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October 18, 2013

City Council Finally Rejects Changes To Gateway Zone

Wells Fargo holds Open House.

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By Victoria Talbot The City Council rejected a Staff recommendation to amend the General Plan and change the zoning for railroad parcels at the Southwest entrance to the City. (see ‘GATEWAY’ page 13)

Nespresso opens this week in Beverly Hills.

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El Rodeo students spend time in the school’s edible garden.

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Centennial Celebrations Begin Sunday BEVERLY HILLS ON PARADE—The Wells Fargo Wagon led the way at Sunday’s “Rodeo de los Caballos” (Gathering of the horses) - the first parade in Beverly Hills in 30 years. The parade, which marked the 100-day countdown to the City’s 100th Anniversary on Jan. 28, took place on Rodeo Drive.

Courier Photo by Victoria Talbot GROUND BREAKING—Beverly Hills iconic Lily Pond kicked off its restoration on Sunday. Pictured left (from left): Councilmember Nancy Krasne, Vice Mayor Lily Bosse, Mayor John Mirisch, Councilmember Willie Brien, Steve Gordon amd Robbie Anderson.

Tracie Bennett performs at Angel’s Night Fundraiser. 5

Jewish Federation honors 5 Janis Black.

George Christy, Page 6 Mango Macaroons At Tartine ‘O’ Chocolat, Where Weekend Business Doubled After Our Column Last Week; Remembering Le St. Germain And Le Vallauris; No Ketchup at The Chef In The Forest Editorial from Rabbi Pressman AND MORE

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Announcements Real Estate Rentals Sales and More

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Beverly Gardens Restoraton Begins At Lily Pond

By Victoria Talbot Beverly Gardens Park between Canon and Beverly Drive welcomed host of supporters who came to participate in the groundbreaking for the restoration of the Lily Pond.

Celebrity Photo/Scott Downie

•Health & Wellness 14 •Arts & Entertainment 23 •Birthdays 28

Participants gathered a few blocks away on Rodeo Drive, many with their hooves marking time on the asphalt, another celebration marked the beginning of a campaign to restore the lush gardens to (see ‘LILY POND’ page 24)

A DVA N C I N G M E D ICAL TECHNOLOGIES — Janet Jones and Wayne Gretzky were honored by the Alfred Mann Foundation dedicated to providing improvements for health, security and quality of life for thousands of people. Jay Leno hosted the 10th annual gala in Beverly Hills.

For more photos, see George Christy’s column on page 6.

By Laura Coleman Thousands of people lined the streets of Rodeo Drive on Sunday jockeying for a view of the first parade in Beverly Hills in 30 years “Rodeo de los Caballos” (Gathering of the Horses) - the kick-off (see ‘CENTENNIAL’ page 24)

WELCOME—Founding President of the Board of Directors for the The Wallis Annenberg Center For The Performing Arts Bram Goldsmith cuts the ribbon at Tuesday’s opening ceremony unveiling the City’s new cultural complex. Pictured above (left to right): Chairman of the Board Jerry Magnin, Chair of the Dedication Ceremony Vicki Reynolds, Goldsmith, Vice Mayor Lili Bosse, City Councilman Julian Gold, and Vice President and Director of the Annenberg Foundation Gregory Annenberg Weingarten.

Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images

The Wallis Debuts Tuesday, City Now Has Arts Complex

By Laura Coleman The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts (The Wallis) officially celebrated its opening Tuesday morn-

ing with a dignitary-packed ribbon-cutting ceremony at the site of the new Beverly Hills arts complex. (see ‘THE WALLIS’ page 24)

WAT C H O U T — Beverly Hills resident Debra Desage examines a $650,000 Patek Phillipe series Twenty 4 watch encompassing 77 carats of brilliant white diamonds.

Pictured left (from left): Desage, Tom Blumenthal and Chahi Berberian. Photo by Reggie Sully

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SAVE A LIFE: ADOPT A PET—The rendering to the left shows the ‘Loving Dreams Adopt a Shelter Pet’ Float for the 2014 Tournament of Roses Parade.

The float, which was made possible entirely through the generosity of Beverly Hills philanthropist Paula Kent Meehan, celebrates our furry friends with mechanical puppies and kittens in the park. Animals for adoption will be on the float and last year, all were adopted and many more who were brought to the viewing park over the next few days.

Beloved Beverly Hills Philanthropist Paula Kent Meehan Unveils ‘Loving Dreams-Adopt A Shelter’ Float For 2014 Tournament Of Roses Parade New Year’s morning will bring hope, awareness and celebration to rescue and homeless pets around the country as a special float dedicated to pet adoption, “Loving Dreams-Adopt a Shelter Pet” makes its way down famous Colorado Blvd. in the 2014 Tournament of Roses Parade. The float is sponsored by the Beverly Hills Pet Care Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the rescue, care, spay/neuter and adoption of homeless pets.

The float will feature Crystal Hefner, animal advocate and Play-

boy’s First Lady, and Brandon McMillan, animal trainer, advocate, and star of the CBS TV show, LUCKY DOG. Over 5 million pets are euthanized each year in this country alone simply because of the lack of homes. According to Beverly Hills Pet Care Foundation President, Paula Kent Meehan, “Our float’s theme, Loving Dreams-Adopt a Shelter Pet” was chosen to raise worldwide awareness of the vast number of homeless pets all over the world. Our theme found a nice fit with this year’s Rose Parade

theme, “Dreams Come True”… the love and loyalty that comes from adopting a rescue pet is like having all your dreams come true!”

Created and designed by awardwinning Fiesta Float Company, the Loving Dreams-Adopt a Shelter Pet float is 24 feet tall, 18 feet wide, and 55 feet long. Set in a rose garden filled with joyful hearts and bursting with love … dreams do come true for those that adopt shelter pets.

Trees intertwine an arbor to support rotating colorful 6 foot wide x 8 foot tall floral-graphs of an adorable puppy, kitten, dog and cat looking

for their “forever homes”. There is a loving rescue pet out there for everyone – now please go find and adopt one!

All the puppies and kittens will have life-like animated movements, accentuating their playfulness. The hit song, “Love Will Keep Us Together” (written by Neil Sedaka and recorded by The Captain & Tenille) has been selected as the theme song which will play on the float.

For further information, please call (310) 887-7070 or visit www.pets90210.org or www.laanimalservices.com

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Wells Fargo Private Banking Has Open House

By Victoria Talbot Wells Fargo Private Bank of Beverly Hills celebrated an Open House October 8 and a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate their newly remodeled office space on the 12th floor at 433 N. Camden Dr.

Celebrants included Councilman William Brien, City Manager Jeff Kolin and Chamber of Commerce Board President John Bendheim.

Inside, clients will immediately appreciate the sweeping views of the city through (see ‘WELLS FARGO’ page 25)

Pasha Behsadi and Steve Ghysels

FLOAT ON—The City of Beverly Hills Centennial Float Celebrates all the iconic fixtures of the City from Rodeo Drive to palm trees.

City Council Votes To Approve The 2014 Rose Parade Float

By Victoria Talbot The Beverly Hills City Council has approved the design for the Centennial Rose Parade float for this year’s Tour-

HAMEL PARK—Recreation and Parks Commissioner Simone Friedman, Vice Chair Frances Bilak, Commissioner Susan Gersh, Commissioner Howard Rosoff, Chair Robbie Anderson, Mayor John Mirisch, Vice Mayor Lili Bosse, Councilwoman Nancy Krasne, Councilman Willie Brien and Councilman Julian Gold cut the ribbon on the new Mini-Park.

Hamel Park: Ribbon-Cutting For A New Park

By Victoria Talbot Hamel Park was re-dedicated Sunday with a ribboncutting ceremony celebrating a sparkling new recreation area.

After more than a decade of efforts, the Beverly Hills City Council opened the park for play. The pocket park is located at 214 So. Hamel Drive is close

to Horace Mann School in the Southeast section of Beverly Hills.

The renovation includes (see ‘HAMEL PARK’ page 25)

COFFEE DATE—As of this week, Beverly Hills now boasts its own Nespresso Boutique, which opened this week at 320 N. Beverly Dr. The specialty coffee spot serves light fare, sweet treats and wine, in addition to an array of its famed coffee.

Pictured left are Beverly Hills High School PTA President Franny Rennie and PTA VP of Communications Deborah Frank.

East West Bancorp Reports Increases For Net Income, EPS in Third Quarter

By John L. Seitz East West Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: EWBC), parent company of East West Bank with of-

fices in Beverly Hills and Century City, reported third quarter 2013 financial net income of $73.2 million or $0.53, an in-

IN THE MIST— Mountain Gorillas in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda.

Gorilla Doctors Benefit To Be Held At Ace Gallery Show your Gorilla love on Monday, Nov. 4 at 6 p.m. when Kristen Bell hosts a benefit at The Ace Gallery in Bev-

(see ‘EAST WEST’ page 25)

(see ‘ALS’ page 25)

erly Hills to raise funds and awareness for Gorilla Doctors.

Gorilla Doctors carry out (see ‘GORILLA’ page 25)

LADY KILLER—Killer is a 3year old, black and white Shih Tzu / Lhasa Apso mix pup. He is 20-pounds of is super sweetness, and anything but an attack dog. His Army dad was deployed to Afghanistan and his ailing grandma could not longer take care of him.

So, he was taken in by ShelterHopePetShop.org for care and re-homing. The volunteers at this rescue only pet store say he is quite the lover boy and good with kids and other dogs. Those interested in adopting this military mutt may call 818-453-

Beverly High Students Walk To Defeat ALS

BHHS WALK—On Sunday, Beverly Hills High School students will walk to defeat ALS for the second year. Pictured above, BHHS students visit with the star and producer of Jujitsu-ing Reality film (from left): Pearl Koven, Hilary Kraft, Julia Shabanian, Richard Kraft, Scott Lew, David Higgins, Julie Himot and Ann Plageman Lew.

(see ‘FLOAT’ page 25)

BEER-OFF—BierBeisl Chef/Owner Bernhard Mairinger battled Iron Chef’s Michael Symon and Geoffrey Zakarian on The Food Network's popular show, Iron Chef America last week.

The Battle Oktoberfest was a tight Bavarian cookoff featuring a variety of Bavarian dishes now available at BierBeisl, located in Beverly Hills at at 9669 S. Santa Monica Blvd.

crease of 3 percent, and increased earnings per dilutive share of $0.05 or 10 percent

By Laura Coleman In preparation for Sunday’s twomile “Walk to Defeat ALS,” which starts at 10:30 a.m. at Exposition Park, Service Learning students from Beverly Hills High School organized a school and community team to participate.

“We really felt we made a difference by being involved in this event,” said BHHS senior Pearl Koven, the team cocaptain. “Our goal for this year is to raise $2,500 or more.”

Richard Kraft, a long-time substitute teacher at BHHS and a volunteer organizer for the Los Angeles ALS Walk, introduced the high school’s Service Learning

nament of Roses Parade in Pasadena. All that remains is to pick the flowers.

Viewers from around the

Foundation For Jewish Education Preps For Comedy The Foundation for Jewish Education is having a Nov. 3 evening of comedy with

celebrity comedians Mark Schiff and Marvin Silbermintz. (see ‘COMEDY’ page 25)

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BEVERLY HILLS COURIER | OCTOBER 18, 2013 Page 5 HEALTHY GREENS–This week, 350 El Rodeo students planted cool weather vegetables in four edible green gardens on campus. “Thanks to Principal David Hoffman and the El Rodeo PTA's support, students participate in garden activities throughout the school year, learning about ways they can make a difference in protecting the environment,” said Jackie Kassorla, El Rodeo garden chair. Pictured left: first graders Ari Cohn, Lorenzo Romani, Brooke Bronson, Christine Chung and Zhuri Huntoon; third graders Hannah Harooni, Sasha Nol and Keon Porto; and second graders Sara Solemani and Mia Patel.

JEWISH FEDERATION HONOREE—Pictured from left are: Doug Warner, Zach Zalben, Torie Zalben, Marvin Caesar, Jill Black, Janis Black Warner, Stanley Black, Jenna Goldman, Jack Black and Joanie Black.

Photo by Orly Halevy

CHANGING THE WORLD–Disabilities advocate Lucy Meyer, who was just named as Global Messenger for the 2015 World Games which will be held in Los Angeles, shows Senator Dianne Feinstein her gold medals from the Special Olympics last week on a trip to Washington DC.

BHTG SPOTLIGHT AWARDS–Arriving at the Four Seasons for the Beverly Hills Theatre Guild’s Spotlight Awards were (from left): Harry Helft, BHTG Chair Janet Salter, Joan Helft, Marilyn Hall, honoree Debbie Reynolds and emcee Monty Hall. Photo

by Amir

Debbie Reynolds Feted By Theatre Guild

By John L. Seitz A SRO crowd turned out at the Four Seasons as the Beverly Hills The-

atre Guild honored legendary star Debbie Reynolds as part of its annual (see ‘REYNOLDS’ page 26)

AFTER SCHOOL LEARNING–Students spend time getting tutored after school. Pictured above (from left): back row: Jeff Horn, Lauren Fatoorechi, Ryan Whitfield, Rafi Levy, David Shanfeld, Nicole Rowey, Anna Magnin, Stavroula Kyriazis, Rosita Paul, Elizabeth Loranger, Eli Cohen, Jonathan Schwartzman and Sandy Sikavi; front row: Alexandra Lamas, Terry Mettel, Judy Kim, Inbar Avrahami, Adrienne Weise, Cara Friedman, Erica Bloom, Grace Manzo, Chelsea Simmons, Emma Weaver and Aurora Hamner.

After-School Tutoring Program Continues To Change Lives

By Chantel Bernabo The Beverly Hills after school tutoring program is a lot more than just a

place for students to grow academically, according to Adrienne Weise, now (see ‘TUTOR’ page 26)

Tracie Bennett To Perform At CTG Angel’s Night Fundraiser

By John L. Seitz Tracie Bennett will receive the “Distinguished Artist” award and perform music from her acclaimed Judy Garland role from End Of The Rainbow as the Center

Theatre Group Affiliates stages its Angel’s Night Awards fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 26 at Hyatt Regency Century Plaza.

More than 700 are expected to attend and raise (see ‘BENNETT’ page 26)

Tracie Bennett

PEN Holds 23rd Literary Awards In Beverly Hills

By Victoria Talbot The PEN Center hosted the 23rd Annual Literary Awards Monday at the Beverly Hills Hotel with a starstudded cast of attendees. This year’s gala was truly an A-List event, beginning with Governor Jerry Brown.

Acting board chair and Beverly Hills resident Jamie Wolf greeted Gov. Jerry Brown and Harrison

(see ‘PEN’ page 30)

Jewish Federation Women’s Division Honors Janis Black The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles, Women’s Division, honored Janis Black Warner at its recent event at the Beverly Hills estate of Jeanni and Tony Pritzker.

Warner, daughter of philanthropist Stanley Black and his late wife Joyce, was honored for her leadership and commitment to the Los Angeles, Jewish (see ‘BLACK’ page 25)

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I ate it slowly to savor every ow reassuring and morsel. No surprise they sell rewarding it is when our readers more than 100 per day. report that all went wonderfully well after an experience they fter my breakfast, preenjoyed from our recommenda- pared just the way I wanted it, I tion. Judy Hilsinger, the ace tucked the raspberry tea cake book publicist on the West into a paper bag to take home Coast, e-mails us that she for a treat on Sunday morning. “stopped by Tartine ‘O’ Frankly, I simply couldn’t wait Chocolat,” which we reviewed until the next day, and began in last week’s BH Courier col- oohing and aahing my way umn. Dyan Cannon, Judy through every bite of that deliBaldwin, Dylan McDermott and ciousness. How right you are Betty White are among the new about those tea cakes. Unique, café’s devotees. They are now and truly something else. joined by our worldly “foodie” Unlike any pastry I’ve had.

