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September 4, 2015

Beverly Hills Water Rates Could Rise Again

GAME ON — Four of the five candidates for the November Beverly Hills Board of Education race kicked off their campaigns with friends and community members last Sunday. Pictured clockwise, from left: Barry Brucker, Sue Brucker, Eli, Isabel, Avrami and Adi Hacker at Isabel Hacker’s kickoff party; Ardyth and Sam Freshman and Lewis Hall at Hall’s kickoff party; Carter and Karen Paysinger at Paysinger’s kickoff party and Barbara and Mel Spitz and Janet Salter at Spitz’s kickoff party. Current Board of Education member Noah Margo, who is the fifth candidate running for a seat on the Beverly Hills Board of Education, kicked off his campaign the previous Sunday.

BHEF celebrated its new boardmembers at the Luxe last Thursdsay. 8

Beverly Hills High’s football season got off to a rocky start last Friday. 14 •Real Estate •Birthdays •Letters to the Editor

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By Laura Coleman With three seats up for grabs on the Board of Education and five candidates running, contenders were putting their best forward on Sunday with a quartet of election launch parties. Boardmember Lewis Hall, who bills himself as “the outsider with no political agenda,” was the sole incumbent candidate to launch his kick-off party on Sunday, which he did at the home of Ardyth and Sam Freshman. And, likewise, he was the only candi-

date on Sunday who could boast a litany of truly positive accomplishments that have occurred during his tenure on the board. Of course, accomplishments like having all four K-8 schools score above 900 on the Academic Performance Index, launching a successful STEM program and doubling students’ algebra proficiency scores were all positives that incumbent candidate Boardmember Noah Margo touted during his campaign kick-off the (see ‘SCHOOL ELECTION’ page 19)

Beverly Hills Elder: Gil Seton – Attorney, Tennis Buff Part 51 in a series on Beverly Hills residents who have grown with the Centennial City

George Christy, Page 6 Aunt Ruby’s Country Style Gourmet Peanuts Are The Best Quality Virginia Style Peanuts From North Carolina That Are Known For Their Lower Fat Content And Large Meaty Size

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Board to reduce water usage by 32-percent, the burden has fallen on residents and businesses in the City to cut back on their usage. Unfortunately, that conservation looks like it will come at a cost. Less water usage by residents means less money going into the City’s water system. According to the staff report presented to the City Council, “the City’s water system has both fixed and variable costs that are funded through the sale of water... Therefore, rate increases are needed to ensure the City continues to have the necessary revenue to (see ‘WATER RATES’ page 14)

Off To The Races: Beverly Hills School Board Election Begins

By Laura Coleman Gil Seton, who celebrated his 88th birthday this week, first moved to Beverly Hills at 12 years old in an age where people still rode horses down the Rodeo Drive bridle path with stop lights few and far between. “It didn’t seem really rural but like a built-up suburb,” he described. Gil recalled it was summertime when his father, a general surgeon, moved the family from Great Neck, Long Island to the City of Beverly Hills. His mother was particularly excited about the abundance of different fruits, like grapes and cherries, which were now available to them. And Gil still re-

Gil Seton

members the flavor of fried chicken and honey-covered biscuits he’d get at the local drive-ins. “It all seemed so new,” he recalled. When Gil enrolled as a (see ‘GIL SETON’ page 19)

YOU’VE GOT MAIL... FROM 2014 — This week, The Courier received a check from the Beverly Hills Post Office (pictured above, on the bottom) that was mailed out to a former employee in 2014. That check never reached its intended target and was lost in the ether until finally being returned Tuesday. Pictured above: A check made out to The Courier was delivered by the post office in torn and tattered condition this week.

Beverly Hills Postmaster: ‘Sorry The Phones Don’t Work’ By Victoria Talbot Last week, The Courier printed more of your emails, relating your horror stories with the Beverly Hills Postal Service, as well as a response from Beverly Hills Postmaster Koula Fuller, in which she said that the phone service was being repaired. Celebrity Photo Agency/Scott Downie

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By Matt Lopez Water conservation is becoming a costly proposition for Beverly Hills residents. Months after passing new conservation laws, backed by potential fines of up to $1,000, the City Council moved forward Tuesday with possible plans to once again raise water rates City-wide. The proposal before the City Council Tuesday calls for customers to see a 5-percent increase in their water bill in November, followed by another 5-percent increase in March 2016, if needed. With Beverly Hills targeted by the State Water Resources

While it is true that there is no answer on the customer service line, electronic or otherwise, problems The Courier found included the fact that the service at the postal centers, as well as the delivery service, if mail was delivered at all. (see ‘POST OFFICE’ page 22)

THE CYRUS VIRUS — The family of Miley Cyrus includes Billy Ray Cyrus, Braison Cyrus, Noah Cyrus, Tish Cyrus, Brandi Cyrus who convened at the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater (formerly LA Live). For more photos, see George Christy’s column on page 6.

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ISRAEL PARTNERSHIP— At Tuesday’s City Council meeting, Beverly Hills celebrated the adoption of a joint declaration establishing a formal partnership between the City of Beverly Hills and the State of Israel. The partnership will include an exchange of ideas and resources in areas of water conservation and management, technology and cyber security, public health, emergency services, disaster preparedness, public safety, counter terrorism, art and culture. A formal signing ceremony will be held Nov. 10 at The Wallis, featuring Maestro Zubin Mehta conducting the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra. Pictured above, from left: Vice Mayor John Mirisch, Councilmember Lili Bosse, David Siegel (Consul General of Israel in Los Angeles), Mayor Julian Gold and councilmembers Nancy Krasne and Willie Brien.

Beverly Hills Police Warn Of Nationwide Virtual Kidnapping Scam By Matt Lopez The Beverly Hills Police Department hoped to alert residents this week to an ongoing nationwide virtual kidnapping scam that could effect some Beverly Hills residents. According to a release from the BHPD, scammers will call a resident and claim to have kidnapped a family member. Sometimes, another person will be on the phone pretending to be the kidnapped victim. Eventually, the alleged kidnapper will demand money via wire transfer. In some cases, the scammers have sent a private driver to the resident’s home to

take them to a bank and withdraw funds. Of course, it is later discovered that no kidnapping ever took place and the resident was swindled out of their funds. According to the BHPD, indicators that the call is a scam are the alleged kidnapper not knowing the name of the alleged victim, not allowing the resident to speak to the alleged victim, not allowing the resident to call them back, or demanding ransom money via wire transfer or cash. If you feel you have been targeted by these scammers, contact the BHPD at 310-550-4951.

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Beverly Hills Could Raise Minimum Wage

WELCOME BACK— Beverly Hills High School PTSA welcomed 9th grade and new to district parents at a social in the Beverly Canon Gardens on Wednesday evening. Pictured above, from left: Marjaneh Manavi (BHHS PTSA co-president), Cindy Trost, Monique Gibbons (BHEF president), Nadine Weisfeld, Fariba Khorshad, Laurie Okum (PTA Council president), April Jergens (BV PTA co-president) and Jodi Galen (BHHS PTSA co-president).

The Belvedere At The Peninsula Beverly Hills Closing For Major Renovations By Matt Lopez The Belvedere at The Peninsula Beverly Hills, the only AAA Five Diamond restaurant in Los Angeles for 21 consecutive years, will close Tuesday to undergo major renovations. The crown jewel of the revamp will be the dramatic expansion of the existing patio, which will be enlarged and transformed into what The Peninsula’s Managing Director Offer Nissenbaum described as “guests being tucked away in a garden oasis.” “The new terrace will have spectacular water and fire features and lush foliage,” Nissenbaum said. “It's going to be a stunning venue for al fresco din-

ing. It's going to be the most romantic patio in Los Angeles.” The restaurant's renovation will include the infusion of a Mediterraneaninspired cuisine which Nissenbaum called “Italy meets Greece.” The menu will lean heavily on seafood and Nissenbaum said The Peninsula has contracted with California farms to grow pesticide-free organic vegetables and will serve ocean-to-plate fresh fish on a daily basis. Have no fear, Belvedere classics like the truffle macaroni and cheese and smoked salmon pancakes will still be part of the new menu. (see ‘THE BELVEDERE CLOSING’ page 11)

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By Matt Lopez Beverly Hills workers earning minimum wage could soon see a bump in their pay checks. In light of increases around Los Angeles County and the nation, the CityCouncil seemed receptive to the idea of an increase in Beverly Hills, giving direction to staff Tuesday to study the impacts of a potential increase. Seattle was the first city in the nation to raise minimum wage when it passed an increase to $15 per hour in June 2014. San Francisco and Oakland have since followed suit. Los Angeles because the largest city with a $15 minimum wage when it passed the pay increase in June. Minimum wage in California has been $9 per hour since 2008, but will increase to $10 on Jan. 1, 2016. At Beverly Hills City Hall, 189 employees are currently paid less than $15

an hour. “I find that despicable,” councilmember Nancy Krasne. “This is Beverly Hills... we have to do something.” According to the staff report, an increase to $15 would add $308,000 to the City's budget in 2020. After L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti announced his intentions to raise minimum wage in Sept. 2014, the Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce conducted a survey of 70 businesses that found 65 percent did not support Garcetti's proposal, while 32-percent would consider relocating if minimum wage hit $13.25. 57-percent, however, said with an exemption for tipped employees, they could support an increase. “Now that we know exactly what proposal is happening in Los Angeles, maybe we can take that specifically and go back to the businesses,” Vice Mayor John Mirisch said. “I'm guessing there's (see ‘MINIMUM WAGE’ page 11)

Beverly Hills Teen Jordan Kramer Lobbies Congress On Behalf of Tourette’s By Laura Coleman Across the nation, the Tourette Syndrome Association (TSA) estimates that on every school playground, there is one child with a tic. About 1 in 1,000 children have multiple involuntary motor tics combined with a vocal tic, and that is what’s known as Tourette’s (TS). Perhaps you’ve seen someone moving about spastically or been alarmed by an unexpected shout that ripples through silence most inopportunely. Perhaps you’ve stared, laughed or glared. Perhaps you’ve just looked away uncomfortably. Beverly Hills teen Jordan Kramer, who was diagnosed with TS just before he started 5th grade at El Rodeo, knows those looks all too well. Still, his disability, which he describes as both good and bad, hasn’t chipped away at his spirt and in fact, it has opened some rather wide doors. This summer, for example, Jordan travelled to Washington D.C. as a TSA youth ambassador to lob-

Jordan Kramer

by before Congress to raise funds and awareness to combat bullying and misconceptions surrounding TS. “I’m like every other kid, with a little extra,” he said. “You have to have a sense of humor about everything.” Now in the 9th grade at Fusion (see ‘TOURETTE SYNDROME’ page 19)

Spotlight: El Rodeo Principal Allen Advocates Kindness, Critical Thinking Mozzy is a neutered male, brown and white border terrier, about 4years-old and 14 pounds. SWEET SYDNEY – Sydney is a 10-month old female Boxer/Lab mix that is 70 pounds of pure puppy love. Rescue volunteers say she was offered up on Craigslist before being abandoned. ShelterHopePetShop.org came to her rescue and she is now available for adoption. Those interested in making Sydney Barbie is a spayed a part of their happy family may contact female,about 6-yearsShelter Hope at 805-379-3538. old and 11 pounds.

Kramer is a neutered male yellow brindle Staffordshire Bull Terrier, about 5years-old and 79 pounds. These three are available at the West Los Angeles Animal Shelter, 11361 West Pico Blvd., LA, 90064. Visit www.laanimalservices.com or call 888452-7381.

By Laura Coleman Now in his second year as El Rodeo principal, Kevin Allen feels he’s truly getting into the groove. In fact, every Friday afternoon at lunchtime, all K-8 students can watch their bow-tie clad principal rock-out during “Friday Music Day” thanks to the new sound system purchased by the PTA. Such community-building endeavors have come to represent the hallmarks of Allen’s leadership. Last year’s inaugural “Fun Run” grossed $70,000 (primarily used for technology purposes like buying iPads) and engendered overwhelming school spirit. This year’s Fun Run will be even better, Allen contends, with each grade level having organized parent cheering stations. “It’s really about building community,” Allen said. “A school is more than just a collection of classrooms.” Beyond community, El Rodeo is strong on character development and engendering critical thinking skills in students.

El Rodeo Assistant Principal Kevin Painter and Principal Kevin Allen

Learning targets adorn the hallways and classroom walls, with student work prominently displayed–all of which, Allen said, reflects the concrete learning taking place in the classrooms. In Social Studies courses, for example, kids are asked to consider how a (see ‘EL RODEO’ page 11)

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> A WORK OF ART— The City Council on Tuesday honored Detective Specialist Michelle Fieler, a 32-year veteran of the Beverly Hills Police Department, for her investigations last year into making sure pawnbrokers and second-hand dealers were complying with state and local laws. On Dec. 18, her investigations led the discovery of four oil paintings purchased in Beverly Hills that were part of six paintings stolen during a residential burglary in Maine in 2012. The estimated values of the paintings reached millions of dollars. Her work led to the arrest of two men in connection with the crime. Pictured (from left): BHPD Chief Dominick Rivetti, Fieler and Mayor Julian Gold.

