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By Matt Lopez & Laura Coleman Beverly Hills voters have spoken and Isabel Hacker and Mel Spitz, along with incumbent Noah Margo, have been chosen to fill three open seats on the BHUSD Board of Education.

With 100 percent of precincts reporting late Tuesday night, Hacker, a community leader and political newcomer, was elected as the leading votegetter with 1,625 votes.

Spitz, who served on the Board of Education in the 1970s, took second place with 1,561 votes.

Incumbent Noah Margo was re-elected for a second term,

holding onto the third spot with 1,365 votes.

Former Beverly Hills High Principal Carter Paysinger finished in fourth place with 1,279 votes. Incumbent Lewis Hall took fifth with 773 votes.

“I’m humbled by the opportunity,” Hacker told The Courier.

“It’s an enormous privilege for me to serve in this capacity. I look forward to working with Superintendent [Steve] Kessler and all the members of the board."

Only 13.9-percent of regis-

See page 18 for Election Night photos!

Isabel Hacker, Mel Spitz & Noah Margo

tered voters turned out to vote based on Tuesday’s semi-official election returns.

Tuesday’s election results brought to an end one of the more contentious Beverly Hills elections in recent memory, one

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George Christy, Page 6 December 15 Marks The 100th Year For Frank Sinatra, Who Weighed 13.5 Pounds At Birth, Requiring Forceps To Deliver Him That Created Damage To His Eardrum That He Suffered From All His Life

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By Laura Coleman Despite a multitude of assertions from Beverly Hills Unified School District leaders that the district had zero intention of renewing Venoco, Inc.’s lease to operate an oil well on its high school campus–the City’s only oil well now in operation–Venoco just can’t seem to get the message.

In a letter dated Oct. 30, Venoco attorney Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP, apprised

(see ‘ELECTION’ page 16)

Part 58 in a series on Beverly Hills residents who have grown with the Centennial City

BHUSD attorney Jeffrey Vinnick that Venoco was informed “for the first time” in September that the BHUSD would not renew the energy company’s lease to operate an oil well onsite at Beverly Hills High School beyond Dec. 31, 2016. Venoco now pays the City roughly $500,000 and BHUSD around $600,000 a year for their oil and gas lease, which stipulates

By Laura Coleman Walter Samson moved into his Beverly Hills home some 42 years ago with his young wife (19 years his junior) and their two small boys. Their youngest son had some visual perception problems and they had heard that Beverly Hills was the one community–a real community– where their son could get a proper education.

“One of his teachers at Beverly Vista was a real savior,” he recalled of the person who taught their son to believe in his own abilities.

Originally born in Beverly, Massachusetts in 1921 (next month he’ll celebrate his 94th birthday), Walter grew up figuring out ways to make shapes,

(see ‘VENOCO’ page 16)

City Council Rejects Bid For Rite Aid Walk-In Clinic

By Victoria Talbot The City Council sent Rite Aid back to the drawing board in their efforts to receive approval for a medical overlay zone at their store at 300-336 N. Canon Dr. The permit is part of the company’s plan to enhance their retail presence by offering “Ready-Clinic,” a walk-in, one-stop service for minor, everyday medical questions that can be addressed by nurse

that included public verbal sparring back-and-forth between former elected Beverly Hills political figures and sitting boardmembers, along with anonymous campaign literature distributed to

Beverly Hills Elder: Walter Samson: WWII Veteran, Shape-Maker

BLACK & WHITE BALL — At Tuesday’s annual Beverly Hills Police Black & White Gala at The Beverly Hilton, Police Chief Dominick Rivetti presented former mayor Les Bronte with the Lawrence L. Shapiro Memorial Award for meritorious and dedicated service by a BHPD volunteer. For more photos from Tuesday’s event, see page 17.

Venoco Slowly Gets Message: No More Oil Drilling In Beverly Hills The BHHS football team picked up its first win of the year at Homecoming.

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Isabel Hacker, Mel Spitz, Noah Margo Get The Nod For Beverly Hills’ Unified School District Board Of Education

practitioners and physician’s aids.

The project would establish 474 square feet of the 19,044 square foot space for two clinic rooms, a restroom and a waiting area currently set aside near the store’s pharmacy.

The City’s Municipal Code provides that public benefits must be provided in conjunction with the application for a Medical (see ‘RITE AID’ page 16)

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Walter Samson

mostly spurred on by his father’s tooling die business. At the Samson Cutting Die Company which his father operated for a time in Rochester, New York, for example, the plant would manufacture cuttings for (see ‘WALTER SAMSON’ page 16)

T I N S E L T O W N SPARKLE — Jenna Dewan, Jane Fonda (what was she thinking!) and Michelle Rodriguez cruised the Red Carpet during the 19th annual Hollywood Film Awards at The Beverly Hilton.

Attending were Channing Tatum, Saoirse Ronan, Robert DeNiro with daughter Dreena, Thora Birch, Tim Roth, Peter Fonda, etc.

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

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Council of the City of Beverly Hills, at its meeting to be held on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 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, will hold a public hearing to consider:

The Council of the City of Beverly Hills, at its regular meeting to be held on Tuesday, November 17, 2015, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, California, will hold a public hearing to consider adoption of:

ADOPTION OF THE FINAL MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE BEVERLY HILLS DOG PARK PROJECT

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH A WASTEWATER CAPACITY CHARGE

The City of Beverly Hills has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for a proposed dog park located at the southeast corner of the intersection of Foothill Road and Alden Drive in Beverly Hills. Mitigation measures have been identified to reduce potential impacts associated with Air Quality, Cultural Resources, Hazards and Hazardous Materials, and Noise to a less than significant level.

The proposed project would involve demolition of an existing asphalt-capped surface parking lot and construction of a new offleash dog park on the site, with possible internal separation by chain-link fence to differentiate areas of use for large and small animals. The project would involve improvements including new surface materials; benches; shade canopies; trash receptacles; water fountains; and related basic support needs.

This project is being assessed in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and the environmental regulations of the City. The City prepared an Initial Study to determine the proposed project’s potential impact on the environment. After reviewing the Initial Study, the City determined that this project may have a significant effect on the environment, but by implementing certain mitigation measures, the project’s potentially significant effects could be reduced to less than significant levels. Accordingly, a Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared.

The MND was previously circulated for a 20-day public review period, from July 31, 2015 to August 20, 2015. Responses to the comments received during this time will be provided in the Final Mitigated Negative Declaration Document.

and A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE SCHEDULE OF TAXES, FEES & CHARGES TO ESTABLISH A WASTEWATER CAPACITY CHARGE. The proposed ordinance and resolution will establish a wastewater capacity charge that reflects the costs that new or expanded connections will place on the City’s wastewater facilities and/or the renovations and/or additions to existing establishments that may be required as a result of the increased demand for system capacity. The City has prepared a report with data indicating the amount of cost, or estimated cost, required to provide wastewater facilities for which the capacity charge is proposed and the revenue sources anticipated to provide the wastewater facilities.

Copies of the report are available for review or purchase in the Office of the City Clerk, Room 290, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, California. Any interested person may attend the meeting and be heard. Written comments may also be submitted and should be addressed to the City Council, c/o City Clerk, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, California, 90210. The comments should be received prior to the hearing date. If you need more information, please contact Caitlin Sims at (310) 285-2499.

Please note that if you challenge the Council's action in regard to this matter 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.

BYRON POPE, MMC City Clerk

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

At the public hearing, the City Council will hear and consider all comments. All interested persons are invited to attend and speak on this matter. Written comments may also be submitted and should be addressed to the City Council, c/o City Clerk, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. Written comments should be received prior to the hearing date.

Please note that if you challenge the City’s action in regards to this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at a public hearing or in written correspondence delivered to the City, either at or prior to the end of the public hearing.

If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact Ryan Gohlich, City Planner, Community Development Department, at 310.285.1118 or rgohlich@beverlyhills.org. The case file is on file at the Community Development Department and can be reviewed by any interested person at 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, California 90210.

BYRON POPE, MMC City Clerk

NOTICE OF COMMISSION VACANCIES The Beverly Hills City Council is seeking qualified candidates to fill vacancies on the following Commissions:

ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION – One Vacancy FINE ART COMMISSION – One Vacancy Deadline to apply for both Commissions: January 4, 2016 For more information on the Commission positions, please visit the City’s website at www.beverlyhills.org or call the City Clerk’s Office at (310) 285-2400.

BYRON POPE, MMC City Clerk

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Simms/Mann Forum Explores Import Of Early Childhood At The Wallis

MAKING SCHOOLS GREAT—Douglas and Jodi Galen received the “Mayor’s Step-Up Award” for making a difference in the community at the City Council meeting on Tuesday.

The Galens were nominated by Kevin Brown, BHHS assistant principal, for all they do for the schools and community. Jodi, now in her second year as BHHS president, previously served as the El Rodeo PTA president. She is known throughout the community for her impeccable style, kindness, generosity and positivity. Pictured (from left): Dr. Douglas and Jodi Galen, Mayor Julian Gold, Councilmember Nancy Krasne, Councilmember Lili Bosse, BHHS AP Kevin Brown, and Councilmember William Brien.

By Victoria Talbot The Simms/Mann Institute announced the 13 recipients of the 2015 Simms/Mann Faculty Fellowships Tuesday at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts at the 3rd annual Simms/Mann Think Tank Tuesday.

The event showcased the international neuroscience of early childhood experience and environment on shaping brain architecture.

It also brought in influencers from a variety of fields including education, business, philanthropy and medicine convened to impact policy and practice in early childhood development.

Faculty Fellows spend one year

completing a project that translates neuroscience research into practical application and collaborate with interdisciplinary professionals to integrate cutting edge research into the classroom for the critical zero-to-three child. (see ‘SIMMS MANN’ page 22)

FOLLOW PRINCIPAL ALLEN TO THE BOOK FAIR!—El Rodeo Principal Kevin Allen headed to his school library this week to shoot a promo video letting students and parents know that the Monster El Rodeo Book Fair starts Nov. 16 at 8 a.m. in the library. This year’s scholastic book fair will feature R.L. Stine’s very first Goosebumps book. “Your brains will be teased with all the reading selections available just for you!” Allen exclaims on the video. The weeklong El Rodeo book fair runs through Friday, Nov. 20 at 3:30 p.m. Allen promises: “Reading is so fun....you’ll get goosebumps!”

Southeast Beverly Hills Revitalization Efforts Take Shape With Second Meeting

By Matt Lopez As part of a continued effort to revitalize Southeast Beverly Hills, the City will hold its second “Southeast In Motion” meeting on Sunday, Nov. 15 from 2-4 p.m.

The first community workshop meeting was held in July and included discussion on the Metro Purple Line Extension at the La Cienega Station and encouraged attendees to write ideas for revitalizing certain areas of the southeast on large posterboard maps.

Victoria Mann-Simms, Ph.D.

The Nov. 15 workshop, which will be held on the second-floor library auditorium at 444 N. Rexford Dr., invites input from “residents and business owners in the Southeast area regarding their ideas for the Wilshire and Olympic corridors and the future La Cienega-Wilshire subway station.”

Two-hour free parking is available at the Civic Center Parking Structure, next to the library at 450 N. Rexford Dr. For more information, contact Timothea Tway at ttway@beverlyhills.org.

Courier Photo by Laura Coleman

Maple Counseling Center Shines Light On Mental Health At Annual Gala LISTEN UP—The Maple Counseling Center’s annual gala shone a light on mental health last week at the Montage Beverly Hills. Pictured (from left): Amy Ziering and Frances Fisher; Aimee Mann performs.

The Beverly Hills-based non-profit has been serving the L.A. community for 43 years.

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Those interested in Jake may call ShelterHopePetShop.org at 805-379-3538.

Howie is a shy, 2-yearold, 20-lb Chihuahua

Otis is a deaf, allJenna is a sweet, lovable white fully trained Pit60-pd,. 4-year-old Pitbull mix The above four dogs are available through Wags and Walks Westside Dog Rescue at http://www.wagsandwalks.org/adoption-applica-

By Laura Coleman For two years, documentary filmmaker Amy Ziering, who grew up in Beverly Hills, went around the country recording the stories of military sexual assault victims. The result, 2012’s documentary The Invisible War, garnered an Academy Award nomination and precipitated reforms intended to curb sexual assault in the U.S. military.

But even if her interviews with those victims had not ever been used to craft the groundbreaking film, Ziering learned that the process of sharing their stories had been truly cathartic for those whom she spoke with; those who time after time when they finished told her: “Thank you for listening.”

The importance of bearing witness cannot be minimized, Ziering said at last Thursday’s Maple Counseling Center’s Light Up The Night Gala, which was held in the Montage.

Ziering, whose documentary The Hunting Ground about rape on college

campuses was released earlier this year, was honored by the Maple Center along with actor Trai Byers and singer/songwriter Aimee Mann for their contributions to mental health awareness in the community.

“Raising mental health awareness is bringing attention to something that is often fraught with stigma,” said Maple Center CEO Marcy Kaplan.

For the past 43 years, in addition to serving as a resource for mental health education, prevention, and intervention, as well as crisis support, the nonprofit community mental health center has provided low cost psychological counseling for people in need. Last year, the Maple Center provided 30,000 hours of counseling to 3,500 people.

“All of us at some point need help, but would have no place to go if it weren’t for the Maple Center,” said Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills Rabbi Jonathan Aaron.

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Los Angeles Museum Of The Holocaust Chopping It Up With Beverly Hills’ Yazawa CHEFS– 2015 Gala Evokes Legacy Klimt Painting SHOGUN Executive Chef Tomomi Inada, Head Chef Tomohiko Nakamura and Sous Chef Mike Nasution are priming for one of the finest Japanese dining experiences in the world at Yazawa Beverly Hills.

NEVER FORGET—(From left): Holocaust Survivors Edith Franke and Dorothy Greenstein; and Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust 2015 annual Gala Dinner Cochairs Shelly and Dr. Frank Litvack attend Sunday evening’s event “The Legacy of Woman in Gold” at The Beverly Wilshire.

Photos by Vince Bucci

By Laura Coleman Over 70 years ago, the Holocaust ended and the world became aware that 6 million Jews had been systemically murdered for one simple reason: they were Jewish.

At the start of Sunday evening’s Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust 2015 gala “The Legacy of Woman in Gold,” actress Helen Mirren reminded those in attendance in The Beverly Wilshire of the need for “present witnesses.”

This year’s gala theme, (a nod to Woman In Gold, in which Mirren played the Austrian American Jewish refugee Maria Altmann who successfully recovered family artworks stolen by the Nazis, including a Gustav Klimt portrait of her aunt), was particularly fitting because like the film, the museum is integral to preserving the memories of the past. The museum, whose permanent collection contains some of the most valuable Holocaust materials in the

world, last month opened the exhibit “Woman in Gold” with additional rare memorabilia.

“Our memories of family, our identity, our culture, as expressed by our families, is what makes us able to carry on through the world,” Mirren shared.

