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By Victoria Talbot The Beverly Hills City Council will consider the Final Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for the proposed dog park located at the intersection of Foothill Road and Alden Drive on Thursday, Nov. 17 at a public meeting at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall, 455 N. Rexford Drive.

‘Literary Feasts’ came to Beverly Hills with author Michael Connelly.

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DUET GALA — Pictured above: the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra’s legendary conductor Zubin Mehta. Pictured right: The evening’s honoree, The IDF raised $34.5 million Founding Chairman of The last week at a Beverly Hills and Chairman gala.

4 Wallis Emeritus of City National Bank Bram Goldsmith and his wife Elaine.

The Beverly Hills Women’s Club began its Centennial year with a visit from Pat Boone.

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Pepperdine University honored Vin Scully at The Beverly Hilton.

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The Wallis’ Duet Gala Honors Bram Goldsmith; Celebrates Beverly Hills-Israel Partnership

By Matt Lopez and Victoria Talbot The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts and American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra partnered Tuesday to host the Duet Gala.

The Wallis’ Founding Chairman Bram Goldsmith was honored at the event, with attendees Debbie Allen, Mary Hart, Allison Janney, Joshua Malina, George Schlatter and Stacey Snider, among many more.

The black tie evening began with cocktails, followed by a concert by the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra. The Duet Gala featured a program of Vivaldi’s Violin Concerto For Three Violins and Dvorak’s New World Symphony. The evening was co-chaired by 20th Century Fox Co-Chairman Stacey Snider and acclaimed music producer Gary Jones. (see ‘THE WALLIS’ page 22)

Beverly Hills Elders: Bernard, Judy Briskin – Lifelong Philanthropists

Early Amazon Ratings Are Pointing To Bestsellerdom For The Blue Bloods Cookbook By Bridget Moynahan And Wendy Howard Goldberg Published

by St. Martin’s Press

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By Laura Coleman It was love at first sight for Bernard and Judy Briskin, who met as newly single parents through their school-aged children attending Hawthorne.

Like so many people of the day, both purchased homes in the City during their first marriages for the excellent schools and to become part of the tight-knit community. But it was pure serendipity that led them to each other.

“We’re so lucky,” said Judy.

“There’s not a community that is like Beverly Hills.”

The philanthropic Beverly Hills couple, whose five children all went to Beverly Hills schools, recently celebrated 43 years of marriage. Tomorrow the Women’s Guild Cedars-Sinai will honor

The draft MND was circulated July 31-August 20. The City received many comments.

Though the vast majority were in support, some, including those from local synagogues, oppose the dog park.

Last year, as mayor, Councilmember Lili Bosse made a dog park a top priority. Following up on years of (see ‘DOG PARK’ page 22)

Planning Commission: L’Ermitage Renovation Needs More Work

Part 59 in a series on Beverly Hills residents who have grown with the Centennial City

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City Council To Consider Final MND For Dog Park On Nov. 17

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Bernard & Judy Briskin

them at its annual gala. Through their family foundation, they support an array of programs and institutions that emphasize health, medical treatments and cures, and education; and their involvement with Cedars-Sinai is legendary.

“It all started with my parents,” (see ‘BRISKINS’ page 18)

By Victoria Talbot On Thursday, the Planning Commission recommended changes to a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for plans to renovate the L'Ermitage Hotel.

The renovation includes modifications to the rooftop venue that involves noise and increased usage weekends and evenings. Some residents nearby have expressed concern.

The hotel is a multi-family residential zone, with condominium buildings on either side of the building.

The renovation project involves several modifications that will include the addition of an external elevator from the street to the rooftop, moving the existing seating area without increasing seating, upgrading the mechanical equipment (see ‘L’ERMITAGE’ page 22)

Beverly Hills Musicians Weil, Mann Honored By Women’s Guild Gala

By Laura Coleman For over half a century, Beverly Hills residents Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann have opened hearts with their lyrics and tunes. You've Lost That Loving' Feeling sung by The Righteous Brothers, which in 2000 BMI named the most performed song of the twentieth century, is just one of over 500 songs they created in tandem with their love.

The Grammy-winning duo, who count 54 years of marriage, will be honored with

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Barry Mann & Cynthia Weil

the Music Icon Award at tomorrow night’s Women’s Guild Cedars-Sinai Gala at the (see ‘WOMEN’S GUILD’ page 16)

RIDIN’ HIGH — Cote de Pablo, Juliette Binoche, along with Antonio Banderas and Nicole Kimpel stroll the Red Carpet during the AFI FEST 2015, Presented By Audi for the Centerpiece gala premiere of The 33 at The TCL Chinese Theatre For more photos, see George Christy’s column on page 6.

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

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Friends Of Israel Defense Forces Raises $34.5 Million At Beverly Hills Gala

LITERARY FEAST — Pictured (from left): Stuart and Louise Korshak; Teddy Suric and Sylvain Delpique, general manager and executive chef respectively of ‘famed 21’ in New York; Ali and Donanne Kasikci; and author Michael Connelly.

‘Literary Feasts’ Brings Bestselling Author Michael Connelly To Beverly Hills

By Matt Lopez Literary Feasts, a celebrated event amongst the Los Angeles Community for the better part of the last 18 years, came to Beverly Hills to celebrate bestselling author Michael Connelly (Lincoln Lawyer) and the release of his new book, The Crossing.

The evening’s 24 guests was hosted in the beautiful Beverly Hills Paul Williams Monterrey Colonial home of Stuart and Louise Korshak, along with Ali Kasikci (regional managing director of Belmond North America, Mexico and the Caribbean, and longtime supporter of The Council of the Library Foundation), and his wife Donanne.

Guests mingled with Connelly and enjoyed treats from two of Belmond’s iconic U.S. properties, Belmond El Encanto (Santa Barbara’s only Forbes Five-

Star resort) and 21 Club in New York City.

To begin the evening, Belmond El Encanto and 21 Club served their halibut ceviche and steak tartare. Chef Sylvian Delpique from 21 Club greeted guests to other specialties from the restaurant, including a peppered veal carpaccio and longtime favorite Dover sole, while Belmond El Encanto’s Chef presented avocado gazpacho with cucumber and mint along with the resort’s signature dessert, the Enchanted Floating Island.

The event was one of 48 dinners hosted across the area by the Council of the Library Foundation, benefitting the Los Angeles Public Library’s Educational Programs that focus on children, teens, technology and adult literacy.

Adopt one of these pets and receive a free month of food from Freshpet!

A FRIEND FOR ALL SEASONS – Autumn is a 1-year old, 12-pound terrier, rescued from a vacant lot by ShelterHopePetShop.org, where she had just given birth to three puppies: Winter, Spring and Summer. Autumn and her precious, 9-week old baby girls are available for adoption by calling Shelter Hope at 805-3793538.

Brandon is a male, Labrador Retriever, about 3-months-old, 22 pounds

Cappy is an unaltered male,Staffordshire Bull Terrier, 7 months old and 43 pounds.

Linus is a male Labrador Retriever/Chow, 2 years old and 65 pounds.

Sunshine is a female Border Terrier about 2 years and 11 pounds

These dogs are at the West LA Animal Shelter, 11361 West Pico Blvd. LA CA 90064. 888-452-7381. All their pets are viewable at www.laanimalservices.com

By Laura Coleman More than 1,200 philanthropic-minded people opened their wallets and hearts at last Thursday’s Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) Western Region Gala to raise $34.5 million at the sold-out event held at The Beverly Hilton.

“The overwhelming support from the Los Angeles community continues to amaze me,” said Haim Saban, who has chaired the gala with his wife, Cheryl, for Haim & Cheryl Saban with Liev Schreiber the past nine years.

Those in attendance includFoster & Friends, The Beach Boys and ed prominent business, philanthropic, Asanda Jezile all performed. and political leaders and leading names FIDF was established in 1981 by a in entertainment, fashion and high-tech, group of Holocaust survivors as a including Jason Alexander, Antonio 501(C)(3) not-for-profit organization Banderas, Ari Emanuel, Liev Schreiber, with the mission of providing and supJason Segel, Gene Simmons and Mark porting educational, social, cultural, Wahlberg. and recreational programs and facilities The program recognized the hero- for the courageous soldiers of Israel. ism of the Lone Soldiers of the IDF, and For more information, visit: included moving testimonies from be- www.fidf.org. reaved mothers of fallen Soldiers. David

Beverly Hills Traffic & Parking Commission Sets 2016 Priorities

By Matt Lopez The Beverly Hills Traffic and Parking Commission looks to have a busy 2016 on the horizon and confirmed its top priorities heading into the new year at its November meeting.

The commission will focus on three main topics in the new year, all of which have been deemed top priorities by the City Council.

Those topics include Santa Monica Boulevard Reconstruction & Traffic Mitigation plans, Metro Purple Line Extension coordination and Moreno Drive

Traffic Mitigation.

“The reality is, we’re going to have our hands full with Santa Monica reconstruction and mitigation,” Commission Chair Lester Friedman said.

Also at its meeting, the commission OK’d a resident request to bypass a resident-initiated petition for a City-initiated process to modify the existing Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. permit parking regulations in the 100 block of Moreno Drive.

The potential change would add Saturday to the parking restrictions.

Former Publisher Clif Smith Takes On Metro For BHUSD On Pro Bono Basis

By Laura Coleman On Thursday, a smaller local publication wrote of The Courier’s former publisher Clif Smith: “Smith has a new job: appellate attorney for the BHUSD (Beverly Hills Unified School District) in their losing Metro case.”

“As usual, the [Beverly Hills Weekly] gets it wrong,” Board of Education President Brian Goldberg said. “Clif Smith is providing services to the board pro bono so we can exhaust all our remedies in preparation for our eminent domain case.”

Smith is licensed to argue before the California Supreme Court, and the board unanimously opted to retain Smith as cocounsel to Murphy & Evertz on the BHUSD/Metro case to work on a possible Petition for Review to the California Supreme Court.

According to Smith, fewer than 10 percent of such petitions are granted.

Although Smith specializes in mergers and acquisitions, Goldberg said that bringing Smith on as the principal attorney to prepare the petition was a skillful move.

Smith approached the district and offered to represent them pro bono in its final efforts to sway Metro from running a subway tunnel under the high school after the Court of Appeal ruled on Oct. 22 that it was affirming the trial court’s denial of the City and school district’s joint challenge to the environmental review of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Westside Extension (Purple Line).

Smith said that whatever future role he might take with respect to the Metro case would be left up to the Board of Education.

Lighting Ceremony On Rodeo Nov. 22 The City of Beverly Hills and the Rodeo Drive Committee will host the Beverly Hills Holiday Lighting Ceremony on Sunday, Nov. 22, at 6 pm. on the 200 block of Rodeo Drive.

The event will feature a musical performance by Molly Ringwald, an immersive light show with lasers and projected animation moving across the

the street’s luxury retailer facades in tune to a holiday mix by DJ Michelle Pesce, and a dance preview of ‘The Hot Chocolate Nutcracker.’ Special guest Debbie Allen.will open the holiday ceremony.

The free ceremony will crescendo with the lighting of Rodeo Drive’s storied palm trees.

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David Geffen Gifts $100 Million To UCLA For Private School On Campus

AT THE AHMANSON— Every once in a while, a performance comes along that leaves viewers riveted. Such was the case with “The Art of Falling,” a unique collaboration put on by Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at The Music Center. The dance-meetscomedy show, a unique collaboration from Hubbard Street Dance Chicago and The Second City, was alternatively touching, hilarious and always very human.

Pictured right: dancers perform on stage at the Ahmanson Theater this past weekend.

Entertainment mogul and Beverly Hills resident David Geffen has donated $100 million to create a private school on the UCLA campus for grades 6 through 12, the university announced Thursday. Enrollment at the Geffen Academy at UCLA will be split equally between children from the Los Angeles community and children of UCLA faculty and staff.

Geffen’s grant, which brings his total donated to UCLA to $400 million, will also help fund a financial aid program for low- and middle-income families. In addition, part of the donation

Isabel Hacker Widens Lead In Updated School Board Election Results his total jumping from 1,561 to 1,797 in the updated ballot count.

Incumbent Noah Margo’s total increased from 1,365 to 1,601, ahead of fourth-place finisher Carter Paysinger.

The former Beverly Hills High principal saw his total increase from 1,279 to 1,506.

Incumbent Lewis Hall, who took fifth, went from 773 votes to 928 in the updated ballot count.

MILK AND BOOKIES — Beverly Vista fourth graders collected 4,150 books this year with the help of ‘Milk and Bookies’, doubling the goal set by the BV students. On Monday, the 4th grade classes went to 49th Street School to deliver the books. Pictured left: Kiki Hayles with her first grade reading buddy. “I felt I could make a difference. I could help their education by donating books.”

Hayeles said.

Horace Mann’s Inaugural Chili Cook-Off Set For Saturday

By Laura Coleman Get ready for some spicy fun tomorrow, when Beverly Hills residents put their best recipes to the test at Horace Mann’s inaugural chili cook-off.

While the chili and admission are free, Saturday’s event, which takes place between 1 to 4 p.m. at the school, is intended to raise funds to benefit new technology in the classrooms.

In addition to the first ever chili cook-off battle royale, there will be a holiday boutique with homemade gifts and crafts, a raffle, a book fair, hot dogs, fritos, baked goods and drinks.

Think you have what it takes to be a chili champ? Go to hm.bhusd.org for rules or email Celina Serrano at cserranohmpta@gmail.com.