Judy Hilsinger. looked for the owner he café’s within walk- Thomas Sandi to compliment ing distance of where I live,” him, but he was arriving around says Judy. “I was hungry for a noon. So I showered the staff good breakfast on Saturday, the with smiles and thank yous and morning after your enthusiastic a generous tip. Very grateful, column appeared in The George, for this special recomCourier. I salivated reading it. I mendation. I can’t wait to be ordered eggs over easy, crisp back.” bacon, the freshly squeezed orange juice from that great new e are happy to learn juicer the owner imported from from Thomas Sandi that there Spain.

Which also makes were other responses, notably refreshing and healthy vegetable from Cecile and Norm Krevoy drinks! who congratulated Thomas on creating Tartine. One reader lso ordered, as you changed her birthday luncheon suggested, the almond croissant plans for 12 friends from a hot and a gluten-free raspberry tea spot in Beverly Hills to Tartine, cake. Waiting for my breakfast where the fare is more favorable. order to be ready, I couldn’t Thomas’s business doubled over resist biting into the almond the weekend due to our column. croissant. Wow! Like sinking his week, Thomas added the mango macaroons to his Page 6 | October 18, 2013

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selections, and informs that the future, according to the experts at La Duree, the great Paris patisserie, will offer macaroons with truffles, tomato, asparagus, lobster and other tastes.

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is now opening Tartine earlier every morning (at 6 a.m.) to accommodate the hungry doctors and nurses and their staffers across the street in the Cedars-Sinai Medical Towers. You will be well attended to by Sabina Lokich, the charming Parisian ballerina Maly Bouahom, and Lupe Garcia.

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t Tartine, we found ourselves reacquainted with Claude Dhubert, the executive chef now retired and restaurant maven, and we both recalled dozens of our local French dining rooms. From Jean Francois Metignier’s La Cachette to Jean Bertranou’s L’Ermitage to Kurt Niklas’ Bistro. So many now gone.

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e remember Claude from the days of Le St. Germain on Melrose Avenue, where Paul Bruggemans and Camille Bardet enhanced the French dining style in Los Angeles.

At the time, there were no restaurants like it in the “City of Angels.”

Comfortable and sophisticated with excellent French food by chef Claude Alrivy, antique Provencal armoires, that handsome bar of polished walnut.

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And those colorful floral bouquets everywhere, designed by our host extraordinaire Paul, who claims he was inspired by Charles Masson’s fantasia arrangements at New York’s La Grenouille.

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e St. Germain, where Michael Cimarusti’s splendid Providence is now, became the beehive, attracting the swells of Beverly Hills and the Hollywood crowd. Alluring beauties like Audrey Hepburn and matinee idols such as Robert Stack. The downtown City Hall politicos and hip out-of-towners like the not-easy-to-impress New York and European media. High spirits and good times prevailed.

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e recall that during the ’60s the nearby community of Idyllwild with its legendary rockclimbing Suicide Rock, the Chef in the Forest was talked about for its food. But its advertisements in the local Town Crier boldly cautioned: No Ketchup!

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hen it was sold, Wolfgang Puck’s initial Spago on Horn Avenue took over, an overnight celebrity carousel where the windowside tables overlooking the Sunset Strip were coveted.

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Rumer Willis partied at the Fifth Annual Los Angeles Haunted Hayride night at Griffith Park.

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gain, there was nothing like Le Vallauris in the desert empire. It remains open to this day, with a shaded dining terrace that includes seven tall ficus trees. Paul is a grand seigneur of a restaurateur who we plan to visit soon.

eanwhile, in the heart of Palm Springs, Paul and Camille opened their beautiful Le Vallauris. Facing the snowcapped San Jacinto mountains that we’ve often described as “sleeping elephants.”

Le Vallauris’ décor favored elegant tapestries from Beauvais, and became another beehive with its French style and good food.

Welcoming the local beau Anna Faris is among People monde such as the Lee and Magazine’s “Ones To Walter Annenberg and their Watch” celebrities at the glamorous visitors from Hinoki and the Bird recepSunnylands in Rancho Mirage, tion in Century City hailed in Town & Country magBEVERLY HILLS

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T H E FA S H I O N O F B E V E R LY H I L L S

Ferragamo Sponsoring Opening Gala for New Beverly Hills Arts Center The house of Ferragamo will lend an Italian touch as sponsor for Thursday’s opening gala for the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills. The splashy affair, whose honorary cochairs are Brad Pitt and Robert Redford, will also welcome Julie Andrews, Courteney Cox, Jamie Lee Curtis, Jodie Foster, Diane Lane, Demi Moore, Freida Pinto and Charlize Theron,

among others.

In addition to a performance by Italian tenor Vittorio Grigolo, there will be a runway show of the spring collection featuring several light-colored embroidered gowns Ferragamo creative director Massimiliano

Giornetti designed for the occasion. There will also be a Ferragamo pop-up shop within the center selling several accessories exclusive to Beverly Hills such as Lucite heels, hand-woven lambskin and exotic skin and high-tech mesh combos.

Michael, Chris and Patrick Wayne shown at the John Wayne Cancer Institute Auxiliary Luncheon on Thursday, held at the Beverly Hills Hotel. They are displaying bottles of a new Coldesina salad dressing that was premiered on the salads served to guests during the gala. Chris’ family supplied the traditional familial recipe for the product now sold at Marmalade and Vicente Foods. The proceeds of which will benefit the John Wayne Cancer Institute.

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Rodeo de los Caballos

Riata Ranch Cowboy Girls and Boys perform trick riding and roping on horseback.

THE WELLS FARGO STAGE COACH—In 1909, J. P. Bruso moved into the Beverly Hills subdivision and opened a Wells Fargo Express office in his Beverly Hills grocery store and butcher shop that operated there until 1918.

Photos by Zale Richard Rubens

Spectators Gavin Alexander, 3; Rio Villivcencio, 3, and Laine Villivcencio, 5, enjoy the excitement of a parade.

Grand Marshal Jennifer RogersEtcheverry, great-grand daughter of humorist Will Rogers, and the Will Rogers Polo Club.

Rancho La Laguna Riders are in traditional ‘Charro Attire’ astride horses lavished with customized tack add color and style.

Councilman William Brien and Vice Mayor Lili Bosse ride in an all-original 1929 Bentley touring car.

Fred Hayman and family ride in his original Giorgio Rolls Royce, the icon of Rodeo Drive throughout the 1980s.

Mayor John Mirisch of Beverly Hills welcomes the Mayor William Scanlon of Beverly, Massachusetts, the City’s namesake.

A crowd-pleasing Riata Trick Roper stops to perform roping magic for spectators.

The Honor Gaurd with Sgt. Brian Weir, Sgt. Robert Maycott and Officer Andrew Myers of the Beverly Hills Police Department.

This beautiful horse and rider wow spectators in front of Cartier.

Sharon Hakimfar-Tabibian hugs daughter Joelle, 5 with son Julian, 6, all smiles.

The Beverly Hills Antique Fire Truck is a 1928 Ahrens Fox was used until 1966

Costarricense de Paso, a Costa Rican Andalusia / Paso cross new to the USA

Councilmembers Nancy Krasne and Julian Gold enjoy a ride in a 1956 Chevy courtesy of the Petersen Auto Museum.

Beverly Hills High School Marching Band kept tempo to the delight of the hometown.

The Scripps Ranch Saddlebreds feature fine silver tack by Ed Bohlin, a high-stepping favorite.

Mayor John Mirisch and Recreation and Parks Chair Robert Anderson share a smile.

The latter celebrated a birthday.

Traveler, the famous USC mascot with with Tommy Trojan flashing “Fight On”

Ballet Folklorico Mexico Azteca reflects our shared Mexican history and culture and adds a tribute to our first settler, Maria Rita Valdez and the tradition, folklore and history we celebrate at Rodeo de los Caballos (gathering of the horses). The event kicks off Beverly Hills’ year-long Centennial Celebration.

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Quality Construction and Legal Permits Are A Buyers’ Responsibility to Verify

By Victoria Talbot Home sales in Beverly Hills generate millions of dollars, each home price resembling the GDP of a small country. With the notorious address and high prices, buyer’s expectations soar. But the cost of a home does not necessarily guarantee the excellence that the price would seem to dictate.

For example, an unpermitted addition could go unnoticed by an unsuspecting buyer. In addition, work that meets only the minimum legal requirments for building code standards can be masked by cosmetic luxury. In an insightful interview with Susan Healy Keene, Director of the Com-

munity Development Department for the City of Beverly Hills, she explained, “We inspect for minimum standards provided in the building code.

Building inspectors do not look at method, means or quality, as long as the building meets the minimum legal standards.”

In other words, the City does not assume any responsibility; they leave that to the homeowners. If a homeowner Unpermitted - This home, built by celebrity developer Mohamed Hadid, waits until after they buy their sold for a reported $32, 750,000. There is an unpermitted structure atop home, the buyer assumes all the roof that exceeds maximum height. the liability. ishes and the final inspection. well-qualified inspectors who Inspectors review con- They are not required to visit undergo rigorous certification struction at certain key phases, the property between inspec- and continuing education. including foundation, framing, tions or recheck work previBut there is no requiretrades (plumbing, electrical ously inspected. ment that the construction be and mechanical), exterior finThe city has a team of as excellent as the price of the

home might seem to dictate only that it meet the minimum standards required by the California Building Code.

That means that no matter what the home’s value, the responsibility for determining the quality of the construction lies with the buyer.

The more that a buyer spends on a house, the more likely that buyer expects that the cost of the house is a guarantee of high-quality construction and fully-permitted structures. In fact, that is absolutely not true. And the City of Beverly Hills is not going to be particularly helpful if there is trouble.

And surprisingly, there is no inspection to determine if unpermitted work has been performed on the property. An unpermitted addition may be completed to whatever standards the builder determines.

The buyer is only informed of any work that is not permitted when the property changes hands - in the form of disclosures - or when seeking a permit for renovations.

“A real estate agent should verbally, with a follow up in writing, inform the buyer that there is unpermitted work on the property,” said Jeff Hyland of Hilton & Hyland.

But, said Keen, “Real estate agents don’t necessarily check to see if work is permitted. So if you want to do something to your home, you may find out that the work that was done is not legal.” The homeowner may have to bring it up to code.

The City does not look for unpermitted construction either, explained Keene. “There is no reason to check unless someone reports construction (see ‘PERMIT,’ page 13)

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Nine years since the applicants first requested the zone change, this City Council has finally put consideration of the Gateway Overlay Zone to rest.

The Gateway Overlay would have established a Gateway/Commercial/Mixed Use/ Transportation Land Use Designation for three former railroad parcels at 9900 Santa Monica Boulevard, 9848 Wilshire Boulevard and 9817 Wilshire Boulevard, at the corner of Wilshire and Santa Monica.

The amendment was rejected in a 4-1 vote with Councilman Brien voting in favor of the zone change. The decision was unexpected and caught the City Staff by surprise.

By the end of the evening, the Council meeting began to resemble a battleground - not between those for and those against the project - but between the City Council and the Planning Staff.

The meeting Tuesday ran into the wee hours as Council heard statements from the applicants, residents and businesses for and against the proposal. After numerous public hearings, EIRs and studies, Tuesday night was the culmination of years of effort on behalf of the developers and stake-

holders in the area.

A handout from the Southwest Beverly Hills Homeowners Association quoted Lili Bosse, Nancy Krasne and Julian Gold at a candidate’s forum in January 2011 rejecting zone change and development on the parcels.

Peninsula Hotel General Counsel Michael Tenner expressed a concern that the proposal for development would impair the views of the hotel’s guests and curtail business.

But several factors combined to result in rejection, said Vice Mayor Lili Bosse, who ultimately drove the vote to decide the matter.

The staff report generated “Overlay Zone Objectives“ rather than findings. “Overlay ‘objectives’ are too ambiguous,” said Bosse.

The objectives, in the form of broad suggestions, include pedestrian walkways, greenbelts and “iconic architecture.”

Objectives, however, are not requirements or parameters.

“They mean nothing,” said Bosse. “There is no protection for the city whatsoever.”

The objectives, said Councilman Willie Brien, who voted to change the zoning, “would have allowed us the opportunity to see what opportunities could or would have been.” Now, he says, “We have prevented those opportunities

from coming forward.”

The Staff recommended that the City Council go forward with the zoning change.

But Bosse asked Jonathan Lait, City Planner and Assistant Director of Community Development, why the Staff report, “did not represent a balanced view. On important land use issues, the City Council has requested both pros and cons.”

Lait told Mirisch that in 2010, when the Planning Commission re-addressed the issue, the first question he asked them was, “Are we getting to ‘yes’ or are we getting to ‘no’?

The Planning Commission was clearly interested in some kind of development taking place in the T-1 zone.”

Planning Commission calls from the Courier were not returned.

“We were hoping for objectivity,” said the Mayor, agreeing with Bosse.

Traffic issues were not fully addressed in the report, which totally bypassed a 40-story building at 10000 Santa Monica Boulevard that was approved for Century City a few months after the Environmental Impact Report had been requested.

Mirisch admonished Lait, questioning why no one in planning took the “initiative” to include that crucial information. “There would have to be

BEVERLY HILLS COURIER | OCTOBER 18, 2013 Page 13 tremendous public benefits,” said the Mayor, for any plan to override traffic considerations, especially at the intersection of Wilshire and Santa Monica Boulevards. With traffic during peak hours at a near stand-still, any additional automobile trips have to have tremendous public benefits, and in this case, the Mayor was unconvinced the benefit outweighed the traffic concerns.

Also in the report from Keyser Marston Associates, Kathleen Head reported no change in valuation of the property in the event of a zone change.

“If you have a property you can only put parking on, then all of a sudden you have property that you can put more than parking on, how can you say there is not a benefit?” asked Bosse.

Finally, Bosse called for a vote and the zoning change was voted down.

Former Beverly Hills Mayor Linda Briskman, representing Jeffrey Mirken, a parcel owner, said in a statement, “After countless hours of collaboration with the Planning Commission, staff and City Council liaisons, we were somewhat blindsided that only one of them gave their support.”

WHAT? ANOTHER SIGN??

We continue to receive photos from readers of illegal real estate signs throughout Beverly Hills.

This one is two-sided, has arrows, is oversized, has a flag and sits right in the middle of the public right-of-way! Send photos to vtalbot@bhcourier.com

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based.”

That can be a big headache for property owners. “We always try to work with people,” said Keene. “We’re not punative. We look at options, how to get them [property owners] where they want to go.”

Keene’s advice to homebuyers? Ask for permit records before you buy. Check zoning; make sure the home you are buying is not adjacent to parcels with undesireable zoning. And be aware that no matter what the cost of the home, it is the buyer’s responsibility to ascertain that the quality of the construction is what the buyer expects.

HOW DO YOU FEEL? UCLA, USC To Develop Stroke Centers

A three-way partnership between the UCLA Stroke Center at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, the USC Comprehensive Stroke and Cerebrovascular Center at Keck Medicine of USC, and UC Irvine has been awarded a $2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to address development and refinement of stroke treatments, prevention, and

recovery after stroke.

