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BHPD Capt. Rosen Subject Of New Workplace Harassment Complaint

LAS MADRINAS — Las Madrinas honored 31 families and their daughters for service to the Southern California community and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles at the Las Madrinas Debutante Ball in The Beverly Hilton. More than 850 guests including the 32 debutantes, their families and friends, gathered to celebrate with the members of Las Madrinas. Back row, (from left): Grace Alexandra Palmer, Daily Elizabeth Hartmeier, Erin Corinne McCloskey, Charlotte Grace Watkins, Caroline Katsuko Chapus, Elizabeth Catherine Nolan, Anna Elizabeth Graves, Ashley Breony Roski Amendola, Audrey Ann Brittingham McDermott and Mary Babbitt Flanagan. Middle row, seated: Sarah Grace McRoskey, Hannah Ryen Bowlin and Lydia Grace McMahon. Second row, from left: Hilary Butler, Payton LeAnn White, Athena Alexandra Ranger, Genevieve Rose Worthe, Chloe Elizabeth Nelson, Sarah Ann Johnson, Madeleine Stewart Heldman, Olivia Anne Miller, Katharine Docker Pinney, Mary Elena Harding. Front row, (from left): Elizabeth Bayley Malloy, Emily Easterbrook Kolsky, Perry Montgomery Hotchkis, Mary Shea Holt, Christian Heyler Luhnow, Mia Stuart Maloney, Ella B Grossman, Elizabeth Anne Glenn, and Julia Tweed Pinney. Photo by Balfour-Boswell Photography

Beverly Hills police made an unusual arrest on New Year’s Day. 4

Before its Rose Bowl win, USC visited Beverly Hills for the annual Beef Bowl. 5 • Real Estate 8 • Arts & Entertainment 15 • Birthdays 18

Santa Monica Boulevard Reconstruction Begins Jan. 11 By Victoria Talbot The North Santa Monica Boulevard (SMB) reconstruction project is finally set to begin Jan. 11 on the western side of the City. The project will take 18 months to conclude, including the rebuilding of the roadway between Doheny Drive and Wilshire Boulevard to replace the centuryold drainage and install fiber-optic cable and new street lighting. The project will be built in east and west segments with four phases for each segment designed to minimize traffic disruption and maximize business access. Throughout most of the project four lanes of traffic will remain

open as work is conducted in the curb lane and sidewalk areas. However, about one-third of the project will be while the roadway is removed and replaced, during which two or three lanes will remain open. During those times, traffic will detour onto South Santa Monica Boulevard and the traffic will be available for southbound traffic. Street parking along South Santa Monica Boulevard between Beverly Drive and Wilshire Boulevard will be temporarily removed. South Santa Monica Boulevard will be reconfigured to (see ‘SANTA MONICA’ page 16)

School Board To Issue Final Set Of Measure E Bonds George Christy, Page 6 How And Why Mary Frances Reynolds Became Debbie, And Erin O’Connor’s Book For The Newcomer Little Leaguers Is A Winner

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By Laura Coleman The Board of Education is poised to adopt a resolution to issue its final set of Measure E bonds, in the amount of $141 million, at its upcoming formal meeting on Tuesday. The money will be used to continue renovating Beverly Hills High School and El Rodeo school. The school district estimates that it requires an additional $260 million to fully renovate all five schools. A bond for that amount, Measure Y, narrowly missed the

two-thirds vote needed to pass in last November’s election. “I am so pleased that the district is moving in the right direction by selling bonds to continue the construction at our various school sites,” said board VP Lisa Korbatov. “I know that Measure Y was hugely supported by more than 64 percent of our constituents, and sadly didn’t meet the two-thirds threshold. It is my fervent hope that we put up another bond in June 2018 and finish the modernization of our (see ‘SCHOOL BOND’ page 16)

School District was scrambling for school security after abruptly losing its contract with EBI (Evidence Based Inc.). On Aug. 5, 2014, Rosen told the City Council that BHPD was unable to provide security for the schools because of budget cuts. He advocated the district hire EBI, citing the number of former BHPD officers working for the company. Then in November 2014, EBI abruptly withdrew services when the district failed to make a scheduled payment on time, according to EBI founder John McLaughlin, forcing the firm into bankruptcy. (see ‘ROSEN’ page 27)

City Council To Review 332336 North Oakhurst Project By Victoria Talbot Plans for a four-story condominium development located partially in Beverly Hills and partially in Los Angeles, slated to replace a three-story 1930s apartment building in a potential historic district, will be on the City Council agenda Tuesday, facing a groundswell of grassroots opposition from local residents. Concerned Citizens of Beverly Hills and Beverly Grove have created a website with a petition at www.preserveoakhurst.org in protest of the proposed development, with the hopes of preserving the historic neighborhood of early Beverly Hills. The historic preservation of the district has

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By Victoria Talbot Beverly Hills Police Captain Mark Rosen is the subject of a workplace harassment complaint that claims abusive conduct, retaliation, intimidation, sexual harassment and “quid pro quo,” meaning the officer was advised that if he voiced his opinion there would be negative consequences. The complaint, filed Wednesday with the City, has also been filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission by Field Training Officer (FTO) Andrew Myers regarding events that occurred in the department from Feb. to Dec. 2015. At the time, the Beverly Hills Unified

the support of the Los Angeles Conservancy. The project first drew attention when the group filed a Writ of Mandate challenging the approval by the City of Los Angeles that would have resulted in the demolition of the structure that fronts in Beverly Hills. Opposition to the project came on many fronts, including the eviction of long-time, at-risk residents on fixed incomes and height and density issues that vary from Beverly Hills to Los Angeles. Perhaps the most significant issue is the preservation of the neighborhood’s special character. (see ‘OAKHURST’ page 19)

GETTING TO KNOW YOU — Sistine Stallone, 18, Scarlet Stallone, 14 and Sophia Stallone, 20, are this year’s Golden Globe girls for the 74th Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton. A coup for the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. For more photos, see George Christy’s column on page 6.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT HEARING DATE: Thursday, January 26, 2017 TIME: 1:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard LOCATION: Commission Meeting Room 280A – Beverly Hills City Hall, 2nd Floor 455 North Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 PROJECT:

9000 Wilshire Boulevard Commercial Project

The City of Beverly Hills has prepared a Draft Environmental Impact Report (Draft EIR) for a proposed commercial office project located at 9000 Wilshire Boulevard as more fully described below. The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to review the Draft EIR on January 26, 2017 at 1:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard. The purpose of this meeting is to review the content and adequacy of the Draft EIR. The merits of the project will not be discussed at this meeting, and no decisions will be made with regard to the Planning Commission’s approval or denial of the project. At a future date, a separate, noticed public hearing will be held by the Planning Commission to review the merits of the proposed project and take action on the approval or denial of a Development Plan Review Permit for the project. Project Location: The property is located in the City of Beverly Hills, at the southwest corner of the intersection of Wilshire Boulevard and S. Almont Drive. The 15,876-square foot site consists of two parcels that are currently developed with two commercial retail buildings and a paved parking lot. The address for the project site is 9000-9010 Wilshire Boulevard, and the Assessor’s Parcel Numbers are 4331-028-003 and 4331-028-004. Project Description: The proposed project would involve demolition of the existing commercial buildings and the removal of the paved parking lot. The two-story building on the east side of the site is currently occupied by an antique/art shop, and the one-story building on the west side of the site consists of three retail spaces that are occupied by a café, vape shop/lounge, and an insurance office. After demolition, a new commercial office development with a 14,558 square-foot building footprint would be constructed, which would consist of three stories of commercial office development (for a total of 31,702 square-feet of floor area) and four levels of subterranean parking. The project would also include a rooftop lunchroom, drought-tolerant landscape, bike storage, and a total of 91 on-site parking spaces. The project would be 45 feet in height plus an additional 15 feet due to the proposed rooftop structures and would have a floor area ratio (FAR) of approximately 2.0. The project site is currently zoned C-3 for general commercial uses, and the proposed use of the site for a commercial office development would not require amendments to the City’s General Plan or the Beverly Hills Municipal Code. Environmental Review: In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City of Beverly Hills has prepared a Draft EIR to analyze potential environmental impacts associated with development of the project. Specifically, the Draft EIR analyzes the following potentially significant environmental effects of the project: • Cultural and Tribal Resources • Transportation and Traffic Based on the studies in the Draft EIR, with mitigation, no significant environmental effects are anticipated regarding transportation and traffic as a result of the project. However, environmental effects to cultural resources would remain significant and unavoidable after implementation of required mitigation. The project site does not appear on the Hazardous Waste and Substances site “Cortese” list. Public Review and Comment on Draft EIR: The Draft EIR is being circulated for the required 45-day public review period, from January 6, 2017 to February 20, 2017. Written comments must be submitted during the comment period, and should be addressed to: Masa Alkire, Principal Planner City of Beverly Hills Community Development Department 455 North Rexford Drive Beverly Hills, California 90210 Phone: (310) 285-1135 Email: malkire@beverlyhills.org Oral and written comments will also be taken at the January 26, 2017 Planning Commission meeting. Copies of the Draft EIR are available for public review at the following locations: City of Beverly Hills City Hall Planning Division and Office of the City Clerk 455 North Rexford Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Beverly Hills Public Library 444 North Rexford Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90210

The City’s website: www.beverlyhills.org/environmental The case file on this project, which includes the plans and applications, is available for public review at the Planning Division, 455 North Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. If there are any questions regarding this notice, or if you would like to review the file or receive copies of available documents, please contact Masa Alkire, Principal Planner at (310) 285-1135 or via email at malkire@beverlyhills.org. Masa Alkire Principal Planner

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Beverly Hills City Council Hopefuls Set Sunday Campaign Kickoff Parties Several hopefuls for the three open seats in the March 2017 City Council election are officially starting their campaigns this weekend with kickoff parties in Beverly Hills. Here’s the City Council kickoff schedule: • Frances Bilak: 708 N. Roxbury Dr. from 10 a.m. to noon. • Eliot Finkel: 610 N. Oakhurst Dr. from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

COURIER MEETS KREMLIN – The Courier has made it to the Kremlin in Moscow without being censored or confiscated! Can we credit this to the thawing of relations between the USA and Russia or could it be the endless negotiating skills of top realtor/philanthropist Michael J. Libow at work? We might never know, but we do know that you can join Libow in the “Carry the Courier Club” by simply taking a copy of the Courier with you on your next trip, snapping a photo and emailing it to mlopez@bhcourier.com.

