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Apple Award Honorees Feted At Luxe Rodeo Drive
Support New Dog Park! Beverly Hills City Council OK’s dog park, but call 310285-1013 to register your support - pg. 4
April is a poodle/schnauzer/maltese blend now up for adoption! 4
The BHHS Rotary Interact Club had its last meeting of the year. 4
By Laura Coleman On Wednesday, scores of community members, civic and school leaders, teachers and VIPs joined together to celebrate this year’s Apple Award honorees at the Luxe Rodeo Drive hotel rooftop. The sunset celebration underscored the importance of educational PACKED HOUSE—Hundreds of Beverly Hills Hotel employees, along with many Beverly Hills residents, crammed into City Hall Tuesday to hear and speak out regarding the City Council’s resolution condemning the Government of Brunei’s laws. Courier Photo by Victoria Talbot
By Victoria Talbot In a City Council Chamber filled with 150 employees from The Beverly Hills Hotel, the Beverly Hills City Council unanimously passed a resolution condemning the government of Brunei for imposing Sharia law,
By Laura Coleman Following a day long session on the fate of JMB Realty Inc.'s proposed tripling of the size of its Century City Center project, the L.A. Planning Commission yesterday voted to continue discussion until June 12. The commission was
characterized as “a series of laws that impose extremely harsh penalties, including death by stoning for homosexuality and adultery.” The resolution condemns the Government of Brunei and other (see ‘BEVERLY HILLS HOTEL,’ page 22)
By Victoria Talbot Beverly Hills City Staff placed an item on the City Council's consent calendar to be approved at Tuesday’s City Council meeting that would have allowed for the Beverly Hills Parking Authority as landHAULING DIRT— As pictured above and left, more than 40 dirt hauling trucks lined Stone Canyon in Bel Air, illegally clogging the streets for residents due to construction at 944 Airole Way.
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poised to green light the project with the stipulation that JMB pay an additional $17 million to enhance the community benefit by upping the development agreement to $21 million. JMB refused. That amount included an additional $8 million for affordable housing and (see ‘JMB,’ page 11)
By Laura Coleman In anticipation of the Los Angeles Special Olympics World Games, which kicks off July 25, 2015, on Monday Chuck and Jamie Meyer held a fundraising soiree in their Bel
Bel Air Residents Push Back Against Road Clogging Trucks By Victoria Talbot A “Stop Work” order was issued Tuesday at the new development at 944 Airole Way in Bel Air when Los Angeles City Councilman Paul Koretz’ office responded to resident’s calls to report egregious violations of haul routes for dump trucks carrying soil from the project. As many as 46 dump trucks illegally lined up on a daily basis on Stone Canyon to remove soil from the excavations for an
85,154 sq. ft. home that requires the removal of 39,805 cubic yards of dirt. The haul routes were specifically outlined for Bellagio Road entry from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. No trucks are allowed on Sundays or holidays. Instead, trucks have been staging hours before the designated time and lining up along the (see ‘BEL AIR,’ page 17)
lords to assign the lease for Monsieur Marcel to Wally's Wine & Spirits with Paul and Maurice Marciano as Guarantors. The item, if approved, would have granted the (see ‘CITY SUBSIDIZED,’ page 15)
Bel Air Gold Medalist Meyer In 2015 Special Olympics
Celebrity Photo Agency
Editorial from Rabbi Pressman AND MORE
(see ‘APPLE AWARDS,’ page 15)
City-Subsidized Wine Bar Surprises Canon Merchants
The Beverly Hills Academy of the Arts had a reception at The Peninsula. 5
“White Tie With Decorations” Was the Dress Code Chosen By Vogue’s Editor-InChief Anna Wintour For The Metropolitan Museum Gala Benefiting The Costume Institute
providers in shaping the lives of students, and thereby the world. “Everything that I am is really because of my experience at Beverly Hills schools,” Mayor Lili Bosse said at the onset of the touching ceremony. “Each day you are making such an
JMB Realty’s Triple-Sized Beverly Hills Hotel Employees Project Not Yet Green Lighted Plead For No Boycott On Hotel
Audi of Beverly Hills presented a $25,000 check to The Foundation BH. 5
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Air home to highlight the importance of the upcoming event. Meyer’s 15-year-old daughter, Lucy, who won two gold medals at last year’s (see ‘SPECIAL OLYMPICS,’ page 20)
A GRAND NIGHT — Jay-Z and Beyonce (in Givenchy) joined the galaxy of stars at the Metropolitan Museum Gala featuring the fashions of designer Charles James. Considered not ony the greatest American designer, but the greatest designer in the world by Balenciaga, James was London born, he moved to New York and California where he lived in Venice and as known for his wit and sarcasm. For more photos, see George Christy’s column on page 6.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING DATE: May 22, 2014 TIME: 1:30 PM, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard LOCATION: Commission Meeting Room 280A Beverly Hills City Hall 455 North Rexford Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90210 The Planning Commission of the City of Beverly Hills, at its REGULAR meeting on Thursday, May 22, 2014, will hold a public hearing beginning at 1:30 PM, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard to consider: Hillside R-1 Permit to allow cumulative to floor area on site toHills exceed A request for a Zone TexttheAmendment amend thethe Beverly 15,000 square feet. In the Hillside Area, the cumulative floor area Municipal Code regarding development standards for floor areafor on all structures on a site, including the area of all basements on that site, may single-family properties located in the Hillside Area of the City.not exceed 15,000thesquare feet without the approval of existing a Hillside R-1 Permit. Currently, Municipal Code requires that any unimproved Theand existing structures on the site contain a total cumulative floor area of uninhabitable space that is converted to habitable space, and does 32,632 square feet. The proposed accessory structure would contain a total not otherwise meet the definition of a basement, be calculated as floor o area. If approved, the proposed Zone Text Amendment would allow for existing unimproved and uninhabitable space to be converted to habitable space and remain exempt from floor area even if the space does not meet the definition of a basement. As proposed, this amendment would modify the floor area development standards only for properties within the Hillside Area of the City that range from 15,001 to 25,000 square feet area, and were constructed prior to 1997. This particular amendment is being requested in conjunction with a remodel and addition at the property located at 1127 Miradero Road; however, the amendment would apply to all Hillside properties with a lot area between 15,001 and 25,000 square feet and constructed prior f 2,276 square feet. If approved, the total cumulative floor area on the site to 1997. would be approximately 34,908 square feet, exceeding the The proposed Zone Text Amendment 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, and have been determined to be exempt from CEQA pursuant to Article 5, Section 15061 (b)(3) of the Guidelines, which states that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Since the proposed Zone Text Amendment would only apply to spaces contained within the footprint of the existing residence, no potential for causing a significant effect on the environment exists, and therefore, the project is exempt from CEQA. Any interested person may attend the meeting and be heard or present written comments to the Commission. According to Government Code Section 65009, if you challenge the Commission's action 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 Shena Rojemann, Associate Planner in the Planning Division at 310.285.1192 or by email at srojemann@beverlyhills.org. Application materials associated with the project are on file with the Community Development Department and can be reviewed by any interested person. Please contact the project planner listed above to schedule an appointment to view the application materials. Appointments should be scheduled 72 hours in advance to ensure the documents are available for viewing. Approved as to form: Ryan Gohlich, Senior Planner
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NOTICE OF COMMISSION VACANCIES The Beverly Hills City Council is seeking qualified candidates to fill vacancies on the following Commissions:
DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION – One Vacancy FINE ART COMMISSION – One Vacancy Deadline to apply for both Commissions: June 27, 2014 For more information on this Commission positions, please visit the City’s website at www.beverlyhills.org or call the City Clerk’s Office at (310) 285-2400. BYRON POPE, CMC City Clerk
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING DATE: May 22, 2014 TIME: 1:30 PM, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard LOCATION: Commission Meeting Room 280A Beverly Hills City Hall 455 North Rexford Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90210 The Planning Commission of the City of Beverly Hills, at its regular meeting on Thursday, May 22, 2014, will hold a public hearing beginning at 1:30 PM, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard to consider: Hillside R-1 Permit to allow the cumulative floor area the site to exceed A request to renew a Conditional Use Permit andon Extended Hours 15,000 square feet. In the Hillside Area, the cumulative floor area Permit to allow outdoor dining and rooftop pool and dining uses at for the all structures on aHotel site, including areaSanta of all basements on that site,South. may not Peninsula located atthe 9882 Monica Boulevard exceed 15,000 square feet without the approval of a Hillside R-1 Permit. The entitlements being requested are as follows: The existing structures on the site contain a total cumulative floor area of 32,632 square feet. The proposed accessory would a total The Applicant is requesting a renewal of a structure Conditional Usecontain Permit and o Extended Hours Permit (Planning Commission Resolution No. 1675) to allow uses on the rooftop as well as ground floor outdoor dining areas until 12:00 midnight Sunday through Thursday, and until 2:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday evenings and evenings preceding a holiday. In addition, the entitlements allow for the ability to conduct up to twelve (12) rooftop and other outdoor area events per year until 2:00 a.m., on days other than a Friday, Saturday or evenings precedf 2,276 feet. If approved, the total cumulative floor area d be approxing asquare holiday. imately 34,908 square feet, exceeding the This project 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 project qualifies for a Class 1 Categorical Exemption for minor operational changes associated with a commercial structure, and the project has been determined not to have a significant environmental impact and is exempt from the provisions of CEQA. Any interested person may attend the meeting and be heard or present written comments to the Commission. According to Government Code Section 65009, if you challenge the Commission's action 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 Andre Sahakian, Associate Planner in the Planning Division at (310) 285-1127, or by email at asahakian@beverlyhills.org. Copies of the applications, plans, and Categorical Exemption are on file in the Community Development Department, and can be reviewed by any interested person at 455 North Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. Sincerely: Andre Sahakian, Associate Planner
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Dog Park Approved By The Beverly Hills City Council By Victoria Talbot The Beverly Hills City Council voted 3-2 for a trial dog park on 5-acre City-owned parcel in a commercial area of Beverly Hills bordered by Foothill Road, Alden Drive and Third Street. The dog park would be on a half-acre portion of the lot. Recreation and Parks Commissioners Frances Bilak and Vice Chair Simone Friedman
SOCCER CHAMPS–Beverly Hills AYSO Soccer teams continue to dominate major youth soccer events. Last weekend, the EXTRA Boys Under 14 and Boys Under 12 won the 2nd and 3rd place medals in their respective divisions at the Santa Clarita Showdown tournament. Pictured above (from left) the Boys Under 12 EXTRA team – Front row: Willem van Asselt, Jack Silvera, Uriel Cohavy and Ryan Dubin; Middle row: Jake Ullman, Oscar Logevall, Jacob Ramer, Eden Lavian and Joshua Forman; Back row: Coach Mark van Asselt, Alex Liu, Coach Rafael Nahom, Misha Reiss, and Dylan Zarrabi. Pictured below: Boys Under 14 EXTRA team – Front row: Brenden Gleeson, Alex Rosen, Isaac Kahtan, Rodrigo Morales, Yoel Cohavy and Kent Lieberman; Middle row: Coach Harlan Gleeson, Matthew Phelps, Roy Lieberman, Finn Sklarew, Leonardo Sterza and Joshua Berman; Back row: Valentino Sterza; absent: Ferdinand Adell and Coach Balthasar Adell.
explored 15 possible sites. The Public Works site had several advantages, including ample street parking, commercial, vs. residential neighborhood and a five-acre parcel that has not been developed. The dog park would result in preservation of open space. The Public Works Department and a tree vendor have utilized the property. Public (see ‘DOG PARK’ page 16)
APRIL SHOWERS–April is a 2-year-old, Poodle/Schnauzer/Maltese blend love bug that weighs a mere 12-pounds. Her ShelterHopePetShop.org foster family says she likes to snuggle and watch Dancing With The Stars. She was brought into Devore shelter as a stray, with no microchip or collar. As no one came looking for her, SHPS took her in. Those interested in adopting April can call Shelter Hope at 805-379-3538 or contact Kira Lorsch at 4Dogs@RHL Group.com.
Beverly Hills To Make Transition To Franchise Taxi Situation By Matt Lopez The City of Beverly Hills is preparing to drastically change the taxi business in the City. City officials are currently in the planning stages of creating a taxi franchise service in the City.
Currently, three taxi companies serve Beverly Hills: Beverly Hills Cab Co., United Independent Taxi and Independent Taxi Owners Association. Those three companies have a total of 150 taxi’s servicing the (see ‘FRANCHISE TAXI’ page 20)
New Beverly Hills Heritage Organization To Host Launch Party On Wednesday, May 14 By Victoria Talbot Beverly Hills Heritage has announced a launch party to celebrate the formation of the organization on May 14. The organization will “identify, recognize, preserve and promote the architectural, cultural and historic assets of the City of Beverly Hills through advocacy, education and conservation for the purpose of maintaining a living legacy for residents and visitors alike.”