Together, the three universities will form the Los Angeles–Southern California Regional Coordinating Center, which will marshal a network of 49 acute stroke and rehabilitation medical centers throughout Los Angeles and Orange counties to perform stroke-related trials. Read more at www.bhcourier.com, Health

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UCLA Doctors Successfully ‘Vacuum’ 2-Foot Blood Clot From Patient’s Heart Todd Dunlap, 62, arrived at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center’s emergency room on Aug. 8 suffering from shortness of breath, fatigue and extreme cold. When a CT scan revealed a 24-inch clot stretching from his legs into his heart, doctors feared the mass could break loose and lodge in his lungs, killing him instantly.

Dr. John Moriarty gave Dunlap a choice. He could have open-heart surgery or undergo a new minimally invasive procedure using a device called AngioVac to vacuum the massive clot out of his heart. The catch? The procedure had never been successfully performed in California.

Dunlap choose the second option and underwent the procedure. A week later, he was home and full of energy and eager to play on the floor with his 9-month-old grandson.

Here’s how it worked: A team of UCLA interventional radiologists and cardiovascular surgeons slid a tiny camera down Dunlap’s esophagus to monitor his heart. Next, they guided a coiled hose through his neck artery and plugged one end into his heart, against the

UCLA’s Dr. John Moriarty and patient Todd Dunlap.

clot. They threaded the other end through a vein at the groin and hooked the hose up to a powerful suction device.

“Once in place, the AngioVac quickly sucked the deadly clot out of Dunlap’s heart and filtered out the solid tissue,” said Moriarty, a UCLA interventional radiologist with expertise in clot removal and cardiovascular imaging. “The system then restored the cleansed blood through a blood vessel near the groin, eliminating the need for a blood transfusion.”

The procedure lasted three hours. Open-heart surgery can

take twice as long and often requires the surgeon to divide the breastbone lengthwise down the middle and spread the halves apart to access the heart.

After the heart is repaired, surgeons use wires to hold the breastbone and ribs in place as they heal. The procedure can necessitate extended rehabilitation before the patient makes a full recovery.

Similarly, a clot-busting drug known as a tPA typically takes three to four days to work.

In Dunlap’s case, tPA failed because of the clot’s size and density.

Read more at www.bhcourier.com, Health.

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Corrected On ‘Gypping,’ Handling Transgender Identity Dear Dr. Walfish: In reading your response to “David M.” in regards to his issue about gay marriage and gaining his parent’s approval, you referred to him ”gypping” them out of carrying on their family name.

I was quite surprised that someone of your professional background would use the word “gypping”—it is common knowledge that this is a derogatory term for the European Gypsy community, akin to someone being “Jewed” out of money, which I assume you would never refer to or use in your vernacular.

While some might only know Gypsies from the negative stereotypes they see in the media, they are actually a reasonably sized population who, like all ethnicities or groups, have a few extremists that tarnish it for the rest. Please don’t perpetuate that stereotype.

Respectfully, Julia Goldberg Dear Julia: Thank you so much for writing and setting me straight. Actually, I did not know the word “gypping” is a derogatory term toward the European Gypsy community.

Putdowns, racial slurs, or categorizations are the last thing I want. I am sincerely sorry for offending you and anyone else who shares your point of view and I will not use the word again.

Dr. Fran Walfish Answers Your Questions Not knowing, I decided to research your comment. The best I could find is that the word “gyp” is probably short for Gypsy. “Probable,” but still no direct evidence found.

I learned that several years ago Ann Landers used the phrase “gypped” in an article and got complaints from Gypsies saying it was a racial slur.

She apologized and promised not to use the word again.

Then someone wrote in saying that while it was a racial slur, it wasn’t against the Gypsies, but against the Egyptians. Ann replied something like, “thanks for getting me out of trouble with the Gypsies, but now I’m in hot water with the Egyptians!”

Q: Dear Dr. Fran: My husband and I are beside ourselves. We have a 5-year-old son who constantly tells us he wants to be a girl. We’re terrified since we have never heard of this in a young child. What can we do?

Alex P.

A. Dear Alex, sexual identity begins to take shape at age 2 years. Kids know as young as age 4 or 5 whether they like being a girl or boy.

I treat many children who declare they want to be, or in fact are, the opposite gender.

They suffer from Gender Identification Disorder. I have treated kids of both sexes who range in age from 3-1years old.

This is different from being gay or bisexual. It is a wish or feeling of being the opposite sexual gender.

These children suffer a great deal of confusion, rejection from peers, isolation, frustration and feelings of being misunderstood.

Alex, give your young son permission to be true to himself, as well as remaining in the gray area of possibility that his feelings may still evolve and change.

Love and accept him as he is. In other words, validate the child, as is, and allow him the freedom to change his mind if he is so inclined. This will help your child to remain fluid and flexible in his thinking. Rigidity is considered pathological.

Dr. Fran Walfish–Beverly Hills psychotherapist and author of The Self-Aware Parent at www.DrFranWalfish.com. Send questions to franwalfish@gmail.com.

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Women’s Boutique Haiying Snider Opens Today At Westfield or generations, the Chinese have perfected exacting attention to workmanship, detail and fit in handmade clothing.

Haiying Snider and her sister, codesigner Haifeng Liu, bring that same attention to the handmade women’s line the sisters are producing in a small studio in Ontario. Garments are meticulously hand sewn, constructing not only innovative designs, but also clothing that is far superior to what can be found in a department store these days.

“I’ve always been passionate about fashion and our designs are driven by an influence of Chinese culture and American trends,” said Haiying, “giving each garment a one-of-a kind statement that you would normally have to pay much more for somewhere else. We’re calling it ‘affordable luxury.’

“We’ve also made the line ecofriendly using the finest quality faux leather and furs,” said Haiying. “Our handbag line features items that are manufactured using synthetic materials, as we have attempted to create beauty, style and utility without taking the lives of animals. The idea stems from our family background since our parents are Buddhists.

“But we also wanted to give people options, so part of the handbag line is made from genuine leather,” Haiying adds. “The plus side to using the best faux-clothing products is that you can throw them in the washer and they always look like new.”

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ur designs are driven by an influence of Chinese culture and American trends, giving each garment a one-of-a kind statement’ —Haiying Snider ries a variety of fun party dresses, expertly tailored pants and blouses, faux trimmed sweater dresses, vests, jackets, and handbags.

A lot of thought has gone into the women’s wear line that accentuates curves and hides bulges. Haiying says that for anybody looking to hide a “new mommy tummy” and still look elegantly chic, she has specifically designed her clothing to do just that, being a single mom herself.

• The line has its flirty and sexy side—a leather sweater dress with short ruffled skirt, a pair of silk pants with peek-a-boo lace-flower sides—or shoppers can choose something from its sleek, classic line of Audrey Hepburn-like simplicity; add a pink and white floral bag with a golden clutch and you’ve got the total girly look.

• The handbag line is comprised of exclusive designs by Haiying with a variety of styles and flare that range from the iconic “Jackie O” handbags to glittery punk spiked evening bags.

“This part of the line is produced

in China, but I want people to understand that this is a luxury line,” Haiying says. “Each handbag is painstakingly crafted with the same kind of attention to detail we give to the clothing line,” said Haiying. “We provide the equal attention to detail that the Michael Kors brand gives to the bags they produce in China.”

“The quality of these lovely handbags far exceeds the modest price,” said television producer Lisa Lew (Judge Judy, A Current Affair and Judge Joe Brown). “Haiying is a smart designer who has under-priced her handbags as part of her marketing strategy to introduce them to the public. Honestly, I can see the pricing of Haiying Snider handbags rapidly increasing in the next couple of months. I also love the zippered iPad compartment inside the bag, so I don’t have to worry about scratching my iPad. It's brilliant.”

For the month of October, the shop is offering a 20 percent discount. See more at: www.haiyingsnider.com About Haiying Snider Haiying Snider and her sister Haifeng Liu are fashion designers, entrepreneurs and CEOs of Haiying Snider.

Born in Dalian, China, the sisters grew up in a time and place when fashion options were limited and where conformity rather than individual expression was the norm.

Following graduation from secondary school, Haiying studied electronic

engineering and, after immigrating to the United States in 1990, she went on to become president of an environmental resources business.

When Haiying decided to use her business experience to follow her lifelong dream of working in the world of fashion design and retail, she asked her sister to join her in the U.S. Haifeng studied fashion design at the Gao Bo Fashion Design Institute in Dalian, China and is a talented designer who is capable of bringing fashion concepts to production level patterns.

“We have focused on incorporating Eastern elements into all of our product designs,” said Haiying. “Our company logo, for example, reflects this as it portrays the early architecture used by Chinese builders when producing doorways or windows (in Pinyin “Men Chuang”).

Another example of this Eastern influence is the style of “Qi Pao” which we use in some of our dresses.

This style was historically worn by upper class women in China. Additionally, many of our pieces feature a combination of fabric and leather that produce a look that is unique to our brand.

“We wish to continue to develop a successful business. We define success as making a difference, as being responsible to the environment and to other living beings on this planet and in giving back to those in need who have not been as fortunate as we have been. Going forward, we will continue to be dedicated to achieving these objectives,” Haiying says.

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Community Celebrates The Restoration Of Beverly Gardens Park At The Lily Pond Ground Breaking Vice Mayor Lili Bosse, together with her husband Jon Bosse, donated a leading gift of $200,000 toward the restoration of the lily pond earlier this year.

Howard Rosoff, Gaby Alexander, Lili Bosse and Steve Gordon

Kimberly and Ben Reiss

Reese and Noah Margo

Judi Fenton and Vicki Reynolds

Buddy and Arline Pepp

To Give Or Not To Give, Wells Fargo Advisor Discusses: The Purpose Of Creating A Philanthropic Mission Statement

By Yolla Kairouz, Associate Wealth Advisor for Wells Fargo Private Bank n his early childhood, a boy spends his time playing with his favorite tree, climbing its trunk, and swinging from its branches. As the boy approaches adolescence, he desires money and the tree yields its apples for him to sell. At adulthood, he yearns for a home and the tree offers its branches for the man to build his home. At middle age, he asks the tree for a boat and the tree offers its trunk, which the man cuts to build his boat. During his final years, the old man asks the tree for a quiet place to sit and rest, and the tree offers its stump.

The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein is a simple story but one that poignantly illustrates the complex philosophical discussion concerning the act of giving and taking. The inimitable question: To give or not to give?

The decision to give is a serious matter —a crucial question that many wealthy families will ask themselves when considering to incorporate family philanthropic goals in their wealth planning. Family giving is a choice and one that is flourishing in our communities.

According to a 2012 Giving USA annual report, charitable giving grew almost 4 percent and corporate giving rose by 12 percent. Moreover, the results of the 2011 World Giving Index Report ranks the U.S. as the No. 1 most generous country in the world. These study findings clearly illustrate that, even in these hard economic times, the American spirit of generosity is alive and growing.

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What has changed and is currently evolving is the way individuals give.

According to Matthew Bishop, co-author of the groundbreaking book Philanthropcapitalsm, wealthy families are beginning to give at an earlier age and their giving is more impact driven.

So what benefits does giving offer?

How can wealthy individuals ensure their family philanthropy creates and meets its intended positive impact?

How can intentions best be incorporated into a family’s legacy planning?

Naturally, family philanthropy inevitably raises questions about the weighty aspects of family life. Concerns and beliefs about expectation, privacy, dependence, fairness, and legacy are bound to surface and, as best as possible, understood in an effort to effectively implement solutions congruent with one’s values and intentions.

So how do we begin the journey of giving wisely? We suggest clients begin with self-discernment.

• Why do you wish to give?

• What values or principles do you and your family hold dear? What are some of the ideas, persons, or events that molded you?

• To whom do you want to give, and why? What impact would you want your giving to have on others? What do you expect to gain from your family giving?

• How much time and personal involvement do you want to commit to your giving?

These questions flush out the motivations and values underlying the gift

and reveal its intent. Understand-ing each other’s personalities, the compatibility of goals, and the interpersonal abilities helps participants collaborate for the benefit of a shared vision.

The philosophy behind your giving can become vulnerable and unprotected without a clearly defined intent.

Trust agreements, wills, and articles of incorporation may be insufficient to ensure fidelity to your philanthropic mission. Donors investing the necessary time to consider these questions lay a strong foundation for defining a shared vision and framework that will help fuel the act of giving, in a manner that is both constructive and enduring for generations.

• Now that you’ve discovered and clarified your values and motivations, the next step is to articulate your philanthropic purpose through a written mission statement that will define a framework and vision for the purpose behind your giving, and will incorporate your reasons for giving and the guiding principles underpinning your generosity.

• When you write your mission statement, consider working with a trusted advisor who will ask you challenging questions to help you fine-tune and clarify it.

• Many families may elect to supplement their mission statement with video interviews discussing the donor’s principles and beliefs and with photos and articles of past charitable contributions. This corollary helps the preservation and legacy of the donor’s philanthropic intent.

• The intent to give mindfully is an example of one’s excellence. Without rumination and the guidance of a trusted team of wealth, tax, and legal counsel, gifts may become monetary transfers that simply fulfill a lifetime gift exclusion requirement.

• However, working with your trusted advisors on a mission statement and your philanthropic planning can allow others to understand the motivations for giving and help the giving to be more enduring and impactful.

Giving wisely transforms the lives of both giver and recipient, offering opportunities to self-actualize, develop deep connections among family members, perpetuate a multi-generational family legacy, and provide a platform for a family to communicate shared values, and use its wealth to build a meaningful bridge with their community.

For additional information, contact Yolla Kairouz at 310-444-6525, or at yolla.kairouz@wellsfargo.com.

Wells Fargo Private Bank provides products and services through Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. and its various affiliates and subsidiaries.

Wells Fargo & Company and its affiliates do not provide legal advice.

Consult your legal advisors to determine how this information may apply to your own situation.

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American Jewish University Offers Classes On South African Arts Leora Raikin, South African artist, researcher and author of Safari Through African Folklore Embroidery is now offering lectures and classes on Africa at the American Jewish University, Whizin Center for Continuing Education, Famillian Campus, 15600 Mulholland Dr., Bel Air. • African Folklore Embroidery teaches students about African tribal arts and customs through creative needlecraft.

No experience is needed as students will learn African beading, embellishment techniques and stitch with hand-dyed South African threads as they learn to complete an African Folklore Embroidery design.

The sessions are six Thursdays from 10 a.m.-noon, star ting this week, through Nov. 21. Cost is $135.

• In addition, Raikin will present a series of three lectures on Jews in South

Africa, Past, Present and Post Mandela that will examine Jewish life in South Africa over the past 100 years and the factors that have influenced it, as well as examine the relationship between the South African government and Israel.

The seminars will be from 10-11:30

Fabric art work “Beaded African Village”

by Leora Raikin with African hand-dyed threads, African fabric and buttons as well as hand-beaded wire art, beaded teaspoons and bookmarks and pins.

a.m., Tuesdays, Oct. 22-Nov. 5.

Raikin, a South African native living in Los Angeles has been teaching and lecturing about the tribal arts of her birth country for the past decade.

She will be displaying and sharing her art creations and her extensive African collection of Ndebele beaded bridal dolls and Zulu handwoven baskets, which are the inspiration for many of her embroidery designs.

R a i k i n weaves in the stories and ancient traditions of Africa into every lecture and workshops she conducts.

Registrati on is now available at wcce.aju.edu or 310-4401246.