Beverly Hills’ ‘Visionary Women’ Embarks On Second Year By Laura Coleman For the five ladies behind Visionary Women, shining a light on issues confronting women is a societal imperative. Just two years old now, the Beverly Hills-based non-profit organization has been steadily demonstrating its commitment to engaging women in critical issues both close to home and abroad. “I feel that women thrive in communities amongst other like-minded women and this is where their voices amplify and they feel empowered in their lives,” explained author Angella Nazarian, the organization’s founder. Through a series of intimate salons–there is generally just space for 200–attendees are afforded the opportunity to hear from speakers who are actively engaged in helping women achieve their full potential. Past speakers include: Cherie Blair, whose eponymous foundation helps women build small and growing businesses in developing and emerging markets; 2011 Nobel Peace Laureate Leymah

Gbowee, who helped bring an end to the Civil War in Liberia; and Legendary Producer Brian Grazer, whose road to success was punctuated by female mentors. And while the topics of past salons have ranged the gamut, from sex-trafficking in California and overseas to gender discrimination to women in the arts with a discussion that included artist Julie Mehretu, all are geared to inspire local women to help make changes for the greater good by using their voices. In tandem with the engaging salons, the organization donates all proceeds to targeted women’s initiatives and has gathered a series of sponsors that support various organizations that tie into the mission behind Visionary Women. “The goal of the Visionary Women is really to create a platform for dialogue on issues specific to women,” explained VW President Shelley Reid, who also works as an EVP with MGM Studios. “We are hoping to be able to become the premiere leader in that space of presenting internationally and

• Lester Friedman: 616 N. Canon Dr. from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. • Nancy Krasne: 607 N. Roxbury Dr. from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. with valet parking available. • John Mirisch: 801 N. Rodeo Dr. from noon to 2 p.m. • Robert Wunderlich: 246 S. Peck Dr. from 1 to 3 p.m. • Vera Markowitz will hold a campaign rally on

Sunday, Jan. 15, 11a.m.- 1 p.m. RSVP to vera@vera4bh.com for location.• Jim Wayne: The campaign kickoff is still to be determined due to a family emergency. On Thursday, Jan. 26, from 7-9 p.m., the Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce Leadership Political Action Committee is hosting a forum for candidates for Beverly Hills City Council.

Board Of Education Struggles To Reach Consensus On How To Reduce $5M From Budget By Laura Coleman About the only thing the five members of the Board of Education clearly agree on with regard to next year’s budget is that reductions are not going to be pretty. Later this month, the board will consider various options on how to shave $5 million from the upcoming budget – and keep it off for years to come. Yesterday morning the members of the board proffered various ideas on how to reduce expenditures ranging from shutting an entire school (i.e. Hawthorne) to renegotiating the salary formula for teachers’ raises to asking the community to fund a parcel tax. Whatever the idea – no matter how far out of the box it may be – the board expects to wrestle with it during an

upcoming budget study session later this month. “These options are going to be very unpopular,” expressed Spitz, underscoring that he anticipated push-back from the unions and parents. “Unless we cut our expenditures by $5 million, the sky is falling.” The board learned last month that the district was projected to have $4.3 million in deficit spending this year and $4.6 million for the 2017-18 fiscal year. Spitz predicted that the most likely result of the board’s decisions would be to increase class sizes and eliminate certain classes and programs. Board member Noah Margo emphasized that it was important to explore closing down Hawthorne. “Taking one school offline would easily solve your money

problems,” he said. In addition, experts have told the district that in order to successfully renovate Hawthorne it would be necessary to move the students from the buildings for a two-year period. Spitz said he asked for yesterday’s discussion to be agendized so that his fellow board members could at least attempt to get on the same page and offer a unified vision of just what the district must confront to the community. According to the district’s Chief Administrative Officer La Tanya Kirk-Carter, the board has until March to figure out how to shave the money from the budget, at which time she needs to submit next year’s budget to the Los Angeles County Office of Education. NEW YEAR’S HANGOVER — On Jan. 1, neighbors looked on as BHPD safely removed family members from the home and then, with guns drawn they brought out a male wrapped in just a towel. Lt. Lincoln Hoshino said that the suspect was a transient who entered a home where juveniles were present in the 400-block of Spalding Drive at about noon. He then proceeded to take a shower. Jason Paulino, 32 of Placerville, was arrested on burglary charges.

(see ‘VISIONARY WOMEN’ page 16)

Longtime Realtor Harold Lazner Dead At 90

Angella Nazarian, Shelley Reid, Nicole Avant, Lili Bosse and Veronica Grazer

By John L. Seitz Harold A. Lazner, who along with his wife operated Lazner Realty Company in Beverly Hills for 35 years, died Dec. 28 at age 90. The UCLA graduate and founder of Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity there taught high school classes for two decades before starting his real estate career./

He is survived by Doris, his wife of 53 years; daughters Leslie Simone Lazner and Jolette Andrea Jai; and four grandchildren: grandchildren, Jakob, AJ and Emily Wolken, and Gabriel Susser Funeral services were held at Hillside Memorial Park last Friday. Harold Lazner

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Music Center CEO’s The Artist’s Compass Offers Roadmap To Professional Success

BEEF BOWL — Just days before Monday’s Rose Bowl, the USC football team hit Beverly Hills last week to participate in the annual Beef Bowl at Lawry’s The Prime Rib, a yearly tradition where the two Rose Bowl teams converge on Lawry’s on separate nights in a competition to see who can eat the most beef. Penn State won the Beef Bowl, eating 536 pounds of meet compared to USC's 502, but it was the Trojans who won the ultimate prize – besting Penn State 52-49 in the Rose Bowl. Pictured, from left: USC cornerback Adoree Jackson with head coach Clay Helton.

Popular Beverly Hills Eatery 9021PHO Closes Abruptly By Matt Lopez Popular VietnameseFrench fusion eatery 9021PHO quietly shuttered over the New Year’s holiday, leaving guests – and even employees – wondering why. Since it debuted at 490 N. Beverly Dr. in 2009, chef Kimmy Tang’s 90210PHO’s was a frequent spot for celebrity sightings and perhaps best known among cus- North Beverly Drive’s 9021PHO is no more. tomers for its bahn mi Sherman Oaks and Glendale all closed sandwich. abruptly this week as well. Calls to all Jose Perdomo, who runs the public three locations went unanswered. parking lot adjacent to the restaurant, Shawn Farr, who owns the building said employees showed up for work 9021PHO was in, said the restaurant this week with no advance warning that owner told him that although the 9021PHO was no longer in business, Beverly Hills location was among its only to find a note on the door stating it most successful, the company had to had closed. close all its locations in preparation for “To our loyal guests,” the note a likely bankruptcy filing. reads. “This location has closed. Thank 9021PHO’s company website you for your patronage.” (9021pho.com) was still operational as The note included a phone number of Thursday, but the restaurant’s various that employees could call to receive social media accounts had not been their final paychecks. Inside the restau- updated since early November. rant, all the decor, signage and utensils A message sent to the e-mail remained in their normal place. address listed on the company website According to social media reports, went unanswered as of Thursday’s 9021PHO’s three other locations out- deadline. side Beverly Hills – in West Hollywood,

Metro Gets $1.5B In Federal Funds To Complete Purple Line Extension Through Beverly Hills By Matt Lopez One of the final major acts of the Obama Administration will be to gift funding to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to help complete its “Subway to the Sea.” Transportation officials announced Wednesday that $1.5 billion in federal grants and loans will be directed to help extend the Purple Line through Beverly Hills and Century City. The first section of the line is under construction between Wilshire/Western and Wilshire/La Cienega, and the second section will run 2.6 miles further with two new stations at Wilshire/Rodeo and Century City. The third section would run to Westwood and is still in the planning stages. The just-announced federal fund-

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ing includes a $1.187 billion construction grant agreement through the Federal Transit Administration's Capital Investment Grant program, a $307 million loan through the Department of Transportation's TIFIA program, and $169 million in funding through the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality program. Combined with Metro's $836 million local match from Measure R funds and more from the recently passed Measure M, the second section of the Purple Line is funded for around $2.5 billion, L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti’s office said. The federal funding comes on top of the November passage of Measure M, Metro’s “Forever Tax” which is an indefinite extension of a half-cent sales tax increase in L.A. County.

By Laura Coleman For artists, finding a path to an actual career can be a daunting undertaking. To that end, Rachel Moore, CEO of The Music Center, has written The Artist’s Compass to help young artists navigate their way to building a successful living in the performing arts. “I really believe that the arts are how we are going to bring this nation together,” expressed Moore at a recent salon presented by the National YoungArts Foundation in the Founders Room of The Music Center in Downtown LA. Moore, a professional dancer with American Ballet Theatre under Mikhail Baryshnikov until Carolina García Jayaram and Rachel Moore the age of 24, has a particularly nuanced background that allows her to is very much a beneficiary of the fact fuse her artistic history with a keen busi- that there was an organization in exisness sense as head of one of the world’s tence designed to ensure that young, talmost prestigious performing arts centers. ented artists were given a pathway to a ”The arts really do allow you to see career. The 35-year-old Miami-based the world in new and different ways and organization is committed to nourishing to highlight our common humanity,” talented young artists and providing she said. “I really feel that I’m giving support at critical junctures in their eduback to the world [now] in a different cational and professional development. “It wasn’t long ago that it was diffiway by helping artists do the work.” cult to talk to artists about business Her new book, which was just tools,” shared YoungArts President released last year and touches on everyCarolina García Jayaram. thing from fiscal readiness to wellness, But those days are gone–largely is expressly designed to help artists because of just how much the world has become savvy participants in the busichanged in response to digital media. ness of art–a feat that until recently was anathema. (see ‘MUSIC CENTER’ page 19) Moore, who is a YoungArts alumna,

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e shook hands. Walking to our car, mom and I couldn’t believe I was being named after a dead dog named Debbie.”

oms and Pops. Uncles and Aunts. Grandparents, too. If there are youngsters in your ife expressing an interest or curiosity about America’s favorite sport, baseball, and know little about it, Erin O’Connor is here to help.

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Sunday night event benefiting the USC Cinema School.

ime was when the USC Cinema hosted what were referred to as friendly Town & Gown meetings coordinated by publicist Stanley Musgrove at the university. Every month or so. Guests might include Kirk Douglas talking about filming his classic Ace In The Hole that Billy Wilder wrote and directed. Or Vincente Minnelli discussing the making of The Bad And The Beautiful with Lana Turner. Or Debbie Reynolds reviewing her star turn with Gene Kelly and Donald O’Connor in the 1952 hit, Singin’ In The Rain.

