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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

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(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

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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.

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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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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of the City of Beverly Hills, at its meeting to be held on Tuesday, April 22, 2014, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, will hold a public hearing to consider: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING THEto BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE Hillside R-1 Permit allow the cumulative floor area on the site TO REVISE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC NOTICING to exceed 15,000 square feet. In the Hillside Area, the cumulative OF area PLANNING APPLICATIONS. floor for all structures on a site, including the area of all basements on that site, may not exceed 15,000 square feet wThe The proposed Ordinance would amend various sections of Chapter 3 of Title 10 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code regarding public notice requirements for planning applications. These amendments would add a new Article 2.5 to Chapter 3 of Title 10 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code assembling all public notice requirements for planning applications in one municipal code section. The Ordinance would clarify, standardize and expand public notice requirements for most planning applications. A resolution recommending City Council adoption of the Ordinance was previously reviewed by the Planning Commission on October 10, 2013. The Planning Commission unanimously approved the resolution. This Ordinance has been assessed in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and the environmental regulations of the City. The City has determined that the adoption and implementation of the Ordinance will not have a significant environmental impact. The City Council will consider the recommendation to find the Ordinance exempt from the environmental review requirements of CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations. At the public hearing, the City Council will hear and consider all comments. All interested persons are invited to attend and speak on this matter. Written comments may also be submitted and should be addressed to the City Council, c/o City Clerk, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. The comments should be received prior to the hearing date. Please note that if you challenge the Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s action in regards to this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City, either at or prior to the public hearing. If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact Timothea Tway, Associate Planner in the Beverly Hills Community Development Department at 310.285.1122, or by email at ttway@beverlyhills.org. The case file, including the ordinance and associated documents are on file in the Community Development Department and can be reviewed by any interested person at 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, California 90210. BYRON POPE, CMC City Clerk

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS TO PROHIBIT HYDRAULIC FRACTURING, ACIDIZING ORsite Hillside R-1 Permit to allow the cumulative floor area on the ANY OTHER WELL STIMULATION TREATMENT IN to exceed 15,000 square feet. In the Hillside Area, the cumulative CONJUNCTION THE PRODUCTION OR EXTRACTION floor area for all WITH structures on a site, including the area OF of all OIL, GAS OR OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES basements on that site, may not exceed 15,000 square feet without ANY THE CITY OR on theFROM approval of a SURFACE Hillside R-1LOCATION Permit. TheINexisting structures ANY SUBSURFACE BOTTOM HOLE IN THE CITY the site contain a total cumulative floor area of 32,632 square feet. The proposed accessory structure would contain a total The proposed Ordinance would amend Section 10-5-318 of Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 10 to prohibit hydraulic fracturing, acidizing or any other well stimulation treatment in conjunction with the production or extraction of oil, gas or other hydrocarbon substances from any location within the City or any location outside the City limits where the subsurface bottom hole is located in the City. A resolution recommending City Council adoption of the Ordinance was previously reviewed by the Planning Commission on March 27, 2014. The Planning Commission approved the resolution by a vote of 3-1. At the public hearing, the City Council will hear and consider all comments. All interested persons are invited to attend and speak on this matter. Written comments may also be submitted and should be addressed to the City Council, c/o City Clerk, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. The comments should be received prior to the hearing date. Please note that if you challenge the Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s action in regards to this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City, either at or prior to the public hearing. This Ordinance has been assessed in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and the environmental regulations of the City. The City has determined that the adoption and implementation of the Ordinance will not have a significant environmental impact. The Planning Commission will consider the recommendation to find the Ordinance exempt from the environmental review requirements of CEQA pursuant to Section 15308 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations. If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact Timothea Tway, Associate Planner in the Beverly Hills Community Development Department at 310.285.1122, or by email at ttway@beverlyhills.org. The case file, including the ordinance and associated documents are on file in the Community Development Department and can be reviewed by any interested person at 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, California 90210. BYRON POPE, CMC City Clerk

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Supreme Court May Reverse Hubbard Dismissal By Laura Coleman The California Supreme Court just granted review in the criminal case of former Beverly Hills Unified School District Superintendent Jeffrey Hubbard. The Court will decide whether the reversal of Hubbard’s criminal conviction of

misappropriating public funds was proper. The Supreme Court reviews only approximately 2 percent of criminal cases. Review by the Supreme Court Requires the consent of at least four of the seven California Supreme Court justices. INNOVATION—Rotary Club of Beverly Hills President Susan Berk welcomed Consul General of Israel in Los Angeles David Siegel (pictured) to its regular meeting this past Monday at The Beverly Hills Hotel. Siegel spoke about the technological innovations which started in Israel.

ROBOTICS CHAMPIONS–The Beverly Hills High School Robotics team is headed to St. Louis for the FIRST Championship competition later this month. Pictured above (from left): Si Tran, Conny Santa Cruz, Daniel Kotlyar, Randy Schmidt, Noah Dains, Benjamin Cherdak, Gabriella Shofet, John Levin, Shayna Schmoili, Camila Monchini, Jasmine Gass, Garrett Foreman, Benjamine Marshall, Cole Hackbarth, Kevin Bowers, Jake Peskin, Hans Tercek, Michael Simozar, Richa Vijayvergiya and Lauren Scheide.

Robotics, Madrigals Enjoy Big Weekend in Nationwide Competitions For Beverly Hills High By Laura Coleman Beverly Hills schools boasted success this past weekend with the BHHS Robotics team earning the Regional Chairman's Award at the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recogni-

tion of Science and Technology) regional competition in Las Vegas, the BHHS Madrigal Choir earning gold at the Heritage Festival in Chicago, and three middle schools competing in the Science Olympiad.

“We are thrilled to see all the successes earned by our students these past few weeks,” Superintendent Gary Woods told The Courier. “These results affirm what can happen (see ‘ROBOTICS’ page 17)

SPRING MUSICAL–The Leora Hadassah Group sponsored a spring musical concert in the home of Frank and Barbara Abramhoff featuring operatic and light opera arias by 12-year old Ray Ushi Buko (center), a “boy wonder” pianist/violinist, and soprano Jana McIntyre (right). Also pictured are hostess Barbara Abramhoff (left), and event cochairs Janet Salter and Mimi Landress. Photo by Amir

CUT THE CAKE–Pictured (from left): Mayor Lili Bosse, Guittard Chocolate Corporate Pastry Chef Donald Wressell, Luxe Hotels Chairman Efrem Harkham, Luxe Rodeo Drive Hotel General Manager Marcus Mueller, Property Owner Mark Tronstein, Gearys CEO Tom Blumenthal and Brooks Brothers General Manager Jim Jahant at the Luxe Hotel cake-cutting kick-off for the Beverly Hills Centennial Block Party.

Beverly Hills Gears Up For Centennial Block Party With Luxe Cake Cutting Ceremony By Victoria Talbot Everyone is encouraged to come hungry to the Beverly Hills Centennial Block Party April 27 when the Luxe Hotel and Guittard Chocolate Company’s corporate executive pas-

try chef, Donald Wressell will present a one-of-a-kind birthday cake that will stand 10-feet high, 11-feet wide and 23-feet long, depicting the iconic Beverly Hills City Hall tower and Rodeo Drive. The cake is ex-

pected to serve 15,000 slices for revelers celebrating Beverly Hills Independence Day at the BH100 Centennial Block Party on Rodeo Drive. The TASTE of Beverly Hills (see ‘CENTENNIAL CAKE page 17)

Bouchon Creates Mind-Healthy Meal for Semel Institute Fundraiser By Laura Coleman The Friends of the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA gathered Wednesday for “Food and Friends” at Bouchon in Beverly Hills to raise funds while indulging in a mind-healthy meal created by Chef Thomas Keller. “Food effects the brain and the social well being of society,” Keller said during the luncheon, which featured carefully constructed dishes designed not only to look beautiful and taste delicious, but also to (see ‘BOUCHON’ page 17)

FOOD AND FRIENDS–Pictured (from left): Friends of Semel Institute Boardmembers Mia Silverman, Margot Calabrese, Chef Thomas Keller, Founder/President Vicky Goodman and Amy Rowat, Ph.D.

Esteemed Community Icon Sooky Goldman Dies At 91 By John L. Seitz Sooky Goldman, a powerhouse community leader since moving to Beverly Hills in 1953, died last Sunday at age 91. The Philadelphia-native was born on Oct. 22, 1922 and attended high school there when she met her eventual husband of 72 years, Sam Goldman. The couple married in 1942 and (see ‘SOOKY GOLDMAN’ page 15)

Sooky Goldman

OLYMPIAD – Horace Mann placed 18th in the 2014 Southern California Science Olympiad competition this past Saturday–the best finish by a Beverly Hills school. The state competition brings together the 30 best middle schools from all of Southern California to compete in college-level subjects, from Anatomy to Glaciers to Meterology, and much more. PiHorace Mann students Sophia Goldberg and Addie Hasson (pictured) took the 2nd place medal in the Write It Do It category.

Beverlywood Seeks Koretz’s Support in JMB Realty Conflict By Victoria Talbot L.A City Councilman Paul Koretz met with residents at the Beverlywood Homes Association Tuesday, to ask for his support in their opposition to the JMB project in Century City. The building, a 37-story office tower, transit plaza and mobilDOGS – Ivan and Isley are 9month-old, 12-pound, Min Pin/Terrier brothers, looking for love. They came to The Amanda Foundation from North Central Shelter and can be adopted together or separately. AmandaFoundation.org is right in the heart of Beverly Hills and shows their dogs and cats every day of the year from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Those interested in adopting can email amandafoundation@aol.com or call 310-278-2935

ity hub at the corner of Constellation and Avenue of the Stars, is where Metro wants to put the Century City station for the Purple Line Extension. Metro would allow a subway entrance to be built directly into the site. (see ‘BEVERLYWOOD’ page 14)

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Blue Ribbon Receives $1 Million Gift From Philanthropist Morton By John L. Seitz Westside resident Diane Morton has given a $1 million gift to the Blue Ribbon of The Music Center to benefit the organization’s annual Children’s Festival. Since 1970, the three-day free arts education program has hosted more than 800,000 students. Among the longest-running programs of its (see ‘BLUE RIBBON’ page 30)

WALK WITH THE MAYOR–“Monday has now turned out to be my most favorite day of the week! I have been so overwhelmed, with residents and business owners as we walk through our business and residential streets together to hear suggestions, questions and concerns. I am thrilled at the new people I am meeting who want to get involved in our city. Last week we had 100 people join in and many brought their pets for the walk, too:” said Mayor Lili Bosse. Join “Walk with the Mayor” 8:30-10 a.m. Mondays at City Hall.

Beverly Hills Celebrates Earth Day On Sunday At The Farmer’s Market By Victoria Talbot The City of Beverly Hills encourages residents to “Live Lightly” on Planet Earth at the 44th Annual Earth Day at the Beverly Hills Farmers’ Market on Sunday, April 13 from 9-11 a.m. Mayor Lili Bosse will speak at 10 a.m. and choose a prize winner from a raffle. Prizes will be raffled featuring two $50 gift certificates from Farmers’ Market vendors, C Stars Nursery and Ipatzi

Nursery, an irrigation drip system valued at $75 from Armstrong Nursery and Market Money. from 10- 11 a.m. Earth-friendly displays will include tips on buying appliances and rebate programs, battery recycling, environmentally-friendly products for sale, earthquake preparedness information, free compost, reusable Beverly Hills Centennial shopping bags and confidential document shredding. “The most important les-

sons we can take away from the Earth Day celebration are sustainability and mindfulness of how everything we do affects our environment,” said Mayor Bosse. “This is also what I'm trying to promote with my Healthy City campaign. By eating fresh, locally grown food and getting out of our cars and walking or biking, not only are we creating a healthier environment, we are becoming healthier, happier people.”

PERVASIVE STYLE – The Beverly Hills Women’s Club and Institute of Classical Architecture & Art joined for a program “Craftsman Architecture: Inspirations & Legacies,” presented by Edward Bosley, director of The Gamble House, who discussed the origins of the style and Charles and Henry Greene. From left are: Andrew Tullis, ICAA SoCal president, BHWC president Mumsey Nemiroff, Bosley and Thomas Callaway of Thomas Callaway Assoc.

Celebrity Curated Sports Coupe Exhibit Opens At Petersen Automotive Museum By Laura Coleman Car aficionados rejoice, Petersen’ Automotive Museum’s newest exhibit “The World’s Greatest Sports Coupes,” which opened yesterday, is certain to delight any car enthusiast. The exhibit features 12 celebrity curators, including Patrick Dempsey and Francis Ford Coppola, who selected their favorite sports coupes, which range from the Jaguar E-Type to the Corvette Stingray. Among the stunning cars on display is the gorgeous 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing, which was chosen by world renowned car collector, Bruce Meyer, who chairs the Rodeo Drive Concours D’Elegance. “It is without a doubt the most beautiful proportioned car I’ve ever seen,” Meyer said. The exhibit runs through Oct. 18. For more information visit: www.petersen.org.

VA VA VOOM–Rodeo Drive Concours D’Elegance Chair Bruce Meyer’s 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing is among the stars at the Petersen’s new exhibit on sports coupes which debuted Wednesday night with a cocktail reception. Photo by Jae Yoo

Silicon Beach Clearly: Sweet! + Wyland Gallery Grand Opening In an unexpected but synergistic spin, artist and marine conservationist Wyland will open his first gallery in Los Angeles, inside the Hollywood & Highland 28,000-square-foot, candy store Sweet! this Saturday, April 12 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

This family-friendly event will introduce a new line of Wyland candy and chocolates, his artwork, art contests for children, and an interactive exhibit explaining the many ways water impacts (see ‘SWEET! + WYLAND’ page 30)

Diane Morton

A S W E E T PASSOVER–Compartes Chocolatier Jonathan Grahm's “Chocolate Matzah” is blanketed by hand in delicious deep single-origin dark chocolate and sold by the pound at their Brentwood boutique. Order at 310-8263380 or www.compartes.com

Phillips Lerner Creates Adopt-ACenter Advisory Board By John L. Seitz The Century City law firm Phillips Lerner has formed the Adopt-A-Center Advisory Board to support deserving local organizations which provide essential outreach and support to children and families.