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Beverly Hills Close To Approving Artificial Turf In Front Yards By Matt Lopez In Beverly Hills, the grass might actually start being greener on the other side. That is, if the other side isn’t grass at all. On Tuesday, the City Council took final steps toward approving plans to allow synthetic turf to replace grass in the front yards of homes across Beverly Hills. The synthetic turf is part of a Citywide water conservation effort, with the obvious thought being that taking out front lawns will lead to less water usage by a homeowner. The ordinance passed Tuesday by

the City Council on a 4-1 vote (Vice Mayor John Mirisch dissented) calls for synthetic turf to be used for up to 70percent of a front yard’s landscape area, but can take up no more than 40-percent of the entire yard. Councilmember Lili Bosse said if turf was going to be used, she wanted it to be “robust” and meeting “high quality standards.” The council agreed on a minimum 8-year manufacturer warranty for any turf being installed in the City. Mayor Julian Gold questioned how residents would clean their turf, given the fact that it probably wouldn’t be (see ‘ARTIFICIAL TURF’ page 14)

Solo Adults Could Soon Be Banned From Beverly Hills Playgrounds By Matt Lopez It may soon be against the law in Beverly Hills for an adult without a child to frequent a playground. The item was broached briefly by the City Council Tuesday, but sent back down to the Recreation and Parks Commission when it was learned that they had not yet discussed such a proposal before it got to the City Council level. “This came out of left field, I would love to know the background of it,” Vice Mayor John Mirisch said. The item was suggested by Human Services Administrator Jim Latta and calls for an ordinance in the Municipal Code that “prohibits adults 18 and older from being present on a City park playground unless accompanied by a child or children lawfully under his or her custody or control, using such playground.” Latta had left Tuesday’s council meeting without knowing the City Council would pull the item off the consent calendar, but told The Courier Wednesday that it was an idea

inspired by Santa Monica and San Francisco, which have both instituted similar policies. “On some occasions we have had people hanging around playgrounds with no reason to be there,” said Latta, who noted that the City has received calls from residents on the issue before. “At the most high activity parks we have park rangers, but that isn’t always the case at the smaller parks.” The matter will have to go to the Recreation and Parks Commission (which Latta said will likely happen the second meeting of September) before it could return to the City Council agenda. Councilmember Nancy Krasne didn’t sound crazy about the proposal Tuesday, stating that she will sometimes sit in a park and watch children play to cheer up when she’s feeling “depressed or upset.” "There is something so innocent, so free, so exuberant in watching them," Krasne said.

Visionary Women Hosts Cherie Blair, And Mary Hart At Montage On Sept. 30 By Laura Coleman On Sept. 30, the Beverly Hillsbased non-profit Visionary Women will present Cherie Blair in conversation with Mary Hart. The conversation between the two highly successful women–the vivacious 30-year co-host of Entertainment Tonight and the powerful founder of the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women–promises to be inspiring. “There is nothing more invigorating than being surrounded by dynamic,

passionate women with a shared vision of learning, connection and making a difference,” said City Councilwoman and Visionary Women co-founder Lili Bosse. In fact, Visionary Women, which is focusing this year on women’s initiatives with a global perspective, is designed to embolden women to achieve their full potential. Blair, the wife of former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, and a tireless (see ‘VISIONARY WOMEN’ page 11)

Farhang Foundation, Star Education Launch Persian 101 For Middle Schoolers By Laura Coleman Starting Tuesday, Beverly Hills middle school students will have the opportunity to get the 411 on Iranian culture and language with the launch of “Persian: 101.” The after school Persian language program for K-6 students will take place at El Rodeo and Hawthorne and is being spearheaded by the Farhang Foundation in collaboration with STAR Education. “Our goal is to inspire students from all cultural backgrounds to learn the Persian language and other aspects of Iranian culture, which are major components of the diverse landscape of

Southern California,” said Dariush Gabbay, Farhang Foundation trustee and chair of its Community Education and Outreach Committee. “Planting the seeds of cultural diversity at such a young age will benefit our society immensely," Gabbay added. The program will offer students an introduction to Iranian culture and the Persian language, including reading, writing, art, music, and dance. For questions, contact on-site STAR director is Soraya Maman at 310-6788275. Visit beverlyhills.org/bhRegOnline to register.

WEDDING BELLS—Last Saturday, more than 200 friends, including Rep. Dana Rhorabacher, State Treasurer John Chiang, State Sen. Bob Hertzberg, L.A. City Councilman Mitch Englander, former L.A. City Attorney Nuch Trutanich, Michael Levine, Christine Devine, Ruta Lee, Norm Crosby, Hugh O’Brien, and Todd Johnson descended upon the Agoura Hills Ranch of Arthur and Janet Kassel to celebrate Arthur’s 75th birthday. What friends didn’t know was that Arthur and Janet were planning to surprise them with their wedding. Frank Mottek served as emcee, and former Gov. Gray Davis officiated at the wedding. Music was by the bass guitar of Jeff “Skunk” Baxter and there was a Motown medley from Grammy-wnner Thelma Houston, a great time was had by all. Pictured above (from left): Janet Blasius Kassel, former Gov. Gray Davis, best man Stanley Black, and Arthur Kassel.

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Miley Cyrus never fails to shock, as she did, on the Red Carpet during the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater (formerly LA Live)

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Jillian Michaels with guest (at left)

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GEORGE CHRISTY cancer or heart disease. A clinical study conducted in Spain showed that death rates were lower among those consuming a Mediterranean diet supplemented with extra nuts.”

ries in nuts, especially whole nuts, many not be absorbed because they resist breakdown by body enzymes.”

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politico Barry Goldwater considered “shaving with peanut butter, but much as I loved it, did I want to carry that nut smell around with me all day?”

Paris e-mail from onthe-go PR whiz Yanou Collart invites us to France for her September 15 birthday, which she is celebrating at a premiere concert starring the great chansonier Charles Aznavour, 92, at the Palais des Sport.

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BHEF Toasts New Leadership At Luxe Rodeo Drive On Thursday, August 27, the BHEF celebrated its new Board of Directors at a rooftop event at the Luxe Rodeo Drive Hotel. Monique Gibbons takes over as president while Jonathan Prince was named vice president. Photos By Zale Richard Rubins

BHEF presidents past and present: Susan Weisbarth (2001-02), Martin Perlberger (1978, founder of Hawthorne Fund, which evolved into BHEF), Lili Bosse (1997-99), Ronit Stone (2013-15), Monique Gibbons (2015), Steve Board of Education member Howard Goldstein, Berlin (2009-10) BHUSD Superintendent Steve Kessler, Board of Education President Brian Goldberg and Board of Councilmember Nancy Krasne and Education member Noah Margo Mayor Julian Gold

Adam Sydenham (GM, Luxe Rodeo Drive), former BHEF President Annette Saleh and Efrem Harkham (Founder/CEO Luxe Hotels)

Horace Mann Principal Francisco Oaxaca, Eddie Rabin and El Rodeo Principal Kevin Allen

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Meet The Will Rogers Award Nominees For ‘Best Historic Retail Business’ On Oct. 15, Beverly Hills will celebrate the inaugural Will Rogers Awards in a red carpet event at the Montage Hotel. This event celebrates leaders in business and real estate, and the scions of architecture in the City. Proceeds from the gala will benefit the Beverly Hills Community Charitable Foundation with funds to be directed to the Friends of Beverly Gardens Park for the continued restoration efforts. Introducing the nominations for Best Historic Retail Business:

oils, grapeseed oil, a dozen balsamic vinegars (including varieties aged over 50 and 100 years), seasonal white and black truffles, truffle oils, Italian prosciutto, Swiss brasaola, French ham, Spanish Iberico jamons, including the prized Bellota, many varieties of French butter (including truffle butter), the finest pure foie gras, and the freshest Caspian Sea caviar (Golden Imperial Osetra, Osetra, Sevruga) and American Paddlefish. Luxury gift baskets, messenger and shipping services, as well as curb side pick-up complete the best in class, epicurean experience. •••

for over half a century, takes pride in serving their longtime, satisfied patrons in a pleasant and comfortable atmosphere. Upon entering, shoppers immediately sense a warm and inviting ambiance given its fine oak cabinets, beamed ceilings and plantation shutters. Patrons delight in being able to bring their children and dogs while browsing. Francis-Orr Beverly Hills found its formula for success long ago: to present competitively priced quality merchandise and the best in customer service. Francis-Orr also offers leather personalization and silver engraving. •••

clusive collections and special order hard-to-find items. Led by the most experiences Sales Associates in the industry, Gearys has provided dedicated personal assistance, unparalleled convenience, and impeccable service since 1930. Visit the flagship store at 351 N. Beverly Dr. •••

and women have been created and are sold in over 62 countries around the world. Whether creating legendary menswear, designing one of a kind jewelry, or limited edition watches, Bijan is a recognizable mark of incomparable quality and style synonymous with Beverly Hills and Rodeo Drive. •••

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The Cheese Store

Since 1967, The Cheese Store of Beverly Hills at 419 N. Beverly Dr. has been renowned as the specialist for hundreds of the rarest, handmade, farm fresh cheese seldom shipped out of their locales. Along with a carefully chosen selection of fine, food friendly wines, The Cheese Store of Beverly Hills also carries the essentials for serious cooking including over 25 varieties of extra virgin olive oils, Austrian pumpkin seed oil, French walnut and hazelnut

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Recognized as Beverly Hills’ oldest store, Estelle Francis and Estella Orr founded Francis-Orr in 1924 as a haven for personal stationary, gifts and office supplies. Initially located on North Beverly Drive, then North Rodeo Drive, it moved in the 1970s to its current home at 320 N. Camden Dr.. It has proven to be a favored destination of celebrated Angelinos past and present, as well as visitors. The Guss family, who has owned Francis-Orr

As a Beverly Hills tradition for more than 85 years, Gearys has assembled an unrivaled collection of the most exquisite and attainable luxury brands from around the world including fine china, crystal, home décor, silver and gifts, as well as some of the most sought after names in fine jewelry and watches. Gearys features such legendary names as Rolex, Baccarat, Bernardaud, Lalique, Christofle, Tudor and Hermes as well as exciting designs by Gucci, Versace, and Kelly We a r s t l e r. Known as one of the most reputable retailers in the City, Gearys Beverly Hills continues to enjoy a privileged relationship with coveted brands, carrying ex-

The House of Bijan is known for creating the most luxurious, exclusive, and expensive menswear, jewelry, and perfume collections in the world. Founded in 1976 on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, the House of Bijan has been described as a universe unto itself. The “by appointment only” Showroom is decorated with Italian and French antiques, rare works of art, and beautiful one-of-one pieces of “wearable art”. Bijan has been a world famous Beverly Hills landmark for almost 40 years. From presidents, rulers of countries and heads of state to Forbes billionaires, Bijan is famous for dressing the world’s most powerful men. The philosophy behind the brand is to offer the highest quality and exclusivity with unparalleled customer service. In recent years, Bijan in collaboration with Rolls-Royce Motor Cars designed a series of limited edition Rolls-Royce Phantoms. The series consists of 30 highly bespoke automobiles masterfully produced in Goodwood, England. Bijan’s world famous fragrances started in 1981 with a masculine classic fragrance in hand blown Baccarat crystal flacons. Since then more than nine fragrances for both men

Mickey Fine Pharmacy and Grill A Beverly Hills landmark, Mickey Fine is the only original pharmacy with a soda fountain in all of Los Angeles. Originally a Schwab's Pharmacy, the Roxbury location became Mickey Fine Pharmacy & Grill in 1962. Mickey Fine is family owned and we treat our customers and employees as part of our extended family. We have third generation customers and team members that have been with us over thirty years. At Mickey Fine, our motto is “where the best costs no more.” We live that philosophy every day. Mickey Fine is owned by Jeff Gross & Gina Raphael, a husband and wife team. Jeff is a third generation pharmacy owner with a background in pharmacy accounting and Gina's family was in the grocery and restaurant business. She brings an expertise in marketing and business development to the business. Their daughters have started working in the business, creating the fourth generation in retail. Mickey Fine now has eight locations across Southern California with our ninth opening in 2016. The heart and soul of our business remains the flagship location on Roxbury Drive.

ANOTHER CEMENT TRUCK OVERTURNS, THIS TIME ON SUNSET – A major accident involving an overturned cement mixer shut down a large portion of Sunset Boulevard on Wednesday afternoon. Witnesses said the cement truck was traveling eastbound on Sunset Boulevard when the accident occured and included at least two other vehicles. The truck hit a passenger vehicle and rolled onto its right side at the intersection of Veteran Avenue before sliding into another vehicle on Veteran that was turning right onto sunset. Three of the people involved were transported to local hospitals to care for their injuries. Photo By Maureen Levinson

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still an issue with restaurants and the distinction between tipped and non-tipped, and maybe small businesses as well." Santa Monica and West Hollywood are currently considering minimum wage increases modeled after Los Angeles. The council gave direction to staff to reach out to those and other neighboring cities to touch base on research they have done, but Councilmember Willie Brien, who requested that the item be on the agenda, said he didn't see a need for the process to be drawn out.

"We need to do our due diligence, but I'm not interested in having this go on four six months to a year," Brien said, noting he felt a decision could be made much sooner. Brien pointed out if a restaurant worker in Beverly Hills was making $10 an hour, while their counterpart across the street, outside City limits, was earning more, that employee would likely look to leave and work elsewhere. “If you're giving someone an extra $2 an hour they're not going to say ‘let me go start a savings account,’” Brien said. "They're going to spend that money on needs for their family and it goes back into the system."

Todd Johnson, executive director of the Chamber of Commerce, who has restaurant management experience at Lawry’s The Prime Rib and The Grill On The Alley, said he supports an increase, but offered a warning to the City Council. “The bottom line is, are you willing to pay more to go out and eat?” Johnson asked. “There will be a trickle down effect. There will be a fallout and some small restaurants won't make it. The [profit margin in the restaurant industry] is nothing like what the general public thinks. It's very narrow.”

BEHRSTOCKS IN THE EMERALD ISLE—Brothers Joey (left) and Tony Behrstock enjoy The Courier in Kinsale, Ireland where they traveled recently for an eight-day golf trip with six friends to celebrate Joey’s 40th birthday. Both are BHHS graduates (Tony ‘85, Joey ‘93); and Tony’s three children attend Beverly Vista. Joey Behrstock, of Cheviot Hills, works for Wells Fargo in Beverly Hills. Their parents, Roger and Fran Behrstock, still live the BH home the brothers grew up in.

