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Councilmember Willie Brien To Leave Beverly Hills For Houston Medical Center

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•Health & Wellness •Schools •Letters to the Editor

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City Manager Mahdi Aluzri talks the present and future of Beverly Hills

By Victoria Talbot Mahdi Aluzri became the new city manager of Beverly Hills in a unanimous vote last month by City Council. Aluzri came up the ranks, beginning in 1989 as a plan-check engineer. He rose to deputy director of planning and, in 2006, director of the newly created Department of Community Development.

He left to serve five years as Deputy City Manager in Rancho Cucamonga. He returned to become assistant city manager for six years under Jeff Kolin, and was appointed interim city manager in February, after Kolin’s departure.

Known for his friendly approachability, Aluzri was enthusiastically endorsed by each city councilmember. At 57, he has spent over three decades in municipal government, beginning in Building and Safety Department.

Courier: Lets talk about your past. What is the origin of your accent?

Aluzri: I am originally from

Baghdad but was 20 when I moved to the United States. The elementary school I was in was Britishrun. In the 10th grade or so, they kicked all the British out and nationalized, so it was a very different Iraq than we think of today. By the time I got to be 14 or 15, things started going downhill.

Courier: Is your family still there?

Aluzri: My mom and dad are deceased. My mom actually passed away when I was four years old. It was very difficult for my father and my younger brother. My dad spent a lot of time with us. He and my mom were childhood friends–they grew up together.

They actually married and came to the states and went to Lewis and Clark (college) together. My older brother was born here. He now lives in Amman, Jordan.

Courier: Do you have any desire to go back to Iraq?

Aluzri: Not really. I don’t

Crucial Board Of Education Election Set For Tuesday

By Laura Coleman Election day is Tuesday and if you haven’t yet mailed in your ballot for the Board of Education race, it’s important that you go to your local polling place and cast your ballot.

It’s been a particularly brutal election season that included personal attacks, anonymous door hangers, vandalized lawn signs, City Council missteps into an election out-

Top row, from left: Isabel Hacker, Noah Margo, Lewis Hall, Carter Paysinger and Mel Spitz.

side its purview, and perhaps most damning, a litany of misinformation espoused by those wishing to usurp the incumbents. And while the unsavory (see ‘ELECTION DAY’ page 16)

(see ‘MAHDI ALUZRI’ page 18)

Small Town Politics Obscures The Facts

By Laura Coleman The distinction between public and private is ever-diminishing in the digital age.

However, one maxim that has always held true is that public officials ought to be held to a higher standard. Thus, when public officials, such as Mayor Julian Gold and Councilman Willie Brien publicly advocate on behalf of specific candidates–as both have done for Carter Paysinger in their socalled “personal” capacity–it is impossible to liberate such personal views from their civic leadership roles. (see ‘POLITICS’ page 17)

By Victoria Talbot Beverly Hills City Councilmember William W. Brien, M.D. has accepted a post at CHI St. Luke’s Health–Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center (Baylor St. Luke’s) as its Vice President of Medical Operations and Chief Clinical Officer.

Brien will leave the Beverly Hills City Council to begin this role, although no date has been set.

In this role, he will oversee all aspects of physician performance, quality and clinical integration at the hospital. Dr. Brien will also serve as Executive Sponsor of the CHI Texas Division Orthopedic Service Line.

“As a friend and colleague,

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I am sad to see Willie leave Beverly Hills,” said Beverly Hills Mayor Julian Gold, M.D. “His intelligence, his vision and his leadership skill will be greatly missed. Baylor St. Luke’s is very fortunate to be gaining a skilled medical professional and an outstanding manager.” (see ‘WILLIE BRIEN’ page 2)

HELLO, OSCAR — Compliments poured forth for animal activist Shera Denese Falk’s Oscar de la Renta gown at the Last Chance for Animals dinner at the Beverly Hilton, where she was joined

by Pamela Anderson. The non-profit organization, founded in 1984, has pioneered animal advocacy with special investigations documenting abuse in research labs, puppy mills, factory farms, and the entertainment industry.

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

Anonymous Letter Accuses Korbatov Of Double Voting

By Matt Lopez A little more than a week ago, many political figures in the community called for civility in the contentious Nov. 3 Board of Education election, but apparently nobody was paying attention.

Weeks after she was accused of authoring an anonymous political doorhanger (which Korbatov vehemently denies), Beverly Hills Board of Education member Lisa Korbatov herself was the object of an anonymous letter delivered to some Beverly Hills homes this week.

The anonymous letter accuses Korbatov of voting “twice in multiple elections” and includes voter records from a third-party election ven-

dor for Lisa Kennedy Korbatov and Lisa Kennedy Fisch (Korbatov’s maiden name).

According to official certified documents obtained by The Courier, The Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder shows that it received votes from both a Lisa Kennedy Korbatov (through what’s believed to be her current address on Rodeo Drive) and a Lisa Kennedy Fisch (through a family residence on Bedford Drive) in the same election five separate times – in the Nov. 4, 2008 and Nov. 2, 2004 General Elections, the Oct. 7, 2003 Statewide Special Election, the Nov. 7, 2000 General Election and March 7, 2000 Primary Election. (see ‘VOTING’ page 17)

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING and NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION HEARING DATE: November 12, 2015 TIME: 1:30PM, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard LOCATION: Commission Meeting Room 280A Beverly Hills City Hall 455 North Rexford Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90210 PUBLIC HEARING The City of Beverly Hills has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for proposed amendments to the General Plan and Municipal Code to create an Overlay Zone at the property located at 9291 Burton Way, commonly known as the L’Ermitage Hotel. The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to review the MND on November 12, 2015 at 1:30PM or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard. The purpose of this meeting is to review the content of the MND and to allow the public and Commission an opportunity to comment on the MND. During this hearing no final decisions will be made with regard to project approval or denial. A separate, noticed public hearing will be held at a future date to review the merits of the project before any final decisions are made by the Planning Commission.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION The project involves hotel renovations and modifications to the hotel’s existing operational requirements. A summary of the various project components is provided below: • • • • • • • • •

Relocation and reduction in size of existing mechanical equipment housing on the rooftop.

Removal of an existing event canopy on the rooftop.

Reduction in size and reconfiguration of the existing kitchen and associated service counter.

Reconfiguration and reduction in size of the existing restrooms, and addition of new rooftop restrooms near the pool area.

Installation of a glass 15-foot “acoustic shield,” that would extend around the perimeter of the rooftop and would slope inward, and is designed to reduce noise from rooftop uses.

Installation of an exterior elevator along the western wall of the building.

Upgrading of all mechanical systems throughout the property.

Relocation of existing outdoor seating from the rotunda patio in the southwestern portion of the hotel lobby to the patio along Burton Way, resulting in no increase in the number of tables or chairs.

Modification of the operational requirements that are currently in place as part of the hotel’s existing Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow uses on the remodeled rooftop and existing ground floor out door dining area until midnight Sunday through Thursday and until 2:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday evenings and evenings preceding a holiday. All other existing operational requirements would remain unchanged.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW This project is being assessed in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and the environmental regulations of the City.

The City prepared an Initial Study to determine the proposed project’s potential impact on the environment. After reviewing the Initial Study, the City has determined that this project may have a significant effect on the environment, but by implementing certain mitigation measures, the project’s potentially significant effects could be reduced to less than significant levels. Accordingly, a Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared.

PUBLIC REVIEW AND COMMENT ON DRAFT MND The MND is being circulated for a 20-day public review period, from November 2, 2015 to November 21, 2015.

During the public review period, written comments concerning the document may be submitted by any interested person and/or affected agency. Following the public review period, a separately noticed public hearing will be scheduled to consider adoption of the MND and the requested project entitlements. Comments on the MND should be directed to: City of Beverly Hills Department of Community Development 455 North Rexford Drive Beverly Hills, California 90210 ATTN: Andre Sahakian, Associate Planner Email correspondence will also be accepted at: asahakian@beverlyhills.org Public Review: Copies of the MND are available for public review at the following locations: Beverly Hills Public Library City of Beverly Hills City Hall 444 North Rexford Drive Planning Division and Office of the City Clerk Beverly Hills, CA 90210 455 North Rexford Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90210 The City’s website: www.BeverlyHills.org The case file on this project, which includes the plans, applications, and related environmental review documents, is available for public review at the Community Development Department, 455 North Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact Andre Sahakian, Associate Planner at (310) 285-1127.

Sincerely, Andre Sahakian, Associate Planner

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“It is still hard to believe that Willie will be leaving Beverly Hills. He has always been our home town boy. I will miss working along side of him, our community will miss him,” said Councilmember Lili Bosse.

The City’s Municipal Code requires that City Council vacancies be filled by holding a special election and the City Council will be setting a date for this election within 30 days after the vacancy occurs.

Brien joins Baylor St. Luke’s from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, where he served as Professor and Executive Vice Chairman of the Department of Surgery and Director of Orthopedic Surgery.

“Given academic and research partnerships with Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Heart® Institute, this is an exciting time to join the Baylor St. Luke’s family,” said Dr. Brien. “I look forward to dedicating my service to medicine and the Greater Houston community with the same passion and commitment I’ve displayed at Cedars-Sinai and Beverly Hills for the past several years.”

Brien is the recipient of numerous honors and awards, including the Rancho Los Amigos Research Award, the Philip D. Wilson Research Award at the Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell University, and the Otto Aufranc Research Award from the Hip Society. Previously, he served on the Board of Councilors for the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and is currently the President of the California Orthopedic Association.

He earned a medical degree from the University of California, Los Angeles and is a graduate of the University of Southern California. He completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the LAC/USC School of Medicine and his fellowship in Adult Reconstructive Surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery.

Brien was an Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery and Director of the Joint Replacement Program at USC and was an Associate Clinical Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of California, Irvine.

Brien has dedicated the last 20 years to public service.

He was twice elected to the City Council of Beverly Hills, is a current council member and former Mayor. He is a past President of the top ranked Beverly Hills Unified School District as well as a past State of California Health Policy Commissioner. He currently is a board member representing Beverly Hills on the Westside Cities Council of Governments.

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NEW YORK MISSION–Caption: Mayor Julian Gold and Chamber President Kelly Scott, joined by City staffer Megan Roach and Chamber staffer Andy Sywak visit ‘Scotch and Sodas’ new store in Williamsburg, New York where they met the Director of US Retail Operations. The Mayor led the City delegation this week on its annual recruitment and retention trip to New York City, where they met with CEOs and

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executives with luxury retail and innovative restaurant companies.

Moody’s To Consider Triple-A Rating For Beverly Hills Unified School District

By Matt Lopez The Beverly Hills Unified School District could soon have more good news coming its way as it relates to the district’s general obligation bond ratings.

BHUSD is one of six Basic Aid school districts in California whose general obligation ratings will come under review for an upgrade, according to a release Friday by Mooday’s Investors Service.

Moody’s followed Standard & Poor’s in upgrading BHUSD’s bond rating to an Aa-1 in August, just weeks before the district sold out $76 million of Measure E bonds in three hours.

Now, BHUSD is one of six districts, along with Laguna Beach, Mountain

View Los Altos Union, Newport-Mesa, Palo Alto and San Mateo who will come under review for upgrade to the prestigious Aa3 general obligation bond rating.

“The review for upgrade reflects the deeply entrenched community-funded (Basic Aid) designation of these school districts and the continued improvement in property tax revenues to these districts, which ensures relatively stable and predictable revenues for operations,” Moody’s release said. “The state’s continued economic strength is also a factor in the review for upgrade and the consideration that these districts will likely maintain very strong credit quality even if there were a credit deterioration in the state’s rating.”

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WONDERFUL WALLY — Wally is a six-pound, eight-year young toy poodle. After his owner died, he was set to be euthanized at Kern County Shelter before being rescued by ShelterHopePetShop.org. Wally is full of life and dressed as a butterfly for Halloween in hopes of transforming into a beloved pet once again. Those interested in adopting Wally may call Shelter Hope at 805-379-3538.

Sylvia-A1578758 Terrier, 7-yrs. old

Spencer-A1570585 Lab Mix, 5-yrs. old

Zoombie - A1465534 Tabby, 8-yrs. old

Some of these animals have been waiting since August at the West LA Animal Shelter, 11361 West Pico Blvd., LA 90064, 888-4527381,www. laanimalservices.com

SCOUTS HONOR– Tuesday was a night of Scouting and Smiles as The Western Los Angeles County Council, Boy Scouts of America honored Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich and The Honorable Lisa Korbatov with their 2015 Distinguished Citizens Award. Cub Scouts from Pack 153 Casa Esperanza were delighted to join the leaders on stage and show off their new uniforms. Proceeds from the evening support Scoutreach, a program that brings the benefits of Scouting to families and youth in underserved areas of Los Angeles County.

Discourse On McQueen, Galliano Begins New Season At Robinson Gardens LOVELY LUNCHEON— (From left): featured speaker at Friends of Robinson Gardens luncheon event Dana Thomas; FORG founder Joan Selwyn with current copresident Adrienne Horwitch and past president Kerstin Royce.

By Laura Coleman From inside the historic pool house at Viriginia Robinson Gardens earlier this week, 60 well-dressed elegant ladies listened to a harrowing tale of the collapse of couture fashion in the rise of the digital age.

The talk, the first event of the season put on by the Friends of Robinson Gardens, was given by author Dana Thomas, whose book Gods and Kings the Rise and Fall of Alexander McQueen and John Galliano, provided the fodder for an inquiry into the state of artistry in a consumer-centric universe.

McQueen, who took his own life in 2010 at the age of 40, is among the fashion world’s greatest stars of all times. And it’s not just that he gave us the “bumster,” which precipitated the industry to drop the average waistline by 10 centimeters in just two seasons after he revealed a little derriere cleavage and a long torso; or that he once decked out a latex dress with locusts to bring awareness to famines in Africa,

typical of his penchant for using collections to make social statements.

McQueen was a true artist who used fashion as his medium. And through it, he reached dazzling heights, pulling himself out of poverty to become at 26 the chief designer at Givenchy.

So what prompted him to crumble?

Thomas theorizes that he was the victim of “a war between fashion and commerce in the age of globalization.”

And he isn’t the only one. Similarly, she declares, Galliano succumbed to bingedrinking benders to escape the corporate quashing of his genius, which ultimately led to his being fired as Christian Dior’s head designer in 2011.

“The day of star designers who made things are over,” Thomas opined.

“Brand names reign and it’s just business.”

After the discussion, the ladies enjoyed a festive and delicious luncheon al fresco. For information on upcoming events visit: www.robinsongardens.org.

Husky Haunt Halloween Carnival Takes Over Horace Mann Tomorrow

By Laura Coleman Horace Mann is pulling out all the stops for tomorrow’s Husky Haunt Halloween Carnival which starts at noon and runs until 4 p.m.–perfect for a little pre-trick-or-treat excitement.

“It’s really for the community,” said Horace Mann PTA events chair Peter Gabayan.

In fact, the City is waiving all fees to close Hamel between Wilshire and

Charleville to make sure that the community can have as much fun as possible at the Halloween afternoon event.

Offerings include go carts, rides, slides, mazes, a rock-climbing wall, carnival games, arts and crafts, food trucks, a pumpkin carving station and a small carousel for toddlers. At 1 p.m. there will be a best costume contest for each grade between K-5.

Unlimited ride wristbands are $20.

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Beverly Vista 8th Graders Get Taste Of Real Estate Mogul Fred Sands Dies At 77 ment, a private

By Matt Lopez High School Media On Road To Careers Real estate mogul Fred C. Sands equity company NEW MEDIA— Beverly Vista 8th graders teamed up with Beverly High students to launch “Elementary School News”. Pictured at the KBEV studio (from left, back row): Rachel Gilbert, Collin Newberry, Liv Berg, teacher Romeo Carey, JJ Gluckman, Tohar Zamir, Michelle Klein, Rachel Asher, Hogan Behrstock, Bridgette Fussman, Leila Vahabzadeh; (front row, from left): Benjamin Cohan, Bennett Gershwin, Seyed Amir Mowlanezhad, Owen Lloyd, ArianTabibian

By Laura Coleman Nearly 40 years have passed since longtime Beverly Hills resident Cindy Dubin got her first taste of Beverly Hills High School’s television station while still a middle schooler at Beverly Vista–and it’s a moment that has stayed with her vividly.