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Of The Little League Pitcher has beem published by author Erin. A compact edition with catchy lyrics in a poem, fun and entertaining to read, and with delightful cartoon illustrations and coloring pages by Mike Goldstein.

hat could be a better gift for the young in heart, hungry to tune in to America’s national pastime that Erin confirms is “an international phenomon.” A mania that takes over lives from springtime until after the World Series in October.

Californian, Erin’s a former elementary school teacher, Little Leaguer coach and a celebrated massage therapist.

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vailable through Amazon, with a percentage of proceeds donated to the California Little League. Song is dedicated to grandson Luca. Also to her “players extraordinaire“ sons Devin and Donald. And to husband Brooks – a Venice Little Leguer from the 1950s and “a champ.”

his Sunday during the Golden Globe Awards on NBC, we’ll meet three Stallone beauties. Sophia, 20, Sistine, 18, and Scarlet, 14.

he daughters of Sylvester Stallone and Jennifer Flavin, his skin-care specialist spouse, will appear collectively as the Miss Golden Globes threesome. Offering the awards to presenters, who, in turn, present them to the winners. Our threesome then escorts the winners backstage.

coup for the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, and we anticipate the glamour girls very likely being gossiped about more than many honorees and presenters.

ox broadcaster Megyn Kelly is shucking her $20 million a year to join NBC. Hosting a five-day-a-week daytime show and a Sunday night interview program for bigger bucks.

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L.A. Councilman Koretz Announces Opposition To Caruso Tower Project By Matt Lopez Los Angeles City Councilman Paul Koretz withdrew support for developer Rick Caruso’s controversial 20story residential building proposal near the Beverly Center

after revelations came to light that Caruso had donated thousands to L.A. City Councilmembers. In a statement last week, Koretz said the 20-story tower at 333 La Cienega Blvd. with a

nearly 7,000square foot plaza featuring a fountain and more than a dozen apartments to be rented as affordable housing is “just too tall for this neighborhood.” Koretz said the opposition opened his eyes to neighborhood concerns when the Beverly Wilshire Homes A rendering of 333 La Cienega Blvd. from the south. Photo: Caruso Affiliated Association gave him a petition to L.A. city politicians over the voiced its opposition. with more than 1,000 signa- past five years – $2,200 of Koretz’s statements echoed tures and letters from residents which went to Koretz. what many who oppose the opposing the project. Jesse Max Creed – who is project have stated, claiming “I am calling on Mr. gunning for Koretz’s L.A. City it’s simply too big for the area. Caruso to continue meeting Council seat in the March elec- Those in support of the project with neighborhood representation – beat Koretz to the punch, boast about its public amenitives to come up with a scaled- speaking out against the ties and apartment units which down version of the building Caruso project five hours will be rented as affordable which would be more appro- before Koretz held his press housing. priate for the area,” Koretz said. conference. Koretz has, in the past, A day before Koretz Koretz said he planned to been a strong ally to neighborannounced his opposition, the announce his opposition after hood groups opposing develLos Angeles Times reported that the Holidays, but felt com- opment, including his help in Caruso, his companies, charity, pelled to do so immediately tightening rules in the city's employees or family members after leaders of the Beverly "Baseline Mansionization had given more than $476,000 Wilshire Homes Association Ordinance"

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THE FASHION OF BEVERLY HILLS LET’S TOAST TO THE GOLDEN GLOBES — The Beverly Hilton’s Executive Chef Alberico Nunziata (pictured, left) and Executive Pastry Chef Thomas Henz (pictured, right) previewed the menu for the 74th annual Golden Globes, which will be served to 1,300 of Hollywood’s most celebrated film stars and filmmakers in the hotel’s famed International Ballroom on Sunday. Highlights of the menu reveal included a tasting of this year’s official cocktail created by Moët & Chandon (pictured), called the Moët Diamond, a take on the classic champagne cocktail featuring champagne, cherry bitters, a rock candy garnish and orange liqueur. This marks the 42nd consecutive year and the 46th time that The Beverly Hilton has been home to the starstudded event, which will be hosted this year by comedian Jimmy Fallon and broadcast live on NBC at 5 p.m. on Sunday.

Getty Museum’s Breaking News: Turning The Lens On Mass Media Open Through April 30

STYLISH–The Getty Center was the scene of the 2nd annual InStyle Awards. Actress Nicole Kidman (left) received the “Style Icon Award” while actor Bradley Cooper presented Tom Ford (right) with the “Designer Award.” Photos by Getty Images

Featuring photographs and video made over the last 40 years, Breaking News: Turning The Lens On Mass Media, now on view at the J. Paul Getty Museum through April 30, explores how artists have responded to the media’s coverage of topics ranging from local stories to international politics and military conflict. “The timeliness of this exhibition could not be MRS. NIXON—Martha Rosler’s photograph “First Lady (Pat greater. With the re- Nixon)” from the series House Beautiful: Bringing The War Home. cent election still at he forefront of na- provocative subject matter that reveals tional and international news, it is time- its agendas even as it insists on its obly to showcase how contemporary jectivity,” said Timothy Potts, director of artists have, over recent decades, fo- the J. Paul Getty Museum. Visit: http://www.getty.edu. cused on mass media as a rich source of

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HOW DO Y O U F E E L ? Registration Opens For Annual Agi Hirshberg Symposium On Pancreatic Cancer Registration is now open for the 13th annual Agi Hirshberg Symposium on Pancreatic Cancer, from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 25 at the UCLA Faculty Center, 480 Charles Young Dr. With the theme of “Mission to Cure Pancreatic Cancer,” the event for patients, families, caretakers and those who have been affected by pancreatic cancer, will feature leading doctors and researchers presenting the latest breakthroughs and treatments in pancreatic cancer research. • Anirban Maitra, MBBS from MD Anderson Cancer Center will discuss “Why Is Pancreatic Cancer So Hard To Treat And What Can We Do about It?” • Dr. Randall Brand, a genetic specialist from the University of Pittsburgh will discuss, “Is It All In The Genes?” The event is free and open to the public. For the necessary RSVPs, call 310-473-5121 or visit www.pancreatic.org.

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Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Marks 300th Liver Transplant

At 7 months old, Donovan Daniels may not understand for some time just how serious his medical condition, biliary atresia, really is. It may be years before he knows he was the 300th pediatric liver transplant ever performed by doctors at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) and USC’s Keck Medicine. But one day he’ll know his father Dejon Daniels went under the knife so that a portion of dad’s liver could help him live a longer, healthier life. In the meantime, Dejon and Donovan's mother Jessica Valdepeña got a glimpse of what that life might look like, thanks to a meeting with a young woman named Lydia Hand. Lydia, now 18, was CHLA's first living donor liver transplant patient. As an infant, she was also diagnosed with biliary atresia, a rare life-threatening disease where bile ducts cannot expel bile from the liver. In 1998, Lydia received a liver from her grandmother. Today, she’s a college freshman majoring in music, and says her donated liver is still going strong. “It’s pretty amazing how far she has come,” says Jessica. “I want Donovan to grow up and

LIVER RECIPIENTS— Lydia Hand, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles’ first living donor liver transplant patient (left) and Donovan Daniels, the hospital’s 300th liver transplant recipient. Donovan’s father donated liver tissue to save his 7-month-old son’s life. Hand, now 18, received a liver from her grandmother in 1998. Hand visited Donovan’s family at the hospital when he was discharged earlier this month.

have a bright future just like Lydia is having” CHLA’s Liver and Intestinal Transplant Program has grown to become one of the largest in the country – the hospital is a consistent leader in the volume of living donor liver transplants performed nationwide among pediatric centers, with success rates well above national averages. “But statistics are not the real story,” says Daniel Thomas, MD, medical director of CHLA’s Liver and Intestinal Transplant Program. “It is seeing patients like Lydia Hand grow, accomplish, and live to be a happy

young woman with a life full of dreams and hopes.” Coincidentally, the same team that worked on liver patient #1 also treated patient #300. Dr. Thomas is both Lydia’s and Donovan’s hepatologist, while Dr. Yuri Genyk was their transplant surgeon. “Donovan’s success is the culmination of the knowledge and skills from the 299 liver transplants that preceded him, including Lydia’s,” says Dr. Genyk, surgical director of CHLA’s Pediatric Liver Transplant Program and associate professor of clinical surgery in USC’s Keck School of Medi-

cine Division’s of Hepatobiliary Surgery and Abdominal Organ Transplantation. “It speaks to the expertise and dedication of the entire liver transplant team.” When Donovan’s parents brought him to CHLA in October, doctors told them Donovan urgently needed a new liver. Dejon volunteered and was found to be a match. The transplant took place Nov. 18, with Dr. Genyk performing both parts – Dejon’s surgery at USC in the morning and Donovan’s transplant at CHLA several hours later. Lydia and Donovan’s family met in Donovan’s hospital room on Dec. 1, the day he was discharged. “I’ve heard all the stories about my transplant from my family, but to actually see and hear what their family is going through is a special experience” says Lydia. “Donovan is me, I was once him, and it’s incredible to know that hundreds of other kids have received this life-saving procedure at CHLA in the years between us,” Lydia said. By the day Donovan left the hospital, CHLA doctors had already performed three more pediatric liver transplants.

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LION ROARS FOR GOLDEN GLOBES—Carol Connors, Dev Patel and Barbi Benton at a screening of Lion at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Harvey Weinstein’s film, nominated for four Golden Globes at Sunday’s ceremony at The Beverly Hilton including one for Patel as “Best Supporting Actor,” is based on the true story of Saroo Brierley. Lion follows a young Indian boy who becomes separated from his family while train hopping, winds up as a foster child, and two decades later, at 25 attempts to find his birth family using Google Earth.

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company who goal is to present “classic and iconic live theatrical presentations.” Performances will be at 8 p.m., Thursday, Friday and Saturdays, and 2 p.m., Sunday. Tickets are $25 and available at http://hollywoodstagecompany.tix.com. • • • • • Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey continues the Family Flicks Film Series at 11 a.m., Sunday, Jan. 8 at the Hammer Museum’s Billy Wilder Theater, 10899 Wilshire Blvd. Young pup Chance (voiced by Michael J. Fox), wise dog Shadow (Don Ameche), and snobby cat Sassy (Sally Field) embark on an epic journey to find their owners in the Disney adaptation of 1963’s The Incredible Journey. Free tickets are required and available at the box office an hour before the program. Early arrival is recommended. For information, visit www.hammer.ucla.edu. • • • • • Actor, author, playwright and musician Steve Martin will be next in the Distinguished Speaker Series of Southern California at 7 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 8 at The Saban Theatre, 8440 Wilshire Blvd. The evening will conclude with a Steve Martin half-hour Q&A. Tickets for Martin and the remaining series speakers— Ayaan Hirsi Ali, Vin Scully and Scott Kelly—are available in subscription packages only, ranging from $224 to $320. For information, call 310-5466222 or visit www.speakersla.com.

