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The Beverly Hilton hosted the “Entrepreneur of the Year” awards. 5
By Matt Lopez & John L. Seitz Ask one of Paula Kent Meehan’s many friends and you’ll get a different answer about what made her so special. Whether it was her loyal friendship, her wide-reaching philanthropic and generous spirit or her reputation as a savvy, nononsense businesswoman, it’s clear that Meehan left an indomitable legacy behind when she died peacefully Monday at her Beverly Hills home. The beginning of Meehan’s landmark life that saw her build a beauty product empire from
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scratch was at a Christian Science maternity facility in Beverly Hills, where she was born in 1931. Her father, who had previously been an accountant for Fox Films, resettled the family to Burbank, where Meehan met her lifelong friend Debbie Reynolds. “Debbie actually wanted to be a gym teacher while my aspiration was to be an actress.” Meehan told The Courier in 2004. Meehan dropped out of high school and became a mother while in her mid-teens. While (see ‘PAULA KENT MEEHAN,’ page 15)
See pages 2 and 3 for pictures of Paula Kent Meehan’s extraordinary life. Paula’s family will be accepting a commendation from Mayor Lili Bosse Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at Woofstock.
Paula Kent Meehan 1931-2014
Mark Tronstein To Lead Rodeo City Staff Prevents City Council From Further 9900 Drive Committee Following Wilshire Investigations Jim Jahant’s Departure NEW ERA ON RODEO DRIVE—The much beloved Jim Jahant said farewell to the Rodeo Drive Committee he has helmed for the past three years in a ceremony at the Luxe Hotel on Wednesday. Mayor Lili Bosse declared the day “Jim Jahant Day” in his honor, saying: “You are such a big part of what makes Rodeo Drive so special.” Jahant said: “When you do something you love, you don’t call it work.” Pictured (from left): Jahant with incoming Rodeo Drive President Mark Tronstein.
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By Laura Coleman In anticipation of Mark Tronstein taking the reigns of the Rodeo Drive Committee, which his father helped co-found, The Courier caught up with Tronstein over coffee from Bouchon Bakery at the Beverly Canon Gardens, across the street from where he oversees the real estate activities at Andell Holdings. The Committee, which annually lights the City up with holiday decor, puts on the Concours d’Elegance on Father’s Day, is known for the Rodeo Walk of Style, and recently held the biggest bash the City has ever seen with the Centennial Celebration. It also represents most of the 70 businesses on the
exclusive Beverly Hills shopping destination. The Courier: Who is Mark Tronstein? Mark Tronstein: Probably first and foremost, I am a father and husband. Family is very important to me. Especially given that I lost my father and a brother early. As I look at my kids, and spending time with my kids, it makes it more meaningful. It’s important to me. The Courier: How did you get involved with the Rodeo Drive Committee? Tronstein: I moved back to Los Angeles in 2006, and at that time, I was looking to get more involved in (see ‘TRONSTEIN,’ page 7)
By Laura Coleman Despite allegations by the Beverly Hills Unified School District that the City had prematurely accepted a “Fault Rupture Investigation” for 9900 Wilshire, on Tuesday City Manager Jeff Kolin told the City Council it was prohibited from
deferring acceptance of the report and reopening the investigation because of a 30-day provision in the Municipal Code. “That provision has run and passed,” he said. “We cannot do what was asked of us.” (see ‘CITY STAFF,’ page 19)
Bosse, Mirisch, Krasne Protect Taxpayers From Rising Employee Costs By Victoria Talbot Mayor Lili Bosse and councilmembers John Mirisch and Nancy Krasne took a major stand against rising Beverly Hills City Employee costs on Tuesday. On the second formal
reading of five proposed Memoranda of Understanding between the City of Beverly Hills and the Municipal Employees Association, Safety Support Association, Management and Professional Employees (see ‘PROTECTING TAXPAYERS,’ page 16)
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"What does one say when asked to write a tribute for their best friend? It seems too little to say that we've all lost a great friend and a great humanitarian, as Paula was so much more than that. I am indeed most blessed to have lived long enough to be able to say that I am her oldest friend. As children, young girls, and grown women, we saw each other through many of life’s glorious moments, as well as some of life’s rougher moments. Fortunately, glory won the race, and we had many conversations about how blessed we felt about that. Paula was truly an incredible businesswoman, achieving the impossible, and doing it so brilliantly. We were two little girls from Burbank with such dreams, we didn’t even know how big! Paula loved God more than anything, and it brings me comfort to know that we can all celebrate her graduation to Heaven. It goes without saying that she will be missed. I will think of her every moment of every day. "
“Paula Kent came from nothing and with great initiative became one of the foremost and acclaimed international business women. Her loyalty to her friends and associates was astounding as were her contributions to their charitable causes. Paula was born with an active generosity gene that never failed in her life or even in death. Her charitable and civic contributions are legendary, as is her love of animals and through her generous planning, that will continue for years to come. Whether you knew her personally as I happily did, or through her wonderful beauty products, Paula Kent Meehan put amazing color into all our lives…. It will live on through future generations that will continue to enjoy her contributions and her legacy. I love you forever Paula.”
–– Ruta Lee, Chairman of the Board of The Thalians
Paula and her beloved Taffy
–– Dave Snowden
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Ellyn
–– Wallis Annenberg
"I could ask her anything and she always came through. Paula was a real friend and my race track buddy. "
Paula and President Ronald Reagan
“Paula Kent Meehan was an incomparably savvy businesswoman, an inspirational philanthropist and most importantly one of my dearest and truest friends for more than 30 years. With her desire to excel in all that she did, I feel fortunate to have learned from her what dedication, enthusiasm and commitment can bring you. Simply put she was brilliant. She was unyielding in compassion and made everyone feel exceptionally loved. With her passing a tremendous void is now present not only in my heart, but also in our community at large.”
–– Candy Spelling
–– TV legend Dick Van Patten
“She was so sweet and unassuming. For instance, once at The Thalians, I noticed her necklace, and asked ‘Is that real?’ She looked apologetic, shrugged her shoulders and in a little girl voice, said ‘yes.’ “
–– Pat Van Patten
"What she did for The Wallis, among others, will be a lasting tribute to what she has done for Beverly Hills and other parts of Greater Los Angeles. The historic Post Office building is named in her honor for the contribution she made to The Wallis, and rightfully so. Her name is on a building that will serve the community of not just Beverly Hills, but the entire west side. It really speaks to the kind of person Paula was. "
–– Debbie Reynolds
“Paula was one of the finest and smartest people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. She was an inspiration to all who knew her and generous almost to a fault. She was a strong supporter of our department and the City and served on the our Police Foundation Board of Directors. Her philanthropy is legend and her legacy will be difficult to match. The community will remember Paula as a very strong and smart business woman with a heart the size of Manhattan. Paula’s mind was always at work coming up with new ideas and projects. I am fortunate to have been one of her very close friends and one of those with whom she shared many of these ideas, the purchase of The Courier and the Fine Arts Theater among others. She had many more wonderful ideas. If only she could have lived another decade, I am confident that Beverly Hills would have benefitted from many of them. Paula was a source of joy, friendship and counsel to us. Her passing has left a very deep void in both of our lives. She will be missed.
"She was one of the selfmade businesswomen. A very generous human being. I was thrilled with the way Paula stepped to the plate with her generosity toward opening The Wallis in Beverly Hills. I had known her as having the most wonderful Koi pond where she hosted and served these marvelous Japanese-style dinners. Those are some of the nicest memories I have of her or anyone for that matter. "
–– Jerry Magnin, Chairman of the Board of The Wallis
Dave Snowden, Paula and Ellyn Snowden
–– John Heubusch, Executive Director of The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation
“Paula Kent Meehan was a trailblazer for women in business leadership positions. She was an incredible entrepreneur and role model for everyone through her generous support of so many worthy causes. She established a lasting bond with President and Mrs. Reagan that spanned many decades. Paula was a generous supporter of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and personally traveled to attend the international events surrounding the celebration of Ronald Reagan’s Centennial in 2011.”
Paula and Debbie Reynolds
“She was a passionate individual who cared deeply about her friends and the community. She will be missed by all. She felt strongly about her community, the people who worked for her and about helping animals and people alike.“
–– Abbott Brown, founder and CEO of Ridgestone Corporation
A young Vidal Sassoon and Paula
Pat Van Patten, Paula and June Haver
“I'm saddened to hear that Paula Kent Meehan has passed away. She was a true friend to the Reagan Foundation and an avid supporter of our mission from the beginning. We will remember her fondly for her generosity to the cause of freedom and democracy. Our community has lost a great woman. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her sons and grandchildren.”
–– John Paul Dejoria, co-founder of Paul Mitchell
–– Fred Ryan, Chairman of the Board of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation
”We have known Paula for more than 40 years, the world is a sadder place having lost such a giving woman. She had an entrepreneurial spirit, sense of humor, boundless imagination, and exhibited extraordinary kindness to family, friends, strangers and of course animals. Her philanthropic spirit blessed with love, will always be remembered by all whose lives were touched.”
–– Henry Gluck, Chairman of the Board for UCLA Health Systems
“Paula Kent Meehan, one of the greatest icons of the professional beauty industry, has left her earthly body, after really enjoying her human life…and rejoined her spiritual realm. May we celebrate her life with peace, love and happiness.”
“Today, we lost a true legend in the professional haircare industry. The legacy that she has left sustains the brand today. Paula created products and education programs that propelled the industry’s transformation. Her pioneering ways will be missed but her spirit will be in our hearts and minds forever.”
“Paula was the brightest, most generous, innovative and amazing woman I have ever known. We shared our love of animals and served on the board of “The Coalition For Pets and Public Safety.” The coalition’s mobile units have spayed and neutered 100,000 dogs and cats, free of charge. Paula always stood for right and justice in her personal and business life and we serviced together on the Beverly Hills Police Foundation board. The intimate dinners that we frequently shared, I will miss the most. Paula will always be in my heart.”
–– Jackie Rosenberg
–– Leslie Marino, General Manager of Redken U.S.
Paula and Jackie Rosenberg
BEVERLY HILLS “Paula was a loyal and dear friend, mentor, role model and great debate partner. When I met her over 35 years ago, she never ceased to amaze me with her intellectual curiosity and tenaciousness – but she was always willing, wanting really, to learn more and be a change agent. Her generosity with her good fortune is legendary. Little known is how she cared for her friends and protected us when we most needed it. I was at a very low point mentally and physically in 2000-2001 after six cancer surgeries and eight months of chemotherapy, but Paula rallied the troops and always had kind words about the shape of my head! I could barely walk up the stairs of her place, but we were out to a beauty show–me with no hair. She instilled in me a great love for animals and kept directing the homeless ones to my house. We had great plans for the future of The Courier –I will soldier on because that is what she taught me, but it will be hard.”
–– Courier President and Publisher Marcia Hobbs
June 27, 2014 | Page 3 “She was a woman with such a beautiful heart, brilliant mind, true visionary, a lover of animals and people with all her heart. She began with ‘Yes’ and worked out the details of how to get it done later. A role model, a real friend, a true inspiration. We must continue what she started. I am blessed that she was my friend.”
–– Beverly Mayor Lili Bosse
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“Paula represented everything which is wonderful about our city. She was a kind, generous, philanthropic and compassionate soul who loved all living things. She is a remarkable role model and will be truly missed, but never forgotten. Our thoughts, prayers and condolences are with her family and loved ones. “
–– Vice Julian Gold
“Paula’s passage is an enormous loss to the City of Beverly Hills. Her passion for animal rights has made the City a better place. She has given so much for the cultural legacy of the City. I hope the Fine Arts Theatre will be a lasting legacy for future generations. On a personal level, I send my deepest sympathies to Paula’s family, who have been my parent’s next door neighbors for many years. This is the end of an era, but fortunately, Paula’s good works will continue to enrich the community for many generations.”
–– Councilmember John Mirisch
“Paula was a kind and giving business women and philanthropist who cared deeply for her community. She loved people, employees and the City of Beverly Hills. She always spoke of the good things happening in our town. Her love of animals showed the compassion she had for life. As the new owner of The Courier, I just wish she would have been with us longer so she could have seen the positive changes and significant impacts that her ownership would have had on this community. We will miss her but she will remain in our hearts.”
–– Councilmember Willie Brien
“I always admired Paula for her passion for animals. When we started our Dog CPR class, she was one of our greatest supporters. She will truly be missed. “
–– Former Les Bronte
Mayor
“Paula Kent Meehan was one of the Great Women. She was a pioneer. Not only beautiful, she was an intelligent, giving and loving person, She was a great philanthropist who gave so much to the community she loved—Beverly Hills. We are going to miss her infectious smile, beautiful bright eyes and glowing red hair. Our deepest condolences to her family and friends.” Margie Petersen, Paula, Stephanie Rosenbloom, Erika Brunson, Ruta Lee, June Haver, Marcia Hobbs and Nancy Conrad on a cruise in Turkey on Paula’s yacht “Dream Seeker.”
–– Former Jimmy Delshad
Mayor
“My heart is heavy over the loss of Paula Kent Meehan. She was a graceful, classy, soft spoken yet fiercely intelligent and intuitive woman. Her philanthropy was a model for all. I most admire her commitment to advocate for homeless animals and others who had no voice of their own. She will be sorely missed.”
–– Former Barry Brucker
Mayor
“I had been to Paula's home on several memorable occasions, especially when she honored three of the first female escapees from the Taliban! We lost a very talented business and humanitarian woman.”
–– Frieda Caplan
–– Beverly Sassoon, widow of Vidal Sassoon
Mayor
Judy Henning, Dick Rosenzweig and Paula
“Paula and I became friends many years ago and she was a great supporter of mine since I started running for City Council in 2002. We often had lunch brainstorming about everything. I miss her a lot. She was a generous contributor to many of Beverly Hills’ activities.”
“Paula had a huge influence on our life and the beginning of Vidal Sassoon as it’s known today. I think Vidal would agree, Paula was responsible for giving him his start in this country by doing shows and establishing a great relationship. Paula and Vidal wanted to upgrade the image and ability of hairdressers to make a better lifestyle and treat hair dressers as an artist. We spent a lot of time together over the years. She was a very glamorous, good caring lady. I have fond memories of our times together, especially because of the opportunity she gave us.”
“Paula was very special, a unique woman, greatly admired by all of us who were privileged to experience her indomitable spirit, brilliant business acumen, and largesse. She will always be remembered by the many friends she cherished, and those at The Wallis, where her name is inscribed on this historic landmark, which will forever be a testimony to her giving back to the community she loved.”
–– Former Vicki Reynolds
Mayor
“I have known Paula since I was a teenager. A more generous lady you will never meet. She did more for our City than you'll ever know. Although she never got to develop the Fine Arts Theater she did realize her dream of owning The Courier. I know she knew the paper would be in good hands with her good friend Marcia Hobbs. This city will miss her, but more importantly her close friends have lost a great friend.”
–– Judie Fenton
–– Courier Publisher emeritus March & Linda Schwartz
Leeza Gibbons, Paula and Jaclyn Smith
“If there was ever a most generous and passionate philanthropist, it was Paula Kent Meehan. Her enthusiasm was contagious and all were infected by her sparkling upbeat persona. She lived life to the fullest and shared it with her many friends and we were fortunate to be a part of her life. Many people walk in and out of your life, but only a real person like Paula will leave a footprint in your heart.”
–– Judy Henning & Dick Rosenzweig
“Paula was a cherished friend of mine, my wife Candace and our entire family. She and I agreed on so many things and she was a staunch supporter of many fine causes. She never did anything halfway or partially. We miss her terribly. Her passing is a loss for our entire community. I'm so sorry she couldn’t enjoy The Courier which she had wanted for many, many years.”
–– Clif Smith, Courier Publisher 2004-2014
“Whenever I met her she was so charming and easy to be with. For a woman of her power and consequence, you would have thought she was your next door neighbor. She was always polite, attentive and courteous. She was a great dame who didn’t seek publicity, but the publicity came because she had such a powerful impact with her work and fortune. Paula was a sublime human being.”
–– Courier columnist George Christy
A young Paula Kent Meehan
"Steven (Fenton) and I marveled at how much Paula always had going on. Once, I went to Barcelona with her when she created the Global Salon Business Awards. Paula somehow managed to make this business event sexy and loud and more fun than anything I've ever hosted before. She was All Business, All Beauty and All Heart- All the Time. I swear, I don't know how she did it. "
–– Leeza Gibbons
“Throughout her years as a Saint John’s Foundation trustee, she provided her formidable business acumen on countless Health Center projects and was extremely generous as a philanthropist. As a successful businesswoman, she was an inspiration and served as a mentor to many women.”
–– Donna Tuttle, Chair, Board of Directors of Providence Saint John’s Health Center “Paula Kent Meehan leaves a legacy at Saint John’s that is beautiful and heartfelt. Her love of animals inspired her to create and fund the Pawsitive Pets program at the Health Center and it thrives today as a result of her generosity and forward thinking. We are reminded daily of Paula’s long friendship when we see her gift, the beautiful magnolia tree at the front entrance to the Health Center. Paula was a woman of great charm and integrity; we will miss her wisdom and her warm smile.”
