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PENINSULA BEVERLY HILLS CELEBRATES 25 YEARS—The Peninsula Beverly Hills celebrates its 25th birthday by giving guests a host of perks to enjoy its silver anniversary in style. Guests booking the Silver Suite will be handed the keys to a new Rolls-Royce Dawn to drive during their stay. Throughout August, every Afternoon Tea served Monday-Thursday will be accompanied by free-flowing Champagne. The 195-room luxury destination has been the only AAA Five Diamond and Forbes Five Star-rated hotel in Southern California for 24 consecutive years. For more information on The Peninsula Beverly Hills’ 25th anniversary offerings and enticements, visit peninsula.com/beverlyhills. Pictured above: The Peninsula Beverly Hills’ new outdoor patio at The Belvedere.

THIS ISSUE

The Waldorf Astoria received a top safety award this week.

BHHS alum Greg Krentzman got a visit from John Kerry while recovering from the Nice attack. 4

The 13th annual Camden Block Party was held last week. 5 •Real Estate •Sports •Letters to the Editor

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George Christy, Page 6 Remembering Good Queen Bets (Betsy Bloomingdale), Who We Lost Last Week, With Her Family And Companion Burt Boyar At Her Bedside. Loyal Beyond Words, Her Friendship Will Never Be Forgotten

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

School Board To Fine Tune New Bond At Tuesday Study Session By Laura Coleman One of the most important decisions this current Board of Education will make, namely bringing a new school-building bond to the November ballot, is slated to take place at its upcoming formal meeting on Aug. 9. In order to qualify for a Proposition 39 bond, which requires 55 percent voter approval to pass the measure, four members of the five-member board must vote to put the bond on the ballot. “This is an issue that has been studied and debated for the last eight years,” Board President Howard Goldstein emphasized. “I feel it is important to

remember that our school board is comprised of taxpayers who have seriously considered many alternatives and yet have unanimously come to the same conclusion, our schools need to be upgraded to make them seismically safer, more secure from acts of violence and environmentally healthier for the long term protection of our students, staff and community members that utilize our facilities everyday,” he added. At last week’s formal meeting, only Goldstein and members Noah Margo and Lisa Korbatov expressed support to move forward with a November bond measure. (see ‘SCHOOL BOND’ page 23)

Daniel Paul Ryan, Van Cleef And Arpels Pioneer, Dies At 89 By Matt Lopez One of the driving forces in bringing luxury jeweler Van Cleef and Arpels to Rodeo Drive, Daniel Paul Ryan, died last Thursday at his home in Los Angeles at age 89. Born in Saint Nazaire, France, Ryan spent his childhood in Brittany, before moving to Paris and Casablanca. He moved to the United States in 1955. It was one year later, in 1956, that Ryan joined Van Cleef and Arpels in New York and was quickly appointed director of their Palm Beach Salon in 1961. At Ryan’s prompting, Van Cleef and Arpels soon opened their salon on Rodeo Drive in 1969, becoming the first French firm to do so. Ryan was appointed director and vice president of the Beverly Hills salon and became an instrumental force in transforming Rodeo Drive from a quaint shop-

SINCE 1965

BREAKING NEWS: Special Closed Session Called By City Council For Today At 5:30 p.m. To Address The Lawsuits statements for political adverBy Victoria Talbot Following the City tisements for initiatives, referCouncil’s decision to require endums or city council sponThe Beverly Hilton’s Ballot sored measures for the City of Initiative to include language Beverly Hills, must “contain its supporters find onerous, the official title of the City balproponents of the initiative lot measure, as provided by filed a pair of lawsuits against the City Attorney, in a clearly the City of Beverly Hills – one (see ‘HILTON LAWSUIT’ page 22) in Federal Court and one in California Superior Court – claiming, in part, that its First Amendment Rights have been violated. The suits challenge the constitutionality of a 2010 ordinance establishing disclosure requirements for ballot measures in the City of Beverly Hills, as well the City Attorney’s language on the Hilton initiative. The Federal Lawsuit Monday, Residents for The By Victoria Talbot Beverly Hills Garden & Open In November 2010, the Space Initiative filed a lawsuit Beverly Hills City Council, in the United States District consisted of Mayor Jimmy Court seeking relief from the Delshad, Vice Mayor Barry City’s disclaimer ordinance Brucker and and claiming that it violates Councilmembers Nancy their First Amendment Right of Krasne, Willie Brien and free speech. The suit seeks the John Mirisch. Court’s protection from “an At the time, Mirisch and unconstitutional ordinance City residents Brian that would severely burden its Rosenstein (a Planning efforts to communicate with Commissioner at the time) voters regarding a pending ballot initiative.” and Marilyn Gallup, “We believe the City’s disopposed an initiative that claimer ordinance violates our would guarantee two-hour First Amendment Right to free free parking in most of the speech. We are asking the City’s parking structures. Federal Court to confirm that Following the economic this ordinance is unconstitudecline of 2007, City revtional,” said Marie Garvey, enues dropped and Beverly spokesman for The Beverly Hills, like most of the counHills Garden & Open Space try, was belt-tightening. Initiative. Mirisch objected to the plan The Federal lawsuit chalbecause it provided two lenges Beverly Hills Municipal hours of free parking for Ordinance No. 10-O-2594 to medical buildings on amend Chapter 8 of Article 1 Bedford and because of the Beverly Hills Municipal patients could park for free. Code. (See sidebar article). (see ‘HILTON ORDINANCE’ page 22) This 2010 disclaimer ordinance says that disclosure

Why The City Council Adopted Ordinance No. 10-O-2594 And The Federal Lawsuit

Daniel Paul Ryan

ping street to the international retail mecca it is today. Twice in his career, Ryan was recognized by the French government – first for his service in the French Underground as a teenager in German-occupied Nantes during World War II – and again in 1982 when he was honored for his promotion of French commerce in (see ‘DANIEL PAUL RYAN’ page 23)

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Beverly Hilton Supporters Hit City With Two Lawsuits

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LONG OVERDUE — Michael Keaton was honored on the Hollywood Walk of Fame with the 2,585th STAR in the category of Motion Pictures for his many memorable roles. For more photos, see George Christy’s column on page 6.

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BEVERLY HILLS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

DATE: August 11, 2016 TIME: 1:30 PM, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard LOCATION: Room 280-A Beverly Hills City Hall 455 North Rexford Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90210

The Planning Commission of the City of Beverly Hills, at its REGULAR meeting on Thursday, August 11, 2016, will hold a public hearing beginning at 1:30 PM, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard to consider a request for Variances and a Development Plan Review to allow construction of a new 32’2” tall, three-story residential building containing one unit located at 9171 West 3rd Street. The proposed project is located on a 2,580 square foot lot in the R-4 zone and would have a floor area of 3,609 square feet (including basement). Construction of the proposed project requires the following entitlements:

The Planning Commission of the City of Beverly Hills, at its REGULAR meeting on Thursday, August 11, 2016, will hold a public hearing beginning at 1:30 PM, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard to consider a request for Variances and a Development Plan Review to allow construction of a new 32’2” tall, three-story residential building containing one unit located at 331 North Oakhurst Drive. The proposed project is located on a 3,327 square foot lot in the R-4 zone and would have a floor area of 3,724 square feet (including basement). Construction of the proposed project requires the following entitlements:

Variances from the City of Beverly Hills Municipal Code (BHMC) for the following:

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Variance from BHMC § 10-3-2805 to build habitable basement area in a multi-family zone • Variance from BHMC § 10-3-2807 to allow reduction of the required side yard setback • Variance from BHMC § 10-3-2808 to allow reduction of the required rear yard setback • Variance from BHMC § 10-3-2810 to allow extension of the basement lightwell to encroach into a side yard setback • Variance from BHMC § 10-3-2817 to waive guest parking requirements • Variance from BHMC § 10-3-2818 to provide parking spaces not enclosed by solid walls and shielded from public view. These variances are being requested in order to accommodate the proposed structure on the project site. A Development Plan Review pursuant to BHMC § 10-3-3100 is required because the proposed project involves new construction.

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Variance from BHMC § 10-3-2805 in order to build habitable basement area in a multi-family zone • Variance from BHMC § 1-3-2808 to allow the reduction of the required rear yard setback • Variance from BHMC § 10-3-2812 to allow extension of the basement lightwell to encroach into a rear yard setback • Variance from BHMC 10-3-2816 to allow two parking spaces instead of the required three • Variance from BHMC § 10-3-2817 to waive guest parking requirements • Variance from BHMC § 10-3-2818 to provide parking spaces not enclosed by solid walls and shielded from public view and to provide the spaces in a required front yard setback These variances are being requested in order to accommodate the proposed structure on the project site. A Development Plan Review pursuant to BHMC § 10-3-3100 is required because the proposed project involves new construction.

This project has been assessed in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Sections 15000 et seq.), and the City’s Local CEQA guidelines. The project qualifies for a Class 3 Categorical Exemption for new construction or conversion of small structures pursuant to Section 15303 of the guidelines because it is a multi-family residential structure that contains no more than four dwelling units, and the project has been determined not to have a significant environmental impact.

Any interested person may attend the meeting and be heard or present written comments to the Commission.

According to Government Code Section 65009, if you challenge the Commission's action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City, either at or prior to the public hearing.

If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact Timothea Tway, Associate Planner in the Planning Division at (310) 285-1122, or by email at ttway@beverlyhills.org. Copies of the project plans and associated application materials are on file in the Community Development Department, and can be reviewed by any interested person at 455 North Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210.

Sincerely, Timothea Tway, AICP Associate Planner

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Horace Mann School Celebrates Grand Opening On Aug. 14 First New Beverly Hills Unified School District Building to Open Under the Measure E Bond

BEVERLY HILLS WALDORF ASTORIA—California state representatives came to the Waldorf Astoria construction site to honor the project with its commitment to safety. Cal/OSHA’s SHARP award is given to just over a dozen projects that excel in safety measures every year. Pictured (from left): Ted Kahan, president of Oasis West Realty; Mike Bartolome, health and safety manager of MATT Construction; Beny Alagem, chairman/CEO of Oasis West Realty and owner of The Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills; Cal/OSHA’s Dan Leiner, area manager; John Ford, senior safety engineer; Ray Mundi, safety consultant; and Marvin Wheat, president of MATT Construction.

Beverly Hills Waldorf Astoria, MATT Construction Win Coveted Cal/OSHA Safety Award By Laura Coleman Building a prestigious 5star hotel in the heart of one of the world’s most famous cities is no small task, but it’s an endeavor the development team behind the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills is excelling at as the 2017 opening date grows ever-closer. In recognition of just how safe the construction site of the 170-room hotel nearing completion at the corner of Wilshire and Santa Monica is, Cal/OSHA presented its coveted SHARP (Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program) award to MATT Construction and the Beverly Hills Waldorf Astoria yesterday at the construction site. The award is given to just a handful of projects each year to recognize outstanding achievements in safety and health on construction sites. According to Cal/OSHA Area Manager Dan Leiner, the accolade is given to just over a dozen businesses each year. “It’s actually an inspiration

[to others],” he said, noting that there are approximately 1.5 million businesses throughout the state that could be candidates for the valuable award, which also gives recipients added perks. “It’s a method of recognizing companies that have great programs.” Leiner said the project is a likely candidate to earn an even higher accolade from Cal/OSHA called the VPP (Voluntary Project Program), so long as the contractor maintains its excellent safety and health programs. “We are confident that we’re doing the right thing with respect to safety, but confirmation from an outside source like Cal/OSHA is good affirmation that we are tracking toward our zero-injury goal,” said Joe Gregorwich, MATT’s safety director. There are approximately 450 people working on the project each day construction on the 12-story luxury hotel takes place. “We are partnering with

the project owner to go above and beyond Cal/OSHA requirements, and ensure a safe and healthy environment, not only for construction personnel, but for neighbors in the surrounding community,” Gregorwich added, underscoring that the team is dedicated to the goal of zero injuries for the duration of the project. Beny Alagem, chairman/CEO of Oasis West Realty and owner of the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, said it was a true honor to receive the award. “We take pride in every aspect of the new Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, from the attention to detail during construction to the renowned experience guests will enjoy when the hotel opens in 2017,” he said. “[The award] means a lot; the fact that we’ve been working on it for two years and are being recognized now.” The Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills is slated to open during the first half of next year.

How To Exercise For Free This Summer In Various Parts Of The Beverly Hills Area By Olivia Lipari Staying fit and being frugal are not mutually exclusive this summer. Beverly Hills offers many free exercising options for locals. Every Sunday morning, Lululemon in Beverly Hills offers a free 1-hour yoga class, welcome to yogis of all levels. They even offer complementary mats for the class. Additionally, make sure to take advantage of free trial memberships, ranging from one class to three days at Hot 8 Yoga, LA Fitness, and Equinox, all located in Beverly Hills. For those who find working out solo is more their

speed, there are many great places to run, jog, or walk in Beverly Hills. The 1.9-mile long path running adjacent to Santa Monica Boulevard that trails through Beverly Gardens Park, is a mostly shady, flat dirt trail. The track at Beverly Hills High is often open on weekends and is a great place for laps, either running or walking. Coldwater Canyon Park’s track is short and a perfect place to practice sprints while surrounded by beautiful California shrubbery. Additionally, many exercise classes are offered at Roxbury Park for free by com-

pleting a participation form at www.beverlyhills.org/tryit. When working at home, there are several YouTube fitness gurus to check out. With more than 2 million subscribers, XHIT Daily offers workouts ranging from 5 to 30 minutes. For longer workouts, check out the YouTube channel GymRa or the website fitnessblender.com. Fitness Blender allows users to plug in information to find the perfect workout by specifiying ideal workout time, calorie burn, difficulty level, body focus, training type, and equipment available at home.

By Laura Coleman Mark your calendar for Sunday, Aug. 14, when Horace Mann school hosts a historic back-to-school celebration to showcase Beverly Hills Unified’s first ground-up construction project using Measure E funds. Presented by the Horace Mann PTA, the community open house begins at 3 p.m. for Horace Mann families, staff and special guests, with the public invited to view the new state-of-the-art school building from 6-7 p.m. “We are thrilled to celebrate the highly anticipated opening of our new school building with the entire Horace Mann Community,” said Jamie Halimi, Horace Mann PTA President. “Our new state-ofthe-art environment will prepare our students for 21st century learning.” The Modernization Construction Project, which began in fall 2014, includes a brand new classroom building to house both elementary and

middle school classes, a new synthetic turf playfield, new playground areas, a multi-purpose/community room, an underground parking structure, and a renovated main building. The school’s fully renovated historic auditorium was unveiled in 2014. Following remarks and a ribbon cutting ceremony at the school, which first opened in 1929, Horace Mann’s 450-plus families are invited to take selfguided tours of the school. “The unveiling of the new construction project will undoubtedly mean so much to our community as it will signify to one and all the successful beginning of the modernization of our school district facilities,” said Superintendent Steve Kessler. The event is sponsored by the project’s construction team: Totum Consulting, Knowland Constructions, Leighton Consulting and WLC Architects. For more information, go to: http://hm.bhusd.org/pta.