Founder/President Kimberly Reiss, who grew up in the City, said she realized that an organization that could work in tandem with the existing Cultural Heritage Commission outside the constraints of government was a valuable addition to the cause. Beverly Hills Heritage has plans to preserve artifacts that would otherwise end up on a scrap heap, said Reiss. A visit to the Public Works turned up original Beverly Hills shield
signs, for example, lying in the dirt. Also in the plans are workshops and educational programming for radio, television and new media; additions to school curriculums to teach the City’s history; creating local exhibits to bring history to the public and the preservation and repurposing of landmark buildings. For more information visit the website at www.beverlyhillsheritage.org GREYSTONE CONCOURS –Last Sunday at Greystone mansion, the Greystone Concours d’Elegance showcased 50 years of Ford Mustangs and also included the Shelby Cobra and Porsche Models stretching back 60 years to the beginning of the famed automobile. Pictured above, top, in a Post-War British 1954 Jaguar XK120 is James Gianopulos. Pictured above, bottom in their 1937 Cord 812 are Christopher and Katrina Cord.
ROTARY–The Beverly HIlls High School Rotary Interact Club had its last meeting of the school year on May 6. Outgoing President Nicole Sayegh was given the "Rising Star" Award by BH Rotary President Susan Berk. Pictured (from left): BHHS teacher advisor Joanie Garrett, Rotary Club of Beverly Hills President Susan Berk, New Generations Chair Les Bronte, incoming Interact President Paige Dubelko and Interact President Nicole Sayegh.
Small Business Task Force To Study New Parking Partnerships By Victoria Talbot Beverly Hills’ Vice Mayor Julian Gold discussed the results of a parking inventory and a “Parking Demand Model” for the City and the preliminary findings of the InLieu Parking Program Study. Interest focused on the parking the City has, the demand for parking and the real-time ability to know how many empty parking spaces
are available, explained Chad Lynn, director of parking operations. The Parking Demand Model is a real-time mapping tool that uses Geographic Information Systems (GIF) to create a graphic map of parking activity. The data will help steer future decisions on parking assets by providing (see ‘PARKING’ page 15)
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> GIVING BACK–Audi of Beverly Hills presented their annual $25,000 commitment to The Foundation BH at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. From left to right, top row: Todd Okum (VP, The Foundation BH), Ronit Stone (President, The Foundation BH), Michael Bradford (GM, Audi of Beverly Hills) Howard Goldstein (BH Board of Education), Deena Wachtel (VP Fundraising, The Foundation BH), Hilary Hellman (The Foundation BH). Bottom row, left to right: Alexa Wachtel, Lexie Abramov, Sofia Wachtel, Ella Giroux and Mary Townsend.
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Chanel Eyes New Flagship Store On Rodeo Drive By Matt Lopez Chanel gave the Beverly Hills Planning Commission an exclusive preview of its new flagship location at 400-408 Rodeo Drive at its meeting on April 24. The City is currently processing a formal application for
the proposed project, but Chanel provided a preview at the meeting of the project, which will take over the existing Chanel store at 400 N. Rodeo and Lladro at 408 N. Rodeo. The proposal calls for a (see ‘CHANEL’ page 15)
Beverly Hills To Host 40th Annual Spring ArtSHOW Beverly Hills’ 40th annual artSHOW returns May 17-18 at the historic Beverly Gardens with a “ruby” themed event. In tandem with the City’s Centennial celebration, this year’s show will highlight the
restored Lily Pond, surrounded with paintings depicting water. The newly restored 100-yearold Lily Pond opened this year. More than 240 artists will exhibit work ranging from traditional painting to sculpture to
ceramics and digital work from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Some of the local artists include Nancy Clavin, Marlene Zimmerman, Kat Shoa and Evleen Mishkan-Davoodpour.
CHANEL–A rendering of Chanel’s proposed new flagship store at 400408 Rodeo Drive.
Getty Launches ‘Pacific Standard Time’ In Los Angeles
RELAY FOR LIFE–The American Cancer Society hosted the Beverly Hills Relay for Life last Saturday at El Rodeo. Pictured, from left, some of the cancer survivors who attended the event: Juliet Goldstein, Sheri Watkins, Mark Antonio Grant, Anna German, Beverly Hills Councilmember Julian Gold and Frank Ready.
By Laura Coleman On Tuesday, the Getty Foundation launched Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA (Los Angeles/Latin America) at Rivera Restaurant in downtown Los Angeles. The new Pacific Standard Time initiative, which explores Los Angeles’ vibrant artistic connection to Latin America, will sweep across the region in September 2017 with 46 events and exhibitions from
San Diego to Santa Barbara. It’s an ambitious exploration of L.A. and Latino art, said J. Paul Getty Trust President Jim Cuno. Three years ago, the first PST region-wide arts collaboration pumped some $280.5 million into the local economy with 42 million visitors, said Garcetti, citing a Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation study.
‘Celebrate Israel’ Festival, Walk Set For May 18 By Laura Coleman Cheviot Hills Recreation Center will once again play host to this year’s Celebrate Israel Festival on May 18 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Around 20,000 people are expected to attend the yearly event to honor Israel’s 66th Independence Day. The theme this year is “Tour of Israel” and attendees will have a chance to eat tasty
kosher food, be entertained, shop and play some games, all while “touring” various destinations like Jerusalem, the Sea of Galilee and the Negev. Before the festival, will be the annual “Celebrate Israel Walk” at Rancho Park beginning at 10 a.m. The one-mile walk is on Pico Boulevard, from Motor Avenue to South Roxbury Drive and back.
“The walk brings people together. Young, old, no matter what their political persuasion, the walk unites people in solidarity to show support for the state of Israel,” said Roz Rothstein, CEO of StandWithUs. To register for the free walk, visit: http://celebrateisraelfestival.com/en/walk.
ACADEMY OF THE ARTS–On hand at The Peninsula for the introduction reception for the Beverly Hills Academy of the Arts were (from left): emcee Alan Harrison, co-founder Dame Leith Eaton, founder Jimmy Sedghi, opera singer Mariana Pope, founder Ben Zakaraya. Photo by Charles Sedghi
Silver Anniversary Gala Of The Magbit Foundation Set May 18 DECA–Beverly Hills High DECA students who represented BHHS at the Internationals for four days of competition and leadership last week. Pictured, from left: Kevin Deljani, Evan Rennie, Yaniv Sadka, Dr. Edward Davis, DECA National Executive Director, Olivia Koshy, Lana Schwartz, Austin Mack and Charlie Azoulay.
Foster Care Counts 6th Mother’s Day Celebration Set For May 11 By John L. Seitz Foster Care Counts (http://fostercarecounts.org), the non-profit founded by Jeanne Pritzker of Beverly Hills dedicated to raising awareness and serving the needs of foster youth and families in L. A., will host its sixth annual Foster Mother’s Day celebration Sunday, May 11. More than 2,000 will be
hosted at the celebration that gives back to foster parents who dedicate their lives to helping children. The event will be held at Culver City’s Willows Community School in two sessions: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. This year’s corporate partners include Nestlé, Disney/ABC TV networks, Paul (see ‘FOSTER CARE’ page 20)
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By Laura Coleman Rabbi David Wolpe will be this year’s Magbit Humanitarian Award recipient for at the 25th Anniversary Gala on May 18. The annual dinner, to be held at The Beverly Hilton
starting with cocktails at 5:30, will honor Wolpe for supporting the State of Israel and Magbit Foundation. Established in 1990 to promote education in the State of Israel for students seeking to (see ‘MAGBIT’ page 20)
SPECIAL SPEECH– Former Courier publisher Clif Smith was the keynote speaker at last week’s Rotary Club of Los Angeles LA5 President’s Ball. The annual ball honors the men and women of law enforcement. The event was held in downtown Los Angeles.
GEORGE CHRISTY
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Blake Lively (in Gucci) with Ryan Reynolds
Colin Firth with wife Livia
Claire Danes (in Oscar de la Renta) with Hugh Dancy
Amy Adams (in Oscar de la Renta) with Darren Legallo
Celebrity Photo Agency
Anna Wintour (in Chanel)
Lauren Bush Lauren and David Lauren (both in Ralph Lauren) celebrated the opening of the 2014 Costume Institute Gala featuring the exhibition of "Charles James Beyond Fashion" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York Zoe Saldana (in Michael Kors) with Michael Kors
Emma Stone (in Phakoon)
Katie Holmes (in Marchesa)
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Lena Dunham (in Giambatista Valli)
Lupita Nyong'o (in Prada)
Charlize Theron (in Dior) with Sean Penn
Naomi Campbell (in Givenchy)
Olivia Munn
Rihanna
Johnny Depp with Amber Heard
Rosamund Pike
Sofia Coppola (in Marc Jacobs)
Les Moonves with Julie Chen
Tom Ford
Neil Patrick Harris with David Burtka
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TO SEE AND BE SEEN
MAJOR COMMITTMENT TO ANIMALS– ASPCA President & CEO Matt Bershadker; Katherine Heigl, Hilary Duff attend ASPCA Celebrates Its Multi-Million Dollar Commitment To Los Angeles' Animals on May 6, 2014 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for ASPCA)
OTIS– Otis College of Art and Design hosted the 32nd Annual Scholarship Benefit and Fashion Show on May 3 at The Beverly Hilton. The event draws top fashion designers, celebrities, and business leaders together in support of scholarships for gifted artists and designers.Pictured above: Ruben Toledo, Isabel Toledo and Rosemary Brantley. Pictured left: A model walks the runway.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Council of the City of Beverly Hills, at its meeting to be held on Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, will hold a public hearing to consider: THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS ANNUAL REPORT ON GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMENT IMPLEMENTATION The Annual Report is a summary of progress made in accomplishing the identified programs in the City’s General Plan including progress made in accomplishing the housing programs identified in the City’s Housing Element. 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 City’s action in regards to this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at a public hearing or in written correspondence delivered to the City, either at or prior to the end of the public hearing. If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact Timothea Tway, Associate Planner, Community Development Department, at 310.285.1122 or ttway@beverlyhills.org. The case file is on file at 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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CHLA’s Groundbreaking Division of Adolescent Medicine To Celebrate 50th Anniversary
HELPING CHILDREN—Beverly Cohen received the Woman of the World Award, and Olympic Gold Medalist in pairs skating Meryl Davis and her Dancing With The Stars partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy received the Angel Award at Childhelp’s fundraising luncheon last week at the Four Seasons on Doheny Drive. Pictured (from left) are Davis, Chmerkovskiy, Beverly and Robert Cohen, actress Anne Jeffreys and Access Hollywood anchor and correspondent Shaun Robinson. The organization is one of the largest and oldest dedicated to meeting the emotional, education and spiritual needs of abused and neglected children; It was announced at the event that the Robert (R.C.) and Beverly Cohen building will be dedicated at the Merv Griffin Childhelp Village in Beaumont. Photo by Maxine Picard
UCLA Sets Women’s Heart Health Seminar, ‘Let’s Talk’ A free seminar featuring women involved in heart health – from doctors in cardiology to social scientists and heart patients—will be offered from 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, May 21 at UCLA’s Fowler Museum on the north campus. Sponsored by The Barbra Streisand Women’s Heart Health Program at the UCLA’s
David Geffen School of Medicine in association with Rand Corporation, the event will address such questions as, “Can stress kill me?” “Can vitamins mend a broken heart?” “Is exercise dangerous?” and “What are triglycerides and how important are they?“ Among those taking part are: Drs. Marcella Calfon Press
and Tamara B. Horwich of the Geffen School, Dr. Karol E. Watson, director of the Streisand Women’s Heart Health Program; Dr. Chloe E. Bird, senior social scientist with the Rand Corporation, and Amanda Daniels, heart coach, advocate, WomenHeart West L.A. co-founder Reservations, requested by Friday, May 16 may be made by calling 310-206-0500 or sending email to hsdevents@support.ucla.edu.