For more information, e m a i l info@aflembr oider y.com or visit www. aflembroidery.com

OUTLOOK B E V E R LY H I L L S OUTLOOK The Saban Theatre, 8440 Wilshire Blvd. has announced upcoming concerts.

• Rocker Leon Russell (This Masquerade) takes the stage at 8 p.m.. Saturday, Oct. 18.

• Grammy winning guitarist Jonny Lang will present a 9 p.m. concert on Saturday, Oct. 26.

• Performer, composer and arranger and producer Gino Vannelli (Living Inside Myself) makes in first L.A. appearance in 15 years at 9 p.m., Friday, Nov. 8.

Those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all concerts. For ticket pricing and information, call 888-645-5006 or visit www.sabantheatre.org. ***** The American-Russian Business Council, together with The New American Association for Culture and Education, Inc. will present “Co On, Support New York, New York,” a benefit for victims of Superstorm Sandy, at 5 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 27 at the Writers Guild Theatre, 135 S. Doheny Dr. The program will feature Aida Vedisheva, a screening of her original musical, Masterpiece and Singing Liberty, and a large cast of singers and musicians including violin virtu-

oso Daniel Shindarov and singers Olga Lomteva, George Komskey Alexander Agamirzov, Rob Kevlin and more.

Tickets are available at ticketmaster.com, TicketsR.com and by calling 818-377-2101, 818518-6700 ***** Friendly House L.A., the first home in the country for women recovering from alcohol and drug abuse, will honor author Winn Claybaugh, cofounder of hair care giant Paul Mitchell’s schools; Earl Hightower, founder of Hightower Associates; and philanthropist Sydney Holland, CEO of Rich Hippie Production at its 24th annual annual awards luncheon, Oct. 26 in The Beverly Hilton.

Grammy Award-winning singer Charlie Colin emcees while Viola Davis and Sumner Redstone are honorary co-chairs of the event, co-chaired by Peggy Albrecht and Michael Hollingsworth.

Individual tickets are $150.

For information, call 323-9044400 or visit www.FriendlyHouseLA.org. ***** The weekly update and news for Beverly Hills.

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Temple To Screen Holocaust Rescue Tale The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum will present 50 Children: The Rescue Mission of Mr. and Mrs. Kraus, at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 7:30 p.m. at the Wilshire Boulevard Temple’s Audrey and Sydney Irmas Campus, 11661 West Olympic Blvd.

Produced by HBO Documentary Films and the museum , the film tells the story of Gilbert and Eleanor Kraus, a Jewish couple from Philadelphia who traveled to Nazi-controlled

Vienna in spring 1939 to save a group of children. Amid the horrors of the Holocaust, they delivered 50 children to safety in the U.S. Scott Miller, the museum’s director of curatorial affairs, and the film’s writer, director and producer Steven Pressman will host a discussion following the screening.

The screening, co-sponsored by the temple, is free but advance registration is required to 310-556-3222 or by email at msarid@ushmm.org.

The Sunshine Boys–Delightful! DeVito!

The Sunshine Boys is about two former vaudevillians, Lewis and Clark, who haven’t spoken in years after their bitter breakup, when they are asked to appear on a salute to comedy on the Ed Sullivan Show.

This is Danny DeVito’s vehicle from beginning to end. Neil Simon’s play was made for Devito’s one liners–his asides, hysterical moments of forgetfulness, controlled and often soft-peddled angered responses to his partner, inability to open his front door, getting tangled in the wire of his TV set……

Those moments and more jocular asides with his nephew and those with co-star, Judd Hirsch are priceless. Hirsch is

Jerry Cutler on Theater the perfect foil for DeVito especially when the butt of his partner’s quips and most especially, when he is on the attack.

The second act more pensive than the first as the two men’s future becomes a stark reality. “Now what?” They ponder the tenuous future without a definitive plan. I’ve got a plan. Go see The Sunshine Boys (through Nov. 3) at the Ahmanson. It will brighten your day.

3 bagels out of 4 Jerry Ram Cutler, The Courier’s film critic, is rabbi at Creative Arts Temple.

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event marking the 100-day countdown to the City’s 100th Anniversary on Jan. 28, 2014.

“Our centennial celebration belongs to every single resident,” Vice Mayor Lili Bosse told The Courier.

The parade featured the Wells Fargo Wagon that made deliveries in the City until 1918, 35 horses, 160 performers, dignitaries and vintage automobiles.

As part of the celebration of the City’s rancho to riches history, the Ballet Folklorico Azteca Mexico dancers and Charro riders were there in tribute to Maria Rita Valdez, the area’s first resident of Afro-Hispanic who with her seven daughters and one son lived on the 4,000acre rancho that is now Beverly Hills from the 1830s to 1850s.

The parade was dedicated to Warren Ackerman, Sooky Goldman, George Fenimore and Don Tronstein.

Jennifer Rogers-Etcheverry, great grand daughter of the City’s first mayor, Will Rogers, served as grand marshal.

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their former beauty.

Steve Zoet, the Director of Community Services, began the program and welcomed Mayor John Mirisch. Together with Robert Anderson, Recreation and Parks Commission Chair, they recounted a little of the history of this park.

In 2006, Commission Chair Anderson dedicated the famous 40-foot Beverly Hills sign, a destination for tourists from around the world. It is an exact replica of the original sign that greeted visitors

when the train stopped at the station across the street.

Steve Gordon of Friends of the Beverly Gardens Park, praised the City for the support the organization received. “City Hall has been nothing but spectacular,” he quipped.

But the Friends of the Beverly Gardens Park are just beginning their work. This is the first of 23 parks that grace Santa Monica’s northern flank from first created in 1911. The park restoration project will include all the parks from Wilshire Blvd. to Doheny Drive.

The Friends of Beverly Gardens Park will next turn their attention to the Electric Fountain at Wilshire, a gift from the mother of famed silent film actor and producer Harold Lloyd.

The Lily Pond is a sentimental favorite, but the work is not done yet. An angel is needed to seed the funding for the fountain. There will

BEVERLY HILLS be many opportunities as the park restoration progresses. The organization plans to fund the park maintenance for another 50 years to preserve and maintain the beauty we so love for generations to come. To donate visit www.fobgp.org.

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“Today we embrace our past and take it into the future,” The Wallis Chairman of the Board Jerry Magnin said.

“It is the most exciting moment of history in our City ever,” said Vice Mayor Lili Bosse. “Freeze frame this moment and take it in because we are now part of history in the making.”

The dream of creating a performing arts center in Beverly Hills has taken over two decades to realize. Following the morning ribboncutting ceremony, guests were invited into the renovated 1933 Italianate-style Beverly Hills Post Office (now the Paula Kent Meehan Historic Building) which anchors the 2.5-acre cultural center at the corner of North Crescent Drive and South Santa Monica Boulevard.

“I couldn’t have known as a child that this postal facility would be closed,” recalled Assembly Member Richard Bloom. “But then it would be repurposed as such a cultural facility for the well-being of the community.”

Tuesday’s official dedication ceremony marked the start of a week-long celebration, including two star-studded galas. The new venue is the City’s first performing arts center and marry the past and present through the Paula Kent Meehan Historic Building and the new, contemporary 500-seat, stateof-the-art Bram Goldsmith Theater.

The David Bohnett Founders Room is located directly across the lobby.

The 150-seat Lovelace Studio Theater provides a flexible performance space for public performances, children’s programming and is also the heart of the theater school for young people.

The Janine and Peter Lowy Promenade is the elegant walkway that begins in the Jim and Eleanor Randall Grand Hall, leads to the Lovelace Studio Theater, and connects to the Bram Goldsmith Theater. Patrons will take a journey from the Paula Kent Meehan Historic Building to the contemporary main stage, enjoying views of beautiful gardens as seen through the Promenade doors along the way.

A stunning sunken Jamie Tisch Sculpture Garden graces the immediate exterior area of the Goldsmith’s orchestra level. The garden is a serene, beautiful oasis decorated with works of art by renowned artists that becomes a gathering place for guests enjoying pre, postshow, and intermission with friends. It is also perfect for special outdoor occasions and events.

Located outside the classrooms is the private Wells Family Courtyard for students and faculty.

Connected to the historic loading dock of the Post Office, the courtyard offers the perfect respite and gathering place for youth and teachers between classes.

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the all-glass conference room.

A separate lounge and pantry afford a comfortable ambience in a minimalist setting where views command attentions.

The new office is a heady cry from Wells Fargo’s first of-

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world will enjoy the “Dreams Come True,” design by Phoenix Design.

The design incorporates iconic elements of Rodeo Drive, the Beverly Hills sign, palm trees and City Hall.

The City has participated in the Rose Parade floats for more than 80 years. This year, Beverly Hills celebrates its

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from the prior year period.

Dominic Ng, chairman /CEO of East West, stated: “We are focused on achieving a sustainable, superior financial performance and believe our financial results for the third quarter are reflective of this goal.

“Throughout the year, East West has successfully grown total assets, loans, deposits and fee income. Quarter to

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Dian Fossey’s legacy by saving the lives of critically-endangered mountain and Grauer's

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students to the ALS walk last year.

Last year they raised over $500 to fight ALS. “The students had such a positive experience participating in the walk last year that they decided to expand their efforts and recruit the entire BHHS community to join Team BHHS for this year’s walk,” Kraft said.

Often referred to as Lou Gehrig's Disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a pro-

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and non-Jewish community and beyond.

“The event was about passing the torch to the younger generation to emulate their parents and help ensure the Jewish nation’s future,” said Jay Sanderson, Federation president /CEO. The event featured a performance by poet-actresscomedian, ”always on the search for the meaning of Judaism,” Vanessa Hidary, “The Hebrew Mamita” Based on Jewish values,

fice in Beverly Hills, when J.P. Bruso operated a Wells Fargo Express office from his grocery store and butcher shop. The store offered customers reliable and speedy services for the shipment of money, goods and valuables until 1918.

Then, in World War I, the federal government took over

all express services as part of the war effort. Wells Fargo closed in over 10,000 locations nationwide.

Wells Fargo signs returned to the city in 1969.

Today, Wells Fargo recommits itself to service, says Steve Ghysels, Wells Fargo Wealth Management and Regional

Centennial on January 28, 2014.

Another float that originates in Beverly Hills is the “Loving Dreams - Adopt a Shelter Pet” Float, sponsored by the Beverly Hills Pet Care Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to the rescue, adoption and spay/neuter of homeless pets. The Foundation and the City have worked together to coordinate their efforts for several years.

The float, designed by Fiesta Float Company is set in a rose garden filled with joyful hearts and bursting with love and featuring puppies and kittens with life-like animated movements.

A volunteer comm9ttee has been established to support the float efforts, particularly the efforts to decorate the float for the parade in December. Beverly Hills will be well-represented.

date, total loans increased 6 percent or $946.7 million to a record $17.2 billion and total deposits also increased 6 percent or $1.1 billion to a record $20.4 billion. Fee income has increased 20 percent to $81.4 million.

“Additionally, we recently signed a definitive agreement to acquire MetroCorp Bancshares, Inc., headquartered in Houston, with $1.6 billion in total assets and operating 18 branches under its two subsidiary banks, MetroBank and

Metro United Bank.

Both strategically and culturally, MCBI is a good fit with East West.”

Ng added: “We are confident this transaction will create greater value for our shareholders as we expand our presence in California and significantly increase our presence in Texas. The acquisition of MCBI should close in the first quarter of 2014 and be accretive to 2014 earnings.”

gorillas through health care.

Tickets for the evening, which includes cocktails, appetizers and an auction, start at $225 per person.

For more information contact Lisa Bochner at 310-7172754 or visit www.gorilladoctors.org.

gressive, fatal neuromuscular disease that slowly robs the body of its ability to walk, speak, swallow and breathe.

The life expectancy of an ALS patient averages 2 to 5 years from the time of diagnosis.

In a show of community support, local Beverly Hills businesses including Chipotle, Urth Café and Starbucks are providing prizes to those that sign-up and participate in fundraising.

Those interested in donating or joining Team BHHS this Sunday can visit: tinyurl.com/teamBHHS. the Federation’s mission is to convene and lead the Jewish community, to leverage its donated resources to assure the continuity of the Jewish people, support a secure state of Israel and care for Jews in need locally and abroad. Also to mobilize on issues of concern to the local Jewish community, all with local, national, and international partners.

It’s two main goal are: to keep Israel strong and growing; and; “to get back to the basics of Judaism and save the Jewish communities in the Diaspora from disappearing forever.”

To especially protect

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shaded picnic tables, climbing features for children, pathways and landscaping.

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The event will take place in a private home north of Sunset Boulevard. There will be a reception from 6:30 p.m. with hors d'oeuvres served and program to begin at 7:45 p.m.

For more information, call 310-273-8612 or email: mkreiten@yahoo.com.

Diaspora Jews from antiSemitism and the new phenomenon of a possible homegrown Islamic terror attack, the organization has decided to become proactive, Sanderson said.

Now every Jewish community is connected and has the support to protect itself with Federation dollars, all donated, Sanderson said. The federation helps protect synagogues, Jewish schools, summer camps for Jewish youth, buildings that house Jewish organizations, and provide any other security and protection needs.

Managing Director. “The overall purpose of the remodel of our Private Bank office is to maintain our commitment to staying engaged in the community and continuing our Wells Fargo legacy here in Beverly Hills.”

For Ghysels, the remodel was an opportunity to share

October 18, 2013 | Page 25 their position atop the highest building in the City by creating unobstructed floor-to-ceiling panoramics that dazzle their clients. Combined with a tasteful selection of fine art, marble flooring and wood paneling, the newly-remodeled office is a salute to the city it serves.

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Spotlight Awards program.

With Monty Hall doing his always spritely emcee duties, and introducing her proud daughters, Carrie and Joely Fisher, it was time for an array of comedians to toast and roast the honoree.

Among them were Ruta Lee, Peter Marshall, Rip Taylor, Norm Crosby, Jim MacGeorge and Greg Lewis. Joining in via videotape were Carl Reiner, Florence Henderson, Renee Taylor and Joe Bologna.

Longtime friends of Reynolds on hand included Sandy Axchen and Phyllis Berkett plus Paula Kent Meehan, honorary chair. Beverly Hills Councilmember Nancy Krasne gave the honoree a

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some $1 million, according to the event‘s chair Ava Fries of Beverly Hills and co-chair Kim Peterson.

proclamation on behalf of the City.

Carolyn Fried and Janet Salter, BHTG president and chair respectively, presented an award to Jonathan Weedman on behalf of the Wells Fargo Charitable Foundation.

Candace Coster, BHTG competition coordinator, then introduced three aspiring playwrights as 2013 first place award winners: Steven Peterson from Chicago and Californians David Clow and Barbara Heimburger.

Founded in 1977, the Beverly Hills Theatre Guild/Julie Harris Playwright Award competition supports new or struggling playwrights with cash awards.

For information, call 310273-3390 or visit www,beverlyhills theatreguild.org

BEVERLY HILLS COUPLE–Courtney Lynn Gyves (left), daughter of Meri Gyves and Dr. John Gyves, and William Andrew Foley VI, son of Pamela and William Foley, leave the Church of The Good Shepherd after their recent wedding. The couple, who make their home in Beverly Hills, met at the University of Southern California from where they both graduated. The bride is director of special events for the CW Television Network while the groom is the associate director of research at The Game Show Network.

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Stage and TV star Michele Lee of Knots Landing fame emcees the evening. The Crystal Dance troupe will perform numbers based on the Roaring 20s’ theme while the Tom Griep Orchestra provides the

music.