A special public showing will take place Aug. 14 from 6-7 p.m. for community retail neighbors, residents, alumni and future Horace Mann families to experience the future of BHUSD schools. ON THE MEND — Last week, the Courier profiled Greg Krentzman, a Beverly Hills High alum who lives in Culver City, who was injured in the truck attack in Nice, France earlier this month. Krentzman was visited this week by Secretary of State John Kerry while recuperating at a hospital in Nice. Greg and daughter Lola (pictured with Kerry) are hoping to return home to Los Angeles in the next couple of weeks.

Bowling For Pets To Raise Money For Shelter Animals By Victoria Talbot Beverly Hills’ Pet Care Foundation is producing the First Annual Bowling for Pets Aug. 28 at Pickwick Lanes in Burbank to raise money to help the Foundation save homeless animals from death row in Los Angeles County shelters. Tickets are a $50 donation that includes a silent auction, arcade games and raising funds while having fun bowling to save pets and bring them home. Tickets are available on the Pet Care Foundation website at www.petcarefoundation.org. Email bill@petcarefoundation.org or call 310-247-8469

for more information. The Pet Care Foundation is active producing many adoption events throughout the year helping to rescue more animals each year and lower the City’s euthanasia rate in city shelters. The non-profit, founded by the late Paula Kent Meehan, is dedicated to helping homeless animals. Pet Care Foundation also produces a monthly pet adoption and information TV show that airs on the LA City and Beverly Hills City Channels, and a daily shelter animal grooming program brings groomers to shelters for lifesaving makeovers.

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Beverly Hills, Companies Can Now Register For 2016 Guangzhou International Shopping Festival

AIN’T NO PARTY LIKE A CAMDEN PARTY– The 13th annual 400 S. Camden Dr. Block Party last Sunday—organized by Karyn Newman, Cindy Trangsrud, Alissa Roston and Janet Roston—featured the traditional water-balloon toss and musical chairs competitions, plus a creative Scavenger Hunt. Residents attending, were front (from left): Valerie Hatton, Camden Forster, Jonathan and Melanie Forster, Presley Forster, Jordan Hatton, Gabriella Broumandi, Sam Kochman, Joelle Hecker, Shaylin Lucas, Sienna Lucas and Benjamin Phillips. Second row: David Roston, Leah Roston and Adam Phillips. Third row: Janet Roston, Fred Nason, Elliot Landaw, Jason and Karyn Newman, Dr. Warren and Alissa Roston, Sam Roston, Schuyler Sorosky, Genevieve Farrell, Edith Newman, Josh Newman, Elliot Broumandi, Erik Munzer, Oreet Smith, Brooke Smith and Talia Smith. Fourth row: Deborah Termeie, Bill and Betsy Phillips, Jodi Cohn, Sara Newman, Cam, Matt Roston, Sue Hoffman, Ray Lerma, Bob Wunderlich, Andrea Spatz, Steve Munzer, Cindy Trangsrud, and Cindy and Joel Feinstein. Back row: John Vredenburgh, Laurie and Shawn Lucas, Paul Hoffman, Jason Vogel, Steve Smith, Dr. Mark and Robin Vogel, Adam Vogel, Courtney Korb, Oran Hoizner and Gonie Tsur. Photo by Barry Weiss

Beverly Hills Police Stay On Cusp Of New Technology With Robot By Kate MacCary In recent weeks, an uptick of violent events has sparked national conversations regarding various aspects of law enforcement–from technologies used by officers to how agencies interact with various groups in the community. Police robots made headlines following the July 7 standoff between Dallas police officers and a sniper where a robot was used to detonate a bomb to kill the sniper. Although Beverly Hills sees little violent crime, its police department does actually have one robot. BHPD Lt. David Hamel, an emergency services officer, said the department purchased a Robotex Avatar Tactical robot several years ago for its Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team to “give the officers greater operational capabilities.” Simply called “Avatar,” the robot is most often used in training exercises. Hamel called it the department’s “most significant piece of

equipment.” “We utilize any technology that will give us an edge,” he added. A small, black box on four wheels, this robot looks more akin to souped-up off-road remote control vehicle than R2D2. With the ability to traverse over multiple types of terrain, this small but powerful device has the ability to inspect life-threatening situations and deliver a fatal blow (via specific programming and equipment) to aggressors. “Situations where we would deploy it [robot] is checking something without putting a human at risk,” said Hamel, adding that the department is fortunate to have it so heavily used in training instead of in real-life situations. However, it is less flashy technology that the BHPD relies on for day-to-day law and order. One of the most commonly used technologies in the department’s arsenal is the license plate reader, found in patrol cars. According to BHPD Lt.

L i n c o l n Hoshino, the readers capture over 3,700 license plates per hour. This equates to 89,000 per day and over 32.5 million in a year. Hoshino said another great tool is the traffic divi- BHPD’s robot “Avatar”, which is often used in sion’s laser SWAT team training. scanner, sexual assault, robbery, or which is used to reconstruct aggravated assault); by compartraffic accidents for investiga- ison there have been 570 proptions. erty crimes (burglary, larceny Hamel said the department theft, or vehicle theft) in that uses its technology to attempt same time frame. to prevent crimes and is particResidents eager to learn ularly committed to reducing more about how the BHPD property and violent crimes. protects and serves the City Since 2015, violent crime can attend National Night Out rates in the City have on August 2 from 6-9 p.m. The decreased, while property SWAT team and police dogs crime rates have increased. will be on hand to educate the As of May this year, in public about the department. Beverly Hills there have been 40 violent crimes (homicide,

Mullin Museum Brings France’s Finest Cars To Monterey By Matt Lopez The Mullin Automotive Museum announced this week that it will bring rare and iconic vehicles to Monterey in mid-August that showcase the engineering, art and elegance that defined the best French automakers from the dawn of the automotive age through the performance era of the early 1970s. Eight vehicles will be shown at four events over the course of the famed “car week,” including a 1912 DelaunayBelleville Omnibus Chassis 3197, a 1927 Delage ERA, a Chapron-bodied 1937 Delahaye 145, a 1938 Delahaye 135M, a Chapron-bodied 1939 Delage D8-120, a 1946 Delage D6-3L race car,

a 1950 Talbot-Lago Type 26 Grand Prix car and a new addition to the Mullin Collection – a 1972 Citroën SM. The vehicles will be shown and raced at McCall’s Motorworks Revival, the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, The Quail and the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. “It’s always a great honor to participate in events during Monterey Car Week,” said Peter Mullin, founder of the Mullin Automotive Museum. “We love to spend time with fellow enthusiasts, exercise the cars and use these iconic pieces of rolling sculpture the way they were intended – on the road and at the track.”

1912 Delaunay Belleville Omnibus

By Matt Lopez Beverly Hills-based companies, as well as all from Los Angeles, are now being invited to the Select Brands Exhibition in China at the 2016 Guangzhou International Shopping Festival. The Los Angeles-Auckland Select Brands Exhibition will be from Sept. 29 to Oct. 14 at the Grandview Mall in Guangzhou, China. Grandview is the largest modern shopping center integrating retail, recreation, dining, convention and exhibition, sports, tourism and business. The showcase for U.S. consumer products reaches millions of Guangzhou’s affluent consumers. Apparel brands, fine foods and liquor and gift items are among the many products being offered. “Besides the consumers, the festival will be attended by wholesalers, retailers and (see ‘GUANGZHOU’ page 23)

Congressional Candidate Ken Wright Holds Forum on Homeless Township Option By Victoria Talbot Candidate for the 23rd District Kenneth Wright, a renowned pediatric ophthalmologist at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, held a forum Sunday at Santa Monica’s Third Street Promenade to present voters with his Home for the Homeless – the Township Option. “Despite a huge allocation of resources the homeless problem is just getting worse. The Township Option deserves a look,” said Wright. Wright was joined by Homeless activist Ted Hayes, founder of the Dome Village, a concept of building small townships designed specifically for the homeless. “The Dome Village worked,” said Hayes. The village was razed when rent increases made it financially unsustainable, but Wright believes it is an idea that should be revisited as the region seeks ways to cope with (see ‘KENNETH WRIGHT’ page 23)

GEORGE CHRISTY

The Bloomingdale Archives

George Christy

A favorite family photo of Betsy and Alfred Bloomingdale. At right, Alfred and Betsy on their September 14, 1946 wedding day.

n Woman.

Extraordinary

Wonderful Mother, Wife, Grandmother, Friend.

Loyal Beyond Words. Good Queen Bets (a

bow to Good Queen Bess, the Elizabeth the First daughter of Henry VII and Anne Boleyn).

n our life of long ago, we anointed the model-tall and stunning Betsy Bloomingdale in our Town & Country pages. Yes, Betsy unknowingly became a reigning royal in our California world.

Husband

Alfred Bloomingdale, the founder of the Diners Club and scion to the department store legacy, was humoured by our Good Queen Bets christening.

Truth to tell, Betsy and

Alfred enriched our local society and environs with her haute couture glamour and their civilized conversations, along with their global memories of front-page events (Prince Charles’ wedding to Princess Diana). And let’s remember those elegant evenings at their Holmby Hills estate, where the polished interiors were created by the formidable Billy Haines.

dmirers they were of our popular Town and Country articles. Namely, the “Pink Palace in Paradise” about the iconic Beverly Hills Hotel, a description that remains until this day (and that we never receive credit for).

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nother talked-about feature was our interview with the acclaimed mysterymeister filmmaker, Alfred Hitchcock, about his enthusiasm for good food and wine.

Well, Mr. H and we got

along swell. Betsy and Alfred, also lovers of good food and wine, appeared curious for details about the foie gras he imported from Toulouse in France. The sweet cream from the British Isle of Jersey. The impressive premier cru vintages of Bordeaux and Burgundy red wines. Another article of ours about Mr. H that the Bloomingdales often quote: “How To Murder a Lamb Chop.”

eeting Mr. H became a lesson in Never Give Up. When we called Universal Studios – cold – and asked for his assistant, she dissuaded us from pursuing our idea. Mr. H would not discuss food and wine. Only movies.

We offered then to write

a letter, since she was hesitant to bug him. After a pause or two she agreed. “Okay, but I’m telling you that he’ll never go for it.”

oon enough, our phone rang, and the assistant asked when would we like Mr. H’s car to pick us up the next day. For a meeting at his studio bungalow. Admitting her astonishment, she was very gracious when we finally met.

We toured his wine cel-

lar, the walk-in temperaturecontrolled refrigerator for his imported delicacies in his mansionetternce overlooking the Bel-Air Country Club golf course. We were invited to a Sunday night dinner at the venerable Chasen’s, where he savored Dave Chasen’s “hobo steak” (ordered with a dab of

English mustard). Cooked over a high flame with a layer of salt to preserve the sweet juices.

Privileged we were to be

invited to the luncheons and black-tie dinners with Betsy and Alfred, whose taste reflected their appreciation and love of a good table.

t dinner, tables were dressed with Betsy’s fabled Flora Danica porcelain settings, every item hand-painted with different floral patterns by Danish artists.

ere and there: guests were Nancy and Ronald Reagan, diplomats from here and abroad, Gloria and Jimmy Stewart, Doris and Jules Stein, Lee and Walter Annenberg, Carolina and Reinaldo Hererra, Connie Wald, Rosalind Russell and Freddie Brisson, Merle Oberon, Fran and Ray Stark, Harriet and Ardie Deutsch, producrs Bill Frye and Jim Wharton, Egon von Furstenberg, Gore Vidal, Audrey Hepburn.

Yes I Can, about the indomitable Sammy Davis Jr. Robert Bloomingdale says: “Burt is and was unbelievable.” _________________

Betsy with her companion of 19 years, author Burt Boyar, at an L.A. Phil opening night

he accursed e-mails won’t stop, and Julian Assange of WikiLeaks now released massive voicemails from the Democratic National Committee. The top-heavy baggage builds and builds ad nauseum.

NC‘ sparty chairman Debbie Wasserman Schultz has been given the heave-ho, and Senator Bernie Sanders has jumped ship from the Democrats to the Independents.

ill there ever be an announcement about those three Wall Street speeches for which Hillary Clinton was paid $675,000. Months and months ago, she vowed that she would fess up. Nary a peep, so far. Possibly never.

ecret Service Officer Gary Byrne’s devastating memoir, Crisis Of Confidence, about his eight years protecting the Clinton’s in the White House, remains at #1 on The New York Times bestseller list and #2 with The Wall Street Journal.

umors, rumors keep floating. That Hillary promised President Obama the Antonin Scalia bench on the Supreme Court. Also that former New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg will be rewarded with a cabinet post for his support.

ho knows, who knows? Rumors, rumors … Online at www.bhcourier.com/category/george-christy

e lost Good Queen Bets last week. At home, she was surrounded by sons Robert and Geoffrey Bloomingdale, daughter Lisa Bloomingdale Bell, and Burt Boyar, her companion of 19 years, holding her hand. Her family included eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. A parishioner from birth at the Chruch of the Good Shepherd in Beverly Hills, and a philanthropist for numerous charities and needs.

obert Bloomingdale informs that she died serenely on a sunny afternoon.

etsy was comforted with the deep friendship of Burt Boyar, a kind and generous gentleman who became her tower of strength. Burt is the author of many books, including the bestselling biography,

Connoisseur Alfred Hitchcock toured his wine cellar with us during our interview for our Town & Country article “How To Murder A Lamb Chop”

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Chiuri Becomes First Woman To Lead Dior By Anne-Laure Mondesert Dior on Friday named Italian designer Maria Grazia Chiuri as its new creative director, making her the first ever woman to lead the iconic French fashion house. The 52-year-old said the appointment was both a “great honor” and a “tremendous responsibility” to be the first woman in charge of a fashion house “so deeply rooted in the pure expression of femininity.” She will present her first show in Paris on Sept. 30, the company said, following in the steps of legendary founder Christian Dior and such designers as Yves Saint Laurent, Gianfranco Ferre and John Galliano. “The House of Dior is delighted to welcome her and to have a woman, for the first time in its history, as artistic director for the womenswear collections,” the fashion house said in a statement. Dior had been without a leader since the shock departure of the Belgian Raf Simons last October, which sparked

Maria Grazia Chiuri soul-searching in the industry about the pressure creators face. The “endless wealth” of Dior's heritage “continues to be a constant source of inspiration for fashion and I cannot wait to express my own vision,” Chiuri said. She left the Italian label Valentino on Thursday, paving the way for her appointment. Valentino will now be in the sole charge of Chiuri's longtime creative partner Pierpaolo Piccioli. Together, Chiuri and Piccioli were credited with giving Valentino back its fizz, making it one of the most profitable de-

signer brands in Europe. They presented their collection for Valentino on Wednesday at its Paris haute couture show, which Vogue magazine hailed as an “unforgettable farewell.” Chiuri, whose mother was a dressmaker but whose parents strongly disapproved of her going into fashion, took over at Valentino with Piccioli when its colorful founder Valentino Garavani retired in 2008. Valentino, the “Sheikh of Chic,” had poached them from the rival Roman label Fendi nearly a decade earlier. Chiuri is known for her love of exquisitely embroidered creations, with the silken applications on one of the gowns in Wednesday's Paris show taking 480 hours to attach. Her fairytale floor-sweeping dresses and willowy frocks have won her an army of Hollywood fans including actresses Gwyneth Paltrow, Anne Hathaway and Keira Knightley. -AFP

FIESTA PARTY–On hand for a Mexican Fiesta party at 85-year old El Coyote Restaurant were (from left): BHPD Chief Sandra Spagnoli, attorney Gloria Allred and Stephanie J. Hibler who coordinated the event. Photo by Maxine Picard

RED HAT SOCIETY– (Right) The Los Angeles Jewish Home Ournium Chapter of the Red Hat Society saluted its founder Gerrie Wormser of Beverly Hills at a special luncheon. Pictured (from left): Corey Slavin, John N. Levi, Jr., honoree Gerrie Wormser, and Stacey Orbach. Photo by Anjelica Rehl HOLLYWOOD & HEARST– Hearst Castle historian Victoria Kastner (center) delighted attendees at a “talk and tea” put on by the Woman's Club of Hollywood with her charming talk connecting the Hollywood community with the lavish San Simeon estate once owned by William Randolph Hearst and Marion Davies. Later this year Kastner will be in town to speak on Fred Astaire at the Robinson Gardens. Pictured (from left): local artist Marcella Ruble, member of the Woman’s Club of Hollywood and the Beverly Hills Womens Club; Kastner; and Rosemary Lord, member of the Woman's Club of Hollywood.