–– Sister Maureen Craig, SCL. Chaplain, Saint John’s Health Center Foundation
“Paula Kent Meehan always delivered a ‘knockout’ punch. She would always tell me when she thought I looked like a knockout and when I didn’t, she would tell me that too. In other words, she never minced words; she told it like it was. To know her was to love her and respect her and I did and I did and I did.”
–– Singer/Songwriter Carol Connors
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B E V E R LY H I L L S M A I N N E W S LOCAL CHAMPION–Last Friday at the 2014 Special Olympics USA Games, UNICEF Ambassador Lucy Meyer won a second gold medal for her 25-yard breaststroke and a bronze medal with her team in the freestyle relay. This brings her total to 2 Gold Medals, 1 Silver Medal and 1 Bronze Medal. Congratulations Lucy!
Beverly Hills Unified School District To Drill Through Wilshire To Test For Seismic Activity By Laura Coleman In order to determine if an active Santa Monica fault extends across Beverly Hills to intersect El Rodeo school, Beverly Hills Unified School District is preparing to drill into Wilshire Boulevard. Currently there are two 100-foot long, 15-foot deep
trenches on the basketball courts at the school. BHUSD consultant Tim Buresh said the district now needs to investigate possible seismic activity along Wilshire Boulevard in front of the school to determine if the school is free of active faulting. School sites are governed
by a strict standard of evaluation which requires the Division of the State Architect and the California Geological Survey to review all sites when a fault rupture has been shown to direct through it. “This will not be the (see ‘WILSHIRE’ page 18)
BIZZY GIRLS– Young entrepreneurs have a chance to create a business at Bizzy Girls Camp Pictured (from left): El Rodeo 7th grader Parnya Danesh, founder of Cali’s Clothing and De Castro Basto; Stephen S. Wise 2nd grader Ashley Ohebshalom, founder of Ashley’s Jewelry Shop and Stuff, with the founders of Wild Style, Beverly Vista 4th graders Shaina Separzadeh and Ariela Rugendorf.
Young Beverly Hills Entrepreneurs Get Chance To Shine Through Week-Long Bizzy Girls Camp By Laura Coleman Scores of Beverly Hills girls are getting the chance of a lifetime this summer thanks to Bizzy Girls Camp. The girlsonly week-long program gives young entrepreneurs the chance to not only create a company, but sell products as well.
“It’s something they really internalize,” Bizzy Girls founder Debbie Kanafani told The Courier last Friday, where a recent crop of entrepreneurs was wheeling and dealing. “It empowers them because they know they can do this one day in their life.” It is the first year Beverly
Hills has offered the camp through the City’s Community Services Department - and each session has been a sellout, Kanafani said. “We can’t keep up,” she said. “All the mom’s want their daughters to learn about business.”
back for a editing. The Academy proposed screening the two films: Singin’ In The Rain and Troop Beverly Hills on July 11 and 12 at La Cienega Park in the first of four films in a series as part of an agreement with the City of Beverly Hills.
The screenings would be free and open to the public, with tickets reserved through the Academy. The City allocated a budget of $50,000 for the project as part of the Centennial events. (see ‘ACADEMY’ page 18)
NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK– Robert Cipolloni (manager of the Beverly Hills office) and Raphael Barragán (CEO and license partner in the new Beverly Hills location for Engel & Völkers.)
Engel & Völkers Opens In The Golden Triangle By Laura Coleman There’s a new luxury real estate office in town with this week’s opening of Engel & Völkers at 340B N. Camden Dr. It’s the international brand’s first Beverly Hills location and the third Southern California spot for the group that acquired the rights to franchise the company from Los Feliz to Malibu. “I think had it been company owned, this would have been the first office opened in
the U.S.,” said Raphael Barragán, the license partner/president of the Beverly Hills office. Barragán said the power of the brand is the large portfolio of clients it draws from the over 600 Engel & Völkers offices in 38 countries. “Clients really love that,” he said. “We’re gatekeepers to high net-worth individuals.” The 2,200-square-foot Beverly Hills office is primed to provide exceptional service for the sophisticated Beverly Hills
By Victoria Talbot The Beverly Hills City Council has established two new permit parking zones for residential areas this week. The City Council granted a permit zone on the 200-block of North Elm Drive between Clifton and Dayton Ways, es-
tablishing 2-hour parking, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. daily, and no parking 6 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. daily except with a permit “G” exemption. Frustrated residents also requested a permit-zone with the same hours on the 700(see ‘PERMIT PARKING’ page 16)
DARLING DAFFODIL– Daffodil is a darling Dachshund/Papillon mix puppy looking for a home. Rescued by ShelterHope PetShop.org, she weighs 5pounds, is 4-months-old and will make a playful and devoted family dog. Those interested in adopting Daffodil may contact Kim Sill of Shelter Hope at 805-3793538.
(see ‘BIZZY GIRLS’ page 18)
Academy’s Centennial Film Festival Plans Get Remake Per Beverly Hills City Council By Victoria Talbot A proposal by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to host two film screenings in honor of the City of Beverly Hills Centennial Celebration was deemed too expensive by the City Council Tuesday, sending the project
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buyer, said Robert Cipolloni, regional director for all the Los Angeles-area shops. “We’re here to make sure the needs of those clients are met with professionalism, competence, and enthusiasm.” he said. Although the office specializes in residential real estate, it also has advisors who focus on commercial properties. For more information, visit: losangeles.evusa.com.
FIT FOR A KING–Larry King was on hand for the grand re-opening of Rite Aid on Canon Drive Monday to welcome the newly re-modeled store back to the street. Rite Aid President/COO Ken Martindale, Executive VP-Pharmacy Robert Thompson, Senior VP Susan Henderson and Beverly Hills Mayor Lili Bosse were among the dignitaries on hand. Rite Aid presented a $442,221 check to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles as part of its longtime commitment to the Children’s Miracle Network. Rite Aid also cut $10,000 checks to both the Beverly Hills Firefighters Association and Beverly Hills Children’s Library.
Niami Threatens Litigation Over Stop Work Order in Trousdale By Victoria Talbot A May 22 letter from the law offices of E.P. Kranitz threatens to hold the City of Beverly Hills responsible for all damages caused by a Stop Work Order in the Trousdale Estates area, including legal expenses. The letter asks that the City rescind the order “to prevent any further damages accruing to my client.” The Stop Work order came in the wake of the second fatal accident on Loma Vista in May involving heavy haul vehicles for construction. The letter was sent to the City Council, City Manager Jeff Kolin, City Attorney Larry Wiener and David Yelton, Plan Review and Building Inspection Manager at the City, as
well as mega mansion developer Niles Niami. Niami is the developer on the three projects named in the letter at 1620 Carla Ridge, 1175 Hillcrest Rd., and 640 Williams Ln. in Trousdale. Niami is also the developer at 944 Airole Way in Bel Air, where a Stop Work Order was issued because of construction violations. The 85,154-square-foot home requires the removal of 39,805 cubic yards of dirt and Niami had as many as 47 dump trucks illegally staging in a queue, on Stone Canyon before 7 a.m. The City’s hillside restrictions are gradually being lifted as interim measures are put in place. To date, trucks up to a weight limit of 26,000pounds are allowed.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ENTREPRENEURS–More than 730 turned out at The Beverly Hilton as Ernst & Young honored a number of firms with the EY 2014 “Entrepreneur of the Year” Awards. The “Emerging Category” winner was the Honest Company represented by (from left): Christopher Gavigan, cofounder/chief product officer; Brian Lee, co-founder/CEO; actress Jessica Alba, cofounder/president; and Sean Kane, co-founder/COO.
New Studies: Beverly Hills Hotel Guests Spend Money In City By Laura Coleman Two studies circulating in the City are highlighting the importance of hotels, such as The Beverly Hilton, Peninsula Beverly Hills, and The Beverly Wilshire, in addition to the various boutique hotels. In addition to the Transient Occupan-
Beverly Hills City Council Majority Endorses Ted Lieu For Congress By Victoria Talbot Four members of the Beverly Hills City Council have publicly endorsed State Senator Ted Lieu in his bid for the 33rd District of Congress being vacated by Henry Waxman this year. “I have known Ted Lieu for
many years and recognize his strong intellect, principled values and dedication to public service, “ said Councilmember Willie Brien. “He has represented Beverly Hills and the region with distinction and I know he will be a strong voice for the community, he will fight
to protect and expand the individual civil liberties for all and support the most vulnerable in our society. Ted will be a wonderful Congressman and for these reasons, I proudly endorse him.” Mayor Lili Bosse agreed. (see ‘LIEU ENDORSED’ page 18)
Gregory Peck’s Art Collection Up For Auction On Sunday In Beverly Hills By Laura Coleman Artingstall & Hind Auctioneers of Beverly Hills is poised to auction a selection of Gregory Peck’s art collection on Sunday at its local gallery at 403 N. Foothill Rd . Among the items up for auction from Peck’s California residence of 30 years is a framed oil painting on canvas portrait of Peck, Peck’s Cultural Achievement Award, as well as an assortment of various paintings, prints, furniture and Peck’s personal memorabilia. The auction also contains a large array of international fine arts from various Beverly Hills estates including European decorative antiques, Asian arts, Persian silver and an assortment of American and European paintings. Also up for auction is a 1986 white Rolls Royce Silver Spur. The auction begins at 11 a.m., with a public preview. For A framed oil painting of Gregory Peck. more information, visit: artingstall.com. CAUCUS MEETING–The Caucus for Producers, Writers & Directors staged an interview with Netflix Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos (right) by Pulitzer Prize winning TV critic Howard Rosenberg at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza. From left: Caucus Chair Norman Powell, Panel Chair Sydney Vinnedge, Rosenberg, Event Chair Chuck Fries, Panel Chair Albert Fisher, and Sarandos. Photo by David Metzler
Paninoteca By Scarpetta In The Montage Offers A ‘Perfect’ Sandwich For Beverly Hills Diners By Laura Coleman If you’re hankering from a sandwich this summer, Paninoteca by Scarpetta has you covered. Just inside the Montage, this tasty weekday lunch spot offers a farmer’s market-inspired menu by Executive Chef
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Freddy Vargas. Sandwiches like the chicken parmigiana with burrata and smoked tomatoes or the grilled eggplant are certain to satisfy cravings. Other offerings include fresh salads, sweet treats like an ice cream sandwich, and fresh fruit drinks.
The restaurant is open from Monday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, visit: www.montagehotels.com/beverlyhills/dining/paninotecascarpetta.
CAT CHAMPION—Beverly Hills’ songwriter Carol Connors (left) was honored by the American Humane Association as the national spokesperson for June’s Adopt-a-Cat Month. At the AdoptA-Cat Luncheon, attended by 13 women at The Ivy, Connors was congratulated by the Association’s Dr. Robin Ganzert (center), who flew in from Washington, D.C. to attend the event. They are joined by Kira Lorsch of Shelter Hope Pet Shop. Photo by Alex WymanAP/Invision Images
cy Tax, hotel guests are instrumental to helping fill the City’s coffers with their visits to local retailers and restaurants. “The hotels in Beverly Hills are extremely important,” said Mayor Lili Bosse. “Our luxury hotels express the City’s (see ‘HOTEL GUESTS’ page 18)
PAGEANT WINNER—Ora Kohan (left) of Beverly Hills was named 2014 National American Miss California at the state pageant this month. She will represent the state in the national pageant during Thanksgiving week. The daughter of Sol and Roshie Kohan, Ora is a BHHS incoming junior and honors student. Her activities include videography, competitive horseback riding, figure skating and volunteering. Her sponsors include Wilshire Beauty Supply and Des Kohan Boutique
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Gelber Tovar (left) is the owner/chef of Trattoria Amici in Beverly Hills. He and waiter Francisco Fonseca (right) are celebrating the lottery win for the restaurant to begin serving cocktails next week.
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evening. Dusk falling, as the sun fades. Arriving were Renee Taylor and Joe Bologna. Strolling into the inviting terrace surrounded by lush greenery. Families chattering in Italian, French and Spanish, and dining on Trattoria Amici’s good food. In the Beverly Terrace Hotel in Beverly Hills at Doheny Drive and Little Santa Monica.
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or we locals, Trattoria Amici is a charmer. A secret hideaway, more or less. For regulars such as Renee and Joe, Oscar producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron, Tina Sinatra with hairstylist Eric Serena, Paul and Betty Mazursky, Leslie Belsberg, Days Of Our Lives’ Meredith Scott Lynn, Santa Monica taxi man Sam Singh.
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ur neighborhood favorite ... we’ve been eating at Trattoria Amici with our young ones and friends for years,” beamed Renee, with Joe nodding in agreement. “You’ll never go wrong with the chicken paillard,” sighed Renee, with Joe mentioning chef-owner Gelber Tovar’s veal dishes, adding high praise for Gelber’s veal Milanese.
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drinks around the first week of July. Your margaritas, martinis and Scotch-on-the-rocks await. We’ve always had a fine wine list, although hotel guests and regulars often crave a refreshing cocktail.” For the non-alcoholic drinkers, there’s delicious homemade lemonade that’s mercifully not too sweet.
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n charge of the bar is Gelber’s long time associate. The Brit-born Martin Lee, a delightul restaurant veteran who created and owned the stylish Lilly’s in Venice (named after his mom). We suggested that Martin now tease us with the best new drinks from Europe. Agreed.
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he staff’s excited,” says Gelber, “about our bar … guests may enjoy Happy Hour or late-night drinks in the courtyard lounge. Or on the roof with that wonderful view of the city at the end of the workday. It’s a pleasure to chill out with a cool gin and tonic.”
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ny number of excellent menu items. Quality-driven and fairly priced.
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favored selection is the salad of fresh baby artichokes and hearts of palm with shaved Parmesan and walnuts ($14.95). Pizzas are popular, especially with pepperoni ($16.95). Not to be missed is the nourishing heirloom tomato soup with basil ($7.95). Very much liked is the spaghet-
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enee Taylor’s choice of chicken breast paillard with lemon and caper sauce is $17.95, and Joe’s veal Milanese comes with the bone ($35.95). Another favorite: grilled Hawaiian prawns with garlic and herbs ($24.95). All dishes are served with steamed organic broccoli, carrots with roasted potatoes.
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ousemade cheesecake, and other dessert classics include affogatto, torta della nona, panna cotta, flourless chocolate cake, the ubiquitous (and boring) tiramisu, and those delicious sorbets in their fruit shells from the acclaimed Bindi in Italy (Renee prefers Trattoria Amici’s courtyard lounge is ideal for cocktail parties the chocolate sorbet in its chocolate bean shell). All are $7.50, seats 39, the dining room 42, Trattoria Amici is at 469 N. and the kitchen’s Victor bakes with eight seats along the bar. Doheny Dr. in Beverly Hills. complimentary chocolate chip Edwin Tovar is the manager of Valet Parking at dinner time. cookies daily. Telephone: 310-858-0271. Trattoria Amici.
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our family’s business. And after talking to some folks locally, some folks said I should get involved in the Committee. And I remember the Committee when I was growing up, but it was just then where I joined to become more active. My father, used to always know about it, but I was still pretty young and I couldn’t tell you what the Committee did. But moving back, and getting more involved, it’s really proven to be a tremendous experience. Working with great people around. The Courier: What would you consider the cornerstones of Rodeo Drive which make it so iconic? Tronstein: First, I’d say it’s the businesses that are located on Rodeo Drive. They are the top luxury brands in the world. I would also say the design and aesthetics of the street and the amount of money in these companies. And the amount of money that the companies put into these businesses contribute to the ambiance and attractiveness of the street. There have been people who have been working on the street for decades, consistently delivering service you are not going to find anywhere else. The Courier: How you do plan to stylize your plan in presidency? Tronstein: Stylize is an interesting word. I really don’t have much style. I like to think of it more of how I can improve of our partnerships that we have. Some of the groups that I have mentioned, and really, how can we help Rodeo Drive? How can we drive more business, both local perspective, international perspective. There is only one Rodeo Drive, and we want to make sure we stay as one of, if not, the primary
June 27, 2014 | Page 7 luxury retail destinations in the world. The Courier: What do you think the future holds for Rodeo Drive? Obviously, it has shifted in the last few decades. Tronstein: It has. I think it is funny because I had this conversation with someone the other day. There are certain things that are outside of our control. People talk to me about Rodeo Drive not being owned by sole proprietaries. Realistically, over time that changes. Corporations come in. That is not a bad thing. Corporations are spending a lot of money to improve their stores. There are also other shopping destinations in this City that have developed in the last few decades. That is okay too. But again, I think it does force us to think about how we position Rodeo Drive, both locally and internationally. I think it forces us to think about reinventing ourselves. But there is one Rodeo Drive, where you can get the service and merchandise, that you cannot find anywhere else. The Courier: What is the greatest challenge that the committee faces? Tronstein: Rodeo Drive was a lot different 30 years ago. What should it look like now? These are all things that we are trying to figure out. I mean certainly there is the how do we preserve the longevity of the street as one of the top, if not the top, retail destinations? I think there are always challenges around the corner, but I think it is really, not so much challenges, it is all about how do we respond. So we want to keep the street relevant. We want to preserve its longevity as one of the top destinations in the world. I think that is one of the main things we are going to be working on. –– For more of Mark Tronstein’s exclusive interview with The Courier, visit www.bhcourier.com
TO SEE AND BE SEEN
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T H E FA S H I O N O F B E V E R LY H I L L S
HONORING IMPACT–The Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons was the scene of this year’s Lambda Legal 2014 West Coast Liberty Awards. The evening is a tribute to those who have made an impact on the lives of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people and those with HIV. Pictured (from left): Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills star Joyce Giraud; TV actress Renee Olstead; and presenter Mary McCormack with Celebrity in the Spotlight Award honoree Dan Bucatinsky.