Beverly Hills To Participate In ‘Small Business Saturday’ On November 28

By Victoria Talbot The Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce is once again participating in American Express’ nationwide campaign to promote small businesses with Small Business Saturday on Nov. 28, with a kick-off event at Pussy & Pooch Pet Lifestyle Center Thursday.

Small Business Saturday follows Black FridayThanksgiving weekend.

The event is an opportunity to promote small businesses in the community and encourage shoppers to support their local merchants.

Each year, participating businesses

establishes a $30 million endowment, $5 million of which will allow the UCLA Graduate School of Education and Information Studies to link the academy with UCLA’s existing network of primary and secondary partner schools.

“I’m happy to support UCLA in the creation of this unique educational opportunity for Los Angeles youth and the faculty, staff and students of the university,” Geffen said.

Visit www.bhcourier.com for the full story on Geffen’s donation.

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Luxe Rodeo Drive Revamps Street Front Cafe To Create Exclusive Residence Club

Photo by Todd Rosenberg

By Matt Lopez Isabel Hacker, a community leader and parent of three Beverly Hills children, widened her lead in her BHUSD Board of Education election victory after updated polling numbers were released this week.

In the updated ballot count, Hacker’s total jumped from 1,625 last week to 1,903, expanding her lead over former board president Mel Spitz, who was the second leading vote-getter, with

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display a host of balloons and welcome signs to show their participation. Mayor Julian Gold will follow tradition with the Mayor’s Walk through the City, visiting businesses to showcase their participation in the event on Saturday, following Thanksgiving.

The Small Business Saturday launch party continues Friday Nov. 13, 8-9:30 a.m. at Caulfield’s Networking Breakfast with the Chamber, where local business owners will receive information on the event.

For a map of participating businesses visit www.shopsmall.com

By Laura Coleman In an effort to give guests a truly exclusive experience, this month Luxe Rodeo Drive Hotel scrapped its curbside restaurant and interior bar in order to create a sleek new Residence Club Lounge, which is slated to open Jan. 1.

Luxe General Manager Adam K. Sydenham said the forthcoming bespoke experience that guests can expect (a $35 per person room surcharge will be added to the bill) will complete the quintessential “Rodeo Drive experience” for those who stay in one of the hotel’s 88 rooms.

“Our new Residence Club will set up a guest experience that can only be found on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills,” said Luxe Hotels founder Efrem Harkham.

The club is intended to give guests a “members only” feeling in a modernday boutique hotel where guests can

relax, gather and converse over a selection of beer, wine and spirits, and innovative food offerings.

In addition to breakfast, guests will be able to enjoy a lunch and dinner tasting created by Chef Olivier Rousselle, as well as drinks from the house bar from 5-10 p.m., all of which is included in the surcharge. Varying daily, evening tastes will consist of crostini, artisan sandwiches and seasonally-inspired salads. Afternoon fare will include house-made dips, chips and seasonal chilled soups.

Sydenham said guests would be able to arrange for their visitors to purchase $35 guest passes to join them for the experience. But if you’re a local resident or business person, he said the notion of offering a club membership is currently still being discussed.

Visit www.luxehotels.com for more information.

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pher Ben Fink, whose food pages are exceptional.

SAG Foundation President JoBeth Williams

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e knew from experience that the smell of a pot roast straight out of the oven is a dinner bell that no mortal can resist. Whether you’re a Blue Bloods fan or not, you’ll be amused at Tom Selleck’s dislike of anything resembling a vegetable or a salad.”

Authors Bridget Moynahan and Wendy Howard Goldberg with CBS president of entertainment Glenn Geller during the autograph party in Beverly Hills for their Blue Bloods Cookbook

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ixth season coming up for Blue Bloods. Starring the indomitable Tom Selleck as Police Commissioner Frank Reagan with beauty Bridget Moynahan as his daughter, Erin, the CBS series developed a loyal Friday night following with great story lines and consistently high quality.

Entertainment that’s as good as it gets.

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he news this month is that St. Martin’s Press is publishing The Blue Bloods Cookbook with 120 recipes from Bridget Moynahan and Wendy Howard Goldberg.

Author Christopher Peterson supervised the luscious photography and tested the recipes. Wendy’s husband, the TV producer and creative impresario, Leonard Goldberg, stands behind the series’ success, as he has with such standout fare as Charlie’s Angels, etc.

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ridget Moynahan arrived from Manhattan to celebrate the pub date with Wendy. They greeted their People You Should Know guests at a posh reception hosted by friends at an historically luxurious Beverly Hills estate.

Police Commissioner Frank Reagan and assistant district attorney Erin dine with their flock over a home-cooked meal around the old-fashioned oak table.

“Meals cooked at home

by everyone gathered together,” says Wolfgang Puck, “are an essential of a happy, healthy family life.”

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o r Thanksgiving, the start of the holiday season, Bridget and Wendy offer recipes for a menu with spinach, avocado and orange salad, the Thanksgiving turkey, cranberry sauce, buttermilk biscuits, persimmons with pomegranate, candied yams, roasted garlic stuffing, pumpkin pie (two ways: traditional and “cheesecakey”).

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ome Christmas, they suggest a Caesar salad, stuffed tomatoes, standing rib roast with onion sauce, popovers, roasted root vegetables, minty peas, and a chocolate roulade Leontine “that will be the high point of the meal.”

hrough the seasons, Wendy found herself convinced that a family cookbook seemed a “natural,” brought her idea to St. Martin’s Press, the publisher of daughter Amanda Goldberg’s two novels. Both publisher Steve Cohen and editor Elizabeth Beier became immediate champions.

By chance, Wendy discovered that Bridget was a born cooker, and dreamed of writing a cookbook. Destiny decreed that they would join whisks as partners. Elizabeth Beier Honoree brought Portland’s “super- Alejandro hero” Christopher Peterson on Gonzalez Iñárritu and board, along with photogra- Maria Eladia Hagerman

Jonathan Tisch and Lizzie Tisch

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hese are classic recipes that have graced family dinners throughout time,” reveal the authors.

“Delicious, filling, soul-satisfying, loosen-your-belt food being the main attraction of any family dinner… from chicken pot pie to crown roast of lamb … we’ve even included a short list of memorable menus that will help you plan any special occasion.

Honorees Leonardo DiCaprio, Megan Ellison, Lee Daniels and Rob Marshall attend the Screen Actors Guild Foundation 30th Anniversary Celebration at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts

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with the reception crowd: Jaclyn Smith and Brad Allen had their gift books signed, as did Kathy and Rick Hilton who described daughter Nicky’s fabled London wedding this summer to banking heir James Rothschild, Lynda and Stewart Resnick, Ron Meyer, Toni Howard, David Yarnell, Melanie Cook, Marcia Hobbs, Judy and Bernie Briskin, Marg Helgenberger and Alan Finkelstein, Susan Dolgen, Lauren King, soon-to-be BH Mayor John Mirisch with son Vince, Susan and Peter Strauss, Leslie and Roger Birnbaum, Elizabeth Berkley and Greg Lauren, Armani’s Wanda McDaniel, Dr. Charles Kivovitz with wife Alex.

Also:

Gelila and Wolfgang Puck, Joanna and Sidney Poitier, Lori and Mike Milken, Nicole Avant and Ted Sarandos, Lyn and Norman Lear, Susie and Harold Becker, Sherry Lansing and Billy Friedkin, Jane and Marc Nathanson, Amy Ephron with Alan Rader, John Goldwyn and Jeff Klein, Mary Hayley and Selim Zilkha, Anne and

Rosie HuntingtonWhiteley and Jason Statham

Arnold Kopelson, Barbara Davis, Ellen Meyer, Anne and Frank Johnson, Nadine and Fred Rosen, Barbera (cq) Thornhill, Jennifer Hale Smith, Amanda Goldberg and Philip Raskind, Judy and Jack Harris, Jason Sinay, CBS’ Glenn Geller, CBS’ David Stapf, CBS’ Bridget Wiley, CBS’ Eric Kim, Carole Black and Dawn Ostroff, Stephanie Savage, Irena Medavoy, Joan Quinn, Dr. Andrew Charles, Jane and Michael Eisner.

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id anyone else notice, as we did, Jane Eisner’s fabulous Russian amber choker and earrings? A pity, if not. An imperial treasure. C’est magnifique!

Online at www.bhcourier.com/category/george-christy

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ival publisher Judith Regan was in hot pursuit of the book, alas to no avail.

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aving watched the series for many moons, Wendy’s favorite moments included the four generations of Irish-American “blue bloods” weekly gathering over dinner as they hash out the latest dramas of current cases and controversies.

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“Space and Light” artist honoree James Turrell with wife Kyung-Lim Lee during the LACMA 2015 Art+Film Gala honoring James Turrell and Alejandro Gonzales Iñárritu at LACMA. Presented by Gucci, the evening raised $4 million Saoirse Ronan

Salma Hayek

Kelly Jane Gwyneth Rohrbach Nathanson Paltrow

Diane Kruger

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Dakota Johnson

Chloe Sevigny

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TO SEE AND BE SEEN

FASHION IN FILM—Fashion moguls celebrated the top fashion films from this year at the International Fashion Film Awards presented by Cine’moi and Verizon FiOS in Beverly Hills. Hosts of the evening, Cheryl Burke and George Kotsiopoulos (pictured above, left) recognized the best fashion films this past year. Carmen Electra (above, right) was among the presenters at the global high fashion gala.

WELCOME RH MODERN— Restoration Hardware unveiled its first-ever stand-alone RH Modern gallery at 8772 Beverly Blvd. with a star-studded VIP event that benefitted The Art of Elysium. Pictured above: actresses Gwyneth Paltrow and Rashida Jones.

Photo by Getty Images

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ARTS & E N T E RTA I N M E N T Jewish Women’s Repertory Company To

Present Fiddler; Locals Producing, In Cast Long time resident Neely Margo Irwin is finally getting to play Tavey.

She stars as the beleaguered milkman in the Jewish Women’s Repertory Comapandy (JWRC) Neely Irwin upcoming production of the classic musical Fiddler On The Roof next weekend at the Nate Holden Performing Arts Center.

It’s been a childhood dream, she says, since she saw BHUSD GATE teachers Gary and Diana Gordon in the play.

“It opened my musical theater eyes, “ she says and Irwin went on to take part in performances at Beverly Vista and BHHS. Another long-time resident, Margy Horowitz, “a frustrated performer,” she says, founded the group in 2005 after hearing about a similar goup in Chicago that “performed plays exclusively by women for women.”

Active in the Jewish community, Horowitz was aware of the orthodox restriction against a man listening to a woman sing. “A lot of women in that community are fantastic performers who have no outlet for their talent or way to express themselves artistically. And this is a safe environment.”

So the company officially began with a production of The Mikado in

BHHS Salter Theatre.

It was in public domain so there were no licencing fees, Horowitz got kimonos from eBay and accompanied the performers on the piano.

The group outMargy Horowitz grew the school’s Peters Auditorium and now fills the 400-seat Holden Center.

Horowitz now rents sets and costumes and has sound and lighting techs, the only men allowed (plus boys under bar mitzvah age) because they are working. A program downloaded to her laptop and connected to the theater sound system allows her to simulate a full orchestra.

“People are always surprised that our shows are so good,” Horowitz says. A production of Les Miserables (sans the turntable) had an especially memorable Jen Valjean and Javert, Horowitz reports.

The shows make enough money each year so the JWRC can support the Family Violence Project, a program of the Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles. “It’s important for us to support a battered women’s shelter that helps women in need,” Horowitz says.

Irwin, who previously was Cinderella’s stepmother in In The Woods, is trilled to be playing “an icon of the theater,” she says. “When Margy announced (see ‘FIDDLER’ page 16)

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HOW DO YOU FEEL? Health Happenings...

A Place Called Home Gala To Honor Josh Goldstine, Kenneth Karmin A Place Called Home’s annual “Gala for the Children” on Nov. 19 in The Beverly Hilton will honor Universal Pictures’ Josh Goldstine and Ortho Mattress’ Chief Kenneth M. Karmin.

The event is expected to host more than 750 guests and raise more than $1.5 million for the 22-year-old South L.A.-based nonprofit, which provides a safe haven of opportunity for underserved youth.

Goldstine, president of Universal’s Worldwide Marketing, receives the “Children’s Inspiration Award” while Karmin, Ortho’s CEO/chairman will get the “Debrah Constance Humanitarian Award.”

Dinner chairs are Barbara Glazer, Dawn Taubin, Maryellen Zarakas and Stephanie Goldstine while honorary co-chairs are Michael Moses, Bruce Newberg, Howard Sherwood, Marc Shmuger and Louise Hamagami.

Kevin Frazier will be emcee.

For information, visit: www.apch.org.

‘Jazz And Funk Night’ To Benefit CHLA A “Jazz and Funk Night” benefiting Children’s Hospital Los Angeles will begin at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3 at King King, Hollywood, 6555 Holywood Blvd.

The packed evening of live music with Buddy Sampson and Friends will feature Rachel Grace on electric violin, Crystal Mantecon on vocals and performance art, and special guest artists.

Also in the line-up are The Jazz Scribes, jazz and music critics who are accomplished musicians in their own right.

Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door and guests are encouraged to bring an unwrapped gift for the toy drive.

Tickets may be purchased at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/buddy-sampson-presents-jazz-and-funk-benefiting-childrens-hospital-los-angeles-with-esther-canata-tickets-19022925081.

For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1508262526151163/ or call 323-919-2848.