Philanthropist Brindell Gottlieb will get the “Distinguished Service” award with attorney Patricia Glaser and Roberta Haft, past president of CTG Affiliates, to receive

“Guardian Angels” awards.

Funds will be used to introduce disadvantaged youth and their families to the theater arts such as attending live productions at the Mark Taper Forum, the Ahmanson Theatre and the

Kirk Douglas Theatre.

For ticket information, contact Mandi Or at 213-9727620 or email: mor@centertheatregroup.org.

TUTOR

told The Courier. “I’ve seen kids scores go up by 25 percent just by coming here and working with a tutor and feeling like they were heard, not sitting in a classroom and acting out because they kind of felt invisible.”

With a mixture of volunteer tutors, many from Beverly Hills High School, the semi-weekly program seeks to engage students in academics through creative drills that Weise said has trans-

formed hundreds of children into more confident, enthusiastic students over the years.

Weise credits the success of the program to its passionate volunteers and the one-to-one tutorto-student ratio.

“When I came in there was one tutor for six kids,” she recalled. “ I thought that this has got to be reformatted and reprogrammed. I changed it to one-toone immediately so we would have accountability for each child.”

The program consists predominantly of kids from k-8th grade that need extra support in English, math, reading, grammar, social studies, science, and algebra specifics. There are three eight to nine week sessions in the fall, winter, and spring.

“We say, you can learn anything you want to learn if you approach it the right way,” Weise said. “We teach kids how to learn, how to focus on something, how to not give up and make it almost a contest with themselves and make it fun.”

The hour-long after-school tutoring program runs from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesdays at Horace Mann and Thursdays at Beverly Vista. For further information about the program or to sign up to volunteer, call 310.285.6810 or email: adriennetutor@gmail.com.

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in her 26th year as program supervisor. Not only does the hourlong after-school program serve as a place for students to improve academically, it also enriches children's self-esteem and confidence towards school.

“Many kids tell themselves very negative messages and what we do is we look at those messages and erase them,” Weise

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The Community Celebrates The Wallis Opening!

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Ellyn Snowden and Jacqui Rosenberg

Les Bronte

Hamid Gabbay and Luanne Wells

Lyn Konheim

Farshid Joe Shooshani

Arnold Rosenstein, Dr. Sharona R. Nazarian and Offer Nissenbaum

Steve Gordon and Howard Roof

Vicki Reynolds and Murray Pepper

Richard Bloom and Paula Kent Meehan

Bram Goldsmith and Susan Strauss

Lili Bosse and Jerry Magnin

Hamid Gabbay

Annette Saleh and Marc Saleh

Cindy Dubin, Ronit Stone, Howard Goldstein and Franny Rennie

Jerry Magnin and Eunice David

Sharon Davis

Zoltan Pali

Lou Moore

Meralee Goldman and Jimmy Delshad

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

Bruce Schulman

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Emily Deschanel and Josh Randor hosted The Rape Foundation’s annual brunch, emceed by David Schwimmer and held at Greenacres, Ron Burkle’s private estate.

This benefits The Rape Treatment Center and Stuart House at Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center, which provides state-of-the-art care for rape victims and sexually abused children, and prevention education programs.

Judd Apatow, Albert Brooks and Eric McCormack were recognized for supporting the foundation’s work and helping educate other men about their unique roles in the

Carrie Fisher

Myra Lurie

Joan Mangum prevention of sexual violence.

The foundation also honored LAPD Chief Charlie Beck and his department for “outstanding investigative and forensic crime lab work.”

Christina Hendricks, Geoffrey Arend, Norman Lear, Tamara Taylor, and Cheryl Sabal were among those on hand. ****** I hope you’ll forgive a little family bragging, but as proud parents, I’d like to announce

Astrology

by Holiday Mathis

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Oct. 18). There’s little you can do to dissuade good fortune from smiling on you the next 10 weeks. Use your increased power and presence to forward an agenda to benefit you and your family. You'll sign a deal in November. December brings a natural close to old business and an opportunity for change.

Leo and Cancer people adore you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23).

When your eloquent manner doesn’t quite get the point

across, you may resort to being uncharacteristically bold or blunt. Whatever works. You’re more concerned with being effective than with being perfect.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21).

Your casual mindset doesn’t go with another person’s formal plans. Take the reins. Your suggestions will be better, and you’ll sell them by being modestly amenable to anything.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Today feels like a release from the intense energy that’s

Jack Black

Richard Benveniste Joe Bausone

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BIRTHDAY GREETINGS—Dr. Richard Benveniste, Wynton Marsalis, Joe Morton and Karen Sachs (Oct. 18); Donna Goldstein, Joe Bausone, John Lithgow and Simon Ward (Oct. 19); Linda Eng, William Christopher, and Tom Petty (Oct. 20); Judge Judy Sheindlin, Kim Kardashian, Bruce Schulman, and Carrie Fisher (Oct. 21); Myra Lurie, Jeff Goldblum, Christopher Lloyd, and Tony Roberts (Oct. 22); Jack Black, Ang Lee, and Joseph Hart (Oct. 23); F. Murray Abraham (Oct. 24).

that my son, Hugh Mangum, and my husband’s son, Micha Magid, 10-months ago cofounded the restaurant Mighty Quinns in New York City.

Two months after it opened, the food critic for The New York Times reviewed the restaurant and gave it a glowing recommendation, awarding it 2-stars–the highest you can get for a casual restaurant.

Many articles and reviews followed bringing it national attention, and naming it one of the best restaurants in the U.S. Last week, Zagats Restaurant Guide named it #1 on its annual list of New York’s top new spots. Congrats... go guys

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been building up over the course of the week. You’ll be in the mood to get a little wild, but not too crazy.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). A practical mood prevails.

You’ll sort through a mishmash of options until you land on something useful. Avoid jumping to conclusions or accepting new ideas as true before they have been proved to you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18).

You don’t realize just how mesmerizing your spontaneity is to people used to operating in a highly controlled environment.

Hopefully you won’t mind if they try to make a study of you!

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20). This day will refresh your sense of wonder. The last thing you think will happen is the first

thing that does. This is just what you need to get your creative juices flowing again.

ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19). You’ll be in a position to show what makes you different from the others. That’s why you’ll avoid the kind of environment that everyone else would choose.

You’ll shine elsewhere and be memorable.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20).

Social decisions will affect the outcome of your day. You prefer to be around mild-mannered types, though you can’t deny a strange fascination with people who walk the line of social acceptability.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). If you’re not careful, disorganized efforts will needlessly complicate your life. Take the

****** The Loren L. Zachary Society for the Performing Arts, a nonprofit helping further the careers of young opera singers through a National Vocal Competition, hosts it annual fundraiser on Oct. 27 at the Four Seasons on Doheny Drive.

Chaired by Nedra Zachary, the event is under the auspices of Andreas Lins, Austrian consul-general, in cooperation with Rudolf Thaler, Austrian trade commissioner, and the Vienna Tourist Board.

Proceeds support the Loren L. Zachary National Vocal Competition, now in its 42nd

year.

Rod Gilfry, baritone, international opera star and USC assistant professor of vocal arts, is being honored for his efforts to enrich the quality of life through music.

A Viennese-style luncheon will be featured accompanied

by Hungarian professor Laszlo Cser, followed by a show starring Alina Roitstein, soprano; Jorge Lopez-Yanez, tenor; Michele Patzakis, soprano; Peter Hubner, trumpeter; Daniel Faltus, pianist and music director.

For tickets ($150), call 310276-2731. time to figure out exactly what you’re going to do. It’s the work you do to prepare for an event that will make it a success.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). A restriction will be lifted. This is what you’ve been waiting for: the green light telling you to turn your ideas into action.

Your true friends want you to succeed, and they will cheer you on.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). With all that’s going on in today’s swirl, simple communication is better. You’re drawn to those who can tell what they are about in a sentence or two, and you’ll do the same.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You could still win, but you have to put on your game face and be strategic. Also, you don’t need to know everything. Just don’t let them know quite yet where the holes in your knowledge might be.

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Harrison Ford, Anjelica Houston, Oliver Stone and Shohreh Aghdashloo, to name a few.

The noted literati glitterati were there to celebrate this year’s PEN awards. Among the recipients, Joan Didion, author of Play It as It Lays and The Year of Magical Thinking, was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award for her distinguished contribution to literature and humanitarianism.

The PEN Center is a worldwide organization dedicated to the promotion of intellectual exchange and the preservation of freedom of expression among writers persecuted, imprisoned and executed for their writing.

Founded in London in 1921 the organization is in over 100 countries worldwide.

Some noted members include Joseph Conrad, George Bernard Shaw, J.K. Rowling, Toni Morrison and Arthur Miller.

Fashion Duo - Haiying Snider and sister, designer Haifing Liu at the opening of their new store last week.

Haiying Snider Opens in Century City

By Victoria Talbot A dynamic Asian flare turns the ordinary inside-out at Haiying Snider.

The diminuitive designer and her sister Haifeng Liu are fashion wizards, entrepreneurs and the CEOs behind Haiying Snider.

Haiying immigrated to the US in 1990 and became president of an environmental resources business. With her business background she followed a lifelong dream to join

the fashion world and brought sister Haifeng, a student of the Gao Bo Fashion Design Institute in China, to join her.

The two bring meticulous attention to their designs, flirty fashion with a splash of naughty in contemporary classic modes.

The result is a sleek and sexy line that is playful but elegant.

“I’ve always been passionate about fashion and our designs are driven by an influ-

ence of Chinese culture and American trends,”said Haiying.

Haiying Snider is fine, handmade clothing and accessories. Options include the finest in faux leather and fur, purses with iPad zipper compartments and handbag styles that range from the classic “Jackie-O” to the glittery punkinspired spiked evening bag.

The store is located near Lens Crafters.

KCET Presents ‘Bridge to Iran’ KCET, the nation’s largest independent public television station, presents a unique five-part documentary series, Bridge to Iran, exploring the rich lives of Iranian citizens and the vibrant Persian culture.

With more than half a million Iranians living in Los Angeles, the series fills a knowledge gap by providing Angelenos with an insider's view on modern Iranian society, through documentaries by Iranian directors, living both inside Iran and within the Iranian diaspora. The series begins on Tuesday, Oct. 29 at 9 p.m. and will air every Tuesday until Nov. 26.

Bridge to Iran presents memorable characters, confronted with a wide range of obstacles and opportunities as they navigate their lives through a changing social and political landscape. The series is a direct response to the cultural misunderstandings and political tensions that have developed between Iran and the U.S. since the Iranian revolution.

It also avoids simplistic categorizations and stereotypes about Iran to provide new insights and understandings of a nation, a people, and culture that most Americans have little knowledge.

Host Parisa Soultani, who adds

layers of meaning through personal interviews with each filmmaker, introduces each program in the series.

Episode descriptions and airdates are as follows: Oct. 29 at 9 p.m.: The Queen and I is Nahid Persson Sarvestani's thought-provoking documentary about her friendship with Queen Farah, the wife of the Shah of Iran, demonstrates how even those at most odds -- politically, idealistically -- can find middle ground and understanding.

Nov. 5 at 9 p.m.: Iran: A Cinematographic Revolution traces the development of the Iranian film industry, which has always been closely intertwined with the country's tumultuous political history.

Nov. 12 at 9 p.m.: Siah Bâzi The Joymakers offers a look at how folkloric entertainment is challenged by modern political and economic changes in Tehran. Siah Bâzi theater troupes -- similar to Commedia dell'arte -- traditionally performed at weddings and parties led by men and women in full harlequin garb making impromptu skits peppered with subtle commentary on current events and politics.

When Tehran's troupe faces the

closing of their 400-year-old theater due to changing cultural shifts, the performers face uncertain futures as truck drivers and tea-servers.

Nov. 19 at 9 p.m.: We Are Half of Iran’s Population provides an extraordinarily intimate and timely look at the country. Three months before Iran's presidential elections Iranian women's rights activists -consisting of a vast spectrum of different points of view from religious to secular and ordinary women -are filmed posing their questions to the 10 candidates and three of them discuss their opinions after watching the film. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, however, is not willing to take part in the film or to respond.

Nov. 26 at 9 p.m.: Where Do I Belong? plunges into an unusual and seldom-discussed phenomenon transpiring in the Middle East, whereby Afghans -- fleeing poverty, war and destitution -- illegally resettle in Iran and enter nuptial relationships with Persian women. This occurs even despite inter-marital cultural conflicts and a broader Iranian socio-cultural framework not gamely poised to accept interracial romance or marriage.

BOOKSIGNING PARTY–Lisa Gaché (left), founder/CEO of Beverly Hills Manners, is joined by her husband Brad Small and their daughters Sydney and Dylan, all Beverly Hills residents, at a signing reception for her new book, 24 Karat Etiquette, at Book Soup.

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

ASSAULT 9/30 200 N. Crescent Dr. 9/30 9500 Wilshire Bl. 10/04 200 S. Robertson Bl. BURGLARIES 9/11 100 N. Canon Dr. ($50) 9/28 900 N. Roxbury Dr. ($13,355) 9/29 1000 Loma Vista Dr. ($2,350) 10/02 400 N. Rodeo. Dr. ($6,098) 10/04 200 S. Almont Dr. 10/04 300 S. Almont Dr. ($36,000) 10/04 600 Alta Dr. 10/04 300 S. La Peer Dr. 10/04 400 N. Palm Dr. ($10,000) 10/05 600 Sierra Dr. ($250) 10/05 400 N. Roxbury Dr. ($8,650) 10/05 400 S. Wetherly Dr. ($10,200) 10/06 400 N. Rodeo Dr. ($3,600) GRAND THEFTS 10/01 300 S. Elm Dr. ($4,350) 10/01 9600 Wilshire Bl. ($21,300) 10/02 400 N. Doheny Dr. ($30,000) 10/03 9700 S. Santa Monica Bl. 10/06 100 N. La Cienega Bl. ($2,000)

BEVERLY HILLS NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE AND OF INTENTION TO TRANSFER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE (U.C.C. 6101 et seq. and B & P 24074 et seq.)

Escrow No. 48305 Notice is hereby given that a bulk sale of assets and a transfer of alcoholic beverage license is about to be made.

The names and addresses of the Seller/Licensee are: Sliders on Sunset Boulevard LLC, 9161 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069 The Business is known as: PIZZA & WINE BAR The names and addresses of the Buyer/Transferee are: Paisley Restaurant Inc., 9161 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069 As listed by the Seller/Licensee, all other business names and addresses used by the Seller/Licensee within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer/Transferee are: None The assets to be sold are described in general as: Liquor license, furniture, fixtures and equipment and are located at: 9161 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069 The kind of license to be transferred is: 41-536654 On-Sale Beer & WineEating Place now issued for the premises located

at: 9161 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069 The anticipated date of the sale/transfer is November 5, 2013 at the office of Oak Escrow, Inc., 932 North Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA 91202 The amount of the purchase price or consideration in connection with the transfer of the license and business, including the estimated inventory, is the sum of $115,000.00, which consists of the following: Description Amount Cash $115,00,00 It has been agreed between the Seller/Licensee and the intended Buyer/Transferee, as required by Sec. 24073 of the Business and Professions Code, that the consideration for the transfer of the business and license is to be paid only after the transfer has been approved by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.

