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Mayor’s NYC Mission Promotes Beverly Hills Business, Travel By Victoria Talbot Mayor Lili Bosse and Vice Mayor Julian Gold spent the week in the Big Apple, joining the Beverly Hills Conference and Visitors Bureau and the Chamber of Commerce on a New York Sales Mission to promote commerce and travel in Beverly Hills to the business leaders in New

York City. The delegation conducted a series of meetings designed to enhance relationships with existing businesses and develop new relationships with businesses that will fit in well with the special charisma of the Beverly Hills community. (see ‘NYC MISSION’ page 18)

Jimmy Delshad hosted a reception for Elan Carr at The Beverly Hilton. 4

CHLA’s Leavey Interfaith Center gets $5.5 million lead gift. 5

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HOWL-OWEEN—Animal welfare was behind these costumes. Beverly Hills woofed it up Sunday at 2 Rodeo’s Bow Wow event to benefit the Amanda Foundation. Pussy and Pooch dressed it up for Wags and Walks, saving animals from highkill shelters. NEW YORK, NEW YORK —Pictured, from left: Sandy Murphy, general man- For more information and to read all about it, ager of The Beverly Hilton; Offer Nissenbaum, managing director of The please see page 7. Peninsula Beverly Hills, Mayor Lili Bosse; Ben Trodd, regional VP and general manager of The Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel; and Julie Courier photos by Victoria Talbot Wagner, CEO of Beverly Hills Conference and Visitors Bureau.

Beverly Hills Elder: Pascal, 100, Trial Date Set For 50-Foot Renaissance Woman, Sculptor Height Variance In Bel-Air

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George Christy, Page 6 The Women’s Guild Cedar-Sinai Annual Fall Gala Rocked The Crowd At The Beverly Wilshire With The Smokin’ Hot Music Of Cuban Jazz Artist Arturo Sandoval. Not To Be Missed Editorial from Rabbi Pressman AND MORE

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By Laura Coleman For the past century, Pascal has sculpted a life and career that is unique in all the world. Her Beverly Hills home of 60years has become a light-filled museum of sorts that displays dozens of her colorful oil paintings and powerful sculptures made of glass and stainless steel. The charismatic 100-year-old Pascal, her waist-long blonde hair, a topknot upon her head adorned with sparkles in the style she adopted while in Japan in the 1960s, still remains the only sculptor in the world to successful-

Pascal’s sculpting technique releases the magic in glass.

ly wield a hammer and chisel to transform glass into fourth-dimensional translucent sculptures. “It just seems like I was born (see ‘PASCAL’ page 10)

BHUSD Prepares To Address Program Improvement Status By Laura Coleman It continues to be business as usual at the Beverly Hills K-8’s, even after it became public knowledge that Beverly Hills High School has been labeled a Program Improvement school. In fact, according to school district leaders, this designation is essentially meaningless. Roughly 80 percent of schools who receive Title 1 funds have this year, many likewise for the first time, been labeled Program Improvement.

To further muddle BHHS’s new negative classification, L.A. County has yet to be able to recommend an alternative school that outperforms Beverly Hills and is not in Program Improvement. “We must question the federal and state practices in these regards,” Board President Noah Margo wrote The Courier on Oct. 22 in response to the paper’s Oct. 17 story, ”State Labels Beverly Hills High For ‘Program Improvement’.” (see ‘PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT’ page 18)

By Victoria Talbot Janice Lazarof will have her day in court to protest a decision by 5th District Councilmember Paul Koretz when he asserted jurisdiction, pursuant to Los Angeles Charter Section 245, for a 50foot height variance at 360 N. Stone Canyon Road. Koretz granted the variance over the objections of the West Los Angeles Planning Commission, which denied the request in a unanimous decision. The upcoming trial is on the petition for a writ of mandate to overturn the City Council decision. Koretz’s actions were on behalf of real estate speculators Mark and Arman Gabay who intend to build a 42,409

square foot residence on the two-acre site in Bel Air. That variance galvanized residents, prompting a meeting that took place last April at the Bel Air Association. The confrontation was epic. A large group of frustrated residents demanded answers about unmanaged development and thousands of truckloads of soil removed from unstable hillsides without any oversight from Los Angeles city officials, whose job it is to monitor safety and conditions of construction activity. That unsuccessful meeting led to increasing confrontations with the City of Los Angeles until finally, the Bel Air Homeowners Alliance was created in a backlash against (see ‘BEL-AIR VARIANCE’ page 10)

LADY BARBARA — Barbara Sinatra was delighted that the Women’s Guild Cedars-Sinai annual Fall Gala raised $2 million.

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Part 9 in a series on Beverly Hills residents who have grown with the Centennial City.

Not long ago, she told the London Daily Mail that her late husband Frank took 12 showers a day and smelled of lavender...he had a sexual energy all his own. “Even Elvis Presley, whom I met in Las Vegas, never had it quite like that.” For more photos, see George Christy’s column on page 6.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING DATE: November 13, 2014 TIME: 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 13, 2014, will hold a public hearing beginning at 1:30 PM, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard to consider a request for modifications to the hotel located at 9882 South Santa Monica Boulevard (The Peninsula Hotel). The requested modifications and associated entitlements include the following: Conditional Use Permit. A Conditional Use Permit is required for modifications to existing hotels. The proposed modifications to the Peninsula Hotel include the following: • • • •

883 square feet of new open air dining area located on the ground floor of the hotel, adjacent to the hotel’s existing dining area; 1,829 square feet of new storage space within the subterranean parking area of the hotel; 331 square feet of new floor area on the ground floor, in place of one existing loading zone; and Modifications to existing conditions of approval that result from the above changes (e.g. number of required parking spaces, maximum restaurant occupancy, and maximum meeting room occupancy).

Extended Hours Permit. A previously approved Extended Hours Permit allows the hotel’s outdoor areas to be occupied until midnight Sunday through Thursday, and until 2:00 AM Friday and Saturday evenings, as well as evenings preceding a holiday. Additionally, 12 times per year the outdoor areas may be occupied until 2:00 AM on a day other than a Friday, Saturday, or day preceding a holiday. As part of the proposed project, the applicant wishes to clarify the review process that must be followed for the 12 events. No changes to the permissible hours are proposed. This project has 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 project qualifies for a Class 1 Categorical Exemption for minor additions and operational changes associated with an existing commercial structure, and the project has been determined not to have a significant environmental impact and is exempt from the provisions of CEQA. Any interested person may attend the meeting and be heard or present written comments to the Commission. 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, Senior Planner in the Planning Division at 310.285.1194, or by email at rgohlich@beverlyhills.org. Copies of the project plans and associated application materials are on file in the Community Development Department, and can be reviewed by any interested person at 455 North Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. Sincerely: Ryan Gohlich, Senior Planner

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SUMMARY NOTICE NOTICE OF PROPOSED ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR SINGLE FAMILY PROPERTIES IN THE CENTRAL AREA OF THE CITY TO ADDRESS ISSUES RELATED TO BUILDING SCALE AND MASS AND PARKING. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at its regular meeting on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, the Council of the City of Beverly Hills will consider adopting an ordinance entitled “Ordinance of the City of Beverly Hills amending the Beverly Hills Municipal Code development standards for single family properties in the Central Area of the city to address issues related to building scale and mass and parking.” A summary of the ordinance, which has been prepared and published in accordance with the requirements of Government Code section 36933, follows: Summary of Ordinance An Ordinance of the City of Beverly Hills amending the Beverly Hills Municipal Code development standards for single family properties in the Central Area of the city to address issues related to building scale and mass and parking. The Ordinance would amend various sections of Chapter 3 of Title 10 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code regarding development standards for single family properties in the Central Area of the City. The amendments as proposed address the following development standards: 1) Definitions of roof types for single family houses, including the addition of a new roof type, “Roof, Sloped with Ridgeline.” 2) Maximum roof plate height and maximum building height for houses in the Central Area north of Santa Monica Boulevard including introduction of a maximum roof plate height, with additional roof plate height permitted if an additional front setback is provided. Additional building height may be permitted for buildings with sloped roofs with ridgelines and additional height may be permitted for buildings with other types of roofs through issuance of a Central R-1 Permit. 3) Maximum roof plate height and maximum building height for houses in the Central Area south of Santa Monica Boulevard, reducing the maximum building height for buildings with sloped roofs in certain areas, and increasing the building height for buildings with sloped roofs with ridgelines. 4) Minimum required side setbacks for houses south of Santa Monica Boulevard, extending the required nine foot (9’) wide side setback the length of the property. 5) Permissible encroachments in front yards to prohibit lightwells in front yards. 6) Permissible encroachments in side yards or street side yards to allow decks located at grade, covering portions of driveway ramps that lead directly to subterranean parking for residences; to permit mechanical equipment in side yards if certain criteria are met; to require porte cocheres to be set back from the front setback line; to prohibit lightwells in side yards; and, to permit lightwells in street side yards if screened. 7) Parking standards for new houses or for bedrooms added to existing houses requiring additional parking spaces to be provided onsite. 8) Setback and landscaping standards for walls and fences located in front yards; 9) Required landscaping in side yards. 10) An additional limitation on paving in front yards of properties south of Santa Monica Boulevard. A certified copy of the entirety of the text of the Ordinance is available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, California, 90210. Questions regarding this notice should be directed to Principal Planner Michele McGrath at 310.285.1135. BYRON POPE, CMC City Clerk

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Planning Commission Review Will Significantly Alter Cultural Heritage Ordinance

BOOKENDS — Beverly Vista 4th grade students brought some Beverly Hills school spirit to Compton this week as part of their annual service learning project, BookEnds. The students collected, sorted, boxed and delivered 2,849 books to Compton Avenue Elementary School. In addition, BV kindergarteners made more than 100 bookmarks to give to the students as well. During the visit, BV students participated in the school's school-spirit cheers and read to transitional kindergarten, kindergarten and 1st grade students. BV teachers Mrs. Subin and Ms. Theo are pictured along with their students and the coordinator of Bookends, Robin Keefe, at Compton Elementary school.

By Victoria Talbot Maintaining that historic preservation of single-family homes depresses real estate prices, Planning Commission (PC) Chair Howard Fisher and Commissioner Craig Corman have undertaken to rewrite the Cultural Heritage ordinance that was created just 2-1/2years ago, when developers sought to demolish one of the three homes built by Master Architect Richard Neutra in Beverly Hills. In 2011, members of the preservation community banded together to save the home, inspiring the creation of the Cultural Heritage Commission

Hall's 17-page response, filed by his attorneys Gary Gibeaut and John Allen with Gibeaut, Mahan & Briscoe, contends that Paysinger fails to state a complaint upon which relief may be granted. "Defendant's actions were at all times taken in the good faith exercise in its reasonable business judgement, and were taken for valid business pur-

poses," the response contends. Paysinger originally filed suit in Federal District Court on July 16 for damages against the BHUSD and Hall, demanding a trial by jury. On Oct. 17 U.S. District Judge Philip S. Gutierrez denied Hall’s motion to dismiss Paysinger’s complaint against him on the ground that it failed (see ‘PAYSINGER LAWSUIT’ page 10)

CARR SUPPORTERS —Former Mayor Jimmy and Lonnie Delshad hosted a reception Tuesday for Elan Carr, candidate for U.S Congress from the 33rd District, at The Beverly Hilton. From left are: Delshad, cohost Susan Azizzadeh, Carr, co-host Mike Nazarian and co-host Shaala Javdan.

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Beverly Hills Rotary Re-Books Beverly Hills Hotel By Laura Coleman After a sixth-month hiatus from holding its Monday luncheons at The Beverly Hills Hotel, the Rotary Club of Beverly Hills is set to return to the historic hotel on Dec. 1. “At the request of a majority of our members...we are excited to be back with the amazing staff that has serviced Rotary for almost 90 years,” said Jim Jahant, V.P. of Community Relations for Beverly Hills Rotary. The local service organization moved its Monday luncheon location to Lawry’s The

Prime Rib on La Cienega in May. In July, the board decided to circulate a confidential survey to its 185 active members. About 95 percent responded, with three-quarters saying they wanted to return to The Beverly Hills Hotel. Fifteen percent of respondents said they would not retain their membership in the club if the decision was made to return. Earlier this year, the City Council voted to condemn Beverly Hills Hotel owner Sultan of Brunei Hassanal Bolkiah after he adopted Shariah law in Brunei including death by

stoning for adultery and homosexuality. At the same time, The Beverly Hills Hotel was the target of a boycott for the Sultan’s actions. The decision to condemn and boycott the hotel raised widespread concerns about equity given the preponderance of U.S. businesses that count fundamentalist Muslim ownership, including Fairmont and Four Seasons Hotels. The agreement between the Beverly Hills Rotary and The Beverly Hills Hotel for luncheon costs will remain the same as it was before the club went to Lawry’s.

(see ‘CULTURAL HERITAGE’ page 9)

COUPLE OF BABES — Betty (left) is a 5-year old Teacup Applehead Chihuahua. Her 1-year old daughter Veronica (right) had a Dachshund daddy. They are looking for a home together or separately after being rescued by ShelterHopePetShop.org. Those interested in adopting one or both of these lovelies may call Shelter Hope at 805-3793538.

Lewis Hall Fights Back Against Paysinger Lawsuit By Laura Coleman Beverly Hills Board of Education member Lewis Hall fought back last Friday against what he contends are untrue allegations of discrimination and retaliation when his attorneys filed a response to Beverly Hills High School Principal Carter Paysinger's First Amended Complaint in Central District Court - Western Division.

(CHC) and ordinance. Neglected and in foreclosure, the Neutra home stood the end of a 250-foot long driveway, not visible from the street. It seemed an unlikey candidate for preservation. “Many in the community, including the four planning commissioners who were present at last week’s meeting, and commissioners from other commissions, believe the original ordinance needs retooling to bring the ordinance in line with the City’s goals,” said Fisher. “Craig Corman has taken the lead, with input from me, as to the direction of the

The Virginia Robinson Gardens Is Looking For Volunteer Docents By Laura Coleman If you like to have fun in the sun and have an appreciation of architecture, gardens and history, signing up to work as a volunteer docent at the Virginia Robinson Gardens may be just the right fit. Next Saturday, Nov. 8 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Friends of Virginia Robinson Gardens will offer a training session at the

historic Gardens - including lunch! Docent training includes learning about the history of the estate, as well as how to direct a group through the wondrous experience of exploring Virginia Robinson’s world. For information on becoming a garden volunteer or docent, email visit@robinsongardens.org or call (310) 550-2087. TRICK OR TREAT— Local Bel Air resident hero Lucy Meyer, 15, is once again using her special brand of enthusiasm and commitment to raise money for children with disabilities. This Halloween, Lucy, who has cerebral palsy as a result of oxygen deprivation at birth, is dressing up as the torch for the Special Olympics World Summer Games Los Angeles 2015. Lucy, a Special Olympics athlete herself, is an official spokesperson for the US Fund for UNICEF on behalf of children with disabilities. Consider taking a page from Lucy’s book of life and donate your time or money to support a good cause. Happy Halloween Lucy!

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Human Rights Watch To Honor Sid Sheinberg, Jason Collins At The Beverly Hilton On Nov. 11

CHLA’s New Leavey Interfaith Center Gets Lead $5.5M Gift

By Laura Coleman When Sid Sheinberg receives a special tribute at the Human Rights Watch annual dinner on Nov. 11, he will remind those gathered in support of the 36-year-old organization of just how important they are in educating others on human rights. “We’re living in a period where anti-Semitism is the worst it’s been since 1939,”

By Laura Coleman Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) has announced that Kathleen McCarthy Kostlan and The Thomas and Dorothy Foundation have donated a gift of $5.5 million to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles to establish The Thomas and Dorothy Leavey Foundation Interfaith Center.

said Sheinberg, vice chair of Human Rights Watch International Board of Directors. “To me, Human Rights Watch is the organization where people have gotten together the funds and research and advocate for those conditions of life and liberty and all the human rights that are not tied into religion.” Sheinberg, the former president and COO of MC (see ‘HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH’ page 18)

Beverly Hills Begins Park Bench Donations Program gram, and funds will be earmarked for the maintenance and replacement of benches, and for park improvements. Liaisons Commissioner Robbie Anderson and Commissioner Frances Bilak have been working with City staff to hash out the details. The donation price is $5,000 to secure a plaque for ten years. A select number of benches are available in the City’s parks and mini-parks. The City is working towards standardizing all the benches in each of the City parks. There are currently four benches with plaques installed in Beverly Gardens Park that

were dedicated in early 2014. They represent two families who bought the existing opportunities. Two are in the ArdenHillcrest block, the other two are in the Beverly-Rodeo block. Each park bench plaque will be reserved for 10 years, limited to one plaque on a bench per family for each park. Plaques will be returned after 10 years, following the expiration date. For information or to donate a plaque contact Community Services Administrator Gisele Grable at 310-285-1023 or at ggrable@ beverlyhills.org. 2014-15 BHUSD TEEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE — (Front):Lily Manavi, Jessica Sater, Jared Kurtz, Ethan Botehsaz Ariella Ahdout, Recreation and Parks Commissioner Simone Friedman (Middle): Recreation and Parks Commissioner Frances Bilak, Noelle Trost, Nick Melamed, Ryan Javidzad, Keith Stone, Adriel Ghadoushi,Recreation Coordinator Jennifer Leuning, Recreation and Parks Commissioner Susan Gersh (Back Row): Jiwon Park, Samy AlNajar, Ryan Neydarood, Julian Saadeh

Courier Photo by Victoria Talbot

Annual Iranian-American Women’s Leadership Conference Returns Sunday To Beverly Hills By Laura Coleman The Iranian-American Women Foundation’s annual leadership conference returns here on Sunday with a daylong program at The Beverly Hilton. The annual conference brings together women from across the country to exchange ideas on a wide range of im-

portant issues. Breakout sessions address such topics as social media, career paths, integrity and taboos, among other hot topics that address all women in the community. One panel “Through Your Eyes: Transforming Hearts and Minds with Art,” for example, brings together a compelling panel of women to discuss

(see ‘CHLA DONATION’ page 18)

Sid Sheinberg

GREEN IS GREAT — At El Rodeo’s most recent PTA meeting, Jackie Kassorla received a resolution and recognition from State Assembly Member Richard Bloom’s office for her services for the past 20 years of developing eco-educational green gardening programs for public schools and charities. El Rodeo PTA CoPresident Marjaneh Manavi said: “Our campus looks more beautiful and inviting than ever because of Jackie's hard work and dedication. Our community at El Rodeo, truly appreciates the welcoming and green environment created and maintained by Jackie.” Pictured (from left): Kevin Allen, principal of El Rodeo; Jackie Kassorla (holding the award); Stephanie Cohen (representative from Richard Bloom's Office), Marjaneh Manavi and Linda Jankowski (El Rodeo PTA co-presidents).