“The film (shows)...the cruel brutal taking away...not just of lives...but of peoples memories.”

“As time travels on and as we are sadly losing that generation...we need that present witness,” she added.

Today, there are far too few remaining Holocaust survivors, and thus, it falls on us to be the witnesses to the witnesses, to carry on their legacy and educate others about the truth of the Holocaust. Since 1961, LAMOTH, which was founded by Holocaust survivors, has partnership with schools, community organizations, artists, filmmakers and (see ‘MUSEUM OF THE HOLOCAUST’ page 22)

GREAT DEBATE—Beverly Hills High School's Speech and Debate Team is back! Over the past month, new BHHS Speech and Debate Coach David Finnigan has recruited over 25 students and began to prepare them for this inaugural year of tournaments.

Last month, Finnigan took students to compete at Claremont High School, with BHHS winning three awards: (pictured from left): 9th graders Amanda Khodabash and Lara Pastor took 5th place in Duo Interpretation and 10th grader Samantha Boudaie took 9th place in Student Congress. The Career and Technical Education department at BHHS hopes to expand the program to all five sites. (Horace Mann already has a debate program!) Contact Cindy Dubin at cdubn@bhusd.org for information.

Rita Wilson To Headline Star Line-Up Of Songwriters, Stories and Music at Geffen Rita Wilson is bringing her vocal and songwriting talents to the Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater at the Geffen Playhouse for eight shows in December. For each performance, Wilson will be joined by special guests for an evening of songwriters telling the stories behind their songs. The shows will be performed in the round with the audience surrounding the artists, providing an upclose and personal experience. They include: Jessi Alexander, Kristian Bush, Richard Marx, Jon Randall, Lindy Robbins, among others.

Tickets are priced from $79 to $89; VIP cabaret-style seating (including two complimentary drinks served table-side) are available from $129 to $149. Purchase in person at the Geffen Playhouse box office, by phone at 310-208-5454 or on line at www.geffenplayhouse.com.

Rita Wilson

By Victoria Talbot Yazawa Beef, opening Dec. 1 at 9669 S. Santa Monica Blvd. (310-2752914). is a total immersion experience.

Authenticity is celebrated in this peak dining experience, where meat reigns with provocative sensuality.

Former home of Bierbiesl, the

space is small, but high ceilings and elegant minimalism offset the intimate interior, leaving a cozy, countrified feeling. Dark wooden accents suggest a barn experience.

A perfect fit for the discerning international palate, Yazawa adds a new (see ‘YAZAWA’ page 22)

901 Strada Vecchia L.A. City Attorney Hearing At Postponed Until Dec. 9

By Matt Lopez A hearing to determine the fate of 901 Strada Vecchia in Bel-Air has been postponed to Dec. 9, according to L.A. Department of Building and Safety spokesman David L. Lara.

The controversial megamansion has been a thorn in the side of Bel-Air residents for the better part of the last two years.

The nearly 30,000 square foot home, designed by celebrity developer Mohamed Hadid, has come under fire from City officials, thanks in large part to the tireless work of Joseph Horacek, a neighbor who lives directly below the

project.

After months of documenting photos and video of illegal work being done at the project, the LADBS finally cracked down in earlier this year, revoking permits and demanding the removal of all unapproved construction.

The case was forwarded to the L.A. City Attorney for prosecution over the summer, but the arraignment has yet to be officially heard after a couple of delays.

City Attorney spokesperson Frank Mateljan did not return two requests for comment on the delays.

GEORGE CHRISTY

George Christy Wife Ava Gardner wtih Frank’s parents, Natalina and Antonino Sinatra New York Daily News Archive / Getty Images

Ava Gardner John Springer Collection / CORBIS

The Rat Pack included Frank, Dean Martin, Peter Lawford, Joey Bishop and Sammy Davis, Jr. Gab Archive / Getty Images

With Tommy Dorsey Michael Ochs Archives / Getty Images

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With Jackie Kennedy at the Inaugural Ball Bettmann / CORBIS

Celebrating the 100th year of Frank Sinatra’s birth, HarperCollins is releasing Sinatra’s Century, One Hundred Notes On The Man And His World

“Frank

attracted women. He couldn’t help it.

Just to look at him – the way he moved, the way he behaved – was to know he was a great lover and true gentleman. He adored the company of women and knew how to treat them.”

Barbara Sinatra contin-

ues, “I’ve had friends whose husbands were ‘players,’ and every time the husbands had affairs my friends were showered with gifts. Well, I was constantly showered with gifts, but no matter what temptations Frank may have had when I wasn’t around, he made me feel so safe and loved that I never became paranoid about losing him.”

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015 is hailed as the Year of Ole Blue Eyes, the hundredth year of Frank Sinatra, born in Hoboken, New Jersey, Page 6 | November 6, 2015

to Italian immigrants Natalina and Antonino Sinatra on December 15, 1915. He weighed 13.5 pounds, requiring delivery with forceps, that created severe scarring to his left cheek, neck and ear, perforating damage to his ear drum that he suffered from all his life.

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the brink of this grand anniversary, HarperCollins is publishing poet and scholar David Lehman’s Sinatra’s Century, One Hundred Notes On The Man And His World.

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he greatest of all popular American singers,” declares the author. His oeuvre remains “an aesthetic experience of intense pleasure,” and that Frank may well be “the most interesting man in the world.”

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hreaded through David Lehman’s 100 notes are captivating observations, histories, insights and reflections likely to serve as interesting dinner party conversations. A mere sampling:

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t Zito’s Bakery on Bleecker Street, a Greenwich Village landmark for 80 years that closed its doors in 2004, customers saw two framed

Barbara and Frank with President Ronald and Nancy Reagan at the Inaugural Ball Ron Galella / Getty Images

photographs on the wall behind the counter. One was a picture of the Pope, the other a picture of Frank Sinatra.”

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irectly and after every baseball game at Yankee Stadium, the public address system plays Sinatra’s signature recording of Kander and Ebb’s New York, New York, with lyrics by Bettty Comden and Adolph Green from the musical On The Town.”

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hen bandleader Harry James discovered Frank as a singing waiter at the Rustic Cabin in New Jersey, Frank joined the James band. Harry wanted him to change his name to Frank Satin. No way.

Years later when asked about the name change, Frank shot back, “If I had done that, I’d be working cruise ships today.”

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he early evidence might not have suggested that Sinatra’s posthumous destiny would be so prolific … he was shrewd enough not only to sing new songs, but what we have come to call ‘standards.’”

Embraceable You, How Deep Is The Ocean, Night And Day, The Song Is You, Stormy

Weather, Fools Rush In, You’ll Never Know, I’ve Got A Crush On You, et alia.

First wife Nancy Sinatra with Nancy, Jr., Tina and Frank, Jr. Bettmann / CORBIS

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inatra’s voice went through range changes … ‘The voice itself would evolve over the years, from a violin to a viola to a cello, with a rich middle register and dark bottom tones,’ claimed journalist Pete Hamill. “In the late concert years, biographer Shawn Levy believed he heard a tuba.”

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inatra was famous, or notorious, for insisting on doing his movie scenes in one take. He felt that repetition would diminish his spontaneity. First take was the ‘best take.’ And as he grew in fame and power, ‘One Take Charlie’ would get his way more often than not, and if not he had no hesitation of walking away.”

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n 1954, Frank helped Joe DiMaggio break and enter Marilyn Monroe’s apartment …

One of the men carried a flash camera.

Joe’s marriage to Marilyn had hit the rocks … they kicked in the door, but the terrified woman in her nightgown inside was Florence

Kotz, a secretary by occupation who eventually brought suit and settled out of court for $7,500.”

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inatra and Peggy Lee liked each other a lot – and it is said by Sinatra’s former valet George Jacobs – that they had sex as often as possible …

What we have here is Primal Masculine and Primal Feminine – yin yang to the max. And what deepens it is that Sinatra also had deep vulnerability and Peggy had real toughness – all of which helped make their performances so rich. No wonder they were a mutual admiration society. They lived the whole continuum of sexual energy. Years later, when Peggy was hospitalized in New Orleans, Sinatra sent his plane to pick her up and bring her to her L.A. house, where he had an airconditioning system installed.”

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THE FASHION OF BEVERLY HILLS

PUSSY & POOCH HOWL-OWEEN FASHION—From left, Pussy & Pooch cofounder Janene Zakrajsek, joins rock-pet sensation “The Holograms,” winners of Best Pet Partner-Costumes; Freddy Kruger, a happy pit bull, takes home the Best Dog Costume; Rob Gaudio, co-founder of Pussy & Pooch, smiles at the fun; and Carol Anne Daroy, dressed as a McDonald’s french fries lady, with her dog dressed as a hamburger, wins the Best Human Costume.

NEW TEMPLE ON THE BLOCK—Wilshire Boulevard Temple celebrated the opening of two newly renovated schools at its historic Wilshire Center/Koreatown location. On hand to cut the ribbon were the two women whose names grace the schools: Geri Brawerman, the major funder of Brawerman Elementary School East, and Erika J. Glazer, major funder of the Erika J. Glazer Early Childhood Center.

(Both ladies are pictured above with Senior Rabbi Steven Z. Leder.) In addition, Wilshire Boulevard Temple Religious School, housed in the classrooms of Brawerman Elementary School and known for its innovative programs, celebrated its reopening. New features of both the renovated schools include fine art studios, libraries, and extensive outdoor play areas, with a rooftop sports complex for the older Brawerman students featuring a soccer field, basketball court, and track. Brawerman’s new facilities also include an innovation lab, music room, and science lab. Said Leder: “These two remarkable women have assured a bright future for the children of our congregation, the Jewish community and our great city.”

HALE BOB—Fashion designer Daniel Bohbot opened the doors of his newly built Beverly Hills mansion to friends, colleagues and fashionistas, unveiling his Hale Bob and Liberty Garden 2016 Spring/Summer collections during LA Fashion Week. Known for his recognizable vibrant patterns, which are created at his L.A. studio, Bohbot has acquired the reputation of being the king of resort fashion. The show began with 25 looks from Liberty Garden, a collection inspired by lush gardens and nature.

From flower appliques and dragonfly embroideries, to clouded prints on delicate laces and beautiful patched suede pieces, the show was lovely. Pale greens, pinks, and nudes mixed with earthy nutmeg and grey tones reflected the color scheme of 2016. The second half of the show was dedicated to Hale Bob with 32 looks.

Dominating on the runway were silk chiffon tunics, sheer dresses, and kaftans.

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Greystone Show House Gives Historic Nod With Contemporary Designs TIMELESS VIEWS – The natural beauty that surrounds the historic mansion is a theme carried throughout the home by many designers, often utilizing views and natural light to enhance interior appointments.

By Victoria Talbot The 2015 Maison de Luxe Designer Show House brings a wonderful splash of color, infused light, a celebration of nature and a nod to history to the City’s most elegant venue.

Celebrating the mansion as Beverly Hills does, it is a treat to re-imagine it filled with life. This showcase brings in the chi with exuberant fantasy and inspired movement. Hints of nature and Asian-inspired design

abound.

Sponsored by the City of Beverly Hills, Friends of Greystone and Luxe Interiors + Design, the designers are hand-picked from around the world to bring the freshest and most creative vision to the project.

Some highlights, but not to spoil, include Mrs. Doheny’s bedroom suite, by Beth Webb Interiors, which glows with lush fabrics in a subtle ballerina-soft palette that is intimately sensual with a tantalizing taste of

historic costume blended with contemporary luxury to hint at the ghostly presence of the home’s historic mistress.

In contrast, the bold saloon by Consort Design suggests a man’s world, both modern and vintage, featuring a real man’s bar dominated by a marble ping-pong table awaiting that shaken, dry martini.

“Fanciful” describes the sweet boys’ room, designed by Reath De- MRS. DOHENY’S DRESSING ROOM – Period clothsign to suggest a simpler time, deco- ing and a hint of fragrance color permeate the dressrated with a theme of world flags ing room with history, as well as design. that delights.

The Garden Halls by Mark D. Sikes Interiors are Asian-inspired in a mint-green refreshing landscape.

Light, airy and whimsical, wicker defies the heavy, darkly-wooded interior of the building.

Maison de Luxe inspires deep inspection, with each room its own masterpiece set amidst the glittering landscape and LA vistas.

The showcase will be open Nov. 7-8, 11-15 and 18-22 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

For tickets, visit www.beverlyFUN WITH FLAGS – Historic but contemporary fun hills.org/maisondeluxe for the boys’ room, is both tasteful and whimsical.

Local Realtor Sets Residential Square Footage-Record in Beverly Hills 90211

By Victoria Talbot Realtor Samira Kermani is claiming the highest price per

square foot for a residential sale in the 90211 area at $1,221 per square foot, and a

sale price of $1.867 million.

The residence located at 252 S. Almont Dr. is a one-sto-

ry, 3-bedroom, 2-bath home plus guest house, with a backyard and waterfall.

The record-breaking sale represents a benchmark, elevating the 90211 property to the context of Beverly Hills real estate City-wide.

An attorney as well as a realtor, Kermani is a member of the Beverly Hills Greater Los Angeles Area Realtors (BHGLAAR) and the California Association of Realtors Legal Affairs Forum.

Kermani is CEO/founder of Karlton Stone, and broker and attorney representing buyers and sellers in commercial residential and multi-unit proper-

ties, and for Court Appointed Receivers.

A privately-owned real estate firm, the company specializes in the sale and acquisition of real property assets, blending real estate law with real estate sales, and focusing on personalized service, quality, discretion, and results.

Kermani is a mediator with the Kermani Law Firm in disputes including real estate and related matters. At BHGLAAR, she serves on the Professional Standards and Arbitration Committees.

Prior to founding Karlton Stone, Kermani was a broker at Coldwell Banker North.

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SHARING HI-TECH SOLUTIONS FOR WATER CONSERVATION –Feeling the punch of a $61,000 fine for failing to meet the City’s water conservation goals set by the California State Water Board, Beverly Hills continues to seek ways to make a 32-percent cut in water use. Mayor Julian Gold and City Manager Mahdi Aluzri met with Yehuda Ben Ezra, general director of Israel, Herzliya, one of Beverly Hills' sister cities. Among the topics discussed were California's severe drought, new water saving technologies in use in Israel and how government structure and operations compare between the two cities. The group toured of some of the City's water infrastructure facilities. The City's Sister City Committee CoPresidents Howard Szabo and Sharona Nazarian also joined the meeting. From left: Howard Szabo, Sharona R. Nazarian, Mayor Gold, Yehuda Ben Ezra, Helen Szabo, Nava Lavian and Mahdi Aluzri.

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HOW DO YOU FEEL?