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BH Rocker Steve Cooke, The Who’s Frank Simes Launch New Band Beverly Hills- and L.A.based musicians Steve Cooke and Frank Simes have launched their new band Thanks You, an acoustic and symphonic tribute to guitarist Jimmy Page and vocalist Robert Plant from the English rock band Led Zeppelin. • Cooke, is a Grammy voting member and multi-awardwinning musician. He has appeared in musicals including Godspell, Broadway’s Hair, and a rendition of The Who’s Tommy. He has recorded and performed with Adam Lambert (Queen/American Idol), Monte Pittman (Madonna), Phil X (Bon Jovi), Steve Ferrone (Tom Petty), and other international artists. • Grammy-nominated

Simes was The Who’s multiinstrumentalist and musical director, and lead guitarist and music director for Roger Daltrey. He was also the music director, guitarist, and co-writer for Don Henley, and recorded and performed with Mick Jagger, Stevie Nicks and Rod Stewart. The band also includes bass guitarist Jamie Hunting, who also toured with Daltrey. Simes and Cooke’s first performance was at the 2016 Hollywood Music in Media Awards (HMMA) show where Cooke was also nominated for Best Rock Song. Visit https://www.thankyouband.com for more information.

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Public broadcast and digital network KCETLink Media Group, is accepting entries for the 18th annual Fine Cut Film Festival, a collection of short films from students and emerging filmmakers ranging from animation to documentary cinema. Interested filmmakers may submit their short films (25 minutes or less) until Jan. 31, at kcet.org/finecut. For the first time, festival

honorees will have an opportunity to be a part of the 70th annual Cannes International Film Festival thanks to a partnership with The American Pavilion. All entries selected as part of the festival will be included in a series of one-hour broadcast episodes on KCET and also on Link TV nationwide (DirecTV 375 and Dish Network 9410) that will air this summer.

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HBO Documentary On Debbie Reynolds, Carrie Fisher To Premiere Saturday By Matt Lopez A documentary chronicling the relationship between entertainer Debbie Reynolds and her daughter, actress Carrie Fisher, will premiere Saturday, Jan. 7 on HBO. Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher And Debbie Reynolds, directed by Alexis Bloom and Fisher Stevens, weaves together the relationship of Reynolds and Fisher through interviews, photos, video footage and vintage home movies. The film culminates with Reynolds preparing to receive the 2015 Screen Actors Guild’s “Lifetime Achievement Award,” which Fisher presented to her mom. Both Reynolds and Fisher tragically died last week, just one day apart. Fisher died at 60 after going into cardiac arrest on a flight, and just a day later Reynolds – who according to son Todd Fisher was heartbroken over Carrie’s death – died while planning her funeral. The film premiered at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival on May 14 and was recently screened at the AFI Fest on Nov. 13. It was set to premiere on HBO in March 2017, but the network pushed up the air date after Reynolds and Fisher’s deaths.

MOTHER-DAUGHTER SAGA—Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher (with beloved French bulldog Gary) having breakfast in HBO’s Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds.

The film is being acclaimed by critics, currently boasting a 100 percent rating with online film review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes. Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds premieres Saturday, Jan. 7 at 8 p.m. on HBO.

Hometown Choreographer Jacob Jonas And Company Set Local Debut Jacob Jonas is coming home. The 2010 BHHS graduate and his Jacob Jonas The Company are making their debut at The Wallis Center for the Performing Arts Bram Goldsmith Theatre at 8 p.m., Friday, Jan. 13. A member of BHHS’s Dance Company throughout high school, he founded his own group in 2014 and it‘s steadily earned recognition. Jonas took his In a Room On Broad St. (also on next Friday’s Wallis program) to the famed Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival in Becket, Mass., and a “Side Door Series” show in March at the Los Angeles Ballet Center, where the company rehearses, earned rave reviews and an extended run. Next Friday’s show will include two premieres—fly, “birthed through watching a heartbeat monitor as it flat-lined, and exploring themes of endurance and deceleration,” says Jonas, and Grey, a 13-minute film shot at The Getty Museum. Specifically choreographed for five of the museum sites, and with original music by Chris Westlake, it’s “about an artist being pulled in different directions,” says Jonas. The two previously performed works on the bill include In a Room and Obstacles which debuted in March. Obstacles has special significance for Jonas. It was inspired by his friendship

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with Mallory Smith, a friend from fourth grade at El Rodeo through high school, also a 2010 grad, and her struggles living with cystic ﬁbrosis. The pair had lost touch, but in 2014, when Jonas was being treated for Crohn’s disease at UCLA, Smith was admitted to a room two doors down. The pair reconnected and after interviews with Smith and Jonas’ creative team, the result is a duet where Jonas embodies the disease, with dancer Marissa Labog, who co-choreographed the work. Accompanied by Philip Glass’ music and Smith’s recorded voice, the piece is about “obstacles and how you get through it,” says Jonas.

Critic Bianculli To Discuss TV’s Platinum Age Tuesday Longtime print and NPR’s Fresh Air TV Critic David Bianculli discuss his new book The Platinum Age Of Television: From I Love Lucy To The Walking Dead, How TV Became Terrific at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 10 at Larry Edmunds Bookshop, 6644 Hollywood Blvd. Bianculli will show clips and discuss his book which analyzes the evolutionary history of the medium by delving into 18 genres including sitcom, crime show, miniseries, soap opera and more, and the five definitive shows within them. For example, children’s show go from The

Mickey Mouse Club to Pee Wee’s Playhouse and medical shows go from Dr. Kildare to Grey’s Anatomy. Bianculli takes readers from the ‘50s all the way up until the “platinum age,” which he deems the era of “now”—of The Sopranos, The West Wing, Mad Men and Girls. In between, he also proﬁles 25 key creators and players behind these evolutionary shows—from Carl Reiner and Mel Brooks to David Chase, Vince Gilligan, Aaron Sorkin, and Amy Schumer. For information, call 323-463-3273 or visit larryedmunds.com;

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school district.” Tuesday’s anticipated decision follows a 4-1 vote last June to request the county to establish a tax rate in anticipation of the district selling its fourth issuance of General Obligation (GO) Measure E bonds for the remaining amount of the $334 million Measure E school-building bond approved by voters in 2008. Boardmember Isabel Hacker was the lone “no” vote. Like many in the community, Hacker remains frustrated that nine years ago voters were illogically told that school-related property taxes would not rise beyond the rate of

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provide a five-lane cross-section, with two lanes in each direction and a leftturn lane. When completed, the project will have ADA-compliant ramps, LED street lights, relocated and upgraded traffic signals, fiber optics, widening and landscaping on the south side, and bioswales on the north side. Bio-swales are landscape elements that capture storm water run-off and filter pollutants and silt through natural landscape features before the water is released into the watershed. These bioswales will help the City meet county requirements for reducing storm runoff and pollutants that flow into the Santa

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nationally recognized speakers on subjects that we think are meaningful; and from that we want to use our influence and funds to support targeted initiatives that provide opportunities for girls and women.” Beneficiaries from past salons include: the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women, the Sundance Women’s Initiative for the Sundance Film Festival, LACMA’s “Women in the Arts Initiative,” and the Chrysalis Women’s program, among others. Sponsors have included Gearys, Cartier, David Yurman, and Vhernier. “The inspiration for Visionary Women was founded on a strong sense of community of women who support diverse initiatives that in turn support other women,” Nazarian explained. To make the organization a reality, Nazarian reached out to close friends former U.S. Ambassador Nicole Avant, City Councilwoman Lili Bosse and communications maven Veronica Grazer–each of whom possessed a unique skill set but all of whom were passionately committed to advancing

$49.71 per $100,000 of assessed property value by the passage of Measure E. Taxpayers now pay around $70 per $100,000 of assessed value on their properties in order to fund school-related Measures S, K and E. This final issuance could raise the tax rate to $102 per $100,000 of assessed value for a time. The district sold out its third series of Measure E bonds within three hours in August 2015 after Citigroup arranged the sale of the $76 million GO bonds. Kirk-Carter estimated that the sale date for the bonds would be Feb. 21. “Our bonds have always been very attractive bonds; they’ve always sold very quickly,” she said. “Beverly Hills is an attractive buy.” Monica Bay. An extensive outreach program is underway to inform the community about construction updates throughout the duration of the project. Expect mailers, social media messages signage and notifications of upcoming meetings. The next community meetings are scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 31. There will be one held at the Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce Board Room at 8:30 a.m., 9400 Santa Monica Blvd. 2nd Floor, and one held at the City Hall Municipal Gallery 7-10 p.m. For updates, visit www.beverlyhills.org/smblvd or call the project helpline at 424-399-9033 or Public Works Customer Service at 310-2852467. Email comments to smblvd@beverlyhills.org. women’s issues. Shortly thereafter she brought on Reid to serve as president In contrast to last year’s global lineup, this year’s series will focus on domestic issues, including a salon on female entrepreneurs that will feature Arianna Huffington, one on wellness, and one on women in politics–although the details have yet to be firmed up. Reid explained that VW tends to limit attendance at the salons, which are primarily held at the Montage Beverly Hills and include 25 “at risk” girls and young women (for whom the organization arranges attendance) in order to create a “safe space” for women to engage in these critical discussions. “Everything we’re doing is femaledriven and geared toward expanding the female voice,” she said. “Sometimes the issues that we’re talking about are sensitive. We’re trying to put it out there, and put it in a comfortable environment.” “We’re here to empower women and to be that voice helping to empower women; help the word find a little compassion,” Reid added.

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“It can’t get any better than this!” That’s the yearly take-away comment from guests and celebrities who attended Monday’s Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) Awards Gala over the past many years. This year’s – the 28th – thanks to the very much hands-on and watchful eyes of Film Festival Chairman Harold Matzner and Gala Chair James Houston, as well as major underwriting from Houston and Matzner along with Helene Galen, Donna MacMillan, and Joann McGrath, along with additional funding provided by presenting sponsor the Haute Joaillerie, Chopard, plus additional sponsorships by Entertainment Tonight and Mercedes-Benz, this accolade is again as deserved as ever.

