of a land
boom that has turned “unbuildable” hillside lots into “worth
the investment” lots, every
nook and cranny of Los Angeles’ precious mountain ecosystem is under siege, turning precious wildlife habitats into
megamansions. It’s a developer’s dream and a resident’s
nightmare.
“Let’s Buy A Mountain” is a
campaign to buy 17-acres of
the mountain between Lookout
Mountain Avenue and Stanley
Hills Drive for $1.6 million.
“We are taking an entirely
different approach to preservation. We are going to take the
bull by the horns and protect
what we love and cherish. We
are going to put our money
where our mouth is and buy a
mountain – it’s not as crazy as
you think,” said Jamie Hall, an
attorney and president of the
Laurel Canyon Association (a
neighborhood association of
the Bel Air Beverly Crest
Neighborhood Council).
The purchase is a cooperative effort of the Laurel Canyon
Association (LCA), the Mountains Recreation & Conservation Authority (MRCA), Citizens
for Los Angeles Wildlife
(CLAW), and the Laurel
Canyon Land Trust (LCLT) with
the goal of preserving this
space.
But to buy it, they need
$48,000 by Nov. 2 for the first
installment over the next 18
months. They have already
raised $10,000.
Wednesday’s meeting on
the mountaintop included CD5 Councilman Paul Koretz and
CD-4 Councilman David Ryu,
who announced that he would
match donations dollar for dollar up to $15,000.
Rarely is such a large parcel of open space available for
Square Mountain
purchase
without
being
snatched up by developers
willing to pay whatever it takes
to develop vacant land. Among
the steeper, more challenging
pieces, this parcel has escaped
development so far – but for
how long?
Despite the obvious value
as a wildlife corridor and open
space, there are no prohibitions against such development. Each effort could be met
with fights that might delay or
reduce the size a project, but
ultimately, it would be an expensive and frustrating experience with lackluster outcomes.
The only way to guarantee
permanent open space and
wilderness corridors is to buy
the land.
So that is what these organizations are doing.
To preserve these precious
pathways for wildlife, and
maintain the greenbelts and
natural habitat that makes Los
Angeles so unique, the LCA,
CLAW
and
LCLT
have
launched a campaign to begin
to preserve these properties
into the future with the public’s
help.
Recently, the 17-acre property fell out of escrow. A buyer
had plans to build a solar farm.
The current owners have plans
to subdivide and build four
homes,
and
they are keen
on selling.
The
first
installment is
$48,000, due
Nov. 2; the total
amount
($1.6 million)
is due on April
3, 2017.
The “low”
DOERS, NOT DREAMERS–President of the Laurel Canyon
Association Jamie Hall announces the plan to buy the mountain,
flanked, left to right, by CD-4 Councilmember David Ryu, Don
Anderson, Secretary of the Hillside Federation, CD-5 Councilmember
Paul Koretz and Dash Stolarz, Public Relations for the Santa Monica
Mountains Conservancy.
price reflects the fact that the
property has been on the market for years, and fallen out of
escrow at least once.
The MRCA works with the
Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy to manage open
space. This partnership means
they will take on, brush clearance, taxes, insurance and other long-term maintenance as-
sociated with the property.
The MRCA will also make
decisions about the public use,
based on public input, which is
being gathered, about use for
trails, access and improvements.
To find out how you can
help visit www.letsbuyamountain.com
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HOW DO
YOU FEEL?
Health Happenings....
Burn 60 to Hold Fundraiser For Keep A
Breast Foundation
On Wednesday, Oct 21, Burn 60 at 159 Barrington Place in
Brentwood will host a fundraiser for the Keep A Breast Foundation.
From 7 a.m.-9 p.m., 10 percent of all class proceeds at the
workout studio will be donated to the foundation.
The event will feature giveaways, refreshments and prizes at the
studio throughout the day.
The nonprofit foundation works to empower young people
around the world with breast health education and support.
For more information visit http://www.burn60.com/index.php/studios/.
Rep. Schiff To Host Alzheimer’s Forum
The Alzheimer’s Association, California Southland chapter will
host an Alzheimer’s Community Forum with Representative Adam
Schiff, spotlighting the impact of Alzheimer’s disease on individuals,
families and the broader community, from 3-4 p.m., Sunday, Oct.
25 at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, Council Room (1812 Verdugo
Blvd., Glendale.
Debra Cherry, executive VP of the Southland chapter, will open
the forum with a presentation. She will discuss the steps individuals
can take to reduce their risk of developing Alzheimer’s, as well as
the programs and services the chapter provides for those diagnosed
with the disease and their caregivers.
The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session with Rep.
Adam Schiff.
Resource tables providing information about Alzheimer’s
Association services, as well as services from other local providers
will be open before and after the forum.
In California, nearly 600,000 people have Alzheimer’s disease.
Experts estimate that someone in the U.S. develops Alzheimer’s disease every 67 seconds. By mid-century someone will develop
Alzheimer’s disease every 33 seconds.
For more information, visit www.alz.org/socal or call 800-2723900.
H E A LT H & W E L L N E S S
UCLA Imaging Study Shows How ‘Social Brain’ is
Functionally Impaired In Autism Spectrum Disorder
A team of UCLA scientists
has found that brain areas
linked to social behaviors are
both underdeveloped and insufficiently networked in youths
with high functioning autism
spectrum disorder (ASD) compared to study participants
without ASD.
The findings, which appear
in the online issue of the peerreviewed journal Brain and
Behavior, provide insight into
how the brains of children and
adolescents with ASD might be
organized differently than
youths without the disorder,
says study first author Kay Jann,
a postdoctoral researcher in the
UCLA Department of Neurology.
The study advances the
basic understanding of the ASD
brain, Jann said.
“The brain controls most of
our behavior and changes in
how brain areas work and communicate with each other can
alter this behavior and lead to
impairments associated with
mental disorders,” he said.
“When you match physiologic
changes in the brain with
behavioral impairment, you can
start to understand the biological mechanisms of this disorder,
which may help improve diagnosis, and, in time, treatment.
The researchers used imaging technology that tracks both
brain blood flow—as a measure
of energy use—and the organization and strength of connections within intrinsic neural networks.
This was the first time an
MRI tool known as arterial spin
labeling perfusion was used to
study ASD. The technique uses
magnetically labeled blood
water as a tracer to quantify
brain blood flow.
The researchers also refined use of existing technology
that assesses how well separate
brain areas are functionally
interconnected.
Both techniques are non-invasive, requiring no injections of radioactive
tracers.
This approach has been
used in other brain disorders,
such as schizophrenia, which
has already led to novel insights
and
alternative
treatment
approaches in that disorder.
“In neurocognitive or neuropsychiatric disorders, these
two crucial properties—functional organization of the brain
and its accompanying energy
demands—are often found to
be altered,” said study senior
author Danny J.J. Wang, an
associate professor of neurology
at UCLA.
In this study, investigators
studied 17 youths with highfunctioning ASD and 22 typically developing children and
adolescents. The groups were
matched by age, 7 to 17 years
old, gender and IQ scores.
The hypothesis researchers
were testing is that ASD might
be caused by increased or
decreased connectivity within
specific neural networks that
form the “social brain.” This
connectivity can be measured
by the amount of blood flow
and activity patterns between
brain nodes, or neural networks.
“One major brain network,
the default mode network, has
become a focus of such
research, because it is important for social and emotional
processes,
self-referential
thought, and in ‘Theory of
Mind,’ which is the ability to
attribute mental states to oneself and to others,” Wang said.
“These are cognitive processes
that are to some extent impaired
in persons with autism spectrum disorders.”
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Leading Neuro-Oncologist Joins Pacific
Brain Tumor Center At Providence St. John’s
Arthritis Foundation’s
‘Champions Gala’
Set For Oct. 23
The Arthritis Foundation’s
30th annual Champions For A
Cure Awards Gala will honor
Los Angeles Dodgers’ All-Star
Jimmy Rollins and orthopedic
surgeon, Dr. Joel M. Matta with
the Jane Wyman Humanitarian
Award, Friday, Oct. 23 at the
Century Plaza Hotel.
The gala raises funds to
support the foundation’s tools,
resources, scientific research
and advocacy initiatives. The
foundation strives to help people live better while searching
for a cure to the #1 cause of disability in the U.S, affecting more
than 50 million Americans and
300,000 children.
CBS News’ Peter Greenberg
will serve as emcee with all festivities beginning at 6 p.m.
rocker and Gold-record recording artist John Waite will entertain.
Tickets and sponsorships
are available beginning at $500
for individual tickets; table
sponsorships begin at $5,000.
For information,
visit
www.ChampionsForACureLA.
org or contact Deana Mesa,
323-954-5760, ext. 254 or
dmesa@arthritis.org.
‘COME TO THE CABARET’—The National
Breast Cancer Coalition (NBCC) Fund’s 125th
annual Les Girls cabaret benefit at the Avalon
honored Joyce Brandman. Hosted by actress
Dana Delany (The Comedians), the event featured performances by such celebrities as
Steven Weber (Chasing Life), Bryan Batt (Mad
Men) and Eric McCormack (Perception).
Proceeds support the NBCC Fund’s Breast
Cancer Deadline 2020 (www.breastcancerdeadline2020.org), a strategic plan of action
with a Jan. 1, 2020 deadline for knowing how to
end the disease. NBCC has been at the vanguard of the breast cancer movement and
brought about a federal research program that
has awarded nearly $3 billion in grants, making it
the second largest funder of breast cancer research in the U.S. Pictured with Brandman
(above left) is NBCC President Fran Visco.
Photo by Todd Williamson/WireImage
Renowned neuro-oncologist Santosh
Kesari, M.D., Ph.D., has joined the medical staff at Providence St. John’s Health
Center and its John Wayne Cancer
Institute, known for clinical and translational research.
Daniel F. Kelly, M.D., director of the
Pacific Brain Tumor Center, recruited Dr.
Kesari to join the institute as director of
neuro-oncology, professor of neuro-sciences and chairman of the Department of
Translational Neuro-Oncology and Neurotherapeutics.
Kesari, who holds a doctorate in
molecular biology, is an expert in brain
cancer and practices what he terms
“human science”—translational research
that blends laboratory science and clinical
practice to bring innovative, personalized
treatment directly to patients.
His research involves immunotherapy,
molecular genetics, innovative drug development for cancer stem cells and development of novel biomarker-based clinical trials for cancers. Before joining Providence
Saint John's, he was professor of neurosciences at the UC San Diego’s school of
medicine, and director of neuro-oncology
at Moores UC San Diego Cancer Center.
Kesari’s approaches to research and
patient care encompass the philosophy
that patients with malignant brain tumors
are best treated when physicians understand the molecular and biological characteristics of their cancers. Dr. Kesari stud-
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Belmont Village Senior Living Hollywood
Heights To Undergo Interior Expansion
Makeover creates fresh spaces,
new look for Assisted Living and Memory Care residents.
elmont Village Hollywood Heights is
undergoing an interior transformation starting Nov. 1, with a conversion
of 2,000--square-feet of patio space
into a new Bistro/Club area and
Screening Room for assisted living residents, their families and guests.
Highlights of the new Bistro/Club
area will be a modern design, similar to
that of popular coffee
shops, custom computer stations and
Wi-Fi, soft seating for
conversation, a poker
table and a pool
table.
The
new
screening room will
hark back to the
“Golden Age” of
Hollywood with Ar t
Deco
design.
Dimmable
wall
sconces will add dramatic effect and
crimson velvet drapes will create an
insulated space that feels miles away
from the world outside.
Upstairs, Belmont Village is
expanding its Memory Care capacity
with 17 additional two-bedroom, onebedroom and studio apartments tailored for those with Alzheimer’s disease
and dementia. Residents in this dedicated area will benefit from Belmont
Village’s highest level of memory support, Person-Centered Living. Residents
have a specially trained team and a
nurse on site 24/7 to manage cognitive
and health.
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Both phases of the expansion are
expected to be complete in early
January 2016.
“Choosing a senior living community is one of the most important decisions a family will make. Finding one
that is vibrant, supportive and safe tops
the list,” said Patricia Murphy, executive director, Belmont Village Hollywood
Heights. “This expansion will give us
great new areas for social activities,
while allowing us to offer more options
for our memory care residents, in terms
of both programming and space.”
Belmont Village Hollywood Heights
also has a program called Circle of
Friends for residents with Mild
Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and earlystage memory loss. Residents remain
in their assisted living apartments and
participate in a seven-day-a-week program of research-based group activities
led by a dedicated, specially trained
staff.
For information or to take a tour of
Belmont Village Hollywood Heights call
323-874-7711 or visit www.belmontvillage.com.
ies cancer stem
cells, their roles
in the formation of brain
tumors
and
their resistance
to treatment.
With expertise in the
personalized
genomic-based
care of brain
tumor patients,
Dr. Kesari will
Dr. Santosh Kesari
add a critical
and complementary new dimension to the
Pacific Brain Tumor Center, recognized
internationally for advances in minimally
invasive keyhole brain tumor surgery.
A physician and scientist, Kesari
develops targeted drug therapies that will
advance the treatment of brain tumors. An
estimated 18,000 Americans are diagnosed with primary brain and spine
tumors each year. He cares for these
patients as well as a large and growing
number of patients with metastatic brain
tumors originating from cancers in the
breast, lung, skin and other sources. Dr.