According to Stacy D. Phillips, founder/managing principal of the firm: “For the past 13-years, Phillips Lerner has chosen a winning, community-non-profit organization through an all-firm vote. Our (see ‘PHILLIPS LERNER’ page 30)

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Faith Hill and Tim McGraw

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Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert

Angie Harmon and Jewel during the 49th Annual Academy Of Country Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas

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people. Married. Flinging their smarts to the wind.

“The staff gave Murdoch

detailed accounts of his wife’s meetings with Blair,” reveals Vanity Fair’s Mark Seal in his grippingly documented “Seduced and Abandoned” article in the magazine’s recent Hollywood issue. Of what the lovers assumed was a clandestine affair. Not so – international gossip took over. “Deng’s ambitions changed,” says Mark, whose reportage reads better than most movie scripts.

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Ditto with the Deng’s

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ritain’s former Prime Minister Tony Blair. And Wendi Deng Murdoch, the Chinese wife (of 14 years) to billionaire media tycoon Rupert Murdoch. Romancing overnight. Here and there at the Murdoch manorial residences. Sadly, all that Rupert, master of the estates, needed to ask from his loyal household staffs about the truth. And the truth was told.

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alleged overnight stay with Google chairman Eric Schmidt at The Beverly Hills Hotel.

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ruth stirs the mud more than fiction, doesn’t it?

or those who missed Mark’s article, and may want to Google it, here are several teasers from the Vanity Fair story: “A passionate note surfaced … written in broken English by a woman to herself ‘… I’m so missing Tony. Because he is so charming and his clothes are so good. He has such good body and he really has great legs. But … And he is slim, tall and good skin. Pierce blue eyes. And I love his power on the stage … and what else and what else and what else …’”

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primeminstership. Murdoch also owns The Wall Street Journal and Fox News.

“She got

careless,” a source reveals about Deng. “She would say she’s going to Taylor Swift the ranch in Carmel with a girlfriend, and the girlfriend would leave, and t’s acknowledged that Mr. Blair would turn up, and Murdoch, with his powerhouse they would have a day or night British press connections (the … there was staff all around, Times, Sun and News Of The and when you’re dealing with World) backed Blair, godfather Tony Blair there’s secret service, to the Murdoch’s young daugh- and arrangements need to be ter Grace (with Wendi), into the made.”

endi Murdoch is a legend to the burgeoning subset of outwardly mobile Chinese women known as Shanghai Girls, who employ everything in their power to seduce Western businessmen, and ideally to move out of the country. ‘These are women who succeed at all costs,’ says Mina Hanbury-Tenison, whose 2010 book, Shanghai Girls, deals exclusively with the subject. ‘They will ask. What’s the job? How much does he make? Does he have a mortgage?’”

ow Wendi met Rupert. Her previously married past to Jake Cherry is profiled. Going from Cal State Northridge to Yale for an MBA. The divorce. All are summarized.

lthough the Murdoch divorce arrangements are not public, Mark Seal quotes an insider who presumes Wendi

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“received the Rockefeller triplex on Fifth Avenue (‘worth between $60 and $70 million’), the vast walled-courtyard house in Beijing (‘anywhere between $10 and $40 million’), and $14 million, one million for each year of marriage, per the couple’s prenuptial agreement, plus jewelry and half of their art collection.”

ark Seal anticipates “another chapter is about to begin in the unstoppable life of Wendi Deng.” His investigative article merits a National Magazine Award.

ill there be a fourth Mrs. Murdoch?

eanwhile, in March, Rupert Murdoch, 83, “named his sons Lachlan and James to senior positions at his companies,” reported The New York Times on its front page. “All but ensuring that a media conglomerate that has always been run like a small family business would have a Murdoch in charge for years to come.” Online at www.bhcourier.com/georgechristy

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Tumi Rodeo Drive Offers Sneak Peak Of Fall Line

STYLISH TRAVEL–Tumi Rodeo Drive previewed its upcoming Fall line this week. The Santa Monica Fall collection builds on the Spring collection, combining beautiful leathers with iconic ballistic nylon. Pictured (from left): Interior of Tumi Rodeo Drive; Tumi Creative Director

George Esquivel in front of the Fall collection; Tumi Santa Monica Palisades Crossbody Leather Clutch; Santa Monica Bashford Duffel; and Tumi Santa Monica Briefs and Envelope Folio.

By Laura Coleman Nestled inside 2,000 square feet of prime retail space, Tumi, at 430 N. Rodeo Dr., offers a pristine canvas to display the assortment of travel, business and lifestyle products the 40-year-old American company offers in its flagship Beverly Hills location. This week, Tumi Creative Director George Esquivel traveled to Beverly Hills to offer a glimpse of some of the manufacturer’s new Fall line, expected to go on sale in August. Inspired by the coastal living of Southern California, the new line builds on the current Santa Monica Spring collection, which is distinguished by clean lines and a polished aesthetic where high quality materials are deftly crafted into trav-

el pieces that are versatile and inspired. “The future is now and we’re planning for the next generation of business travelers,” Esquivel told The Courier, highlighting a flower on one of the new pieces. “I want to bring a little bit more life and personality to the bags. It does get intense traveling.”

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UCLA School Of Medicine Gets Permission To Broadcast Surgery Telecast To Iran

THANKING DONORS AND SPONSORS—The Greater Los Angeles Chapter of Childhelp held its Donor and Sponsor Appreciation Luncheon last week. Pictured (from left) are: Robert Cohen; Beverly Cohen, who will be honored as a Woman of the World at the Childhelp fundraising luncheon on April 30; Anne Palmer; comedian Norm Crosby, a 30-year supporter of the charity; and Geoff Palmer. The Palmers hosted the event at their Beverly Hills’ home. Photo by Joshua Cuy

Childhelp Names Cohen A Woman Of The World Businesswoman/philanthropist Beverly Cohen will receive the Woman of the World Award at the Childhelp Greater Los Angeles Chapter fundraising luncheon, starting at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 30 in the Four Seasons on Doheny Drive.

Cohen takes a particular interest in helping abused and neglected children and for more than 25-years has given time, energy and resources to benefit Childhelp through it’s treatment programs and facilities. Hosted by Childhelp Founders Sara O’Meara and Yvonne Fedderson, the event will feature Shaun Robinson, Access Hollywood anchor and correspondent, as (see ‘COHEN’ page 11)

It took nearly a year for Dr. Arya Nick Shamie, chief orthopedic surgeon at the UCLA School of Medicine, to receive permission from the U.S. Department of Treasury to telecast a surgery to Iran last month. Because of sanctions imposed on Iran, the US Office of Foreign Assets Control grants few exceptions, and then only in the name of “humanitarian and educational projects UCLA telecast introduced by Dr. Shamie and activities in or related The UCLA Center for World to Iran that are designed to Health is interested in building meddirectly benefit the Iranian ical capacity throughout the world,” people.” Coates said. “For humanitarian reaEarly on surgery sons, we welcome Iran—and every morning, however, Dr. country in the world – to that conShamie, finally welcomed versation.” surgeons and academics Ed Johansen, who has coordifrom Tehran and other nated more than 60 video-confercountries to a live interacences broadcasting orthopedic surtive surgery telecast gery across five continents, was inbroadcast from the UCLA strumental in obtaining the license Medical Center, Santa Dr. Arya Shamie on behalf of SCOrE-Net, the SouthMonica. ern California Orthopedic Education In a brief welcoming ceremony be- Network. fore the surgery, Dr. Thomas J. Coates, di“This was a gift to Dr. Shamie in rerector of the UCLA Center for World turn for his great cooperation on orthoHealth, greeted the Chancellor of Tehran pedic telecasts to China and Brazil, and University of Medical Science, Dr. Ali Ja- I’m pleased the US Department of Treafarian, and his colleagues in Tehran. sury allowed us to telecast his work live to Iran,” Johansen said. Jafarian and medical staff in Iran were joined by doctors from around the world, including surgeons in Pakistan and Afghanistan, as well as officials from the Institute of Medicine in Washington, D.C., and the head of SICOT, the International Society for Orthopedic Surgery and Tra u m a t o l ogy, in Germany. Being able to bring Iran into the global conversation was deeply gratifying to Shamie. Born in the U.S., Shamie lived in Iran for 10 years before returning to the US more than 30 (see ‘TELECAST’ page 11)

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emcee. Entertainment will include singer Robbie Britt and a fashion show by G Haute Couture. Childhelp is one of the largest and oldest national nonprofits dedicated to meeting the physical, emotional, educational and spiritual needs of abused and neglected children by focusing efforts and resources in the areas of prevention, treatment, research and advocacy. All proceeds will benefit agency programs including: Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline, 1-800-4-A-CHILD, residential treatment facilities, group homes, foster families and adoption and prevention. Tickets are $250. To purchase and for more information, call 818-360-8889 or visit LAChildhelp.com.

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years ago. “I have immense pride in my Iranian heritage and feel grateful for the people who represent this rich culture. Being able to communicate with the high caliber educators at Tehran University is an honor both as a surgeon and an Iranian-American.” The 65-year-old male patient underwent a successful spinal laminectomy, a surgical operation to relieve pressure on the nerves. During the telecast, moderated by UCLA Orthopedic Surgery Resident Dr. Abraham Kim, doctors from Iran and around the world were able to interact and ask questions. Taking place two days before Nowruz, the Persian New Year, the event had special significance for Shamie: “This telecast was cause for celebration. I am so grateful to UCLA and all my colleagues who created an environment where we can have an impact not only locally, but globally. I am happy to share this event with Iranians here in Los Angeles, in Iran, and around the world.”

On Long Sea Voyages With Young Children, Toilet Training Q. Dear Dr. Fran: We have 2-year-old twins and are planning a six-week Mediterranean Cruise this summer. Given this week’s close call incident where the sick baby was rescued from a crippled sailboat hundreds of miles at sea, do you think it is safe for us to go away for an extended period of time with our young toddlers? Leila H. A. Dear Leila: There are a few differences between your circumstances and that of the Kaufman family whose baby, Lyra, became ill with a high fever and a severe rash. They were alone on a small sailboat. You will likely be on a large cruise ship with a full staff equipped with a medic or nurse on board. There will be many other passengers, perhaps even a physician among the guests. Had this been a giant cruise ship with a medical doctor on board there would be no discussion or risk to the young 14-month-old baby, Lyra, and her 3-year-old sister. But, these children were too young to chance the unknowns of weeks to months alone crossing the Pacific Ocean. There are too many unanticipated possibilities of danger that could emerge even beyond rash and infection. Leila, I suggest you consult your pediatrician to see if your twins need any protective vaccinations, then go for it and enjoy your cruise! Q. Dear Dr. Fran: Why would a pottytrained child suddenly refuse to use the toilet? Was he trained too early?

Dr. Fran Walfish Answers Your Questions Might it be a physiological problem (e.g. constipation)? Rebecca M. A. Dear Rebecca: There are a few possible reasons why a potty-trained child may suddenly refuse to use the toilet. The first thing to rule out is the unlikely, but possible, chance that the child experienced a trauma such as sexual molestation or a major scare. This type of emotional shakeup can cause a regression. Of course, introducing potty training too early risks your child’s constriction and resistance. Many young children fear falling into the toilet. Many boys fear their penises will fall off and be lost down the toilet forever. The most common reason a pottytrained child suddenly refuses to use the toilet is that the child experienced “force,” or too much pressure, by his parents. The toddler phase of child development is critically important and rich with milestones the child must achieve. Mastering her own body functions (toilet training) is one of those primary milestones, along with self-feeding, putting oneself to sleep, self-soothing, speech and language development, frustration tolerance and delayed gratification. On some primitive level, the child

knows that he is master of his own body. If Mommy or Daddy presses too hard on toileting expectations you risk your child bearing down hard on the other side and creating an intense power-struggle. Often, that is what parents observe and label as “constipation.” It is really a case of your child “withholding”' bowels. What begins as a psychological issue can emerge into a physiological problem. Extended ongoing constipation can lead to days of withholding and trips to the pediatrician and child gastroenterologist who prescribe laxatives, stool softeners, and even invasive enemas. In the extreme exception, I have treated angry kids as old as 11 who were never fully toilet-trained. My best advice to moms who are dealing with this regression is to provide a two-prong position. First, be loving, supportive, and non-judgmental. Make it a “no big deal accident.” At the same time, you also want to provide some boundaries and motivate your child back into eliminating into the toilet. Do this by having your child participate in his own cleanup. Have him remove his soiled underwear, clean himself with wipes, even shower or bathe if there was leakage, and put on clean fresh underpants. Encourage and praise self-reliance. Let your child see that accidents and cleanups require much more work than sitting on the toilet.

Dr. Fran Walfish is the author of The Self-Aware Parent at www.DrFranWalfish.com. Send questions to franwalfish@gmail.com.