WORLD PREMIERE RUN–Celebrating the world premiere of the play Big Sky, which completed its run last Sunday at the Geffen Playhouse were (from left): Randall Arney Geffen’s artistic director; Big Sky castmembers Arnie Burton, Emily Robinson, Jon Tenney and Jennifer Westfeldt; and Gil Cates, Jr., Geffen Playhouse’s executive director. Photo by Jordan Strauss

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Cher’s Former Beverly Hills Equestrian Estate Hits Market For $85 Million By Matt Lopez The lavish, sprawling Beverly Hills estate formerly belonging to pop queen Cher is on the market for a reported $85 million. Aaron Kirman of John Aaroe Group is listing the 11bedroom, 17-bathroom Benedict Canyon Drive home with 20,000 square feet of main house and 16 acres of equestrian estate. In the 1970s, as The Sonny And Cher Comedy Hour catapulted Cher and husband

Sonny Bono back to fame, Cher purchased four acres of land on Benedict Canyon Drive to build the mansion that now sits on the property. Cher eventually sold the property to Eddie Murphy, who in turn sold it to the current owners in 1994. According to toptenrealestatedeals.com, the current owners then began gobbling up surrounding land to begin developing the 16 acre equestrian space. The equestrian area includes a group of stables, a

pair of white-graveled riding rings and a tennis court with a seating area among lavishly landscaped grounds. The property hosts a fivebedroom, five-bathroom, 7,000 square-foot Moroccan guest house with soaring arched windows, Moroccan tiles, hand-carved wooden doors and coffered ceilings. For more information, visit http://www.aaronkirman.com/ listing/cms/the-trails-of-beverly-hills/

An exterior shot of the home on Benedict Canyon Drive. Photo: wwww.toprealestatedeals.com.

Jackie Collins’ Longtime Beverly Hills Home Goes For $21 Million

Cher’s former home on Benedict Canyon Drive. Photo: www.aaronkirman.com

By Matt Lopez The longtime mansion of prolific novelist Jackie Collins was sold in Beverly Hills this month for $21 million. The 21,784-square-foot, eight bedroom, 10 bathroom North Beverly Drive home was sold by the estate of Collins, who died in September at age 77 after a long bout with breast cancer. The Wall Street Journal reported this week that the buyer was commercial real estate tycoon Ben Nehmadi, whom Variety reported also acquired a smaller estate next door, also from Collins, who had leased the home for the last decade or so to Al Pacino.

Citing “people with knowledge of the transaction,” Variety reports that both properties went for around $30 million. Collins custom-built the home in 1991 on just under an acre in the flats. The home is gated and set back from the street, featuring a large motor court and six-car garage. The interior features a more-than-100 foot art gallery which connects to a guest apartment, offices, gyms, a screening room and much more. The property was sold by Hilton & Hyland’s Brett Lawyer.

Jackie Collins’ North Beverly Drive home was sold for $21 million

U.S. Home Price Gains Slow; New Home Sales Pick Up US home price gains slowed to a more sustainable pace in May as more properties, including newly built homes, hit the market, S&P Dow Jones Indices reported Tuesday. S&P's Case-Shiller index for home prices in the 20 top cities fell 0.1 percent from April and was up 5.2-percent from a year ago, slower than the 5.4 percent pace the previous month. The strongest markets continued to be the northwest hubs Seattle and Portland, as well as Denver, Colorado. Previously hot markets New York and Washington, D.C. have slowed as buyers resist higher prices. "Overall, housing is doing quite well. In addition to strong prices, sales

of existing homes reached the highest monthly level since 2007 as construction of new homes showed continuing gains," said David Blitzer of S&P Dow Jones Indices in a statement. Meanwhile, the Commerce Department reported that new home sales across the US accelerated in June to the fastest pace in eight years. June sales rose 3.5-percent from May to an annual rate of 592,000 units. "Much stronger than expected, with no sign of any loss of upward momentum," said Jim O'Sullivan, chief US economist at High Frequency Economics. –– Agence France-Presse

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Twitch Upon A Star Is Bewitching Journey Into Elizabeth Montgomery’s Life By Danielle Berris Onetime Beverly Hills resident Elizabeth Montgomery, an inspiration to many for her role as Samantha in Bewitched, is revealed as more than just a leading lady in Herbie J. Pilato’s Twitch Upon A Star. The biography is Pilato’s second foray into Montgomery’s life story after his first book, Bewitched Forever. “I wanted to reveal her humanity in every way; her faults, and her good points, with dignity,” he said. “She was so complicated and so loved, and yet it was my experience of her that I published objectively.” Pilato is the founder and executive director of the Classic TV Preservation Society. In lieu of recounting Montgomery’s story in typical biographical fashion, the book relates the events that made the world-famous actress who she was and relates them to her life’s journey. The biography travels through Montgomery’s life before, during and after Bewitched. In Pilato’s depiction, Montgomery’s personality is strikingly similar to the character she portrays, Samantha. “She took that down-to-earth personality and brought it to Bewitched and everyone fell in love with her,” he said. Pilato takes the reader through Montgomery’s four husbands and describes her unstable relationship with her father. He also expands on her formative education, which included attending Westlake School for Girls and The Spence School in New York City. Her parents, Elizabeth and Robert, moved to Beverly Hills in 1932, approximately

Elizabeth Montgomery

one year before she was born. When her brother Skip arrived in 1936, the family moved to Holmby Hills, and eventually to New York. Franchot Tone, a former co-star of Montgomery’s father in a few movies, bought the Beverly Hills home from the family. Despite the fact that the Bewitched actress wanted to buy the house back once she was married to Bewitched Producer/Director Bill Asher, Tone would not sell it back. Instead, the couple purchased another estate in Beverly Hills, where she remained through her fourth marriage with Bob Foxworth until passing away on May 18, 1995. Pilato, who said he has been greatly influenced by Montgomery in all of his endeavors, befriended the actress in the mid-1980s. He underscored how Montgomery’s role as Samantha in Bewitched uplifted many spirits in the 1960s. “The world was in great turmoil and there was Samantha, who could twitch her nose and make the bad things go away,” he stated. Bewitched proved, he continued, that, “no matter if you’re a witch or a mortal, you can fall in love.”

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MANAGING Y O U R W E A LT H Insights From Capital Trust Escrow

Buying And Selling Real Estate In An Election Year With Hami Gabayan, CEO, Capital Trust Escrow

Do Presidential Elections affect the real estate market? Yes. Elections have historically affected home prices with a lower percentage increase in value. According to a movoto.com study, the real-estate market typically rises 1.5 percent less during an election year, contrary to a nonelection year. Why does an election affect home prices? Uncertainty. Markets do not like uncertainty and election outcomes are relevant to corporate decisions, industry regulation, taxation, and inflation. All these factors have significant impact on the price of real estate. In some cases, buyers may not feel comfortable enough with the uncertainty to make such a large purchase. What does the market look like for the 2016 Elections? With the election looking to be very close this year, there could be a decrease in sales until after the election. According to a report from Kiplinger, home prices will only increase by 3 percent in 2016, which is lower than previous years nationwide. However, in an uncertain market, there will be buyers looking to take advantage of the uncertainty and risk. Should you wait until after the election to buy or sell your property? The honest answer is, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a very personal choice. While the data predicts various outcomes, the bottom line is itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always wise to get advice from a trusted real estate agent who can review your specific situation and help you make an informed decision. In Beverly Hills, we still see homes and properties with multiple offers that sell above the asking price. In the end, it always comes down to the price, comps, and what a buyer is willing to pay. Who is Capital Trust Escrow? Capital Trust Escrow (CTE), based in the heart of Beverly Hills, is a 100 percent independently owned escrow company with no affiliations. In just three years, Capital Trust Escrow has handled approximately $1.5B in transactions. CTE has grown to a staff of 14 people with over 100 years of combined escrow experience. CTE provides superior escrow services for residential and commercial properties, apartment buildings, bulk sales, and liquor licenses. CTE is located at 280 S. Beverly Dr. Suite 300, Beverly Hills, CA 90212. For more information, visit the website, www.capitaltrustescrow.com or call 310-273-0100.

Hami Gabayan is the Founder/CEO of Capital Trust Escrow. Hami is the current president of the Los Angeles Escrow Association and has been in the escrow industry for more than 13 years. Hami has a J.D. from Loyola Law School and an B.S. in Neuroscience from UCLA. Additionally, Hami is currently a Delegate of the American Escrow Association and a Board Member of the California Escrow Association. Hami grew up in Beverly Hills and is a BHHS graduate. To reach him, email hami@capitaltrustescrow.com.

ARTS & E N T E RTA I N M E N T

.KCET To Air Acclaimed .BBC Nature Documentary Series

TV station KCET has announced a new addition to its Tuesday night schedule with three award-winning BBC nature/wildlife documentary series that will run from August through the beginning of November. Wild Africa, Wild South America and Wild Indonesia explore the regions’ native animal species and complex ecosystems. All three series feature captivating photography and original music scores, Wild Africa premieres at 9 p.m., Tuesday Aug. 2 with encore episodes at 11 p.m. as well as Thursdays at noon. Narrated by Fergal Keane, Wild Africa focuses on the animal and plant life of a particular environment— mountains, savannah, deserts, coasts and jungle—and shows how each has adapted or modified its behavior to survive that ecosystem. Dramatic aerial photography and wildlife footage show how natural phenomena such as seasonal changes influence the patterns of life. Series production required 18 months of principle photography and 53 filming trips to 22 countries traveling from the lowest point on the continent, the Danakil Depression in Ethiopia, to the highest, the summit of Kilimanjaro. For more information, visit www.kcet.org/shows/wild-africa.

Mark Robertson (left) and Noah Gladstone (right). co-founders of the Hollywood Chamber Orchestra, soloist Sarah Chang, and Lucas Richman, conductor-composer. Ricky Chavez Photo

Hollywood Chamber Orchestra Welcomes Violinist Sarah Chang The Hollywood Chamber Orchestra presented violinist Sarah Chang last month who performed Piazzolla’s Four Seasons violin concerti. Guest conductor Lucas Richman led the orchestra in performances of a rarely heard John Williams piece Essay For Strings (1965), and Tchaikovsky’s Serenade For Strings. Richman, formerly music director of the Young Musicians Foundation Debut Orchestra, has also led the Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) conducting workshop in L.A. since 1998. For information on the orchestra’s concert’s and outreach program, visit www.facebook.com/HollywoodChamber Orchestra.

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In Two Shows, Felder Brings Composers Irving Berlin & Leonard Bernstein To Life Author, actor, pianist and singer Hershey Felder has made a name for himself in one-man shows like George Gershwin Alone and Monsieur Chopin recreating the lives of famous composers. Now audiences will have the chance to see two of his most popular shows almost back to back. Hershey Felder As Irving Berlin, described as “the musical story of an immigrant boy who gave the country its voice,” is on stage at the Pasadena Playhouse through Sunday, Aug. 7 (www.PasadenaPlayhouse.org.) On Wednesday, Aug. 10, Hershey Felder As Leonard Bernstein In Maestro debuts at The Wallis for a run through Aug. 28, before heading to Broadway. “It’s never dull,” says Felder of switching between two great American composers in two days. “But as long as I have the right suit and first line it launches fine.” Plus the roles are well-practiced over Felder’s 20-year career. His exhaustive studies to bring his “characters” to life include reading every biography he can, Felder says. For Berlin and Bernstein he’s been lucky to meet with relatives and colleagues so he can get gestures, walks and even the way the two played the piano exactly right. Tchaikovsky is the next composer Felder will portray and he says he’s made some “big discoveries.” Berlin and Bernstein share the immigrant experience, Felder says and even died within a year of each other, Berlin in

Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin.

1989 and Bernstein in 1990. “They both loved music and were at opposite ends of the spectrum. One was very popular who wanted to be treated seriously and the other was a serious conductor, composer and intellectual who wanted to be more popular.” For each of his shows, Felder says, “it all boils down to the story; and chances are if someone is a great composer, they have a good story.” Tickets for Maestro range from $25$85 and are available online at TheWallis.org, by phone at 310-7464000 or at the box office, 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd.

SHABBAT SERVICE—The Temple of the Arts will have it next Shabbat dinner at 7 p.m. at the Four Seasons on Doheny Drive on Aug. 5. Above, Rabbi David Baron at last month’s dinner. Attendee Vicky Mense, owner of Xian restaurant and Temple sustaining member, said: “What I love about Temple of the Arts is that it's like family and no matter what level you are at, you don’t feel judged. Everyone is warmly welcomed and accepted.” For more information, call 323-659-9100 or visit www.templeofthearts.org. BREATH OF SPRING—Lary Ohlson and Melinda Kay are featured in Theatre 40’s current production, Breath Of Spring, running Thursdays-Sundays through Aug. 21 at the company’s Reuben Cordoba Theatre, 241 S. Moreno Dr. on the BHHS campus. Brit Peter Coke’s comedy, directed by Bruce Gray, concerns Dame Beatrice and her friends and lodgers who devise a scheme to return a stolen fur before its owner knows it’s missing. They have so much fun, they plan future schemes not to return furs, but to steal them, so they can give the proceeds to the deserving needy. Produced by David Hunt Stafford, the cast also includes Alison Blanchard, Kathrine Hendrik, Jean Kaufman, Josh Olkowski and Flora Plumb. Tickets are $30 and available at www.theatre40.org. For reservations, call 310-364-0535 Photo by Mona Lee

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Health Happenings...

Red Cross Seeking Blood, Platelet Donors The Red Cross is urging eligible donors to give now to help ensure blood is available throughout the rest of the summer to meet needs of accident and burn victims, heart-surgery patients, those receiving treatment for leukemia, cancer or sickle cell disease and more. Upcoming local donation opportunities include: • Tuesday, Aug. 2, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., BH GLAAR, 6330 San Vicente Blvd. • Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2-8 p.m., American Red Cross Santa Monica Chapter, 1450 11th St. • Wednesday, Aug. 3, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Chase Bank, 10701 W Pico Blvd. • Friday, Aug. 5, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Westside Pavilion, 10800 W. Pico Blvd. • Monday, Aug. 8., 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, 1313 Vine St. Donors of all blood types are needed. Completion of a RapidPass online health history questionnaire, available at the website, redcrossblood.org, is encouraged to help reduce wait times. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 800-733-2767.