Kesari also cares for and studies autoimmune neurological disorders including
cancer-related encephalitis as well as
direct treatment-related toxicities from
radiation and chemotherapy such as
chemobrain and peripheral neuropathy.
Special Supplement
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ARTS &
E N T E RTA I N M E N T
Author To Recount
Tale Of Recovering
Art Stollen By Nazis
Author
S i m o n
Goodman
will speak
and sign his
book, The
Orpheus
Clock, at 7
p.m., Wedn e s d ay,
Oct. 21 at
Los Angeles Simon Goodman
Museum of the Holocaust
(LAMOTH), 100 S. The Grove
Dr., in Pan Pacific Park.
The book is the passionate,
true story of one man’s singleminded quest to reclaim what
the Nazis stole from his family—
their beloved art collection—
and to restore their legacy.
Goodman’s grandparents
came from German-Jewish
banking dynasties and died in
concentration camps. And that’s
almost all Goodman knew
about them until his father died
and he started studying his
father’s old papers. He discovered his grandparents’ art collection, including works by
Degas, Renoir, Botticelli and
Guardi, had been stolen by the
Nazis. Much of the collection
(see ‘AUTHOR’ page 26)
Maria Altmann and Randy Schoenberg
LAMOTH To Honor Legacy
of ‘Woman In Gold’ In
Exhibit, At Annual Gala
Emceed by film producer and director Shawn
Levy, the Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust
(LAMOTH) in Pan Pacific Park will hold its Annual
Gala Dinner, Nov. 1 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel.
Honorees include:
• Randy Schoenberg, LAMOTH’s 10-year
board president, advocate and visionary, will
receive the Legacy and Leadership Award.
As portrayed in the film Woman In Gold,
Schoenberg waged a tireless legal battle on behalf
of Maria Altmann that resulted in the recovery of
her family’s looted art—most remarkably, a 1907
gold-leaf painting by Gustav Klimt known as The
Woman in Gold, a painting of Maria Altmann’s
aunt, Adele Bloch-Bauer. Schoenberg’s vision transformed the landscape of Holocaust remembrance as he successfully led community efforts to create a permanent
(see ‘LAMOTH’ page 26)
DOG PARK
items. One specific direction was that
the park was to be open to residents,
their guests, Beverly Hills hotel guests,
business owners and people who work
in Beverly Hills.
In a surprisingly unilateral turnaround, Community Services Director
Steve Zoet defied the direction of the
commissioners and simply stated that,
“Staff feels there are too many challenges.” He thus returned to the meeting
without preparing anything to address
their direction and with a recommendation for residents-access only. “Its easier
to manage,” he said.
With a mandate to present their recommendations to City Council Tuesday
and without any alternatives, the Commission was forced to accept Zoet’s defiant response to their direction.
Entry, therefore, will be denied to
hotel guests and to those who bring
their pets and work in the City stores
and businesses that, in addition to the
hotel taxes, provide over 70-percent of
tax revenue and twice that received
from property taxes.
In addition to the resident-only card
key, commissioners will recommend
that dogs have special identification
tags. Such a tag will also exclude visiting pets or guests’ pets.
It is likely to be considered exclusionary and is unusual for a public park.
No other Beverly Hills park has such
regulation.
Indeed, Zoet himself is promoting
an aquatics center at La Cienega Park
and has been quoted as saying the center will draw from Metro users when the
station is completed.
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Opponents of the park, led by
Rabbi Pini Dunner of Young Israel of
North Beverly Hills, claim that the dog
park is unsafe for pedestrians walking to
services.
Dunner has stated that he wants the
park closed from Friday sundown
through Saturday and on High Holy
Days. He has also proposed that instead
of dogs, the City create a children’s
playground where his congregants’ kids
can play. It should be noted that there is
limited potential for the parcel because
the soil contains arsenic, requiring prohibitively expensive remediation for use
by children.
Comments from members of the
small but vocal group of members of orthodox Jewish synagogues who oppose
the project may have been distributed
as talking points, focusing on a nearphobia of dogs on the sidewalk at the
same time members walk to services.
Said one member, “Rights between
dogs and pedestrians need to be protected,” possibly implying that members
of the shul should not have to share the
sidewalk with dogs.
At times, comments were simply
outlandish. One particularly dramatic
comment linked the dog park to terrorist
attacks. The speaker said that the synagogue members had “a bull’s-eyes” on
their backs.
Besides terrorists, some questioned
if young girls could be safe at a dog park
at night.
Opponents claimed that vagrants
were likely to loiter about the bathrooms, (portable toilets) accessible by
keyed entry only inside the park.
Most of those who opposed the dog
park prefaced their statements with
claims that they like dogs. Some even
Source of taxes that fund Beverly Hills city operations
said they had owned dogs.
The park will be limited to 40 dogs,
prompting comments that people will
be loitering outside the park to get in.
“That is a recipe for disaster,” said one
opponent, “People will be waiting in
line to get into the dog park. My son on
a skateboard was bitten by a dog on
Beverly Drive on a leash,”assuming that
more than 40 dogs would be in the park
at once, and that outside, waiting, other
dogs would bite kids passing by.
One person said that bringing dogs
to the park across from the veterinarian
put them in danger of contracting diseases, such as parvo virus.
A young cantor who moved to Beverly Hills from Israel explained that,
“They close sidewalks on sabbath in Israel,” and suggested that Beverly Hills
do so, as well.
Rabbi Dunner claimed, “This has
been painted by The Courier as a fight
between dog lovers and dog haters. Not
one person dislikes dogs.”
The Courier denies these claims.
“I am in that location every single
day,” he said.
The location is a half-block east of
the dog park and around the corner
from the proposed entry on Foothill
Road.
Yards from the proposed entry, the
Amanda Foundation has, for thirty
years, kept a yard full of little, yapping
dogs. Dr. Shipps Animal Hospital has
been in that location since 1923. Next
door the Beverly Hills Small Animal
Hospital has served the City since the
1930s.
According to the City of Beverly
Hills, Young Israel has been in that location since 2012 - which is after the City
had declared the dog park a priority and
set aside funds for arsenic mitigation on
the property.
“This area is frequented by dogs already,” pointed out Bill Crowe, executive director of the PetCare Foundation.
“Perhaps its safer to have dogs in the
park than on the street.”
“The insinuation is that dog owners
are insensitive and less intelligent . . .”
said Courier President and Publisher
Marcia Hobbs. “I find it difficult to listen
to.”
“If anyone had actually read this report, they would have saved themselves
the time and concern,” said Teri Austin,
president of the Amanda Foundation located across the street from the proposed park.
Austin pointed out the, “propagation of a terror that does not exist in any
other city. The most irresponsible people and viscous dogs in the world are
here at this park,” according to the opponents. “There have been multiple
meetings. Look at the number of people
who have come at the last minute,” she
said, noting that no one seemed to understand that every one of these concerns had been painstakingly gone over
in great detail.
In response to a comment by the
Rabbi that dogs were not in Beverly
Gardens Park near the churches, one
member of Good Shepherd Catholic
Church said, “We share our park with
the homeless because we have a large
ministry to the homeless. It can be distressing at times. But that’s life.” One of
the homeless also has his own dog.
Petitions circulated by Rabbi Dunner online against the proposed park received 104 signatures. Petitions circulated by Animal Activist Tina Sinatra
came in with 526 online and 87 hardcopy signatures in about 48 hours.
The Commission will recommend
that the park be open from 6 a.m. to 10
p.m. daily, as are other parks in Beverly
Hills.
Lights are already at the location.
They will recommend that for the first
four weeks, a ranger be posted Saturdays 8:30-12:30, to see how it goes.
They recommend a decomposed granite surface; they propose having dog
bag dispensers and water fountains for
people and dogs.
There will be a keyed entry, shade
structures over benches and a cinderblock wall on the east side of the
park (closest to the synagogue) for noise
mitigation.
Entry will be a double-gate system
on Foothill Road, away from the synagogues.
“As a commission we were very
pleased to see such community interest
by both those in favor of and opposed to
the formation and location of a dog
park. I believe that, as a result of all the
input received and all the countless
hours of assessment and evaluation, we
have come up with a plan, which we
believe results in accommodations to
both sides. This has been a long process
and all points of view have been taken
into consideration in formulating our
recommendations to City Council,” said
Recreation and Park Commission Chair
Simone Friedman.
The dog park will come before City
Council Tuesday, October 20, at 7 p.m.
The public is encouraged to attend.
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S P O RT S
Ron Artest III Transfers To
Beverly Hills High, Will Play For
Normans Basketball Team This
Season
NORMANS STILL WINLESS—
Beverly Hills High’s football team lost
35-6 last Friday night at BHHS in its
Ocean League opener to perennial
league powerhouse El Segundo.
The game was never close, with the
Normans trailing 35-0 by halftime
when El Segundo’s reserves entered
the game full-time. The Normans will
play at Hawthorne tonight at 7 p.m.,
coached by former BHHS coach
Donald Paysinger, who has led
Hawthorne to a 1-5 record this season. Pictured above: Alex Dennis
carries the ball in the open field
against El Segundo. Pictured left:
Normans defenders gain position to
try to tackle an El Segundo ballcarrier.
Photo by David Berke
By Matt Lopez
Ron Artest III has transferred to Beverly Hills High
School last week and will
play for the Normans basketball team, BHHS varsity basketball coach Jarvis Turner
confirmed to The Courier.
Artest III, a 6-foot-7 forward who played last season
at Palisades, is the son of the
Los Angeles Lakers great formerly known as Ron Artest,
Metta World Peace.
World Peace won a
championship with the Lakers in 2010 when they defeated the Boston Celtics in a
classic Best-of-7 series in the
NBA Finals. World Peace hit a
crucial 3-pointer late in
Game 7 to help clinch the series for the Lakers.
After playing overseas for
the last couple of seasons,
World Peace signed a oneyear contract to return to the
Lakers this season, where he
will join Kobe Bryant as one
of the team’s veteran leaders.
Artest III is the second
high-profile transfer in as
many years who will bolster
the BHHS basketball program, on the heels of last
year’s arrival of center
Chance Comanche.
Comanche, who is now
at Arizona, immediately
helped boost the program to
among the elite of the State.
The successful season ended
with a CIF State Division 3A
championship after a win in
the finals over Corona del
Mar.
Artest III, a junior, will
obviously be looked upon to
help BHHS produce a similar
result as he plays out his next
two years with the Normans.
Turner said the athletic
Artest III should bring an exciting dimension to BHHS’
offense.
“He’s extremely athletic
and runs the floor well,” Turner said. “He’s kind of raw
when it comes to his offensive
skill set, but there’s a lot to
work with. He’s got strong
hands, quick feet, and of
course great genes.”
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OUTLOOK
OUTLOOK
The 25th annual Sherman
Oaks Street Fair—with more
than 200 vendor displays, and
exhibits, food courts, food truck
zone, and a beer and cocktail
garden—will be from 10 a.m.-6
p.m., Sunday, Oct. 18 on
Ventura Boulevard, stretching
nine blocks from Van Nuys to
Kester boulevards.
In addition to a Beepi
Classic Car and Hot Rod Show,
and Wells Fargo Carnival & Fun
Zone, highlights on the concert
stage will include Lee Rocker of
the Stray Cats, and a 50th
anniversary celebration of the
Batmobile (on display) with a
90th birthday party for the car’s
creator George Barris at 2:45
p.m.
Admission is free. For more
information, visit www.shermanoaksstreetfair.org.
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The
CSQ
Investor
Conference, sponsored by
Merrill Lynch, and featuring
speakers like former L.A. Mayor
Antonio Villaraigosa and KNX’s
Frank Mottek, will be from 11
a.m.- 8 p.m., Tuesday Oct. 20
and Wednesday, Oct. 21 at the
Montage Beverly Hills.
The conference is an opportunity for business owners and
investors to meet, network, and
discuss the investment lifecycle
of the Southern California
region. Thought leaders—
including Andy Cohen, coCEO, Gensler, Dan Beckerman,
president & CEO, AEG and
Patrick McClenahan, president
& CEO, LA Special Olympics
World Games—will collaborate
on and discuss market trends,
opportunities, and their investment in the community and
beyond.
For more information, and
to register, visit http://csq.com/event/2015ic/.
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The
Skirball
Cultural
Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda
Blvd. is presenting the exhibi-
Ansel
Adams,
“People
Walking,” 1943. Gelatin silver
print (printed 1984). Private collection; courtesy of Photographic Traveling Exhibitions.
tion “Manzanar: The Wartime
Photographs of Ansel Adams,”
featuring 50 little-known photographs by Ansel Adams that
depict the treatment of Japanese
Americans at the Manzanar
incarceration camp in central
California.
Taken during World War II,
the black-and-white works were
originally published in Adams’s
book Born Free and Equal
(1944) in which he protested
what he called the “enforced
exodus” of a minority of citizens.
Concurrently, the Skirball
will present “Citizen 13660:
The Art of Miné Okubo.” Based
on an illustrated memoir of the
same name, the companion
exhibition features works by
Japanese American artist Okubo
(1912–2001), who recorded
everyday struggles at two incarceration camps through pen
and ink drawings and commentary.
The exhibit will run through
Feb. 21, 2016. The museum is
open from noon-5:30 p.m.,
Tuesday-Friday and from 10
a.m.-5
p.m.,
weekends.
Admission is $10, $7 for students/seniors.
For more information, call
310-440-4500
or
visit
www.skirball.org.
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THELMA LEVIN
From a young age, Thelma
loved to dance; she studied ballet,
played tennis, and rode horses.
