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CHARLESTON COURIER— Mayor Julian Gold and family visited Charleston, South Carolina this week and made many stops, including a chat with Charleston Mayor Joe Riley to send Beverly Hills’ condolences for the church shooting that rocked Charleston in June. Pictured above, from left, outside Charleston City Hall: Jeremy Friedman, Traffic and Parking Commission chair Lester Friedman, Recreation and Parks chair Simone Friedman, Rebecca Gold, Mayor Julian Gold, Michele Gold, Nancy Markoff, Alex Markoff, and John Markoff. To join Gold in the Carry The Courier club, take The Courier on your next trip, snap a picture and e-mail it to mlopez@bhcourier.com.

Longtime school supporter Franny Rennie celebrated her birthday with friends. 5

The Beverly Hills Conference & Visitors Bureau earned a special honor this week.

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On Tuesday, July 21 The Courier invites our readers to come celebrate with us at Beverly Gardens Park. Beginning at 1:30 p.m., come meet Courier staff, Beverly Hills dignitaries and our mascot Bear at our special birthday celebration in front of the lily pond. Birthday treats will generously be provided by Hansen’s Cakes. Dog biscuits will also be provided for your furry friends! The first edition of The Courier appeared on July 22, 1965.

Beverly Hills Elder: Donna Ellman-Garber, Political Trailblazer, Mayor

Robbie Anderson writes a special column touching on tour bus activity.

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Part 44 in a series on Beverly Hills residents who have grown with the Centennial City

•Fashion •Arts & Entertainment •Letters to the Editor

By Laura Coleman Next Tuesday, Donna EllmanGarber will celebrate her 90th birthday in the City she has truly grown with and helped shape. Indeed, as the second woman ever elected to the City Council, she not only helped create policies that shaped Beverly Hills, but also pioneered as a woman in a maledominated world.

“I was trained to be very independent,” said Donna, who served as Beverly Hills mayor in 1976 and 1981 and was elected to the City Council three times.

“I knew how to win elections,” she explained. “That was never a question in my mind about the campaign. I had a lot of question about serving on the council.”

After Phyllis Seaton, who was Beverly Hills mayor in 1973, became the first elected woman here, she prevailed on Donna to take over the woman’s seat she had established.

“That was not a happy situation,” Donna described of Phyllis’s

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George Christy, Page 6 The Art Crowd Gathered For Charlie Scheips’ Book Signing At The Rooftop Of The Gagosian Gallery, Of His Extraordinary Volume, Elsie De Wolfe’s Paris Frivolity Before The Storm

CLASSIFIEDS • Announcements • Real Estate • Rentals • Sales • and More

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July 17, 2015

Beverly Hills’ Goal For Transparency In ‘One Beverly Hills’ Development Process

901 Strada Vecchia was sent to the L.A. City Attorney for prosecution. 4

1-year-old Maltese pup Janet is one of this week’s Freshpet Adoptable Pets. 4

SINCE 1965

By Laura Coleman & Victoria Talbot Since the Wanda Group announced its plans for One Beverly Hills last month – the project set to take over the former Robinson-May department store at 9900 Wilshire Blvd. – folks have been scratching their heads about just how the Chinese developer will transform the 8-acre site already entitled for two luxury condominium towers designed by Richard Meier to include a 134-room boutique luxury hotel.

On Tuesday, a consent calendar item to fund Rincon Consulting to discover if the

By Victoria Talbot A demolition permit for a historic home in Bel Air has raised the ire of residents fed up with mega-mansionization and the destruction of historic homes, ripping apart the fabric of world-renowned architecture that has made Bel Air so desirable.

A notice of a proposed demolition at 420 N. Amapola Lane filed by Kelly Kaine, Project Coordinator at Crest Real Estate June 6 raised a lot more than eyebrows.

Owned for decades by Bob Newhart, the home was built in 1941 by one of the entertainment industry’s favorite architects, Wallace Neff. With five bedrooms, six baths, a la-

Donna Ellman-Garber

time on the council. “She was a very bright woman but was a lady, in every sense of the word. They did not give her the credence they should have. She used to come down to the microphone and say: ‘Now I’m part of the public and you have to listen to me.’”

Once on the council, Donna said she became a student of (see ‘ELLMAN-GARBER’ page 13)

project’s existing Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and existing entitlements are sufficient to warrant the change or if the additional work requires a supplemental EIR. Although it is the City that chooses the consultant that will perform the work, it is the developer’s responsibility to pay the consultant.

City staff was originally notified on June 16 that Wanda was planning to change the specific plan. However, the City has yet to received a detailed plan as to just what is being proposed.

“It could easily take six to (see ‘ONE BEVERLY HILLS’ page 18)

LADBS Grants Demo Of Bob Newhart-Owned House Without Regard To Historic Resource

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goon pool, separated offices, and a covered outdoor entertainment area and guest apartment, the home sits on 1.37 acres. A unique property, it is the last Wallace Neff of the American Colonial Revival style in the area. In 2013 the home was on the market for $15.5 million.

One neighbor has retained counsel on behalf of the historic property. “The existing residence on the Amapola Property is a historic resource. . . that should be evaluated for preservation, and the demolition of which would have a significant effect on the environment under the California Environmental Quality Act,” wrote (see ‘LADBS DEMOLITION’ page 8)

WOODY’S BACK— Parker Posey, Joaquin Phoenix, Emma Stone co-star in Woody Allen’s Irrational Man that opens this month. THey attended the premiere at the WGA Theatre with Sony Pictures Classics’ president Michael Barker, Adrien Brody with Lara Lieto, Chris Kattan, Francine York, Heinz Haas, Lauren Shaw, Gabrielle Garret, and more.

For more photos, see George Christy’s column on page 6.

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BHUSD Will Dip Into Endowment Fund To Keep Class Sizes Down

Troublesome 901 Strada Vecchia in Bel-Air

901 Strada Vecchia Sent To L.A. City Attorney For Prosecution

By Matt Lopez 901 Strada Vecchia, one of Los Angeles’ most notorious megamansions, will now have to answer to the City Attorney.

David Lara, Assistant Bureau Chief for the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety, confirmed to The Courier last Friday that the case of 901 Strada Vecchia in Bel-Air has been accepted by L.A. City Attorney Mike Feuer for criminal prosecution.

In April, LADBS inspectors cracked down on the property, ruling all unapproved construction, which they said included features like retaining walls, concrete decks and an underground theater, were to be removed.

901 Strada Vecchia, which is being developed by Mohamed Hadid, appealed and had its day in front of the

LADBS commission on June 2, but the commission voted unanimously to deny the appeal and move forward with sending the case to the City Attorney.

At that hearing, the LADBS presented a case that included information noting that 10 Orders to Comply had been levied on the site, dating back to March 2011 when Hadid first purchased the site. He is no longer listed on the title.

The owner of the property is now listed as 901 STRADA, LLC with Virginia attorney James T. Zelloe listed as the principal in the LLC. Zelloe, Lara said, is the sole party named in the criminal complaint.

Lara said it’s estimated that a preliminary hearing for the case will likely take place sometime in early August.

Hadid’s attorney Ben Reznik did not respond to a request for comment.

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By Matt Lopez Facing a strong outcry from Beverly Hills parents, the Board of Education on Tuesday agreed to add more K-8 classes in order to keep class sizes down to current levels.

Over-enrollment issues at the K-8’s left parents with the prospect of their children being split up at different schools and class sizes reaching anywhere from 27-30 students.

Hawthorne’s fourth grade was over by six students with five new registrations planned to be moved to Beverly Vista. Horace Mann’s third grade would have been two students over if three new registrations were moved to El Rodeo.

Instead of playing musical chairs with student enrollment, the Board of Education decided to dip into its Endowment Fund to keep students at their current schools and keep class sizes at a minimum.

The board voted to add a third grade class at Horace Mann and fourth grade classes at Hawthorne and Horace Mann.

BHUSD Chief Administrative Officer LaTanya Kirk-Carter estimated the cost of doing so would be about $600,000 of additional cost in the current fiscal year, a number that the cash-

strapped district doesn’t exactly have in its couch cushions.

If money is borrowed from the fund, it must be paid back that same year.

Goldberg, who spearheaded the creation of the endowment fund last year, said Tuesday that situations like this was one of the reasons he advocated for the fund in the first place.

“If it’s really about putting students first, then it has to be putting students first,” Goldberg said. “Sometimes that means making some decisions that just don’t make a lot of sense from a budgetary standpoint.”

Many parents spoke at the meeting against the prospect of students having to be moved to other schools, with overflowing class sizes inching toward 30 students.

Boardmember Lewis Hall, who has taught at the college level, said the difference between teaching a class with 18-20 students and numbers in the high 20s is a stark contrast.

“It’s a world of difference because you feel like you’re giving every student the attention they need,” Hall said.

Boardmember Lisa Korbatov noted that some of the financial burden could be offset by reorganizing staff at BHHS, which she said is currently overstaffed due to a lesser number of students.

COURIER IN FRANCE – Traffic and Parking Commission Vice Chair Jake Manaster and family visited France this summer and made sure to bring a copy of The Courier to read on their downtime.

Pictured, from left: Jake, 2015 BHHS graduate Amanda, Lynda and Ethan Manaster. To join the Manaster’s in the Carry The Courier club, snap a picture of yourself with The Courier on your next vacation and e-mail it to mlopez@bhcourier.com!

Special Olympics Athletes Come To Beverly Hills On Wednesday

By Laura Coleman & Victoria Talbot On Wednesday, at 4:15 p.m., Special Olympics officers and athletes will come to the Beverly Hills Fire Station as part of the 2015 Special Olympics Final Leg Ceremony during the Fame of Hope run to the opening ceremony.

“Our community has really stepped up to give the athletes from Monaco and Gibraltar a warm Beverly Hills welcome,” said Mayor Julian Gold. “What makes the Special Olympics so special, is that it has the power to transform these exceptional individuals - and all of us - as they train, gain confidence and demonstrate their courage and determination. " Beverly Hills is among 120 other cities, towns and communities across the state to host the Flame of Hope as it is carried from the State Capitol building in Sacramento to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum for the opening ceremony.

The community is invited to attend the event, where athletes, law enforcement and the mayor will speak, exchange gifts and talk before setting off

Beverly Hills resident and Special Olympics donor Tracey Gluck holds the official torch for the Special Olympics.

on the torch run’s final leg. The Law Enforcement Torch Run is the Special Olympics’ largest grass-roots fundraiser and public awareness vehicle.

Free parking is available across the street at the Civic Center Parking Garage.

For more information, visit www.letr-finalleg.org.

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All Beverly Hills High Students Will Be Required To Take PSAT

BEVERLY HILLS BIRTHDAY— Longtime school supporter Franny Rennie - who recently finished serving as PTA Council co-president and even has a day named in her honor (May 16, 2014 is officially Franny Rennie Day in the City of Beverly Hills) - celebrated her birthday this week at the Sunset Marquis Hotel with some of her closest friends - most of whom have made a tremendous impact on the lives of the City’s younger generations through their involvement in the PTA, the Board of Education and BHEF. Pictured (top row, from left): Myra Lurie, Lisa Martin, Nadine Neiman, Kari Wohl, Shirley Zaragoza, Paula Swartz, and Denise Avchen; (front row, from left): Deborah Frank, Allison Bauer, Laurie Okum, Annette Saleh, Ronit Stone, Debbie Isaacman, Franny Rennie, Susan Kolko, Laura Coleman and Jean Huang; (seated, from left): Nooshin Meshkaty and Chitra Martin.

Beverly Hills Unified Seeks New COC Members To Oversee Measure E Bond Expenditures

By Laura Coleman Residents interested in making an impact on how the school district is spending its Measure E bond money are invited to apply to become members of the Beverly Hills Unified School District’s Citizens’ Oversight Committee Members The COC was established to oversee bond proceeds, expenditures and audits associated with Measure E. Longtime COC member Joe Safier who joined the committee at its inception and recently stepped down, lauded his time on the COC. “As a member and audit committee chair of the Measure E Citizens' Oversight Committee, I believe my fellow

committee members and I contributed to the accuracy and transparency of the bond program,” he said.

“Although we have no say over how the bond funds are used - that responsibility rests solely with the School Board we used to power of the pen to inform the community about how and where the funds were used and, in multiple meetings with the Board and individual Board members, made recommendations many of which were implemented,” he added.

Safier said one of his proudest accomplishments involved designing the scope of the annual performance audit.

That audit has now identified numerous findings in how the program has been managed.

The district is currently seeking applicants for the following two year positions in the COC: Taxpayers Organization Member, Business Organization Member, Senior Citizens’ Organization member, At Large Member, Parent or Guardian Member, Parent or Guardian/PTA Member, Construction Background and Finance Background.

“It has been a privilege and honor to serve my community in this role,” Safier said.

Applications are due by Friday, Aug. 14, 2015 and can be found on the District website: www.bhusd.org. Click on the Citizens’ Oversight Committee link or by calling 310551-5100 ext. 2210.

W H I T E P A R T Y F O R “RAY”—Actor Steven Bauer (right) celebrates the season 3 premiere of Ray Donovan with friends (from left) Lyda Loudon and Kira and Bob Lorsch.

New episodes of the critically acclaimed drama air Sunday nights on Showtime throughout the summer.

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David Jackson Named New BHHS Principal

By Laura Coleman The Beverly Hills Unified School District Board of Education shored up its administrative leads on Tuesday, when it approved the hire of David Jackson as the new Beverly Hills High School piscinal, Ena LaVan as the new Hawthorne School Principal and David Foldvary as Horace Mann School assistant principal.

“With these hires we have completed our administrative teams at each of our sites and we are ready to open school next month,” Board President

Brian Goldberg said. “I am confident that we have the best teams possible at each of our sites and I am confident that we put the right people in the positions that best support their experience and background.”

Incoming BHHS Principal Jackson, who will serve as the interim principal for a year as the district launches a more expansive search, previously served as the interim principal at Malibu High School. LaVan, who was voted down for the position of BHHS principal at the board’s previous meeting

on June 30, helped found L.A. charter school Alliance William & Carol Ouchi. Foldvary previously taught social studies at Horace Mann and was much beloved.

“As with any hires, the proof is in the doing,” Goldberg said. “We can go a long way in helping each of our teams be successful by being constructive in our feedback and coming to them with not only complaints but suggestions on solutions to issues and concerns.”