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Iranian Pop/Folk Star Ahmadreza Nabizadeh To Play Saban Saturday Singer/musician Ahmadreza Nabizadeh will present a concert at 8 p.m., tomorrow at The Saban Theatre, 8840 Wilshire Blvd. The concert marks his much anticipated return to the stage. Since the mid-70’s, any Iranian who loves Persian pop

and folk music has been a fan of Nabizadeh. Doors open at 6 p.m. and those under 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Tickets range from $30 to $150. For more information, call 888-645-5006 or visit www.sabantheatre.org. FOR THE CHILDREN—From left, Blue Ribbon members Julie Goldsmith, Grazyna Simon, Lennie Greenberg and Gloria Holden of Beverly Hills at the Blue Ribbon Children’s Festival at The Music Center on Wednesday. More than 18,000 fifth graders danced on the center’s plaza as part of the 44th annual festival, the state’s longest-continuing free arts education program, presented by the charitable group of women leaders in the L.A. community. This year, students from 234 schools throughout L.A County attended a performance by the Paul Taylor Dance Company. Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images

Farhang Again Sponsors UCLA Celebration Of Iranian Cinema The Farhang Foundation is again the main sponsor of the “UCLA Celebration of Iranian Cinema,” presented by the UCLA Film & Television Archive, April 24-May 14, at the Billy Wilder Theater, 10899 Wilshire Blvd. The program kicks off at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, April 24, with the film Snow On The Pines (2013), followed by a ticketed reception in honor of the film’s director, Payman Maadi who will take part in a postscreening Q&A.

The festival will feature a diverse selection of 12 films including Bending The Rules (2013) by Behnam Behzadi, The Bright Day (2013) by Hossein Shahabi, and I Hate The Dawn (2013) by Ali Karim who will make an appearance. Showtimes vary. Advance screening tickets are recommended and available online for $10 per person. To purchase, and for more information, visit www.cinema.ucla.edu/events/2 014-04-24/ucla-celebrationiranian-cinema-2014.

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Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Brentwood, Malibu and elsewhere. Its new affiliation recognizes the preeminence of The Courier for residential real estate. Besides its print ads in The Courier, Hilton & Hyland listings will be translated by Courier International Digital into Chinese, Russian, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Bahasa Indonesian and Swedish. Courier International Digital websites carry top level URLs in China, Russia, Spain, Sweden, France India and top-level “.com” URLs in Mexico, Brazil

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two years of work it took to get the dealership opened all became worth it when he finally opened for business on Friday. “This is a culmination of two years of effort from our entire team,” Waskow told The Courier. “We have the most beautiful showroom on the boulevard. There’s nothing like

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Hilton Worldwide. “[Beverly Hills] is ground zero for luxury.” The Beverly Hills Waldorf Astoria will be the brand’s first new building on the West Coast. Global design firm Gensler joined renowned interior designer Pierre-Yves Rochon Inc. (PYR) and its parent company Perkins+Will to create an “urban resort California hotel in L.A.,” as PYR’s Rochon called it. Each room boasts floor-toceiling windows that open onto oversized private balconies that brings the outdoors inside. “It’s all about outside inside living; California living,”

BEVERLYWOOD RESIDENTS LOOK FOR KORETZ’S SUPPORT (Continued from page 4)

If approved, the project would double the “cutthrough” traffic in their residential neighborhood, 1,350 homes just south of Beverly Hills, and “set a new precedent for all future development,” said the HOA. In a settlement with other effected homeowners groups, Century City Realty LLC, a subsidiary of JMB Realty Corp., will pay $2.25 million to a mitigation fund overseen by the homeowners associations. That is in addition to the $5 million that JMB already agreed to pay. Attorney Benjamin Reznik represents the Beverlywood Homes Association. He said the neighborhood already handles 30,000 cars a day. The EIR discloses the project will in-

BEVERLY HILLS and Indonesia. No other publication in the world offers this kind of fully-translated marketing of luxury homes – only The Courier. Courier publisher Clif Smith said: “We are thrilled that Hilton & Hyland has acknowledged the tremendous readership in its primary area. Hilton & Hyland is at the top of its profession in real estate. This is a huge vote of confidence for The Courier.” Rick Hilton and Jeff Hilton opened Hilton & Hyland in 1993. Together, they have built strong ties to the international marketplace while holding fast to the advantages of a small one-office company based in Beverly Hills. it and we want the community to see it.” Infiniti of Beverly Hills’ showroom at 8825 Wilshire Blvd. is open Monday-Saturday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Waskow said a separate service location at 9301 Olympic Blvd. would be opening later in April. Infiniti’s Wilshire sales showroom can be contacted by phone at 424-278-6530.

said Gensler’s Andy Cohen. From the moment guests step inside, they are greeted with the tranquil luxury of richly upholstered furniture, custom Strass crystal chandeliers, Lalique installations and curated art. The white concept of the urban resort, partnered with light interior colors further creates a sense of tranquility. Alagem told The Courier he is now in discussions with Jean Georges to be the exclusive chef, in addition to bringing in luxury retailers like Graff Diamonds and French spa operator Cinq Mondes. Two Waldorf Astoria condominium towers will rise at a later date. Pedestrian walkways will link The Beverly Hilton, the Waldorf Astoria and the residences, creating a micro-city within Beverly Hills. crease traffic by 130 percent using acceptable city rates. “I’m not going to let the project go forward without negotiating for traffic mitigation,” said LA Councilmember Koretz. “We are demanding significant traffic mitigations, $1.5 million, to move it towards Robertson, to make it flow better and to make it harder to turn into Beverlywood. We believe, with all the mitigations, traffic can be improved.” Reznik, disagrees. The developers are asking for increased density, arguing that the plan created 30 years ago is outdated. “If the city of LA permits JMB to change the method of calculating the density of buildings in Century City, then others will follow suit and the intended cap on square footage for Century City will have been destroyed, “ said Reznik. “The dispute

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after Sam completed service as a hydraulics instructor in the Army Air Corps during World War II, they moved to California and eventually settled in Beverly Hills, raising their children, all of whom attended the City’s schools. Sooky began her civic career in the Beverly Vista School PTA and Girl Scouts and eventually as Solicitations’ commissioner for the City. Her countless endeavors on behalf of charitable, educational and cultural organizations included helping found The Maple Counseling Center, Beverly Hills Theatre Guild, and PATH (People Assisting the Homeless). She served as chair of the Beverly Hills Diamond Jubilee Committee and the City’s committee for the United States BiCentennial Celebration in 1976, and as a delegate to the Democratic National Convention. One of her prime achievements was the preservation of Franklin Canyon and its 605 acres, shepherding it to become a part of the National Park system. She began this campaign in 1980 to prevent it from becoming a housing development, soliciting the aid of then-L.A. Mayor Tom Bradley, Rep. Howard Berman, the LADWP, Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy and the U. S. Department of the Interior. Today, it is an educational resource, enjoyed annually by more than 10,000 school children throughout L.A. County and the general public. It is also the home of the apply named Sooky Goldman Nature Center. Besides her husband, she is survived by her son David Goldman (Myra Lurie), daughter Kaye Goldman Clarke (Steve Johnson); and her seven grandchildren: Cary Clarke (Meri Dunn), and Max, Zack, Seth, Jessie, Eli and Jonah Goldman. Her son Joel Goldman predeceased her in 2002. A private family service was held Wednesday at Hillside Memorial Park, officiated by Rabbi Laura Geller and Cantor Yonah Kliger of Temple Emanuel Beverly Hills.

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Beverly Hills Schools Likely To Re-Adopt ‘No Nit’ Policy By Laura Coleman Board of Education President Noah Margo pledged to take up the issue of enacting a ‘No Nit Policy’ for the Beverly Hills Unified School District at the April 22 board meeting after two Beverly Vista parents

addressed the board on Tuesday night. Last month, there was a lice outbreak at Beverly Vista, where five students contracted head lice. Last year, the board adopted a No Lice Policy in response

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to the California School Board Association recommendation. The BHUSD previously had a no nit policy. “Obviously this [policy change] was a mistake and I think the board is going to rectify our mistake,” Board VP Bri-

an Goldberg told The Courier. “I would imagine the board is going to go back to a no nit policy, which was our policy for years.”

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B E V E R LY H I L L S R E A L E S TAT E Cultural Heritage Committee Sends Three Properties to City Council for Landmarking By Victoria Talbot The Beverly Hills Cultural Heritage Commission has nominated four properties for possible landmark status including Water Treatment Plant No. 1, the Helms Estate, 707 Walden Dr, and the Beverly Garden Apartments. Particularly fitting is the nomination of Water Treatment

Plant as the City celebrates the Centennial Independence Day April 24 with the historic importance of water to the City of Beverly Hills. The building, repurposed as the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Fairbanks Center for Motion Picture Study, was once considered for demolition when the City of Beverly Hills

ceased to operate the plant in 1976. April 24 marks 100 years since the City of Beverly Hills incorporated, staving off the city of Los Angeles annexation attempts with its new water supply from the Owens River Valley. Annexation was defeated by a vote of 507 to 337 and the City purchased the Beverly Hills Utilities Corporation, paving the way for the its expansion. However, the City needed to purify its overly sulfurous water supply. Building began in 1927 on the Spanish Colonial Revival scheme created by Salisbury, Bradshaw and Taylor consulting engineers' traditional hacienda layout. Each portion of the Waterworks facility, including the tower, central unit, filter unit, aeration unit, and clarification and sediment tanks, corresponded to parts of a hacienda compound (chapel, owners' quarters, service buildings and workers' housing). The high tower is a disguised chimney used to burn off the sulfur in the water at a height great enough to keep the foulsmelling substance from offending the residents. The

100 Years of Water –The Beverly Hills Water Treatment Plant is a manifestation of the City’s independence from L.A. water. Now as Beverly Hills celebrates the Centennial Independence Day April 24 this historic building will be recommended for landmark status. Courier Photo by Victoria Talbot

Helms Estate at 135 Copely Dr. is an immaculate Spanish Revival by Master Architect Gordon Kaufmann. Owned by Paul H. Helms, baking industry executive and philanthropist, the property also features a landscape by Edward HuntsmanTrout. The Beverly Garden Apartments on Olympic Boulevard near South Canon Drive is a 1930 Spanish Colonial Revival courtyard apartment building. Courtyard housing was popular in the era in Los Angeles, and is a significant housing type associated with the region. The shared courtyard provides pedestrian access to the bunga-

low dwelling units arranged in a “U” configuration. The building is unusual for its height, shape, mass and composition in relationship to its setting and the features that are publicly visible that define the Spanish Colonial Revival style. The residence at 707 Walden Dr. is being considered for inclusion at the request of the owners. The property is a Spanish Revival Residence by Master Architect Rene Riverre in 1930. The property review will be expedited and may be considered in as little as a month at a special meeting of the Cultural Heritage Commission.

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offer health benefits. “Food brings people around the table and stimulates social engagement.” The fundraiser will support research being done at the Semel Insititue to improve the lives of those who live with ill-

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when you combine hard work and passion toward a singular purpose.” The Beverly Hills High’s Robotics team received its award after competing this year's robot, Mortorq, from April 2-5. “This is the highest and most prestigious award of the whole event, and automatically grants the whole team with the opportunity to compete at FIRST national competition in St. Louis,” said

CENTENNIAL CAKE CUTTING LEADS WAY FOR CENTENNIAL BLOCK PARTY (Continued from page 4)

will celebrate the Beverly Hills Centennial Cookbook, featuring signature recipes from some of the City’s most acclaimed restaurants. The Grill on the Alley Beverly Hills, Montage Beverly Hills, CUT, 208 Rodeo, THE Blvd., On Rodeo Bistro & Lounge, M Café, Mr. Chow Beverly Hills, The Polo Lounge at The Beverly Hills Hotel, Spago, Via Alloro and Sprinkles will bring delectable goodies to sample. Beverly Hills Brownies, the Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf will also be there. Tastes are $5 for main dishes and $3 for desserts while supplies

April 11, 2014 | Page 17 nesses of the mind and brain. Proceeds from Food and Friends will benefit The Friends' Scholar Grant Program that supports the work of brilliant young scientists doing state-of-the-art research to develop new and improved treatments for illnesses of the mind and brain that affect one in four adults and one in five children every year in this country. program chair Conny Santa Cruz. At the Heritage Festival in Chicago this past weekend, the Madrigal Choir was awarded the festival's highest rating for its performance on Saturday. At the conclusion of three days in the “windy city,” the choir was invited to perform at the Heritage Festival of Gold next year at Carnegie Hall in New York City. “The students not only sang splendidly, but also represented Beverly Hills High School with outstanding behavior, discipline and teamwork,” said Choir Director Ethan Smith. last and a portion of the proceeds will benefit The City of Beverly Hills Community Charitable Foundation in their efforts to restore and maintain city monuments. “All who attend the BH100 Centennial Block Party on Rodeo Drive will have the opportunity to enjoy tastes from these first-class restaurants, without having to make reservations,” says Jim Jahant, president of the Rodeo Drive Committee. A carnival featuring two four-story ferris wheels that will spell out 1-0-0 will offer rides and entertainment with a 20-piece band and the evening will end with a grand finale fireworks celebration.

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Note: Employee salaries and benefits are matters of public record under PERS: Public Employee Retirement System. Beverly Hills grants employees retirement benefits equal to 3 percent of their highest-ever compensation multiplied by each year of service to a maximum of 30 years. “Legacy” California statutes and multiple court decisions. CALpers members (those in the PERS system prior to January 2013) may retire at 55, while new employees after Nearly every Beverly Hills city employee is treated as a member of a January 2013 can retire at 62. An employee with 30 years service receives 90 percent of highest pay, plus health union by the City, whether they belong to one or not. Every city employ- benefits, plus cost-of-living adjustments. “PERSABLE Pay” is pay used to calculate annual retirement pay. ee, except City Manager Jeff Kolin and Assistant City Manager Mahdi CalPERS requires an annual contribution of eight percent of the employees salary toward their pension fund. Aluzri, police and fire, receive every other Monday or Friday off with Cities vary statewide in how that contribution is made, some cities share the cost with the employee, while some force the employee to pay the full eight percent. In Beverly Hills, the City covers the full eight percent for all but pay. Police and fire have their own schedules. public safety employees. Beginning this year, public safety employees contribute five percent toward their pension. Rhodes noted that all miscellanous employee groups are currently in negotiations.