By Victoria Talbot The City will soon be offering the Park Bench Plaque Donation program for naming opportunities in City parks. The program will bring new, uniform benches to all the City’s parks. Currently, however, with La Cienega Park renovations coming soon, and renovations on the Beverly Gardens parks, those benches will be unavailable for plaques. The 2x10 plaque could bear a name, honor a loved one or share a sentiment, subject to City approvals. The plan is part of the City’s Charitable Gifting pro-

“It’s just an honor and a privilege to be able to support this really brilliant facet of Children’s Hospital,” Kostlan told The Courier. “Everybody always thinks this is just a medical area, which is most important, but patients and families need support in their spiritual and emotional lives.” In addition to naming and

how art can among other things, make us feel alive. More than 500 women are expected to attend Sunday’s conference, which costs $200 and is sponsored by the Farhang Foundation and Union Bank. For information, visit: www.iawfoundation.org.

A rendering of the proposed new chapel at CHLA

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George Christy

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Honorees Fay and Frank Mancuso flank Sherry Lansing

Kevin Barber and Joanna Carson a member since birth of the Women’s Guild

Corinna Fields

Surgery Chief Dr. Bruce Gewertz, an honoree, is flanked by Gina Furth and wife Diane

Anne Jeffreys

Cookie Markowitz with Ron Markowitz

Cuban jazz artist Arturo Sandoval rocked the crowd at the Women’s Guild Cedars-Sinai annual Fall Gala at the Beverly Wilshire. Larry Post with Sandy Post

SAN-DO-VAL! Resounding like the ring-

ing bell from a boxing match.

lease, now, who are the members from the Women’s Guild Cedars-Sinai that captured our hearts by corralling the fabulous Cuban-born jazz artist Arturo Sandoval and his large band of brass troupers. To entertain the dress-up crowd during the Women’s Guild Cedars-Sinai 57th anniversary Fall Gala at The Beverly Wilshire. Speaking of dress-up, the ladies illuminate the party ballrooms with their gorgeous designer gowns and accessories, while the gents are now-and-then boring with their go-to-hell no-tie with a black-tie dress code. We glimpsed several men with Tshirts and jackets.

rturo Sandoval, the Energizer Bunny, departed the following day for an engagement in Tokyo. Whoever you are, dear members, who booked Sandoval, our infinite thank yous, and congratulations for raking in more than $2 million. No hay, that, which will fund the latest in human patient simulators and medical devices at the hospital.

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Joe Mantegna with Monica Mancini

Ginny Mancini

Bernie Briskin with Judy Briskin

he Fall Gala bowed to Fay and Frank Mancuso with the Hollywood Icon Award. The friendly and enthusiastic Mancusos are born-to-give souls who arrived moons ago from Buffalo, NY, and, in our opinion, are among the most respected and kindest folks in Hollywoodland.

Frank’s four-decade lead-

ership in our community is celebrated. Overseeing MetroGoldwyn- Mayer, Paramount, Orion, Polygram, etc. and would that more film leaders wore his Crown of Caring for the town as he and Fay do. Movies that Frank’s green-lighted include historic selections such as The Thomas Crown Affair, Top Gun, The Untouchables, Golden Eye and other James Bond classics, etc. Ah, if only we made movies like those today! Frank’s television hits include Star Trek, Cheers, Family Ties, etc.

chef who graduated from a number of cooking schools, Fay Mancuso’s specialty is – ta, ta, and wouldn’t you know it? -- Italian cuisine. Those who’ve dined and wined at her table maintain that even heavy-duty noisemaker chef Mario Batali might take lessons from Fay. She’s written a cookbook, Sundays at Four, of family recipes dedicated to her seven grandchildren. We’ll

Bonham’s auctioneer Tim McNab

Barbara Lazaroff

welcome a copy, if available, dear Fay! The Mancuso’s first generation heirs are producer Frank Jr., an independent movie and TV producer, and Maria, a homemaker and fashion designer.

cknowledged with the Medical Visionary Award, Dr. Bruce Gewertz is surgeon in chief at Cedars-Sinai, known for its top surgery department in the country with more than 30,000 procedures a year, also attracting the country’s brilliant medical students.

nd, yes, you had to be there for Arturo’s music, music, music. Live and smokin’-hot. And to listen to his stunning songbird Monica Mancini, who Arturo refers to as “Manchini.” (Vowing he’s right.) A charismatic maestro, Arturo creates music that lifts us high-up on Cloud Nine. We’ve been to many a fundraising dinner, and Arturo’s entertainment rates

Barbara Herman

Hella Hershon

among the best.

Joanna

Carson’s tablemates agreed with loud applause. They included Bonham’s auctioneer Tim McNab, the director of Period Art and Design; Corinna Fields, forever admired as Miss Greece; Kevin and Bill Barber, the good-looking owners of Westside Glass; Anne Jeffreys; celebrity hairstylist Yuki Takei; September Sarno.

elecaster Kaj Goldberg emceed, with Calor presenting an opening number. Founded in 1957, the Women’s Guild Cedars-Sinai has raised more than $45 million to support clinical and scientific endeavors, while offering comforting hope to patients. Hella Hershon presides over the Board of Directors, Gala cochairs were Cookie Markowitz and Sandy Post, with Gina Furth and Barbara Herman as Gala executive advisors.

Joe Pisano

e were surprised and pleased to discover chef Thomas Bellec has relocated to the Beverly Wilshire from the Toronto Four Seasons, where we orchestrated my annual luncheon (which we hosted for 30 years during the opening of the Toronto International Film Festival). Hereabouts, we always share an appreciative handshake for looking after us during events with the Beverly Wilshire’s director of catering James Cutfield and assistant banquet manager Parker Young, a native of Calgary. Parker finds our outdoors California lifestyle “very compatible” after the freezing Canadian winters. As have chef Thomas Bellec and family.

You see, folks, we ain’t all

bad.

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Jeffrey Foundation Dedicates The Robert E. and Margie Petersen Foundation Building

DEDICATION–The Jeffrey Foundation (www.thejeffreyfoundation.com), one of the country’s oldest children’s special needs charities, received a transformative gift of $1.2 million dollars from the Margie and Robert E. Petersen Foundation. In honor of this, the main building on the Jeffrey campus was named the Margie and Robert E. Petersen Foundation Building. Among those on hand (from left): Elaine Dupont Bernard, Joanna Kermani; Alyce Morris Winston, The Jeffrey Foundation founder/CEO; Beverly Cohen, who chaired the event; and Lou and Carla Ferrigno. Photos by Glen Lipton

GANGNAM STYLE — Government officials from Gangnam-Gu, an influential neighborhood of Seoul, South Korea, met with Councilmember John Mirisch, Assistant City Manager Mahdi Aluzri and representatives from Beverly Hills Conference and Visitors Bureau (BHCVB) at City Hall yesterday. The South Korean delegation and Beverly Hills officials engaged in an educational discussion regarding Beverly Hills’ government structure, regional development and other city-related items. The group toured City Hall and enjoyed a walking tour of the Civic Center grounds from BHCVB. Pictured, from left: Councilmember Kim Byeong Ho, Councilmember Lee Kyung Ok, Councilmember Han Yong Dae, Councilmember Oh Wan Jin, Chief of Administration Moon In Ok, Councilmember John A. Mirisch, Chairwoman Kim Myung Ok, Councilmember Yang Seung Mi, Councilmember Moon Baeck Han, Councilmember Lee Jae Min, Courier photo by Victoria Talbot Councilmember Lyuh Sun Woong.

Week-Long ‘Howl-oween’ In Beverly Hills Is Doggie, Kitty And Pet Adoption By Victoria Talbot Beverly Hills, well known for having a generous and charitable spirit, gave the pet adoption community some welcomed treats this week with two events to promote adoption, spay and neuter and animal welfare. First, Teri Austin and the Amanda Foundation brought a plethora of ghoulish zombies that looked strangely like dogs to 2 Rodeo Sunday night for the annual Bow Wow event. This year celebrated The Night of the Living Dog, presenting the UnDead dogs rescued and united with their new forever families. The party started with Halloween cocktails and monster martinis. Dogs walking the red carpet included Chanel purses, Mummy’s Boy, a few pirates and some bumblebees. Celebrity guests included Kristin Bauer-Stratten (True Blood), Pauley Perrette (NCIS), Skeet Ulrich (Law And Order), Lisa Vanderpump (The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills) and NBCNews’ Robert Kovick from NBC News, who co-hosted the event with Austin. Tuesday night it was Harvest Halloween at Pussy and Pooch, supporting Wags and Walks, an organization that rescues dogs from high-kill shelters. They brought a supporting cast

of cuties, dressed to not be killed (or to be adopted). Dogs chowed down on gourmet treats and humans enjoyed some strange green libations. Among the guests were a rabbit and a cat and two rapper dogs. If you missed the fun there is still time to adopt! Best Friends Animal Society’s NKLA Adoption Weekend is Nov. 8-9. This year, NKLA plans to showcase over 1,000 pets that need a loving home like yours. The event takes place at the La Brea Tar Pits and these little guys will be waiting for you from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. The popular event attracts food trucks and families, with animals lovers and entertainment throughout the day. Last year over 500 pets were adopted. These animals come from over 50 local shelters and rescue organizations, including Los Animal Animals Services, Wags N Walks, Angel City Pit Bulls, Caring Friends Cat Rescue and more. Fees are as low as $50. All pets are spayed and neutred and microchipped. This year, keep your pets safe from the ghosts for the evening. Black cats are especially vulnerable on Halloween, so hold on to your kitties tight while handing out candies!

TO SEE AND BE SEEN GOLFING FOR GOOD — Hollywood talent, executives and philanthropists raised over $300,000 for Barlow Respiratory Hospital at the Bernie Brillstein Golf Classic held at the Wilshire Country Club. During the day, over 75 golfers swung for charity in the tournament, including Garrett Hedlund (Friday Night Lights, Four Brothers) with golf teams from Lowe Group, Brillstein Entertainment, WME, Paramount and more. Pictured left: Katharine McPhee and Honoree Richard Weitz were among the 150 guests who enjoyed a pink lit ballroom reception following the events. Other guests included Rob Lowe, Sean Hayes L.L. Cool J, and Johnny Mathis. CITY OF HOPE — On Monday, international celebrity hair stylist José Eber and his Beverly Hills salon team along with actress/ entrepreneur Jaclyn Smith came to City of Hope to spend the day with women in treatment for cancer who had lost their hair or were in the process of growing it back. Pictured left: Jose Eber worked with City of Hope patient Linda Evans to find the perfect wig for her.

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VA VA VROOM — Members of The Blue Ribbon of The Music Center were treated to a preview of the annual Car Classic at Art Center College of Design. Guests had an opportunity to view more than 100 rare and exotic vehicles, many featured in iconic motion pictures and television series as part of this year’s “Street to Screen” theme. Alyce Williamson and Joni Smith co-chaired the event. Pictured (from left): Joni Smith and Photos by John McCoy Jay Leno; Maurice Goldberg, Marcia Caden, Jill and Chuck Reilly.

SHOP FOR A CURE — Tower Cancer Research Foundation celebrated its 2014 Spirit of Hope Luncheon and Boutique at The Beverly Wilshire this month, raising over $250,000 in the fight against cancer. For a third year in a row, the event, which is put on by The Magnolia Council, was a sell-out. The meaningful event brought together a variety of women who honored cancer survivors and those that lost their lives to the disease. Pictured (top, from left): Sally Magaram, Dr. R. Kendrick Slate (honoree) and Jean Slate; Shelley Warsavsky, president of the Magnolia Council, Gail Scher, Sheri Lubow and Nancy Mishkin, chairman of the board of Tower Cancer Research Foundation.

Greystone Hosts ‘Art of the Table’ With Christofle By Victoria Talbot The historic Greystone Mansion celebrated dinner with its newly restored crystal chandelier and Doheny table, marking the first time since 1955 the room has been

embellished for evening entertainment and fine dining. The elegant dinner brought together 20 of the mansion’s most generous supporters with a lavish dining experience, celebrating the extravagant style

and culture of an era passed. With the help of some friends, the formal dining room once again became the center of attention amidst guests clad in silken gowns and tuxedos. Guests at the dinner, hosted by Christolfe Paris, enjoyed five-star cuisine from S&P Catering. The luscious table was set with the finest silver with flatware, stemware and porcelain pieces courtesy of Christolfe. Flowers were Chloe & Mint in Christolfe vases. With the holidays approaching, thoughts turn to the festive holiday table. This year it might fun to invite your guests to Greystone. Enjoy dinner in the formal dining room amidst the beautiful backdrop of the entire city. “The Art of the Table” is a new feature at Greystone. For more information on your holiday meal, call 310-285-0119 or visit www.greystonemansion.org. For more information on “The Art of the Table,” Ophelia Keller at o.keller@christofle.com.

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ADL Annual Gala Celebration To Salute Dominic Ng And Dean Marks By John L. Seitz The Anti-Defamation League’s Pacific Southwest Region will hold its 2014 l Gala Celebration on Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 6:30 p.m., in The Beverly Hilton. Humanitarian Award recipient will be Dominic Ng is chairman/CEO of East West Bank. Named by Forbes as one of the 25 most notable Chinese Americans, Ng is known for his community leadership, serving on the board of USC and Mattel, Inc. and was former campaign chair for the United Way of Greater L.A. Jurisprudence Award recipient is Dean Marks, senior VP of Intellectual Property for Warner

Bros. Entertainment Inc. He has served as a director of Kidsave for 10-years and as its co-chairman in 2008. Actors Joely Fisher and Steven Weber are the emcees and Reverse Osmosis, USC’s a cappella group, will provide musical entertainment. Honorary dinner co-chairs are Peggy and Andrew Cherng, William J. McMorrow, and Wendy and Barry Meyer. Dinner co-chairs are Ivy Kagan Bierman and Harriet and Steven Nichols. For ticket ($500) reservations or to inquire about sponsorship opportunities, call 310-446-4269 or visit: www.adl.org/2014gala.