Classes begin on Aug. 11.

By Matt Lopez All Beverly Hills High School students will now be required to take the PSAT assessment test after approval on a new PSAT project Tuesday by the Board of Education.

The plan, which will run from 2015-2018, will require all 11th grade students to take the PSAT. 11th grade is the gateway year for National Merit Eligibility and the PSAT is also known as the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT).

The program will also be offered to 10th grade students.

The projected 11th grade en-

rollment will be 387 students, with 400 projected 10th graders.

At a cost of $14 per student, the estimated total cost for 10th and 11th graders would be $11,018.

Student Board Member Shawn Ahdout, in a statement read by Superintendent Steve Kessler at Tuesday’s meeting, called it an “incredibly beneficial program for students” adding that the district is “constantly striving to make sure students are prepared for college, and this is a simple and effective way to do so.”

Beverly Hills High School AP Scores Show Little Change

By Laura Coleman A five-year summary of Beverly Hills High School’s AP scores that came out this week shows that Beverly Hills is scoring pretty much the same as it did last year.

Still, like BHHS enrollment, the number of students taking AP classes continued to decline. This year, 461 students took some 1,004 exams. The percent of total AP students with 3+ scores (3 is passing) was 83.3 percent for 2015; in 2014, that number was 83.4 percent. Statewide, 63.5 percent of the 370,715 AP students had 3+ scores for 2015; globally, 60.6 percent of the 2.5 million AP students passed their tests.

“Our performance has always been relatively high,” said BHUSD Chief Academic Officer Jennifer Tedford. “I’d hoped we’d go up a point, but it stayed relatively the same.”

Tedford said she would be providing boardmembers with a more detailed break-down in the near future that examines the individual courses.

BHHS students did particu-

larly well this year in AP language and culture tests. Of the eight students who took the Spanish test, seven earned a 5 (the highest) and one earned a 4. Of the 14 students who took the French AP exam, 5 scored a 5 and seven a 4.

Beverly Hills students also scored impressively in European history, of the 57 students who took the exam, 22 scored a 5 and 17 scored a 4; only four students didn’t pass the exam.

Students were also particularly impressive in calculus BC, with 10 of the 22 students who took the exam earning a 5 score and all earning at least a 3.

However, there appears to be some room for improvement in Art History, where half of the 10 students who took the exam didn’t even pass, giving the school a mean score that was below both the state and global levels.

Tedford said she expected scores would improve in the future, particlarly now that there is more attention on the AP test since it was made a goal as part of the governor’s Local Control and Accountability Plan.

Spitz, Hacker Officially In Race For BHUSD Board of Education; Margo And Newman Pull Papers

By Laura Coleman Former Board of Education President Mel Spitz and Measure E Citizens Oversight Committee member Isabel Hacker became the first candidates to file their nomination papers for the Nov. 3 Beverly Hills Unified School District Board of Education election. Both candidates filed their papers on Monday at the L.A. County Registrar Recorder’s officer, on the first day they were eligible to pull papers.

There are three seats up for grabs in the upcoming election when terms end for Board President Brian Goldberg and board members Lewis Hall and Noah Margo. Goldberg

said he plans to file papers submitting his bid for reelection later this month. Margo pulled his election papers on Wednesday.

Former Beverly Hills High School co-athletic director Jason Newman pulled papers on Tuesday, but has yet to file.

Hall has yet to confirm if he plans to run for a second term. Former Beverly Hills High School Principal Carter Paysinger previously announced his intention to run, but has yet to pull papers.

Paysinger’s attorney Reed Aljian confirmed that his client still intends to run for a seat on the Board of Education.

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Charlie Scheips Archives

Charlie autographing his extraordinary book for designer Leonard Stanley

Elizabeth Taylor Trust’s Cristin Klein and Barbara Berkowitz with Charlie Scheips and Julie Cloutier

The book jacket of Charlie’s Elsie De Wolfe’s Paris - Frivolity Before The Storm is a photograph

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vernissage of David’s works (a Author Charlie Scheips with Ian new exhibition Falconer, designer of 33 New of photos and Yorker magazine covers, during p a i n t i n g s the book signing for Charlie’s opened this Elsie De Wolfe’s Paris - Frivolity week).

We Before The Storm at the were impressed Gagosian Gallery in Beverly Hills with Charlie’s easy friendlin invitation from ness, boundless cultural Charlie Scheips is a com- knowledge, unquenchable mand performance. You will enthusiasm and charm. We meet people you should discovered later that Andy know.

Warhol, Billy Wilder, Cary Grant, Willem de Kooning, e’s a phenomenon. In Yves Saint Laurent had come this our life, Charlie’s the aboard Charlie’s bandwagon. youngest 55-year-old. Old dog that we are (still barking e’s established himself and farting), we’ve been as a sought-after visionary, around the block for some curating David Hockney exhidecades. Charlie is a Person bitions here, there and everyYou Should Know. where, serving as the founding director of the Conde Nast s a preppy New Yorker archives (currently consulting who wears a signature bow on the Elizabeth Taylor tie, Charlie, early on, adopt- archives for her trust), worked ed the world. The East and on the Metropolitan West and Midwest of the U.S. Museum’s blockbuster exhiand the high spots of Europe, bition, Jacqueline Kennedy: where the Who and the Who The White House Years, etc. became attached to him and appreciated his smarts. hese months of late, he’s acclaimed by internationong, long ago, David al critics for his plum of a Hockney introduced us at an book from the distinguished L.A. Louvre gallery’s Rizzoli publishing firm. An extraordinary “coffee table” volume, Elsie De Wolfe’s Paris – Frivolity Before The Storm, Page 6 | July 17, 2015

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is chockablock with 200 priceless photographs accompanied by a revelatory text of 30,000 words. About the swanky soirees from the 1930s when society fell at the feet of the world’s first interior designer, Elsie de Wolfe. Also known as Lady Mendl after wedding diplomat Sir Charles Mendl in a marriage of convenience (living in separate residences). Elsie’s were the last of the lavish good times before the dark clouds of war when Hitler invaded Poland.

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harlie chronicles, in vivid detail, events such as Elsie’s Racine Ball, luncheon for author Gertrude Stein and Alice B. Toklas who were living in Paris. It was Oaklandborn Gertrude who decreed “there is no there there” about her home town in California.

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nerringly documented is Elsie’s never-to-be-forgotten 1939 Circus Ball for 700 guests at her Villa Trianon residence at the Palace of Versailles in Paris. The volume is a voyeur’s keyholepeek at the white-tie and bejeweled couture aristocracy at play that we’ll never see the likes of ever again.

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magine Elsie hiring an African-American jazz

orchestra from Jimmie’s Bar in Paris, a Cuban rhumba band, and an all-female Viennese orchestra to entertain all night.

Inviting white Lipinzzaner horses in jeweled harnesses to perform. That was Elsie, assisted by Vogue editor John McMullin.

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owned in Mainbocher, Elsie welcomed the Rothschilds, Coco Chanel, Clare Booth Luce and Time publisher Henry Luce, Cecil Beaton, Hedy Lamarr, Douglas Fairbanks Sr. with wife Sylvia, and, of course, le tout Paris.

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othing like the galas today when everyone goes home at 10 p.m. with a gift bag,” sniffs Charlie. “Gowns weren’t borrowed, and parties lasted until dawn.”

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ast month, Charlie hosted a book-signing for his destined-to-be-classic on the rooftop of the Gagosian Gallery in Beverly Hills. We visited with gallery director Deborah McLeod; designer Leonard Stanley, escorting Pennsylvania’s tall and longlimbed beauty Anne Paulino, a decorator who also should be modeling; artist Ian Falconer, who’s created 33 New Yorker magazine covers, and now designing the sets and costumes for a Seattle Opera production of George

Balanchine’s The Nutcracker that opens Thanksgiving weekend.

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lso there: Julie Cloutier and Barbara Berkowitz of the Elizabeth Taylor Trust; Wendy Stark Morrissey; Dagny Corcoran; Broad Museum director Joanne Heyler; Barbara Isenberg; actor Gregory Cooke; Disney’s Diane Connors; Mayer Russ; Gary Woods; Brad Botems; the Gagosian’s Dominique Porter.

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n Elsie’s 1913 book, The House In Good Taste , she mentions, “I believe in plenty of optimism and white paint, comfortable chairs with lights beside them.”

Elsie liked “plates hot, hot … glasses cold, cold … and table decorations low, low.”

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mong her dinner peeves was a starter of soup, claiming she “never orders it, I do not like building a meal on a lake.” (Sorry, Elsie, we disagree.)

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lsie’s personal credo: “Be pretty if you can, witty if you must, and be gracious if it kills you.”

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The Agency Q2 Report Shows Beverly Hills Real Estate Strong

By Victoria Talbot A new report from The Agency for Q2-15 shows Los Angeles prime residential real estate is booming, and with it, the Golden Triangle of Beverly Hills, Bel-Air and Holmby Hills hits every mark.

A rising tide lifts all boats, it is said, and that may explain the strong numbers in all of Los Angeles’ most desireable zip codes.

“This quarter has been huge in the number of deals,” said Morgan Bell, Associate Director of New Development at the Agency.

The luxury residential housing market is strong, including residential single family homes and condominiums.

By the numbers, Beverly Hills residential property average sale price has increased 19.9-percent, year-over-year (YoY), to $6.113 million from $5.099 million Q2 2014. The median sale price has increased 35.5-percent from $3.875 million to $5.250 million.

While prices continue to increase, days on the market (DOM) have decreased by

10.9-percent, from 105 days to 94.

In addition, price per square foot (PPSF) has increased from $1,231 to 1,405, or14.1-percent.

Also of note, 60 homes have sold in Q2 compared to 51 in Q2 2014, showing that prices have not slowed sales and that there is still room for growth in that neighborhood.

In Bel-Air/Holmby Hills, the average sale price increased 1.9-percent from $5.794. million in Q2 2014 to $5.905 million in 2015. While prices have not risen as sharply, the number of sales has increased from 28 in Q2 2014 to 39 in Q2 2015, demonstrating the enduring strength of values in the hillsides. Additional proof is in DOM, down from 161 to 124.

Demand is strong, and the market is solid but in Bel Air/Holmby Hills, the median price has actually dropped from $3.167 million to $2.487 million with the average sale price rising 1.9-percent from $5.795 to $5.906 million.

PPSF has decreased from $1,227 to $1,142 in the hills,

or 6.9-percent.

And this quarter has seen some enormous sales, such as Beverly Hills’ $70 million most-expensive-house-ever sale.

Swedish billionair Markus Persson purchased the Trousdale home with a six-day escrow in bidding war, allegedly with Beyonce and JayZ. Taken as a snapshot of Q2 real estate, performance is spectacular, despite a perceived drop in median prices in Holmby Hills/Bel Air. Overall, “volume in Q215 eclipsed the 1,000 sale mark for the first time, reaching 1,053 transactions, up 12percent from Q2-14. Average sale price also set a 10-year record, growing 5.6-percent YoY to $2.75MM, which represents the highest historical average sale price in any second quarter in LA’s prime markets,” concludes the report.

The report is compiled by Morgan Ball at The Agency and produced by Mauricio Umansky, CEO/co-founder and Billy Rose, co-founder/ president/ COO.

LADBS DEMOLITION (Continued from page 1)

Patrick Perry for Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP. “Ordinance No. 183312 requires that notice of demolition of structures more than 45 years old be provided . . . to protect a structure like the Amapola Property that are not yet designated as City Historic Cultural Monuments and to empower communities to weigh in before a demolition occurs. . . demolition should be delayed to address the community’s concerns.”

L.A. Fifth District Council Member Paul Koretz sought to delay permitting, rushing to place a hold on the project this week before time ran out.

Thursday, word came from Koretz Planning Deputy Noah Muhlstein that the 30-day waiting period is over.

The permit was issued to Quigg Builders for “grading, demo (e) pool shell and backfill (e) pool.”

LADBS Chief Ray Chan did not return phone calls from The Courier questioning why councilman Kortez’s hold on the project was not honored by a city department head.

Despite protests and a formal request for an EIR, the permit was granted without a site visit or acknowledgement of its unique historic contribution.

Intentionally or unintentionally, adequate notice was not given.

Neighbor Howard Keck said he did not receive notification.

Crest Real Estate is the firm build-

ing the largest single-family residence in L.A. County by developer Nile Niami on Airole Way. That residence is slated to be 85,000 square feet.

Residents are hyper-alert on these exclusive hillside streets, traversed by hundreds of construction vehicles as developers take advantage of rising property values and increasing offshore money to build megamansions on unstable and previously unbuildable lots.

But there is a new developer in town from British Columbia. Robert Quigg operates under the “Quintessentially Quigg” brand he founded in 1986, proffering high-end residential and commercial real estate development throughout Canada.

Now it seems, Quigg seeks to make his mark on Bel-Air and join Niami and Mohamed Hadid in the competition for building and selling luxury estates, joining with Crest Real Estate to navigate L.A. bureaucracy and totally ignore the taxpaying residents.

This time, with a crude insensitivity to real class, Quigg wants to demolition something exquisite, historic and beautiful; Quigg paid $15 million for the privilege, knowing that he can at least double his investment with another McMansion.

Principal City Planner Ken Bernstein contacted The Courier at deadline with the information about how to file to have the home listed as a city Cultural Heritage monument.

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TO SEE AND BE SEEN

TEA & JEWELRY – Before afternoon tea at The Peninsula’s Belvedere, members of the Beverly Hills Women’s Club (BHWC) enjoyed a visit to the Henri J. Sillam boutique, the first for the premier jeweler in the U.S., that opened in the hotel in 2009. The 33 attendees enjoyed an instore event with gift bags and raffle prizes including a “protective eye” large blue turquoise pendant necklace, and a treatment and manicurepedicure at the hotel’s spa. Above, BHWC president Mumsey Nemiroff (left) models examples of the European jeweler’s handcrafted artistry with a two-piece necklace and Romane bracelet set of rare large blue turquoise globes and 18-karat white gold; boutique Manager Milena Denis (right) models coral earrings with yellow gold and orange sapphires.