Last week, through her position as BHHS Career and Technology Education Coordinator, Dubin arranged for eight BV students to have a similar experience with the launch of “Elementary School News.” The hour-long pilot brought middle school students to the high school where they worked with BHHS media students to help create a news broadcast.

“This is an opportunity for you to be in it, to live it,” said BHHS senior Seyed Amir Mowlanezhad, who has been working with K-BEV throughout his entire high school career.

Using a teleprompter that transmitted a report they’d help write with their classmates, BV students Liv Berg and Michelle Klein gave their very first newscast; which will soon be edited for all to enjoy on KBEV Channel 6.

Other middle school students helped operate audio, cameras, and technical aspects, while others did a show on Radio Airlift which will soon be on the station. All of the activities were organized by BHHS Media Director Romeo Carey.

And every single person involved had a smile while the BHHS students guided the BV students in filming a broadcast of the Beverly Vista School News. Dubin sad that she plans to facilitate the broadcast offering for the other three K-8 schools as part of BHHS’ outreach to promote the district’s college and career arts, media, entertainment pathway.

BHUSD, City Lose On CEQA Appeal Challenge To Metro; NEPA Suit Pending

By Laura Coleman The Court of Appeal ruled last Thursday that it was affirming the trial court’s denial of the Beverly Hills Unified School District and the City’s challenges to the environmental review of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Westside Extension (Purple Line).

“We are very disappointed in the Court of Appeal’s decision,” said Beverly Hills City Attorney David Snow. “The City is currently reviewing the opinion, and will be evaluating options for future action.”

Although Beverly Hills lost its CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act) lawsuit against Metro, its National Environmental Policy Act lawsuit against Metro is still yet to be heard.

“The District knew that pursuing a CEQA challenge was an uphill battle, and it is a heavy burden to challenge another public agency’s decision and one we did not take lightly,” Board of Education President Brian Goldberg told The Courier. “It was, however, a necessary action to do our best to protect our campus, our students and our community from rushed and unsupported conclusions about a major public project in our area.”

Indeed, the BHUSD has spent millions of dollars en route to putting a proverbially “$200 million” smoking gun into the hands of both a federal and a state judge in an effort to force Metro

to reexamine an ostensibly inaccurate report on which it based a decision to run a subway tunnel directly under the high school. The $200 million figure is the estimated additional cost that Metro figures it will need to run the subway under the high school instead of along Santa Monica Boulevard–a decision predicated on the existence of active faults on the BHHS property.

In 2011, Metro alleged the existence of five active faults on BHHS. The district and the California Geological Survey subsequently trenched and discovered that Metro was incorrect.

“While the Court of Appeal found MTA’s decision to pick a route which tears through the middle of our only high school campus, a conclusion with which we respectfully disagree, we are confident that all of the facts uncovered since the time of MTA’s decision show the errors made by MTA in its choice,” Goldberg said. “The facts establish that there is no evidence of an earthquake fault anywhere near where MTA proposed it would be, that the alignment chosen based upon the false fear of faults is longer, slower, and adds $200 million in project costs to be borne by L.A. County taxpayers. We hope that MTA and its Governing Board will not continue to ignore these facts, and we will continue to do whatever we can to protect our schools from decisions which threaten our students.”

died unexpectedly Friday at the age of 77.

Born in New York City on Feb. 16, 1938, Sands, the founder of Fred Sands Realtors and Vintage Capital Group, became Coldwell Banker’s top-producing real estate agent in 1968 after studying real estate and business administration at UCLA. It was less than a year later that Sands opened the first Fred Sands Realtors office in Brentwood, the beginning of a 30-year career for Fred Sands Realtors, which eventually became the second-largest real estate and financial services company in California.

Fred Sands Realtors employed 4,000 people throughout its network of 72 offices across California and Nevada, generating $9.4 billion in sales volume per year and serving a sophisticated clientele that included U.S. presidents, corporate leaders and numerous Hollywood celebrities before Sands sold the company to Coldwell Banker in 2000.

Fred Sands Realtors invested time and resources into dozens of causes, including Adopt-a-School programs, the Special Olympics, American Cancer Society, United Way and girl and boy scouts.

Showing no signs of slowing down in the business world, Sands most recently served as chairman of Vintage Capital Group, which was founded in 2001. Sands and Vintage Capital Group acquired shopping centers and regional malls throughout the United States. He also chaired Vintage Fund Manage-

that invests in growth companies.

“I never considered retiring,” Sands told The Los Angeles Times in a 2013 interview. “I’ve had friends retire, and nobody Fred Sands wants to go to lunch with them.

I like to be active. I like the action, and I can’t see myself retiring.”

Sands, who has lived in Bel-Air with his wife Carla for many years, was named one of the “Top 25 CEOs of the Decade” by California Business Magazine and was a recipient of the American Academy of Achievement Award.

Sands is survived by wife Carla, chairman of the Blue Ribbon of the Los Angeles Music Center; son Jonathan, daughter Alexandra and brother William.

Funeral services will be Friday, Oct. 30 at 10 a.m. at the Wilshire Boulevard Temple at 3663 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, 90010.

In lieu of flowers, the Sands family requests donations be made in Sands’ memory to the Museum of Contemporary Art or Pepperdine’s Fred Sands Institute of Real Estate. Contributions to MOCA may be send to 250 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, 90012. Contributions to Fred Sands Institute of Real Estate may be made by visiting http://give.pepperdine.edu/sands

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Honorees Peter and Merle Mullin

Marcel and Jane Loh

Caritas Chair Judy Beck

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Robert Klein with dinner chair Dominic Ornato and Jo Ann Klein Honorees Bruce and Raylene Meyer

Ernie and Irene Dunne Guild President Kate Prudente

Dr. Gilbert Kuhn, nursing supervisor Irene Bristol and VP of Principal Gifts Andy Trilling

Jill and Dr. John Robertson

Nurse Dawn Simms

BHC’s Marcia Hobbs

Dr. Delphine Lee and Patrick Loo

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Dr. Lawrence Piro presented patient and honoree Wendy Goldstein, a survivor of breast cancer, with the 2015 Caritas Award during the Saint John’s Caritas Gala at The Beverly Wilshire

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An evening of fun, Joe

Jonas and DNCE making music, a boogie-down dance-a-thon from the Wayne Foster band and vocalists, and knowledge from People You Should Know.

Four hundred fifty tigers and lions in black tie and stunning gowns participated during the annual Saint John’s Coco Garcia Caritas Gala that raised and Tony Cacace $600,000 for the Providence Saint John’s Health Center at Nancy Reagan, Nat King Cole, Maria Shriver, Katie Holmes, the Beverly Wilshire. all nationalities and races in aritas is Latin for jus- our Westside community and tice, goodwill and love for elsewhere.

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Yes, that and hosted by Saint John’s and Mother Ship, a not-for-profit the Irene Dunne Guild institution founded by the (named in 1993 for the beauSisters of Charity in tiful, five-times Oscar-nomiLeavenworth in 1942, trans- nated actress), the Gala’s ferring last year to the People You Should Know Providence Saint John’s included Dr. Lawrence Piro.

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The Mother Ship ogist presented his patient and has looked after Ronald and honoree, Wendy Goldstein, a survivor of breast cancer, with the 2015 Caritas Award.

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Wendy heads the Urban A&R division at Republic Records, overseeing the careers of Ariana Grande, Sage, Enrique Iglesias, and others.

Her proud nurses, Dawn Simms and Mary Beth Watson, dined with BHC’s Marcia Hobbs and Yuki Takei at our table, savoring the excellent menu of tomato and burrrata salad, followed by poached sea bass (thank you, James Cutfield, the Beverly Wilshire’s longtime director of catering).

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foursome of People We Should Know, whose diverse philanthropies continue nonstop. The awards were presented by president Donna Tuttle whose introduction for the honorees was flawless.

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Automotive Museum.

Raylene’s charities are profound, from the Children’s Hospital, the Los Angeles Music Center, the Los Angeles, Junior League, the 2015 Children’s Festival, which she co-chairs, and others.

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He and Merle’s contributions created the Health Center’s Mullin Plaza and Mullin Gardens. They support the Los Angeles Music Center, International Guggenheim Museum, the Art Center of Design, the Petersen Automotive Museum, the National Trust of Italy, the Davis School of Viticulture and Enology, plus more.

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Cardiologists Dr. John Robertson and Dr. Paul Natterson; melanoma special-

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ist Dr. Mark Faries; pulmologist Dr. Gil Kuhn (“one of the finest”); GI Surgery and research expert Dr. Anton Bilchik; surgeon Dr. Maggie DiNome, researching freezing tumors as an alternative to surgery; urologist Dr. Timothy Wilson, one of top six surgeons who has vast experience with minimally invasive, laparoscopic, and roboticassisted urology oncology, also robotic-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy.

Also: Dr. Santosh Kesari,

the world-class neurology oncologist working alongside

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Dr. Daniel Kelly, director of the brain tumor program, which attracts patients from around the world. They can removebrain tumors through the nose with an endonasal “key-hole” approach!

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grateful we are with these latest milestones, summed up by Saint John’s chief executive Marcel Loh, who informs that the new branding for the Providence Saint John’s Health Center says it all: “A place you can believe in.”

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Bel Air Bar & Grill Extended Liquor Sales Hours Rejected By Bel-Air Alliance

By Victoria Talbot Brentwood Bar & Grill at 662 N. Sepulveda Blvd. is owned by Susan Disney Lord, President of the Roy & Patricia Disney Family Foundation, a member of the Alzheimer’s Association California Southland Chapter and the Cal Arts CAP Council, according to her website, as well as having attended Duke University.

Lord took over the restaurant in 2007 and opened The Shack, an express grab-and-go food mart behind the restaurant.

She received a Conditional Use Beverage (CUB) from Los Angeles Planning for the sale of alcoholic beverages in 2011. The CUB allowed the on-site sale of a full line of alcoholic beverages during business hours, Monday -Thursday 7 a.m. -10 p.m., 7 a.m. - 11 p.m. Fridays, 5:3011 p.m. Saturday and 5:30 - 10 p.m. Sunday at the Bar & Grill Restaurant. The Shack could sell off-site single-serve alcohol only from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Now, the CUB is up for renewal, and Disney Lord is seeking what she referred to Wednesday night at the Bel Air Beverly Crest Neighborhood Council (BABCNC)as “minor” changes.

One of those minor changes is the sale of off-site beer and wine on weekends from 8 a.m.

- 5 p.m. at the Shack, and some residents, including the Bel Air Alliance, are not happy.

For the last three years, Disney Lord has been selling beer and wine at the Shack on weekends without a permit, a misdemeanor punishable by up to 6-months in jail and/or a $1,000 fine.

However, when BABCNC councilmember Jamie Hall asked her why she had been open Saturdays and Sundays in violation of her CUB,

Disney Lord responded, “I guess I didn’t read my conditions.”

Following one year of operation with sales of alcohol weekdays only, Disney Lord began selling beer and wine illegally on weekends, claiming ignorance as exculpatory evidence.

Now, the restaurateur is seeking to legalize the maneuver in renewing the CUB. “You are trying to make it alright to do what you have been doing illegally,” said BABCNC Councilmember Dan Love.

Bel Air residents are objecting to the sale of off-site singe-serve alcoholic beverages beginning at 6:30 a.m. when children are on their way to school and near a major freeway on/off ramp (405 at Sunset/Moraga).

BABCNC Councilmember Michael Kemp defended the CUB requests, reasoning that the Bel Air Market sells single-serve alcohol and is positioned near the Roscomare Road Elementary School. “There are no drunks in the parking lot,” he said. “I support businesses such as this.”

In effect, Kemp compared Roscomare Road to the 405 freeway, stating that they were, in his mind, comparable.

Additionally, argue residents, the Shack illegally uses a city-owned alley beside the building for parking, blocking emergency vehicle access in the event of a crisis such as the fire or earthquake. Resident who recall the events of the Bel Air Fire in 1961 who saw the fire jump the 405 freeway at Moraga, know how crucial access is to preventing loss of life and property.

Following a remodel that reconfigured the parking, said one speaker during public comment, “She claimed the alley as her private parking, and never provided any parking. In the afternoon, parents are illegally lined up with

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their SUVs [in the alley] when the yellow bus drops the kids off there.”

“The alley is city property,” protested Courier President and Publisher Marcia Hobbs, “and the owner is responsible at all other restaurants for providing their own parking.”

“In light of the violation of the existing CUB, the Alliance would not be able to support the extension of services at all . . . We don’t think there should

be single-serve sales in the morning or on weekends, and probably not at all in light of the violation,” said Councilmember Dan Love, of the Bel Air Alliance.

In a close vote, the Neighborhood Council voted to recommend the CUB allow liquor sales at the Shack from 10 a.m. each day, and that the CUB be restricted to no longer than five years for renewal. It will now go to LA City Planning.

Hilton & Hyland Signs Lease On New Offices

By Victoria Talbot Hilton & Hyland is having growth pains.

The solution is to relocate.

The firm announced that they have signed an agreement to relocate across the street from their present location, to 257 N. Canon Drive.

When completed, Hilton & Hyland will occupy the entire second floor, comprised of 15,000 square feet of state-ofthe-art office space.

The new building will be a contemporary design with an open concept, glass walls throughout, multiple terraces, central views overlooking the ground level courtyard and a single-floor flow. The design will better support the firm’s tradition of maintaining close communications between associates, now spread over multiple floors.

The ground floor anticipates an upscale restaurant, and there will be ample underground parking. Hilton & Hyland will be the only real estate

firm in the building.

“As soon as construction has been complete, we will move in,” said a joint statement

by Rick Hilton, Chairman and Jeff Hyland, President. “We are extremely excited to have secured this space.”

“I have spent my entire career working on Cañon Drive and remember when it was called Realtor Row before it became Restaurant Row. It is the real center of The Triangle as evidenced by the foot traffic as well as after hours activity, ideal for entertaining our clients. For our agents, who may be in and out of the office several times a day, Cañon gives us the best access.

Tourists love Rodeo, and Beverly Drive is the major North/South connector, while Cañon offers local restaurants, after hours, and real estate services. To walk next door to the Cañon Drive park and enjoy the summer outdoor music is one of the great pleasure our agents enjoy,” said Jeff Hyland.

TO SEE AND BE  SEEN

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THE FASHION OF BEVERLY HILLS

Distinguished Women In The Arts Luncheon Honors MOCA Trustee Susan Gersh, Artist Marilyn Minter

The awards were presented by Paul Schimmel and Philippe Vergne, and the luncheon featured a special presentation of the fall 2015 Michael Kors Collection.

Luncheon Chairs Pam Smith, Marilyn Resnick & Marla Diamond

Photos by Scott Downie/ Celebrity Photo

Jane Siegal, Honoree Susan Gersh & Linda May

Lilly Tartikoff Karatz, Philippe Vergne & Honoree Marilyn Minter

Mariel Joliet &Virginie Degryse

MOCA Chief Curator Helen Molesworth

Alison Brie

MOCA Projects Council Event Chair Pam Smith

Camilla Belle

The Gersh family-Steven Gersh, Christy Gersh, Laura Gersh, MOCA Trustee Susan Gersh, also an active City Recreation & Parks Commissioner, and David Gersh

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HOW DO YOU FEEL?

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

UCLA Appoints Dr. Gary W. Mathern To New Endowed Chair For Epilepsy Research

MAGNOLIAS FOR TOWER—The Tower Cancer Research Foundation Magnolia Council held its fundraising “Spirit of Hope” luncheon and boutique earlier this month at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, with around 500 guests. Receiving the Spirit of Hope Award were Harriet Rossetto, (right) founder and executive VP of Beit T'Shuvah, a residential treatment center and educational institution in West Los Angeles; and Nancy Mishkin, chair of the foundation (and former Beit T’Shuvah board chair). Mishkin founded the Magnolia Council to bring together like minded women” in a spirit of friendship, fun and philanthropy.”