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Glamour held its “Women of the Year Awards” at NeueHouse Hollywood. At the preeminent awards ceremony which L’Oreal Paris sponsored to celebrate women’s achievements, Editor-in-Chief Cindi Leive honored innovators and newsmakers from across the worlds of entertainment, fashion, politics, business, and more. Blackish star Tracee Ellis Ross opened the awards ceremony, which recognized Olympic gymnast Simone Biles; model Ashley Graham; IMF Management Director and Lifetime Achievement winner Christine Lagarde; anti-ISIS activist Nadia Murad; designer Miuccia Prada; singer Gwen Stefani; actress/activist Zendaya; Glamour’s first “Man of the Year” Bono; and others. The star-studded list of presenters included Mindy Kaling, James Corden, Shonda Rhimes, Amy Poehler, Amber Heard, Lena Dunham, Frieda Pinto, Gabby Sidibe, Rowan Blanchard, Joe Jonas, Laura Dern, Rashida Jones, Anna Wintour, Yara Shahidi, Keke Palmer, Elizabeth Banks, Constance Wu, Adam Scott, Chelsea Handler and musical guest Demi Lovato. L’Oreal Paris returned as the title sponsor of the awards for the 15th consecutive year. Also for the first time, Microsoft Office presented the “Made for Achieving Award,” designed to empower young women who are on their way to achieving the extraordinary. Yasmine El Baggarai was

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The City of Beverly Hills relinquished authority on the project at a special meeting of the City Council called last Feb. 12 when they declined to file an appeal of a pending Mitigated Negative Declaration, rendering Los Angeles the lead agency in a 2-2 vote, with then-Mayor Lili Bosse absent. At that meeting, Assistant Director of Community Development Ryan Gohlich provided a brief project summary that minimized the property’s historic value and the community’s expressed desire to be considered for an historic district to preserve the neighborhood character. Residents have negotiated the proposed project as a hybrid to incorporate essential design elements into the plan, but despite repeated negotiations, developers have produced a 52-foot high structure that was approved by Beverly Hills’ Planning Commission. Beverly Hills has recognized the architect, Edith Northman, as a Master Architect, whose structures are subject to review by the Cultural Heritage Commission prior to demolition. The buildings represent three of nine properties on the east side of the 300-block of North Oakhurst that have been recognized by both cities surveys as part of a potential historic district. Northman was one of the only female licensed architects working in Los Angeles in 1927. A survey of the Historic Resources Group for the City of Beverly Hills said, “The North Oakhurst Residential Historic District is significant as a notable concentration of Period Revival style multi-family residences of the 1930s. Various local architects and builders contributed to the district. . . One hundred percent of the residences contribute to the district’s significance, making the North Oakhurst Residential Historic District a cohesive representation of the Period Revival style multi-family residences.” The project was approved at the Central Area Planning Commission in Los Angeles last March, and a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) appeal was filed by resident Steve Mayer.

“In failing to evaluate this proposed project through an EIR (Environmental Impact Report), the City of Los Angeles, as the Lead Agency, is in violation of CEQA and will be vulnerable if the project is approved through the current MND (Mitigated Negative Declaration,” said the appeal. “One of the major problems with this project is that the city of Los Angeles did a wholly inadequate job of analyzing the impacts of the project on the City of Beverly Hills,” said Mayer’s attorney, Jamie Hall of Channel Law Group. “For example, the City of Los Angeles required the developer to pay fees to Los Angeles for parks and schools. Beverly Hills was completely left out of the equation. It's really shocking that the city of Beverly Hills is allowing itself to be treated like a step child.” Residents would use parks and services in Beverly Hills. The proposed project will be several feet higher than neighboring buildings, and out of character with the neighborhood, say residents. Critics say it will open the door for developers to evict other long-term residents and build more such developments. “You can't build a project like this, especially one that is fundamentally out of scope with the neighborhood, without adopting mitigation measures for the City of Beverly Hills. The bottom line is that the developer needs to mitigate the impacts to the Beverly Hills and that includes a reduction in height and incorporation of the historical elements of the existing buildings," said Hall. The issue of preserving neighborhoods in Los Angeles has become so heated that residents have formed The Coalition to Preserve LA and the Neighborhood Integrity Initiative, a grassroots initiative that seeks to reform the L.A. Planning and land-use system. Last January, L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti announced the appointment of a new Planning Director, Vincent Bertoni. Bertoni, who served briefly as planning director in Beverly Hills, was a citizen activist to preserve his own neighborhood. On Tuesday, the Beverly Hills City Council will review the Planning Commission’s decision on the proposed project.

Angels Slugger Mike Trout, Olympic Star Allyson Felix To Be Honored Feb. 27 At The Beverly Hilton By Matt Lopez Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout and Olympic track star Allyson Felix will be honored as 2016 Sports Man and Woman of the Year by the Los Angeles Sports Council on Monday, Feb. 27 Mike Trout at The Beverly Hilton. Felix, who competed in her fourth Olympics this summer in Rio, won two relay gold medals in the 4x100m and 4x400m and one silver in the individual 400m. An active supporter of Los Angeles’ bid to host the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games,

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Moore’s book very gently walks artists through a rather rocky road to becoming savvy in the business world. From defining their mission and charting their path to building a website, growing their network and gathering a “personal bard of directors” for advice to finding work and making sure their finances are in order (and that they have healthcare!) the book is a true asset for any aspiring artist looking to take control of their professional life. Insights like always be positive, flexible, authentic and prepared are keys that Moore reminds artists to never take for granted; as are the artist’s need to limit time-wasting people and activities. But ultimately, she urges her readers to identify

Allyson Felix

Felix previously won L.A. Sportswoman of the Year honors in both 2007 and 2009. Trout, on his way to becoming one of baseball’s greatest players ever, won the American League MVP in 2016, batting .315 with 29 home runs, 100 RBIs and 30 stolen bases.

and follow their unique voice as a performer and define success for themselves rather than letting others do it for them in order to be happy in their careers. As for Moore’s role in helping organizations allow artists to do their art better (before joining the Music Center Moore was ABT’s executive director for almost 12 years), Moore is truly a bridge between the business community to the artistic community. “The Music Center is poised to radically change what it means to be a performing arts center in the 21st century and how we engage everyone,” she said. “The future of the performing arts is between the disciplines; it is about collaborations. It’s about connecting with people and creating a message and creating something beautiful.”

PUBLIC NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016295201 The following is/are doing business as: OR HASHALOM 10843 Missouri Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90025; David Mokhtar 855 S. Wooster St. #206, Los Angeles, CA 90035; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed 2001: David Mokhtar, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: December 08, 2016; Published: December 23, 30, 2016, January 06, 13, 2017 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016307964 The following is/are doing business as: 1) MPHR 2) CORPSTRAT HR 3) CORPSTRAT PAYROLL 4) MY PAPERLESS HR 16255 Ventura Blvd. #320, Encino, CA 91436; Mypaperless HR Insurance Services, Inc.

16255 Ventura Blvd. #320, Encino, CA 91436; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed: Martin Levy, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: December 20, 2016; Published: December 23, 30, 2016, January 06, 13, 2017 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016307965 The following is/are doing business as: HYBR SALES 1046 S. Sherbourne Dr. #2, Los Angeles, CA 90035; Shlomo Yisraeli 10519 Ohio Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90024; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed: Shlomo Yisraeli, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: December 20, 2016;

Published: December 23, 30, 2016, January 06, 13, 2017 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016307967 The following is/are doing business as: 1) ROYAL DEVELOPMENT COMPANY 2) RDC 3932 Wilshire Blvd. #102, Los Angeles, CA 90010; Baseman, Cynthia 3932 Wilshire Blvd. #100, Los Angeles, CA 90010; Kaplan, Gloria 3932 Wilshire Blvd. #100, Los Angeles, CA 90010; Kaplan, Gregory D. 3932 Wilshire Blvd. #100, Los Angeles, CA 90010; The business is conducted by: COPARTNERS, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed March 2007: Kaplan, Gregory D., Partner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: December 20, 2016; Published: December 23, 30, 2016, January 06, 13, 2017

LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016306151 The following is/are doing business as: FIT WET USA 902 S. Wooster St., Los Angeles, CA 90035; Zabachic, Inc. 902 S. Wooster St., Los Angeles, CA 90035; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed January 2016: Franck Meyer Perez, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: December 19, 2016; Published: December 23, 30, 2016, January 06, 13, 2017 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016305465 The following is/are doing business as: 1) EYESITE 2) EYESITE OPTICIANS 11696 San Vicente Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90049; 2340 San Ysidro Dr., Beverly

Hills, CA 90210 Eye Ball Land Inc. 11777 San Vicente Blvd. #130, Los Angeles, CA 90049; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed December 2015: Amelia Super, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: December 16, 2016; Published: December 30, 2016, January 06, 13, 20, 2017 LACC N/C

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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).

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PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE INVITING PROPOSALS FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE OF SPECIFIED AREAS WITHIN CITY LIMITS

person will not receive a address and other com- should also be aware that LECT A DEBT ON pal sum of the note(s) aware that the same mon designation, if any, the lien being auctioned BEHALF OF THE HOLD- secured by said Deed of lender may hold more response.