BEVERLY HILLS JEWELS–Beverly Hills newcomer Craig Shelly, known for its fine jewelry and Watches, this week put the finishing touches on its new boutique at 9627 Brighton Way. In addition to exquisite pieces that are handmade in Los Angeles, the luxury store features elegant brands Pandora and Bohemme, in addition to crocodile-skin purses. According to founder Craig Shah, the company’s diamond line Hearts on Fire really sets the brand apart. “It’s perfection of craftsmanship,” he said of the diamonds, which are perfectly cut to reveal hearts when magnified. Pictured (from left): Craig Shah Store Manager Fideli Lindell; signature citrine jewelry. Contact the boutique at 310-73-7878 or www.craigshelly.com.
Lladro To Open Flagship Boutique At Two Rodeo By Laura Coleman Two Rodeo will welcome Lladro to the exclusive Via Rodeo this summer when the Spanish creator of fine porcelain opens its new flagship boutique at 234 N. Rodeo Dr. “We have had a strong presence in Beverly Hills on Rodeo Drive for over 20 years,” said Brent McDaneld, CEO of
Lladró USA. “We are committed to our loyal customers here and look forward to presenting a fresh new brand experience in our new location,” he added. The company recently relocated its New York Boutique to Madison Avenue and plans to open in the Design District of Miami later this year.
McDaneld said the new Beverly Hills space, surrounded by the world’s leading fashion, jewelry and home décor brands, is the ideal environment to showcase the diverse creations within the Lladró catalog, from décor to functional, including the brand’s latest venture into the lighting world.
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ACTIVE RETIREMENT
A Special Supplement
Vintage Westwood Horizons, Partners Belmont Village Offers Food For Thought With UCLA To Promote Senior Health he Alzheimer’s Association has Nutritional Basics For Brain Health
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named June as Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. While there is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease, there is hope. Research indicates there are things people can do to maintain their brain and retain cognitive function longer. Not surprisingly, physical fitness and good nutrition top the list. According to current research, a brain-healthy diet encourages good blood flow to the brain and is low in fat and cholesterol. Like the heart, the brain needs the right balance of nutrients to function well. A brain-healthy diet is most effective when combined with physical and mental activity and social interaction. Belmont Village’s Tips for Brain Health: • Eat in moderation and increase intake of protective foods that may reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, and protect brain cells. • Avoid artery-clogging saturated fats and cholesterol that increase risk for Alzheimer’s disease. Use mono-and polyunsaturated fats like olive oil. Bake or grill – don’t fry. • Eat brussels sprouts. Dark-skinned fruits and vegetables have the highest levels of naturally occurring antioxidants— kale, spinach, brussels and alfalfa sprouts, broccoli, beets, red bell pepper, onion, corn and eggplant top the veggie list. • Plum picks for antioxidant-rich fruits include, well, plums. Also, prunes, raisins, blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, raspberries, oranges, red grapes and cherries. • Swim upstream with cold-water fish containing beneficial omega-3 fatty acids
intage Westwood Horizons is teaming with UCLA to expand its mission of promoting residents’ health and well-being. “Rather than focusing on limitations and disabilities, we are always looking for ways to express our philosophy of a healthy mind, body and sprit,” says Ferri Fathi, executive director. The community reached out to the school a few months ago, and is now working with Dr. Magdalena Ptaszny and the university’s department of internal medicine and hospitalist services, which will provide speakers, to create a series of seminars slated to start in August. Students and a liaison from the department surveyed residents about topics they felt would most improve their health. Residents were asked to rank topics in categories including brain and mental health, vision and balance issues, heart and bone health, sleep, prevention issues like healthy eating and exercise, medication, insurance and many more. The purpose, says Fathi, is “to provide seniors with high-quality information with the goal of empowering them to continue leading healthy and fulfilling lives. We want to educate seniors about specific issues “so they can help themselves and hopefully prevent recurring hospitalizations or the need to go to the hospital at all.” The free programs will be announced at Vintage Westwood Horizons and the community’s neighborhood, and be open to guests. “We are excited to be collaborating with UCLA for what I believe will
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Josephine’s Kitchen at Belmont Village. like halibut, mackerel, salmon, trout and tuna. • Go nuts for almonds, pecans and walnuts—they’re a good source of vitamin E, an antioxidant. • Take vitamins—especially vitamin E, or vitamins E and C together, vitamin B12 and folate. All may be important in lowering your risk of developing Alzheimer’s. A brain-healthy diet helps bodies use these vitamins effectively. Belmont Village Senior Living provides a range of memory care and enrichment programs designed to help maintain mental acuity. For more information, visit www.belmontvillage.com. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, every 67 seconds someone in the U.S. develops Alzheimer’s. Their June campaign encourages people to take action, raise awareness and become an advocate. To learn more. visit www.alz.org/socal/.
be an effective community education program,” says Fathi. As an independent living community, preserving that independence is vital, says Fathi. “We focus on an active lifestyle for everyone who lives here.” To that end there is a full calendar of activities for the 200 residents “who are a lively selection of well-educated seniors leading productive lives,” says Fathi. A few examples among the many offerings include: • Computer classes, along with learning how to use iPhones, tablets and Skype with loved ones. • A flower-arranging class that helps decorate the residence with its bouquets. • Chair yoga and balance classes taught by four instructors who match activities to residents’ fitness levels. Saturday’s class includes weights, balls and other equipment. • Socialization opportunities include happy hour with wine and cheese and live music every Friday; and candlelight dinners twice a month where residents can invite outside guests. • Twice a week outings have included Pechanga Resort, Santa Barbara, Santa Anita Park and the Camarillo Outlets. • The Walking Club not only strolls local sites like the La Brea Tarpits and the UCLA Sculpture Gardens, but travels to scenic sites such as Balboa Park. Vintage Westwood Horizons is at 947 Tiverton Ave. For more information: www.vintagesenior.com, 310-341-4364.
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Children’s Hospital Ranks Among The Best U.S. News & World Report has ranked Mattel Children’s Hospital UCLA in eight specialties in the 2014-15 Best Children’s Hospitals rankings. In the report, published earlier this month, the hospital was recognized nationally for excellence in the following categories: nephrology (ranked #10), neonatology (#13), gastroenterology and gastrointestinal surgery (#15), cardiology and heart surgery (#25), orthopedics (#27), neurology and neurosurgery (#36), cancer (#38) and diabetes and endocrinology (#44). The Best Children’s Hospitals rankings highlight U.S. News’s top 50 U.S. pediatric facilities in each of 10 specialties. UCLA was one of 89 hospitals ranked in at least one specialty. “These rankings acknowledge our dedication to providing outstanding medical care to the patients and families we serve,”said Dr. Sherin Devaskar, the hospital’s physician-in(see ‘RANKING,’ page 14)
ABCs SUPPORT JWCI—The Associates for Breast and Prostate Cancer Studies (ABCs) recently presented its annual donation check— $225,000 this year—to the John Wayne Cancer Institute (JWCI) at Providence St. John’s Health Center in Santa Monica. The presentation was made to Michael Wayne, JWCI’s chairman of the board, who thanked the ABCs for its countless hours of support and the more than $14 million it has donated to the fight against cancer, enabling JWCI physicians and scientists to remain at the forefront of breakthrough research and treatment. Pictured (from left) are: John Gebbia, ABC VP corporate affairs; ABC President Gloria Gebbia and Wayne. The organization will hold its annual gala, “The Talk of the Town,” Saturday, Nov. 22 at The Beverly HIlton. For information, call Stephanie Aron, 323-9044400.
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On Women Accepting Their Bodies —Flaws and All Q. Dear Dr. Fran: Summer is upon us and I dread putting on a bathing suit. My weight is okay; but I have given birth to three children and my stomach sags How can help myself get comfortable exposing my body in public at the pool and beach? Sheryl G. A. Dear Sheryl: Bodies come in all shapes and sizes. It can be a life challenge for some women to accept themselves flaws and all. If we scrutinize ourselves we can all find imperfections in ourselves. Women are the purchasers of the family. They shop and buy for their husbands and make purchase choices for their chil-
Dr. Fran Walfish Answers Your Questions dren. Magazines and advertising agencies target women specifically for this reason. In light of the recent issues of women-shaming in Self and Shape magazines, women can be publicly humiliated as in the case of Brooke who has lost more than 170 pounds and wanted her before and after
photos in a bikini to be published in print. The magazine declined. She was devastated because she had worked so hard to reach her goal only to be shamed into once again not feeling comfortable in her own skin. That should never be the goal, or be tolerated. Go shopping, Sheryl! Choose a fabulous new bathing suit and strut your stuff with pride. People are most attractive because of their shining light that beams from within. Dr. Fran Walfish is the author of The Self-Aware Parent at www.DrFranWalfish.com. Send questions to franwalfish@gmail.com.
UCLA Study Examines How Brain ‘Reboots’ Itself To Consciousness After Anesthesia One of the mysteries of anesthesia is how patients can be temporarily rendered unresponsive during surgery and then wake up again, with their memories and skills intact. A new study by Dr. Andrew Hudson, an assistant professor in anesthesiology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, and colleagues provides important clues about the processes used by structurally normal brains to navigate from unconsciousness back to consciousness. Their findings are available in the early online edition of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
For the current study, the research team recorded the electrical activity from several brain areas associated with arousal and consciousness in a rodent model that had been given the inhaled anesthetic isoflurane. They then slowly decreased the amount of anesthesia, as is done with patients in the operating room, monitoring how the electrical activity in the brain changed and looking for common activity patterns across all the study subjects. The researchers found that the brain activity occurred in discrete clumps, or clusters, and that the brain did not jump
between all of the clusters uniformly. The study suggests a new way to think about the human brain under anesthesia, and could encourage physicians to reexamine how they approach monitoring anesthesia in the operating room. Additionally, if the results are applicable to other disorders of consciousness — such as coma or minimally conscious states — doctors may be better able to predict functional recovery from brain injuries by looking at the spontaneously occurring jumps in brain activity. Read more at www.-bhcourier.com, Health
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Wells Fargo Welcomes New Beverly Hills-Area President Patrick Nygren Patrick Nygren, Nygren and Wells Fargo Los Angehis wife Alexanles Bank-area presidria are excited to dent, will be responsireturn to L.A. with ble for leading the their two children, Beverly Hills, DownIsabella and town L.A., Hollywood Joseph. Hills, Valley Cross“Patrick brings roads, and West Vala great deal of exley Hills districts. perience and an Before this new impressive track appointment, Nygren record of success served as senior vice to this new leaderpresident for Wells ship role. He will Fargo’s Chester-Delacertainly make an ware Division in the impact to the Greater Philadelphia Wells Fargo LA Delaware Region. Bank region and Nygren started his drive our vision of career in Southern helping our cusCalifornia in 2003 as tomers and coma Wells Fargo personmunities succeed al banker then financially,” says worked his way to Marla Clemow, store manager, leadWells Fargo execPatrick Nygren ing stores in Newbury utive VP and rePark, Thousand Oaks, and Santa Bar- gional president for L.A. Metro Commubara. He later became a sales develop- nity Bank. ment consultant, then district manager Nygren earned his B.A. in economfor the South Pacific Coast which includ- ics from the UC San Diego and is ated Santa Barbara, Ventura, and L.A. tending the Pacific Coast Banking Counties School in Seattle.
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chief and UCLA’s assistant vice chancellor for children’s health, who holds the Mattel Executive Endowed Chair in the UCLA Department of Pediatrics.
“We are especially proud of our nephrology program, which was ranked as one of the top two among pediatric hospitals in California, and of our gastroenterology and neonatology programs, which were both ranked in the top three in the state,” said Devaskar.
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attempting to get hired for TV commercials or acting jobs, she made ends meet as a gas station attendant and as a secretary for Hydro Air and, later, for a doctor in the valley. As Meehan spent hours in hair and makeup studios while waiting for her “big break” in Hollywood, she began developing a severe allergic reaction to scalp and skin-irritating chemicals in hairspray. So she turned to good friend Jheri Redding, whom Meehan called a “frustrated chemist who knew all about the ingredients in the products being put in people’s hair.” Redding at the time owned a beauty salon in Van Nuys. The two partnered up and in 1961 Redken Laboratories, Inc. became a reality — its moniker coming from a combination of “Red” for Redding and “Ken” for Kent. This forever changed the course of the hair care industry by its pioneering of a scientific approach to beauty including the actual listing of ingredients contained in each product— the first two of which being Amino Pon shampoo and PPT “S-77”, which were on the market four decades later. “After painfully coming to the conclusion Hollywood wasn’t going to make me the
next ‘Joan Crawford’, I wanted to control my own destiny. I received $3,000 from a Hamms’ Beer TV spot and decided to invest in the hair care business with Jheri.” Meehan told The Courier in 2004. The Redken method was based upon three principles: (1) technology of protein of which hair is primarily composed; (2) an acidic pH which complements natural pH in hair and skin; and (3) that products will be personally recommended by licensed cosmetologist in professional salons. Meehan told The Courier in 2004: “Throughout its history, Redken has only sold to salons. Therefore, we designed special training programs to inform their hairdressers about the merits of this emerging new science in regards to Redken products and how to successfully retail them to their own clientele, something totally unheard of at the time.” The results of the company’s research have been published in a wide range of journals and used by physicians, dentists and even NASA. Ever the marketer, Meehan enticed a star London stylist named Vidal Sassoon to come to California for some joint appearances with her at trade shows. Sassoon was a specialist in straight hair having created the “bob” look for British designer Mary Quant (inventor of the miniskirt and hot pants) and actress Jean Shrimpton. He was
also about to popularize the “bob” internationally on Mia Farrow for her role in Rosemary’s Baby at Paramount. Meehan is also credited with giving Paul Mitchell cofounder John Paul Dejoria his start in the hair care business. Throughout its history, Meehan had rejected several offers to sell Redken from such companies as Revlon, RayetteFaberge and Helene Curtis. In 1993, Meehan finally decided the time was right to sell and struck a deal with another longtime suitor in Cosmair, Inc., the United States licensee of Parisian-based cosmetics giant, L’Oreal. She remained with the company as a goodwill ambassador. Ever the dynamic entrepreneur, Meehan moved on from the sale and bought and completely renovated the former George W. Elkins building to start a new investment firm, Kenquest, which was just one of her many real estate holdings. Her charter business included ownership of a Gulfstream IV private jet and a 140foot luxury yacht. Meehan’s contributions to the hair care industry continued when she established the “Global Salon Business Awards” in association with UCLA’s Anderson School of Management and the latter’s Price Center for Entrepreneurial Studies to encourage skills and growth in the beauty shop industry.
More than 3,200 hairdressing salons from 21 countries throughout the world were nominated, with 320 entrees selected to compete and 81 of them winning at the June finals held in London. Meehan’s wide-reaching philanthropic work most recently included major donations to the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts and the Beverly Hills 9/11 Memorial Garden. She served as president of a pet rescue and adoption foundation she opened in Beverly Hills called Pets 90210 – The Pet Care Foundation. An avid animal lover, Meehan was a driving force behind the creation of Woofstock, which returns this weekend at La Cienega Park. In addition to purchasing The Courier, Meehan had also recently purchased the Beverly Hills Fine Arts Theater and had hoped to re-open it. She also played a prominent role in various foundations: UCLA, B.E.S.T., Pet Care, California Community, and her own, P.K. Her directorships include the Saint John’s Health Center, LA Police Historical Society (from which she won the 2003 “Jack Webb Award”, LA Sheriffs Star Organization, LA Opera and the L.A. Police Foundation. Her charitable philanthropy also includes ChildHelp USA (winner of its 2003 “Angel Award”), Saint John’s Health Center, Actors & Others for An-
June 27, 2014 | Page 15 imals, and The Thalians. She is survived by sonMichael Miller and his wife Jeeny along with grandchildren Courtland Miller and his wife Monica Mack Miller, Patrick Lydon and his wife Faviola, stepsons Chris and Matt Meehan and their wives, Shari and Brenda, step-grandchildren Renee Tab, Amir Tab, Candice Tab and great grandchildren Mya Lydon, Gia Lydon, Debra Mack Flanagan and Alexander Tab Tuffin. Funeral services for Meehan will be held Saturday, July 5 at 11 a.m. at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Hollywood Hills. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the following organizations: • The Pet Care Foundation. 499 N. Canon Dr. Beverly Hills, CA 90210. Donate online at www.pets90210.org and click on the DONATE tab at the top of the window which will redirect you to PayPal. It is not required that you have a PayPal account to donate. • Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. 4650 Sunset Blvd., Mail Stop #29. Los Angeles, CA 90027. Donations can also be made by calling Donor Services at 323-361-3850 or going online to www.chla.org and clicking the DONATE tab on the upper left window. • Church Of Religious Science. 6161 Whitsett Ave. North Hollywood, CA 91606 or by phone at 818-762-7566 or online at www.nhcrs.org.