Local Film Personality Jennifer Edwards First Novel Is A Winner By Victoria Talbot Actress Jennifer Edwards first novel, When Angels Cry is not the stuff of Mary Poppins. The daughter of Blake Edwards and stepdaughter of Julie Andrews breaks character to portray a 45- year-old divorcee returning to her roots, only to find that her mother is not exactly who she thought she was. The bawdy events that follow send Sarah on a soul-searching journey that examines the pivotal events of her youth and puts them in perspective with the events of the moment. As her mother’s health spirals downward, she discovers that her mom had a secret life full of passion, while simultaneously beginning to uncover her own passion, long withheld in a failed marriage. Edwards returned to her roots Sunday at Diesel, a Brentwood bookstore to read and sign books. Before a move to London with her mother, Patricia Walker, Edwards resided in Beverly Hills and attended John Thomas Dye School. Returning in high school,

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proposed revisions.” The proposed ordinance seeks to limit properties included in the historic survey, to create a “Certificate of Exemption” to establish that a property is not historic, to limit the time the City has to make a determination and to create standards of inclusion that can eliminate the majority of homes in the City from consideration. Undertaken in 2013, the historic resources survey currently in progress “is not starting from scratch,” said Cultural Heritage Commission Chair Maralee Beck. “There are not a whole bunch of surprises.” However, the redrawn ordinance would create a labor-intensive process to determine eligibility for inclusion in the survey, requiring staff research and expense not currently required for the traditional surveys. The City would produce a different survey for the new criteria being proposed. Historic resources surveys are currently available on the City’s website, conducted in 1985-6, 2004 and 2006. By nature, an historic resources survey must be conducted periodically to accommodate history, thus a new survey is in progress. Fisher wants a degree of certainty and predictability, said Beck, but she points out, property values within the City have soared since the ordinance

she graduated from the short-lived Horizons High School for the Creative Arts and Humanities, continuing to act. She is the mother of Hanna and Katyi Schneider. She currently resides in Topanga Canyon and is engaged to Stuart Hoffman. Edwards Hollywood pedigree is deep; Edwards is perhaps best known for her role as Heidi in the made-for-TV movie, which notoriously interrupted the NFL game on Nov. 17, 1968, between the Oakland Raiders and the New York Jets. The game came to be known as the “Heidi Bowl.” With 1:05 left to play in the game, the Raiders then scored two touchdowns to win it 43-32, prompting angry fans to overload circuits at NBC. Today, football games play out to the finish, thanks to Heidi. When Angels Cry, is available at bookstores, online and in audio and kindle versions. went into effect. “It should be a question of education,” said Councilmember John Mirisch, a major force behind creation of the ordinance. “Its nonsense. Its simply unprofessional to make statements like that.” Changes in the definitions of key concepts such as “Master Architect,” “exceptional” and “integrity” could also result in the elimination of many homes from consideration. Potential inclusion of the so-called “Hughes Crash House,” a Wallace Neff home on Linden Drive, was polarizing. In that case, the homeowners say they have decided to sell the property rather than landmark the home, and have withdrawn their demolition application. Nevertheless, in the event that this draft ordinance was adopted, the Wallace Neff home on Linden will likely be exempted in any number of ways, including that it may not fit the new definition of “integrity” as a result of unpermitted demolition of key Neff landscape features by the current owners. CHC commissioners continue to meet with PC members to tweak the ordinance. The draft ordinance will be discussed at the Planning Commission meeting on Nov. 13 at 1:30 p.m. and a special Cultural Heritage meeting on Mon., Nov. 17 at 4 p.m. at City Hall.

Halloween In Beverly Hills Beverly Hills residents are getting into the spooky spirit by decorating their homes! Photos by David Berke

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here,” Pascal said of the town she first moved to briefly in the 1940s when her first husband, Jules Buffano, the musical director/composer, who penned the hit song Thanks For The Buggy Ride, was asked to work at MGM. “It’s my favorite place to live,” she said. “It offered me a quietude and a way of life. I could work here.” The romantic world of old Beverly Hills has of course passed to the annals of time, but it was just 50 years ago that the bridal path trailed down Rodeo Drive and houses had posts to tie up horses. Back then, Thrifty ice cream was only a nickel and the small town feel was everywhere. Pascal still remembers the milk man making deliveries–neither she, nor her daughter Jill, nor her own mother who lived with her for a time, were coffee drinkers. Perhaps one of the few establishments that has remained is Good Shepherd Catholic Church, where Pascal has been a longtime parishioner. Born with a hearing impairment in Miles City, Montana, on March 19, 1914 to a French fa-

ther who died in the influenza epidemic of 1918 and a mother who encouraged her artistic progression, Pascal eventually went on to study impressionism with Marcel Dyf. “I started as a child drawing little pictures of things I saw and my mother liked them and she kept them and that’s how I started,” Pascal recalled. “I can’t remember when I didn’t do something artistic, like drawing and cutting. It just seemed like it was natural for me.” Pascal found her true artistic partnership in the 1960s when she was told about a cache of American glass hibernating in the furnace of the abandoned Pennsylvania Wire and Glass Factory in Dunbar, Pennsylvania. Her daughter now at college, Pascal moved to the town for a year, taking up residence at a motel. It was cold, very cold sometimes, and she lived in isolation most of the time, although a man from the mine would come by to light the furnace for her. She cooked “tube steaks” (hot dogs) in cans of Campbell's Soup and learned how to carve this special glass that had been tempered by time. “I didn’t do it to be unique; I did it because I liked the look of

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overdevelopment and lack of accountability. The BAHOA has been gathering momentum at City Hall, fueled by residents fed up with hazardous conditions and runaway construction who are willing to put their money into fighting it. Koretz has a history with the Gabay brothers; by his own admission, they have been acquainted for some time. Arman Gabay asked for a height variance on another home on Stone Canyon and received it less than six months earlier. Lazarof fought that, as well, to no avail.

glass...it was just something I had to do,” she said. “If you’re drawn to another kind of material, such as glass, you don’t know what to do and all of sudden you do things with it, you create with it, it becomes a part of your existence in terms of progression.” The medium is particularly demanding, not only because it is dangerous, but the constant changes of light and shadow require a sureness and swiftness in the cutting by hammer and chisel. In the beginning, Pascal’s creations were abstract, but she honed her skills, examining the glass, studying the reflections and changing light and striations within to learn what could develop from each piece. Over time these sculptures evolved from the abstract to the realistic in an array of colors from the American glass to Swarovski and Baccarat crystal. Today she can boast working with Van Cleef & Arpels designing exquisite jeweling that they adorned on her art-to-wear miniature glass sculpture collection. Her work is collected by presidents, royalty, celebrities and business moguls, and is housed in prestigious galleries, museums and public collections

On her side is the Baseline Hillside Ordinance developed in 2011 and sponsored by Koretz himself, was created to regulate out-of-scale single-family projects in the City of Los Angeles. It is supposed to be the definitive guide to hillside development. However, height regulations, a major component of the ordinance, are to be limited to 36 feet – until Koretz or another councilmember decides to change it. The Federation of Hillside and Canyon Associations also opposed the height variance, recognizing that the Hillside Ordinance was meant to protect neighborhood character, will be undermined. The height restrictions will fall to the first chal-

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throughout the world. “You do things because all of sudden you see a material that you want to work with and mine happened to be glass,” she said. “I wanted to do something with it and it just kind of enfolded.” There were no books at the time, and certainly no teachers. And in fact, none have emerged. The few students Pascal attempted to train left after a month when the glass would not readily concede. Pascal’s first exhibit, in 1966 at Galerie Semiha Huber in Zurich, Switzerland became a tipping point for her professionally. Pascal’s unique medium astounded the art world by establishing a new art form. Suddenly, people were interested in the glass, which got them interested in her paintings. She then started creating architectural stainless steel pieces. “Quite frankly, people didn’t know what I was trying to do, or what I was doing. They didn’t quite have a name for it,” she said. “So when I found out that they liked it, I said, ‘Well that’s fun.’” Indeed, her life has always been full of joy. She has spent the past 43-years with her fourth hus-

lenger on precedence if the 50-foot variance wins in court. The trial for the development is set to take place Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 9:30 a.m. in Department 86 of the Superior Court in downtown Los Angeles at 111 N. Hill Street. The Bel Air Homeowners Alliance will be there. Now it seems, sensing that they may be reaching the limits of their development potential, a wild frenzy of unbridled development is underway. Shedding the effects of the recession, extremely highend developers have discovered that there are still hillside lots that until now, were too costly to consider developing. With the value of land on the rise, and the demand for a place to park an abundance of cash, the lure has proved irresistible. Residents continue to fight back, though the projects just keep coming. Tuesday, the Los Angeles Board of Building and Safety adopted a mitigated negative declaration for the export of 9,802 cubic yards of soil from 10830 Chalon Road, another mega-development. The City’s own geology and soils report states that, “the site is located in a designated seismically induced landslide hazard zone,” and gives 53 conditions for approval. Judging from past behavior, it is clear that the City of Los Angeles is unlikely to enforce even one of the 53 conditions comprehensively. In another development, the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power, with yet another two fingers in the dyke

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to state a proper claim. Hall's attorneys promptly that same day filed an antiSLAPP motion which argues that Hall’s statements were protected and there is no way to dispute them. “We are contending that that sixth cause of action for violation of that California labor code section has to be dismissed because of the fact that Mr. Hall as an elected official was engaged in a

band James Regan, and to this day have a loving marriage. Her greatest joy these days is spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her past is filled with the whispers of lively dinner parties, at which she always served pasta with her homemade sauce, and had guests that read like the “who’s who” of the time, including Henry Mancini, Frank Sinatra and Armand Hammer, who gave Prince Charles and Lady Diana a Pascal horse sculpted in glass with a solid gold mane as a wedding gift. Actually, it was at one of her dinner parties that her friend the late John Kluge became her first major collector by purchasing “Seated Torso” - a giant 7-foottall 2.5 ton American green glass sculpture – the tour de force of her life. ”It was such an excitement to be able to create out of glass,” Pascal said. “I just did what came naturally. If it’s deep in you, you just do it for creation.” “Never give up on your dreams, the creativity of our talents tells a story to future generations – it is our legacy,” she added.

that is Los Angeles’ water system, has sent residents a letter informing them of the DWP’s intent to begin installing “approximately 2,700 feet of 8” water main” on Copa De Oro Road, Bel Air Road and St. Cloud Road, begun with an abundance of cash. This will begin immediately and construction will last about 16 weeks. The construction will run Monday through Friday, 7-4 p.m. For the duration, the DWP will conduct a detour of all but residents. They will be allowed ingress and egress. Last weekend on Perugia Way, construction vehicles blocked trash trucks and blocked resident’s driveways, working seven days a week despite the fact that its illegal to haul on weekends. On Stone Canyon, trucks have once again begun staging illegally at 6:30 a.m., stopping to chat and purchase coffee from food trucks without regard for resident’s travel or noise levels. Enforcement of basic ordinances designed to protect the safety of residents in the delicate environment of the hillside areas comes only in response to an abundance of complaints. It is only a matter of time until the narrow streets produce the next accident. As the hillsides enter the Santa Ana season, each time the winds blow down through the canyons towards the sea, echoes of the nearly forgotten Bel Air Fire blow with them on the construction-choked winding hillside lanes.

legitimate legislative activity and therefore his activity is protected under the anti-SLAPP statute,” Gibeaut told The Courier. "He has legal statutory protection...from that particular cause of action." The hearing date for Hall's antiSLAPP motion is Dec. 15. Attorneys for all parties for the lawsuit are now in the process of meeting to exchange documentation on an informal basis prior to the commencement of discovery.

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Beverly Hills Realtors Are Working to Change Sign Ordinance for Open Houses

By Victoria Talbot After a year of running photos in The Courier of signs that are prohibited under the current real estate sign ordinance in Beverly Hills, realtors in Beverly Hills are running a two-pronged effort to change the ordinance. Prominent realtor and philanthropist Michael Libow is working his way through the bureaucracy to craft a text amendment to the existing sign that will allow some signage during open houses on Tuesdays and Sundays. Pamela Tinsley, an agent with Keller Williams, has created an online petition asking realtors to sign if they support changes in the ordinances. Last month, Michael Libow appeared at the Planning Commission for public com-

ment to request an amendment to the real estate sign ordinance for residential areas. “This past year there have been many issues with random enforcement of the sign ordinance,” said Libow at the Sept. 11 Planning Commission meeting. “Signs are picked up and people are fined randomly. This is about trying to avoid that.” Libow has begun working with the City to craft an ordinance that preserves and respects the aesthetics that prompted the sign ordinance, but is flexible enough to allow limited, respectful marketing during open houses. The current ordinance prohibits signs on public places, are limited to only one sign, cannot exceed 150-square inches, prohibits riders, and prohibits two-faced and sandwich signs and directional arrows. Flags are not permitted. Signs, however, continue to proliferate with very sporadic enforcement. On weekends when many realtors are showing homes, virtually no enforcement action is taken. City offices are closed. A formal complaint with a photo,

date, and the name and contact information for the offender must reach the office of code enforcement. First time offenders are warned; multiple offenses could incur a fine. On Tuesdays, during real estate caravans, enforcement has occurred during City office hours. In that case, signs have been occasionally confiscated. Illegal signs, however, continue to proliferate with very sporadic enforcement. The next step is to have the sign ordinance placed on an agenda and a task force formed to work with the real estate community and residents to find a way forward. Tinsley’s petition is an effort to raise awareness and gather support. In fact, before the planning commission, Commission Chair Howard Fisher acknowledged that he was not aware of the full extent of the laws, and that he had been guilty of violations. Libow has also pointed that out. “They are not educated,” he said of the growing community of real estate professionals that work within the City. “They don’t understand.” Add to that the seeming inconsistency in enforcement, he

pointed out, and it has been a roller coaster ride for the real estate community. Libow’s proposals include attaching two small riders to the 150” fixed-stake signs; allowing dual-sided signage; allow three flags and one 100 square inch open house stake sign in the property setback during open house hours; allow one sign on corner properties; allow directional signs on Sundays at intersections and on parkway areas; and permitting required for directional signage, in addition to the current fixed sign. With this proposal residents would only see signage during open house on Tuesdays and Sundays, and signs would still be smaller and more dis-

creet. Sandwich boards would continue to be prohibited, and permitting would still be required. Libow has met with Susan Healy Keene, director of Community Services, to find a way forward. A task force and a study session will follow direction from City Council. Former Beverly Hills Mayor Tom Levyn said that Keene asked him to work with Libow to create a draft text amendment for the ordinance. Tinsley has met with Associate Planner Cindy Gordon and Code Enforcement Manager Nester Otazu to share their ideas. Tinsley has been advised to address the Planning Commission in public comment at their Nov. 13 meeting.

ARTISTIC ESTATE–- Hilton & Hyland hosted some 125 real estate and art aficionados who attended an evening of fine art, live music, appetizers and wine at the Falconview Estate in Bel-Air, a romantic Mediterranean style home delightfully described as ‘Santa Barbara in the city.’ The extensive art collection on display included the works of renowned painters and sculptors Pablo Picasso, Charles Arnoldi, Willem de Koonig, Frank Stella, and more.

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Health Happenings.... 2nd Annual Fall Golf Classic Benefits Blind Childrens Center The 2nd annual Blind Childrens Center Fall Golf Classic will begin at 8:30 a.m., Friday, Nov. 7 at Brookside Golf Club, 1133 N. Rosemont Ave. in Pasadena. The day will include an afternoon on Brookside’s Koiner Course, with buffet luncheon, auctions and dinner with entertainment and awards. Golfers will have the chance to win a $5,000 hole-in-one contest, $100,000 shoot out and other prizes, including trips. Individual tickets start at $275, including souvenir golf shirt, green and golf-cart fees and more. To register and for more information, call 323-664-2153, ext. 342 or e-mail laurie@blindchildrenscenter.org. The center’s mission is to foster the development and education of children— birth through 2nd grade—who are visually impaired in an inclusive, familyfocused setting.

Conference To Cover Latest Advancements In Plastic Surgery Perfect Image Consulting, LLC will hold the first Aesthetic, Plastic, Cosmetic and Reconstructive Procedures Symposium, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 15, at The Grand in Long Beach. The event will feature plastic sur-

geons, registered nurses, case managers and other medical professional sitting alongside consumers to learn about the latest technologies, and trends in plastic, cosmetic and reconstructive procedures. The day-long symposium will have board-certified surgeons discussing advancements and procedures in areas such as aging face, forehead and eyes, rhinoplasty (nose job), tummy tucks, liposuction, breast surgery including reconstruction, reduction and augmentation, injectables such as Botox, dermal fillers and fat, stem cell therapies, chin and cheek augmentation, facial reconstruction, pain treatments following breast Massry Prize Winners Steven Rosenberg, Zelig Eshbar and James Allison with cancer, hair-loss treatments and diag- Mayor Lili Bosse. noses, procedures for weight loss, and a discussion on skin disorders. Larry Carroll, popular TV news journalist, will serve as emcee. “I strongly believe patients should be By Laura Coleman py is today a reality in part because of informed about the latest advancements,” Professors James P. Allison, Steven these men. said Jennifer Keagle, M.D., plastic sur- A. Rosenberg and Zelig Eshhar, three A luncheon at the Four Seasons folgeon and co-chair of the symposium. scientists at the forefront of cancer re- lowed the morning ceremony, which “With so many ‘others’ wanting to get a search, were named Massry Prize win- included a welcome by Keck School of piece of the plastic-surgery pie, we hope ners at City Hall Saturday morning. Medicine Dean Carmen Puliafito. this conference is a step in the right direc“It is such an honor that the MassOf the 37 Massry Prize recipients tion to make sure consumers are armed ry Awards are held every year in Bev- that have been named since since The with an educated decision before undererly Hills,” Mayor Lili Bosse said. Meira and Shaul G. Massry Foundation going any type of cosmetic or plastic sur“These scientists are at the leading edge established the Massry Prize in 1996 to gery procedure.” Continuing education credits are of their fields working towards cures for recognize outstanding contributions to available to select medical industry pro- diseases that touch our lives ... they are the biomedical sciences and the adtrue heroes.” vancement of health, 12 have gone on fessionals. T-cell-based cancer immunotherato win the Nobel Prize. Speakers include Dr. Keagle (Los Angeles), Marius Saines, M.D. (Marina Del Rey), Robert Kessler, M.D. (Corona

Cancer Research Scientists Allison, Rosenberg And Eshhar Win Massry Prize

(see ‘HAPPENINGS,’ page 13)

Augie’s Quest Gala Raises $900,000 For ALS Research At The Beverly Hilton

By Laura Coleman This year’s annual Tradition of Hope Gala, which was held Saturday evening at The Beverly Hilton, raised over $900,000 for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) research. At the event, Courage Award winner José Cofiño, who was diagnosed with ALS three years ago and subsequently became a spokesperson for the cause said he felt “lucky” that being diagnosed with a disease for which there is no cure segued into him knowing what he wanted to do with the rest of his life. “Out of adversity, comes opportunity,” he said. Roughly a quarter of the 30,000 people living in the U.S. with ALS, often referred to as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, die every year. (see ‘GALA’ page 13)

Courage Award winner José Cofiño, Augie Nieto and Lynne Nieto.