Since its inception in 2009, the council has raised more than $1.5 million dollars to support the foundation. This year’s luncheon raised nearly $300,000. The foundation awards grant funding to innovative research in the search for answers to cancer, and for patient support and community education programs. Since its inception in 1996, the foundation has participated in more than 200 clinical trials and awarded millions of dollars to physician scientists pursuing novel hypotheses.

Photo by Tiffany Rose

The UCLA Department of Neurosurgery in the David Geffen School of Medicine has announced the inaugural appointment of Gary W. Mathern, M.D. to the Dr. Alfonsina Q. Davies Endowed Chair in Honor of Paul Crandall, M.D. for Epilepsy Research.

Dr. Mathern was selected for his research in pediatric epilepsy that reflects the early work of Dr. Crandall, who founded the epilepsy surgery research program at UCLA in 1960.

Dr. Crandall developed many of the diagnostic and surgical strategies used in hospitals around the world today— such as pinpointing the origins of the seizures in the brain by recording abnormal brain waves with intracranial depth electrodes and prolonged EEG monitoring that enables the precise surgical removal of the affected brain cells not responding to medicine and as a result ends the seizures.

“It is a great honor for me to receive the endowed chair, named after my mentor Paul

Crandall, who was the first epilepsy neurosurgeon at UCLA,” said Mathern, professor of pediatric neurosurgery at UCLA’s David Geffen School of Medicine and director of the Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery Program at Mattel Children's Hospital UCLA. “The chair will enable me to advance his pioneering work in the understanding and treatment of brain diseases that produce seizures that are uncontrolled by medications. I have been a pediatric neurosurgeon for more than 20 years, and have witnessed the affect of seizures on the developing child and their families. If you can stop the seizures at an early age, it is life changing for the child and their family, as we saw exemplified in the case of Nina Davies.”

Tom and Nadia Davies committed $2 million to establish the chair in memory of their late daughter, Alfonsina (Nina) Davies. Nina battled intractable epilepsy for years before the Davieses found Crandall who was willing to perform an experimental sur-

gery in 1977 that controlled Nina’s seizures at age 17. After the surgery, Nina went on to obtain her doctoral degree in education, realize her dream of becoming a teacher, and later become the school district assistant superintendent.

Today, with DNA profiling of the collected brain tissue, Dr. Mathern has uncovered a trio of genes, called de novo somatic mutations, which control cell size and proliferation and are the catalyst of hemimegalencephaly.

There are already drugs available to lower the signals of these mutated genes. Dr. Mathern said this medical discovery of identifying these cells in correlation to pediatric epilepsy is just the tip of the iceberg in understanding other neurological disorders in children such as autism.

“My goal is to put myself out of business,” Mathern said.

“We must find new ways to stop the seizures without removing large parts of the brain. My dream is to never have to operate on another child again.”

Junior League Community Forum To Highlight Link Between Foster Youth, Human Trafficking The Junior League of Los Angeles (JLLA), now in its 90th year, is bringing together members of the community to focus on “The Disturbing Link Between Foster Youth and Human Trafficking,” as it presents its free annual Community Leadership Forum, Friday, Nov. 6 at the Downtown Central Library,630 W. 5th St. The event will feature prominent experts in their field from the city, state and federal levels, and speakers will include: Carissa Phelps, author, advocate, attorney and founder of Runaway Girl Inc.; Dana Harris, LAPD Detective Supervisor, Human Trafficking Investigator; and Maggy Krell, Deputy Attorney General, Statewide Human Trafficking Coordinator.

Statistics indicate that approximately half of the sexually exploited children on the streets today were at one time living

in foster care or in a group home run by the state. The Community Leadership Forum is just one way JLLA is bringing attention to the issues facing the foster youth population in the L.A. area.

JLLA recently established a new partnership with the Alliance for Children’s Rights, a leader in the foster care world that provides children with permanency through adoption, legal guardianship, access to healthcare and an equitable education. This collaboration focuses on females ages 16-21 and empowers them with life skills to help the transition out of foster care. For information, visit http://kids-alliance.org/.

Breakfast will be served from 9-10 a.m.; speakers and panel discussion from 10 a.m.-noon.

Required preregistration may be made to http://bit.ly/1jzLbSz.

Composer Jeff Beal To Debut Work Chronicling His Struggles With Multiple Sclerosis Composer Jeff Beal will debut his new work The Salvage Men, chronicling his 10-year struggle with multiple sclerosis, in a concert with the Los Angeles Master Chorale at 7 p.m., Jeff Beal Sunday, Nov. 15 at the Walt Disney Concert Hall.

Beal, who recently won a Primetime Emmy for his score to Netflix’s House of Cards, also scored Monk, Ugly Betty, Pollock and Rome. Providing music for shows runs in the family, as his grandmother, Irene Beal was a pianist for the

radio and silent movies He’s also provided music for socially conscious documentaries, including Blackfish, Last Call at the Oasis, and The Queen of Versailles.

Beal and his wife Joan recently donated $2 million to his alma mater, University of Rochester’s Eastman School of Music, where they met, launching the Beal Institute for Film Music and Contemporary Media.

For samples from Beal’s new piece, visit https://www.hightail.com/download/bXBaK2VnNDRrUmtUWThUQw. Tickets may be purchased by phone at 213-972-7282 or at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion Box Office,135 N. Grand Ave.

BEVERLY HILLS

Dr Fran Walfish Answers Your Questions

On Talking To A Teenager About Drinking Q. Dear Dr. Fran: How should I talk with my teenager about alcohol and drinking? She doesn’t have a problem but I want to prevent one. Maxine J. A: Dear Maxine, the best approach for parents to take with their teens about alcohol is open, honest, straight communication. Avoidance can lead to problems.Knowledge is being prepared.

Talk with your teens about the normalcy of trying things in moderation (experimentation), and encourage kids to be true to their own voice when faced with peer pressure.

• Help them think ahead and create a plan that ensures no drinking and driving.

• Make sure your teen always has money and the number of uber and a local taxi cab company.

• Talk with your teen about statistics of alcohol and sexual acting out. In other words, kids who would never have sex at a party might do so when under the influence of alcohol.

• Have a well-thought out emergency plan in place.

Know which one of your teen's closest friends is the one she wants you to reach out to in a crisis.

Be sure to not inject too much information into your adolescent all at once or she will feel lectured to, or worse yet, as if she is being told what to do.

Teens hate to be told what to do. Allow her to ask you questions that you can answer honestly versus shoving too much content into her all at once.

F r a n Walfish is the author of The S e l f - Aw a r e Parent at www.Dr.Fran Walfish.com.

Send questions to franwalfish@gma il.com.

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Local Seniors Pen Horror Film Script, Hope It Has Legs Just in time for Halloween, three seniors at The Watermark Assisted Living Community have been getting in the mood.

Members of writer Yvonne Good’s Today’s Seniors program, which meets weekly at the Beverly residental facility, they have been working on their script for The Slasher for a few months, and now have it ready for registration and hopefully—further development.

“Horror films are hot right now,” says, Good, so she gave the trio—Fred Krieger, Pearl Loeterman and Charlotte Smuckler—the assignment.

Good, who works with senior writers at several senior communities, “loves what she does,” she says; and is impressed “these three were able to pull it off. Their story is chilling.”

The group revelled in the challenge, enjoying the chance to get to know each other better, and decided early on that they would listen carefully to each other that all had to agree on every plot point—like the new opening they finally completed—and even character names.

Krieger describes the plot as “a suspense-filled thriller about inter-generational problems concerning a Beverly Hills family that end with murder.”

The group wrote freehand—”no computers”—”finetuning the details of who did it, why and what happened,” says

Senior writers Pearl Loeterman, Charlotte Smuckler and Fred Krieger wrote their script for The Slasher at The Watermark Assisted Living Community.

Krieger, about the tale set in Beverly Hills and Culver City.

“It gave us a chance to use our imaginations, and it did make me feel a little creepy sometimes,” admits Loeterman, who worked at Wilshire Boulevard Temple for 10 years.

All three from Beverly Hills, Smuckler was a housewife and mother, whose only previous writing was a family history, while Krieger was a doctor in family practice for 50 years in Palos Verdes. He came up with the title. “It sounded scary” says Loeterman.” And Good’s classes have helped him expand his catalogue of short stories.

“We also think our story would make a great series,” says Loeterman, who reveals the three are turning writing “into more than a hobby” and that their next project will be a romantic comedy —Steve Simmons

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November 12, 2015 1:30 PM, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard LOCATION: Commission Meeting Room 280A Beverly Hills City Hall 455 North Rexford Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90210 The Planning Commission of the City of Beverly Hills, at its regular meeting on Thursday, November 12, 2015, will hold a public hearing beginning at 1:30 PM, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard to consider: Proposed amendments to Articles 32 (Historic Preservation) and 32.5 (Historic Incentive Permit) of the City’s Zoning Code.

The proposed amendments are intended to clarify the intent of the Historic Preservation ordinance with respect to the process for identifying an “Exceptional Work,” and to refine the criteria for the issuance of Historic Incentive Permits in the Trousdale Estates area of the City.

The proposed amendments have been assessed in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and the environmental regulations of the City. The adoption and implementation of the amendments is eligible for a class 5 categorical exemption for minor changes in land use limitations and will not have a significant environmental impact. Accordingly, the Planning Commission will consider a recommendation to find the amendments exempt from the environmental review requirements of CEQA pursuant to Section 15305 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.

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

If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact Ryan Gohlich, City Planner in the Planning Division at 310.285.1118, or by email at rgohlich@beverlyhills.org. The case file, including associated documents are on file in the Community Development Department, and can be reviewed by any interested person at 455 North Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210.

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Beverly Hills-based Mitsui Agency International, Inc., has announced that Japanese artworks called Ukiyo-e, featuring depictions of the legendary rock band KISS, both unsigned and signed by band members, will make their U.S. sale debut starting this week at The Hive Art Gallery, 729 S. Spring St. The works will be on display for Japanese art and KISS fans and aficionados of pop culture.

Launched last year, UKIYO-E PROJECT was founded by Yuka Mitsui to help the dwindling number of Ukiyo-e artisans pass their skills and traditions to the next generations by creating works featuring pop icons of today. With their influential music and incorporation of Kabuki-like makeup, KISS became a naturalf subect.

For more information, call 213-955-9051, visit http://hivegallery.com/honey • • • • • A reading of Shakespeare’s Henry V, performed by veterans to support veterans, will be presented at 8 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 7 at the Veterans Home of California-West L.A., 11500 Nimitz Ave. With celebrity and noncelebrity actors who are either veterans or actors known for their support of or portrayal of veter-

Hubbard Street + The Second City, clockwise from top left: Tim Mason, Jonathan Fredrickson, Tawny Newsome, Travis Turner, center, and Jessica Tong.

Photo by Photo by Todd Rosenberg Contemporary dance meets comedy when Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at The Music Center hosts the West Coast premiere of The Art of Falling, a collaboration from two of Chicago’s most creative and cutting-edge companies Street Dance Chicago and The Second City— at the Ahmanson Theatre, Nov. 6–8.

The brainchild of five choreographers, the production features more than 30 dancers and actors in three distinct, interwoven, progressive storylines centered on relationships, Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, and Saturday, Nov. 7 and 2 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 2.

Tickets, starting at $31, are available at the box office, 135 N. Grand Ave, online at musiccenter.org/hubbard or by phone at 213-972-0711.

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HONOREES & FOUNDER—At its gala opening Wednesday night, the Israel Film Festival (IFF) honored screenwriter Aaron Sorkin and actress Helen Mirren. Sorkin, left, creator of The West Wing and author of the recent Steve Jobs, received the Achievement in Film & Television Award. Academy Award winner Mirren, center, received the Career Achievement Award. Her recent film, Woman In Gold, will get a special screening during the festival. Festival founder Meir Fenigstein, right, describes the festival, running through Thursday, Nov. 19 as “an extraordinary range of award-winning, critically praised and commercially successful Israeli films and Academy Award contenders.” For information, call the IsraFest Foundation, Inc. at 310-247-1800 or email info@israelfilmfestival.org.

Photo by Orly Halevy

HUMANITARIAN HONOREE—Dr. Sharon S. Nazarian, president of the Y&S Nazarian Family Foundation, received the IFF Humanitarian Award. Pictured, from left, are: Mike Nazarian Iranian American Jewish Federation board of directors chairman; Sharona Nazarian and her parents Younes and Sorya Nazarian. Sharon Nazarian is an adjunct professor in UCLA’s political science department, founder of the Younes & Soraya Nazarian Center for Israel Studies at UCLA and chair of its advisory board. Housed in UCLA’s International Institute, the center provides a systematic and academic study of Israel Photo by Orly Haley

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FESTIVAL GOING DUO—Actors David Diaan and Diane Lane at the IFF Opening Gala.

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ARTS & E N T E RTA I N M E N T Jerry Cutler On Theatre

Wiesenthal And Tom Dugan—Superb Tour De Force At The Wallis I went to the play Wiesenthal (at The Wallis through Nov. 8) fully aware that an actor, Tom Dugan, was portraying Simon Wiesenthal.

A few minutes into the play which Dugan also wrote, he was no longer an actor, but totally immersed into the charismatic character of the famed Nazi hunter with a performance both riveting and flawless.

Skillfully directed by Jenny Sullivan, every inch of the stage is used as he addresses the audience as if he were talking to a group of students. There is some interplay and bits of humor enhancing his warmth and humanity as he tells of his background, surviving the Holocaust and ultimate involvement in the ferreting out of 1,100 Nazi war criminals.

The play emphasizes Wiesenthal’s need to keep the heinous crimes perpetrated by the sub-human 3rd Reich— who were “just following orders”—alive, so that our generation and the ones that follow, never forget.

Establishing himself as the go-toguy, a sort of "clearing house," for tips about the whereabouts of wanted war criminals and passing on the information, resulted in, among others, the capturing of Adolph Eichmann and Karl Silberbauer, the Gestapo officer who arrested Anne Frank.

In bringing the Nazis to justice, Wiesenthal never favored harsh methods as he refused to lower himself to the level of his tormentors.

Tom Dugan as Simon Wiesenthal.

Photo by Carol Rosegg.

Mr. Dugan (who is not Jewish, though his wife and two children are) is determined to get Wiesenthal’s message out to as many people as possible. It should be mandatory for young and old – especially young – to see Wiesenthal and catch Dugan’s brilliant tour de force.

4 bagels out of 4 —Jerry Cutler is rabbi at Creative Arts Temple.

Extremely limited seats remain, for information call 310-246.3800, 310746-4000 or visit www.thewallis.org.

Penn & Teller Named Grand Marshals Of Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade The 84th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade, the largest Christmas celebration in America, has named Penn & Teller, stars of the hit CW series Penn & Teller: Fool Us,will be the grand marshals for this year’s extravaganza.

Presented and produced by Associated Television International, the live event, taped for network television, will take place on Hollywood Boulevard at 5 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 29, and will include live musical performances on two stages.

The parade and TV broadcast will be cohosted by popular television personalities Erik Estrada, Laura McKenzie, Dean Cain and Montel Williams.

The parade will premiere as a twohour special on the CW Network (Channel 5) at 8 p.m., Dec. 11. Long-

Penn Jillette and Teller

time parade partner Hallmark Channel will air multiple runs beginning Dec.19 on its Hallmark Movies & Mysteries channel. The parade will also air to more than one million American servicemen and women worldwide on American Forces Network.

KCET Announces New Season Of ARTBOUND KCETLink Media Group has announced the seventh season of its series ARTBOUND, which explores and illuminates cultural issues , providing indepth analysis of how arts and culture affect society. Through one-hour documentaries and an expanded digital footprint, ARTBOUND investigates the role that creative industries have in shaping the future of the region and the nation.

The new season premieres at 8 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 17 on KCET at 8 p.m. and at 8 p.m., Friday, Nov. 23 on Link TV (available on DirecTV channel 375 and DISH network 9410).

The debut episode explores “Mundane Afrofuturism,” an hour-long special

that proposes a new theory of the black aesthetic of the 21st century. “Afro-futurism” is a term that originated in the early ‘90s to theorize black techno culture and explore new expressions of black art.

Highlights of the upcoming season include an look back to pre-industrial L.A to explore the controversial Charles Lummis, and a look at skilled, yet rarely noticed work by migrant artists from Mexico and Latin America who are creating furniture, textiles and design goods.