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block of North Arden Drive and the north side of Elevado Avenue between the east and west alleyways of North Arden Drive unless displaying a permit “O” exemption. However on Arden, some residents who had initially signed the petition withdrew their names from the petition and changed their minds. Residents commented that the northern section of the street was most affected by the onstreet parking issues generated by the traffic from Sunset Boulevard restaurants and businesses. Those residents who supported the permits described shift changes that included workers changing clothes in
their cars, drinking and smoking on the street late at night and vehicles blocking their driveways. Those who opposed the permits said they had no issues with parking. They felt very strongly about not having to provide permits for family, employees and friends coming to their homes. After a household has purchased three permits, acquiring access can be as simple as generating a number on a cell phone that can be jotted on a piece of paper and placed on the dashboard. “There isn’t a perfect answer,” said Mayor Lili Bosse. She pointed out that the city of Los Angeles does not enforce a requirement to have on-site parking for their employees. But the area, she said, “is due to have more development. Unfortunately, the cars are going to come south.”
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Association, Supervisors Association, the Confidential Employees Association and the Department Directors, Assistant Department Directors and Senior Management Employees the Beverly Hills City Council voted 3-2 to reject the MOUs. Bosse, Mirisch and Krasne opposed the resolution and Vice Mayor Julian Gold and Councilmember Willie Brien supported the measure. The move represented a 180-degree switch from the initial reading of the agreements that took place on May 20. At that time only Councilmember Mirisch opposed the measure. “I was a little surprised,” said Mirisch. He cited a new ordinance adopted in December of 2013, which requires two readings of the MOUs two weeks apart at City Council, outside of the Consent Calendar. “The fact that information was available and heard by the constituents, that was the purpose of the ordinance,” he said. It was meant to create inclusivity and participation.” “There’s no way I can vote ‘yes,’” said Krasne. “I’m sorry. I can’t support this knowing what I know now.” The controversial MOUs will require employees to contribute the entire eight percent of their annual salary to their own retirement plans. Up until now, the City has paid the full contribution. However, because of new rules under the Public Employees Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) that is no longer allowed. To compensate for this, the City
BEVERLY HILLS negotiated a 10 percent pay increase that resulted in a two percent increase in wages. Salaries would have increased an additional one percent in Oct. 2014 to be renegotiated in Oct. 2015. But the agreement did nothing to address the unfunded pension liability that is currently estimated at $126 million. “It’s a systemic problem,” said Mirisch. “I would have hoped for a split of the pension costs as our unfunded liability continues to expand.” “Let me just say that this is a very challenging thing,” said Councilmember Willie Brien. “I think it was a fair deal and a substantially better framework than in past years.” “I worry that if we don’t pass this in the second reading we are telling our employees that we can change our minds as we go along and what we say at the bargaining table is no longer our word.” “If we wanted a different outcome we should have started at a different place,” said Gold. “Its an agreement we came to after some negotiation. The total increased cost to the City is $919,000 per year, slightly more than one percent.” “What we have worked towards is a step in the right direction. Is it far enough?” asked Mayor Lili Bosse. “We all set out to move forward, finally. Now, the systemic change and fiscal responsibility and pension reform is on top of our list of goals. We also wanted this to be a public, transparent process so residents would understand what we are talkling about, with the intention of good. We represent our community. We have to take into account the taxpayers and how they feel.”
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B E V E R LY H I L L S R E A L E S TAT E Treat Mega Mansions as Commercial Developments, Say Bel Air Homeowners Alliance By Victoria Talbot Developers vying for the title of “Biggest Home In Los Angeles” these days as the size dwarfs the White House and most of the hotels in the area. Last year, Chateau des Fleurs on Stone Canyon took the title at 60,000-square feet. Built by architect William Robert Heffner on three acres at the intersection of Stone Canyon and Bellagio Road. the project features three elevators and an underground parking garage. Before that, Anthony Pritzker’s 52,000-square foot home, dwarfed Mohamed Hadid’s 48,000-square foot house in Beverly Crest. At 944 Airole Way, the Nile Niami project is a twostory single-family dwelling with basement and ancillary structures on 3.9 acres totaling at least 85,154-square feet. The Spelling Manor, which once topped the list at 57,000square feet doesn’t even make the list. By comparison, the White House floor area is a mere 55,000-square feet. Now some residents are taking back the streets, literally. The Bel-Air Homeowners
Alliance (BAHA) has crafted a motion adopted unanimously by the Bel Air-Beverly Crest Neighborhood Council Wednesday to limit the overdevelopment of residential hillside neighborhoods and create ordinances that will regulate the Wild West mentality of developers anxious to top that list. When the Beverly Hills City Council drafted a Zero Tolerance plan for accidents in Trousdale Estates following two fatalities from runaway construction vehicles, Bel-Air residents took notice. Galvanized by a series of egregious construction violations and Los Angeles City Councilman Paul Koretz approval of a 50foot height variance on a nearly 4-acre lot single-family home, residents formed the organization to fight back. “Big” has a new meaning with homes in excess of 20,000-square feet dominating the landscape. It’s not only the homes–it’s what it takes to build them. Lines of heavy haul trucks illegally waiting to haul dirt and cement mixers waiting to pour cement regularly running stop signs take over residential streets and unpermitted construction vehi-
cles illegally parked, create unsafe conditions and residents are feeling the pinch. The draft resolution comes in the wake of a Bel-Air Association (BAA) Land Use Update chronicling the organization’s impotence to curb violations nonetheless, claiming to have had an impact on improving conditions. Actually, the BAHA took the lead in this effort and they find it interesting that the BAA who came lately to the table, is taking credit. In the letter, the BAA discusses its efforts to extend the original CC&Rs, which expired in the 1990s. That effort would have required 100-percent compliance and was dead in the water before it started. “The campaign failed simply because the vast majority of homeowners in Bel-Air did not want Deed Restrictions on their properties,” said the letter. “The Bel-Air Association no longer has any development control in our communities.” The organization claims its efforts created fewer construction trucks, placed “flag men” and curbed large scale construction staging on residential streets.
That may be so, but since February, before the Loma Vista accidents, the Beverly Hills Courier has reported on the efforts of resident and their struggles to bring them to the attention of Los Angeles City Councilmember Paul Koretz and L.A. Department of Building and Safety (LADBS). Among the grievances outlined in the motion passed Wednesday night are the very real and dangerous traffic conditions hazarded by construction vehicles in the area. The LADBS is underfunded and understaffed, says the motion, resulting in a lack of enforcement of ordinances already on the books. These include conditions relating to hours of operation, demolition of properties without permits and building and grading without permits. The Alliance refers to “multiple mega commercial mansion construction projects (greater than 20,000 sq. ft. each) and related excavation of lots, haul routes, equipment and the export of soil from project sites of up to almost 40,000 cu. yards in one single instance.” The motion calls for limiting excavation volume and truck traffic on the hillsides,
additional oversight and permit review of large-scale houses and scheduled permits to maintain safety on residential streets. This follows a proposal in Beverly Hills to stagger permitting and limit excavations on hillsides for the same reasons. Also following the Beverly Hills model, the BAHA recommends that on homes over 20,000-square feet the city of Los Angeles should consider $2 million bond for street repairs and a limit on the number of trucks hauling each day. The motion also asks that Jake brakes be required on haul vehicles, fees be increased to cover enforcement and additional inspections, hours of construction be limited, the requirement of special permits for concrete and hauling, notifications of haul routes for speculative houses over 20,000 sq. ft. to property owners, increased vehicle inspection regimes, and limited excavation of grading. The motion also suggests that projects greater than 20,000 sq. ft. require a “special public hearing process, similar to a conditional use for a commercial project.” (see ‘’MANSIONS,’ page 19)
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ACADEMY FILM FESTIVAL PLANS GET REMAKE (Continued from page 4)
The budget for the two films is $32,000. Two additional films would follow in the fall or winter. The remodeling of the Academy Theater complicates the matter, taking that venue offline and creating the need for a different venue. The Academy would handle all the technical work and production crew, acquiring the films and licensing fees, making the events more elaborate but much more expensive than the Movie Nights at the Beverly Canon Park.
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WILSHIRE TO BE DRILLED BY BHUSD (Continued from page 4)
typical school site investigation,” Boardmember Lisa Korbatov said. Buresh said the two open trenches at El Rodeo appeared to be devoid of active earthquake faults. He said that there were at least two soil layers that
HOTEL GUESTS ARE SPENDING IN CITY (Continued from page 5)
brand. They attract visitors who want to experience the beauty and elegance that Beverly Hills represents. These visitors shop and dine in our boutiques and restaurants, bringing crucial revenue to our businesses and to the City.” A study by MBIA Muniservices estimated that in 2006, the daily hotel visitor spent $407, with $287 of that going to restaurants and shopping. More recently, the 2012 City of
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“Ted Lieu’s record of public service has always reflected his ‘can do’ attitude of solving problems and responding to the needs of his constituents. He’s been a strong advocate for Beverly Hills and a consensus builder, which is why I am proud to endorse Ted Lieu for Congress.” Only Councilmember John Mirisch is not endorsing Lieu. Mirisch supports his opponent Elan Carr, a Republican in a heavily Democratic district. Carr took in 21.61 percent of the votes to Lieu’s 18.81 percent in a field of 18 candidates. The two beat out such seasoned politicians as L.A. City Controller and former L.A. City
BEVERLY HILLS Councilmembers directed staff to consider screening at a later date when the Samuel Goldwyn Theater is completed in the fall. The proposal was to consider that one of the final two films be screened at Greystone. “Its a nice idea,” said Councilmember Willie Brien. “We don’t want to spend about $40 per person, plus food and everything else. With the Academy under renovation, I would not support this.” Vice Mayor Julian Gold agreed, comparing it to the screenings at the Beverly Canon Park for $8 per person. “The proposal will go back for its own renovations.
via Etsy and Instagram, Kanafani said. At last Friday’s pop-up shop at Beverly Vista, The Courier saw everything from fringed cut-offs to decorated hats and jewelry and even wallets made from duct-tape. And all the items were being sold by a cohort of smiling young girls. were over 11,700 years old and were unbroken. “There’s nothing in here that makes me suspect faults,” he said. Buresh said he was in the process of organizing permits and creating a traffic plan to for the series of borings which he estimated would run 1,000 feet in length and close 1.5 lanes of traffic. Beverly Hills Prospective Business Kit estimated that tourists spend in excess of $300 a day on lodging and $600 a day on restaurants and retail. Within its five-mile radius, Beverly Hills has more five-star hotels than any City in the world outside of New York City, according to the City’s Business Kit. “The hotels are also community gathering places for residents,” Bosse said. “We hold community fundraisers, weddings and other family events there, creating memories that we all cherish forever.” Councilmember Wendy Greuel, and popular author and inspirational speaker Marianne Williamson in the June 3 primary. Mirisch supports Carr: “He’s a Beverly Hills’ resident and his wife went to Beverly Hills High School.” Carr is a criminal gang prosecutor for the Los Angeles County District Attorney, an Iraq War veteran and a JAG officer in the U.S. military. Lieu is a State Senator from the 28th District who represented the 53rd Assembly District and serves in the United States Air Force Reserves. Born in Taipei, Taiwan, he attended Georgetown University and resides in Torrance, California. The general election is slated for Nov. 4.
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CITY STAFF PREVENTS COUNCIL FROM INVESTIGATING 9900 (Continued from page 1)
Building Inspection Manager David Yelton accepted the report from the developers on May 19. Approved plans for two condominium towers along with a mixed-use component have been in the works since 2008. At the June 17 Council meeting where BHUSD officials informed the council that vital core samples said to prove the site was free of active faults had been destroyed, Councilman John Mirisch specifically asked City staff to find out if it was possible to rescind approval of the report. Staff did not inform the Council of the 30-day provision (1962 Code § 1-6.201; amd. Ord. 94-O-2211, eff. 9-21994) until after 30 days had passed, even though the City Council directed them to look into the possibility. “I feel duped by staff,” Mirisch said. “I would have had the ability to call this up within 30 days. Not only is this unacceptable, but this is very
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And finally, in response to the repeated example of Coun cilmember Koretz’s overrides on the recommendations of the WLA Planning Commission, the organization recommends that the authority to overrule planning department findings
fishy.” “We clearly see now that something happened that is not Kosher,” he added. Mirisch’s suggestion that the Council should demand another report was not echoed by any of his colleagues. Kolin confirmed to The Courier that he would not be looking into demanding a second report. Maps showing faults projecting to the 9900 Wilshire property triggered the City to request a site-specific investigation. The maps also show active faults projecting into El Rodeo school across the street from the project. The City hired geologist Roy Shlemon to review the developer’s report. Shlemon said he was troubled by the developer’s initial report that appeared to be written by an attorney, but said that he agreed with the report’s finding that the site was devoid of active faults. However, he said it was a “reasonable interpretation” that one of the fault lines within five feet of the property line at the north end could be active. As a result, Shlemon recommended a 50-foot structural be limited or eliminated. It is clearly time for an emergency action by the Los Angeles City Council just as Beverly Hills issued a Stop Work Order in Trousdale for residents to regain control of their own streets. Los Angeles could take the initiative before an accident happens. ENRICH
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June 27, 2014 | Page 19 The Council agreed to fund the seismic fault investigations which are now underway at El Rodeo. Buresh estimated the cost could reach $1 million.
“There is no requirement to retain core samples once the fault rupture samples had been accepted by the City,” she said. “City staff signed off.”
setback. Due to high-pressure gas lines, he said it was impossible to trench in that area. Shlemon underscored that the report didn’t imply that faults go directly into the school site or that the faults go across Beverly Hills. However, BHUSD facilities consultant Tim Buresh contended that if he had been allowed to see the destroyed core samples and corroborate that in fact the earth was free of active faulting in that area, the El Rodeo site would have been cleared. “I have been sounding the alarm bell since last August,” he said. “We have been repeatedly asking.” Community Development Director Susan Healy Keene defended the City’s acceptance of the report as well as the destruction of the core samples, stating that the first time she saw documentation for a request of the core samples was on May 22. The district had been writing requests for information behind the developer’s seismic investigations since October, but according to City officials had not formally asked for the core samples until May 22. Perhaps it is time to regard projects of this magnitude as we would commercial projects, with all the oversight and protections. Hotel Bel-Air needed to file an EIR to add a 15,000-square foot spa; but an 80,000-square foot home need only apply for a permit.
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ASTROLOGY by Holiday Mathis TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (June 27) This year will grab your attention with a fantastic start, and you’ll know an adventure is underway. Your friends will bring color and excitement to your world in June. There will be a carrot dangling before you in July. Get down to business and make deals–do not let things stay in an undefined arrangement. Leo and Libra people adore you. CANCER (June 22-July 22). You are skilled in the art of making the right people look good. For instance, when the boss looks good, it’s a plus for the entire team. Think and plan to this end. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You’ll bounce between being the creative mind on a project and the technical expert. You’ll be both the social strategist and the research team. How many roles can you possibly fill? All of them! VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Nature is an integral and necessary part of feeling whole. The time you spend with other species, in the elements, feeling the weather, looking up at the sky instead of the ceiling—it all restores you. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). The day has an episodic feel, and you will go from scene to scene, chasing after something. Honor your need to process what you are learning. Seize opportunities to stop along the way to discuss what just happened. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Just as moments of sunlight make you feel bright and alive but hours of sunlight deplete you, everything powerful needs to be taken in moderation today. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). An environment that is less than pleasing is dragging you down more than you realize. It’s more than you can finish in a day. Make a plan to get it done over the next three weeks. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Even though you are very professional in your dealings, you also give the human touch. Each person has unique needs. You can’t address them all, but you can shed a little warmth on the matter. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You’re not trying to make a memory, but you’ll make one anyway. Knowing that the person you’re spending time with might remember your interaction for decades to come, how do you want to design it? PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20). Every problem is a growth opportunity, though some problems are hard to feel that optimistic about. That’s why you should focus on one thing you can fix at a time; it’s a strategy that will have miraculous results. ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19). Most of those you’ll be interacting with will have an attention span of about seven minutes, give or take a few. Your effort to keep it brief but vivid will be well received. TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20). You may find that you are hyperaware of a certain someone and tuned in to this person’s every move. This level of attention could come off as flattering or scary. You’d better play it cool. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). The opportunities that arise may not seem so different from one another, but one thing that is noticeably different is the level of excitement you feel for each of them. Act on these feelings, and they’ll guide you well.