Bidders to the RFP must submit three (3) copies of their proposal in a sealed package. The BID NO. 16-40 package should be clearly marked as folThe City of Beverly Hills lows: intends to award a contract to one or more PROPOSAL FOR qualified landscape LANDSCAPE MAINTEmaintenance firm(s) to NANCE: Bid No. 16-40 provide annual services ATTENTION: David for the maintenance of Garrard, General specified landscape Parks Maintenance areas within City limits. Supervisor The City of Beverly Hills c/o City of Beverly invites prospective Hills, City Clerk Bidders to submit pro- Room 290 posals for landscape 455 N. Rexford Drive maintenance of speci- Beverly Hills, CA 90210 fied areas within the City limits. Proposals must Sincerely, be submitted in accor- David Garrard dance with the condi- General Parks tions outlined in this Maintenance Supervisor Request for Proposals __________________ (RFP). The RFP is being sent to prospective Bidders via e-mail and United States Postal Service on January 3, 2017. Sealed proposals must be received in the Office of the City Clerk located at 455 North Rexford Drive, Room 290, Beverly Hills, California, by no later than 2:00 p.m. (PST) on Thursday February 9, 2017 via mail or in-person, at which time they will be opened and publicly read. Late proposals will not be accepted, and will be returned unopened, regardless of postmark or timestamp. Prospective Bidders are responsible for having proposals deposited on time at the place specified and assume all risk of late delivery, including any delay in the mail or handling of the mail by the U.S. Postal Service or City employees. All proposals must be in writing and must contain an original signature by an authorized officer of the Contractor. Electronic proposals (i.e., telephone, fax, email, etc.) are not acceptable. All inquiries and comments concerning this RFP must be directed to David Garrard via e-mail to dgarrard@beverlyhills.org. To ensure a timely response, please copy the secondary contact Logan Phillippo at lphillippo@beverlyhills.org. Any inquiry should state the question only, without additional information. Responses to questions or comments provided by any other department, employee, or City office concerning the RFP will not be valid and will not bind the City. Inquiries received via telephone, fax, or in-

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE UNDER A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT AND CLAIM OF LIEN Order No: 5929824 TS No: M15-11042 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT AND CLAIM OF LIEN, DATED 08/04/2016. 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. NOTICE is hereby given that Witkin & Neal, Inc., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to that certain Notice of Delinquent Assessment and Claim of Lien (hereinafter referred to as "Lien"), recorded on 08/09/2016 as instrument number 20160934913, in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, and further pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell thereunder recorded on 9/13/2016 as instrument number 20161098625 in said county and further pursuant to California Civil Code Section 5675 et seq. and those certain Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions recorded on 12/15/2009 as instrument number 20091906493, WILL SELL on 01/19/2017, 10:00AM, Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA 91766 at public auction to the highest bidder for lawful money of the United States payable at the time of sale, all right, title and interest in the property situated in said county as more fully described in the abovereferenced Lien. The purported owner(s) of said property is (are): GEORGE ALEXANDROV, A MARRIED MAN. The property

of the real property is purported to be: 131 NORTH GALE DRIVE #1E, BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211, APN 4334-022-170. The undersigned trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. 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 this Notice of Sale is: $22,094.23. The opening bid at the foreclosure sale may be more or less than this estimate. In addition to cash, trustee will accept a cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn on a state or federal credit union or a check drawn on a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. If tender other than cash is accepted, the trustee may withhold issuance of the Trustee's Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. In its sole discretion, the seller (foreclosing party) reserves the right to withdraw the property from sale after the opening credit bid is announced but before the sale is completed. The opening bid is placed on behalf of the seller. Said sale shall be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Lien, advances thereunder, with interest as provided in the Declaration or by law plus the fees, charges and expenses of the trustee. THIS PROPERTY IS BEING SOLD IN AN "AS-IS" CONDITION. This communication is from a debt collector. Witkin & Neal, Inc. is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If you have previously received a discharge in bankruptcy, you may have been released from personal liability for this debt in which case this notice is intended to exercise the secured party's rights against the real property only. 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

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 the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether this 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 site: www.nationwideposting.c om using the file number assigned to this case: M15-11042. Information about postponements that are very 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. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the sale shall be subject to the following as provided in California Civil Code Section 5715: "A non judicial foreclosure sale by an association to collect upon a debt for delinquent assessments shall be subject to a right of redemption. The redemption period within which the separate interest may be redeemed from a foreclosure sale under this paragraph ends 90 days after the sale." Dated: 12/21/2016 Witkin & Neal, Inc. as said Trustee 5805 SEPULVEDA BLVD., SUITE 670 SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91411 (818) 845-8808 By: SUSAN PAQUETTE TRUSTEE SALES OFFICER THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COL-

ER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NPP0298906 To: BEVERLY HILLS COURIER 12/30/2016, 01/06/2017, 01/13/2017 __________________ NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 00000006256358 Title Order No.: 160277202 FHA/VA/PMI No.: 1975931676-734 ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY APPLIES ONLY TO COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR, NOT TO THIS RECORDED ORIGINAL NOTICE. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/01/2012. 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 and WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 10/12/2012 as Instrument No. 20121541792 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: CLAUDINE V. ELIZAGA, A SINGLE WOMAN ,WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, C A S H I E R ' 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: 02/16/2017 TIME OF SALE: 9:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: DOUBLETREE HOTEL LOS ANGELES-NORWALK, 13111 SYCAMORE DRIVE, NORWALK, CA 90650. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be:970 PALM AVENUE UNIT 106, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA 90069. APN#: 4339-009-118 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 princi-

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 $327,570.35. 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 Default and Election to Sell. 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 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

than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be 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 800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this Internet Web site www.auction.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000006256358. Information about postponements that are very 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:AUCTION.COM, LLC 800-280-2832. www.auction.com BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and 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 and WEISS, LLP as Trustee 20955 Pathfinder Road, Suite 300 Diamond Bar, CA 91765 (866) 7951852 Dated: 12/29/2016 A-4604297 01/06/2017, 01/13/2017, 01/20/2017

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ceilings+beautiful hardwood floors. Sleek new kitchen w/ maple cabinets S.S. appliances +granite counter tops. Pretty bath & chic powder room.

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Building has been SEEKING deals in the best areas. • DIANA COOK • completely remodeled. 468 N. Camden Dr., B.H., 90210 EXPERIENCED Call For More Details: 310-203-8333 310/653-2551 770/905-3786 RECEPTIONIST For Very Busy 240 Beverly Hills OFFICES / STORES FOR LEASE Medical Office.

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Totally Updated 2 Separate Bedroom Suites Jumbo Balcony Hardwood Floors Lease Back Available CENTURY PARK EAST $549,500 TO $1,050,000

CENTURY TOWERS $615,000 TO $2,650,000

PARK PLACE $729,000 TO $1,049,000

LE PARC

$1,850,000 TO $2,595,000

CENTURY HILL

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ONE CENTURY $1,459,000

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2 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS PENTHOUSE $950,000

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At least 5 years in home

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Great Opportunity! 1 Year Lease mimimum. Free Rent Must See! + Salary! Contact Spencer

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1982 & 2677 square feet Available Class A medical building 2 minutes from Cedar Sinai. Call 310-657-6464 ext. 2

Some Complexes include Heated Pools, Sundeck, Tennis, Doorman, Houseman, Staff Engineers, Switchboard, Security Staff, Switchboard, Saunas, Business Center, PlayLand, Restaurant, Acres of Flower Gardens and Grassy Lawns. For Lease See our Ad Sec. 440

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Townhouse For Lease 4Bd + 4Ba Main House 9512 Alcott Street NEWLY REMODELED South Tower Quiet Location Professionally Updated Kitchen & Baths 2 BD. 2 BA. CONDO Separated Bedrooms Lots of Newly Remodeled Closets. Renovated Kitchen Full Guest House with Panoramic views, balcony Jumbo Balcony. Hardwood Floors By World Renowned bathroom and kitchen. on each room. New kitchen Designer. Best Value in Beverly Hills 2-Bdrm. - 2.5-Bath w/stainless steel appliances, 1 BEDROOM /1 BATH W/ 70"Smart TV, Parking for 8 Cars. hardwood floors, pool, gym, $2,950/MONTH Living rm, Fireplace spa, tennis court in secured Partial Ocean View, High Floor. Call 310/801-0310 + Office/Den. Hardwood, Updated, Quiet building & parking. Close to For Appointment Over 1,500 sq/ft. Location, No Common Walls All New Appliances, Cedar Sinai / Beverly Center. Walk-in Closet 440 Washer & Dryer in Unit, $3,695/MO. Huge Furnished UNFURNISHED Call 310/433-4806 1 BEDROOM /1 BATH Entertaining Patio w/ APT’S/CONDO’S PENTHOUSE BBQ / Gazebo. Huge $2,950/MONTH 2 Car Garage +Storage. Ocean and City Views. Large PANORAMIC VIEW Lease $4,800/Month BEVERLY HILLS ADJ walk-in Closet. Huge Bedroom By Appointment EXTRA CHARMING N. of Sunset/W. of Doheny 4 closets. Separate Stall 760/861-3709 UPPER DUPLEX Shower. Valet Parking LUXURIOUS & UNIQUE http://lmdgi.com/ Heater and Air Conditioning 8675 W. OLYMPIC BL. 1 alcott-house.html 2 Bd.+DEN+2 /2 Ba. Included. Quiet Location LIGHT & BRIGHT • PENTHOUSE • 1 Like A House • 3,000+sf. BEVERLY HILLS APT 2 BDRM.+1 /2 BATH CENTURY PARK EAST $2,950/mo to $5,495/mo. Recently remodeled. 3 Bdrm. + 3 Bath PLUS OFFICE High ceilings w/ crown • Great Condition • Hardwood floors throughPARK PLACE Bright Southwest $4,300/mo. to $5,500/mo. moldings, hardwood flrs. out, new kitchen with all Exposure. Every room throughout, lrg. sunroom has French Doors to appliances plus sub-zero CENTURY TOWERS +patio, formal dining rm., Small Covered Balcony. fridge, dishwasher, stove, $4,000/mo to $8,400/mo Top Floor with High wash and dryer. Faux 3-fireplaces, central air, CENTURY HILL Ceilings. Beverly Hills fireplace, breakfast nook, $4,850/mo to $6,500/mo. lrg. closets, wet bar, stainSchool District. central a/c, alarm system $4,395/Month less steel appliances+w/d, LE PARC alarm. • $5,000/Mo. LaPeerApt@aol.com and includes 2 car garage. $7,800/mo. Beautiful original tile 310/717-9029 ONE CENTURY in excellent condition. PRIME $28,000/mo. BEVERLYWOOD 1,430sf. $3,200/MO. Beverly Hills Condo 1467 Rexford Drive CENTURY WOODS 2 Year Lease. No Pets Maple & Burton Way 3 Bedroom 2 Bath $10,500/mo. Available Now! $3,950/Month 2 Bd. + 2.5 Ba.

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Lauren Lind DRE: 00860537 (310) 344-4667

Close to Rodeo Dr. 2 HOUSES FOR $9,100/MO.

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2 BEDROOMS starting at $3795 3 BEDROOMS starting at $4250

Available for immediate move in. Open house ever y day from 11am to 5pm, call before heading over.

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221 S. Doheny Dr.

LUXURIOUS

• 2 Bd.+2 Ba.

1535 S.Bentley Av. #303 • • • • • • 2 Bd.+2 Ba.•1,200sf. Spacious, hardwood flrs., In pristine condition huge closets, built-in on a tree lined street. a/c, dishwasher, pool, Lots of closet/storage elevator, controlled space available. access, laundry Close distance to facilities. No pets. shopping & restaurants.

2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH $3,000/MO.

