1/3/07

Alliance Reimburses Legal Fees

The Beverly Hills Residential-Business Alliance, which lead the opposition campaign against the Montage referendum in 2005, recently submitted two checks in payment of outstanding legal fees. The first check, made out to Ervin Cohen & Jessup, who represents developer the Athens’ Group, is in the amount of $2,987. The second check, made out to Richards Watson Gershon, who represents the city, is for $4,443.43.

City Council Candidates to Host Campaign Kick-Offs

Jimmy Delshad’s kick-off reception will take place on Sunday, January 7 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m, hosted by Councilmember Barry and Sue Brucker at 805 North Roxbury Drive. RSVP to (310) 550-1560.

Maggie Soleimani’s kick-off reception will take place on Sunday, January 14 between 2:30 and 5:00 p.m. at 917 North Benedict Canyon. Those planning to attend can call 310-276-6918 for more information.

Nancy Krasne’s kick-off reception will take place on Sunday January 7, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Attendees need to RSVP in advance to the Krasne campaign for an ID check at the door on the day of the kickoff. RSVP to 310-498-1010 or at info@electkrasne.com.

Steve Webb’s kick-off reception will take place on Sunday, January 14, hosted by former Mayor Max and Janet Salter at 804 N. Linden Drive.

Shahram Melamed's kick-off reception will take place on Sunday, January 14 from 12:00 - 2:00 pm at the home of Guity and Dr. Soly Melamed at 608 North Canon Drive.

New Year’s Eve Fire Injures None

A fire broke out at approximately on the fourth floor of the building 133 N. Swall Dr. in Beverly Hills on the morning New Year’s Eve, according to the Beverly Hills Fire Department. After evacuating all residents of the four-story building, Beverly Hills fire fighters extinguished the fire and reported no injuries.

The fire broke out at 10:18 a.m. Fire companies from Beverly Hills, Los Angeles County and the City of Los Angeles responded and, with the help of Beverly Hills police officers, safely evacuated approximately 50-70 residents of the building. An exotic parrot was taken to the roof to escape the smoke and heat. Firefighters moved personnel and equipment to the fire quickly and were able to confine the fire to the one apartment unit.

The cause of the fire is under investigation, Battalion Chief of the Beverly Hills Fire Department John Karns Jr. said, but preliminary evidence shows that it may have been caused by heat from charcoals igniting furniture on the fourth-floor patio.

How Do I Know If My Child Is at Risk?

Visions Adolescent Treatment Center will lead discussions tonight at Beverly High on topics such as depression, suicide and self-mutilation, substance abuse, family problems and self-esteem. The open program will take place from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in Room 300. The high school’s intervention counselor Ali Norman can be reached for more information about the event at 310-551-5100 x 8717 or by email at anorman@bhusd.k12.ca.us

Whole Food Market to Donate Proceeds to BHEF

On Wednesday, January 10th Whole Foods Market in Beverly Hills will donate 5% of their net sales for the day to the Beverly Hills Education Fund, the high school’s PTSA announced.

The gift is part of a wider program at Whole Foods to support their communities with donations to non-profit groups that are making a difference in the communities they serve.  The 5% days are an opportunity for them to choose a charitable, non-profit organization to work with that will receive 5% of the store’s sales during one designated day of operation.

Whole Foods Beverly Hills is located at 239 N. Crescent Drive, Beverly Hills.

Ben Stein Remembers Ford’s Courage, Values

Beverly Hills resident Ben Stein remembered former President Gerald R. Ford, whom he wrote speeches for and who died Dec. 26 at the age of 93, as “a small-town guy” with “no pretence at all,” “but guts.”

Analysts cite Ford’s pardon of his predecessor, Richard M. Nixon, one month after taking office on Aug. 9, 1974 as a key reason for his defeat by Jimmy Carter in the 1976 presidential election.

“Wow did he have guts to pardon Nixon when the liberal media were screaming for his blood,” Stein, who was also a speech writer for Nixon, said on “CBS Sunday Morning,” “to spare the nation that agony, and to deprive the media of the circus they wanted.”

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