Maxine Rosenfeld, Henry Gluck, Marion Anderson, Sandra Kraus and Arline Gluck UCLA HEALTH SYSTEM BOARD Dr. John C. EXPLORES IMMUNOLOGY, AND MORE— Mazziotta , vice “Explore Immunology—Medicine’s Most chancellor of Exciting New Frontier,” was the theme of the UCLA Health 4th annual UCLA Health System Board Sciences and Meeting. Henry Gluck, system chairman, delivCEO of UCLA ered opening and closing remarks. Speakers Health, spoke at included Dr. John C. Mazziotta, vice chancellor the UCLA Health of UCLA Health Sciences and CEO of UCLA System Board Health; Dr. Antoni Ribas, who spoke on Meeting.

“Treating Cancer with the Immune System;” and Dr. Benjamin Ansell, who spoke on “UCLA’s New Patient & Guest Services Program—and How You Can Take Control of Your Health.” “It has been an exciting year of achievement for UCLA Health, from groundbreaking discoveries to FDA approvals, improved national rankings, and tremendous progress in The Centennial Campaign for UCLA,” Gluck said. “UCLA is at the forefront of translational research in immunology, which targets a wide range of diseases that include cancer, HIV, infections and autoimmune disease, age-related disorders and transplant rections.”

Photos by William Short Tracey Gluck, Vin and Sandra Scully

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

CHLA Announces 2nd Annual ‘Live L.A. Give L.A.’ Fundraising Campaign This holiday season, the “Live L.A. Give L.A.” campaign enlists celebrities, corporate partners and media organizations to ask Angelenos to support Children’s Hospital Los Angeles’ (CHLA) mission and fight childhood cancer, heart disease, neurological disorders, bone and skeletal conditions and other catastrophic conditions.

Starting today and extending through the end of the year, the campaign raises funds that help safeguard the community’s sickest children by providing the support the nonprofit pediatric hospital needs to conduct leadingedge research and ensure that critical, lifesaving care is available to every child the hospital treats.

Community organizations like Credit Unions for Kids (CU4KIDS), a nonprofit collaboration of credit unions, are partnering with CHLA in support of the campaign.

“With its 250,000 employees and 100 million members, Credit Unions for Kids is dedicated to making a huge difference in the lives of sick children,” says Eileen Rivera, CEO/president of SkyOne Federal Credit Union and chair of the Credit Union for Kids Advisory Board at CHLA. Heidi Klum, supermodel, actress, and longtime hospital supporter, is championing the campaign. “As a mom and fellow Angeleno, I have a special place in my heart for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles,” Klum says. I’ve had the honor of meeting many of the brave kids there who are battling cancer, heart defects and other critical illnesses.”

CHLA is teaming with other community partners—the L.A. Kings, L.A. Clippers, KABC, KIISFM and iHeartRadio— to provide L.A. families with fun, convenient ways to support its mission.

“Everything we do at CHLA is designed to help children heal,” says Paul Viviano, CHLA president/CEO. “With 350 programs and services just for

Jamie Madden, Westside Guild president

Ella is one of the faces of CHLA’s “Live L.A. Give L.A.” campaign. kids, we’re ready to help children recover

faster. Providing life-saving care would not be possible without our community’s support.”

Ways to donate include: • Donate online at CHLA.org/ GiveLA. Every gift made to the campaign will be matched, up to $530,000, by Credit Unions for Kids. Funds raised through the campaign support the hospital’s Helping Hands Fund.

• Shop at CHLA’s online store. Three luxury ornaments, holiday wrapping paper and a winter throw are being sold for the holidays, with net proceeds benefiting CHLA. Visit https://Shop.CHLA.org. On Nov. 16, additional items go on sale: a yoga mat, coffee mug, a glass water bottle and an infant onesie.

• Bid on celebrity-autographed ornaments Between Dec. 1-12, celebrity-autographed ornaments will be auctioned at eBay.com/CHLA. Ornament hang tags have been signed by CHLA supporters including: Heidi Klum, Drew Barrymore, Selena Gomez, Kylie Jenner, Caitlyn Jenner, Bindi Irwin, L.A. Kings goalie Jonathan Quick and the cast of Pretty Little Liars.

SHOWING THEIR LOVE—Children’s Hospital Los Angeles’ (CHLA) Westside Guild held its “The Love In Our Hearts” boutique and luncheon, with a silent auction and opportunity drawings, at The Beverly Wilshire.

Speakers included Dr. Alan Wayne, director of CHLA’s Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Diseases, professor of pediatrics, USC Keck School of Medicine and associate director, pediatric oncology at USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center. Patient and cancer survivor Nathan Lev also addressed the crowd. Pictured (above from left) are: Dr. Wayne, with the Lev family, father Sammy, Nathan, mother Ziva, and sisters Abby and Maya Lev. Photos by Deby Lindee

Event Co-chairs Karen Goldberg and Editors note: Thank you to James Cutfield at Annette Beckerman The Beverly Wilshire.

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On A Tyrannical 3-Year-Old, ‘Ghosting’ After Dates Q: Dear Dr. Walfish: I’m taking a long shot here and just hoping for some advice? I’m a single mum of two boys aged 12 almost 13 and 2 almost 3–so, quite an age gap. My eldest son is wonderful with his little brother, but this is not returned. My little one is a tyrant when it comes to his big brother. He is willful and determined— all of which I embrace (or try to :-) however it is getting to where my eldest son now stays at his dad's for longer periods as he doesn’t feel he belongs or is wanted by his little brother. As you can imagine this situation is killing me as I feel like I’m losing my big boy. I've tried talking to him to explain it’s not him; that his little brother is willful and he loves him, but lashes out.

I try to discipline my little one and have zero tolerance when he hits his big brother, but it’s becoming like a battle station so I can understand my older son staying away. I would be so grateful for your thoughts.

Mary from the UK. A. Dear Mary: Your situation sounds aggravated by you needing strong parenting education/input regarding how to socialize a toddler. An almost 3-year-old simply should not be given the power to run his family. You have inadvertently done so. Unless there is something developmentally or neurologically wrong with your youngster and his constitution cannot stop himself from aggressing upon his older brother, then it is a discipline issue.

Make an appointment with your pediatrician to first rule out any neurological or physical reason for his behavior. Then, ask your pediatrician for a referral to a good child psychologist who can help you learn better discipline strategies with your toddler and repair communication and the bond between you and your almost 13-year-old son.

Dr. Fran Walfish Answers Your Questions Q. Dear Dr. Fran: I‘m 25 and online in the dating scene. I am awkward when I meet a girl I clearly know I don’t want to see again. I don’t know what to say or do, so I find myself just disappearing.

Can you give me some suggestions for how to get out of those sticky situations?

Max M. A. Dear Max: “Ghosting,” or never contacting you again after a date, is truly the hardest response for someone to deal with. It is felt as an abandonment and rejection.

A blank screen, or non-response, leaves us nothing but the worst to project onto the blank screen. In other words, it’s human nature to think there is something wrong with “me,” and that is why he didn’t call again.

The best things to say to someone if you know you’re not going to call again is something along these lines: “You are a lovely person, but I feel we are not the right match (or fit).” If the person persists by asking why or pressing to try again, you can say, “I’m not comfortable going forward.” No decent, caring person can dispute your comfort level. If they do, you can point to that as the reason why you wouldn’t be prepared to proceed in a relationship.

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

Appraisal Event Wednesday To Benefit Heroin Addiction Vaccine Research

T

he Scripps Research Institute (TSRI), one of the foremost research institutes in the world (www.scripps.edu) has developed novel vaccines to treat addictions.

One that has proven successful beyond expectations is the vaccine that will provide relapse and overdose protection for heroin users.

Most deaths from heroin occur after a period of abstinence followed by a relapse. The reason being that the heroin user needs the same amount of heroin to get high as they were using before they stopped.

However the body can no longer tolerate the high dose and the user often dies from an overdose.

The heroin vaccine developed by Dr. Kim Janda works by creating antibodies to heroin molecules so that, upon a relapse, the antibodies attach to the heroin molecules making them too big to pass through the blood brain barrier and they evacuate the body through urination. The result is no high, no overdose, no death, and in pre-clinical trials, a reduction or complete elimination of cravings.

So why haven't you heard about this? Why is the vaccine not out in the market saving lives? The simple, but sadly correct, answer is money.

Getting funding for research into a disease that many people see as a choice is a constant uphill battle.

There is also a tremendous amount of money to be made in the world of addiction. Instead of embracing this life-saving research, many people are afraid this vaccine will neg-

atively impact their livelihoods.

The real truth is that this vaccine is not meant to replace A.A., therapy or rehab. Since it only targets the heroin molecule it can be used with suboxone or vivitrol or methadone. In fact, if you need an opiate for surgery this vaccine will not interfere. This vaccine is another tool in the arsenal in the fight against addiction.

So many people think addiction doesn't affect their lives. The truth is, one out of every three families either is or will be impacted by addiction.

While there may be debate as to whether addiction is a disease or a choice, there is almost no disagreement in the scientific community itself; it is a brain disease. Plus there is a genetic component which is why it often runs in families.

There have been many important advances in the treatment of addiction in the past few years. Yet despite the advancements and constant push for education of parents and children, the rates of addiction continue to climb. It is long past time to bring this vaccine to the people and families who need it. It has global implications as it will reduce the spread of blood borne diseases like AIDS and Hep C which can be spread by sharing needles.

Join us at our fun, fabulous fundraiser, Wednesday, Nov. 11. All monies raised go directly to Scripps (a 501c3 organization) to fund Dr. Janda's heroin vaccine research.

For information, call Caron Block 310-245-4747.

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OUTLOOK B E V E R LY H I L L S OUTLOOK tary There Is Many Like Us, his grandparents’ true story of escaping the Holocaust through a prisoner-constructed tunnel that liberated 15 prisoners, will screen at 7:30 p.m. (red carpet Some of the cast members of at 6:30 p.m.), Thursday, Nov. 12 at the Laemmle Music Hall, The Jury-Six Upset Women.

9036 Wilshire Blvd.

Macha Theatre/Film will In 1943, Max Fronenberg present the world premiere of spent one year digging a secret A.S. Lipson’s The Jury-Six Upset underground tunnel to escape a Women, today through prison camp in Warsaw, Sunday, Nov. 8 at the Macha Poland. But he was forced to Theatre, 1107 N. Kings Rd., leave the love of his life, Rena, West Hollywood. behind. The heroic tale featured Produced and directed by Eric Roberts, Tyler Mauro and Archie Archambo and Josh Kayleigh Gilbert.

Lofquis, the L.A.-based story Tickets are $10. To purtells of six sequestered jurors as chase and for information, visit they try to decipher the events https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ of a trial that holds the fate of there-is-many-like-us-los-angeone accused man. les-premiere-screening-ticketsThe cast features Maralyn 19128733557.

Facey, Grace Fraga, Barbara ••• Goodson, Marissa Persson, VK • • Lynne, Derek Caldwell, Sarah Composer Uhrich, Candice Renee and Farzam Salami Dennis Leski. will perform Performances are at 8 p.m. his debut contoday and tomorrow, and 3 and cert “Love in 7 p.m., Sunday. the Middle Tickets are $40 and avail- East,” with able by e-mailing 6Upset- Farzam Salami Women@gmail.com and Kadesh • • • • • (Desiree Cole- Farzam Salami The Multicultural Motion man Jackson, wife of NBA Picture Association’s (MMPA) sports analyst Mark Jackson), 7th annual Diamond Rose from 7-10 p.m., Wednesday, Awards “Lady In Red” will be Nov. 11 at the Janet and Ray held Sunday, Nov. 15, at 4 p.m. Scherr Theater, at 2100 E. in the Spice Affair ballroom in Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Beverly Hills, 50 N. La Cienega Oaks.

Blvd.

Salami will perform his The Beverly Hills-based song Utopia Of Peace and MMPA will give special recog- music on some of the 32 instrunition to women for outstand- ments he plays. Salami was a ing contributions in the fields of sought-after bestselling comentertainment, law, non-profits, poser/musician in Iran for much healthcare, fashion, education, of his life. Considered a child and the arts, according to its prodigy, he played both the president, Jarvee Hutcherson.

Tombak and the piano at age 4.

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Zubin Mehta leads The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra.

Annenberg Center Partners With Friends Of Israel Philharmonic For ‘Duet Gala,’ Goldsmith To Be Honored The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts and American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra are partnering to host the “Duet Gala” on Tuesday, Nov. 10. The gala will feature a concert by the philharmonic, conducted by Zubin Mehta. The partnership supports both organizations.

“The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra represents the power of music to bring diverse audiences together throughout the world,” said Mehta.

“We share a side of Israel rarely depicted in the media.

Our style of diplomacy transcends politics to convey values of freedom, creative expression and peace. We have always felt at home in Los Angeles and are thrilled to be partnering with The Wallis,” Mehta added.

The gala will honor Beverly Hills’ businessman and philanthropist Bram Goldsmith, founding chairman of the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts.

The black tie event will begin with cocktails, followed by a concert by the orchestra featuring Vivaldi’s Violin Concerto For Three Violins and Dvorak’s New World Symphony.

After the hour-long concert, guests will enjoy a sit-down dinner.

The evening is co-chaired by 20th Century Fox CoChairman Stacey Snider, and music producer, Gary Jones.

To purchase a table or tickets visit thewallis.org/duetgala or call 310-746-4001.

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ARTS & E N T E RTA I N M E N T Bohnett To Lead Annenberg Center Board, Fine New Managing Director

VETERANS DAY PROGRAM EXPLORES EFFECTS OF PTSD—Cast members of Lifetime's Army Wives reunited at the Sherman Oaks ArcLight Theatre for the L.A. premiere screening event of Link TV’s Searching For Home: Coming Back From War exploring the effects of PTSD on military families after veterans return from combat. Among the attendees, were, from left: KCET & Link TV President Michael Riley, Sterling Brown and Brigid Brannagh. The national TV broadcast premiere of the show will be 9 p.m., Veterans Day (Nov. 11) on KCET in Southern California and Link TV nationwide.

Philanthropist and technological entrepreneur David C. Bohnett will take the helm as the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts’ chairman of the board effective, Wednesday, Nov. 18.

The announcement was made Tuesday by Jerry Magnin, who served as chairman for three years.

Additionally, Rachel Fine will step into the role of managing director on Nov. 11 replacing Tania Camargo who will leave to join Figura Media/Brazil Production Services, a documentary production company based in L.A. and Brazil.

Fine has been serving as a senior consultant to The Wallis through the DeVos Institute of Arts Management, a consultancy Camargo helped establish.

This announcement follows the news of the company’s first Artistic Director Paul Crewes in September.

“I look forward to working with the board and staff at The Wallis to help the organization realize its full potential,” said Bohnett. “As board chair, it is my goal to build on the success of the organization to date and continue to develop a strong presence of The Wallis in our local community and beyond. We

David C. Bohnett

Rachel Fine

Jerry Magnin

will accomplish this through presenting the highest quality multi-disciplinary performances across a variety of formats and genres as best suits the unique strengths of the facility and the diversity of our local audience.

“We look forward to expanding our streaming capabilities to reach new audiences beyond our local borders, as well as continuing to fulfill our community responsibility through education and outreach programs in underserved communities. I'm particularly interested in supporting our efforts to partner with local cultural and performing arts organizations to help expand access to the arts across the region,” Bohnett added.