Dated: October 7, 2013 Sellers: SLIDERS ON SUNSET BOULEVARD LLC, a California Limited Liability Company /s/ Moushekh Petrosian Buyers: PAISLEY RESTAURANT INC., a California Corporation /s/ Dara Asaadi 10/18/13 CNS-2545849# BEVERLY HILLS COURIER

NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE

Date of Filing Application: OCTOBER 3, 2013 To Whom It May Concern: The Name(s) of the Applicant(s) is/are: NWLWH ABC, LLC The applicants listed above are applying to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to sell alcoholic beverages at: 1020 N. SAN VICENTE BL. WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90069

Type of license(s) applied for: 47 - ON-SALE GENERAL EATING PLACE Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 888 S. Figueroa St. #320 Los Angeles, CA 90017 213/833-6043 10/18/13 • BHC 280058 –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013189080 The following is/are doing business as: RAPSODI IN TWO 1415 Livonia Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90035; Rochelle Iltis Trustee Rochelle Iltis Living Trust 1421 Livonia Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90035; Myrna Davis Trustee Myrna Davis Separate Property Trust Under Bryan & Myrna Davis Family Trust 12400 Bradford Place, Granada Hills, CA 91344; The business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact

business under the name(s) listed herein: Rochelle Iltis, Trustee: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: September 10, 2013; Published: September 27, October 04, 11, 18, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013193407 The following is/are doing business as: 1) EARL SHANK ENTERTAINMENT 2) EARL SHANK ASCEND FOUNDATION 520 N. Kings Rd. #316, West Hollywood, CA 90048; Amy Butan 520 N. Kings Rd. #316, West Hollywood, CA 90048; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Amy Butan: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: September 16, 2013; Published: September 27, October 04, 11, 18, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013194656 The following is/are doing business as: TERRA ORIENTAL MEDICINE 333 S. Beverly Dr. #216, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; HIROYUKI TERAKAWA 2308 Cabrillo Ave. #7, Torrance, CA 90501; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein August 01, 2013: Hiroyuki

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Terakawa: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: September 17, 2013; Published: October 04, 11, 18, 25, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013200378 The following is/are doing business as: SUNDAY 8917 Wonderland Park Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90046; Sacred Living Inc. 8917 Wonderland Park Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90046; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein July 01, 2013: Lesley Aitken, Creative Director: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: September 24, 2013; Published: October 11, 18, 25, November 01, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013199100 The following is/are doing business as: BEVERLYWOOD MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL 1653 S. Robertson Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90035; Smart Endeavors Inv. 11269 Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90230; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Suleman Poonja, Secretary: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: September 23, 2013;

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N O T I C E — Fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, et seq., Business and Professions Code).

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–––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013213686 The following is/are doing business as: SARON DOCUMENT PROCESSING 3255 Wilshire Blvd. #1534, Los Angeles, CA 90010; Saron Feyisa 1837 Stearns Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90035; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein October 01, 2013: Saron Eshetu: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: October 11, 2013; Published: October 18, 25, November 01, 08, 2013 LACC N/C ––––––

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Published: October 11, 18, 25, November 01, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013199599 The following is/are doing business as: SWEETZER PLACE 11211125-3/4 N. Sweetzer Ave., West Hollywood, CA 90069; Homa Adler 10350 Wilshire Blvd. #1501, Los Angeles, CA 90024; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Homa Adler: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: September 23, 2013; Published: October 11, 18, 25, November 01, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013210303 The following is/are doing business as: HILGARD HOUSE HOTEL & SUITES 927 Hilgard Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90024; Hilgard Management Company, Inc. 927 Hilgard Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90024; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein January 01, 1985: William P. Edwards, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: October 08, 2013; Published: October 18, 25, November 01, 08, 2013 LACC N/C

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Page 32 | October 18, 2013 ORDINANCE NO. 13-O-2648 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING SECTIONS 10-2-804 AND 10-2-805 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING LOT LINE ADJUSTMENTS FOR LEGALLY NONCONFORMING LOTS. WHEREAS, on August 12, 2013 the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider a proposed amendment to the standards for Lot Line Adjustments as set forth in the Beverly Hills Municipal Code and recommended that the City Council approve the proposed amendment.

WHEREAS, on September 24, 2013, the City Council conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider proposed amendments to the standards for Lot Line Adjustments and introduced the Ordinance.

“10-2-804: COMPLI- certify to the adoption of ANCE WITH MINIMUM this Ordinance and shall REQUIREMENTS: cause this Ordinance and his certification, Except as otherwise together with proof of provided in section 10- publication, to be 2-805 of this article entered in the Book of regarding nonconform- Ordinances of the ing lots, all lots pro- Council of this City.” posed to be altered pursuant to the provisions Section 5. Effective of this article shall con- Date. This Ordinance form to the minimum shall go into effect and requirements for subdi- be in full force and effect visions set forth in arti- at 12:01 a.m. on the thircle 3 of this chapter and ty-first (31st) day after to the minimum require- its passage. ments set forth in the city's zoning provisions.” Adopted: October 3, 2013 Section 2. Subsection Effective: 10-2-805 (Approval of November 3, 2013 Lot Line Adjustments) of Article 8 of Chapter 2 of JOHN A. MIRISCH Title 10 of the Beverly Mayor of the City of Hills Municipal Code is Beverly Hills, California amended to read as follows: ATTEST: “10-2-805: APPROVAL BYRON POPE (SEAL) OF LOT LINE ADJUST- City Clerk MENTS: APPROVED AS TO Upon receipt of the map, FORM: the planning director LAURENCE S. WIENER shall examine it to see City Attorney whether it complies with all the requirements of APPROVED AS TO this article and whether: CONTENT: JEFFREY C. KOLIN A. The proposed lot City Manager line adjustments will not deny access to any par- SUSAN HEALY KEENE cel; Director of Community B. The proposed lot Development line adjustment will not result in a conflict with VOTE: any public or private AYES: Councilmembers easement; and Krasne, Gold, Brien, C. The proposed lot Bosse, and Mayor configurations meet all Mirisch standards of the zoning, NOES: None subdivision, and build- ABSENT: None ing ordinance provi- CARRIED sions, except that exist- —————————— ing, legally nonconformORDINANCE ing lots need not meet NO. 13-O-2649 all standards of the zoning, subdivision, and ORDINANCE OF THE building ordinance pro- CITY OF BEVERLY visions, provided that HILLS AMENDING THE the proposed lot line BEVERLY HILLS adjustment will result in MUNICIPAL CODE TO either a decrease or no AMEND THE TERM OF change in the degree of APPOINTMENT OF any existing nonconfor- THE CITY’S REPREmity, and will not create SENTATIVE TO THE a new nonconformity.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE METROPOLIIf the planning director TAN WATER DISTRICT makes these findings, OF SOUTHERN the planning director CALIFORNIA shall approve the adjustment.

The planning THE CITY COUNCIL director may forward the OF THE CITY OF BEVapplication to the plan- ERLY HILLS HEREBY ning commission for its ORDAINS AS FOLreview.”

LOWS:

WHEREAS, the City Council hereby finds and concludes that the Amendment has been environmentally reviewed pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code Sections 21000, et seq.(“CEQA”), the State CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Sections 15000, et seq.), and the City’s Local CEQA Guidelines (hereafter the “Guidelines”), and that the project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Article 5, Section 15061 (b)(3) of the Guidelines, which states that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. The exemption is applicable because the proposed Zone Text Amendment and Lot Line Adjustment would not result in physical changes to the subject properties other than the relocation of property lines, and no potential for causing a significant effect on the environ- Section 3. The City ment exists.

Council hereby approves this Ordinance NOW, THEREFORE, and authorizes the THE COUNCIL OF THE Mayor to execute the CITY OF BEVERLY Ordinance on behalf of HILLS DOES ORDAIN the City.

AS FOLLOWS: Section 4. Publication.

Section 1. Subsection The City Clerk shall 10-2-804 (Compliance cause this Ordinance to With Minimum be published at least Requirements) of once in a newspaper of Article 8 of Chapter 2 general circulation pubof Title 10 of the lished and circulated in Beverly Hills the City within fifteen Municipal Code is (15) days after its pasamended to read as sage in accordance with follows: Section 36933 of the Government Code, shall

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Section 1. Conduct of Business.

The City Council hereby amends Section 2-2-1502 (“Term of Appointment”) of Article 15 (“Representation On Board of Directors of The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California”) of Chapter 2 (“Commissions and Committees”) of Title 2 (“Administration, Personnel, and Procedures”) of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to read as follows: “The term of office of the

representative shall be for four (4) years. At the discretion of the city council, the representative may be reappointed to a second term.

Appointments to a second term shall be for four (4) years; provided, however, that the Council can extend a representative’s second term up to an additional four (4) years for purposes of allowing such representative to complete a full term as an officer of the Board of Directors.

Section 2. Severability.

If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or place, is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the final decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this Ordinance shall be remain in full force and effect.

Section 3. Publication.

The City Clerk shall cause this Ordinance to be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation published and circulated in the City within fifteen (15) days after its passage in accordance with Section 36933 of the Government Code, shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause this Ordinance and the City Clerk’s certification, together with proof of publication, to be entered in the Book of Ordinances of the Council of this City.

Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall go into effect and be in full force and effect at 12:01 a.m. on the thirty-first (31st) day after its passage.

Adopted: October 3, 2013 Effective: November 3, 2013 JOHN A. MIRISCH Mayor of the City of Beverly Hills, California ATTEST: BYRON POPE (SEAL) City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: LAURENCE S. WIENER City Attorney APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: JEFFREY C. KOLIN City Manager

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE AND OF INTENTION TO TRANSFER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE (U.C.C. 6101 et seq. and B & P 24074 et seq.)

Escrow No. 48305 Notice is hereby given that a bulk sale of assets and a transfer of alcoholic beverage license is about to be made.

The names and addresses of the Seller/Licensee are: Sliders on Sunset Boulevard LLC, 9161 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069 The Business is known as: PIZZA & WINE BAR The names and addresses of the Buyer/Transferee are: Paisley Restaurant Inc., 9161 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069 As listed by the Seller/Licensee, all other business names and addresses used by the Seller/Licensee within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer/Transferee are: None The assets to be sold are described in general as: Liquor license, furniture, fixtures and equipment and are located at: 9161 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069 The kind of license to be transferred is: 41-536654 On-Sale Beer & WineEating Place now issued for the premises located at: 9161 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069 The anticipated date of the sale/transfer is November 5, 2013 at the office of Oak Escrow, Inc., 932 North Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA 91202 The amount of the purchase price or consideration in connection with the transfer of the license and business, including the estimated inventory, is the sum of $115,000.00, which consists of the following: Description Amount Cash $115,00,00 It has been agreed between the Seller/Licensee and the intended Buyer/Transferee, as required by Sec. 24073 of the Business and Professions Code, that the consideration for the transfer of the business and license is to be paid only after the transfer has been approved by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.

Dated: October 7, 2013 Sellers: SLIDERS ON SUNSET BOULEVARD LLC, a California Limited Liability Company /s/ Moushekh Petrosian Buyers: PAISLEY RESTAURANT INC., a California Corporation /s/ Dara Asaadi

VOTE: AYES: Councilmembers Krasne, Gold, Brien, Bosse, and Mayor Mirisch NOES: None ABSENT: None 10/18/13 CNS-2545849# CARRIED

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THE BEVERLY HILLS COURIER Advertising Policies

The Beverly Hills Courier reserves the right to refuse the publishing of any advertisement and to delete any objectionable word(s) or phrase(s).

Submission of an advertisement to a Beverly Hills Courier salesperson does not represent an agreement by the Beverly Hills Courier to print the advertisement.

The Beverly Hills Courier will not be liable for failure to publish an advertisement as requested. If there is an error or an omission in the printing or the publication of an advertisement, the liability of the Beverly Hills Courier shall be limited to a maximum of the cost of the incorrect advertisement or the reprinting of the correct advertisement. The Beverly Hills Courier, under no circumstances, shall be liable for other damages.

The Beverly Hills Courier will not accept any cancellations or changes to a classified ad/ads after 12:00 PM Wednesday, and display ads after 5:00 PM Tuesday of that requested week of publication. Legal notices already published once is 10 days prior to publication date. We will reserve one major change to a classified ad running on a five-week term. Changes in addition to the one alteration will incur a minimal charge of $3.00 per change.

For additional policies on advertising, please contact the Beverly Hills Courier at: (310) 278-1322.

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In Small Building Wall of windows and parking available.

Designed for Luxury. Total Renovation. Open Kitchen Stone Counters. Hardwood Floors Unobstructed City Views 2 Large Balconies

Tree Top Views. Real Hardwood Floors. Granite Counters Luxurious Baths.

TV & Stereo Sound

$50,000 & UP.

• Reliable Care • cooking+cleaning.

English Speaking.

Exp. w/ limited mobility.

Live-in. Cooking, light PATIENT, H ONEST, cleaning & activities. C ARING & R ELIABLE .

Great References. Rita: 818/259-6014 Excellent References.

Heated Pools, Sundeck, Tennis, Doorman, Call 310/553-0110 Call 323/806-7443 —————–––– 21caesar@gmail.com Houseman, Gardens & WILSHIRE BLVD Lawns, Security Staff, RETAIL FRONTAGE ————— Switchboard, Saunas, & SMALL OFFICE *** SUITES *** Tired of Banks Business Center

COMPANION/DRIVER AVAILABLE

NO NNN only giving 1% on All Utilities Included.

YOUR MONEY !

Must Lease Now!

Very Experienced.

European Fluent English. W/ car: Female Available. errands+appts. Light

310/402-4100

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Experienced Female. SENIOR AND NEED ASSISTANCE? Fluent English. W/ car & clean DMV for errands We can help YOU! +appts. LIght cleaning **************** +cooking. Dog/cat care.

We provide experienced C ARING , H ONEST Cargivers, CNA’s & HHA’s & R ESPONSIBLE .

Suzan: 323/394-4146 f o r s e n i o r s n e e d i n g companions to drive them to PRIVATE doctors, prepare meals, CAREGIVER/ light housekeeping, etc...

COMPANION We offer responsible and 17-Years Experience. nurturing care. Our staff is Excellent cook. With thoroughly screened and we driver’s license, errands, care. Live In/Out.

208 COMMERCIAL / RETAIL PROPERTY FOR LEASE

appts. Fluent English.

Good References.

**************** Call Lisa 24hrs.

323/877-8121 323/806-9498

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Energetic Personality, Friendly, Dependable.

310/975-9072

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

• JUST REMODELED •

FOR LEASE GREAT BEVERLY HILLS 'CORNER'

Santa Monica & Bedford • 90210 Retail / Commercial • 6,000 Sq. Ft. 3,000 Prime Retail + 3,000 Second Floor Lease with option to buy.

310-430-2221 - owner

Elevator access.

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

CALL NOW FOR MOVE-IN SPECIAL’S: 1ST MONTH $500!!

310/258-0444

How's 5% on YOUR MONEY sound?

7 figures only Call Scott 208/755-9392

CENTURY PARK EAST CENTURY TOWERS PARK PLACE CENTURY HILL LE PARC CENTURY WOODS For Lease See our Ad Sec. 440

248 LAND FOR SALE

CLASSIFIED

BEVERLY HILLS

270 TOWNHOMES/ CONDOS FOR SALE

440

440

440

440

UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

CENTURY CITY PRIME BEVERLY HILLS 100 S. DOHENY DR. BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. BEAUTIFUL GUESTHOUSE 1 BDRM., 1 BATH 120 S. Swall Dr. PARK PLACE Newly remodeled, private

Beautiful 2BD + 2BA $725,000 Prestigious complex Gated community, security, side-by-side parking. Full Amenities.