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

Diabetes Awareness Vital For CHLA Doctor, Patient During National Month, And Always November as National Diabetes Awareness Month has even added importance for Dr. Jamie Wood, medical director of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles’ (CHLA) Comprehensive Diabetes Center, and patient Vivian Bui. At any given time, Wood reports there are approximately 2,000 children in the center; about 1,700 with Type 1, an autoimmune disease where the body attacks and destroys the cells in the pancreas that produce insulin, and 300 with Type 2, associated with obesity, a sedentary lifestyle and insulin resistance.

And incidence rates are increasing Wood says, with a study showing a 20-percent rise in Type 1 and 30-percent rise in Type 2 over eight years.

An authority on Type 1 diabetes, she urges parents to be aware of symptoms including increased thirst and urination, weight loss, fatigue and bed wetting in children who had stopped.

“If a child is experiencing flu like symptoms of vomiting and dehydration, it could be diabetes,” says Wood.

Awareness is vital, Wood says, “because we’re seeing some very, very sick kids and some are

dying.”

Undiagnosed and untreated, the result can be diabetic ketoacidosis “where blood sugars go very high and the blood becomes acidic,” she says.

Dr. Jamie Bui, now Wood 15 and attending Francisco Bravo Medical Magnet High School near USC, was diagnosed at 10, when her mother became concerned about her being tired all the time and “too skinny.”

Now Bui’s one of the many patients who must monitor her blood sugar eight times a day, count all the grams of carbohydrates she eats, give herself insulin and adjust the amount relative to how much food and exercise she gets each day.

Bui has benefited from options and advances in treatment like the insulin pump she carries her back pocket. “I make people guess what it is,” Bui jokes. “A lot of people think it’s an MP3 player.” If Wood and other doctors continue to work in the field, patients could see an

artificial pancreas available in the next several years.

Bui also had to manage her diabetes while undergoing Vivian Bui chemotherapy to treat nasopharyngeal carcinoma (cancer of the upper throat behind the nose), diagnosed when she was 13. Her blood sugar was balanced with glucose through an IV. “It was really, really difficult,” says Bui. “I don’t think I could have done it without my mom, brothers and CHLA nurses.”

Bui’s become a hospital Junior Ambassador, member of Teen Impact, a support group for teens with cancer and blood disorders, speaker at fundraisers and cheerleader for other cancer and diabetes patients.

“I tell them it’s not easy,” reveals Bui. “Diabetes is a disease you will live with for the rest of your life. So you have to keep fighting and know that it’s not what makes you.”

—Steve Simmons.

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B E V E R LY H I L L S R E A L E S TAT E WELCOME ZELLE! – Rohan Beckett, director of sales & marketing for One Beverly Hills, and his wife Nicole, welcomed Zelle Katharine Helen at 7:28 a.m.

Oct. 12 at Cedars- Sinai Medical Center.

She weighed 9 pounds/5 ounces and was 21 3/4 inches.

City Seeks New Vendor For La Cienega Park Snack Bar

By Victoria Talbot The City of Beverly Hills is looking for a vendor to operate the snack bar at La Cienega Park.

The snack bar was opened in February 2012 with Delicious Snack Company, serving hot and cold foods seven days a week.

The lease was terminated, effective Sept. 1.

Sales were not sufficient for owner Dean Joffe to recover his investment in improving the location and continuing to operate the snack bar.

In May 2014, the City Council approved a restructuring of the rent from a flat fee of $666.66 monthly to 10-percent of monthly gross sales, but Joffe was still unable to recover $20,000 in permits, improvements and fixtures.

The City paid $5,000 to repossess the space and

retain the equipment.

Now, the City is seeking a new vendor to fill the space.

The snack bar is located between the children’s playground and the ball field, and peak hours of operation are 4-9 p.m. weekdays, and 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on weekends.

The space includes a grill, refrigerator, soda fountain machine, fryer and other amenities. A small area in the front serves as outdoor seating.

Currently, a remodel of La Cienega Park and Community Center is under consideration, and the City is actively seeking community input on the matter.

Interested parties should contact the front desk at the La Cienega Park Community Center, 8400 Gregory Way, or call 310-285-6810.

THE BEVERLY HILLS DOG –Sir Monté de Blanc, a MinPin that belongs to Beverly Hills attorney Tamara Kurtzman, lives in his own castle. “Nothing in the marketplace came close to my vision of a proper house for Monté,” said Kurtzman. “It seems I would need to build it myself.” The 34-year-old business strategist is known for creative problemsolving and her love of Monte Blanc pens. Handcarved panels of distressed wood covered in thin layers of cement to look like stone, custom stained-glass windows, a night light and a castle flag with a coat-of-arms completed the project.

Kurtzman’s law firm reflects the out-of-the-box thinking, having raised more than $100 million for clients from equity and debt financings.

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Based on Arthur Laurents’ play The Time Of The Cuckoo, the musical follows American spinster Leona Samish on her journey to Venice, Italy where she is searching for the romance she’s been waiting for all her life.

The musical marks Rodgers’ first score after Hammerstein’s death and the only time he wrote with Sondheim.

Tickets are $45. To purchase and for information, call 310772-8178 or 818-243-2539 or visit www.musicaltheatreguild.com or www.alextheatre.org.

• • • • • “Spin For TMCC,” a fundraiser for Beverly Hills’ Maple Counseling Center, will begin at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 22 at SoulCycle Studio Hollywood, 6201 Hollywood Blvd.

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• • • • • The Los Angeles Zoo will present its annual Reindeer Romp Holiday Celebration, beginning Friday Nov. 27 (though Jan. 3), from 10 a.m-4 p.m. daily.

The only place to view live reindeer in L.A. will feature Noel, Belle, Velvet and Jingle in their wintry Reindeer Village home.

Visits to Reindeer comthe reindeer ing to L.A. Zoo are included in zoo admission: $20 (ages 13 to 61); $17 for seniors and $15 for children 2-12.

The zoo is located in Griffith Park at the junction of the Ventura (134) and Golden State (5) freeways, 5333 Zoo Dr. For information, call 3236444200 or visit www.lazoo.org/reindeerromp.

• • • • • Celebrating its 50th anniversary season, Beverly Hills theater company, Theatre 40 is presenting “t40too,” a season-long series of play readings and other theatrical events at its Reuben Cordova stage, on the BHHS campus, 241 Moreno Dr. Jack Rushen’s Image will be read at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 8. David Hunt Stafford, Theatre 40 artistic director, will direct.

The 2014 winner of the Julie Harris Award for playwriting from the Beverly Hills Drama Guild, the play concerns a young celebrity who is rushed to the hospital after a drug overdose and on the brink of death. Her publicist seizes on the opportunity to acquire her image rights from her protective mother with a deceptive contract. When he dispatches a tough sales colleague to get her name on the dotted line, the plan takes an unusual turn.

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Beverly Wilshire thanks to fellow Beverly Hills lady and former Guild president, Judy Briskin, who along with husband Bernie, will be honored with the Humanitarian Award at the celebration.

“They started music that people still remember today,” said Judy Briskin, an interior designer who has created fabulous homes for scores of residents, including Weil and Mann. “Their generation remembers the music and still hums it and sings it.”

Weil and Mann, who crafted 115 songs that have been played more than 1 million times on the radio, originally moved into the City from New York in 1973 in concert with where the music business was heading.

“We were like the bridge between old ‘Tin Pan Alley’ and rock n’ roll,” described Mann, who together with his wife was inducted into the The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2010.

“Music was so important for the 60s and 70s,” he added, noting that sociological songs like Uptown performed by the Crystals or We Gotta Get Out Of This Place sung by The Animals immediately became part of the zeitgeist. “I felt in the 1960s, those songs affected what was going on. That was a very, very ripe period for sociological songs.”

Weil, a born writer, said she knew that first time she set eyes on Mann in 1960 that he was her future.

Cast members in the Jewish Women’s Repertory Company’s upcoming production of Fiddler on the Roof.

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BEVERLY HILLS “I took one look at him and said, ‘This is someone I want to know,’” she recalled.

Shortly after that, the two became a writing team, with songs that found homes everywhere. In 1985 the two created the Broadway smash musical Mask.

Next June, locals will have the opportunity to see the musical Broadway musical Beautiful at the Hollywood Pantages, which tells the story of Carole King’s rise to stardom, from being part of a hit songwriting team with her husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends Weil and Mann.

Indeed, Weil emphasizes the importance of relationships in their lives, such as her involvement with her longtime friend Judy Briskin, who introduced them to the Guild.

For more han 50 years, the organization of women has raised over $40 million to support clinical and scientific advances and world-class healthcare at Cedars-Sinai, which provides top-notch care to everyone. Tomorrow night’s gala, with the theme “Supper Club,” is expected to be a very prominent society event with several hundred influential individuals in the arts and entertainment in attendance.

Money raised at the event will go toward projects including state-of-the-art equipment, biomedical research and education fellowships. Grammy winning Vocalist Steve Tyrell will perform.

For more information, visit www.womensguildcs.org.

we were doing Fiddler, I knew I had to be in it. I’ve been singing Matchmaker, Matchmaker my whole life and always imitated Yente.”

She loves that the company gives women the chance to take on roles “they would never get to play anywhere else.”

Irwin’s Tevye is informed by “watching the men in my life,” including the way her father “reacted to certain things in a positive encouraging way and let his children live the way they live;” and her brother Noah Margo The voice she uses, Irwin says, is a mixture of all her Israeli friends, Christopher Walken and Sean Connery.

What Horowitz loves about the group now is the camaraderie. “We show that mem-

bers from conservative to reform backgrounds can come together; and you can be friends with people not the same as you.”

There are no age restrictions—“We have kids from 19 and 60-year-old grandmothers,” says Horowitz. And the nonJewish members “learn a lot about Judaism.

“I just wanted a chance to sing and dance for myself,” Horowitz adds, “now it’s kind of like a friendly club. Some women audition every year, and some are only in one show; but when we run into each other in the market, we always have memories to share.”

Performances are at 8 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 21 and 2 and 7 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 22 at 4718 W. Washington Blvd.

For tickets and information, visit www.jewishwomenstheater.com or call 323-9649766.—Steve Simmons

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Beverly Hills Women’s Club Begins Centennial Year With Visit From Music Icon Pat Boone; Paperbag Princess Presents Fashions ‘Through The Decades’

Beverly Hills Women’s Club President Mumsey Nemiroff & Pat Boone

Roberta White

Models, all club members, included (from left): Mary Grace, Maureen Kedes, Sali Lewally, Dina Morrone Rivkin, Tricia Nelson, Elizabeth Mason, owner of Beverly Hills’ The Paperbag Princess; Lindsey Rottenberg, Kelly Cole, Agnes Nicole Winter & Mara New. The Beverly Hills Women’s Club kicked off its centennial year with a luncheon and visit by legendary entertainer Pat Boone, marking 50 years in show business with a new autobiography (A Pop Culture Journey Through The Last Five Decades-Pat Boone’s America 50 Years) and Duets album. Elizabeth Mason of Paperbag Princess and Elizabeth Mason Couture presented a fashion show of “the best styles Jasmine Rafati through the decades. Roberta White and Jasmine Rafati coordinated the fashion show jewelry, provided by Kazanjian Jewels. Table favors were of Kazanjian provided by Tiffany & Co. Jewels

Photos by Maxine Picard Pat Boone & Elizabeth Mason

New members Joan Ashton & Beverly Cohen

Susan Meals, Jean Loew, Lindsey Rottenberg, Tricia Dunn Grey & Diana Doyle

Marcella Ruble

Suzanne Reyto & Pat Boone

Pat Boone & Marianne Berman Linda Schwartz, Pat Boone & Elaine Bernard with Boone’s new autobiography.

Marlena Everone & Audrey Bornstein

Joni Alpert

Darlene Friedman

Linda Maman, Sue Rosenwasser & Madeline Schulsinger

Jackie Burdorf, Pat Boone & Linda Freund

Linda Schlesinger, Pat Boone & Stevi Goetz

Clare Rose

Anna Koral

Grace Scherrer

Rosanna Grabel

Claudia Deutsch

Peggy Guggenheim

Christine Centolanza

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Beverly Hills Residents Gina Raphael, Jeffrey Gross To Be Honored At Dec. 8 ADL Gala

SCOUTS HONOR – For its Service Project, Beverly Hills Cub Scout Pack 100 visited the Veterans Residence Center in West Los Angeles. The scouts played Bingo with Veterans and put on a talent show. The scouts also met with Warren Moose, one of America's first Cub scouts (the Burlingame pack), He is an Eagle Scout, rescued wounded soldiers during the Battle of the Bulge and served America with honor, bravery and distinction. Pictured: Moose saying the Scout Oath with Pack 100, from left: Erik Noonan (closest to Moose), Phillip Turkat (khaki shirt), Anderson Bower (cap & profile only), Marcus Ho (khaki cap only), Stephen Carmona (back of blue cap), Donovan Kruger (orange neckerchief) and Den Chief Casey Hartman (110 on left sleeve)

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By John L. Seitz Beverly Hills residents Gina Raphael and Jeffrey Gross, who operate Mickey Fine Pharmacy & Grill will receive “Humanitarian Awards” Dec. 8 when the Anti-Defamation League’s Pacific Southwest Region hold its annual Gala Celebration at The Beverly Hilton.

Also honored will be Christopher A. Murphy (“Jurisprudence Award”) of DIRECTV. Honorary dinner co-chairs are Lynn and Les Bider and Terri E. and Clayton S. Friedman. while dinner co-chairs are Stephanie and Howard Sherwood and Joshua D. Wayser

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said Bernie, whose father served as Chairman of the Board at Cedars Sinai. Fifty years ago, Bernie’s mother was a founding member of the Women’s Guild, with which Judy subsequently became involved (later serving as president) after marrying Bernie.