In addition to serving as

chair of the David Bohnett Foundation, he is a vice chairman of the board of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association and trustee of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, amfAR (The Foundation for AIDS Research) and LACMA. “After serving as The Wallis’ chairman for nearly three years, it’s time for new board leadership to ensure the success of The Wallis for years to come,” said Magnin. “On behalf of the entire board, we welcome David as our new chairman, and Rachel as our new managing director, while at the same time saying thank-you and best of luck to Tania Camargo for helping establish The Wallis as the great organization it is.”

Fine steps into the role of

managing director with an 18year career in the arts as an administrator, educator and fundraiser, most recently as senior consultant at the DeVos Institute of Arts Management. Prior to that, Fine was the executive director of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, a position she held from November 2010 through last February.

“I am tremendously honored and excited to be taking on the role of managing director at The Wallis,” said Fine. “I have dedicated my career to helping performing arts organizations thrive, and what that experience teaches me is that The Wallis is supremely well-positioned to take a place among the leading arts presenters in Southern California and, indeed, the nation.”

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some homes in the community.

Hacker, who has long been involved in some form or another in various City Council and School Board campaigns, finally took the leap to run for office herself this year and successfully ran on a campaign of independence and fiscal responsibility. Hacker has spoken strongly of the need for the implementation of a District Plan and for Beverly Hills Unified School District to model itself after more successful districts in Los Angeles.

Spitz, a former boardmember for several years in the 1970’s, carried his strong voter-base to re-election after nearly 40 years out of office. Spitz has stayed involved in community and school affairs since then and hopes to strengthen the District’s financial standing.

Said Spitz: “I am humbled by the trust placed in me by the voters, and I will do my utmost to merit that trust.

During my term of office there will be complete transparency and openness with the community. My constant objective on the school board will be to achieve consensus on plans and procedures to improve the organizational and financial condition of the District, and to enhance the educational program.”

Margo, a former teacher, won reelection with his “Education First!” campaign which aims to improve performance in Beverly Hills classrooms.

"I am honored to once again have the opportunity to serve the students and stakeholders of this district,” Margo told The Courier. “It is gratifying that

this community recognized my independence, my integrity and my unwavering advocacy for putting education first."

Hacker, Spitz and Margo will be sworn in next month where they will join soon-to-be board President Howard Goldstein and Lisa Korbatov, who will become Vice President, on a school board facing a number of important decisions on construction and renovation of the District’s five schools.

“I congratulate and welcome Mrs. Hacker and Mr. Spitz to the board and look forward to serving with my new colleagues. It is clear that the residents of Beverly Hills expressed some frustration with the composition of the current board. I am pleased that the community acknowledged and rewarded the positive contributions of Mr. Margo,” Goldstein said. “Moving forward, all stakeholders should now feel comfortable expressing their opinions in an atmosphere that allows the school board to understand their concerns which will enable the board to set policy that lead to practical solutions. I am also encouraged by the results of this election that families still value our public school system and it is clear that residents desire the new board to ensure that all of our students have the proper resources at all levels to achieve their potential in a learner-centered district.

Korbatov told The Courier: "Now that the voters have spoken, I look forward to continuing to work with Noah and Howard and working hard with the new members, Isabel and Mel, to continue the excellent progress we have made.” Korbatov said.

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Overlay Zone. Their proposal drew universal criticism from the City Council and Planning Commissioner Lori Gordon, who was in the minority with Craig Corman, at the Planning Commission, which supported the proposal.

The drugstore chain proposed the installation of six potted trees in the parking lot, painting the parking stairwell and lower level, replacing light bulbs and enhancing security with unmanned cameras.

Complaints that lines at the pharmacy mean 30-45 minute waits, that parking would be more difficult with potted trees and no less uninviting on the lower level with new light bulbs and unmanned cameras, Gordon was the

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that Venoco must have the site cleaned up by Mar. 31, 2017.

The letter states: “Up until that time, Venoco had a good faith belief that the lease would be extended.”

In January, The Courier attended an ad-hoc committee meeting at City Hall of Mayor Lili Bosse, Councilwoman Nancy Krasne, Board of Education VP Howard Goldstein and Boardmember Noah Margo where the elected leaders met with City staff to discuss ways to supplement the loss of oil well revenue for the school district. Present as well were Venoco representatives who snickered during the meeting, talked amongst themselves while City and district leaders were speaking and generally gave the appearance that what the elected leaders were saying quite clearly (i.e.

“The lease will not be extended.”) was up for debate.

On a daily basis, the City’s one operational oil well sucks roughly 300 barrels of crude oil from beneath the ground at BHHS. Even at today’s dramatic low trading value of $45 a barrel, that averages out to around $5 million of annual income for Venoco.

In 2011, the City passed an ordinance prohibiting oil extraction from within the City, but allowed the BHUSD to continue its lease with Venoco. According to City officials, it is entirely up to the school district whether or not to extend the lease.

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everything from shoes to car seats to aircraft parts to brassieres.

As a boy, Samson collected postage stamps (a hobby he continues today), and drew cartoons and paintings. While in his third year studying engineering at Northeastern University in Boston, Japan bombed Pearl Harbor and he immediately felt compelled to fight on behalf of his country. Samson enlisted in the Army on Feb. 15, 1942, where he subsequently trained at the Enlisted Reserve School before joining the Army Signal Corps Electrical where he helped set up radio stations. Although trained as a sharpshooter, it was his technical expertise that made him so valuable.

“I’m proud of my Army career,” he recalled. “People today don’t remember World War II.” He sure does. It was an era of hand-to-hand combat which he endured two battles while in Germany, both in the Rhine and the Bulge.

And when the U.S. dropped the bomb in Japan, thus ending the war, was running a radio station from Gen. Douglas MacArthur to command. After several months in Europe, he arrived in California via boat, and decided to forego the opportunity to become an officer in favor of civilian life. For a brief

BEVERLY HILLS first to point out that the public benefits should be regarded as public entitlements that are not being fulfilled by the retailer.

“Get the store to improve what they have before they put in another medical facility,” suggested Gordon. The Council agreed, referring to it as “six trees and a paint job.”

Though discomfort over the medical model was expressed, both Mayor Julian Gold and Councilman Willie Brien expressed support for the doctor-light clinic as a cost-efficient alternative to doctors, emergency rooms and urgent care visits for minor health issues, such as common colds and flus.

The Rite Aid chain is in negotiation with Walgreens for purchase, and a medical overlay will pass title with the land.

“We know the board’s wishes; to get our land back and have them leave the premises,” affirmed Superintendent Steve Kessler.

At January’s meetings, Venoco representatives estimated that the remediation process would take significantly longer than their contract’s three-month provision. Kessler said that it is estimated to take a year to remediate the property, which is why the district is making sure the process stays on track.

In an email to Kessler, Vinnick highlighted to the district leader that “conspicuously absent” from the letter is a representation that Venoco will comply with the section of the lease that states abandonment and remediation must be completed by the end of 2016.

Vinnick, a BHHS alum, previously served as the lead attorney for the district after Erin Brockovich filed a lawsuit alleging the BHUSD was harming students by allowing an operational oil well on the campus.

“Venoco is trying to delay cleaning up our site and returning it to district control per the terms of our lease agreement,” stated Board President Brian Goldberg. ”I have fought hard to ensure that the oil drilling is stopped as soon as possible. The drilling of oil is an incompatible use on our high school and the site must be restored to its original state within the time line established by the lease. The district has kept it lease terms and it is time Venoco live up to their obligations.” spell, he rented a room in Bellflower for $6 a week nearby a shop where he found employment bending dies.

Samson decided the Golden State was home and phoned his family that he was coming to get them and they would all move out to California.

The family subsequently bought a $17,000 house in Larchmont Village and together with his father, Walter, opened American Cutting Die Company in Commerce, which he ran until 15 years ago. Then one day in 1962 he went to a backyard party in Beverly Hills for a man who was running for City Council; Walter was dressed in a tuxedo (having served as best man in a friend’s wedding earlier in the day), when he met Ilene.

“I fell in love at first sight,” he said of the woman who captured his heart and to whom he has now been married for 53 years.And while their romantic nights spent dancing at The Beverly Hilton’s Star on the Roof to a live band are now a thing of the past, the longtime couple currently enjoys spending time at Beverly Canon Gardens or with their eight grandchildren.

“Beverly Hills really means everything to me,” he said. “It’s the best place in the world. We’ve got the weather here –everything I need now is in Beverly Hills.”

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Beverly Hills Police Black & White Ball Beverly Hills turned out for the Beverly Hills Police Officers Association Annual Black & White Ball at The Beverly Hilton. The event featured a silent auction, live auction and awards. The Beverly Hills Bear was on hand to support local police and make friends with everyone. The event raises funds for the BHPOA Supplemental Benefit Medical Trust.

Giovanni Roberto, Chief Dominick Rivetti and Giacomino Drago

Jon & Lili Bosse, Detective David Williams, BHPOA president

Bruce & Raylene Meyer

Marcia Hobbs and Beny Alagem visit with Bear

Sheldon Slaton, Phyllis Parvin, Howard Goldstein, Noah Margo

Dorian & Frances Bilak

Bear greets his friends Bonnie & Offer Nissenbaum

Arthur & Janice Kassel

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Beverly Hills 2015 School Board Election - Voting By Precinct Absentee 74 Mel Spitz 56 Isabel Hacker 49 Noah Margo Carter Paysinger 33 36 Lewis Hall

Absentee Poll Mel Spitz 120 76 – 196 Isabel Hacker 100 89 – 189 Noah Margo 80 72 – 152 Carter Paysinger 72 53 – 125 Lewis Hall 68 46 – 114

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Absentee 172 Mel Spitz 163 Isabel Hacker Carter Paysinger 109 95 Noah Margo 75 Lewis Hall

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Absentee Poll Isabel Hacker 73 64 – 137 Mel Spitz 66 46 – 112 Noah Margo 48 59 – 107 Carter Paysinger 43 55 – 98 Lewis Hall 36 28 – 64

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Paley Center For Media Absentee Isabel Hacker 105 Mel Spitz 106 Carter Paysinger 79 Noah Margo 77 Lewis Hall 41

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Absentee Poll Isabel Hacker 198 131 – 329 Mel Spitz 217 107 – 324 Carter Paysinger 196 114 – 310 Noah Margo 146 135 – 281 Lewis Hall 74 67 – 141

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Absentee Noah Margo 104 Isabel Hacker 105 Mel Spitz 101 Carter Paysinger 93 Lewis Hall 47

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Source: L.A. County Registrar-Recorder

Ben Reiss, Kimberly Vinkour Reiss, Kimberly Cook-Combs, Noah Margo, Laura Margo, Deena Wachtel and Jon Gluck celebrated at the Margo’s home.

Robert Tanenbaum, Avrami Hacker, Isabel Hacker, Patti Tanenbaum, Adi Hacker celebrated at the Tanenbaum’s home.

Ken, Steven, Nancy, Barbara, David and Mel Spitz at Mel’s home, standing in front of a screen showing election results.

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S P O RT S HOMECOMING WIN –Pictured left: Beverly Hills High cheerleaders welcome the Normans to the football field last Friday night before their big 25-17 win over Santa Monica. Pictured right: Enzo Fantau-Barker lines up defensively for BHHS in the defensive backfield. FantauBarker and the BHHS defense was key in stifling Santa Monica’s offense in the victory.

Photos by David Berke

Beverly Hills 25, Santa Monica 17

Beverly Hills High Football Team Beats Santa Monica For First Win Of Season

By Matt Lopez The Beverly Hills High football team picked up the second win of the Charlie Stansbury-era on Friday, knocking off visiting Santa Monica 25-17 on homecoming night at BHHS. The win certainly didn't come easy for the Normans (18, 1-3), which opened up an 18-0 lead early in the game before almost watching it slip away.

Solomon Nwankwo caught a Jake Wolken touchdown pass early in the first half and scored twice more in the half on a touchdown run by Rashard Ysaguirre and a Wolken TD pass to PJ Goolsby.

Santa Monica was able to cut the lead to 18-7, but the Normans re-opened the lead back up in the second half on

a Joe Kolko TD run in the fourth quarter.

Both teams entered the game winless, but Santa Monica picked up its first win of the season last week after it was learned that Lawndale, which had previously been undefeated in league play, would have to forfeit four victories because of its use of an ineligible player.

The Normans defense was stout Friday, forcing Santa Monica quarterbacks into five interceptions.

The Normans close out the 2015 season tonight at Culver City (6-3, 3-1).

With Lawndale’s forfeiture of four wins, Culver City now finds itself in the drivers seat for the Ocean League title and can clinch that crown with a win over BHHS.

Michael Armand Hammer Elected To The Petersen Automotive Museum Board of Directors

By Laura Coleman When the Petersen Automotive Museum reopens next month, it will usher in a whole new era for car-lovers. Thanks in part to newly elected Board of Directors member Michael Armand Hammer, the museum will also elevate automobiles to artworks in a manner that will be accessible to all who visit.

“We’re rebranding the museum,” the noted philanthropist and Hammer Museum cofounder explained to the Courier. “We’re trying to find a way to get people who never get into that museum.”

Within the Armand Hammer Foundation Gallery in the transformed museum, which opens to the public Dec. 6, visitors will have the opportunity to explore (for its inaugural exhibition) automobiles from the 1920s and 1930s alongside contemporary works of art from Hammer’s collection, such as a Monet or a Renoir,

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while simultaneously viewing old film reels about what was happening in the era. Hammer said he is in talks with Beverly Hills jeweler Michael Kazanjian to loan iconic pieces from his collection to the exhibit.

“It’s an opportunity to show that cars are more than just cars, they’re art pieces,” he explained. “Designers of cars were real artists.”

Hammer, who drives all the cars that comprise his eclectic collection, first became involved with the Petersen through the museum’s Checkered Flag 200 group.

Beverly Hills car legend Bruce Meyer, one of the Petersen’s founders, started the elite group 23 years ago in order to support the museum’s foundation and future operations. The idea was to get 200 people to give $1,000 a year; today, Meyer said there are 505 members who give $1,500 a year.

“Our membership is the who’s who of the automotive enthusiast,” he described the exclusive group which holds monthly events across the U.S. Hammer’s artistic sensibility is expected to help the museum achieve an unprecedented convergence between fine art and automobiles.

“I’ve been around art all my life,” said Hammer, who has been the driving force behind his family’s work in nonprofits in Los Angeles and around the world. “This will be an unprecedented way to connect fine art and automotive creativity.”

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GALA IN THE GARDEN–The Hammer Museum’s 12th annual gala raised $2.5 million. Among the guests were (above from left): Linda and Bob Gersh, Linda Janger, Larry and Susan Marks. Below: Ed Ruscha (center) is flanked by Anne Stringfield and the latter’s husband, Steve Martin. Right photo: co-honoree Diane Keaton and Sarah Paul. Photos

by Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for Hammer Museum

Ladies get ready... Lupus LA’s upcoming Hollywood Bag Ladies Luncheon is being held Nov. 20 at The Beverly Hilton.