Didi Hirsch Sets Alive & Running Walk/Run Alive & Running, a family-oriented event that remembers loved ones and celebrates life while raising money and awareness for the Didi Hirsch Suicide Prevention Center (DHSPC), will begin with 7 a.m. registration and a Health & Wellness Expo, Sunday, Sept. 25 at West 88th Street and La Tijera Boulevard, north of LAX. Didi Hirsch helps more than 90,000 children and adults each year from 11 locations and 100 schools throughout L.A. and Orange counties.The ﬁrst in the nation, the DHSPC is a national and world leader in training, research and services for people who have thought about, attempted or lost someone to suicide. The center has a 24/7 English/Spanish Crisis Line that takes calls from around the U.S., and is the back-up for crisis centers throughout California. It is also one of only three in the U.S. that answers calls on the National Disaster Distress Helpline. The day’s events also include a 7:30 a.m. pre-race program, 7:45 a.m. warm-up and stretch, 9:15 a.m. Kiddie-K and 9:35 a.m. awards presentation. To register for the walk/run and for more information, visit www.didihirsch.org or www.support.didihirsch.org/aliveandrunning.

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

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center Performs 6,000th Liver Transplant, Sets National Record been on the list for an organ Ronald Reagan UCLA transplant since January. Medical center has performed “I was getting weary, and its 6,000th liver transplant, a I was really worried,” national milestone based on McDowell said. “The week the United Network of Organ before they called me to tell Sharing database. This is the me they had a liver, it was most liver transplants pertouch and go. I was scared I formed at any center in the wouldn't make it,” said country; and accomplishment McDowell, who was released highlights the growth of the from Ronald Reagan UCLA program, which was Medical Center July 11. launched in 1984 when liver Since its inception, the transplantation was still in its program has benefited infancy. patients far beyond the medThe transplant was perical center's walls. The surgiformed June 30 by program Liver transplant recipient cal techniques and immunofounder Dr. Ronald Busuttil, Steve McDowell suppressive therapy regimens executive chairman of the department of surgery at the David Geffen developed at UCLA now improve outcomes School of Medicine at UCLA and chief of the for patients around the world, and surgeons division of liver and pancreas transplantation. trained in advanced transplantation techAt the time of its creation, UCLA’s liver trans- niques now take their skills to patients in plant program was the only one west of the other hospitals, states and nations. “Consider that in the 32 years since its Mississippi River. “This landmark 6,000th liver transplant inception, the UCLA Liver Transplant reflects the work of our incredibly dedicated Program has performed roughly one liver and talented team at UCLA and underscores transplant every other day,” said Johnese the importance of organ donation for the Spisso, president of UCLA Health and chief many thousands of patients who await the executive officer of UCLA Hospital System. This year alone, UCLA surgeons have precious gift of life,” Busuttil said. “I could not be more proud of what we have accom- performed more than 90 liver transplants. Currently there are 421 people on the UCLA plished together.” The recipient was Steve McDowell, who waiting list for a new liver. "We have grown up a lot since that first underwent surgery on his birthday, McDowell was in the end stages of patient in 1984, but the fundamental mission advanced liver disease and had been in and —saving lives—has not changed," Busuttil out of the hospital since November. He had said.

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Notice of Preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and Notice of Public Scoping Meeting DATE:

Tuesday, August 9, 2016

TIME:

6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

LOCATION: Room 280-A - Beverly Hills City Hall, 2nd Floor 455 North Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 The City of Beverly Hills is lead agency in the preparation of a Draft EIR for the proposed 9000 Wilshire Boulevard Commercial Project located at 9000 Wilshire Boulevard as more fully described below. The public is invited to attend a preliminary “scoping” meeting on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at 6 p.m. to comment on environmental issues that should be addressed in the Draft EIR. Project Location: The project site is a relatively flat, rectangular area of 15,876 square feet (0.36 acres) located on the southwest corner at the intersection of Wilshire Boulevard and S. Almont Drive in the City of Beverly Hills. The project site is currently developed with a one-story retail building and a two-story retail building, on the northern portion of the project site. The two buildings cover an area of 6,832 square feet, approximately 43% of the project site. A paved parking lot approximately 5,500-square feet in size is located behind the buildings, adjacent to the alley. The buildings are served by an existing access drive on S. Almont Drive and via the alley at the rear of the site. Project Description: The project would involve demolition of the existing two commercial buildings and the removal of the paved parking lot. The two-story building on the east side of the site is currently occupied by an antique/art shop, and the one-story building on the west side of the site consists of three retail spaces that are occupied by a nail salon, café, and vape shop/lounge. After demolition, construction of a new 31,702 square-foot building would occur, which would consist of with three stories of commercial office development and four levels of subterranean parking. The table on the next page summarizes the characteristics of the proposed commercial building. Initial Study: Based on the conclusions of the Draft Initial Study prepared for the project, the following areas of potentially significant environmental impact are anticipated to require analysis in the Draft EIR: • Cultural Resources • Transportation/Traffic Potential cumulative impacts and potential for growth inducement will also be addressed; alternatives, including the No Project Alternative, will be evaluated. Project Characteristics Address Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) Project Applicant Lot Area Floor Area Land Uses Height Setbacks Parking

9000-9010 Wilshire Boulevard 4331-028-003, 4331-028-004 9000 Wilshire LLC Ph: (310) 447 3000 15,876 sf (0.36 acres) Ground Floor: 8,006 sf 2nd Floor: 11,348 sf 3rd Floor: 12,348 sf Total: 31,702 sf1 Commercial Office: 31,702 sf Rooftop Lunchroom: 2,049 sf Parking: 47,447 sf 45 feet2 3 stories above grade plus a rooftop level, with 4 underground levels of parking below Front: 0 feet Rear: 6 feet Side: 0 feet 91 parking spaces 11 bicycle racks

Purpose of the Scoping Meeting: The purpose of the scoping meeting is to present the proposed project in a public setting and provide an opportunity for a full airing of the environmental issues that are important to the community. The meeting will include a presentation of the proposal and the environmental issues to be analyzed in the Draft EIR will be described. Following the presentation, interested agencies, organizations, and members of the public will be encouraged to present views concerning what environmental issues should be included in the Draft EIR. The oral and written comments made during the scoping meeting will provide an inventory of potential environmental effects of the project to be addressed by the Draft EIR. 30-Day Comment Period: The City invites all interested members of the public to attend the public scoping meeting. The City also invites written comments on issues related to potential environmental impacts during a 30-day comment period, which starts on Monday, August 1, 2016 and will conclude on Tuesday, August 30, 2016. Written comments should be addressed to: Emily Gable, Assistant Planner City of Beverly Hills Community Development Department 455 North Rexford Drive Beverly Hills, California 90210 Fax: (310) 285-1192 Email: egable@beverlyhills.org After the Draft EIR has been prepared, it will be released for public review and comment. The Planning Commission will then hold a public hearing on the Draft EIR and on the project. Separate notices of the availability of the Draft EIR and of the hearings on the project will be released at later dates. The case file on this project, which includes the plans and applications, is available for public review at the Planning Division, 455 North Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. Copies of the Initial Study are also available in the Planning Division at City Hall and online at www.beverlyhills.org/environmental. If there are any questions regarding this notice, or if you would like to review the file or receive copies of available documents, please contact Emily Gable, Assistant Planner at (310) 285-1192 or via email at egable@beverlyhills.org. Masa Alkire, Principal Planner

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING DATE: August 11, 2016 TIME: 1:30 PM, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard LOCATION: Commission Meeting Room 280-A Beverly Hills City Hall 455 North Rexford Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90210 The Planning Commission of the City of Beverly Hills, at its REGULAR meeting on Thursday, August 11, 2016, will hold a public hearing beginning at 1:30 PM, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard to consider: A request for a Development Plan Review and In-Lieu Parking for an addition to a commercial building located at 332-336 North Camden Drive, on the east side of Camden between Brighton Way and Dayton Way. The proposed retail store (Christie’s) would occupy approximately 5,387 square feet of floor area, an increase of approximately 1,400 from the existing floor area. The Development Plan Review request includes the addition of a partial second story and rooftop terrace to the existing one-story building. The project would increase the height of the parapet above the first floor roof from approximately 20’4” to approximately 25’, and increase the overall building height to approximately 35’. The partial second story would be located toward the rear of the building, with the rooftop terrace located closer to the street, at the level above the first floor. The project would require an additional seven parking spaces to meet code requirements; seven parking spaces are being requested through the City’s In Lieu Parking program pursuant to Beverly Hills Municipal Code §10-3-3300. his project has been assessed in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA, Public Resources Code Sections 21000 et seq.), the State CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Sections 15000 et seq.), and the environmental regulations of the City. The project appears to qualify for a Class 1 Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 of the State CEQA Guidelines as an addition to an existing structure that will not result in more than 2,500 square feet of floor area, and the Planning Commission will consider finding that the project will not to have a significant environmental impact and is exempt from the provisions of CEQA. Any interested person may attend the meeting and be heard or present written comments to the Commission. Please note that any communication received by the City becomes part of the public record. According to Government Code Section 65009, if you challenge the Commission's action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City, either at or prior to the public hearing. If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact Alek Miller, Assistant Planner in the Planning Division at (310) 2851196, or by email at amiller@beverlyhills.org. Copies of the project plans and associated application materials are on file in the Community Development Department, and can be reviewed by any interested person at 455 North Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. Sincerely, Alek Miller Assistant Planner

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S P O RT S

Elgin Baylor, Eric Dickerson, Dave Winfield To Be Honored At Harold & Carole Pump Foundation Gala At The Beverly Hilton Elgin Baylor, Eric Dickerson, Dave Winfield and Jerry Haffey, Sr. will be honored next month at the 16th annual Harold & Carole Pump Foundation Gala at The Beverly Hilton. The event, which also includes a celebrity golf tournament at Angeles National Golf Course, is set for Clippers stars Blake Griffin (left) and DeAndre Jordan (right) with actor Joe Manganiello at last year’s gala. Friday, Aug. 12. Baylor is a Center and the Thomas and Dorothy Basketball Hall of Famer and an 11-time Leavey Cancer Center at Dignity Health NBA All-Star. Dickerson is a Pro Football - Northridge Hospital Medical Center. Hall of Famer and six-time Pro Bowler Since the event’s inception, The Pump best known for his years with the Los Foundation has given more than $6.2 Angeles Rams and Winfield is a Baseball million towards the treatment and cure Hall of Famer and 12-time MLB All Star. of cancer. Haffey will be honored for his work The foundation is a nonprofit organin founding the Ambrosia Treatment ization started in 2000 by twin brothers Center. Dana and David Pump in memory of The event will benefit the Harold their father, Harold. For tickets to the Pump Department of Radiation event, call 310-996-1188 or Oncology, the Carole Pump Women’s visit www.haroldpumpfoundation.com.

A Note From Beverly Hills High Football Coach Steve Geanakos

August 1 starts Beverly Hills High’s 2016 football campaign. Many players have been practicing during the summer, but Monday, August 1 is our first “official” practice. Beverly Hills students, from incoming freshmen to seniors, are welcome to join our team. To participate, all players must have completed the necessary paperwork, which includes a physical form filled out by a physician. Players that do not have this paperwork completed will possibly miss our scrimmage and first game because the

CIF requires a specific number of practices before a student can participate in scrimmages and games. The paperwork can be found in its digital form on our school’s website http://bhhs.bhusd.or g/. From there, go to the Athletics page to find documents and forms. Here, you will also find a link to https://www.athleticclearance.com/.

Practice and game schedules for the 2016 season can be found on my school website a t http://bhhs.bh usd.org/, then find the Contact Us menu and go to the Fa c u l t y / S t a f f D i r e c t o r y. Scroll down till you find Steve Geanakos and click on that link. – S t e ve Geanakos

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OUTLOOK B E V E R LY H I L L S “Starry Night in Little Tokyo” kicks off “Delicious Little Tokyo” from 7-10 p.m. tonight at the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center (JACCC) Noguchi Plaza, 244 S San Pedro St. Admission is $100 for this 10th annual sake and food tasting event. More than 50 restaurants and shops offering events, special menu items, demonstration and discounts will take part in weekend festivities throughout Little Tokyo, which continue at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 30 with “Historic Food Walking Tours.” Activities end Sunday with a 2:30 p.m. cocktail demonstration. For tickets, registration and a complete event schedule, visit www.golittletokyo.com/delicious. • • • • • Cock Tales: Shame on Me!, the new one-woman play by Deborah Ehrhardt, award-wining solo artist and writer of the acclaimed Jamaica Farewell, opens at 4 p.m., Saturday, July 30 for a six-week run at the Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 4th St. The 80-minute show is based on true stories of up close and personal encounters with members of the opposite sex. Performances will be at 4 p.m. Saturdays, and 5 p.m. Sundays through Sept. 11. Tickets are $40 and available at www.brownpapertickets.com or by calling 800-8383006. • • • • • Grand Park’s Sunday Sessions continue from noon-7 p.m., Sunday, July 31 on the park’s Performance Lawn (between Grand and Hill), 200 N. Grand Ave.

The family-friendly afternoon will include dancing to DJ-provided beats, a free yoga class set to music, a juice bar by Pattern Bar, picnicking and food-truck fare available. For more information visit www.musiccenter.org and www.grandparkla.org. • • • • • Jessica Winter, Slate features editor, discusses her debut novel, Break In Case Of Emergency with BuzzFeed News writer Doree Shafrir at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 2 at Skylight Books, 1818 N. Vermont Ave. Winter satirizes celebrity do-goodism and explores the difficulty of navigating friendships as they shift to accommodate marriage and family, and the unspoken tensions that can strain even the strongest bonds. For more information, visit http://www.skylightbooks.com. • • • • •

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The L.A. Zoo will present World Elephant Day Weekend, two days of opportunities to explore and learn about elephants, especially the challenges they face in the wild, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 13 and Sunday Aug. 14. For more information, call 323 644-6001 or visit http://www.lazoo.org/worldelephantday. The weekly update of local and SoCal events.

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DEDICATION–At the dedication of the Ruth Flinkman-Marandy and Ben Marandy Multidisciplinary Research Laboratory Building at BenGurion University of the Negev, were (from left): Philip Gomperts, director of AABGU’s Southwest Region; Prof. Ron Folman, incumbent of the Ruth Flinkman-Marandy and Ben Marandy Chair in Quantum Physics and Nanotechnology; Ben Marandy; Alex Goren, chair of BGU’s board of governors; Ruth Flinkman-Marandy, and Prof. Rivka Carmi, BGU president.

Flinkman-Marandy, Marandy Research Lab Dedicated At Ben Gurion University The 2016 Oasis of Innovation at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) last month featured dedications recognizing residents for their commitment and generosity to the University. The Ruth Flinkman-Marandy and Ben Marandy Multidisciplinary Research Laboratory Building was dedicated in a ceremony that also included the inauguration of the Ruth Flinkman-Marandy and Ben Marandy Chair in Quantum Physics and Nanotechnology. The new building provides needed lab space for new recruits engaging in cuttingedge research at the university with some 20,000 students on campuses in Beer-Sheva, Sede Boqer and Eilat in Israel’s southern desert. BGU supporter Jim Breslauer was also honored during the four-day event at the University’s Board of Governors meeting. The Jim Breslauer Pavilion was dedicated at the Center for Digital Innovation (CDI) in Beer-Sheva’s Advanced Technologies Park (ATP), adjacent to BGU’s Marcus Family

Campus. Breslauer was also the mastermind behind the building of the ATP as a whole. During the laboratory building’s inaugural ceremony, Flinkman-Marandy, a longtime supporter of nanotechnology research at BGU, said, “Almost 30 years ago, a friend introduced me to the work being done here. When Prof. Folman showed me two atoms ‘talking to each other’—I was convinced.” Flinkman-Marandy is a member of BGU’s board of governors; national board of American Associates, BenGurion University of the Negev (AABGU); and is campaign chair of AABGU’s Southwest region. Sponsored by Ben-Gurion University, the nonprofit Center for Digital Innovation brings together start-up companies, academics and students, innovators, researchers, industry leaders, and investors—in the fields of digital healthcare, education, social welfare, and smart cities—where they can work together to develop tangible, practical solutions.