ARTBOUND will also continue to partner and collaborate with institutions like the MOCA, the Autry Museum, the Irvine Foundation, USC and Occidental College.

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ELECTION DAY (Continued from page 1)

politicking will certainly wane when the sun sets on Nov. 3, what will emerge is a new Board of Education tasked with setting policies and working with the highly capable Superintendent Steve Kessler.

Earlier this month, The Courier announced it was endorsing incumbents Lewis Hall and Noah Margo, along with newcomer Isabel Hacker for the three available seats on the board. Current Board President Brian Goldberg is not running for a third term. And in fact, as the race has continued, our support of these three candidates hasn’t wavered.

One of the hottest issues in this election has centered on the $334 million Measure E school-building bond that residents approved in 2008. That bond, which the board at the time (Brian Goldberg, Nooshin Meshkaty, Myra Lurie, Myra Demeter and Steven Fenton) misled voters into believing they wouldn’t have to pay a penny more in property taxes than the $49.87 per $100,000 of assessed values they are currently paying, was intended to fund seismic upgrades and enhance safety and security at the five Beverly Hills public schools.

Subsequent to Measure E’s passage, three different boards have voted to sell portions of that money: $90 million in 2009; $45 million in 2013; and $76 million in 2015. As far as the promised upgrades and enhancements, to date, the district lacks a complete plan to allocate available funds. The only positive

example of well-managed funds that the community can now see as a result of Measure E is the erection of a brand new school building at Horace Mann.

In fact, all one must do is drive to Robertson and Charleville to see the massive structure taking shape, on time and in budget.

However, some $10 million of Measure E funds have been used to combat a great injustice that has been wrought against the school district. In 2011, around the time that one school board was wrestling with how to improve the high school (Boardmembers: Brian Goldberg, Myra Lurie, Steven Fenton, Lisa Korbatov, Jake Manaster), Metro issued a fault investigation report declaring Santa Monica Boulevard unsafe for a subway tunnel and found five active faults on the high school property. The school district subsequently spent roughly $6 million related to trenching and other geotechnical investigations in order to prove that Beverly Hills High School was free of active faults–a necessity in order to make even a single structural upgrade on the 80year-old property.

Along the way, the district uncovered a convoluted plot that tied a proposed JMB condominium project at Constellation Boulevard in Century City to the newly proposed Metro station in Century City at Constellation Boulevard. Metro said it was necessary to route its tunnels to that precise portal, given that its fault investigation report declared Santa Monica unsafe. By Metro’s own estimates, the cost to route

See Page 20 for chart that shows that a common issue that nearly all school boards have dealt with in Beverly Hills is rotating superintendents. the subway tunnel under the high school to Constellation Boulevard will cost at least $200 million more than its original Santa Monica portal.

The district subsequently spent an additional $350,000 on lobbying, according to BHUSD Chief Administrative Officer LaTanya Kirk-Carter, just to get politicians to see the logic of having a federal entity spend $200 million less than it says it needs to in order to make a seemingly unnecessary change. It appears to not be working; Metro has refused to acknowledge the legitimacy of over a dozen studies stating that it’s safe to run the line along Santa Monica Boulevard.

At this point, the school district has done all it can to put a proverbial $200 million smoking gun into the hands of both a federal and a state judge in an effort to force Metro to reexamine its ostensibly inaccurate report. While its NEPA lawsuit is still pending, last week the Court of Appeals ruled that it was affirming the trial court’s denial of the joint challenge made by the City and the school district to Metro’s environmental review.

The issue is indeed essential to the future of the high school. Metro’s proposed subway tunnel is particularly shallow and it’s unlikely that students will escape the rumble and vibrations from the train cars. And nationwide (indeed, across L.A.), Beverly Hills has been billed as a NIMBY for its thwarted efforts to not have a subway run beneath the City’s only high school.

In fact, there is little more the district can do at this point to stop Metro from routing the tunnel wherever it chooses; which is why making misinformation a cornerstone of one’s campaign is truly harmful to the community.

At this week’s Active Adult candidate forum held at Roxbury Park, for example, candidate Mel Spitz, who previously served on the board from 1971 to 1979, misstated the amount of money the district has spent on litigation opposing Metro at $9 million. In fact, according to Kirk-Carter, the district has spent $3.9 million on Metro-related legal fees. Such misstatements befuddle the community and make it appear as though the district has been excessive in fighting its losing battle.

Spitz, who helped shepherd the district in the wake of the Serrano v. Priest case that basically robbed Beverly Hills schools of state funds in an effort to apportion property tax revenue to less wealthy school districts, has repeatedly said that he will fix the Metro situation-even though there is little left that can be done. He has also stated he would like to settle all of the district’s current lawsuits and touts such a solution as one of the cure-all’s for the ills now rankling the district. But in fact, such a strategy is questionable.

One of the district’s most embarrassing lawsuits to date (and there are many at this point) deals with its former

BEVERLY HILLS facilities chief Karen Christiansen, who “discovered” the Measure E bond and was subsequently convicted by a jury as a criminal for having the district enter into a sole-sourced contract with her own (one client) company, Strategic Concepts, to carry out work related to the Measure E bond. That conviction was subsequently reversed on appeal and, earlier this year, a jury awarded her millions, bringing the grand-total she is now “owed” to $20+ million. The district is currently appealing the ruling (hearing is set for 2016), and recent cases make it seem near-certain that the district will at least be off the hook for having to pay money to its former consultant--though it is unlikely that it will have any way of recovering the money spent on attorneys fees.

Perhaps, the strangest lawsuit the district settled, given the context of the current election, happened earlier this year when it opted to pay $685,000 to former Beverly Hills High School Principal Carter Paysinger for alleged harassment and discrimination. Paysinger, who retired from the district at the end of the school year, said he is running in order to fix a dysfunctional school board.

What precipitated Paysinger’s lawsuit? While employed as the BHHS principal, the former school official turned candidate failed to disclose on his Form 700 that he was the registered owner of the Beverly Hills Sports Academy. The operation of that for-profit sports camp, which took place on BHHS during the summer, came to a head when Paysinger failed to renew a contract with walk-on track coach Jeff Fisher in 2013. The latter subsequently sued the school district and Paysinger, in part alleging that he was targeted for not recruiting the athletes he coached to attend the Sports Academy.

Beyond that legal stew, in the three decades that Paysinger worked for BHUSD, most successfully as a coach (his four years as BHHS principal reveal a trend toward declining test scores) he has managed to inspire a multitude of former student athletes.

But despite his inside knowledge of BHUSD, compared to Hacker, a Beverly Hills mother of three who served briefly on the district’s Measure E Citizen’s Committee, he appears to be painfully ill-versed in issues confronting the district.

In fact, Hacker is the only candidate to emphasize the need to create a strategic district plan–something sorely needed but still lacking.

And despite the doom-and-gloom scenarios abounding, the BHUSD is fiscally healthy according to Kirk-Carter, who keeps watch over the district’s health. And five days a week, 4,100 of Beverly Hills youngest residents continue to be educated in a safe atmosphere by teachers committed to motivating students and a stellar line-up of administrators at each of the five schools.

Ultimately, the district’s welfare and future will come down to the votes taken by the Board of Education.

This election is crucial.

Make certain to cast your ballot on Nov. 3.

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At last week’s City Council formal session–the very same one where 61 people gave comments about an offleash dog park that pushed the meeting until 1 a.m.–the council opted to spend an hour discussing its Joint Powers Agreement with the Beverly Hills Unified School District. The timing of such a discussion was ostensibly strange.

Why would the council choose to have a discussion item on this issue added as the number one discussion item on the agenda precisely two weeks before the election, and on a night that already promised to be a long one? (In fact, City spokesperson Therese Kosterman said 116 speaker cards had been filled out related to the dog park--though many

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L.A. County Registrar-Recorder Media & Communications Assistant Cecilia Reyes told The Courier that ballot signatures are destroyed after a certain period of time, so there are no existing signatures to definitively verify whether or not it was Korbatov herself who actually cast both votes in the five elections.

Reyes said the voter records for Korbatov/Fisch sent anonymously to Beverly Hills homes were not from the Registrar-Recorder, but likely from an outside vendor. Third-party election vendors purchase and compile voting data after every election from the RegistrarRecorder and make it available to candidates or Political Action Committees (PACs) for a hefty fee.

The data from the L.A. County Registrar-Recorder does not include information from a sixth election – the March 8, 2005 local municipal election, which was included in the anonymous mailer, because the RegistrarRecorder’s Office does not govern local elections.

The last vote the Registrar-Recorder received from Lisa Kennedy Fisch was the Nov. 4, 2008 General Election.

The 2005 local election included a City Council race that elected Barry Brucker, Frank Fenton and Linda Briskman, and a measure that passed in support of building the Montage Beverly Hills.

According to Beverly Hills Assistant City Clerk Lourdes Sy-Rodriguez, the roster of voters for the 2005 City election has been destroyed per the City’s retention schedule. A back-up vote-bymail voter report shows an absentee ballot received from Lisa Kennedy Fisch of Bedford Drive on Feb. 4, 2005.

Sy-Rodriguez said there are no entries for Lisa Kennedy Korbatov, or her address on Rodeo Drive, in the vote by mail system.

Korbatov said she learned of the five ballots when informed by The Courier and was “shocked” to discover them.

“I swear on the heads of my children, my parents and my own life that I never voted twice in any election in my entire lifetime.” Korbatov said. “I have nothing to hide and I have no knowl-

people left before their names were even called.)

The Courier immediately questioned Gold. Why now? Is this political?

Not at all, he assured The Courier.

The item was put on the agenda to update the City Council on proposed school construction and how those plans intersect with City programs that make use of school facilities, he averred.

But a stern chastisement read from a prepared statement by Brien about the district’s lack of a “real plan” soon made it clear that such a discussion was an opportunity to highlight BHUSD’s muddle construction plan and transitively blame it on the current board. Further, Brien criticized decisions to immediately close down Hawthorne and El Rodeo, edge of these ballots. I have been as transparent as I can on this subject.”

Korbatov provided documents to The Courier that show she filed for a name and address change from Lisa Kennedy Fisch to Lisa Kennedy Korbatov on Feb. 2, 1996.

In a statement to The Courier Thursday afternoon, L.A. County RegistrarRecorder Clerk Dean C. Logan said: “On October 8, 2015 my office received an inquiry about a possible duplicate voter record and the appearance of duplicate voting history in previous elections. As part of our review, staff reviewed both of the voter records referenced in the inquiry and confirmed that one of the records was a duplicate. Per our practice regarding duplicate records, our staff canceled the earlier record. Additionally, according to the voting history associated with each of the records, the voter appeared to have voted twice in the same election on more than one occasion. As our office is not an investigative agency, we referred the matter on October 20, 2015 to the District Attorney's Public Integrity Division and copied the Secretary of State's Investigative Services Unit for their review.”

Ken Zupancic of WinVotes, a political vendor that does election marketing, said if the information came from a company similar to his, it was likely obtained either by a candidate running for office or a candidates’ committee.

“It’s really confidential information provided to candidates or PAC committees,” said Ken Zupancic of WinVotes, a third-party political vendor that does election marketing. “They would have to go to the County and sign an affidavit that it’s only for election purposes.”

If the information were anonymously released by a candidate in the election, it would be one of either Carter Paysinger, Noah Margo, Lewis Hall, Mel Spitz or Isabel Hacker, or a committee working in support of them.

Judie Fenton is widely believed to be running Paysinger’s campaign while Jon Gluck is in charge of Margo’s. Linda Brown is steering Spitz’s campaign while co-chairs Alma Ordaz, Victoria Gordon, Glenna Baron and Stacey Raskin, along with Hacker herself, are running Hacker’s campaign. Lewis Hall is largely running his own campaign.

briefly, in order to remove seismicallyrisky cupolas once Superintendent Kessler became ware of the associated peril.

“The JPA is not a gift,” Brien warned. In fact, the agreement, which started in 1978, is integral to the function of the school district, not just in the funds that it brings, but also in the programs. The current four-year agreement expires June 30, 2016 and details that for $9.825 million per year, the BHUSD will provide facilities which enable City programs.

Last month, Gold sent a barely cordial letter to the Board of Education stating as a result of proposed school renovations, it was jeopardizing the district’s $10 million JPA with the City.

Kessler, who in his four months

leading the district has already proven to be a straight-shooting task-master, readily admits that the district should have engaged the City more. But that is already changing. For the past two months, the district and City staff have been having bi-weekly meetings related to the JPA to ensure there is communication.

So what might motivate both Gold and Brien–both of whom sit on the CitySchool liaison committee–to publicly admonish the five elected officials who govern school district policy just before the election? Multiple sources suggest the answer is Judie Fenton, president and founder of FTA. When it comes to winning elections, her marketing and events company bills itself as knowing how to “implement creative and effec-

tive strategies with both the financial and technical support that candidates need to wage successful campaigns.” In fact, Fenton ran winning campaigns for both Gold and Brien.

And she is currently consulting on Paysinger’s campaign. Fenton, is also the mother of Steven Fenton, the former Board of Education member who co-

authored Where A Man Stands with Paysinger.

Gold avers there are “no dots to connect” between his support of Paysinger and his connection to Fenton.

Indeed. There are only people to connect.

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remember much about it.

Courier: Where did you first work?

Aluzri: I first worked for the L.A. Building and Safety Department for close to five years.

When I started, back in 1985, the economy was just barely turning around and there were very few jobs at the time. When the first thing came up, I interviewed and they accepted me.

The department had about 1,200 employees. It was like you were one individual out of a big pond. It’s difficult to relate to the whole.

Courier: How did you get from building and safety to city manager?

Aluzri: It was an interesting transformation. I had to go through a lot of changes and positions in the organization to get where I am. And I had the opportunity to do that when I worked in Beverly Hills.

I started as a plan check engineer in 1989. Then, there was some retirement at the time, so I became a supervisor.

When an opportunity came up in the planning department, I jumped at it. At that time I really wanted to diversify and broaden my view beyond just the technical aspect. I was fortunate to be selected as the deputy director at the time working for the Director Ruth Nadel– a great mentor. She was our ‘mom’ for the whole department and had the greatest credibility. I tell you, she really cared. One time, it really registered with me. We were at a commission or council meeting, and there was an elderly person at the podium addressing the group. When all of a sudden when he had this coughing thing, she just jumped up and got a glass of water and gave it to him. It made such a big difference and that’s what I remember.

After that, the director retired and I got the opportunity to be selected after a competitive process and then . . . they combined building and safety and planning, into community development in 2005-6. And I became the director at the time for about 2-3 years.

Then I went to work in the inland empire in Rancho Cucamonga as a deputy city manager. When I became the director of community development at that time I was really moving in that direction, into the administrative profession. I kind of put my site on being a city manager. So when that opportunity came . . . I got involved in the broader operations. At that time in Rancho Cucamonga, the deputy city manager position oversaw all of the community development operations: building, planning, engineering public works, code enforcement - all of these areas And it’s a growing city, beautifully planned. What I appreciated about them is that they value a good, high-end product. When they do things they are done well. Since it was such a growing city there were so many projects going on that I got involved with and I

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learned a lot.

When I first got there, they were in the process of taking over the animal care shelter from the county– a disaster.

There was a huge outcry about euthanization. The city took over and we had to go through a whole remodel to make it more suitable for the community’s needs. We put in a whole new ventilation system that goes into every kennel. Every kitty cage had this pipe that keeps the air circulated and it smells nice and clean, and the whole point was trying to create an atmosphere where people can adopt. Who would want to go in a place that smells and sit there for a couple of hours trying to figure out who they want to adopt?

Courier: Sounds more humane?

Aluzri: We created a nice gathering area in the back, added a surgical facility, and it was very interesting, really. I learned a lot. The design was set up where the freezer where they store the dead animals was right next to the X-ray machine. There was concern that they could smell the dead animals. We had to ventilate it so they didn't smell that.

Another project I was involved in, which was really fascinating, was their Red Car railroad. It extends through several cities, and the portion that was in Rancho - the City was very interested in converting it into an equestrian, bike lane and pedestrian pathway. So we had to design that. The interesting thing is, we set it up where the city came up with the base-value, and then we set up a fundraiser, where you can contribute and buy, for instance a water fountain or a bench, and get name recognition.