New granite counters throughout all amenities in kitchen and includes all appliances. Large closets, balconies, Berber carpet/ harwood foors and verticle blinds. Fireplace, wet bar, 424/343-0015 washer/ dryer included in $3,000/Month Great Location! laundry area. Secured 310/874-9767 building with garden BEVERLY HILLS courtyard. Choice location Apartment For Rent 218 S. Tower Dr. Near Beverly Center, CedarsBEVERLY HILLS • • Sinai, Restaurants, Trader 2 BDRM, 2 BATH •• S I N G L E •• Joes, Etc. No Pets. 9520 W. Olympic Blvd. •• •• Shown By Appointment. • • 8544 BURTON WAY $2,600/Month •• No Pets Old World Charm! Call 310/273-6770

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or 213/444-8865 or 310/734-7263

Completely Remodeled

Bright, intercom entry,

New Bath/Granite-Kit/

fridge, stove, laundry fac.

Dwash/Stove/Carpet

CLOSE TO RESTAURANTS Beverly Hills Adj. & SHOPPING.

Central Air Conditioning Security-Gate/Parking Two Tandem Parking

Call 310/721-3769

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1467 Rexford Drive

310/531-3992

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Newly Remodeled. Balcony, hardwood flrs., elevator, controlled 8725 Clifton Way access pool, on-site Newly Remodeled laundry, parking. Large & Spacious

* BEVERLY HILLS * School District

2 Bd.+Den+21/2 Ba.

310/247-8689

• • • • • • • • • Close to Cedars Sinai, 1 Bedroom 1 Bath

• 1 Bdrm. + $2,900/Month Den + 2 Bath • Secured building Lrg. unit. balcony, Huge Remodeled walk-in closet, Luxury Apartment central air, intercom Hardwood floors, new gourmet stainless entry, laundry facility, steel kitchen, marble elevator, parking. bath & stall shower, • CHARMING & BRIGHT • central A/C, giant walk- • 310/276-1528 • in closets, private Close to Cedars, balcony, garage Beverly Center parking included. restaurants, shopping Call 415/271-5161 & transportation.

Shops, Transportation

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BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. 309 S. Sherbourne Dr. ( • • • ----- • • • )

1 Bd.+Den+1.5 Ba.

Good closet space, a/c, elevator, dishwasher, controlled access. Close to Cedars/shops/trans.

310/247-8689

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In The HEART of • BRENTWOOD • • BRENTWOOD • WESTWOOD • WESTWOOD • • MIRACLE MILE • BEV. HILLS TRIANGLE 922 S. Barrington Av. 1370 Veteran Ave. 10933 Rochester Ave. 615 S. Cochran Ave. • LOFT • 170 N. Crescent Dr. Newly Remodeled 872 S. Westgate Ave. • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • Single+1 Bath + 2 Bath 2 Bdrm. • Single • = = = = = = Very Bright

Fireplace, balcony, •••• •• •••• Controlled access, wet bar, dishwasher, Balcony, air conditioning ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ on-sight laundry, dishwasher, controlled Spacious a/c, fireplace, 1 Bd.+Den+Loft+1 Ba. laundry facility, a/c unit, kitchenette. = = = = = = access bldg., WiFi, pool, controlled access, elevator, parking. 310/531-3992 * * 20 foot cathedral Close to shops+dining. pool, on-sight laundry, laundry fac., prkg. Close to Museums, * * * * * gym, parking. ceiling, carpet • Free WiFi Access • 310/826-0541 The Grove * * * * * * * 310/477-6885 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath floors, parking, 310/473-5061 & Restaurants. Close to U.C.L.A. 1,800sf+, street views laundry facility. WEST L.A. lrg kitch w/ island, new 1415 Brockton Ave. 310/592-4511 * HOLLYWOOD * WILSHIRE appl., washer/dryer.

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2 BEDROOM +

1 Bdrm.+1 Bath Patio, stove,

DEN / DINING ROOM

stove, dishwasher, laun- 11730 SUNSET BLVD. dishwasher, on-sight + 2.5 BATHS dry rm., prkg., interNEWLY REMODELED laundry, parking. com entry, elevator. ••••• C LOSE T O S HOPS Spacious 2-level townhouse.

CLOSE TO SHOPS & R E S TA U R A N T S C A N O N / B E V E R LY / RODEO DR.

310/858-8133

•

& R ESTAURANTS . 310/479-0700

• Jr. Executive —————–––– 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • ~ WEST ~ • LOS ANGELES • ••••••

439 S. LE DOUX

LE DOUX / BURTON WAY

BRENTWOOD & U.C.L.A. CLOSE

—————–––– LARGE 2 BDRM, 2 BA. with Bamboo, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer and Dryer in unit, Pool, 2 Parking, A/C units.

BRENTWOOD 11640 Kiowa Ave.

••••••••

310/473-1509 SMALL QUIET BLDG.

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Newly Updated 12424 TeXaS Ave. 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath • 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. • 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath V E R Y N I C E U N I T.

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patio, wet-bar. Side-by-side

• 4 Bd.+3 /2 Ba.

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10905 Ohio Ave.

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transportation. Large units, walk-in closet, Very Spacious • 310/442-8265 • custom kitchen, built-in 1 Bd.+Den+1.5 Ba. washer/dryer, all appliSingle+Loft+1 Ba. W E S T L . A . ances, hardwood floors Single+1 Ba. 1433 Armacost Ave. throughout, some units (•)(•)(•)(•)(•) « « « « w/ skylights+high ceilings. « « « Health club, wifi, sauna, WiFi, central air/heat, fireplace, balcony, 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. heated pool, controlled controlled access, acess, parking. B RIGHT & S PACIOUS . • 424/272-6596 • pool, elevator, parking, Balcony, Dishwasher, laundry facility. Close to Brentwood controlled access 310/312-9871 Village, Restaurants, on-sight laundry, prkg. UCLA, Mt. Saint Mary’s, Shopping & Dining in 310/479-0700 & Transportation. Brentwood Village

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access, balcony, elevator, lrg. pool, parking. Extra large private Luxury Living prkg, on-sight laundry. storage room in garage. with valet, lush garden H IKING IN R UNYON Call 310/498-1090 surrounding pool, C ANYON , H OLLYWOOD B OWL /N IGHTLIFE . gym, elevator, etc. 323/467-8172 ~ WESTWOOD ~ Hardwood flrs., granite 1385 Kelton Ave. counters, dishwasher, LOS ANGELES central air, balcony, SINGLE 401 S. HOOVER St. laundry facility. Hardwood floors, • • • • • • • • • Free WiFi • dishwasher, on-sight • Call: 310/470-4474 1 Bd. • + 1 Ba. laundry, controlled access, parking. • • • • • • • *CENTURY CITY** •Control access, pool, 310/569-1159 2220 S. Beverly Glen dishwasher, elevator, Close to U.C.L.A. & • • on-site laundry Westwood Village • 1 B d . + 1 B a . • and parking.

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• 1 Bd.+1 Ba.

•• • • • • • • • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. •

Hardwood flrs., central air, pool, elevator, Newly Remodeled on-site laundry, Remodeled kitchen & bath, • 1 B d . + 1 B a . • Great Views intercom entry. washer/dryer in unit, large • 2 B d . + 1 B a . • Great views, controlled 320 N. La Peer Dr.

2nd floor, Balcony, dishwasher, •• • • on-site laundry, • •• • a/c, heated pool, • Bachelor • covered parking, Call 310/425-9070 WiFi, elevator controlled access. • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • controlled access, • • Single 310/442-8265 • • on-site laundry, prkg. • • Grand Opening •• •• Close to BRENTWOOD ’s W E S T L . A . Wifi, Bright, controlled Brentwood Village, Most Spectacular access, balcony, Shops & Restaurants. 1343 Carmelina Ave. pool, elevator, Apartments • 310/826-4889 • - 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath laundry facility, prkg. 120 Granville Ave. Close To U.C.L.A. • Bright Unit • * * * * *1 * * * BRENTWOOD 310/477-6856 On-site laundry, • 2 Bd.+2 /2 Ba. The Carlton on-site parking. • 3 B d . + 2 1/ 2 B a . • WESTWOOD • 11666 Goshen Ave. 1 Close to

By appointment only

10530-10540 Wilshire Bl.

1134 N. SYCAMORE AV.

BEVERLY HILLS Great Location!

• • • • •

550 Veteran Ave. ••••

2 Bd. + 2 Ba.

213/385-4751

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•• •• • • S i n g l e • • LAFAYETTE PARK 274 LAFAYETTE PARK PL. • • Lots of • •

Character & Charm! Glass Fireplace Newly Remodeled. New hardwood flrs., granite counters, stainless steel appl., alcove fireplace, fridge, laundry facility, gated parking, intercom entry, WiFi and more.

1 Bdrm.+1 Bath

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Granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, air conditioned, new hrwd. flrs., designer finishes, balcony, ceiling fan, elevator, controlled access. Fitness ctr, yoga room, wi-fi, skyview lounge w/ outdoor fire• 310/552-8064 • place, laundry facilities. Rooftop jacuzzi Easy freeway access 213/382-102 1 with panoramic

city views.

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808 4th St. * * 3830 Vinton Ave. SINGLE * 2 Bd.+2 Ba. * * •••• • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • ** * • • Very spacious, * * Single • L ARGE , U NIQUE • granite counters, •• •• AND G ORGEOUS . • microwave, intercom Pool, sauna, Fireplace, balcony, entry, on-sight laun- intercom entry, dishwasher, intercom dry, parking & WiFi. entry, elevator, gated elevator, on-site Very close to UCLA laundry, parking. parking, gym, pool. & Westwood Village. All Utilities Paid. • Close to Beach • 310/394-7132 310/841-2367 310/208-5166

CULVER CITY

H a p py N e w Ye a r !

2 Bdrm. + 1 Bath Rooftop pool, Newly Remodeled. deck, central air, elevator, intercom New hrwd. flrs., stainentry, on-sight laundry, less steel appl., balcony, gym, parking. controlled access, • Free WiFi Access • on-site laundry, prkg. ~ 310/476-3824 ~ 1307 Barry Ave.

CORRIDOR

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ANTIQUES / JEWELRY

BAGS WANTED

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BUY & SELL

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ANTIQUES / JEWELRY BUY & SELL

WANTED

CHANEL, HERMES, GUCCI, PRADA AND ALL HIGH-END DESIGNER HANDBAGS IN ADDITION TO

ALLIGATOR, CROCODILE AND EXOTIC SKINS. ALL NEW, USED OR VINTAGE.

TOP DOLLAR PAID Call 310/289-9561

475

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BEVERLY HILLS MOVING SALE SATURDAY & SUNDAY Jan. 7th-8th • 10am-4pm

*Antique * * *Furniture, ***

We pay top dollar for your scrap gold, jewelry, diamonds, gemstones, watches and coins. We also consider purchasing rare or antique items.