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What Does This All Mean? The Courier spoke with Beverly Hills’ Chief Financial Officer Don Rhodes, who in the following quotes attempts to provide clear definitions of what the above columns mean. Rhodes was hired as CFO last March and pledged transparency with the City’s financial reporting. Some columns, like overtime, are obvious. However, a majority of the columns are methods of payment that many private sector employees may have never heard of.

Retro PERS/Retro Non-PERS: “Retro pay happens when after an employee group contract ends, sometimes it takes a while to come to terms on a new contract. Once that new contract is in place, if it was agreed to pay any increase retroactive to the last contract end date, that generates the retro pay.”

Cafeteria Plan: An employee health benefits plan that allows an employee to chose from a variety of benefit plans. “You really have to combine Cafeteria Plan and Health/Dental/Vision to get the total cost of (health care) benefit the City provides. The City provides a certain dollar amount for employees to buy health, dental and vision. If they don’t spend it all, or pick less expensive plans, they are entitled to the remainder of those Cafeteria Plan dollars back in cash, in their pay. So the Cafeteria Plan column is what they don’t spend, but get back in the form of additional wages.”

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Leave Payoff: “If someone has an excess amount of vacation time, beyond what they need to have on the books, they can request some of that paid off in a lump amount.” This amount is not subject to PERS.

PERS Overtime vs. Overtime: “Some types of overtime, mostly public safety, fall under PERS rules. How that all came to be, I don’t know. I don’t know what the genesis of that is, that’s why we separate out what is PERSable with what isn’t, so you can clearly see what pay the retirement formula is being applied to. Say a firefighter works overtime on an actual holiday, that is subject to PERS. Regular overtime is not.”

Pay for Performance: “It’s a program for our management, professional and executive folks based on performance, goals and objectives that are set up at the beginning of the year. They are evaluated at the end of the year and depending on how well they met those goals and objectives, they would qualify for some amount of pay for performance, which can be all the way from 1 percent to 10 percent of a total pool of dollars. It’s the closest thing we have in the government sector to performance plans and that sort of thing.”

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Merit/Bonus: Rhodes noted that he wasn’t terribly ARMP: This is an Alternative Retiree Medical Program. Rhodes familiar with the program, as it predates his time said this plan also pre-dates his time with the City, and is sparwith the City. ingly used anymore. In fact, zero employees this year received any funds under ARMP. “It’s a program where if an employee did something particularly meritorious, there is a provision “It is a way to buy out employees who had guaranteed retiree by which there can be a bonus given. Pay for for life once they retired. The City a few years ago basically Performance is more of a formalized program with said.. we’ll buy you out of that promise, so that we are not on a set of written goals and objectives. It doesn’t the hook for that. Some went for it, some didn’t. It looks like look like this program is used much anymore.” that plan is no longer being used”

Other Pays: Rhodes said this generally falls under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), which allows an employee to receive funds in a different category while they are out on personal leave. “I would classify it not as additional income, but rather if a person is out, say on maternity or medical leave for several months, under the FMLA, that pay gets classified differently than just as salary.”

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Administrative Leave: “Generally speaking, it’s used in cities for management employees. Management doesn’t get overtime pay, so it’s typically used for those employees in recognition of the fact that they don’t get overtime pay. It basically says ‘we’ll give you a certain number of hours per year that you can use administratively.’ It can be used much like vacation time, or can be used for whatever personal leave they have.”

Explanation of the Leave/Vacation/Sick Categories: “These hours don’t add any additional cost to the other columns. The only way they add cost is if someone doesn’t use all their leave at the end of the year, so they want to cash it out. That would generate additional cost outlay, which shows in the ‘leave payouts’ column. If someone used their leave time, it would be recorded in the salary column.”

Total Cost of Employee: All forms of income each City employee receives combined with the retirement, health care and deferred compensation benefits the City contributes to provide a more accurate look at the total cost of a City employee to the taxpayer.

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RETIREMENT: No city nonpublic safety employee pays one penny for their retirement. Beverly Hills pays it all with half being tax free. After “retirement,” employees are free to obtain other employment without reduction of retirement benefits.

Eight hours leave translates to one paid day off for regular city staff. All vacation, sick time and administrative leave may be “cashed in” if not used. This is in addition to the “every other Friday/Monday off” and legal holidays. Fire/police have 24 hour days.

Cafeteria Plan: An employee health benefits plan that allows an Retro PERS/Retro Non-PERS: employee to chose from a variety of benefit plans. “Retro pay happens when after an employee group contract “You really have to combine Cafeteria Plan and Health/Dental/Vision ends, sometimes it takes a while to get the total cost of (health care) benefit the City provides. The City to come to terms on a new conprovides a certain dollar amount for employees to buy health, den- tract. Once that new contract is tal and vision. If they don’t spend it all, or pick less expensive plans, in place, if it was agreed to pay they are entitled to the remainder of those Cafeteria Plan dollars back any increase retroactive to the in cash, in their pay. So the the Cafeteria Plan column is what they last contract end date, that generdon’t spend, but get back in the form of additional wages.” ates the retro pay.”

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UCLA Extension Seminars Help You Take Charge Of Your Financial Future CLA Extension’s Business Management & Legal Programs Depar tment is offering three financial literacy seminars in Westwood. Participants may enroll individually or in all three for a discounted price. • Creating and Maintaining Your Personal Budget - Saturday, April 12, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (Reg# 246045Q) Students will learn key steps for putting together a budgeting plan, including gathering and recording sources on income, breaking expenses into two categories (fixed and variable) and methods for tracking the budget flow.

Participants will leave the class with a clearer picture of their statement of personal cash flows and an action plan for creating a sustainable, long-term personal budget. Instructor is Steven L. Gail, BA, Registered Option Principal, Amerivet Securities, Inc. • Fundamentals of Insurance Saturday, May 10, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (Reg# 246105Q) Instructor Peter Andrew Collins, CFP, Collins Financial, will show how understanding basic insurance concepts is an important element for properly managing personal finances. The one-day seminar provides a

comprehensive overview of insurance, from health insurance to auto insurance and life insurance. Students gain a better understanding of the need for insurance and strategies for purchasing appropriate plans and coverage. • Uncovering the Investment Market - Saturday, May 31, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (Reg# 246099Q) Using the investment principles of investor Warren Buffet, students will learn how to analyze stocks from their own real-life experiences to get a more realistic and comfortable understanding of their investments. Instructor is Joe El Rady, MPA,

The Wharton School; CEO, El Rady Group, a merchant bank and capital advisory firm; formerly with Houlihan Lokey. • Coming this summer will be Money Skills for Teens, from 2-5 p.m., Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, July 717. (Reg# 248107Q) For course descriptions, fees and to enroll, visit uclaextension.edu, click on “Quick Enroll” and enter the Reg. #. All course materials are included in the fee. For more information, contact Sam Gomez at sgomez@uclaextension.edu or 310-825-4938.

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

Julie York Farb Tom Blumenthal Racheal Seymour Judith Hollinger

ASTROLOGY by Holiday Mathis TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Apr. 11). You’ll know which sacrifices are necessary and which won’t be worthwhile. The next seven weeks see you accomplishing a fitness- or imagerelated goal, and someone special notices big-time in May. Love sends you to new places. October brings specialized training. Finances are best in September and November. Libra and Scorpio people adore you. ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19). As a favorite among your group, you are likely to get what you expect. It behooves you to keep expectations high and, more importantly, to let the people around you know exactly what they are. TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20). Growth is rarely a function of blind luck, and though expansion often thrives on a little whimsy–usually based on systematic efforts. In short, you expect to work hard, and you will. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Your curious mind will be

drawn to answer the question of how things are accomplished. But right now your main concern should be that they are indeed accomplished. Strive for concrete results. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Though you know what you can do, others will need proof, and not only the proof that you can provide, but also the proof that testimonials, references, happy customers and a good reputation can provide. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You have to be firm to get what you need. People respond quickly to soft words spoken with confidence and trepidation. However, the lattere will be interpreted as weakness. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Everything you do, including the efforts that don’t work at all, is part of your personal game. The wins and the losses are equally necessary, so don’t put more stock in one over the other. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). A person who doesn’t seem to be contributing much to the scene is more powerful than you think. His absence would be greatly felt, perhaps even more so than his presence.

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SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Money is part of the game–by far not the most important. Much of what's exchanged is more valuable than money. Because you realize this, you’ll be favored in today’s interactions. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Don’t relinquish control to anyone. Treat everyone as equals. Whether their job pays more or less than yours is completely irrelevant. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You’ll make a clear delineation between work and play. When you work, you are all about service. You share every skill and product you can to help others attain their goals. When you play, focus on you. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). The followed and the followers are kindred spirits. If you appreciate something, it is either already inside you or the potential of it is part of whom you are. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20). Be pleasant and accommodating to others. The deeper souls among them will see into your more serious and profound side. It takes one to know one.

MUSICAL INTERPRETATION

BY PETER A. COLLINS / EDITED BY WILL SHORTZ

RELEASE DATE: 4/6/2014

THE NEW YORK TIMES SUNDAY MAGAZINE CROSSWORD PUZZLE

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1 Start of the United Negro College Fund slogan 6 Old lab burners 11 Abbr. at the top of an email 14 Something passed between the legs? 19 ___ Domingo 20 Now and again? 21 Like an ode 23 Kind of farming 25 Like Neptune among the planets in the solar system 26 ___ pro nobis 27 Echelon 28 With the circled letters, 1955 Bill Haley and His Comets hit? 30 Sound of sweet nothings 31 Having a beat 33 Hall-of-Famer Ralph 35 Purveyor of the Doublicious sandwich 36 ___ Webster, Twain’s “celebrated jumping frog” 37 With 43-Across, 1973 Deep Purple hit? 39 Like Odin 41 Sound engineer’s knob 43 See 37-Across 45 Brings in Online subscriptions: Today’s puzzle and more

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1 Org. 2 Actress Tierney 3 Suffering 4 Some versions of Windows 5 “Quit stalling!” 6 Suffix with major 7 Back it up, in a way 8 “Seduction of the Minotaur” author 9 Bank ID 10 “Listen, pal!” 11 Tea Partiers, e.g. 12 Crack filler 13 Casual summer wear

SWEET! + WYLAND GALLERY GRAND OPENING (Continued from page 5)

our lives. The opening is free to attend. To read more about this

BLUE RIBBON RECEIVES $1 MILLION DONATION FROM DIANE MORTON (Continued from page 5)

kind, the festival invites more than 18,000 fifth graders to The Music Center’s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. “(Diane) has always been one of our most visible and dedicated volunteers and we are

PHILLIPS LERNER CREATES ADOPT-ACENTER BOARD (Continued from page 5)

attorneys and staff provide hands-on participation in various activities and events at the adopted center during the 12month period of service.” The new board will meet annually and currently includes: Judy Bain (Epson), Jill Govan Bauman (Imagine LA), Barbara Bouza (Gensler), Lisa Detanna 3

14 Medium for love letters? 15 Card reader, for short 16 What fastidious people can’t be 17 ___ Scott Card, “Ender’s Game” writer 18 Competitor of ZzzQuil 22 Label for 28-Across 24 Alaskan city 29 Fake 32 Chef Lagasse 34 “To sum up …” 36 No longer in fashion 38 Info for an airport greeter, for short 40 Victorian ___ 42 Summons, of a sort 43 The “T” of Mr. T 44 Prefix with thermal 46 “Long time ___” 48 Boss Tweed nemesis 49 New York arrival of ’77 50 BBC std. 52 Bank in need of support? 54 Where “hello” is “sveiks” 56 Reinforces 57 Muff a grounder 59 Something you can believe 61 Hands on deck 63 Chicken ___ (Italian dish, informally) 65 NCO of 1950s TV 67 Former faddish exercise regimen 68 Way off

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS—Celebrating are Eileen Goodman, Joel Grey, Louise Lasser, and Peter Riegert (April 11); Helene An, Montserrat Caballé, David Cassidy, Andy Garcia, Herbie Hancock and David Letterman (April 12); Tom Blumenthal, Al Green, Joanna Garris, Jane Leeves, Julie York Farb, Ron Perlman and Natan Reches (April 13); Julie Christie, Bradford Dillman, Loretta Lynn and John Shea (April 14); Tania Ferris, Roy Clark, Adam Klein, Neville Marriner, Judith Hollinger and Emma Thompson (April 15); Ellen Barkin and Bobby Vinton (April 16); Victoria Beckham, Racheal Seymour, and Jennifer Garner (April 17).

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event and our interview with Wyland, visit www.siliconbeachclearly.com, our new website and twice-weekly enewsletter, reaching over 40,000 emails in Silicon Beach: from Venice to Santa Monica, Hollywood to downtown. forever grateful for her generosity.” said Blue Ribbon President Carla Sands. Morton’s gift to Blue Ribbon of which she has been a member since 1984 follows on the heels of her $1 million donation to Center Theatre Group (on hich she serves as a director) to provide L.A. youth with opportunities to experience performances at The Music Center. (Raymond James), Paige Geller (Paige), Joseph Gole (Sinai Temple), David Houston, Los Angeles Daily Journal), Dr. Shirley Impellizerri, John Martens (Neiman Marcus), David Roberts (RBZ Consulting), Dr. Taryn Rose (Taryn Rose Shoes), Bryan G. Stockton (Mattel), Matthew Toledo (L.A. Business Journal), and Kathryn White (L.A. Youth Network). For more info, visit: www.phillipslerner.com.