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Nissenbaum said The Peninsula is aiming to have the new Belvedere ready by the first week of December, which would mean about a threemonth closure. In the meantime, guests can still get Belvedere menu

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campaigner on equality and human rights issues, continues to work toward advancing the status of women in all spheres

items at The Peninsula's Roof Garden Restaurant. During The Belvedere's closure, breakfast food will be relocated to the Verandah room. The interior of The Belvedere will be revamped as well, centered around “really amazing art pieces” that Nissenbaum said will be created by “significant artists.”

“We are going to refresh and renew, but not change who we are. Our DNA will stay the same,” Nissenbaum said. “We want to have the kind of restaurant, both indoors and outdoors, that caters to everyone's needs. We want to be an everyday place where people go.”

of society. Her foundation helps women build small and growing businesses in developing and emerging markets so that they can contribute to their economies and have a stronger voice in their societies.

The event will be held at the Montage Beverly Hills from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. For more information, visit: http://www.visionarywomen.c om.

society influences and impacts its members. These “bigger questions” are key for increasing students’ meta-cognitive thinking, Allen said. And just like at all four K-8 schools across the district, El Rodeo is stylizing its own comprehensive schoolwide STEM program. Allen said the school is still figuring out the K-5 program, which began last month, but that the middle school STEM classes are inspiring and effective. In fact, El Rodeo is now starting a robotics team. Of course, one big transition the school will soon contend with is transferring the majority of students into portable classrooms, which could happen as early as over

the winter break. Ever the optimist, Allen has taken to calling the portables “cottages”; and the current plan is to create “villages” that will group the students by class levels. And as far as aesthetics are concerned, the villages will be decked out with edible gardens - a continuation of the highly successful student-learning garden that El Rodeo parent Jackie Kassorla launched several years ago. Allen said maintaining a sense of community will continue to dominate El Rodeo’s culture. In addition, this year, El Rodeo is focusing on character development by highlighting kindness and caring. “It’s the small random acts of kindness that make the world a better place,” he said.

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ARTS & E N T E RTA I N M E N T Good Shepherd Center To Be Featured In Special Edition Of 20/20 Tonight Featuring Pope Francis Homeless men and women, and those working with them from Good Shepherd Center for Homeless Women & Children, took part in a virtual audience with Pope Francis that will air as part of a one-hour special edition of ABC News’ 20/20 tonight at 7 p.m. During the event, moderated from inside the Vatican by ABC News’ World News Tonight anchor David Muir, the Pontiff discussed poverty, immigration and youth issues with three different groups. Discussing the problem of homelessness were representatives from Dolores

Mission, Lamp Community, St. Francis’s Center, Weingart Center, and the Los Angeles Community Action Network, in addition to Good Shepherd. Former Good Shepherd Center resident Rosemary Farfan and her two daughters were chosen to speak about their struggles with homelessness, and Farfan’s difficulties of raising two children in a single-parent household. Pope Francis praised Farfan’s “bravery and hard work.” The event coincides with Pope Francis’ upcoming visit to the U.S. set for Sept. 22-27.

Dream Orchestra Artistic Director/Conductor Daniel Suk leading local soprano Golda Berkman.

Opera Gala Kicks Off Dream Orchestra’s 1st Season Of Residency in Santa Monica The Dream Orchestra has found itself a home, fulfilling a dream of Artistic Director/Conductor Daniel Suk. Suk founded the ensemble in the fall of 2011, and since then it has performed in concert halls all over Southern California. Now The Dream Orchestra will present its complete 2015-2016 season in one place, at St. Monica Catholic Church, 725 California Ave., Santa Monica. That season kicks off with the “Opera Forever” Gala Concert at 8 p.m., Friday, Sept. 11. The concert will feature the orchestra performing Verdi’s Nabucco Overture, Wagner’s Tannhäuser Overture and the Manon Lescaut Intermezzo by Pucci-

ni, and arias and duets sung by soprano Tracy Cox, tenor Joshua Guerrero, LA Opera mezzo soprano Lacey Jo Benter, bass baritone Patrick Blackwell and soprano Golda Berkman. Tickets are $40 general, $30 for seniors and students and $180 for the whole season (six concerts). The gala includes an after-concert reception hosted by Urth Caffé. To purchase tickets, call 800-8383006 or visit www.dreamorchestra.org. Tickets are available at St. Monica’s and all Urth Caffé locations. Read more at www.bhcourier.com.

Local Actor Nick Cobey Featured In Odyssey Theatre’s Latest Peter Lefcourt Comedy Five-year resident actor Nick Cobey can now be seen as the mysterious loner who sets the action in motion in Peter Lefcourt’s latest comedy, Café Society, on stage through Oct. 11 at the Odyssey Theatre, 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd., L.A. Cobey, who moved to Beverly Hills after a 10-year New York City career where he excelled in musicals, is enjoying his time in Lefcourt’s comedy with a timely message. “I’m enjoying playing a regular guy who’s frustrated with people blogging about society’s problems, but not doing anything. This character Martin wants to do something.” Set in a Pico Boulevard Starbucks, the play focuses on five self-absorbed patrons and society’s obsession with social media. “We’re all hyper connected, but disconnected from each other at the same time,” says Cobey. “We’re evolving into a

species that only communicates by typing.” Screens on the play’s set reveal characters’ constant emails, texts, web searches and even the progress of the obligatory screenwriter’s Nick Cobey script. Before Café Society, Cobey starred in the Kenny Solms/Larry Grossman musical It Must Be Him, in Santa Monica, and he was recently featured on CBS’s The Mentalist and FX’s Partners Tickets are $25 Friday and Sunday and $30 Sunday. For reservations, call 323-960-1055 or visit www.odysseytheatre.com.

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Are Your Investments Aligned With Your Values? If Not, Then Why? by Yolla Kairouz, Wealth Advisor, Wells Fargo Private Bank paradigm shift is in our midst; a shift is happening in how communities tackle and solve their toughest socioeconomic challenges. Underpinning this change is: an awareness by wealthy families and individuals of how they view their role in society; a growing workforce that wants to connect employment with meaning and purpose; and the realization that today’s issues need more than government and social services solutions.1 This tectonic shift is also taking place right here in Los Angeles and is a movement that brings together businesses, foundations, public sector leaders, and private investors to harness the power of entrepreneurship, innovation, and investment capital in an effort to target social objectives and generate financial returns. Traditionally investors held the view that profit and purpose were mutually exclusive. Today, there is a realization that there does not need to be a tradeoff between these two benefits and there are increasing opportunities for investors to align their investments with their values. So what are these diminishing barriers and strategies investors can adopt to incorporate some congruency with their values without sacrificing return on assets? Lack of Awareness Investing according to one’s personal values and beliefs is not a new phenomenon. Today, a growing collective force of wealthy families, individuals, and institutions are actively seeking and investing in profitable strategies and companies that employ social, environmental, and good corporate governance practices. One prominent example is Stanford University. Last year, Stanford announced it would divest its $18.7 billion endowment of stock in coal mining companies. In doing so, it became the first major university to participate in

the nationwide campaign to reduce investments in companies and products that are perceived to damage the environment and contribute to global warming.2 This year Norway’s $890 billion government pension fund, followed by the Church of England, French insurer AXA, and members of the Rockefeller Family, also pledged to remove coal-related investments from its investment holdings.3 Conversely, in a move to address coal’s poor environmental image, the U.S. Depar tment of Energy (DOE) announced recently that a group of carbon capture and storage projects supported by the DOE were successful in removing significant amounts of carbon dioxide from coalfueled power plants.4 This milestone for the Department highlights the private and public collaboration aimed at developing innovative solutions such as clean coal technologies that investors and industries can rally behind. Limited Number of Strategies & Access If the first step towards change is awareness, then acceptance is the second step. Growing financial industry acceptance of this newfound awareness has resulted in an increased number of investment strategies that focus on socially responsibility and improved access to such investments. In response 1,276 asset managers, with a combined $45 trillion under management, have pledged and committed to incorporate environmental, social, good governance (ESG) companies into their offerings and processes.5 An increasing number of asset management firms, recently signed the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment Initiatives thereby joining a league of global investors committed to incorporating (ESG) issues into their investment practice.6 Another recent notable example, Andreesen Horowitz and Impact America Fund seed financed $10 million for hairstylist online startup Mayvenn in South

Los Angeles. This online platform empowers local hairstylists in underserved business communities to leverage technology to help them make money on products they sell like hair extensions, lower overhead costs, and serve more clients6. Suffice it to say, there is a growing platform of investment offerings for private investors, charities, pension funds, and foundations to incorporate socially responsible investment initiatives in their holdings, uphold their fiduciary responsibilities to their donors, and serve as the vanguard. Investment Return vs. Social Good Tradeoff Previous generations held the dichotomous view that achieving financial returns and personal values simultaneously was mutually exclusive. But this perception is disintegrating thanks to a growing marketplace of socially responsible and impact investing funds. One fund strategy, for example, is characterized by selecting large-cap companies that exhibit consistent growth, strong fundamentals, and highquality earnings while demonstrating strong corporate responsibility. Companies may allow clients to select standard and/or custom parameters that permit them to screen companies for concerns such as animal welfare, extraction and faith-based initiatives. In the past, high research costs contributed to high fund fees and hence made some SRI funds less appealing. However, with the growing availability of data and firms increased transparency about their environmental and corporate governance, these fees have declined and, subsequently, net fund returns have improved. Conclusion Now, more than ever, there is a strong, growing awareness and acceptance that socially responsible investing and strong corporate financial performance are not mutually exclusive, but rather, mutually

beneficial in many respects. In the past, lack of awareness, poor access to strategy, and lackluster returns offered investors limited opportunities to align their holdings with their personal values. However, thanks to technology, public and private sector partnerships, and improved transparency and research data, investors have an increasing number of attractive investment opportunities that will help them leverage their wealth to support their values, participate in a movement that will help them and their families make an impact, and still earn meaningful financial returns. Reach Yolla Kairouz at 310-285-4554, yolla.kairouz@wellsfargo.com

Wells Fargo Wealth Management and Wells Fargo Private Bank provide products and services through Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., and its various subsidiaries and affiliates. The views expressed by the author are her own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Wells Fargo or its affiliates. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be used or construed as financial advice, an offer to sell, a solicitation of an offer to buy, or a recommendation for any particular product or service.

Notes 1. Impact Investments: The Invisible Heart of Markets; Report of the Social Impact Investment Taskforce. September 15 2014 2. http://www.nytimes.com/2014/05/07/education/stanford-to-purge-18-billion- endowment-of-coalstock.html 3. http://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/06/science/norway-in-push-against-climate- change-will-divestfrom-coal.html 4. http://energy.gov/articles/milestone-energydepartment-projects-safely-and- permanently-store-10million-metric-tons 5. UN Principles for Responsible Investment, PRI fact sheet. www.unpri.org/news/pri- fact-sheet 6. http://techcrunch.com/2015/06/19/hair-extensions-startup-mayvenn-raises-10- million-series-a-froma16z/

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S P O RT S Oak Park 40, Beverly Hills 6

Normans’ Offense Can’t Get Going In Season-Opening Loss To Oak Park By Matt Lopez Beverly Hills High’s football opener didn’t quite go as planned last Friday night at BHHS. The Normans struggled to get going offensively and couldn’t stop Oak Park defensively in a 40-6 nonleague loss. Jake Wolken had a solid game at quarterback for Beverly Hills, finishing 13-of-26 for 127 yards and no interceptions, but he was

unable to get the ball into the endzone for the Normans. The lone score for BHHS came on a TD run from Rashad Ysaguirre, who tallied 25 yards on seven carries. Alex Dennis led the Normans with 35 yards on 12 carries, but fumbled twice. The Normans fumbled four times in the loss. On the heels of a one-win season in 2014, BHHS was looking to start 2015 on a different foot against an Oak Park team that had lost 11-straight games coming into last Friday’s matchup. BHHS, which is still waiting to get to full strength after some offseason injures, hits the road and looks to rebound tonight at 7 p.m. at Templeton. Templeton defeated Bakersfield Christian 1816 last week in its season opener. The two teams played last year at Beverly Hills in a game that OFF AND RUNNING— Rashard Ysaguirre takes the hand-off from Jake Wolken in last Friday’s loss. BHHS couldn’t find much room to work LURKING— BHHS defensive star Luc Mendez waits on the edge Templeton won, 41-7. offensively against Oak Park.

for the ball to be snapped to rush the quarterback in Friday’s loss to Oak Park. Photo by David Berke

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cover all water service delivery costs.” Beverly Hills staffers report a $5.7 million loss in revenue due to conservation, along with increases of a little more than $1 million in budgeted operating expenses for a total shortfall of around $6.7 million. Beverly Hills increased water rates by two percent in 2014, which came on the heels of a five percent hike in 2013. Water rates were raised 7-percent three years ago. The City Council received

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smart to hose it down since the whole idea behind the turf is to conserve water. Councilmember Willie Brien suggested studying with sports stadiums with turf have done, including

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17 letters Tuesday opposing the proposed rate hike and four people spoke at Tuesday’s council meeting expressing their opposition. One was West Hollywood Pro Tem Lauren Meister, who opposed the increase and called on the City to develop a “matrix or grid of usage by land use” to see where the most water was being used, and by whom. Another speaker, a Beverly Hills resident and lawyer named Tristram Buckley, said he felt the City wasn’t doing enough to enforce water usage and said he felt a lot of water

was being wasted in the City. “If you drive up Rexford, you see a lot of green grass, a lot of wet roadway,” Buckley said. “Before you start taxing more and more, and charging more and more, realize that you’ve already got it, but it’s being wasted.” Beverly Hills Interim City Manager Mahdi Aluzri countered that the City’s own water usage for City-owned properties was down 40 percent in August. The council decided to continue the public hearing on the matter to the Oct. 6 City Council meeting.

the possible use of a disinfectant spray mixed with some water. Synthetic turf had previously been allowed in backyards without permit and some residents did the same in their front yards, unpermitted. City Planner Ryan Gohlich said the City

did not inform those residents that a permit was required. Although councilmember Nancy Krasne said she wanted to protect the residents “who installed turf... and thought they were doing the right thing” it was ultimately decided that residents who have installed unpermitted turf would need to bring their turf into compliance with the ordinance passed by the City Council Tuesday. Mirisch said he voted against the ordinance because he felt “fake grass is short sighted and a bad idea.” “It should be our goal to look into natural alternatives,” Mirisch said. “But if we’re going to do it, we need to have high standards.” The second reading of the ordinance will be on Oct. 6 and if approved, residents can begin submitting applications on Nov. 5. For more information on turf guidelines and restrictions, visit www.beveryhills.org/turf.