Move in condition.

Contact Karen 310/310-5081

Coldwell Banker George Realty DRE # 01831790

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entrace, full bathroom, kitchenette with new appliances, fireplace, a/c & heat, storage, parking.

Garage available with additional charge. All utilities included. No Pets. Reduced Sacrafice $1,550/MO.

Call 310/382-2267

425 HOUSES FOR RENT

BEVERLY HILLS P.O.

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420 GUESTHOUSES FOR RENT

R E N TA L S

Full service building with • • • • • • • • • • beautiful view. Nicely • Bachelor •• done hardwood floors, Very Spacious, A/C, pool, jacuzzi and 24 hour intercom entry, security guard. For on-sight laundry, prkg. more information call Pari 310/273-8393 Close to Cedars-Sinai, Beverly Center, shops, cafes *BEVERLY HILLS* 8725 Clifton Way & transportation .

Newly Remodeled 310/858-6830

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• 1 Bdrm. + Den + 1 Bath • • BRENTWOOD •

Classic

= BRENTWOOD = 417 S. Barrington Av.

Beverly Hills

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BRIGHT & BEAUTIFUL 1 BEDROOMS

• 310/440-5051 •

WESTWOOD AREA 2 BDRM., 2 BATH

New laminted floors in • 1 Bdrm. : : : : : : +1 Bath • living and dining room. : : : : : : : : : : : : Full amenities with gym.

Close to UCLA and Hardwood floors, pool, laundry facility, Westwood Village. For controlled access, prkg. more information call Close to Pari 310/273-8393 WALKER’S PARADISE NEWLY RENOVATED Brentwood Village.

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Hardwood floors, all new VERY UNIQUE • MUST SEE L O S A N G E L E S kitchen appliances, washer & 12424 TeXaS Ave. dryer in unit, subterranean • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • parking. Must See! 904-908 Granville Av. V E R Y N I C E U N I T. 132 S. BEDFORD DR. 2 Bd.+11/2 Ba.

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Lrg. unit. Balcony, 125 N. Barrington Av. Walk-in closet, Dishwasher, • 1 Bdrm. intercom entry, laundry Open Daily • 12-2 & 5-7pm Single balcony, on-site + 1 Bath • facility, elevator, prkg. laundry, covered prkg., 310/990-3266 Includes: • CHARMING & BRIGHT • Upscale, Bright, ONE Month Free Rent Granite counters, controlled access.

Close to Cedars, Gorgeous & Spacious. with 1 year lease Fireplace, balcony, 424/744-6342 restaurants, shopping •••••• laundry facility, & transportation.

With Pool, balcony, subterranean prkg.

• 310/276-1528 • central air, fireplace, 245 S. DOHENY Near Whole Foods.

LOW MOVE - IN ! stove, elevator, inter310/207-1965 B E V E R LY H I L L S BEVERLY HILLS L.A.’S FINEST, MOST LUXURIOUS APT. RENTAL 412 N. OAKHURST DR. com entry, prkg. gym.

PRIVATE 4 BDRM, 4 BA Mountain Side Home with Canyon Views.

Hardwood floors, High ceilings, Central A/C and pool. $7500/Mo. Open Sun 10/12 • 2-5pm ~ Luxury Large ~ • 310/476-2181 • Close to shopping.

Front Top Unit 9640 ROYALTON DR. 1 CALL 310/880-8182 1 Bd.+Den+1 /2 Ba.

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—————–––– BRENTWOOD The Carlton 11666 Goshen Ave. (•)()

(•)(•)(•) Dining rm., appliances, • B R E N T W O O D • washer/dryer hook-up, Single TOWNHOUSE wet bar, balcony, central 872 S. Westgate Ave. 1 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH 1 Bd.+Den+1 /2 Ba. air, walk-in closet, = = = = = = (•)(•)(•)(•)(•) BEVERLY HILLS 2-parking. No pets.

Apt. on Doheny w/garage 2 Bd. +11/2 Ba. WiFi, central air/heat, 721 N. Roxbury Dr. Robert: 310/403-6812 for 2 tandem spots, fireplace, patio, Hardwood floors, 4 B d . + 4 1/ 2 B a . controlled access, BEVERLY HILLS wet bar, fireplace, W/D on site, LARGE, +Guesthouse pool, elevator, parking, dishwasher, parking, 218 S. Tower Dr. lots of closets and light G REAT F LOOR P LAN . • laundry facility.

• 1 Bd.+1 Ba. •• laundry facility. dishwasher, central air/heat.

310/312-9871 Updated kitchen, wet •• •• 310/207-1965 Shopping & Dining in bar, hrwd. flrs., recessed Old World Charm !

Contact Haim at Brentwood Village lighting, central air.

Bright, intercom entry, 323/244-9470 BRENTWOOD Great grassy yard fridge, stove, laundry fac.

11730 SUNSET BLVD. w/ lrg. pool+jacuzzi. C LOSE TO RESTAURANTS

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300 HOUSE FOR SALE

Bel Air/Beverly Glen

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Completely Remodeled GREAT FOR ENTERTAINING. 3 Bd.+Den+3 Ba. $15,000/Month 2,000sf. on 11,000sf. lot. Agt: 310/863-4325 Upgraded kitch w/ granite +S.S. appliances. Vaulted hi-ceilings, hrwd., 2-sided fireplace, central air w/ bluetooth (iphone control), stone patio, grassy yard w/ fruit trees, ample prkg.

&

SHOPPING .

310/531-3992

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HILLS —————–––– •BEVERLY 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • MODERN 2+2

across street from BH

• • 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. • GORGEOUS UNITS •

* * * * * *

“The Mission ” • Westwood • • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • 1 Bd.+1 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 •

• • • • • • NEWLY REMODELED

• Jr. Executive 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • Rooftop pool, deck, central air, elevator, intercom entry, on-sight laundry, gym, parking.

Central air, large Hi ceiling hardwood floor balcony, pool, elevator, throughout. Fireplace in • Free WiFi Access • on-site laundry, $1,175,000 LR. Zen garden with deck ~ 310/476-3824 ~ • OPEN HOUSE • & koi pond. Gated 2 parking. intercom entry.

320 N. La Peer Dr. BRENTWOOD & U.C.L.A. CLOSE Sun. 10/20 • 2-5pm Modern furniture included.

• 310/246-0290 • Agt.: 310/270-6870 CLOSE TO BRENTWOOD 6-8 Mo. Lease.

H O P S I N I N G S & D 11640 Kiowa Ave. $4,500/MO. 407 Newly Updated GARAGE/ CB Irene: 310/993 6141 B E V E R L Y H I L L S 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath STORAGE 443 S. Oakhurst Dr.

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SANTA MONICA

We File & S t o r a g e Publish Space DBA’s Av a i l a b l e For More 427 Montana Ave.

for Rent.

Close to Beach .

310/394-7132

Information Please Call: 310.278.1322

• • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • • BRIGHT & S PACIOUS BEVERLY HILLS LIVING. Balcony, dishwasher, elevator, intercom entry, on-site laundry, parking.

P LEASE C ALL :

310/435-3693

2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath

Balcony, dishwasher, a/c, heated pool, WiFi, elevator controlled access, on-site laundry, parking. Close to Brentwood Village, Shops & Restaurants.

• 310/826-4889 •

MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME. Condo Style Living In Beverly Hills

LUXURY 2 BEDROOM APARTMENTS

L UXURY 2 B EDROOM $3150 fromA PARTMENTS $3150 to FROM $3995

TO

$3350

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

133 North Almont Towers www.almonttowers.com • 310.888.8875

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HOLLYWOOD

12333 TeXaS Ave. 10992 Ashton Ave. 1 0 9 0 5 O h i o A v e . 1769-1775 Sycamore Av. • • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • • • Single ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ • Single • • B a c h e l o r • • 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath • • Controlled access, • • Balcony, intercom laundry facility. ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ entry, elevator, on- Wifi, Bright, controlled access, balcony, Utilities Included.

Granite counters, sight laundry, prkg. pool, elevator, 323/851-3790 dishClose to UCLA & laundry facility, prkg.

Close to Everything. washer, balcony, stove, Westwood Village . Close To U.C.L.A. intercom-entry, on-site LOS ANGELES 310/477-6856 310/479-8977 401 S. HOOVER St. laundry, parking.

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• • • • • • • WESTWOOD 10933 Rochester Ave. • 1 B d . + 1 B a .

—————–––– 1409 Midvale Ave. 310/207-1869

WEST L.A.

Jr . Executive 2 Bd.+2 Ba.

• • • • • • • •

• • • • • • •1 • • • • 2 Bd.+1 /2 Ba. 1628 Westgate Ave. • • Single •• ~ 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. ~ • • • Bright & Airy.

• • •

Control access, pool, Spacious a/c, fireplace, dishwasher, elevator, on-site laundry pool, controlled access, and parking. laundry fac., prkg.

Dishwasher, Intercom entry, on-sight parking, on-sight laundry facility.

Close to transportation.

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WiFi, a/c, intercom • Free WiFi Access • 310/473-5061 entry, laundry facility, Close To U.C.L.A. elevator, parking, pool.

CLOSE TO U.C.L.A., **CENTURY CITY** SHOPPING & 1 BLK. 2220 S. Beverly Glen TO WESTWOOD PARK. • 1 B d . + D e n + 1 B a . • 310/820-1810 310/478-8616 •• S i n g l e •• • • Lots of • • ~ WEST L.A. ~ • WESTWOOD • Character & Charm !

1675 Colby Ave. 550 Veteran Ave. Alcove fireplace, fridge, laundry facility, gated 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • • • • parking, intercom *** • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. entry, WiFi and more. *** Very spacious, Spacious & Bright.

• 310/552-8064 • granite counters, Rooftop jacuzzi A/C, balcony, microwave, intercom with panoramic dishwasher, stove, city views. entry, on-sight laundry, intercom entry, parking & WiFi. on-sight laundry, prkg.

Very close to UCLA * H O L L Y W O O D * 310/477-0072 & Westwood Village . 1134 N. SYCAMORE AV. 310/208-5166 • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath

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BEVERLY HILLS 1 BDRM. PETHOUSE with beautful view and very private. $2,350/MO.

448

Also Available PLOT 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH FOR SALE Completely Remodeled Large unit with washer and dryer in unit. $3,350/MO.

Call 310/651-1732

BEVERLY HILLS

FREE RENT!

BEVERLY HILLS SPACIOUS 1 BD. 1 BA. $1,395/MO.

Pico/Robertson New carpet, new stove, 2 Bd.+2 Ba. $1,975 LIGHT & A IRY CORNER . ceiling fan, parking.

New custom built-ins in Pet Ok. Special: 1/2 kitchen, dry bar, balcony, Securtiy deposit OAC. patio, huge closets, a/c, Call 310/278-8999 central heat, 2-car prkg., laundry facility. Cat OK.

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Exceptional Condition! Beverly Hills Adj. 323/937-3737 3 rd & L a C i e n e g a E FFICIENCY 1 B DRM .

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Carpets, drapes, mini-blinds, stove, refrigerator, 213/385-4751 laundry, parking.

2 BD, 2 BA CONDO + • 1 B d .

1 B a .

• No pets.

S A N TA M O N I C A $2,150/MO. N o r t h o f W i l s h i r e Approx. 1400 Sq. ft. Hardwood floors, a/c, $995Month laundry, covered prkg.

• CONDO QUALITY • 310/275-0467 Lower unit with fridge, 8 4 3 4 th S t .

• • • • • • washer/dryer in unit Remodeled 336 S. Rexford Dr. 2 Bd. + Den + 2 Ba. 448 and 2 car parking. $1,700/Month $3,695/Month PLOT Call 310/880-7281 New kitchen w/ granite, 310/860-9991 FOR SALE S.S. appl., hrwd.+stone+ 310/433-1949 tile flrs., french doors, balcony, a/c, lrg. closets, WESTWOOD dishwasher, controlled 320 S. CLARK DR. M EMORIAL PARK access, elevator, Robertson/Burton Way laundry room, parking.

Double PlotFor Sale IMMACULATE Heated pool/gym/sauna.

ONE BEDROOM in Sold Out 310/980-3384 $1,550/MO. all listings are on 4 Blks. to Beach.

Exclusive Area Newly remodeled unit.

New stove, new microwave, Opposite Chapel.

448 new vinyl & new carpets.

BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. centurycityliving.com Please Call For Balcony, PLOT ceiling fan, tub + 1017 S. SHERBOURNE Valet and Guest stall shower, ELEVATOR, FOR SALE Very Private & Spacious More Information: A/C, gated garage, con2 BDRM. + 1.5 BATH Parking. Huge Heated 310/273-6060 trolled access in quiet upper unit with breakfast Pool, Security Staff, building.

No pets. and formal dining room.

Non-smoking facility.

Yard, laundry & parking. Doorman & House-

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BEVERLY HILLS BEVERLY HILLS ADJ • • N E W L Y • • Bedford/Olympic • • U P D A T E D • •

—————–––– *KELEMEN* REAL ESTATE (310) 966-0900

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• • • • • • 1 B d . + Den + 1 B a .

• • • • •

Balcony, stove, controlled access, WiFi, pool, elevator, on-site laundry, prkg. controlled access, on1307 Barry Ave. sight laundry, parking.

Close to U.C.L.A. 310/473-1509 310/473-1509 SMALL QUIET BLDG.

Great views, controlled access, balcony, elevator, lrg. pool, prkg, on-sight laundry.

H IKING IN R UNYON C ANYON , H OLLYWOOD B OWL /N IGHTLIFE .

323/467-8172

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4 3 2

OAKHURST

$3,500/MO. Call 213/804-3761

man, Switchboard —————–––– Tennis, Fitness Center • BEVERLY HILLS • Business Center 2 Bd.+1 / Ba.• $2,590 1

2

X-LARGE ELEGANT APT.

• Newly Updated • New Carpet, drapes, w/d hook-ups, hi-ceilings, mirrored closets. Shared backyard. No pets.

310/271-6811 Cell: 310/994-4122 Must see! 439 S. Rexford

The Only New in Town M O D E L O P E N I N G W E E K E N D O C T O B E R 2 6 & 2 7

Where luxury is redefined. 432 Oakhurst provides the only new offering of refined homes in the heart of the world’s most coveted address. Invite your clients to discover a collection of signature residences that establish an unprecedented level of sophistication with a Beverly Hills locale.

TWO- AND THREE-BEDROOM LUXURY RESIDENCES LIMITED COLLECTION OF PENTHOUSES WITH PRIVATE ROOFTOPS PRICED FROM THE HIGH $1 MILLIONS

Broker Participation Welcomed* Please Call to Schedule Your Private Tour Prior to the Grand Opening.

310.205.0625 | Sales@432oakhurst.com

432oakhurst.com LUXURY RESIDENCES *Broker must accompany client on first visit, no exceptions. Plans, pricing, financing, terms, availability and specifications are each subject to change and/or prior sale without notice and may vary by unit and/or location. Seller reserves the right to make modifications, revisions and changes to features, specifications, plans, elevations and pricing without notice and/or obligation as it deems desirable in its sole and absolute discretion. All square footages are approximate and not to scale. All depictions and digital renderings shown, especially those of common areas, are artist’s renderings only and may vary. They are not intended to be an actual depiction of the building, units, common areas, amenities, landscaping or colors, and they should not be relied upon as representation expressed or implied of the final details of the building and residences or as comparisons to other buildings of this type and/or location. ©2013 Etco Homes. CA Broker, License No. 01878688.