When she went on to attend the
University of Southern California,
she joined the tennis team. In addition to attending classes, Thelma
also had a marvelous time at parties and going on dates with several young suitors–and there was no
shortage of those beguiled by her
blonde hair, topaz eyes and tan
skin. In fact, one young man drove
for hours after she had forgotten
her tennis racket following a
match.
But no one loved Thelma
more than Sam, whom she met
one afternoon during a visit to her
favorite uncle in Palm Springs
while out horseback riding. The
two went on several dates while
she vacationed in Palm Springs,
but once she returned to the university, and the parties, and the
boys, she simply was too busy to
take his calls. Not to be put off,
Sam drove to her residence and
pounded on her door.
The two counted almost 50
years of marriage before he passed
away 32 years ago. Among their
courtship highlights were horse
rides along the Beverly Hills Bridal
Path where they would stop at the
Polo Lounge for drinks or a bite.
To this day, the Polo Lounge
remains her favorite Beverly Hills
spot. Indeed, it was in the Beverly
Hills Hotel that she’d go weekly to
get her hair done and meet her
girlfriends for lunch and Bridge
games.
After the wedding, the two
moved into a duplex on Crescent
Heights beore moving to a home
on Comstock Avenue. They first
had a son, Gerry, and then 12
years later, their daughter Leslie
was born.
Thelma recalled Sam’s mother crying how they were moving
out to the “boondocks” when they
bought the land in West L.A. Back
then, the area was mostly fields
filled with berries and trees. The
children of course loved playing in
the wide expanse.
Building on the earlier success that Sam had from opening a
drugstore with his father on
Adams, a 24 hour pharmacy that
was one of the first in L.A, in 1946,
Sam built Santa Glen Drug on the
corner of Santa Monica and Beverly Glen, where today sits a Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf.
There were no chains in the
those days–indeed, Schwab’s was
BEVERLY HILLS
the only other pharmacy in the
area–and everything was very personalized. Santa Glen offered gifts
galore, a pipe tobacco section,
and jewelry. Behind the pharmacy, they set up Duke’s, a hamburger joint that served superb cobblers in addition to the burgers,
fries and Cokes.
When the family moved to
Beverly Hills in the 1950s, propelled by the desire to keep their
daughter in the Beverly Hills
school system (she had been attending El Rodeo), the City was
still very much a village. Thelma
immediately loved the sense of
community that permeated the
City.
She walked everywhere;
played tennis at the courts on Lexington, shopped at Saks Fifth Avenue and I. Magnin and spent
time hanging out in her friend’s
swanky lingerie boutique, Livingston’s, that was quite the destination in its day. A PTA mom,
Thelma never worried if her
school-age daughter was late
coming home after school; she
knew her daughter was at a
friend’s house or having ice
cream.
On Sundays, the family had
supper at Armstrong Schroeder’s;
they brunched at Nate n’ Al’s; enjoyed sundae’s at Blum’s. On rainy
days, Thelma played piano, her
daughter singing along.
The Escoffier Room at the top
of the Beverly Hilton Hotel was
the site of many elegant parties,
where dancing was always a part
of the evening. And Thelma loved
to dance; indeed, she still sometimes danced with porcelain and
hand painted fans.
The family also spent much
time at their beach house in Malibu, fishing, taking long walks on
the broad beach and gazing at the
stars in an era when only a handful of homes dotted the shores.
Later, after their children were
grown and out of the house, Thelma’s best friend moved in next
door. Sam soon built a series of
steps connecting the two homes in
the backyard, and the two women
took coffee together each morning. And through it all, Thelma remained a voracious reader, an
avid Bridge player and the kind of
woman who never stopped smiling, listening or demonstrating her
quick wit.
Still, after a lifetime of travel,
adventure, friendships and community, Thelma counts among her
greatest treasures her five grandchildren and six (and counting)
great-grandchildren.
BEVERLY HILLS
STEVE KESSLER
in that most superintendents in
their first 100 days have to feel
out the community and interview everybody and really get
the flavor of the new community
that they’re in. I didn’t have to
do that. Still, I did make it a
point to go out and connect
with the community. Even in my
situation, I needed to do that
and reaffirm some relationships
that over time weren’t as strong
as they could be. That has been
a huge thing for me to connect
with the community, to make
sure our community is together
with our schools.
The Courier: There is a clear
sentiment of disconnect between the community and the
Board of Education. Indeed,
your predecessor was oft criticized for being “weak” and not
standing up to the board, which
has repeatedly been accused of
micro-managing. How are you
handling your new role?
Kessler: This is not to be
braggadocio, but I do think that
because I’m home-born, homebred, teachers know I’ve taught
here and administrated successfully. There was a trust issue.
With me becoming superintendent, that has improved camaraderie and morale throughout
the district. I think the community has backed me. I have enjoyed working with the Board of
Education.
As a teacher, you are taught
form day one to promote the
democratic process. The fact is,
our five board members truly
represent the diverse opinions
that are prevalent in our com-
DOOR HANGER
former Mayor Barry Brucker alluded in his comments to the
culprit being a member of the
school board, former Board
President Herb Young, and exHuman Relations Commissioner
Ilona Sherman called Korbatov
out by name.
In between angrily hurling
accusations at Board President
Brian Goldberg of “racial religious
bigotry” (Goldberg has
responded in a Letter to the Editor on page 39), Young claimed
Korbatov was behind the door
hanger, although he did not provide any verbal proof. He did,
however, call on Korbatov and
Goldberg to resign from their
posts on the school board.
Brucker told The Courier he
called Jed Hubrin, CEO of The
Walking Man Inc., a company
that distributes door hangers
and other flyers throughout Los
Angeles, on Oct. 8 to get more
information on the door hanger.
Brucker said he had used
Hubrin’s company in the past to
distribute campaign pieces.
According to Brucker,
Hubrin told him that it was a
woman named “Lisa” who paid
$1,500 in cash for the distribution of the door hanger and provided a phone number that
matches that of Korbatov’s.
When reached by phone
Wednesday morning, Hubrin
told The Courier he had no comment on any matters related to
the school board door hanger.
Korbatov categorically de-
munity. And because democracy is not behind closed doors, it
is open, and it is public, sometimes democracy gets messy. I
think, unfortunately, many times
our community and other people view the difference of opinion as representing an ineffective body and I don’t agree with
that. When you get in closed
session and are privy to information the general public is not.
For me it was a real eye opener.
Do the board and I always
agree? No, but that’s just part of
the deal.
The Courier: Seven years
have now passed since voters
approved the $334 million
Measure E school building
bond, but beyond Horace
Mann, the community has yet to
see any new construction or significant building renovations.
And there doesn’t appear to be
enough money left to complete
what is needed at the schools.
What does the future hold on
this front?
Kessler: First of all, the
board knows we don’t have
enough money to finish all the
modernization. There will have
to be [another] bond. Frankly,
that discussion has not been vetted out yet with this board, but I
would imagine with the new
board, that will be something
that will be a major topic.
Most of our schools were
built between 1900-1929. They
do need modernization and
frankly, I’m very excited about
the future, whenever that may
be. I’m not going to come out in
favor of this or that, that’s something for the board to make policy on. I do believe our children
deserve 21st century classrooms
with 21st century technology,
and plans do address that directly.
The vision of the future
when I do leave will be one
headed in the 21st century. We
will be at the forefront of not
only technology, but classroom
design...with phenomenal technologies inside the classroom
that will just blow everybody’s
minds, prepare our kids for college and life beyond in the 21st
century. The fact that Horace
Mann will be the first one to
give a preview to all stakeholders of what’s to come in the future can be nothing but positive.
The Courier: There has
been discussion that in light of
upcoming school construction,
the $10 million Joint Powers
Agreement between the City
and the school district could be
at risk. How will you help make
sure that the school district
maintains that crucial revenue
from the City?
Kessler: As a matter of fact,
another job of mine is to improve our relations with the City
of Beverly Hills. I think that’s
very, very important. I do believe that in the future, that our
relationships will improve and
that we will start working together, something I think is crucial to improving our school district. Absolutely crucial. We
must work together. We’re a
small, tight-knit community.
That JPA agreement is flat
out what allows us to have such
a well-rounded program for our
kids. Not just reading, writing
and arithmetic. Our kids get a
plethora of different avenues
they can explore. I know that
would not be possible without
the JPA. I understand with modernization we’re going to be cutting down athletic fields, which
we can’t make available to the
City. We’re going to have portables there. I do believe the City
does recognize the good health
of our City is totally intertwined
with the good health of our
schools. If our schools are
healthy, that supports all of our
property values and everything
else that goes with our City. I
don’t believe they want to jeopardize that.
The Courier: After safety,
academics must clearly be forefront. Already, there is a lot of
positivity connected to the hiring of BHHS interim principal
Dave Jackson - although he has
said he plans to stay for just one
year. How are you ensuring that
Beverly Hills students get the
best education?
Kessler: Prior to my being
superintendent, the board took
on a director of technology. That
was been huge for me. I knew as
a classroom teacher, we had
fallen behind technology wise.
In Beverly Hills, my feeling is,
we should be at the forefront,
never be lagging behind in anything. Technology done the right
way means proper professional
development for our staff, as
well as a proper rollout for our
students. We can not afford for
our kids to lag behind any further when it comes to technology. It’s not just putting chrome
books in the hands of kids and
going, ‘look we’re doing technology.’ That’s shortsighted.
As far as academics, the
second thing is, I love my administrative teams and teachers.
Our principals and assistant
nies any involvement in the
door hanger. In a statement
Thursday to The Courier, Korbatov said:
“I have never been accused
of being shy to voice my opinion. I have always signed my
name proudly to anything I have
ever authored. I recently paid
for a full-page ad in the Courier
addressed to Isabel Hacker and
Mel Spitz discussing the issues
and facts concerning the school
district and this election and I
signed my name. I don't do
"business" in the shadows but
very much in the light of day
and I doubt very much that anyone hiding their identity would
leave their name and phone
number in regards to an anonymous door hanger. I did not author, distribute nor pay for that
door hanger. I have nothing
more to say on this subject.”
Those comments echoed
her denial at the end of Tuesday’s Board of Education meeting, when she addressed the
matter, saying she had spoken
with Hubrin last week to gather
cost and other information on
the process of potentially sending out campaign literature for
fellow boardmember Lewis
Hall’s re-election campaign, but
that the discussions had not
gone beyond that.
Korbatov implied that the
accusations have come from
some who she has had personal
disagreements with in the past
and whom she feels have been
hostile toward her.
Brucker put his correspondence with Hubrin in writing in
a letter to Beverly Hills City
Clerk Byron Pope, dated Oct. 8.
In the letter, Brucker claims he
called Hubrin at 9:29 a.m. on
Oct. 8 and left a message regarding the door hangers.
Brucker claims Hubrin called
back at 9:47 a.m. and told him
the door hangers were paid for
in a cash-only transaction but
that he had no information on
the identity of who paid for it.
Later that morning at 10:12,
Brucker says Hubrin called to
say it was “Lisa.”
Pope confirmed that he received the letter from Brucker.
Pope is the local election official
for City Council elections, but
not for Board of Education elections. As such, Pope told The
Courier that he forwarded the
complaint to L.A. County Registrar-Recorder Dean Logan,
among other local authorities.
In a letter to Pope dated
Oct. 9, Logan writes to inform
the City that he referred the
complaint to the L.A. County
District Attorney’s Public Integrity Division.
On Thursday, L.A. County
D.A. spokesperson Jane Robison
told The Courier that the Public
Integrity Division “has not received any complaints” regarding Beverly Hills school elections.
Jay Wierenga, Communications Director of the Fair Political Practices Commission
(FPPC), noted that the door
hanger could fall under the umbrella of an “Independent Expenditure”, which the FPPC defines as a “payment for a communication that expressly advocates the election or defeat of a
clearly identified California state
or local candidate for the qualification, passage, or defeat of a
clearly identified state or local
ballot measure, and the communication is not coordinated with
or “made at the behest” of the
affected candidate or committee.”
The FPPC, however, defines
“express advocacy” as communication which uses words such
as “vote for,” “elect,” “cast your
ballot,” or “defeat.” The door
hanger that went out to Beverly
Hills homes does not use any of
those terms, but Wierenga noted
that “some of the language does
refer to the general concept of
knowing unambiguously something being so obviously in favor
or opposed to something that a
reasonable person would be
able to see it that way.”
Wierenga said the FPPC’s
Enforcement Division is “aware
of the matter and is looking into
it.”
In 1995, the U.S. Supreme
Court took up an anonymous
political speech case that involved Margaret McIntyre, a private taxpayer in Ohio in McIntyre v. Ohio Elections Commission. McIntyre had an anonymously distributed campaign literature in opposition to a proposed ballot measure, which
was prohibited by Ohio law.
The Supreme Court ultimately ruled in McIntyre's favor,
essentially stating that people
have the right to anonymous political speech. Among the reasons for striking down the Ohio
law, the Supreme Court mentioned: “Anonymity thereby pro-
principals at each of our K-8s
are very, very strong. Again, I
hear very positive collaborative
thinking on their part. For the
first time, our principals got together and had a common assessment - the STAR assessment
adopted by the Board of Education. This means that for the first
time, if you’re in a Beverly Hills
school, you’ll be given the same
assessment at every school.