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Fusion Academy Takes A Revolutionary Approach To Unlocking Academic Potential F usion Academy is a revolutionar y community of learning where positive relationships unlock academic potential. One-to-one classrooms allow for a completely customized learning experience from scheduling to curriculum.

Students can enroll at any time, and take classes at a pace that works for them. The school offers the choice to be a fulltime student, take classes for credit, or utilize tutoring services. Fusion is an accredited private school with courses available at three levels: essential, college-prep, and honors. Creative expression is at the forefront of Fusion’s ar ts and music programs. Classes include: screenwriting, photography, on-camera acting, film studies, studio ar t, vocal fundamentals, and more. Each campus has a state-of-the-art recording studio and a mixed-media art studio. With one-to-one classes, students can pursue whatever ar tistic dreams they have. Teachers also act as mentors to encourage and challenge students to flourish in their passions. From math to yoga and everything in between, students can choose classes to create the education that works for them. Fusion has more than 250 classes to choose from, all of which meet state

standards. Homework doesn’t go home, but is completed in the Homework Café before students leave for the day with help from a supervising teacher. Fusion students are all unique, but have one thing in common: traditional school doesn’t work. While Fusion isn't right for

every student, those who attend experi nce tremendous transformation socially, emotionally, and academically. The academy has a campus on Miracle Mile/Museum Row in mid-Wilshire, and a campus in West LA on S. Sepulveda Blvd. Learn more at FusionAcademy.com.

KCA Education Nurtures Spiritual Intelligence KCA is a unique, private Early Childhood Center and Day School in Los Angeles. The school’s purpose is to provide an education that nurtures and develops spiritual intelligence in children 2-13 of all faiths and beliefs. The school combines a quality college preparator y education with a spiritual curriculum built on Kabbalistic principles and tools. The school’s philosophy is that spiritual thinking is not taught, but learned by example. Spirituality is an essential part of a child’s maturation if they are to become adults who live with purpose and consciousness. Students leave KCA with a sense of purpose balanced with human dignity and tolerance. KCA’s goal is to give children the foundation to become extraordinary community and world leaders. Call or email to set up a tour of the school, 310-3851187 or KCA@kabbalah.com or visit 9250 W. Olympic Blvd., Beverly Hills or www.kabbalahacademy.net

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Joan Mangum Military veteran employment issues were front and center at the 19th JVS Strictly Business L.A. Awards Luncheon at The Beverly Hilton, as Dan Goldenberg, a highly regarded advocate for veterans, addressed hundreds of business owners, professionals, entrepreneurs and philanthropists as the keynote speaker. NBC4’s Fritz Coleman returned as the event’s host. A premier networking event, JVS Strictly Business highlights the life-changing work of JVSLA, a nonprofit, non-sectarian agency dedicated to lifting people out of poverty by helping them overcome barriers and challenges to employment. Since 2009, Activision Blizzard, through the Call of Duty Endowment, has provided more than $18 million in grants to veteran organizations nationally and helped place 22,752 veterans into high-quality careers, especially important as a 2015 government report said that young, post-9/11 veterans are three times more likely to be unemployed than the average American. The JVS Veterans First program is a multiple-year recipient of Call of Duty Endowment funding and a partner in the regional effort to place military veterans into high-quality jobs. During the luncheon, JVS honored Universal Protection Service, one of the largest American-owned security services providers, with its “Corporate Partnership Award” for significant contributions to a public-private-nonprofit partnership that creates meaningful change in the community. This military-friendly employer is committed to offering opportunities to job seekers in underserved communities as well as to hiring veterans who bring unique skills and training to the industry. They are partners in the national 100,000 Opportunities Initiative and locally in 10,000 Strong Veterans Hiring Initiative. JVS presented its “Inspiration Award” to three JVS clients whose successes illustrate the mission of the agency to help lift people out of poverty and over significant barriers to employment. This year’s recipients included Roland Williams, a formerly homeless veteran now employed as an apartment maintenance technician; Deborah Smith, a survivor of domestic violence who now works for Wells Fargo; and James Acosta, a formerly out-of-school, unemployed youth now employed at Starbucks and working toward his high school diploma.

BIRTHDAYS—Martina McBride, Adele Swartz and Will Wheaton (July 29); Paul Anka, Peter Bogdonavich, Hilary Swank, Les Bronte, Delta Burke, Lisa Kudrow, Kate Bush, Ken Olin and Arnold Schwarzenegger (July 30); Dean Cain, and J.K. Rowling (July 31); Barbara Lazaroff, Lori Gordon, Tempest Bledsoe, and Geoffrey Holder (Aug. 1) Betty Hollingsworth, and Polly Holiday (Aug. 2); Tony Bennett, Tom Brady, John Landis and Martin Sheen (Aug. 3); Cliff Waeschle, Eliza Manchester, Bonnie Webb, Jeff Gordon, Barack Obama and Gil Garcetti (Aug. 4).

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STRICTLY BUSINESS–At the 19th annual JVS Strictly Business luncheon/awards in The Beverly Hilton were (above, from left): honorees Roland Williams and Deborah Smith; JVS’s COO Claudia Finkel and Harris Smith, board president; and honoree James Acosta. Universal Protection Agency was also honored. Below left: JVS’s CEO Alan Levey and CEO Emerita Vivian Seigel. Photos by Courtney Lindberg

Even in summer, it would take something really outstanding to bring this Desert rat into Los Angeles for a birthday party. Renee Kumetz is just such a person, and the smiles were worth traveling the miles. I invited several good Desert friends, and one husband, Sherman Fridman; the singularly-named jeweler, Parker; the gracious philanthropist Diane Deshong; and seated next to her a radiant Kumetz and her beau, Robert Hirsch, to Craig’s for a birthday dinner in her honor. Seated next to us in this A-list West Hollywood celebrity restaurant, were the stars of Dog, The Bounty Hunter and their entourage. To be frank, Kumetz is not a big fan of reality TV and had no idea whom Dog is. In fact, wearing his traditional attire of long, dirtyblonde hair and black leather wardrobe, she thought Dog was a homeless person who just happened to wander into the restaurant. In true “you-cannot-tell-a-book-by-its-cover” fashion, Dog (Duane Chapman) turned out to be a kind, gentle, compassionate mountain of a man who, ignoring the paparazzi stationed outside, asked if he could have a picture taken with the birthday girl. I wonder if that picture will show up as a prop in the next episode of Dog’s Hawaiian-based thriller?

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, RENEE–Renee Kumetz celebrated her birthday with a party at Craig’s on Melrose hosted by the Courier’s Frances Allen. Bottom row (from left): Dog, reality TV star; honoree Renee Kumetz; Frances Allen; and Diane Deshong. Top row (from left): Kevin Parker; Craig Susser, the restaurant’s owner; Robert Hirsch; and Sherman Fridman.

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audible or legible form.” BEVERLY HILLS SPECIFIC PLAN TO COMBINE THE 8 STORY WILSHIRE CONDOMINIUM BUILDING WITH THE 18 STORY SANTA MONICA CONDOMINIUM BUILDING RESULTING IN ONE 26 STORY BUILDING WITH ADDITIONAL HEIGHT AND TO REPLACE THE WILSHIRE BUILDING WITH 1.7 ACRES OF GARDEN OPEN SPACE THAT IS GENERALLY OPEN TO THE PUBLIC SUBJECT TO REASONABLE RESTRICTIONS DETERMINED BY THE PROPERTY OWNER. The ballot measure shall also contain the full names of those whose contributions total $10,000 or more displayed in 14-point type in printed, video or email format and for at least half the duration of a video to deliver the names of legal donors in descending order of amount of contributions. For audio, telephonic or audible formats the information should be spoken (and conveyed for the hearing impaired). The disclaimer must also display the City’s website, listed in ads, where voters can obtain more detailed information. Garvey said the same rules apply for presentations and phone banking. “Complying with this ordinance severely limits our ability to educate the public about the benefits of the initiative,” Garvey said. "This lawsuit challenges a 2010 requirement from the City's Municipal Code,” said Beverly Hills City Attorney Laurence Wiener. “The Code requires that any advertiser, pro or con, disclose financial information as well as the title of the initiative, which was issued in March. In this case, the title of the initiative points out that the project involves a 26 story building and a 1.7-acre private garden with public access, subject to reasonable restrictions by the property owner. Both requirements serve a substantial governmental interest in alerting the voters to critical information regarding the initiative. For this reason, we hope the judge upholds the requirement." The State Lawsuit On Wednesday, a second lawsuit was filed by resident and former mayor Linda Briskman and resident Bruce Corwin in the California State Superior Court for a Writ of Mandate and injunction challenging the “False, misleading, and illegally biased Ballot Question for the Initiative prepared and approved by the Council”. Key examples in the complaint alleged to be false and/or misleading in the Ballot Question include the word “Tower,” in the introductory “title” statement, the character-

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ization of open space and publicly accessible garden and the statement regarding a reduction in graywater use requirements. The Ballot Question was prepared by the City Attorney and presented July 19 to the City Council for approval and was adopted by a majority of the City Council, including Mayor John Mirisch and Councilmembers Julian Gold and Kathy Riems, and opposed by Councilmember Lili Bosse and Vice Mayor Nancy Krasne in absentia. “I felt I must abide by the election code section that states that the ballot question ‘shall neither be an argument, nor likely to create prejudice for or against the measure,’” said Councilmember Lili Bosse. “The question chosen, in my opinion, did not guarantee that goal.” The “Ballot Question” refers to the question voters read when casting their vote on the initiative. It should be factual and impartial. The state Election Code requires that ballot questions for local measures constitute “a true and impartial statement of the purpose of the measure in such language that the ballot title shall neither be an argument, not likely to create prejudice for or against the proposed measure (Elec. Code §§9051, 10403). The Ballot Question reads: HILTON CONDOMINIUM TOWER INITIATIVE – SHALL AN ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED ALLOWING A 26 STORY (345 FEET) RESIDENTIAL BUILDING INSTEAD OF TWO RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS OF 8 STORIES (101 FEET) AND 18 STORIES (218 FEET); INCREASING OPEN SPACE FROM APPROXIMATELY 1.25 ACRES TO 1.7 ACRES FOR USE AS A PRIVATE GARDEN THAT IS GENERALLY OPEN TO THE PUBLIC SUBJECT TO REASONABLE RESTRICTIONS DETERMINED BY THE PROPERTY OWNER; PROHIBITING ANY DISCRETIONARY ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW; AND REDUCING GRAYWATER USE REQUIREMENTS? Mayor John Mirisch has been very public about his opposition to the initiative, making public appearances opposing the height, the alleged reduction in graywater requirements, public access to the garden and that the initiative “undercuts the City’s authority by going directly to the voters,” according to the lawsuit. During the signature gathering campaign to become eligible for a ballot initiative, Mirisch sent a letter as the Mayor on City stationary telling residents that they could rescind their signatures of support for the measure by contacting City Clerk Byron Pope. Mirisch has been using his role as mayor to crusade against the initiative.

The lawsuit also alleges that the City Council, over a period of months, participated in improperly noticed closed session discussions to create the ballot initiative question (above). “By approving a ballot question that is false, misleading, biased and in violation of California Election Codes the city council majority has left us no choice but to file this petition,” said Briskman. “There are legal protections for cases where government officials try to take sides in elections and negatively influence voters. We are asking the court to revise the ballot question to be fair and impartial and comply with state law.” Briskman and Corwin, the Plaintiffs, are asking that the question be replaced with the following: SHALL AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BEVERLY HILTON SPECIFIC PLAN TO COMBINE THE 8 STORYWILSHIRE CONDOMINIUM BUILDING WITH THE 18 STORY SANTA MONICA CONDOMINIUM BUILDING RESULTING IN ONE 26 STORY BUILDING WITH ADDITIONAL HEIGHT AND TO REPLACE THE WILSHIRE BUILDING WITH 1.7 ACRES OF GARDEN OPEN SPACE THAT IS GENERALLY OPEN TO THE PUBLIC SUBJECT TO REASONABLE RESTRICTIONS DETERMINED BY THE PROPERTY OWNER BE ADOPTED? “This lawsuit challenges three aspects of the Ballot Question. It challenges the use of the term “Condominium Tower,” the statement regarding open space and the statement that the project would reduce graywater use requirements. However, the latter two statements come directly from the specific plan and therefore appear to be straightforward and clear. Furthermore, the use of the term “Condominium Tower” comes from the fact that they use “Wilshire Tower” to describe the 8 story building that houses the original Hotel. Considering this building is more than three times the height of the original building, the use of the term “Tower” seemed appropriate. As to their remedy, they asked the judge to substitute the original title issued in March for the Ballot Question. Interestingly, this is the title that they seek in the Federal lawsuit to have stricken from their advertisement. We hope that the judge will abide by the law and reject the challenge,” said City Attorney Wiener. From sources, the Courier learned as it went to press that the City is in negotiation with Hilton attorneys to resolve the issues because the City does not feel certain that they could prevail in a court of law.

City Calls Special Closed Session on Hilton Lawsuits By Victoria Talbot The City announced a special closed session for a conference with Legal Counsel Friday at 5:30 p.m. to address two lawsuits filed this week on behalf of the Hilton Initiative. The agenda lists existing litigation and cites two cases: 1. Linda J. Briskman and

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“Measure 2P in Beverly Hills is being virtually paid for by a wealthy medical developer who feels that governmentsubsidized free parking helps them justify their sky-high rents,” wrote Mirisch in the Huffington Post on May 3, 2011. Declaring that “ballot box budgeting” for parking was “bad for business,” Mirisch referred to it as “self-entitlement of certain special interests,” that he said “knows no bounds. The special interests seriously think the City should blow an extra $1.3 million a year on free parking,” he wrote. Mirisch proposed changes to the City’s election code that would reveal the people behind the initiative. But the free parking initiative passed by a large margin because residents wanted free parking when visiting their doctors. It has arguably been great for business and perhaps helped to sustain the City during the hard times of the recession because people continued to visit their doctors and stayed to shop, according to Vice Mayor Nancy Krasne. Mirisch’s ordinance also passed, 5-0. The ordinance lowered the threshold for political reporting to accommodate a small city, made it mandatory to use the full name of the initiative (instead of ‘Friends of Sally,’ for example), and stipulated language to be used in disclaimers for film, print and telephonic messaging. The

Bruce C. Corwin vs. Byron Pope, the City Clerk of the City of Beverly Hills: Dean C. Logan, Los Angeles County Registrar of Voters, et al., LASC Case No. BS163782. 2. Residents for The Beverly Hills Garden & Open Space Initiative vs. The City of Beverly Hills, USDC Case No. 16-5532. ordinance requires the names all contributors over $10,000 to be printed in a descending order with the formal title and the City’s web address for more information. During recent closed session meetings since March 24, the council and city attorney created language to be used for the initiative, including the title and the question for the Hilton initiative, which they approved at the City Council meeting on July 21. The title is: An Initiative Measure to Amend The Beverly Hilton Specific Plan To Combine The 8 Story Wilshire Condominium Building With The 18 Story Santa Monica Condominium Building Resulting In One 26 Story Building With Additional Height And To Replace The Wilshire Building With 1.7 Acres Of Garden Open Space That Is Generally Open To The Public Subject To Reasonable Restrictions Determined By The Property Owner.” The Residents for the Beverly Hills Garden and Open Space Initiative are now suing the City because they believe the title, which is 64 words long and must be accompanied by the financial disclosers in 14-point type (The Courier uses 10-point type), “severely limits our ability to educate the public about the benefits of the initiative. . . and dilutes the campaign message” with “prominent portions of our advertising to be set aside for a campaign message.... that includes a subjective description written by a local government official.”