This fun luncheon features a silent auction of exclusive bags from the collections and closets of top designers and celebrities, plus an exciting fashion show by Ted Baker.

Danielle Clarnan Gelber and Eve Somer Gelber are being presented with “Women of Achievement” awards and Peri Ellen Berne the “Adam Selkowitz Outstanding Volunteer Award.”

To preview the bags and purchase tickets starting at $250 go online at www.lupusla.org.

Oh yes... Men you’re invited too... Pick up a great bag for your significant other. They’ll love it and you’ll support a great cause. ****** During its milestone 10th annual Evening Under the Stars Awards show and gala, sponsored by Toyota, Sony Pictures and CBS/KCAL, Special Needs Network (SNN) entertained 500 guests and and focused on raising awareness and support for the South LA-based nonprofit’s specialized autism medical clinic set to open on the campus of the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital next year.

The star-studded event, held at Sony Studios in Culver City, was emceed by NBC4 reporter Beverly White and raised $350,000 to help fund the autism medical clinic and health programs provided

by SNN. The new clinic will provide access to quality medical and developmental specialists to children with a range of disabilities.

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BEVERLY HILLS COURIER | NOVEMBER 6, 2015 Page 20 BIRTHDAY GREETINGS—Ellyn Snowden (Nov. 6); Joni Mitchell and Billy Graham (Nov. 7); Benjamin King, Mitchell Dawson, Mary Hart, and Bonnie Raitt (Nov. 8); Bud Heumann, Lou Ferrigno, Joan Clark, and Charles Robinson (Nov. 9); Ann Reinking (Nov. 10); Calista Flockhart, Leonardo DiCaprio (Nov. 11); Demi Moore, Anne Hathaway, Ryan Gosling, David Schwimmer, Al Michaels and Neil Young (Nov. 12); and belatedly Roger Dauer and Michele Mendelsohn (Oct. 30).

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The Hammer Museum welcomed cultural and civic to the 13th annual Gala in the Garden, raising $2.5 million to support the Hammer’s nationally acclaimed exhibitions, which are always free to the public. Returning for the third year, Bottega Veneta partnered with the museum to present this year’s gala, celebrating both artists and creative expression in L.A. with more than 600 on hand in the museum's outdoor courtyard.

Honored were artist Paul McCarthy and actress Diane Keaton with tribute speeches by Matthew Barney and Emma Stone.

Singer Aloe Blacc performed his hit song Wake Me Up as well as a rendition of Marvin Gaye’s What’s Going On? while comedienne Jane Lynch kept everyone entertained as emcee.

Event co-chairs included Julia Roberts and husband Daniel Moder, Sam and Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Bottega Veneta Creative Director Tomas Maier.

Hammer Museum Director Ann Philbin, wearing a terrific leather Bottega Veneta dress, and Bottega Veneta President/CEO Carlo Alberto Beretta greeted guests who support the creative community at the Hammer including L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti, Armie Hammer and Elizabeth Chambers, UCLA Chancellor Gene Block, Steve Martin, Salma Hayek, Elizabeth Banks, Patricia Arquette, Frances Stark, Mark Bradford, Marisa Tomei, Matt Bomer, Sarah Paulson, Selma Blair, Liz Goldwyn, and Catherine Opie. The evening began with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres on the third floor terrace and new Michael Maltzan-designed John V. Tunney Bridge overlooking the elegant courtyard below.

Guests were invited to preview the Hammer’s fall exhibitions “The Idea of North: The Paintings of Lawren Harris,” guest curated by actor Steve Martin; “UH-OH: Frances Stark 1991-2015”; a selection of works from the Hammer Contemporary Collection by Jessica Jackson Hutchins; and Hammer Projects highlighting the work of Avery Singer and Njideka Akunyili Crosby.

During the dinner remarks, Ann Philbin praised the many accomplishments of gala honorees Diane Keaton and Paul McCarthy and announced a future Hammer exhibition of the latter's drawings.

Guests watched tribute videos by Joni Sighvatsson.

Matthew Barney introduced McCarthy whose moving, stream of consciousness-style speech conveyed a multitude of thoughts and memories about his life, work, the art world, and friends Chris Burden and Mike Kelley. Steve Martin and Emma Stone shared anecdotes about Keaton who used her acceptance speech to instead praise Stone, McCarthy, and Philbin. Also spotted in the crowd.....Dana Delany, Viveca and Will Ferrell, Anne Stringfield, Martin Short, Amanda Peet, Sela Ward, Viktor and Angelia Hammer, Patricia Arquette, Darren Star, Albert and Kimberly Brooks, and Jenny Kayne.

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Desert Roundup Lights, cameras, action; all these, and the glamour and excitement that goes with it, will be on display as the Palm Springs International Film Society presents its 27th annual Film Festival.

Beginning with opening night festivities on Friday, Jan. 1, and running through the Jan. 10 closing night screening, the festival presents a culturally diverse program of some 200 feature films from more than 60 countries, representing the best in international cinema. It is also one of the top such festivals in North America, with more than 135,000 attendees each year.

The festival presents a majority of films submitted for consideration in the Best Foreign Language category for the Oscars, as well as a large number of American and international features and documentaries having their North American or U.S. premieres.

Of course, no festival would be worthy of its name without a black-tie awards gala, and the tickets are so much in demand that it takes the vast Palm Springs Convention to accommodate the more than 1,200 guests who enjoy the sitdown dinner and awards’ presentations.

The gala honors individuals in the film industry with awards for acting, directing and Lifetime achievement. Last year’s honorees included Robert Duvall; Alejandro Inarritu; Richard Linklater; Julianne Moore; David Oyelowo; Rosamund Pike; Eddie Redmayne; JK Simmons; Reese Witherspoon and the cast of The Imitation Game. Nine out of the 10 honorees received Academy Award nominations.

The festival’s films are shown on 15 screens located throughout the city, with showings between 9 a.m. and 11 p.m. each day. Shuttle buses run between the theaters.

But there is more. The Palm Springs International Film Festival has an attractive film sales and distribution record, and is seen by American distributors as one of the best Academy Award campaign marketing tools.

Information is at 760-778-8979. ****** According to Mel Haber, owner of the legendary Ingleside Inn and Melvyn’s Restaurant in Palm Springs, FBI statistics show that sex trafficking is the fastestgrowing business of organized crime, and the third-largest criminal enterprise in the world. These are two of the reasons why local philanthropist Haber has become a boardmember of SafeHouse of the Desert, an organization that provides emergency and long-term shelter for youth in crisis in the Coachella Valley.

Melvyn’s is hosting the 2nd annual fashion show/luncheon on Nov. 12. The event begins at 10 a.m. outside the restaurant’s entrance where hundreds of fashion items are offered at a fraction of their original cost. A three-course luncheon and fashion show begins at 11:30 a.m. For information, call 760-409-0902.

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educators to engage the community, commemorate those who perished and honor those who survived.

“When you hear a survivor speak, you then become a witness,” said Stacey Janks Jasper, who received this years “Righteous Conversations Award” for furthering Holocaust education through her work as a Milken Community School teacher.

Other honorees included E. Randol Schoenberg (president of the museum board of

YAZAWA

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dimension to the Beverly Hills dining experience.

Japanese BBQ Yazawa Beef has restaurants in Milan, Singapore and Tokyo. Beverly Hills is the logical extension, adding a link to a chain of the world’s most exclusive markets.

There is no mistaking for pride taken in the carefully selected beef, served raw, cooked and grilled at the table. Yazawa Beef reveals an unmistakable

SIMMS-MANN

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Fellows include Treshawn Anderson, CSU Long Beach; Gina Cook, CSU Stanislaus; Kristina de Korsak, Sonoma State University; Sara Garrity, San Diego State University; Donna Greene, College of the Desert; Adrienne Seegers, Co-

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directors, with the “Visionary Leadership Award” for leading the legal battle on behalf of Maria Altmann to recover her family’s art, and Richard B. Jones (managing director at Merrill Lynch, Los Angeles), who received the “Humanitarian Award” for serving as Altmann’s advisor.

“It is incumbent upon us to be a moral compass..and educate colleagues and neighbors,” said Consul General of Israel in L.A. David Siegel.

“We are targets for one reason and one reason only, because we are Jews.” appreciation for every slice of beef and every method of preparation. It is almost a spiritual journey.

This promises to add a new dimension to Beverly Hills’ fine dining by offering a foray into exclusive Japanese cuisine. The result elevates the local dining experience on par with the world’s finest restaurants.

Yazawa will generate a renewed appreciation for Wagyu beef, so tender and rich it melts between bites.

WALK OF FAME – Director Ridley Scott received the 2,564th star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame on Thursday in Hollywood. Pictured, from left: Selma Hayek with husband FrançoisHenri Pinault (owner of high-fashion brands like Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Balenciaga and Alexander McQueen), Giannina Facio (Scott’s wife) and Ridley Scott.

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HALLOWEEN POLICE – On Halloween night, as hundreds of youngsters in all sorts of costumes roamed McCarty Drive's numerous lighted homes and scores of neighbors handed out candy, BHPD stopped in front of Lori and Ken Goldman's Beverly Hills home.

Rounding up scary criminals? No, stopping for 15 minutes to talk warmly to dozens of trick-or-treaters and actually hand out miniature BHPD badges to the rapt audience of young trick-or-treaters who quickly surrounded the squad car.

NEW MAITRE’D–Beverly Hills’ legendary Grill on the Alley has appointed Hector Camacho (right) as maitre’d. He was the first waiter hired at the restaurant when it opened in 1984. He is congratulated by General Manager Pamela Gonyea (left), and longtime patrons Gary and Marie Borofsky of Holmby Hills.

lumbia College; Cynthia Sheakes-McGowan, Moorpark College; Sujatha Venkattaraman, Skyline College; Alison Ventura, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo; Annie White, CSU Channel Islands; Amanda Wilcox-Herzog, CSU San Bernardino; Cheryl WilliamsJackson, Modesto Junior College.

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PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR COOLING TOWERS REPLACEMENT FOR CENTRAL PLANT Bid number: 15-53 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Beverly Hills, California (“City”) invites sealed bids for the Project. The City will receive such bids at City Hall, 455 North Rexford Drive, Suite 290, Beverly Hills, California 90210 up to 2:00 p.m. on November 25, 2015, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud.

All bids must be made on the form furnished by the City. Each bid must be submitted in a sealed package addressed to the City Clerk with the Project name and bid number typed or clearly printed on the lower left corner of the package.

Bids must remain valid and shall not be subject to withdrawal for ninety (90) Days after the bid opening date.

I N C O R P O R AT I O N OF STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS The 2012 edition of "Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction" and the 2013 and 2014 Supplements (collectively “Standard Specifications”) are incorporated into these Contract Documents by this reference, as amended by the provisions of these Contract Documents.

The Work described herein shall be done in accordance with the provisions of the Standard Specifications insofar as the same may apply, and in accordance with these Contract Documents.

SCOPE OF WORK The Project includes, without limitation, furnishing all necessary labor, materials, equipment and other incidental and appurtenant Work necessary to replace three (3) existing cooling towers with two (2) new cooling towers over new concrete pads including recoating roof area at 464 N. Rexford Drive (Police Facility) in Beverly Hills, CA 90210 as more clearly described in the Contract Documents.

This Work will be performed in strict conformance with the Contract Documents, permits from regulatory agencies with jurisdiction, and applica-

ble regulations.

OBTAINING BID DOCUMENTS A copy of the Contract Documents may be obtained by mail or in person from the Capital Assets Department-Project Administration., 345 Foothill Road, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, telephone number 310288-2823.

The Contract Documents, including the plans and specifications may also be viewed on, and downloaded from the City’s website: www.beverlyhills.org:shortcuts: bid information: bid number 15-53.

PREQUALIFICATION – not used MANDATORY PREBID MEETING AND SITE VISIT A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on November 10, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at 345 Foothill Road, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, followed by a mandatory site visit.

Every Bidder is required to attend the pre-bid meeting and site visit. Failure of a Bidder to attend will render that Bidder ’s Proposal non-responsive. No allowances for cost adjustments will be made if Bidders fail to adequately examine the premises before submitting a Proposal.

REQUESTS FOR CLARIFICATION If you discover any error, omission, ambiguity or conflict in the Plans or Specifications and wish to have a clarification, please fax or email your request for clarification to the Project Administrator such that it is received by him or her no later than five (5) working days before Bid opening.

Requests for clarification received after this date will be disregarded. Please indicate the Project and bid number in your request for clarification.

R E G I S T R AT I O N WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS The Bidder’s attention is directed to Labor Code Section 1725.5, which provides that a contractor or subcontractor shall not be qualified to bid on, be listed in a Bid proposal, subject to the requirements of Public Contract Code Section 4104, or engage in the performance of any contract that is subject to Labor Code Section

1720 et seq., unless currently registered and qualified to perform a public work pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5.

This requirement applies to any bid proposal submitted on or after March 1, 2015, and any contract for public work entered into on or after April 1, 2015.

PREVAILING WAGES In accordance with Labor Code Section 1770 et seq., this Project is a “public work,” and thus, the Contractor and any Subcontractors must pay wages in accordance with the determination of the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”) regarding the prevailing rate of per diem wages. Copies of those rates are on file with the Director of Public Works, and are available to any interested party upon request.

Contractor shall post a copy of the DIR’s determination of the prevailing rate of per diem wages at each job site.

BONDS Each Bid must be accompanied by a cash deposit, cashier’s check, certified check or Bidder’s Bond issued by a Surety insurer, each of which must be made payable to the City, in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total Bid submitted. Personal or company checks are not acceptable.

Upon award of Contract, Contractor shall provide faithful performance and payment Bonds, each in a sum equal to the Contract Price.

Bonds must be issued by a California admitted Surety insurer and submitted using the required forms, which are in the Contract Documents.

Failure to enter into a valid contract, including the submission of all required Bonds and insurance coverages, with the City within fifteen (15) Days after the date of the delivery of the contract forms to the Bidder, shall constitute a material breach and subject the Bid security to forfeiture to the extent provided by law.

LICENSES The Bidder shall possess a valid Class C20 Contractor ’s license issued by California State Contractors License Board at the time of the Bid submission.

The successful Contractor must also possess a current City business license.

RETENTION SUBSTITUTION Five percent (5%) of any progress payment will be withheld as retention.

In accordance with Public Contract Code Section 22300, and at the request and expense of the Contractor, securities equivalent to the amount withheld may be deposited with City or with a State or federally chartered bank as escrow agent, which shall then pay such moneys to the Contractor. Upon satisfactory completion of the Contract, the securities shall be returned to the Contractor. Alternatively, Contractor may request that the City make payments of earned retentions directly to an escrow agent at Contractor’s expense.

No such substitutions shall be accepted until all related documents are approved by the City Attorney.