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SMOKEY ROBINSON & ORT AT HOLLYWOOD BOWL – The soulful voice of Smokey Robinson performing with the L.A. Philharmonic at the recent ORT Hollywood Bowl Opening Night was a night to remember, complete with Independence Day fireworks. Some 200 ORT supporters came for a special evening to benefit the world's largest Jewish education and vocational training non-governmental organization. Through ORT’s network of schools, colleges, training centers and programmes in Israel, Russia, Argentina and many other countries worldwide, the organization benefits more than 200,000 people annually. Pictured above are ORT co-Chair Chuck Eberly and ORT President/co-Chair Doug Warner.

HONORING WALTER MIRISCH–A special private red carpet screening at Santa Monica’s historic Aero Theatre honored legendary filmmaker Walter Mirisch with the KCET Cinema Series Lumière Award. The Academy Award winning filmmaker was acknowledged for his lifetime of work during the Cinema Series’ annual James Coburn Movie Night followed by a screening of the classic Western The Magnificent Seven, which Mirisch produced in 1960. The evening was hosted by film expert Pete Hammond. Pictured above (from left): KCETLink’s President/CEO Michael Riley, Walter Mirisch, and KCETLink’s COO Mary Mazur.

Yogasmoga Beverly Hills Opens At Dayton & Rodeo The 1,700-square-foot Yogasmoga Beverly Hills opened yesterday at the intersection of Rodeo Drive and Dayton Way. The specialized yoga-

inspired athletic apparel store features the brand’s signature leggings, tees, tanks and more made from eco-conscious dyes and proprietary fabric that resists pilling and wicks moisture - all made in the U.S. The store is located at 9458 Dayton Way. Visit yogasmoga.com for more.

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS – Cousins Maine Lobster, the superhot dining experience that captured national attention for its unique food trucks on ABC-TV’s Shark Tank, opened its first free-standing restaurant recently in West Hollywood. The evening benefited Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles, an organization near and dear to the hearts of “Cousins” owners, Jim Tselikis and Sabin Lomac. Sabin, currently a “Big Brother” himself, started out as a “Little Brother” in his teens and credits BBBS for much of his success.

Tselikis has also signed on as a “Big Brother.” Both of their “Littles” along with a host of other “Bigs” and “Littles” were on hand to celebrate the launch.

Cousins will be featured in a fall episode of Beyond the Tank, a follow-up on some of the show’s most successful entrepreneurs. Pictured above (from left): B B B S L A President/CEO Tiffany Siart; Cousins Coowner Sabin Lomac; BBBSLA Board Chair Laura Lizer and Cousins Coowner Jim Tseliki.

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L.A. Based Startup Solves In-Home Tech Needs HelloTech will take the confurying to resolve a technical sion out of the equation. We issue in your home is often a T also provide new technology daunting task for a number of reasons. Most people aren’t trained or knowledgeable enough to do it themselves and the solutions that existed are often expensive and not ver y timely.

HelloTech, a recently launched star tup company based in Westwood, is focused on making tech support in the home simple, timely and affordable. The service charges an hourly rate of $79 for a trained and vetted technician to come to a home and solve issues such as a slow computer, wifi problems, wireless printer or any home audio/video installation.

The simple process involves booking online, scheduling the appointment (within 12-24 hours), and waiting for a technician to come to your home and handle your tech needs.

According to HelloTech’s Vice President of Marketing, Steve Hartmann, HelloTech was inspired by its founders being tired of being the tech support solution for their parents and grandparents, or having to send them to slow and expensive

HelloTech technicians help solve issues such as a slow computer, wifi problems, wireless printer or any home audio/video installation.

services like Geek Squad to fix a simple tech problem.

Hartman went on to say, “We are finding that former baby boomers and seniors are becoming our best and most frequent customers.”

HelloTech wants to solve issues about your existing products, but also wants to inform

late technology adopters of new products and services available for the home.

“With the ‘Internet of Things’ more cool technology is available for the home than ever before,” HelloTech founder Richard Wolpert said. “This is both an exciting and potentially confusing time for homeowners.

consultation and training. We not only fix problems, we educate and help architect a home’s tech eco-system. Our mission is to make the newest in technology available and understandable to all. We’re making technology in the home simple.

“Our team is a group of passionate techs, developers, designers and strategists dedicated to making technology accessible to everyone.”

They currently have deals to distribute and install Sonos for wireless music throughout the house, Nest for smart thermostats, Arlo for wireless security cameras, and more similar partnerships to follow.

After launching in April with a limited ser vice area near Westwood, the service now covers most of L.A. County.

From now until the end of July, HelloTech is running an introductory offer of giving the first hour of service for free.

For more information, visit www.hellotech.com.

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The Gamble House, 4 Westmoreland Place, Pasadena, will once again open its servants’ quarters for exclusive 90minute “Upstairs Downstairs” tours, Thursday, July 30Saturday, Aug. 16.

Visitors will be able to compare the living quarters of the served with those “in service.”

Guests will visit the original laundry and coal rooms and the public spaces and family rooms that make the Greene & Greene designed home a classic example of American Arts & Craftsstyle architecture.

Tickets are $20 and advance purchase is recommended since space is limited and tours often sell out. To purchase, call 626-793-3334 or visit www.GambleHouse.org.

• • • • • “Revolutions 2: The Art of Music,” an exhibition celebrating artists behind some of the most admired and enduring visuals and graphic art in music of the 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s, will

KISS Rock and Roll Over, 1976 Michael Doret be on view ar the Forest Lawn Museum, 1712 S. Glendale Blvd., Glendale, through Sunday, Aug. 2.

The exhibit features many West Coast artists who created aesthetically beautiful, technically exceptional, and thoughtprovoking album and CD covers, posters and other fine art.

Admission and parking are free. For more information, call 800-204-3131 or visit www.forestlawn.com.

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The fifth annual Brew at the L.A. Zoo, will be from 7-11 p.m., Friday, Aug. 7, featuring an after-hours visit to the Zoo with beer samples from 55-plus local craft and microbreweries and music lineup including The Spazmatics, live karaoke and even a German polka band.

Advance tickets are $50 general admission, and $25 for designated drivers (includes free fountain drink refills all evening at four zoo locations).

For more information, call 323-644-6042 or visit www.lazoo.org/brew.

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BEVERLY HILLS CVB— Following an application process which spanned more than two months, Beverly Hills Conference & Visitors Bureau (BHCVB) announced it was awarded with the Destination Marketing Accreditation Program (DMAP) seal by Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI), the global trade association for Destination Marketing Organizations (DMOs) worldwide. The seal is in recognition of BHCVB’s commitment to industry excellence and meeting the industry standard for performance and accountability of DMOs around the world. Pictured above: CEO Julie Wagner at the DMAI 2015 Annual Convention in Austin, Texas.

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government. Combined with the education she received from then-City Manager George Morgan, whom she described as exceptional, as well as her participation in The League of California Cities, The League of Mayors, and other organizations, Donna said she learned how to be an effective elected official.

“You need three votes; that was the first thing I learned,” she recalled. “You had to be able to deal.”

“You give a little and you get a little,” she added. “And you don’t ask for anything special as long as you don’t have to give anything special. When I was one of three votes anybody needed, I was reasonable.”

At the time Donna was elected, there were roughly a dozen elected women in the entire state–the glass ceiling had only just begun to crack. The women founded the California Elected Women for Education and Research, a support group she characterized as pivotal.

“These were women who got together to figure out how to be heard because it was very difficult,” she said. “Poor Phyllis, who was the first, she didn’t have the support of a group.”

Donna said she was particularly proud of her involvement in three policy-making decisions while on the council. Perhaps the most important, and the one that prompted her to run for a third term on the council, was establishing low-income senior housing on Crescent Drive.

“To live in Beverly Hills, you don’t have to be rich,” she said.

“We have people who have limited incomes and we need a place for them to live.”

She also helped make Beverly Hills the first city in the nation to enact an art ordinance requiring developers to put a percentage of the cost of the building into an original work of art, visible to the City.

But the one policy she believes truly shaped the City, was creating in-lieu parking on Rodeo Drive, which changed

the face of the famed street. This came in response to Gucci’s desire to put in a balcony, the added square-footage; and that would have required the store to add more parking spaces, which was impossible.

“We had limited our growth,” she explained. “And I said, ‘This can’t be as it doesn’t make sense.’”

The City changed its policy so that businesses on Rodeo could pay the City “in-lieu” of adding parking spaces in order to grow as much as they wanted.

The accumulated money was then used to build a parking structure.

Originally born in 1925 in Chicago, Donna got a very “independent upbringing” from her parents who always allowed her the ability to go places alone from a young age, provided she never went with strangers and always had “mad money” and a nickel to call home if need be.

She still remembers going alone at 8 years old to the Chicago World's Fair in 1933.

She credits her mother with helping shape her pragmatism.

Once, when she was age 7 and had gone downtown alone on a Saturday, Donna went into Marshall Fields to buy a dress. She had been told she could spend $6.95, but found one she liked for $7.

Donna recounted: “So I called home and my mom said: ‘Well, I want you to think about this. How much was the phone call? (Five cents.) And how much more expensive was the dress than I told you you could spend? (Five cents.)’ She said, ‘You have to learn.’”

And Donna did. If it was “about” the right amount of money, she could spend it. And it was wisdom that she took with her when on the City Council.

Donna also acquired a certain toughness and intrepidness from her father’s business associations. Donna’s father was in the linen supply field and often took her around the city when he made deliveries, including race tracks, bars, whore houses, night clubs, and other spots. Eventually, “the syndicate” (Chicago’s

mafia) decided to partner with her father’s business. “This meant I was exposed to a lot of people,” she tantalized.

At age 5, she had a charge account with a bookie and swears she could read the Daily Racing Form before she could read See Jane Run. She’d go to the track with her dad sometimes, visit with the horses and jockeys around the backstretch and then walk over to the betting booths. She’d generally just ask the person behind her to lift her up so she could place her bets.

However, she was done betting by age 9. Still, she had learned from an early age that she needed to have money for fun, needs, charity and savings.

After high school, Donna went on to attend the University of Illinois, where she studied English. It was there she married Harvard Ellman, whom she’d met in high school when he transferred in as a senior from St. Louis. As Harvard was planning to attend medical school, and would thus not be earning money for some time, Donna decided she could better contribute by returning to Chicago to attend secretarial school,eventually going on to medical secretarial school.

Donna got pregnant in Japan with the first of their two daughters, Linda, while her husband was stationed as a medic during the Korean War. Their other daughter Debi was born a few years later.

Given Chicago’s comparatively inhospitable climate, most notably in winter, the Elmans decided to give California a try after leaving Japan. They loved it. Harvard was finishing his training at L.A. County Hospital and decided if they were going to stay in California, they just had to live in Beverly Hills.

“It was the place to live,” she said, citing its powerful trifecta of excellent schools, police and fire fighters. “It was just a lovely neighborhood.”

Harvard was particularly partial to the area north of Santa Monica, and they ended up buying their first home on Roxbury that met that criteria, for

$47,750.

Donna’s two daughters started attending El Rodeo, and often walked unaccompanied to school–given just how safe the community was once upon a time. Although, she recalled one time when crime came particularly close to home in the wake of Johnny Stompanato’s murder.

Donna was about to welcome a new neighbor with a cake when another neighbor approached her.

“She said to me, ‘Where are you going with the cake?’“ she recounted. “And I said I’m taking it over to our new neighbor.

She said, ‘Do you know who’s moving in there?’ And I said, no, but I want to welcome them.

And she said, ‘It’s Lana Turner.

And she’s just moving from the house...where Johnny was killed.’ And she added, ‘I don’t think you want to go over there with the cake.’ And I didn’t and I never met her.”

When Linda was in the third grade, the family moved to their second home on North Crescent Drive. They sold the Roxbury home for $75,000 and purchased the new one for $105,000. The girls then went on to graduate from Hawthorne and Beverly Hills High School.

Donna attended a few PTA meetings, but an hour-long discussion centering on putting onions in chicken salad made her decide she wasn’t a PTAmeeting goer, although she did support them. Shortly after that, she attended a coffee hour for Glenn Anderson, who was running for lieutenant governor of California. The experience was life-defining.

“I was so impressed when I went to the coffee hour because he was a politician who sounded so real and didn’t say what people wanted to hear. He said what he believed,” Donna opined.

She started volunteering in Anderson’s campaign and it became her introduction to politics. After volunteering in his next campaign, Beverly Hills candidates, starting with Martin Prince who served on the Board of Education, prevailed upon her

July 17, 2015 | Page 13 to help with their campaigns.

However, she always insisted on being a co-chair, because she didn’t feel the campaigns would be taken seriously if she, as a woman, was the chair.

She said the keys to a successful campaign are: know the issues; do a service (such as the time she provided maps when the one way streets went in effect); listen to what people say at coffee hours and, if you can’t answer them then, get an answer later; send thank you notes; and be responsive.

When not running campaigns, Donna said she’d play golf or tennis and travel.

After she got off the council, she joined the Civil Service Commission and became a community consultant for Barney’s New York to help allay the neighbors’ fears that the coming Wilshire Boulevard department store would change the character of the town.

She also married Jess Garber, who, like her first husband was a doctor. In fact, as her OB/GYN, Jess had delivered her first child.

“Linda’s birth certificate is signed by her father and my second husband,” she said. “I mean, I have had a fun life.”

Donna and Jess were married for nine years until he died in 1999.

These days, Donna remains incredibly active. She plays bridge, goes to classes at UCLA and is in two book groups. She serves on the boards of the Wallis, the Jewish Vocational Service, and Cedars-Sinai. She is also very involved in the Jewish Home for the Aging and donated very generously to Hope Street Family Center. She is also incredibly proud of her granddaughter, Maggie.

“It's funny, in 90 years, a lot of things happen,” she said. And she can think of no better place in the world to be than Beverly Hills.

“I think it’s the answer to dreams,” she said. “It is a place where people are educated.

They are charitable. They are goal-oriented. And we make nice neighbors.”

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H E A LT H & W E L L N E S S

CHLA Nurse Leader Appointed UCLA Study Finds Men With Life Expectancies Of Less Than 10 Years Receive Aggressive To National Advisory Panel Nancy Blake, RN, PhD, CCRN, NEA-BC, FAAN–nursing director at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA)—has been selected by the Washington, D.C.-based Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) as one of the first members of PCORI’s new Advisory Panel on Communication and Dissemination Research.

PCORI is an independent nonprofit authorized by Congress to fund research that will provide patients, their caregivers and clinicians with the evidence-based information needed to make better-informed healthcare decisions.