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If only three members vote to move ahead with putting the measure on the ballot, it will go on as a General Obligation bond, which will require passage by two-thirds of voters. According to consultants from TBWB Strategies and Godbe Research, who were hired to conduct a bond measure feasibility survey, passing the much needed schoolbuilding bond measure will not be without its challenges. Just over 50 percent of voters polled supported passing a new bond. Board VP Mel Spitz said he could conceivably become the fourth “yes” vote as long as he’s given an opportunity to be part of the process and able to agree to the slate of specific projects and costs before going out to the voters. The first construction phase, now in process, was signed off by the prior board, which didn’t include Spitz or

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the U.S. by receiving the Medaille d’Argent from the Societe d’Encouragement au Progres. Ryan’s passions included food and wine, world traveling, piloting and backgammon. He spent much of his later years with family and friends at homes in

board member Isabel Hacker. “This current school board has never reviewed and agreed on the construction projects for this school,” Spitz told the Courier. “That’s the purpose of [the study session.] To see on what we can agree and what those projects should be.” Goldstein confirmed that in January this current board authorized completion of Horace Mann, re-construction of four buildings at El Rodeo, and renovation of multiple buildings at the high school. Spitz said he was concerned about several construction elements in the second phase of construction, such as underground parking at the high school. On July 19, the board opted to table a vote to place a $400 million Prop. 39 bond on the upcoming ballot in favor of having a study session with the hope of getting the needed four votes. Goldstein told The Courier that it was likely the board would go out for a $260

million bond, although that decision will be made Tuesday. The school district is currently in the midst of revitalizing El Rodeo, Horace Mann and Beverly Hills High School utilizing money from the passage of the $334 million Measure E bond in 2008. However, that amount accounts for roughly half of what is needed to fully renovate all five schools. “We need to make a final decision on everything on Tuesday,” Goldstein said. He underscored that given the school facilities’ age and the region’s vulnerability to earthquakes it is critical to complete renovations as expeditiously as possible. Community members who would like to participate or observe the process are encouraged to attend Tuesday’s upcoming study session, which will run from 2-5 p.m. at the district’s Administrative OfficeBoard Room located at 255 S. Lasky Dr.

Middletown, Rhode Island and Montecito. Ryan is survived by Patricia Keating Ryan, his wife of 38 years, along with daughter Carolene Ryan Bookman and her daughter Devon Nicole Bookman, both of Los Angeles and son Daniel Philippe Ryan of West Palm Beach. Ryan also leaves behind his beloved dogs Lily, Daisy and Cocoa.

Funeral services for Ryan are private and a celebration of his life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family asks well-wishers to consider a donation to the Daniel P. Ryan Memorial Fund in support of Project Fatherhood at Children’s Institute, Inc. Visit www.childrensinstitute.org or call 213-260-7650 for more information.

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A VISION OF A VILLAGE FOR THE HOMELESS – Congressional Candidate Ken Wright and volunteer Acacia Shyr joun homeless activist Ted Hayes in support of the Township Option in Santa Monica.

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facilitate access. “There are vacant US bases that could be sites for the Township,” said Wright. “It is a program to rehabilitate and care for our homeless.” Over 40,000 homeless individuals reside in Los Angeles County. “With the Township approach, we can offer the various services needed while providing housing and security. Townships have the potential to bring a real solution to the important and difficult problem of our homeless citizens.” For more information and to get involved, visit http://drwright4congress.com/ our-homeless/.

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a growing number of homeless individuals encamped in substandard conditions on city streets. The plan is for a village that will provide a safe and nurturing community for homeless individuals where they can receive mental health, medical services and alcohol and drug rehabilitation. Similar to Homeboy Industries Los Angeles, Wright envisions light business and manufacturing that will provide jobs and job training. Volunteers including veterans, retirees and professionals could staff the project, and

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application at https://selectbrands.eventbrite.com. There is no cost to register but participants will be responsible for their own travel arrangements and associated expenses of shipping products to the event and paying approximately $250 USD in China Custom’s duties. Space is limited to 20 companies inside the U.S. pavilion.

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shopping mall buyers as well as major internet retailers giving the brands maximum exposure to the ever growing Chinese consumer market.” said Vlady Cornateanu, president/CEO of Addiction and Grandview Shopping Mall U.S. Representative in a statement. To participate, submit an

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PUBLIC NOTICES APN: 4332-010-015 T.S. No.: 2016-1411 Order No.: 8636456 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE. PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE SECTION 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERENCED BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPY PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/10/2015. 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. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state of national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a 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 will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges, and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: SPREI CA1, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION Duly Appointed Trustee: S.B.S. TRUST DEED NETWORK, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION Deed of Trust recorded 06/15/2015 as Instrument No. 20150703270, in book XX, page, XX of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California. Date of Sale: 08/12/2016 Time: 11:00 AM Place of Sale: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CALIFORNIA 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other reasonable estimated charges: $1,670,962.45. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 463 SOUTH SWALL DRIVE, BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211 AKA 463 S SWALL DR., BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211-3604 A.P.N.:

4332-010-015. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. 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 FOR SALES INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL (855)986-9342, or visit this Internet Web site www.superiordefault.com using the file number assigned to this case 2016-1411. 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: 07/14/2016. S.B.S. TRUST DEED NETWORK, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION. 31194 La Baya Drive, Suite 106, Westlake Village, California, 91362 (818)991-4600. By: Colleen Irby, Trustee Sale Officer. WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED

FOR THAT PURPOSE. (07/22/16, 07/29/16, 08/05/16 TS#-2016-1411 SDI-22867) —————————— TSG No.: 8611970 TS No.: CA1600272312 FHA/VA/PMI No.: 6000631980 APN: 5531023-034 Property Address: 1037 NORTH VISTA STREET #203 WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90046 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/11/2009. 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 08/04/2016 at 10:00 A.M., First American Title Insurance Company, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 03/19/2009, as Instrument No. 20090393329, in book , page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of California. Executed by: ALEKSANDR MILGRAM AND VALENTINA RYABINA, TRUSTEE OF THE MILGRAM AND RYABINA LIVING TRUST, DATED APRIL 28, 2006, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, C A S H I E R ' S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 5531-023034 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1037 NORTH VISTA STREET #203, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90046 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and

advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $390,936.26. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust has deposited all documents evidencing the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and has declared all sums secured thereby immediately due and payable, and has caused a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be executed. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916)939-0772 or visit this Internet Web http://search.nationwideposting.com/propertySea rchTerms.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case CA1600272312 Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

Date: First American Title Insurance Company 1500 Solana Blvd Bldg 6 Ste 6100 Westlake, TX 76262 First American Title Insurance Company MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916)939-0772 NPP0286416 To: BEVERLY HILLS COURIER 07/15/2016, 07/22/2016,

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––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016179677 The following is/are doing business as: ALAWLESSWORLD 6551 E. 72nd St. #6, Paramount, CA 90723; Nashaun Ferzell Washington 6551 E. 72nd St. #6, Paramount, CA 90723; Roxanne Nadine Sutphen 6551 E. 72nd St. #6, Paramount, CA 90723; The business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein July 2016: Nashaun Ferzell Washington, Partner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 18, 2016; Published: July 22, 29, August 05, 12, 2016 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016176359 The following is/are doing business as: 1) WORLD WATER WAREHOUSE 2) WORLD WATER BRANDS 139083/4 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA 91423; Maximillian Nechita 13908-3/4 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA 91423; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Maximillian Nechita, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 14, 2016; Published: July 22, 29, August 05, 12, 2016 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016176358 The following is/are doing business as: 1) MORNING STAR CANDLES CO. 2) LOVE AT FIRST LIGHT 13908-3/4 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA 91423; Maximillian Nechita 139083/4 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA 91423; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Maximillian Nechita, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 14, 2016; Published: July 22, 29, August 05, 12, 2016 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016182230 The following is/are doing business as: 1) KFT CAPITAL 2) EMPIRE 3) EMPIRE ASSET MANAGER 4) EMPIRE ASSET MANAGER PROFESSIONAL 5) EAM 6) EAM PROFESSIONAL 8425 W. 4th St., Los Angeles, CA 90048; KFT Ventures, LLC 8245 W. 4th St., Los Angeles, CA 90048; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein January 01, 2016: Robert Kasirer, Manager: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 21, 2016; Published: July 29, August 05, 12, 19, 2016 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016182224 The following is/are doing business as: ELEVEN SIX 9190 W. Olympic Blvd. #339, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Soraya Setareh 9190 W. Olympic Blvd. #339, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Soraya Setareh, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 21, 2016; Published: July 29, August 05, 12, 19, 2016 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016182225 The following is/are doing business as: MILK & HONEY MUSIC 6100 Wilshire Blvd. #1560, Los Angeles, CA 90048; 79 Main St. #308, Port Washington, NY 11050; Executioners Los Angeles, LLC 6100 Wilshire Blvd. #1560, Los Angeles, CA 90048; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NO: 16A01185 NOTICE TO DEFENDANTS: PATRICIA KENNEDY, an individual and DOES 1 through 10, inlusive YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: SHAFRON & KAMMER, LLP NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association.

The name and address of the court is: LA Superior Court - North Valley District 9425 Penfield, Chatsworth, CA 91311 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney is: Shelly Jay Sharfon, Esq. SHAFRON & KAMMER, LLP 16255 Ventura Blvd. Ste 1240. Encino, CA 91436 DATE: JANUARY 26, 2016 By: Sherri R. Carter, Clerk - Natasha Chambers, Deputy Beverly Hills Courier • Published 07/22/16, 07/29/16, 08/04/16, 08/12/16 under the name(s) listed herein: Lucas J. Keller, Managing Member: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 21, 2016; Published: July 29, August 05, 12, 19, 2016 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016182227 The following is/are doing business as: 1) CORPORATE FINANCIAL SERVICES 2) ACCOMODATION SERVICES, LTD 9701 W. Pico Blvd. #115, Los Angeles, CA 90035; PM Factors, Inc. 9701 W. Pico Blvd. #115, Los Angeles, CA 90035; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Stephen Perl, Manager: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 21, 2016; Published: July 29, August 05, 12, 19, 2016 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016182226 The following is/are doing business as: IDEA USA 5250 W. Century Blvd. 6th Flr., Los Angeles, CA 90045; US Products, Inc. 9701 W. Pico Blvd. 1st Flr., Los Angeles, CA 90035; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein January 01, 2016: Stephen Perl, Manager: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 21, 2016; Published: July 29, August 05, 12, 19, 2016 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016182228 The following is/are doing business as: QURK 442 S. Rexford Dr. #101, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Michael Deven Martin 442 S. Rexford Dr. #101, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Michael Deven Martin, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 21, 2016; Published: July 29, August 05, 12, 19, 2016 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016182229 The following is/are doing business as: MGI INVESTMENTS 10861 Moorpark St. #113, Studio City, CA 91602; Theingi Cossar 10861 Moorpark St. #113, Studio City, CA 91602; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Theingi Cossar, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 21, 2016; Published: July 29, August 05, 12, 19, 2016 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016182231 The following is/are doing business as: JB

GENERAL CONTRACTORS 1160 S. Swall Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90035; Jack Benisty 1160 S. Swall Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90035; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein July 1985: Jack Benisty, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 21, 2016; Published: July 29, August 05, 12, 19, 2016 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016182232 The following is/are doing business as: RALEIGH APARTMENTS 5123 Raleigh St., Los Angeles, CA 90004; 5123 Raleigh St., LLC 321 S. La Peer Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein 2005: Seymour Cohen, Manager: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 21, 2016; Published: July 29, August 05, 12, 19, 2016 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016182233 The following is/are doing business as: WESTLAND BUILDING 1234 W. 7th St., Los Angeles, CA 90017; 1234 W. Seventh Street, LLC 321 S. La Peer Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein 2005: Seymour Cohen, Manager: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 21, 2016; Published: July 29, August 05, 12, 19, 2016 LACC N/C

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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310-278-1322

ARE YOU A SENIOR AND NEED ASSISTANCE? We can help YOU!

We provide experienced Cargivers, CNA’s & HHA’s for seniors needing companions to drive them to doctors, prepare meals, light housekeeping, etc... We offer responsible and nurturing care. Our staff is thoroughly screened and we care. Live In/Out.

Call Lisa 24hrs. 323/877-8121 • 323/806-9498

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BEAUTY SALON

WANTED TO RENT

KELEMEN REAL ESTATE (310) 966-0900

Beverly Hills Courier Reporter

License 00957281

all listings are on

CenturyCityLiving.com

NOW AVAILABLE

RARE OPPORTUNITY 2 MAKE-UP STATIONS FOR RENT NATURAL LIGHT SETTING OLYMPIC BLVD LOCATION

310-274-6395

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WELL ESTABLISHED

BEVERLY HILLS SALON

www.judyferber skincare.com

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

9400 Brighton Way Beverly Hills, CA 90210

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

————— is looking to rent/share room in Beverly Hills or West Los Angeles area Please call Judy 310/422-4403

CENTURY TOWERS

Available For Rent HOUSEKEEPER WANTED 1 Double Stylist Station For Cleaning/Ironing and 1 Single Station. Great Rates, Great 5-8 Hours, Thursday’s or Friday’s. Parking and Friendly. Only $20 per hour. Please call Must speak English, 310/246-1270 must have car (no bus route) and references. WELL ESTABLISHED HUNGARIAN Call: 323/822-9418

ESTHETICIAN

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

Canon Brighton Medical Building

—————–––– SEEKING LEASING ASSISTANT

1,360 SQ. FT. Office For Lease PRIME LOCATION! Newly built out medical office space shared with an elite group consisting of 2 other doctors available now including front and back medical staff, lab in the building, phlebotomist and two exam rooms. Flexible terms and negotiable rental rate. Call Manuela Villa at 310-880-4828 for more info.