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles’ (CHLA Division of Adolescent Medicine will celebrate its 50th anniversary of providing care for the area’s youth with a special event Saturday at 6 p.m., at the Sheraton Universal Starview Ballroom, put on by the CHAMPION Fund. The gala will also celebrate television producer, academician and pediatrician, Neal Baer, and Rhodes Scholar Amy Wakeland, an advocate for women’s issues, a foster mother and first lady of the city of Los Angeles. The Division of Adolescent Medicine (DAM) currently includes 11 comprehensive programs and services that address the special needs of today’s young people living in L.A. In the 1960s, the hospital established the first medical unit for adolescents west of the Mississippi and the first telephone hotline crisis intervention program for teens. The division’s youth health care initiatives would later capture the attention of the World Health Organization. DAM’s current programs stem from the division’s early years and focus on specific issues that critically affect a youth’s development, including initiatives targeting homeless and runaway youth,
transgender youth, pregnant teens and teen parents, substance users, behavioral health for adolescents, and y o u n g people at risk for or infected Dr. Marvin Belzer with HIV, or affected by gang violence. “After five decades of learning and working with the Los Angeles youth, the Division Dr. Richard of AdolesMackenzie cent Medicine only hopes to advance the research, evaluation and care with the help of CHAMPION Fund,” says Marvin Belzer, MD, FACP, FSAM, head of the Division of Adolescent Medicine at CHLA. “The contemporary healthcare environment requires more than constant innovation; it also demands academic rigor in the research and evaluation of new interventions to help high-risk adolescents,” says Belzer. “We hope to continue to define the field and share our finds with the rest of the country, and the world.” “Working with adolescents and young adults gives me the opportunity to be what I call ‘the complete physician,’” says Dr. Richard Mackenzie, the division’s head from 1974-2008, who has seen it grow from eight to a staff of 130. “We not only take care of these young people’s physical needs, but also address their psychological and social needs,” add Mackenzie, who has trained more than 170 physicians around the world in the field of adolescent medicine. He was one of the creators of the now internationally accepted clinical risk profile for youth – The HEADSS Evaluation that provides great impetus to identifying the medical and health care needs of a previously disenfranchised population. Funds raised at the gala allow the division to continue its programs and outreach free of charge. For gala tickets, visit www.championfund.org. Read the full story at www.bhcourier.com.
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$5 million for general planning. The massive jump in size hinges on using an obscure Los Angeles municipal code section to avoid parking and density restrictions. On Thursday, dozens of supporters and opponents described merits and perils of the 726,000-square-foot project, which is nearly three times the size of what JMB is legally allowed to build under the Century City North Specific Plan. The answer lies in the complicated formulas used to calculate size of new real estate developments. "I see significant community opposition," said Commission President Renee Dake Wilson. "I think this project is a huge gift by the Century City North Specific Plan." Wilson underscored that if this project were not approved today, opposition groups would likely move to amend the specific plan to close the loophole. The commission must decide if the project can use an alternative and previously unused “Trip Generation Factor.” That provision would let JMB's proposed office building at 1950 Avenue of the Stars to balloon from the current 261,000 square feet. JMB now wants to build a 37-story 700,000square-foot office tower in addition to a mixed-use residential/commercial building with a transit plaza at the corner of Constellation and Avenue of the Stars. That is the route that Metro wants to use and dig tunnels underneath Beverly Hills High School and the central power station of Century City.
Tuesday night the Beverly Hills City Council unanimously voted to oppose the project - a fact that Beverly Hills councilmember John Mirisch shared with the commission at yesterday's meeting. A cornerstone of the project is its “mobility hub,” the station for Metro. Reaching JMB’s property carries price tag $200 million higher than the locally preferred location 900 feet to the northwest on Santa Monica Boulevard. JMB got its station location approved after it held a fundraiser in Chicago for thenL.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa. BHUSD consultant Tim Buresh, who was the construction chief of Metro's Red Line and head of construction for the LAUSD, said the proposed building sits squarely atop potentially active earthquake faults. Several speakers on Thursday touted the green benefits that Century City Center will provide by incorporating a transit station as part of the project. However, the subway is not slated for completion for over 15 years. Before yesterday's hearing, the Southwest Beverly Hills Homeowners Association submitted a letter to the commission opposing the project. The Association argued that increased traffic cutting through Beverly Hills will increase if the building size is increased. If the change is approved, the commission risks setting a precedent for other developers, which could dramatically increase the density of the Century City landscape. AIA Los Angeles Director of Government and Public Affairs Will Wright told The Courier that there are only three local spots well suited to increased density: Downtown L.A., Warner Center and Century City.
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Lying About Previous Paternity, And Dr. Fran’s List Of Other Lies That Kill A Relationship Q. Dear Dr. Fran: I just found out my live-in boyfriend, Rob, of 3-years has a 7-year-old son from a previous relationship. When we first met, I asked Rob if he had been married or had any kids and he said no. Now, 5-years later I discovered this shocking news. Can our relationship survive such a huge lie? Donna C. A. Dear Donna: You need to have a straight-talk sit down talk with Rob to understand why he withheld such a critical piece of information about himself. Is he ashamed? Is he disowning the child? Is Rob capable of denying other important things, or people, he doesn’t want to be accountable for? The two of you are likely to need the help of an objective third party to sit down with and help you figure out this significant breach. Even the very religious Maria and Arnold Schwarzenegger had a tough time overcoming this one. This type of lie falls under my short list of “Five Unforgivable Lies in a Relationship.” They are: 1. If he’s married and pretending to be single. Trust will forever be impossible to establish. 2. Undisclosed previous record of murder or violent outbursts. Even this lie has not deterred some women. Statistics have shown many lonely or latently aggressive women who have fallen in love and married incarcerated convicted murderers. 3. Serial cheating. I use the phrase “serial” because I believe one single episode of infidelity may be forgivable
Dr. Fran Walfish Answers Your Questions and can be helped to understand, repair, and move forward. With the proper professional guidance, people can overcome this type of deep breach of trust when there are two willing partners and the cheater genuinely feels remorse, regret, and empathy for his or her partner/victim. I have rescued and saved many celebrity couples who experienced cheating/infidelity in their relationships. Of course, I have treated many couples who did not survive. 4. Lying/denial of parenthood/paternity when indeed it is true. 5. Investing the couple’s entire savings/finances without consulting the other partner and all is lost. Some couples survive this type of massive breach of trust. I am current working with such a couple. However, the anger, hurt, fear, and rage that must be confronted together is profound. Many cannot bear and sustain expression of these powerful feelings.
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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Rabbi Jacob Happy Mothers Day!! Pressman My first business experience was linked to Mother’s Day. As a pre-teen, whom the local business leader gave an opportunity to sell carnations to the passers-by, I remember shaking with nervousness and calling out: “Buy a carnation for you mother to make her happy on Mother’s Day: 10 cents!” By midday, I still had many flowers but not much money and so I said: “ 2 for 10 cents!” not realizing that not too many of my potential customers did have two mothers. As my voice grew more hoarse, I was shouting: “Carnations for Mothers’ Day, 3 for 10 cents!” Somehow I was not very successful in my business venture, but was able to go home and give my own mother a bundle of carnations, for FOR MOMS, IT’S THE which in return I received hugs and kisses and a THOUGHT THAT COUNTS feeling that somehow, my first business venture was a great success. So Happy Mother’s Day! Cartoon for The Courier by Janet Salter
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ARTS & E N T E RTA I N M E N T Two Comedies In Rep—Educating Rita, Concert To Mark The Love List— Next For Theatre 40 Willy Russell’s Educating Rita and Norm Foster’s The Love List, will play in repertory, May 22June 19 at Theatre 40 in the Reuben Cordova Theatre on the BHHS campus, 241 Moreno Dr. • Helmed by actor/director Robert Mackenzie, Educating Rita stars Adrian Neil as an English university tutor. Neil scored plaudits as “Alfie” at the MET Theatre and in Alan Ayckbourn’s Confusions at the Lost Studio and has amassed dozens of TV roles on shows like Dexter, Castle, Entourage, CSI:NY, State of Grace and 24 .
He is assigned to Rita (Murielle Zuker) seeking to free her intellect and expand her world by furthering her education. A UCLA grad, Zucker has appeared in several Odyssey Theatre Shows and has a recurring role in the new TNT series, The Last Ship. • Foster, “Canada’s Neil Simon,” has proven popular with Theatre 40 audiences with Opening Night and The Long Weekend. In The Love List, Leon gives his lonely pal Bill a form he got from a Gypsy woman where he can list the 10 qualities in his ideal woman. When she appears, Bill realizes Justine isn’t exactly what he expected. Director Howard Stern, a comedian in an earlier career, has directed well-known TV comedies including Valerie, Mork & Mindy, Gimme A Break, Taxi, Too Close For Comfort and more. The cast includes Jennifer Lakes and Martin Thompson— both of whom appeared earlier this season in Night Watch—and Craig Barnett. Tickets are $24 on weekdays, $26 on weekends. For play dates and reservations, call 310-364-0535. For online ticketing visit, www.theatre40.org.
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Theodore Bikel’s 90th Birthday Theodore Bikel will celebrate 75 years in show business with a charity concert in his honor at 7:30 p.m., Monday, June 16 at The Saban Theatre, 8440 Wilshire Blvd. Bikel has garnered recognition in music, film, and stage, with leading roles on Broadway as well as an Academy Award nomination. In celebration of his 90th birthday, he will perform with some of his talented friends, including Arlo Guthrie, Tom Paxton, Peter Yarrow and more. Ed Asner will emcee, and the evening will also feature Cantor Alberto Mizhahi, Alex Hassilev, Artie Butler, Cathy Fink, Craig Taubman, Frank London, John Bilezikjian, Lorin Sklamberg, Marcy Marxer, Mike Stein and the Rolling Steins, Merima Kljuco, Shura Lipovsky and The Life Choir. This event is supported, in part by the Jennifer Diamond Cancer Foundation. A VIP/donors reception with Bikel and his musical will follow the concert. For ticket information, visit, www.ticketmaster.com. To become a VIP ticket holder and/or a sponsor contact concert4theo@gmail.com
At his Saban Theatre debut, Jesse Cook will play music from many of his albums, including the latest, “The Blue Guitar Sessions.”
Guitar Phenomenon Jesse Cook Makes Saban Debut Sunday Guitarist singer songwriter Jesse Cook is bringing his flamenco-and-more sounds to Beverly Hills for a one-night-only 8 p.m. concert, Sunday, May 11 at The Saban Theatre, 8440 Wilshire Blvd. The concert is a tie-in to Cook’s filmed concert, Live At The Bathurst Theatre,” playing as recently as last night on KCELink and; the release of his latest album, “The Blue Guitar Sessions.” Cook and his group will play material from his eight studio recordings. “Now we have enough material,” Cook says. “In the old days we only had one record and we’d play every song and some again.” Cook tries to pick from every album. “People aren’t happy if they don’t hear anything they know. I try to be
mindful of different periods of my career.” His new album is a departure from the “nuevo flamenco” label he’s developed. Widely considered one of the most influential figures in genre, he incorporates elements of flamenco, rumba, jazz and many forms of world music into his work. The five-piece band joining him includes Cuban percussionist Maninho Costa and long-time collaborator Violinist Chris Church. Door open at 6 p.m. Tickets range from $49 to $70 plus applicable fees. Those under 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult. For more information, call 888-645-5006 or visit www.sabantheatre.org. Read the full story at www.bcourier.com.
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APPLE AWARD WINNERS HONORED AT LUXE (Continued from page 1)
impact on these kids [and] parents’ lives that you don’t even realize.” This year’s Apple Award winners were: BHHS English teacher Barbara Bader Nealis, BHHS Performing Arts teacher Herb Hall, BHHS Sr. Attendance Office Assistant Margo Bender, Beverly Vista Art teacher Ryan Lisko, El Rodeo/Beverly Vista School Counselor Tara Saykin, Hawthorne English Teacher Daniela Kamp-Taylor, Hawthorne Office Manager
CITY SUBSIDIZED WINE BAR SURPRISES CANON MERCHANTS (Continued from page 1)
Marciano Brothers, a wine store at the site, following the abrupt closure of the 6,000-sq.- ft. Monsieur Marcel market last week, moving from a food service facility to a wine bar at the retail store in the 447 N. Canon Dr. parking facility at a greatly reduced, City-subsidized lease rate. The lease would have been assumed at the subsidized $3 rate, though the Marciano Brothers are not proposing a market. According to City Staff, Monsieur Marcel had been granted the subsidized rate as an upscale food market, determined to have been a public benefit. The new store, Wally’s Vinoteca will sell “fine wines, spirits, specialty cheese, fresh bread, coffee, caviar and other specialty items that Wally’s is known for,” according to the staff report. The new lease, dated May 1, stipulates that the facility will operate from 10 a.m. through 11 p.m. SundayWednesday and from 10 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. on ThursdaysSaturdays. The extended hours would be an after-hours winebar. Deputy City Manager David
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three-story flagship retail store with rooftop VIP area, along with an underground parking garage with seven spaces. The Beverly Hills Municipal Code requires 76 parking spaces be provided for this project.