Blake and 20 other new panelists from around the country—representing a broad range of health care stakeholders ranging from patients and caregivers to clinicians, researchers and drug and device makers—will apply their experience and expertise to advising PCORI on its priorities for funding research.

“Our role is to help PCORI determine how best to communicate and disseminate clinical study findings so that results are more quickly and effectively

used to improve patient care,” s a i d Blake, who has b e e n nursing director at CHLA for more than Nancy Blake 20 years.

“Unfortunately, patients and their caregivers aren’t always able to find answers to questions they face daily, especially answers they can both understand and use effectively to best manage their care,” she said.

“PCORI was established to help address these challenges and to communicate sometimes complex information about the remarkable advances in medical research to our patients. I’m extremely pleased to be part of this important effort. ” Blake has been an active member in the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) at both the local and national level, and served on the national board of directors from 2003 to 2006.

Treatment for Prostate Cancer Despite Guidelines National guidelines recommend that men with low- and intermediate-risk prostate cancer and life expectancies of less than 10 years should not be treated with radiation or surgery, since they are unlikely to live long enough to benefit from treatment. Yet it is unknown whether such men are unnecessarily receiving these aggressive local treatments, putting them at risk for potentially debilitating side effects.

In the first study to rigorously address prostate cancer treatment trends by life expectancy in a large, nationally representative sample, UCLA researchers found that more than half of prostate cancer patients 66 years and older have life expectancies of less than 10 years, but half of those still were over-treated for their prostate cancer with surgery, radiation or brachytherapy, the implantation of radioactive seeds in the prostate.

Randomized controlled studies have suggested that significant differences in survival between watchful waiting—monitoring the cancer closely but not treating it—and aggressive therapies don’t develop until 10 years after treatment. It only

makes sense to not treat men expected to die of something else within 10 years. But the UCLA researchers found that men were being treated aggressively anyway, with little regard for their quality of life, said study first author Timothy Daskivich, a UCLA Robert Wood Johnson fellow.

“Life expectancy is poorly integrated into treatment decision-making for prostate cancer, yet it is one of the primary determinants of whether a patient will benefit from treatment with surgery or radiation,” Daskivich said. “Because these treatments have side effects such as erectile dysfunction, urinary incontinence and bowel problems, it's critical for men with limited life expectancies to avoid unnecessary treatment for low- and intermediate-risk prostate cancer.”

The study was featured in a cover issue of the peer-reviewed journal Cancer. Prostate cancer affects one in six men and is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in males aside from skin cancer.

An estimated 233,000 new cases of prostate cancer will occur in the U.S. in 2014. Of those, nearly 30,000 men will die.

Tex-Mex Fiesta Will Benefit Farrah Fawcett Foundation The inaugural Tex-Mex Fiesta benefiting the Farrah Fawcett Foundation and Stand Up To Cancer will be held Sept. 9 at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. The evening will honor actress Jaclyn Smith, one of the late Far-

rah Fawcett’s Charlie’s Angels’ cohort, along with Renata Helfman and Kris Levine of Lipstick Angels, and Advaxis Medical.

Wallis Annenberg and Dr. Lawrence Piro will co-chair the event which will include

an awards presentation, dinner and entertainment. Tickets are priced from $500. For information, call 323-904-4400 or email: rebecca@grantevents.com.

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Special To The Courier: Robbie Anderson On Helping Make Chronic On Tour Bus Activity In Beverly Hills Worrier’s Sleep Easier I am writing this about last week’s article about the staging of tour buses here in Beverly Hills. I attended the study session hosted by the Public Works Commission which presented maps and diagrams about possible locations for the loading and unloading of these buses, a long list of possible location drop offs and pickups including Crescent Drive, Beverly Drive and a number of locations that I believe will impede the flow of traffic in and around Beverly Hills for the residents that live south of Wilshire and north of Santa Monica. As residents, we need a way to get around town.

As a resident, property owner and member of various commissions and committees, I have brought this item up for months with nothing happening–thus this letter. I also stated if Crescent Drive were to be used, they must remove the parking spaces to accommodate this, leaving two lanes of traffic both north and south.

I had suggested the drop off and pick be at the Wallis on the lot parallel to Santa Monica. As a city, we have bent over backwards to subsidize this operation including a rent of a dollar a year for 30 years. You would think they would work with us to accomplish this.

The buses would then be taken over to Third Street for staging and called for pick up with strict time limits or face ticketing. As it these stands, of thousands tourists are now dropped off and picked up at which Third, looks like this (see photo to the right, above the advertisement).

That is their first to exposure Beverly Hills; I find this atrocious.

After addressing the Public Works commissioners, expressing my concerns about this location, I suggested it might be nice to put benches along here that attach could directly to his brick wall, that L-shaped, are and possibly an that awning protect could people these from the summer heat. I suggested it would be nice if they put up a map of Hills, Beverly including ”You Are Here” and where the visitor’s bureau is on Canon and little Santa Monica.

There are also no bathrooms anywhere close nor signs desig-

nating where they might find one. There is a cutout section along this wall where some portable restrooms could be installed and then maintained by the Conference and Visitors Bureau.

You could also use this white wall as a palette, possibly engage graffiti artists like Banana Republic used for a location that was very colorful.

I also asked that there be no advertising on these walls other than the map of Beverly Hills.

I expressed to the commission what my concerns were, and sat down. The commission’s response was: “We’ll put that in the package of where the tour buses should be staged.” I went back up to the podium and said, wait a minute. This needs to be dealt with now and not put

in a package.

This is very simple – benches, awnings and a map of Beverly Hills for starters, but needs to be done now!

Robert S. Anderson, Beverly Hills ******

Editor’s note: Robbie Anderson is a lifelong Beverly Hills resident and historian.

He is the author of “Beverly Hills: The First 100 Years” and “The Beverly Hills Hotel and Bungalows: The First 100 Years.” Beginning this week, The Courier welcomes Robbie Anderson as a regular contributor. Anderson will occasionally provide his ongoing insight into the inner workings of Beverly Hills.

Does This Look Like A Pleasant Welcome To Beverly Hills?

Dr. Fran Walfish Answers Your Questions Q. Dear Dr. Fran: Can you give me a few suggestions for how a chronic worrier can get a good night’s sleep? Thanks, Dan S. A. Dear Dan: Sleep disruption is rooted in Separation Anxiety.

When we are stressed, going through major changes or life transitions the first place we see symptoms is in sleep disruption.

The chronic worrier needs to learn that all the worrying in the world will not change the outcome. It becomes an issue of control. One must ultimately relinquish control to a higher being, whether it be God, destiny, karma, or whatever is in harmony with the individual’s belief system.

Try my “Dr. Fran’s Top Sleep Tips” and sweet dreams.

• Always go to bed at the same time and set your alarm for wake up at the same time.

This get your body rhythms used to a regular routine.

• Create a routine that winds you down in the evening and sets the mood for sleep. After dinner, dim the lights turn on calming music, and take a soothing warm bath.

• Limit water intake after 7 p.m. to avoid middle of the night bathroom visits.

• Do light reading. No TV or computer before bed. These activities tend to rev up anxiety and excitatory threshold versus relax and calm you down.

• Drink milk, eat cheese, yogurt, or ice-cream before bed. Yes, there is truth to the old saying about hot milk. The ingredient tryptophan has a natural calming agent that actually relaxes you without medication.

Fran Walfish is the author of The Self-Aware Parent at www.Dr.FranWalfish.com.

Send questions To franwalfish@gmail.com.

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ACTIVE RETIREMENT AT I T S B E S T Belmont Village Senior Living Launches Summer Experience the Art of Inspired Living Fundraiser To Help End Alzheimer’s Disease S B Special Supplement

ack by popular demand, all Belmont Village Communities in the L.A. area are raising funds to fight Alzheimer’s disease through an opportunity drawing with giveaways of eight-place table settings.

From now until Sept. 1, those interested in making a contribution to the Alzheimer’s Association may stop by a Belmont Village Community and make a $20-dollar donation for the drawing prize; multiple entries can be accepted and 100 percent of proceeds go to the Alzheimer’s Association.

“Each Belmont Village team has decorated a dream table, which is on display at each of our communities,” said Debbie Reilly, regional vice president, Belmont Village of California. “We invite people to stop by and take a look. The best part is that, no matter what, you walk away knowing you’ve done something to help put an end to this devastating disease.”

This is the second year Belmont Village has sponsored this fundraiser.

Last year’s effor t netted more than $12,000 for the L.A.-area Alzheimer’s Association to help fund research and programs benefitting individuals and families struggling with the disease.

Working with families affected by Alzheimer’s is not new to the staff at Belmont Village. The company is a leader in cognitive support, with award-winning programs such as Circle of Friends©, a tailored, seven-day-a-week program for early stage memory loss.

The Let’s Table Alzheimer’s summer

Belmont Village resident Irwin Golden (left) and Community Relations director Michael Peikoff show off the Belmont Village Senior Living Encino’s “Let’s Table Alzheimer’s” table setting.

fundraiser’s focus is to offer “love, care and hope” for Belmont Village families and their loved ones.

All donations or entries must be submitted in person by visiting the community before Sep. 1. Winners will be notified

by Monday, Sept. 7. Call or stop into Belmont Village Encino at 15451 Ventura Blvd., 818-788-8870;, Belmont Village Westwood at 10475 Wilshire Blvd., 310-475-7501 or Belmont Village Hollywood at 2051 N. Highland Ave., 32-874-7711.

For more information, visit www.belmontvillage.com

enior living communities have long had the stigma of being nursing homes —devoid of fun, excitement and continued personal fulfillment for those who choose to call these communities home.

That stereotype, however, couldn’t be further from the truth.

Many of these communities have now adapted to the lifestyle needs of our growing senior population – doing away with old traditions and instead embracing the preferences of this new generation of residents.

Vintage Westwood is a perfect example. Residents of this senior living community add convenience to their life, without compromising personal freedom.

So, what’s behind the message of inspired living?

“Whether you prefer the

city life or just living near world-renowned enter tainment and shopping centers, Vintage Westwood has everything you need.”

“The location and building couldn’t be better.

Residents can safely walk to stores, restaurants, the theatre or even to doctor appointments—UCLA Medical Center is across the street.”

“There are also tons of onsite activities and events: an exclusive resident library and fitness room, nightly film showings, continuing education lectures, healthy living workshops, and frequent day trips to local museums and other LA sites. There’s never a dull moment.”

Learn more about Vintage Westwood at www.VintageWestwood.com

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Special Supplement

Small Business Owners: Make Time for Mid-Year Planning

By Patrick Nygren, senior vice president, Wells Fargo ven with half of the year in the books, many small business owners wait until December or January to assess their business and identify ways to improve its financial performance. Yet making time in June or July for a mid-year check-in— when you have a good idea of your business’ needs—may be one of the best times to help your business save time and money, and operate more efficiently in the long run.

As a banker, I see the benefits of doing a mid-year review first-hand. A midyear review can help a business owner evaluate what lies ahead on the fiscal horizon and plan accordingly. The key to making the review effective is to keep it focused on the outcomes you want to attain. Here are five key areas every business owner should consider at mid-year to help make the rest of the year a success: Evaluate Business Expenses Understanding how profitable your business has been year-to-date can help you evaluate your current position and modify your financial goals as needed. If you don’t already do it, keep your business and personal accounts separate.

Business checking and credit accounts that are kept separate from personal accounts can help you maintain accurate and complete records of all businessrelated income and expenses. Keeping separate records will also help you as

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you look for ways to minimize expenses and improve cash flow. A best practice is to track your cash flow on a monthly basis, which can help you improve cash flow projections and better plan for recurring expenses and business expansions.

Assess your Business Plan Every small business should have a formal, written business plan to help with business decisions and strategic planning. According to a recent Wells Fargo survey, business owners who said they had a formal plan reported much greater optimism for 2015. If you don’t have one, or if your plan hasn’t been updated in a long time, now is a great time to consider writing or updating your business plan.

The process of putting your goals in writing will help you focus on long-term business objectives and the steps needed to achieve them. Among the resources available to help is a free, online Business Plan Center that Wells Fargo offers, which includes a tool to create or update a written business plan.

Prepare for Transitions While you’re developing or refreshing your business plan, it’s also a good time to look at your transition plan. As a business owner, you may not be thinking about selling your business or retiring, but it’s never too early to start planning for the future. There are many options to think about – such as whether you want to sell your business, pass it to a family member, cash out now or wind down over time—which can make transition planning seem like a daunting task. For this

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reason, it’s helpful to star t the process of exit planning several years before you plan to make the transition.

Following are four impor tant steps to complete when preparing a transition plan: • Identify your business exit planning goals and

objectives, • Determine what the company is worth, • Identify transition options, including sources of funding or financing for the transition, and • Develop an implementation strategy and timeline.

Re-think your Payment Options Now also is a great time to evaluate all of the payment options you offer customers and determine whether these need to be updated, including whether to transition to chip card/EMV acceptance for credit card payments. Accepting advanced technologies like credit and debit cards embedded with chips (EMV cards) is one important step to strengthen security, and merchants are encouraged to upgrade their equipment by Oct. 1, when the fraud liability shift occurs.

It’s important for small business owners to understand and research this new pay-

ment method now so you are prepared by October.

Think Taxes It can be easy to lose sight of the need for year-round tax planning for your business. The more proactive you can be with managing and filing your tax returns, the better. Spend time reviewing your tax entries for the first half of the year to ensure you’ve captured all expenses, especially for things like cars that are used for business and personal use. If you haven’t met with your tax professional recently, now is a good time to go over key filing dates and deadlines like quarterly tax payments, and staying organized and prepared on your business taxes.

Whether summer is your busiest time of year or your slow season, it’s a good idea to conduct a mid-year financial review. Taking time now can help you stay ahead of the curve and make the most of the remainder of the year.

To help more small businesses achieve financial success, Wells Fargo introduced Wells Fargo Works for Small BusinessSM – a broad initiative to deliver resources, guidance and services for business owners. For more information about Wells Fargo Works for Small Business, visit: WellsFargoWorks.com.

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BEVERLY HILLS WELCOME TO ROTARY— Human Relations Chair Ori Blumenfeld and Jon Gluck were inducted into the Beverly Hills Rotary at a luncheon reception on Monday at the Beverly Hills Hotel. They are pictured with newly elected Beverly Hills Rotary President Alissa Roston.

