William Beverly

The Public Servant vs. the Scions? If Los Angeles City Councilwoman Joan Milke Flores has her way, that's how voters will view the contest for the 36th Congressional District, a newly drawn stretch of GOP-leaning turf extending from San Pedro to Venice. Announcing her candidacy for the open congressional seat on Monday, Flores promptly took aim at two Republican rivals in the race who enjoy broad name recognition--thanks largely to their well-known fathers.

Actor Billy Dee Williams , known as Lando Calrissian to fans of the early "Star Wars" movies, has left his empire in Beverly Hills, selling his house for $2,790,600. Built in 1961 and set on more than half an acre in the Trousdale Estates neighborhood, the house is described as a "Zen-like contemporary" in the listing. The 5,295-square-foot home features French doors that open to a deck, swimming pool and spa. There are six bedrooms and six bathrooms including maid's quarters.

Robert G. Beverly, a Republican who served in the state Legislature for nearly 30 years and may be best known for consumer-protection legislation that led to California's lemon laws, has died. He was 84. Beverly, who also was a lawyer, died Wednesday of complications related to Parkinson's disease at his home in Manhattan Beach, said his son William. Beginning in 1967, Beverly represented the South Bay in the Assembly. Nine years later, he jumped to the Senate to represent the 27th District, which eventually stretched from Rolling Hills to Downey.

Actor Billy Dee Williams has listed his longtime Beverly Hills house for sale at $4,499,000. On more than half an acre of mostly flat land, the contemporary home is surrounded by mature trees and tropical landscaping. The single-story house, built in 1961, is entered through a courtyard with a rock pond. Designed for entertaining, the 5,295-square-foot open plan home has French doors opening to a swimming pool, spa and deck. There are six bedrooms and six bathrooms. Since Williams, 73, starred as Han Solo's buddy Lando Calrissian in "Star Wars: Episode V — The Empire Strikes Back" (1980)

I read with interest the "Diary of a First-Time Candidate" (Dec. 1) and note two observations by Cindy Miller, regarding which I would like to comment. Permit me first to point out that my participation in the political process began at the age of 8 or 9 when my father was active in campaigns and . . . became a candidate for City Council. Since that time, I have licked envelopes, walked precincts, managed campaigns, served as staff in statewide efforts and participated as a candidate in local school board elections.

Veteran South Bay state Sen. Robert G. Beverly is among a handful of prospective nominees under consideration by Gov.-elect Pete Wilson for a seat on the State Board of Equalization, according to several Republican sources. The seat is expected to become vacant after current board member Paul Carpenter is sentenced next week for his conviction on felony charges in a federal anti-corruption case.

Design a congressional district for Republican candidates and it might resemble Los Angeles County's 36th, a largely coastal constituency ranging from middle-class meat and potatoes to upscale white wine and quiche. No wonder the new South Bay-based district's open seat has drawn an 11-member GOP field led by Maureen Reagan, daughter of former President Ronald Reagan; William Beverly, son of state Sen. Robert G. Beverly (R-Manhattan Beach), and Los Angeles City Councilwoman Joan Milke Flores.

William Beverly Murphy, 86, former president of Campbell Soup Co. A native of Appleton, Wis., Murphy served as president and chief executive officer of Campbell from 1953 until his retirement in 1972. During his tenure, the New Jersey company tripled its sales and introduced innovative products including V-8 vegetable juice, Swanson TV dinners and Godiva chocolates. On May 29 in Bryn Mawr, Pa., of pneumonia.

Long Beach Municipal Judge William Beverly Jr. was promoted Tuesday to the Los Angeles County Superior Court bench by Gov. George Deukmejian. Beverly, 42, succeeds the late Judge Pat Mullendore.

William Ruser, 86, Rodeo Drive jeweler to Hollywood. Born in Philadelphia, Ruser began his career in Atlantic City, N.J., and rose to vice president and general manager of Trabert & Hoeffer-Mauboussin Jewelers, which moved him to Beverly Hills. He opened his own business, Ruser Jewels, on Beverly Hills' Rodeo Drive in 1949 and operated it until his retirement in 1969.