Dave Jackson is heaven
sent. I feel so blessed and fortunate to have someone like him
who is a natural leader. The way
he does it does not come from a
book. Because of that he has
brought that natural leadership
to a high school that needed that
leadership. I thought I’d be living at that high school. I don’t
have to. I’m there, but Dave
Jackson has taken the bull by the
horns. Every reaction I get from
teachers, and I know those
teachers and they’ll give me the
straight shot, they love this guy.
They think he’s been a straight
ahead leader. He just wants to
lead. He just wants to do the
right thing for kids.
The Courier: Any final
thoughts?
Kessler: In my 40th year, I
feel I’m doing something I’ve always wanted to do, which is
why I postponed my retirement.
I’m giving back a lot of my institutional knowledge, educational
knowledge. In every decision I
make, if you don’t put kids first,
I don’t think you’re administrating correctly and even being a
teacher correctly. It always has
to be student driven.
vides a way for a writer who
may be personally unpopular to
ensure that readers will not prejudge her message simply because they do not like its proponent.”
Wierenga noted that in California, “a person can spend
their own money but in general
if anything tops the $1,000 that’s
the threshold in which it legally
becomes a committee, thus triggering filing requirements.”
At Tuesday’s meeting, City
Councilmember Nancy Krasne
condemned the political vitrol
that has gone back-and-forth for
the past several weeks. In addition to the door hanger, the political shouting match going on
by non-candidates has included
an “open letter” to the community from 14 former Beverly
Hills mayors, which was sent
out last week going after the
records of the current school
board. The letter takes aim at the
District for allegedly being in
“financial chaos” and for its
“management failures” – allegations many in the District vehemently disagree with.
“The City does not want
this, this is a stain on the City,”
Krasne said. “It smears us all. It
won’t be tolerated”
Correction: Last week The
Courier incorrectly referred
to the door hanger as an
“illegal mailer” under State
Election Code 84305, which
regulates mass mailers.
Campaign literature such as a
door hanger, however, is not
considered a mass mailer.
AUTHOR
had gone to Hitler and Hermann
Goering; other works had been smuggled through Switzerland, sold and
resold to collectors and dealers, with
many works now in famous museums.
With the help of his family,
Goodman initiated the first Nazi looting case to be settled in the U.S. They
also brought about the first major restitution in The Netherlands since the
post-war era.
According to a Booklist review,
“When [Goodman’s] father died at the
age of 80...letters, documents, and
other correspondences revealed a
trove of family secrets that led
Goodman and his family on a quest for
both justice and discovery of their family history....The search is still ongoing,
but this account of the struggle so far is
both arresting and poignant, combining elements of a family chronicle and
an intricate detective story.”
Born in London shortly after World
War II and educated at the French
Lycée in London, then at Munich
University, Simon Goodman entered
the music business in the late 1960s,
specializing in breaking new British
artists abroad.
Goodman is married to Beverly
Hills actress and coach May Quigley
Goodman and has one son and three
daughters. He lives in Los Angeles,
where his search for his family’s treasures continues.
The event at LAMOTH is hosted by
Cece Feiler and Terry Hyman Hamermesh. Seating is limited and RSVP to
michael@lamoth.org is required.
SCHOOL
IS FUN!
LAMOTH
home for Los Angeles Museum of the
Holocaust.
• Richard Jones, trusted financial
advisor to Altmann, will receive the Humanitarian Award. He witnessed first-hand
the tremendous impact Altmann had on so
many, throughout her life, facing adversity
with courage and dignity.
Jones and his wife Randi are deeply
moved by the museum’s daily work of honoring Holocaust victims and survivors while
helping tens of thousands of schoolchildren
learn this history and find inspiration to
combat social injustice in their own time.
• Stacey Janks Jasper, educator at
Milken Community High School, will
receive the Righteous Conversations
Award. Janks Jasper has devoted time and
energy to bring the museum’s innovative
Special Supplement
Casino Night At Temple Beth Am To Benefit
Foundation For Jewish Education
The Foundation for Jewish Education
will host its first ever “Casino Night” from
8 p.m.-midnight, Saturday, Oct. 24 at
Temple Beth Am, 1039 S. La Cienega
Blvd.
The evening will feature an open bar,
catered refreshments and desserts, plus
prizes.
Cost is $100 for $50 in chips for reg-
ular play, or $160 for the poker tables
with 1,000 in chips.
Celebrating 15 years of serving the
Jewish community, the nonprofit foundation’s mission is to provide unaffiliated
Jewish students a Jewish identity and values.
For information on the event and
organization, call 310-273-8612.
Diller Foundation Seeking Nominations For
Annual Tikum Olam Awards, Scholarships
The Helen Diller Family Foundation
is now accepting nominations for the
2016 Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Awards, a
program that recognizes up to 15 Jewish
teens annually with $36,000 each to be
used in support of a social justice project
or to further their education.
Up to five teens from California and
10 from other communities nationwide
will be acknowledged for demonstrating
leadership and successfully working to
make the world a better place.
In its nine-year history, the program
has given more than $2.5 million to 70
teens from more than 20 U.S. communities.
Anyone interested in nominating a
teen, or any teen interested in self-nominating, may visit www.dillerteenawards.org to begin the process. Teens’ work
must be as volunteers—without compensation for their services.The deadline is
Dec. 1.
For more information, email dillerteenawards@-sfjcf.org or call 415-5126432.
BEVERLY HILLS
Holocaust remembrance programming to
students in the L.A. community.
The gala will be chaired by LAMOTH’s
2014 honorees, Shelley and Dr. Frank
Litvack.
LAMOTH, 100 S. The Grove Dr., is currently hosting a related exhibit, “The
Recovery of the Portrait of Adele BlochBauer I,” which includes archival images of
the Schoenberg and Altmann families and
memorabilia related to the Supreme Court
case, The Republic of Austria v. Altmann.
For more information, visit www.lamoth.org or call 323-651-3704.
LAMOTH is the oldest Holocaust
museum in the United States, founded in
1961 by a group of local survivors who
wanted a permanent, safe home for their
Holocaust-era photos and artifacts. The
museum moved to its permanent home in
Pan Pacific Park in 2010.
School Is Fun!
SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT
BEVERLY HILLS COURIER |OCTOBER 16, 2015
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Three Money ‘Musts’ for Families Sending
A Child to College This Fall
A
F
By Patrick Nygren, Senior Vice
President, Wells Fargo
or the past 17 or 18 years,
your summers have probably
been full of things like family vacations, swimming at the local
pool, cookouts with family and
friends and maybe road trips.
But if you have a college-bound
high-school graduate in your
household, this summer may
feel different. You’re probably
getting ready to send your child
off to college and thinking
about everything he or she will
need: computers, bedding,
school supplies and the list
goes on.
W
accounts and services as well
as an understanding for how to
manage them responsibly.
s a parent and someone
who has worked in the
banking industry for more than
ten years, I offer three steps
that can help your family get financially ready for college:
For example, with Wells Fargo’s
My Money Map, consumers of
all ages can easily track spending, set budgeting goals and
monitor savings.
• Paying for College: There are
many options for paying for college, including tuition payment
plans, scholarships, grants, federal and private student loans.
Before you apply for a student
loan, you should consider other
financial means you plan on
using to cover costs. It’s important to understand the features
of student loans and consider a
loan option that best fits your
child’s personal and academic
needs.
hile it’s important to make
sure your child has many
of the creature comfor ts of
home, it is also vital to help Wells Fargo’s new Get College
your student start their adult Ready interactive website
life on firm financial footing (www.WellsFargo.com/GetColl
with tools and good personal fi- egeReady) can help you learn
nance habits that will serve about options.
them well throughout their
lives.
Anytime you consider taking
Patrick Nygren
• Building Credit: Helping students understand the responsible use of credit and how it
works can set them for more
financial freedom and choices
down the road.
out a loan, have a plan for how
Wells Fargo’s The Path to Good
you’ll pay it off.
Credit can help students under• Managing Money: For many stand credit basics and how,
young adults, going away to with smart planning, they can
college is the first time they will get on the right path for finanmanage a budget or use other cial success.
financial products such as
checking and saving accounts, By taking the time to build a
debit cards, credit cards or thoughtful financial plan, you’ll
be able to spend more time with
insurance.
your family and truly make this
Families can help their students summer season the most memmake sure they have the right orable summer of them all.
OCTOBER 16, 2015
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A N O T H E R B I RT H D AY ! ?
Richard Benveniste Linda Eng
Bruce Schulman
Joe Bausone
Angela Lansbury
Ali Soltani
BIRTHDAY GREETINGS—Jim White, Barry Corbin, Angela Lans-bury, Tim McCarver, Tim Robbins and
Suzanne Somers (Oct. 16); Ali Soltani, Lou Milkowski, Margot Kidder and George Wendt (Oct. 17); Dr.
Richard Benveniste, Leslie Charney, Wynton Marsalis, Joe Morton and Karen Sachs (Oct. 18); Donna
Goldstein, Joe Bausone, John Lithgow and Simon Ward (Oct. 19); Linda Eng, William Christopher, and
Tom Petty (Oct. 20); Judge Judy Sheindlin, Lawrence Field, Kim Kardashian, Bruce Schulman, and
Carrie Fisher (Oct. 21); Myra Lurie, Jeff Goldblum, Christopher Lloyd, and Tony Roberts (Oct. 22).
Lou Milkowski
Leslie Charney
Judy Sheindlin
Lawrence Field
Astrology
By Holiday Mathis
TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Oct. 16). This is a year of claiming
your own and working to keep it beautiful. The next 10 weeks
are your best in regard to finance. You’ll be proud of how you
help family this month. November brings a symbol of affection you’ll cherish for years to come. Professional gains in
December lead to March travel. Virgo and Sagittarius people
adore you.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Mark Twain suggested that man is
the only animal who blushes, or needs to. You’ll resonate
with this statement today, as someone hits a subconscious
trigger that creeps up on you like pink heat.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You are a powerful communicator. Getting through to others has more to do with preparation than anything else. Practice and perfect your messages.
Your self-assured words will inspire action.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Instead of adapting to the
circumstances that others have laid out for you, your desire is
to create your own niche. You’ll succeed in finding a compromise.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Avoid deprivation. Give
CELEBRATING FINLAND—
yourself a little of what you want. If you have trouble stopThe Los Angles Chamber
ping after just a little, then try to divert your attention to other
Orchestra (LACO) presented
things you enjoy.
“Finland a’la carte” with a
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You’ll meet with people who
performance of Sibelius’
would like to join your cause. Keep asking questions. Find
String Quartet in D minor, Op
out what they need. In the end, if you feel you can meet those
56. Above left, Finland’s
needs, you’ll be most persuasive.
Consul
General
Juha
Markkanen, (center), who
PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20). You will present things that people
hosted the event, with LACO
already know in a way they have never heard before, helping
board vice president Mahnaz
them form new neural pathways and emotional connections.
Newman (left) and LACO
ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19). The little civilities that restore your
board
president
Dana
faith in society will be in large supply. People will hold the
Newman. Above right, LACO
door open for each other and place their orders to the cashier
musicians taking part in the
with the appropriate “please” and “thank you.” Nice!
program, included (from left):
TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20). You will be moved to pick up
Josefina Vergara, principal
trash and solve problems that do not technically originate
violin II; Tamara Hatwan, viowith you just because it feels good to be a part of the solulin I; Armen Ksajikian, assotion.
ciate principal cello; and
Roland Kato, principal viola.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Human communication is so
At left, Hatwan, Vergara,
nuanced that it often gets misconstrued. So many times the
Kato and Ksajikian perform
things we say actually mean the opposite of their literal defifor guests.
nition. You get it, though, and will process today’s messages
Photos by Jamie Pham
accordingly.
CANCER (June 22-July 22).
You’ve had your worries, but
they will subside as you realize that you are richer than
you think. That's what you’ll
claim on this beautiful day, a
sense of optimism that only
rests in the most grateful of
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hearts.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). As
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much as you value loyalty
FRI. & SAT. 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
and are impressed by unbriI TA L I A N R E S TA U R A N T
dled enthusiasm, you usually
behave more like a cat than a
dog. Today you will be independent, discerning and
graceful in your approach.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). If
indeed the universe really
does have a purpose, this is
one of those rare days in
which the universal purpose
lines up more or less directly
with your own.hinge on the
one crucial attitude that
peace depends on: tolerance.