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OUTLOOK B E V E R LY H I L L S OUTLOOK Mirror, Mirror the Musical, gets its world premiere—after receiving Pick of the Fringe and Encore Producers’ Award for its staged reading at the 2015 Hollywood Fringe Festival— opening at 8 p.m., Friday, Sept. 11 at the Chromulume Theatre, 5429 W. Washington Blvd., L.A. Written and directed by November Christine, her “oneupon-a-time fairy tale” takes place in a faraway land called Manhattan, where a paparazzi named socialite princess Mandi—blonde, beautiful, and unbelievably rich—led a fairytale life. But Mandi’s been living under the spell of a terrible “white” lie. And her world is about to come tumbling down… The production will run weekends through Sunday, Oct. 4. Tickets are $20 and available http://chromolat online umeinc.com/zencart/index.php ?main_page=index&cPath=1_18 _24&sort=20a&page=2. For more information, call 323-205-1617 or email boxoffice@crtheatre.com. • • • • • Author Jonathan Evison (West Of Here, The Revised Fundamentals Of Caregiving) will sign copies of his latest novel, This Is Your Life, Harriet Chance! (Algonquin Books), at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 16 at Book Soup, 8818 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. Evison wrote the story of a recently widowed 78-year-old woman who decides to go on an Alaskan cruise, “as a tribute to the courageous women in my life.” • • • •• Launching its 30th anniversary season and celebrating one of its own, the Los Angeles Children’s Chorus (LACC) will present rising opera star/noted alumna Lauren Libaw (’05) in recital at 7 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 19, at Zipper Hall, at The Colburn School, 200 S. Grand Ave. Libaw, who made her professional debut at the Palais de Beaux Arts in Brussels and has sung at the Opéra Royal de Versailles and the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, will perform art songs and arias. Tickets are $30; $15 children 17 and under. To purchase, and for information, call 626793-4231 or visit www.lachildrenschorus.org. • • • • • The Music Center will engage the Los Angeles community and audiences in the late night hours with the premiere of “Sleepless: The Music Center After Hours,” a new, free immersive and multi-sensory programming series that transforming the historic Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, sonically, visually and spatially, kicking off from 11 p.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 19. The event is open to the public and all ages are wel-

come. Space is limited, and attendees are encouraged to RSVP at musiccenter.org/sleepless for timed entry reservations. Walk-ups will be accommodated based on space availability. • • • • • Two weeks before its own 21st “Masterpiece Series” season gets underway, the New West Symphony will provide the orchestral accompaniment for the North American premiere of L’Espace du Temps, adance and music program presented by the Valley Performing Arts Center (VPAC) in partnership with the Ford Signature

Series. The three-part work will be performed by L.A.-based dance company DIAVOLO | Architec-

ture in Motion. Led by conductor Christopher Roun-tree, this will be the first time the work has been performed in its entirety with live orchestra. Performances will be 8 p.m., Saturday Sept. 18 and 3 p.m.. Sunday, Sept. 19 at the Valley Performing Arts Center on the CalState Northridge campus., 18111 Nordhoff St Tickets, priced from $60 $99 may be purchased by calling 818677-3000 or visiting ValleyPerformingArtsCenter.org . The weekly update of local and Southland events.

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Health Happenings... Art Auction To Benefit St. John’s Heart Institute Dallas Price-Van Breda and the trustees of St. John’s Health Center Foundation will present “the Art of Giving Back,” a private dinner and contemporary art auction, beginning at 6 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 3 at Price-Van Breda’s Santa Monica Home. Benefiting the Heart Institute at Providence St. John’s Health Center (providing cardiac care since 1942), the auction will feature personally selected works from Charles Arnoldi, Billy Al John Bachardy, Don Bengston, Baldessari, Frank Gehry, Craig Kauffman, Ed Moses, Ed Ruscha and Peter Voulkos. An auction preview, and online bidding starting Friday, Sept. 18, are available at www.paddle8.com/auction/stjohns. (Live auction biding ends with the start of the auction at 9 p.m the night of the event.) Individual tickets are $2,500. For more information, contact Karter White, 310-829-8271 or karter.white@stjohns.org.

Berenson Launches Book on Multiple Myeloma Debra Berenson will sign copies of her new book I Have What?, stories of those with multiple myeloma, Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia, amyloidosis and MGUS, at a launch party and luncheon, from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., at the

Four Seasons at Beverly Hills. The book features an introduction by Berenson’s husband, Dr. James R. Berenson, founder/CEO/president and medical & scientific director of the Institute for Myeloma and Bone Cancer Research (IMBCR), who will also attend and sign copies. Over the years, Berenson has developed close relationships with many of her husband’s patients. So she has collected candid stories from them as well as medical experts in the field. The book is an anthology of blood-cancer patient and doctor stories, including one by resident and PR executive Ron Rogers. Event proceeds benefit the institute, dedicated to more effective treatment, and ultimately a cure for myeloma and bone cancer. Tickets are $150 and include a copy of the book and a silent auction. To purchase tickets and for more information, the IMBCR at 310-6231214) or visit www.imbcr.org.

Interior Designers Host Event For PAWS/LA For “Design the Night,” seven leading L.A. interior designers will create themed experiences presented in their private home, personal design studio or other exclusive venue, on Saturday, Sept. 26. The evening of dinner and design— with the home of actor and producer (see ‘HAPPENINGS’ page 17)

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$2 Million Gift From Kort Family Foundation To Spur CHLA’s Brain Tumor Research A life-changing event for a Los Angeles family has resulted in their funding an endowment to support The Kort Family Foundation Brain and Spinal Cord Tumor Research Program in the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles’ Division of Neurosurgery. The $2 million gift from Jill and Lee Kort will enable CHLA neurosurgeons to continue helping children with brain and spinal cord tumors by addressing the underlying cause and genetic profile of each tumor through a non-invasive diagnosis Major objectives of The Kort Family Foundation Brain and Spinal Cord Tumor Research Program include comprehensive studies on central nervous system tumors to better understand how these tumors develop and the best way to treat them. For example, creation of a genetic tumor bank will allow CHLA researchers to develop and sustain a database of tissue samples, DNA data, and MRI scans and other technologies. “Ultimately, such modern molecular-based research will allow CHLA to bring genomic discoveries into the clinical setting, where it impacts our patients,” says Division Chief Mark Krieger, MD, Billy and Audrey L. Wilder Endowed Chair in Neurosurgery. In 2014, the Korts’ then 16-year-old daughter, Erika—who has been a dancer all her life—felt a growing numbness, pain and tingling in her legs. At first, she

and her mom thought Erika had pulled a muscle or pinched a nerve. But when the numbness spread, her pediatrician referred her to CHLA where Krieger diagnosed from an MRI scan what he hoped would turn out to be a benign tumor. “We saw this abnormal lesion in her spinal cord. It looked like there was some bleeding around it, so it was hard to tell what it was going to be: whether a tumor or vascular lesion, malignant or benign,” says Krieger. Erika’s tumor turned out to be a cavernous angioma, which Krieger describes as “this weird tangle of blood vessels that bleed little by little. Because the spinal cord is so small in diameter, when you have this angioma that is bleeding, it gradually eats away at the tracks that carry strength and sensation to different parts of the body. If we had left it alone, even if benign, it would most likely have just kept bleeding, eventually causing Erika to lose all function below that location on her spine.” Erika admits that at first “I was pretty terrified of going into the hospital.” But after a successful surgery in which Krieger and his team were able to remove the entire lesion, she now recalls her stay at CHLA as an amazing time and a good memory. Her neurosurgeon now adds “there’s no reason she can’t go back to dancing.” Read the full story at www.bhcourier.com

Dr Stanley Zusman Once Again Official Podiatrist For Avon Breast Cancer Walk For the fourth consecutive year, popular Beverly Hills doctor Stanley J. Zusman will serve as the “official podiatrist” for the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer, which kicks off Sept. 12 for two days in Santa Barbara. Zusman will tend to sprains, ankle problems, sore feet and any podiatry injuries participants suffer in the 39.9 mile walk from Santa Barbara’s Chase Palm Park to Carpinteria State Beach. As in previous years, he has again chosen to camp out in the pink tents with walkers and crew in “Wellness Village” overnight, so he can be available 24 hours a day. The cause is important to Dr. Stanley Zusman with Special Olympians in the Zusman, as his wife is a breast- judo competition. cancer survivor. He’s also a fan of the organization, which supports than $10,800 this year, and is expected proven research organizations across the to raise another $1,000. No stranger to volunteering, country; and locally like at the John Zusman also brought his skills to the Wayne Cancer Institute, and has raised judo competition of the recent Special more than $3 million. Zusman brings his 48-plus years of Olympics World Games at UCLA. Zusman treated twisted ankles, bromedical experience to the role—he opened his Bedford Drive office in 1967, ken bones and big-toe and knee injuries. and still has some of his original “Those kids were really throwing each patients—helping runners, walkers, sup- other all over the mat,” Zusman recalls. Granddaughter Madison cleaned the porters and staff. Since blisters are a big problem, he athletes’ teeth and made preventative recommends newer shoes—”not garden mouthguards for the entire week. “It was one of the most rewarding shoes”—and socks that fit. things I’ve done,” Zusman says, “to see Also taking part for the fourth year the faces of the parents; and kids doing will be Zusman’s daughter, Lisa, and things that other kids do.” He met and granddaughter, Madison. Lisa Zusman, treated athletes from Cameroon, Poland, raised more than $11,000 her first year, Russia and Scandinavia. $12,000 her second year, $13,800 her For information on the walk, visit third year, and so far has raised more www.AvonFoundation.org.

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Sean Hayes, as one of the highlighted seven sites—benefits PAWS/LA, a nonprofit with more than 25 years of history helping seniors and people living with HIV/AIDS by providing essential care to their pets. By providing free pet food, veterinary care, vaccinations, fostering, dog walking, pet-food delivery and pet transport, PAWS/LA help pets from being surrendered to shelters and helps preserve the animalhuman bond. “Each designer will provide unparalleled access into their private world and a behind-thescenes look into their creative process, ” said designer Mark Cutler, serving as honorary chair who will also offer a special interactive presentation “Guests will have the opportunity to interact with the forerunners of L.A.’s design community and get a ‘peek behind the curtain’ to see what truly moves each designer’s own philosophy and personality.” Guests can choose from five on the remaining designers and venues not sold out, including David Dalton’s “A Tour of Spain” at his home; and Annette English’s Intimate Dinner” at her favorite animal-friendly restaurant, Crossroads Kitchen. Tickets are $200 per person. For information, visit w w w. p a w s l a . o r g / d e s i g n thenight.

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Attorney And Bicyclist Advocate Howard Krepack Dies at Age 67; Former Coach, Manager And President Of The Beverly Hills Little League By John L. Seitz Prominent attorney and Beverly Hills resident Howard D. Krepack has died from complications of ALS at age 67. After spending his early years living in Culver City, he attended UCLA as an undergrad and later law school on the Westwood campus. He was a founding partner and managing partner at the law firm of Gordon, Edelstein, Krepack, Grant, Felton & Goldstein, LLP for more than three decades. The avid sportsman combined two of his passions— bicycling and the law—to create a new practice area for the

firm. Not only did he provide legal representation for those injured while bicycling but also became such a staunch advocate for the rights of bicyclists that the Los Angeles County Bicycle Association created the Howard Krepack Service to Cycling Award, which was presented to him three years ago. He was former president of the Beverly Hills Little League (BHLL), where he also served as a

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coach and manager. The leauge set up the Howard Krepack Scholarship Fund in his honor, which enables children who have financial hardships to play in the league. Krepack is survived by his wife, Vivian; his mother, Irene; sons Geoffrey Geiger, M.D., Michael, and Adam; daughter Rachel; and his brother, Dr. Alan Krepack. A fund in his honor has been set up at The Packard Center for ALS Research at John (http://bit.ly/KrepackForACure) to help fight this devastating disease.