—————–––– PRIME LOCATION SANTA MONICA North of Wilshire 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath

L ARGE & B EAUTIFUL Upper front unit. Hardwood floors, appliances, patio, front+back yard.

7-Blocks to Beach $2,595/Month

310/666-8360

—————–––– BEVERLY HILLS TOWNHOUSE Robbins Dr.

2 Bd.+Den+1 Ba. $2,550 Tandem den makes ideal nursery or office.

Hrwd. flr.s, stove, d/w, ceiling fans, walk-in closets, prkg. QUIET 6-UNIT COURTYARD BLDG. 818/594-1160

Call 323/252-5600 or 424/249-3012

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NEW LISTINGS EVERYDAY

• BEVERLY HILLS •

Call for latest properties

with patio, fridge, stove, laundry room, parking.

1 block from Century City $1,595/MO.

CENTURY PARK EAST 1 BED / 1 BATH $2,600/MO Total Newer Renovation Hardwood Floors Fabulous Newer Kitchen Corner w/North & West Views

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1 BED /1 BATH $3,250/MO Total new renovation.. Partial Ocean Views. Stainsteel Kitchen Quartz Counters, Luxurious New Shower, Real Hardwood Floors Recessed Lighting, No Commonn Walls, Big Walk-in Closet

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2 BED /2 BATHS $3,600/MO High Floor. Fabulous Renovation. Unobstructed City Views. Hardwood Floors. Open Kitchen. Stone Counters 2 Jumbo Balconies

CENTURY PARK EAST CENTURY TOWERS PARK PLACE CENTURY HILL LE PARC CENTURY WOODS For Sale See our A d Sec. 270

VERY LARGE SINGLE

By appointment only:

310/557-3516

—————–––– BEVERLY HILLS 1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH $1,550/MO. New carpet, stove, A/C, Upper unit parking.Pets Ok. Special: 1/2 Securtiy deposit OAC. Call 310/278-8999

—————–––– PRIME BEV. HILLS Canon/Charleville 1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH Upper and lower unit available with hardwood floors, secured building, laundry facility, street parking only. No Pets.

All utilities paid

Starting at $1,400/MO. Call 310/409-5020 for appointment.

bhcourier.com

• • • • • • ~ WEST ~ — — — — — – – – – Newly Remodeled L O S A N G E L E S WESTWOOD Great Views 1380 Midvale Ave. ••••••

BEVERLY HILLS

S E RV I C E

472

475

500

BAGS WANTED

GARAGE & ESTATE SALE

AUTOS FOR SALE

WANTED

ALLIGATOR, CROCODILE, EXOTIC SKINS; CHANEL, GUCCI HERMES, AND DESIGNER HANDBAGS VINTAGE & NEW TOP DOLLAR PAID Call 310/289-9561

473 PIANO FOR SALE

GORGEOUS Chickering Grand, 5'7" Black Satin finish, perfect ivory keys, 1927, excellent condition. Rebuilt and sold by Bernard Comsky.

Owner needs to sell.

Amazing opportunity for a magnificent piano. $3,200.00 Call 310/895-6145

475 GARAGE & ESTATE SALE

WOODLAND HILLS CANDY CANE LANE Full Disney Executive & Party Home! Furniture, Pianos & Guitars, Gold Watches, Antique Oil Paintings, Party Supplies, Decorative Accessories FRIDAY & SATURDAY Oct. 18-19 • 9 am -4 pm SUN. Oct. 20 • 11am-5pm MONDAY & TUESDAY Oct. 21-22 • 10 am -4 pm * * * * * * * * * *

5915 OAKDALE AVE. 91367 (No. of 101 Fwy. Off Winnetka Ave.) Preview www.estatesaleshop.com

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BEVERLY HILLS 1987 Jaguar XJ6

GARAGE SALE

Custom built in England.

SATURDAY ONLY Oct. 19th • 9am-2pm Designer clothing, household items, toys and much more.

135 S. BEDFORD DR.

79,200mi, always garaged, 6-cyl, light blue ext w/ gold trim, blue ext.

New hubcaps, alternator, battery, electrical coil, belts.

Well Maintained.

Excellent Condition. $7,500 • OBO

1/2 block So. of Wilshire

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310/837-8584

BEVERLY HILLS Estate/Garage Sale Sat & Sun. 9-4pm

We File & Publish DBA’s

Fabulous goodies from decorative to unique items for you and your home. Dishes, paintings, For More jewelry, serving pieces Information and much much more.

Please Call: 140 1/2 S. BEDFORD DR. 310.278.1322 Parking permit available.

508 BUY & SELL ESTATE PAWN SHOP

We Buy Estates • Watches • Platinum • Silver • Diamonds • Coins • Signed pieces • Gold 25 years of experience.

We Specialize in watches, estate and signed jewelry.

We also do repairs on high end watches

SATURDAY ONLY

ANTIQUES / JEWELRY

HIGHEST CASH

LUXURY JEWELS

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

House Calls O.K. ••••••••••

• Top money paid.

• At home private consultation available.

Dov Markovich

818-788-7117 • 954-675-4546

JEWELRY / WATCHES WANTED

588

MAKE THE MOST MONEY, "CONSIGN" YOUR FINE JEWELRY & WATCHES

Encino, Ca. 91316

JEWELRY

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Off Rodeo Dr. Over 40 years experience. *Fully Insured* “We sold Million Dollar Estates”

UNIT 200-A BEVERLY HILLS, 90210

9035 DICKS ST. W E S T H O L LY W O O D

Off Doheny Dr. Between Santa Monica & Sunset

WE PAY PREMIUM PRICES! *WE BEAT MOST AUCTION HOUSE PRICES*

B U Y •S E L L •L O A N •T R A D E •C O N S I G N 203 S. Beverly Dr, Beverly Hills 90212 310.205.0093 • info @ ljobh.com license# 19100971

STEVEN & CO.

J E W E L RY

L O A N S

$$$ Highest loan to value $$$ Serving Beverly Hills for 32 years, with discretion and integrity.

We are now buying for immediate cash Diamonds 1ct - 20cts , gold, and signed jewelry Patek Philippe, Rolex, Cartier

By appointment: 310.274.8336 4 3 7 - A N o rt h B e d fo r d D r . • B e v e rl y Hi l l s , CA 9 0 2 1 0 License # 71161678

we buy antiques!

Highest prices paid, satisfaction Guaranteed!

(at the CVS shopping center)

SANTA MONICA, 90403

SUNDAY ONLY

Bring us your watches, diamonds, estate jewelry, gold/silver, coins, art, & antiques. We have over 100 combined years of expertise in buying, selling, and appraisals.

17326 Ventura Blvd

340 N. CAMDEN DR.

10:00am - 3:00pm

BEVERLY HILLS

Visit my website at beverlyhil santiques.com

1057 HARVARD ST.

******************* Silver, Antiques, Furniture, household items and much more!

OF

310/276-0188 818/888-9200

RODEO FINE JEWELRY

ESTATE SALE

BUY & SELL

PRICES PAID ••••••••••

8:00am - 5:00pm

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ANTIQUES BUY & SELL

MICHAEL NEWMAN

MOVING SALE

******************* Fine China, 2 Bedroom sets, glass table, lots of household itmes, clothing, and much much more...

D I R E C T O RY

Call Martin or Batia 310/275- 8072 LIC.# 1910-1088

Paintings Art Deco Art Nouveau Marble Statues Russian Items

Chinese Art Clocks Chandeliers Porcelain Dresden

Meissen KPM Royal Vienna Islamic Art Bronze

Sculpture Jade Tifanny Lalique Galle Daum

TRADES & CONSIGNMENTS ACCEPTED TOO! WE

CAN BUY ONE ITEM OR YOUR ENTIRE HEIRLOOM!

Arté Antiques

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From the Publisher CLIF SMITH GATEWAY PROJECT A ‘NO GO’ AND RIGHTFULLY SO Perhaps the main reason The Courier is constantly reporting on abuses and neglect by the Beverly Hills City staff is the fact that the staff ignores and abuses the people and businesses of Beverly Hills as a matter of course. And they probably don’t even think of it that way.

Whether it is the bureaucracy’s obsession to grant Metro carte blanche to block our streets and tear up our pavement, or the constant hiking of water rates in excess of higher costs from the Metropolitan Water District, or the staff’s try at overbuilding Roxbury Park to put in a full-scale banquet facility to compete with our own hotels and restaurants – the attitude seems to be the same.

“We know what is best and who are you?” Local resident? Who? Local business? Who? No better example can be found than the bureaucracy’s latest sneak attack Tuesday night with its “no notice” effort to slip through a new zoning plan for the intersection of Wilshire and the two Santa Monica Boulevards.

Why do we say this?

Turns out that nearby property owners were either not consulted at all or were approached so late last week that they had no real notice of what was intended. A cursory examination of the “staff report” reveals that this “worst in the city” intersection plan failed to take into account the approved Waldorf+Astoria hotel, failed to take into account the approved-by-Los Angeles 40-story condominium tower at 10000 Santa Monica Blvd., failed to take into account the approved condo tower to be built on The Beverly Hilton property, failed to take into account the 9900 Wilshire approved project, failed to take into account the planned additional development in Century City beyond the proposed Westfield tower at Santa Monica and Avenue of the Stars, and much else.

The staff also failed to consider cars exiting the new Gateway project onto north Santa Monica Boulevard directly into the bus and right-turn-only lane.

How do you plan for “traffic” and ignore most of the traffic?

The list goes on and on.

Kudos to Vice Mayor Lili Bosse who shredded Jonathan Lait – City Manager Jeff Kolin’s designated hitter to prepare and present the plan. Bosse, joined in her active questioning by Mayor John Mirisch and councilmembers Julian Gold and Nancy Krasne, ripped a poorly-researched and poorly designed staff presentation. Residents Ken Goldman and Marilyn Gallup scored big as they skewered this “plan.” (As usual, Councilmember Willie Brien thought the staff was great. He was the “1” in a 4-1 vote to reject the Gateway staff proposal.)

How in the world can a highly-paid and overstaffed staff come to an elective body like the Beverly Hills City Council without a real plan, without doing their homework and without checking with the people most directly affected? That should not happen, but it did. The staff report itself recommended adoption of the plan, yet failed to provide the usual “pros and cons” to their recommendation. As far as they were concerned, the “deal was done” so why bother? They were satisfied and that was supposed to be enough. And to what extend were former mayors and lobbyists involved in shooing the plan through City Hall? Just watch the tape. Which former mayor did the lobbying?

Honestly, this is ridiculous, but consistent. The Courier keeps looking and checking and alerting. City staff does not like that one bit. They get even, or try to. The Courier has to fight to learn about City developments, events and promotions. The Courier has many good sources, but with now THREE people hired by the City of Beverly Hills in the “communications department,” The Courier has to hunt for any information beyond the superficial “press releases” generated by them; and contend with a staff that does not respect deadlines in phone calls for real information.

Regardless, we will not “go along to get along.” Our constituents are the same as our elected councilmembers – the people and businesses of Beverly Hills. Our constituents are not the bureaucrats, even though they are cordial and polite people. But when it comes to operating Beverly Hills, their agenda is not our agenda. Their agenda is not the agenda of the people. Their agenda is their agenda. Period.

We just wish we could report nothing like this. This kind of story does not “sell more papers” because we don’t sell our papers.

Constantly watching, verifying and catching City Hall abuse and neglect is a lot harder than printing nice photos of people being congratulated for good works.

The Courier congratulates Mirisch, Bosse, Gold and Krasne, along with Goldman and Gallup, for refusing to “go along to get along” when it comes to this Gateway project. Residents who turned out in large number from Durant, Linden and McCarty, and other streets in that area, spoke from the heart and movingly about what this new zoning would have done to their neighborhood.

The “no” votes were the right ones. Maybe next time the staff will do its homework and include the people in the process.

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Rabbi Jacob Pressman RATCHETING LIFE UP Next Saturday will be a very auspicious day in my life. I was born on Oct. 26, 1919. This means I’ll have attained 94 years.

For me, it is astonishing. When I was a child, a person 70-years old was regarded as very ancient indeed. Very few people attained it. Now, I have found that passing 70 running, I’m going to celebrate my 94th year. I may look old but not to me.

I am part of a generation, which because of superior medical attention, more helpful diets and more comfortable lives is reaching into the higher numbers for longevity. This poses several challenging problems. For decades, we considered 65 the end of our working years. But here, for example, I am occupied into my 90s. For my age group, it poses many new problems. Do we continue our gainful employment? Is society ready for bus boys with gray beards, delivery boys who hobble, and baseball, football, hockey and basketball players in their 90s? Are relay racers pushing a hundred?

When the late president Franklin Delano Roosevelt established 65 as the retirement age, it seemed quite reasonable. Today, it does not. A big issue before society is what to do with all the experience, which has been acquired by our aging society. I think it is time to ratchet-up our expectations to a much higher number than when FDR established it. I think a grand prize should be offered to anyone who comes up with an idea for using superannuated talents. I offer the questions, but no answers.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The very last song that George and Ira Gershwin composed together was titled: Our Love Is Here To Stay. The last part of the song's lyric simply describes them perfectly and the tearing down of the Gershwin home on Roxbury Drive: “In time the Rockies may crumble, Gibraltar may tumble, there’re only made of clay, but our love is here to stay.”

Their real legacy is the glorious and lasting music that still lives on today from their great American Songbook contributions.

And for that we can only say thank you for those beautiful treasures that can never be destroyed and only remembered with joy.

Yes, it would be nice to preserve the homes of these icons who lived in them. But a house doesn’t matter nearly as much as the people who inhabited it and the gifts they left us.

Frances Terrell Lippman ****** One hopes that whatever equipment is chosen for the Roxbury Park project, the design of the playground will be inclusive so that children of all abilities are able to play together there.

A universally accessible design can be fun for all children.

Daniel Fink ****** I was sad to hear of the passing of Joyce Black. She will be greatly missed, but her life and legacy will continue to help and inspire countless people for generations to come.

George Vreeland Hill ****** Thank you for Oct. 4’s excellent editorial. How wonderful it would be if the Los Angeles Times saw the truth about this president as clearly as you do.

Harvey B. Schechter ****** It seems like your rules don’t apply to you personally. You never hesitate to attack the president or majority leader in the senate by name because you really don’t like either personally and continuously attack everything they say and do.

Your hero presidents raised taxes, recognized China, ran up massive deficits and started unfunded secret and open wars that have caused us to become the most maligned and ridiculed super power in history.

The dysfunctional Congress your heroes preside over is no better than petulant children and have yet to assume the slightest responsibility for its actions. Indeed, shutting down government is as far as it has ever planned to accomplish because a stationary non-functioning body is so much easier to dismantle.

Your published rules say that civil discourse is all you’ll allow so obviously this letter won't see daylight in your personal newspaper, but as a Beverly Hills resident there is dissent from your right wing opinion within this community and it needs to be heard.

Mark Aronson Publisher’s Note: We’d like to thank our readers for taking the time to write us. As for Mr. Aronson’s assumption that I do not “like” either President Obama or Sen. Reid, I have never met them though it seems the President is himself quite personable. Sen. Reid, on the other hand, is quite off-putting, but effective for their agenda.

The Beverly Hills Courier welcomes “Letters to the Editor” Email: myopinion@bhcourier.com; Fax to: 310-271-5118; Mail to: The Courier, 9100 Wilshire Blvd. (#360E), Beverly Hills CA 90212 Email: myopinion@bhcourier.com.

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