Joan Mangum It was a fashionable evening in every sense of the word... The Otis College of Art and Design held its 32nd Scholarship Benefit/Fashion Show in The Beverly Hilton. Included was a runway fashion show designed by Otis students mentored by an all-star group of renowned designers. Working with these pros, students learn all aspects of the design process, testing new ideas, methods, materials and equipment. The evening also honored several creative and successful designers... Michael Egeck, president/ CEO of Eddie Bauer, who received the 2014 Creative Vision Award; Leon Max (Design Legend Award); and Isabel and Ruben Toledo (Design Innovation Award). And talking about talent... the fashion show, put on by the students, gave us an insight to what we can expect from this talented group. This year’s mentors included Ame Austin (Otis ’95)) for Max Studio; Bleu/Rod Beattie (Otis ’86) for Mattel/Barbie; David Meister; Dosa/Christian Kim; Isabel and Ruben Toledo for Lane Bryant; Johnny Was; Nike; Robert Tuggle (Otis ’87) for Eddie Bauer; Todd Oldham; Under Armour; and Western Costume... Kudos to them all. Congrats to Samuel Hoi, Otis president; Thomas R. Miller, trustees chair; Frederick Fisher, board of governors chair; Shelly E. Reid, benefit committee board chair; Cathy Louchheim, benefit committee cochair; and Rosemary Brantley, founding chair of the Otis fashion design program. Also congratulations to student Arthur Thammavong named “Designer of the Year.” (His mentor is David Meister.) Founded in 1918, Otis College of Art and Design prepares diverse students of art and design to enrich the world through their creativity and their skill. ******
OTIS EVENING–Otis College of Art and Design held its 32nd Scholarship Benefit/Fashion Show in The Beverly Hilton drew (from left): Shelley Reid, Eli and Edythe Broad; Otis’ President Samuel Hoi and Elaine Goldsmith; Ruben and Isabel Toledo with Rosemary Brantley. Photos by Lee Salem
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BHCOURIER.COM APN: 4342-011-022 Property : 9309 Burton Way #B, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 Title Order No. : 730-1304135-70 Trustee Sale No. : 2001-009980F00 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED March 11, 2005. 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 July 11, 2014, Sage Point Lender Services, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, C A S H I E R ' S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT drawn on a state or national bank, cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation
secured by said Deed of Trust with interest and late charges 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 undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. 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 BELOW MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST Executed by: STANLEY J CORWIN, A MARRIED MAN, AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded on March 18, 2005, as Instrument No. 05 0626999, of Official Records, in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, California Date of Sale: July 11, 2014 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA 91766 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 9309 BURTON WAY #B, BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90210 APN# 4342-011-022 The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property
to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Sale is $831,943.16. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to the return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. 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 855-880-6845 or visit this Internet Web site W W W. N AT I O N W I D E POSTING.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 2001009980-F00. 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. Date: June 10, 2014 Sage Point Lender Services, LLC 400 Exchange, Suite 110 Irvine, CA 92602 949265-9940 Brenda Avila FOR TRUSTEE'S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 855-880-6845 or visit WWW.NATIONWIDEPOSTING.COM SAGE POINT LENDER SERVICES, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NPP0232036 To: BEVERLY HILLS COURIER PUB: 06/20/2014, 06/27/2014, 07/04/2014
Santa Monica, CA 90403; Myoptix 2926 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90403; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein June 15, 1990: Robert Zakheim, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 03, 2014; Published: June 06, 13, 20, 27, 2014 LACC N/C
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014149568 The following is/are doing business as: CREATIVE CREATIONS PUBLISHING GROUP 9100 Wilshire Blvd. #225 East Tower, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Eclat Media Enterprises, Inc. 9100 Wilshire Blvd. #225 East Tower, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein April 11, 2014: Yvonne Sangudi, Chief Executive Officer: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 03, 2014; Published: June 06, 13, 20, 27, 2014 LACC N/C
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014149565 The following is/are doing business as: LAUREL CANYON TOWNHOMES 31300 Via Colinas #108, Westlake Village, CA 91362; Venture One, LLC 31300 Via Colinas #108, Westlake Village, CA 91362; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein February 08, 2012: Lawrence Levine, Manager: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 03, 2014; Published: June 06, 13, 20, 27, 2014 LACC N/C
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herein: Natalia Armonik: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 19, 2014; Published: June 13, 20, 27, July 04, 2014 LACC N/C
Perl, CEO: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 20, 2014; Published: June 27, July 04, 11, 18, 2014 LACC N/C
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014157972 The following is/are doing business as: KAPE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO. 6300 Wilshire Blvd. #1590, Los Angeles, CA 90048; Allen H. Weinstock 945 Schumacher Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90048; Judith G. Weinstock 945 Schumacher Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90048; The business is conducted by: A MARRIED COUPLE, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein January 1998: Allen H. Weinstock: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 10, 2014; Published: June 20, 27, July 04, 11, 2014 LACC N/C
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014167223 The following is/are doing business as: 1) READ AND SING WITH ME 2) STORYTIME TO GO 369 S. Doheny Dr. #314, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Ashley Matondi 369 S. Doheny Dr. #314, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Ashley Matondi: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 20, 2014; Published: June 27, July 04, 11, 18, 2014 LACC N/C
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014157973 The following is/are doing business as: B2B VENDOR MAGAZINE 269 S. Beverly Dr. #1526, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Kenny Malloy 269 S. Beverly Dr. #1526, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Richard Key 269 S. Beverly Dr. #1526, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: JOINT VENTURE, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Kenny Malloy, Co-Owner/Publisher: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 10, 2014; Published: June 20, 27, July 04, 11, 2014 LACC N/C
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014157974 The following is/are doing business as: RICK BRUCKER REALTY 2112 Century Park Ln. #315, Los Angeles, CA 90067; Brucker Fenix 57 2112 Century Park Ln. #315, Los Angeles, CA 90067; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Richard Brucker President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 10, 2014; Published: June 20, 27, July 04, 11, 2014 LACC N/C
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014149566 The following is/are doing business as: LEMONADE LIVE LEADS 9911 W. Pico Blvd. #1200, Los Angeles, CA 90035; Call Delivery Systems, LLC 9911 W. Pico Blvd. #1200, Los Angeles, CA 90035; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Scott Richards, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 03, 2014; Published: June 06, 13, 20, 27, 2014 LACC N/C
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014141413 The following is/are doing business as: KYO 9255 W. Sunset Blvd. #600, West Hollywood, CA 90069; KYO Designs, Inc. 9255 Sunset Blvd. #600, West Hollywood, CA 90069; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Neha Kapur: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 23, 2014; Published: June 06, 13, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014147558 The follow20, 27, 2014 LACC N/C ing is/are doing business as: BRAVO FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME ZULU MEDIA CONSULTANTS 1701 STATEMENT 2014144076 The follow- San Ysidro Dr., Beverly Hills, CA ing is/are doing business as: 1) 90210; Darry Sragow 1701 San PACIFIC FINANCIAL 2) WHY Ysidro Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; CATHOLIC 3) WILLIAM CHARLES The business is conducted by: AN INSURANCE SERVICES 4) WILLIAM INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT CHARLES REALTY 5) WILLIAM begun to transact business under CHARLES & ASSOCIATES 5236 the name(s) listed herein: Darry Colodny Dr. #101, Agoura Hills, CA Sragow: Statement is filed with the 91301; Moran Industries, Inc. 5236 County of Los Angeles: May 30, 2014; Colodny #101, Agoura Hills, CA 91301; Published: June 20, 27, July 04, 11, The business is conducted by: A COR- 2014 LACC N/C PORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME name(s) listed herein April 15, 2014: STATEMENT 2014167220 The followWilliam C. Moran, President: ing is/are doing business as: 1) THE Statement is filed with the County of BIDET COMPANY 2) RENEW 426 S. Los Angeles: May 28, 2014; Published: Rexford Dr. #4, Beverly Hills, CA June 06, 13, 20, 27, 2014 LACC N/C 90212; Architectural Elements, Inc. 426 S. Rexford Dr. #4, Beverly Hills, CA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME 90212; The business is conducted by: STATEMENT 2014147255 The follow- A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has ing is/are doing business as: HEALTH begun to transact business under IS ON THE WAY 8560 W. Olympic the name(s) listed herein October Debra L. Cherney, Blvd. #119, Los Angeles, CA 90035; 2009: Krystal Perkins 8560 W. Olympic President/CEO: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June Blvd. #119, Los Angeles, CA 90035; The business is conducted by: AN 20, 2014; Published: June 27, July INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT 04, 11, 18, 2014 LACC N/C begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Krystal FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Perkins: Statement is filed with the STATEMENT 2014167221 The followCounty of Los Angeles: May 30, 2014; ing is/are doing business as: 1) YUKA Published: June 13, 20, 27, July 04, STYLE B.H. 2) YUKA STYLE BEVERLY HILLS 3) YUKA STYLE 4) YUKA 2014 LACC N/C STYLE SALON 5) YUKA STUDIO 6) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME YUKA STUDIO B.H. 7) YUKA BEAUSTATEMENT 2014144383 The follow- TY 8) YUKA BEAUTY B.H. 9) YUKA ing is/are doing business as: ALANI BEAUTY SALON 9960 S. Santa LUXURY BRAND 7037 La Tijera Blvd. Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90212; #A-101, Los Angeles, CA 90045; Yuka Enterprises, LLC 9960 S. Santa Miyoshi Y. Jones 7037 La Tijera Blvd. Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90212; #A-101, Los Angeles, CA 90045; The The business is conducted by: A LIMbusiness is conducted by: AN INDI- ITED LIABILITY COMPANY, regisVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun trant(s) has NOT begun to transact to transact business under the business under the name(s) listed name(s) listed herein: Miyoshi Y. herein: Takashi Takahashi, CEO: Jones: Statement is filed with the Statement is filed with the County of County of Los Angeles: May 28, 2014; Los Angeles: June 20, 2014; Published: June 13, 20, 27, July 04, Published: June 27, July 04, 11, 18, 2014 LACC N/C 2014 LACC N/C
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014149564 The following is/are doing business as: 1) OPTIX 2) OPTIX EYEWEAR 3) OPTIXEYEWEAR 4) OPTIX.EYEWEAR 5) Z OPTIX 6) OPTIC ZONE 7) OPTIX ZONE 8) THE WATCHFUL EYE 9) OPTIXIWEAR 10) OPTIXIWEAR.COM 11) OPTIXEYEWEAR.COM 2926 Wilshire Blvd.,
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014135278 The following is/are doing business as: JUST PERFECT 8383 Wilshire Blvd. #58, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Natalia Armonik 1050 N. Ogden Dr. #5, Los Angeles, CA 90046; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014167222 The following is/are doing business as: 1) IDEA PLAY 2) IDEA Q 3) IDEA 2370 E. Artesia Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90805; iDea USA Products, Inc. 2370 E. Artesia Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90805; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Stephen
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014167224 The following is/are doing business as: 1) PHRONIMOS 2) PHRONIMOS INSTITUTE 9171 Wilshire Blvd. #Penthouse, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Sietze Vanderheide 26910 Medicine Bow Ct., Tehachapi, CA 93561; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein May 21, 2014: Sietze Vanderheide: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 20, 2014; Published: June 27, July 04, 11, 18, 2014 LACC N/C
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014167225 The following is/are doing business as: AMERICAN EPILEPSY ASSOCIATION 13724 Cordary Ave. #18, Hawthorne, CA 90250; Monique Sands 13724 Cordary Ave. #18, Hawthorne, CA 90250; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Monique Sands: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 20, 2014; Published: June 27, July 04, 11, 18, 2014 LACC N/C
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014167226 The following is/are doing business as: CONNECTING CHILDREN TO ART IN NATURE 1243 S. La Cienega Blvd. #4, Los Angeles, CA 90035; Sylvette C. Frazier 1243 S. La Cienega Blvd. #4, Los Angeles, CA 90035; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Sylvette C. Frazier: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 20, 2014; Published: June 27, July 04, 11, 18, 2014 LACC N/C
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014167227 The following is/are doing business as: 1) PARVANEH BEAUTY CENTER 2) CREME DE LA CREME 9617 Brighten Way, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Salon In A Bottle LLC 9617 Brighten Way, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein 1980: Jack Soufer, CEO: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 20, 2014; Published: June 27, July 04, 11, 18, 2014 LACC N/C
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014163096 The following is/are doing business as: ANU BEAUTY AND THREADING STUDIO 335 S. Robertson Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Dilip Dhungana 3746 Mentone Ave. #302, Los Angeles, CA 90034; Anju Ghimire 3746 Mentone Ave. #302, Los Angeles, CA 90034; The business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein June 13, 2014: Dilip Dhungana: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 16, 2014; Published: June 27, July 04, 11, 18, 2014 LACC N/C
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N O T I C E — 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 Trustee Sale No. 650481 Loan No. Title Order No. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE (UNIFIED SALE) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 01/31/2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 07/17/2014 at 10:00AM, First American Title Insurance Company as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded on February 7, 2008 as Document Number 2008-0229810, which was subsequently modified as referenced in that Memorandum of Second Amendment to Mortgage and Other Loan Documents recorded September 4, 2009 as Document Number 20091362757 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by: G&G-BH Properties LLC, a California limited liability company, as Trustor, California National Bank, as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). At: 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, California describing the real and personal property therein: REAL PROPERTY: LOT 1170, OF TRACT NO. 6380, IN THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 69, PAGE(S) 11 TO 20 INCLUSIVE OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. APN: 4332001-008 PERSONAL PROPERTY: See Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein. Exhibit “A” DESCRIPTION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY AND FIXTURES Initially capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the aforementioned Deed of Trust. All of the Trustor’s right, title and interest in and to the following property and all proceeds of such property, which Trustor now owns or may acquire later: (a) all goods and tangible personal property located on the Premises or wherever located if used or useable
in connection with the use, operation or occupancy of the Premises, including, without limitation, all appliances, furniture and furnishings, fittings, materials, supplies, equipment, inventory, fixtures and building materials, whether stored on the Premises or elsewhere; (b) all general intangibles relating to design, development, operation, management and use of the Premises and construction of the Improvements, including, without limitation, (i) all names under which or by which the Premises may at any time be operated or known, all rights to carry on business under any such names or any variant of such names, and all goodwill in any way relating to the Premises, (ii) all permits, licenses, authorizations, variances, land use entitlements, approvals and consents issued or obtained in connection with the construction of the Improvements or the use, occupancy or operation of the Premises, (iii) all rights as a declarant (or its equivalent) under any covenants, conditions and restrictions or other matters of record affecting the Premises, (iv) all materials prepared for filing or filed with any governmental agency and (v) all rights under any contract entered into with contractors, architects, designers, engineers, consultants, managers, brokers and similar persons in connection with the development, design, use, operation, management and construction of the Premises; (c) all architectural drawings, plans, specifications, soil tests and reports, feasibility studies, appraisals, engineering reports, financial analyses and reports and similar materials relating to the Premises; (d) all payment and performance bonds or guarantees relating to the Premises; (e) all reserves, deferred payments, deposits, refunds (including, without limitation, tax, special assessment, bond and insurance refunds), rebates, reimbursements, governmental subsidies, governmentally registered credits (such as emission reduction credits), costs savings, waivers and payments, whether cash or in kind, of any kind relating to the construction, design, development, operation, occupancy, use and disposition of the Premises, and any rights, dividends, interest or other property to which Trustor is now or may later become entitled to receive on account of its interest in any of the foregoing; (f) all proceeds and claims arising on account of any damage to or taking of the Property, including, without limitation, claims under insurance policies, and all causes of action and recoveries for any loss or diminution in the value of the Property; (g) all policies of insurance relating to the Property, irrespective of whether Beneficiary requires Trustor to obtain or maintain such policies, all riders, amendments,
renewals, supplements or extensions of such policies; the right to assert, prosecute and settle claims under such policies; the right to receive payments of proceeds of such policies; and all judgments, claims, compensation, awards, settlements and proceeds of or with respect to any of the foregoing; (h) all deposits made with or other security given to utility companies or governmental entities by Trustor with respect to the Premises, and all advance payments of insurance premiums made by Trustor with respect to the Premises; (i) all shares of stock or other evidence of ownership of any part of the Property that is owned by Trustor in common with others, including all water stock relating to the Premises, if any, and all documents or rights of membership in any owners’ or members’ association or similar group having responsibility for managing or operating any part of the Premises; (j) all sales contracts, escrow agreements, and broker’s agreements concerning the sale of the Property; (k) all of the rents, leases, issues, profits, royalties, income, rights to payment, deposits, receipts and proceeds generated by the use and occupancy of the Property to the extent such are not Rents or otherwise deemed to be real property, and all “accounts” (as defined in the California Uniform Commercial Code) generated from the use and operation of the Property to which Trustor may be entitled, whether now due, past due or to become due; (l) Intentionally Omitted; (m) all deposit accounts or related rights to receive payment from depositories or institutions into which Trustor deposits (i) the Rents, (ii) any other income derived from the Property described under subsection (k) above, (iii) any security deposits or other monies paid to Trustor or Trustor’s property manager whether pursuant to the terms of a Lease or otherwise, (iv) any other amounts described in Sections 1.1 or 1.2 of the Deed of Trust or this Exhibit A and any proceeds of any such amounts, or (v) amounts required by Beneficiary to be deposited or which Trustor agrees to deposit with Beneficiary in connection with the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust; and (n) all proceeds, products and offspring, whether cash, instruments, promissory notes, contract rights or otherwise, of the sale or other disposition of all or any part of the Premises, of the Rents, the Leases, and the personal property described in subsections (a) through (m) and (o) of this Exhibit A. (o) all fixtures; whether any of the foregoing is owned now or acquired later, all accessions, additions, replacement, and substitutions relating to any of the foregoing; all records of any kind relating to any of the foregoing; all proceeds relating to any of the foregoing (including
insurance, general intangibles and accounts proceeds); and all of the following additional collateral: (i) all machinery, motors, equipment, materials (including building materials), appliances, and fixtures now or hereafter installed or place on or in the Land (or any building or other Improvements thereon) for the generation and distribution of air, water, heat, electricity, light, fuel or refrigeration or ventilating or air conditioning purposes or for sanitary or drainage purposes or for the exclusion of vermin or insects or for the removal of dust, refuse or garbage, and all elevators, escalators, tracts, ramps, loading platforms, fitting doors, windows, signs, fronts, awnings, window shades, drapery rods and brackets, screens, floor coverings, incinerators, carpeting, all sprinklers and sprinklers equipment, trees, plants, shrubs and other landscaping, and all furniture, fixtures, sinks, stoves, ovens, refrigerators, cabinets, hot water heaters, hoods, vents, ducts, flues, fans, ventilators, panels and other property used in the operation or occupancy of the Land or building and Improvements, together with all additions to, substitutions for, changes in or replacements of the whole or any part of any or all of said articles of property, and together with all property of the same character that Trustor may hereafter acquire at any time and all proceeds received upon the sale, exchange, collection or other disposition of the foregoing; (ii) all intangible property and rights relating to the Land or the operation thereof, or used in connection therewith, including, but not limited to, all governmental permits relating to construction of the Land, certificates of occupancy, and name rights and goodwill relating to the Land, building and Improvements; (iii) all reserves, deferred payments, deposits, refunds, cost savings and payments of any kind relating to the construction of any Improvements on the Land; (iv) all water stock relating to the Land; (v) all causes of action, claims, compensation and recoveries for any damage, condemnation or taking of the Property, or for any conveyance in lieu thereof, whether direct or consequential, or for any damage or injury to the Property, or for any loss or diminution in value of the Property; (vi) all plans and specifications prepared for construction of building and Improvements on the Land and all studies, data and drawings related thereto, and also all contracts and agreements of the Trustor relating to the aforesaid plans and specifications or to the aforesaid studies, data, drawings or to the construction of building and Improvements on the Land; (vii) all monies on deposit for the payment of real estate taxes or special assessments against the Property or the Land
or for the payment of premiums on policies of fire and other hazard insurance covering the Property described herein or the Land; (viii) all proceeds from the sale or transfer of all or any of the Property described herein. The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 435 S. Palm Drive, Beverly Hills, CA. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $29,841,738.11 (Estimated) Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. 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, pur-
suant 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 visit the website below using the file number assigned to this case. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. For information on sale dates please visit our website at: http://www.ncs.firstam.co m/socal/ DATE: 6/17/14 First American Title Insurance Company 4380 La Jolla Village Drive Suite 110 San Diego, CA 92122 (858) 410-2158 David Z. Bark, Foreclosure Trustee NPP0232324 To: BEVERLY HILLS COURIER PUB: 06/27/2014, 07/04/2014, 07/11/2014
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Los Angeles. 111 N. Hill Street Los Angeles, CA 90012 If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the hearing date noticed above. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: Charles S. Althouse 188 N. Euclid Ave. P.O. Box 698 Upland, CA 91785 Tel: 909/985-9828
NOTICE OF PETITION Published: June 27, July TO ADMINISTER 4, 11, 2014 Beverly Hills ESTATE OF MARILYN S. EPSTEIN Courier AKA MARILYN EPSTEIN ————————— CASE NO: BP153185 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate or both of: Marilyn S. Epstein AKA Marilyn Epstein A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Mark Bedol in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles The Petition for probate requests that Mark Bedol be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administrative of Estate Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: 07/22/2014 Time: 8:30 AM Dept: 11 Room: Superior Court of California, County of
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014137028 The following is/are doing business as: ROTELLI CYCLERY 1133 E. 5th Street. Los Angeles, CA 90013; Robert Joseph Rotello 923 E. 3rd. Street #205, Los Angeles, CA 90013; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: on May 20, 2014. Robert Joseph Rotello, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 20, 2014; Published: June 6, 13, 20, 27, 2014 LACC N/C
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PUBLIC NOTICES RESOLUTION NO. PA-R14-146 RESOLUTION OF THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS APPROVING THE OPERATING BUDGET AND FINANCIAL POLICIES FOR THE 2014/15 FISCAL YEAR AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
essary to reflect and implement the programs specified in this resolution, and in full accordance with the direction provided by the Board of the Parking Authority up until the adoption of this resolution.