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weekend before. But unlike Margo, who calls himself the “Education First” candidate and vowed to steer the district away from “unnecessary litigation,” Hall is steadfast in his commitment to do everything in his power to prevent Metro from running a tunnel under the high school. And in fact, the very reason that the school district has spent millions of dollars on seismic investigations and lawsuits against Metro all stems from an inaccurate report alleging active faulting beneath the high school that was used by Metro as the basis to reroute the subway tunnel away from Santa Monica Boulevard. The added cost to run the subway tunnel under the high school, instead of to Santa Monica Boulevard as originally intended, is estimated to run Metro an additional $300 million. At Isabel Hacker’s well-attended kick-off party at the home of Barry and Sue Brucker, the mother of three questioned why the district is continuing to moving forward with construction plans beyond the

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freshman at Beverly Hills High School in 1940, he had only picked up a tennis racket once or twice–but after joining the team at his new school, by the time he was 15 he was ranked 7th in Southern California in the 15 and under category. It’s a passion that still dominates his life and at least three times a week, he plays on the tennis court of the Sierra Drive home he moved into 36 years ago. After leaving BHHS after his junior year in 1943, Gil went on to attend Stanford University, which at the time cost $240 a quarter. After graduating with a major in economics in 1946, the same year his father passed away, Gil went on to attend Harvard Law School. When he returned to California in 1949, he moved back in with his mother, where he continued to live until he married Katya, his wife of 52 years, in his 30s. After practicing briefly at a downtown L.A. law firm, he joined Greg Bautzer’s firm at 356 N. Camden Dr., right in the heart of the Golden Triangle and embarked on a “very interesting” law career. Gil described the undeniably handsome and brilliant Bautzer as “a flashy character who dated a number of bigtime Hollywood actresses [with] a flare for the dramatic.” “He had quite a roster of clients,” Gil added. One night, Gil accompanied Elizabeth Taylor and Eddie

scope of the available Measure E funds. Indeed, it is that very question that in part precipitated Mel Spitz, a businessman with a strong financial background, to once again run for a seat on the board, decades after he last served, from 1970-79. At Spitz’s own kick-off, held at the home of Janet Salter, who four years prior hosted the kick-off event for Hall, the octogenarian told his supporters that he hoped those voting for him would also cast their vote for Hacker. Hacker, Spitz and Margo all contend that the school district spends too much money on lawsuits and not enough on education. However, Spitz stated that he would not end the fight against Metro. It was a different vein entirely at Sunday’s final kick-off event at the home of Art and Maxine Barens where it was rah-rah-rah at the launch of former BHHS principal Carter Paysinger, whose speech had multiple attendees commenting that it was clear why he made a good coach. Paysinger, along with incumbent candidate Margo, has already been

endorsed by the Beverly Hills Education Association and the Beverly Hills Democratic Club. Paysinger, who moved into Beverly Hills earlier this summer in order to qualify for the ballot, called the current board “completely dysfunctional” and vowed to call for an independent audit. As opposed to all other candidates who finished off their speeches by opening up the gathering to questions, Paysinger’s election team asked BHHS graduates or parents to come forward for a group photo. Paysinger, who recently settled a lawsuit against the district in which he named Hall directly, was revealed to be the owner of a for-profit summer camp from which he derived income. When originally asked by then-Superintendent Gary Woods and then-Board President Jake Manaster if he still owned the camp while he was principal, he assured both that he did not. An investigation subsequently revealed that he had lied to both men and that he was in fact the owner while BHHS principal.

Fisher to the Academy Awards dinner, which still ranks among one of his great Hollywood memories. “It was quite a glamorous affair,” he described, noting that Taylor was, however, “rather glum” because she hadn’t won the Oscar that particular year. Among Bautzer’s impressive roster was famed tycoon Howard Hughes–and even though “anecodotely” Hughes was reported to have dozens of attorneys, it was Bautzer who was responsible for Hughes’ Hollywood contracts. “Howard would only talk to Greg,” Gil recalled. “He had a private line into Greg’s office and if anyone else would pick up, he would hang up.” Meetings between Bautzer and Hughes might involve Gil’s boss taking a plane, then a helicopter, then a car to some remote meeting point, all in order to ensure that the Beverly Hills attorney wasn’t followed. “He had become eccentric at this point,” Gil said. “One time Howard called irate over the picture The Barefoot Contessa with Ava Gardner,” Gil recalled of the 1954 film that depicted various lovers, including one that was modeled after Hughes. “Hughes was quite irate and wanted to know if he could sue,” he explained. At the time, the right to privacy in California was really in its infancy, and Gil wrote an extensive memo recommending that Hughes not sue, given that he wasn’t mentioned by name and a lawsuit would likely prove more intrusive into his

privacy. Eventually Gil went on to practice law on his own. While he building his practice, Gil was raising his own family in Beverly Hills, which he described as quite a lot of fun. In fact, all four of the children ( Victoria, Gil Jr., Gregory and Kent) attended BHHS, just like their dad. Gil still recalls the moment he first set his eyes on the love of his life, Katya, at a meeting of the Hollywood Young Republicans: “I just thought, well, there’s a pretty girl. I was really enamored with her.” After the meeting, someone suggested going to Hollywood Hilltop Hotel and he managed to get her name and find out where she worked. Eventually, after Katya’s mother whisked the German-born beauty back to her roots before she returned to L.A. after accepting his marriage proposal over the phone, the two were married by a justice of the peace in Las Vegas. “His inspiring speech consisted of, ‘Sign here,’” Gil recalled of their elopement. Following an unsuccessful bid to represent the 26th Congressional District, Gil became disenchanted with politics. These days, when Gil isn’t on his home tennis court, or playing at the L.A. Tennis club, where he’s been a member of since 1957, he and Katya are often traveling, cruising, dancing and enjoying their countless longtime friends. “Beverly Hills has always been a very nice place,” he said. “Basically I haven’t been away.”

STILL STEPPING UP— Beverly Hills resident Donna Goldstein, who turns 99 next month, was honored by the City Council Tuesday with the “Step Up” award for her work in the community. Goldstein stays involved these days as philanthropy chair (and past president) of the Beverly Hills Active Adult Club. For information on how to join, visit www.beverlyhills.org/living/seniorprograms/seniorservices

Greystone Hosts ‘An Evening With The Mayor’ On Sept. 9 By Matt Lopez Continuing what has become an annual Beverly Hills tradition, Mayor Julian Gold will deliver his “State of the City” address on Wednesday at Greystone Mansion. The event, presented by the Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce, will host a mix of Beverly Hills’ residential and business community as Gold shares his vision for the City

and goals for the remainder of his term. “An Evening With The Mayor” is Wednesday, Sept. 9 from 5-7 p.m. Tickets are $50 for Chamber members and $60 for general attendees. For more information on the event or to purchase tickets, visit www.beverlyhillschamber.com/mayor or call 310-248-1000.

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he described. “You feel like it’s coming on, but if you don’t do it, the itch gets worse.” There’s no medicine for the hereditary disorder, which comes on in childhood and overwhelmingly effects boys. It has no impact on intelligence. Jordan described verbal tics, which include screaming and sometimes yelling expletives (only about 10 percent of those diagnosed with TS swear), as akin to stubbing your toe and yelling involuntarily, only without the toe-stubbing. “I know I can’t help it, so being mean doesn’t feel good,” he said. His advice to everyone is simply: “Try not to be mean.” And, he adds, it’s completely okay to ask questions. For more information, visit: http://www.tsa-usa.org.

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Academy, Jordan likes golf and soccer, and is already planning his future career as a stockbroker. He has an unwavering smile that shows off his braces and an indefatigable sense of humor–a necessity, he contends. He’s met great people as a result of his neurological disorder, including younger kids he’s mentored, but he’s also had a bit of a rough time too–after all, as everyone knows, kids (just like adults) can often be so cruel. Sometimes Jordan will just scream out suddenly. Other times, a word will pop out of his mouth. More constantly, his body will twitch uncontrollably. “It’s kind of like an itch,”

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BIRTHDAYS—Mitzi Gaynor and Judith Ivey (Sept. 4); William Devane, Bob Fields, Murray Fischer, Carol Lawrence and Raquel Welch (Sept. 5); Georgette O’Connor, Jane Curtin and Swoosie Kurtz (Sept. 6); Kevin Lee, Jon Bosse, Corbin Bernsen, Michael Feinstein and Cherie Mohrfeld (Sept. 7); Jimmy Sedghi, Jerry Zeitman, Michael Keaton, Ava Fries, Victoria Peters and Billy Preston (Sept. 9); Caldwell Bogert, Brigette Lifson, Jack Simon and Amy Irving (Sept. 10).

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Marcia Wilson Hobbs’ Letter To Beverly Hills Postmaster Koula Fuller Dear Koula: We appreciate your letter to The Beverly Hills Courier, which, as a courtesy, we printed in its entirety last Friday. It is apparent that two issues were not addressed and we will need to address them in this Friday’s issue. I am unable to communicate with you by telephone as the number you gave for direct contact rings and then hangs up. The first is the rudeness of BHPS employees at Maple to customers and their refusal to identify themselves by name,

which is especially shocking as they are government employees. The second is that mail is still inconsistent here at The Courier and our customers’ checks have been lost for weeks. This whole investigation started when our building was improperly serviced for three days in a row and the excuse was that our postman was on vacation. The excuse was weak and unfair to the postman at 499 North Canon, because it was so obvious that the problem is

one of long standing and clearly related to poor enforcement of standards and practices. My friends and employees who live outside the reach of Beverly Hills do not have similar complaints, which tells me that your hiring, training and scheduling are not consistent with other parts of West Los Angeles. The people of Beverly Hills are flooding us with letters and we will keep printing them until they stop.

Koula Fuller Responds To The Courier – Blames Injuries, Phone Problems Dear Marcia: Thank you for printing my letter to the community in The Courier last Friday and for getting in touch. I am sorry about the phone, but as noted in my letter, we are in the process of new lines and equipment being installed this week. The contractor has promised me that the voice mail system for my direct line will be active soon. My letter pledged to work on improvement and provide the kind of service you and all postal customers expect and deserve. That includes pleas-

ant and professional interaction with employees and accurate and consistent delivery service. As such, rudeness will not be tolerated. I have personally discussed this with all employees and will deal with such matters in the future with the individual employee on a case-by-case basis. I apologize for any employee behavior you may have experienced that was less than courteous and professional, and also for the recent inconsistency in your mail delivery at The Courier. Your regular carrier was injured on the

route and substitutes were assigned on different days. I personally have met with these substitute letter carriers and their supervisor to convey the necessity of consistent delivery and conforming with the logistics of the route to ensure deliveries are made timely and in the proper route order. I can assure you that all mail coming into the Beverly Hills Post Office from the processing plant that services us is delivered each and every day. No mail is left behind, stored or carried over to another day. There are daily audits con-

In her latest response, Fuller insists that all the mail on the truck is delivered; daily audits insure that “no mail has been left behind.” In an anonymous conversation with two mail carriers, The Courier confirms this. Though it is only anecdotal, they both independently confirmed that they are mandated to remove all the mail from the truck in the allotted time frame, no matter to what address it is delivered. That certainly provides an explanation for the dozens of emails and phone calls stating that they always get other people’s mail and often do not get their own mail. Getting mail off the truck is one thing; getting it to the proper addressee is another thing entirely. This week, The Courier

BEVERLY HILLS prints our President/Publisher Marcia Wilson Hobbs’ letter to Fuller regarding the lackluster service Beverly Hills residents have been receiving, as well as Fuller’s response to Hobbs, along with more of your letters. The problem was brought to The Courier’s attention weeks ago when The Courier’s building at 499 N. Canon Dr. failed to receive mail for three consecutive days. At that time, The Courier’s employees were told that the postman who services the building was on vacation. However, in Fuller’s response to Hobbs, she says The Courier’s regular carrier was actually injured on his route and substitutes were assigned for different days. The Courier received many more letters and calls this week, including one resident in Trousdale who said his neighborhood never gets mail on Mondays.

ducted to assure no mail has been left behind and that any mail that may have been returned by a carrier for any reason is taken back out and delivered that same day, regardless of the time. I also want to assure you that hiring and training practices are no different in Beverly Hills than at other post offices in the area. In fact, all hiring and basic training is centralized and done by the Los Angeles District Human Re-

sources Department. As you may know, for the past eight years, I have been on special assignment to the USPS Los Angeles District. I have just recently been asked to return to Beverly Hills and am eager to address the community’s concerns. For that reason, I have taken ownership of customer communication and will enforce standards that will improve service levels and increase customer satisfaction.

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More Letters From Courier Readers Angry With The Post Office I welcomed your article/exposé regarding the deplorable postal service for Beverly Hills residents. We have experienced extremely poor service in our Condo building and I thought I’d share a LinkedIn InMail that I sent to Koula Fuller, Postmaster, City of Beverly Hills CA on Aug. 11, 2015: Koula, sorry for this method of contact, but we've called the posted Beverly Hills Post Office telephone number literally 15+ times, with no connection success. When “our postman" (name deleted) returned from his two week vacation, his servicing of our condo building was changed. We have had abysmal service, from the first day after his vacation began. In addition to some of our outgoing mail not getting to the addressees, the “missing” letters, including enclosed checks, just disappeared. At least that's what I thought, until a false check was deposited at a bank with

my account number on it and fortunately was flagged by my bank before completing the transaction. Other owners at our condo building have experienced similar problems. Finally, in the last seven delivery days, we have received no mail on three of those days. This is, of course, intolerable and needs to be rectified immediately. Reassigning our former postman would, of course, help, but the quality oversight of critical postal services in our area is sorely missing. Thank you for your assistance in the matter. Please let me know that you received my InMail. You may contact me (Philip Katz) at philip@lrlassociates.com. I’m sorry to say that no response was received from Koula Fuller, and the quality of our mail service remains totally dependent on who is assigned to our block. There appears to be no supervision and/or quality control and, of course, we carry all outgoing

mail to the mailbox on Wilshire or Charleville and put nothing in the outgoing mailbox designed for postman pickup. I would like to add my agreement to the many complaints I’ve read regarding employees of the Beverly Hills Post Office on Maple Drive. Although convenient in location I no longer go to that post office because of the repeated bad experiences from the post office employees. I remember when employees were civil, knowledgeable, and friendly. Somehow there are people working there now who are the opposite this. Many are aggressively argumentative, bark at people, and side-up with each other raising their voices to the customer. I’ve wondered where their supervisors are as they act this way. –– Philip Katz ••• For the second time I did not receive my mail delivery (Tuesday).

It’s time the United States Postal Service stepped in and sent its inspector general to Beverly Hills to determine this awful problem. –– Dick Rosenzweig ••• I read your follow coverage up and the response by Koula Fuller. The notion that their telephone equipment was just damaged does not provide a full disclosure of the problem. I gave you last week close to half of a dozen of emails dating back to 2013 which proofs that their telephone service was activated but the calls where not answered. Their incompetency dates back three to four years and management at the branch have known about this situation and have done nothing to cure the problem because there is no accountability in the Postal System. Last week I presented you with written evidence, not just a bunch of narratives of incidents. I would be glad to provide these docu-

ments to Rep. Ted Lieu's office. Former Rep. Henry A. Waxman tried to solve the problem for many years and got nowhere. (the situation got so bad that back in 2012 the congressman designed a U.S. House of Representatives form titled “Privacy Release Form For USPS Cases” to document complaints) I even contacted the Postal Service Inspector General at 866-644-5696 but the process was so slow that I gave up fighting because of other pressing matters relating to the management of my practice. –– Anonymous Please continue to reach out with your comments and The Courier will continue to print them. Feel free to call at 310-278-1322, e-mail vtalbot@bhcourier.com or drop by our office at 499 N. Canon Dr. #100 and let us know what your experience with the Beverly Hills Post Office has been.