MUSIC FOR BREAST CANCER RESEARCH—Last week Benny Mardones (Into the Night) and other entertainers rocked the “Lucky Strike Live in Hollywood PlanetLA Records October Breast Cancer Awareness Month Charity Fundraiser.” Mardones was recognized by the Baldwin Family in recognition of his ongoing fundraising efforts for the Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund of CNY. Enjoying the event, were, above from left, Caitlin Murphy, Beverly Hills producer Antonio Cellini, concert pianist/composer Victor Alexeeff and Petra Luna. Above right are, from left: Singer/actress Rebecca Holden, record producer Joel Diamond and singer/songwriter Robert Tepper.

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Funds raised from Saturday’s galathe 9th annual event presented by Augie’s Quest, will fund the ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI), the world’s largest ALS-dedicated drug development organization. Augie’s Quest, an aggressive, cure-driven effort singularly focused on treatments and cures for those diagnosed with ALS, is named for its founder, Augie Nieto, a pioneer in the fitness industry who received an ALS diagnosis in March 2005 and began the fight of his life. As co-founder and president of Life Fitness, Nieto was one of the most successful innovators and entrepreneurs in his field. Today, there is more hope than ever before for curing this hereto incurable disease. Using technology to individualize treatment in conjunction with advances made from mapping the human genome and growing stem cells, researchers are on the cusp of personalized treatment solutions. The average life span after being diagnosed with ALS is three-to-five years, although there are people who live decades with the crippling neurological disease, such as Stephen Hawking. Over time, ALS patients lose functionality in their limbs while still remaining aware and feeling. “People have described it as being almost a rag doll,” Cofino said about the future he is now facing. "You're just trapped inside your body." For more information, visit www.augiesquest.org.

Lemonade Stand Sunday To Raise Funds For iPads For Hospitalized Children Local children will man a lemonade stand to support the work of Angela’s Angels from 10:30 a.m.-3 pm., Sunday, Nov. 2 at the Luxe Sunset Boulevard Hotel, 1461 Sunset. Contributors will get a lemonade spritzer and support the non-profit that provides iPads to confined pediatric patients at Shriners’ Hospitals for Children, giving them a chance to connect to a world beyond their hospital room.

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On The Seven Secrets Of Happy Couples, Myths About Leadership Q. Dear Dr. Fran: My wife and I do everything together. All of our friends think we are the model for the happiest of couples, and yet something seems off. I don’t always feel an emotional connection to my wife— as if she has a private life in her thoughts I am not privy to. Is this a problem? What do you suggest? Darren B. A. Dear Darren: Couples are not one unit. They are a combination of two uniquely separate individuals. Each one of us has private thoughts, ideas, fears, worries, hopes and dreams. The way to stay connected is through talking. Talking (listening without interrupting) is the

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Del Mar), Amir Mehran, M.D. (Thousand Oaks), Jaime Schwartz, M.D. (Beverly Hills), Mehryar Taban, M.D. (Beverly Hills), Andre Berger, M.D. (Beverly Hills), Sanusi Umar, M.D. (Redondo Beach), Tanya Kormeili, M.D. (Santa Monica), and David Frey, DDS (Beverly Hills). For more information and to purchase tickets visit: www.theplasticsurgerysymposium.com/re gistration or call 800- 408-2251.

Walk To End Epilepsy Coming To Rose Bowl The Epilepsy Foundation of Greater L.A. will host its annual Walk to End Epilepsy non-competitive 5k Walk/Run and onemile stroll, beginning with check-in/registration at 8 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 16 at the Rose Bowl. More than 5,000 participants are expected to join UCLA Quarterback Brett Hundley,

Dr. Fran Walfish Answers Your Questions glue that keeps people and relationships together. To be a happy couple, each partner must adopt the following seven principles. 1. Give up trying to control other people, especially your spouse/partner. 2. Praise every increment in yourself toward independence and moving outward into the world. Cherish your ability to stand on your own. event spokesman for the 9 a.m. events. Registration is $25. For information, visit http://www.walktoendepilepsy.org.

Leno, Crow To Headline USC’s Urology Fundraiser USC Institute of Urology’s “Changing Lives and Creating Cures” gala fundraiser will be held Nov. 20 at The Beverly Wilshire. The event honors Derrick Hall, president/CEO, of major league baseball’s Arizona Diamondbacks with special guest performances by Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Sheryl Crow and Beverly Hills’ own Jay Leno with Joe Piscopo doing the emceeing. Honorary co-chairs include Tina and Rick Caruso and Randy and Ken Kendrick with presenting sponsor Tom and Holly Gores’ Platinum Equity. Tickets begin at $1,000 with sponsorship packages available. For information, call USC Norris Development at 323-865-0700.

3. View people as good until they demonstrate otherwise. Most people are good. Those who are not will reveal themselves in time and you can weed out the ones who are not worthy of your friendship. 4. Do not strive for perfection. Be “good enough.” 5. Build self-esteem toward self and others by using words that support and motivate with empathic attunement, rather than criticize. 6. Express your feelings in the moment. Do not allow anger and disappointment to build up inside you. Say what you feel clearly and respectfully. It will free you. 7. Give yourself “Special Time. “ Take 10-15 minutes each day to be with yourself and chill. You’d be surprised how challenging this is when you have a spouse and children tugging at you 24/7. Give yourself short, undivided, positive attention each day for nourish and fortify you. Q. Dear Dr. Fran: I am an experienced attorney and have just been positioned as CEO of a major entertainment conglomerate. I’d love to hear your thoughts about best strategies to facilitate good feelings and attitude toward the new leader of the company. The Chief

A. Dear Chief: Top Myth #1 About Leadership is that the leader must have a loud, angry biting temper to hold authority over subordinates. Not true. The most powerful leaders are contained and above playing “baby games.” They do not yell and scream at people or engage in other abusive tactics. They have clearly defined and held boundaries, and when/if a subordinate goes over the line, a superior in the chain of power under the leader fires the offender. Simply done. Top Myth #2 About Leadership is that the leader is unflawed, an idealized perfect being. Not so. The leader is just like you and me—filled with human flaws and imperfections. Fact: The great leaders (not all are great) have developed self-awareness and a reasonable level of accountability. They are able to take that painful, honest look within and own up to their personal mistakes and shortcomings. They also understand that admitting these flaws is not a sign of weakness but rather an indication of great confidence, security, and strength.

Dr. Fran Walfish is the author of The Self-Aware Parent at www.DrFranWalfish.-com. Send questions to franwalfish@gmail.com.

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OUTLOOK B E V E R LY H I L L S OUTLOOK Guests are invited to “dress like your favorite star” for the Beverly Hills 2 Be A Star Halloween Party Showcase, tonight at Porta Via, 424 N. Canon Dr. The event begins with a red carpet from 6-9 p.m., followed by the showcase, from 10-11 p.m. Tickets are $25. To RSVP, call 310-279-5161, 323, 2295292 or 310-2746534. • • • • • Grand Park will present its second annual Downtown Dia de los Muertos Concert from 3-11 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 1 at the park, 200 N. Grand Ave. Groups taking part include: El Conjunto Nueva Ola, mixing the cumbia with new wave, rock and disco; Raul Y Mexia, with its fusion of electronic dance beats and hiphop with traditional Mexican influences; Subsuelo, an L.A.based Flamenco/electronic group combining DJs, flamenco dance/percussion and flamenco guitar; La Chamba, an L.s-based Peruvian band, and more. There will also be free face painting, food trucks and more. For more information, visit http://grandparkla.org/ or call 213-972-8080. • • • • • The NFL’s Marshall Faulk and Andre Reed, boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard, and music stars Brian McKnight and Stephen Stills will be among the 150 celebrities ready to hit the links Monday , Nov. 3 for Tower Cancer Research Foundation’s Jack Mishkin Memorial Golf Classic at Tarzana’s El Caballero Country Club The tournament honors the philanthropist/community leader Jack Mishkin, an avid golfer, whose life was cut short earlier this year by Mesothelioma. TCRF’s Jack Mishkin Memorial Cancer Fund is primarily focused on Mesothelioma and related cancers since the treatment for one type of cancer can often be utilized to slow the progress of others as well. TCRF has been the Southern California cancer patient’s greatest ally since 1996. The foundation provides grants for clinical trials, innovative cancer research, caring patient support and community education. Tickets for the tourney may be purchased at http://towercancer.org/component/content/article/18-tcrfevents/199jack-mishkin-memorial-golfclassic or by calling 310-2998477. • • • • • Uniqlo, the global clothing retailer, will hold an exhibition game of professional wheelchair tennis featuring its global brand ambassador and world

no. 1-ranked professional wheelchair tennis champion, Shingo Kunieda at 12:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 3 at the Beverly Center, 8500 Beverly Blvd., Level 6. Kunieda will play in a 30minute match against Michael Jeremiasz of France, a multiple Paralympic medal winner. At 1:15 p.m., fans will have the chance to meet and take photos with Kunieda inside the Uniqlo store. • • • • • Soprano Camille King returns to All S a i n t s ’ Church with a program featuring F r a n z S c h u b e r t ’s Camille King Auf dem Strom, Der Hirt auf dem Felsen, Romanze from Die Verschworenen, and selected lieder at 5 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 16 at the church, 504 N. Camden Dr. (at Santa Monica). With Dylan Hart, French horn; Eric Jacobs, clarinet; and Gary Barnett, piano, the concert will also feature Shubert’s Piano Sonata no. 13 in A major (D. 684). The suggested donation is $20; $10 students/seniors. For more information, call 310-275-0123, ext. 11 and visit www.allsaintsbh.org. • • • • • Mia, A Dancer’s Journey, a documentary about Mia Slavenska, known as Croatia’s greatest dancer and a pioneer in American ballet, will be screened at noon, Sunday, Nov. 16 at St. Anthony’s Croatian Catholic Church, 712 N Grand Ave. The screening, a preview to the film’s premiere on PBS stations this winter, is sponsored by the Croatian American Woman’s Club, and will feature the filmmaker, twotime Emmy winner Brenda Brkusic and Producer Maria Ramas, Slavenska’s daughter. Narrated by Emmy-winning Blythe Danner, the film tells how Slavenska rose to fame in her native Croatia, becoming the first Croat prima ballerina. Caught in 20th century political events, she was forced to leave her country to continue to dance, and at the age of 23, she was emigrating to the U.S. with the Ballet Russe of Monte Carlo. to escape a looming world war. She went on to become a founding member of the California Institute of the Arts dance department, and served on the faculty of the UCLA Dance Department. The screening is free, but tax-deductible donations to the film are encouraged.

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Pictured below: TMCC board member Kelly Scott honors (from left) Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP’s Bertram Massing and Lee Silver. Photo by Carlos Grana.

Maple Counseling Center Holds Annual Masquerade Ball By Matt Lopez The Maple Counseling Center had another successful Masquerade Ball last night, honoring the Ervin, Cohen & Jessup LLP, the Harry and Marilyn Lewis Family, and raising funds to help battle mental illness. Magician/comedian Penn Jillette emceed the event and anchored the silent auction, which raised funds through a variety of top-notch prizes, such as a season-ticket suite to L.A. Clippers home games. “We are here to unmask the stigma surrounding mental illness,” Jillette said of the Masquerade Ball. Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP received the Maple Award for Community Excellence. In practice for more than 60 years, the firm has made its mark on the community

through significant charitable giving and volunteer service by its lawyers and staff. The Harry and Marilyn Lewis family received the Maple Award for Community Spirit. The family, of course, is behind the famous Hamburger Hamlet and Kate Mantilini restaurants, the latter of which still operates in the valley after closing its Beverly Hills location earlier this year. Marilyn, who worked with The Thalians for many years, and sons Adam and David Lewis were on hand to accept the honor. The family has generously given to local schools and nonprofit/civic groups over the years. Since 1972, The Maple Counseling Center has provided high quality, low-cost counseling services to people of all ages in L.A. County.

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A-Listers Readying For Film Festival, Jewish Legacy Of Broadway Coming To Pantages Celebrity—that’s what Palm Springs is all about-and nothing attracts A-List celebrities more than the annual Palm Springs International Film Festival which runs from Jan. 212. 2015. The festival presents a majority of the films submitted for consideration in the “Best Foreign Language” category for the Oscars, plus a large num-

Barbour, Barry Pearl, Brian Childers, Shana Blake Hill, Alix Korey, Janene Lovullo, Millicent Martin, Jeffrey Scott Parsons, Freda Payne, Nita Whitaker, Nicole Parker, Jake Simpson and Sharan McNight will present a musical trip down memory lane – from Tin Pan Alley and Yiddish Theater through to the birth and growth of the American musical. Guiding this musical procession in addition to producer Childers is director Calvin Remsberg, Emmy-winning musical director John Mc Daniel, with wardrobe services supplied by Byron Batista. Sponsored by The Helene and Louis Galen Foundation, The Nederlander Organization, Corner Bakery and Sextant Wines, the Hollywood production of Tradition, The Jewish Legacy Of Broadway will benefit The Actors Fund, a 130-year old national human services organization helping anyone associated with the performing arts and entertainment industry in their time of need. Tradition can be seen on Nov. 17 at Hollywood’s Pantages Theater. Tickets include cocktails and hors d’ oeuvres proceeding the performance and a dessert reception with the performers afterwards. More ticket information is available at 323-330-2428.

Frances Allen’s Desert Roundup ber of American independent and international features and documentaries marking their world or North American premieres. Last year, 192 films from 60 countries were screened, making it one of the largest film festivals in North America. The true glamour of the festival occurs at the star-studded black tie Awards Gala on Saturday, Jan. 3, at the Palm Springs Convention Center. The gala honors individuals in the film industry for acting, directing, achievement in film scoring and lifetime achievement. Among those who received awards last January—and where an important part of helping the festival becoming referred to as the “Cannes of the Coachella Valley”—were Sandra Bullock, Bruce Dern, Tom Hanks, Matthew McConaughey, Julia Roberts, Meryl Streep, director Steve McQueen, Thomas Newman, Lupita Nyong’o, U2 and Bono, as well as the cast of American Hustle. Beginning opening day, the festival will be shown on 15 screens located throughout downtown Palm Springs, operating continuously from 9 a.m. until 11 p.m. Information about tickets, passes and Awards Gala (with hosted bar and dinner) is at 760-322-2930. ****** Honed in the Desert, made ready for prime time. That’s producer Michael Childers’ gift of Tradition, The Jewish Legacy Of Broadway. For years, Childers has awed the Desert with his annual “One Night Only” staged musical evenings that bring together about two-dozen marquee-level Broadway performers for one song, one night. Now, the Desert’s worldfamous celebrity photographerturned-producer has taken this concept to Hollywood. Along with Desert residents Hal Linden and Peter Marshall, performers Gary Shaw, James

IFF HONOREE–Producer Arnon Milchan (center) received the 2014 IFF Visionary Award a the 28th Israel Film Festival (IFF) opening night gala last Thursday at the Steve Tisch Cinema Center, Saban Theatre. He is pictured with Meir Fenigstein (left), IFF founder/executive director, and presenter Warren Beatty. Producer Mace Neufeld also received an award from the festival, the largest showcase of Israeli films in the U.S. It will run through Thursday, Nov. 6 at the Laemmle Music Hall and other venues. Tickets are at www.IsraelFilmFestival.com. For more information, call the IsraFest Foundation, Inc. at 310/-247-1800 or email info@israelfilmfestival.org.

Benefit For BH Academy Of The Arts Is Monday By John Seitz On Monday night, The International Arts Association will be will be hosting an event in honor of the birthday of its founder Leith Eaton to benefit the newly established Beverly Hills Academy of The Arts. The locale is a soon-to-open private club called 424 Beverly Hills, at 424 N. Beverly Dr. International singer Maria Elena Infantino will provide musical entertainment along with dancing, and live and silent auctions. For invitation and information, contact: bhaa.us.com. According to its four founders–Jimmy Sedghi, Dr. Stan Foster, Amb. Dame Leith Eaton and Ben Zakarya–the curricula for the Beverly Hills Academy of the Arts, which goes into operation in 2015, will include radio, motion picture and television production, fashion and graphic design, communications and fine arts.

SALUTE TO VETERANS– Beverly Hills resident Gary Greene (left) will lead his Big Band of Barristers as the L. A. Lawyers Philharmonic presents a concert in the Shrine Auditorium on Sunday, Nov. 9, as a salute to Veterans Day later that week. Actor Hal Linden (right) will perform on the clarinet. KABC’s Peter Tilden will emcee the event which will find other celebrities such as Pat Boone, Tom Dreesen, June Lockhart, and former Beach Boys member Patrick Kelly on hand. The public is invited for free. For tickets, email: www.bigbandgig.event-brite.com or visit:www.LALawyersPhil. org.