“During the time of our involvement, Cedars-Sinai has grown from a local community based hospital to a state of the art, renowned institution,” Judy said. “For us, being part of that transition has meant staying proactive — rolling up our sleeves and doing whatever we can to help build an even better medical center for our community at large and future generations.”

In addition to Cedars-Sinai, the Briskins have established themselves as important benefactors at Temple Israel of Hollywood, The Jewish Federation, The Los Angeles Jewish Home For The Aging, and The Venice Family Clinic, in addition to supporting many other worthy causes and organizations.

Their interest is also very personal; Bernie turned to

and Richard D. Schulte.

The event begins with a reception at 6:30 p.m., dinner and program at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $500.

For reservations or to inquire about Gina Raphael Jeffrey Gross sponsorship opportunities, call 310-446- programs, coalitions with com4266 or visit munity leaders, and partnerwww.adl.org/2015gala. ships with local law enforceFounded in 1913, ADL is one ment, ADL fights anti-Semitism of the nation’s premier human and bigotry of all kinds. relations and civil rights organizations. Through educational Cedars for support in his battle against Multiple Myeloma. Recently, the Judy and Bernard Briskin Family Foundation gave a gift to launch the new Judy and Bernard Briskin Center for Multiple Myeloma Research at City of Hope.

Originally born in New York in 1924, while still an infant, Bernie’s father moved the family out to L.A. for the motion picture business, where he served second in command in charge of production under Harry Cohn. Bernie said he never “felt the calling” to go into show business, but he was drawn to commerce and he had a keen eye for the state of world affairs.

As a youngster, Bernie attended Black-Foxe Military Institute in L.A., then went on to study at Fairfax High School for 9th grade before going to a New England prep school. For his senior year, Bernie enrolled in Beverly Hills High School (class of 1943) using his uncle’s Beverly Hills address in order to qualify for residency.

“It was the beginning of World War II and I knew I was going to go into the service,” he recalled.

Starting in December 1942, he went on active duty in the Marine Corps, serving at Camp Pendleton and then later the Marine Air Base in Santa Barbara during his 33 months in the service. He went on to graduate from UCLA in 1949 with a degree in business administration before spending the next decade working as Norton Simon’s assistant where he was charged with oversee-

ing several companies, including the Ohio Match Company.

Eventually, he went on to become the president of Arden Group Inc., the holding company for Gelson's Markets, among other businesses. He retired just last year and along with Judy (also recently retired) continues to focus on giving back.

Judy, an L.A. native, first moved into Beverly Hills when she was 18 and a student at UCLA. Judy still recalls vividly just how small of a town Beverly Hills used to be: “I remember the five and dime store and eating at the counter; parking bikes on the street, never locking anything; front doors were always open; we never locked the car door.”

Judy graduated from UCLA with a degree in Fine Art. However, it wasn’t until “landmark Beverly Hills realtor” Stan Herman came to her house in preparation of selling it that her true career path began to bloom.

“He came to the house and asked who had decorated,” she recalled. “From then on, I became an interior designer.”

Judy went on to work for Herman, his clients and scores of locals, creating peaceful interiors that she describes as both formal and intimate.

“We believe in Beverly Hills and we love the area and we feel very fortunate that we’re able to live here,” she said. ”We feel we have to give back and that’s why we’re so philanthropic.”

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

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S P O RT S

Vin, Sandra Scully Honored By Boone Center For The Family At The Beverly Hilton

By Matt Lopez “Hello everyone and a very pleasant good afternoon to you,” Vin Scully said as he stepped to the podium Wednesday afternoon in The Beverly Hilton’s International Ballroom. “I just thought I’d get that out of the way right away.”

Those words are familiar to anyone who has tuned into a Los Angeles Dodgers broadcast over the last 55 years to hear the legendary broadcaster serenade baseball fans with his wit, widsom and stories.

On Wednesday, however, Scully wasn’t behind a microphone to talk pitchers and catchers or balls and strikes – he was there with his wife Sandra to discuss the imporFIGHT ON! – Beverly Hills resident David Girgold poses with USC mascot Traveler at his 50th college reunion, Class of 1965. A double major in finance and real estate, he graduated from the West Los Angeles School of Law in 1980.

Girgold, retired from Allstate Insurance, supports Friends of Greystone, the Amanda Foundation, Friends of Beverly Gardens Parks, and the Wallis Annenberg Center for Performing Arts.

tance of family.

Vin and Sandra were being honored by Pepperdine University’s Boone Center For The Family at its annual fundraiser and fashion show, SavvyChic XII. Vin talked of how the couple survived sometimes tumultuous early years of their marriage. Vin was widowed with three kids and Sandra brought two children of her own into the marriage.

“Now, I’m a good provider, but being a good provider meant I had to do a full baseball season, then a full football season, then a full golf season and also a sports show on Saturday afternoons,” Vin said.

“What that meant was I was

Pepperdine University President Andrew K. Benton, Sandra Scully, Vin Scully and Debby Benton

not home.”

Vin spoke of an especially difficult year in 1977, when the Southland got 38 inches of rain, the same year he decided to remodel the family home.

The family had a barbecue in the backyard, draped with a visqueen cover, where Sandra cooked the family meals.

“For 13 months, Sandra

cooked up on that bloody barbecue in the pouring, bitter cold,” Vin said. “Not only breakfast and lunch, but dinner, every night. That is the kind of woman who is standing before you.”

The Boone Center for the Family was started with a $3 million endowment from Pat and Shirley Boone in 2008. The

Boone Center serves as a training and resource facility that promotes healthy relationship skills for lives of purpose, service and leadership.

“We have the battlefield of a long marriage, and there are potholes out there, but there are also blessings and and joys and tears as well,” Vin said.

Beverly Hills High Football Team Loses Season Finale To Culver City

By Matt Lopez Early on in last Friday night’s 2015 season finale for the Beverly Hills High football team, it looked like the Normans might end the season on a high note and play spoiler for Ocean League champion Culver City.

That’s when things got out of control. Leading 6-0, the Normans were threatening to go up by two scores, but an 18-play drive spanning nearly 10 minutes was cut off at Culver City’s 3-yard-line when Jake Wolken threw an inter-

ception.

Culver City, looking to clinch the Ocean League title, jumped on the mistake and never looked back, scoring 41 unanswered points to end Beverly Hills’ season with a loss in a 41-6 game.

Beverly Hills led early on a Joe Kolko 3-yard touchdown run, but were unable to recover from the second quarter mistake.

Culver City scored twice in the second quarter to take a 14-6 lead into halftime, then scored two more touchdowns

in both the third and fourth quarters to effectively pull away.

Kolko led the Normans offensively with 17 carries for 58 yards and his touchdown.

Rashad Ysaguirre ran 11 times for 31 yards.

At quarterback, Wolken completed 9 of 20 passes for 126 yards and an interception.

The Normans, who ended the season 1-9, were unable to stop Culver City quarterback Bryce Lewis-Wolfe, who threw for 250 yards and three touchdowns.

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

Marty Geimer

Carol Conners

Danny DeVito

Walter Samson

Joan Mangum The Associates for Breast and Prostate Cancer Studies (ABCs) annual “Talk of the Town” gala black-tie fundraiser will be Saturday, Nov. 21 from 6 p.m. at The Beverly Hilton.

Event honors actress/producer Rene Russo (“Spirit of Entertainment Award”) and Pacific Heart Institute’s President Richard Wright, MD. (“Spirit of Hope Award”).

Rene Russo

Larry King

Shair Ali

Prince Charles

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS—Celebrating are Carol Connors, Joe Mantagna, Jimmy Kimmel, and Whoopi Goldberg (Nov. 13); Marty Geimer, Prince Charles, and Robert Ginty (Nov. 14); Kevin Eubanks and Sam Waterston (Nov. 15); Walter Samson and David Leisure (Nov. 16); Danny DeVito, Gordon Lightfoot, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, William Moses, Shair Ali and Martin Scorsese (Nov. 17); Linda Evans, David Hemmings, Kevin Nealon, Elizabeth Perkins, Susan Sullivan and Brenda Vaccaro (Nov. 18); Larry King, Martha Rourke, Dick Cavett, Jodie Foster, Calvin Klein, Meg Ryan, and Alan Young (Nov. 19).

Dr. Richard Wright

Grammy-winning artist Pat Benatar will entertain while actor/comedian Anthony Andersson emcees. ABCs’ president is Gloria Gebbia with Sheri Rosenblum chairing the gala.

The ABCs was formed 26 years ago by a group of dedicated philanthropists to support progressive and innovative breast cancer and prostate cancer research at the John Wayne Cancer Institute at Providence St. John’s Health Center. Today, the ABCs has more than 150 members, who have raised $14 million for this endeavor. Tickets begin at $400 with sponsorship packages available. For further information, call 323-904-4400.

ISRAEL BONDS—The State of Israel Bonds Women’s Council celebrated their annual Founder’s & Prime Minister’s event hosted by Yafa Hakim in her elegant home. Guests listened to best selling author Patricia Friedberg talk about her life and the book, 21 Aldgate. Pictured (from left): MaryAnn Amato, Brigitte Medvin, hostess Yafa Hakim, author Patricia Friedberg and Myrtle G. Sitowitz, event chair.

The Nolet Family Distillery, home of Ketel One Vodka, celebrated its 325th anniversary at a dinner party in Hollywood. In conjunction with the anniversary, Carl Nolet Jr. unveiled a limited edition commemorative botCarl Nolet Jr. tle of Ketel One. “It’s really a family business,” described Nolet, who came to the U.S. from Holland in 1983 with the intention of making his family’s vodka a success. At the time, Ketel One was among 250 new vodkas competing for prominence every year in America. Gone are the days when Nolet would carry a TV and VCR with him as he attempted to demonstrate just what made the wheat-based product so compelling. Of course, it wasn’t just the marriage of old world pot still crafting and modern distilling techniques that made the brand the success it is today.

Meg Ryan

Jodie Foster

Jimmy Kimmel

Frances Allen’s Desert Roundup Cate Blanchett (pictured below) is a leading lady in every sense of the word. A multiple Oscar-winner, she belongs to that rare, small group of actresses who combine talent with glamour. She is also the first honoree to be named as an awardee at the 27th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival and will receive the Desert Palm Achievement Award at the Jan. 2 awards gala in the Palm Springs Convention Center. This will not be the first time Blanchett’s work has been recognized by the festival, being previously honored with the Career Achievement and Ensemble Performance awards for her part in Babel. Next January’s award is being given in acknowledgment of Blanchett’s lroles in two films: Carol and Truth.

Additional award recipients will be announced up to the Jan. 1 start of the festival. Information is at 760-322-2930. ****** It may not be a box office sensation, but Theodore Bikel: In the Shoes of Sholom Aleichem is just as enjoyable and entertaining.

Guests at the one exclusive screening of the film presented by the Jewish Family Services of the Desert Auxiliary were enthralled by Bikel’s charismatic storytelling and masterful performance bringing to light and life Aleichem’s dozens of indelible characters who were “Shtetl Jews” in pre-War II Eastern Europe. The screening also featured the musical talent of Cantor Jonathan L. Friedmann, a California-based scholar and devotee of Jewish music.

For some 30 years, Jewish Family Services of the Desert has provided services throughout the Coachella Valley to those in need, regardless of religion, age, income or life style. More information is at 760-779-9400.

A FAMILY OF VISIONARIES–A star-studded turnout celebrated the Visionary Ball at The Beverly Wilshire to benefit UCLA’s Neurosurgery Department. Among the honorees were (from right): producer Mark Burnett; his wife, actress Roma Downey; and their sons Cameron and James Burnett.

Photo by Vince Bucci

Supporters of the UCLA Neurosurgery Department came together for the Visionary Ball in The Beverly Wilshire, emceeded

by Jeff Probst with a performance by Pharrell Williams and soul violinist Lee England Jr..

Hosted by Dr. Neil Martin, chairman of the department, the ball honored Roma Downey and Mark Burnett with the “Visionary Award.” Their son Cameron Burnett, who had been treated at UCLA Neurosurgery Department was presented the “Courage Award” by Coldplay’s Chris Martin, while Brad Garrett received the “Rodney Respect Award” and Mel Cheatham, M.D. the “Medical Visionary Award.”

The ball supports research and education in the Department of Neuro-Department of Neurosurgery, which has consistently ranked among the elite programs in the nation and always as #1 in Southern California.

The Voice’s Gwen Stefan, Blake Shelton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, CSI’s Marg Helgenberger and more were among the celebs that came to support the honorees.

HAPPY 60TH– Dr. Irwin Lehrhoff, PHD (left), president of The Thalians Charity and founder of The Thalians Presidents Club, and Stephanie J. Hibler, event chair, cut the cake celebrating the 60th anniversary of The Thalians at a luncheon in Riviera Country Club.

Funds raised at the event support Operation Mend mental health programs at U.C.L.A. which provides mental health services to wounded war veterans.

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investigations and ultimately, rejections of potential sites, the City pursued this site.

Across the street, the Amanda Foundation has been in that location for over thirty years. Dr. Ships Animal Hospital has been in that location since 1924.The Beverly Hills Small Animal Hospital has been in the same location next door since the 1930s. The area also once housed the City’s horse stables.

