BHCourier 04-11-2014 E-edition

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Alagem, Hilton Bring Waldorf Astoria To Beverly Hills Updated from www.bhcourier.com

Supreme Court may reverse dismissal of former BHUSD Superintendent Hubbard. 4

Philanthropist Diane Morton donated $1 Million to Blue Ribbon. 5

or’s curving white stone and intricate ornamentation signify the hotel’s clean, contemporary design which draws its inspiration from the rich history of California’s streamlined modern style.

The Beverly Hills Women’s club hosted a night of architecture. 5

By Victoria Talbot Hilton & Hyland, the famous luxury residential real estate firm headquartered in Beverly Hills, has signed a long-term advertising contract with the Beverly Hills Courier to join Courier International Digital. The contract starts today with the firm’s full page residential ad on page 7. Hilton & Hyland – Christie's International Real Estate, represents as listing agent many of the finest estates and homes in

For Beverly Hills Residents –

See Page 2

Rick Hilton

Jeff Hyland

(see ‘HILTON & HYLAND,’ page 14)

Infiniti of Beverly Hills Opens For Business on Wilshire Updated from www.bhcourier.com

By Matt Lopez Welcome to the neighborhood, Infiniti of Beverly Hills. Infiniti, Beverly Hills’ newest Who Will Be The 4th Mrs. Rupert Murdoch, car dealership, opened its doors Now That “Another at 8825 Wilshire Blvd. last Friday Chapter Begins In morning, welcoming the public The Unstoppable Life to a gorgeous, 20,000-plus square of Divorcee Wendi foot state-of-the-art showroom Deng” featuring Infiniti’s full lineup of luxury vehicles with an eager, Editorial from Rabbi Pressman friendly staff on hand to assist poCLASSIFIEDS 33 tential car buyers. Infiniti of Beverly Hills VP • Announcements and General Manager Seth • Real Estate • Rentals Waskow told The Courier that the Infiniti of Beverly Hills VP and General

George Christy, Page 6

• Sales • and More

WELCOME TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD —Beverly Hills Mayor Lili Bosse joined Chef Shige Fujimoto at the opening of Shiki Restaurant at 410 N. Canon. The new Japanese restaurant, which translates to “four seasons” in Japanese, features both omakase and a la carte dining with many ingredients imported directly from Japan. For more information visit www. shikibeverlyhills.com.

Hilton & Hyland Joins Courier International Digital

Dr. Fran talks sea voyages with young children. 11 •Birthdays 30

• Changes to Public Noticing for Planning • Extraction of oil, gas in City surfaces prohibited?

(see ‘WALDORF ASTORIA,’ page 14)

(see ‘INFINITI OF BEVERLY HILLS,’ page 14)

Manager Seth Waskow.

FOR THE LOVE OF CHILDREN — Vanna White was among the parents at the Safe Kids Day Event in West Hollywood. Others included Breckin Meyer, Drew Barrymore, Garcelle Bauvais, Hank Baskett, Kendra Wilkinson, Leonor Varela, Malin Ackerman, Mark Paul Gossellar, Neal McDonough, Ruby, Tom Arnold. Vanna has two children with George Santo Pietro. For more photos, see George Christy’s column on page 6.

Celebrity Photo Agency

Longtime Beverly Hills resident Sooky Goldman died at age 91. 4

By Laura Coleman Beverly Hills celebrated a new era in luxury last night with the start of the development of the Waldorf Astoria hotel at the corner of Wilshire and Santa Monica Boulevards. Designs unveiled at the Thursday’s exclusive party at the Beverly Hilton showed an elegant structure of curving white stone and intricate ornamentation that complements the iconic hotel Welton Becket designed for Conrad Hilton in 1953. “It’s going to be a beautiful, beautiful hotel...an island within the City of Beverly Hills,” said Beverly Hilton owner Beny Alagem, chairman, Alagem Capital Group. The nine-acre Waldorf Astoria is being developed through a partnership between a private investor group led by Alagem Capital Group and clients of Guggenheim Partners. Construction on the 12-story, 170-room 5Star hotel is slated to begin in summer with a 2017 opening. “This is a seminal moment in our growth,” said John T.A. Vanderslice, global DAWN OF NEW ERA IN LUXURY—The introduction of the Waldorf Astoria into Beverly Hills, set to break ground in Summer, will offer visitors, locals and business travelers a new choice in luxury. The exteri- head, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts,

Beverly Hills Salary Survey - It’s Back! This week, The Courier once again prints its annual report on City of Beverly Hills employee pay and benefits. This information was released to The Courier after a California Public Records Act demand. In 2013, the City of Beverly Hills doled out over $67 million in total pay, while contributing another $29-plus million in health and retirement benefits for a combined cost of $96,874,115.07. On pages 18-25 of this week’s Courier, find the first half of our two-part pay and benefits chart on City employees for the year 2013 with names, official titles and hire dates.


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