New Ensemble Sets Nov. 23 Concert The Kaleidoscope Chamber Orchestra, a new conductorless ensemble, kicks off its inaugural season with works by Copland and Beethoven at 2 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 23 at First Presbyterian Church of Santa Monica, 1220 Second St. Tickets are $25 for general admission, $10 college students/senior citizens, and free for those 17 and younger. For information and to purchase tickets, visit www.kco.la.

SPIRIT AWARD HONOREES–The Beverly Hills-based Multicultural Motion Picture Association (MMPA) presented its 2014 Spirit Award honorees (from left): playwright/producers Don B. Welch and Tasha Biltmore; Jarvee Hutcherson, president of the MMPA; actress Marla Gibbs; and actor/director Mel Novak. The event was held at the ACE Hotel downtown and attended by 150. Photo by Sheri Determan

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S P O RT S NORMANS VS. CARDINALS— Pictured left: Joe Kolko carries the ball for BHHS and tries to evade a couple of Lawndale defenders. Pictured below: BHHS’ Solomon Nwankwo powers through a tackle attempt by a Lawndale defender in the Normans’ 477 loss last Friday night.

Lawndale 47, Beverly Hills 7

Beverly Hills Football Unable To Stop Lawndale’s Chris Murray In Loss By Matt Lopez Beverly Hills has seemingly faced a “murderer’s row” of great quarterbacks in its Ocean League games thus far this season. First it was El Segundo’s Lars Nootbaar, who to be fair, has been unstoppable this season (he hasn’t yet thrown an interception) tossing five TD’s in the team’s win over Beverly Hills. Last Friday it was Lawndale’s Chris Murray, and the Normans became the latest in a long list of teams unable to slow down Lawndale’s junior dualthreat quarterback. Murray finished with 251 total yards and four total touchdowns to lead visiting Lawndale in a 47-7 Ocean League win over the Normans at Nickoll Field. It wasn’t all bad. In fact, the game started promising, at least for the Beverly Hills (1-7, 0-3) defense, after a scoreless first quarter. That’s when Murray took over, putting Lawndale (5-3, 3-0) on the board with a 72-yard touchdown run. Murray finished the game with 152 passing yards and 111 rushing yards to gain his 251 total yards. As Lawndale’s offense got rolling in

the second quarter, Beverly Hills’ was unable to match. The Normans totaled just -2 yards of offense in the second quarter. Beverly Hills looked to have a chance to take an early lead, driving deep in Lawndale territory late in the first quarter before a fumble caused possession to go back to the Cardinals. Offensively, Beverly Hills quarterbacks completed only two passes, which is the same amount of interceptions they threw (one each by Jake Wolken and Mike Massie). The Normans’ running game was, as it has been for much of the season, quite effective. Rashad Ysaquirre led the charge with 56 yards on 12 carries for the Normans. Joe Kolko was stifled, totaling just 13 yards on 17 carries, but he did score a 5-yard touchdown run, the lone touchdown of the game for the Normans. The Normans have two games left this season – a trip to Santa Monica tonight at 7 p.m., followed by a game against defending Ocean League champion Culver City, which is shockingly off to a winless 0-8 start, at Nickoll Field on Nov. 7.

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Martina Bocchi, BHHS Girls Tennis Team win Ocean League Singles, Team Championships Martina Bocchi is bringing the Ocean League singles title back home to Beverly Hills. On Thursday afternoon, Bocchi defeated Culver City’s Danielle Garrido to capture the singles title. Bocchi won 6-4, 1-6 and 10-7 in a “super tiebreaker.” “She was playing a very, very good player,” coach Mike Margolin said. “They were very evenly matched.” Bocchi’s win came on the heels of BHHS clinching the Ocean League title on Oct. 23 in a match where they ending up winning even in a loss. The Normans clinched their thirdstraight Ocean League title last week in a loss to Santa Monica 9-9 (74-73 on games). Earlier this season, BHHS beat Santa Monica 10-8. That 10-8 victory, compared to Santa Monica’s 9-9 win, gave BHHS the tiebreaker and avoided

a potential coinflip to determine league champion. On Oct. 27, the Normans earned a 14-4 win over Culver City in their Ocean League finale.

Cross Country Jonathan Cohen and Noah Lee led the BHHS boys varsity cross country team on Oct. 27 at the Mt. SAC Invitational. Cohen took 28th place in 17:16.9 and Noah Lee finished in 29th at 17:17.2 to lead the Normans in the boys varsity race. One of the standout performances of the day for BHHS came in the girls freshman race, where Sarah Wolchin took 10th place in 23:28.

Boys Water Polo The Beverly Hills High water polo team beat host Torrance 13-9 and lost to El Segundo 12-5 at the Swim Gym in a pair of Ocean League matches on Oct. 22 and 24. SKY HIGH—BHHS’ Landry Bearden goes for a spike in the Normans’ match against Culver City on Oct. 17. Beverly Hills went 0-4 in the Chadwick Tournament last weekend, dropping matches to Vistamar, Chadwick, Bishop Montgomery and Culver City, but bounced back on Oct. 28 to earn a 25-3, 25-13, 25-12 Ocean League win over Lawndale. Photo by Al Footnick

This Week In Beverly High Athletics Football Tonight @ Santa Monica, 7 p.m. Girls Volleyball Nov. 1 @ Brentwood School, 3:15 p.m. Nov. 4 @ Culver City, 4:30 p.m. Cross Country

Nov. 6 @ Ocean League Finals at Kenneth Hahn Park, 1:30 p.m. Girls Tennis Nov. 5 @ CIF Team Playoffs, TBD. Boys Water Polo Nov. 5 @ Torrance, 3 p.m.

Connie Martinson Talks Books Victoria Tennant’s New Book Is Fresh History Of Ballet, Tribute To Mother Victoria Tennant’s Irina Baronova And The Ballets Russes De Monte Carlo (University of Chicago Press $55) is a magnificent book with a history of ballet and a loving tribute to her mother, Irina. Irina was living in Australia, the days of prima ballerina behind her, and had written her autobiography, but because of macular degeneration, had never been able to see the book. Victoria sat with her and read it out loud, but Irina died a month later. Victoria inherited Irina’s notes and the cartons of photos and clippings that became this glorious book. Born in St. Petersburg, Russia, in 1916, Irina was the only child of Lydia and Mikhail Baranova, a flag officer in the Russian Imperial Navy. After the revolution they escaped to Romania, where Irina has her first ballet lessons. A teacher there advised her mother to take Irina to Paris for lessons. To raise the money, her father worked day and night. In Paris she was accepted by the premier teacher, Olga Preobajenska. In 1931, George Balanchine, the famed dancer and choreographer ,then picked her and Tamara Toumanova for his new ballet company. Thanks to Preobrajenska’s training Irina at 12, was strong on her toes and in her body. In the photos of her in ballet costumes, be it Les Sylphides or any of the other ballets, it is hard to believe that she is only 12. Monte Carlo beach is the site of her dancing with the male dancers on their day off. There are photos of David Lichine choreographing Nocturne with Irina and Andre Eglevsky. These are all names of famous names in ballets who once were young and beautiful. In 1934 the company went on its first tour of Canada and America with 59 days at the Imperial Theatre in New York City. A new person entered the picture, Gerry Sevastianov, a White Russian refugee, who was hired to work in management, Irina caught his eye, while he

romanced the older dancers. Her parents were adamant that she was too young. Gerry told Sol Hurok who was traveling with the ballet that he was in love with Irina but her parents refused to allow her to get married. She was not yet 17 the legal age to marry in Kentucky, but lied and found herself married to someone she really didn’t know. Her parents were heartsick and furious at Irina, leaving her crying in the hotel lobby as they took off for New York and Irina had to dance in a matinee performance. The book covers the ways and means of how Sol Hurok became the ruler of The Ballets Russes’ world. The ballet company found a home at Covent Gardens in London. In 1938-39 with war inevitable, on the tour to Australia and New Zealand, Jewish members of the company chose to stay and establish schools and dance exhibitions. Age is the lethal enemy of the dancer, Irina and Gerry had divorced. She met and married Cecil Tennant. Victoria was born in 1950, her godfather was Laurence Olivier. Cecil Tennant was killed in an auto accident when Victoria was 16. I loved Victoria telling me how her mother whispered she had something to tell her. After closing the door, she told her she had been married before. Gerry was living in Switzerland, had never stopped loving her and was coming to see her. They had five years together before he died. Irina moved to Australia where she lectured and wrote her autobiography. She died June 24, 2008 in Byron Bay, Australia. Victoria has married her work in black ink with Irina’s in brown with the photos that do speak louder than words. Connie Martinson Talks Books is seen on www.lacityview.org at 3 and 11:30 p.m. and on YouTube/conniemartinson’schannel.

SCHOOL IS FUN!

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Pilgrim School Sets Open Houses: Sunday Nov. 2 For Early Education, Elementary School; Saturday, Nov. 8 For Secondary School ilgrim School is known for the diversity of its community and the range of educational experiences it has to offer students from Early Education through 12th grade. At the corner of Sixth and Commonwealth, the classically designed campus offers a city experience in a peaceful setting. Small class size and a nurturing community spirit offer each student the ability to develop their individual strengths and unique character. Dr. Sheryl Cohen’s distinctive Early Education program begins at age 2. The Pilgrim experience continues through high school with an innovative college preparatory program and 100 percent college acceptance rate; 2014 graduates were accepted at such institutions as Columbia, Bryn Mawr, UC Berkeley, and Williams. With the addition of The Mayflower House boarding facility for students in grades 9-12, Pilgrim is now also a boarding school for both domestic and international students. An extensive AfterSchool Enrichment Program and the Saturday Pilgrim Tots Program for city babies and their parents extend the Pilgrim experience for students and families. Pilgrim prides itself on offering an education that is both creative and tra-

ditional, where technology is state-ofthe-art both in and out of the classroom, and all students have the opportunity to interact with the creative community through the Visiting Artists and Writers Program. Artists such as Corrie Siegel, Victoria Arriola, and Robbie Conal, and authors such as Betty Birney, Susan Goldman Rubin, and Neal Shusterman share their experience and creative process with students beginning in Early Education. In January, students will spend a week studying and addressing such global issues as hunger, space exploration, and gender equality during STEAM Week, supported by special events with authors, artists, and scientists. Pilgrim is committed to the education of the whole student: traditional academics, state-of-the-art technology, a strong foundation in the arts, and a place in athletics for every student. Pilgrim School— 540 S. Commonwealth Ave. ;213-355-5204; www.pilgrim-school.org/open-house

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BHHS Class Of 1954 Celebrates 6Oth Reunion Some 72 classmates were among 100 guests attending the two-day 60th reunion celebration of Beverly Hills High School’s class of ‘54 at Hotel Angeleno and the Luxe Sunset. The reunion committee included Norm Ross, Lynn Morris Kreinman, Carole Kreeger Armour Greenbaum, Leslie Vinnecour Schwartz, Ruth Simon, Sharon Factor Glaser, Gloria Cummings Sherwood, Jackie Pattiz Foster, and Gil Dembo. 60TH REUNION–Among those attending the 60th reunion of Beverly Hills High School’s class of 1954 were (top, left):Marcia Specktor Margolis, Sharon Factor Glaser, Myrna Specktor;(top right):John Barbe, Tiffany Stone Miller, Ann Hahn Levenstein; (left photo) Max Rambeg, Barbara and Gil Dembo; (right photo): Adrienne Lewis Brodsky, Judy Weisman Nadel, Judy Sachen Selleck, Ann Hahn Levenstein, Bunny Yanoff Quint, Marcia Rothstein Cutter, and Robbie Blatt Schiff. Photos by Brandon Baer

PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT (Continued from page 1)

With approximately 5,000 out of 6,200 high schools in the state having failed to achieve proficiency on the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) test - this year’s barometer for Program Improvement status - schools throughout the state are struggling to figure out just what to do. One option to remove the label would be to stop accepting Title 1 funds which represents approximately $300,000 annually for BHUSD. Another option is to improve proficiency scores by 10 percent.

CHLA DONATION (Continued from page 5)

supporting construction of the new facility, funds will also be used to establish the Thomas and Dorothy Leavey Foundation Spiritual Care Program Endowment. The gift is the largest made in support of the Spiritual Care Services program in CHLA history and represents a leadership gift toward the program’s $10 million fundraising goal. Construction on the new, 2,400-square-foot indoor and outdoor Thomas and Dorothy Leavey Foundation Interfaith Center will begin in February 2015 with completion and move-in expected to be in the fall of next year. The Leavey Interfaith Center will be centrally located on the south side of the Joyce and Stanley Black Family Building, easily accessible from the Burtie Green Bettingen Surgery Center, the outpatient tower and other inpatient facilities. The new center will replace the existing small interfaith chapel, which is consid-

On Tuesday, Board VP Brian Goldberg underscored that even though the label is easy to down play, it’s symptomatic of the more problematic trend the BHHS is just not up to snuff. “Even if we’re not in Program Improvement, for the past two years we’re not meeting federal and state standards, in addition to our own test standards,” he said. “We have a two-year trend of our school going negative and now we have this label.” The Board of Education gave specific direction to bring back a plan on Nov. 12. “We will define the program then,” Chief Academic Officer Jennifer Tedford said. ered inadequate to address the needs of patients, families and staff. The planned indoor prayer and meditation space is seven times larger than the hospital’s current chapel. “Often, spiritual care is an afterthought to health care. But in fact, the two go hand-inhand in helping people heal,” said Kostlan, who has been a member of the CHLA Board of Trustees since 2012, a First Families Legacy member and a member of the hospital’s Advancement committee. The new Leavey Interfaith Center will also include: a spacious interfaith sanctuary for ceremonies and group activities; a semi-private Our Lady of Guadalupe devotional, with a statue and kneeler; four semiprivate meditation and prayer spaces to serve all faiths, including but not limited to: Catholic, Protestant, Buddhist, Jewish, Mormon, Muslim and Hindu; and a 1,500-squarefoot shaded outdoor Reflection Garden with soothing water features, symbolic art and landscaping.

Boys & Girls Clubs Honors FOX Sports Nov. 5 At Beverly Hilton By John L. Seitz Boys & Girls Clubs of America hosts its 2014 “Great Futures” annual gala honoring FOX Sports with the Champion of Youth Award on Wednesday (Nov. 5) at The Beverly Hilton. Eric Shanks,

president/COO/executive producer of FOX Sports (and a BGCA trustee) will accept award. FOX Sports announcers Joe Buck and Erin Andrews co-host the event which is co-chaired by Andrew Tennenbaum and

Tim Wennes. Recording artists Sister Sledge will perform. Individual tickets are $1,000 with sponsorships available. For information, contact Yvonne Ng at 562-4906172 or visit: yng@bgca.org.

NYC MISSION

Antinori, Swatch and Saint Laurent before the culmination Thursday night. The delegation returns Friday. The mission’s goals include business retention, attracting new businesses, and assisting businesses already in the City, but not yet opened. “It’s been non-stop meetings, back-to-back each day,” said Bosse. “But when you talk about the city you love, time flies.” City representatives visited existing businesses headquartered in NYC to touch base and provide whatever assistance necessary to facilitate commerce, such as Burberry, currently in the process of opening their flagship store on Rodeo Drive. Many businesses are expanding in the Triangle, and can benefit from the personal help with logistics and permitting bureaucracies. There is also a quest for new businesses that are unique

and which fit the community well. One of those businesses was Serendipity, where CEO Rowen Seibel treated Bosse to an array of frozen hot chocolate desserts. The restaurant is contemplating a move into Beverly Hills. Thursday evening the Beverly Hills CVB and the general managers of the City’s hotels joined a leading car rental and livery partner to host travel-trade representatives responsible for driving leisure and group travelers. The event took place at the newly remodeled Tavern on the Green, said BHCVB CEO Julie Wagner. Bosse and Gold placed a spotlight on the City’s robust economic state, the newly completed Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, the renovated Lily Pond and Beverly Gardens Park and the bustling commerce in the City’s business triangle.

are being violated, vet it and expose it to the world.” The evening begins with a cocktail reception at 6:30 p.m. followed by the dinner program at 7:15 p.m. Human Rights Watch Executive Director Kenneth Roth will make the keynote address and professional basketball player Jason Collins will be honored for his strength in being the first openly gay athlete to play in any of four major U.S. pro sports team. “The Voices for Justice Din-

ner is an opportunity for our friends in Los Angeles to get together in a public way and say, “Human Rights are important,’” said Human Rights Watch L.A. Director Justin Connolly. “We get to meet inspirational human rights defenders from around the world and the organization’s amazing staff. And we get an update on the victories and challenges of the Human Rights movement since we were last together.” For more information, visit: HRW.org/los-angeles.