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BEVERLY HILLS

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PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE TO BIDDERS for the CITYWIDE PAVEMENT AND CURB MARKINGS within the City of BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA BIDS - Sealed proposals for the CITYWIDE PAVEMENT AND CURB MARKINGS within the Cities of Beverly Hills and West Hollywood, California, will be received up to the hour of 2:00 p.m., on May 7, 2014 at the office of the City Clerk of said City, located in Room 290 at 455 North Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, California. Bids will be publicly opened at 2:00 p.m. on the above-mentioned date in the office of the City Clerk of said City Hall and award of the contract will be made during a subsequent meeting of the City Council.

and shall constitute the full and complete markup for all overhead and profit for the Contractor on work by the Subcontractor. For Contractor markup of Subcontractor’s costs, the allowance shall be 10% on the first $2,000 or portion thereof, and 5% on costs in excess of $2,000. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES - There will be a Five Hundred Dollar ($500.00) assessment for each calendar day that work remains incomplete. ENGINEER’S ESTIMATE - The preliminary cost of construction of this Work has been prepared and the said estimate is $360,000.

SCOPE OF THE WORK - The work to be done shall consist of furnishing all the required labor, materials, equipment, parts, implements and supplies necessary for, or appurtenant to, the construction and completion of the project indicated above in accordance with Standard Drawings and the Specifications prepared for this project.

PREVAILING WAGES - In accordance with the provisions of Section 1770 et seq., of the Labor Code, the Director of the Industrial Relations of the State of California has determined the general prevailing rate of wages applicable to the work to be done. The Contractor will be required to pay to all workers employed on the project sums not less than the sums set forth in the documents entitled "General Prevailing Wage Determination made by the Director of Industrial Relations pursuant to California Labor Code Part 7, Chapter 1, Article 2, Sections 1770, 1773, 1773.1".

In general terms, the contract work for this project shall consist of the following items of work:

A copy of said documents is on file and may be inspected in the office of the City Engineer, located at 345 Foothill Rd., Beverly Hills, California 90210. Attention is directed to the provisions of Sections 1777.5 and 1777.6 of the Labor Code concerning the employment of apprentices by the Contractor or any subcontractor under him. The Contractor and any subcontractor under him shall comply with the requirements of said sections in the employment of apprentices. Information relative to apprenticeship standards and administration of the apprenticeship program may be obtained from the Director of Industrial Relations, San Francisco, California, or from the Division of Apprenticeship Standards and its branch offices. PAYROLL RECORDS - The Contractor's attention is directed to Section 1776 of the Labor Code, relating to accurate payroll records, which imposes responsibility upon the Contractor for the maintenance, certification, and availability for inspection of such records for all persons employed by the Contractor or by the Subcontractors in connection with the project. The Contractor shall agree through the Contract to comply with this section and the remaining provisions of the Labor Code.

Copies of the Specifications and Proposal Form may be inspected and obtained at the office of the City Engineer, located at 345 Foothill Rd., Beverly Hills, CA 90210 or by downloading documents from the City’s bid webpage (www.beverlyhills.org). There is no charge or deposit required for this material; therefore, they are not to be returned to the City for refund. Each bidder shall furnish the City the name, address, and telephone number of the firm requesting specifications. References in the project specifications to specific sections of the Standard Specifications refer to the book of "Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction", 2012 Edition, written by a Joint Cooperative Committee of the Southern California Chapter of the American Public Works Association and Southern California District of the Associated General Contractors of California. Contractors wishing to obtain this book may purchase copies directly from the publisher, Building News, Inc., 1612 South Clementine Street, Anaheim, California, 92802; (800) 873-6397. AMENDMENTS - The second paragraph of Section 3-2.2.1 “Contract Unit Prices”, of the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction is deleted. The fourth paragraph of Section 3-2.2.1 “Contract Unit Prices”, of the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction is deleted and replaced by the following: “Should any Contract item be deleted in its entirety, no payment will be made to Contractor for that Bid Item.” The following is in addition to the provisions of Section 2-9.1 of the Greenbook: The Contractor is required to locate and tie out survey monuments in the project area prior to construction involving street and highways, and to file with the County Surveyor a Corner Record of any such work. Prior to the issuance of a completion certificate, the Contractor is required to file a Corner Record for survey monumentation that is replaced. All such survey work shall be performed under the supervision of a California lincensed Land Surveyor or a Civil Engineer authorized to perform such work. The Contractor shall provide the City a copy of the office calculations and documents submitted to the County for filing in connection with the aformention work. The payment for surveying, related professional services, office calculation, and furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, tools and incidentals, and for doing work involved shall be considered as included in the various items of work, and no additional compensation will be allowed therefore. Section 3-3.2.2 shall be changed as follows: (a) Labor. The costs of labor will be the actual cost for wages of workers performing the extra work at the time the extra work is done, plus the employer payments of payroll taxes, health and welfare, pension, vacation, apprenticeship funds, and other direct costs, resulting from Federal, State, or local laws, as well as assessments or benefits required by collective bargaining agreements. The following will revise Section 3-3.2.3 of the Greenbook: (a) Work by Contractor. An allowance for overhead and profit shall be added to the Contractor’s cost as determined under 3-3.2.2 and shall constitute the full and complete markup for all overhead and profit on extra work performed by the Contractor. The Contractor shall be compensated for the actual increase in the Contractor’s bond premium caused by the extra work. For costs determined under each subsection in 3-3.2.2, the markup shall be: a) Labor b) Materials c) Tools & Equipment Rental d) Other Items

20% 15% 15% 15%

(b) Work by Subcontractor. When any of the extra work is performed by a Subcontractor, the markup established in 3-3.2.3(a) shall be applied to the Subcontractor’s costs as determined under 3-3.2.2. An allowance for the Contractor’s overhead and profit shall be added to the sum of the Subcontractor’s costs and markup

INSURANCE AND BOND REQUIREMENTS - The Contractor shall provide insurance in accordance with Section 3-13 of the City of Beverly Hills, Public Works Department, Standard Contractual Requirements, included as part of these Specifications. All subcontractors listed shall attach copies of the Certificate of Insurance naming the Contractor as the additional insured as part of their insurance policy coverage. In addition, the Contractor shall guarantee all work against defective workmanship and materials furnished by the Contractor for a period of one (1) year from the date the work was completed in accordance with Section 2-11 of the Standard Contractual Requirements. The Contractor’s sureties for the “Performance Bond” shall be liable for any work that the Contractor fails to replace within a specified time. CONTRACTORS LICENSE - At the time of the Bid Deadline and at all times during performance of the Work, including full completion of all corrective work during the Correction Period, the Contractor must possess a California contractor’s license or licenses, current and active, of the classification required for the Work, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 9, Division 3, Section 7000 et seq. of the Business and Professions Code. In compliance with Public Contract Code Section 3300, the City has determined that the Bidder must possess the following license(s): “A” or “C32” The successful Bidder will not receive a Contract award if the successful Bidder is unlicensed, does not have all of the required licenses, or one or more of the licenses are not current and active. If the City discovers after the Contract’s award that the Contractor is unlicensed, does not have all of the required licenses, or one or more of the licenses are not current and active, the City may cancel the award, reject the Bid, declare the Bid Bond as forfeited, keep the Bid Bond’s proceeds, and exercise any one or more of the remedies in the Contract Documents. SUBCONTRACTORS’ LICENSES AND LISTING - At the time of the Bid Deadline and at all times during performance of the Work, each listed Subcontractor must possess a current and active California contractor’s license appropriate for the portion of the Work listed for such Subcontractor and shall hold all specialty certifications required for such Work. When the Bidder submits its Bid to the City, the Bidder must list each Subcontractor whom the Bidder must disclose under Public Contract Code Section 4104 (Subcontractor Listing Law), and the Bidder must provide all of the Subcontractor information that Section 4104 requires (name, address, and portion of the Work). In addition, the City requires that the Bidder list each Subcontractor’s license number and the dollar value of each Subcontractor’s labor or services. SUBSTITUTION OF SECURITIES - Pursuant to California Public Contract Code Section 22300, substitution of securities for withheld funds is permitted in accordance therewith. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - Bids must be submitted on the Proposal Form prepared for this project and shall be delivered at the office of the City Clerk within a sealed envelope and marked on the outside as follows: "PROPOSAL FOR CITYWIDE PAVEMENT AND CURB MARKINGS.” Each Bid shall be accompanied by a cashier’s check or certified check drawn on a solvent bank, payable to “City of Beverly Hills,” for an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the total maximum amount of the Bid. Alternatively, a satisfactory corporate surety Bid Bond for an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the total maximum amount of the Bid may accompany the Bid. Said security shall serve as a guarantee that the successful Bidder will, within fourteen (14) calendar days after the date of the award of the contract, enter into a valid contract with the City for said Work in accordance with the Contract Documents. THE CITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY BID OR ALL THE BIDS AND TO WAIVE ANY INFORMALITY OR IRREGULARITY IN ANY BID, BUT IF THE BIDS ARE ACCEPTED, THE CONTRACT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT WILL BE LET TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER FOR THE PROJECT AS A WHOLE. Please contact Tristan Malabanan in the Office of Civil Engineering at tmalabanan@beverlyhills.org for any procedural questions or concerns regarding this project.

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PUBLIC NOTICES PROJECT 14-29 CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS PROJECT ADMINISTRATION 345 FOOTHILL ROAD BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA 90210 REQUEST FOR PREQUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS AND PREQUALIFICATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR: FIRE STATION HEADQUARTERS IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT Notice is hereby given that the City of Beverly Hills (“CITY”) has determined that all bidders for the Fire Station Headquarters (“Project”) must be pre-qualified prior to submitting a bid on that Project. It is mandatory that all Contractors who intend to submit a bid, fully complete the prequalification questionnaire, provide all materials requested herein, and be approved by the CITY to be on the final qualified Bidders list. No bid will be accepted from a Contractor that has failed to comply with these requirements. If two or more business entities submit a bid as part of a Joint Venture, or expect to submit a bid as part of a Joint Venture, each entity within the Joint Venture must be separately qualified to bid. The last date to submit a fully completed questionnaire is 2:00 PM Wednesday, April 23, 2014. Contractors are encouraged to submit prequalification packages as soon as possible, so that they may be notified of omissions of information to be remedied or of their prequalification status in advance of the prequalification deadline for this Project. Answers to questions contained in the attached questionnaire are required. The CITY will use these documents as the basis of rating Contractors with respect to whether each Contractor is qualified to bid on the Project, and reserves the right to check other sources available. The CITY’s decision will be based on objective evaluation criteria. The CITY reserves the right to adjust, increase, limit, suspend or rescind the prequalification rating based on subsequently learned information. Contractors whose rating changes sufficiently to disqualify them will be notified, and given an opportunity for a hearing consistent with the hearing procedures described

below for appealing a qualification process prequalification rating. will be suspended for the Project and the While it is the intent of Project will be bid withthe prequalification out prequalification. questionnaire and documents required there- Contractors may subwith to assist the CITY mit prequalification in determining bidder packages during reguresponsibility prior to lar working hours on bid and to aid the CITY any day that the offices in selecting the lowest of the CITY are open. responsible bidder, Contractors who subneither the fact of pre- mit a complete prequalification, nor any qualification package prequalification rating, will be notified of their will preclude the CITY qualification status no from a post-bid consid- later than ten business eration and determina- days after submission tion of whether a bid- of the information. der has the quality, fitness, capacity and The CITY may refuse experience to satisfac- to grant prequalificatorily perform the pro- tion where the requestposed work, and has ed information and demonstrated the req- materials are not prouisite trustworthiness. vided by the due date indicated above. There The prequalification is no appeal from a packages should be refusal for an incomsubmitted under seal plete or late applicato the Office of the tion, but re-application City Clerk, City of for a later project is Beverly Hills, 455 permitted. Neither the North Rexford Drive, closing time for submitRoom 290, Beverly ting prequalification Hills, CA 90210. The packages for this following should be Project will be clearly marked on the changed in order to outside of the package accommodate supple“ C O N F I D E N T I A L mentation of incomPREQUALIFICATION plete submissions, or STATEMENT FOR late submissions, THE FIRE STATION unless requested by H E A D Q U A R T E R S the CITY in its sole disI M P R O V E M E N T S cretion. PROJECT” In addition to a conThe prequalification tractor’s failure to be packages submitted by pre-qualified pursuant Contractors are not to the scoring system public records and are set forth in the prenot open to public qualification package, inspection. All infor- a contractor may be mation provided will be found not pre-qualified kept confidential to the for either omission of extent permitted by or falsification of, any law. However, the con- requested information. tents may be disclosed to third parties for pur- Where a timely and pose of verification, or completed application investigation of sub- results in a rating stantial allegations, or below that necessary in an appeal hearing. to pre-qualify, an State law requires that appeal can be made by the names of contrac- the unsuccessful tors applying for pre- Contractor. An appeal qualification status is begun by the shall be public records Contractor delivering subject to disclosure, notice to the CITY of and the first page of its appeal of the decithe questionnaire will sion with respect to its be used for that pur- prequalification rating, pose. no later than two business days following Each questionnaire notification that it is not must be signed under pre-qualified. The penalty of perjury in notice of appeal shall the manner designated include an address at the end of the form, where the Contractor by an individual who wishes to receive has the legal authority notice of the appeal to bind the Contractor hearing. Without a on whose behalf that timely appeal, the person is signing. If Contractor waives any any information provid- and all rights to chaled by a Contractor lenge the decision of becomes inaccurate, the CITY, whether by the Contractor must administrative process, immediately notify the judicial process or any CITY and provide other legal process or updated accurate proceeding. information in writing, under penalty of per- If the Contractor gives jury. the required notice of appeal, a hearing shall The CITY reserves the be conducted no earliright to waive minor er than five business irregularities and omis- days after the CITY’s sions in the informa- receipt of the notice of tion contained in the appeal and not later prequalification appli- than five business cation submitted, and days prior to the date to make all final deter- of the Notice Inviting minations. The CITY Bids for this Project. may also determine at Prior to the hearing, any time that the pre- the Contractor shall, in