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as: POCKET SQUARE LOFT
10573 W. Pico Blvd. #50, Los
Angeles, CA 90064-2348; MXM
Holdings, LLS 10573 W. Pico
Blvd. #50, Los Angeles, CA
90064-2348; The business is
conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s)
has NOT begun to transact
business under the name(s)
listed herein:
Shilo
Burchfield, CEO: Statement is
filed with the County of Los
Angeles: September 16, 2015;
Published: September 25,
October 02, 09, 16, 2015
LACC N/C
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as: VICTORIA GORDON TELEVISION 157 S. Fairfax Ave.,
Los Angeles, CA 90036; 9663
Santa Monica Blvd. #1265,
Beverly Hills, CA 90210;
Victoria Gordon 9663 Santa
Monica Blvd. #1265, Beverly
Hills, CA 90210; The business
is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT
begun to transact business
under the name(s) listed herein:
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President: Statement is filed
with the County of Los Angeles:
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Supahsmaht, Inc. 1605 Lucile
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The business is conducted by:
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transact business under the
name(s)
listed
herein:
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County of Los Angeles:
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RAINBOW GALLERY
7412 Fulton Ave., North
Hollywood, CA 91605; BLSSD
Inc. 8255 Beverly Blvd. #100,
Los Angeles, CA 90048; The
business is conducted by: A
CORPORATION, registrant(s)
listed herein: Bahram Ravan,
CEO: Statement is filed with the
09, 16, 2015 LACC N/C
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as:
MRM PROFESSIONAL
PAINTING 8227 Blackburn
Ave. #5, Los Angeles, CA
90048;
Mohammad Reza
Mossadeghnia
8227
Blackburn Ave. #5, Los Angeles,
CA 90048; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL,
name(s)
listed
herein:
Mohammad
Reza
Mossadeghnia,
Owner:
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HOME LOANS 3) LENDING
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Ave. #C, Manhattan Beach, CA
90266; Mortgage Bank of
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#C, Manhattan Beach, CA
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name(s)
listed
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1619 N. La Brea Ave., Los
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name(s) listed herein: Nadia
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is filed with the County of Los
Published: October 02, 09, 16,
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as: AMEDEO DIALECT SERVICES 145 S. Elm Dr. #12,
Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Esther
F. Caporale 145 S. Elm Dr.
#12, Beverly Hills, CA 90212;
AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s)
listed herein:
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1801 Loma Vista Dr., Beverly
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1801 Loma Vista Dr., Beverly
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Beverly Hills, CA 90212;
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Wilshire Blvd. #900, Beverly
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to transact business under the
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BY DAVID J. KAHN / EDITED BY WILL SHORTZ
THE NEW YORK TIMES SUNDAY
MAGAZINE CROSSWORD PUZZLE
ACROSS
1 Get by
5 Draw ____ on
10 With 101-Across,
screen icon
15 Co. that invented the
floppy disk
18 Utah attraction for
skiers
19 Certain graduate
20 Headquarters of
Royal Dutch Shell,
with “The”
21 Shellac finish?
22 Gladly, old-style
23 Tents and the like
(2001-8)
26 Wraps
28 See 109-Across
29 Goes after
30 Brought (in)
31 One of two official
Philippine
languages, along
with English
35 Flight figures, for
short
36 “Case of the Ex”
singer, 2000
37 1964 Charlie Chaplin
book (1980-84)
41 Actress Green of
“Casino Royale”
43 ____ column
45 All-inclusive, in
edspeak
46 Epitome of easiness
47 Northeastern
university where
Carl Sagan taught
49 Egypt’s Port ____
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52 Soft wear, informally
54 Long stretch
55 Der ____ (Adenauer)
56 TV show since
10/11/75, eight of
whose former stars
appear in the circled
squares in this
puzzle
58 Show-off (1975-80)
62 Stockholders?
64 “Yikes!”
66 Quarter
67 Nashville inst.
68 Muff, e.g. (2005-13)
71 Dessert often topped
with cream cheese
(1990-93)
76 In the, in Italy
77 TV star who loved
oats
79 Shirt style
80 Those girls, in French
81 Berlin standard
(1990-96)
86 Spring business?
88 Ambush predators of
the sea
89 Pharaoh ____
90 Padre’s hermano
91 Slim and trim
93 Thing
95 Trucker’s circuit:
Abbr.
96 Redhead on kids’ TV
99 How “You Make
Me Feel” in a Van
Morrison song
101 See 10-Across
102 With 120-Across,
intro heard every
week on 56-Across
107 First American
carrier to show
movies on flights
109 With 28-Across,
letter opener
110 CH4
111 Kitchen pad
114 Dispute
117 “____ thoughts?”
118 Ranger rival
120 See 102-Across
124 Champ’s cry
125 Prefix with -centric
126 Taekwondo is its
national sport
127 Makes a good
impression?
128 El ____
129 Frequent target of
ID thieves
130 Destructive 2012
hurricane
131 Latches, say
132 Zapper target
16 English county that’s
home to Reading
17 Snafu
19 Animal without feet
24 Title girl in a 2002
Disney movie
25 “Cheerio”
27 Focus of urban
renewal?
32 Some digital camera
batteries
33 Soviet labor camp
34 Baseball’s Hodges
37 John ____, greaser
in “American
Graffiti”
38 ____ law
39 Designer of the
Florence Cathedral
bell tower
40 Class
41 Digital money
42 Alessandro ____,
DOWN
scientist who
1 Not so bright
discovered
110-Across
2 Coat cut
44 Abbr. of politeness
3 15-time guest host of
56-Across
48 “You ____ worry”
4 One way to get home 50 Radio host Glass
(2000-06)
51 Jeanne ____
5 Cockeyed
53 Class
6 1974 Best Actress for 57 Subsidiary
“Alice Doesn’t Live
proposition
Here Anymore”
59 Cool
7 911 respondent, for
60 Does a high-wire act,
short
e.g.
8 “Wheel of Fortune”
61
Centers
buy
63 Cool
9 Gently sponges
65 N.B.A. head coach
10 1953 biblical movie
Steve
11 Dorm heads, briefly
69 More open to the
12 Ottoman Empire title
outdoors
13 Bird-feeder fill
70 “Get ____!”
14 ____-skelter
72 Find another spot,
15 Like the North Pole
maybe
1
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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).
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73 16-time guest host of
56-Across
74 ____ O’Hara, 2015
Tony winner for
“The King and I”
75 German coal city,
once
78 Bygone presidential
inits.
81 Peer-group member?
82 Countermeasures
83 Democratic
presidential
nominee before
Kennedy
84 Shirt style
85 Piece of cake in
school
87 “____ we alone?”
92 11 follower
94 Colorful fish
97 “Makes me want
seconds!”
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98 Vitamin regimen
100 Ship’s load
103 Chomps on
104 Loses it, with “out”
105 Italian mount
106 “Actually, I do”
108 Dining partner?
(2005-12)
111 Counter orders
112 Lewis who sang the
theme for “Avatar”
113 “… then again,
maybe I’m
mistaken”
114 Weeds
115 Old colonnade
116 Go bad
119 Does, e.g.
121 Like the border of
Time magazine
122 Ultimate
123 Post-O.R. site
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County,
California,
Date of Sale: 11/13/2015
at 11:00 AM
Estimated amount of
unpaid balance and other
charges: $ 431,742.48
NOTICE OF
TRUSTEE'S SALE
hereinafter
described
property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust
described as:
sible that at the time of
the sale the opening bid
may be less than the total
debt
More fully described in NOTICE TO PROPERTY
said Deed of Trust.
OWNER: The sale date
shown on this notice of
A.P.N.: 8102-032-007
sale may be postponed
one or more times by the
The undersigned Trustee mortgagee, beneficiary,
disclaims any liability for trustee, or a court, purany incorrectness of the suant to Section 2924g of
street address or other the California Civil Code.
common designation, if The law requires that
any, shown above.
information about trustee
sale postponements be
The sale will be made, made available to you
but without covenant or and to the public, as a
warranty, expressed or courtesy to those not
implied, regarding title, present at the sale. If you
possession, or encum- wish to learn whether
brances, to pay the your sale date has been
remaining principal sum postponed, and, if appliof the note(s) secured by cable, the rescheduled
the Deed of Trust. The time and date for the sale
total amount of the of this property, you may
unpaid balance of the call (866)-960-8299 or
obligation secured by the visit this Internet Web site
property to be sold and http://www.altisource.com
reasonable
estimated /MortgageServices/Defau
costs, expenses and ltManagement/TrusteeSe
advances at the time of rvices.aspx using the file
the initial publication of number assigned to this
the Notice of Sale is:
case
2014-05446-CA.
$ 431,742.48.
Information about postponements that are very
If the Trustee is unable short in duration or that
to convey title for any occur close in time to the
reason, the successful scheduled sale may not
bidder’s sole and exclu- immediately be reflected
sive remedy shall be the in the telephone informareturn of monies paid to tion or on the Internet
the Trustee, and the Web site. The best way
successful bidder shall to verify postponement
have
no
further information is to attend
recourse.
the scheduled sale.
The beneficiary of the
Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the
undersigned a written
request to commence
foreclosure, and the
undersigned caused a
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 this property.
WILL SELL AT PUBLIC
AUCTION TO HIGHEST
BIDDER FOR CASH,
CASHIER’S
CHECK
DRAWN ON A STATE OR
NATIONAL BANK, A
CHECK DRAWN BY A
STATE OR FEDERAL
CREDIT UNION, OR A
CHECK DRAWN BY A
STATE OR FEDERAL
SAVINGS AND LOAN
ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR
SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102
OF THE FINANCIAL
NOTICE OF
CODE AND AUTHORTRUSTEE'S SALE
IZED TO DO BUSINESS
IN THIS STATE:
Note:
Because
the
Beneficiary reserves the
All right, title, and interest right to bid less than the
conveyed to and now total debt owed, it is posheld by the trustee in the
Date: September 29,
2015
Western
Progressive,
LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary
C/o 30 Corporate Park,
Suite 450
Irvine, CA 92606
Automated
Sale
Information Line: (866)
960-8299 http://www.altisource.com/MortgageSer
vices/DefaultManagemen
t/TrusteeServices.aspx
For Non-Automated Sale
Information, call: (866)
240-3530
Trustee Sale Assistant
WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING
TO COLLECT A DEBT.
ANY
INFORMATION
OBTAINED MAY BE
USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
Published
10/16/15,
10/23/15, 10/30/15
NOTICE
Fict
itious 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).
TSG No.: 8555048 TS
No.:
CA1500269812
FHA/VA/PMI No.: APN:
5555-029-008 Property
Address: 1581 N CRESCENT HEIGHTS BLVD
WEST
HOLLYWOOD,
CA 90046-2405 NOTICE
OF TRUSTEE'S SALE
YOU ARE IN DEFAULT
UNDER A DEED OF
TRUST,
DATED
11/30/2007.
UNLESS
YOU TAKE ACTION TO
PROTECT
YOUR
PROPERTY, IT MAY BE
SOLD AT A PUBLIC
SALE. IF YOU NEED AN
EXPLANATION OF THE
AGAINST
YOU, YOU SHOULD
CONTACT A LAWYER.
On 11/05/2015 at 10:00
A.M., First American Title
Insurance Company, as
duly appointed Trustee
under and pursuant to
Deed of Trust recorded
12/07/2007,
as
Instrument
No.
20072688342, in book ,
page , , of Official
the County Recorder of
LOS ANGELES County,
State of
California.
Executed
by:
PAUL
AARON, AN UNMARRIED 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 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#
5555-029-008 The street
address and other common designation, if any,
of the real property
described above is purported to be: 1581 N
CRESCENT HEIGHTS
BLVD, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90046-2405
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
$921,239.98. 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
encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding
this property by contacting the county recorder’s
aware that the same
deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale
date shown on this notice
of sale may be postponed
mortgagee, beneficiary,
trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of
the California Civil Code.
The law requires that
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/propertySea
rchTerms.aspx, using the
file number assigned to
this case CA1500269812
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: First American Title
Insurance Company 6
Campus Cir, Bldg 6, 1st
Floor
Westlake,
TX
76262 First American
Title Insurance Company
MAY BE ACTING AS A
DEBT
COLLECTOR
ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT.
ANY
I N F O R M AT I O N
OBTAINED
MAY BE
USED FOR THAT PURPOSE FOR TRUSTEES
SALE
INFORMATION
PLEASE CALL (916)9390772NPP0259029
To:
BEVERLY HILLS COURIER
10/16/2015,
10/23/2015, 10/30/2015
——————————
Trustee Sale No. :
00000004731970 Title
Order No.: 730-150115770
FHA/VA/PMI
No.:
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S
SALE YOU ARE IN
DEFAULT UNDER A
DEED
OF
TRUST,
DATED
08/09/2005.
UNLESS YOU TAKE
ACTION TO PROTECT
YOUR PROPERTY, IT
MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED
AN EXPLANATION OF
THE NATURE OF THE
PROCEEDING AGAINST
YOU, YOU SHOULD
CONTACT A LAWYER.