Bedroom and Living Complete Furniture, Crystal & China Collection, Designer Womens Clothing, Arts, Books, Housewares and Much Much More! 623 N. REXFORD DR.

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store license # 19101172

10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Wednesday - Sunday Save animals while shopping for Jewelry, Designer Clothes & Handbags, Fabulous Furniture, Art, Books, DVD’s, etc. Something for everyone and ALL proceeds go to save otherwise hopeless impounded animals. You can donate items too.

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B E V E R L Y

H I L L S

Buyers and Sellers of High-End Jewelr y & Watches

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PETS ROTTWEILER PUPPIES FOR SALE at Keiyanna Gucci-Armani’s Beautiful Puppies & Exotic Kittens www.keiyannapuppiesandkittens.com email: keiyannagucciarmanipuppies@gmail.com Phone: 323/594-4316

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In a letter, police officers were informed, “Effective immediately, EBI will no longer provide security at any of the schools. FTOs are instructed to immediately resume primary responsibilities as school liaisons to address all concerns for the schools within their beats," it said. At the time department employment was down by at least ten officers, reported thenCity Manager Jeff Kolin. The events surrounding EBI led to the discovery that Snowden had masterminded the district’s campus security using EBI, then a small security firm he contacted in Irvine. After establishing a relationship, he funneled his retiring officers to EBI with a plan to retire to a position as the head of EBI’s campus security, said McLaughlin. Snowden, he revealed, was also being paid $2,500 per month in “consultation fees,” from EBI that did not appear on his Form 700 financial disclosures. Prior to Snowden’s involvement, the firm was generally employed in security consulting and risk assessment. On Feb. 2, 2015, Lt. Lincoln Hoshino held an “unannounced meeting” with Myers regarding what he refers to as the “ongoing internal rhetoric at BHPD,” allegedly referring to the EBI disclosures. Myers says that Lincoln’s discussion included his suggestion for a “lateral move to another agency.” Myers reports that he responded that he loved his BHPD job. Myers then alleges that on Feb. 5 at roll call, Patrol Officers were instructed not to leave their school posts during morning or afternoon drop-offs if an Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) alerted them that an embezzled or stolen vehicle was discovered. “I believe the above advisement to be an unlawful order and in violation of the Beverly Hills Police Department policy,” writes Myers. That day, an ALPR alert was confirmed and a “high risk felony stop” was conducted. Myers assisted two other officers on the stop. The next day at Roll Call, Myers expressed his, “displeasure in front of others,” regarding the previous day’s “direct orders regarding not leaving your school post to respond to an ALPR alert.” Present were, “newly hired officers, cadets, other officers, detectives,” and Sgt. David Tomlin, who invited Myers into a conversation with Sgt. Donald Chase behind the Watch Commander desk. In that conversation, he says that Tomlin told him that, “negative behavior needs to stop as it is finding its way to the Second Floor (Captain’s and Chief’s offices).

“This is for career survival,” he says he was told. For the next year, Myers alleges he was subject to hyperscrutiny, denied trainees, routinely humiliated in front of trainees and other officers and denied assignments routinely assigned to Field Training Officers. On two occasions, Capt. Rosen allegedly told Myers he wanted to take his “FTO stripes” away. Myers was denied trainees who were then assigned to nonFTO officers who could not access the LEFTA computer system to document the trainees’ Daily Observation Reports (DOR). Rosen, claims Myers, told other FTOs that Myers “was on a ‘Time Out.’” Thus, trainees’ advancement was delayed while the City paid for FTO services that were denied by Rosen. At one point during the period of alleged abuses, Rosen allegedly told another officer, “I wish I could give Andy [Myers] a hug,” leading to the sexual harassment complaint. The comment proved extremely offensive to Myers. “I fear the administration for retaliation on anything I do or say, as working at BHPD is a hostile work environment,” wrote Myers in May, 2015. “The arbitrators’ opinions speak for themselves,” said attorney Susan Jerich of Silver, Hadden, Silver & Levine. A former San Francisco ADA and Assistant US Attorney, her practice is now defending public safety officers, including Officer Joe Vela at BHPD. “The level of unfair and ethically questionable conduct that defined the Vela investigation and actions by the Department far exceeds anything I have witnessed. The hearing officer’s opinion, that vindicated Vela, was an affirmation that this type of misconduct is intolerable. For example, when describing the matter and those involved the hearing officer previously used terms such as “thinly veiled threat”; “retaliation”; “not credible” and “abuse of discretion,” she said. The complaint, like those of Sgt. Richard Ceja, Officer Stanley Shen and Officer Joe Vela, shows a pattern under Snowden that had repercussions throughout the department. “Prior to the Vela matter, two other officers met with discipline,” said Jerich. “Both were fired and each appealed their discipline. Both were reinstated by different hearing officers who also characterized the Departmental conduct in much the same way the Vela hearing officer did in his 32-page opinion.” Settlements were also awarded to former Police Officer Association Board Members Officer Finn McClafferty, Sgt. Brian Weir and Officer Michael Publicker, that ended with their

retirements. The settlement amounts and legal fees are estimated to be in the millions. “I have never seen this rate of overturned findings,” she said. Each case is long and complicated enough for many to lose interest, one of the many patterns that emerges. Under Snowden, say BHPD sources who wish to remain anonymous for fear of retaliation, issues arose when an officer chose to follow protocol that holds a police officer to a higher standard of integrity to uphold the law, rather than to “toe the line” for the Chief. When those officers did not support Snowden, they were subjected to reviews ordered by Rosen and undertaken by Sgt. Subin, Professional Standards Unit (PSU). PSU officers ideally conduct objective investigations with clear disciplinary outcomes. According to sources, the officers were isolated, humiliated, denied duties, subjected to fear and intimidation for long periods of time and to intense scrutiny. Investigations seemed instead to provide a predetermined outcome. Vela, Ceja and Shen won their arbitrations and each officer was reinstated. Three separate arbitrators said that officers who testified against them were guilty of lies of omission, untruthful and lacking in credibility. Under Snowden, some were promoted or received special assignments associated with increases in compensation. BHPD is now under the direction of Chief Sandra Spagnoli whose strategic plan will overhaul and remake the department, but remnants of the old administration doggedly persist. Sources report that retaliations are ongoing, though to a lesser degree. As seen in the recommendations provided by Management Partners following Snowden’s retirement, there were problems. The report urged BHPD to initiate a review of the department’s promotional practices and involve employees to create clear, measurable standards to be achieved to be considered for promotion with written competencies and associated factors. Employees indicated that they did not feel they had sufficient opportunities to develop their skills to compete for promotions to special assignments. Chief Sandra Spagnoli, “has taken the Management Partners report and implemented some of the recommendations and she is in the process of implementing others,” said City Attorney Larry Weiner. “It is typical for any chief to come in and remake the department. She is putting her stamp on the department.” Weiner acknowledged receipt of the complaint but could not comment on it.

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Astrology By Holiday Mathis TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Jan. 6). The goal is more vivid than it’s ever been for you, and furthermore you have the sense that this year the universe is on your side. While working in collaboration with powerful forces, the less you do the better. In April, enjoy what you’ve built together. Love sweeps you into new circumstances in March. Leo and Aries adore you. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). As for stirring up controversy—anyone can accidentally flub and say something silly or unintentionally offensive. It takes a pro to do this deliberately. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Unfortunately, a lot of people are more concerned with who gets the credit than they are with getting things done. So, let them have the credit. It’s worth it if they get out of the way of your progress. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20). The rag that gets the floor clean becomes quite dirty, and so it goes. Perhaps you can’t really make the mess go away, but you can organize it in a manner that makes it much more pleasing to experience. ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19). Once you strip away the chaff of familiarity and look at your daily life the way an outsider might, there’s a real potential to do interesting work and maybe even to elevate the ordinary to the level of art. TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20). You know the right thing to say. You could tell people what they wanted to hear, no sweat. But it’s too easy, and it creates such a mild, forgettable impression. That’s why you’ll dare to add a dash more honesty. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). When you know you’re being accepted you can let go, have fun and be happy. It’s the same with everyone, and it’s why you’re tolerant, accepting attitude is actually helping the world to be a happier place. CANCER (June 22-July 22). In this boat of humanity on the rough seas of life, everyone must row with the oar he has. Drop your oar? Paddle with your hand. All efforts are needed now. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). One thing you don’t need to worry about is what to say. Say little and do much and you’ll be a wonderful surprise to someone, you’ll earn the trust of many, you’ll make an excellent impression on all. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). The gamblers know that even when you trust the other players, you cut the cards. You’re safe here. The precautions of protection may be merely ritualistic at this point, and that makes them more important, not less. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). It's always prudent to know about procedures, standards and guidelines before going into a situation, but if you don’t know them, seek a young teacher to show you the rules, or an old one to show you the exceptions. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You're a person of principle, which is way better than being an impulsive slave to immediate gratification. However, before you go to battle for an idea, make sure you’re absolutely clear on what the idea really is. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Jealousy is information your subconscious mind gives to clue you into what you really want. Envy is rocket fuel. Don’t waste it by pointing it in any direction away from you. Put it back in your own tank and aim yourself well.

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These crimes have been reported this week by BHPD. Streets indicated by block numbers. Losses (when known) are in brackets. ASSAULT 01/01 400 N. Camden Dr. BURGLARIES 12/26 200 Peck Dr. ($600) 12/26 9600 S. Santa Monica Bl. ($31,470) 12/27 200 S. La Cienega Bl. ($1,200) 12/28 1000 N. Roxbury Dr. ($99.950) 12/28 300 S. Almont Dr. 12/28 600 N. Elm Dr. $50,000) 12/29 500 N. Camden Dr. ($25,600) 12/29 400 N. Maple Dr. 12/31 200 N. Maple Dr. ($144,500) 12/31 100 S. Camden Dr. ($300) 12/31 200 N. Crescent Dr.

01/01 9700 Wilshire Bl. ($460) 01/01 Wilshire Bl./N. Doheny Dr. ($4) 01/01 N. Crescent Dr./Park Way ($4,370) 01/01 300 N. Beverly Dr. ($3,999) GRAND THEFTS 12/15 8500 Wilshire Bl. 12/24 100 S. Elm Dr. ($5,730) 12/30 1446 Lindacrest Dr. 12/30 N. Canon Dr./Park Way ($2,740) 12/31 300 S. Beverly Dr. ($24,900) IDENTITY THEFT 12/13 200 S. Almont Dr. ($17,914) ROBBERY 12/31 S. Maple Dr./Gregory Way

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