Section 9. The Secretary of the Parking Authority shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and shall cause this resolution and The Board of the Parking his certification, together Authority of the City of with proof of publication, to Beverly Hills does resolve be entered in the Book of as follows: Resolutions of the Board of the Parking Authority. Section 1. That certain document entitled “Parking Adopted: June 17, 2014 Authority of the City of Beverly Hills 2014/15 LILI BOSSE Fiscal Year Budget", a copy Chairman of the Board of which is on file in the Parking Authority of the office of the Secretary of City of Beverly Hills the Parking Authority, ATTEST: which may hereafter be amended by the Parking (SEAL) Authority, is hereby BYRON POPE approved as the operating Secretary of the Parking budget for the Parking Authority Authority of the City of Beverly Hills for the Fiscal APPROVED AS TO Year 2014/15, beginning FORM: LAURENCE S. July 1, 2014. WIENER Section 2. Appropriations in the amount not to exceed $33,002,359 are authorized for the purpose of carrying on the business of the Parking Authority. Section 3. The Executive Director of the Parking Authority (“Executive Director”) or his designee may make budget adjustments to accounts, provided that the Parking Authority is within its approved budget. Section 4. The Executive Director or his designee may appropriate up to $300,000 during the Fiscal Year from Parking Authority balance to any accounts as long as it meets the purposes of the Authority. An annual report shall be made to the Board of the Parking Authority describing each transfer and the reason therefore. Section 5. The Board of the Parking Authority ratifies the prior payment of budgeted demands from those funds which have been certified or approved by the Executive Director or his designee and may appropriate funds for nonbudgeted items, and any such appropriation for a non-budgeted item shall constitute an approval to issue a warrant in payment of a proper demand or demands therefore. Section 6. The Parking Authority hereby adopts Comprehensive Financial Policies for Fiscal Year 2014/15, as attached to this resolution. Section 7. In the case of fee-based activities, if the revenues for such programs exceed the amount budgeted, the Board of the Parking Authority hereby authorizes the Executive Director or his designee to increase the appropriation of said activity in the same amount of the increased revenue. Section 8. The Executive Director or his designee is authorized to make such other revisions including individual line-item appropriations, changes in summaries, totals, grand totals, and other portions of the budget document as nec-
Officer is given the responsibility and authority to develop and maintain proper internal controls on all financial aspects of the Authority and maintain all the books of the Authority for inspection. Because the cost of internal controls should not significantly outweigh their benefits, the Authority’s comprehensive framework of internal controls has been designed to provide reasonable rather than absolute assurance that the financial statements will be free from material misstatements. The Chief Financial Officer shall endeavor to maintain cash reserves sufficient to fully fund the net present value of accruing liabilities including self-insurance provisions, obligations to employees for vested payroll and benefits and similar obligations as they are incurred, and to maintain the highest credit rating possible for the Authority.
The Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, shall prepare and present to the APPROVED AS TO CON- Board of Directors of the TENT: Parking Authority interim JEFFREY C. KOLIN revenue and expenditure General Counsel trends to allow evaluation Executive Director of the of potential discrepancies Parking Authority from budget assumptions. DON RHOADS The Authority should avoid Treasurer of the Parking committing to new spendAuthority ing for operating or capital improvement purposes City of Beverly Hills until an analysis of all curParking Authority rent and future cost impliFinancial Policies cations is completed and Section 1. Financial presented to it by the Chief Reporting Policies Financial Officer. The Parking Authority’s (Authority’s) accounting Section 2. Operating and financial reporting sys- Management Policies tems will be maintained in The Chief Financial Officer conformance with state is primarily responsible for and federal laws, generally the development, impleaccepted accounting prin- mentation, and evaluation ciples (GAAP), and the of all financial manageGovernment Finance ment policies and proceOfficers Association dures. However, other offi(GFOA). Further, the cers, employees and/or Authority will make every contractors will participate attempt to implement all in the responsibility of changes to governmental meeting policy goals, accounting practices at the budget goals, and ensuring earliest practicable time. the long-term financial health of the Authority. The Authority’s CAFR and Future work plans, proother financial statements gram initiatives, and pershould be in conformity formance indicators will be with GAAP, demonstrate developed to reflect current compliance with finance policy directives, projected related legal and contrac- resources, and future servtual provisions, disclose ice requirements. thoroughness and detail sufficiency, and minimize The budget process is ambiguities and potentials intended to weigh all comfor misleading inference. peting requests for Authority resources within The Authority’s CAFR will expected fiscal constraints. also be submitted to Requests for new, ongoing national repositories identi- programs made outside fied by the Authority’s bond the budget process will be trust agent as a continuing discouraged. commitment to disclose thoroughness to enable The Authority will endeavor investors to make informed to avoid budgetary and decisions. accounting procedures that balance the current The Authority’s Budget budget at the expense of should satisfy criteria as a future budgets. financial policy document. Budget development To provide a reasonable should utilize strategic basis for making the Chief multi-year fiscal planning, Financial Officer’s (man- conservative revenue foreagement’s) required repre- casts, and program-based sentations concerning the cost accounting that finances of the Parking require every program to Authority, the Authority has be justified annually in a comprehensive internal terms of meeting intended control framework that is objectives (“effectiveness designed both to protect criteria”). The process will the Authority’s assets from include a diligent review of loss, theft, or misuse and programs by staff, the to compile sufficient reli- Chief Financial Officer, and able information for the Board of Directors. preparation of the Authority’s financial state- Utilization of a program ments in conformity with budget format will provide GAAP. The Chief Financial a basis for evaluation of
service and other impacts least annually, shall recomof potential increases or mend necessary revisions to the Board of Directors of decreases in funding. a detailed investment poliRevenues will not be dedi- cy. In addition to liquidity cated for specific purpos- requirements, the Chief es, unless required by law Financial Officer will also or generally accepted consider the appropriateaccounting practices ness of investment deci(GAAP). Current revenues sions vis-à-vis debt manwill fund current expendi- agement. tures and to the extent possible a diversified and sta- The Authority, through the ble revenue system will be Chief Financial Officer, will developed and maintained follow an aggressive, conto protect programs from sistent, but sensitive policy short-term fluctuations in of collecting revenues, with any single revenue source. proper internal controls, to meet the needs of the The Authority shall strive to Authority and follow all avoid returning to the applicable state and federBoard of Directors for new al laws. or expanded appropriaCapital tions. Exceptions may Section 3. include emergencies, Management Policies five-year Capital unforeseen impacts, mid- A year adjustments or new Improvement Plan (CIP) will be developed and opportunities. updated annually, including funding Addition of personnel will anticipated only be requested to meet sources. Capital improveprogram initiatives and pol- ment projects are defined icy directives: after service as infrastructure or equipneeds have been thor- ment purchases or conoughly examined and it is struction which results in a substantiated that addition- capitalized asset and haval staffing will result in ing a useful (depreciable) increased revenue or life of two years or more. enhanced operating effi- The CIP will attempt to include adequate funding ciencies. to support repair and Capital equipment replace- replacement of deterioratment will be accomplished ing infrastructure and through a life cycle of fund- avoidance of a significant ing mechanism. The unfunded liability. Authority shall endeavor to maintain adequate cash Proposed capital projects reserves to fund 100% will be considered through replacement of certain the Authority budget develprocess and capital equipment. opment Replacement costs will be reviewed and prioritized based upon equipment life- regarding accurate costing cycle financial analysis (design, capital, and operapproved by the Chief ating) as well as for overall consistency with the Financial Officer. Authority’s goals and The Authority shall objectives. The Authority’s endeavor to balance rev- Chief Financial Officer will enue and expenditures. then identify financing Forecasts will be prepared sources for the highestby the Chief Financial ranking projects. Officer to examine the Authority’s ability to absorb Capital project contract operating costs due to awards will include a fiscal changes in the economy, impact statement disclosservice demands, and cap- ing the expected operating ital improvements. The impact of the project and forecast will be updated when such cost is expectannually and include a four ed to occur. or five-year outlook. The Capital Chief Financial Officer will Pay-as-you-go prepare and present these Improvement Plan financestimates to the Board of ing should account for a Directors at least once a minimum of 50 percent of all capital improvement year. projects for each five-year Alternative means of serv- planning period. Pay-asice delivery will be evaluat- you-go financing is defined ed by the Authority to as all sources of revenue ensure that quality servic- other than Authority debt es are provided at the most issuance, i.e., fund balcompetitive and economi- ance contributions, develcal cost. The Authority will oper contributions, grants, identify activities that could endowments, etc. Pay-asbe provided by another you-go financing should source and review generally be considered as preferred option. options/alternatives to cur- the rent service delivery. The However, the potential for review of service delivery debt issuance that proalternatives and the need vides additional economic for the service will be per- and/or strategic values formed annually or on an could be considered as recommended by the Chief “opportunity” basis. Financial Officer. Cash and Investment pro4. Debt grams will be maintained in Section accordance with the Management Policies Chief Financial Government Code and the The adopted investment policy Officer will seek to estabor the City of Beverly Hills’ lish and, improve the bond investment policy until the rating(s) in order to miniAuthority adopts an invest- mize borrowing costs and ment policy. The Authority preserve access to credit. will ensure that proper controls and safeguards are New debt issues, and refimaintained. Authority nancing of existing debt, funds will be managed in a must be analyzed for comwithin the prudent and diligent man- patibility ner with an emphasis on Authority’s overall financial safety of principal, liquidity, planning and approved by and financial return on the Chief Financial Officer. principal, in that order. The The review shall not be Chief Financial Officer, at limited to cash flow analysis, potential for unexpect-
ed revenue surprises, and the maintenance of the Authority’s bond ratings. Annual debt service shall not produce an inordinate impact upon future operations. The Chief Financial Officer will endeavor to minimize Authority Debt Service costs in order to control fixed costs and ensure expenditure flexibility. Debt financing should not exceed the useful life of the infrastructure improvement with the average (weighted) bond maturities at or below thirty years, unless otherwise authorized by the Board of Directors. A ratio of current assets to current liabilities of at least 2/1 will be maintained to ensure the Authority’s ability to pay short-term obligations. Section 5. Reserve Policies General Fund All fund designations and reserves will be evaluated annually by the Chief Financial Officer for longterm adequacy and use requirements in conjunction with development of the Authority’s balanced five year financial plan. It is a goal of the Authority to obtain and maintain a general operating reserve in the form of cash, of at least 40% of operating revenues. The first 25% shall be considered a contingency reserve to cover normal seasonal cash flow variations, as well as unforeseen emergency or catastrophic impacts upon the Authority. Funds in excess of 25% may be used for short term economic investment in the community when justified by projected financial return to the Authority and specifically authorized by the Board of Directors, upon recommendation of the Chief Financial Officer. One-time revenue windfalls should be designated as a reserve or used for one-time expenditures. The funds are not to be used for on-going operations. To the extent such funds are not required for current expenditures, onetime expenditures and/or capital improvements such funds should be maintained as operating reserves or used to reduce debt.
report on a bi-annual basis recommended appropriate funding levels. The Authority shall endeavor to maintain reserves equal to 90% of the estimated net present value of such liabilities. Fees and charges will be examined annually to guide decisions with a goal of covering all direct and indirect costs of service, provide for capital improvements and maintenance, and maintain adequate reserves to the maximum extent feasible. Secondarily, maintenance of cash reserves will provide a de facto rate stabilization plan. Rate increases shall be approved by the Board of Directors following appropriate noticing and public input. Rate adjustments will be based on five-year financial plans unless a conscious decision is made to the contrary. The target level of operating cash reserves shall be 40% of gross annual user revenues. Contingency Reserves, to be determined annually by the Chief Financial Officer, will be maintained to offset unanticipated revenue shortfalls and/or unexpected expenditure increases. Contingency reserves may also be used for unanticipated and/or inadequately budgeted events of an emergency nature. Use of contingency funds shall be approved at recommendation of the Chief Financial Officer. Budget Reserves are presented in the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) in the Financial Statement section designated as unreserved fund balance. Section 6. Audit Policies An annual audit will be performed by an independent public accounting firm with an audit opinion to be included with the Authority’s published Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR).