BARRETT
DAFFIN
FRAPPIER TREDER &
WEISS, LLP, as duly
appointed Trustee under
and pursuant to Deed of
Trust
Recorded
on
08/26/2005 as Instrument
No. 05 2056845 of official
records in the office of the
County Recorder of LOS
ANGELES County, State
of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: JEREMY
NORRIE, WILL SELL AT
PUBLIC AUCTION TO
HIGHEST BIDDER FOR
CASH,
CASHIER'S
CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of
payment authorized by
California Civil Code
2924h(b), (payable at
time of sale in lawful
money of the United
States). DATE OF SALE:
10/28/2015
TIME OF
SALE: 11:00 AM PLACE
OF SALE: By the fountain
located at 400 Civic
Center Plaza, Pomona,
CA 91766. STREET
ADDRESS and other
common designation, if
any, of the real property
described above is purported to be: 1330
NORTH
CRESCENT
HEIGHTS, BOULEVARD
#7,
WEST
HOLLYWOOD,
CALIFORNIA
90046 APN#: 5554-006022 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
$281,410.36. The beneficiary under said Deed of
Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the
undersigned a written
Declaration of Default
and Demand for Sale,
and a written Notice of
Sell. The undersigned
caused said Notice of
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
encouraged to investigate
the existence, priority,
and size of outstanding
this property by contacting the county recorder's
aware that the same
deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale
date shown on this notice
of sale may be postponed
mortgagee, beneficiary,
trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of
the California Civil Code.
made available to you
and to the public, as a
courtesy to those not
present at the sale. If you
wish to learn whether
your sale date has been
postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled
time and date for the sale
of this property, you may
call 800-758-8052 for
information regarding the
trustee's sale or visit this
Internet
Web
site
www.homesearch.com
for information regarding
the sale of this property,
using the file number
assigned to this case
00000004731970.
short in duration or that
occur close in time to the
scheduled sale may not
immediately be reflected
in the telephone information or on the Internet
Web site. The best way to
verify
postponement
information is to attend
the scheduled sale. FOR
TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL:
XOME 750 HIGHWAY
121 BYP, SUITE 100
LEWISVILLE, TX 75067
8 0 0 - 7 5 8 - 8 0 5 2
www.homesearch.com
BARRETT
DAFFIN
FRAPPIER TREDER &
WEISS, LLP IS ACTING
AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO
COLLECT A DEBT. ANY
I N F O R M AT I O N
OBTAINED
WILL BE
USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER
& WEISS, LLP as Trustee
Dated:
09/22/2015
NPP0258781 To: BEVERLY
HILLS COURIER 10/02/2015,
10/09/2015, 10/16/2015
BEVERLY HILLS
PUBLIC NOTICES
T.S. No.: 2015-01346-CA
A.P.N.:5559-006-189
Property Address: 1230
Horn Avenue Suite 515,
West Hollywood, CA
90069
NOTICE OF
TRUSTEE'S SALE
PURSUANT TO CIVIL
CODE § 2923.3(a), THE
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO
BELOW
IS
NOT
ATTACHED TO THE
RECORDED COPY OF
THIS DOCUMENT BUT
ONLY TO THE COPIES
PROVIDED TO THE
TRUSTOR.
NOTE: THERE IS A
SUMMARY OF THE
INFORMATION IN THIS
DOCUMENT ATTACHED
NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN
RESUMEN
DE
LA
INFORMACIÓN
DE
ESTE
DOCUMENTO
TALA:
MAYROONG
BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG
ITO NA NAKALAKIP
LU’U Y: KÈM THEO DÂY
LÀ BÀN TRÌNH BÀY
TÓM LU’O’C VÈ THÔNG
TIN TRONG TÀI LIÈU
NÀY
IMPORTANT
NOTICE
TO
PROPERTY
OWNER:
YOU ARE IN DEFAULT
UNDER A DEED OF
TRUST
DATED
02/23/2007.
UNLESS
YOU TAKE ACTION TO
PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD
AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF
YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION
OF
THE
AGAINST
YOU, YOU SHOULD
CONTACT A LAWYER.
Trustor:
SCOTT
K
PRITCHARD,
AN
UNMARRIED MAN
Duly Appointed Trustee:
Western
Progressive,
LLC
Recorded 03/02/2007 as
Instrument
No.
20070458943 in book ---,
page--- and of Official
the Recorder of Los
Angeles
County,
California,
Date of Sale: 11/12/2015
at 11:00 AM
Place of Sale:
BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN
LOCATED IN CIVIC
CENTER PLAZA, 400
CIVIC CENTER PLAZA,
POMONA, CA
Estimated amount of
unpaid balance and other
charges: $ 621,981.30
NOTICE OF
TRUSTEE'S SALE
WILL SELL AT PUBLIC
AUCTION TO HIGHEST
BIDDER FOR CASH,
CASHIER’S
CHECK
DRAWN ON A STATE OR
NATIONAL BANK, A
CHECK DRAWN BY A
STATE OR FEDERAL
CREDIT UNION, OR A
CHECK DRAWN BY A
STATE OR FEDERAL
SAVINGS AND LOAN
ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR
SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102
OF THE FINANCIAL
CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS
IN THIS STATE:
All right, title, and interest
conveyed to and now
held by the trustee in the
hereinafter
described
property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust
described as:
the same lender may
hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on
this property.
NOTICE OF
TRUSTEE'S SALE
Note:
Because
the
Beneficiary reserves the
right to bid less than the
More fully described in total debt owed, it is possaid Deed of Trust.
sible that at the time of
the sale the opening bid
Street Address or other may be less than the total
common designation of debt
real property: 1230 Horn
Avenue Suite 515, West NOTICE TO PROPERTY
Hollywood, CA 90069
OWNER: The sale date
A.P.N.: 5559-006-189
shown on this notice of
sale may be postponed
The undersigned Trustee one or more times by the
disclaims any liability for mortgagee, beneficiary,
any incorrectness of the trustee, or a court, purstreet address or other suant to Section 2924g of
common designation, if the California Civil Code.
any, shown above.
The sale will be made, sale postponements be
but without covenant or made available to you
warranty, expressed or and to the public, as a
implied, regarding title, courtesy to those not
possession, or encum- present at the sale. If you
brances, to pay the wish to learn whether
remaining principal sum your sale date has been
of the note(s) secured by postponed, and, if applithe Deed of Trust. The cable, the rescheduled
total amount of the time and date for the sale
unpaid balance of the of this property, you may
obligation secured by the call (866)-960-8299 or
property to be sold and visit this Internet Web site
reasonable
estimated "http://www.altisource.co
costs, expenses and m/MortgageServices/Def
advances at the time of aultManagement/Trustee
the initial publication of Services.aspx"http://www
the Notice of Sale is:
.altisource.com/Mortgage
$ 621,981.30.
Services/DefaultManage
ment/TrusteeServices.as
If the Trustee is unable px using the file number
to convey title for any assigned to this case 2015reason, the successful 01346-CA. Information about
bidder’s sole and exclu- postponements that are
sive remedy shall be the very short in duration or
return of monies paid to that occur close in time to
the Trustee, and the the scheduled sale may
successful bidder shall not
immediately
be
have
no
further reflected in the telephone
recourse.
information or on the
Internet Web site. The
The beneficiary of the best way to verify postDeed of Trust has execut- ponement information is
ed and delivered to the to attend the scheduled
undersigned a written sale.
request to commence
foreclosure, and the Date:
undersigned caused a September 28, 2015
Notice of Default and Western
Progressive,
Election to Sell to be LLC, as Trustee for benerecorded in the county ficiary
where the real property is C/o 30 Corporate Park,
located.
Suite 450
Irvine, CA 92606
NOTICE TO POTENTIAL Automated
Sale
BIDDERS: If you are Information Line: (866)
considering bidding on 960-8299 HYPERLINK
this property lien, you "http://altisource.com/res
should understand that ware/TrusteeServicesSe
there are risks involved arch.aspx"http://www.altiin bidding at a trustee source.com/MortgageSer
auction. You will be bid- vices/DefaultManagemen
ding on a lien, not on t/TrusteeServices.aspx
the
property
itself. For Non-Automated Sale
Placing the highest bid Information, call: (866)
at a trustee auction 240-3530
does not automatically
entitle you to free and Trustee Sale Assistant
clear ownership of the
property. You should WESTERN PROGRESalso be aware that the SIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTlien being auctioned off ING AS A DEBT COLmay be a junior lien. If LECTOR ATTEMPTING
you are the highest bid- TO COLLECT A DEBT.
der at the auction, you ANY
INFORMATION
are or may be responsi- OBTAINED MAY BE
ble for paying off all USED FOR THAT PURliens senior to the lien POSE.
being auctioned off, Published
10/16/15,
before you can receive 10/23/15, 10/30/15
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
We File &
Publish DBA’s
Call George at
310-28-1322
as: AOE GLOBAL 2331 S.
Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA
90016; Robin Harris 2331 S.
Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA
90016; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL,
name(s) listed herein: Robin
Harris Jr., Owner: Statement
30, 2015 LACC N/C
––––––
as:
SOBRIETYTEES BY
WALTCO PROMOTIONS 333
S. Doheny Dr. #302, Los
Angeles, CA 90048; Linda
Walter 333 S. Doheny Dr.
#302, Los Angeles, CA 90048;
Herb Walter 333 S. Doheny Dr.
A MARRIED COUPLE, registrant(s) has NOT begun to
name(s) listed herein: Linda
Walter, Partner: Statement is
filed with the County of Los
Angeles: October 06, 2015;
November 06, 2015 LACC N/C
––––––
as: FOXY ROXY GLUTENFREE PIZZA TRUCK 242 N.
Avenue 25 #240, Los Angeles,
CA 90031; Fox Grain Farms,
LLC 242 N. Avenue 25 #240,
Los Angeles, CA 90031; The
business is conducted by: A
LIMITED LIABILITY COMPA-
NY, registrant(s) has NOT
Sandee Huberman,
Managing
Member:
October 16, 23, 30, November
06, 2015 LACC N/C
––––––
as: KOSHER PREPWORKS
242 N. Avenue 25 #240, Los
Angeles, CA 90031; Fox Grain
Farms, LLC 242 N. Avenue 25
A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT
Sandee Huberman,
Managing
Member:
October 16, 23, 30, November
06, 2015 LACC N/C
––––––
as: KIDWEAR 9663 Santa
Hills, CA 90210;
Meck
Holdings, LLC 9663 Santa
is conducted by: A LIMITED
LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to
name(s) listed herein: Mark
Kuperstock, CEO: Statement
Angeles: October 06, 2015;
November 06, 2015 LACC
N/C
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).
SUMMONS (CITATION JUDICIAL)
CASE NO: BC 575393
NOTICE TO DEFENDANTS:
Cecil Stell and Does 1-10
YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF:
Nicole Whitfield, an individual; Bert Whitfield, an individual; Jaunice
Whitfield, an indidvidual
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:
Superior Court of the State of California, County of Los Angeles
Stanley Mosk Courthouse • 111 N. Hill Street • Los Angeles, CA 90012
The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or
plaintiff without an attorney is:
Michael N. Sofris, 468 N. Camden Drive Ste. 200, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 229-4505
DATE:
March 11, 2014
By:
Sherri R. Carter, Clerk • Shaunya Bolden, Deputy
Beverly Hills Courier • Published 09/25/15, 10/02/15, 10/09/15, 10/16/15
BEVERLY HILLS
09
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JOBS
WANTED
EXPERIENCED
HOUSEKEEPER
I Am
Av a i l a b l e
Tu e ’s & We d ’s
Fluent English,
drive, love pets.
Reliable &
Responsible.
310/272-0571
REFERENCES AVAILABLE.
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Love Comes in ALL SHAPES & SIZES
Furry, Feathered or Finned
Specializing in TLC, pet sitting, one-on-one
dog walking & specialized cat care.
Overnights
& vet. tech.
available.
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JOBS
WANTED
BEVERLY HILLS
90
88
I am an experieced female
looking for a full time job as
Caregiver/
Housekeeper/
Babysitter.
Call 213/909-7140
Professional appearance.
Small complex,
B.H.+Westside Area
Management/
Maintenance,
Leasing
Experience a Plus.
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C OM PAN IO N
SUZAN
323/394-4146
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SITUATIONS
WANTED
Doctor Seeks House
Sitting Opportunity
Doctor refugee w/ two
children, 4 & 10, seeks
live/work situation. Can
oversee home/facility &
• ELDERCARE •
IN-HOME SPECIALIST
• Caregivers
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• Companions
• Live-In / Live-Out
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ARE YOU A SENIOR AND
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Certified (adult/pediatric). We offer responsible and nurturing care. Our staff is
Dalal: 323/557-8008 thoroughly screened and we care. Live In/Out.
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Call Lisa 24hrs.
323/877-8121 • 323/806-9498
Owned/Operated by R.N.
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One day a week in small
condo in Beverly Hills
Adjacent area. must have
experience and recent
references. Please call
on weekdays after 6pm.
3 1 0 / 5 5 0 -7 3 4 5
200
Building has been
completely remodeled.
Call 323/782-1144
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NEEDED
At least 5 years in home
experience. Speak fluent
English and can also speak
Farsi, Russian, Hebrew,
Armenian or Polish. Must
Licensed/Insured/Bonded have car and available for
live-in positions.
Email:
Call
323/655-2622
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IF NOT EXPERIENCED.
Private Office Suite
at 9595 Wilshire Bl.
508 RSF • $2,300/Mo.
1 Large Executive
Window Office &
1 Support/
Reception Area.
Contact: Stan Gerlach
Or: Bryan Dunne
310/550-2500
• Noushin Ahobim •
Agt.: 310/863-4325
OFFICE / STORES
FOR LEASE
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trained & bonded. Live in or out.
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323/655-2622
LARGE OFFICE
$825/MO.
In Boutique Building
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Providers
4/8/12+ Hr. Shifts Avail. HOMECARE ATTENDANT
SPECIALIST
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COMPETITIVE & VERY
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Excellent References. Hospitals Companion
Call For A Free Estimate! 818/395-8308
818/746-3904
24-Hrs: 805/558-3517
Great Opportunity!
Free Rent
+ Salary!
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OFFICE / STORES FOR LEASE
RESIDENT
MANAGER
WANTED JOB
Responsible, Friendly,
Caring young woman
with car.
DRIVE you to Dr. apps
Shopping, Restaurants,
Concerts, Theaters Etc...
In emergency case
help is available
around the corner.
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AVAILABLE in
THE BEVERLY HILLS
GOLDEN TRIANGLE
••••••
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Elevator access.
Rent Includes:
HVAC, electricity,
phone, high-speed
internet, use
of conference room.
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8024 W. 3rd St. Los Angeles
$3850 / 1100 sq. ft. Retail Store, large display window.