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PUBLIC NOTICES

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015203338 The following is/are doing business as: NORTH STAR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 16824 Ivyside Place, Encino, CA 91436; Nancy N. Harding 16824 Ivyside Place, Encino, CA 91436; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Nancy N. Harding, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: August 05, 2015; Published: August 14, 21, 28, September 04, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015203340 The following is/are doing business as: SIK HOTEL MANAGEMENT 1775 Orchid Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90028; Ijaz A. Khan 2307 Hollyridge Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90068; Herezilda Alisasis Khan 2307 Hollyridge Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90068; The business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein April 2004: Ijaz A. Khan, Partner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: August 05, 2015; Published: August 14, 21, 28, September 04, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015203339 The following is/are doing business as: M & S CONSULTING 5264 Los Encantos Way, Los Angeles, CA 90027; Mercedes

Simonian 5264 Los Encantos Way, Los Angeles, CA 90027; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein August 01, 2015: Mercedes Simonian, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: August 05, 2015; Published: August 14, 21, 28, September 04, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015203341 The following is/are doing business as: NO MORE LISTS 8383 Wilshire Blvd. #446, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Savannah JWS, LLC 8383 Wilshire Blvd. #446, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Jeffrey S t e i n b e r g e r , President/Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: August 05, 2015; Published: August 14, 21, 28, September 04, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015203342 The following is/are doing business as: 1) PETER LORIMER GROUP ESTATES 2) PLG ESTATES 315 S. Beverly Dr. #315, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Peter Lorimer Group Estates, Inc. 315 S. Beverly Dr. #315, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business

under the name(s) listed herein Approx. May 2010: Peter Lorimer, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: August 05, 2015; Published: August 14, 21, 28, September 04, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015205364 The following is/are doing business as: LA MEGARA 499 N. Canon Dr. #308, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Carthage, LLC 499 N. Canon Dr. #308 Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Nadhem Boudoukhane, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: August 06, 2015; Published: August 14, 21, 28, September 04, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015208065 The following is/are doing business as: XFINITY TRADING 8306 Wilshire Blvd. #1679, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Keri Dunn 8306 Wilshire Blvd. #1679, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Keri Dunn, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: August 11, 2015; Published: August 21, 28, September 04, 11, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

2015208066 The following is/are doing business as: 1) ALTERNATIVES 2) ALTERNATIVES ADDICTION TREATMENT 3) ALTERNATIVES BRAIN INSTITUTE 822 S. Robertson Blvd. #300, Los Angeles, CA 90035; Alternatives Behavioral Health, LLC 822 S. Robertson Blvd. #300, Los Angeles, CA 90035; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein May 17, 2013: Adi Jaffe, Executive Director: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: August 11, 2015; Published: August 21, 28, September 04, 11, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015209641 The following is/are doing business as: NJM REAL PROPERTY ADVISORS 10445 Wilshire Blvd. #1606, Los Angeles, CA 90024; Neal Mehta 10445 Wilshire Blvd. #1606, Los Angeles, CA 90024; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein August 01, 2015: Neal Mehta, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: August 12, 2015; Published: August 21, 28, September 04, 11, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015206193 The following is/are doing business as: 007 REGISTERED AGENTS 1328 N. Cherokee Ave., Hollywood, CA 90028; Gerald

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Crosby 1328 N. Cherokee Ave., Hollywood, CA 90028; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Gerald Crosby, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: August 07, 2015; Published: August 21, 28, September 04, 11, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015214720 The following is/are doing business as: MAD BEAUTY LA 463 S. Robertson Blvd. #3, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Leslie Kritzer 463 S. Robertson Blvd. #3, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Madison DeClercq 463 S. Robertson Blvd. #3, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Leslie Kritzer, Co-Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: August 19, 2015; Published: August 28, September 04, 11, 18, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015220469 The following is/are doing business as: BYERS & LABAT WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTION 1450 S. Beverly Dr. #403, Los Angeles, CA 90035; Mario Labat 1450 S. Beverly Dr. #403, Los Angeles, CA 90035; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Mario Labat: Statement is filed with the

County of Los Angeles: August 25, 2015; Published: August 28, September 04, 11, 18, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015221200 The following is/are doing business as: 1) MUSTANG ENERGY BRANDS 2) MUSTANG ENERGY 3) MUSTANG ENERGY DRINK 4) MUSTANG ENERGY DRINKS 5) MUSTANG ENERGY BRAND 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: Maximilliam Nechita, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: August 25, 2015; Published: September 04, 11, 18, 25 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015221199 The following is/are doing business as: M & M KITTY’S 1142 Wall St. #107, Los Angeles, CA 90015; Bijan Yousefi 1142 Wall St. #107, Los Angeles, CA 90015; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein 2003: Bijan Yousefi, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: August 25, 2015; Published: September 04, 11, 18, 25 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015221198 The following is/are doing business as: M &

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PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR MODERNIZATION OF HYDRAULIC ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT IN THREE CITY FACILITIES – PHASE 4 Bid number: 15-47 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Beverly Hills, California (“City”) invites sealed bids for the Project. The City will receive such bids at City Hall, 455 North Rexford Drive, Suite 290, Beverly Hills, California 90210 up to 2:00 p.m. on October 1, 2015, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. All bids must be made on the form furnished by the City. Each bid must be submitted in a sealed package addressed to the City Clerk with the Project name and bid number typed or clearly printed on the lower left corner of the package. Bids must remain valid and shall not be subject to withdrawal for ninety (90) Days after the bid opening date. INCORPORATION OF STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS The 2012 edition of " S t a n d a r d Specifications for Public Works Construction" and the 2013 and 2014 Supplements (collectively “Standard Specifications”) are incorporated into these Contract Documents by this reference, as amended by the provisions of these Contract Documents. The Work described herein shall be done in accordance with the provisions of the Standard Specifications insofar as the same may apply, and in accordance with these Contract Documents. SCOPE OF WORK The Project includes, without limitation, furnishing all necessary labor, materials, equipment and other incidental and appurtenant Work necessary to modernize hydraulic elevator equipment at Fire Station Headquarters, Police Facility and Public Library, including new power unit, controls, selectors, signals and fixtures, door operating equipment, cab interiors, hoistway wiring and other specified equipment located at 445 N. Rexford Dr., 464 N. Rexford Dr. and 444 N. Rexford Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210 as more clearly described in the Contract Documents. This Work will be performed in strict conformance with the Contract Documents, permits from regulatory agencies with jurisdiction,

and applicable regula- or after March 1, 2015, tions. and any contract for public work entered into OBTAINING BID DOC- on or after April 1, 2015. UMENTS A copy of the Contract PREVAILING WAGES Documents may be In accordance with obtained by mail or in Labor Code Section person from the Capital 1770 et seq., this Assets Department- Project is a “public Project Administration, work,” and thus, the 345 Foothill Road, Contractor and any Beverly Hills, CA 90210, Subcontractors must telephone number 310- pay wages in accor288-2823. The Contract dance with the determiDocuments, including nation of the Director of the plans and specifica- the Department of tions may also be Industrial Relations viewed on, and down- (“DIR”) regarding the loaded from the City’s prevailing rate of per website: www.beverly- diem wages. Copies of hills.org:shortcuts: bid those rates are on file information: bid number with the Director of 15-47. Public Works, and are available to any interestPREQUALIFICATION – ed party upon request. not used Contractor shall post a copy of the DIR’s deterMANDATORY PRE-BID mination of the prevailMEETING AND SITE ing rate of per diem VISIT wages at each job site. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on BONDS September 15, 2015 at Each Bid must be 10:00 a.m. at 345 accompanied by a cash Foothill Road, Beverly deposit, cashier’s Hills, CA 90210 followed check, certified check or by a mandatory site Bidder’s Bond issued by visit. Every Bidder is a Surety insurer, each of required to attend the which must be made pre-bid meeting and site payable to the City, in an visit. Failure of a Bidder amount not less than to attend will render that ten percent (10%) of the Bidder’s Proposal non- total Bid submitted. responsive. No Personal or company allowances for cost checks are not acceptadjustments will be able. Upon award of made if Bidders fail to Contract, Contractor adequately examine the shall provide faithful premises before submit- performance and payting a Proposal. ment Bonds, each in a sum equal to the REQUESTS FOR Contract Price. Bonds CLARIFICATION must be issued by a If you discover any California admitted error, omission, ambigu- Surety insurer and subity or conflict in the mitted using the Plans or Specifications required forms, which and wish to have a clar- are in the Contract ification, please fax or Documents. Failure to email your request for enter into a valid conclarification to the tract, including the subProject Administrator mission of all required such that it is received Bonds and insurance by him or her no later coverages, with the City than five (5) working within fifteen (15) Days days before Bid open- after the date of the ing. Requests for clarifi- delivery of the contract cation received after this forms to the Bidder, date will be disregarded. shall constitute a materiPlease indicate the al breach and subject Project and bid number the Bid security to forfeiin your request for clari- ture to the extent providfication. ed by law. REGISTRATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS The Bidder’s attention is directed to Labor Code Section 1725.5, which provides that a contractor or subcontractor shall not be qualified to bid on, be listed in a Bid proposal, subject to the requirements of Public Contract Code Section 4104, or engage in the performance of any contract that is subject to Labor Code Section 1720 et seq., unless currently registered and qualified to perform a public work pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5. This requirement applies to any bid proposal submitted on

LICENSES The Bidder shall possess a valid Class C11 Contractor’s license issued by California State Contractors License Board at the time of the Bid submission. The successful Contractor must also possess a current City business license. RETENTION SUBSTITUTION Five percent (5%) of any progress payment will be withheld as retention. In accordance with Public Contract Code Section 22300, and at the request and expense of the Contractor, securities equivalent to the amount withheld may be

deposited with City or with a State or federally chartered bank as escrow agent, which shall then pay such moneys to the Contractor. Upon satisfactory completion of the Contract, the securities shall be returned to the Contractor. Alternatively, Contractor may request that the City make payments of earned retentions directly to an escrow agent at Contractor’s expense. No such substitutions shall be accepted until all related documents are approved by the City Attorney. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES All Work shall be completed within 180 calendar days following the date specified in the written Notice to Proceed from the City. There will be a $500.00 assessment for each calendar day that Work remains incomplete beyond the time specified for the completion of the Work in the Contract Documents. BIDDING PROCESS The City reserves the right to reject any Bid or all Bids and to waive any irregularities or informalities in any Bid or in the bidding and to make awards in all or part in the best interest of the City. Contact Person: A bidder or potential bidder who has a procedural question may call Julio Guerrero at telephone number 310-288-2823 or email at jguerrero@beverlyhills.org.

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TSG No.: 5021085 TS No.: CA1100223969 FHA/VA/PMI No.: APN: 4335-029-038 Property Address: 150 NORTH ALMONT DRIVE #402 BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 05/02/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE P R O C E E D I N G AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 09/24/2015 at 10:00 A.M., First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 05/16/2006, as Instrument No. 06 1073139, in book , page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County,

State of California. Executed by: SHAHRIAR ZARINI AND LOEIS REFUA, HUSBAND AND WIFE, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, C A S H I E R ' S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 4335029-038 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 150 NORTH ALMONT DRIVE #402, BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211 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 $936,324.83. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust has deposited all documents evidencing the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and has declared all sums secured thereby immediately due and payable, and has caused a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be executed. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing

the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and

date for the sale of this property, you may call (916)939-0772 or visit this Internet Web http://search.nationwideposting.com/proper tySearchTerms.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case CA1100223969 Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Date: First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC 1500 Solana Blvd, Bldg 6, 1st Floor Westlake, TX 76262 First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT C O L L E C T O R ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916)939-0772 NPP0256055 To: BEVERLY HILLS COURIER 09/04/2015, 09/11/2015, 09/18/2015

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George at 310.278.1322 SUMMONS (CITATION JUDICIAL) CASE NO: 14K12796 NOTICE TO DEFENDANTS: NUALA BARTON; and DOES 1 to 50, inclusive YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: CHARLES HOUSTON and EMMA HOUSTON 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: Superior Court of the State of California, County of Los Angeles Stanley Mosk Courthouse • 111 N. Hill Street • Los Angeles, CA 90012 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney is: Law Offices of Stuart A. Katz; Stuart A. Katz 20271 SW Birch St. Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA 92660 • (949) 660-1916 DATE: SEPTEMBER 29, 2014 By: Sherri R. Carter, Clerk • Anabella Figueroa, Deputy Beverly Hills Courier • Published 08/07/15, 08/14/15, 08/21/15, 08/28/15

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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

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JOBS WANTED

BABYSITTER / CAREGIVER / HOUSEKEEPER

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• ELDERCARE • IN-HOME SPECIALIST • Caregivers • CNA • CHHA

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ORGANIZER For The O v e rwhelmed Repair & Training Honest, Competent * * * * * * * & Reliable • Home or Office Contact E.R. • Installation • Setup 310/859-1435 • Software Training • Virus & Spyware

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SPECIALIST DRIVE you to Dr. apps C OMPETITIVE & VERY Shopping, Restaurants, Concerts, Theaters Etc... REASONABLE RATES! In emergency case Live In / Live Out 24/7 help is available CNA / HHA Hospice around the corner.

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BH MATH TUTOR In all subjects including SAT/ACT prep. Rates start at $40 Elementary, Middle School, Algebra One & Geometry.

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EXPERIENCED •• T U T O R ••

ELDERLY CARE

Responsible, Friendly, American Healthcare Providers Caring young woman with car. HOMECARE ATTENDANT

Enjoy French Language!

Call Mme. Newman at 310/838-7749 or e-mail y.newman@ca.rr.com

JOBS WANTED

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Good Company. Great People. We provide in-home care and companionship to help you remain independent and happy at home. If you need help and would like a free in-home assessment please call us at:

323-932-8700

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ELDERLY CARE

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

NEED HELP?