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valuable information about usage. The City has also begun to install space monitoring sensors, similar to those in Century City, at high usage facilities on S. Beverly Drive, Bedford and in the parking facilities of the 300 and 400 blocks the N. Beverly Drive that will inform customers of real availability of parking spaces in those struc-
May 9, 2014 | Page 15 Georgianne Yonaty, Horace Mann Principal Steve Kessler, and Horace Mann 2nd grade teacher Petrina Arth. “This award is not given lightly,” Superintendent Gary Woods said of the annual accolade that is among the district’s most prestigious. Among the highlights of the evening, in addition to the gourmet meal hosted by the Luxe, were performances by the BHHS Marching Band, the BHHS Madrigals, and BHHS student Golda Berkman who performed the same tune she sung at the City’s Centennial Celebration Concert, “Summertime” from Porgy and Bess. Lightner said Wally’s will be assuming Monsieur Marcel’s lease. Lightner said Wally’s will invest $1.5 million into remodeling and will pay rent during construction, with no Tenant Improvement Allowance. The City refuses to use profesional brokers to market its properties which may have resulted in a higher return on this property. Neighboring businesses lease at rates between $10-14 /sq. ft. while this lease would be subsidized by the City. Merchants who discovered the sub-let appeared before the City to make public comments at the study session Tuesday, voicing strong opposition to the switch from Monsieur Marcel to Wally’s. “The original lease made it clear that it would be operated as a gourmet market and restaurant and the new lease will now be the largest bar in Beverly Hills with 26 seats, instead of the family-friendly operation,” said Dennis Overstreet of the Wine Merchant. Norbert Wabnig, owner of the Cheese Store, protested that he has paid market price leases for decades, questioning why the City would be subsidizing another liquor store. Wally’s Wine and Spirits did not return a call from The Courier. If all goes according to plan, construction will begin Sept. 2014 in time for a November 2015 opening. “It’s a very interesting, very beautiful building,” Planning Commissioner Howard Fisher said. Chanel will return to the commission on May 22 with a more detailed presentation. tures. The program is being expanded to include all parking facilities over the next 1218 months. The City is in the final stages of the In-Lieu Parking Program Study to analyze the existing in-lieu program in the Business Triangle and explore potential expansion. The study will inform potential parking changes and City Council priorities. Areas being considered for the program include South Beverly Drive, and Robertson, South Santa Monica, Olympic, and Wilshire boulevards.
SUMMARY NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on May 20, 2014, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, the Council of the City of Beverly Hills will consider adopting an ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE TO REVISE THE PUBLIC NOTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR VARIOUS PLANNING APPLICATIONS. A summary of that Ordinance, which has been prepared for publishing in accordance with the requirements of Government Code Section 36933, follows. Summary of Ordinance Public noticing requirements in Title 10 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code, relating to Planning and Zoning, are intended to ensure that members of the public are informed of certain upcoming land use and permit decisions in the City. Title 10 requires public noticing via several different methods including: mailed notices to property owners, posted notices and publication of newspaper notices. The City Council directed staff to comprehensively review noticing requirements and develop an ordinance expanding public noticing requirements for planning applications. The Ordinance would consolidate all public notice requirements for planning applications into a new code section, 10-3-2.5. This code section would contain regulatory language pertaining to noticing requirements for planning, subdivision maps, architectural, design and cultural heritage review applications at the director and commission levels. The Ordinance adds the following definitions to Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 10 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code: “Block-face: One side of a street between two consecutive intersections.” “Public Notice Guidelines: Guidelines approved by the Directory of Community Development and on file in the Department of Community Development describing implementation of the requirements for public noticing of planning applications set forth in Article 2.5 of Chapter 3 of Title 10 of the Municipal Code.” When mailed notices are required for an application they must be sent to owners and occupants of properties within a certain radius from the subject property. Under the Ordinance, the areas required for mailed notices would be expanded and standardized. In areas of the City that are oriented in blocks, mailed notices would be required to be sent to all owners and occupants of properties on any block that is intersected by a required mailed notice radius. The distances are as follows: Planning review commission level: Planning review director level: Design review commission level
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In the Hillside and Trousdale areas of the City, where the street pattern is not oriented in blocks, mailed notice radii are as follows: Planning review commission level: 500 feet Planning review director level: 300 feet Under the Ordinance, the mailed notice requirement for Sign Accommodations heard by the Architectural Commission would be removed from the code. The Ordinance would also require more on-site posted notices of pending planning applications than is currently required. The Ordinance would require postings for all planning commission and planning director level applications, all design review commission cases and multifamily architectural commission cases. The Ordinance does not contain any changes to current newspaper notice publication requirements for planning applications. The Ordinance does not alter any notice requirements that are established by state law. Finally, the Ordinance provides for the creation of a Public Notice Guidelines document that will contain detailed information on the public notice requirements for planning applications in the City. This document will summarize the requirements outlined in code section 10-3-2.5 and will also outline the City’s policies on the use of the City website, social media, and email for notifying the public of pending planning applications. A certified copy of the entirety of the text of Ordinance is available in the office of the City Clerk, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 and is available for public inspection at that location. For more information please contact Timothea Tway, Associate Planner, Community Development Department, at 310.285.1122 or ttway@beverlyhills.org. BYRON POPE, CMC City Clerk
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OUTLOOK B E V E R LY H I L L S OUTLOOK The Garden Conservancy‘s Open Days Days Program -L.A. Region will feature six private gardens in Beverly Hills and L.A. from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, May 10. Highlights include a white entry garden filled with roses, Mediterranean, Australian, and California native plants, and a property combining a traditional cottage garden and tropical retreat. Visitors should begin the tour at Greystone mansion, 905 Loma Vista Dr, from 9:30 a.m.3:30 p.m. for discount tickets and maps to each location. Cost is $7 per garden or $35 for tickets to all six gardens; children 12 and under are free. For more information, visit www.opendaysprogram.org or call The Garden Conservancy, 888-842-2442. ***** “Colors Remembered: An Exhibition Celebrating the Perspective of Three Iranian Women” opens Saturday, May 17 at Tara Gallery, 1202 Montana Ave., Suite B. Santa Monica. Artists Mehri Dadgar, Shahla Etedali and Marjan Nirou Saniee will attend the 6-9 p.m. opening. Sponsored by the American Foundation for Contemporary Iranian Art (AFCIA), Tara Gallery is a non-profit gallery with sales proceeds benefitting AFCIA.
For more information, call 310-489-2417 or visit ww.taragallery.org. ***** A program of music by Bryon Adams and Ralph Vaughn Williams, “Romantic Melancholy,” will be presented at 5 p.m., Sunday, May 18 at All Saints’ Church, 504 N. Camden Dr. at Santa Monica Boulevard. Tien-Hsin Cindy Wu, viola; and Gary Barnett, piano, will perform Adams’ Illuminations for Piano and Sonata for Viola and Piano, and Vaughn Williams’ Six Studies in English Folksong and Lake in the Mountains piano solo. Tickets are $20 general admission; $10 seniors and students. For more information, call 310-275-0123, ext. 112. ***** Ten emerging singers from the LA Opera Domingo-Colburn-Stein Young Artist Program, will perform music of Verdi, Puccini, Bizet, Tchaikovsky and more, with the Los Angeles Performing Arts Orchestra, Frank Fetta conducting, in the 42nd annual Loren L. Zachary National Vocal Competition Concert at noon, Sunday, May 18 at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre, 4401 W. Eighth St. The concert is free. For more information, call 310-2762731.
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DOG PARK APPROVED IN BEVERLY HILLS (Continued from page 4)
Works has relocated to a new facility and the tree vendor can be moved to another portion of the lot. Amanda Foundation President Teri Austen, Tina Sinatra, Planning Commissioner Alan Block and Bill Crowe, executive director of the Pet Care Foundation spoke in favor of the site, which is across the street from the Amanda Foundation and Veterinary Hospital. Rabbi Pini Dunner of Young Israel North Beverly Hills, said he was representing four orthodox synagogues in the area, spoke in opposition to the park. “There is real fierce opposition to this within the boards of the synagogues,” said Dunner. He said they had been notified a “week or two” before the City Council meeting, but that he was not personally aware of it until that day. “They are supportive of the idea of a dog park but they feel the location is wrong and is not suited to that particular area of Beverly Hills, adjacent to four places of worship,” he explained. “We’re not trying to be ‘un-helpful.’ We’re just simply trying to be a part of the process. We are in the consideration phase,” he explained.
BEVERLY HILLS Staff was directed to reach out to the synagogues and the residents in the area to better understand their concerns and to include them in any further discussion. Assistant City Manager Mahdi Aluzri confirmed that the project notification, at this stage, was done as a courtesy to neighbors. “The council majority agreed to move forward with approving the proposed location and concept and proceed with design while starting the outreach process. We plan to do the outreach and get all the feedback. . . before the project construction goes out to bid,” said Aluzri. The entire City Council agreed to the creation of a dog park. The disagreement was about the timing, based on last minute concerns raised by Rabbi Dunner. Councilman Brien and Vice Mayor Gold felt the synagogue’s concerns should be addressed before approving the project. The decision was made to address the synagogues after approving the project, with Drs. Brien and Gold opposed to that plan. “As much as we may all want to move forward with this Pilot Program for a dog park, we must do so with sensitivity, working together towards this common goal,” said Bilak.
POLICE BLOTTER The following assaults, burglaries, robbery, and grand thefts have been reported by BHPD. Streets are usually indicated by block numbers. Losses in brackets.
ASSAULT 05/02 N. Crescent Dr./N. Santa Monica Bl. 05/02 400 N. Beverly Dr. 05/03 700 N. Beverly Dr. BURGLARIES 04/27 200 S. Camden Dr. ($3) 04/28 100 N. Willaman Dr. 04/28 400 N. Oakhurst Dr. ($190,500) 04/29 200 S. Carson Rd. 04/27 1100 Summit Dr. ($412,700) 04/29 400 N. Camden Dr. ($4,003) 05/01 200 S. Rodeo Dr. ($3,250) 05/02 100 S. Camden Dr.
($500) 05/04 8500 Wilshire Bl. ($100) 05/04 100 N. Oakhurst Dr. ($1,400) GRAND THEFTS 08/30 700 N. Bedford Dr. ($151,843) 04/12 8800 Burton Wy. ($1,400) 04/29 400 S. Beverly Dr. ($2,000) 04/29 500 Arden Dr. ($1,000) 05/01 9800 Wilshire Bl. ($14,900) 05/04 8900 Clifton Wy. ($1,200) ROBBERY 04/30 300 N. Canon Dr.
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BEVERLY HILLS R E A L E S TAT E Thinking Of A Summer Home? Why Not Think Venice!
By Victoria Talbot Venice is hot property. Sizzling, in fact, if you ask Tami Pardee. She should know. MLS reports that Pardee sold 169 homes totalling over $275 million in the last year. Pardee Properties is located on Abbot Kinney in a shabby-chic office bustling with light, noise and activity. “Venice is moving up,” said Pardee. We had a huge upswing in the market this last year.” Median home prices in the Venice area have seen a 43.2 percent increase yearover-year since April 2012, from $990,000 to $1,417,500 in April 2014. Over the same period in Pacific Palisades, the median home price has increased from $1,344,312 to $1,692,900, a 25.9 percent increase. It would seem that this would be a good time to buy that beach cottage, as the slope is steadily increasing and homes are still affordable, by Los Angeles standards, even at the beach. While Venice has weathered some hard times in the last century, Angelenos have become enamored of the special qualities of the area in the last decades. The tide has turned as property values soar. Wealthy tobacco tycoon Abbott Kinney originally built Venice in 1906 as a seaside resort. To drain the marshland, Kinney constructed canals and added gondolas, just like those in Venice, Italy. Visitors arrived on the Red Car and rented cottages, enjoying Ocean Front Walk, the Venice Pier and the sloping beaches. Many of those cottages are accessed by pedestrian-only walkways, with alleys in back
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for vehicular entry. Through the decades, Venice has re-invented itself as an artist’s community, a counter-culture haven and in the latter decades, a mecca for gentrification. Community-minded professionals concerned with historic preservation, a healthy business climate and tech wizards now populate the neighborhood. Craftsman homes and Victorians have been lovingly restored to reflect their resort heyday, mindful of the past but rooted in a healthy future. Today, the casual life-style and proximity to the beach are drawing a population of New Yorkers, empty-nesters from the Palisades and Silicon Valley execs seeking proximity to Silicon Beach and the outdoor, healthy lifestyle, says Pardee. Lots are small, ranging from just 1800 sq. ft to 3400 sq ft. The average lot size is 3400 sq. ft. for homes that were originally built as transient housing to the vacationer. Pardee is a top producer, with an area ranging from Pacific Palisades to Marina del Rey. “Venice is still a great deal,” she says, but home prices are rising with the demand.
THREE DISTINCTIVE HOMES–Tami Pardee shares three versions of the Venice home, including the Craftsman walk-in entry, above left.bottom, on Clubhouse Drive, 2326 Clark and 2337 Clark. Each reflect different aspects of the Venice lifestyle.