writing, be advised of the basis for the City’s prequalification determination. The hearing shall be conducted by a panel consisting of three members of the Department of Public Works & Transportation senior management staff (the “Appeals Panel”). The Appeals Panel shall consider any evidence presented by the Contractor, whether or not the evidence is presented in compliance with formal rules of evidence. The Contractor will be given the opportunity to present evidence, information and arguments as to why the Contractor believes it should be pre-qualified. Within one day after the conclusion of the hearing, the Appeals Panel will render a written determination as to whether the Contractor is prequalified. It is the intention of the CITY that the date for the submission and opening of bids will not be delayed or postponed to allow for completion of an appeal process. Please contact Julio Guerrero at the Office of Project Administration, at jguerrero@beverlyhills.org for any procedural questions or concerns regarding this project. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014058910 The following is/are doing business as: BYCHIVONNE 2) CREATIVE CREATIONS MUSIC PUBLISHING 3) SIDUS RECORDS 9100 Wilshire Blvd. #225 East Tower, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Eclat Media Enterprises, Inc. 9100 Wilshire Blvd. #225 East Tower, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein February 01, 2014: Yvonne Sangudi, Chief Executive Officer: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 05, 2014; Published: March 21, 28, April 04, 11, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014058908 The following is/are doing business as: 1) RML HEALTH AND WELLNESS 2) RML CONSULTING 3) COCO MILK 4) NANU FRESH ORGANICS 2355 Westwood Blvd. #940, Los Angeles, CA 90064; Rachel Lazenby 2355 Westwood Blvd. #940, Los Angeles, CA 90064; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Rachel Lazenby: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 05, 2014; Published: March 21, 28, April 04, 11, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014058908 The following is/are doing business as: 1) RML HEALTH AND WELLNESS 2) RML CONSULTING 3) COCO MILK 4) NANU FRESH ORGANICS 2355 Westwood Blvd. #940, Los Angeles, CA 90064; Rachel Lazenby 2355 Westwood Blvd. #940, Los Angeles, CA 90064; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Rachel Lazenby: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 05, 2014; Published: March 21, 28, April 04, 11, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014058909 The following is/are doing business as: MESSY BABY L.A. 1828 Holmby Ave. #104, Los Angeles, CA 90025; Jill Brenda Lipschultz 1828 Holmby Ave. #104, Los Angeles, CA 90025; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Jill Brenda Lipschultz: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 05, 2014;

Published: March 21, 28, April 04, 11, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014047313 The following is/are doing business as: KONSTRUKT PHOTOGRAPHY 914 S. Wilton Pl. #321, Los Angeles, CA 90019; Jean Bai 914 S. Wilton Pl. #321, Los Angeles, CA 90019; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein October 15, 2013: Jean Bai: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: February 21, 2014; Published: March 21, 28, April 04, 11, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014072623 The following is/are doing business as: SHOP UNDER THE SUN 414 N. Camden Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Lynne Praver 414 N. Camden Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein February 01, 2014: Lynne Praver: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 19, 2014; Published: March 28, April 04, 11, 18, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014072624 The following is/are doing business as: OLYMPIC INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT 9200 W. Olympic Blvd. #200, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Betty F. Helfen 9200 W. Olympic Blvd. #200, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein January 01, 1960: Betty F. Helfen: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 19, 2014; Published: March 28, April 04, 11, 18, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014072625 The following is/are doing business as: DANESH UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES 240 S. La Cienega Blvd. #400, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Gina Danesh 240 S. La Cienega Blvd. #400, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Gina Danesh: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 19, 2014; Published: March 28, April 04, 11, 18, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014072626 The following is/are doing business as: HB PROPERTIES 174 N. Doheny Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The Pitson Family Revocable Living Trust 174 N. Doheny Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Joseph and Ellen Blumenfeld Family Trust 5209 Oakdale Ave., Woodland Hills, CA 91367; The business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Miriam Pitson, Partner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 19, 2014; Published: March 28, April 04, 11, 18, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014072627 The following is/are doing business as: THE BOHLE COMPANY 2030 N. Beverly Glen, Los Angeles, CA 90077; Sue Bohle & Associates, Inc. 2030 N. Beverly Glen, Los Angeles, CA 90077; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein April 04, 2002: Sue Bohle, President/CEO: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 19, 2014; Published: March 28, April 04, 11, 18, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014072628 The following is/are doing business as: FRONS CONSULTING 17011 Encino Hills Dr., Encino, CA 91436; Brian Scott Frons 17011 Encino Hills Dr., Encino, CA 91436; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein March 01, 2014: Brian Scott Frons: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 19, 2014; Published: March 28, April 04, 11, 18, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014053318 The following is/are doing business as: BODA BOOKS 2355 Westwood Blvd. #907, Los Angeles, CA 90064; Paul James Crehan 1751 N. Beverly Glen Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90077; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Paul Crehan: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: February 27, 2014; Published: March 28, April 04, 11, 18, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014086483 The following is/are doing business as: 1) AZTEC APARTMENTS 2) NAVAJO

APARTMENTS 4845 Santa Ana St., Cudahy, CA 90201; Hilton Eidelman 1011 N. Hilldale Ave. #3, West Hollywood, CA 90069; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein January 01, 2002: Hilton Eidelman, General Partner of Eidelman Family Limited Partnership: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 01, 2014; Published: April 04, 11, 18, 25, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014086492 The following is/are doing business as: THE 2971 W. 8TH ST. PARTNERSHIP 2217 Fox Hills Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90064; Frank Gussman 2217 Fox Hills Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90064; Roberta Gussman 2217 Fox Hills Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90064; The business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein August 01, 1999: Roberta Gussman: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 01, 2014; Published: April 04, 11, 18, 25, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014079703 The following is/are doing business as: ARLENE HOWARD PUBLIC RELATIONS 2701 Ocean Park Blvd. #210, Santa Monica, CA 90405; AHPR Inc. 2701 Ocean Park Blvd. #210, Santa Monica, CA 90405; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein October 07, 2005: Arlene Howard, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 27, 2014; Published: April 04, 11, 18, 25, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014079702 The following is/are doing business as: 1) CENTER FOR THE PROMOTION OF INTIMACY, INC. 2) PURE-EATS 10350 Santa Monica Blvd. #300, Los Angeles, CA 90025; Center For The Promotion of Intimacy, Inc. 10350 Santa Monica Blvd. #300, Los Angeles, CA 90025; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Elizabeth Shatzkin, CEO-Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 27, 2014; Published: April 04, 11, 18, 25, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014079701 The following is/are doing business as: SAGE ACCESSORIES 10401 Venice Blvd. #315, Los Angeles, CA 90034; Nicole Sejzer 10401 Venice Blvd. #315, Los Angeles, CA 90034; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Nicole Sejzer: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles:

March 27, 2014; Published: April 04, 11, 18, 25, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014079700 The following is/are doing business as: IBERA CAREGIVING SERVICES 5100 Pearl Ct., Lancaster, CA 93536; Ibera-Borja Services, Inc. 5100 Pearl Ct., Quartz Hill, CA 93536; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Rosalia Maghari, Treasurer: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 27, 2014; Published: April 04, 11, 18, 25, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014071746 The following is/are doing business as: 1) DAMNSEL 2) RCF FASHION 9201 Sunset Blvd. #701, Los Angeles, CA 90069; Rachel Feinberg 700 Walden Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein September 01, 2013: Rachel Feinberg: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 18, 2014; Published: April 04, 11, 18, 25, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014082978 The following is/are doing business as: SUCCESS MEDIA SERVICES 1240 N. Ogden Dr. #1, West Hollywood, CA 90046; Paul Archambault 1240 N. Ogden Dr. #1, West Hollywood, CA 90046; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Paul Archambault: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 27, 2014; Published: April 04, 11, 18, 25, 2014 LACC N/C

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).

SUMMONS (CITATION JUDICIAL) CASE NO: 37-2013-00056205-CU-OR-CTL NOTICE TO DEFENDANTS: (Aviso Al Demandando) UNITED STATES SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, an agency of the US goverment; BRUCE I. HOCHMAN; cont’d

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BARRETT LAKE WINERY, LLC NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO despues de que le entreguen esta citacion y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamade telefonica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encorntrar estos formularios de la corte y mas informacion en el Centro de Ayda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remision a abogados. Si no puede paga a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, las corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperacion de $10,000 o mas de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesion de arbitaje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso.

The name and address of the court is: (El Nombre y direccion de la corte es): SAN DIEGO CO. SUPERIOR COURT 330 W. Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney is: (El Nombre , la direccion y el numero de telefono del abogado de demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado es) Jason E. Turner, Esq./J. Turner Law Group, APC 823 Anchorage Pl, Chula Vista, CA 91914 • Ph: 619-684-4005 DATE (Fecha): JULY 5, 2013 By: Clerk (Secretario) B. Orihuela , Deputy (Adjunto) Beverly Hills Courier • Published 03/28/14, 04/04/14, 04/11/14, 04/18/14

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Executive and Virtual Offices in the heart of Beverly Hills C A M D E N D R I V E / S A N TA M O N I C A

Sit down with us, let us show you.

License 00957281

SPACIOUS CONDO

NOW AVAILABLE

OVER 2,000 SQ. FT.

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

CENTURY PARK EAST 2 BED/DEN/2 BATHS $829,500 1,400 sq. ft. Corner South Tower. 270 degree Unobstructed Views 2 Jumbo Balconies Largest Condo in Complex

2 BED/2 BATHS $550,000 Magnificent renovation Quiet Corner.Tree Views Lower Floor.Granite Island Kitchen.Stainless Steel Appliances. Real Hardwood Floors. Luxurious Baths Raised Coffered Ceilings South & West Exposures

* * * * *

BEL AIR CREST

Call Billy Star:

from $5,800,000.

310/494-6094

THE REMINGTON

BILLY@REV-ENT.COM

from $1,199,000

—————–––– Seeking $18 Million Investment For OPTIMUM Name Brand Company TO BUILD SUPER ELECTRIC CAR, SUPER SPORTS CAR & SUPER LUXURY SEDAN. In Exchange For 12% on the name brand company. Financial Strength Abosuletly Necessary. 310/570-5815 SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY.

200 Income Property For Sale

BRAND NEW 14-UNIT APARTMENT BUILDING FOR SALE

One month free with any virtual agreement

Virtual Office: Starts at $95/MO. Executive Offices: Move-in Special Live receptionist • Mail receipts • Free WiFi access to meeting rooms and much more.

————— SMALL OFFICES In Boutique Building Adj. Beverly Hills Building has been completely remodeled. Prefer Attorneys. 2 offices Available $850/MO. & $575MO. Call 323/782-1144

————— PRIVATE OFFICE SUITE

Beverly Hills Triangle

• • • • •

Call 310.858.5558

www.gbcone.com

Full Service Creative Offices 1920s Art Deco Exterior, Extremely Modern & Industrial Interior. Short & Long Term,

Starting at $750

Santa Monica CPA firm seeks a friendly and energetic individual to fill our part-time Receptionist/Admin Assistant position. Candidate must be organized, possess excellent grammar and communication skills and have a flexible attitude to pitch in where needed. Responsibilities include answering multi-line phones, basic Word and Excel, greeting visitors in a professional manner, filing, scheduling, and general office support. 3 -35 hours per week, somewhat flexible.

Resume to: info@biggsco.com or fax 310-450-9157

8444 Wilshire Bl.

For more information

@ La Cienega Bl.

Ask About Our Spring Special!

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FOR LEASE 3,260 SQ.FT. RETAIL FRONTAGE BEAUTIFUL & SMALL OFFICE MEDICAL SUITE *** SUITES *** AVAILABLE NO NNN “MUST SEE” All Utilities Included. Please call: Must Lease Now!

WILSHIRE BLVD

Call 310/237-2977 or 713/266-1444

A GREAT BUY AT WILSHIRE CORRIDOR *********

323/655-5388 • Beverly Hills •

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310/247-9572 x-223

TOWNHOMES/ CONDOS FOR SALE

2 BD. + DEN + 2.5 BA. w/magnificent south view approx. 1,800 sq. ft. Prestigious Full Service Building on Wilshire Bl.

$1,200/Month PART-TIME 280sf. • Sub-Lease ACCOUNTING BEVERLY HILLS Furnished/ Familiarty with Yardi MEDICAL Move-in Ready San Fernando Valley. S UB-LEASE Genesis a must. 4 built-in workstations, • • • • • • S o u t h B e v e r l y D r. Basic accounting ergonomic chairs, Principals Only. Private room. flat files, natural light. $4,900,000 knowledge required. Shared waiting room. Wired for Please call Bob: C ALL WAYNE , GREAT LOCATION. Agt: 310/310-5422 telephone/internet. CONVENIENT PARKING. 323/653-6100 IDEAL FOR CREATIVE FIRM For More Info, OR SMALL BUSINESS . Call: 310/552-8238 **Receptionist / Admin Assistant**

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270

Stephanie 310/276-2119

Call Pari Kohan (agt) 310/273-8393

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3 BEDROOM, 2.5 BATH

all listings are on CenturyCityLiving.com

THE CENTURY from $2,750,000

CENTURY TOWERS from $1,250,000

Facing quite side of the building with view in full security complex, all amenities, 24hr. valet. $1,100,000 Diana 310/486-5033

————— YOUR KID NEED TO WALK TO BHHS OR ADD TO YOUR INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO ?

BEVERLY HILLS TOWNHOME UPDATED 2 BD. +2.5 BA. TALL WINDOWS, WOOD FLOORS & BALCONY ONLY $695 K !! CALL IRENE ASAP

PARK PLACE from $719,000

310/993-6141

CENTURY WOODS

PRINCIPALS ONLY

SOLD OUT!