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W E U N D E R S TA N D . . . Mama’s caregivers are loving, caring, trained & bonded. Live in or out.

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CONDOS FOR SALE

OFFICE / STORES FOR LEASE

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

Please contact 310/866-7177

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CENTURY TOWERS

CAREGIVERS NEEDED 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.

2 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS $1,295,000

270

CONDOS FOR SALE NEWER BUILDING IN CENTURY CITY NEAR RANCHO PARK 3 BDRM. + 2.5 BA.

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

CENTURY PARK EAST $489,000 TO $949,000

1,875 Sq. Ft. with open floor plans and new wood floors. $975,000 Will cooperate with agent.

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PARK PLACE $795,000 TO $1,195,000

(Owner has Real Estate License)

Jane: 310/435-9811

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

ONE CENTURY $3,500,000 TO $17,995,000

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In Boutique Building Adj. Beverly Hills

$1,995,000 TO $15,975,000

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

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Building has been

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EXECUTIVE OFFICES AVAILABLE in THE BEVERLY HILLS GOLDEN TRIANGLE ••••••

Serious & Capable Inquiries Only SEEKING $240,000 INVESTMENT. IN 6-MONTHS 10% RETURN w/ COLLATERAL.

Elevator access. Rent Includes: HVAC, electricity, phone, high-speed internet, use of conference room.

310/474-2291 626/872-0298

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CORNER OFFICE FULLY EQUIPPED LARGE OFFICE Medical Office RECEPTION AREA Space To Share in $825/MO.

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Small complex, B.H.+Westside Area Management/ Maintenance, Leasing Experience a Plus.

270

240

• JUST REMODELED •

Rent & Lease term NEGOTIABLE

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Private Office Suite at 9595 Wilshire Bl.

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REAL ESTATE LOANS

508 RSF • $2,300/Mo. 1 Large Executive PRIVATE MONEY LOANS Window Office & PURCHASE-REHAB-REFINANCE 1 Support/ 1ST & 2ND'S POSITION'S UP TO 80% LTV CASE BY CASE Reception Area. COMPETITIVE RATES & FEE'S Contact: Stan Gerlach ALL TYPES OF REAL ESTATE CONSIDERED ETHAN RUCH Or: Bryan Dunne R O Y A LT Y M O R T G A G E C O . 310/550-2500 1-844-368-5202 BRE# 00818732

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HOUSES FOR LEASE

425

HOUSES FOR LEASE

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Beverly Hills Resident Beverly Hills Adj. BEVERLY HILLS BEVERLY HILLS Penthouse Seeking Bedroom 472 Willaman Drive 4 BDRMS, 3.5 BATHS 137 S. Palm Dr. #504 To Rent Los Angeles, CA Bright 2 Bd +Closed HOME ON THE HILLS Will be a helpfull and friendly Bright Office +2 1/ 2 Bath roommate. Has a Master’s 3 Bdrm.+2 1/ 2 Bath with amazing views, spa Large Balcony. New Degree and a family Remodeled Kitchen hardwood floors, wine Kitchen.Washer/Dryer. business in BH. Pool, Spa, Recreation & Bathrooms. cellar and wet-bar. Single non-smoker with Room & Storage Area. $6,100/Month $4,100/Month excellent references. Convenient location. • Noushin Ahobim • • Noushin Ahobim • Contact Deborah Margolies Agt.: 310/863-4325 Available Now $7600/MO.

Agt.: 310/863-4325

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Prime Carthay Circle

300

HOUSES FOR SALE

ARTIST'S MOUNTAIN HOME MILLION DOLLAR VIEW & PRICELESS PRIVACY

Single Professional Pride of Ownership Male, Non-Smoker Top flr 3+3.5 • $5,250

Looking to Rent 1930’S DUPLEX Guesthouse or Room COMPLETELY UPDATED

HONEST, RELIABLE, QUIET, PRIVATE, RESPECTFUL. Work from home. Also Avail. for Estate/ Caretaker position. Charlie: 323/839-5844 References Avail.

407

GARAGE/STORAGE

TO RENT

2 hours away from Beverly Hills or less if you fly your small plane in Tehachapi Airport!

4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths on 2 acres covered in beautiful oaks and pines. 2977 Sq. Ft. + exercise room/laundry, mud room and storage area. Solar paneled house includes sun porch, double garage plus additional covered parking in gated community with private police department. $275,000 Maggie Schick 661-972-0545 RE/MAX• BRE#01062948

PACIFIC NORTH WEST COMPOUND FOR SALE SWEEPING VIEW OF THE CASCADE MOUNTIANS TWO - 7,000 SF HOMES GATED COMMUNITY

Call 503/707-2591 for appointment and details

————— 1138 SOUTH CREST GORGEOUS 4 BEDROOM & POOL ONE BLOCK OUT OF BEVERLY HILLS GREAT INVESTMENT FOR RENTAL OR PERFECT 1031 EXCHANGE FOR FUTURE BUILDING New Listing $1,495,000

SANDRA LEWIS AGT. 310-770-4111 BRE 00456048

SANTA MONICA

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BEVERLY H IL L S

KELEMEN REAL ESTATE (310) 966-0900 License 00957281

all listings are on

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NOW AVAILABLE GATED 5 STAR LUXURY PROPERTIES

F URNISHED & U NFURNISHED

*BEL AIR *WESTWOOD *CENTURY CITY

CENTURY TOWERS

1017 S. SHERBOURNE Very Private & Spacious 2 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS $5,950/month 2 BDRM. + 1.5 BATH You won't believe the unobstructed upper unit with breakfast breathtaking views of Century City and LA.. and formal dining room. Totally renovated Yard, laundry & parking. Granite Counters. Stainless Steel

Liv rm w/ hi-ceilings, hrwd PRIME LOCATION $3,500/MO. flrs, fireplace. New kitch Appliances. Huge Living Room Clifton & Crescent Dr. Call 213/804-3761 Move-In Conditionr w/ granite counters, for- 3 BD. + 2 BA. CONDO mal din breakfast area. Bright unit with open floor BEVERLY HILLS 1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH LISA SHERMAN • AGENT plan, granite kitchen, inside • • N E W L Y • • $5,500/month 310/724-7000 x-1851 laundry and 3 car parking. • • U P D A T E D • • Furnished or Unfurnished $4,750/MO. Totally Renovated. Granite Counters • 2 Bd + Den + 2 Ba • Hardwood Floors. Raised Ceilings Private front patio, Steve Geller Unobstructed 180 degree Hardwood floors, a/c, Coldwell Banker City Light Views. Inside Washer/Dryer laundry in unit, 2-car prkg. 310/922-2141 336 S. Rexford Dr. 2430 Coldwater Canyon CENTURY PARK EAST $3,200/Month

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4 Bdrm.+5 Bath

Newly remodeled kitchen 427 Montana Ave. with new appliances. S t o r a g e Hardwood floors., large Space backyard, 2-car garage, Av a i l a b l e circular driveway. for Rent. $6,000/Month Close to Beach . Please Call: 310/394-7132

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310/860-9991 310/433-1949 213/926-4213

————— BEVERLY HILLS TOWNHOUSE ———————— 2 BEDROOMS, 1 BATH Dining room, open floor plan. Fully Remodeled New Appliances Adjacent to Beverly Hills Hotel $4,000/MO. Furnished $5,000/MO.

Call 310/227-2128

310/860-9991 310/433-1949 213/926-4213

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2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH $4,250/month

Outstanding South Tower. Corner Renovation. 270 degree Unobstructed BEVERLY HILLS Views. Hardwood Floors. Built Out Closets. Fabulous Kitchen, Newer Appliances Lower 2 Bd.+1 Ba. Non-smoking, hrwd.+ Crystal Stall Shower, Spa Bathtub. 2 Jumbo Balconies .Super Quiet Location. tile flrs., prkg., a/c units,

lrg. rooms w/d, stove, fridge. Pet considered. $2,700/Month Or $2,900/Month w/ Remodeled Kitchen

310/612-6318

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1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH $3,100/month High Floor. Total Renovation Great City Views

PARK PLACE $4,000 to $5,950/Mo.

CENTURY HILL $5,850 to $7,000/Mo.

ONE CENTURY $20,000 to $45,000/Mo.

BEL AIR CREST $16,500 to $67,000/Mo.

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

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BEVERLY HILLS BRENTWOOD 320 S. CLARK DR. 320 N. Palm Dr. 519 S. Barrington Ave. Robertson/Burton Way 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath

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˚ ˚ ˚ ˚ ˚ ˚ ˚ Balcony, granite counters, 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath central air, dishwasher, Bright unit. stove, fridge, on-sight Dishwasher, On-site laundry, pool, prkg., controlled access. laundry, parking. $2,200/Month Close to 310/666-9362 Brentwood Village.

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LOVELY ONE BEDROOM With balcony, tub + stall shower, ELEVATOR, A/C, gated garage, controlled access in quiet building. No pets. Non-smoking facility.

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Approx. 1400 Sq. ft. N E W LY U P D AT E D Lower unit with fridge, • • • • • washer/dryer in unit and 2 car parking. • 2 Bdrm.

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

310/841-2367

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11666 Goshen Ave.

controlled access, on-site parking & laundry facility.

310/820-8584

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550 Veteran Ave. ••••• • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • ••••• Very spacious, granite counters, microwave, intercom entry, on-sight laundry, parking & WiFi. Very close to UCLA & Westwood Village. 310/208-5166

Patio, dishwasher, on-site laundry, parking. Single + 1 Bath C LOSE TO S CHOOL , F REEWAY & + 2 Bath • Call 310/880-7281 (•)(•)(•)(•)(•) RANSPORTATION . T Upscale, Bright, WiFi, central air/heat, 310/449-1100 BEVERLY HILLS Gorgeous & Spacious. fireplace, patio, 2600 Virginia Ave. N. Oakhurst Dr. • • • • • controlled access, 2 Bd.+1 Ba. • $2,000 With Pool, balcony, pool, elevator, parking, SANTA MONICA 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • $1,700 427 Montana Ave. laundry facility. central air, fireplace, Quiet, Desired •• • • WESTWOOD • 310/312-9871 elevator, intercom ••• •••• Location. 10933 Rochester Ave. • SINGLE • •• Parking, laundry facility. entry, parking. gym. Shopping & Dining in • • • • + 2 Bath 2 Bdrm. • • ••• ••• Close to Bristol • 310/476-2181 • Brentwood Village Controlled ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ access, Farms/Ralphs. Close to shopping, • BRENTWOOD • garage, laundry facility. Jr. Executive Call David: dining & schools. 922 S. Barrington Av. Close to Beach. Spacious a/c, fireplace, 310/488-1785 pool, controlled access, 310/394-7132 • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • laundry fac., prkg. BEVERLY HILLS B R E N T W O O D Fireplace, balcony, • Free WiFi Access • 443 S. Oakhurst Dr. 11730 SUNSET BLVD. wet bar, dishwasher, 310/473-5061 1628 Westgate Ave. laundry facility, • 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. • • • • • • NEWLY REMODELED Close To U.C.L.A. ~ 1 Bd.+1 Ba. ~ • elevator, parking. • • (•)(•)(•)(•)(•)

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~ 2 Bd.+2 Ba. ~ Close to shops+dining. B r i g h t & A i r y. • • • • • • • 310/826-0541 Dishwasher, Rooftop pool, Intercom entry, on-sight BRENTWOOD parking, on-sight Balcony, dishwasher, deck, central air, elevator, intercom elevator, intercom 11640 Kiowa Ave. laundry facility. • • • • entry, on-site entry, on-sight laundry, Close to transportation. • •• • laundry, parking. Newly Updated 310/820-1810 gym, parking. P LEASE C ALL : 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath • Free WiFi Access • 310/435-3693 •••••••• WEST L.A. ~ 310/476-3824 ~ Balcony, dishwasher, 12333 TeXaS Ave. BRENTWOOD & U.C.L.A. CLOSE a/c, heated pool, WiFi, Border of 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath BEVERLY HILLS elevator controlled 321 S. Sherbourne Dr. access, on-site laundry, ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ Granite counters, dishparking. Close to • • Spacious • • In The HEART of washer, balcony, stove, Brentwood Village, • Jr. Executive • BEV. HILLS TRIANGLE •• • intercom-entry, on-site Shops & Restaurants. • 170 N. Crescent Dr. Balcony, controlled laundry, parking. • 310/826-4889 • access, a/c, stove, 310/826-4600 elevator, laundry **CENTURY CITY** WEST L.A. facility, parking. 2220 S. Beverly Glen • 310/247-8689 • • • 1343 Carmelina Ave. - 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath Close to Cedars-Sinai, * SINGLE • * • * • Bright Unit • Beverly Center & * * * * •• • Newly Remodeled • On-site laundry, Trendy Robertson Bl. Luxury • • L o t s o f • • on-site parking. Character & Charm! Close to BRENTWOOD 3 Penthouse Glass Fireplace Bdrm. +3 Bath transportation. 11640 Kiowa Ave. 1,800sf+, street views Newly Remodeled. lrg kitch w/ island, new New hardwood flrs., • 310/442-8265 • •••••••• appl., washer/dryer. Newly Updated granite counters, WEST L.A. 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath * * * * * * * stainless steel appl., Large & Bright. •••••••• 1415 Brockton Ave. Pool, a/c, balcony, alcove fireplace, Balcony, dishwasher, stove, dishwasher, fridge, laundry facility, 1 Bdrm. +1 Bath a/c, heated pool, WiFi, laundry rm., prkg., intergated parking, intercom Patio, stove, fridge, com entry, elevator. elevator controlled entry, WiFi and more. dishwasher, on-sight LOSE TO SHOPS C access, on-site laundry, & R E S TA U R A N T S • 310/552-8064 • laundry, parking. parking. Close to C A N O N / B E V E R LY / Rooftop jacuzzi C LOSE T O S HOPS Brentwood Village, RODEO DR. with panoramic & R ESTAURANTS . • • B R I G H T & S PA C I O U S B E V E R LY H I L L S LIVING.