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The mission delegation included City Manager Jeff Kolin, BHCVB CEO Julie Wagner, Chamber President Marc Wolf, Deputy City Manager Public Affairs Cheryl Friedling and Andy Swyak, Director of Economic Development and Government Affairs for the Chamber of Commerce. The CVB and the Chamber partnered with the mayor and vice mayor in a series of planned events designed to enhance the City’s profile in New York City. Bosse reports that City representatives joined her for meetings with Lefrak and Jenel Real Estate Holdings, Suite 1521 and Nespresso; executives with Chanel, Barneys New York, and Gotham West Market; and finally, their final meetings with Ralph Lauren, Mariana

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Joan Mangum The American Friends of Magen David Adom (www.afmda.org) celebrated its 2nd annual Red Star Ball at The Beverly Hilton. Hosted by Jay Leno, the event featured a special musical performance by legendary singer Paul Anka. The evening raised more than $5.7 million, making it the most successful single fundraising event in AFMDA history. The night honored Magen David Adam’s wartime medics and recognized David Wiener (Lifetime Achievement Award), Dr. Bill Dorfman (Humanitarian of the Year Award), and Gina Edwards (Next Generation Award). The event featured two Israelis who were nearly killed by terror attacks this past summer in Israel, reuniting onstage with the MDA medics who saved their lives. Proceeds from RED STAR BALL–More than $5.7 million was raised as `The American the Red Star Ball will go towards building MDA’s new national blood Friends of Magen David Adom presented its Red Star Ball at The Bevcenter, a facility that will protect Israel’s entire blood supply from erly Hilton. Above: Dr. Bill Dorfman (left) accepted the AFMDA’s Huterror attacks and natural disasters while continuing to provide 97- manitarian of the Year Award. The guests enjoyed entertainment by percent of the blood used by Israel’s hospitals and all the blood for singing legend Paul Anka and Jay Leno (right) did the emcee duties. the Israel Defense Forces. An exclusive after-party hosted by J.R. Photos by John Shearer/Invision Martinez for AFMDA’s NextGen community, Heartbeat, followed T E N N I S A N YO N E the gala and raised tens of thousands of additional dollars. –The annual MAK Among the many guests..... Toni Braxton, Tracey Bregman, Pat Center Games were Boone, Scott Hoying, and Dr. Jim Sears. held in Beverly Hills to ****** benefit the MAK Center for Art and Architecture. Brooks Brothers along with special sponsor Vanity Fair (and othScores of celebrities er sponsors The Agency and H.L. James), held the 2nd MAK Center took part on the tennis Games at the Sheats/Goldstein House in Beverly Hills to benefit the court including British MAK Center for Art and Architecture. Guests were able to watch rock star Gavin professional and semi-professional tennis players take on celebrity Rossdale (left) and participants, among them: Timothy Olyphant, Gavin Rossdale, Gunactor Timothy Olyphant. ner Fox, Benjamin Weissman, Phillippe Vergne, Steven Siebert, Photo by Stefanie Richard Purcell, William Hathaway, David Gersh, Gwen Stefani, Keenan/GettyImages Perry Reeves, DK Michelle Pesce, Peter Zumthor and more. MAK Center for art and architecture is a non-profit that presents contemporary art and architecture programming while stewarding three landmarks of modern architecture. As America’s oldest retailer, Brooks Brothers has long been a fashion innovator since its 1818 founding in NYC. It was the first to offer ready-to-wear clothing and has continued throughout history with iconic product introductions. ****** Cameron Mitchell Restaurants has opened its American supper club Ocean Prime, 9595 Wilshire Blvd. at Camden. Serving lunch weekdays and dinner nightly, Executive Chef Matt Briggs and General Manager Stephen Cook, bring a combined four decades of 310.275.0579 • 434 N. CANON DRIVE service experience to Ocean Prime. MON. - THURS. 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM The restaurant offers guests seafood, hand-rolled sushi, steaks, cocktails and a superb wine list. FRI. & SAT. 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM “Our chef team and I have developed a fresh and locally I TA L I A N R E S TA U R A N T sourced ‘features program’ for our menu to utilize local farmers’ markets as well as the seasonal fish that is sourced directly from the California coast,” said Briggs. The restaurant features three private dining rooms and also features a private backdoor entrance should any guest seek complete anonymity. Reservations are at 310-859-4818 or visit: www.oceanprime.com.

Family ties strengthen this year, and you’ll advance collective interests. Personal exploration the next six weeks will teach you exactly where to put your energy. In 2015, you’ll turn the uncool into fashion, the unexpressed into declaration. Love fills your hours in April and beyond. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You are in your prime. Halloween alter ego: As the sign of transformation, a character who changes form, perhaps from the film Transformers. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Before you can share the glory, you have to let others share in the duties. Halloween alter ego: Characters from the epic fantasy Game Of Thrones. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Because you’re intrinsically responsible, you’ll have to push yourself to say “no.” Halloween alter ego: Honor your winter birthday by playing a character from Captain America: The Winter Soldier. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). People are full of ideas and advice, though you’ll be happy to defer to your original plans. Halloween alter ego: As the sign of the future, a character from a futuristic movie like Divergent. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20). You have an obvious connection with an intriguing someone, and both feel it. Halloween alter ego: If you want to keep it simple, honor your water-sign element with a bucket on your head: the Ice Bucket Challenge. ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19). Approach social life with the glee of a child setting out to trick-or-treat. Halloween alter ego: Ruled By Mars, the warrior planet, you are a natural-born Guardian Of The Galaxy. TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20). You’ll dress up and work the room, collecting loot in the form of opportunities, contacts and goodies untold! Halloween alter ego: The sign of the bull should go as a horned creature like the devil or Maleficent. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Your generosity raises the bar for all. Halloween alter ego: Your sunny everything-is--awesome outlook goes perfectly with the characters from the Lego movie. CANCER (June 22-July 22). You’re on an emotional high, and everyone around you gets a contact high from you. Halloween alter ego: In keeping with your water-sign nature, you could cool it down as a character from Disney’s Frozen. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Build some quiet moments into the controlled chaos of the day. Halloween alter ego: Like the lion, you are a hunter. Go as one, as in a character from The Hunger Games or the Huntsman from Snow White And The Huntsman. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You’ll be in an inquisitive and mischievous mood. Halloween alter ego: Your Mercury-ruled technical acuity makes you the perfect one to honor technology such as Google Glasses or the iPhone 6 with your costume. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Don’t waste time on decisions—flip a coin. Halloween alter ego: You will be a smash hit when you draw from the world of politics: Obama in a tan suit, Gov. Chris Christie or new mama Chelsea Clinton.

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PUBLIC NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014278634 The following is/are doing business as: YULO COFFEE & TEA 1031 S. Wooster St. #210, Los Angeles, CA 90035; Lisa Monyei 1031 S. Wooster St. #210, Los Angeles, CA 90035; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Lisa Monyei, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: September 30, 2014; Published: October 10, 17, 24, 31, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014278633 The following is/are doing business as: CG FINE FOODS 1040 S. Cloverdale #1, Los Angeles, CA 90019; Charles Gauguin 1040 S. Cloverdale Ave. #1, Los Angeles, CA 90019; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Charles Gauguin, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: September 30, 2014; Published: October 10, 17, 24, 31, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014291679 The following is/are doing business as: ANNA MARCO PHOTOGRAPHY 9031 Wonderland Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90046; Anna Marco 9031 Wonderland Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90046; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact busi-

ness under the name(s) listed herein 2004: Anna Marco, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: October 10, 2014; Published: October 17, 24, 31, November 07, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014291651 The following is/are doing business as: 1) RACHEL ADIN 2) RACHEL ADIN JEWELRY 3) RACHEL AD1N 337 N. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90036; Jessica Busi 337 N. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90036; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Jessica Busi, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: October 10, 2014; Published: October 17, 24, 31, November 07, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014291652 The following is/are doing business as: CHATEAU DURANT 1171 S. Robertson Blvd. #148, Los Angeles, CA 90035; Alexei Lantsov 1171 S. Robertson Blvd. #148, Los Angeles, CA 90035; Elizabeth L. Bradley 1171 S. Robertson Blvd. #148, Los Angeles, CA 90035; The business is conducted by: A MARRIED COUPLE, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Alexei Lantsov, Co-Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: October 10, 2014; Published: October 17, 24, 31,

November 07, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014291653 The following is/are doing business as: SDD FASHION 15542 Sherman Way #6, Van Nuys, CA 91406; Shaman Dunbar Diagne 15542 Sherman Way #6, Van Nuys, CA 91406; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Shaman Dunbar Diagne, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: October 10, 2014; Published: October 17, 24, 31, November 07, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014291654 The following is/are doing business as: REBELEER 152 S. Sycamore Ave. #406, Los Angeles, CA 90036; Janine Granda 152 S. Sycamore Ave. #406, Los Angeles, CA 90036; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Janine Granda: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: October 10, 2014; Published: October 17, 24, 31, November 07, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014272628 The following is/are doing business as: COMITE CIVICO ECUATORIANO L.A. 225 N. Crescent Dr. #130, Beverly Hills, CA 90210;

Angel Manuel Jaramillo 225 N. Crescent Dr. #130, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Angel Manuel Jaramillo, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: September 25, 2014; Published: October 17, 24, 31, November 07, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014297170 The following is/are doing business as: 1) CASPISJEWELRY.COM 2) 18KJEWELERS.COM 337 N. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90036; Nana Busiashvili 337 N. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90036; Jessica Busiashvili 337 N. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90036; Tamara Busiashvili 337 N. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90036; The business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein June 03, 2011: Nana Busiashvili, Owner/Partner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: October 21, 2014; Published: October 24, 31, November 07, 14, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014297172 The following is/are doing business as: 1) BOSTON & SEEBERGER 2) ENGINEERINGRIGHTNOW 137 S. Robertson Blvd. #119, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Pathbuilders Inc. 137 S.

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Robertson Blvd. #119, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein February 23, 2010: James Lauria, COO: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: October 21, 2014; Published: October 24, 31, November 07, 14, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014297171 The following is/are doing business as: 1) BOGART BY GINA NICOLE 2) BOGART COLOGNE 9663 Santa Monica Blvd. #527, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Cheryl Bogart 9663 Santa Monica Blvd. #537, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Gina Smirnov 9663 Santa Monica Blvd. #537, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Gina Smirnov, Partner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: October 21, 2014; Published: October 24, 31, November 07, 14, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014305274 The following is/are doing business as: THANK YOU THANKERS 6715 Woodley Ave. #22, Van Nuys, CA 91406; Curtis R. John 6715 Woodley Ave. #22, Van Nuys, CA 91406; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s)

listed herein: Curtis R. John, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: October 28, 2014; Published: October 31, November 07, 14, 21, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014307505 The following is/are doing business as: STRIDE PUBLIC RELATIONS 2068 W. 220th St., Torrance, CA 90501; Robert Brown & Associates Communications, Inc. 2068 W. 220th St., Torrance, CA 90501; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein October 01, 2014: Robert Brown, CEO: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: October 28, 2014; Published: October 31, November 07, 14, 21, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014305273 The following is/are doing business as: 1) L.A. INTEGRITY 2) LA INTEGRITY 3) LOS ANGELES INTEGRITY 429 N. Oakhurst Dr. #201, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; William Freed 429 N. Oakhurst Dr. #201, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: William T. Freed, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: October 28, 2014; Published: October 31, November 07, 14, 21, 2014 LACC N/C

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014303521 The following is/are doing business as: PALM RESTAURANT 267 N. Canon Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Palm Beverly Hills Restaurant, LLC 1730 Rhode Island Ave. NW #900, Washington, DC 20036; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein November 01, 2014: James A. Longo, Manager: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: October 23, 2014; Published: October 31, November 07, 14, 21, 2014 LACC N/C

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NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LU’UY: KÈM THEO DÂY LÀ BÀN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LU’O’C VÈ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIEU NÀY PLEASE NOTE THAT PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(d)(1) THE ABOVE STATEMENT IS REQUIRED TO APPEAR ON THIS DOCUMENT BUT PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a) THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION IS NOT REQUIRED TO BE RECORDED OR PUBLISHED AND THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION NEED ONLY BE MAILED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/25/2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: LANDON C BRESS, A SINGLE MAN Duly Appointed Trustee: The Wolf Firm, A Law Corporation Recorded

3/3/2008 as Instrument No. 20080362943 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Street Address or other common designation of real property: 656 N. KNOLL DR #204, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA (AKA 656 WEST KNOLL DR, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA) A.P.N.: 4337003-095 Date of Sale: 11/26/2014 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Vineyard Ballroom, Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles-Norwalk, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $658,655.69, estimated The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800) 280-2832 or visit this Internet Web site www.auction.com, using the file number assigned

to this case 14-1196-11. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 10/22/2014 The Wolf Firm, A Law Corporation 2955 Main Street, 2nd Floor Irvine, California 92614 Foreclosure Department (949) 7209200 Sale Information Only: (800) 280-2832 Auction.com Frank Escalera, Team Lead NPP0237696 To: BEVERLY HILLS COURIER 10/31/14, 11/07/2014, 11/14/2014

–––––– Trustee Sale No. : 20110134003620 Title Order No.: 110514887 FHA/VA/PMI No.: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/06/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE P R O C E E D I N G AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NDEx West, L.L.C., as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 11/28/2006 as Instrument No. 20062618704 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: STEVE FOX AND LUANN ARONSON, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, C A S H I E R ' S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 11/13/2014 TIME OF SALE: 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA CA. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1041 NORTH MARTEL AVENUE, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA 90046 APN#: 5531-022-019 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 war-

ranty, 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 $1,260,827.17. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. 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 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this Internet Web site www.nationwideposting.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 20110134003620. 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. FOR TRUSTEE SALE I N F O R M AT I O N PLEASE CALL: NATIONWIDE POSTING & PUBLICATION A DIVISION OF FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY 5005 WINDPLAY DRIVE, SUITE 1 EL DORADO HILLS, CA 95762-9334 916-9390772 www.nationwideposting.com NDEx West, L.L.C. MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT C O L L E C T O R ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY I N F O R M AT I O N OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NDEx West, L.L.C. as Trustee Dated: 10/17/2014 NPP0237428 To: BEVERLY HILLS COURIER 10/24/2014, 10/31/2014, 11/07/2014

–––––– Title Order No: 140009044 Trustee Sale No.: 2014-1749 Reference No: HI-03450101-01 A.P.N.: 5555002-131 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A NOTICE OF A NOTICE OF DELINQUINT ASSESSMENT AND CLAIM OF LIEN. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT DATED 11/20/2013. 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. Notice is hereby given that on 11/13/2014 at 11:00 AM, S.B.S. Lien Services, As the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Notice of Delinquent Assessment, recorded on 12/6/2013, as Document No. 20131727280, Book , Page, of Official Records

in the Office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, The original owner: JULIE K LEMAN The purported new owner: JULIE K LEMAN, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a State or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or a savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state.): BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA. All right, title and interest under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment in the property situated in said County, as more fully described on the above referenced assessment lien. The street address and other common designation, if any of the real property described above is purported to be: 1228 N LA CIENEGA BLVD #101, W HOLLYWOOD, CA 90069. 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, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum due under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment, with interest thereon, as provided in said notice, advances, if any, estimated fees, charges, and expenses of the Trustee, to wit: $8,669.59 accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The claimant: HILLTOP HOUSE OWNERS ASSOCIATION under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does

not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call FOR SALE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL (855)986-9342, or visit this Internet Web site H Y P E R L I N K "http://www.superiordefault.com" www.superiordefault.com using the file number assigned to this case 2014-1749 . 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. THE PROPERTY IS BEING SOLD SUBJECT TO THE NINETY DAY RIGHT OF REDEMPTION CONTAINED IN CIVIL CODE SECTION 1367.4(c)(4). PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE A DEBT COLLECTOR AND ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: 10/7/2014. S.B.S LIEN SERVICES, 31194 La Baya Drive, Suite 106, Westlake Village, California, 91362. By: Annissa Young, Trustee Sale Officer (10/17/14, 10/24/14, 10/31/14, SDI10203)