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narrow streets. On Tuesday, Noah Muhlstein, planning deputy for Councilman Koretz, visited the site. “I was surprised at the scope,” he said. “The photos of the trucks did not do it justice. He was in violation of the haul route.” Building and Safety’s Principal Residential Inspector Jeff Napier visited the site and immediately closed it down for at least a week, sending the trucks away. Shawn Bayliss, director of Planning and Land Use said that Building and Safety cited the property owner and the developer. The owner of the project is Nile Niami and the permit applicant is Chris Parker. “We shut down the project,” he confirmed. Residents in Bel-Air have been struggling with increasingly problematic development issues, including traffic and safety, excessive excavation, mega-mansionization and a tendency for the City to approve variances that ignore neighborhood character and
the Baseline Hillside Ordinance. Koretz’ approval of a 50-foot height variance against the recommendation of the Planning Commission on a project on lower Stone Canyon Road galvanized neighbors. “A new benchmark needs to be set for super large-scale developments like the Airole project,” said Muhlstein on behalf of Koretz. “We need to hold them to a higher standard.” Muhlstein explained that by right, the lot size indicates how large the development can be. Lots can be enormous in Bel-Air. The Baseline Hillside Ordinance limits the aboveground development to align with neighborhood character, allowing excavation to increase the size of a home. “The councilman feels that excavation needs to be revisited,” said Muhlstein. “In light of the Airole project, we need to up the bond amount to address the impact.” “Currently, we are not looking at the cumulative impact of development in the Bel Air area. We haven’t taken that initiative. Given the current conditions, we are going to
have to.” Muhlstein said that, “The Councilman feels that we need to find a more feasible solution to address these loopholes. This is on the plate of every manager in the City. In addition, we cannot have what happened on Loma Vista happen in L.A.,” he said, referring to the two tragic accidents there in the last month, one resulting in the death of an LAPD officer by a runaway truck.
STILL AT IT–Rewards outweigh the risk for commercial brokers, whose signs pepper the Business Triangle, like this one on Linden and Wilshire. If you see signs you think are illegal, take a photo with your smartphone and email vtalbot@bhcourier.com
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PEL Enrichment Fair To Offer Options, Solutions For Parents he Parents Education League of LA (PEL) will hold its first annual Education and Enrichment Resource Fair—for parents in search of quality educational options and solutions for their children—from 11 a.m-3 p.m., Sunday, May 18 in the Grand Ballroom of Covel Commons at UCLA and is free with RSVP at www.parentseducationleague.org. Among the speakers and their topics set for the fair are: • Elizabeth Lutsky, president of the International Dyslexia Association speaking on “Dyslexia Today.” Since 2002, Lutsky has worked in private practice as an educational therapist helping children with language-based learning disabilities develop the skills and strategies needed to overcome their learning challenges. Throughout her career, Lutsky has worked in various educational settings as a special education teacher, learning specialist, and reading coach. • Melissa Idelson, director of the Child Success Center, speaking on “Learning Differences: Early Intervention & Therapy.” Idelson, OTR/L has been working as a sensory integration training occupational therapist for 22 years. She is founder and director of the
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Child Success Center (CSC) in Santa Monica that offers occupational, speech-language and educational therapy for children birth-13. • Sharon Duncan, founder of the Gifted Identity Project, speaking on “Homeschooling.” Duncan consults on homeschooling decisions, options and concerns. She has served on the board at a private K-8 school, as president of the school site council for a public elementary school, and currently serves on the advisory board for a private school for highly gifted children. • Landis Green, head of school at Wildwood School on the topic, “Defining ‘Progressive Education’ for a New Century.” “It’s our responsibility to provide young people with the skills that will allow them to thrive when facing the unknown or unfamiliar,” says Landis. “Now more than ever, our children must learn to collaborate, to develop interests that reach beyond the material they learn in school, to see themselves and different ‘others’ as equal parts of a multicultural fabric, and to cultivate a substantive life of meaning and passion. “For me, Southern California represents society’s strength in the coming
together of differing cultures, informed by the differences among us and the diverse talents and passions of the populace,” he says. • Dr. Simona Montanari, associate professor, Child & Family Studies, Cal State L.A. will speak on the “Benefits of Multilingual Education.” Her “Communication Behavior in Childhood” course provides an overview of how typically developing children acquire language from infancy through late childhood, including phonology (sounds), lexicon (words), syntax and morphology (sentences), and communicative competence (language use). Another course shows how children acquire a second language in infancy and in early childhood, touching on the course/stages of bilingual and second-language learning, the psychological, sociocultural and linguistic factors influencing second-language learning, individual differences in and the social and cognitive consequences of bilingualism. • Brad Koepenick, assistant head of Valley International Prep, speaking on “Arts as Enrichment.” Koepenick is an award-winning educator (Hart Vision Award-California Charter Teacher of The Year) who also serves as an arts education, media literacy and charter school advocate throughout California. Koepenick is the subject of a new documentar y called (Autistic) Kids With Cameras, which highlights his work with stop-motion animation, improvisation and film making for students on the autistic spectrum. His work in education is featured in Lisa Bloom's new bestseller Swagger: 10 Urgent Rules for Raising Boys in America and on CBS-The Early Show, Fox News, So Cal News and Nightline. Koepenick serves on the board of directors for the Actors Hall of Fame Foundation, CETA-CA Educational
Theatre Association and Actors for Autism. • Dr. Lorie Humphrey, licensed psychologist specializing in neuropsychological assessment of children and adolescents, speaking on ADD/ADHD & Evaluations. Humphrey served for more than two years as the first supervisor of the newly-developed HELP Group/UCLA Neuropsychology Program. She is currently an associate clinical professor in the department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences at UCLA. In this position she teaches the Developmental Neuropsychology course to pre- and post-doctoral fellows. Humphrey has also been a consultant and/or co-investigator on several UCLA research projects, including a functional MRI study of students with dyslexia, a genetic study of ADHD in a Finnish adolescent cohor t, and a structural MRI study of children with autism. • Dr. Dan Peters, co-founder/executive director of Summit Center, speaking on “Gifted is a Special Need.” A licensed psychologist, Peters has devoted his career to the assessment, consultation and treatment of children, adolescents, and families, specializing in learning differences, anxiety, and issues related to giftedness and twice-exceptionality. Peters is the author of Make Your Worrier a Warrior: A Guide to Conquering Your Child’s Fears, From Worrier to Warrior: A Guide to Conquering Your Fears, and Raising Creative Kids (co-authored with Dr. Susan Daniels). He blogs regularly for The Huffington Post and Psychology Today and is a frequent media guest. The PEL Education and Enrichment Fair is the first opportunity of its kind (see ‘PEL ENRICHMENT FAIR,’ page 19)
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At the Aikido Academy Los Angeles dojo in Beverly Hills, Michael Jacyna (left) the head instructor, teaches an aikido class.
Beverly Hills Dojo To Host Martial Art Workshop, Sunday, May 18 ichael Jacyna’s Aikido Academy Los Angeles will host the Los Angeles Summer Aikido Bridge Seminar, from 8:30 a.m.noon, Sunday, May 18 at the academy, 9930 S. Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 201. The theme of this year’s workshop is “One Day, One Community;” and the event will bring in four California aikido instructors from L.A., San Francisco, Orange and North Valley, who will teach and showcase their unique approach to the non-violent martial art of aikido. The event is open to all martial
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to offer a wide variety of resources to help students in many areas. “This event will not only be a huge time-saver for parents looking to improve the overall quality of their child’s educational development, but also a golden opportunity for parents struggling to find specific strategies,” says PEL President Desiree Lapin. “With all of these amazing resources under one roof, families may learn how to supplement a core subject area or how to better manage a child’s learning difference such as ADD/ADHD, dyslexia, sensory or processing issues, and social behavior issues.” Participants will include schools, learning centers, after-school programs, non-profit organizations, therapists, online education providers, tutors, school consultants and more. “ScholarShare College Savings Plan is proud to sponsor this event. It gives parents information and advice on how to help their children learn and prepare for college,” said Arlene Greene, executive director of the ScholarShare Investment Board, which administers California’s 529 Plan. “At ScholarShare we help parents make their college dreams come true by giving them a way to prepare to pay the costs of college.” For more information about participants, speakers, and to RSVP for the fair, visit www.parentseducationleague.org or call 310-441-0684.
arts enthusiasts—adults and children, men and women. The event is free for the general public to observe. Aikido Academy Los Angeles (www.AikidoLA.com) is a traditional Japanese martial art dojo teaching kids and adults classes. Aikido is a defensive martial art and can be effectively applied to protect against bigger and stronger attackers by physically blending with the adversary’s movement and energy. Due to it’s nature it is suitable for anyone seeking to gain mind and body awareness, self-defense skills and improved fitness. It is based on the principles of energy exchange and respect of the partner. The name aikido consist of three parts: ai- harmony, ki- energy and do- way, which can be translated as the way to harmonize with the universe or inner energy. For more information, visit AikidoLA.com.
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City. According to Director of Parking Operations Chad Lynn, there will be four companies with 200 taxis under the eventual franchise plan. Lynn says the impetus for the change is a desire from other companies trying to enter Beverly Hills t hitting roadblocks because the market is currently locked up by other brands. Lynn said creating a franchise will create competition among the companies, which ultimately leads to better service for the public. “We’re going to have competition introduced to a market that was static,” Lynn said. “If you have a healthy competitive market, that will benefit the customer.”
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Special Olympics and will compete again next year, is among the “15 for 2015” global messengers throughout Southern California who has been tasked with raising awareness for the games. Lucy has cerebral palsy as a result of oxygen deprivation at birth. “It was so exciting for me to compete, and I want other kids to have the
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complete their university studies, the Magbit Foundation offers an “interestfree loan” program for needy and qualified students. To date, Magbit has used the proceeds from its previous galas to provide
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Mitchell, Jouer Cosmetics and Wolfgang Puck Catering. All activities are made possible by some 300 dedicated volunteers. “Foster parents play a key role in our community, offering a haven – a precious safety net – for the more than 35,000 foster youth in the county,” said Pritzker. “I am so happy Foster Care Counts is continuing its tradition of organizing
BEVERLY HILLS A Taxi Franchise Review Panel is currently being established with various City commissioners and officials. That panel is to determine which companies will service the City based on a wide range of criteria, including experience, quality of service, financial stability, electronics, enhancements and whether or not they have green vehicles, among many others. The companies will be graded on a 100-point scale. Lynn said he anticipates about 10 companies to submit proposals, adding that he doesn’t expect to come before the City Council with a recommendation before September. In addition to the uptick in service, Lynn said the change could provide additional revenue to the City. “By adding another company and more taxi’s, theoretically that could mean more revenue to the City. But what we really want to do is ensure high-quality taxi service.” Lynn said.
same experience,” Lucy Meyer said. Special Olympics L.A. 2015 CEO Patrick McClenahan said 200 million people around the world have intellectual disabilities. The games will bring some 7,000 Special Olympics athletes from 177 countries to L.A. next year. For more information on the games, which includes 25 sports over the course of nine days at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, or to volunteer, visit: http://www.la2015.org. interest-free loans to more than 10,000 students studying at 16 of the most prestigious universities in Israel. More than 98 percent of the graduates repay the interest-free loans, which are based entirely on the “honor system,” in approximately three years after they begin working. For more information or to attend, visit: www.magbit.org. this wonderful appreciation day for our foster mothers,” said Philip Browning, director of L. A. County Department of Child and Family Services. Cast members from ABC Family Channel’s The Fosters, and VoluntEars from The Walt Disney Company will all take part in the day. The kids’ area will have carnival games, cookie decorating, arts and crafts, magicians, balloon artists, face painting, and more. Young children can enjoy a special storytelling area hosted by Better with Books, which will also be giving young readers books and backpacks to take home.
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governments that engage in similar policies and requests that they “divest themselves of all properties in Beverly Hills.” The hotel staff members attended the meeting to remind the council and the public that their actions also affect the jobs they depend on. The Brunei Investment Agency owns the Dorchester Collection, which has hotels in London, Paris, Milan, Ascot and Geneva. Christopher Cowdry, CEO of the Dorchester Collection, flew in from London to attend the meeting. He released a statement that, “More than $5 trillion of capital is managed by Sovereign Wealth Funds, the majority of which is from South East Asia and the Middle East . . . countries governed by Sharia law and not aligned with our civil liberties. Many of these companies are in our own back yard. Against this backdrop, we question why The Beverly Hills Hotel is being singled out.” The hotel collects $11 million in
taxes for the City. “I see no action being taken by this council refuting those laws in other countries,” said Cowdry, pointing out that they were also engaged in business in Beverly Hills. He said he spoke on behalf of the 650 people who are employed at the hotel, and that he would, “protect their jobs, no matter what.” Several employees delivered impassioned statements in support of the hotel. One employee, who identified himself as a member of the LGBT community said: “I ask that you take your issues to our local leaders. Knock on the doors of our capital and take your concerns where it counts.” Another tearful employee said, “in order to commit that kind of violence you have to forget that the person in front of you is a human being. The employees of this hotel are also human beings.” Another employee said that, “The enemy is not in our backyard; the enemy is somewhere else.” He asked that pressure be brought on our government, not the hotel. “The one thing I haven’t heard anyone say is that we are all on the same side in this. No one
agrees with prejudice,” he said. “None of the money generated goes back to Brunei. It’s spent here in salaries and improvements. These people live off the tips – about $8 million. Seven hundred families are going to be directly affected by this. My concern is for the workers,” said Beverly Hills resident Robbie Anderson, whose great-grandmother built the hotel. The City Council passed the resolution in a unanimous decision. Bosse said she is “proud of our City and felt that we had to make a public statement based on our traditional beliefs and values. As it has many times in the past, our City Council took a stand to support justice and human rights for all with its unanimous vote to condemn the government of Brunei’s new laws that impose harsh penalties including death by stoning for homosexuality and other behaviors. The people of Beverly Hills value their traditions, their diversity and the dignity of human beings everywhere. It is the core of who we are as a community. We will not be blind to the horrors of such laws and we will not remain silent.”