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Shops & Restaurants.

• 310/826-4889 •

310/858-8133

city views.

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CULVER CITY W E S T L . A . WESTWOOD * HOLLYWOOD * 3830 Vinton Ave. 1236 Amhearst Ave. 1370 Veteran Ave. 1134 N. SYCAMORE AV. • • • Single • • Spacious Units • 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath * * * * * • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath ^^^^^ • • • Single • 2 Bd.+2Ba. • • • •••• •• * * * * * Dishwasher, a/c, Pool, sauna, ••••

Call 323/252-5600 BEVERLY HILLS ADJ 310/472-8915 SANTA MONICA Bedford/Olympic 2 BD, 2 BA CONDO • BRENTWOOD • BRENTWOOD • S p a c i o u s • 3 Bdrm. + 2 Bath $2,150/MO. 125 N. Barrington Av. The Carlton Approx. 1,100sf.

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BEVERLY HILLS

310/479-0700

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Newly Remodeled Balcony, air conditioning Great Views dishwasher, controlled Great views, controlled access bldg., WiFi, access, balcony, pool, on-sight laundry, elevator, lrg. pool, prkg, on-sight laundry. gym, parking. H IKING IN R UNYON 310/477-6885 C ANYON , H OLLYWOOD Close to U.C.L.A. B OWL /N IGHTLIFE .

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323/467-8172 WESTWOOD — ————–––– 1409 Midvale Ave. H O L LY W O O D

• • • • • • • • • • • 1769-1775 • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • N. Sycamore Av. •• •• • • • • • • • • • Single • • • WiFi, a/c, intercom • B a c h e l o r entry, laundry facility, Controlled access, elevator, parking, pool. laundry facility. CLOSE TO U.C.L.A., Utilities Included.

SHOPPING & 1 BLK. WESTWOOD PARK. 310/478-8616

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323/851-3790

Close to Everything.

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~ WEST L.A. ~ 340 S. St. Andrews Pl. • • • • • Spacious 2 Bd.+2 Ba. + 1 Bath 1 Bdrm Spacious & Bright. • • • • • A / C , b a l c o n y, 1675 Colby Ave.

Balcony, controlled dishwasher, stove, access, parking, 10905 Ohio Ave. intercom entry, elevator, on-site laundry. • • on-sight laundry, prkg. •• Close to shopping, • • 310/477-0072 •• great restaurants • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • •• • and Metro. • W E S T W O O D 213/364-8423 Wifi, Bright, controlled 1380 Midvale Ave. access, balcony, pool, elevator, • • • • • • LAFAYETTE PARK laundry facility, prkg. 1 Bd. + Den + 1 Ba.

WESTWOOD

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Close To U.C.L.A. 310/477-6856

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2 Bd.+2 Ba. • • • • • •

274 LAFAYETTE PARK PL.

1 Bdrm.+1 Bath

••••••

WiFi, pool, elevator, Granite counter tops, stainL.A.’S FINEST, controlled access, on- less steel appliances, MOST LUXURIOUS sight laundry, parking. air conditioned, new APT. RENTAL C l o s e t o U . C . L . A . hrwd. flrs., designer * * * * * * finishes, balcony, ceiling 310/473-1509 fan, elevator, controlled “The Mission” W I L S H I R E access. Fitness ctr, yoga • Westwood • C O R R I D O R room, wi-fi, skyview 10530-10540 lounge w/ outdoor fireWilshire Bl. place, laundry facilities. • • • • • ∞ ∞ ∞ • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ Easy freeway access 213/382-102 1

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• 2 Bd.+2 Ba.

• • • • •

6-Month Lease Avail.

* * * * * * Every Extra Luxury

custom cabinets, granite countertops, stone entry, pool, health club, spa. • Free WiFi Access • • Close to UCLA • 1350 S. MIDVALE AVE. L.A., 90024 Contact Mgr.:

• 310/864-0319 •

• 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • 2 Bd.+1 Ba. •

∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ Luxury Living

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401 S. HOOVER St.

• • • • • • • • • 1 Bd. + • 1 Ba. • • • • • • • •

with valet, lush garden surrounding pool, gym, elevator, etc. Control access, pool, dishwasher, elevator, Hrwd. flrs., granite on-site laundry counters, dishwasher, and parking. central air, balcony. 213/385-4751 Call: 310/470-4474

BEVERLY HILLS

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Chairman Emeritus Paula Kent Meehan President & Publisher Marcia Wilson Hobbs ****** Senior Editor John L. Seitz Special Sections Editor Stephen P. Simmons ****** Founding Publisher March Schwartz (Publisher 1965-2004) Clifton S. Smith, Jr. (Publisher 2004-2014) The Courier is proud to be

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR It is with great sadness that I write to criticize our great City, but this unnecessary multiple celebrations of disgraced former BHPD Chief David Snowden being coordinated by the Fenton Group with the support and consent of our City Council is a slap in the face to all who believe in good government and holding those who are supposed to serve the public good accountable for poor behavior. The Fentons have a financial stake and interest in running these events, but the City Council is on record in The Courier, admitting that the chief lied about his relationship with EBI and violated City reporting rules. Snowden’s non-disclosure cost our schools more than $1 million in classroom funds to pay for private security from a firm Snowden was a paid consultant with, while advocating that the council not restore the successful School Resource Officer Program. Our City Council has a report from Management Partners that examines the practices of our police department under the management of former Chief Snowden. I am requesting the council in the name of good government and transparency, to release the full report to the public. Let the community have the opportunity to review the facts and determine if former Chief Snowden deserved not one, not two, but three City events acknowledging his “retirement.” Brian David Goldberg, PhD ****** I have attended many City Council meetings, and most recently attended the Recreation and Parks meeting regarding the dog parks. I was most impressed with the candor of The Courier’s Victoria Talbot in reporting the event. I am constantly amazed at how our City of Beverly Hills’ officials obstruct so many projects that have support from the community. It is nice to see them held accountable for their actions!! Bravo to you Sharon Ignarro, MD for speaking the truth!! ****** I am a grateful resident of this lovely City we call Beverly Hills but am writing to address the lack of volunteers our City has been able to recruit for our important programs, especially the daily senior lunch service at the Roxbury Center. I, like many of you, cherish this City for its safety, responsiveness, civility, beauty, and its history. And let's be completely honest, many of us owe much of our success and status to our location. It is time, however, for those of us who have benefitted from this City to now give back to this place that we proudly call home. The world is rapidly changing around us, and if we are wise, we should change with it. A great start is stepping out of our own comfort zones and venturing past our gates to help others. Philanthropy, for example, isn't always about writing checks. Sometimes it is about cheerfully rolling up our well-cuffed sleeves and lending a hand. To illustrate a very real example, the Roxbury Center needs committed volunteers for each weekday to help serve the many older adults take part in its daily lunch program. The center needs people who can commit on a weekly basis, and will follow through with their commitments. I can personally attest to the joy and pleasure it brings me to have made the weekly commitment to help others gratis. Honoring our older adults is not only something we should do, but something we need to do, as a City and as a culture. Please, find a day of the week where you can be free between 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Call the Roxbury Center, speak with Jane WinstonDoman, the volunteer coordinator, and come join

us. It may not be as exciting as a benefit fashion show, but it warms the heart....and that is what we Timothy Pavlik need most of all. ****** Two weeks ago, Lisa Korbatov, who fears losing control over the school board, bought a scurrilous full-page ad in the paper, attacking candidates Isabel Hacker and my father, Mel Spitz. She accused them of everything from showing a “reckless disregard for the truth” to “engaging in the politics of division and demagoguery.” In midtirade she wrote: “facts are pesky, inconvenient, little stubborn things.” Only one of Mrs. Korbatov’s pesky facts had anything to do with educational outcomes. She wrote: “First time in history of the Academic Performance Index (API) that all four K-8s above 900, placing all four schools in the top 10-percent of all schools in the state.” Sounds pretty good, doesn’t it? Notice how she didn’t mention the high school’s API. Our high school is on Program Improvement – a form of academic probation – and failed to attain an API above 900. So Mrs. Korbatov is “cherry picking,” a practice she calls “intellectually dishonest.” • APIs are not a real-time snapshot. Mrs. Korbatov characterizes her “facts” as a “snapshot in real time of our district.” But the California Department of Education discontinued APIs after 2012 and they have not even existed for the two most recent school years. Some snapshot. • All BHUSD schools except Hawthorne fell out of the top 10-percent. Every school in our district, including the high school, was ranked in the top 10-percent in 1999. In 2012, the last year APIs were reported, only Hawthorne remained. All others had fallen out of the top 10-percent. Mrs. Korbatov’s statement to the contrary is simply wrong. Anyone can check this by looking at the “state rank” columns in the API data sets. • The fact that Beverly Hills APIs went up means nothing as 99.5-percent of California schools had higher APIs in 2012 than in 1999. This didn’t happen because 99.5-percent of schools improved or because California kids got smarter. This happened because the API itself changed. The DoE used different tests to calculate API, and weighted them differently. This is fully documented on the DoE website. • Most Beverly Hills APIs went up much less than APIs at peer schools. I calculated the 1999 to 2012 percent increase in API for all elementary and middle schools with 1999 APIs in the same range as the Beverly Hills K-8s. Hawthorne did fairly well. Its API improvement was in the 82nd percentile. However, Beverly Vista was in the 21st percentile, El Rodeo in the 19th percentile, and Horace Mann in the 17th percentile. Those three schools had less API growth than 80-percent of their California peer schools. I will gladly share my analysis with Mrs. Korbatov, BHUSD or anyone else. None of this is rocket science. Anyone can download API data from 1999 through 2012 http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/ap/ apidataﬁles.asp. (I can be contacted at sspitz 14@yahoo.com.) Real facts show that this has not been an education-oriented board. If you think someone like Mrs. Korbatov who takes credit for academic achievement that never happened should keep control over our school board, I suggest you vote for incumbents. If you think our kids deserve better, consider voting for the challengers this November. Steve Spitz

AUGUST IS THE NEW SEPTEMBER

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I attended last week’s Recreation & Parks Commission meeting . The recommended closing hour of the dog park is now at 10 p.m. which was a big win for everyone. However, without City Councilmember Lili Bosse being present at the meeting, there wouldn’t have been any decisions made at all. It seemed the commissioners were not as informed as they should have been and didn’t even know about the lights that are already at the proposed dog park. How is this possible? This has been going on for years. Was no research done at all before the meeting? The commission will be meeting again to discuss other issues left undecided. One of these is on the layout. As a dog trainer, I believe for the best interest of all dogs the layout should not have a 90 degree angle in the fence. This way it will not allow them to be cornered, bullied and attacked. An odd shape would have the most benefits. Another detail is that the dog park should have several entrances and exit gates. If there is only one way to get into the park, the dogs quickly learn where the newcomers will enter. They then congregate at the entrance which can result in fights as I’ve seen at the West Hollywood dog park. If there are several ways for dogs to come in and out, they will not target one particular gate. There should be natural visual barriers within the park (trees, benches, etc.) Not only do these barriers create a more enjoyable environment for both dogs and humans, but also offer dogs a way to avoid problems. If a dog feels he is being targeted by a bully, he can remove himself to a location where the bullying dog(s) cannot see him. They will quickly forget about him and move on to other activities. From a trainer’s point of view, it’s necessary to have an area for small timid dogs under 20 pounds. My final thoughts on the subject are that all dogs need to be licensed, period. It’s the law, without the rabies vaccination, you can not register your dog. The registration fees which are very small, are going toward the Los Angeles shelters. However paying again for another special Beverly Hills license just to generate revenue seems unfair to anyone including visitors who are staying in the Beverly Hills hotels, or just visiting the City for a day. Why does this need to be so complicated? Sharka DiVito ****** I am shocked the City going to spend $400,000 just so dogs can run around in a park. I am also shocked this was “a top priority” for City Councilmember Lili Bosse when she was mayor last year. For all the problems and challenges she encountered while mayor, this was her “top priority”--putting dogs ahead of people, huh? And do we really have $400,000 to waste? That's a huge amount of money. Don't you think you can spend it more wisely on something which benefits the residents of Beverly Hills rather than dogs and their owners so Fido can run in the park, which he does anyway? She said: “On the table are issues such as entry gates and protocol, site management, hardscaping details, urban furniture, hours of operation, inclusion of a small dog park and other details of the site.”Why spend so much time, money and energy on these matters? I suggest we simply forget the whole idea. A dog park equals a noisy one with barking. A park is for people to relax, find a place of quiet. Even if there is a separation between the park and the dog park (the council doesn’t intend to transform the whole place into a dog-park, does it?), the noise will be heard anyway. A fence or some demarcation on the ground do not stop noise from traveling. And if it's open to non-residents of Beverly Hills, you will see people flocking from everywhere as is it's happening with every other dog-park–meaning more traffic, more noise, more parking issue for our residents, etc. This is a bad and costly idea. Dog-owners do not have to win every time (as seems to be the trend since every year a new dog park is open somewhere in the county). Please, reject this proposal! Michael Orlinski

POLICE BLOTTER These burglaries, grand thefts and assault have been reported by BHPD. Streets are usually indicated by block numbers. Losses in brackets.

ASSAULT 08/28 Wilshire Blvd. BURGLARIES 08/25 400 S. Rexford Dr. ($20) 08/26 400 N. Oakhurst Dr. ($350) 08.26 600 N. Camden Dr.($53,900) GRAND THEFTS

08/02 200 N. Rodeo Dr. ($1,373) 08/24 Wilshire Bl. ($6,600) 08/25 300 N. Bedford ($1,900) 08/26 Wilshire Bl. ($8.800) 08/28 300 N. Rodeo Dr. ($1,489) 08/28 200 N. Crescent ($1,000) 08/28 300 N. Palm Dr. ($35,000)

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