Courier: A public-private partnership?

Aluzri: Yes. That was quite successful, actually. We called it “Rails to Trails.”

When I got there they were just opening up the Victoria Gardens Lifestyle mall, which attracted folks. Its a beautiful place a wonderful mixed-use project, retail, office and residential.

So there was a lot of stuff, there were bridges, freeway offramps, and I got a lot of experience. It gave me a lot of understanding of infrastructure development.

Courier: How did you get back to Beverly Hills?

Aluzri: I got a call from the City Manager Rod Wood, who said he had an opportunity for an assistant and asked if I am interested, and I said: “Absolutely.” That did not go well with my manager in Rancho Cucamonga. But then I think they got over it and understood that it was a wonderful opportunity.

Courier: What was it like under Ron Wood, what was it like under Jeff Kolin, and what did you learn?

Aluzri: Working under Rod was an excellent learning experience for me. He was determined and focused on the outcome. He had a view about what he wanted to focus on, making sure there was enough

money to upgrade the infrastructure. He wanted to focus on development that would generate revenue to provide the funding opportunities for that.

And to a certain extent that kind of created some heartburn in the community, because there were projects developed at the time that not everybody agreed on.

For example the Montage, that had to go through a referendum, turned out to be a great project. We put something in there to create an open space, at Beverly Canon Gardens in the middle of the Triangle, and at the same time, put in a use that generates a lot of revenue and has minimal impact. That’s the Montage Hotel. And created an excellent pedestrian-lively experience along Canon and Beverly. That was a real good, solid decision by the city manager, at that time. And it’s created much-needed parking for the City Jeff was more of a low-key person. When he came in, the economy was tanking. He had a tough time trying to figure out how to manage the organization’s expenditures without creating management problems within the organization, maintain the level of service but yet, still deal with the revenue shortfall that we were facing.

So when he took over we had to eliminate a bunch of positions. Most of them were done through attrition, luckily.

We had to cut the budget back by about $40 million overall.

That was a difficult time that we all went through, trying to deal with the economic downturn.

The economy picked up… especially Beverly Hills–we are in such a fortunate position.

The luxury market picked up faster than the overall market.

Every time we go to conferences, colleagues are always impressed at us dealing with the good revenue returns we’re getting, compared to them barely hanging in there. That’s nice to know, which again, gives us the opportunity to continue maintaining our infrastructure and overseeing future projects needed for the City.

We have to keep in mind how can we maintain our competitive edge? That’s important, given all the interests surrounding . . . Westfield is going to spend over $750 million improving its mall. But then again, it’s a mall.

As former Mayor Delshad says: “We are a center for shopping.

We’re not a shopping center.”

So all these guys will remain a shopping center and Beverly Hills will remain unique, as far as I’m concerned. But we have to make sure we keep our brand.

There’s a big appetite for spending. We have the Water Enterprise Plan, we have fiber optic cable to the premises that the council is interested in and have interest in La Cienega Park Community Center . . . All of these are going to require funding and that’s why we have to keep working on funding options and finance.

Courier: Lets talk about schools.

Aluzri: The JPA (Joint Powers Agreement) . . . Looking at the known plans- trying to establish at least an understanding of where this is going and the long term future–it keeps changing what facilities are online or off line, what they are able to provide us and those that need to be shifted to temporary locations.

If the BHUSD doesn't provide, the City has the right to address the financial impacts.

The school district staff is working to have a common understanding. Superintendent Steve Kessler and his staff are working with the construction folks to get a good understanding of where their construction is going.

Courier: Will a lot of activities going into the parks displace people?

That is what we are trying to determine: what are those displaced activities that need to go back into our facilities, what are the costs and loss of revenue, space and access to the facilitates? What can be managed within the existing facilities in the parks open fields?

School activities probably will become displaced for their own construction, and what is their need for our facilities? If they move from their fields to the park do they have to pay rent? The council is very interested in finding out all the information.

Courier: One of the elements attracting people to Beverly Hills is its education system.

Aluzri: Good schools and public safety are essential for the success of a community to remain vibrant, as is retaining a good infrastructure. That is what we pride ourselves on.

That is how we maintain property values and property values mean taxes. It is important to maintain that three-legged base. But that is a state agency.

Courier: Tell me about your dog.

Aluzri: Well right now I only have one dog He’s a shih tzu, and his name is Rocky Freeway. He was found on the freeway. One of the ladies that work at our Acura dealership came with a dog she found on the freeway. It was very little, miserable and skinny. My wife said: ”I’ll take it to the Pasadena animal shelter,” which is low-kill but they couldn't take it as he wasn't found in Pasadena. She brought the dog home, took it the vet, and it was botched getting neutered, so we had to go to another vet. He cost us a lot of money - so we decided to keep him. We had a Belgian Tervuren for 11 years and had to put her to sleep recently because of bone cancer.

We are now so lucky to have him, since we had to put the other dog to sleep.

Courier: Would you get another one?

Aluzri: We’re thinking about it.

Courier: Where do you live now?

Aluzri: Glendale.

Courier: Would you consider moving to Beverly Hills?

Aluzri: It’s very difficult to get to the Westside in traffic.

We’re looking, but it’s not that easy. It’s expensive.

Courier: Tell me about your kids.

Aluzri: I have two sons. I adopted my wife’s boy when he was seven. He’s 27-years old. We’ve been married 20 years. He lives in La Crescenta, so he’s close. My other kid is a freshman at Kenyon College in Ohio. He is very much interested in international studies. I asked him what is the school known for? He said, it’s the least known party school.

Courier: Where is your wife from?

Aluzri: She’s from Cleveland.

Courier: Mayor Gold is a focusing on the future. What do you see?

Aluzri: The Water Enterprise Plan, and the state requirements for storm runoff, essentially trying to make sure that the rainwater gets captured and filtered before it is diverted to the ocean. There are advantages to protecting the ocean, but also you get to use the water. Most of it goes to the ocean now. This is the wonderful engineering legacy of Los Angeles because of the army corps of engineers who were so focused on controlling flood water, which they did a great job. L.A. does not flood because it is all paved. At the same time it precludes opportunities for recharging ground water or maintaining the water on the property.

Courier: It’s a huge expense.

Aluzri: Yes. But the City has taken part in the regional approach in the Ballona Creek Watershed agencies, Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Los Angeles – each contributing their regional share.

Courier: How is the City planning on coming up with that funding?

Aluzri: Our portion is between $77-80 million. Think about Los Angeles. Ours is only 4-percent of the watershed. Its share is probably in the billions. The Santa Monica Boulevard swales will at least partially help. The biggest expense is building the detention basin, and one of the places we are looking at is La Cienega Park.

We are looking for federal grant opportunities.

Courier: What is the most significant issue coming up?

Aluzri: Santa Monica Boulevard, water, the Metro subway impact preparation and mitigation to coordinate the business triangle. If the Rodeo station gets accelerated, and we are hearing that is the plan if Los Angeles wins the 2024 Olympics, that will have a huge impact. It is smack in the middle of our Golden Triangle.

I am more concerned about the economic impact than the traffic impact. We have to be very prepared. I’m working with staff to come up with alternatives to manage and to maintain the economy. I don’t have a silver bullet at this point.

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A Brief History of BHUSD Leaders 1993 Phillip A. Harris, Lillian Leavitt Raffel, Richard Stone, Dana Tomarken, AJ Willmer MEASURE S PASSES, Voters approve $77 million School District Improvement Bond for rehabilitation and construction at all five BHUSD schools Jo Ann Koplin voted onto the board in November; In December, replaces Dana Tomarken 1994 Phillip A. Harris, Jo Ann Koplin, Lillian Leavitt Raffel, Richard Stone, AJ Willmer -Jan. 17, 6.7 magnitude NORTHRIDGE EARTHQUAKE strikes; 60 people killes; 7,000 people injured; 40,000 buildings damaged across the Southland including Beverly Vista, which is red-tagged; thousands of after-shocks; total damage estimated at $40 billion.

1995 Phillip A. Harris, Jo Ann Koplin, Lillian Leavitt Raffel, Richard Stone, AJ Willmer Virginia Maas voted onto the board in November; In December, replaces Phillip A. Harris, 1996 Jo Ann Koplin, Virginia Maas, Lillian Leavitt Raffel, Richard Stone, AJ Willmer 1997 Jo Ann Koplin, Virginia Maas, Lillian Leavitt Raffel, Richard Stone, AJ Willmer Barry Brucker and Gerald Lunn voted onto the board in November; In December, they replace Jo Ann Koplin and Lillian Leavitt Raffel, 1998 Barry Brucker, Gerald Lunn, Virginia Maas, Allison Okyle (now Levyn), Richard Stone, Sol Levine steps down as Superintendent after eight years Robert Pellicone hired as Superintendent

1999 Barry Brucker, Gerald Lunn, Virginia Maas, Allison Okyle (now Levyn), Richard Stone, Willie Brien and Alissa Roston voted onto the board in November; In December, they replace Richard Stone and Allison Okyle (now Levyn) Pellicone fired as Superintendent Diane Dawson serves as interim Superintendent Ken Moffett serves as interim Superintendent 2000 Willie Brien, Barry Brucker, Gerald Lunn, Virginia Maas, Alissa Roston Gwen Gross hired as Superintendent 2001 Willie Brien, Barry Brucker, Gerald Lunn, Virginia Maas, Alissa Roston Myra Demeter voted onto the board in November; In December, she replaces Gerald Lunn 2002 Willie Brien, Barry Brucker, Myra Demeter, Virginia Maas, Alissa Roston MEASURE K PASSES, Voters approve $90 million School District Improvement Bond 2003 Willie Brien, Barry Brucker, Myra Demeter, Virginia Maas, Alissa Roston Myra Lurie and John Millan voted on to the board and in December they replace Willie Brien and Virginia Maas Dick Bertian takes over as interim Superintendent Jeffrey Hubbard hired as Superintendent 2004 Myra Lurie, Barry Brucker, Myra Demeter, John Millan, Alissa Roston 2005 Myra Lurie, Barry Brucker, Myra Demeter, John Millan, Alissa Roston Nooshin Meshkaty voted on to the board to replace Barry Brucker 2006 Myra Lurie, Myra Demeter, Nooshin Meshkaty, John Millan, Alissa Roston Keri McVeigh replaces Hubbard as Superintendent 2007 Myra Lurie, Myra Demeter, John Millan, Alissa Roston, Nooshin Meshkaty Myra Lurie voted on to the board

and in December replacse Willie Brien, Virginia Maas Steven Fenton and Brian Goldberg voted on to the board and in December replace John Millan and Alissa Roston

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Regular readers know the story of how, beginning almost three decades ago, Frank Sinatra hosted a yearly weekend featuring a “little party in the Desert” to support the Barbara Sinatra Center for Abused Children at Rancho Mirage's Eisenhower Medical Center.

Over the years, this fun weekend has grown from a small group of Sinatra’s friends to the much-looked-forward to event known as the Frank Sinatra Celebrity Invitational Golf Tournament. More than $9 million dollars has been raised to support the work of the Children’s Center, providing counseling for victims of physical, sexual and emotional abuse and to focus on prevention, community education and eradicating the cycle of abuse, with no child turned away due to a family’s inability to pay.

Next February’s invitational promises to be a special event honoring “100 years of Sinatra” who would have hit that mark this December. According to Tournament Director Mary Martin: “This will be like none other in our history.”

As always, the gracious Barbara Sinatra will host the event with the able assistance of Joe Mantegna, star of the hit drama Criminal Minds. Keeping it all together, as he has for nearly three decades, will be comedian/emcee Tom Dreesen who for was Sinatra’s opening act for 10 years.

The weekend begins Thursday, Feb. 18, with a special reception planned for participants. Golf begins Friday for the players, or a glamour-filled luncheon/ fashion show presented by Grayse for the watchers. Entertainment will be provided by The Letterman. Saturday also features a round of celebrity pro-am golf and the black-tie dinner featuring the world-class vocal talents of the 5th Dimension who will perform a special tribute to Frank. Sunday concludes the weekend with an open hosted house at the Barbara Sinatra Center from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Detailed information and tickets are available by calling 760674—8447. ***** If the Sinatra Weekend doesn’t fit your calendar, there is another upcoming annual fundraiser to support the Barbara Sinatra Center for Abused Children. It is the annual Champion Honors Luncheon at the Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa on Friday, Feb. 12.

The luncheon, always S.R.O., features the most respected names in sport and provides an intimate look at how they played the game. This year it's legendary Baseball Hall of Famer Hank Aaron and emeritus Baseball Commissioner Allan H. “Bud” Selig.

Information is at 760-773-1636.

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PUBLIC NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015251210 The following is/are doing business as: 1) BUILDING CAPITAL 2) BCI REALTORS 3) BCI REALTY 9595 Wilshire Blvd. #900, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Building Capital, Inc. 9595 Wilshire Blvd. #900, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein 2004: David Parry, CEO/President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: September 30, 2015; Published: October 09, 16, 23, 30, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015241245 The following is/are doing business as: AOE GLOBAL 2331 S. Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90016; Robin Harris 2331 S. Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90016; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Robin Harris Jr., Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: September 18, 2015; Published: October 09, 16, 23, 30, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015236719 The following is/are doing business as: WORLD MUSIC COMMISSION 633 W. 5th Street #28th Flr., Los Angeles, CA 90071; Mykesha A. Robinson 633 W. 5th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Mykesha A. Robinson, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: September 14, 2015; Published: October 09, 16, 23, 30, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015256846 The following is/are doing business as:

SOBRIETYTEES BY WALTCO PROMOTIONS 333 S. Doheny Dr. #302, Los Angeles, CA 90048; Linda Walter 333 S. Doheny Dr. #302, Los Angeles, CA 90048; Herb Walter 333 S. Doheny Dr. #302, Los Angeles, CA 90048; The business is conducted by: A MARRIED COUPLE, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Linda Walter, Partner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: October 06, 2015; Published: October 16, 23, 30, November 06, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015250239 The following is/are doing business as: FOXY ROXY GLUTEN-FREE PIZZA TRUCK 242 N. Avenue 25 #240, Los Angeles, CA 90031; Fox Grain Farms, LLC 242 N. Avenue 25 #240, Los Angeles, CA 90031; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Sandee Huberman, Managing Member: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: September 29, 2015; Published: October 16, 23, 30, November 06, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015249264 The following is/are doing business as: KOSHER PREPWORKS 242 N. Avenue 25 #240, Los Angeles, CA 90031; Fox Grain Farms, LLC 242 N. Avenue 25 #240, Los Angeles, CA 90031; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Sandee Huberman, Managing Member: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: September 28, 2015; Published: October 16, 23, 30, November 06, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015256780 The

following is/are doing business as: KIDWEAR 9663 Santa Monica Blvd. #635, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Meck Holdings, LLC 9663 Santa Monica Blvd. #635, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Mark Kuperstock, CEO: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: October 06, 2015; Published: October 16, 23, 30, November 06, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015254429 The following is/are doing business as: 1) H2BLD 2) HOUSE 2 HOUSE BLD 2125 Wellington Rd. Los Angeles, CA 90016; House 2 House BLD, Inc. 2125 Wellington Rd., Los Angeles, CA 90016; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Lisa CrearyVasquez: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: October 02, 2015; Published: October 23, 30, November 06, 13, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015262355 The following is/are doing business as: COME HARD 7095 Hollywood Blvd. #646, Hollywood, CA 90028; Whats The Ticket? LLC 7095 Hollywood Blvd. #646, Hollywood, CA 90028; Jason Roberts 49750 N. Santiam Highway #20, Idanha, OR 97350; The business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Alessandro Legnam, Manager/Partner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: October 14, 2015; Published: October 23, 30, November 06, 13, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015264664 The

following is/are doing business as: OPERA WORKSHOP 3685 Motor Ave. #150, Los Angeles, CA 90034; Cheryl Cecchetto 3685 Motor Ave. #150, Los Angeles, CA 90034; Gabrielle A. Mettler 14622 Ventura Blvd. #760, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403; The business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Cheryl Cecchetto, General Partner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: October 16, 2015; Published: October 23, 30, November 06, 13, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015265200 The following is/are doing business as: OSAJ RESORT 425 N. Doheny Dr. #1, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; OSRW LLC 425 N. Doheny Dr. #1, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Renee M. Dixon, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: October 16, 2015; Published: October 23, 30, November 06, 13, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015258410 The following is/are doing business as: STACEY RUIZ EVENTS 5852 Harold Way #A, Los Angeles, CA 90028; Stacey Ruiz 5852 Harold Way #A, Los Angeles, CA 90028; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Stacey Ruiz, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: October 08, 2015; Published: October 30, November 06, 13, 20, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015275657 The following is/are doing business as:

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RAYMOND AND CO JEWELERS 714 N. Bedford Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; William R. Raskin 714 N. Bedford Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Carole R. Raskin 714 N. Bedford Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: A MARRIED COUPLE, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: William R. Raskin, Husband: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: October 28, 2015; Published: October 30, November 06, 13, 20, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015273753 The following is/are doing business as: STUDIO CODE 8 1243 N. Crescent Heights Blvd A, West Hollywood, CA 90046; Giovanna Muredu Corporation 1243 N. Crescent Heights Blvd A, West Hollywood, CA 90046; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Giovanna Muredu Corporation, Giovanna R. Muredu President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: October 27, 2015; Published: October 30, November 06, 13, 20, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015267879 The following is/are doing business as: COLLABORATIVE FINANCIAL CONSULTING 433 N. Camden Dr. #970, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Jason Reynolds 8578 Horner St. Los Angeles, CA 90035; Traci Pomeroy 1016 Orange Ave. Monrovia, CA 91016; The business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein on October 15, 2015: Jason Reynolds, Partner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: October 20, 2015; Published: October 30, November 06, 13, 20, 2015 LACC N/C

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NOTICE TO DEFENDANTS: GEO 3 MEDIA, INC., a Nevada corporation. SCREEN SHOP LLC, a California limited liability company, and SCREEN SHOP, INC., a Delaware corporation YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: RONALD SMITH, an Individual NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.