BBBSLA–The annual “Accessories for Success” luncheon/fashion show was hosted by the Guild of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater L.A. in The Beverly Hills Hotel. Pictured (from left): honorees Lee Phillip Bell, Sandra Stern, Brindell Roberts Gottlieb with BBBSLA Guild President Mary Willard and BBBSLA President/CEO Tiffany Siart. Photo by Vince Bucci
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NOTICE— Fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, et seq., Business and Professions Code).
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PUBLIC NOTICES TSG No.: 5021085 TS No.: CA1100223969 FHA/VA/PMI No.: APN: 4335-029-038 Property Address: 150 NORTH ALMONT DRIVE #402 BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 05/02/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 05/22/2014 at 10:00 A.M., First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 05/16/2006, as Instrument No. 06 1073139, in book , page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of California. Executed by: SHAHRIAR ZARINI AND LOEIS REFUA, HUSBAND AND WIFE, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, C A S H I E R ' S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 4335-029038 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 150 NORTH ALMONT DRIVE #402, BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211 he undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $869,564.83. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust has deposited all
documents evidencing the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and has declared all sums secured thereby immediately due and payable, and has caused a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be executed. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916)939-0772 or visit this Internet Web http://search.nationwideposting.com/propertySea rchTerms.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case CA1100223969 Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.
Date: First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC 5 First American Way Santa Ana CA 92707 First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916)9390772NPP0230041 To: BEVERLY HILLS COURIER 05/02/2014, 05/09/2014, 05/16/2014 ————————— TSG No.: 8382831 TS No.: CA1300256671 FHA/VA/PMI No.: APN: 5529-014-057 Property Address: 1050 NORTH EDINBURGH AVE # 109 WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90046 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 02/15/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 05/29/2014 at 10:00 A.M., First American Title Insurance Company, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 02/23/2006, as Instrument No. 06 0397875, in book , page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of California. Executed by: EHAB ALY MOHAMED, A SINGLE MAN, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, C A S H I E R ' S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 5529-014057 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1050 NORTH EDINBURGH AVE # 109, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90046 he undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, posses-
sion, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $1,216,816.01. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust has deposited all documents evidencing the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and has declared all sums secured thereby immediately due and payable, and has caused a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be executed. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916)939-0772 or visit this Internet Web
http://search.nationwideposting.com/propertySea rchTerms.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case CA1300256671 Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Date: First American Title Insurance Company 5 First American Way Santa Ana CA 92707 First American Title Insurance Company MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916)9390772NPP0230283 To: BEVERLY HILLS COURIER 05/09/2014, 05/16/2014, 05/23/2014 –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014088426 The following is/are doing business as: NANCY ABRAMS & ASSOCIATES, INC. 9465 Wilshire Blvd. #880, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Nancy Abrams & Associates, Inc. 924 Hilts Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90024; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein June 10, 2004: Nancy Abrams, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 02, 2014; Published: April 18, 25, May 02, 09, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014097628 The following is/are doing business as: 1) 5 STAR REAL ESTATE 2) FIVE STAR REAL ESTATE 489 Hillgreen Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Michael Treiman 489 Hillgreen Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Michael Treiman: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 10, 2014; Published: April 18, 25, May 02, 09, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014097207 The following is/are doing business as: THERAPEUTIC SESSIONS 484 S. Roxbury Dr. #305, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; DeShawn Wilson 484 S. Roxbury Dr. #305, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: DeShawn Wilson: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 10, 2014; Published: April 18, 25, May 02, 09, 2014 LACC N/C BILL OF SALE
This Bill of Sale made on February 4, 2014 by and between CELEBRITY HOME ENTERTAINMENT, INC., located at 468 No. Camden Drive, Beverly Hills 90210 ("Seller") and EYE FILM RELEASING, INC., located at 468 No. Camden Drive, Beverly Hills 90210 (“Buyer”) Whereas the Seller wishes to sell and the Buyer wishers to buy the property, assets and undertaking described in Exhibit 1 attached (collectively the "Assets") for the consideration and on the terms and conditions set forth below: Therefore, this Bill of Sale witnesses that for good and valuable consideration now paid by the Buyer to the Seller at or before the execution and delivery of this Bill of Sale, the receipt and sufficiency of which is acknowledged, the Seller grants, bargains, sells, assigns, transfers, conveys and sets over to the Buyer the Assets, upon and subject to the following terms and conditions: 1. The Seller covenants, warrants and represents that: (a). Seller has good and marketable title to the Assets, free and clear of any mortgage, charge, security interest, lien, claim, charge or other encumbrance of any nature or kind whatsoever; (b). Seller has the authority to sell the Assets to the Buyer; (c). Buyer shall, immediately after execution and delivery of this Bill of Sale, have quiet and peaceful possession and enjoyment of the Assets for its own use and benefit without any manner of hindrance, interruption, molestation, claim or demand whatsoever of, from or by the Seller or any person; (d). Seller will,, from time to time and at all times hereafter, on every reasonable request of the Buyer, make, do and execute or cause to be made, done and executed all further acts, deeds or assurances as may be reasonably required by the Buyer for more effectually and completely vesting in the Buyer the Assets; (e). Seller to indemnify and save harmless the Buyer from all costs, damages, expenses and other losses resulting or arising from the breach or untruth of any covenant, warranty or representation made or given by the Seller hereunder. 2. This Bill of Sale shall inure to the benefit of the successors and assigns of the Buyer. CELEBRITY HOME ENTERTAINMENT, INC. Seller: Robert Feinstein, President EYE FILM RELEASING, INC. Buyer: Robert Feinstein, President Date: February 11, 2014 Exhibit 1: The Collective Assets Referenced in this Bill of Sale Exhibit 1: (collectively the “Assets”) All assets, including but not limited to accounts receivable, bank accounts, royalties, commissions and DVD Distribution Agreements presently licensed to Celebrity Home Entertainment, Inc.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014095477 The following is/are doing business as: STYLE BY LOUIE 575 E. Hargrave St., Inglewood, CA 90302; Luis A. Astorga Jr. 575 E. Hargrave St., Inglewood, CA 90302; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Luis A. Astorga Jr.: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 09, 2014; Published: April 18, 25, May 02, 09, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014095478 The following is/are doing business as: PRO ACTIVE WELLNESS 80 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. #345, Sierra Madre, CA 91024; Robert Cameron 80 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. #345, Sierra Madre, CA 91024; Oscar Quinal 80 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. #345, Sierra Madre, CA 91024; David Leyva 80 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. #345, Sierra Madre, CA 91024; Tara Banso 80 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. #345, Sierra Madre, CA 91024; The business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Robert Cameron: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 09, 2014; Published: April 18, 25, May 02, 09, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014095479 The following is/are doing business as: ANDREA’S FOR THE BRIDE BY SAMANTHA 450 S. Robertson Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048; Andrea’s Fashions, Inc. 450 S. Robertson Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Laurentia Popa, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 09, 2014; Published: April 18, 25, May 02, 09, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014095476 The following is/are doing business as: 1) BEVERLY HILLS COURIER PUBLISHING CO., LLC 2) BEVERLY HILLS COURIER 3) B.H. COURIER 4) BEVERLY HILLS OUTLOOK 5) B.H. OUTLOOK 6) BEVERLY HILLS STYLE 6) RODEO DRIVE FASHION FORWARD 8) OUTLOOK BEVERLY HILLS 9100 Wilshire Blvd. #360E, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Beverly Hills Courier Publishing Co., LLC 9100 Wilshire Blvd. #360-E, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein 2004: Clifton S. Smith, Jr., President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 09, 2014; Published: April 18, 25, May 02, 09, 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).
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Business and Commercial Lots .........235 Wanted to Rent, Offices.....................239 Offices, Stores for Lease....................240 Commercial Property For Lease .........241 Building Material.................................245 Industrial Lots.....................................250 Acreage, Residential Lots ..................260 Condominiums and Townhouses........270 Real Estate for Exchange ..................280 Real Estate Services ..........................281 Real Estate Loans..............................288 Property Management .......................290 Houses for Sale .................................300 Wanted to Buy....................................302 Wanted to Buy Houses ......................303 Palm Springs for Rent ........................331
RENTALS Rentals to Share ................................404 Wanted to Rent ..................................405 Garage/Storage Rentals .....................407 Rooms for Rent...................................415 Hotels & Motels...................................416 Boarding House/Senior Living ............418 Houses for Rent Furnished ................420 Houses for Rent Unfurnished.............425 Apartments for Rent Furnished..........435 Rental Referral Services ....................439 Apartments for Rent Unfurnished ......440 Vacation Rentals ................................449
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508 RSF • $2,300/Mo. 1 Large Executive Window Office & 1 Support/ Reception Area. Contact: Stan Gerlach Or: Bryan Dunne 310/550-2500
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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. Zoned For 2-Houses. Close to Restuarants & Rodeo Drive.
Residential Land For Sale/Or Exchange For Income Property
Developed Growing Neighborhood. Near shopping & schools. By Blue Diamond & Pebble Rd. 1.25 Acres • $349,000
Call 310.271.3435
BEVERLY HILLS HOME FOR LEASE
310/466-5926
438 SO. ALMONT DRIVE
300 HOUSES FOR SALE
NEW HOUSE WITH FIVE BEDROOMS,
BEVERLY HILLS
STUDY/OFFICE GORGEOUS
North of Sunest 7 Bd. + 8 Ba. Huge Lot. ANNETTE WOLF • AGT.
310/441-1811 310/766-1812
TWO STORY HOME $13,000/MO.
BRC00456048
SANDRA LEWIS
M ANY M ORE P OCKET L ISTINGS AVAILABLE .
AGT • 310 770-4111
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from $1,250,000
PARK PLACE from $719,000
CENTURY WOODS SOLD OUT!
Private Office Suite at 9595 Wilshire Bl.
281 RESIDENTIAL LOT FOR SALE
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
• HOME FOR SALE • OPEN SUNDAY • 2-5
BEVERLY HILLS
1110 SOUTH SWALL
Home For Lease North of Sunset
FABULOUS THREE BEDROOM
GORGEOUS 2 BEDROOM
AND GUESTHOUSE WITH HUGE YARD. PERFECT FOR DEVELOPER, FAMILY LIVING OR REMODELING. BRC00456048
$1.5M
4 BATH + DEN + POOL AVAILABLE MAY 1ST.
Beautifully Furnished SHORT TERM AVAILABLE (3 to 6 Months) Reduced - Sacrifice
SANDRA LEWIS Write2Elle@aol.com AGT • 310 770-4111
CLASSIFIED
BEVERLY HILLS
380 Houses For Rent
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BRENTWOOD • • • F O R L E A S E • • • BEVERLY HILLS • B R E N T W O O D • 11730 SUNSET BLVD. 443 S. Oakhurst Dr. 11988 Kiowa Ave. •••••• SINGLE FAMILY HOME 922 S. Barrington Av. • • • • • NEWLY REMODELED •• •
2 Bd. + 2 Ba. 418 S. LA PEER DR. • • • • •• • BEVERLY HILLS • • • • • •• 2 BDRM. + 2 BATHS Central Air & Heat B R I G H T & S P A C I O U S BEVERLY HILLS Newly Remodeled LIVING. $4,000/MO. Balcony, dishwasher, Call 310/770-9637 elevator, intercom entry, on-site laundry, parking. BEAUTIFUL BEL AIR
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Spacious living+dining rm. w/ French doors opening to patio & lovely backyard. Central air, alarm, 2-car garage. $6,800/Month
310/474-5432
407 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
435 Guesthouse For Rent
Studio
10933 Rochester Ave.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 2 Bd.+2 Ba. Spacious a/c, fireplace, pool, controlled access, laundry fac., prkg.
Rooftop pool, Fireplace, balcony, Large & Bright Unit. Spacious & Bright. deck, central air, Elevator, controlled wet bar, dishwasher, A/C, elevator, intercom access, on-site laundry facility, dishwasher, stove, • Free WiFi Access • entry, on-sight laundry, laundry facility, elevator, parking. intercom entry, 310/473-5061 balcony, parking. gym, parking. Close to shops+dining. • Free WiFi Access • on-sight laundry, prkg. Close To U.C.L.A. Close to Brentwood Village, 310/826-0541 ~ 310/476-3824 ~ 310/477-0072 Shops & Restaurants. • WESTWOOD • BRENTWOOD & U.C.L.A. CLOSE
• 310/826-4889 •
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BRENTWOOD
pool, elevator, parking, • WESTWOOD • CLOSE TO RESTAURANTS 519 S. Barrington Ave. 1628 Westgate Ave. 1422-1428 Kelton Av. laundry facility.
fridge, stove, laundry fac. SHOPPING .