LIQUIDATED DAMAGES All Work shall be completed within 90 calendar days following the date specified in the written Notice to Proceed from the City. There will be a $500.00 assessment for each calendar day that Work remains incomplete beyond the time specified for the completion of the Work in the Contract Documents.

BIDDING PROCESS The City reserves the right to reject any Bid or all Bids and to waive any irregularities or informalities in any Bid or in the bidding and to make awards in all or part in the best interest of the City.

CONTACT PERSON For procedural questions please contact Julio Guerrero, Contract Administrative Assistant, jguerrero@beverlyhills.org.

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2015256846 The following is/are doing business as: SOBRIETYTEES BY WALTCO PROMOTIONS 333 S. Doheny Dr. #302, Los Angeles, CA 90048; Linda Walter 333 S. Doheny Dr. #302, Los Angeles, CA 90048; Herb Walter 333 S. Doheny Dr. #302, Los Angeles, CA 90048; The business is conducted by: A MARRIED COUPLE, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Linda Walter, Partner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: October 06, 2015; Published: October 16, 23, 30, November 06, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015250239 The following is/are doing business as: FOXY ROXY GLUTEN-FREE PIZZA TRUCK 242 N. Avenue 25 #240, Los Angeles, CA 90031; Fox Grain Farms, LLC 242 N. Avenue 25 #240, Los Angeles, CA 90031; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Sandee Huberman, Managing Member: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: September 29, 2015; Published: October 16, 23, 30, November 06, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015249264 The following is/are doing business as: KOSHER PREPWORKS 242 N. Avenue 25 #240, Los Angeles, CA 90031; Fox Grain Farms, LLC 242 N. Avenue 25 #240, Los Angeles, CA 90031; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Sandee Huberman, Managing Member: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: September 28, 2015; Published: October 16, 23, 30, November 06, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015256780 The following is/are doing business as: KIDWEAR 9663 Santa Monica Blvd. #635, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Meck Holdings, LLC 9663 Santa Monica Blvd. #635, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Mark Kuperstock, CEO: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: October 06, 2015; Published: October 16, 23, 30, November 06, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015254429 The following is/are doing business as: 1) H2BLD 2) HOUSE 2 HOUSE BLD 2125 Wellington Rd. Los Angeles, CA 90016; House 2 House BLD, Inc. 2125 Wellington Rd., Los Angeles,

TION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Lisa CrearyVasquez: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: October 02, 2015; Published: October 23, 30, November 06, 13, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015262355 The following is/are doing business as: COME HARD 7095 Hollywood Blvd. #646, Hollywood, CA 90028; Whats The Ticket? LLC 7095 Hollywood Blvd. #646, Hollywood, CA 90028; Jason Roberts 49750 N. Santiam Highway #20, Idanha, OR 97350; The business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Alessandro Legnam, Manager/Partner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: October 14, 2015; Published: October 23, 30, November 06, 13, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015264664 The following is/are doing business as: OPERA WORKSHOP 3685 Motor Ave. #150, Los Angeles, CA 90034; Cheryl Cecchetto 3685 Motor Ave. #150, Los Angeles, CA 90034; Gabrielle A. Mettler 14622 Ventura Blvd. #760, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403; The business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Cheryl Cecchetto, General Partner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: October 16, 2015; Published: October 23, 30, November 06, 13, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015265200 The following is/are doing business as: OSAJ RESORT 425 N. Doheny Dr. #1, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; OSRW LLC 425 N. Doheny Dr. #1, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Renee M. Dixon, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: October 16, 2015; Published: October 23, 30, November 06, 13, 2015 LACC N/C ––––––

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015258410 The following is/are doing business as: STACEY RUIZ EVENTS 5852 Harold Way #A, Los Angeles, CA 90028; Stacey Ruiz 5852 Harold Way #A, Los Angeles, CA 90028; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Stacey Ruiz, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: October 08, 2015; Published: October 30, November 06, 13, 20, 2015

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015268307 The following is/are doing business as: 1) CHRIS COX & ASSOCIATES 2) CHRIS COX BAIL BONDS 3) ODYSSEY BAIL BONDS 1615 N. Wilcox Ave. #3411, Hollywood, CA 90028; Chris Cox 1615 N. Wilcox Ave. #3411, Hollywood, CA 90028; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein 2005: Chris Cox, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: October 21, 2015; Published: November 06, 13, 20, 27, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015268308 The following is/are doing business as: 1) STEVE COX & ASSOCIATES 2) STEVE COX BAIL BONDS 5350 Wilshire Blvd. #361402, Los Angeles, CA 90036; Steve Cox 5350 Wilshire Blvd. #361402, 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: Steve Cox, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: October 21, 2015; Published: November 06, 13, 20, 27, 2015 LACC N/C

–––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015270205 The following is/are doing business as: 1) SPF STUDIOS 2) SEAN PAUL FRANGET 478 E. San Jose Ave. #E, Burbank, CA 91501; Sean P. Niella 478 E. San Jose Ave. #E, Burbank, CA 91501; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Sean P. Niella, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: October 22, 2015; Published: November 06, 13, 20, 27, 2015 LACC N/C

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

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PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE TO CREDISUPERIOR COURT OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME is/are doing business as: TORS OF BULK SALE CALIFORNIA, COUN- STATEMENT 2015 269732The RAYMOND AND CO JEWAND OF INTENTION TO TY OF LOS ANGELES following is/are doing business ELERS 714 N. Bedford Dr., TRANSFER CASE NO: SS025824 as: MITRA DESIGN 425 N. Beverly Hills, CA 90210; ALCOHOLIC Oakhurst Dr. #113 Beverly Hills, ORDER TO SHOW BEVERAGE LICENSE CA 90210; Fatemeh Akbarin William R. Raskin 714 N. CAUSE FOR (U.C.C. 6101 et seq.

N. Oakhurst Dr. #113 Bedford Dr., Beverly Hills, CHANGE OF NAME 425 and B & P 24073 et seq.)

Carole R. Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The CA 90210; Escrow No. 15-68279-RZ In the Matter of the peti- business is conducted by: AN Raskin 714 N. Bedford Dr., tion of: IRA-GRACE INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Notice is hereby given MACHANIK NOT begun to transact busi- The business is conducted that a bulk sale of assets To all interested per- ness under the name(s) listed and a transfer of alcoholic son(s): herein: Fatemeh Akbarin, by: A MARRIED COUPLE, beverage license is about Petitioner: IRA-GRACE Owner: Statement is filed with registrant(s) has NOT to be made. the County of Los Angeles: begun to transact business MACHANIK The names and address- current residence October 22, 2015; Published: under the name(s) listed es of the Seller/Licensee address: October 30, November 6, 13, herein: William R. are: Raskin, Husband: 430 S. Maple Dr. Apt. 20, 2015 LACC N/C 1059 Limited Partnership, #4, Beverly Hills, CA –––––– Statement is filed with the 8715 Beverly Blvd, West FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME County of Los Angeles: Hollywood, California 90212 filed a petition with the STATEMENT 2015273753 The October 28, 2015; 90048 following is/are doing business Published: October 30, The names and address- Superior Court of as: STUDIO CODE 8 1243 N. November 06, 13, 20, 2015 es of the California, County of Crescent Heights Blvd A, West LACC N/C Los Angeles, Buyer/Transferee are: Hollywood, CA 90046; MMCJ, LLC, 2917 Main 1725 Main St., –––––– Street, Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA Giovanna Muredu FICTITIOUS BUSINESS California 90405 90401, Corporation 1243 N. Crescent NAME STATEMENT As listed by the Santa Monica Heights Blvd A, West 2015268308 The following Seller/Licensee, all other Courthouse, Hollywood, CA 90046; The is/are doing business as: 1) business names and on October 06, 2015 addresses used by the for a Decree changing business is conducted by: A STEVE COX & ASSOCICORPORATION, registrant(s) ATES 2) STEVE COX BAIL Seller/Licensee within has NOT begun to transact BONDS 5350 Wilshire Blvd. three years before the names as follows: date such list was sent or Present Name: business under the name(s) #361402, Los Angeles, CA delivered to the Ira-Grace Machanik listed herein: Giovanna 90036; Steve Cox 5350 Proposed Name: Buyer/Transferee are: Muredu Corporation, Wilshire Blvd. #361402, Los 1059 Limited Partnership, Rachel Wolchin Giovanna R. Muredu Angeles, CA 90036; The 8715 Beverly Blvd, West The court orders that all President: Statement is filed business is conducted by: Hollywood, California persons interested in 90048 this matter shall appear with the County of Los Angeles: AN INDIVIDUAL, regisThe assets to be sold are before this court at the October 27, 2015; Published: trant(s) has NOT begun to described in general as: hearing indicated below October 30, November 06, 13, transact business under Inventory, Machinery, to show cause, if any, 20, 2015 LACC N/C the name(s) listed herein: Furniture, Fixture, why the petition for –––––– Steve Cox, Owner: Equipment, Goodwill and FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Statement is filed with the any other related assets. change of name should and are located at: 8715 not be granted. Any per- STATEMENT 2015267879 The County of Los Angeles: Beverly Blvd, West son objecting to the following is/are doing business October 21, 2015; changes as: Hollywood, California name Published: November 06, described above must COLLABORATIVE FINANCIAL 90048 13, 20, 27, 2015 LACC N/C The kind of license to be file a written objection CONSULTING 433 N. Camden –––––– transferred is: 47 On Sale that includes the rea- Dr. #970, Beverly Hills, CA BUSINESS General Eating Place/ 77 sons for the objection at 90210; Jason Reynolds 8578 FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT Event Permit now issued least two court days for the premises located before the matter is Horner St. Los Angeles, CA 2015268309 The following at: 8715 Beverly Blvd, scheduled to be heard 90035; Traci Pomeroy 1016 is/are doing business as: West Hollywood, and must appear at the Orange Ave. Monrovia, CA EILEEN GRUND DESIGNS California 90048 hearing to show cause 91016; The business is conduct- 1138 S. Sherbourne Dr., Los The anticipated date of ed by: A GENERAL PARTthe sale/transfer is why the petition should NERSHIP, registrant(s) has Angeles, CA 90035; Eileen 11/25/15 at the office of not be granted. If no begun to transact business Grund 1138 S. Sherbourne Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90035; Commerce Escrow written objection is timeCompany, 1055 Wilshire ly filed, the court may under the name(s) listed here- The business is conducted Blvd, Suite 1000 Floor, grant the petition with- in on October 15, 2015: by: AN INDIVIDUAL, regisJason Reynolds, Partner: trant(s) has NOT begun to Los Angeles, California out a hearing.

90017 NOTICE OF HEARING: Statement is filed with the transact business under Attention: Raul Zuniga Date: December 11, County of Los Angeles: October the name(s) listed herein: The amount of the pur- 2015 20, 2015; Published: October Eileen Grund, Owner: chase price or considera- Time: 8:30am 30, November 06, 13, 20, Statement is filed with the tion in connection with the Dept: K 2015 LACC N/C County of Los Angeles: transfer of the license and Room: –––––– business, including the October 21, 2015; BUSINESS Published: November 06, estimated inventory, is The address of the court FICTITIOUS is: Superior Court of NAME STATEMENT 13, 20, 27, 2015 LACC N/C the sum of $850,000.00, which consists of the fol- California, County of 2015275657 The following Los Angeles, lowing: 1725 Main St., Description Amount SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) Santa Monica, CA Deposit $100,000.00 CASE NO: 37-2015-00015315-CU-BC-CTL Check $750,000.00 90401, Total Amount Santa Monica NOTICE TO DEFENDANTS: $850,000.00 Courthouse.

GEO 3 MEDIA, INC., a Nevada corporation. SCREEN SHOP LLC, a California It has been agreed Reason for name limited liability company, and SCREEN SHOP, INC., a Delaware corporation between the change: Seller/Licensee and the Ira-grace Machanik is YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: RONALD SMITH, an Individual intended Buyer/ Transferee, as required my birth name howevby Sec. 24073 of the er I have used Rachel NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without being heard you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.

Business and Wolchin for most of unless You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served Professions Code, that my life & recognize on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in the consideration for the with it in everything. transfer of the business I declare under penalty proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more inforand license is to be paid of perjury under the that mation at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfonly after the transfer has laws of the State of help), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the been approved by the California that the infor- filing fee ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response Department of Alcoholic mation in the foregoing on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.

Beverage Control. petition is true and cor- There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away.

Dated: 10/29/15 If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call attorney referral service. If you rect.

Seller: afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonIra-Grace cannot 1059 Limited Partnership Signed: profit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the Machanik California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California By: /s/ Warner Ebbbink Judge of the Superior Courts online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting Name: Warner Ebbink your local court or county bar association.

Court Its: President Gerald Rosenberg, Buyer: The name and address of the court is: Sherri R. Carter, Superior Court of the State of California, County of San Diego MMCJ, LLC By: /s/ Matthew Hechter Executive Officer/Clerk 330 West Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101 Name: Matthew Hechter Dated: October 06, The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or 2015 plaintiff without an attorney is: Its: Owner Published: OCTOBER Michael W. Battin (Bar #183870) Navigato & Battin, LLP 11/6/15 23, 30, NOVEMBER 755 West A St. Ste.150, San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 233-3268 CNS-2811891# May 7, 2015 06, 13, 2015 Beverly DATE: BEVERLY HILLS COURIER Hills Courier By: Melissa Reyes, Deputy Clerk Beverly Hills Courier • Published 10/23/15, 10/30/15, 11/06/15, 11/13/15

NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF A DRAFT EIR FOR THE BEVERLY HILLS HIGH SCHOOL, HAWTHORNE K-8 SCHOOL, AND EL RODEO K-8 SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT The Beverly Hills Unified School District (BHUSD), in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), is the Lead Agency and has prepared a Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the project identified above. The Draft EIR includes a project description plus an analysis of potential adverse environmental impacts that could be generated from the proposed project. The BHHS and El Rodeo K-8 School were opened in 1927, while the Hawthorne K-8 School was opened in 1914. Recent surveys at these facilities indicate the architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems are outdated, do not meet current instructional requirements, do not meet current building codes, and in some cases are failing. The proposed project is designed to rehabilitate the existing structures at each campus through architectural upgrades, seismic upgrades, mechanical upgrades, electrical upgrades, technological upgrades and plumbing upgrades. Additionally, the proposed project includes the demolition of some buildings and construction of new buildings, as well as new perimeter fencing for additional security and access control. The proposed project also includes modifications to existing and new athletic facilities, and new parking facilities.

Finally, hazardous materials, primarily asbestos and lead paint are in many of the buildings and will be removed, as well as soil contamination at BHHS and El Rodeo, as part of the proposed project.