The project proposal includes the demolition of the asphalt surface, toxic soil excavation and mitigations, and the construction of an off-leash dog park with basic amenities.

It is expected that the halfacre project will be divided into a small-dog park and a large-dog park. There will be a few benches, bag dispensers, shade canopies and water fountains.

The dog park has taken shape through several public meetings held by the Recreation and Parks Commission.

The lengthy meetings meticulously examined the original draft MND and public comments, especially those by Rabbi Pini Dunner of Young Israel of North Beverly Hills (YINBH), who led the opposition to the park.

The final recommendations to the City Council, which will be reflected in the

final draft MND on Thursday, include several conditions to mitigate noise respect the sanctity of the synagogues.

The area comprises the corner furthest from YINBH, and, the entrance to the proposed park will be on Foothill Road, away from the synagogue. A wall will be erected between the dog park and the eastern side of the property as a noise barrier.

Nevertheless, Rabbi Dunner insisted the dog park be closed on their sabbath and on Jewish high holy days, which many residents objected to.

The Final MND will reflect all of the public comments, and all of the recommendations. It will be presented as an agenda item at the Nov. 17 City Council meeting for their approval.

Depending on that approval, City staff will then seek direction about seeking Requests for Proposal from potential contractors to complete the mitigation and build the park.

“I am thrilled that the council unanimously supported our community’s long awaited dog park,” said Councilmember Bosse. “I look forward to our meeting to address the negative mitigated declaration and design components for this exciting addition to our community.”

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and installing a glass acoustic shield around the perimeter of the rooftop designed to reduce noise.

The hotel is also seeking modifications to the operational requirements to allow the hotel to use the remodeled rooftop and ground floor dining areas until midnight Sunday-Thursday, and until 2 a.m. on Friday, Saturday and evenings preceding holidays.

Models from the architect show that the existing canopy would be removed, and the glass shield would resemble a “mansard” roof.

However, planning commissioners expressed concerns about noise mitigation from the shield.

“It is a residential neighborhood,” said Commissioner

THE WALLIS

supply. We also expect to collaborate on cyber security, emergency services and arts and culture.”

Israel is in the forefront of technology for water conservation and innovation. The partnership will import Israeli innovation and best practices in water conservation and security, and will promote initiatives in trade, culture and professional exchanges.

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The Gala also marked the signing of a historic Memorandum of Understanding between Israel and the City of Beverly Hills.

Said Mayor Julian Gold: “We are very excited to enter into this agreement with the State of Israel. Our first project wil be a collaboration to use technologies developed in Israel to help Beverly Hills preserve and conserve it’s water

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The exterior elevator would run only from the street to the rooftop.

Currently, guests use the elevator inside the hotel.

“I have concerns over the pooling outdoors, with 1-200 people congregating to wait for valets,” said Commissioner Howard Fisher, pointing out that the numbers would increase to 3-400 during awards season. “I am going to see noise testing on an ongoing basis.”

Chair Alan Robert Block said that concerns over noise, outdoor elevators and stronger requirements for the glass shield and parking mitigation must be addressed.

Lori Gordon. “That is different than other hotels in Beverly Hills.”

Gordon expressed concerns about the affect of noise on residents.

“For me, the request that two additional events during awards season, and 12 additional events during the year on non-weekend nights is a nonstarter. I would go so far as to limit parties that go beyond 10 p.m. Fifty-two events to midnight or 2 a.m. is too many.”

“The whole premise of the noise calculations is flawed,” said Commissioner Craig Corman, who asked that the developer come back with another study, taking into consideration several technical irregularities in the materials given to the commission.

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BEVERLY HILLS

PUBLIC NOTICES ORDINANCE NO. 15-O-2693

of City employment;

4. Employment or business which involves services of the employee in a capacity of advisor, consultant, or witness which could reasonably be expected to conflict with the interTHE CITY COUNCIL ests of the City; or OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS DOES 5. Employment HEREBY ORDAIN AS or business which FOLLOWS: causes the employee to become financially Section 1. The interested in any conCity Council hereby tract, sale, or transacamends Section 2-5- tion to which the City 212 (“OUTSIDE is a party.

EMPLOYMENT”) of Article 2 (“Personnel B. Authorization.

Procedures”) to 1.

Full-time Chapter 5 (“CIVIL employees who SERVICE, PERSON- desire to (a) engage NEL PROCEDURES, in outside employAND EMPLOYEE ment for compensaREGULATIONS”) of tion or operate a busiTitle 2 (“ADMINIS- ness for compensaTRATION, PERSON- tion; or (b) invest or NEL, AND PROCE- participate in any DURES”) of the business venture conBeverly Hills ducting business in Municipal Code to the City of Beverly read as follows: Hills (except for stock ownership in any “2-5-212: OUTSIDE company whose capiEMPLOYMENT: tal stock is publicly held and regularly A. Prohibition. A City traded), shall first employee shall not obtain the written accept, participate, or approval of the appliengage in any outside cable Department employment or busi- Head and the Assistant ness, whether or not Administrative Services compensated, which D i r e c t o r / H u m a n is inconsistent, Resources, except that incompatible, or con- the City Manager, flicts with the employ- Assistant and Deputy ees’ duties, functions, City Managers, and or responsibilities as all Department Heads a City employee. (including the Chief of Inconsistent or incom- Police and Fire patible employment or Chief), shall first business includes, obtain the approval of but is not limited to, the City Council. the following situations: The Assistant AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT

1. Employment or business which involves hours of work or physical effort which could be reasonably expected to reduce the quality or quantity of the employee’s services to the City; 2. Employment or business which involves hours or locations of work which could be reasonably expected to interfere with the employee’s availability for overtime emergency services to the City, particularly when the employee is on call for emergency services; 3. Employment or business which is directly or indirectly connected with the employee’s duties in the City, such as dealing in merchandise or services with persons contacted in the course

Administrative Services Director/Human Resources shall send written notice to the City Council and City Manager within two business days from the date on which any approval is granted relating to a member of the Executive Management Group, other than a Department Head.

Any such approval relating to any member of the Executive Management Group shall not become effective until the expiration of 10 business days after dispatch of notice to the City Council and City Manager. The Council may order a review of any approval relating to a member of the Executive Management Group. Such review may be ordered by motion of the Council duly adopted within 10 business days after dispatch of notice to the City

Council. If the Council orders a review of a decision approving outside employment or engagement or investment in a business venture, the effectiveness of such decision shall be stayed until Council review is final.

Approval shall not be granted if the employment or business or investment would violate the prohibition set forth in subsection A.

this Section.

D. Employees shall also report to their Department Head the purchase or investment in any real estate or real property improvements in the City of Beverly Hills, except that the City Manager, Assistant and Deputy City Managers, and Department Heads shall make such report to the City Council.

Section 2. Severability.

If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or place, is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the final decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this Ordinance shall 3. The Human remain in full force Resources Division and effect. shall maintain a copy of all written Section 3. Publication. approvals for outside The City Clerk shall employment, busi- cause this Ordinance ness or investment. to be published at Approvals shall not least once in a newsexceed a period of paper of general cirone year; provided, culation published however, further and circulated in the extensions of one City within fifteen year each may be (15) days after its granted if such exten- passage in accorsion request is filed dance with Section not later than two 36933 of the months prior to the Government Code, expiration of the one shall certify to the year term.

The adoption of this employee shall imme- Ordinance and shall diately notify the City cause this Ordinance of any change in the and the City Clerk’s extent or character of certification, together the outside employ- with proof of publicament. tion, to be entered in the Book of C. For the purposes Ordinances of the of this Section, com- Council of this City. pensation shall not include any cash pay- Section 4. Effective ment or exchange of Date. This Ordinance non-cash goods or shall go into effect services of less than and be in full force fifty dollars ($50) in and effect at 12:01 any one year. a.m. on the thirty-first Additionally, free (31st) day after its admission and passage. refreshments and similar non-cash nom- Adopted: inal benefits provided November 3, 2015 to an employee dur- Effective: ing an event at which December 4, 2015 an employee gives a speech, participates JULIAN A. GOLD, M.D. in a panel or seminar, Mayor of the City of or provides a service, Beverly Hills, California and actual transportation and any neces- ATTEST: sary lodging and sub- BYRON POPE (SEAL) sistence provided City Clerk directly in connection with the speech, APPROVED AS TO panel, seminar, or FORM: service, including but LAURENCE S. WIENER not limited to meals City Attorney and beverages on the day of the activity, APPROVED AS TO shall not be consid- CONTENT: ered compensation MAHDI ALUZRI for the purposes of City Manager 2.

Employees who seek approval for compensated outside employment or to engage or invest in a business must describe the outside employment or business, including the employer, the types of duties or activities involved, the location, hours and duration of employment.

SUPERIOR COURT OF NOTICE OF COURT VOTE: ORDERED SALE OF AYES: Councilmembers CALIFORNIA, COUNREAL PROPERTY Krasne, Bosse, Brien, TY OF LOS ANGELES The Superior Court of Mirisch, and Mayor Gold CASE NO: SS025824 California, County of ORDER TO SHOW NOES: None Orange in case number CAUSE FOR ABSENT: None CHANGE OF NAME 08ZF0025 entitled People Pham, et. al. has CARRIED In the Matter of the peti- vordered sold real property tion of: IRA-GRACE at 458 S. Roxbury Drive, —————————— MACHANIK Beverly Hills, CA, legally To all interested per- described as Lot 72 of NOTICE TO son(s): Tract No. 3535, City of Petitioner: IRA-GRACE Beverly Hills County of CREDITORS MACHANIK Los Angeles CA per map OF BULK SALE current residence recorded in Book 107, (Secs. 6104, 6105 pages 1 to 9 inclusive in address: U.C.C.) the Office of the County Escrow No. 15-0436-XL 430 S. Maple Dr. Apt. Recorder of said County. #4, Beverly Hills, CA Sale will be held 90212 Notice is hereby given filed a petition with the November 30, 2015 outto creditors of the within Superior Court of side the courtroom of named seller that a bulk California, County of Department C45 Orange County Superior Court at sale is about to be made Los Angeles, 10:00am 700 Civic of the assets described 1725 Main St., Center Drive West, Santa Santa Monica, CA Ana, CA. below.

Minimum bid is The names and busi- 90401, Monica $3,710,000 and bidder ness addresses of the Santa must comply with CA Courthouse, seller are: Code of Civil Procedure Robert Tran, 216 South on October 06, 2015 701.590.

Robertson Blvd., for a Decree changing For Information contact names as follows: Beverly Hills, CA 90211 Present Name: Len Beckman at 714-2671413, Dated; 11/10/15 The location in Ira-Grace Machanik Michael D. Pursell California of the chief Proposed Name: Court Appointed Receiver executive office of the Rachel Wolchin 11/13/15, 11/20/15, 11/27/15 seller is: Same as above The court orders that all –––––– As listed by the seller, all persons interested in FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015 269732The other business names this matter shall appear following is/are doing business as: and addresses used by before this court at the MITRA DESIGN 425 N. Oakhurst the seller within three hearing indicated below Dr. #113 Beverly Hills, CA 90210; years before the date to show cause, if any, Fatemeh Akbarin 425 N. Oakhurst Dr. #113 Beverly Hills, such list was sent or why the petition for CA 90210; The business is conchange of name should delivered to the buyer ducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, regnot be granted. Any per- istrant(s) has NOT begun to are: None son objecting to the transact business under the The names and busi- name changes name(s) listed herein: Fatemeh ness addresses of the described above must Akbarin, Owner: Statement is with the County of Los buyer are: file a written objection filed Angeles: October 22, 2015; Jack C. Tsai and Sunny that includes the rea- Published: October 30, H. Chao, 3029 sons for the objection at November 6, 13, 20, 2015 LACC N/C Andalucia Drive, West least two court days –––––– before the matter is Covina, CA 91791 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME scheduled to be heard The assets to be sold STATEMENT 2015273753 The are described in general and must appear at the following is/are doing business as: STUDIO CODE 8 1243 N. as: A BUSINESS hearing to show cause Crescent Heights Blvd A, West why the petition should INCLUDING FURNI- not be granted. If no Hollywood, CA 90046; Giovanna TURE, FIXTURE & written objection is time- Muredu Corporation 1243 N. Crescent Heights Blvd A, West EQUIPMENT, GOOD- ly filed, the court may Hollywood, CA 90046; The busiWILL TRADENAME, grant the petition with- ness is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT LEASE AND LEASE- out a hearing. begun to transact business HOLD IMPROVE- NOTICE OF HEARING: under the name(s) listed herein: MENTS and are located Date: December 11, Giovanna Muredu Corporation, Giovanna R. Muredu President: at: 216 South Robertson 2015 Statement is filed with the County Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA Time: 8:30am of Los Angeles: October 27, 2015; Dept: K 90211 Published: October 30, November 06, 13, 20, 2015 The business name Room: The address of the court LACC N/C used by the seller at that –––––– is: Superior Court of location is: Zen Nail Spa. California, County of FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015267879 The The anticipated date of Los Angeles, following is/are doing business as: the bulk sale is 12/3/2015 1725 Main St., COLLABORATIVE FINANCIAL at the office of Sunrise Santa Monica, CA CONSULTING 433 N. Camden Dr. #970, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Team Escrow Inc., 16547 90401, Reynolds 8578 Horner St. Monica Jason Brookhurst Street, Santa Los Angeles, CA 90035; Traci Fountain Valley, CA Courthouse.