310/531-3992
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Newer 2-Story Home 4 Bd.+41/2 Ba.+Den BEVERLY HILLS • • • • • • • +Family Room • 2 Bd.+Den+2 Ba. • +Maids Room • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. +Guesthouse • Master Bdrm. w/ walk- • 3 Bd.+2 Ba. • in closet, sub-zero, French doors in bdrm. to • marble counters, hrwd. patio overlooking pool • Avail. June 01 • $7,200 • GORGEOUS UNITS • Central air, large 323/525-1750
GARAGE/STORAGE
• 1 Bdrm. +1 Bath •
1675 Colby Ave.
*** • *** Jr. Executive •
12333 TeXaS Ave. 1236 Amhearst Ave. • 2 B d . + 2 B a . 904-908 Granville Av. 11666 Goshen Ave. 310/435-3693 ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ • Spacious Units • •• •1 •B•d .•+ 1 B a . ∞ ( • ) ( ) 2 Bd.+2 Ba. ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath ^^^^^ Very spacious, Single BEVERLY HILLS Includes: 2 Bdrm. +2 Bath granite counters, ∞ ∞ ∞ Granite counters, ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ 218 S. Tower Dr. 1 Dishwasher, a/c, microwave, intercom Fireplace, balcony, 1 Bd.+Den+1 /2 Ba. Granite counters, dish• •• • laundry facility, + 1 Bd. 1 Ba. ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) washer, balcony, stove, controlled access, entry, on-sight laun( • ) ( • ) •• •• dry, parking & WiFi. intercom-entry, on-site Studio subterranean prkg. on-site parking WiFi, central air/heat, •• •• Very close to UCLA laundry, parking. Near Whole Foods. & laundry facility. & Westwood Village. fireplace, patio, Old World Charm ! 310/207-1965 310/826-4600 310/820-8584 310/208-5166 controlled access, Bright, intercom entry, P LEASE C ALL :
&
BEVERLY HILLS
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310/312-9871 Shopping & Dining in Bright unit. Dishwasher, On-site Brentwood Village
2 Bdrm.+11/2 Bath
~ Single ~ ~ 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. ~
• 310/246-0290 • CLOSE TO SHOPS & DINING
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* * * * * • Single • 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath Upscale, Bright,
access, elevator, laundry room, parking. Heated pool/gym/sauna.
310/969-0610
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Border of = BRENTWOOD = B E V E R L Y H I L L S 417 S. Barrington Av. 321 S. Sherbourne Dr. : : : : : : : : : : : :
• • Spacious • • • 1 Bdrm. : : : : : : +1 Bath • • Jr. 1 Bdrm. • : : : : : : : : : : : : •• • • Hardwood floors, Balcony, controlled access, a/c, stove, elevator, laundry facility, parking.
1409 Midvale Ave.
Spacious •••• ••• •••• 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • Single • •• Single ••
Bright & Airy. Dishwasher, • • laundry, parking. Hardwood floors, • • • • Intercom entry, on-sight Close to dishwasher, controlled WiFi, a/c, intercom parking, on-sight access, on-site Brentwood Village. • BRENTWOOD • entry, laundry facility, laundry facility. 125 N. Barrington Av. laundry & parking. 310/472-8915 elevator, parking, pool. N E W LY U P D AT E D Close to transportation. C LOSE TO U.C.L.A. CLOSE TO U.C.L.A., 310/864-0319 310/820-1810 S A N TA M O N I C A • • • • SHOPPING & 1 BLK. • North of Wilshire • 2 Bdrm. TO WESTWOOD PARK. WESTWOOD ~ WEST ~ • CONDO QUALITY • th 1 0 9 0 5 O h i o A v e . 310/478-8616 + 2 Bath • 843 4 St. LOS ANGELES
LOS ANGELES
12424 TeXaS Ave. • Bachelor • balcony, pool, elevator, Balcony, a/c, wet bar, Gorgeous & Spacious. • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • on-site laundry, large closets, walk-in • 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. • • • • • • closet, controlled intercom entry. 320 N. La Peer Dr.
WESTWOOD
pool, laundry facility, controlled access, prkg. Close to Brentwood Village.
• 310/247-8689 • • 310/440-5051 • Close to Cedars-Sinai, VERY UNIQUE • MUST SEE Beverly Center & Trendy Robertson Bl. BRENTWOOD
With Pool, balcony, central air, fireplace, stove, elevator, intercom entry, prkg. gym.
• 310/476-2181 • Close to shopping, dining & schools.
V E R Y N I C E U N I T. 2nd floor, on-site laundry, covered parking, controlled access.
424/744-6342
• • Single • •• —————–––– • •• Bachelor •• ~ WESTWOOD ~ 10992 Ashton Ave. • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • • •• • • •• Wifi, Bright, controlled access, balcony, pool, elevator, laundry facility, prkg.
Balcony, intercom entry, elevator, onsight laundry, prkg. Close to UCLA & Close To U.C.L.A. Westwood Village .
310/477-6856
310/479-8977
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“The Mission ” • Westwood •
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11640 Kiowa Ave.
• • • • •
• 1 Bd+Loft+1 Ba • • • •Updated •••• • B R E N T W O O D • Newly • 2 Bd+2 Ba+Balcony Private Guestwing: TOWNHOUSE • • • • • 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath
• BEL AIR •
Architectural Bdrm+Bath
Hi-ceilings, views, deck.
872 S. Westgate Ave. 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath
elevator controlled Hardwood floors, access, on-site laundry, References needed. sliding glass doors parking. Close to A CCESS TO S TUDIOS , to patio, parking, Brentwood Village, UCLA & 405! laundry facility. Shops & Restaurants.
No pets, no smoking.
lauriewynngolden@ aol.com
6-Month Lease Avail.
= = = = = = * * * * * * •••••••• Every Extra Luxury: 1 2 Bd.+1 /2 Ba. Balcony, dishwasher, custom cabinets, granite = = = = = = a/c, heated pool, WiFi, countertops, stone entry,
310/207-1965
• 310/826-4889 •
pool, health club, spa.
• Free WiFi Access • • Close to UCLA • 1350 S. MIDVALE AVE. L.A., 90024 Contact Mgr.:
• 310/864-0319 •
MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME. Condo Style Living In Beverly Hills
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L UXURY 2 B EDROOM f r o mA PARTMENTS $ 3 1 5 0 t o FROM $ 3 9 9$3150 5
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Gourmet Granite Kitchens & Baths, Pool, Gym, In Home Laundry Rooms
133 North Almont Towers www.almonttowers.com • 310.888.8875
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SPECTACULAR BEVERLY HILLS TOWNHOUSE
• WESTWOOD • * H O L L Y W O O D * 1422-1428 Kelton Av.
KELEMEN 1134 N. SYCAMORE AV. REAL ESTATE Spacious • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath (310) 966-0900 * * * * * 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • License 00957281
Newly Remodeled Hardwood floors, Great Views dishwasher, controlled Great views, controlled access, on-site access, balcony, laundry & parking. elevator, lrg. pool, C LOSE TO U.C.L.A. prkg, on-sight laundry. 310/864-0319 H IKING IN R UNYON W E S T W O O D CANYON, HOLLYWOOD 1380 Midvale Ave. B OWL /N IGHTLIFE .
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• 323/467-8172 • • • • • Single 2 Bd. +2 Ba. HOLLYWOOD • • • • • 1769-1775
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all listings are on CenturyCityLiving.com
NOW AVAILABLE GATED 5 STAR LUXURY PROPERTIES F URNISHED & U NFURNISHED
*BEL AIR *WESTWOOD *CENTURY CITY
159 N. HAMILTON DR.
BEAUTIFUL UPPER DUPLEX 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH Includes Hardwood Floors, Fireplace, Central Heating & Air Conditioning, Dining Room, Charming Breakfast Nook, With All Appliances, Washer & Dryer, Storage, 2 Car Parking and Freshly Painted. $3,650/MO.
CALL 323/658-5332
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BEVERLY HILLS WiFi, pool, elevator, N. Sycamore Av. controlled access, on- • S i n g l e 136 S. Palm Dr. CENTURY PARK EAST sight laundry, parking. • B a c h e l o r 2+Den+2 • $3,500 Close to U.C.L.A. Controlled access, 2+2 • $3,200 2 BED / 2 BATHS 310/473-1509 laundry facility. 1 + Den + 2 • $2,800 $5,300/MONTH Utilities Included. Designer Quality Furniture. Fantastic BRIGHT & SPACIOUS UNITS. WILSHIRE Ocean Views. Totally renovated. 323/851-3790 Central air/heat. C O R R I D O R Close to Everything. European Style Kitchen. Quartz • OPEN HOUSE •
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10530-10540 Wilshire Bl.
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LOS ANGELES ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ 401 S. HOOVER St. • Single • • Studio • • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. •
• • ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞• Luxury Living •
• 1 2 •
• • • Bd.+1 Bd.+2 • • •
• • • Ba. Ba. • • •
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
Control access, pool, with valet, lush garden dishwasher, elevator, surrounding pool, on-site laundry gym, elevator, etc. and parking. 2 BED/2 BATH Hrwd. flrs., granite 213/385-4751 HIGH FLOOR counters, dishwasher, $3,750/MONTH central air, balcony. Available furnished For Lafayette Park Call: 310/470-4474 274 LAFAYETTE PARK PL. additional rent. Totally Renovated.
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• • 1 Bd. +1 Ba. • • • • L o t s o f • • • •
Real Hardwood Floors. Quartz 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath Counters. Jumbo 3 drawer. Granite counter tops, stain- refrigerator. Large Balcony. Walkless steel appliances, in Closet. Manhattan Style Views
••••••
air conditioned, new hrwd. flrs., designer finishes, balcony, ceiling Character & Charm ! fan, elevator, controlled Glass Fireplace access. Fitness ctr, yoga room, wi-fi, skyview Newly Remodeled. lounge w/ outdoor fireNew hrwd. flrs., place, laundry facilities. granite counters, Easy freeway access 213/382-1021 stainless steel appl., alcove fireplace, fridge, laundry facility, BEVERLY HILLS gated parking, intercom 336 S. SPALDING DR entry, WiFi and more. LARGE LUXURY
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• 310/552-8064 • Rooftop jacuzzi with panoramic city views.
3 BDRM., 3.5 BA.
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
Some Complexes include Heated Pools, Sundeck, Tennis, Doorman, Houseman, Staff Engineers, CULVER CITY Switchboard, Security Staff, Call Mike: 3830 Vinton Ave. • • ** 310/801-3310 ** Switchboard, Saunas, • Single • Business Center, Pet • • • PlayLand, Restaurant, • • •• Acres of Flower Gardens Pool, sauna, and Grassy Lawns. intercom entry,
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elevator, on-site laundry, parking. All Utilities Paid.
310/841-2367
Hardwood floors, central air, fireplace, large balcony. $4,850/MO.
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For Sale See our Ad Sec. 270
Sun. • 1-4pm 310/863-4325
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BEVERLY HILLS ADJ Beverly Hills Adj. 3 rd & R o b e r t s o n Bedford/Olympic ~~~~~ 2 BD, 2 BA CONDO COMPACT 1 BDRM. 324 S. Rexford Dr. $2,150/MO. Private Entrance. 2+Den+3 • $2,850
2-Entrances, dining+ Approx. 1400 Sq. ft. Carpets, drapes, break-fast area, hrwd. Lower unit with fridge, mini-blinds, throughout, lots of closets, washer/dryer in unit stove, refrigerator. a/c, laundry fac., 2-car No pets. and 2 car parking. prkg. Total privacy. $995Month Appt: 310/271-4207 Call 310/880-7281 310/275-0467
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• BEVERLY HILLS • 224 S. REXFORD DR. 2 Bdrm. • $2,690/Mo. X-LARGE LUXURY APT.
Professionally decorated. All new interior. Upper, Hrwd. flrs., drapes, granite kitchen+bath, stainless steel appl., w/d hook-ups, hi-ceilings. Shared backyard. No pets.
310/271-6811 Cell: 310/994-4122
MIRACLE MILE • Cozy Bachelor •
Spacious Duplex 2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH $745 Inclds. Utilities 1,400sf, living & dining New carpet, mini-blinds room, walk-in closets, & paint. Microwave, all appliances, deck. refrigerator, shower.
$2,150/Month 310/276-6960
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No kitchen or stove.
Close to LACMA/ transport./restaurants
323/954-1318
Must see! 439 S. Rexford 137 S. MAPLE DR. NEAR WILSHIRE/FAIRFAX
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423 S. REXFORD DR 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH Balcony with view, very clean and bright unit, hardwood floors, gated parking for 2, laundry facilty, stove & fridge. $2,600/MO. Call 310/980-4540
SPACIOUS 1 BD + 1 BA
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With patio and balcony, dining room, breakfast nook, hardwood floors, granite counter tops, bar, lots of closet space, Elevator access, gated building with parking.