There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away.

If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association.

The name and address of the court is: Superior Court of the State of California, County of San Diego 330 West Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney is: Michael W. Battin (Bar #183870) Navigato & Battin, LLP 755 West A St. Ste.150, San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 233-3268 DATE: May 7, 2015 By: Melissa Reyes, Deputy Clerk Beverly Hills Courier • Published 10/23/15, 10/30/15, 11/06/15, 11/13/15

NOTICE- Fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, et seq., Business and Professions Code).

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PUBLIC NOTICES T.S. No.: 2014-05446-CA A.P.N.:8102-032-007 Property Address: 2723 Lashbrook Avenue, South EL Monte, CA 91733 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED

NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LU’U Y: KÈM THEO DÂY LÀ BÀN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LU’O’C VÈ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIÈU NÀY IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/14/2005.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: AMELIA G. VILLALOBOS, A WIDOW Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Recorded 12/20/2005 as Instrument No. 05 3128081 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale: 11/13/2015 at 11:00 AM Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $ 431,742.48 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as:

sible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt

More fully described in NOTICE TO PROPERTY said Deed of Trust.

OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of A.P.N.: 8102-032-007 sale may be postponed one or more times by the The undersigned Trustee mortgagee, beneficiary, disclaims any liability for trustee, or a court, purany incorrectness of the suant to Section 2924g of street address or other the California Civil Code. common designation, if The law requires that any, shown above. information about trustee sale postponements be The sale will be made, made available to you but without covenant or and to the public, as a warranty, expressed or courtesy to those not implied, regarding title, present at the sale. If you possession, or encum- wish to learn whether brances, to pay the your sale date has been remaining principal sum postponed, and, if appliof the note(s) secured by cable, the rescheduled the Deed of Trust. The time and date for the sale total amount of the of this property, you may unpaid balance of the call (866)-960-8299 or obligation secured by the visit this Internet Web site property to be sold and http://www.altisource.com reasonable estimated /MortgageServices/Defau costs, expenses and ltManagement/TrusteeSe advances at the time of rvices.aspx using the file the initial publication of number assigned to this the Notice of Sale is: case 2014-05446-CA. $ 431,742.48.

Information about postponements that are very If the Trustee is unable short in duration or that to convey title for any occur close in time to the reason, the successful scheduled sale may not bidder’s sole and exclu- immediately be reflected sive remedy shall be the in the telephone informareturn of monies paid to tion or on the Internet the Trustee, and the Web site. The best way successful bidder shall to verify postponement have no further information is to attend recourse. the scheduled sale.

The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property.

WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL NOTICE OF CODE AND AUTHORTRUSTEE'S SALE IZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the All right, title, and interest right to bid less than the conveyed to and now total debt owed, it is posheld by the trustee in the

Date: September 29, 2015 Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary C/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 Irvine, CA 92606 Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 http://www.altisource.com/MortgageSer vices/DefaultManagemen t/TrusteeServices.aspx For Non-Automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530 Trustee Sale Assistant WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published 10/16/15, 10/23/15, 10/30/15

NOTICE

Fict itious 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).

TSG No.: 8555048 TS No.: CA1500269812 FHA/VA/PMI No.: APN: 5555-029-008 Property Address: 1581 N CRESCENT HEIGHTS BLVD WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90046-2405 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/30/2007.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 11/05/2015 at 10:00 A.M., First American Title Insurance Company, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 12/07/2007, as Instrument No. 20072688342, in book , page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of California.

Executed by: PAUL AARON, AN UNMARRIED MAN, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 5555-029-008 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1581 N CRESCENT HEIGHTS BLVD, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90046-2405 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust.

The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $921,239.98. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust has deposited all documents evidencing the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and has declared all sums secured thereby immediately due and payable,

and has caused a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be executed. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property.

You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code.

The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916)939-0772 or visit this Internet Web http://search.nationwideposting.com/propertySea rchTerms.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case CA1500269812 Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid.

The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

Date: First American Title Insurance Company 6 Campus Cir, Bldg 6, 1st Floor Westlake, TX 76262 First American Title Insurance Company MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY I N F O R M AT I O N OBTAINED MAY BE

USED FOR THAT PUR- SUPERIOR COURT OF POSE FOR TRUSTEES CALIFORNIA, COUNSALE INFORMATION TY OF LOS ANGELES PLEASE CALL (916)939- CASE NO: SS025824 0772NPP0259029 To: ORDER TO SHOW BEVERLY HILLS COURICAUSE FOR ER 10/16/2015, CHANGE OF NAME 10/23/2015, 10/30/2015

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—————————— tion of: IRA-GRACE NOTICE CALLING FOR BIDS BEVERLY HILLS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Bid Deadline: 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 Place of Bid Receipt: 255 Lasky Dr. Beverly Hills, CA 90212 – Purchasing Department Project: Crossing Guard Service - BID #1516/004 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Beverly Hills Unified School District of Los Angeles County, California, acting by and through its Governing Board, hereinafter referred to as "DISTRICT," will receive up to, but not later than, the above-stated time, sealed bids for the award of a contract for the above Project.

Those bids timely received shall be opened and publicly read aloud.

Each bid must confirm and be responsive to the contract documents, copies of which are on file and may be obtained from the Purchasing Office at the above address on or after October 23, 2015.

Contact Dianne Richard at drichard@bhusd.org or 310-551-5100 ext.

2249. Bid package and the addendums will be available on the District website www.bhusd.org.

Bidders will be required to furnish the District with Bid Security equal to 10% of the total bid amount. Bid security can be provided in the form of either cash, cashier’s check, certified check or a bid bond from a California admitted surety insurer, made payable to the District.

Bid security must accompany the bid.

Each bidder will be required to furnish and maintain: Commercial General Liability Insurance, Workers’ Compensation Insurance, fingerprint clearance and background checks on all employees providing crossing guard service.

No bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of Thirty (30) days after the date set for opening of bids.

The District reserves the right to waive any irregularities, accept or reject any or all bids and to accept or reject any item thereon, and to contract in the best interest of the District.

Publication Dates: 10/23/15 & 10/30/15

MACHANIK To all interested person(s): Petitioner: IRA-GRACE MACHANIK current residence address: 430 S. Maple Dr. Apt. #4, Beverly Hills, CA 90212 filed a petition with the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, 1725 Main St., Santa Monica, CA 90401, Santa Monica Courthouse, on October 06, 2015 for a Decree changing names as follows: Present Name: Ira-Grace Machanik Proposed Name: Rachel Wolchin The court orders that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: December 11, 2015 Time: 8:30am Dept: K Room: The address of the court is: Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, 1725 Main St., Santa Monica, CA 90401, Santa Monica Courthouse.

Reason for name change: Ira-grace Machanik is my birth name however I have used Rachel Wolchin for most of my life & recognize with it in everything.

I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the information in the foregoing petition is true and correct.

Signed: Ira-Grace Machanik Judge of the Superior Court Gerald Rosenberg, Sherri R. Carter, Executive Officer/Clerk Dated: October 06, 2015 Published: OCTOBER 23, 30, NOVEMBER 06, 13, 2015 Beverly Hills Courier

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PUBLIC NOTICES T.S. No.: 2015-01346-CA A.P.N.:5559-006-189 Property Address: 1230 Horn Avenue Suite 515, West Hollywood, CA 90069 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED

NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LU’U Y: KÈM THEO DÂY LÀ BÀN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LU’O’C VÈ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIÈU NÀY IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 02/23/2007.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: SCOTT K PRITCHARD, AN UNMARRIED MAN Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Recorded 03/02/2007 as Instrument No. 20070458943 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale: 11/12/2015 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $ 621,981.30 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: All right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the

hereinafter described the sale the opening bid property under and pur- may be less than the total suant to a Deed of Trust debt described as: NOTICE TO PROPERTY More fully described in OWNER: The sale date said Deed of Trust. shown on this notice of sale may be postponed Street Address or other one or more times by the common designation of mortgagee, beneficiary, real property: 1230 Horn trustee, or a court, purAvenue Suite 515, West suant to Section 2924g of Hollywood, CA 90069 the California Civil Code.

A.P.N.: 5559-006-189 The law requires that information about trustee The undersigned Trustee sale postponements be disclaims any liability for made available to you any incorrectness of the and to the public, as a street address or other courtesy to those not common designation, if present at the sale. If you any, shown above. wish to learn whether your sale date has been The sale will be made, postponed, and, if applibut without covenant or cable, the rescheduled warranty, expressed or time and date for the sale implied, regarding title, of this property, you may possession, or encum- call (866)-960-8299 or brances, to pay the visit this Internet Web site remaining principal sum "http://www.altisource.co of the note(s) secured by m/MortgageServices/Def the Deed of Trust. The aultManagement/Trustee total amount of the Services.aspx"http://www unpaid balance of the .altisource.com/Mortgage obligation secured by the Services/DefaultManage property to be sold and ment/TrusteeServices.as reasonable estimated px using the file number costs, expenses and assigned to this case 2015advances at the time of 01346-CA. Information about the initial publication of postponements that are the Notice of Sale is: very short in duration or $ 621,981.30. that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may If the Trustee is unable not immediately be to convey title for any reflected in the telephone reason, the successful information or on the bidder’s sole and exclu- Internet Web site. The sive remedy shall be the best way to verify postreturn of monies paid to ponement information is the Trustee, and the to attend the scheduled successful bidder shall sale. have no further recourse.

Date: September 28, 2015 The beneficiary of the Western Progressive, Deed of Trust has execut- LLC, as Trustee for beneed and delivered to the ficiary undersigned a written C/o 30 Corporate Park, request to commence Suite 450 foreclosure, and the Irvine, CA 92606 undersigned caused a Automated Sale Notice of Default and Information Line: (866) Election to Sell to be 960-8299 HYPERLINK recorded in the county "http://altisource.com/res where the real property is ware/TrusteeServicesSe located. arch.aspx"http://www.altisource.com/MortgageSer NOTICE TO POTENTIAL vices/DefaultManagemen BIDDERS: If you are t/TrusteeServices.aspx considering bidding on For Non-Automated Sale this property lien, you Information, call: (866) should understand that 240-3530 there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee Trustee Sale Assistant auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on WESTERN PROGRESthe property itself. SIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTPlacing the highest bid ING AS A DEBT COLat a trustee auction LECTOR ATTEMPTING does not automatically TO COLLECT A DEBT. entitle you to free and ANY INFORMATION clear ownership of the OBTAINED MAY BE property. You should USED FOR THAT PURalso be aware that the POSE. lien being auctioned off Published 10/16/15, may be a junior lien. If 10/23/15, 10/30/15 you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all NOTICE OF COMPLEliens senior to the lien TION OF A DRAFT being auctioned off, EIR FOR THE before you can receive BEVERLY HILLS clear title to the properHIGH SCHOOL, ty. You are encouraged HAWTHORNE K-8 to investigate the exisSCHOOL, AND EL tence, priority, and size RODEO K-8 SCHOOL of outstanding liens that IMPROVEMENT may exist on this propPROJECT erty by contacting the The Beverly Hills Unified county recorder’s office School District (BHUSD), or a title insurance com- in accordance with the pany, either of which California Environmental may charge you a fee Quality Act (CEQA), is the for this information. If Lead Agency and has you consult either of prepared a Draft these resources, you Environmental Impact should be aware that Report (EIR) for the projthe same lender may ect identified above. The hold more than one mort- Draft EIR includes a projgage or deed of trust on ect description plus an this property. analysis of potential adverse environmental NOTICE OF impacts that could be TRUSTEE'S SALE generated from the proposed project. The BHHS Note: Because the and El Rodeo K-8 School Beneficiary reserves the were opened in 1927, right to bid less than the while the Hawthorne K-8 total debt owed, it is pos- School was opened in sible that at the time of 1914. Recent surveys at

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these facilities indicate the architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems are outdated, do not meet current instructional requirements, do not meet current building codes, and in some cases are failing. The proposed project is designed to rehabilitate the existing structures at each campus through architectural upgrades, seismic upgrades, mechanical upgrades, electrical upgrades, technological upgrades and plumbing upgrades. Additionally, the proposed project includes the demolition of some buildings and construction of new buildings, as well as new perimeter fencing for additional security and access control. The proposed project also includes modifications to existing and new athletic facilities, and new parking facilities. Finally, hazardous materials, primarily asbestos and lead paint are in many of the buildings and will be removed, as well as soil contamination at BHHS and El Rodeo, as part of the proposed project.

"Aesthetics, "air quality," "cultural resources", "greenhouse gases", "hazards and hazardous materials", "noise," and "transportation/traffic" are the environmental areas that may be adversely affected by the proposed project. The analysis of impacts indicates that air quality, and noise impacts due to remediation/construction activities may exceed the significance thresholds and are potentially significant after mitigation. Additionally, significant and unavoidable impacts are expected for cultural resources as some existing historic buildings would be demolished.

Traffic impacts during remediation/construction activities and hazard and hazardous material impacts are expected to be mitigated to less than significant. The analysis of impacts indicate that aesthetic, air quality during operations, agricultural and forestry resources, biological resources, energy, geology and soils, greenhouse gases, hydrology and water quality, land use and planning, mineral resources, population and housing, public services, recreation, solid/hazardous waste, and traffic impacts during operations were concluded to be less than significant.

Copies of the Draft EIR can be obtained at the BHUSD, 255 South Lasky Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90212, or by calling (310) 551-5100, ext. 2210 or at the following website www.bhusd.org.

The Office of Planning and Research has approved a 30-day public comment period per CEQA Guidelines Section 15205(d) and Appendix K. Comments focusing on your area of expertise, your agency's area of jurisdiction, or other environmental issues relative to the environmental document should be sent to the above address, attention to Mr. Steve Kessler, Superintendent or e-mailed (skessler@bhusd.org) or faxed (FAX: 310-2862138) no later than 5:00 p.m. on November 30, 2015.