On fashionable W. 3rd St., 1.5 blocks west of The Grove
Farmer's Market. Very light and bright store in a complex with
two restaurants. Rear working area with second entrance.
Bathroom. Air conditioner. Gated window and door s. Rear
Available 10/20/15
parking, two spaces tandem.
Easy to show, call Eva at 323.270.0604
CONDOS FOR
SALE
CLASSIFIED
BEVERLY HILLS
270
CONDOS FOR
SALE
*** FOR SALE ***
405
288
PRIVATE MONEY LOANS
PENTHOUSE
PURCHASE-REHAB-REFINANCE
1ST & 2ND'S POSITION'S
UP TO 80% LTV CASE BY CASE
WITH CITY VIEWS
2 BD. + DEN + 2 BA.
COMPETITIVE RATES & FEE'S
ALL TYPES OF REAL ESTATE CONSIDERED
ETHAN RUCH
R O Y A LT Y M O R T G A G E C O .
1-844-368-5202
BRE# 00818732
Includes Full Amenities,
Doorman (day & night)
Pool, Spa, Gym and
Recreational Room.
Completely Remodeled
From A to Z, Hardwood
Floors Throughout.
Price Reduced
$895,000
WANTED
TO RENT
REAL ESTATE LOANS
BEVERLY HILLS
321 N. OAKHURST DR
R E A L E S TAT E
NMLS # 313559
PRIVATE, RESPECTFUL.
Work from home.
Also Avail. for Estate/
Caretaker position.
Charlie: 323/839-5844
References Avail.
407
GARAGE/STORAGE
TO RENT
KELEMEN
REAL ESTATE
(310) 966-0900
GATED 5 STAR
LUXURY PROPERTIES
*BEL AIR
*WESTWOOD
*CENTURY CITY
CENTURY TOWERS
2 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS
$1,295,000
You won't believe the unobstructed
breathtaking views of Century City and LA..
Totally renovated
Granite Counters. Stainless Steel
Appliances. Huge Living Room
Move-In Condition
CENTURY PARK EAST
$489,000
TO $949,000
PARK PLACE
$795,000
TO $1,195,000
CENTURY HILL
$995,000 TO
$1,795,000
ONE CENTURY
$3,500,000 TO
$17,995,000
BEL AIR CREST
$1,995,000 TO
$15,975,000
Some Complexes include
Heated Pools, Sundeck,
Tennis, Doorman,
Houseman, Staff
Engineers, Switchboard,
Security Staff, Switchboard,
Saunas, Business Center,
Pet PlayLand, Restaurant,
Acres of Flower Gardens
and Grassy Lawns.
For Lease
See our Ad Sec. 440
2 hours away from Beverly Hills or less if you
fly your small plane in Tehachapi Airport!
4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths on 2 acres covered
in beautiful oaks and pines. 2977 Sq. Ft. + exercise
room/laundry, mud room and storage area. Solar
paneled house includes sun porch, double garage plus
additional covered parking in gated community with private police department.
$275,000
Maggie Schick 661-972-0545
RE/MAX• BRE#01062948
BH Courier Classifieds
310-278-1322
www.bhcourier.com
308
415
Rental
To Share
Call 323/879-9033
Cell 323/244-3674
APARTMENTS FOR SALE
KELEMEN
REAL ESTATE
(310) 966-0900
License 00957281
all listings are on
CenturyCityLiving.com
NOW AVAILABLE
GATED 5 STAR
LUXURY PROPERTIES
F URNISHED & U NFURNISHED
*BEL AIR
*WESTWOOD
*CENTURY CITY
2 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS
$5,950/month
You won't believe the unobstructed
breathtaking views of Century City and LA..
Totally renovated
Granite Counters. Stainless Steel
Appliances. Huge Living Room
Move-In Conditionr
BEVERLY HILLS
with amazing views, spa
hardwood floors, wine
cellar and wet-bar.
Convenient location.
Available Now $6,800/MO.
1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH
$5,500/month
Furnished or Unfurnished
Totally Renovated. Granite Counters
Hardwood Floors. Raised Ceilings
Unobstructed 180 degree
City Light Views. Inside Washer/Dryer
440
UNFURNISHED
APT’S/CONDO’S
CENTURY PARK EAST
BEVERLY HILLS DESIGNER DUPLEX
3 BDRM, 3 BATHS + POOL & SPA
BEVERLY HILLS ADJ.
FULLY FURNISHED
LARGE HOME TO SHARE
Private Bedroom & Bath
Off Street parking.
Male employed non-smoker
preferred. $999.99/MO.
First and last.
440
UNFURNISHED
APT’S/CONDO’S
CENTURY TOWERS
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SANTA MONICA HOME ON THE HILLS
427 Montana Ave.
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LISA SHERMAN • AGENT
310/724-7000 x-1851
MILLION DOLLAR VIEW & PRICELESS PRIVACY
Av a i l a b l e
for Rent.
Close to Beach .
Please Call:
310/394-7132
NOW AVAILABLE
flrs, fireplace. New kitch
w/ granite counters, formal din breakfast area.
4 BDRMS, 3.5 BATHS
Storage
Space
CenturyCityLiving.com
and formal dining room.
1930’S DUPLEX
Yard, laundry & parking.
COMPLETELY UPDATED
$3,500/MO.
Liv rm w/ hi-ceilings, hrwd Call 213/804-3761
ARTIST'S MOUNTAIN HOME
License 00957281
UNFURNISHED
APT’S/CONDO’S
Looking to Rent Pride of Ownership 2 BDRM. + 1.5 BATH
Guesthouse or Room
upper unit with breakfast
HONEST, RELIABLE, QUIET, Top flr 3+3.5 • $4,900
Call Greg at
310/502-5002
all listings are on
440
Single Professional • THE GROVE AREA • 1017 S. SHERBOURNE
Male, Non-Smoker Prime Carthay Circle Very Private & Spacious
300
HOUSES FOR SALE
425
HOUSES
FOR LEASE
2,350 Sq.Ft.
$7,900/MO.
310/666-2334
2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH
$4,250/month
Outstanding South Tower. Corner
Renovation. 270 degree Unobstructed
Views. Hardwood Floors. Built Out Closets.
Fabulous Kitchen, Newer Appliances
Crystal Stall Shower, Spa Bathtub. 2 Jumbo
Balconies .Super Quiet Location.
1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH
$3,100/month
High Floor. Total Renovation
Great City Views
Large rooms incl formal DR, brkfast rm, granite/stainless
steel kit, laundry rm., Dark hdw floors. recessed lights,
plantation shutters, closets,+ enclosed patio with fountain.
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BEVERLY HILLS
TOWNHOUSE
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2 BEDROOMS, 1 BATH
Dining room, open floor plan.
Fully Remodeled
New Appliances
Adjacent to
Beverly Hills Hotel
$4,000/MO.
Furnished $5,000/MO.
BEVERLY HILLS
CENTURY HILL
$5,850 to $7,000/Mo.
+ Den/Office
ONE CENTURY
2 flr, elevator, central
air, pool, secured bldg,
2-sub prkg. $2,875/Mo
435 S. Maple Dr.
Lrg. 2 Bd. + 2 Ba.
$20,000 to $45,000/Mo.
nd
• Light & Bright •
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2nd flr, open views, central
air, secured bldg, 2-car
garage. $3,050/Mo
COMPASS GOLD PROP.
• 2 Bd + Den + 2 Ba •
Marty: 310/293-2205
310/860-9991
310/433-1949
213/926-4213
A VA I L A B L E N O W
www.
bhcourier
.com
Private front patio,
Hardwood floors, a/c,
laundry in unit, 2-car prkg.
336 S. Rexford Dr.
$3,200/Month
$4,000 to $5,950/Mo.
237 N. Almont Dr.
Lrg. 2 Bd. + 2 Ba.
Call 310/227-2128
BEVERLY HILLS
• • N E W LY • •
•• U P D AT E D ••
PARK PLACE
BEL AIR CREST
$16,500 to $67,000/Mo.
Some Complexes include
Heated Pools, Sundeck,
Tennis, Doorman,
Houseman, Staff
Engineers, Switchboard,
Security Staff,
Switchboard, Saunas,
Business Center, Pet
PlayLand, Restaurant,
Acres of Flower Gardens
and Grassy Lawns.
For Lease
See our Ad Sec. 270
A PA RT M E N T / C O N D O R E N TA L S
440
UNFURNISHED
APT’S/CONDO’S
Beverly Hills Adj
1540 S. Beverly Dr.
$3000/mo.
818-606-2084
440
UNFURNISHED
APT’S/CONDO’S
443 S. Oakhurst Dr.
•
•
1
Bd.
Den
2
Ba.
+
+
•
•
• 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. •
• •
• •
• •
•
•
• •
B R I G H T & S PA C I O U S
LIVING.
Balcony, dishwasher,
elevator, intercom
entry, on-site
laundry, parking.
P LEASE C ALL :
310/435-3693
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•
French doors in bdrm. to •
patio overlooking pool •
2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH
• GORGEOUS UNITS •
922 S. BEDFORD ST.
LIGHT AND BRIGHT
newly remodeled on second
floor with A/C and 2 parking.
Central air,
pool, elevator,
$2,350/MO.
on-site laundry,
Sam: 310/422-6026 intercom entry.
320 N. La Peer Dr.
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11938 Goshen Ave.
TOTALLY REMODELED
2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH
Bright upper unit with
balcony. New hardwood
floors and stainless steel
appliances. 2 car parking.
Contact Mike at
310/801-3310
440
UNFURNISHED
APT’S/CONDO’S
904-908 Granville Av. 1409 Midvale Ave.
Granite counters,
laundry facility,
Near Whole Foods.
310/207-1965
BRENTWOOD
••••••••
Newly Updated
2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath
—————––––
elevator, parking, pool.
CLOSE
TO
U.C.L.A.,
SHOPPING & 1 BLK.
TO
WESTWOOD PARK.
310/478-8616
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1769-1775
access, on-site laundry, • 1 B d . + 1 B a . •
parking. Close to
elevator, intercom
Brentwood Village,
∞∞∞∞∞∞∞
entry, parking. gym.
Shops & Restaurants.
Luxury Living
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with valet,
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BRENTWOOD
—————––––
H O L LY W O O D
∞∞∞∞∞∞∞
central air, fireplace,
dining & schools.
immaculate.
Completely updated new
kitchen &
bathrooms, new wood
floors & windows,
central air & heat,
recessed lighting and
wired for sound.
Washer & dryer in unit.
Covered parking.
WILSHIRE
Roberta: 415-271-5161
CORRIDOR
10530-10540
Wilshire Bl.
Balcony, dishwasher,
elevator controlled
With Pool, balcony,
WiFi, a/c, intercom
••••••••
Gorgeous & Spacious. a/c, heated pool, WiFi,
• • • • •
• •
•
• • •
••
subterranean prkg. entry, laundry facility,
125 N. Barrington Av. 11640 Kiowa Ave.
Upscale, Bright,
••
Fireplace, balcony,
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• BRENTWOOD •
Olympic/Shenandoah
Newly Remodeled
2 BR/2BA Townhouse
Stunning &
2 Bd.+2 Ba. • • • • • • • • • • •
•
•
Includes:
Single
BEVERLY HILLS ADJ • 310/246-0290 • • 310/476-2181 •
• 310/826-4889 •
CLOSE TO
Bedford/Olympic
Close to shopping,
2 BD, 2 BA CONDO S H O P S & D I N I N G
$2,150/MO.
440
UNFURNISHED
APT’S/CONDO’S
BEVERLY HILLS • BRENTWOOD • B R E N T W O O D W E S T W O O D Beverly Hills Adjacent
N E W LY U P D AT E D
BEVERLY HILLS
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440
UNFURNISHED
APT’S/CONDO’S
N. Sycamore Av.
• • • • •
• Single
• Bachelor
Controlled access,
laundry facility.
lush garden
Utilities Included.
surrounding pool,
323/851-3790
Border of
gym, elevator, etc.
The Carlton
Approx. 1400 Sq. ft.
Close to Everything.
BEVERLY
HILLS
BRENTWOOD
Lower unit with fridge,
11666 Goshen Ave. Hrwd. flrs., granite
321 S. Sherbourne Dr.
519 S. Barrington Ave. ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) ( • )
washer/dryer in unit
counters, dishwasher, LOS ANGELES
• Spacious • •
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and 2 car parking.
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Single+1 Ba. central air, balcony. 401 S. HOOVER St.
Call 310/880-7281 •• Jr. Executive •• 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath
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218 S. Tower Dr.
Balcony, controlled
access, a/c, stove,
elevator, laundry
facility, parking.
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• Close to Cedars-Sinai,
Single •
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Bright unit.
Dishwasher, On-site
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laundry, parking.
WiFi, central air/heat,
WEST L.A.
Close to
fireplace, patio,
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1415 Brockton Ave.
controlled access,
310/472-8915
pool, elevator, parking,
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Old World Charm! Trendy Robertson Bl.
laundry facility.
Bright, intercom entry,
BRENTWOOD
310/312-9871
fridge, stove, laundry fac. Beverly Hills Adjacent
11730 SUNSET BLVD. Shopping & Dining in
CLOSE TO RESTAURANTS
Olympic/Shenandoah
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310/531-3992
2 BR/2BA Townhouse
Stunning &
BEVERLY HILLS
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221 S. Doheny Dr.
Completely updated new
• 1 Bd.+1 Ba.
kitchen &
• Single
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a/c, dishwasher, pool,
recessed lighting and
elevator, controlled
wired for sound.