The Board of Directors will maintain a standing committee of its members to serve as the Audit Committee to provide oversight and review of the annual and special audits of the Authority. The Committee will meet at least twice annually with the Authority’s indeFor purposes of this poli- pendent auditor, once for cy, one-time revenue a pre-audit meeting, and once for a review of the windfalls shall include: final audit results. • Lump sum (net present value) savings Internal audit activities will be guided by the Audit from debt restructuring • Sale of authori- Committee. The results of these audits are then prety-owned real estate • Pure unexpect- sented to the Board of ed revenues (i.e. litigation Directors Audit Committee for consideration and later settlement) • C o n t r i b u t i o n s reported to the full Board of Directors for its review and Gifts • Any other rev- and consideration. Should enues the Board of conditions necessitate an Directors may elect to urgent internal audit of a designate as extraordi- particular area, the Audit Committee will be advised nary and the results of the audit Self-Insurance Reserves, will be reviewed with the where appropriate, will be Committee. maintained at a level, which, together with pur- VOTE: chased insurance policies, AYES: Directors Krasne, will adequately cover the Mirisch, Brien, Gold and Authority’s property, liabili- Chairman Bosse ty, and health benefit risk. NOES: None A qualified actuarial firm ABSENT: None shall be retained and CARRIED
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Prefer Individual that shares our passion for characters/monsters. We’re film industry FX artists, we already have our legal team, CFO, location, designers/ crew, and a good relationship with park management firms.
P L E A S E C A L L : 818/279-5521
• MONEY WANTED • Seeking Private Investor To Obtain a 3 Year $850,000 Loan at 7% Interest Rate and I Will Pay 1% with NO PRE-PAYMENT PENALTY. I have a property to utilize as collateral. I do have a GREAT credit rating and always make my payments on time, never late. The money is to be used for business purpose & the property is not in jeopardy in any manner.
Loan will be processed through escrow. If Seriously Interested, Please Contact Mario or Alfredo At: 323-934-4170. No Broker Telephone Calls Please.
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BEVERLY HILLS OFFICE BLDG.
EXECUTIVE OFFICES AVAILABLE in Was Medical Bldg. THE BEVERLY HILLS 17 Offices+7 Baths. GOLDEN TRIANGLE COMPLETELY RE-DONE. ••••••
310/766-1812
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MUST HAVE LAPTOP W / Q UICKBOOKS PRO 2013 WINDOWS & KNOW MAC 2-Hours, Once a Month.
————— Need Reliable Babysitter For My 6 Year Old Son
Between 9am-4pm Reconcile bank accounts, Saturdays & Sundays $18 / Hour credit cards, etc. Prefer Licensed & Bonded. Send Resume:
310/560-4160
rachelandymom@gmail.com
Elevator access. Rent Includes: HVAC, electricity, phone, high-speed internet, use of conference room.
————— Private Office Suite at 9595 Wilshire Bl.
508 RSF • $2,300/Mo. ————— 1 Large Executive Window Office & WILSHIRE BLVD RETAIL FRONTAGE 1 Support/ & SMALL OFFICE Reception Area. *** SUITES *** NO NNN Contact: Stan Gerlach All Utilities Included. Or: Bryan Dunne Must Lease Now! Call 310/237-2977 310/550-2500 or 713/266-1444
Avail. Day/Week/Month For More Info, Call: 310/552-8238
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8733 Beverly Blvd. 1141 Sq. Feet. Across the street from: Cedars-Sinai Hospital. A SK F OR V ICTOR :
310/855-0469 T HURSDAY ’ S O NLY A SK F OR S AM :
323/653-5553
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WILSHIRE CORRIDOR
KELEMEN REAL ESTATE (310) 966-0900
*BEL AIR *WESTWOOD *CENTURY CITY
2 BED/DEN/2 BATHS $983,500 High Floor 1,400+ sq. ft. Total Renovation. 180 degree unobstructed views.. Designer Kitchen. Quartz Counters. Stainless Steel Appliances. Real Hardwood Floors. Luxurious Bathrooms 2 Jumbo Balconies Quiet Location.
2 BED/DEN/2 BATHS $829,500 1,400 sq. ft. Corner South Tower. 270 degree Unobstructed Views 2 Jumbo Balconies Largest Condo in Complex
Academy of Motion Picture
2 BED/2 BATHS $630,000
• Executive Suite $400 up includes utilities • Penthouse 2,267 SF • 4F w/views 2500-5000 sf
Mylene 310/246-9625 or 310/242-0507
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Beverly Hills 2+21/2 Townhouse Private Like a Home! Updated, “Smarthome System, Lrg. eat-in granite kitchen, w/d, hrwd flrs, 2-balconies+2 patios. OPEN Sun • 1-5pm AVIVA MOTAVASSEL:
310/780-8007 HELEN ABRISHAMI:
310/927-9226
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Newer Kitchen/Baths Large Balcony. Recessed Lighting. Quiet Location Tree Views
2 BED/2 BATHS $550,000 Magnificent renovation Quiet Corner.Tree Views Lower Floor.Granite Island Kitchen.Stainless Steel Appliances. Real Hardwood Floors. Luxurious Baths Raised Coffered Ceilings South & West Exposures
BEL AIR CREST from $5,800,000.
THE REMINGTON from $1,199,000
THE CENTURY from $2,750,000
CENTURY TOWERS from $1,250,000
PARK PLACE from $719,000
CENTURY WOODS SOLD OUT!
LE PARC from $1,499,000
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BEVERLY HILLS OFFICES Prime Location on Wilshire next to
• JUST REMODELED •
CALL NOW FOR MORE DETAILS. ASKING $1,300/MO. SMALL OFFICES 310/258-0444
In Boutique Building Adj. Beverly Hills Building has been completely remodeled. Prefer Attorneys. 2 offices Available $850/MO. & $575MO. Please Submit Your Resume Via Email To: Call 323/782-1144
PERSONAL BOOKKEEPER
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3 BEDROOM, 2.5 BATH SPACIOUS CONDO Newly remodeled with unique event service that offers Monster/ South Beverly Dr. view in full security License 00957281 Zombie makeup for parties & festivals. Private Room complex, all amenities, all listings are on Shared waiting room. * * * * * * * * * * * We’re Seeking Investors CenturyCityLiving.com 24hr. valet, pool & gym. GREAT LOCATION. to help us franchise our concept $975,000 CONVENIENT PARKING. NOW AVAILABLE around the U.S. & theme-parks. Diana 310/486-5033 GATED 5 STAR PERFECT FOR THERAPIST, We Need $150K LUXURY PROPERTIES WRITER, ETC. for legal, production, marketing, etc.
16 parking spaces.
MFHresumes@gmail.com
OFFICE / STORES FOR LEASE
INVESTOR/SILENT PARTNER WANTED: B E V E R L Y H I L L S MEDICAL * * * * * * * * * * * SUB-LEASE Mobile Monsters is an L.A.-based, very
Experienced Sales Professional Wanted ANNETTE WOLF • AGT. For High-End Luxury Retail Store 310/441-1811 In West Hollywood Candidates should demonstrate excellent sales and customer service skills. Candidate with experience with luxury home brands a definite plus (tabletop, fine home goods, giftables). Experience with Quickbooks POS (Point of Sale) a plus. Position requires assistance with customer needs, processing purchase orders, receiving of goods, sales transactions, end of day procedures, maintenance of standard operating procedures. Full-Time Position. Start immediately. High level communication skills both written and verbal. To be considered for an interview, please submit your resume and the best way to contact you. Department store (home division) or high-end gift store experience desirable.
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LARGE REMODELED 1 BDRM. + 1.5 BATH Full service building with pool, 24hr security, laundry in unit and 2 parking space. $549,000 • Low HOA
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.
Call 310/600-1314 Fariba Ramin • DRE 01329041
For Lease See our Ad Sec. 440
300 HOUSES FOR SALE
BEVERLY HILLS * * 90211 * * 4 BEDROOM, 3 BATH 2506 Sq. Ft. Including Caretakers Quarters. Rustic Original. Accessible to Twelve Synagogues. $1,500,000 Courtesy To Brokers Discount To Cash Buyers
Call 310/739-2554 —————
BEVERLY HILLS
North of Sunest 7 Bd.+8 Ba. Huge Lot A NNETTE W OLF • A GT.
310/441-1811 310/766-1812 M ANY M ORE O FF M ARKET R ESIDENTIAL & C OMMERCIAL P ROPERTIES TO OFFER I NCLD . (A PT. B LDGS ./ O FFICE BLDGS. /LAND)
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310.278.1322
CLASSIFIED
BEVERLY HILLS
300 HOUSES FOR SALE
380 HOUSES FOR RENT
• B.H.P.O. • 2430 Coldwater Canyon 4 Bdrm. +5 Bath
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ULTRA LUXURIOUS TOP FLOOR IN 3-UNIT BUILDING B E V E R LY H I L L S 141 N . A R N A Z D R I V E
Newly remodeled kitchen w/ new appliances. Hardwood flrs., lrg. backyard, 2-car garage, circular driveway. $6,000/Mo.
310/247-0270 310/433-1949 213/926-4213
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WESTWOOD 5 +4+POOL Stunning Executive Home
3 BDRMS, 2 BATHS
• Sale or Lease • Warner School/Dream Kitchen Courtesy to Brokers Discount to Cash Buyers $2,395,000
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308 LAND FOR SALE
$5,800 A MONTH. CALL 310/927-8322
••• FOR LEASE ••• SINGLE FAMILY HOME
BEVERLY HILLS Adj. 3 Bdrm. + 2 Bath • Nice House •
380 HOUSES FOR RENT
Granite kitchen updated bath, fireplace, grassy yard, garage. 1-2 Year Lease & pets. $4,900/Month CALL MICHELLE:
310/210-8504 OR CALL CATHY:
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310/266-1410
LARGE 2-STORY HOME
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GARAGE/STORAGE
Formal Dining, Granite Kitchen with Breakfast Area, Hardwood & Marble Floors, Alarm, Central A/C. $7,200/MO. Call 310.721.0048 BEAUTIFUL EXECUTIVE / FAMILY SPANISH
• B E V E R LY H I L L S • 3 BEDROOMS + 3 BATHS • $6,000 Month Available Immediately
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
415 ROOMS FOR RENT
Gourmet Chef's Kitchen, Granite Counters, Stainless Appliances, Custom Cabinets, Step Down living Rm., Dining Rm, Plantation Shutters, Wood Floors, Master with Large Walk-In Closet; A/C, Security System, Gated Courtyard and Grassy Backyard; BHUSD. Close to Restuarants & Rodeo Drive.
Call 310.271.3435
Living Room and Dining Room, Gourmet Kitchen w/Top of the Line Stainless Steel Appliances Including Sub-Zero Refrigerator, Built-In Oven, Cook-Top Microwave and Dishwasher, Custom Cabinets and Granite Countertops Throughout, Hardwood Floors, Recessed Ceilings w/Crown Molding and Recessed Lighting, Central Air and Heat, Washer/Dryer Hook-Ups in Unit, Two Car Garage. Immediate Move-In. No Pets Allowed.
For more info call: 310/276-2119
KELEMEN REAL ESTATE (310) 966-0900 License 00957281
*WESTWOOD *CENTURY CITY
CENTURY PARK EAST
2 BED / 2 BATHS $3,900/MONTH High Floor Ocean & City Views Huge Balcony. Brand New Renovation. Quartz Counters Real Hardwood Flooring Recessed Lighting. Lots of Closets Stainless Steel Appliances Luxurious Baths Choose from Two Models
2 BED / 2 BATHS $3,500/MONTH Recent Renovation. High Floor Real Hardwood Floors. Granite Counters. Stainless Steel Appliances. Two Jumbo Balconies 270 Degree Ocean & City Views Quiet Location
1 BED / 1 BATHROOM $2,700/MONTH High Floor. Brand New Renovation City & Ocean Views. Hardwood Floors. Large Balcony. Quartz Counters. Luxurious Bathroom Large Closets. Recessed Lights Quiet Location
1 BED / 1 BATHROOM $2,750/MONTH Updated. Laminated Wood Floors Large Balcony. Ocean & City Views
1 BED / 1 BATHROOM $2,500/MONTH PENTHOUSE No Common Walls. New Paint & Carpet. Lots of Closets. Partial Ocean Views. Quiet Location
Some Complexes include Heated Pools, Sundeck, BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. Tennis, Doorman, Private Bdrm.+Bath Houseman, Staff in Newly Remodeled Engineers, Switchboard, Security Staff, 2 Bd.+2 Ba. Condo Switchboard, Saunas, Hrwd., central air, w/d. Business Center, Pet Pool, gym, sauna, PlayLand, Restaurant, secured bldg. No Pets. Acres of Flower Gardens Cble.+Internet+Util. Incld. and Grassy Lawns.
Female Only $950/Mo.
310/228-8620
For Sale See our Ad Sec. 270
**BEVERLY HILLS** GOLDEN TRIANGLE 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH $2,495/MO. POOL, WET BAR AND CENTRAL AIR.
3 BD + DEN/OFC. or 4 BDRM + 2.5 BA $5,500/MO.
Entertainers Dream!
418 S. LA PEER DR. all listings are on • BEVERLY HILLS • CenturyCityLiving.com 2 BDRM. + 2 BATHS NOW AVAILABLE Central Air & Heat GATED 5 STAR Newly Remodeled LUXURY PROPERTIES $4,000/MO. F URNISHED & U NFURNISHED Call 310/770-9637 *BEL AIR
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Call or Text Lesley
at 310/770-2714
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New hardwood & carpet flooring, upgraded kitchen, balcony, central air, pool, elevator and 2 car secured parking.
The Famous BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. Call 310/821-4903 A v e . o f T h e S t a r s 1017 S. SHERBOURNE —————–––– 100 S. DOHENY Prestigious Century Towers Very Private & Spacious 2 BDRM. + 1.5 BATH Brand New Remodel upper unit with breakfast To Perfection. 1,300sf. and formal dining room. W/D, olympic size pool, Yard, laundry & parking. 24/7 valet, doorman, $3,500/MO. tennis court.
1 Bd.+1 Ba. • $4,850
310/476-4300
1 BDRM., 11/2 BATH. 24-hr. security, swimming pool, tennis court, gym, 4th floor. room view, upgraded. High-rise bldg. Next to 4-Season’s Hotel. $2,475/MO Call 213/804-3761 Call 310/892-4166 or 323/653-3862
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Bright, spacious living room w/stained glass window, marble fireplace, wood floors, lrg. formal dining, breakfast nook, all new stainless steel appliances, washer & dryer in unit, central A/C and 3 car garage.
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BEVERLY HILLS
B RIGHT & S PACIOUS C ORNER U NITS . 2+2+Balcony • $3,200 1+Den+2 • $2,800 Central air/heat, gated garage.
426 S. Maple Dr. #4
Call For Complete Info:
310/863-4325
Spacious Bright Upper Front
2 Bd.+2 Ba • $2,400 Remodeled kitchen, microwave, dishwasher, carpet, excellent closet space, a/c units.
• Open House • Sat. & Sun. • 9-2pm
310/556-1284 —————–––– Call: • Pet Friendly • B E V E R L Y H I L L S —————–––– 412 N. O D . AKHURST
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~ Luxury Large ~ 2 Bd.+Den+2 Ba.
UNIQUE & SPACIOUS CORNER UNIT !
Dining rm., appliances, washer/dryer in unit, Pico/Robertson wet bar, balcony, central 2 Bd.+2 Ba. $2,275 air, walk-in closet, Call 310/717-2755 • L IGHT & A IRY • 2-parking. No pets. Brand new hardwood $3,100/Month flooring throughout. BEVERLY HILLS Robert: 310/403-6812 New custom built-ins HUGE 3,000 SQ. FT. in kitchen, huge closets, Completely Remodeled • BEVERLY HILLS • a/c, central heat, 2-car 3 BD + 2 BA CONDO 2 Bdrm. • $2,690/Mo. prkg., laundry facility. In Spanish 4-Plex X-LARGE LUXURY APT. Exceptional Condition! 323/937-3737 Upper and Lower Professionally Units Available. decorated. New kitchen & bath, All new interior. private entry, balcony, Upper, Hrwd. flrs.,drapes, BEVERLY HILLS ADJ hardwood floors, fireBedford/Olympic granite kitchen+bath, place, Central A/C, high 2 BD, 2 BA CONDO ceilings, alarm, double stainless steel appl., w/d $2,150/MO. garage. Pets OK. Close hook-ups, hi-ceilings. Approx. 1400 Sq. ft. to shops & restaurants. Shared backyard. No pets. Lower unit with fridge, 310/271-6811 washer/dryer in unit Robertson / Burton Way and 2 car parking. Starting at $4,500/MO. Cell: 310/994-4122 Call 310/880-7281 Call 310/890-5576 Must see! 439 S. Rexford
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The Carlton Beautifully Remodeled 443 S. Oakhurst Dr. • • + 11666 Goshen Ave. 3 BEDROOM, 1.5 BATH 2 Bd. 2 Ba. • • ( • • ( • ) (•)(•) •)() UPPER UNIT • • • • Single • • New carpets, appliances. • • (•)(•)(•)(•)(•) $2,000/MO. BRIGHT & S PACIOUS WiFi, central air/heat, 1128 S. OAKHURST DR. BEVERLY HILLS fireplace, patio, Call 310/202-1752 LIVING. controlled access, Balcony, dishwasher, elevator, intercom pool, elevator, parking, laundry facility. Spectacular B.H. Adj. entry, on-site
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$1,495/Month By Appointment Only:
310/271-4207
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1675 Colby Ave.
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Old World Charm ! Bright, intercom entry, fridge, stove, laundry fac.