10/30/15 CNS-2810476# BEVERLY HILLS COURIER

ORDINANCE NO. 15-O-2692 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS TO INCREASE RATES AND CHARGES FOR WATER SERVICES AND FACILITIES FURNISHED BY THE CITY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The City Council of the City of Beverly Hills hereby finds as follows: (a) The City Council is authorized pursuant to the California Health and Safety Code Section 5471 to prescribe, revise and collect rates and charges for water services and facilities furnished by the City. (b) The City Council wishes to increase the rates and charges (the “rates”) for water services and facilities furnished by the City, as provided in Exhibit A. (c) The City Council identified the parcels upon which the proposed rates would be imposed and calculated the amount of the proposed rates. (d) The City Clerk caused a notice of the time and place of a public hearing on the proposed rates to be mailed as required by Section 6 of Article XIIID of the California Constitution. (e) Each notice described the amount of proposed rates, the basis upon which the amount of the proposed rates was calculated, the reason for the proposed rates, and the date time and location of a public hearing on the proposed rates. (f) On September 1, 2015 and on October 6, 2015, the City Council conducted a public hearing on the proposed rates and heard and considered all objections and protests thereto and at the close of the public hearing, the City Council determined that written protests had not been presented by a majority of owners of the identified parcels.

Section 2. The City Council hereby approves the rates in the amounts and on the effective dates as provided in Exhibit A. Section 3. 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 her certification, together with proof of publication, to be entered in the Book of Ordinances of the Council of this City.

Section 4. 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 20, 2015 Effective: November 20, 2015 JULIAN A. GOLD, M.D. 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: MAHDI ALUZRI City Manager

DON RHOADS Director of Administrative Services/Chief Financial Officer EXHIBIT A

VOTE: AYES: Councilmembers Krasne, Bosse, Brien, and Mayor Gold NOES: Vice Mayor Mirisch ABSENT: None CARRIED

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323/877-8121 â&#x20AC;˘ 323/806-9498

LARGE CONRNER OFFICE $1,575/MO. LARGE OFFICE $825/MO.

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

ARE YOU A SENIOR AND NEED ASSISTANCE?

HONEST & CARING. Light housekeeping & cooking.With car for errands, shopping appts.

OFFICE / STORES FOR LEASE

Beverly Hills, CA loc.

â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Responsible, Friendly, Caring young woman with car.

DRIVE you to Dr. apps Shopping, Restaurants, Concerts, Theaters Etc...

In emergency case help is available around the corner.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

ELDERLY CARE

$3850 / 1100 sq. ft. Retail Store, large display window.

On fashionable W. 3rd St., 1.5 blocks west of The Grove Farmer's Market. Very light and bright store in a complex with two restaurants. Rear working area with second entrance.

Bathroom. Air conditioner. Gated window and door s. Rear Available 10/20/15 parking, two spaces tandem.

Easy to show, call Eva at 323.270.0604

CLASSIFIED

BEVERLY HILLS

405

270

CONDOS FOR SALE

WANTED TO RENT

R E A L E S TAT E

425

HOUSES FOR LEASE

BEVERLY HILLS | 603 N. DOHENY DR.

Single Professional BEVERLY HILLS Adj. Male, Non-Smoker 312 S La Peer Dr., 90048 PENTHOUSE Looking to Rent 3 Bd.+Den+3 Ba.

Open Sunday Nov. 1st • 1pm - 5pm

Over 3,400 Sq. Ft.

4 Bdrm.+4 Bath

Living room w/ fireplace, separate dining rm, den/fam rm, eat-in kitchen, huge terrace.

Private, unique & special space.

$2,600,000 For More Info. Call Linda Stagen Bkr. 310.422.2428

Or Visit: www.603doheny3A.com

KELEMEN REAL ESTATE (310) 966-0900 License 00957281

all listings are on

CenturyCityLiving.com

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

CENTURY TOWERS 2 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS $1,295,000 You won't believe the unobstructed breathtaking views of Century City and LA..

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

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

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

CENTURY HILL $995,000 TO $1,795,000

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

BEL AIR CREST $1,995,000 TO $15,975,000

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

For Lease See our Ad Sec. 440

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Guesthouse or Room

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BEVERLY HILLS DESIGNER DUPLEX

BEVERLY HILLS ADJ.

3 BDRM, 3 BATHS + POOL & SPA

Bright unit, closed garage.

HONEST, RELIABLE, QUIET, Easy to Show.

PRIVATE, RESPECTFUL. Between 3rd & Work from home.

Burton Way. Also Avail. for Estate/ $5,300/Month Caretaker position. • Noushin Ahobim • Charlie: 323/839-5844 Agt.: 310/863-4325 References Avail.

GARAGE/STORAGE

TO RENT

New kitchen & Baths, new custom cabinets, custom flrs., 24-hr. guard, pool/spa, tennis, exercise room. Sunny Views. Av a i l a b l e $775,000 for Rent.

Bkr: 310/557-1900 RickBrucker@gmail.com Close to Beach .

Storage Space

BEVERLY HILLS PENTHOUSE

321 N. OAKHURST DR WITH CITY VIEWS

2,350 Sq.Ft.

2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH

$7,500/MO.

newly remodeled on second floor with A/C and 2 parking.

310/666-2334

$2,350/MO. Sam: 310/422-6026

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407

Please Call: 310/394-7132

415

Rental To Share

2 BD. + DEN + 2 BA.

ROOMMATE WANTED!

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Liv rm w/ hi-ceilings, hrwd flrs, fireplace. New kitch w/ granite counters, formal din breakfast area.

LISA SHERMAN • AGENT 310/724-7000 x-1851

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4 BDRMS, 3.5 BATHS HOME ON THE HILLS with amazing views, spa hardwood floors, wine cellar and wet-bar.

Convenient location.

Available Now $6,800/MO.

C a l l 3 1 0 / 2 0 5 -0 2 0 6

Large Private Room & Bath in adorable furnished

Includes Full Amenities, house in Beverlywood.

Doorman (day & night) Usage of kitchen, dining and Pool, Spa, Gym and Recreational Room. living room. Hardwood floors BEVERLY HILLS Completely Remodeled throughout. Must have referTOWNHOUSE From A to Z, Hardwood ences and proof of income. ———————— Floors Throughout.

Available November 8th.

Price Reduced 2 BEDROOMS, 1 BATH $895,000 $1,700MO. Dining room, open floor plan.

Karen 310/882-9337 Call Greg at

————— ARTIST'S MOUNTAIN HOME

MILLION DOLLAR VIEW & PRICELESS PRIVACY

Olympic/Shenandoah Newly Remodeled 2 BR/2BA Townhouse Stunning & immaculate.

Completely updated new kitchen & bathrooms, new wood floors & windows, central air & heat, recessed lighting and wired for sound.

Washer & dryer in unit.

Covered parking. $3,250/Mo. Roberta: 415-271-5161

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310/502-5002

922 S. BEDFORD ST. LIGHT AND BRIGHT

Large rooms incl formal DR, brkfast rm, granite/stainless BEVERLY HILLS ADJ Bedford/Olympic • THE GROVE AREA • steel kit, laundry rm., Dark hdw floors. recessed lights, Prime Carthay Circle plantation shutters, closets,+ enclosed patio with fountain. 2 BD, 2 BA CONDO Pride of Ownership $2,150/MO. Top flr 3+3.5 • $4,900 Approx. 1400 Sq. ft.

CENTURY CITY 1930’S DUPLEX • Park Place • SANTA MONICA COMPLETELY UPDATED Beverly Hills Adjacent 2 Bd.+2 Ba. Condo 427 Montana Ave.

*** FOR SALE ***

440

440

Fully Remodeled New Appliances Adjacent to Beverly Hills Hotel $4,000/MO. Furnished $5,000/MO.

Call 310/227-2128

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—————–––– BEVERLY HILLS • • N E W LY • • •• U P D AT E D •• • 2 Bd + Den + 2 Ba •

BEVERLY HILLS ADJ.

LUXURIOUS

2 BEDROOM, 3 BATH Call 310/880-7281 PENTHOUSE Includes Large Loft BEVERLY HILLS Bonus Room, and Rooftop Deck.

221 S. Doheny Dr.

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Large closets, balconies, all amenities in kitchen with granite counters and all appliances. Berber carpet/harwood foors and verticle blinds. Fireplace, wet bar, washer/ dryer included in laundry area.

Secured building with garden courtyard. Choice location Near Beverly Center, Cedars- Sinai, Restaurants, Trader Joes, Etc. No Pets.

$3,000/MO. Shown By Appointment.

8544 BURTON WAY

Call 310/273-6770 Private front patio, Hardwood floors, a/c, or 213/444-8865 laundry in unit, 2-car prkg.

336 S. Rexford Dr. BEVERLY HILLS $3,200/Month

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TOWNHOUSE 310/860-9991 Across Roxbury Park 310/433-1949 1 213/926-4213 2 Bd.+1 /2 Ba. • $2,900 A VA I L A B L E N O W Remodeled, hardwood

—————–––– flrs., hi-ceilings w/ crown BEVERLY HILLS 237 N. Almont Dr. Lrg. 2 Bd. + 2 Ba.

+ Den/Office

2nd flr, elevator, central air, pool, secured bldg, 2 hours away from Beverly Hills or less if you 1017 S. SHERBOURNE 2-sub prkg. $2,875/Mo fly your small plane in Tehachapi Airport!

Very Private & Spacious 435 S. Maple Dr. 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths on 2 acres covered 2 BDRM. + 1.5 BATH Lrg. 2 Bd. + 2 Ba.

in beautiful oaks and pines. 2977 Sq. Ft. + exercise upper unit with breakfast • Light & Bright • room/laundry, mud room and storage area. Solar 2nd flr, open views, central and formal dining room. paneled house includes sun porch, double garage plus additional covered parking in gated community with pri- Yard, laundry & parking. air, secured bldg, 2-car garage. $3,050/Mo vate police department. $275,000 $3,500/MO. COMPASS GOLD PROP. Maggie Schick 661-972-0545 Call 213/804-3761 Marty: 310/293-2205 RE/MAX• BRE#01062948

Lower unit with fridge, washer/dryer in unit and 2 car parking.

• 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • Single Spacious, hardwood flrs., huge closets, built-in a/c, dishwasher, pool, elevator, controlled access, laundry facilities. No pets.

310/531-3992 Great Location!

————— BEVERLY HILLS

443 S. Oakhurst Dr.

• • • 1 Bd. + Den + 2 Ba. • • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • • • • • • • • • • • B R I G H T & S PA C I O U S B E V E R LY H I L L S LIVING. Balcony, dishwasher, elevator, intercom entry, on-site laundry, parking.

P LEASE C ALL :

310/435-3693

moldings, formal dining rm., central air, all appliances incld. W/D, prkg.

No pets. Great Views.

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310/553-2707

321 S. Sherbourne Dr.

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Border of BEVERLY HILLS

• • Spacious • • BEVERLY HILLS • Jr. Executive • 236 S. REEVES DR. • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • •• •• Luxurious & Bright Balcony, controlled

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath access, a/c, stove, with hardwood floors, all elevator, laundry appliances including facility, parking. washer/dryer in unit.

• 310/247-8689 • $2,750/MO. Close to Cedars-Sinai, Call 310/926-6088 Beverly Center & Trendy Robertson Bl. or 310/409-6014

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

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KELEMEN REAL ESTATE (310) 966-0900 License 00957281

all listings are on

NOW AVAILABLE GATED 5 STAR LUXURY PROPERTIES

F URNISHED & U NFURNISHED

*BEL AIR *WESTWOOD *CENTURY CITY

CENTURY TOWERS

2 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS $5,950/month You won't believe the unobstructed breathtaking views of Century City and LA..

Totally renovated Granite Counters. Stainless Steel Appliances. Huge Living Room Move-In Conditionr

1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH $5,500/month Furnished or Unfurnished Totally Renovated. Granite Counters Hardwood Floors. Raised Ceilings Unobstructed 180 degree City Light Views. Inside Washer/Dryer

CENTURY PARK EAST

2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH $4,250/month

Outstanding South Tower. Corner Renovation. 270 degree Unobstructed Views. Hardwood Floors. Built Out Closets.

Fabulous Kitchen, Newer Appliances Crystal Stall Shower, Spa Bathtub. 2 Jumbo Balconies .Super Quiet Location.

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

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440 UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

BRENTWOOD • BRENTWOOD • BEVERLY HILLS ADJ.

440

440

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WEST L.A.

H O L LY W O O D

11730 SUNSET BLVD. 1769-1775 125 N. Barrington Av. 120 S. Swall Dr. 1415 Brockton Ave. N. Sycamore Av. • • • • • • • • • N EWLY REMODELED N E W LY U P D AT E D • Bachelor • ••••• • • • • • • • • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • Single Very Spacious, A/C, • Jr. Executive • • • • • • 1 Bdrm.

Patio, stove, fridge, • B a c h e l o r balcony, intercom entry, 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • Controlled access, on-sight laundry, prkg. + 1 Bath • dishwasher, on-sight ••••••• laundry facility.

Close to Cedars-Sinai, Upscale, Bright, 2 Bdmr.+2 Bath • laundry, parking.

Gorgeous & Spacious.

With Pool, balcony, central air, fireplace, elevator, intercom entry, parking. gym.

Beverly Center, shops, cafes & transportation.

310/270-0724

—————–––– • WESTWOOD • 550 Veteran Ave.

• 310/476-2181 • • • • • • Close to shopping, • S i n g l e dining & schools. • •••••

Rooftop pool, deck, central air, elevator, intercom entry, on-sight laundry, gym, parking.

Utilities Included.

C LOSE T O S HOPS & R ESTAURANTS .

310/479-0700

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323/851-3790 Close to Everything.

—————–––– LOS ANGELES

401 S. HOOVER St.

• Free WiFi Access • W E S T W O O D • • • • • • • • ~ 310/476-3824 ~ 1 0 9 0 5 O h i o A v e . • 1 Bd. + • 1 Ba.

BRENTWOOD & U.C.L.A. CLOSE

•• • • • • • • • • •• • • Control access, pool, —————–––– Very spacious, BRENTWOOD • • dishwasher, elevator, • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • BRENTWOOD granite counters, The Carlton on-site laundry 11640 Kiowa Ave. microwave, intercom 11666 Goshen Ave. •• • and parking.

• (•)(•) 213/385-4751 entry, on-sight laun• • • • ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) Wifi, Bright, controlled • •• • —————–––– dry, parking & WiFi. Very close to UCLA & Westwood Village.

Balcony, dishwasher, 310/208-5166

Newly Updated 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath

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Single+1 Ba.

1 Bd.+Loft+11/2 Ba. (•)(•)(•)(•)(•)

access, balcony, pool, elevator,

laundry facility, prkg.

* HOLLYWOOD *

a/c, heated pool, WiFi, 1134 N. SYCAMORE AV. Close To U.C.L.A. elevator controlled • BRENTWOOD • WiFi, central air/heat, * * * * * fireplace, patio, 310/477-6856 access, on-site laundry, 922 S. Barrington Av. • 1 Bdrm. +1 Bath • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • controlled access, parking. Close to Fireplace, balcony, pool, elevator, parking, CULVER CITY * * * * * Brentwood Village, wet bar, dishwasher, laundry facility.

Newly Remodeled 3830 Vinton Ave. Shops & Restaurants. laundry facility, 310/312-9871 • • Great Views elevator, parking.

• 310/826-4889 • • Single • Shopping & Dining in Close to shops+dining.

Great views, controlled

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—————–––– SANTA MONICA

310/826-0541

Brentwood Village

•

•• •• • —————–––– —————–––– Pool, sauna,

•

access, balcony,

elevator, lrg. pool, 808 4th St. BEVERLY HILLS WESTWOOD intercom entry, • • • • • ** 1370 Veteran Ave. prkg, on-sight laundry. ** • • elevator, on-site * 2 Bd.+2 Ba . * • 2 Bd.+Den+2 Ba. • 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath H IKING IN R UNYON • * * Single laundry, parking. C ANYON , H OLLYWOOD French doors in bdrm. to • * * •••• •• L ARGE , U NIQUE patio overlooking pool • •••• All Utilities Paid.

B OWL /N IGHTLIFE .

AND G ORGEOUS .

• GORGEOUS UNITS • Balcony, air conditioning 310/841-2367 323/467-8172 dishwasher, controlled

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Central air, Fireplace, balcony, access bldg., WiFi, pool, elevator, dishwasher, intercom WILSHIRE LAFAYETTE PARK on-site laundry, pool, on-sight laundry, $4,000 to $5,950/Mo. entry, elevator, C O R R I D O R intercom entry.