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

Please call (323) 932-8700

BEVERLY HILLS

Retail for Lease Or become partner 9669 Brighton Way near Medical building NEIGHBORS: DAVID SHOE' S, HARARI, NEIMAN MARCUS. 820 sf. $7,926 Mo. 626/620-9482

2 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS PENTHOUSE $1,100,000 Breathtaking 270 degree City & Ocean views. 2 Balconies

1 BED+DEN+2 BATHS $975,000

High Corner. Large Balcony Unobstructed City & Ocean Views Wrap around floor to ceiling Windows Granite Counters. Luxurious Baths. Bamboo Floors

CORONADO BEACH

$479,000 TO $869,000

Close To The Beach - Bay Private Entrance. Spacious 2,100 sq/ft. Perfect For Couple - Family Close To Navy Bases Schools/Library/Park/ Shops. Private Full Two Car Garage. Further Information Please Call 619/435-2641

$1,095,000 TO $2,995,000

TownHome For Sale

w/ Experience

(Female & P/T Preferred)

Avedon • Call

Yasmine For Details:

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310/888-1899

At least 5 years in home experience. Speak fluent English and can also speak Farsi, Russian, Hebrew, Armenian or Polish. Must have car and available for live-in positions. Call 323/655-2622 Mon.-Fri. • 10am-5pm DO NOT APPLY IF NOT EXPERIENCED.

CENTURY PARK EAST

High Fashion European Retailer For Women’s & Men’s Clothing SEEKS SALES PERSON

CARE GIVE RS NE E DE D

Contact Sandra at 323/333-7390

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Experienced, enthusiastic, dependable & responsible. Send Resume To: robertsco@ therobertsco.com

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You won't believe the unobstructed breathtaking views of Century City and LA.. Totally renovated Granite Counters. Stainless Steel Appliances. Huge Living Room Move-In Condition

PSYCHOTHERAPY

HOUSES FOR SALE

Must have computer exp. w/ knowledge of Yardi. Must have sales exp. w/ strong closing skills. Must be able to complete all related leasing paperwork w/ strong communication skills.

2 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS $1,195,000

OFFICE SHARED SPACE Psychotherapist looking to share lovely interior office on South Beverly Drive.

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Great People Make GOOD COMPANY Our premiere private duty home care agency is currently seeking professional caregivers to assist our senior clients. CNA’s, CHHA's, MA's preferred.

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BEVERLY HILLS OFFICES Prime Location on Wilshire next to

Academy of Motion Picture • Executive Suite $400 up includes utilities • Penthouse 2,267 SF • 4F w/views 2500-5000 sf

310/653-2551

CENTURY TOWERS

PARK PLACE $879,000 TO $1,079,000

LE PARC

$2,500,000 TO $2,600,000

CENTURY HILL

$1,085,000 TO $2,390,000

ONE CENTURY

$3,250,000 TO $26,500,000

SANTA MONICA 427 Montana Ave.

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

420

GUESTHOUSE FOR LEASE

BEL AIR GUESTHOUSE 1 Bdrm. • $1,795 Quiet, Very Private, Exceptional, Clean.

Separate entrance, 2 outdoor decks, wood flrs., lrg. closet, modest kitchen. For 1 person. No pets. Apprx 900sf., Beautiful Garden

323/870-5884

425

HOUSES FOR LEASE

8957 Keith Ave. Charming 2 Bdrm. House in

BEL AIR CREST $6,950,000

For Lease See our Ad Sec. 440

Asking $4.5 Million Contact - Ivmess

407

Garage/Storage For Rent/Wanted

Living room, dining room.

$1,495,000

760/424-6683

850 Flintridge Ave. Flintridge, CA

In Beverly Hills or Westside. With pet. Please Call: 310/278-1322 x-105 Amazing References

Norma Triangle Area Near Beverly Hills

4 Bdrm. + 3 Bath + Guesthouse + POOL

Fantastic Opportunity Flintridge Estate On 1.62 Acre Lot

SEEKING GUESTHOUSE or ROOM FOR RENT

CENTURY WOODS

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

Home For Sale

405

CONDOS FOR SALE

• Very Unique • $3,750/Month Call: 310/276-8224

————— To Advertise Your

Real Estate Listings Call: 310-278-1322

CLASSIFIED

BEVERLY HILLS

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all listings are on

CenturyCityLiving.com

N O W AVA I L A B L E GATED 5 STAR LUXURY PROPERTIES

F URNISHED & U NFURNISHED

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BEVERLY HILLS WILSHIRE CORRIDOR BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. 4-Level Towhouse • • L U XU RY • • 926 S. BEDFORD ST. 307 N. Almont Dr.

High Rise Condo

Stunning 2,236sf. For Lease 3 Bd.+21/2 Ba. Higher Floor - Great View +Bonus Room 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath

NEWLY REMODELED LIGHT AND BRIGHT

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120 1 20 S. S. ORLANDO ORL ANDO AVE. AV A VE. 90048 90048 BRAND NEW LUXURY APARTMENTS FOR RENT

LARGE LUXURY

Rooftop deck, central 2 Parking Side by Side 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH air, fireplace, jacuzzi 24hr Full Service Bldg. First floor with A/C bath tub, tons of Pool Jacuzzi Gym Party Rm and 2 parking. storage, laundry, Central Air-Conditioning CENTURY TOWERS $2,550/MO. 3-car garage. New Carpet & Paint 2 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS 12 Month Lease Min. Refrig - Washer - Dryer Sam: 310/422-6026 $6,700/month $5,850/Month $4,195/Month You won't believe the unobstructed breathtaking views of Century City 310/560-1972 Call 323/933-9544 *BEL AIR *WESTWOOD *CENTURY CITY

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and LA.. Totally renovated Granite Counters. Stainless Steel Appliances. Huge Living Room Move-In Condition

CENTURY PARK EAST 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH

$6,500/MONTH High Floor. New Renovation Large Balcony. Unobstructed City & Ocean Views. Luxurious Furniture Complete linens & kitchen Granite Counters. European Kitchen Housekeeping Service. All utilities included

2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH

$4,350/MONTH High Floor Corner. Unobstructed City/Ocean Vus. Total Renovation Stainless Steel Kitchen. Walk-In Closet. Hardwood Floors 2 Jumbo Balconies

1 BED+DEN+2 BATHS

$3,950/MONTH High Corner.Large Balcony Unobstructed City & Ocean Views Wrap around floor to ceiling Windows. Granite Counters Bamboo Floors. Updated Baths

PARK PLACE PENTHOUSE

$4,950/MONTH Balcony. New Appliances Vaulted Ceiling. Walk-in Closet Washer Dryer CENTURY PARK EAST $2,650 to $4,500/mo.

EXQUISITE VIEW LARGE ELEGANT

ONE CENTURY

$5,500/MO.

Contact Julie at 310/474-7565

OPEN HOUSE Sun. • 3-5pm Tue. • 11-2pm

—————–––– Beverly Hills Condo For Lease

216 S. Rexford Dr.

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BEVERLY HILLS Luxury Apt. 3 Bdrm.+3 Bath

213/305-1346

Annette Wolf: Agt: 310/766-1812

—————–––– * BEVERLY HILLS *

New Appliances, New 8725 Clifton Way Hardwood Floors, New Marble Bathrooms, Newly Remodeled New Washer Dryer. Large & Spacious

—————––––

$3,500/Mo. Please Call

310/435-2145

•• LUXURY ••

3 Bd.+3 Ba. • $4,600

Penthouse

Lrg. unit. Balcony, Walk-in closet, intercom entry, laundry facility, elevator, prkg. • CHARMING & BRIGHT • Close to Cedars, restaurants, shopping & transportation.

BEVERLY HILLS

221 S. Doheny Dr. • 1 Bd.+1 Ba.

• Great Condition • 9520 W. Olympic Blvd. • • • • • • Bright Southwest $2,600/Month Spacious, hardwood flrs., No Pets Exposure. Every room huge closets, built-in Completely Remodeled has French Doors to a/c, dishwasher, pool, Small Covered Balcony. New Bath/Granite-Kit/ elevator, controlled

Dwash/Stove/Carpet Central Air Conditioning Ceilings. Beverly Hills Security-Gate/Parking School District. Two Tandem Parking LaPeerApt@aol.com Call 310/721-3769 Top Floor with High

Central air, pool, elevator, on-site laundry, intercom entry. 320 N. La Peer Dr.

• 310/246-0290 • CLOSE TO S H O P S & D I N I N G

————— BEVERLY HILLS 218 S. Tower Dr.

Old World Charm! Bright, intercom entry, fridge, stove, laundry fac.

••••••••• CLOSE TO

2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH ON DOHENY DRIVE Quiet, bright w/hardwood floors, granite kitchen and bathrooms. Doorman, pool, spa, gym, tennis court and 2 car parking. $2,950/MO Call 213/819-8868 • 310/276-1528 •

BEVERLY HILLS 2 BDRM, 2 BATH

• GORGEOUS UNITS •

•• • •• 1 Bd.+1 Ba. ••• • •• 3 Bdrm. + 2 Bath •• •

—————–––– —————–––– ————— Apartment For Rent

BEL AIR CREST

For Lease See our Ad Sec. 270

Beverly Hills Apt For Rent

3 Bedroom

BEVERLY HILLS APT

$18,000/mo.

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Newly Remodeled 2 Bd. + Den + 2.5 Ba. In a full service building 10560 Wilshire Blvd. Pool, jacuzzi and gym. Marble entry, fireplace, wet-bar, granite counter tops,Three big balconies w/beautiful south view and 2 car valet parking.

Available for immediate move in. Open house ever y day from 11am to 5pm, call before heading over.

Full Service Bldg. Breathtaking www.rentwiseman.com • 310-473-3000 Panoramic Views from every window. Hardwood flrs., pool. BEVERLY HILLS BRENTWOOD Also other off-market • • • • • • • •• • 11933 Darlington Ave. residential (Trousedale, • 2 Bd. 2 Ba. + • ==== BHPO), commercial & • • ==== French doors in bdrm. to development sites in • patio overlooking pool • 329 South Doheny 1 Bd.+1 Ba. prime locations.

WILSHIRE CORRIDOR

$17,900 to $19,000/mo.

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.

Light & Bright

2 Bd.+Den+2.5 Ba.

CONDO IN THE

Newly Remodeled. PARK PLACE 2,200sf., hrwd. flrs., a/c, $4,000 to $5,495/mo. stove, dishwasher, microCENTURY TOWERS wave, washer/dryer, walk$5,750 to $8,900/mo. in, closets, secured CENTURY HILL bldg., elevator, 2-prkg. $5,850 to $6,200/mo. $5,500/Month LE PARC $7,800/mo.

2 BEDROOMS starting at $3795 3 BEDROOMS starting at $4250

CORRIDOR —————–––– —————–––– WILSHIRE The Longford

access, laundry facilities. No pets.

424/343-0015 Great Location!

RESTAURANTS SHOPPING .

310/531-3992

—————–––– In The HEART of BEV. HILLS TRIANGLE 170 N. Crescent Dr.

* * * * * * * 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath

1,800sf+, street views lrg kitch w/ island, new appl., washer/dryer.

* * * * * * * Large & Bright. Pool, a/c, balcony, stove, dishwasher, laundry rm., prkg., intercom entry, elevator.

CLOSE TO SHOPS & R E S TA U R A N T S C A N O N / B E V E R LY / RODEO DR.

310/858-8133

Drive Apt #1

3 Bed/ 2 Bath Spacious, Bright, New Wood Floors, Fresh Paint, BH Schools. Contact: Ricardo Bolanos Realtor

661/412-2273

—————–––– Border of BEVERLY HILLS

321 S. Sherbourne Dr.

2 Bd.+2 Ba.

Bright & Sunny Spacious, balcony, large closets, hardwood flrs., refrigerator, on-sight laundry, prkg.

310/473-1509 Close to Shops & Restaurants.

—————–––– BRENTWOOD 11640 Kiowa Ave.

••••••••

Newly Updated

• • Spacious • • 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath • Jr. 1 Bdrm. • • ••••••• •• • • Balcony, dishwasher, Balcony, controlled access, a/c, stove, elevator, laundry facility, parking.

a/c, heated pool, WiFi, elevator controlled access, on-site laundry,

parking. Close to • 310/247-8689 • Close to Cedars-Sinai, Brentwood Village, Beverly Center & Shops & Restaurants. Trendy Robertson Bl. • 310/826-4889 •

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BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. • BRENTWOOD • 309 S. Sherbourne Dr. 922 S. Barrington Av.

1 Bd. + 1 Ba.

• • • • • •

1 Bd.+Den+1.5 Ba. Good closet space, a/c, elevator, dishwasher, controlled access. Close

• 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • Fireplace, balcony, wet bar, dishwasher, laundry facility, elevator, parking.

to Cedars/shops/trans. Close to shops+dining.

310/247-8689

310/826-0541

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

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S A N TA M O N I C A ~ WEST L.A. ~

North of Wilshire

1675 Colby Ave.

440

WESTWOOD 10905 Ohio Ave.

11666 Goshen Ave. • CONDO QUALITY • * * * * * * • •• 8 4 3 4 th S t . (•)(•)(•)(•)(•) 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • • * * * * * Spacious & Bright. • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • 1 Bd.+Den+1.5 Ba. 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath •• •• A / C , b a l c o n y, (•)(•)(•)(•)(•)

Balcony, a/c, wet bar, dishwasher, stove, WiFi, central air/heat, large closets, walk-in intercom entry, fireplace, patio, closet, controlled on-sight laundry, prkg. controlled access, access, elevator, 310/477-0072 pool, elevator, parking, laundry room, parking. laundry facility. Heated pool/gym/sauna.

310/312-9871 Shopping & Dining in Brentwood Village

310/394-7132

—————–––– WEST L.A.

—————–––– SANTA MONICA BRENTWOOD

925 S. Barrington Ave.

••

Wifi, Bright, controlled access, balcony, pool, elevator, laundry facility, prkg.

4 Blks. to Beach. 12333 TeXaS Ave. Close To U.C.L.A.

—————–––– 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • Spacious • 3 Bdrm. + 2 Bath

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310/477-6856

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BEVERLY HILLS

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• WESTWOOD • CULVER CITY LOS ANGELES 1422-1428 Kelton Av. Spacious

3830 Vinton Ave.

401 S. HOOVER St.

• • • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • • Single • • • 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. • •• • • • • • • Hardwood floors, • dishwasher, controlled Pool, sauna, access, WiFi, on-site laundry & parking. C LOSE TO U.C.L.A.

310/864-0319

—————–––– • WESTWOOD •

• • • WESTWOOD • • 10933 Rochester Ave. • 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath •

intercom entry, elevator, on-site laundry, parking. All Utilities Paid.

• • • • • • • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba.

2 Bd. + 2 Ba. • • • • • • •

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

213/385-4751

————–––– —————–––– — LAFAYETTE PARK 310/841-2367

550 Veteran Ave. • MIRACLE MILE • 274 LAFAYETTE PARK PL. •••• 615 S. Cochran Ave. 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • Single •

••••••

Granite counters, dishControlled access, Approx. 1,100sf. Single washer, balcony, stove, Patio, dishwasher, on-sight laundry, Hardwood floors, •••• intercom-entry, on-site dishwasher, on-site on-site laundry, parking. a/c unit, kitchenette. Very spacious, laundry, parking. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ C LOSE TO S CHOOL , laundry & parking. 323/879-9611 granite counters, 310/826-4600 Jr. Executive F REEWAY & 310/826-0541 Close to Museums, microwave, intercom T RANSPORTATION . Spacious a/c, fireplace, Close to shopping, The Grove W E S T L . A . pool, controlled access, entry, on-sight laun310/449-1100 dining & transportation. & Restaurants. dry, parking & WiFi. 2600 Virginia Ave. 1415 Brockton Ave. laundry fac., prkg. Very close to UCLA { { { { { { {

2 Bdrm.+1 Bath

Granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, air conditioned, new hrwd. flrs., designer finishes, balcony, ceiling fan, elevator, controlled access. Fitness ctr, yoga room, wi-fi, skyview • Free WiFi Access • & Westwood Village. * HOLLYWOOD * lounge w/ outdoor fire1 Bdrm.+1 Bath 310/208-5166 310/473-5061 1134 N. SYCAMORE AV. place, laundry facilities. Patio, stove, Easy freeway access dishwasher, on-sight * * * * * 213/382-102 1 W I L S H I R E WESTWOOD laundry, parking. • 1 Bd.+1 Ba.

