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Tom Bradley International, for example, will draw inspiration from the 1966 surfing documentary “Endless Summer” with images of palm trees, Old Hollywood and signage reminiscent of the Beverly Hills Hotel.

The 32-acre nursery has grown trees and other plants for the San Fernando Valley for the last seven decades, but it sold last year for $3.96 million to Dignity Memorial, the nation’s largest funeral provider.

People who were in the path of the deadly wall of water that swept down the mountainside stood little chance as it washed away a bridge, uprooted trees and submerged vehicles.

After Koons descended from the lift, he and Govan circled “Split-Rocker,” viewing it from all sides as Govan described how the surrounding landscape will ultimately include a row of trees, a set of stairs and a streetside cafe, as well as a slope of green leading to the sculpture, which will be easily accessible from the main sidewalk along the boulevard.

Local workers were quickly dispatched to cut down stray branches from trees.