LE PARC 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. For Lease See our Ad Sec. 440

visit us at bhcourier.com or call: 310.278.1322

280 REAL ESTATE SERVICES Ready To Buy or Sell? Call Me Today!

Teena Anderson Residential/Commercial Real Estate C OLDWELL B ANKER

B EVERLY H ILLS S OUTH Cal Bre #01912552

310-499-3785 ilovebeverlyhillsrealestate.com teeanaanderson.com

288 LAND FOR SALE

CLASSIFIED

BEVERLY HILLS

300 HOUSES FOR SALE

R E A L E S TAT E

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UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

BEVERLY HILLS BRENTWOOD SANTA MONICA

CalBRE 01425843

412 N. OAKHURST DR. SUSAN ANDREWS Estates Division®, Director 323.829.8811 cell LuxuryLAHomes.com CalBRE 01425843

314 S. Rimpau Blvd, Hancock Park www.314SouthRimpau.com | $4,499,000 John Aaroe Group does not guarantee the accuracy of square footage, lot size, or other information concerning the condition or features of the property provided by the seller or obtained from public records and other sources and the buyer is advised to independently verify the accuracy of that information. If your property is currently listed, this is not a solicitation.

————— BEVERLY HILLS 4 Bdrm.+3 Bath

BRAND NEW HAMPTON TRADITIONAL IN

PRIME STUDIO CITY Complete in 45 days. Not in MLS $4,500/MO. for 30 years. 5 BEDROOM, 4.5 BATH High-ceiling, Ash Oak Shown by Appontment Only to floors, Wainscoting, a Qualified Principals. Martha Stewart kitchen and family room open to 310/739-2554 grassy yard with pool/ spa and outdoor entertaining. Offmarket Homes & Condos Master w/private patio For Sale adjoins luxurious master North of Sunset bath, his & her closet and 7 Bd + 8 Ba 4 additional bedrooms. Huge lot. $2.15 Million B.H.P.O. Home

2,516sf. Chalet $1.5 Million OWC w/ $450,000 down

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$1,950,000

• • • • • • 3 Westwood Condo’s 2 Bd.+1 Ba. $599,000 2 Bd.+Den $899,000 Wislhire Corridor 3 Bd.+3 Ba. $2,600,000 Spectacular views ANNETTE WOLF • AGT.

310/441-1811 310/766-1812

Irene: 310/993-6141

407 GARAGE/STORAGE

TO RENT

SANTA MONICA 427 Montana Ave.

Storage Space Av a i l a b l e for Rent. Close to Beach . 310/394-7132

380 HOUSES FOR RENT BEAUTIFUL EXECUTIVE / FAMILY SPANISH

• B E V E R LY H I L L S • 3 BEDROOMS + 3 BATHS • $6,500 Month Available Immediately

~ Luxury Large ~ 2 Bd.+Den+2 Ba.

11640 Kiowa Ave.

••••••••

•••••••• Close to Beach. wet bar, balcony, central Balcony, dishwasher, 310/394-7132 air, walk-in closet, 2-parking. No pets. a/c, heated pool, WiFi, WEST L. A. Robert: 310/403-6812 elevator controlled access, on-site laundry, 1236 Amhearst Ave. BEVERLY HILLS parking. Close to • Spacious Units • Brentwood Village, ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ • • • • • • • Shops 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath & Restaurants. • Dishwasher, a/c, • 2 Bd.+Den+2 Ba. • 310/826-4889 • controlled access, • GORGEOUS UNITS • Central air, large on-site parking balcony, pool, elevator, • B R E N T W O O D • & laundry facility. 310/820-8584 922 S. Barrington Av. on-site laundry, • 1 Bdrm. +1 Bath • intercom entry. WEST L.A. Fireplace, balcony, 320 N. La Peer Dr. 12333 TeXaS Ave. • 310/246-0290 • wet bar, dishwasher, ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ laundry facility, CLOSE TO 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath elevator, parking. SHOPS & DINING ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ Close to shops+dining. Granite counters, dishwasher, balcony, stove, 310/826-0541 In The HEART of intercom-entry, on-site BEV. HILLS TRIANGLE laundry, parking. BRENTWOOD 170 N. Crescent Dr.

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310/826-4600

* The Carlton * * * * * 2 Bdrm. +2 Bath 11666 Goshen Ave. 1628 Westgate Ave. * * * * * * * (•)(•)(•)(•)() Large & Bright. ~ SINGLE ~ Single B r i g h t & A i r y. Pool, a/c, balcony,

—————–––– WEST L.A.

Dishwasher, Intercom entry, on-sight WiFi, central air/heat, parking, on-sight fireplace, patio, laundry facility. CLOSE TO SHOPS Close to transportation. controlled access, & R ESTAURANTS . 310/820-1810 pool, elevator, parking, 310/858-8133 laundry facility. WESTWOOD fridge, stove, laundry rm., prkg., intercom entry, elevator.

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(•)(•)(•)(•)(•)

• 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. • • • • • • •• • •• •• BRIGHT & S PACIOUS BEVERLY HILLS LIVING. Balcony, dishwasher, elevator, intercom entry, on-site laundry, parking. P LEASE C ALL :

1 B DRM . +1 B ATH ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥

310/312-9871

Brentwood Village

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310/864-0319 Close to Dining & Shops.

Call 310/653-2551

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10905 Ohio Ave.

WESTWOOD

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

WiFi, a/c, intercom entry, laundry facility, elevator, parking, pool.

• • Single • • 1409 Midvale Ave. •• • • • Bachelor • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • • •• 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. •• • Single • •• • • • •• • • • Wifi, Bright, controlled Close To U.C.L.A. CLOSE TO U.C.L.A., SHOPPING & 1 BLK. 310/477-6856

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WESTWOOD PARK. 310/478-8616

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550 Veteran Ave. ••••• LOW MOVE - IN ! • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. ••••• L.A.’S FINEST, MOST LUXURIOUS APT. RENTAL Very spacious, * * * * * * granite counters, microwave, intercom “The Mission ” entry, on-sight laundry, parking & WiFi. • Westwood • Very close to UCLA & Westwood Village. • • • • • 310/208-5166 • 1 Bd.+Loft+1 Ba.

WESTWOOD

• • • • • 6-Month Lease Avail.

* * * * * * 1380 Midvale Ave. 10933 Rochester Ave. Every Extra Luxury: • ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ • • • • • custom cabinets, granite 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. 2 Bd.+2 Ba. countertops, stone entry, Single Spacious a/c, fireplace, pool, health club, spa. • • • • • pool, controlled access, • Free WiFi Access •

• BRENTWOOD • WiFi, pool, elevator, laundry fac., prkg. 125 N. Barrington Av. controlled access, onN E W LY U P D AT E D sight laundry, parking. • Free WiFi Access • 310/473-5061 Close to U.C.L.A. • • • • •

• 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath •

WESTWOOD / CENTURY CITY 2 BD. + DEN + 2.5 BA. Condo For Rent Beautiful large front unit w/3 balconies, wet bar, fireplace, washer/dryer in unit and refrigerator.

• Large Unit • Dishwasher, controlled access, on-sight laundry & parking.

————–––– —————–––– — • WESTWOOD •

443 S. Oakhurst Dr. Shopping & Dining in

310/473-1509

Close To U.C.L.A.

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• Close to UCLA • 1350 S. MIDVALE AVE. L.A., 90024 Contact Mgr.:

• 310/864-0319 •

Upscale, Bright, Gorgeous & Spacious.

• • • • •

With Pool, balcony, 310/435-3693 central air, fireplace, stove, elevator, interBRENTWOOD 904-908 Granville Av. com entry, prkg. gym.

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2 B d . + 2 B a . • 310/476-2181 • Close to shopping, Includes:

dining & schools. Granite counters, Fireplace, balcony, BRENTWOOD laundry facility, subterranean prkg. 11730 SUNSET BLVD. Near Whole Foods. • • • • • • NEWLY REMODELED

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310/207-1965

BRENTWOOD

519 S. Barrington Ave.

Call 310.271.3435

•• • ••• •••• ••• SINGLE •••

Newly Updated Controlled access, Dining rm., appliances, 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath washer/dryer in unit, 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath garage, laundry facility.

• Jr. Executive

—————–––– 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • Gourmet Chef's Kitchen, Granite Counters, Stainless Appliances, Custom Cabinets, Step Down living Rm., Dining Rm, Plantation Shutters, Wood Floors, Master with Large Walk-In Closet; A/C, Security System, Gated Courtyard and Grassy Backyard; BHUSD. Close to Restuarants & Rodeo Drive.

427 Montana Ave.

WESTWOOD 1382 Kelton Ave.

•••••••

Rooftop pool, ˚Δ˚Δ˚Δ˚Δ1˚Δ˚Δ˚ deck, central air, 2 Bdrm.+1 /2 Bath elevator, intercom Bright unit. entry, on-sight laundry, Dishwasher, On-site gym, parking. laundry, parking. • Free WiFi Access • Close to ~ 310/476-3824 ~ Brentwood Village.

310/472-8915

BRENTWOOD & U.C.L.A. CLOSE

MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME. Condo Style Living In Beverly Hills

LUXURY 2 BEDROOM APARTMENTS

L UXURY 2 B EDROOM f r o mA PARTMENTS $ 3 1 5 0 t o FROM $ 3 9 9$3150 5

$3350

Gourmet Granite Kitchens & Baths, Pool, Gym, In Home Laundry Rooms

133 North Almont Towers www.almonttowers.com • 310.888.8875

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WILSHIRE CORRIDOR

10530-10540 Wilshire Bl.

∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • 2 Bd.+1 Ba. •

∞ Luxury ∞ ∞ ∞Living ∞∞∞ with valet, lush garden surrounding pool, gym, elevator, etc. Hrwd. flrs., granite counters, dishwasher, central air, balcony. Call: 310/470-4474

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CULVER CITY 3830 Vinton Ave. • • • Single • • • • • • •• Pool, sauna, intercom entry, elevator, on-site laundry, parking. All Utilities Paid.

310/841-2367

WILSHIRE CORRIDOR CONDO FOR LEASE Southern Exposure, Beautifully Furnished 2,763 SqFt. 3 Bdrm+Office/Den+3 Bath • • • • • • • • • • Contemporary, new chef’s kitchen, large open spaces, private terrace, fireplace, and multi-million dollar views from Downtown to the Pacific Ocean. • • • • • The W ilshire is the premiere luxury building. Private elevator access to each unit, state of the art gym/pool facilities, valet parking, and full-time concierge and security.

$11,000 Per Month Call Mr. Charles: 310-826-5636

KELEMEN REAL ESTATE (310) 966-0900 License 00957281

all listings are on CenturyCityLiving.com

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NOW AVAILABLE

1134 N. SYCAMORE AV. • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath

F URNISHED & U NFURNISHED

* HOLLYWOOD *

* * * * * Newly Remodeled

Great Views Great views, controlled access, balcony, elevator, lrg. pool, prkg, on-sight laundry. H IKING IN R UNYON C ANYON , H OLLYWOOD B OWL /N IGHTLIFE .

323/467-8172

—————–––– HOLLYWOOD

1769-1775 Sycamore Av.

• Single • Bachelor Controlled access, laundry facility. Utilities Included.

323/851-3790 Close to Everything.

—————–––– BEVERLY HILLS 412 N. OAKHURST DR.

~ Luxury Large ~ 2 Bd.+Den+2 Ba. Dining rm., appliances, washer/dryer in unit, wet bar, balcony, central air, walk-in closet, 2-parking. No pets. Robert: 310/403-6812

––––————— Lafayette Park

274 LAFAYETTE PARK PL. 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath

•••••• Granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, air conditioned, new hrwd. flrs., designer finishes, balcony, ceiling fan, elevator, controlled access. Fitness ctr, yoga room, wi-fi, skyview lounge w/ outdoor fireplace, laundry facilities. Easy freeway access

213/382-1021

––––————— LOS ANGELES

401 S. HOOVER St.

• • • • • • • • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba.

Control access, pool, dishwasher, elevator, on-site laundry & parking.

213/385-4751

GATED 5 STAR LUXURY PROPERTIES

858 BEDFORD ST. SOPHISTICATED PENTHOUSE 323/937-6468 x201

3 BDRM, 3.5 BATH $5,450/MO.

2,253 sq. ft. All Stainless Steel Appliances, W/D in Unit, Multiple Balconies + Deck, Fireplace and CENTURY PARK EAST Large Living Room. *BEL AIR *WESTWOOD *CENTURY CITY

2 BED / 2 BATHS $5,300/MONTH Designer Quality Furniture. Fantastic Ocean Views. Totally renovated. European Style Kitchen. Quartz Counters. Loads of Fitted Closets. Luxurious Baths. Real Hardwood Floors. Extra Large Balcony.

2 BED/DEN/2 BATHS $4,950/MONTH Extra Large 1,400 sq. ft. Corner Renovated, 2 Balconies Unobstructed City Views. Granite Kitchen. Updated Baths Hardwood Floors

2 BED/2 BATH HIGH FLOOR $3,750/MONTH Available furnished For additional rent. Totally Renovated. Real Hardwood Floors. Quartz Counters. Jumbo 3 drawer. refrigerator. Large Balcony. Walkin Closet. Manhattan Style Views

1 BED/1 BATH $2,900/MONTH High Floor Under Renovation Partial City/Ocean Views

1 BED/1 BATH $2,700/MONTH Penthouse Fresh Paint New Carpets Tub &Stall Shower 3 closets plus Walk-In Partial Ocean View Big Room

PET FRIENDLY CALL TODAY

B E V E R LY HILLS UPPER SPANISH DUPLEX 3 BDRMS + 2 BATHS $4,775/MO. Bright, spacious living room w/stained glass window, marble fireplace, wood floors, lrg. formal dining, breakfast nook, all new stainless steel appliances, washer & dryer in unit, central A/C and 2 car garage.

BEVERLY HILLS ADJ.