“There are so many incredible people in Rotary,” said Blumenfeld, who underscored his enthusiasm to be a part of the international service organization.

Infiniti of Beverly Hills To Host FLARE Mixer

By Matt Lopez Infiniti of Beverly Hills, a long-standing supporter of the Beverly Hills community, will continue showing that commitment on July 23 when it hosts local professionals at a FLARE evening mixer.

FLARE, the synergy of Finance, Law, Accounting and Real Estate, will have its mixer at Infiniti of Beverly Hills’ showroom at 8825 Wilshire Blvd. on July 23 from 5:30

p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce members can attend for $20, while non-members can attend for $30.

Full details on the event, including registration information, can be found at: http://business.beverlyhillschamber.com/events/details/flare-the-synergy-of-finance-law-accounting-real-estate-6842 HIT AND RUN ABANDONED BY HIS FAMILY— Tyson was hit by a car on 4th of July. A tow truck driver closed off the street with his truck and bystanders saw that he was taken to the shelter.

But he had two broken legs and internal injuries.

His family abandoned him.

Westside German Shepherd Rescue helped get surgery on one leg.

The Pet Care Foundation has donated $1,000 to pay vet bills. But he needs help with the other leg.

You can help. Donate at www.sheprescue.org/don ate.htm

Beverly Hills Announces Operations Manager for City’s Ambassador Program

By Victoria Talbot Beverly Hills announced that Kris Zagyva has been selected as Operations Manager for the Ambassador Service Program to be provided by Block by Block, an independent service company contracted by the City.

Service is set to begin August 1, with a team of Block by Block representatives, or “ambassadors.” Block by Block ambassadors will be on the street to benefit residents, merchants and visitors in the business district to promote a more pleasant experience in the business triangle.

Block by Block ambassadors are professionally trained and uniformed for easy recognition.

Ambassadors will specifically focus on hospitality services, to discourage aggressive

panhandling, and to work with homeless individuals.

Working in partnership with police and human services, ambassadors will reach out to help them receive the social services they need and to connect these individuals with the City’s Changing Lives and Sharing Places (CLASP) services.

Residents and merchants have reported an increase in aggressive panhandling, requiring additional intervention, and Block by Block can help.

Zagyva will lead the team of ambassadors who will provide a visible presence to enhance safety and provide a crucial aid to law enforcement and social services with qualified professionalism.

“The goal of the Ambassador Program is to supplement existing law enforcement and social services with the presence of professionally trained

staff who will help implement the City’s policies,” said Dana Beesen, Community Services Department spokesperson.

Following a recommendation by the Human Relations Commission, the City Council voted to contract with the group on a trial basis.

Block by Block is a oneyear pilot program with uniformed, trained ambassadors 21 hours per day working in the Business Triangle to bring security to residents and businesses.

As aggressive panhandling creates quality-of-life issues, many cities have chosen contract services. Block by Block can be found on Sunset Strip and Santa Monica, in Waikiki and San Francisco’s Union Square; in Miami and New York City and in communities across the country.

Tom’s Toys To Celebrate 55 Years Of Etch-ASketch With Amazing Etch Man

By Victoria Talbot Tom’s Toys celebrates 55 yearsof the Etch a Sketch at their Beverly Hills store Sunday with a visit from Christoph Brown, the Amazing Etch Man. The world’s fastest Etch a Sketch artist, Brown will be offering free portraits to customers Sunday, July 19 12-4 p.m.

The public is invited to get their own one-of-a-kind portrait on a pre-preserved permanent pocket-Etch-a-Sketch toy.

The personal design toy has been delighting kids for over half a century.

Invented by a French electrician in 1955, Andre Cas-

sagnes at Lincrusta Company in Vitry-sur-Seine, was installing a factory light switch plate covered with a translucent decal.

After peeling the decal from the light switch plate, Cassagnes made some pencil marks on the decal face and noticed that the image transferred to the opposite face – the origin of the idea to create a drawing toy.

In 1959, Cassagnes took his drawings to the Toy Fair in Nuremburg, Germany.

At first glance, the Ohio Art Company showed no interest in L'Ecran Magique. But the when Ohio Art saw the toy a second time, they decided to take a chance on the product,

renaming it the Etch A Sketch.

The toy was finally launched in December 1960 with a vigorous television ad campaign for the US Christmas shopping season. It was the first time advertising on TV was directed at children and their families for a toy.

Over 175 million have been sold worldwide.

In celebration of 55 years of the Etch a Sketch, Chris Brown, the Amazing Etch Man, will be creating portaits Sunday, noon - 4 p.m. at the Tom’s Toys located at 437 N. Beverly Drive.

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Athens Group, the marketing arm for the project, was vague on the details. The new plan also includes the addition of a rooftop restaurant and a spa, as well as other additions which have yet to be fully rendered.

Beverly Hills has a long history of its residents being particularly passionate and involved in building projects. Indeed, the last three hotel projects went to referendums.

Already, the motorists are dealing with incredible headaches along the clogged stretch and it is crucial that the public be allowed to provide input before the new change moves forward.

If the City Council does green light the project without requiring a new EIR, it could open itself up to being challenged by anyone.

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nine months to do this,” said Susan Healy Keene, director of community of development. “I don’t anticipate that a document will be available until sometime next year."

At yesterday’s Government Affairs Committee meeting at the Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce, Jay Newman of

ARTS & E N T E RTA I N M E N T BHHS Grad Jonas’ Dance Company Heads To Famed Jacob’s Pillow Fest Jacob Jonas is seeing his dance company, still in its infancy, garner attention, acclaim and next week a visit to the prestigious Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival in Becket, Mass.

Jacob Jonas The Company (jacobjonas.com) has been invited to perform excerpts from its In a Room on Broad St. as part of the festival’s Inside/Out Performances on Wednesday, July 22.

Jonas started his journey to company founder as a street performer. At 13, splitting his time between his parents’ homes in Beverly Hills and Santa Monica, he skated to Venice Beach and was inspired by the Calypso Tumblers. “It was more of an escape,” says Jonas, raised as an athlete, “and less about the physicality. It was about the energy the group had together.”

After joining and touring with the troupe, “I wanted to study other forms of dance, and that led me to choreography,” he says.

Atter attending El Rodeo, he joined the BHHS Dance Company—he’d already been awarded a ballet scholarship from a local studio—as a freshman and was a member his entire high-school career.

Jonas graduated in 2010; and having been mentored by choreographer Donald Byrd, he realized he had developed a strong community of fellow dancers, friends and supporters.

Not satisfied with or fulfilled with the parts he was auditioning for, Jonas started creating and videotaping pieces to build a portfolio and submissions for competitions and festivals.

“This was the beginning of my dis-

Jill Wilson and Jacob Jonas photographed for #CamerasandDancers Photo by: Levi Sherman covering what my voice was and still is—a combination of contemporary ballet, breakdance, popping, hip hop and weight sharing,” Jonas said.

Those elements were evident in In a Room on Broad St., which placed at the Capezio A.C.E. Awards in 2013.

That second place win gave him the opportunity to to present a full-length version of the show—at L.A.‘s Highways Performance Space and New York City at the Ailey Citigroup Theater—and focus on the challenges of forming a company.

With an core group of eight members and administration of four, The Company rehearses at L.A. Ballet with the goal of creating “emotionally charged” works. Thinking outside the box, Jonas is collaborating with photographers and cosmologists to create pieces that appeal to a “new-to-dance” and diverse audience.

PIANIST SETS BENEFIT IN ITALY FOR SMILE TRAIN—Beverly Hills’ pianist to the stars, Oksana Kolesnikova (right )will present a benefit concert for Smile Train at 7 p.m., Sunday, July 26 at Colonna Resort in Porto Cervo, Costa Smeralda on the Sardinian shore of Italy. Smile Train provides free cleft-repair surgeries to make it possible for a child born with a cleft to eat, breathe, speak properly, and smile. A resident for the past decade, and performing at the legendary Polo Lounge for seven years until 2013, Kolesnikova founded the Oksana School of Music in Beverly Hills. The concert was organized in collaboration with Pietro Navarra of Pietro’s Italy, Oksana's agent in Italy, also based in Beverly Hills.

For information and tickets, call 323-284-7930.

Day-Long Extravaganza Marks Music Center’s National Dance Day Celebration The Music Center is partnering with The Dizzy Feet Foundation (DFF) to present the West Coast’s flagship National Dance Day event for the fourth year in a row, from 11 a.m-.3 p.m., Saturday, July 25 on The Music Center Plaza 135 N. Grand Ave. Dancers of all skill levels are invited to participate in the official Dance Day routines at the free all-day dance extravaganza. Nigel Lythgoe, executive producer/judge of So You Think You Can Dance (SYTYCD),and SYTYCD Season 9 winner Chehon Wespi-Tschopp, along with other celebrity dancers, will be on hand to lead two dance routines to The Music Center audience. The routines, which include the “Beginner Routine,” choreographed by tWitch, and the “Advanced Routine,” choreographed by Travis Wall, both to Shut Up and Dance,” are available at http://www.musiccenter.org/nationaldanceday.

This year’s celebration will also provide aspiring dancers the chance to learn repertoire from some of Los Angeles’ best dance companies and enjoy interactive performances by leading young dance talent in Los Angeles. They include San Pedro Ballet, Invertigo Dance Theatre; internationally renowned Capoeira master, Mestre Amen and Capoeira Batuque, ,Jacob Jonas The Company, the DEA Youth Dance Program, GROOV3, LA Sparks Dance Crews, a Samba dance party with beginner dance lessons; and a special performance by Australia-based Bust a Move, an inclusive dance program for teens and young adults with disabilities, whose members are also dancing as part of the Special Olympics World Games in Los Angeles.

For more information, visit http://www.musiccenter.org/nationaldanceday.

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Local Author Boze Hadleigh’s Latest Book Explains All Those Animal Words & Phrases Ever wonder where certain animal expressions and phrases come from?

Author and 29-year resident Boze Hadleigh did. Especially after reading a novel with four animal references in one paragraph. So he decided to investigate.

The result is his 20th book, Holy Cow? Doggerel, Catnaps, Scapegoats, Foxtrots and Horse Feathers—Splendid Animal Words and Phrases (Skyhorse Publishing), which he will discuss and sign at 7 p.m., Monday, July 20 at Book Soup, 8818 Sunset Blvd.

The book, which Hadleigh says is the first of its kind, discusses the hundreds of animal words, epithets, phrases and expressions people hear almost daily.

The five Holy Cow chapters embrace dogs (“dirty dog,” “dog’s life,” “sick like a dog”), cats, horses, other mammals, and non-mammals, including birds (“Bird brain” is not accurate Hadleigh says, their brains are actually larger in proportion to their body weight).

Some examples: • Why is a dud doctor a quack? It has nothing to do with ducks. “Quack” is short for quacksalver, a 16th-century term for someone selling fraudulent medicines. “Quack” meant to peddle and “salver” is from salve or ointment.

• Why would anyone say “There’s more than one way to skin a cat”? It was originally “There’s more than one way to skin a catfish.” Catfish are tough-skinned

bottom feeders, but somebody left off the –fish, and the expression’s been “bugging” cat lovers ever since.

Hadleigh terms his eight months of research a “labor of love” and he’s come away “in awe of and with a greater appreciation of the animal kingdom.”

So the book also includes what Hadleigh terms “surprising/entertaining info-bytes that are fun to share with friends.”

For instance, most people would say a polar bear’s skin is white. But the author explains why a polar bear’s skin is actually black.

Long-time former resident singeractress turned animal activist Doris Day lends her support to the book, writing, “If animals could read, they’d love this!”

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A N O T H E R B I RT H D AY ! ?

BIRTHDAYS–Diahann Carroll, David Hasselhoff, and Donald Sutherland (July 17); Vin Diesel, Francesca Daniels, Richard Branson, Kurt Masur, Elizabeth McGovern, and Renee Kumetz (July 18); Lillian Worthing Wyshak, Anthony Edwards, Brian May and Vicki Carr (July 19); Diana Rigg, Chuck Daly and Kim Carnes (July 20); Josh Hartnett, Jon Lovitz, and Norman Jewison (July 21); David Spade, Albert Brooks, Linda Roberts, Shirlie Schyman, Sally Sherman, Alex Trebek and Willem Dafoe (July 22); Gloria de Haven, Woody Renee Kumetz Linda Roberts Francesca Daniels Alex Trebek Harrelson, and Edie McClurg (July 23).

By Holiday Mathis TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (July 17).

You've been a fan for a long time.

With great purpose, you enter this solar year ready to be the star. The next 10 weeks are financially lucky once you lay down some rules.

September is your chance to change a piece of history. The ones you've taught will make you proud in December. Sagittarius and Aquarius people adore you.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). There are times when distraction can be a great help. People experiencing something painful or frightening will glide through more easily with the help of a distraction. You'll mercifully provide such a distraction.

Astrology

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Psychic clearing is real. It can be felt, and it can make for an easier, lighter, healthier experience. Today's best method for psychic clearing is simply to get what's in your heart out in the open.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Rinse and repeat isn't just for shampoo.

Excellence may come in the form of a glorious action, but it is actually the result of habits. Practice daily. Don't wait for the inspiration; just go.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Maybe you can have it all, but you can't have it all at once. The key to feeling like you've had a successful day is in picking one thing to work on and working on it until it's finished.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Even the most capable people require assistance sometimes. The more

the most capable people require assistance sometimes. The more responsibilities a person has the more help he or she needs. You may be the only one who notices this, so don't hesitate to lend a hand.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). The philosopher Nietzsche suggested that we are all in a flight from ourselves. Though this may be true, today's journey will bring you round trip.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19).

The thing you felt entrapped by will magically disappear. Sweet freedom! Keep running and don't look back. If you create enough momentum, this newfound independence will stick.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18).

You'll probably have to make your own fun, but the extra effort will prove worthwhile. Your ebullient personality will attract new friends, interesting offers and perhaps a romantic hopeful.

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20). Set aside your pride. Giving yourself a wide margin for error (especially in regard to bank accounts, projects and deadlines) will make life better and work enjoyable.

ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19). The part of your life that is ailing will be healed by a routine, methodical approach. Take it slow and steady and commit to doing it daily over a long period of time–at least a month.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20). As St. Francis of Assisi suggested, baby steps will lead to greatness. “Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.”