Pomeroy 1016 Orange Ave. Reason for name Monrovia, CA 91016; The busi92708. ness is conducted by: A GENERThis bulk sale is subject change: AL PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) Ira-grace Machanik is to California Uniform has begun to transact business my birth name howevunder the name(s) listed herein Commercial Code er I have used Rachel on October 15, 2015: Jason Section 6106.2.

Wolchin for most of Reynolds, Partner: Statement is If so subject, the name my life & recognize filed with the County of Los Angeles: October 20, 2015; and address of the per- with it in everything.

Published: October 30, son with whom claims I declare under penalty November 06, 13, 20, 2015 may be filed is Xexilia of perjury under the LACC N/C Luu, Sunrise Team laws of the State of Escrow Inc., 16547 California that the inforBrookhurst Street, mation in the foregoing Fictitious name stateFountain Valley, CA petition is true and cor- ment expires five years from the date it was filed in 92708, and the last date rect.

Ira-Grace the office of the county for filing claims shall be Signed: Machanik clerk. A new fictitious busi12/2/2015, which is the Judge of the Superior ness name statement business day before the Court must be filed before that sale date specified Gerald Rosenberg, time. The filing of this above.

Sherri R. Carter, statement does not of itself Dated: November 4, Executive Officer/Clerk authorize the use in this 2015 Dated: October 06, state of a fictitious business name in violation of 2015 S/ Jack C. Tsai Published: OCTOBER the rights of another under S/ Sunny H. Chao 23, 30, NOVEMBER federal, state, or common 11/13/15 06, 13, 2015 Beverly law (See Section 14400, et CNS-2815592# seq., Business and BEVERLY HILLS COURIER Hills Courier

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PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE INVITING PRE-QUALIFICATION BEVERLY HILLS UNIFIED DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Beverly Hills Unified School District, acting by and through its Governing Board, hereinafter referred to as “District”, will receive prior to 11:00 AM on the 15 day of December, 2015 Pre-Qualification Packages for Prime Contractors Interested as Potential Bidders of a Contract for the following Projects: BID #15-16/007 Abatement and Demolition at Beverly Hills High School, Buildings B1, B2, B3 and H BID #15-16/008 Abatement and Demolition at El Rodeo School, Buildings A, B, C and D Subcontractors are not being prequalified at this time and will be able to prequalify during the bidding period.

Prequalification of Bidders As a condition of submitting a bid for this Project, and in accordance with California Public Contract Code section 20111.6, prospective bidders are required to submit to the District a completed set of prequalification documents on forms attached hereto a "Notice Inviting Prequalification Exhibit A". These documents will be the basis for determining which bidders are qualified to bid on these Projects.

Bids will not be accepted if a Contractor has not been prequalified where prequalification is required. Pre-Qualification Documents will be available for prospective Prime Contractors beginning on/or after 1:00 PM November 13, 2015 Electronic Prequalification Documents are available from the Beverly Hills Unified School District Website at www.bhusd.org , and at the District’s Facilities and Planning Department 241 Moreno Drive, Beverly Hills CA at (310) 551-5100, Ext. 2390 at no cost to the contractor.

To the extent required by Public Contract Code Section 20103.7, the District shall also make the Contract Documents available for review at the following plan rooms: • • • •

Planwell – C2 Reprographics – www.c2repro.com FW Dodge Mcgraw Hill – www.construction.com iSQFT – www.isqft.com Reed Construction Data – www.reedconstructiondata.com

Prequalification documents must be submitted by 11:00 AM December 15, 2015.

Contractors will be notified by telephone, e-mail or by mail of their prequalification rating within a reasonable period of time after submission of their prequalification documents, but not less than 10 business days after the prequalification due date.

Contractors are encouraged to submit prequalification packages as soon as possible so that they may be notified of prequalification status well in advance. The prequalification packages should be sealed, marked “CONFIDENTIAL PREQUALIFICATION,” and delivered to the following: Beverly Hills Unified School District Purchasing Department, 255 South Lasky Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90212, (310) 551-5100, Ext. 2390. Any prequalification packages received after the time specified above or after any extensions due to material changes shall be returned unopened.

No bids will be solicited, received or opened from Bidders who have not been pre-qualified as Prime Contractors through the District’s Pre-Qualification Procedure.

If this Project includes work that will be performed by mechanical, electrical or plumbing (“MEP”) subcontractors (contractors that hold C-4, C-7, C-10, C-16, C-20, C-34, C-36, C38, C-42, C-43 or C-46 licenses), such MEP contractors must also be prequalified and will be able to prequalify during the bidding period. A list of prequalified MEP subcontractors will be made available by the District to all bidders at least five business days prior to the bid opening date. It is the responsibility of the bidder to ensure that all MEP subcontractors holding any of the licenses listed above are properly prequalified before submitting a bid.

A bid will be non-responsive if any Mechanical, Electrical, and/or Plumbing Subcontractors are submitted that have not been pre-qualified through the District’s Pre-Qualification Procedure.

The questionnaire answers and financial statements included in the prequalification packages submitted by contractors are not public records and are not open to public inspection.

All such information provided will be kept confidential to the extent permitted by law, although the contents may be disclosed to third parties for the purpose of verification, investigation of substantial allegations, and in the process of any subsequent proceedings.

State law requires that the names of contractors applying for prequalification status shall be public records subject to disclosure, and the first page of the questionnaire will be used for that purpose. All questionnaires are scored using a Board of Education rubric, which is available upon request through the Planning and Facilities Department 241 Moreno Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90212, at (310) 551-5100, Ext. 2390.

Requirements Prime Contractors and Subcontractors shall be licensed pursuant to California law for the trades necessary to perform the Work called for in the Contract Documents.

The Contractor and all subcontractors shall comply with the requirements set forth in Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1 of the Labor Code. The District has obtained from the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations the general prevailing rate of per diem wages and the general prevailing rate for holiday and overtime work in the locality in which this work is to be performed for each craft, classification or type of worker needed to execute the Contract. These per diem rates, including holiday and overtime work, as well as employer payments for health and welfare, pension, vacation, and similar purposes, are on file at the District, and are also available from the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations.

Pursuant to California Labor Code section 1720 et seq., it shall be mandatory upon the Contractor to whom the Contract is awarded, and upon any subcontractor under such Contractor, to pay not less than the said specified rates to all workers employed by them in the execution of the Contract.

A contractor or subcontractor shall not be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, subject to the requirements of Section 4104 of the Public Contract Code, or engage in the performance of any contract for public work, as defined in the Labor Code, unless currently registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) and qualified to perform public work pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5. It is not a violation of this section for an unregistered contractor to submit a bid that is authorized by Section 7029.1 of the Business and Professions Code or by Section 10164 or 20103.5 of the Public Contract Code, provided the contractor is registered to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5 at the time the contract is awarded.

Effective January 1, 2015: The Beverly Hills Unified School District has the duty to notify Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) when awarding a contract for a public works project, using the online PWC-100 form. This requirement, found in Labor Code Section 1773.3, now applies to ALL public works projects.

Publication Dates: November 13, 2015 and November 20, 2015

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015254429 The following is/are doing business as: 1) H2BLD 2) HOUSE 2 HOUSE BLD 2125 Wellington Rd. Los Angeles, CA 90016; House 2 House BLD, Inc. 2125 Wellington Rd., Los Angeles, CA 90016; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Lisa CrearyVasquez: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: October 02, 2015; Published: October 23, 30, November 06, 13, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015262355 The following is/are doing business as: COME HARD 7095 Hollywood Blvd. #646, Hollywood, CA 90028; Whats The Ticket? LLC 7095 Hollywood Blvd. #646, Hollywood, CA 90028; Jason Roberts 49750 N. Santiam Highway #20, Idanha, OR 97350; The business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Alessandro Legnam, Manager/Partner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: October 14, 2015; Published: October 23, 30, November 06, 13, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015264664 The following is/are doing business as: OPERA WORKSHOP 3685 Motor Ave. #150, Los Angeles, CA 90034; Cheryl Cecchetto 3685 Motor Ave. #150, Los Angeles, CA 90034; Gabrielle A. Mettler 14622 Ventura Blvd. #760, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403; The business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Cheryl Cecchetto, General Partner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: October 16, 2015; Published: October 23, 30, November 06, 13, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015265200 The following is/are doing business as: OSAJ RESORT 425 N. Doheny Dr. #1, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; OSRW LLC 425 N. Doheny Dr. #1, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Renee M. Dixon, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: October 16, 2015; Published: October 23, 30, November 06, 13, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015258410 The following is/are doing business as: STACEY RUIZ EVENTS 5852 Harold Way #A, Los Angeles, CA 90028; Stacey Ruiz 5852 Harold Way #A, Los Angeles, CA 90028; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Stacey Ruiz, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: October 08, 2015; Published: October 30, November 06, 13, 20, 2015 LACC N/C

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015275657 The following is/are doing business as: RAYMOND AND CO JEWELERS 714 N. Bedford Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; William R. Raskin 714 N. Bedford Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Carole R. Raskin 714 N. Bedford Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: A MARRIED COUPLE, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: William R. Raskin, Husband: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: October 28, 2015; Published: October 30, November 06, 13, 20, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 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 2015268309 The following is/are doing business as: EILEEN GRUND DESIGNS 1138 S. Sherbourne Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90035; Eileen Grund 1138 S. Sherbourne Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90035; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Eileen Grund, 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

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NO: 37-2015-00015315-CU-BC-CTL NOTICE TO DEFENDANTS: GEO 3 MEDIA, INC., a Nevada corporation. SCREEN SHOP LLC, a California limited liability company, and SCREEN SHOP, INC., a Delaware corporation YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: RONALD SMITH, an Individual NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.

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

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

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

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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015281053 The following is/are doing business as: 1) LION REAL ESTATE ADVISORS 2) LREA 1940 Century Park East #250, Los Angeles, CA 90067; Sherwin Aryeh 321 N. Oakhurst Dr. #302, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Sherwin Aryeh, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 04, 2015; Published: November 13, 20, 27, December 04, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015281054 The following is/are doing business as: 1) THE REAL ESTATE AGENCY 2) THE RE AGENCY 8746 Holloway Dr., West Hollywood, CA 90069; The Real Estate Agency 8746 Holloway Dr., West Hollywood, CA 90069; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Sharon Hakimfar, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 04, 2015; Published: November 13, 20, 27, December 04, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015281052 The following is/are doing business as: 1) LE MAAN AHAI 2) ACHER 404 N. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036; Baba Sale Congregation 404 N. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90036; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Simon Benhaim, Chairman of The Board: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 04, 2015; Published: November 13, 20, 27, December 04, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015281050 The following is/are doing business as: EAGLE CREEK HOME LOANS 1141 Highland Ave. #C, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266; Mortgage Bank of California 1141 Highland Ave. #C, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Michael Dallal, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 04, 2015; Published: November 13, 20, 27, December 04, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015281051 The following is/are doing business as: 1) SUPER STRUDEL 2) MOD MUSIC 1171 S. Robertson Blvd. #222, Los Angeles, CA 90035; Juice by D, LLC 1171 S. Robertson Blvd. #222, Los Angeles, CA 90035; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein October 09, 2015: David Farentino, CEO: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 04, 2015; Published: November 13, 20, 27, December 04, 2015 LACC N/C

We File & Publish

Fictitious Business Names

Call George at 310-278-1322 x.121 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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8871 ALCOTT STREET

KELEMEN REAL ESTATE (310) 966-0900

Prime Brentwood The Vizcaya

BEVERLY HILLS ADJ.

R3 HUGE CORNER LOT ON ALCOTT AND LIVONIA FOR DEVELOPMENT

License 00957281

all listings are on CenturyCityLiving.com

NOW AVAILABLE GATED 5 STAR LUXURY PROPERTIES

F URNISHED & U NFURNISHED

*BEL AIR *WESTWOOD *CENTURY CITY 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

AGT. 310-770-4111 BRE 00456048

325

CENTURY TOWERS

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

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

CENTURY PARK EAST

HOUSES FOR LEASE

438 S. ALMONT

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

2009 NEWER CONSTRUCTION. ELEGANCE, DRAMATIC AND SOPHISTICATED HOME WITH GOURMAT GRANITE KICTHEN AND BATHROOM. STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, INCLUDES FAMILY ROOM + MEDIA ROOM WITH BIG SCREEN TV. $7,500/MO.

SANDRA LEWIS

AGT. 310-770-4111

2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH $4,250/month

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

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

BEVERLY HILLS Adj. 312 S La Peer Dr., 90048

3 Bd.+Den+3 Ba.

Bright unit, closed garage.

Easy to Show.

Between 3rd & Burton Way. $5,300/Month • Noushin Ahobim • Agt.: 310/863-4325

405

WANTED TO RENT

$3,850 to 4,700/mo.

CENTURY HILL $6,500 to $7,000/mo.

Looking to Rent Guesthouse or Room

ONE CENTURY HONEST, RELIABLE, QUIET, PRIVATE, RESPECTFUL. $16,000 to $35,000/mo.

Work from home.

Also Avail. for Estate/ Beverly Hills Lease Caretaker position.

BEL AIR CREST 360 S. Maple Drive Charlie: 323/839-5844 $10,000 to $59,000/mo.

Updated & Pristine References Avail.

Three Bedrooms Some Complexes include Charming Living Rm Heated Pools, Sundeck, 407 Formal D/R. Open Flow GARAGE/STORAGE Tennis, Doorman, Stunning Hardwood Flrs TO RENT Houseman, Staff Roya 310/927-8322

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BEVERLY HILLS SANTA MONICA

4 BDRMS, 3.5 BATHS HOME ON THE HILLS

427 Montana Ave.

Storage Space

with amazing views, spa hardwood floors, wine Av a i l a b l e for Rent. cellar and wet-bar.