Washer & dryer in unit.
access, laundry
Covered parking.
facilities. No pets.
&
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Great Location!
Roberta: 415-271-5161
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NEWLY REMODELED Brentwood Village
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1 Bdrm.+1 Bath •
1370 Veteran Ave.
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2 Bdmr.+2 Bath
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Rooftop pool,
Patio, stove, fridge,
dishwasher, on-sight
laundry, parking.
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Control access, pool,
dishwasher, elevator,
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and parking.
213/385-4751
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LAFAYETTE PARK
C LOSE T O S HOPS 274 LAFAYETTE PARK PL.
& R ESTAURANTS .
1 Bdrm.+1 Bath
310/479-0700
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+ 1 Bath • MIRACLE MILE • less steel appliances,
air conditioned, new
Single
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1 Ba.
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deck, central air,
Balcony, air conditioning
elevator, intercom
dishwasher, controlled
entry, on-sight laundry,
access bldg., WiFi,
gym, parking.
pool, on-sight laundry,
• Free WiFi Access •
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gym, parking.
310/477-6885
BRENTWOOD & U.C.L.A. CLOSE Close to U.C.L.A.
615 S. Cochran Ave.
310/531-3992
hrwd. flrs., designer
finishes, balcony, ceiling
fan, elevator, controlled
access. Fitness ctr, yoga
room, wi-fi, skyview
lounge w/ outdoor fireplace, laundry facilities.
Close to Museums,
Easy freeway access
Grove & Restaurants.
213/382-102 1
• Single •
Controlled access,
on-sight laundry,
a/c unit, kitchenette.
bhcourier.com
Amazing city views,
upper rear in 6 units,
2bdrm, 2bath,
new paint & carpet,
spacious closets,
balcony, kitchen,
appliances,
1 prkg sp,
on-site laundry,
Cen. heating & A/C
440
UNFURNISHED
APT’S/CONDO’S
BEVERLY HILLS
BEVERLY HILLS
S E RV I C E
468
D I R E C T O RY
507
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Chairman Emeritus Paula Kent Meehan
President & Publisher Marcia Wilson Hobbs
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*Founding Publisher March Schwartz (Publisher 1965-2004)
Clifton S. Smith, Jr. (Publisher 2004-2014)
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
I do not object to The Courier’s rejection of me
for endorsement as a candidate for the school
board. I do object to the four reasons given
because they are untrue.
The Courier: “(Spitz) erroneously mentions the
Beverly Hills Unified School District has spent $26
million on legal fees over the past four years.”
Truth: The district’s account #5800 (professional and consulting fees unrelated to the educational
program) shows expenditures of $8.2 million budgeted in 2015-16, $8.2 million expended in 201415, $5.4 million expended in 2013-14, and $4.4
million expended in $2012-13. That adds up to
$26.2 million, which is exactly what I stated.
The Courier: “When we mentioned…scare
tactics, we unfortunately have to start with Mel
Spitz.”
Truth: This is an obvious reference to my statement that the district is approaching insolvency.
This is not a scare tactic–it is accurate. It refers to
the three-year budget adopted by the school board
just three months ago, which forecasts depletion of
reserves from $13 million to $2 million. The L.A.
County Office of Education (LACOE) which oversees school district budgets has agreed with my
conclusion. It has rejected that budget. The public
is uninformed of this, because the school board has
kept LACOE’s rejection a secret.
The Courier: “(We do) not believe Spitz has
the strong conviction to get the (subway) re-routed
from under BHHS buildings.”
Truth: During my interview with The Courier,
I stated I am absolutely opposed to the subway
route under our school buildings. I expressed my
concern the school board’s strategy of concentrating on the possibility of an explosion during
drilling has been unwise, unsuccessful, and wasteful of millions of dollars. I described in detail a
more promising strategy.
The Courier: “In his tenure on the Board of
Education (1970-79), Spitz sat on a board that
made no seismic upgrades to any of the school
campuses.”
Truth: During my tenure on the school board,
the school buildings were in compliance with seismic standards then in effect, and they have stood
the test of time over subsequent decades and earthquakes.
If I am elected, I pledge to restore transparency
and integrity to the school board.
Mel Spitz
Editor’s Note: Spitz’s video explicitly states
BHUSD has spent “$26 million in legal costs.” In
his letter above, Spitz refers to the District’s
account #5800 as his reference point for this claim.
According to BHUSD Fiscal Services Director
Angeli Villaflor, expenditures in the “professional
and consulting fees unrelated to the educational
program” account include “Maintenance and
Operations Contracts, Staff Development,
Guidance and Counseling Services, Transportation
Services, Facilities Construction, etc.” In other
words, not just legal fees. One example Villaflor
gave was a contract with All City Management
Services for school crossing guard services. To
claim BHUSD has spent $26 million on legal fees
based on District account #5800 is wildly inaccurate and misleading. Additionally, Spitz mentions
the District’s budget was rejected. BHUSD’s 201516 budget was conditionally approved on Sept. 9
and given a final approval by LACOE after required
conditions were met on Oct. 14. There was no
budget rejection. The Courier believes it is dangerous to make such patently false claims during such
an important school election.
******
At the Board of Education meeting, our public
comment period turned into open season to attack,
defame and bully boardmembers.The hypocrisy
exhibited by former and current members of the
City Council along with representatives from candidates running for elected office was clear for
everyone to witness. For the past year an organized campaign to Board of Education and the
board collectively has been perpetrated in newspa-
per articles, letters to the editors, public comment
at board and City Council meetings and yet we did
not hear one word from the City Council or the
Human Relations Committee.
Now in the middle of an election, the City
Council and other former elected officials are using
their position of power and bully pulpit to make
false claims and accusations that cannot be substantiated. A new low was Herb Young’s assertion
that I am a racist. Not the first time I have been
accused of this charge by someone who disagrees
with my position or something I have written.
Herb claims I am a racist because I used the full
legal name of Maria Isabel Hacker in my latest
Goldberg Perspective outlining why I cannot vote
for her. Herb asked my board colleagues to censure me and asked for my immediate resignation.
Let me explain to you why neither is going to
happen. My colleagues may not always agree with
me on issues or methods but they know I always
back up my statements with fact. I shared the following links which demonstrate not only is Maria
Isabel
Hacker
the
candidate’s
name
http://www.intelius.
com/people/MariaHacker/0c0qh06ng4z
or
http://
www.arivify.com/property/search/XbiRacaW1 but
that she also is listed as a co-owner of Computer
Concepts, which she claimed on her Form 700 she
had no role in. In my due diligence, I wanted to be
100-percent accurate just as I was when I list
Melvin Spitz as his full legal name and the name
listed in the accompanying articles on Gibraltar
Savings. Herb Young is trying to make the connection that because I used Maria Isabel Hacker that I
am racist since she is Hispanic. What Herb knows
is that my children are Hispanic and listed as such
on each and every school document and their birth
certificates. My children’s mother, grandmother,
grandfather and great grandmother are all
Hispanic. My children’s aunts, uncles and cousins
on their mother’s side are all Hispanic. Even worse
is Herb Young knows I worked for Casa de la
Familia as the CEO for eight years serving primarily
the Hispanic community. Prior to that I was the
regional director for the Anti-Defamation League
fighting discrimination and prejudice for a living.
Herb Young is trying to deflect from the issues
I raised in my Goldberg Perspective on why you
should not vote for Hacker. Notice they never challenge the validity of my data–instead they personally attack the person.
Where is the outrage from the City Council?
Where is the outrage from the Human Relations
Commission? Where is the outrage from those who
have written letters decrying the lack of civility?
Their silence is deafening and their hypocrisy is
glaring. These personal attacks on the board are
meant to bully its members into submission and
silence free speech and political discourse. Hacker
has claimed she will bring honor and transparency
back to the Board of Education.
She has claimed legal and financial malfeasance by the current board, yet she provides no
proof. I responded by pointing out she personally
profited from her relationship with the district and
misrepresented her relationship with Computer
Concepts on her Form 700. That is legitimate political discourse and information the community is
entitled to have.
Hacker raised the issues of transparency,
accountability and malfeasance, while I merely
pointed out her hypocrisy.
My reward for doing my homework and substantiating my claims with facts was the continued
personal attacks and character assignation by the
very people claiming injustice. If you cannot support your position and and stand the heat when
you are held accountable for your statements, do
not run for elected office. Stop playing the race
card and stop playing the victim. Do not take my
word for it, view the links I provide in this letter
and reread my Goldberg Perspective.
Calling me a racist is not going to change the
facts nor silence me from exercising my free
speech or speaking truth to power. In the end they
have only exposed themselves for who and what
Brian Goldberg, PhD
******
Unfortunately, I was not able to attend today’s meeting regarding
the Beverly Hills Dog Park as I was in San Francisco. However, I was
informed by an attendee, that Tammy Wiseman, the current
Burtonhill Townhomes HOA president, stated that all 24 unit owners
were in favor of not having a dog park at the Foothill and Alden site.
This is neither a truthful nor accurate statement—indeed, is not a
statement of fact.
There are many (a minimal of 5 unit owners) that have pet dogs
who are in favor of the dog park, and 4 non-dog owners are also in
favor of the park. A vote has never been taken and the unit owners
have never been polled about their opinion regarding the park by the
Burtonhill Townhouse HOA.
I have been a past vocal supporter of the dog park and have
noticed that Michael Baum, representing the Young Israeli Temple has
made many statements that were unsubstantiated allegations concerning the dog park.
I have been a 33 year resident of the Burtonhill Townhomes and
served as HOA president for more than 10 years. Unfortunately, I
strongly feel, as a homeowner and long time resident of Beverly Hills
that special interests are at work and that these groups will do anything to obtain their wishes at the peril of the community.
I inform you of my sentiments as a concerned and deeply disappointed citizen of Beverly Hills.
Carlton Y.S. Lee, M.D.
******
During this Beverly Hills Board of Education election cycle,
some candidates and community members have made negative references to a salary formula in the teachers’ contract with the school
district. Unfortunately, their arguments contain some inaccuracies
and omit some relevant facts. It is critical for the community to have
a richer context for understanding the parameters of the formula, its
effect on the District budget, and the benefits to the District of having
the formula.
Although its critics claim that the formula directs 55% of new
property tax revenue to teachers’ salaries, the reality is that the formula directs only a portion of this 55% allotment to teachers’ salaries
based on the teachers’ share of all salary expenditures district-wide.
As a result, the actual amount realized by the teachers is much less
than the 55% and as of July 1, 2016, the amount would actually only
be 37.7% (0.686 times 55%) of new property tax revenue. In 20142015, out of the $59,573,716 in total expenditures, the District spent
$24,942,300 on teachers’ salaries, or 41.9% of the budget. Since
37.7% is less than 41.9%, the formula actually directs less money to
teachers’ salaries than is dictated by proportions and the District retains the surpluses, providing an ever- increasing financial cushion.
The same critics contend that, in the event property tax revenues
decline, the District will be saddled with inflated salaries due to the
formula and thus find itself in a financial dilemma. However, this line
of reasoning suggests that the only way to avoid such situations is to
refrain from giving teachers any salary increases, whether generated
by a formula or not, even when revenues increase. Fortunately, the
District understands that it would be impossible to attract and retain
quality educators under such conditions and has chosen a way to lure
the best and the brightest to educate its students.
The District receives most of its property tax revenue based on
valuations across Los Angeles County and not necessarily inside the
Beverly Hills city limits. It should also be noted that, while it is possible that property tax revenue could decline from one year to the
next, this is an infrequent occurrence in Los Angeles County in general and in Beverly Hills in particular, due to incessantly high demand for housing. In fact, from 1983 to 2015, the year-over-year net
change in assessed property valuation in Los Angeles County has
shown a decrease only FOUR times during this 33-year period (2.1% in 1995, -0.5% in 1996, -0.5% in 2009, and -1.9% in 2010 for
a cumulative, uncompounded 5.0% decrease). By contrast, such valuation has increased TWENTY- NINE times over the same period (for
a cumulative, uncompounded 202.2% increase). (Source: http://assessor.lacounty.gov/annual-reports/)
Another important detail some critics don’t mention is that the
contract language stipulates that, in any year when the top teacher
salary in the District is the highest in L.A. County, the formula is suspended for that year (the teacher salary schedule is not enhanced)
and the District retains the entire 37.7% that would otherwise have
been used to provide a cost-of-living increase for the teachers.
Finally, the best reason for the community to support the formula
is that it enhances the mission of the District to provide high-quality
education by injecting stability, certainty, and fairness into employeremployee relations. The historically robust revenue source of property taxes, based on assessed valuation, provides stability and confidence for the District’s budgeting process. The numerical calculation
of the formula provides certainty so that both the District and the
teacher can project their respective school and personal budgets
without waiting in limbo for often contentious salary negotiations to
conclude. The formula is fair. It leaves the District with modest, annual, compounding surpluses in the salary expenses line of the budget while simultaneously allowing teachers to share in the District’s
revenue growth. The formula embodies the spirit of a team effort and
leaves completely untouched the Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) revenue the District receives from the City of Beverly Hills. With this formula, the District manages to be fiscally prudent while also being
proactive in recruiting and retaining quality educators, in providing
an outstanding educational experience for its students, and in safeguarding the interests and expectations of the Beverly Hills community.
Christopher Bushee
Science Teacher at Beverly Hills High School
they are–hypocrites and liars.
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