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). What if you could listen so hard to another person that you could express that person better than he or she could? Those who listen well are liked. Those who listen masterfully are revered.

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By some estimates, there are nearly 2,000 fundraising events presented each year in the Coachella Valley, most of them during an eight-month season beginning in October and lasting through the following May. Perhaps that’s why the 2014/2015 season has barely seen its last black-tie, formal attire before “save the date cards” heralding 2015/2016 season events begin appearing in mailboxes.

In keeping with an unwritten tradition, the honors for presenting the kickoff event opening each social/philanthropic season goes to Oct. 10’s Dinner in the Canyons to aid the Agua Caliente Cultural Museum in Palm Springs and incorporating the tribe’s spirit of hospitality and oneness with nature and the surrounding residents.

True, the Native Americans who populated our Desert never had white-table-cloth meals, but the food shared years ago was served al fresco as will this year’s catered affair, even though it was not cooked over an open campfire but prepared within a large catering tent.

Music is a strong pillar of the culture and this year’s event will feature a performance by noted Indian Country performers, the 310.275.0579 • 434 N. CANON DRIVE Twice As Good blues band, feaMON. - THURS. 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM turing Paul and Richard Stewart of the Pomo Indians of the Elem FRI. & SAT. 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM Indian Colony of Northern CaliI TA L I A N R E S TA U R A N T fornia.

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6505 Wilshire Blvd. 6th Flr., Los Angeles, CA 90048; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein January 01, 2015: Norman Lewis, CFO: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 26, 2015; Published: July 03, 10, 17, 24, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015167625 The following is/are doing business as: SHOPITFASHION 1852 Westwood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025; Backyard Enterprises, Inc. 239 S. Roxbury Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: El Grabarsky, CFO: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 26, 2015; Published: July 03, 10, 17, 24, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015167626 The following

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business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Ana Ottman, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 29, 2015; Published: July 03, 10, 17, 24, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015157387 The following is/are doing business as: 1) BHPHOTOBOOTH 2) BH PHOTOBOOTH 121 N. Palm Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Dorian Elgrichi 260 S. Maple Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Ariel Aghachi 121 N. Palm Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Dorian Elgrichi, CFO: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 12, 2015; Published: July 03, 10, 17, 24, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015167624 The following is/are doing business as: 1) CAMP BOB WALDORF 2) JBBBS 3) CAMP MAX STRAUS 4) CMSF 5) CAMP BOB WALDORF ON THE MAX STRAUS CAMPUS 6505 Wilshire Blvd. 6th Flr., Los Angeles, CA 90048; Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters Assoc. 6505 Wilshire Blvd. 6th Flr., Los Angeles, CA 90048; The business is conducted by: A CORPORA-

TION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein January 01, 2015: Norman Lewis, CFO: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 25, 2015; Published: July 10, 17, 24, 31, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015167625 The following is/are doing business as: SHOPITFASHION 1852 Westwood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025; Backyard Enterprises, Inc. 239 S. Roxbury Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: El Grabarsky, CFO: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 25, 2015; Published: July 10, 17, 24, 31, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015167626 The following is/are doing business as: 1) ME, INC. 2) PR 4 STAGE 3) ON STAGE 411 4) STAGE PAGES 411 5) INSURE LIVE EVENTS 6) THE DO NOT MISS LIST 7) JUST MOVED 8306 Wilshire Blvd. #818, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Mainstreet Ent., Inc. 8306 Wilshire Blvd. #818, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein:

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PUBLIC NOTICES APN: 4339-009-125 T.S. No. 024455-CA NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 4/24/2006.

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 On 8/20/2015 at 9:00 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP., as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 4/28/2006, as Instrument No. 06 0938717, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: MICHELLE GREENE, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: VINEYARD BALLROOM, DOUBLETREE HOTEL LOS ANGELES - NORWALK, 13111 SYCAMORE DRIVE, NORWALK, CA 90650 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be:970 PALM AVENUE NO. 113 WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA 90069 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 held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured 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: $316,853.38 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason,

the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. 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 aware that the same lender may hold more 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 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.AUCTION.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 024455-CA. 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 SALES INFORMATION: (800) 280-2832 Publish: 7/24/2015, 7/31/2015, 8/7/2015

Trustee Sale No. : 20130202200102 Title Order No.: 02-13036787 FHA/VA/PMI No.: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/21/2008.

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. NDEx West, L.L.C., as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 05/05/2008 as Instrument No. 20080786807 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: PAUL GALUPPO, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 07/16/2015 TIME OF SALE: 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA CA. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 165 NORTH SWALL DRIVE #105, BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA 90211 APN#: 4335-029-108 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $535,189.26. 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 aware that the same lender may hold more 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 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this Internet Web site www.nationwideposting.c om for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 20130202200102.

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: NATIONWIDE POSTING & PUBLICATION A DIVISION OF FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY 1180 IRON POINT ROAD, SUITE 100 FOLSOM, CA 95630 916-939-0772 www.nationwideposting.com NDEx West, L.L.C. MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NDEx West, L.L.C. as Trustee Dated: 06/19/2015 NPP0250281 To: BEVERLY HILLS COURIER 06/26/2015, 0 7 / 0 3 / 2 0 1 5 , 07/10/2015

BEVERLY HILLS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE CALLING FOR BIDS Project Title: Audio Visual: Equipment, Electrical & Installation Project #: BID #15-16/002 Bid Deadline: 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 30, 2015 Place of Bid Receipt: Purchasing Office, 255 S. Lasky Drive, Beverly Hills, California 90212 Notice is hereby given that the Beverly Hills Unified School District of Los Angeles County, California, acting by and through its Governing Board, hereinafter referred to as the “District”, will receive up to, but no later than, the above stated time, sealed bids for the award of a contract for the above project. All bids must state on the outside of the envelope in the lower left hand corner the project title and bid number.

The project consists of three (3) parts: Equipment, Electrical and Installation.

Contractors may bid on all or part of the project.

Those bids timely received shall be opened and publicly read aloud. Bids received after this time will be returned unopened. The District reserves the right to waive any irregularities, accept or reject any or all bids and to accept or reject any item thereon, and to contract in the best interest of the District.

A mandatory job walk for the installation and electrical part of this project is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 22, 2015. The job walk will start at Beverly Vista School 200 South Elm Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90212 and then continue to three other school sites. Attendees must be on time to sign in. All attendees will be escorted through the school sites by a District Representative.

The last day to submit questions shall be 12:00 p.m. on Friday July 24, 2015. All questions must be submitted in accordance with the procedures set forth in the Information to Bidders.

The services will consist of procurement of equipment, installation and electrical work. Projectors will be anchored on wall above the whiteboards and wired into the classroom technology system to take advantage of the projectors’ interactive features and connect to a computer, document camera, or other teaching equipment.

Each Bid must conform and be responsive to the contract documents, copies of which are on file, and may be obtained via E-mail from drichard@bhusd.org or downloaded from the District website www.bhusd.org. Contact Dianne Richard, Purchasing Agent at 310-551-5100 ext.

2249.

Contractors will be required to furnish and maintain Commercial General Liability Insurance, endorsed naming the District as “additional insured”, Comprehensive Automobile Liability Insurance and Workers’ Compensation Insurance.

Bidders are required to furnish the District with Bid Security for 10% of the total amount of the bid.

Electrical Contractor/subcontractor shall possess at the time this contract is awarded a C-7 / C-10 contractor’s license, pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 3300. The successful bidder must maintain the license throughout the duration of this contract.

No bidder may withdraw their bid for a period of ninety (90) days after the date set for the opening of bids.

Publication Dates: 7/10/15 & 7/17/15

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).

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015167627 The following is/are doing business as: HOME EQUITY SOLUTIONS 8345 Rosewood Ave. #15, Los Angeles, CA 90048-2678; Michael R. Trust 8345 Rosewood Ave. #15, Los Angeles, CA 90048-2648; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein August 01, 2015: Michael R. Trust, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 25, 2015; Published: July 10, 17, 24, 31, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015172518 The following is/are doing business as: SUMMERWIND REALTY AND INVESTMENTS 17834 Woodbine Ct., Carson, CA 90746; Jennifer Laurie Jones 17834 Woodbine Ct., Carson, CA 90746; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Jennifer Laurie Jones, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 30, 2015; Published: July 10, 17, 24, 31, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015180322 The following is/are doing business as: eSettle 6616 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048; Jerry Wexler 6616 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Jerry Wexler, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 09, 2015; Published: July 10, 17, 24, 31, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015177768 The following is/are doing business as: 1) MBANC, A DIVISION OF MORTGAGE BANK OF CALIFORNIA 2) MBOC HOME LOANS 1141 Highland Ave. #C, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266; Mortgage Bank of California 1141 Highland Ave. #C, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein April 01, 2015: Michael Dallal, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 07, 2015; Published: July 17, 24, 31, August 07, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015177769 The following is/are doing business as: 1) ARTSYER 2) BLISS BY ADELINE 3) LOVE ALL MEDIA 4) I LOVE MY DOUBLES PARTNER!!! 226 N. Crescent Dr. #103, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; CHOCbite, LLC 226 N. Crescent Dr. #103, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Adeline Arjad, Managing Member: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 07, 2015; Published: July 17, 24, 31, August 07, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015177767 The following is/are doing business as: 1) SKINSTYLE 2) SKINSTYLE.COM 9735 Wilshire Blvd. #421, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Don Mehrabi MD A Professional Medical Corporation 9735 Wilshire Blvd. #421, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein December 10, 2012: Don Mehrabi MD, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 07, 2015; Published: July 17, 24, 31, August 07, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015163449 The following is/are doing business as: JACKI BROWN GROOMING 8569 Burton Way #204, Los Angeles, CA 90048; Jacqueline Brown 8569 Burton Way #204, Los Angeles, CA 90048; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Jacqueline Brown, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 19, 2015; Published: July 17, 24, 31, August 07, 2015 LACC N/C

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Responsible compassionate driver seeks a good fit with live-in or non live-in situation providing transport, security and companionship.

Excellent credentials.

For further details please call 323/899-0317

for Movie sets Will travel short or long Suitable and Stage Theater. distance if needed. Can C a l l 3 1 0 / 9 44 - 0 4 5 7 handle any miscellaneous task.

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Private Caregiver/ • WANTED • Companion P e r sonal Assistant Experienced.

English Speaking.

Cooking, cleaning, with car for errands.

CPR Certified.

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424/240-0172 References Available.

Excellent Working Conditions at Private Residence.

Office & household responsibilities Driver’s license & DMV records required.

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Great Opportunity!

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for seniors needing companions to drive them to doctors, prepare meals, light housekeeping, etc...

We offer responsible and nurturing care. Our staff is thoroughly screened and we care. Live In/Out.

Professional appearance.

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GOOD LOOKING/ PHOTOGENIC Men, Women & Kids All Ages, All Enthnicities

for photo shoots for Bride & Groom U.S. Magazine/LA Edition No Experience Necessary.

For appointment call

1-844-784-1212

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MULTIPURPOSE SPACE ************ 800 SQ. FT. AVAILABLE * * * * ** * * * * * * 287 S. ROBERTSON BL

INVESTORS WANTED

archiving. Experience PACIFIC w/ MAC & Windows.

DESIGN CENTER $ Billion Industry • Part-Time Work Seeking Partner • Hours Flexible W/ Colossal Return • Pay Negotiable ASSISTANT Licensed SUP by Nye Email Resume: SHOWROOM WANTED County. 300,000s.f. tamirmusic@verizon.net Full time position Organic Medical

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Please call Valerie At least 5 years in home at 323/822-9421

CAREGIVERS NEEDED

experience. Speak fluent English and can also speak Farsi, Russian, Hebrew, Armenian or Polish. Must have car and available for live-in positions.

Call 323/655-2622 Mon.-Fri. • 10am-5pm DO NOT APPLY IF NOT EXPERIENCED.

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————— CORNER OFFICE 2 OFFICES WITH RECEPTION AREA $1,575/MO.

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In Boutique Building Adj. Beverly Hills Building has been completely remodeled.

Prefer Attorney.

Call 323/782-1144

Min. $5 Mill. for 5% After 1pm Call: 310/430-6070 Or Email:

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240 Office/Stores For Lease

Great People Make GOOD COMPANY Our premiere private duty home care agency is currently seeking professional caregivers to assist our senior clients.

CNA’s, CHHA's, MA's preferred.

Great paying positions available throughout Los Angeles, Hancock Park, Beverly Hills, Bel Aire, Pacific Palisades and San Fernando Valley.

• P R I VAT E • • OFFICE • in Small Office Bldg.

Blocks from Beach 520sf., private bathroom & shower, lots of street parking. $750/Month No Lease Required CALL AFTER 6PM:

310/301-9666

Private Office Suite at 9595 Wilshire Bl.

508 RSF • $2,300/Mo. 1 Large Executive Window Office & 1 Support/ Reception Area.

Contact: Stan Gerlach Or: Bryan Dunne 310/550-2500

468 N. Camden Dr #200 Bev. Hill, CA 90210

American Healthcare Providers HOMECARE ATTENDANT SPECIALIST COMPETITIVE & VERY REASONABLE RATES! Live In / Live Out 24/7 CNA / HHA Hospice Hospitals Companion

818/395-8308 Licensed/Insured/Bonded

Email: amehealthpro@ gmail.com JEWISH OWNED AAA RATED

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Please call (323) 932-8700

CLS’s CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST (CLS) Great opportunity to work in a private clinical lab near LAX. Excellent salary & benefits.

CLIA & CAP Licensed Laboratory internationally known in fields of Endocrinology, G.I. & Neuroendocrine Hormones.

Must have CLS License. Part time available.

Fax: (310) 677-2846 or email: HR@interscienceinstitute.com

EXECUTIVE OFFICES AVAILABLE in THE BEVERLY HILLS GOLDEN TRIANGLE •••••• • JUST REMODELED • Elevator access.

Rent Includes: HVAC, electricity, phone, high-speed internet, use of conference room.

CALL NOW FOR MORE DETAILS. ASKING $1,200/MO. 310/258-0444

270 CONDOS FOR SALE

••• PRIME ••• BEVERLY HILLS •• CONDO •• 321 N. Palm Drive 2 BDRM, 2 BATH Front Upper Unit. $795,000 ************** Golnaz Rasseck (Agt) Keller Williams Realty

310/963-6797

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KELEMEN REAL ESTATE (310) 966-0900

Prime Beverly Hills

THE WHALER

License 00957281

Authentic Spanish 3 Bd. + 2 Ba.