Convenient location.

Close to Beach .

Available Now $6,800/MO. Please Call:

C a l l 310/205- 0206

310/394-7132

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BEVERLY HILLS CENTURY TOWERS TOWNHOUSE $3,850 to $6,800/mo. ————————

LE PARC Single Professional Male, Non-Smoker $9,850 to $14,000/mo.

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Please Call:

310/864-0319

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

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.

440 UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

440 UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

BEVERLY HILLS BEVERLY HILLS • • N E W L Y • • SPACIOUS & BRIGHT 2 BEDROOM, 3 BATH • • U P D AT E D •• PENTHOUSE 2 BEDROOM LUXURIOUS

Includes Large Loft Bonus Room, and Rooftop Deck.

Mediterranean Style Large closets, balconies, Luxury Condo’s all amenities in kitchen Inclds: Viking appliances, with granite counters and rooftop garden, spectacular views, controlled all appliances. Berber access, elevator, sundeck. carpet/harwood foors and • • • • • 3-Level Townhouse verticle blinds. Fireplace, wet bar, washer/ dryer Penthouse 2 Bd.+2 Ba. $5,995 included in laundry area.

Balcony w/ ocean views, Secured building with hrwd+marble+stone flrs. garden courtyard. Choice • • • • • 2 Bd.+Den+2 Ba. location Near Beverly Center, Starting at: $4,600 Cedars- Sinai, Restaurants, Breakfast bar, hrwd+ Trader Joes, Etc. No Pets. marble+stone flrs.

$5,950/Mo. Hi Ceilings, 2 M. Bdrms, 2 Reg Bdrms, 3 W/I Closets, Separate CENTURY PARK EAST Fam Rm, Gourmet $2,600 to $4,400/mo.

Kitchen, Laundry, 2 Fireplaces, Storage, Patios, HVAC & More!

PARK PLACE 310/985-9188

BRE 00456048

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1000 Granville Ave.

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$3,600/MO. Shown By Appointment.

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

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

Yard, laundry & parking.

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

————— Beverly Hills Adjacent Olympic/Shenandoah

Newly Remodeled 2 BR/2 BA Townhouse

• 2 Bd + Den + 2 Ba •

310/860-9991 Just South of Wilshire 310/433-1949 Judy 310/274-4404 213/926-4213 or 310/276-6336 A VA I L A B L E N O W

—————–––– ————— BEVERLY HILLS ADJ Bedford/Olympic 237 N. Almont Dr. 2 BD, 2 BA CONDO $2,150/MO. Lrg. 2 Bd. + 2 Ba.

BEVERLY HILLS + Den/Office

Approx. 1400 Sq. ft.

2 flr, elevator, central Lower unit with fridge, air, pool, secured bldg, washer/dryer in unit and 2 car parking.

2-sub prkg. $2,875/Mo nd

435 S. Maple Dr.

Lrg. 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. • Light & Bright •

• PRIME CONDITION •

XL kitchen/living rm, dining room, 2 car parking, patio, washer/dryer hookups, security system, quiet tenants preferred $3,650/MO.

(310) 441-0277 • (310) 277-9333

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COMPASS GOLD PROP. • •

Marty: 310/293-2205

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Old World Charm!

Bright, intercom entry, fridge, stove, laundry fac.

Breathtaking Views CLOSE TO

Bright/Airy • B.H. Adj. Upper 2+2 • $2,890

&

RESTAURANTS

SHOPPING .

310/531-3992

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X-lrg balcony+lrg living rm Rooftop Garden Panoramic B.H. Views BEVERLY HILLS Carpet w/ laminate entry. 443 S. Oakhurst Dr. Spacious, pool, sauna, • • gated, elevator, central • 1 Bd. + Den + 2 Ba. • air, prkg., marble lobby.

1259 S. Camden Dr. • • • •

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BRIGHT AIRY UPPER DUPLEX

Call 310/880-7281

BEVERLY HILLS 2nd flr, open views, central 218 S. Tower Dr. air, secured bldg, 2-car • • garage. $3,050/Mo • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • •

Stunning & immaculate.

Completely updated 310/849-3858 new kitchen & bathrooms, new wood floors & windows, central air & heat, BEVERLY HILLS recessed lighting and wired for sound.

VERY Large Washer & dryer in unit.

Renovated Apt. Covered parking.

2 Bd.+Den+2.5 Ba. $3,250/Mo. Call 310/227-2128 NEW Granite, tile, Roberta: 415-271-5161 laminate. Stove, oven, dishwasher. Controlled access garage, 2 parking spaces.

2 Blocks West of Century City $2,845/Month Call: 913/488-0214 10318 Missouri Avenue

3 Bdrm • 2 Bath • 1600 sq. ft.

with hardwood floors, A/C,

Private front patio, Hardwood floors, a/c, dining area, good closet laundry in unit, 2-car prkg. space and 2 car parking. $2,300/MO. 336 S. Rexford Dr. $3,200/Month 341 S. Doheny Drive

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

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

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

Great Location!

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

2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH

310/531-3992

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

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BEVERLY HILLS BRENTWOOD

• • • • • • •

11640 Kiowa Ave.

440

440

440

UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

~ WEST ~ LOS ANGELES

WESTWOOD 10905 Ohio Ave.

H O L LY W O O D

BEVERLY HILLS

468

475

BAGS WANTED

GARAGE/ ESTATE SALE

WANTED

•• BEVERLY HILLS ••

ESTATE SALE

• • • 1769-1775 CHANEL, HERMES, • 12424 TeXaS Ave. • • • • • N. Sycamore Av. • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • •• • • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • • • • Newly GUCCI, PRADA • • Updated 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • • • • • • French doors in bdrm. to • 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath V E R Y N I C E U N I T. • • • • Single AND ALL HIGH-END patio overlooking pool • Wifi, Bright, controlled 2nd floor, •••••••• • B a c h e l o r DESIGNER HANDBAGS on-site laundry, access, balcony, • GORGEOUS UNITS • Balcony, dishwasher, IN ADDITION TO Controlled access, Central air, a/c, heated pool, WiFi, pool, elevator, elevator controlled on-site laundry, access, on-site laundry, intercom entry. parking. Close to 320 N. La Peer Dr. Brentwood Village, • 310/246-0290 • Shops & Restaurants.

CLOSE TO

covered parking, controlled access.

310/442-8265

pool, elevator, laundry facility, prkg.

laundry facility.

Utilities Included.

To U.C.L.A. ————— Close 323/851-3790 310/477-6856 ~ WEST L.A. ~ —————–––– Close to Everything.

1675 Colby Ave. —————–––– 2 Bd.+2 Ba. W I L S H I R E

MID-WILSHIRE

CORRIDOR Spacious & Bright.

340 S. St. Andrews Pl. 10530-10540 A / C , b a l c o n y, • • • • • Wilshire Bl. dishwasher, stove, • BRENTWOOD • BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. Spacious ∞∞∞∞∞∞ intercom entry, 120 S. Swall Dr. 922 S. Barrington Av. on-sight laundry, prkg. ∞ 1 Bdrm + 2 Bath CLOSE TO S H O P S & D I N I N G

• 310/826-4889 •

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• • • • • • • • • • Bachelor • • •

• 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath •

310/477-0072

• 1 Bd.+1 Ba. •

• • •

• • Fireplace, balcony, Balcony, controlled ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ Luxury Living Very Spacious, A/C, wet bar, dishwasher, WEST L.A. access, parking, laundry facility, balcony, intercom entry, elevator, on-site laundry.

1415 Brockton Ave. with valet, on-sight laundry, prkg. elevator, parking.

Close to shopping, lush garden 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath Close to Cedars-Sinai, Close to shops+dining. great restaurants surrounding pool, Patio, stove, fridge, 310/826-0541 Beverly Center, gym, elevator, etc. and Metro. dishwasher, on-sight shops, cafes Hrwd. flrs., granite 213/364-8423 laundry, parking. & transportation. B R E N T W O O D C LOSE T O S HOPS counters, dishwasher, 11730 SUNSET BLVD. 310/270-0724 central air, balcony. & R ESTAURANTS .

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EWLY

REMODELED

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310/479-0700

• Free WiFi •

LOS ANGELES

————–––– Call: 310/470-4474 401 S. HOOVER St. • 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath — • WESTWOOD • —————–––– • • • • • • • • 321 S. Sherbourne Dr. 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • 10933 Rochester Ave. •

• • • • • • • Jr. Executive Spacious • • Rooftop pool, ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ • deck, central air, Spacious a/c, fireplace, • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • elevator, intercom pool, controlled access, • laundry fac., prkg. entry, on-sight laundry, •• •• • Free WiFi Access • gym, parking.

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Balcony, controlled access, a/c, stove, • Free WiFi Access • ~ 310/476-3824 ~ elevator, laundry B RENTWOOD & U.C.L.A. CLOSE facility, parking.

310/473-5061

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550 Veteran Ave. • 310/247-8689 • ••••• Close to Cedars-Sinai, BRENTWOOD • S i n g l e The Carlton • Beverly Center & 11666 Goshen Ave. • • • • • Trendy Robertson Bl. (•)(•)(•)(•)(•) Very spacious, granite counters, Single+1 Ba. BRENTWOOD microwave, intercom 11933 Darlington Ave. Single+Loft+1 Ba. entry, on-sight laun==== ==== ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) dry, parking & WiFi. WiFi, central air/heat, Very close to UCLA Bachelor & Westwood Village. fireplace, patio, Spacious, Hardwood 310/208-5166 controlled access,

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floors, dishwasher, on-sight laundry and parking.

pool, elevator, parking, laundry facility.

310/312-9871 Shopping & Dining in • BRENTWOOD • Brentwood Village 310/473-1509

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**CENTURY CITY** • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba.

• Single • • • • • • • • • 1 Bd.+Den+1 Ba. • •Control access, pool, •• • • dishwasher, elevator, on-site laundry • • Lots of • • 2220 S. Beverly Glen

•

Character & Charm! and parking.

Glass Fireplace 213/385-4751 Newly Remodeled.

New hrwd. flrs., * HOLLYWOOD * granite counters, 1134 N. SYCAMORE AV. stainless steel appl., * * * * * alcove fireplace, • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath fridge, laundry facility, * * * * * gated parking, intercom Newly Remodeled entry, WiFi and more.

Great Views • 310/552-8064 • Great views, controlled Rooftop jacuzzi access, balcony, with panoramic elevator, lrg. pool, city views. prkg, on-sight laundry.

CULVER CITY HIKING IN RUNYON 3830 Vinton Ave. C ANYON , H OLLYWOOD • • B OWL /N IGHTLIFE .

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with Antique Furnitures.

SATURDAY ONLY

ALLIGATOR, NOV. 14TH • 9am - 3pm CROCODILE AND EXOTIC SKINS. 406 N. OAKHURST DR ALL NEW, USED OR VINTAGE.

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TOP DOLLAR PAID Call 310/289-9561

475 GARAGE/ ESTATE SALE

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; Curved Sofas, 19th. C. Fr. Brkfront; Furn. by Nelson, La Barge, Baker, Provasi; Barcelona Bench; Tiffany China, Waterford, Lalique, Baccarat, Steuben; Tiffany Sterling; Lladro, Rare Erte Cognac in Boxes!

MUST SEE THIS PLACE!

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 14TH • 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

CA$H FOR CAR$ WE WILL BUY YOUR CAR, RUNNING OR NOT!

323/467-8172

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LAFAYETTE PARK Pool, sauna, 274 LAFAYETTE PARK PL. “The Mission” intercom entry, N E W LY U P D AT E D SANTA MONICA • Westwood • elevator, on-site 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath 808 4th St. laundry, parking.

• • • • • •••••• ** • 1 Bdrm.

• • • • • ** All Utilities Paid. Granite counter tops, stain+ 1 Bath • * 2 Bd.+2 Ba . * • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. less steel appliances, 310/841-2367 * * • • • • • Upscale, Bright, air conditioned, new * * 6-Month Lease Avail.

Gorgeous & Spacious. L ARGE , U NIQUE hrwd. flrs., designer • MIRACLE MILE • * * * * * * • • • • • Every Extra Luxury 615 S. Cochran Ave. finishes, balcony, ceiling AND G ORGEOUS . custom cabinets, granite With Pool, balcony, fan, elevator, controlled • Single • Fireplace, balcony, countertops, stone entry, central air, fireplace, Controlled access, access. Fitness ctr, yoga pool, health club, spa. dishwasher, intercom elevator, intercom • Free WiFi Access • on-sight laundry, room, wi-fi, skyview entry, elevator, • Close to UCLA • entry, parking. gym. a/c unit, kitchenette. lounge w/ outdoor fire1350 S. M IDVALE A VE .

• 310/476-2181 • parking and pool.

310/531-3992 L.A., 90024 place, laundry facilities.

Close to shopping, • Close to Beach • Contact Mgr.: Close to Museums, Easy freeway access 310/394-7132 dining & schools.

• 310/864-0319 • Grove & Restaurants.

213/382-102 1

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Fabolous Decorators Condo

ALL TYPES OF CARS ANY YEAR • ANY MODEL

Will Appraise Your Car For Free!

Visit us at

www.chequeredflag.com

Call John or Neil:

323-868-4119 sales@chequeredflag.com

BEVERLY HILLS

SERVICE DIRECTORY 588 BANK SAFE DEPOSIT BOX

S E RV I C E

D I R E C T O RY

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ANTIQUES / JEWELRY

ANTIQUES / JEWELRY

BUY & SELL

BUY & SELL

O F

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.