"Aesthetics, "air quality," "cultural resources", "greenhouse gases", "hazards and hazardous materials",

"noise," and "transportation/traffic" are the environmental areas that may be adversely affected by the proposed project. The analysis of impacts indicates that air quality, and noise impacts due to remediation/construction activities may exceed the significance thresholds and are potentially significant after mitigation. Additionally, significant and unavoidable impacts are expected for cultural resources as some existing historic buildings would be demolished. Traffic impacts during remediation/construction activities and hazard and hazardous material impacts are expected to be mitigated to less than significant. The analysis of impacts indicate that aesthetic, air quality during operations, agricultural and forestry resources, biological resources, energy, geology and soils, greenhouse gases, hydrology and water quality, land use and planning, mineral resources, population and housing, public services, recreation, solid/hazardous waste, and traffic impacts during operations were concluded to be less than significant.

Copies of the Draft EIR can be obtained at the BHUSD, 255 South Lasky Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90212, or by calling (310) 551-5100, ext. 2210 or at the following website www.bhusd.org. The Office of Planning and Research has approved a 30-day public comment period per CEQA Guidelines Section 15205(d) and Appendix K. Comments focusing on your area of expertise, your agency's area of jurisdiction, or other environmental issues relative to the environmental document should be sent to the above address, attention to Mr. Steve Kessler, Superintendent or emailed (skessler@bhusd.org) or faxed (FAX: 310-286-2138) no later than 5:00 p.m. on November 30, 2015.

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818/746-3904 24-Hrs: 805/558-3517

OFFICE / STORES FOR LEASE

RESIDENT MANAGER

Doctor Seeks House Sitting Opportunity Doctor refugee w/ two children, 4 & 10, seeks live/work situation. Can oversee home/facility & care for sick/elderly.

First Aid/CPR/AED Certified (adult/pediatric).

Dalal: 323/557-8008 Dalal.abdo70@yahoo.com

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ELDERLY CARE

SITUATIONS WANTED

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

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

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

Easy to show, call Eva at 323.270.0604

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CENTURY CITY • Park Place • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. Condo

8871 ALCOTT STREET

R3 HUGE CORNER LOT ON ALCOTT AND LIVONIA FOR DEVELOPMENT

New kitchen & Baths, new custom cabinets, custom flrs., 24-hr. guard, pool/spa, tennis, exercise room. Sunny Views. $750,000 Bkr: 310/557-1900 RickBrucker@gmail.com

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

TO RENT

SANTA MONICA PACIFIC PALISADES 427 Montana Ave.

Storage Space Av a i l a b l e for Rent.

Close to Beach .

Please Call:

ONE SHORT BLOCK FROM PICO IN A HIGH RENT AREA FOR BUILDING CONDOS OR RENTALS. GREAT SCHOOL DISTRICT EITHER CARTHAY SCHOOL OR PRIVATE RELIGIOUS SCHOOLS WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE. FABULOUS LOCATION FOR 1031 EXCHANGE OR FUTURE INVESTMENT. VACANT TRIPLEX WITH $2,799,000 2BD. 1BA ON PROPERTY.

SANDRA LEWIS

CenturyCityLiving.com

AGT. 310-770-4111 BRE 00456048

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

CENTURY TOWERS 2 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS $1,295,000

325 HOUSES FOR LEASE

438 S. ALMONT

GORGEOUS 2-STORY HOME IN BEVERLY HILLS WITH 5 BEDROOM, 4 BATH + OFFICE

You won't believe the unobstructed breathtaking views of Century City and LA..

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

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

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

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

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

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

415 Rental To Share ROOMMATE WANTED! Large Private Room &

BEVERLY HILLS TOWNHOUSE ———————— 2 BEDROOMS, 1 BATH Dining room, open floor plan.

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

Bath in adorable furnished house in Beverlywood.

Usage of kitchen, dining and living room. Hardwood floors Call 310/227-2128 throughout. Must have references and proof of income.

Available November 8th.

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$1,700MO. Karen 310/882-9337

435 Guesthouse For Lease

Charming Guest House

BEVERLY HILLS ADJ.

LUXURIOUS 2 BEDROOM, 3 BATH PENTHOUSE Includes Large Loft Bonus Room, and Rooftop Deck.

Large closets, balconies, all amenities in kitchen 2009 NEWER CONSTRUCTION. ELEGANCE, DRAMATIC For Lease! with granite counters and AND SOPHISTICATED HOME WITH GOURMAT GRANITE KICTHEN Flats Of all appliances. Berber AND BATHROOM. STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, INCLUDES Beverly Hills, FAMILY ROOM + MEDIA ROOM WITH BIG SCREEN TV. carpet/harwood foors and living + loft, $7,500/MO. verticle blinds. Fireplace, Washer/dryer, wet bar, washer/ dryer kitchenette, cable, SANDRA LEWIS parking, utilities inlcd. included in laundry area.

AGT. 310-770-4111 $2,200/mo Secured building with BRE 00456048 310-710-8841 garden courtyard. Choice location Near Beverly Center, 405 www.

BEVERLY HILLS Adj. Cedars- Sinai, Restaurants, WANTED bhcourier 312 S La Peer Dr., 90048 TO RENT Trader Joes, Etc. No Pets.

————— 3 Bd.+Den+3 Ba.

Single Professional Bright unit, closed garage.

Male, Non-Smoker Easy to Show.

Between 3rd & Burton Way. $5,300/Month

Looking to Rent Guesthouse or Room

HONEST, RELIABLE, QUIET, PRIVATE, RESPECTFUL. Work from home.

• Noushin Ahobim • Also Avail. for Estate/ Agt.: 310/863-4325 Caretaker position.

Charlie: 323/839-5844 BEVERLY HILLS References Avail.

Some Complexes include Heated Pools, Sundeck, Tennis, Doorman, Houseman, Staff Engineers, Switchboard, 4 BDRMS, 3.5 BATHS Security Staff, Switchboard, HOME ON THE HILLS Very Responsible Mature Man Saunas, Business Center, with amazing views, spa Will rent / housesit / care Pet PlayLand, Restaurant, hardwood floors, wine for your home.

Acres of Flower Gardens cellar and wet-bar.

Renovating & Property and Grassy Lawns.

Convenient location.

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310/394-7132

License 00957281

all listings are on

$5,950/Mo. Hi Ceilings, 2 M. Bdrms, 2 Reg Bdrms, 3 W/I Closets, Separate Fam Rm, Gourmet Kitchen, Laundry, 2 Fireplaces, Storage, Patios, HVAC & More!

310/985-9188

Available Now $6,800/MO.

Call 310/205-0206

Management Experience.

Please call Raymond at 310/218-6653

.com

440 UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

$3,600/MO. Shown By Appointment.

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

BEVERLY HILLS DESIGNER DUPLEX

3 BDRM, 3 BATHS + POOL & SPA 2,350 Sq.Ft. $7,500/MO. JUST RENTED

Large rooms incl formal DR, brkfast rm, granite/stainless steel kit, laundry rm., Dark hdw floors. recessed lights, plantation shutters, closets,+ enclosed patio with fountain.

2 Blocks West of Century City 10316 Missouri Avenue

3 Bdrm • 2 Bath • 1600 sq. ft.

BRIGHT AIRY UPPER DUPLEX • PRIME CONDITION • XL kitchen/living rm, dinig room, 2 car parking, patio, washer/dryer hookups, security system, quiet tenants preferred $3,650/MO.

(310) 441-0277 • (310) 277-9333

————— —————–––– 1017 S. SHERBOURNE Very Private & Spacious 2 BDRM. + 1.5 BATH upper unit with breakfast and formal dining room.

Yard, laundry & parking.

BEVERLY HILLS TOWNHOUSE Across Roxbury Park

2 Bd.+11/2 Ba. • $2,900

Remodeled, hardwood flrs., hi-ceilings w/ crown $3,500/MO. moldings, formal dining Call 213/804-3761 rm., central air, all appliances incld. W/D, prkg.

No pets. Great Views.

Beverly Hills Adjacent

————— Olympic/Shenandoah

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

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

Washer & dryer in unit.

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

310/553-2707

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236 S. REEVES DR. Luxurious & Bright 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath with hardwood floors, all appliances including washer/dryer in unit. $2,750/MO. Call 310/926-6088 or 310/409-6014

————— BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. 922 S. BEDFORD ST. LIGHT AND BRIGHT

2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH

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

• 2 Bd + Den + 2 Ba •

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BEVERLY HILLS $2,350/MO. • • N E W LY • • Sam: 310/422-6026 •• U P D AT E D ••

Private front patio, BEVERLY HILLS Hardwood floors, a/c, SPACIOUS & BRIGHT laundry in unit, 2-car prkg.

2 BEDROOM 336 S. Rexford Dr. with hardwood floors, A/C, $3,200/Month

310/860-9991 dining area, good closet 310/433-1949 space and 2 car parking.

213/926-4213 $2,300/MO. A VA I L A B L E N O W 341 S. Doheny Drive Just South of Wilshire BEVERLY HILLS Judy 310/274-4404 237 N. Almont Dr. or 310/276-6336 Lrg. 2 Bd. + 2 Ba.

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2nd flr, elevator, central air, pool, secured bldg, 2-sub prkg. $2,875/Mo 435 S. Maple Dr. Lrg. 2 Bd. + 2 Ba.

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

2nd flr, open views, central air, secured bldg, 2-car garage. $3,050/Mo

Approx. 1400 Sq. ft.

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

• Light & Bright •

COMPASS GOLD PROP. Marty: 310/293-2205

Call 310/880-7281

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KELEMEN REAL ESTATE (310) 966-0900 License 00957281

all listings are on

CenturyCityLiving.com

NOW AVAILABLE GATED 5 STAR LUXURY PROPERTIES

F URNISHED & U NFURNISHED

*BEL AIR *WESTWOOD *CENTURY CITY

CENTURY TOWERS

2 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS $5,950/month

BEVERLY HILLS BRENTWOOD

443 S. Oakhurst Dr. 11640 Kiowa Ave.

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

P LEASE C ALL :

310/435-3693

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Newly Updated 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath Balcony, dishwasher, a/c, heated pool, WiFi, elevator controlled access, on-site laundry, parking. Close to Brentwood Village, Shops & Restaurants.

~ WEST ~ BRENTWOOD LOS ANGELES The Carlton

Furnished or Unfurnished Totally Renovated. Granite Counters Hardwood Floors. Raised Ceilings Unobstructed 180 degree City Light Views. Inside Washer/Dryer

CENTURY PARK EAST

2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH $4,250/month

Single+Loft+1 Ba. Wifi, Bright, controlled (•)(•)(•)(•)(•)

access, balcony, pool, elevator, laundry facility, prkg.

Beverly Center, shops, cafes & transportation.

WiFi, central air/heat, 310/270-0724 fireplace, patio, Close To U.C.L.A. controlled access, 310/477-6856 Border of • WESTWOOD • pool, elevator, parking, BEVERLY HILLS • 310/826-4889 • 10933 Rochester Ave. 321 S. Sherbourne Dr. laundry facility.

WILSHIRE

310/442-8265

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You won't believe the unobstructed Jr. Executive breathtaking views of Century City and LA..

BEVERLY HILLS • BRENTWOOD • ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Totally renovated Granite Counters. Stainless Steel 221 S. Doheny Dr. 125 N. Barrington Av. Spacious a/c, fireplace, Appliances. Huge Living Room • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. N E W LY U P D AT E D pool, controlled access, Move-In Conditionr • Single • • •

1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH $5,500/month

1 0 9 0 5 O h i o A v e . 120 S. Swall Dr.

• • • Bachelor • • • •• • • Very Spacious, A/C, •• • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • balcony, intercom entry, on-sight laundry, prkg.

Single+1 Ba. • • • •• Close to Cedars-Sinai,

12424 TeXaS Ave. 11666 Goshen Ave. • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • (•)(•)(•)(•)(•) V E R Y N I C E U N I T. 2nd floor, on-site laundry, covered parking, controlled access.

W E S T W O O D BEVERLY HILLS ADJ.

• • Spacious, hardwood flrs., • 1 Bdrm. huge closets, built-in + 1 Bath •

laundry fac., prkg.

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CORRIDOR 310/312-9871 10530-10540 Shopping & Dining in Wilshire Bl. Brentwood Village

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• • Spacious • • • Jr. Executive • • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • •• •• Balcony, controlled access, a/c, stove, elevator, laundry facility, parking.

• Free WiFi Access • 1370 Veteran Ave. • 1 B d . + 1 B a . • 310/473-5061 a/c, dishwasher, pool, 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath Upscale, Bright, ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ • 310/247-8689 • elevator, controlled Single Luxury Living Gorgeous & Spacious.

Close to Cedars-Sinai, access, laundry • WESTWOOD • •••• •• • • •• • • • • • with valet, Beverly Center & facilities. No pets.

550 Veteran Ave. Balcony, air conditioning With Pool, balcony, lush garden Trendy Robertson Bl. 310/531-3992 ••••• Great Location!

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central air, fireplace, • Single elevator, intercom • entry, parking. gym.

••••• Very spacious, granite counters, microwave, intercom entry, on-sight laundry, parking & WiFi. Central air, 808 4th St. 1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH Very close to UCLA pool, elevator, ** ** $3,100/month on-site laundry, * 2 Bd.+2 Ba . * & Westwood Village.

High Floor. Total Renovation intercom entry. * * 310/208-5166 Great City Views * * 320 N. La Peer Dr. L ARGE , U NIQUE • 310/246-0290 • AND G ORGEOUS .

• BRENTWOOD • CLOSE TO PARK PLACE Fireplace, balcony, 922 S. Barrington Av. S H O P S & D I N I N G $4,000 to $5,950/Mo. dishwasher, intercom • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • entry, elevator, BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. Fireplace, balcony, parking and pool.

120 S. Swall Dr. CENTURY HILL • Bachelor • • • Close to Beach • wet bar, dishwasher, • laundry facility, 310/394-7132 $5,850 to $7,000/Mo. Very Spacious, A/C,

• 310/476-2181 •

Outstanding South Tower. Corner • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. Renovation. 270 degree Unobstructed • Close to shopping, Views. Hardwood Floors. Built Out Closets.

French doors in bdrm. to • dining & schools.

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

• GORGEOUS UNITS • SANTA MONICA

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dishwasher, controlled surrounding pool, access bldg., WiFi, gym, elevator, etc. pool, on-sight laundry, Hrwd. flrs., granite gym, parking. counters, dishwasher, central air, balcony.

310/477-6885 Close to U.C.L.A.

————— WESTWOOD 1409 Midvale Ave.

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401 S. HOOVER St.

• • • • • • • • • 1 Bd. + • 1 Ba. • Free WiFi • Call: 310/470-4474 • • • • • • • • Control access, pool,

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dishwasher, elevator, on-site laundry and parking.

• • • • • • • • • • • • 3830 Vinton Ave. • • • 213/385-4751 • Single • •• Single •• — ————–––– • • • • • • • • * HOLLYWOOD * • • • • •

WiFi, a/c, intercom Pool, sauna, 1134 N. SYCAMORE AV. entry, laundry facility, intercom entry, * * * * * elevator, parking, pool.

• 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath elevator, on-site CLOSE TO U.C.L.A., * * * * * laundry, parking.