274 LAFAYETTE PARK PL. gym, parking.

10530-10540 parking and pool.

320 N. La Peer Dr. 310/477-6885 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath Wilshire Bl. • Close to Beach • • 310/246-0290 • Close to U.C.L.A. CENTURY HILL ••••• CLOSE TO 310/394-7132 ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ Granite• counter tops, stainS H O P S & D I N I N G $5,850 to $7,000/Mo. W E S T W O O D • 1 B d . + 1 B a . • less steel appliances, ~ WEST ~ 1409 Midvale Ave. air conditioned, new L O S A N G E L E S • • • • • L.A.’S FINEST, • • • • • • ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ hrwd. flrs., designer ONE CENTURY Luxury Living • 12424 TeXaS Ave. MOST LUXURIOUS • finishes, balcony, ceiling Single $20,000 to $45,000/Mo. • • • • APT. RENTAL • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • with valet, fan, elevator, controlled • • • * * * * * * lush garden V E R Y N I C E U N I T. access. Fitness ctr, yoga • • • WiFi, a/c, intercom surrounding pool, BEL AIR CREST 2nd floor, room, wi-fi, skyview The Mission” entry, laundry facility, gym, elevator, etc. “ on-site laundry, $16,500 to $67,000/Mo. • Westwood • elevator, parking, pool. Hrwd. flrs., granite lounge w/ outdoor fireplace, laundry facilities. covered parking, CLOSE TO U.C.L.A., counters, dishwasher, Some Complexes include controlled access.

Easy freeway access • • • • • S HOPPING & 1 B LK . central air, balcony.

Heated Pools, Sundeck, 310/442-8265 213/382-102 1 • Free WiFi • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. TO WESTWOOD PARK. Tennis, Doorman, • • • • • Call: 310/470-4474 310/478-8616

PARK PLACE

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Houseman, Staff Engineers, Switchboard, Security Staff, Switchboard, Saunas, Business Center, Pet PlayLand, Restaurant, Acres of Flower Gardens and Grassy Lawns.

For Lease See our Ad Sec. 270

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• WESTWOOD •

6-Month Lease Avail.

10933 Rochester Ave.

* * * * * * Every Extra Luxury ~ WEST L.A. ~ • MIRACLE MILE •

Jr. Executive

custom cabinets, granite countertops, stone entry, pool, health club, spa.

Spacious a/c, fireplace, • Free WiFi Access • pool, controlled access, • Close to UCLA • laundry fac., prkg.

1350 S. MIDVALE AVE.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~

• Free WiFi Access • 310/473-5061

Close To U.C.L.A.

1675 Colby Ave.

2 Bd.+2 Ba.

615 S. Cochran Ave.

• Single •

Spacious & Bright.

Controlled access, A / C , b a l c o n y, on-sight laundry, dishwasher, stove, a/c unit, kitchenette. intercom entry, L.A., 90024 310/531-3992 Contact Mgr.: on-sight laundry, prkg. Close to Museums, • 310/864-0319 • 310/477-0072 Grove & Restaurants.

We File &

Publish DBA’s Call George at 310-278-1322

bhcourier.com

CenturyCityLiving.com

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BEVERLY HILLS

BEVERLY HILLS

S E RV I C E

468

D I R E C T O RY

507

SERVICE DIRECTORY

BAGS WANTED

AUTOS WANTED

WANTED

CA$H FOR CAR$

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

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

TOP DOLLAR PAID Call 310/289-9561

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ANTIQUES / JEWELRY BUY & SELL

WE WILL BUY YOUR CAR, RUNNING OR NOT!

ALL TYPES OF CARS ANY YEAR • ANY MODEL

Will Appraise Your Car For Free!

Visit us at

469

www.chequeredflag.com

FUR COAT FOR SALE

Call John or Neil:

323-868-4119

GORGEOUS

MINK FUR COAT FOR SALE BEAUTIFUL CALF LENGTH CALL 310/271-5895 475 GARAGE/ ESTATE SALE

sales@chequeredflag.com

WE BUY CARS HIGH-END & CLASSIC CAR CALL ERIC 310/345-1487 ANTIQUES BUY & SELL

FABULOUS BEVERLY HILLS ESTATE SALE 613 N. SIERRA DR (2 blocks West Of Doheny) SATURDAY & SUNDAY 9AM-3PM Designer Furnitures and Accessories For Every Room

500 AUTOS FOR SALE

LEASE TAKEOVER 2016 MERCEDES BENZ GT S - Band new sportcar.

White with saddle leather interior, only 256 miles.

26 months left on the lease at $2,600/MO. No downpayment with option to buy.

C all 310/274-4225 OR 310/595-4580

SUDOKU

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CONTRACTORS

- New Home Construction - Smart Homes - Environmentally Friendly Pointers - Help with your ideal design through wide variety of floor plans & innovative features

www.elaninnovativeconstruction.com General Building Contractor

“FREE ESTIMATE” Call 310-294-6866

Will Donate Part of the proceed to Charity/organization/schools of your choice.

Are You Interested In Remodeling?

Full Service High Quality Construction Residential & Commercial

CLOCK REPAIRS

Nichols’ Clock & Watch Repair

New Construction • Kitchen/Baths • Additions Tile/Stone Counter Tops Door/Window Installation & Repairs Custom Cabinetry • Finish Carpentry • Painting Landscaping/Hardscape • Driveways • Patios Tenant Improvements, Condos, Store Fronts, Apt’s

BARRYBUILT CORPORATION Call James Barry For A Free Estimate!

Cell: 310-901-7382 • Off: 310-459-7451 barrybuiltcorporation.com • barrybuilt@aol.com

• Antique Clock Repair • House Calls Available • Complete Watch Repair Specializing in grandfather clocks, mantle clocks, wall clocks, cuckoo clocks

Mark Nichols 818.207-8915 ncwrepair@yahoo.com

State Lic. #843112

CONTRACTOR

• AC •

CONSTRUCTION GENERAL CONTRACTOR RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION

REMODELING & NEW ADDITIONS FREE Estimates

310.278.5380 L I C : # 8 0 1 8 8 4 • F U L LY I N S U R E D

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HANDY PEOPLE

ELAN INNOVATIVE CONSTRUCTION

Lic. No. 953274

BEVERLY HILLS

D I R E C T O R Y

ELECTRIC

CARE ELECTRIC All Electrical Needs!

Residential/Commercial Expert Repair Small Jobs OK Fully Insured All Work Guaranteed! www.careelectric.net

310/901-9411 Lic.# 568446

HANDYMAN

Fort Construction & Honest Handyman!

Room additions, Remodeling, Painting, Kitchens/Baths, Tile/Flooring, Woodwork, Decks, A/C-Plumbing, Lighting/Electrical, Concrete/Brick/Stone, Doors/Windows/Screens.

Reliable, No Short Cuts • Serving B.H. for 32 Yrs. Call Manny: 310/729-9612 LICENSED • BONDED • INSURED

H & L

30 years of Quality service.

Big and small jobs.

Immediate Response Excellent reference.

Call Robert at

805-252-2122

• ROOFING SERVICE • • N EW R OOFS / R EPAIRS • R AINGUTTER & S KYLIGHT S ERVICE • G ARAGE /O FFICE C ONVERSION ’ S Written roof inspections for real estate agents.

• Senior Discounts

30 Years in Business • 3rd Generation Roofer

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Call Steve 24-hrs.: • 800-213-6806 • • 213-675-3769 •

• Orsinis Roofing •

• HANDYMAN •

E XCELLENT L OCAL R EFERENCES Insured • Bonded

H A N D Y M A N a n d • Home Repairs M A I N T E N A N C E • Remodeling • Carpentry Painting • Plumbing Tiling • Electric • Drywall Remodel & Demolition • Hauling, Remove and Replace Carpet.

Residential & Commercial Cleaning. Shampoo Carpet.

Property Management.

• Ceramic Tile • Plumbing • Drywall • Painting • Plaster • Wallpaper • Call Dave • Cell: 213/300-0223 323/651-1832

or 661/886-9440

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Mobile Credit Card Payment And Payment Plans Available.

UPHOLSTERY CLEANING and Pet Odor Removal

No Job Too BIG or Too small!

HUGO: 310/204-6107

MARBLE

RESTORATION

GOLD COAST ~ MARBLE ~

475

Fabric & Leather Upholstery Cleaning Leather Repair Odor Removal

• Marble Polishing • Sealing • Floor Restoration • Grout Cleaning

626-460-9478

Call For Free Estimate:

www.masterofprecisionservices.com

818/348-3266 • 818/801-9503 • Cell: 818/422-9493 • • Member of BBB •

REAL ESTATE AGENTS/SELLERS, PREP YOUR PROPERTY.

PAINTING

RAFAEL

PAINTING

YALE

PAINTING PAINTING INTERIOR/EXTERIOR Residential/Commercial

Quality Custom Painting • WHITNEY'S • References Available.

ELECTRICAL AND HANDYMAN SERVICE Lamps, Fixtures and Furniture Restored

El Nino is Coming, Is Your Home or Business Prepared?

NO JOB TOO SMALL. LIC. # 641602 BONDED + INSURED 20 Years Experience

323/658-7847 323/864-2490 FREE ESTIMATE

Interior/Exterior House • Commercial Apt. • Industrial • Hi-Rise Since 1982 I Have Great Preparation Lic. # 689667 • Bonded / Insured

323/733-4898 Call Young anytime “I Do My Own Work”

SERVICE DIRECTORY To Advertise Your Business Call 310-278-1322 www.bhcourier.com PUZZLE ANSWER

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A B O D E

L O N E W O M G M L C H E F J A M E O N O B A R I N D R A I V O L C R O S E P J O K E A G R O C L A P K E I L S T E

I A R S T K N S A S H W N I O N S H A S B K O S H O E Z N M A N I T E A O W R S W R O F O R L O R A M Y

C O L A S T R O P H I C

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A S S E T

S H I N G L N E F S L B L L E T D U T P R E K E E N T D S

S O R T O V E I L E N T R E A R E E N E X S T L E T E E L I N T O V D S E L A O R E B O L C A S E O C E S L K E P C O A C A H I C K E N V E T E I N

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BEVERLY HILLS

Chairman Emeritus Paula Kent Meehan President & Publisher Marcia Wilson Hobbs ******

Senior Editor John L. Seitz Special Sections Editor Stephen P. Simmons ****** Founding Publisher March Schwartz (Publisher 1965-2004) Clifton S. Smith, Jr. (Publisher 2004-2014)

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Change is difficult. By its very nature, it challenges the status quo by introducing fresh ideas to stale practices, by bringing new solutions to old problems, and introducing creative approaches to mundane concerns. Change is also accompanied by resentment and antagonism by those who prefer to cling to the status quo that they helped to establish. Such people lack humility, being driven more by their own egos and selfish pride than by the nobler goals of vocation and public service.

The current BHUSD Board of Education has clearly been an instrument of change. Although the path has not been smooth, it has resulted in much greater stability in the district overall.

Thanks to the foresight of certain boardmembers, the district was better positioned to “fall” into Basic Aid status, as the state of California continued to dramatically reduce its funding of public education.

Through creative financial strategies by members of this board, the district was able to overcome many obstacles that accompanied the worst recession in recent state history. While districts throughout the state struggled with their budgets, Beverly Hills was a model of how a district could survive the dysfunctional policies of Sacramento. With the board’s emphasis on trust and professional respect, labor concerns are handled in a thoughtful and respectful manner, bypassing the hostile approach of the past, where filing grievances and pursuing legal channels was standard practice.

This board has sought the input of all stakeholders in the education of the students, including the teachers, a key group that was often left out of curricular discussions by school boards in the past.

However, not everyone is excited by the gradual and positive changes this board has managed to bring. There are those who are intimidated by these accomplishments, who wish to return to the stale practices of the past, and are now bent on the personal destruction of some of the current boardmembers.

Distortions of fact, half-truths and completely false statements designed to confuse the public have become the preferred strategy in this election. Hysterical accusations, reminiscent of the Salem Witch Trials, are being waged against boardmembers as a diversion from discussing the district's real issues.

Next week, an election will take place and a new school board will be established. Although three candidates will “win” election, I fear that we as a community have already lost so much in the process. It is my sincerest hope that the newly constituted board will lead the district through a selfless sense of vocation and public service.

And it is with much gratitude that I extend my thanks to this board for all that it has done to bring about positive change that will better position our district for the future. Your efforts have not been in vain nor gone unnoticed. Rather than be frustrated by the forces that would assail you, take comfort in the words of the great humanitarian, Albert Schweitzer: “Anybody who proposes to do good must not expect people to roll any stones out of his way, and must calmly accept his lot even if they roll a few more onto it.

Only force that in the face of obstacles becomes stronger can win.”

Mark Frenn Beverly Vista Math Teacher ***** The Human Relations Commission would like to remind the community that all elections, whether local or national, should promote

engagement in discourse to enhance greater understanding of the issues at hand. We invite every member of this community to support an environment where civility, respect and responsible actions prevail. We hope you are inspired to live this message and carry it forward to other Beverly Hills Human Relations Commission Ori S. Blumenfeld, Karen Popovich Levyn, Jerald Friedman, Sonia Berman and Annette Saleh

Astrology

By Holiday Mathis TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Oct. 30). You refuse to let anything hold you back. You’ll see the opportunities, overcome the obstacles and gather a group of supportive souls along the way. Love is prime on your agenda, and improvements in how you see yourself accompany the turn of the year. Financial breakthroughs come in November, December and May. Cancer and Virgo people adore you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You can’t force people to love or not to love. Love won-t be pushed around. It does its own thing. Love will flaunt its autonomous nature at you. You'd be foolish to argue with that.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Just when you thought you were dealing with mature adults, someone calls “dibs” and gets a prime position that really should have gone to you. No matter.

Where you land will be even better.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Put your question into a search engine, and viable, helpful options will come up. Just know that study can only take you so far. To get to your goal, you'll need real-life application, trial and error. Especially error.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You’ll follow your heart, your gut, your itch to find the work you love. You won't find it today, but you’re getting warmer. Read the clues. Keep track of how different tasks make you feel.

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20). It’s fun to pretend you're someone else, and in a weird way, that leads to learning more about who you really are.

You’ll be a master of humor and social graces tonight.

ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19). Your choices are likely to reflect the great ambition that is your heart's desire. Know that what you want doesn’t have to come at the expense of other things that are important to your well-being.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20). The requests coming your way are not all as important or feasible as those making them assume. Lucky for them, you are very good at filtering what you hear, knowing what's essential and prioritizing accordingly.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You can be counted on in a crunch, and that's one thing people have come to know you for. It explains the flurry of activity today. It’s good that people trust you and need you. It;s making you stronger.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). There;s a certain person you want to make happy, but you haven;t quite hit on the magic combination for doing so.

Too much experimentation in this regard is not advised. At this point, you're better off just to ask.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Relationships need on-site care. Insecurity melts as soon as you meet face to face. So save all of your important communication and your best stories for when you’re physically in the same room.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). People will ask you things that, quite simply, are not their business.

Whether you want them to know is up to you.

Once you open the door, you’ll set a precedent.

It’s just something to keep in mind.

FRIENDS OF MAGEN DAVID–The American Friends Of Magen David Adom (FMDA) West Coast USA, Israel's equivalent to the Red Cross, raised $12 million at this year’s annual gala, held last Thursday at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. The money will go toward Israel’s, first in the world, underground blood bank. The event was chaired by Dina and Fred Leeds. Jerry Seinfeld entertained the audience and presented the Humanitarian of the Year Award to Gila and Adam Milstein, the Life Achievement Award to Ruth FlinkmanMarandy and Ben Marandy and the Next Generation Award to Barak Raviv. Pictured above (from top): Diana and Fred Leeds with paramedics; Ben Marandy, Jerry Seinfeld and Ruth Flinkman-Marandy; Adam and Gila Milstein, Doris Shabtai (standing), and honorees Sheldon and Dr. Miriam Adelson; Ora Lax donates on behalf of local photographer Orly Halevy.

Photos by Michelle Mivzari

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