B E V E R L Y

H I L L S

Buyers and Sellers of High-End Jewelr y & Watches

We pay cash for your luxury items

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

• www.OlympicGoldandJewelry.com

ANTIQUES BUY & SELL 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

SUDOKU

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

9615 Brighton Way Suite #325 I Beverly Hills, CA 90210 by appointment 310.273.8174 I www.mizrahidiamonds.com

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S E R V I C E

CONTRACTORS

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

www.elaninnovativeconstruction.com General Building Contractor

“FREE ESTIMATE” Call 310-294-6866

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

Are You Interested In Remodeling?

Full Service High Quality Construction Residential & Commercial

CLOCK REPAIRS

Nichols’ Clock & Watch Repair

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

BARRYBUILT CORPORATION Call James Barry For A Free Estimate!

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

barrybuiltcorporation.com • barrybuilt@aol.com

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

Mark Nichols 818.207-8915 ncwrepair@yahoo.com

State Lic. #843112

CONTRACTOR

• AC •

CONSTRUCTION GENERAL CONTRACTOR RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION

REMODELING & NEW ADDITIONS FREE Estimates

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

SUDOKU ANSWER 11 / 0 6 / 1 5 I S S U E

ROOFING

HANDY PEOPLE

ELAN INNOVATIVE CONSTRUCTION

Lic. No. 953274

BEVERLY HILLS

D I R E C T O R Y

ELECTRIC

CARE ELECTRIC All Electrical Needs!

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

310/901-9411 Lic.# 568446

HANDYMAN

Fort Construction & Honest Handyman!

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

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

H & L

30 years of Quality service.

Big and small jobs.

Immediate Response Excellent reference.

Call Robert at

805-252-2122

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

• Senior Discounts

30 Years in Business • 3rd Generation Roofer

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

• Orsinis Roofing •

• HANDYMAN •

E XCELLENT L OCAL R EFERENCES Insured • Bonded

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

Residential & Commercial Cleaning. Shampoo Carpet.

Property Management.

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

or 661/886-9440

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Mobile Credit Card Payment And Payment Plans Available.

UPHOLSTERY CLEANING and Pet Odor Removal

No Job Too BIG or Too small!

HUGO: 310/204-6107

MARBLE

RESTORATION

GOLD COAST ~ MARBLE ~

475

Fabric & Leather Upholstery Cleaning Leather Repair Odor Removal

• Marble Polishing • Sealing • Floor Restoration • Grout Cleaning

626-460-9478

Call For Free Estimate:

www.masterofprecisionservices.com

818/348-3266 • 818/801-9503 • Cell: 818/422-9493 • • Member of BBB • REAL ESTATE AGENTS/SELLERS, PREP YOUR PROPERTY.

PAINTING

RAFAEL

PAINTING

YALE

PAINTING PAINTING INTERIOR/EXTERIOR Residential/Commercial

Quality Custom Painting • WHITNEY'S • References Available.

ELECTRICAL AND HANDYMAN SERVICE Lamps, Fixtures and Furniture Restored

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

Interior/Exterior House • Commercial Apt. • Industrial • Hi-Rise

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

I Have Great Preparation

323/658-7847 323/864-2490

323/733-4898 Call Young anytime

FREE ESTIMATE

“I Do My Own Work”

Since 1982 Lic. # 689667 • Bonded / Insured

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

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BEVERLY HILLS

Chairman Emeritus Paula Kent Meehan President & Publisher Marcia Wilson Hobbs

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR During the recent Beverly Hills Unified School District’s Board of Education election cycle, some candidates and community members made negative references to a salary formula in the teachers’ contract with the district. Unfortunately, their arguments contain inaccuracies and omit some relevant facts. It is critical for the community to have a richer context for understanding the parameters of the formula, its effect on the district budget, and the benefits to the district of having the formula.

Although its critics claim the formula directs 55percent of new property tax revenue to teachers’ salaries, the reality is that it directs only a portion of this allotment to teachers’ salaries based on the teachers’ share of all salary expenditures district-wide. As a result, the actual amount realized by the teachers is much less than the 55-percent and as of July 1, 2016, the amount would actually only be 37.7-percent of new property tax revenue. In 2014-2015, out of the $59.574 million in total expenditures, BHUSD spent $24.942 million on teachers’ salaries, or 41.9-percent of the budget. Since 37.7-percent is less than 41.9 percent, the formula actually directs less money to teachers’ salaries than is dictated by proportions and the district retains the surpluses, providing an ever increasing financial cushion.

The same critics contend that, in the event property tax revenues decline, the district will be saddled with inflated salaries due to the formula and thus find itself in a financial dilemma. However, this line of reasoning suggests that the only way to avoid such situations is to refrain from giving teachers any salary increases, whether generated by a formula or not, even when revenues increase. Fortunately, the BHUSD understands it would be impossible to attract and retain quality educators under such conditions and has chosen a way to lure the best and the brightest to educate its students.

The district receives most of its property tax revenue based on valuations across L. A. County, not necessarily inside the Beverly Hills City limits. It should be noted that, while it is possible property tax revenue could decline from one year to the next, this is an infrequent occurrence in the county in general and Beverly Hills in particular, due to incessantly high demand for housing. From 1983 to 2015, the yearover-year net change in assessed property valuation in L.A. County has shown a decrease only four times during this 33-year period. By contrast, such valuation has increased 29 times over the same period (for a cumulative, uncompounded 202.2-percent increase).

(Source: http://assessor.lacounty.gov/annual-reports/.)

Another important detail some critics do not mention is the fact that the contract language stipulates that, in any year when the top teacher salary in the district is the highest in L.A. County, the formula is suspended for that year (the teacher salary schedule is not enhanced) and the district retains the entire 37.7-percent that would otherwise have been used to provide a cost-of-living increase for the teachers.

Finally, the best reason for the community to support the formula is that it enhances the mission of the district to provide high-quality education by injecting stability, certainty, and fairness into employer-employee relations. The historically robust revenue source of property taxes, based on assessed valuation, provides stability and confidence for the BHUSD’s budgeting process. Both the district and the teacher can project their respective school and personal budgets without waiting in limbo for often contentious salary negotiations to conclude. The formula is fair. It leaves the district with modest, annual, compounding surpluses in the salary expenses line of the budget while simultaneously allowing teachers to share in the district’s revenue growth.

The formula embodies the spirit of a team effort and leaves completely untouched the Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) revenue the district receives from the City of Beverly Hills. With this formula, the district manages to be fiscally prudent while also being proactive in recruiting and retaining quality educators, in providing an outstanding educational experience for its students, and in safeguarding the interests and expectations of the Beverly Hills community.

Christopher Bushee– BHHS Science Teacher ****** The Bel-Air Homeowners Alliance (Alliance) was formed because of the ineptitude and lack of competence of the Bel-Air Association (BAA), a community organization which stopped serving the community.

While monstrous homes were being built, and more than 1 million cubic yards of dirt were being removed

from the hillside–the BAA looked the other way and did nothing. When the huge home on Airole was being approved, the BAA failed to notify the entire community and attempt to remediate its impact. The first community alert mailed out was to complain about our group–referring to us as troublemakers–as opposed to concerned, capable residents motivated to bring rationality and safety to the development that was going on.

All public organizations have a right to hear from their constituencies. From AARP to the NRA. supporters are galvanized to write to their congressmen to strongly express points of view–which is their constitutional right. Anyone who holds public office or has run a public company gets emails and letters from their constituency, some of which would practically singe your fingers. That's part of the price paid for having responsibility. There's one other salient fact everyone should be aware of–-the Alliance now has more than a few hundred supporters. They all have been made aware of the majority of communications to the BAA and its boardmembers and its executive director–and no one has written nor called me to say I have been wrong in my approach and strongly agree with the criticisms expressed. They all want the BAA's board replaced and a new executive director hired–one who can bring the community together. The vast majority believe it's the community that has been harassed and abused by the non-action and incompetence of the BAA and its executive director.

Why did the BAA not produce an annual financial statement the last 8 or 10 years? The executive director cannot claim good governance, when the BAA board of directors consisted of five people or less–when the by-laws called for 25? Why did the organization lose its way that resulted in constant turnover of the board–and being unable to galvanize the community to participate? Why is the executive director afraid to sit in a room with us?–where's the logic in that? Having been a CEO for more than 20 years of my life, I was always willing to sit in a room with anyone–even my most difficult adversaries–he worst that happens is that you spend a few hours of your time–and in many cases, you actually clear the air and resolve issues–but that can't happen if you continually duck responsibility. The Alliance is open to all points of view–that's what keeps an organization vibrant and relevant–not stagnant and declining–which is been the BAA's arc for the last five years. When the executive director of the BAA hides in her office surrounded by three bodyguards at a community meeting instead of interacting with her constituents, then it’s time for her to be replaced.

Fredric Rosen– President/CEO Bel Air Homeowners Alliance ****** Last Saturday, the LADWP Advocacy Committee meeting tackled the subject of excessive water us by some properies in Bel-Air. I am a supporter of the BelAir Homeowners Alliance and, because there was a history of LADBS lack of tracking how many construction sites and hauling routes are in our area of Bel-Air and the cumulative impact , it was determined by the Alliance to prepare a construction site survey or our own area and the cumulative impact (safety and health) these ambitious sites cause for the residents. I was part of that survey project and the reason why I have information on these sites.

Personally, I am concerned about current dialogue and news articles that publicize that Bel-Air houses the top five water users in L.A.—articles that incite anger at Bel-Air residents. I am deeply concerned—in particular—about the threat of publishing names and addresses of those residents who may be using an excessive amounts of water.

It would be prudent for LADWP to form a task group to approach each property in question to help troubleshoot the excessive water problem. Bel-Air has larger lot sizes and is in a hillside fire hazard area (where some areas need to remain green to protect some aspects of a property, As for what the future holds for our Bel-Air community and water usage, the City needs to carefully examine and change building codes. The permits that should be scrutinized are for those out-of-scale speculative developments that have permits for multiple pools and water features — as many as five pools for a “single family dwelling.” It is these few large speculative sites ((e.g., 901 Strada Vecchia - Mohamed Hadid) that deem it unnecessary to follow current codes and ignore LADBS directives and conditions.

Maureen Levinson

Cartoon for The Courier by Janet Salter

Astrology

By Holiday Mathis TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Nov. 13). This year you’re a fix-it expert in relationships as well as in domestic and career matters. You’ll let go of one job to pour your heart into another for the rest of this year. January brings a prize. A renovation begins in February. You'll travel in the spring and your options will expand because of this. Virgo and Libra adore you SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You’ll play off the energy of others –that is, as long as you're around people with the kind of energy that makes you playful. And if you’re not, why is that?

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Some questions lead to quick fixes, errands accomplished, problems solved. Other questions are rabbit-hole portals to entire alternate universes. Alice was never trying to go to Wonderland; she just landed there.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). When your friend is excited about something, you try to find something in it that you can be excited about, too, even if the subject isn't initially that interesting to you. That’s the kind of friend you are.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Before you try to fit in with a group, make sure you know why they are a group in the first place. What are their common bonds and values, and do you share them? If not, do you want to?

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20). You want to share creativity, laughter and love, so go where the social energy is warm, if a little off-kilter. You could cause a stir in a fun group of misfits.

ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19). Finding one answer will open the door for many new questions. For this reason, it’s important that you send your curiosity down a path you truly want to be involved with for the long haul.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20). While today’s circumstance isn’t the best you could have hoped for, it's also not the worst you’ve known. The next step is to determine what is necessary, do that and only that. Moderate action will bring success.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). The fear of rejection is practically universal.

That’s why people admire those who are willing to put themselves on the line. That’s the kind of person you are today.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). The two things you most need from today’s endeavors—joy and challenge —may come from the same activity. Go where you feel encouraged to work and play harder than usual.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). What you can do yourself you will do yourself.

It’s the fast, efficient, empowering way. It’s not right for every day, but your confidence and energy are high so make the most of it.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). There’s no reason to approach relationships the same way you did yesterday. Put a twist in it. You’ve already proven you can be consistent. Now prove you can be fun.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Here’s a way to stay stress-free: Plan for mistakes. Leave early in case the directions are wrong. Make a contingency kit in case the others don’t show up with all the supplies they are supposed to. Preparation will make life easier. ****** And after the bruising campaign for the BHUSD Board of Education, one local Beverly Hills dad had a few humorous comments to add.

It’s just a week after the election and the candidates are busy moving forward with new projects.

Mel Spitz honored tonight at Norm's on Pico. It's been 30 years since his first discounted meal there. Mel was given a blue plate on a plaque and accepted this honor with dignity and a bowl of Cream of Wheat.

Isabel Hacker cast in lead in Temple Emanuel musical West Side Story, commented: “I'm excited to play Maria having felt like I am Maria in lots of ways."

Noah Margo unveiled new promotional t-shirts for raising money for earthquake proofing. T-shirts feature Margo's photo with a hard hat and slogan: “It's Not My Fault!” Proceeds of t-shirts going towards Toys R Us purchase of tree house to put atop former cupola space on Bell Tower at El Rodeo.

Lewis Hall and Carter Paysinger sign on for lead roles in The Wallis’ production of “The Sun Don't Shine Boys” with standing offers for The Odd Couple at La Mirada Civic Theatre and “Guys And Brawls” in the Salter Family Theatre at BHHS. Hal Lifson

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