10992 Ashton Ave. 1422-1428 Kelton Av.
• ****** • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • • • • S i n g l e • • Spacious & Bright. Balcony, intercom A/C, • • Lots of • • entry, elevator, on•
dishwasher, stove, Character & Charm ! intercom entry, Glass Fireplace Newly Remodeled. on-sight laundry, prkg. 310/477-0072 New hardwood flrs., granite counters, ~ WEST ~ stainless steel appl., 310/312-9871 laundry, parking. L O S ANGELES alcove fireplace, Shopping & Dining in P LEASE C ALL : 12424 TeXaS Ave. fridge, laundry facility, Brentwood Village 310/435-3693 gated parking, intercom • 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. • entry, WiFi and more. V E R Y N I C E U N I T. BEVERLY HILLS = BRENTWOOD = 2nd floor, • 310/552-8064 • 218 S. Tower Dr. 417 S. Barrington Av. on-site laundry, Rooftop jacuzzi •• 1 Bd.+1 Ba. •• covered parking, : : : : : : : : : : : : with panoramic •• •• controlled access. Single city views. • • • 1 Bdrm. ••
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310/442-8265
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Upscale, Bright, Central air, large Gorgeous & Spacious. balcony, pool, elevator, • • • • • on-site laundry, With Pool, balcony, intercom entry. central air, fireplace, 320 N. La Peer Dr. stove, elevator, inter• 310/246-0290 • com entry, prkg. gym.
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Pool, sauna, fridge, stove, laundry elevator, intercom ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ rm., prkg., intercom entry, on-sight laundry, intercom entry, Granite counters, dishelevator, on-site entry, elevator. gym, parking. washer, balcony, stove, laundry, parking. intercom-entry, on-site C L O S E T O S H O P S • Free WiFi Access • & R ESTAURANTS . ~ 310/476-3824 ~ All Utilities Paid. laundry, parking. BRENTWOOD & U.C.L.A. CLOSE
310/841-2367
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Luxury Living with valet, lush garden surrounding pool, gym, elevator, etc. Hrwd. flrs., granite counters, dishwasher, central air, balcony. Call: 310/470-4474
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• Single • Controlled access, on-sight laundry, a/c unit, kitchenette.
323/919-4800
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“The Mission ” • Westwood •
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• Large Unit • • WESTWOOD • Close to Museums, Dishwasher, 10933 Rochester Ave. Grove & Restaurants. controlled access, ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ on-sight laundry 2 Bd.+2 Ba. HOLLYWOOD & parking. Jr . Executive 1769-1775 310/394-7132 310/864-0319 Spacious a/c, fireplace, N. Sycamore Av. Close to Dining & Shops. pool, controlled access, • S i n g l e WEST L.A. laundry fac., prkg. • Bachelor 1342 Centinela Ave. • Free WiFi Access • Controlled access, - 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath L O W M O V E - I N ! laundry facility. 310/473-5061 - 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath L.A.’S FINEST, MOST LUXURIOUS APT. RENTAL Close To U.C.L.A. Utilities Included. • Bright Unit •
Balcony, dishwasher, a/c, heated pool, WiFi, elevator controlled access, on-site laundry, CLOSE TO • 310/476-2181 • parking. Close to Granite countertops, S H O P S & D I N I N G Close to shopping, Brentwood Village, balcony, on-site dining & schools. Shops & Restaurants. laundry, On-site In The HEART of BEV. HILLS TRIANGLE B R E N T W O O D • 310/826-4889 • parking. Close to transportation. 170 N. Crescent Dr. 11730 SUNSET BLVD.
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1 Bd. +1 Ba. 10530-10540 2 Bd. +2 Ba. Wilshire Bl. • • • • • ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ WiFi, pool, elevator, • Single • controlled access, on• 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • sight laundry, parking. • 2 Bd. + 1 Ba. •
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• • • • • • • • * * 310/247-8689 • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. elevator, parking. * * —————–––– Close to shops+dining. * * • • BRENTWOOD • Large, Unique & • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. 310/826-0541 125 N. Barrington Av. Gorgeous. Fireplace, ————–––– balcony, dishwasher, N E W LY U P D AT E D — • BRENTWOOD French doors in bdrm. to • • • • • • intercom entry, patio overlooking pool • • 2 Bdrm.+ 2 Bath • 11640 Kiowa Ave. elevator, prkg., pool. • GORGEOUS UNITS • • 1 Bdrm.+ 1 Bath • Newly Updated • Close to Beach •
Spacious
Hardwood floors, sight laundry, prkg. dishwasher, controlled Close to UCLA & access, on-site Westwood Village . laundry & parking. 310/479-8977 C LOSE TO U.C.L.A.
Hardwood floors, 2600 Virginia Ave. 310/473-1509 1409 Midvale Ave. pool, laundry facility, • Spacious • BEVERLY HILLS CLOSE TO RESTAURANTS controlled access, prkg. • 3 B d . + 2 B a . • • • • • • • • • • • • Next to Century City & SHOPPING . • 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. • W E S T W O O D Close to Appox. 1,100sf. & Roxbury Park •• • 310/531-3992 +1 Ba. •• 1 0 9 0 5 O h i o A v e . 1 Bd. • Brentwood Village. Patio, dishwasher, SINGLE • • • • • • • •1 Bd.+1 Ba.• • 2nd floor, harwood flrs., BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. • 310/440-5051 • on-site laundry, parking. WiFi, a/c, intercom • •• lrg. serperate kitchen, 309 S. Sherbourne Dr. VERY UNIQUE • MUST SEE Close to school, freeway entry, laundry facility, • • Single • & transportation. fridge, stove. No pets. ( • • • ----- • • • ) elevator, parking, pool. • 310/449-1100 • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • • Quiet 6-unit bldg. 1 Bd. + Den + 1 Ba. • B R E N T W O O D • CLOSE TO U.C.L.A., •• •• 922 S. Barrington Av. • • • • • • SHOPPING & 1 BLK. $1,150/mo. Wifi, Bright, controlled Good closet space, a/c, • 1 Bdrm. +1 Bath • SANTA MONICA TO WESTWOOD PARK. 310/713-1664 access, balcony, elevator, dishwasher, 808 4th St. Fireplace, balcony, 310/478-8616 controlled access. Close pool, elevator, * ** BEVERLY HILLS to Cedars/shops/trans. wet bar, dishwasher, * * * laundry facility, prkg. 2 Bd.+2 Ba. laundry facility, WESTWOOD
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pool, health club, spa.
• Free WiFi Access • • Close to UCLA • 1350 S. MIDVALE AVE. L.A., 90024 Contact Mgr.:
• 310/864-0319 •
550 Veteran Ave. ••••• • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • Single ••••• Very spacious, granite counters, microwave, intercom entry, on-sight laundry, parking & WiFi. Very close to UCLA & Westwood Village. 310/208-5166
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323/467-8172
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$$ CASH $$ FOR CARS We Will Buy Your Car, Running or Not.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Herb Young’s letter that ran in The Courier this past Friday criticizing me for writing: “Our students are already kind of dumb,” is a gross misrepresentation of what I wrote and taken completely out of context. Yes, I wrote those words, but did not mean by “our students” BHUSD students and the recipient of those comments was well aware of that fact. Those were lifted from an email I sent after spending an inordinate amount of time attempting to educate this community member on the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). I had already explained to him these “standards create more vigorous instruction and balance…” and that “this will help bring math instruction to a level of other countries…” And I had explained that “CCSS are based on standards from Minnesota and Massachusetts, two of the highest-performing states, and Georgia and Colorado which had recently developed internationally benchmarked standards. Drafts of the CCSS were reviewed, questioned and commented on by thousands of educators.” This community member’s response to all this was: “Common core. The dumbing down of the educational system in the U.S. My opinion.” So I responded by noting in my email the particular link which could be accessed at a website I provided about the PISA rankings where the status of American students rank below students in Singapore, Korea, Japan, China, Taiwan, Canada, Finland, Australia, Germany, France, Netherlands, and England. My comment was meant to sarcastically play off the word that denigrated our educational system. Long before I became a member of the board of education I have stated the students in Beverly Hills are highly intelligent, as are their parents and residents. The population of our City is far too sophisticated to believe calculated misrepresentations designed to disparage board members. The obvious question we all ask is: What is the motive? School board members do not get paid for their work, but that does not affect their dedication and joint effort to make the school system operate at the highest levels. I’m amazed at the sacrifices my colleagues make in time and money. Like my fellow boardmembers, I respond to questions and comments that students, parents, and community members have, even though as elected officials our freedom to comment is restricted until all the facts have been established. I am proud to serve on the school board and be an advocate for our students, but most of all I appreciate the trust that our citizens have given me. Lewis Hall Member BHUSD Board of Education ****** The deterioration in the quality of education at Beverly Hills schools is shameful. As a former AP math teacher and father of a third generation BHUSD student, I am appalled at what is going on in our classrooms. Fifty-six percent of Beverly High’s 2014 graduating class did not get into 4- year colleges or universities. True, we have some fine and gifted students in Beverly Hills. We have some wonderful and dedicated teachers. But our schools are failing the majority of our students. The reason is not because students are dumb (as one member of the Board of Education recently wrote), nor is it because our teachers don’t care. The blame lies squarely with the Board of Education and the BHUSD administration. Simply put, this board and this administration have sold out our schools. They are pushing an educational fraud called Common Core. They say it will prepare kids for college and for the 21st Century global economy. They’re right if they mean it will prepare kids for community college and a Third World economy. Common Core is an unprecedented takeover of K-12 education by the federal government. However, it does not carry the force of law. Common Core began as part of President Obama’s shovel-ready stimulus plan. The idea was to bribe states into accepting vast sums of federal money in return for signing on to a slap dashed set of phony standards and untried teaching methods. Some 45 states, including California, took the bribe. Since then, Indiana, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and Louisiana have withdrawn entirely from Common Core. Other states are in the process of withdrawing. Following a massive backlash from parents and teachers, even the Gates Foundation, an early Common Core linchpin, is now urging a 2-year moratorium. In Maryland, standardized test scores fell across the board after Common Core was rolled out. To prevent a full on public relations disaster, traditional standardized tests are being replaced with dumbed-down Common Core tests. Here in Beverly Hills, Common Core was quietly adopted after Jennifer Tedford, the district’s CAO, informed the Board of Education they had no choice. The feckless board never bothered to check whether that was true. It wasn’t. California is a local control state, meaning that all California school districts have the right to set their own curricula, including the right to reject Common Core. I don’t have space here to go into the classroom absurdities of Common Core that our students will be subjected to. Our school representatives were put in office to restore quality education to BHUSD. Instead, they’re spreading happy talk about Common Core in an attempt to justify their own poor judgment and incompetence. I ask Superintendent Gary Woods, Jennifer Tedford, Brian Goldberg, Lisa Korbatov, and Lewis Hall why there was never any community involvement in this poorly advised decision. Why was Common Core adopted so quickly without study or debate? Did you suspect it wouldn’t stand up to scrutiny? Could it be you knew you were selling out our kids’ education for cash? I challenge you to debate this issue in a public forum. Steve Spitz ****** I want to add to Mark Elliot’s comments on street safety from last week, focusing specifically on pedestrians. In Beverly Hills it seems that a pedestrian in a crosswalk is a target for motorists. In Chicago, large signs at major intersections warn drivers to “Yield to pedestrians in crosswalk.” During a recent spring weekend, we felt safe crossing the streets there. Not surprisingly, there are many more people walking in Chicago there than in Beverly Hills. Can our City erect similar signs? Daniel Fink ****** It’s amazing how many people either hide or destroy the facts about earthquake faults in Beverly Hills in order to get what they want--first Metro and now the situation with the former Robinsons-May store site. If you listen to them, you would think we are earthquake free. We are not. Community safety does not seem to be on the radar screens of Metro and others. The more they hide the facts, the more they are exposed. It is clear that Beverly Hills is not a city to mess with. George Vreeland Hill
June 27, 2014 | Page 31 ****** In last week’s Courier, a letter from Susan Mishler claimed I disparaged the Horace Mann PTA and the entire Southeast section of our City. Let me say for the record that I do not know what comments she is referring to as she did not provide specific quotes or a specific meeting that these alleged comments were made. Thankfully, we record all of our meetings and they are posted on-line so the community will be able to hear on their own what was and was not said by any member of the board (http://www.bhusd.org/apps/video/index.jsp). My record is crystal clear in support (monetarily and votes) for all five PTAs, The Beverly Hills Education Foundation (BHEF) and, in particular, Horace Mann, which is the school my three children attend and their mother Dr. Eleonora Goldberg is on the PTA’s Executive Board. When negative letters are written about elected officials, I try to understand context and motivation when determining the veracity of the statements being made. It seems the 2015 campaign season for the school board elections has begun early this cycle. Mrs. Mishler was a paid political consultant in my last campaign and has been a paid political consultant on at least one other sitting school board member’s campaign and at least two of the current members of the Beverly Hills City Council. Mrs. Mishler and I had a falling out and can only assume that this letter is directed at helping her next client(s) win support in the Southeast by misrepresenting my comments (context). She serves on the Southeast task force along with a potential candidate for 2015 school board race. Recently the City asked if people were interested in being reappointed to this City task force. After receiving this email from City, I contacted Councilmember John Mirisch and expressed my interest in being reappointed. Coincidentally just after responding to this request, a letter appears in The Courier from Mrs. Mishler claiming I disparaged the Southeast section of our City (motivation). I appreciate The Courier allowing me this opportunity to set the record straight and respond to these false statements. I am proud of my service to the entire community, on the school board, as a donor to our PTAs; BHEF; as the liaison to the Beverly Hills Human Relations Committee; as co-chair of the City of Beverly Hills Centennial Youth Art Contest; and I hope by being reappointed to the Southeast Task Force. Brian David Goldberg, PhD Vice President, BHUSD Board of Education (Editor’s note: In reply to the above, Susan Mishler says the comments made by Dr. Goldberg can be seen on the May 13 dchool board meeting’s podcast - Part II - minute 41.) ****** I have refrained from responding to Brian Goldberg’s remarks at the May 13 school board meeting regarding Beverly Hills slums and the subsequent correspondence from Susan Mishler and Brian Goldberg printed in The Courier until I could do my own investigating. By investigating, I mean watching the podcast of the meeting followed by driving around the area labeled “the slums of Beverly Hills” and looking objectively at street after street to locate signs of slums. What I saw were well-caredfor homes, many updated, fronted with attractive landscaping, in the $1 million plus range. No need for me to describe what a slum looks like to you or the readers: south of Wilshire is no slum area. If it were, I wouldn’t be hoping that one of my children can find a home between Wilshire and Olympic within his budget. Natalie Roberts ****** Susan Mishler got it right on reporting the unfortunate remarks about the Southeast section by Dr. Goldberg. Anyone can watch the podcast of May 13 school board meeting. Attacking Susan Mishler does not erase the recording. Julie Shuer ****** Last week, The Courier published a letter by Susan Mishler in which she strongly objected to remarks made by a member of the School Board in reference to the Southeast. The letter was respectful, factual and more importantly stated her opinion, a privilege which I believe we are still entitled to. Social Media is a powerful medium. All too often we have seen this powerful form of communication used for bullying and intimidation. Even in our own community, carrying out personal disagreements in the public forum seems to be de-rigueur by some in public office. So that there can be no doubt as to the veracity of Susan Mishler’s letter, I strongly urge those who did not see the meeting live, to visit the BHUSD web site and view the pod cast version of the meeting. While inexcusable, I believe those offensive words were spoken in the heat of the moment, what I cannot understand is why the rest of the school board sat in silence. Alma Ordaz ****** Isn’t it time to replace traffic and parking commissioners. On May 1, the committee chairs to improve South La Peer attended the commission meeting to support the Community Development’s Department's recommendation to change the parking regulations for our street. We were surprised at the lack of knowledge, understanding and overall manner in which serious traffic and parking issues were addressed by the commission. Some of its members lacked an understanding of the City Council’s overall perspective on how they would like issues considered by the commission. Chairman Andy Licht was admonished by the council on June 17 for failing to understand that each street’s issues need to be addressed without just denying a street’s petition for change by the staff's recommendations based on objections from other streets. Alan Grushcow, who arrived at the May 1 meeting late, objected to the planning staff’s recommendations and our efforts for improvement by merely stating he did not see enough “passion” from our committee. His reason for objecting completely demonstrated a lack of understanding how the petition process works and, more importantly, again showed a lack of understanding of the City Council’s overall goals for improving streets. The only commissioner that offered the council's constructive and helpful ideas and comments was Jake Manaster, who happened to be sworn in that day and was the newest member of the commission. Traffic and parking issues are a major concern to the residents and the City. Some of the issues involve serious safety concerns. We need to do better and need to start by having competent commissioners who understand how to improve our City. Licht and Grushcow both have been on the commission way too long and need to resign to allow creative problem solvers to take their places. Fortunately for the residents of South La Peer, the City Council voted 5-0 to approve staff’s recommendation for change for our street. Councilmembers Dr. Willie Brien and John Mirisch clearly showed they are in tune with the direction the City needs to go for improvement and we are very fortunate to have such competent and capable leaders on our council. It is time we have the same on the Traffic & Parking Commission. Howard Wallack Co-Chair Committee to Improve South La Peer Drive
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