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PUBLIC NOTICES ORDINANCE NO. 14-O-2666 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS PROHIBITING TRANSACTIONS IN WHICH COMPENSATION IS PAID FOR THE PURPOSE OF FACILITATING A CHANGE IN THE OCCUPANCY OF A PUBLICLY OWNED PARKING SPACE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS HERBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. A new section 7-3-416 is hereby added to Article 4 (Parking Meter Zones and Fees) of Chapter 3 (Standing, Stopping, Parking) of Title 7 (Traffic, Parking, and Public Transportation) of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to read as follows: “Section 7-3-416. Sale of Parking Opportunities Prohibited. A. It shall be unlawful for any person to facilitate or participate in a transaction by any means (including, but not limited to, via a mobile application), in which any form of compensation is paid for the purpose of facilitating a change in the occupancy of a publicly owned parking space or in which compensation is contingent on the occupancy of a publicly owned parking space by a specified individual or vehicle. B. This section shall not apply to any transaction that occurs in connection with an automobile parking and shuttle service operating pursuant to a valid valet parking permit issued pursuant to title 4, chapter 2, article 15 of this code during any time when such service is authorized to operate valet parking operations.” Section 2. If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this ordinance or the application thereof to any person or place, is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this ordinance, and each and every section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that

any one or more secORDINANCE tions, subsections, subNO. 14-O-2667 divisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, or AN ORDINANCE OF portions thereof be THE CITY OF BEVERLY declared invalid or HILLS ADDING SECunconstitutional. TION 5-6-604 TO THE HILLS Section 3. CEQA BEVERLY Findings. The City MUNICIPAL CODE TO Council hereby finds PROHIBIT THE USE that it can be seen with OF UNMANNED AIRcertainty that there is CRAFT TO RECORD no possibility that the OR TRANSMIT VISUAL adoption and imple- IMAGES OR AUDIO mentation of this RECORDINGS OF Ordinance may have a PERSONS OR PRIsignificant effect on the PROPERTY environment. This VATE Ordinance preserves LOCATED IN THE CITY the status quo and will OF BEVERLY HILLS not result in any changes to the physical THE CITY COUNCIL environment. This OF THE CITY OF Ordinance is therefore BEVERLY HILLS exempt from the envi- HEREBY ORDAINS AS ronmental review FOLLOWS: requirements of the California Environmental Section 1. Section 5-6Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 604 is hereby added to 15061(b)(3) of Title 14 Article 6 of Chapter 6 of of the California Code Title 5 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to of Regulations. read as follows: Section 4. Publication. The City “5-6-604: PROClerk shall cause this HIBITION AGAINST Ordinance to be pub- USING AN lished at least once in a UNMANNED AIRnewspaper of general CRAFT TO RECORD circulation published OR TRANSMIT VISUAL and circulated in the OR AUDIO RECORDCity within fifteen (15) INGS: days after its passage in accordance with A. No person shall Section 36933 of the use an unmanned airGovernment Code, shall certify to the craft to record or transadoption of this mit any visual image or Ordinance and shall audio recording of any cause this Ordinance person or private real and the City Clerk’s cer- property located in the tification, together with City under circumproof of publication, to stances in which the person or be entered in the Book subject of Ordinances of the owner of the subject Council of this City. real property has a reasonable expectation of Section 5. privacy (including, but Effective Date. This not limited to, inside a Ordinance shall go into private residence or effect and be in full office, and inside an force and effect at enclosed yard). 12:01 a.m. on the thirtyfirst (31st) day after its B. This section shall passage. not prohibit the use of any model aircraft, Adopted: which is flown in comOctober 21, 2014 pliance with Section Effective: 336 of the FAA November 21, 2014 Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 and LILI BOSSE which does not transmit Mayor or record visual images ATTEST: or audio recordings of BYRON POPE (SEAL) any person or real propCity Clerk erty located in the City. APPROVED AS TO C. This section shall FORM: not prohibit the use of LAURENCE S. WIENER any unmanned aircraft City Attorney by law enforcement or public safety agencies: APPROVED AS TO 1. If a warrant is CONTENT: issued authorizing the JEFFREY C. KOLIN use of an unmanned City Manager aircraft; or 2. For the purVOTE: pose of providing emerAYES: Councilmembers management, Krasne, Gold and gency fire, or police protection Mayor Bosse NOES: Councilmembers services in response to a life-threatening emerMirisch and Brien gency, or for surveying ABSENT: None CARRIED the condition of persons

or property during a duly declared state of emergency; or 3. Under circumstances where a warrant would not otherwise be required by law. D. For the purpose of this section, an “unmanned aircraft” is a device that flies and is operated without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the aircraft.” This Section 2. Ordinance was assessed in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines (the Guidelines), and the environmental regulations of the City. The City Council hereby finds that under Section 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, this Ordinance is exempt from the requirements of CEQA because it can be seen with certainty that the prohibition would not have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Section 3. If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or place, is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the final decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect. Section 4. 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 his certification, together with proof of publication, to be entered in the Book of Ordinances of the Council of this City. This Section 5. Ordinance shall go into effect and be in full force and effect at 12:01 a.m. on the thirtyfirst (31st) day after its passage. Adopted:

October 21, 2014 Effective: November 21, 2014 LILI BOSSE Mayor City of Beverly Hills, California ATTEST: BYRON POPE (SEAL) City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: LAURENCE S. WIENER City Attorney APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: JEFFREY C. KOLIN City Manager VOTE: AYES: Councilmembers Krasne, Gold, Brien and Mayor Bosse NOES: Councilmember Mirisch ABSENT: None CARRIED

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PRIME Hours Are Flexible. BEVERLY HILLS for seniors needing Prefer Mon. & Thurs. Office / Retail companions to drive them to 10am - 2pm Approx. 40,000sf. doctors, prepare meals, $18-$20 Per Hour light housekeeping, etc... Must know Mac, Quickbooks Cap Rate 4.5 We offer responsible and and live on Westside. Price: $18,500,000 Write checks, Ideal 1031 Exchange nurturing care. Our staff is travel arrangements, Principals Only. thoroughly screened and we N e e d P e r s o n W h o Call Agent Wayne: care. Live In/Out. THINKS .

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

Best would be person with grown family that wants part-time work.

This is a permanent position. Please Call: 323/272-7777

Blessing Hands —————–––– Home Care Affordable Experienced Caregiver’s/CNA’s 24-Hours • 7 Days/Week 4/8/12+ Hr. Shifts Avail. Excellent References. Call For A Free Estimate!

818/746-3904 24-Hrs: 805/558-3517 Owned/Operated by R.N.

————— CAREGIVERS/ HELPERS Live-In or Live Out Screened & Trained Bonded & Insured “Your 1st Choice is always your best choice”

1st Choice Caregiver LLC

323/800-7550

310/301-6523

240 OFFICE / STORES FOR LEASE

MEDICAL / DENTAL SPACE FOR LEASE

A SUCCESSFUL STOREFRONT OPTOMETRIC PRACTICE

250 N. Robertson Bl. To have own exam room 1,115 Usable Sq. Ft.

for health related services near UCLA.

99 N. La Cienega Bl. 2,000 Usuable Sq. Ft. Both suites have unobstructed views of downtown with blaconies.

Email:

eyedocmartin2000 @yahoo.com or call 310/208-3913

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PURCHASE-REHAB-REFINANCE 1ST & 2ND'S POSITION'S UP TO 80% LTV CASE BY CASE COMPETITIVE RATES & FEE'S ALL TYPES OF REAL ESTATE CONSIDERED

ETHAN RUCH R O YA LT Y M O R T G A G E C O . 1-888-761-7046 BRE# 00818732

270 RETAIL FRONTAGE TOWNHOMES/ Close to Cedars-Sinai & SMALL OFFICE CONDOS FOR SALE *** SUITES *** MUST SEE!!! NO NNN KELEMEN Call Stephanie REAL ESTATE All Utilities Included. 310/276-2119 (310) 966-0900 Must Lease Now! License 00957281

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Call 310/237-2977

Private Office Suite or 713/266-1444 at 9595 Wilshire Bl. ————— 508 RSF • $2,300/Mo. 1 Large Executive Window Office & 1 Support/ Reception Area. Contact: Stan Gerlach Or: Bryan Dunne 310/550-2500

SMALL OFFICES

In Boutique Building Adj. Beverly Hills

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

Building has been completely remodeled.

2 BED/DEN/2 BATHS $983,500

Prefer Attorneys. 2 offices Available $850/MO. & $575MO. Call 323/782-1144

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B E V E R L Y H I L L S ————— SUB-LEASE OFFICE FOR LEASE B E V E R L Y H I L L S BEAUTIFUL REMODEl MEDICAL BUILDING O F F I C E S P A C E OCCUPANCY IMMEDIATELY!

Save Up to 90% of Your Overhead!

Extra High Floor Unobstructed City Views Recently Renovated. Quartz Counters. Stainless Steel Kitchen. Luxurious Baths Hardwood Floors. 2 Jumbo Balconies. Quiet Location Largest Size Unit

3 BED/DEN/2 BATHS $759,500 2 Jumbo Balconies Large Kitchen. Laminated Floors. Largest Size Unit Quiet Location

2 BED/2 BATHS $679,500 2 Separate Suites Large Balcony Great City Views Tenant Occupied

BEL AIR CREST from $1,798,000

*5 months agreement, otherwise month to month.

www.gbcone.com

468 North Camden Drive • Beverly Hills, CA 90210

270 TOWNHOMES/ CONDOS FOR SALE

Beverly Hills, 90210

2 + 2 • 9th Fl. $4,500 / Month

The Dorchester Pretty Remodel-Corner

1 + 1 • 1st Fl. $499,000

Century Park East Rare Garden Condo 300 SF Private Patio

2 + 2 • 8th Fl. $630,000

Century Park East Beautiful Remodel No Expense Spared

2 • 5th Fl.

$1,150,000

Century Towers Wonderful Views of Golf Course/City/Mtns.

• DIANA COOK •

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THE REMINGTON from $1,790,000

THE ONE CENTURY from $2,995,000

CENTURY TOWERS

Business Services

from $525,000

PARK PLACE from $759,000

CENTURY WOODS from $1,700,000

LE PARC from $1,499,000

Get your virtual office today and receive one month FREE* Virtual Office Starts @ $95/mo Call 310.858.5558

NMLS # 313559

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CENTURY PARK EAST

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Please call (323) 932-8700

PRIVATE MONEY LOANS

WILSHIRE BLVD

8733 Beverly Blvd. 3,598sf. (possible N e a r Wilshire on 1141 Sq. Feet. expansion to 5,914sf). Good parking, elevator Across the street from: Santa Monica Blvd. identity, many windows, Cedars-Sinai Hospital. Up to 3,800 large conference room, Available immediately A SK F OR V ICTOR : executive offices, large 310/855-0469 Building signage kitchen, open work area, Great People Make T HURSDAY ’ S O NLY more private offices. available GOOD COMPANY Please Contact: Contact A SK F OR S AM : Our premiere private ASHER COMMERCIAL duty home care 310/653-2551 323/653-5553 310/666-2872 agency is currently seeking professional caregivers to assist GET YOUR EXECUTIVE OFFICE IN THE HEART OF BEVERLY HILLS our senior clients. CNA’s, CHHA's, STARTING @ $550/MO. NO MOVING-IN COST! MA's preferred. Great paying positions available throughout Los Angeles, Hancock Park, Beverly Hills, Bel Aire, Pacific Palisades and San Fernando Valley.

258 REAL ESTATE LOANS

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

DBA Filing and Publishing call: 310.278.1322

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KELEMEN REAL ESTATE (310) 966-0900

>BEVERLY HILLS< > Upper Duplex < 3 Bdrm. + 2 Bath

NOW AVAILABLE

Approx. 2,000 Sq. Ft. Newer granite kitchen & hrwd flrs, formal dining rm, breakfast nook, recessed lighting, new appliances, central air, beautifully landscaped.

GATED 5 STAR LUXURY PROPERTIES

$4,300/Month Call: 310/271-9678

License 00957281

all listings are on CenturyCityLiving.com

F URNISHED & U NFURNISHED

*BEL AIR *WESTWOOD *CENTURY CITY

Newly Updated. Close to All Amenities.

Available in Nov..

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CENTURY PARK EAST 2+2 Penthouse • $3,300

344 S ROXBURY DR Priced $2,100,000 Broker Cooperation Call for showing

BEVERLY HILLS

2 BED/DEN/2 BATHS $5,800/MONTH Extra High Floor. Unobstructed City Views. Recently Renovated Quartz Counters. Stainless Steel Kitchen. Luxurious Baths

Den can be used as 3rd Bdrm. or office. Bright, 2 lrg. patios, central air.

BEVERLY HILLS ADJ ** WEST L.A. ** 2433 BARRY AVE. EXTRA CHARMING UPPER DUPLEX 8673 W. OLYMPIC BL.

LIGHT & BRIGHT 2 BDRM.+11/2 BATH PLUS OFFICE Hardwood floors throughout, new kitchen with all appliances plus sub-zero fridge, dishwasher, stove, wash and dryer. Faux fireplace, breakfast nook, central a/c, alarm system and includes 2 car garage. Beautiful original tile in excellent condition. 1,430sf. $2,900/MO. 2 Year Lease. No Pets Available Now!

Corner, top flr., New kitch.+baths, central air.

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Hardwood Floors. 2 Jumbo

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Balconies. Quiet Location.

BEVERLY HILLS ADJ.

Largest Size Unit

1017 S. SHERBOURNE Very Private & Spacious 2 BDRM. + 1.5 BATH upper unit with breakfast and formal dining room. Yard, laundry & parking.

Bright/Airy • B.H. Adj. Upper 2+2 • $2,800 2+2+Balcony $2,850

425

Marble Floors. Luxurious

GARAGE/STORAGE

HOUSES FOR LEASE

Baths. Quartz Counters.

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Stainless Steel Kitchen.

BEVERLY HILLS ADJ.

Loads of Custom Features.

LUXURIOUS

310/849-3858

310-497-7949 / richbaron@me.com TO RENT

SANTA MONICA B E V E R L Y H I L L S BEVERLY HILLS

2 BED/DEN/2 BATHS $5,495/MONTH Fully Furnished. High Floor 2 Jumbo Balconies. Great views

427 Montana Ave.

S. Oakhurst Dr.

Storage Space

4+3+Office+Bonus Area

S. CLARK DR.

Totally Remodeled.

LARGE 3 BD. + 13/4 BA.

Nicely Renovated. Raised

Av a i l a b l e for Rent. Close to Beach . 310/394-7132

415 RENTALS TO SHARE

BEVERLY HILLS South Wetherly Dr.

Master Suite for RENT W/ PRIVATE FULL BATH. Cable+internet ready. Bed, tv, table, laundry room available. Mature Female Only. No Pets. $900/Month Please Call:

310/801-3410

2-Story, beautiful kitch., granite ctrs., Viking appl., Hardwood floors, dining hi-ceilings, fireplace, & breakfast rooms, large 2-zone central air, lrg walk-in closet, lrg backyard. backyard, A/C, Hi-ceilings $2,600,000 Large garage/rec room,

310/422-9970

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Lrg 4 Bd+2 Ba • $5,350 Central hall plan. Separate living, dining & breakfast rooms. Hardwood flrs., central air, security system avail., backyard, 2-car garage, driveway prkg.

driveway parking in quiet neighborhood. $4,750/Mo. Call 310/980-3296 or 310/657-5320

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

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2 BED/DEN/2 BATHS $3,500/MONTH

2 BEDROOM, 3 BATH PENTHOUSE BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. Includes Large Loft LUXURIOUS and Rooftop Deck 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH

Large closets, balconies, Ceilings. New Appliances all amenities in kitchen with granite counters and Hardwood Floors. Luxurious stainless steel appliances. Baths. Garden Views Berber carpet/harwood foors and verticle blinds. 1 BED/DEN AREA/2 BATHS Fireplace, wet bar, washer/ $3,000/MONTH dryer included in laundry area. Large Balcony. Lower Floor Secured building with garden courtyard. Choice Hardwood Floors. Fresh Paint Quiet Location. Available Octobe location Near Beverly Center, Cedars- Sinai, Restaurants, Trader Joes, Etc. No Pets.

Some Complexes include $3,250/MO. By Appointment. BEVERLY HILLS Heated Pools, Sundeck, Shown 8544 BURTON WAY Tennis, Doorman, 3 BDRM + 3 BATH Call 310/273-6770 Quiet Premises. Houseman, Staff or 213/444-8865 310/927-1796 + DETACHED OFFICE Engineers, Switchboard, ————— —————–––– BEVERLY HILLS Granite kitchen and BEVERLY HILLS Security Staff, North of Wilshire 329 S. Rexford Dr. Switchboard, Saunas, 140 N. Stanley Dr. stainless steel appliances, 3 Bdrm.+2 Bath 3 Bdrm.+2 Bath Business Center, Pet hardwood floors, A/C, NEWLY REMODELED L IGHT & B RIGHT +/- 1,700sf., upper front, PlayLand, Restaurant, Breakfast area, central Beautifully landscaped. air, beautiful backyard. Acres of Flower Gardens granite counters, central North of Wilshire Ready to Move-In. air, fireplace, wet bar, and Grassy Lawns. $5,800/Month balcony, 2-car tandem $5,900/MO. Noushin • Agent

310/863-4325

Call 310/653-2551

For Sale See our Ad Sec. 270

BEVERLY HILLS ADJ Bedford/Olympic 2 BD, 2 BA CONDO $2,150/MO.

washer/dryer in unit

and 2 car parking. 310/863-4325 R EADY TO M OVE -I N Breathtaking Views Call 310/880-7281

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BRE #01036838

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• • • • • Call 323/658-5332 Approx. 1400 Sq. ft. 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • $3,200 Lower unit with fridge,

2 Entrances, lrg living Rooftop Garden Panoramic B.H. Views Spacious, tile+carpet. Pool, sauna, gated, elevator, central air, prkg., marble lobby. 1259 S. Camden Dr.

Rich Baron

Barry Gardens Plaza 2 BDRMS, 2 BATH BRIGHT UPPER UNIT Starting $2,295 Swimming pool view, all appliances included, with camera security surveillance, 2 car parking in quiet handicap accessible building. Open House Fri. 2-4pm Sat. & Sun. 12-3pm Call 310/612-1125 or 310/473-2880

parking. • $3,200.Mo.

323/933-7564

————— Prime Beverly Hills South Lasky Dr. $1,950/Mo.