SHOPPING & 1 BLK. Newly Remodeled All Utilities Paid.

TO WESTWOOD PARK. Great Views 310/841-2367 310/478-8616 Great views, controlled access, balcony, ~ WEST L.A. ~ • MIRACLE MILE • elevator, lrg. pool, elevator, parking. balcony, intercom entry, 615 S. Cochran Ave. prkg, on-sight laundry. on-sight laundry, prkg.

Close to shops+dining. 1675 Colby Ave. L.A.’ S F INEST , • Single • Close to Cedars-Sinai, H IKING IN R UNYON 2 Bd.+2 Ba. 310/826-0541 OST L UXURIOUS M Controlled access, C ANYON , H OLLYWOOD Beverly Center, Spacious & Bright.

APT. RENTAL on-sight laundry, shops, cafes B OWL /N IGHTLIFE . * * * * * * A / C , b a l c o n y, BRENTWOOD & transportation.

323/467-8172 a/c unit, kitchenette.

11730 SUNSET BLVD. dishwasher, stove, 310/270-0724 310/531-3992 “The Mission” intercom entry, Close to Museums, LAFAYETTE PARK NEWLY REMODELED • Westwood • Border of on-sight laundry, prkg. Grove & Restaurants. 274 LAFAYETTE PARK PL. •••••

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

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

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

For Lease See our Ad Sec. 270

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321 S. Sherbourne Dr.

•

• • • • •

• 1 Bd.+1 Ba.

• Jr. Executive 310/477-0072 —————–––– 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath —————–––– H O L LY W O O D Granite• counter ••••• 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • tops, stainW E S T L . A . 1769-1775 • less steel appliances,

• • Spacious • • • • • • • •••••• • Jr. Executive • 6-Month Lease Avail.

2 Bdmr. + 2 Bath • 1415 Brockton Ave. • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • * * * * * * •• • Rooftop pool, Every Extra Luxury • 1 Bdrm. 1 Bath Balcony, controlled access, a/c, stove, elevator, laundry facility, parking.

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

• Free WiFi Access • • Close to UCLA •

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

N. Sycamore Av.

• • • • • + • Single Patio, stove, fridge, • B a c h e l o r

dishwasher, on-sight laundry, parking.

• 310/247-8689 • 1350 S. MIDVALE AVE. • Free WiFi Access • C LOSE T O S HOPS Close to Cedars-Sinai, L.A., 90024 Beverly Center & ~ 310/476-3824 ~ & R ESTAURANTS .

Contact Mgr.: 310/479-0700 Trendy Robertson Bl. • 310/864-0319 • BRENTWOOD & U.C.L.A. CLOSE

Controlled access, laundry facility.

Utilities Included.

323/851-3790 Close to Everything.

air conditioned, new hrwd. flrs., designer finishes, balcony, ceiling fan, elevator, controlled access. Fitness ctr, yoga room, wi-fi, skyview lounge w/ outdoor fireplace, laundry facilities.

Easy freeway access 213/382-102 1

BEVERLY HILLS

S E RV I C E

468

AUTOS WANTED

CA$H FOR CAR$

WANTED

WE WILL BUY YOUR CAR, RUNNING OR NOT!

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

ALL TYPES OF CARS ANY YEAR • ANY MODEL

IN ADDITION TO

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

Will Appraise Your Car For Free!

TOP DOLLAR PAID Call 310/289-9561

Visit us at

www.chequeredflag.com

SERVICE DIRECTORY

507

BAGS WANTED

D I R E C T O RY

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ANTIQUES / JEWELRY BUY & SELL

Invites you to join us for our Buying & Selling Event Diamonds, Jewelry, Watches, Hermes Bags & Other Luxury Goods.

Enjoy Champagne and our holiday collection!

Sunday, November 15th • 12:00 -4:00 P.M. We pay cash for your luxury items

475 GARAGE/ ESTATE SALE

Call John or Neil:

BEVERLY HILLS

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BANK SAFE

sales@chequeredflag.com

DEPOSIT BOX

9182 W. Olympic Blvd. • Beverly Hills • 310-432-0123 Located within

HIGH-END ANTIQUE SALE Bronzes, Furniture, Crystals, Candelabras, Wall Sconces, Expensive Desks & More!!!

SATURDAY NOV. 7TH 10AM - 3PM Rain Check Sunday 10-3 711 N. BEDFORD DR.

588

323-868-4119

We File &

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

FINE ESTATE SALE! Major Art Collection!

Orig. Matisse, Vargas, Erte; MANY Listed Artists; 7’9” Bronze after Bernini; Ital. Bronzes, Steinway M Grand Piano, Large Chinese Rug, 2 Curved Sofas, 19th. C. Fr. Brkfront; Furn. by Wegner, Nelson, La Barge, Provasi, Baker, Barcelona Bench; Tiffany China, Waterford, Lalique, Baccarat, Steuben, Tiffany Sterling, Lladro, Rare Erte Cognac in Boxes!

SATURDAY & SUNDAY NOV. 7 th & 8 th • 9:30 - 3:30

1441 ROBMAR DR. B E V E R LY H I L L S , C A 9 0 2 1 0 Pix@EstateSales.net Please, no early birds

507

AUTOS WANTED

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

The PRIVATE Alternative to Bank Safe Deposit Box Rentals No Personal Information Required. Enhanced Security.

OPEN HOUSE & TOURS Sunday, November 15th 12:00-4:00 P.M. 9182 W. Olympic Blvd • Beverly Hills 90212 888-984-8778 www.usprivatevaults.com info@usprivatevaults.com

ANTIQUES BUY & SELL

• www.OlympicGoldandJewelry.com

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CONTRACTORS

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

www.elaninnovativeconstruction.com General Building Contractor

“FREE ESTIMATE” Call 310-294-6866

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

Are You Interested In Remodeling?

Full Service High Quality Construction Residential & Commercial

CLOCK REPAIRS

Nichols’ Clock & Watch Repair

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

BARRYBUILT CORPORATION Call James Barry For A Free Estimate!

Cell: 310-901-7382 • Off: 310-459-7451

barrybuiltcorporation.com • barrybuilt@aol.com

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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)

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR In recent months, leaders across Los Angeles have renewed their commitment to ending the crisis of veteran homelessness. As part of the effort to combat this critical issue, the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) has launched a new master plan for its West L.A. Medical Center, in large part, aiming to give shelter to thousands of vets who have served our country bravely. For anyone in the veterans’ community, this is a welcome and long-awaited endeavor.

The discussion about land use on the sprawling campus cannot end at housing. Shelter for homeless veterans is a top priority, as it should be. But the truth is that we should be thinking about a multitude of uses to meet the diverse needs of more than 300,000 veterans in the L.A. region.

The development of permanent housing that can coincide with an array of supportive and therapeutic services would serve as an ideal environment for all veterans to thrive in. Creating a community that not only offers a home, but also fosters mental healing and physical vitality is central to a well-rounded, intelligent approach to land use on this campus.

Research suggests that isolated housing does not permanently resolve homelessness, nor create the necessary foundation for a strong community. This is especially true when considering the countless displaced veterans who struggle with mental health issues such as PTSD. Many experts, including at the DVA, now suggest that holistic healing and communal rehabilitation can be incredibly important avenues to recovery.

Therapies like meditation, recreation and communal interaction are some of the programs the Veterans Park Conservancy (VPC) has supported alongside the DVA on this property.

VPC is committed to improving the lives of all veterans. We have long maintained a focus on enriching the mental, social and physical wellbeing of the displaced, disabled and the large group of retired service men and women who do not confront either struggle.

For 30 years, our mission has been to protect, preserve and enhance the open environment of the West L.A. VA campus. By creating a socially uplifting atmosphere through projects like the Historic Women Veterans Rose Garden and the Hollywood Canteen Healing Center, VPC has offered a wholesome opportunity to heal outside a hospital setting, and has preserved its underlying goal to make resources available that can enrich the spirit and well-being of every veteran. Our efforts have also included maintenance to the National Cemetery and much of the landscape outside the 16-acres which is directly entrusted to us.

During this master planning process, we have shared our unique perspective on enhancement of a housing system with much-needed recreational and therapeutic services. Our goal is to integrate these elements into the larger vision of the campus’ redevelopment strategy to be accessed by all veterans. We are at work on plans that will provide additional fitness resources to veterans on campus and we are eager to put them into action.

As details of the master plan that will forever change the W.L.A. VA are discussed, the primary focus should undeniably remain on shelter for veterans in need. But we should not lose sight of the features that will make the difference between a bare cluster of housing units, and a sustainable, nurturing community. VPC is encouraged by the dialogue currently taking place on this issue and we look forward to the ongoing discussion, understanding that there is much more work to be done. We are excited about the possibilities that will emerge.

Curtis Mack Executive Director-Veterans Park Conservancy ****** Is anyone else bothered by the autopsy scene in the Paley Center window? I know the CSI series has been a hit for CBS, but having a pretend corpse midway through an autopsy in full public view is upsetting to me and probably to many others. I’ve seen enough autopsies and pathology conferences and pronounced enough people dead, but I’m an internist and not a pathologist and the display bothers me.

People walking in the Business Triangle, including children and international visitors, shouldn’t have to see this in the Paley Center window display. Bill Paley was a classy man. I’m sure he’d be appalled.

Daniel Fink, MD ******

What happened last week in a South Carolina school between a police officer and a student should put us all on notice. It is a warning sign of many troubles we need to address.

The courts have taken away so much of the teachers ability to discipline students today. Society and the home have broken down. Respect for school and the law has diminished and so we have the sort of incident that happened in South Carolina.

When it happens like this did, we blame the police and the system. No, we need to blame the parents, the courts, political correctness and the softness of this country.

The officer was extreme and should be fired.

However, the student who started this mess with horrible and out of control behavior, should be expelled from school and also arrested for hitting a police officer.

Of course, we know the student will not be punished in any way. We are afraid of the backlash it would cause.

That my friends, is the reason we have problems like this. It is time this country stops running from problems and confronting them.

What happened in South Carolina will never happen in Beverly Hills, as our police are too well trained and, in fact, are a part of the best police department in the country.

Our school system is second to none and our leaders value students because they and our community demand it.

However, we must not turn away from events that happen elsewhere as there are always lessons to George Vreeland Hill be learned.

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Less than two months have passed since the USA and its “partners” gave Iran a pass to increase world-wide terrorism and other destructive actions when the ayatollahs decide to test a ballistic missile with the blessings of all the signatories.

Recently, The Courier published a letter of mine wherein I said that Russia would never respect deals with the USA but will with Iran. Now that the Russians control Syria, this makes them a very unlikable and dangerous partner. Of course they had no problem crossing President Obama’s red line.

Less than 60 days have passed since the UN allowed the poor West Bankers and Gazians to fly their flag (although they are not a state) among those of “civilized” countries. This also gave a platform to decry the Oslo accord and basically make sure that they were “blessed” by the UN to begin again the murders of Israelí civilians.

Not only the UN and the US, but these people are to be blamed. These same ones decry being limited in movement considering their children are young. All they do is teach them to hate and kill Israelis. When a 13 year old child goes out and stabs another 13 year old and now they want their own state?

Unfortunately, I hope Israel has learned once again and plans to build a longer barrier and make sure that the East Jerusalem towns are out of Israel.

There is no reason for any human to act in the matter the “West Bankers and Gazians” are doing.

Pablo Nankin, MD ****** Your articles on the Beverly Hills Post Office remind me of my experiences with the same service.

Some of my neighbors have occasionally brought me my mail delivered to them by mistake. I have done the same for them and for people on La Peer, Swall Drive and even some streets further west. I have tried to complain about this and the delivery times which are sometimes as late as 9 p.m.

Another issue I have had was how the mail was delivered. Sometimes it is placed in the mail slot so that it all goes through and lands on a counter.

Many times some mail goes through properly and some mail is stuck in the entry to the slot. Many times the mail has been folded up and placed in the slot so that it is stuck in the slot. Many times the mail has been folded up and just placed in the opening without any attempt to have the mail go all the way through! I have not had such experiences when I resided in Los Angeles or other cities. Why Beverly Solomon Fingold Hills?

Cartoon for The Courier by Janet Salter

Astrology

By Holiday Mathis TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Nov. 6). Inspiration strikes this month. All you have to do is relax and listen to others with an open mind. Perfect solutions will come. In December you’ll fulfill someone else’s needs while trying to fulfill your own. The new year brings romance and fireworks. You’ll be acknowledged for a professional achievement in June. Capricorn and Sagittarius adore you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You’ll get more than one chance to make a deal, though you should know that it is more favorable to act on the first one. Fresh enthusiasm will create momentum.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Relationships are your gold. You’re like an artist creating a masterpiece of personal connection. Tonight, new ideas will pop over your head like bubbles in a glass of champagne.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). In those moments when you feel lost, try to remember that even the most confident people are not certain all of the time. Pause for a breath. It won’t be long before you realize that you know more than you thought.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You expect something else from life than others are hoping for–nothing better, just different. Regardless of these differences, your interests will coincide nicely with the interests of those around you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20). Only time will tell whether today’s move will bring you closer to the goal, but it won’t matter. Either you believed in it or you didn’t. You won’t do anything until you’re absolutely sure you can stand behind it.

ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19). You need to relax, but not completely. Right now one eye needs to stay wide-awake, focused on your next move.

Otherwise, you’ll miss a rare opportunity.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20). If you have many hobbies it’s easier to find ways of distracting yourself from negativity. That's why, even though there is little negativity in this day, it's still a fine time for cultivating new hobbies.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You need a bigger team. This is the bottom line, the top line, and everything in between today. Get more people.

You support so many! You deserve your own cheering section, too.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Your fantasy life is rich now, but instead of planning your escape to a paradise island, use the augmented powers of imagination that are currently available to you to see some magic and wonder in your current scene.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). There’s something you used to love, follow or ritualize that no longer seems to have a natural place in your life. It happens. You’re different, it’s different–things change. This is a good day for moving on.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Your mind drifts to things you said and did long ago. For better or worse, these cannot be changed. When a loved one needs you in the moment, you’ll snap right back to the now.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Venture out alone and you’ll succeed.

Listen up and you’ll hear the powerful and knowing voice of your own instinct. There’s another voice around you now, as misguided as it is prolific. Block that one out.

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

ASSAULTS 10/27 200 N. Clark St. 10/31 600 Walden Dr. BURGLARIES 10/05 600 N. Camden Dr. ($340) 10/26 400 S. Oakhurst Dr. 10/27 9600 Brighton Wy. ($160) 10/31 100 S. La Peer Dr..

10/31 700 N. Doheny Dr.

10/31 11000 N. Hillcrest Rd. ($780) GRAND THEFT 10/27 200 S. La Cienega Bl. ($1,400) 10/29 400 N. Roxbury Dr. ($1,300) 10/31 300 N. Rodeo Dr. ($3,200) 11/01 9500 S. Santa Monica Bl. ($2,240) 11/01 9800 S. Santa Monica Bl. ($15,000)

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