Robert G. Beverly, a Republican who served in the state Legislature for nearly 30 years and may be best known for consumer-protection legislation that led to California's lemon laws, has died. He was 84. Beverly, who also was a lawyer, died Wednesday of complications related to Parkinson's disease at his home in Manhattan Beach, said his son William. Beginning in 1967, Beverly represented the South Bay in the Assembly. Nine years later, he jumped to the Senate to represent the 27th District, which eventually stretched from Rolling Hills to Downey.

William Beverly Murphy, 86, former president of Campbell Soup Co. A native of Appleton, Wis., Murphy served as president and chief executive officer of Campbell from 1953 until his retirement in 1972. During his tenure, the New Jersey company tripled its sales and introduced innovative products including V-8 vegetable juice, Swanson TV dinners and Godiva chocolates. On May 29 in Bryn Mawr, Pa., of pneumonia.

William Ruser, 86, Rodeo Drive jeweler to Hollywood. Born in Philadelphia, Ruser began his career in Atlantic City, N.J., and rose to vice president and general manager of Trabert & Hoeffer-Mauboussin Jewelers, which moved him to Beverly Hills. He opened his own business, Ruser Jewels, on Beverly Hills' Rodeo Drive in 1949 and operated it until his retirement in 1969.

Design a congressional district for Republican candidates and it might resemble Los Angeles County's 36th, a largely coastal constituency ranging from middle-class meat and potatoes to upscale white wine and quiche. No wonder the new South Bay-based district's open seat has drawn an 11-member GOP field led by Maureen Reagan, daughter of former President Ronald Reagan; William Beverly, son of state Sen. Robert G. Beverly (R-Manhattan Beach), and Los Angeles City Councilwoman Joan Milke Flores.

The Public Servant vs. the Scions? If Los Angeles City Councilwoman Joan Milke Flores has her way, that's how voters will view the contest for the 36th Congressional District, a newly drawn stretch of GOP-leaning turf extending from San Pedro to Venice. Announcing her candidacy for the open congressional seat on Monday, Flores promptly took aim at two Republican rivals in the race who enjoy broad name recognition--thanks largely to their well-known fathers.

Veteran South Bay state Sen. Robert G. Beverly is among a handful of prospective nominees under consideration by Gov.-elect Pete Wilson for a seat on the State Board of Equalization, according to several Republican sources. The seat is expected to become vacant after current board member Paul Carpenter is sentenced next week for his conviction on felony charges in a federal anti-corruption case.

Actor Billy Dee Williams , known as Lando Calrissian to fans of the early "Star Wars" movies, has left his empire in Beverly Hills, selling his house for $2,790,600. Built in 1961 and set on more than half an acre in the Trousdale Estates neighborhood, the house is described as a "Zen-like contemporary" in the listing. The 5,295-square-foot home features French doors that open to a deck, swimming pool and spa. There are six bedrooms and six bathrooms including maid's quarters.

Actor Billy Dee Williams has listed his longtime Beverly Hills house for sale at $4,499,000. On more than half an acre of mostly flat land, the contemporary home is surrounded by mature trees and tropical landscaping. The single-story house, built in 1961, is entered through a courtyard with a rock pond. Designed for entertaining, the 5,295-square-foot open plan home has French doors opening to a swimming pool, spa and deck. There are six bedrooms and six bathrooms. Since Williams, 73, starred as Han Solo's buddy Lando Calrissian in "Star Wars: Episode V — The Empire Strikes Back" (1980)

I read with interest the "Diary of a First-Time Candidate" (Dec. 1) and note two observations by Cindy Miller, regarding which I would like to comment. Permit me first to point out that my participation in the political process began at the age of 8 or 9 when my father was active in campaigns and . . . became a candidate for City Council. Since that time, I have licked envelopes, walked precincts, managed campaigns, served as staff in statewide efforts and participated as a candidate in local school board elections.

Long Beach Municipal Judge William Beverly Jr. was promoted Tuesday to the Los Angeles County Superior Court bench by Gov. George Deukmejian. Beverly, 42, succeeds the late Judge Pat Mullendore.