In The HEART of BEV. HILLS TRIANGLE 170 N. Crescent Dr.
* * * * * 1* * 2 Bdrm. +2 /2 Bath * * * * * * * Large & Bright. Pool, a/c, balcony, fridge, stove, laundry rm., prkg., intercom entry, elevator.
Near schools, world class shopping & P R I M E L O C A T I O N restaurants. CLOSE TO SHOPS & R ESTAURANTS . $2,000MO. BEVERLY HILLS S A N T A M O N I C A 412 N. OAKHURST DR. North of Wilshire Viewing by appointment 310/858-8133 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath ~ Luxury Large ~ 2 Bd.+Den+2 Ba. L ARGE & B EAUTIFUL call 310/432-3125 $3,500/MO. Call 213/804-3761
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BEVERLY HILLS 137 S. MAPLE DR. SPACIOUS 2 BD./DEN/2 BA.
201 N. LA PEER DR. 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH $2,595/MO.
New hardwood & carpet flooring, upgraded kitchen, balcony, central air, pool, elevator, 2 car secured pkng.
464
BEVERLY HILLS BRIGHT & CONTEMPORARY 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • $1,875 Totally Remodeled,
$2,950MO. Viewing by appointment
call 310/432-3125
Remodeled kitchen, Newly Remodeled microwave, dishwasher, kitch. w/ granite counters. carpet, excellent closet 1st flr., rear. Hrwd flrs., a/c, ceiling fan, shared space, a/c units. patio, secured bldg., car$2,400/Month • Pet Friendly • port. Pet considered. Call: 310/556-1284
FOREST LAWN HOLLYWOOD HILLS
new kitchen w/ granite “Murmuring Trees” tops, stainless steel Section appliances (fridge, 1-Plot Available. stove, d/w). Carpet, Valued At: $7,500 V-blinds. 2nd flr. unit, prkg, laundry, outside Asking: $6,200 For More Info. storage. Pet OK.
310/275-5304 With patio and skylight, Call 310/821-4903 Hardwood floors, granite —————–––– counter tops, bar, ample B E V E R L Y H I L L S —————–––– BEVERLY HILLS Spacious Bright closets, Elevator access, SOUTH ELM DR. Upper Front gated building w/parking. 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • $1,700
Near schools, world class shopping & restaurants.
PLOTS FOR SALE
310/403-0439
Please Call:
818/259-6521
Visit Us At: bhcourier.com Or Call: 310.278.1322
BEVERLY HILLS
472 BAGS WANTED
WANTED ALLIGATOR, CROCODILE, EXOTIC SKINS; CHANEL, GUCCI HERMES, AND DESIGNER HANDBAGS VINTAGE & NEW TOP DOLLAR PAID Call 310/289-9561
S E RV I C E
475 GARAGE/ESTATE SALE
HANCOCK PARK ESTATE SALE 10,000 SQ. FT.
MANSION-LAST DAY! Persian Rugs; Paintings; Tiffany Studios Desk Set; Bronzes; Deco Lalique; Gilt Fr. Clock; Large Cloisonne-Gilt Horses; Art Nouveau Glass; Jade; Roll-Top Desks; Chrome Table; 1840 Harp Piano; 1960s Patio MAY 19-20 Furn; Huge Iron & Bronze Urn; Old Prints; Silver; Crystal; Sandstone Statue; Antq. Books; Much More! DON’T MISS THIS!
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508 BUY & SELL ESTATE PAWN SHOP
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ANTIQUES BUY & SELL
ANTIQUES / JEWELRY BUY & SELL
HIGHEST CASH
PRICES PAID •••••••••• 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
MICHAEL NEWMAN
310/276-0188 818/888-9200
Visit my website at beverlyhil santiques.com
we buy antiques! Highest prices paid, satisfaction Guaranteed!
AUTOS WANTED 588 JEWELRY
$$ CASH $$ FOR CARS We Will Buy Your Car, Running or Not.
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All Types. Will appraise your car for free. CALL TERRY:
323/868-4119
Paintings Art Deco Art Nouveau Marble Statues Russian Items
Chinese Art Clocks Chandeliers Porcelain Dresden
Meissen KPM Royal Vienna Islamic Art Bronze
Sculpture Jade Tifanny Lalique Galle Daum
TRADES & CONSIGNMENTS ACCEPTED TOO! WE
CAN BUY ONE ITEM OR YOUR ENTIRE HEIRLOOM!
Arté Antiques
Tel:
310.858.7666 artela@aol.com
www.ArteAntiques.com
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From The Publisher MARCIA WILSON HOBBS Every Mother's Day, I reflect on my mother and her mother and the virtues and values they both lived and tried very hard to instill in me as I was growing up. My grandmother, who was born in Los Angeles into an immigrant family that subsequently prospered, was quite insistent that “much is expected of those to whom much is given” and she inducted me into charitable projects from the age of 4 onward. My mother was a stalwart member of many groups including The Music Center's Blue Ribbon support group and was very proud when I joined and we became the first mother/daughter duo. Today, I would like to introduce two more dynamic duos from the Blue Ribbon, who are friends and colleagues of mine on various boards. Both duos are well known for their stellar contributions to so many philanthropic projects.
Joanne & Lindsey Kozberg
Joanne Kozberg (mother of Lindsey Kozberg)
•Were you brought up to appreciate the value of giving back and, if so, who instilled this spirit in you? I was born in Canada and came to the United States with my parents at a very young age. My father was very grateful to be an American. I think that just increased his belief in the importance of giving back, which he shared with those around him, including my brother and me. He was a cardiologist, and I would go on rounds with him to the clinic to see patients who could not receive treatment elsewhere. I could see the impact he was making on their lives, in how he talked to and treated them. He became president of the American College of Cardiology and from that position acted as a “volunteer lobbyist” pressing for federal support for coronary care units, paramedic services and advanced medical research. He served five presidents as a member of the National Institutes of Health. I saw firsthand the enormous pride that he could make and the contribution to the practice of medicine through his service as well as his one-on-one work with patients. It was another way to help save individual lives. •How did you first go about introducing your daughter to philanthropy? Supporting community was just part of our lives, and Lindsey was always a part of sharing all our experiences. She was a helpmate in all I
did—big and small. •What have you personally gained from “giving back?” Knowledge and experience–two things that immediately come to mind. I was fortunate to be appointed California’s Secretary of State and Consumer Services. In that role, I was so gratified when I could make a difference making people’s lives better. Through service as a UC Regent, I was privileged to gain an understanding of the majesty of our higher education system and how access to quality education opens opportunity. •What are some of the reasons that you joined Blue Ribbon and why did you encourage your daughter to join? I joined Blue Ribbon at age 23 because a dear friend, Olive Behrendt – who later became Lindsey’s godmother – introduced me to The Music Center. I think I was its youngest member, but always recognized the power of the arts to build community and cross-cultural understanding. I remember the civic pride as Los Angeles was building its cultural institutions in the 60s. The Blue Ribbon has probably exposed more generations of children to the performing arts than any other organization in the community. The women are also wonderful. They share a passion for the arts, and come together from across the county in support of the performing arts. I don’t think Lindsey really needed encouragement to join Blue Ribbon. She always felt it was important to support the arts and that’s what the Blue Ribbon is about. And she hasn’t needed encouragement to volunteer for other causes as she is an active volunteer in a number of education and women’s health organizations.
****** Lindsey Kozberg (daughter of Joanne Kozberg)
•How/when were you introduced to the concept of “giving back?” My parents introduced us to volunteering and philanthropy by bringing us along. And
they started so early I honestly can’t remember a time when we weren’t tagging along at a school, museum, or library. A lot of that exposure was at the Music Center. My mother put me in a tiny apron at the earliest Very Special Arts Festivals so I could help the other kids paint and glue while she was volunteering. My father made sure we explored and felt comfortable in all corners of the community. When donating toys and books we hopped in the car, and met and played with the children who would enjoy them. They made it quite clear that our time and care could touch people, and that we had good fortune we should share joyfully. •How instrumental was your mother in sharing this concept with you? I think watching my mom in action made me equate being a “grown up” with volunteering and serving on boards and committees. I saw how much happiness she found in her volunteer work and watched her make great friends through these organizations. I heard people thank her for making x or y possible and wanted to emulate that. I was 9-years old and banned from camp after catching the chicken pox when I announced I would be her “summer intern.” We carpooled downtown all summer so I could make copies and answer phones. My parents never asked or told us to get busy. They showed us how. And we followed suit. •What have you gained by being a member of Blue Ribbon? For me, the Blue Ribbon has two dimensions. One is giving children across Los Angeles access to the world-class music, dance and drama I was fortunate to grow up with – which is ultimately what the Blue Ribbon and its members do. The second is being part of a group my mother helped to lead, and my godmother, Olive Behrendt, helped to found. Olive was 100-percent dedicated to giving everyone in Los Angeles the inspiration of ballet, symphony and theater. Every time I see a little girl dancing in her seat, or catch an usher keeping time with the music in the aisles at Hollywood Bowl, I feel a little closer. •What have you learned from your mother about philanthropy that you hope to pass on to your children? I’m not a mother, but fortunate to have some wonderful children in my life. I hope I’ve already started to help them understand there are families in Los Angeles who are food insecure, and whose neighborhoods aren’t safe places to live and play. I don’t want to undermine their sense of safety, but want them to think about
whether those children have ever felt the sand in their toes in Santa Monica or run their hands across the velvet seats at The Music Center. And I want them to see there’s room for them to help. At the moment I think it is easier for them to understand needs further from home. So I’m helping them find their own joy from caring about and helping other children, whether from across town or around the world. Last Mother’s Day my godchildren and I went online to find something fantastic to give their mother. We settled on a scholarship through Room to Read, which builds libraries and sends girls to schools in Asia and Africa. They clickedI paid.
****** Beth Lowe (Mother-In Law of Christy Lowe)
Christy & Beth Lowe •Were you brought up to appreciate the value of giving back and, if so, who instilled this spirit in you? I can recall in the first grade “trick or treating for UNICEF” and feeling glad to help children less fortunate in the world in lieu of candies. As a Brownie Scout, we filled baskets of turkey and trimmings for Thanksgiving for families who would not have had a feast otherwise. This belief was nurtured by my parents, teachers and my community. •What have you personally gained from “giving back?” Personally, I have gained a greater understanding and appreciation of the human condition and how gratifying it is to do one’s part in trying to enrich the lives of others. I am especially committed to do what I can to provide children with the means to achieve their potential. Arts experiences are sure to enhance their lives. •What are some of the reasons that you joined Blue Ribbon and why did you encourage your daughter-in-law to join? I joined the Blue Ribbon to nurture the arts in Los Angeles. Particularly, I am interested in the children's programs the Blue Ribbon supports in addition to The Music Center's residential companies. The Blue Ribbon members are talented, creative and committed to making a difference and I enjoy their companionship as we work together on our goals. My wonderful daughter-inlaw Christy Lowe is, just as I have described, amazingly talented, creative and committed. She has a history of giving back through involvement in the arts. I felt she would be an asset
May 9, 2014 | Page 31 to the organization and enjoy the women as much as I do. She has the opportunity to connect with women from our county who represent a broad spectrum of interests and I have the added pleasure of working with her in a common pursuit of encouraging the enrichment of all souls.
****** Christy Lowe (daughterin-law of Beth Lowe)
•How/when were you introduced to the concept of “giving back?” My parents and grandparents both were great examples for me in giving back. Growing up, we were active in our church’s youth program which included various activities helping the elderly and less fortunate. I remember my mom devoting many hours to raising funds and awareness for the arts in my hometown of Miami. •How instrumental was your mother-in-law in sharing this concept with you? My mother-in-law sets an amazing example for me, giving her time generously to several causes–always with a smile on her face. In addition to the tremendous work she's done with First Five LA, promoting free preschool education, she has also been a supporter of the arts through the Blue Ribbon, among other organizations. I have always been a supporter of the arts and have contributed since my move to L.A. through involvement in the Venice Family Clinic's Venice Art Walk. •What have you gained by being a member of Blue Ribbon? Beth and I always enjoy going to the theater together each year, which was how I became aware of the Blue Ribbon and the impressive contributions the organization makes. My favorite Blue Ribbon event is the Children's Festival. Hundreds of school children from across the city descend upon The Music Center to see a performance –many for the first time. It is a real treat to watch the kids have that experience. The Blue Ribbon volunteers all look forward to that event and really make a difference for those youngsters. •What have you learned from your mother-in-law about philanthropy that you hope to pass on to your children? Beth is a model for my family and our children. She and Bob take each of our kids to Washington D.C. for one week in the year when they turn 8. They get a chance to learn about our government and understand how we can serve our country. That is an experience they will never forget and uniquely designed by a thoughtful set of grandparents. In the new two weeks, we will also be saluting Judy Bedrosian and her daughter Karen Coyne; and Judy Felsenthal and her daughter Lisa Neipris.
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