1017 S. SHERBOURNE LUXURIOUS Very Private & Spacious 2 BDRM, 2 BATH 2 BDRM. + 1.5 BATH Large closets, all amenities upper unit with breakfast in kitchen with granite and and formal dining room. Yard, laundry & parking. stainless steel, breakfast area, berber carpet, A/C, $3,500/MO. Call 213/804-3761 fireplace, washer/dryer included in laundry area, wet-bar and balconies, vertical blinds, Secured building view garden 137 S. MAPLE DR. courtyard. Choice location SPACIOUS 2 BD./DEN/2 BA. Near Beverly Center, Cedars- Sinai, Trader With patio and skylight, Joe’s Restaurants, Etc. No Hardwood floors, granite Pets. $2,600/MO. Shown By Appointment.

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BEVERLY HILLS

counter tops, bar, ample closets, Elevator access, gated and secured building with parking. Near

PRIME LOCATION SANTA MONICA North of Wilshire 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath L ARGE & B EAUTIFUL Upper front unit. Hardwood floors, appliances, patio, front+back yard. 7-Blocks to Beach

$2,595/Month 310/666-8360

————— BEVERLY HILLS

BEVERLY HILLS BRIGHT & CONTEMPORARY 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • $1,875 Totally Remodeled, new kitchen w/ granite tops, stainless steel appliances (fridge, stove, d/w). Carpet, V-blinds. 2nd flr. unit, prkg, laundry, outside storage. Pet OK.

310/275-5304

201 N. LA PEER DR. 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH BEVERLY HILLS ADJ $2,395/MO.

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New hardwood & carpet 8443 Blackburn Ave. flooring, upgraded kitchen, 2 BEDROOMS, 1.5 BATH balcony, central air, pool, 8544 BURTON WAY elevator, secured parking. Lower with hardwood, CALL 310/273-6770 Call 310/821-4903 3 ceiling fans and AC,

or 310/569-6731

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Clean, no-pets, non-

BEVERLY HILLS ADJ smoking building. Parking, schools, world class • BEVERLY HILLS • Bedford/Olympic and private patio. 2 BD, 2 BA CONDO shopping & restaurants. 2 Bdrm. • $2,690/Mo. $1,800/MO. $2,150/MO. X-LARGE LUXURY APT. $2,950MO. Approx. 1400 Sq. ft. Call 310/429-5063 Professionally Lower unit with fridge, Viewing by appointment decorated. All new interior. washer/dryer in unit Beverly Hills Adj. call 310/432-3125

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—————–––– BEVERLY HILLS TOWNHOUSE 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath CHARMING 6-UNIT ART-DECO BLDG.

and 2 car parking. Upper, Hrwd. flrs., drapes, 3 rd & R o b e r t s o n granite kitchen+bath, Call 310/880-7281 ~~~~~ stainless steel appl., w/d hook-ups, hi-ceilings. BEVERLY HILLS C O M P A C T 1 B D R M . Shared backyard. No pets. 224 S. REXFORD DR. Carpets, mini-blinds, Spacious Duplex stove, refrigerator, 310/271-6811

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Cell: 310/994-4122 2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH 1,400sf, living & dining Must see! 439 S. Rexford

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room, walk-in closets,

balcony, parking. No pets. $1,100Month

Hrwd. flrs., formal BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. all appliances, deck. 310/275-0467 dining, fireplace, 919 S. Sherbourne Dr. $2,150/Month balcony, washer/dryer. * * * * * * * * * * * 310/276-6960 Burton Way/Doheny Area SPACIOUS 3 BD. + 2BA. MIRACLE MILE H E A R T o f $2,950/Month • Cozy Bachelor • $2,600/MO.

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310/666-9427

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Newly renovated with hardwood flrs, laundry on-site, 2 tandem parking. Call 310/994-9655

BEVERLY HILLS

Beautiful 1 Bd. +1 Ba.

6-Unit secured bldg. 1st flr. All Upgraded, BEVERLY HILLS dishwasher, stove, 232 S. Rexford Dr. fridge, hardwood flrs., BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. Luxurious & Spacious LUXURIOUS central air, laundry rm. 2 Bdrm, 2 Baths $2,100/Month 2 BDRM, 2 BATH Hardwood floors, new Large closets, all amenities 125 S. Crescent Dr.

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kitchen cabinet with granite counters, all Call 310/717-2755 appliances, washer and dryer in the unit. $2,800/MO. **BEVERLY HILLS** CHARMING SPANISH Cell 310/926-6088 or 213/622-1428 Upper & Lower Duplex

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BEVERLY HILLS

in kitchen with granite and stainless steel, breakfast area, berber carpet, A/C, fireplace, washer/dryer included in laundry area, wet-bar and balconies, vertical blinds, Secured building view garden courtyard. Choice location BEVERLY HILLS Adj. Near Beverly Center, CARTHAY CIRCLE Cedars- Sinai, Trader Updated French Style Joe’s Restaurants, Etc. No Pets. $2,600/MO. 4-Plex • Top Flr. Shown By Appointment. $2695 • Spacious 8544 BURTON WAY 2 Bd. + 1 Lrg. Ba. CALL 310/273-6770

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3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH Approx. 2000 s.f. with hardwood floors, formal dining/living/breakfast rms. Fireplace, ceiling fans throughout. New kitchen w/appliances & washer/ dryer. 2 car garage. Quiet neighborhood, BH schools. Hi-ceilings, hrwd flrs, w/d No pets/smoking building. in unit, lrg liv rm, formal Starting at $3,850/MO. din rm, garage, lrg yard area.

or 310/569-6731

310/858-8320

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BEVERLY HILLS 137 S. MAPLE DR. SPACIOUS 1 BD + 1 BA

—————–––– $795 Inclds. Utilities New carpet, mini-blinds & paint. Microwave, refrigerator, shower. No kitchen or stove. Close to LACMA/ transport./restaurants

323/954-1318 NEAR WILSHIRE/FAIRFAX

464 PLOTS FOR SALE

With patio and balcony, dining room, breakfast W E S T W O O D nook, hardwood floors, MEMORIAL PARK granite counter tops, Double Plot bar, lots of closet space, For Sale Elevator access, gated in Sold Out and secured building Exclusive Area with parking. Near

schools, world class shopping & restaurants.

Opposite Chapel. Please Call For

visit us at OPEN SAT./SUN 12-4 $2,000MO. C LOSE TO E VERYTHING ! 310/273-6060 bhcourier.com 142 1/2 ARNAZ DRIVE Viewing by appointment Lisa Sherman • Agt or call: Owner Leaving Area, Call 818/346-6152 call 310/432-3125 310.278.1322 REDUCED 40%. Cell 818/648-0722 310/724-7000 x-1851 More Information:

BEVERLY HILLS

472 BAGS WANTED

S E RV I C E

488 FASHION

WANTED

475 GARAGE & ESTATE SALE

1130 Maytor Place Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Furniture, Antiques, Jewelry, Sterling Silver, Ladies Designer Clothing, Designer Handbags, Listed Art, Waterford Crystal, Lighting, Mirrors, Books, Rugs, 2002 Lexus, Asian, Lalique, Gucci, St. Johns and more….

508 BUY & SELL ESTATE PAWN SHOP

View 100 photos of our sale at

www.estatesalesla.com

————— HUGE MOVING SALE Everything Must Go!

Antiques - Old Coins Tiffany Items Paintings - Objets d’Art Estate Jewelry: Gold - DiamondsVintage Watches Lalique - Art Glass Fine Porcelains: Meissen - Sevres Marble Statues Bronze Sculptures Clocks - Silver Furniture: French English - American One Item or Entire Estates Purchased For Cash. Prompt & Considerate Response to All Inquiries. House Calls O.K. ••••••••••

LUXURY JEWELS OF

BEVERLY HILLS Bring us your watches, diamonds, estate jewelry, gold/silver, coins, art, & antiques. We have over 100 combined years of expertise in buying, selling, and appraisals. WE PAY PREMIUM PRICES! *WE BEAT MOST AUCTION HOUSE PRICES*

BUY•SELL•LOA N•T R A DE •CONSIGN 203 S. Beverly Dr, Beverly Hills 90212 310.205.0093 • info @ ljobh.com license# 19100971

310/276-0188 818/888-9200

454 S. BEDFORD DR.

Visit my website at beverlyhil santiques.com

Beverly Hills 90212

For more information call: 917/655-1006

BUY & SELL

MICHAEL NEWMAN

************ SATURDAY ONLY April 12th • 9am-6pm ************

Furniture, kitchen, books, kids, artwork, clothing, musical, electronics, office furniture, etc...

ANTIQUES / JEWELRY

PRICES PAID ••••••••••

VINTAGE & NEW TOP DOLLAR PAID Call 310/289-9561

HIGH END ESTATE SALE

ANTIQUES BUY & SELL

HIGHEST CASH

ALLIGATOR, CROCODILE, EXOTIC SKINS; CHANEL, GUCCI HERMES, AND DESIGNER HANDBAGS

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April 11, 2014 | Page 39 . Publisher Clifton S. Smith, Jr ******* Associate Publisher Marcia W . Hobbs Senior Editor John L. Seitz Special Sections Editor Stephen P. Simmons ****** Founding Publisher March Schwartz (Publisher 1965-2004)

Rabbi Jacob Pressman WELCOME SWEET SPRINGTIME

In the temperate zone, we welcome springtime with many expressions of joy. Christians celebrate Easter and Jewish people celebrate Passover. In both cases, the religious overtones of the season reflect the sense of fresh beginnings. Here in sunny California, The Courier is proud to be a Education Partner we are blessed with a kind of everlasting springtime. It is a rare year in which we feel June gloom. It gives us both a blessing of perpetual springtime but also deprives us of the sharp demarcations that winter brings elsewhere in this land. All this makes a problem for the providers of goods and services. In other climates, people have to get fresh wardrobes because of the change of season. Here, however, we can get along with sameold, same-old and nobody will notice the difference. For many of us, the only thing that reminds us of springtime is that we have to fill our taxes! I still try to believe the human clock ticking within us informs Power is an actual thing. “Power” of a nation includes its financial strength, the size and us that a sweet pattern in the weather is now upon us. I still rememcapability of its armed forces, its technological prowess, and the dedication of its citizens. ber from my high school glee-class how much I enjoyed singing: When one nation has “power,” nations with less power tend to defer to those with power. “Welcome sweet springtime. We greet thee in song. Springtime is Power is not talk. Power is real stuff. come and sweet summer is nigh. Sing then, ye birds, O sing!” Ever since the departure of Ronald Reagan as president, this nation has failed to sustain its power. Whether the president was named Bush, Clinton or Obama, increasing our power has hardly been a priority. George H.W. Bush, who won the first Gulf War, stopped production of cruise missiles part way through concluding that we didn’t need them. He reduced Reagan’s military – especially his Navy – to save money. Bush The First then turned around and gave that money away in wealth transfers and growing government. Bill Clinton actually did a lot better. In the first place, Clinton faced no serious military threat as the power of the Soviet Union collapsed under the weight of Reagan’s buildup. China was not yet a player on the international scene, although it was hard at work preparing. Al Qaeda was hardly known outside counterterrorism circles. Then George W. Bush came to power just as the airplanes crashed into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. Bush’s reaction is hard to be faulted. He faced down Al Qaeda and the Taliban right away. He had a buddy of sorts in Vladimir Putin. But then, as the financial troubles broke, Bush the Second continued to grow government even as Democrats whined about the “Bush Tax Cuts.” Well, at least Bush the Second “cut taxes.” What a tax cut really means is that the people who earn the money can keep more of it. This is different from a “tax increase,” which simply means that government takes more to give it away to people who do not produce. The net result, as we’ve seen under President Barack Obama, is that so much has been sucked Cartoon for The Courier by Janet Salter out of our economy by government that the private sector has too little to work with. That’s why we have over half the people on some sort of government assistance. As was reported this week, the United States has more people today on government assistance than the entire population of Great Britain. That is the legacy of President Obama. He has truly delivered “fundamental change” to this country. We are borrowed to the hilt. No one lends us money anymore. Instead, we just print it. Food prices are skyrocketing. Farmers cannot get water to grow crops or feed livestock. Our Navy has shrunk to pre-World War II levels and the same cuts are planned for the Army. Russia and China see this. Russia occupies the territory of another nation and is poised to invade that country and seize about half of it. Catherine the Great and Josef Stalin would be proud. China now claims massive tracts of offshore waters that have been international for centuries. When our Secretary of Defense, Chuck Hagel, this week called them on it in Beijing, they essentially told him to jump in those waters. The Chinese defense minister said, bluntly and clearly, the Chinese hegemony is non-negotiable. The New York Times reports that Japan, the Philippines, Vietnam and others are directly threatened as China for the first time in four centuries is building a deep water navy to match and take out ours. This is the legacy of Obama appeasement and weakness. It will get worse. In the meantime, government “wealth transfer payments,” meaning giveaways to those who will not work and produce, continue to increase. If the Republicans even try to slow this down, they are denounced in the mainstream media and academia as hurting the poor. Now we see those of college age borrowing a trillion dollars they can never repay just to survive. Everything is proving Margaret Thatcher correct: “Socialism fails because sooner or later you run out of other people’s money.” This week, we saw a minor stock market collapse. The “smart money” people are all saying we’re on the verge of a financial collapse worse than 2008. Let’s hope not. What is not open for discussion is that government confiscation of the product of private labor and capital is growing. What makes this tragic is the near or actual majority of Americans who don’t seem to mind. Freedom and liberty we are told by our Founding Fathers, actual fathers and grandfathers, that those who fail to defend their liberty will lose it. This should be a sobering thought for all of us as we watch militarists, dictators and totalitarian regimes grasp for territories, peoples and property.

From the Publisher CLIF SMITH

WHY ARE RUSSIA AND CHINA FLEXING THEIR MUSCLES WHILE WE RETREAT?

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