309 S. Wetherly Dr. $2,495,000

all listings are on CenturyCityLiving.com

2,500sf hm.•7,135sf lot

• Light & Bright •

NOW AVAILABLE

3-fireplaces, hwrd. flrs., fully appointed kitch. w/ sub-zero+oak cabinets, separate dining rm. hiceilings, walk-in closets.

OPEN SUN. • 2-5pm

GATED 5 STAR LUXURY PROPERTIES *BEL AIR *WESTWOOD *CENTURY CITY

CENTURY TOWERS

COMPASS GOLD PROP. Marty: 310/293-2205

2 BEDROOM/2 BATHS $895,000 1,650 sq. ft.

Lowest Priced Condo in

288

Complex West & North Views

REAL ESTATE LOANS

Nicely Renovated, Hardwood Floors, Expanded Interior

CENTURY PARK EAST 2 BEDROOM/2 BATHS $760,000 High Floor South Tower Unobstructed East Views Separated Suites. Hardwood Floors. Plantation Shutters Updated. Jumbo Balcony Trust Sale

PRIVATE MONEY LOANS PURCHASE-REHAB-REFINANCE 1ST & 2ND'S POSITION'S UP TO 80% LTV CASE BY CASE

R O YA LT Y M O R T G A G E C O .

1-844-368-5202 BRE# 00818732

NMLS # 313559

300 HOUSES FOR SALE

2 BEDROOM/2 BATHS $669,500 2 Separated Suites Jumbo Balcony High Floor Manhattan Style Views Tenant Occupied

ON KAANAPALI BEACH 4 BDRMS, 3.5 BATHS MAUI, HAWAII HOME ON THE HILLS FABULOUS LUXURIOUS with amazing views, spa hardwood floors, wine OCEANFRONT cellar and wet-bar.

2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH Convenient location.

POOL AND SPA. Avail. August 20th-31st. Available Now $7600/MO.

ARTIST'S MOUNTAIN HOME MILLION DOLLAR VIEW & PRICELESS PRIVACY

407

THE REMINGTON from $1,790,000

1,700sf., Granite in TO RENT living room, hardwood in bedroom, fireplace, SANTA MONICA central air, breakfast 427 Montana Ave. area, granite counters, washer/dryer inside, 5-car parking. $5,400/Month

Storage Space Av a i l a b l e for Rent.

Close to Beach .

310/394-7132

415 ROOMS FOR RENT

THE ONE CENTURY from $2,995,000

CENTURY TOWERS from $525,000

PARK PLACE from $759,000

CENTURY WOODS from $1,700,000

301 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

Bright 2 Bd +Closed Office +2 1/ 2 Bath

310/666-9572

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BEVERLYWOOD

————— BEVERLY HILLS NEWLY UPDATED 2 BD. + DEN + 3 BA.

$3,500/MO. Call 310/666-5264 or 818/606-5672

Private entrance & view of beautiful garden.

Access to kitchen & washer/dryer.

A LL

UTILITIES , INTERNET HOOK - UP, PARKING INCLUDED .

HOUSES FOR LEASE

Prime Carthay Circle Pride of Ownership Top flr 3+3.5 • $5,450

1930’S DUPLEX COMPLETELY UPDATED Liv rm w/ hi-ceilings, hrwd flrs, fireplace. New kitch w/ granite counters, formal din breakfast area.

LISA SHERMAN • AGENT 310/724-7000 x-1851

For Lease See our Ad Sec. 440

GARAGE/STORAGE

Commercial / Residential Sales & Leasing

Newly remodeled kitchen with new appliances.

Hardwood floors., large backyard, 2-car garage, circular driveway. $6,000/Month

310-550-8710 • 310-289-7855 s s c h a f f e l @t h e s c h a f f e l g ro u p . c o m • w w w . t h e s c ha f f e l g r o u p . c o m

100 S. DOHENY

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6th floor w/city view, Very Private & Spacious upgraded. High-rise bldg.

2 BDRM. + 1.5 BATH Next to 4-Season’s Hotel. upper unit with breakfast $2,650/MO CHARMING and formal dining room.

BRENTWOOD Call 310/892-4166 HOME FOR LEASE Yard, laundry & parking. or 323/653-3862

$7,000/M0.

3 BDRMS, 3 BATHS

FABULOUS BACKYARD LIKE A PARK. GORGEOUS ALL GLASS SUNROOM ATTACHED TO LIVINGROOM AND LARGE BEDROOMS. NEW NORTH OF SAN KITCHEN.

$3,500/MO. Call 213/804-3761

310/860-9991 310/433-1949 213/926-4213

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—————–––– BEVERLY HILLS ADJ B E V E R L Y H I L L S Bedford/Olympic • • N E W L Y • • 2 BD, 2 BA CONDO •• UPDATED •• $2,150/MO. • 2 Bd +Den +2 Ba •

Approx. 1400 Sq. ft.

Private front patio, Lower unit with fridge, Hardwood floors, a/c, Lic #00456048 laundry in unit, 2-car prkg. washer/dryer in unit Sandra Lewis, Agt. and 2 car parking.

Available June 01.

COLDWELL BANKER 336 S. Rexford Dr. Call 310/880-7281 310/770-4111 $3,200/Month

VICENTE & WEST OF BARRINGTON

440 UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

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310/860-9991 BEVERLY HILLS N. Oakhurst Dr. 310/433-1949 213/926-4213 2 Bd.+1 Ba. • $2,000 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • $1,700 Quiet, Desired Location.

PLAZA

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SUNSET PENTHOUSE

Parking, laundry facility.

Close to Bristol Farms/Ralphs.

Call David:

310/488-1785

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S y , C o r y, C i nd y & Kerry

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2430 Coldwater Canyon 4 Bdrm.+5 Bath

THE SCHAFFEL GROUP REAL ESTATE

Large closets, balconies, all amenities in kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances.

Berber carpet/ harwood foors and verticle blinds.

Fireplace, bar, washer and dryer included in laundry area.

Secured building with garden courtyard. Choice location Near Beverly Center, Cedars- Sinai, Restaurants, Trader Joes, Etc. No Pets, Non-smoking building.

4 BEDROOM, 2 BATH 1 BDRM., 11/2 BATH. HOUSE FOR LEASE 24-hr. security, swimming With swimming pool. BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. pool, tennis court, gym, 1017 S. SHERBOURNE Close to all.

from $1,499,000

Some Complexes include Heated Pools, Sundeck, Tennis, Doorman, Houseman, Staff Engineers, Switchboard, Security Staff, Switchboard, Saunas, Business Center, Pet PlayLand, Restaurant, Acres of Flower Gardens and Grassy Lawns.

LUXURIOUS 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH

New granite kitchen and laminate floors, enclosed $2,950/MO. balcony, wet-bar, laundry Shown By Appointment. facility, 2 car parking. No 8544 BURTON WAY pets, non-smoking building. Call 310/273-6770 1 /2 block to Beverly Vista. or 213/444-8865

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LE PARC

BEVERLY HILLS ADJ.

BEVERLY HILLS Call 310/526-3026 Prime Location 1 Bdrm. + Bath

425 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths on 2 acres covered in beautiful oaks and pines. 2977 Sq. Ft. + exercise room/laundry, mud room and storage area. Solar paneled house includes sun porch, double garage plus additional covered parking in gated community with private police department. $275,000 Maggie Schick 661-972-0545 RE/MAX• BRE#01062948

3 Bdrm.+2 Full Bath

GARAGE/STORAGE

JUST RENTED

from $1,798,000

137 S. Palm Dr. #504

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$900/Month

BEL AIR CREST

Penthouse

Large Balcony. New Kitchen.Washer/Dryer.

Pool, Spa, Recreation Room & Storage Area. $4,100/Month C a l l 8 1 8 / 9 8 1 -3 0 8 8 C a l l 3 1 0 / 2 05 - 0 2 0 6 • Noushin Ahobim • o r 8 1 8 / 7 8 3 -2 7 2 9 BEVERLY HILLS Agt.: 310/863-4325

COMPETITIVE RATES & FEE'S ALL TYPES OF REAL ESTATE CONSIDERED

ETHAN RUCH

BEVERLY HILLS BEVERLY HILLS

BEVERLY HILLS BRIGHT & CONTEMPORARY 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • $1,925 Completely Remodeled,

City To Ocean VIEWS 2BR/2BA PLUS DEN-OFFICE 1930’s NORMANDY Hardwood Floors, Deco kitchen/bath, formal Dining room, W/D. 3-Car Parking Included. $4,500/MO.

1326 Londonderry View Dr (818) 445-4521

new kitchen w/ granite tops, stainless steel appl. (fridge, stove, d/w). Rich looking hrwd. flrs., a/c, V-blinds.

1st flr. unit, parking laundry, outside storage.

310/275-5304 Don’t Miss Out!

A PA RT M E N T / C O N D O R E N TA L S

BEVERLY HILLS

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KELEMEN REAL ESTATE (310) 966-0900

BEVERLY HILLS ADJACENT

all listings are on $1,795/MO. CenturyCityLiving.com Remodeled Sunny Units In Newer Luxury Building

CENTURY TOWERS

New carpet and flooring, custom paint, stove, fridge, dishwasher, A/C, balcony, secured entry and gated parking. Elevator, laundry on premises, on-site gym.

1 BEDROOM/1 BATH $5,500MONTH

8560 W. Olympic Bl.

Fully Furnished. High Floor. Breathtaking Views Totally Renovated. Granite Kitchen. Stainless Steel Appliances. Washer/Dryer Real Hardwood Floors Wine Cooler. Extra Large Rooms. Raised Ceiling Huge TV Entertainment Center. Walk-in Closet Heated Pool. Tennis Courts. Security Staff Gated Community

Call 310/526-1484 —————––––

GATED 5 STAR LUXURY PROPERTIES F URNISHED & U NFURNISHED

*BEL AIR *WESTWOOD *CENTURY CITY

CENTURY PARK EAST

2 BEDROOM/2 BATHS $3,750/MONTH Unobstructed City Views Brand New Renovation Marble Floors Quartz Counters Stainless Steel Kitchen 2 Jumbo Balconies Luxurious Baths

2 BEDROOM/2 BATHS $3,250/MONTH Lower Floor. Corner with Balcony Quiet Location.

Hardwood Floors

1 BEDROOM/1 BATH $2,950/MONTH High Floor.

Totally Renovated Unobstructed East View Real Hardwood Floors.

170 N. Crescent Dr.

Beverly Hills Adj. rd

• Jr. Executive 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath * * * * * * * Newly Remodeled Luxury 3 Bdrm.+2 Bath w/ washer/dryer

* * * * * * * Large & Bright.

Pool, a/c, balcony, stove, dishwasher, laundry rm., prkg., intercom entry, elevator.

C LOSE T O S HOPS & R ESTAURANTS C ANON /B EVERLY / R ODEO D R .

310/858-8133

& La Cienega

320 S. CLARK DR.

Carpets, drapes, mini-blinds, stove, refrigerator, balcony, gated parking, laundry.

No pets. $1,295Month

With balcony, tub + stall shower, ELEVATOR, A/C, gated garage, controlled access in quiet building.

No pets. Non-smoking facility.

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310/275-0467

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• • • • • • ••1 •Bd. +1 Ba. • • 2 Bd.+Den+2 Ba. • • French doors in bdrm. to • patio overlooking pool • • GORGEOUS UNITS • Central air, pool, elevator, on-site laundry, intercom entry.

320 N. La Peer Dr.

• 310/246-0290 • CLOSE TO SHOPS & DINING

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138 N. Hamilton Dr.

• Bachelor • Dishwasher, controlled access, laundry facility.

C LOSE TO C EDARS , B EVERLY C ENTER , R ESTAURANT R OW .

310/531-3992

11730 SUNSET BLVD. NEWLY REMODELED

••••••

1 BEDROOM

License 00957281

NOW AVAILABLE

In The HEART of BEV. HILLS TRIANGLE B R E N T W O O D CULVER CITY

ONE BEDROOM

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For Sale See our Ad Sec. 270

WESTWOOD 10905 Ohio Ave.

• • Single • • •• • 1 Bd. +1 Ba. ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ •• • • 2 Bd.+2Ba. • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • • •Single• • •• Dishwasher, a/c, •• • • • controlled access, Wifi, Bright, controlled •

Rooftop pool, Pool, sauna, deck, central air, intercom entry, elevator, intercom elevator, on-site entry, on-sight laundry, laundry, parking. gym, parking.

• Free WiFi Access • All Utilities Paid.

• Spacious Units •

on-site parking & laundry facility.

310/820-8584

access, balcony, pool, elevator, laundry facility, prkg.

—————–––– Close To U.C.L.A. ~ WEST ~ 310/477-6856 310/841-2367 L O S A N G E L E S —————–––– ~ 310/476-3824 ~ —————–––– 2 Bdrm. + 1 Bath W E S T W O O D B & U.C.L.A. C ————— W E S T L . A . Newly Remodeled. 1380 Midvale Ave. RENTWOOD

LOSE

BRENTWOOD

1343 Carmelina Ave. New hrwd. flrs., stain• • • • • • - 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath less steel appl., balcony, 1 B d .

1 Ba. + controlled access, •••••••• • Bright Unit • on-site laundry, prkg.

2 Bd. +2 Ba. Newly Updated On-site laundry, • • • • • 1307 Barry Ave. 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath on-site parking.

WiFi, pool, elevator, 310/473-1509 Close to 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath SMALL QUIET BLDG. controlled access, on•••••••• transportation. sight laundry, parking.

Balcony, dishwasher, • 424/744-6342 • W E S T W O O D Close to U.C.L.A. a/c, heated pool, WiFi, 1409 Midvale Ave. 310/473-1509 elevator controlled ••• ••• •••• W E S T L .

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• access, on-site laundry, • 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. • • WESTWOOD • parking. Close to 12333 TeXaS Ave. • •• 1 Bd.+1 Ba. ••• 1428 Kelton Ave. Brentwood Village, 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath •• •• Shops & Restaurants.

• Spacious 11640 Kiowa Ave.