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• BRENTWOOD •

125 N. Barrington Av.

N E W LY U P D AT E D • • • • • • 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath •

≈ WEST ≈ LOS ANGELES 11305 Graham Pl.

~~~~~

1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath

Intercom entry, a/c, Upscale, Bright, dishwasher, on-sight Gorgeous & Spacious. laundry & parking. • • • • • C L O S E TO S C H O O L With Pool, balcony, & F R E E WAY S 310/477-8171 central air, fireplace, elevator, intercom ~ WEST ~ entry, parking. gym.

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• 310/476-2181 • L O S A N G E L E S

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C LOSE T O S HOPS & R ESTAURANTS . 310/479-0700

—————–––– ~ WEST ~ LOS ANGELES 12424 TeXaS Ave. • Bachelor •

V E R Y N I C E U N I T. 2 Bdrm. + 1 Bath 2nd floor, Close to shopping, Newly Remodeled. on-site laundry, dining & schools. New hrwd. flrs., stain- covered parking, less steel appl., balcony, controlled access. • BRENTWOOD • controlled access, 310/442-8265 TOWNHOUSE on-site laundry, prkg. 872 S. Westgate Ave. = = = = = = 1307 Barry Ave. WEST L.A.

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2 Bd.+11/2 Ba. = = = = = =

310/473-1509

SMALL QUIET BLDG.

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1433 Armacost Ave.

2 Bd. + 2 Ba. B RIGHT & S PACIOUS .

1370 Veteran Ave.

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••••

access bldg., WiFi, pool, on-sight laundry, gym, parking.

Large & Bright Unit. Elevator, controlled access, on-site laundry facility, balcony, parking. Close to Brentwood Village, Shops & Restaurants.

• 310/826-4889 •

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1380 Midvale Ave.

APT. RENTAL

* * * * * *

* * * * * * Every Extra Luxury

• custom cabinets, granite • • • • • countertops, 1236 Amhearst Ave. stone entry, • Spacious Units • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. pool, health club, spa. 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • Free WiFi Access • ^^^^^ • • • • • • Close to UCLA • 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath Dishwasher, a/c, controlled access, on-site parking & laundry facility.

310/820-8584

WiFi, pool, elevator, controlled access, onsight laundry, parking. Close to U.C.L.A.

310/473-1509

∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ Luxury Living

BEVERLY HILLS 218 S. Tower Dr.

•• • •• 1 Bd.+1 Ba. ••• • •• •• • Old World Charm! Bright, intercom entry, fridge, stove, laundry fac.

CLOSE TO RESTAURANTS & SHOPPING.

310/531-3992 with valet, lush garden Border of 323/467-8172 Close to U.C.L.A. surrounding pool, BEVERLY HILLS gym, elevator, etc. Hrwd. flrs., granite H O L LY W O O D 321 S. Sherbourne Dr. L.A.’S FINEST, counters, dishwasher, 1769-1775 • • Spacious • • MOST LUXURIOUS central air, balcony. N. Sycamore Av. • Jr. 1 Bdrm. •

—————–––– WESTWOOD

∞∞∞∞∞∞∞

•• • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • Balcony, air conditioning dishwasher, controlled • 1 B d . + 1 B a . •

BRENTWOOD

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* * * * *

310/477-6885

1 Bdrm.+1 Bath

—————–––– Single

10530-10540 Wilshire Bl.

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

Hardwood floors, ~ WEST ~ sliding glass doors L O S A N G E L E S The Mission” Balcony, Dishwasher, “ to patio, parking, 12424 TeXaS Ave. • Westwood • controlled access laundry facility. • Bachelor • 310/592-4511 V E R Y N I C E U N I T. on-sight laundry, prkg. • • • • • 310/479-0700 2nd floor, • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. C L O S E TO A L L on-site laundry, • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. covered parking, SHOPPING AREAS 11988 Kiowa Ave. • • • • • controlled access. ••••••• 6-Month Lease Avail. 310/442-8265

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CORRIDOR

1350 S. MIDVALE AVE. L.A., 90024 Contact Mgr.:

• 310/864-0319 •

• Free WiFi •

• • • • •

Call: 310/470-4474 • S i n g l e

—————–––– • B a c h e l o r **CENTURY CITY** 2220 S. Beverly Glen

Controlled access, laundry facility. Utilities Included.

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••

Balcony, controlled access, a/c, stove, elevator, laundry facility, parking.

• • • 310/247-8689 • • SINGLE • 323/851-3790 Close to Cedars-Sinai, •• • • —————–––– Beverly Center & • • L o t s o f • • MID-WILSHIRE Trendy Robertson Bl. Character & Charm!

340 S. St. Andrews Pl. Glass Fireplace • • • • • Newly Remodeled. Spacious New hardwood flrs., 1 Bdrm + 1 Bath granite counters, stainless steel appl., • • • • • alcove fireplace, Balcony, controlled fridge, laundry facility, access, parking, gated parking, intercom elevator, on-site laundry. entry, WiFi and more. Close to shopping, • 310/552-8064 • great restaurants Rooftop jacuzzi and Metro.

with panoramic city views.

213/732-9849

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BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. 309 S. Sherbourne Dr.

1 Bd. + 1 Ba.

• • • • • •

1 Bd.+Den+1.5 Ba. Good closet space, a/c, elevator, dishwasher, controlled access. Close to Cedars/shops/trans.

310/247-8689

S E RV I C E

BEVERLY HILLS

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ANTIQUES / JEWELRY BUY & SELL

WANTED

CHANEL, HERMES, GUCCI, PRADA AND ALL HIGH-END DESIGNER HANDBAGS

We pay top dollar for your scrap gold, jewelry, diamonds, gemstones, watches and coins. We also consider purchasing rare or antique items.

IN ADDITION TO

ALLIGATOR, CROCODILE AND EXOTIC SKINS. ALL NEW, USED OR VINTAGE.

CCash ash oonn tthe he sspot. N ppointment nnecessary. eeces Noo aappointment

TOP DOLLAR PAID Call 310/289-9561

visit us at www. bhcourier .com

201 South Beverly Drive, Beverly Hillls 310-550-5755

store license # 19101172

475

GARAGE/ ESTATE SALE

ENORMOUS ESTATE SALE!

ANTIQUES / JEWELRY BUY & SELL

TONS of Crystal, Fine China; Stemware; Baccarat; Limoges; 19th. C. Fr. China Cab; 19th. C. Furn; Vic. Furn; Paintings; Persian Rugs; Venetian Lanterns; Mens Clothes; Linens; Kitchen Stuff;Am. Antiques, More!

SATURDAY ONLY JULY 30TH â&#x20AC;¢ 9:30-3:30

1160 N. CURSON AVE. LOS ANGELES, CA 90046 Pix@EstateSales.net Please, no early birds!

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Sellers of High-End Jewelry & Watches

500

AUTOS FOR SALE

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Chairman 2014 Paula Kent Meehan President & Publisher Marcia Wilson Hobbs ****** Senior Editor John L. Seitz Special Sections Editor Stephen P. Simmons

From The Publisher

MARCIA WILSON HOBBS LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Last month I attended my ﬁrst Beverly Hills City Council meeting and was deeply disappointed. I'm neither a public speaker nor a politician, and deﬁnitely not a great writer, however after what I experienced this evening I felt the need to put my thoughts out there. The night’s agenda included the Beverly Hills Garden and Open Space Initiative ballot language question and related topics. There were many residents in attendance some of which were against it and many of which were for it. Many were older residents and a handful were just young college kids who wanted their opinions heard. All seemed to be asking for the same thing - for the City Council to be unbiased to either side and allow the residents of BH to form their own opinions on this initiative without being swayed by the mayor who is uncharacteristically very vocal about his opposition, and other councilmembers who have expressed their personal opinions. Among the issues was to vote to change the verbiage on the ballot so there are no derogatory or negative words used. Simple right? Bland basic words to explain the initiative, how hard can that be? Very hard though when you’re trying your best to sway public opinion. It was so obvious during this meeting that most of the councilmembers had formed their own opinion against this initiative and were really uncaring of what the residents had to say. Most infuriating though was their attitude and obvious lack of respect for residents that were there to support the initiative. The worst was the few younger residents who got the courage to go up and voice their opinions - I should say not so much their opinions being to support the initiative but their requests to the councilmembers to remain impartial and allow residents to form their own opinions based on facts. What I witnessed was such a lack of respect for these kids. Not one of the council member even acknowledged their presence, as each one spoke the majority of the council members just looked down, preoccupying themselves with whatever paperwork was in front of them. Where was the respect of looking at someone and acknowledging them as they speak? Aren't the councilmembers supposed to represent the City and residents and not so much their personal feelings and agendas? Only councilmember Bosse appeared completely impartial, and stressed the importance of not showing any bias. However at one point even her opinions were quickly dismissed. What happened to empowering our youth? What are we teaching them? That if the councilmembers do not personally agree with what you are saying that you will just be ignored? Aren't we supposed to be encouraging our children to stand up for what they believe in, even if we believe otherwise? As parents we teach our children to stand up for their beliefs, we teach them to educate themselves on matters they believe in and give them the tools to do so. They are the next generation of homeowners, business owners and policy makers in Beverly Hills and what did we teach them today? The exact thing this generation is rebelling against. We showed them that their opinion doesn't matter and is not respected. Today we taught them that personal opinions of policy makers overrule any opinion

that they may have. It was heartbreaking watching those kids walk away from that podium with their heads down, not because their opinions were opposed but because they were treated as if they were invisible. It was obvious at the end when the council voted on the initiative’s ballot measure that they took zero consideration of the opinions of the residents who spoke. I've been a resident of Beverly Hills the past 25 years and had great pride in our City. I’ve raised my children here and taught them to love, respect and be active members of this community. That night I lost a big part of my respect for this City. I’ve come to realize that personal agendas come before the rights and respect of our community. I hope our children have better leaders in the future, who will empower them, encourage them to speak their minds, and equally important, show them by example that we are a community that respects each Vered Nisim other. ****** The Beverly Hills Garden and Open Space Initiative is a classic example as to how one with great wealth can use it to deceive the citizens of Beverly Hills. Beny Alagem's use of ads about the garden to be developed is wonderful except he will own and control it, not our citizens. The gardens’ use by persons other than guests of his hotel will be totally dependent upon his allowing such use. He owns and controls it, not the City of Beverly Hills. There are no guarantees as to its use by our City's residents. He distorts how his contemplated new structure will have no impact because it contains the same square footage. Increasing the height of such a structure places enormous stress on it while being built. And to be able to do so by a vote of the public without any architectural control nor review by the City is sheer madness. Note that the picture of the purported development never shows the true height of his contemplated project. Once such a monstrosity is allowed to be built, it will forever change the skyline of our City and only result in more such developments in the future. If one loves the City, one must vote against any ballot favoring such development. Donald Leve

****** Editor’s Note: As a reminder, The Beverly Hilton is a private, not City property, but the owner has promised to record a covenant that the new garden, if the initiative is approved, will be a garden in perpetuity The construction is still governed by state and City regulations, including necessary infrastructure for taller buildings and architectural standards. It would be appropriate for our readers to adequately inform themselves and not rely on intentional, misinformation.

POLICE BLOTTER ASSAULT 07/22 300 S. Doheny Dr. BURGLARIES 07/11 9700 Wilshire Bl. ($2,800) 07/18 8800 Wilshire Bl. 07/18 100 S. Palm Dr. ($2,000) 07/19 400 N. Canon Dr. ($2,500) 07/19 9300 Wilshire Bl. ($700) 07/20 200 S. Camden Dr. ($9,200) 07/21 100 S. Robertson Bl. ($7,600) 07/21 500 N. Roxbury Dr. 07/22 9000 Wilshire Bl. 07/22 200 S. Stanley Dr. ($749)

Cartoon for The Courier by Janet Salter

Astrology By Holiday Mathis TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (July 29). A new income source opens to you in the next seven weeks. August features promises kept; new commitments will be made in September. October is one long celebration of friendship. Because you mostly care about doing work you can be proud of, your satisfaction is guaranteed in the last months of the year. Libra and Sagittarius adore you. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). There’s no chance of the day getting boring. Part of the fun will include snappy banter with an attractive someone. By the way, if you keep this up you could accidentally make someone fall in love with you. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). From time to time, even the most exciting people get bored of their own stories and skins. Being around the people who love you dearly will help you see yourself with the adoring eyes that they see you through. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). The dangers of being overwhelmed are just as real as they are unnecessary. You can and will handle everything you need to. Start easy and make a list of the harder things. You’ll deal with those when you're in a stronger position. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Owning too much makes you feel cumbersome and disorganized. You can upgrade by downsizing. Tonight, if you’re in the mood to experience the mysteriously exciting side of love, it will be there for you. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Sometimes life happens to you, but mostly it happens from you. Though you're not always in charge, it’s empowering to see your life as a series of choices. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Turn off your self-censorship for a few hours while you brainstorm about how to improve your personal life. During this time, there are no wrong answers or threatening ideas. Ideas won’t hurt you. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Morale is higher when everyone on the team feels at least somewhat powerful. If it seems someone has too much control while others have none, there will be problems. Seek balance. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20). Your thoughtfulness, combined with your generous spirit and refusal to deal in pettiness, inspires love to flow through your life in a big way. Someone is getting used to this and will soon be spoiled if you keep it up. ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19). More than one high-priority concern will demand your attention, and you can get to each one before the day is over. Make a list and persist until all items are checked off: It’s important. TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20). Wanting the same thing as your equally matched opposition? This can't end well, even if you win. Like two atoms seek to occupy the same space, the result is cataclysmic. Do consider wanting something else. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Backing out may not seem like the heroic thing to do, but if it’s the thing that will make your life better, smoother and more peaceful, do it. Remove yourself from the situation; seek sanctuary. CANCER (June 22-July 22). It may seem, from your current vantage, that any place is better than the one in which you stand. It's not true, but you should move anyway, if only to get into a new position.

The following robberies, assault, burglaries, and grand thefts have been reported by BHPD. Streets are usually indicated by block numbers. Losses in brackets.

07/22 100 N. La Cienega Bl. ($3,050) 07/22 9600 Wilshire Bl. ($673) 07/22 400 S. Rexford Dr. ($170) 07/23 700 N. Elm Dr. ($150) 07/23 9600 Wilshire Bl. ($175) 07/24 200 S. La Cienega Bl. ($800) 07/24 100 N. Doheny Dr. ($2,700) GRAND THEFTS 06/06 9400 Dayton Way ($100,000) 07/21 200 S. Beverly Dr. ($8,550) 07/22 400 N. Canon Dr. ($1,400) 07/22 400 Evelyn Pl. ($2,100)

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