1 Bd. + 1 Ba. Separate dining rm, hardwood. flrs., stove, fridge, hi-ceilings, 2-walk-in closets, 1-car garage, gated bldg

COMPASS GOLD PROP. Marty: 310/293-2205

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Large closets, balconies, all amenities in kitchen 320 S. CLARK DRIVE with granite counters and ROBERTSON / BURTON WAY stainless steel appliances. FRONT UPPER UNIT Berber carpet/harwood foors and verticle blinds. BRIGHT & AIRY 1 BDRM Fireplace, wet bar, washer/ $1,695/MO. dryer included in laundry area. Balcony, ceiling fan, tub + Secured building with garden courtyard. Choice stall shower, ELEVATOR, A/C, location Near Beverly Center, gated garage. Controlled Cedars- Sinai, Restaurants, access in quiet, non-smoking Trader Joes, Etc. No Pets. building. NO Pets.

$2,775/MO.

Shown By Appointment.

Call 323/252-5600

8544 BURTON WAY Call 310/273-6770 or 213/444-8865

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————— WESTWOOD ONE BEDROOM

ON ARNAZ DRIVE with Full Bath * * * * * * * * * Newly Remodeled.

2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH Ceasar stone, fresh

2nd floor, newly painted, paint. Private hardwood floors, balcony, entrance. Kitchenette, dishwasher, air conditioning, central air, closets, w/d carport parking, and hook-up, alarm. laundry on premises. $1,650/MO. Available Now!

LEAVE MESSAGE/TEXT: $2,500/MO. Cell: 216/235-7373 Call 310/403-0439

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

BEVERLY HILLS

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WEST HOLLYWOOD

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In The HEART of BRENTWOOD Kiowa Ave. BEV. HILLS TRIANGLE 11640 •• ••

BEVERLY HILLS CLOSE

443 S. Oakhurst Dr.

TO SHOPS R ESTAURANTS .

& • 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. • 310/858-8133 • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • • • • Border of • • •• • •• •• BEVERLY HILLS B R I G H T & S P A C I O U S 321 S. Sherbourne Dr. BEVERLY HILLS • • Spacious • • LIVING. • Jr. Executive • Balcony, dishwasher, • • ••

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

CLOSE TO RESTAURANTS & SHOPPING . 310/531-3992

————— *BEVERLY HILLS * 8725 Clifton Way Newly Remodeled

• 2 Bdrm. + Den + 2 Bath • • 1 Bdrm. + Den + 2 Bath •

WEST

UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

L . A . •• WESTWOOD • H O L L Y W O O D

1236 Amhearst Ave. 10933 Rochester Ave. 1769-1775

Dishwasher, a/c, controlled access, on-site parking & laundry facility.

310/820-8584

pool, controlled access, • B a c h e l o r laundry fac., prkg. Controlled access, • Free WiFi Access • laundry facility. 310/473-5061 Utilities Included.

Close To U.C.L.A.

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**CENTURY CITY**

1433 Armacost Ave. 2220 S. Beverly Glen

125 N. Barrington Av. 1 B d r m .

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323/851-3790 Close to Everything.

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SINGLE • • •• •• L o t s o f • • • •

Spacious & Bright. • 310/552-8064 • Rooftop jacuzzi A / C , b a l c o n y, with panoramic dishwasher, stove, city views. intercom entry, BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. 11933 Darlington Ave. on-sight laundry, prkg. 309 S. Sherbourne Dr. 2 Bd. +2 Ba. ==== CULVER CITY 310/477-0072 ( • • • ----- • • • ) ==== 3830 Vinton Ave. • • Spacious, Hardwood 1 Bd.+1 Ba. WEST L.A. • Single • floors, dishwasher, • • • • • • 1415 Brockton Ave. • • • Good closet space, a/c, on-sight laundry • • •• 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath elevator, dishwasher, and parking. Pool, sauna, Patio, stove, fridge, controlled access. Close 310/473-1509 dishwasher, on-sight intercom entry, to Cedars/shops/trans. elevator, on-site laundry, parking. 310/247-8689 B R E N T W O O D • 310/479-0700 • laundry, parking. All Utilitsies Paid. 11730 SUNSET BLVD. C LOSE T O

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

N E W LY U P D AT E D + 1 Bath • • • B RIGHT & S PACIOUS . • • • 2 Bdrm.+ 2 Bath • Balcony, Dishwasher, • 1 Bdrm.+ 1 Bath • controlled access

Upscale, Bright, Gorgeous & Spacious.

• • • • • With Pool, balcony, central air, fireplace, stove, elevator, intercom entry, prkg. gym.

• 310/247-8689 • • 310/476-2181 • Close to Cedars-Sinai, Close to shopping, dining & schools. BEVERLY HILLS Beverly Center & 218 S. Tower Dr. Trendy Robertson Bl. •• BRENTWOOD •• + 1 Bd. 1 Ba. • •

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1134 N. SYCAMORE AV. • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath

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elevator, intercom entry, on-site laundry, parking. P LEASE C ALL : 310/435-3693

440 UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

• •• • 170 N. Crescent Dr. N. Sycamore Av. Newly Updated • Spacious Units • ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ * * Jr . Executive * 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath • • • • • * * * * ^^ • • • • • • • • ^ ^1^Bd. Spacious a/c, fireplace, 2 Bdrm. +2 Bath • Single +Den +1Ba. Balcony, dishwasher,

Hardwood flrs., washer/ dryer, oven, fridge, portable a/c, prkng. * * * * * * * a/c, heated pool, WiFi, Cozy 4 unit bldg. Large & Bright. elevator controlled $1,600/MO Pool, a/c, balcony, access, on-site laundry, JUST RENTED parking. Close to fridge, stove, laundry Brentwood Village, On Westbourne Drve rm., prkg., intercom Shops & Restaurants. entry, elevator. • 310/826-4889 •

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Newly Remodeled Character & Charm ! Great Views on-sight laundry, prkg. Glass Fireplace Great views, controlled Newly Remodeled. 310/479-0700 access, balcony, New hardwood flrs., CL O S E TO AL L elevator, lrg. pool, granite counters, SHOPPING AREAS stainless steel appl., prkg, on-sight laundry. H IKING IN R UNYON ~ WEST L.A. ~ alcove fireplace, 1675 Colby Ave. fridge, laundry facility, C ANYON , H OLLYWOOD *** gated parking, intercom B OWL /N IGHTLIFE . *** and more. entry, WiFi 323/467-8172 2 Bd.+2 Ba.

W ILSHIRE S HOPS & R ESTAURANTS .

310/841-2367

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N o r t h o f W i l s h i r e • • • • • NEWLY REMODELED • WILSHIRE • CONDO QUALITY • • Jr. Executive th CORRIDOR 8 4 3 4 S t . • • • • • • • WESTWOOD Lrg. unit. Balcony, * * * * * Rooftop pool, Walk-in closet, 1380 Midvale Ave. 10530-10540 Wilshire Bl. + 2 Bath 2 Bdrm. intercom entry, laundry deck, central air, • • • • •

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LOS ANGELES

401 S. HOOVER St.

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

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

213/385-4751

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340 S. St. Andrews Pl.

• • • • • Spacious 1 Bdrm + 1 Bath • • • • •

Balcony, controlled access, parking, elevator, on-site laundry. Close to shopping, great restaurants and Metro.

• facility, elevator, prkg. Balcony, a/c, wet bar, elevator, intercom ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ 2 Bd. +2 Ba. • CHARMING & BRIGHT • large closets, walk-in entry, on-sight laundry, • • • • • • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • closet, controlled Close to Cedars, ∞∞∞∞∞∞ gym, parking. WiFi, pool, elevator, ∞ Luxury Living access, elevator, restaurants, shopping • Free WiFi Access • controlled access, onwith valet, laundry room, parking. & transportation. 213/364-8423 ~ 310/476-3824 ~ sight laundry, parking. lush garden • 310/276-1528 • Heated pool/gym/sauna. BRENTWOOD & U.C.L.A. CLOSE C l o s e t o U . C . L . A . surrounding pool, 310/260-9893 LAFAYETTE PARK 310/473-1509 gym, elevator, etc. BEVERLY HILLS 4 Blks. to Beach. 274 LAFAYETTE PARK PL. BRENTWOOD Hrwd. flrs., granite • • • • • • • • • 1 Bd. +1 Ba. 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • • BRENTWOOD • T h e C a r l t o n W E S T W O O D counters, dishwasher, Granite counter tops, stain• 2 Bd. +2 Ba. Ave. • T O W N H O U S E 11666 Goshen 1 0 9 0 5 O h i o A v e . central air, balcony. ( • ) ( • ) less steel appliances, French doors in bdrm. to • (•)(•)(•) Call: 310/470-4474 • • 872 S. Westgate Ave. air conditioned, new • patio overlooking pool • Single • = = = = = = • • ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) • • (•)(•) • MIRACLE MILE • hrwd. flrs., designer • GORGEOUS UNITS • • SINGLE • Loft + Den + 1 Ba. • • 615 S. Cochran Ave. finishes, balcony, ceiling WiFi, central air/heat, Central air, • • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. fan, elevator, controlled • • • Single • pool, elevator, fireplace, patio, = = = Wifi, Bright, controlled access. Fitness ctr, yoga = = = on-site laundry, Controlled access, controlled access, access, balcony, room, wi-fi, skyview Hardwood floors, pool, elevator, parking, intercom entry. on-sight laundry, pool, elevator, 320 N. La Peer Dr. sliding glass doors a/c unit, kitchenette. lounge w/ outdoor firelaundry facility. laundry facility, prkg. • 310/246-0290 • place, laundry facilities. 310/531-3992 to patio, parking, 310/312-9871 CLOSE TO Close to Museums, Easy freeway access laundry facility. Shopping & Dining in Close To U.C.L.A. SHOPS & DINING Grove & Restaurants. 213/382-1021 310/477-6856 310/207-1965 Brentwood Village

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

475 GARAGE & ESTATE SALE

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

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

Rabbi Jacob Pressman 95 AND STILL ALIVE, BY GUM!

I read today that a young man living in Beverly Hills, named Anthony Angelini, recently celebrated his 20th birthday by donating a gallon of his blood. I never gave a gallon of my blood to anyone. It is poignant to see our youth guided with such generous impulses. I am not 20 anymore. This past week, I marked an exciting birthThe Courier is proud to be Education Partner day: my 95th. My wife made a wonderful birthday party, which was just one more of the unforgettable festivities marking a milestone that she has organized with love and grace since I met her. Various family members joined in observing and celebrating the incredible day. Perhaps nobody was quite as surprised as I that I reached this Here are The Courier’s suggestions for Tuesday’s election. Whether you agree or disagree, the milestone in good health and in full possession of my capacities. It allows me to dare to dream that I might reach a hundred. only important thing is to please vote on Nov. 4. When I was growing up, the big milestone for everyone was District Elan Carr (R) Assessor Jeffrey Prang Lieutenant Governor about 70. I remember when my grandfather celebrated his 70th State Senator, L.A. County Sheriff 26th District Ron Nehring (R) birthday. We thought it was astonishing and memorable but now, an Ben Allen (D) Jim McDonnell Secretary of State improved lifestyle has made it possible for more of us to reach close Superintendent of Public L.A. County Supervisor, 3rd Pete Peterson (R) to a hundred. What is more, more of us are marking such days in Instruction Marshall Tuck District Sheila Kuehl Controller better health than a century ago. Associate Justice Court of Proposition 1 No Ashley Swearengin (R) To my readers I offer my gratitude for your good wishes. May Proposition 2 Yes Appeal Norm M. Manella Treasurer John Chiang (D) I extend to all of you to push closer to that century mark with each Superior Court Judge, Office Proposition 45 No Member State Board of passing year. #61 Dayan Mathai Proposition 46 No Equalization, 3rd District Superior Court Judge, Proposition Office 47 Yes G. Rick Marshall (R) #87 Tom Griego Proposition 48 No U.S. Representative, 33rd

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MARCIA WILSON HOBBS

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR It seems that Board of Education President Noah Margo’s letter (Oct. 14) is focusing on sources beyond the control of the school board. CAHSEE and the API have been part of the academic fabric for a decade or more. The full implementation of the California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE) was delayed until the (high school) class of 2006 (from 2004). Approximately 9 of every 10 students ultimately passed by the end of the 2005-2006 school year. In 2010, 81-percent of 10th graders passed each of the two sections on their first try. (edited source:Wikipedia). Eight years hence, there should be no surprises/excuses, if in fact, our students have not reached the required success levels. The Academic Performance Index (API) cited in the recent Courier article has even been in play longer than CAHSEE. The base API score objective for all schools is 800. Again, pointing to CAHSEE and the API, it should come as no surprise, with ample passage of time, to improve the BHHS’s moving average which currently has a 3 year average of 868. (Margo article: ”We were told, after the fact, that California no longer used the cornerstone of California's Public Schools‘ Accountability Act the Academic Performance Index. API is the state’s system for measuring school performance and improvement. Point of clarification: Last March 13, the state Board of Education (SBE) approved three amendments, one of which is : ”Use of the API as an additional indicator for high schools was eliminated.” ) So let’s look at the recent history of the district-wide API scores. The BHHS scores starting with 2007: 824, 805, 846, 839(2010), 872, 867, 865(2013). Notice the peak in 2011, with a small decline to 2013, or a 3-year average of 868. Compare BHHS scores with a well known (and reasonably local) school district high school scores starting with 2007: 911, 921, 935, 929(2010), 937, 940, 932(2013). 3 year average of 936.Let’s also look at the recent score of our 4 elementary schools ( 2013/2012): BV 912/920, ER 899/900, Haw 935/936, HM 921/914. Margo’s “...caveat is that, to date, L.A. County could not offer up any other recommended schools that outperform Beverly Hills.” I think the above scores prove otherwise. Craig Davis ****** Thank you Dr. Goldberg and Mr. Margo for demonstrating the very best of The Core Curriculum. Dance around the truth, avoid any direct response to a question or situation, and never, never take responsibility for one’s actions. Kind of like answering the question how much is 9 +6 ? Rather than answer 15—first we must get rid of 9 which is a very unfriendly number. Let's make it 10 by adding a 1 to that dastardly 9. Now we have a situation–6 appears to be a friendly number, but how can we add it to 10 because it will give us 16? Unless we now say that since 9 is very unfriendly, 10 will come to the rescue and join with 6 an extremely friendly and giving number who volunteers to drop 1 of itself to give us 15. We owe a debt of thanks to 10 and a debt of gratitude to 6 for sacrificing it self for The Core.. By the way which is it? Mr. Margo says the problem is getting all of our students to be proficient or above in those inconsequential subjects language arts (could that mean communicate in English or some “Core” acceptable language) and math—while Dr. Goldberg says: “I will admit that the criteria is unrealistic as we need 100-percent proficient on the CAHEE.” Thanks guys for your efforts in making mediocrity the new normal for our City’s schools. Robert Block ****** Elan Carr is a fine man who has done much, but the issues discussed in The Courier’s recent front page editorial—the subway, fluency in Arabic, and local taxes—are irrelevant to what happens in Washington. What happens there is partisan politics run amuck. Carr is running as a Republican, and we must judge him by the company he keeps. His colleagues espouse positions which have worked or if implemented will work to the detriment of most Americans. They care about unborn babies (i.e., oppose abortion) but not so much about the babies after they are born, opposing food stamps so the babies can eat; fighting a minimum wage increase so parents can afford to care for their children, and refusing to expand Medicaid so the children can get health care. They want to repeal the Affordable Care Act, introducing numerous bill in Congress trying to do this while ignoring other major issues. They want to cut taxes on the wealthy while increasing them on the poor and middle class, and oppose stricter regulation of financial institutions to avoid another worldwide financial crisis. They oppose gay marriage and want to introduce sectarian prayers into public life. They don't believe in climate change, when the overwhelming majority of scientists agree that evidence supports the contention that human activity is causing climate change. Some of these ideas sound reasonable in theory, but when pursued to their logical conclusion, make no sense and when tried in practice clearly don't work. So I, as a registered Democrat, am voting for Ted Lieu. Our future, and our country's future, is at stake. Daniel Fink

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

ASSAULTS 10/21 200 Reeves Drive 10/22 200 Moreno Drive 10/22 Wilshire Boulevard/San Vicente Boulevard BURGLARIES 10/13 400 North Rodeo Drive ($750) 10/20 400 North Rodeo Drive ($4,480) 10/20 700 North Camden Drive 10/21 400 North Rodeo Drive ($35,000) 10/22 300 North Oakhurst Drive 10/22 200 North Wetherly Drive 10/22 9000 Wilshire Boulevard ($1,450) 10/24 8000 Wilshire Boulevard ($550) GRAND THEFTS 10/08 9000 South Santa Monica Boulevard 10/20 600 North Rexford Drive ($1,750) 10/22 9000 Wilshire Boulevard 10/22 400 North Crescent Drive ($1,160) 10/25 400 North Rodeo Drive ($995) ROBBERIES 10/21 300 South Robertson Boulevard 10/22 North La Peer Drive/Clifton Way 10/23 200 Camden Drive ($1,205)

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