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WiFi, a/c, intercom Granite counters, dish- entry, laundry facility, • 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. BRENTWOOD washer, balcony, stove, Hardwood floors, elevator, parking, pool.

11933 Darlington Ave. dishwasher, controlled 1 Bd.+1 Ba. ==== intercom-entry, on-site CLOSE TO U.C.L.A., access, on-site laundry, parking.

SHOPPING & 1 BLK. ==== Call 323/252-5600 laundry & parking.

TO WESTWOOD PARK. 310/826-4600 Spacious, Hardwood C LOSE TO U.C.L.A. 310/478-8616 floors, dishwasher, 310/864-0319 on-sigXPht laundry ~ WEST L.A. ~ BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. and parking.

W E S T W O O D 1675 Colby Ave. 120 S. Swall Dr. 310/473-1509 * • WESTWOOD • 1370 Veteran Ave. ***** • • • • • • • • • • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath 550 Veteran Ave. Very Spacious, A/C, • BRENTWOOD • Spacious & Bright.

••••• Single balcony, intercom entry, 125 N. Barrington Av. •• •• •• • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • • •• A / C , b a l c o n y, on-sight laundry, prkg. N E W LY U P D AT E D • dishwasher, stove, Balcony, air conditioning Close to Cedars-Sinai, • • • • • dishwasher, controlled • • • • • Beverly Center, intercom entry, • 2 Bdrm.+ 2 Bath • Very spacious, shops, cafes access bldg., WiFi, Upscale, Bright, on-sight laundry, prkg. pool, on-sight laundry, granite counters, & transportation .

310/477-0072 Gorgeous & Spacious.

310/270-0724 microwave, intercom gym, parking.

With Pool, balcony, entry, on-sight laun310/477-6885 SANTA MONICA central air, fireplace, WEST L.A. 808 4th St. C l o s e t o U. C . L . A . dry, parking & WiFi. stove, elevator, inter1415 Brockton Ave. ** Very close to UCLA ** * 1 Bd.+1 Ba . * com entry, prkg. gym.

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• 310/476-2181 •

Close to shopping, dining & schools.

1 Bdrm.+1 Bath

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Patio, stove, fridge, Fireplace, balcony, dishwasher, intercom **CENTURY CITY** dishwasher, on-sight entry, elevator, 2220 S. Beverly Glen laundry, parking. parking and pool.

• • C LOSE T O S HOPS • Close to Beach • • 1 B d . + 1 B a . •

•1 Bd. +Den +1 Ba. • — — — — — – – – – Some Complexes include ————— BRENTWOOD • • • L o t s o f • • • •Character & Charm !• Heated Pools, Sundeck, B E V E R L Y H I L L S The Carlton Tennis, Doorman, Houseman, Staff Engineers, Switchboard, Security Staff, Switchboard, Saunas, Business Center, Pet PlayLand, Restaurant, Acres of Flower Gardens and Grassy Lawns.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Two weeks ago our nation celebrated it's independence and freedom from laws and regulations made by a few people imposing their will over that of the majority. Unfortunately, I think remnants of that time may still exist in our own City.

Recently, we were subjected to revisions of ordinances,, which–while not perfect–still did much to preserve the history and heritage of Beverly Hills. In this case, the revisions were not made by the majority of the people, but by a select group of individuals whose professions and relationships within the real estate industry resulted in changes that also benefit themselves and their colleagues.

For example--within the revisions–no single family home could be part of a “historic district.”

Some of the reasons given for this revision were “to eliminate divisiveness and to facilitate earthquake retrofitting of the homes”.......The revised ordinance actually appears to have come about when a majority of homeowners wanted to discuss the possibility of registering their homes as a historic district. One homeowner opposed this, thinking it would prevent their family from profitably selling their house. He happened to be a relative of one of the commissioners empowered to revise these ordinances. You connect the dots.......... A non-elected official in Community Development stated: “Anyone caught doing work without a permit and prior approval, can either be given a permit or be made to restore the structure to pre-modification condition.” How does this work when a building has been demo'd without a permit? And why have laws, rules and ordinances when an individual or select group can ignore them?

A builder files an application to construct a multi-unit rental high rise. He is permitted to evict the current tenants (many seniors), without having to pay them relocation money. The builder changes the application, after it was approved, and reapplies for a permit to build a condo (applying originally for a condo would have required the builder to pay relocation money to the displaced tenants). The commission and staff, hearing this case, (the same group involved in the ordinance revisions), permits this bait and switch operation to pass because “all the boxes were checked and our job is to approve applications.”

A homeowner is denied a permit because the design modifications already begun without a permit would make the facade incompatible with the other houses on the block. Yet the same officials as above, do not think a 5 story new contemporary box condo building is incompatible in the middle of a block with 90-percent vintage two-story structures. Three beautiful 1930s vintage buildings would have to be demolished against the wishes of the homeowners and tenants in this neighborhood. And the survey done by Beverly Hills' own expert, stating that “this block has the earmarks for a historucal district” and a request by our Cityfor an Environmental Impact Report would have to be ignored.

To accomplish this, these and other salient facts were not presented to the council during an emergency session which resulted in giving the builder and the city of Los Angeles carte blanche in this project and future building along our shared borders--for example,beginning work at 7 a.m., including Saturdays.

I think the only way Beverly Hills' citizens can stop the arbitrary and offtime abuse of our laws and ordinances is to hold all our elected officials and their appointees accountable and responsible for their actions and decisions.

The first step would be for the renters in our City, representing a majority of voters with 65-percent of the population, to organize and demand their own representation in Beverly Hills' government.

Next would be to have anyone running for office or applying for a staff position required to be totally transparent with the public regarding their business interests, holdings and associations, and to recuse themselves from any issue where their is even a hint of impropriety.

Robert Block Beverly Hills ****** The big issue presented by the proposed amendments to the Historic Preservation Ordinance is whether or not this City can protect its historic and cultural resources without the consent of the owner of the property. Proponents of the proposed amendments use the word “involuntary” (a political buzzword that conjures up fear) rather than the phrase “without consent.” It connotes unwarranted and uncontrolled government intrusion into personal rights. This City Council cannot and should not be swayed by the connotations of that buzzword.

It is a proper role and function of this City, as part of its right and power to regulate good land use planning, to balance the rights of individual property owners and of others to preserve the City’s cultural and historic heritage. No landowner of this City has an unfettered right to demolish and/or build whatever he or she wishes without regard to others. This is a principle so deeply imbedded in law and so well established that it not need to be repeated. But it needs to be repeated now more than ever because the proponents of these amendments have so championed the rights of individual property owners to the exclusion of all else that we are left with a proposed ordinance that tramples the ability of this City to initiate action to regulate development in its single family neighborhoods aimed at the protection of historic and culturally significant homes and neighborhoods.

I address the following statement to each member of the council: -- If you are completely opposed to the notion of landmark designation without property owner consent or initiation, you owe it to the residents of our City to state such openly and clearly.

In contrast, if you believe that it is proper for this City to balance the interests of all of its residents by protecting in an appropriate manner the look of our neighborhoods and preserving our cultural and historic resources while allowing appropriate remodeling and redevelopment, then you must ask whether or not the proposed ordinance even allows for such.

There are three daggers in the proposed amendments aimed at the heart of this City’s ability to exercise that proper and balanced regulatory function. The first is embodied in a question that you must address and answer – “Are the criteria for involuntary designation so extreme and one-sided that this City, through its council and its commissions, will be unable to protect its residential neighborhoods and historic resources from the unilateral decisions of individual property owners?”

Let me analyze this question by asking councilmembers to address the following questions: •How many homes in our City can be classified as “an exceptional work” by a master architect,; •How many homes that are not only exceptional works but were owned by a person a person of great importance, whose activities had a substantial impact on the history of the nation, which impact itself can be demonstrated through scholarly research and judgment, a person whose name and exploits were widely known across America during his or her lifetime, and whose wide-spread fame continues through to the present day?

•How many homes are there that are not only exceptional works (see above) but were owned by a person of great local prominence, i.e. a person whose activities had such a substantial impact on the history of Beverly Hills that a public street or public park in our City was named after him or her?

•How many homes that are iconic properties, i.e.visited and photographed so often by residents and visitors that it has become inextricably associated with Beverly Hills in the popular culture and forms part of the city’s identity to the world at large?

A fair and honest examination of the residences in our City leads to only one conclusion – the answer to each of the above questions is none or so very few as to be insignificant and irrelevant to the goals of our historic preservation ordinance. If councilmembers reach that conclusion, then theymust conclude the criteria for involuntary designation are so extreme and one-sided that this City, will, if the proposed ordinance were adopted, be unable to protect its neighborhoods and historic resources from the unilateral decisions of individual property owners.

The second dagger of these proposed amendments is the prohibition from historic district protection of single family residences and R-1 zoned properties. Other areas of the City, such as apartment buildings, commercial properties and government lands, can be so protected, but not areas with single family residences. This is an utterly irrational distinction. It gives protection where protection is

BEVERLY HILLS not likely needed and it strips protection where it is most needed.

The third dagger is the newly minted creation of the so-called “Certificate of Ineligibility”–the process by which it would issue is so severely biased against landmark designation that it boggles the mind to comprehend how it could even get into these proposed amendments.

I have heard that when a proposed ordinance comes up for a second reading, it is typical for the council to consider, at most, minor language adjustments. These amendments, however, are so flawed that I cannot conceive of how simple, minor language adjustments can repair the problems. I urge the council to reject these amendments and send them back to the relevant commission with instructions to address its flaws and return with proposed amendments that truly are balanced and equitable, which promote the values of historic and cultural resource preservation and which permit this council to effectively, fairly and responsibly exercise its legitimate powers.

Geoffry Oblath Century City ****** On Sept. 30, 1938 Neville Chamberlain returned to England after meeting with Adolf Hitler waving a piece of paper and stated "Peace for Our Time."

On July 13, 2015, President Barack Obama stated "The World is now a safer place after this historic nuclear deal."

Oh yeah? History has a habit of repeating itself.

Stephen Maitland Lewis Beverly Hills ****** Yesterday morning, I wrote this letter to Rep. Brad Sherman.

This morning, after turning on the TV, I got the unpleasant reminder that you “represent” me in Congress. You said you would vote for the Iran deal because, if you didn't, the Congress would be making foreign policy and not the president.

I THOUGHT ADVISE AND CONSENT BY THE CONGRESS IS IN THE CONSTITUTION. You see, if it is a bad deal– I don't care how your president looks. What did he promise you to get out there so fast and cheerlead for this deal? Obama will, thankfully, be gone in 18 months but his terrible legacy will live on, thanks to politicians like you.

You said that this treaty has “good, bad and ugly” aspects to it. I am still trying to figure out what the “good” ones are. But you are smarter than I am, so maybe you can explain it to me. Once, we release the $140 billion, it will be gone. (You said we should unfreeze it “because it is their money.” In return, will they give back the lives of American and Israeli soldiers who have died fighting enemies supported by Iranian money?) If Iran cheats, as it inevitably will, what are we going to do about it? Tell them “naughty, naughty”? Send John Kerry back on the tip of a rocket?

Your tortuous explanation as to why the deal was so bad was laughable. You said that if we had gotten everything we were promised, then we wouldn't have originally asked for enough. How about if we had gotten anything we were promised two years ago? Meanwhile, four innocent Americans rot in Iranian jails. Is there a secret deal to release them just before the congressional vote to remind us how nice the ayatollahs are? Explain why is it okay to swap five dangerous criminals for an army deserter but we can't get back four citizens? It just shows how weak our negotiators were.

I am glad you endorse our president's policy of rewarding our dictator enemies and screwing our allies. Iran, Cuba. He even tried Russia but was outfoxed. What's next? Cozy up to North Korea? I didn't hear you say anything about Israel. That's because there is nothing good to say. You have turned your back on Israel. Shame on you. I also didn't hear you say that Saudi Arabia and Egypt are now buying nuclear material from Russia. It won't be long before the whole middle east has its finger on the nuclear button, thanks to Obama and your cowardly, party line, vote.

Larry Post Beverly Hills ****** Has everyone forgotten Iran and President Jimmy Carter? He did nothing to secure the release of the hostages. It was when President Reagan took office that the Iranians returned our people.

It should also be made clear that Carter had nothing to do with the peace between Israel and Egypt. Peace was made by Anwar Sadat and Menachem Begin. The only thing Carter did was to lend them Camp David to seal the deal.

Now President Obama has followed Carter mode d'affaire by caressing the Iranian government, giving them billions, arms, the freedom to destroy countries, increase terrorism that will encompass the 5 plus 1 countries and the worst part is to give Iran up to 24 days to verify compliance by the atomic enemy watch dog.

In addition, we have the Russian and Chinese who will be blocking every action needed to assure the world that Iran will comply.

If Chamberlain were around today, he would feel relieved to know that he was not the only fool upon his hearing that there is 5+1 more "people" like Himself . This whilst a nice Zionist, Winston Churchill, is astonished at how many times the world buys into lies and deceptions.

How does the US government ignore or rationalize Iran’s chants to kill Americans British and Jews and to burn their flags?

Pablo Nankin, MD Beverly Hills

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In Loving Memory...

Stanley Firestone

December 27th 1925 – July 12th 2015 Last surviving child of William (Bill) and Elsie Firestone.

Devoted husband to Maxine Nancy Firestone for 66 years and father to Rick (Resa) Firestone and Gary (Jennifer) Firestone. Grandfather of Drew, Ian, Rod, Clay, Quinn and Shayne Firestone, all of whom loved their Papa dearly. Stan attended Syracuse University prior to enlisting in the U.S. Air Force during WWII. After the war, Stan along with his father Bill moved to Los Angeles and became the West Coast Rep for Petrocelli Clothing where they would warehouse the clothes in a small downtown loft. In 1958, Stan and Bill relocated the business to Beverly Hills opening Malibu Clothes. The family business that Stan and Bill Firestone started in 1946 continues today with Stan’s son Rick and grandsons Ian and Drew. A genius businessman and innovator in the men’s clothing industry, Stan was greatly respected and looked up to by so many for his honesty and integrity. An exceptionally generous man, Stan was involved with numerous charities both domestically and in the State of Israel. He was a remarkable athlete, competitor and lifetime Lakers fan. The strongest, smartest, sweetest, caring, most handsome and dedicated man you will ever meet. His legacy will live on for generations to come.

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