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Beverly Hilton Owner Announces Agreement To Purchase ‘One Beverly Hills’ Site, 9900 Wilshire

By Victoria Talbot Alagem Capital Group and Cain International have announced an agreement to acquire the property formerly known as One Beverly Hills, at 9900 Wilshire Boulevard, directly west of the Hilton – Waldorf Astoria properties.

The specific terms of the deal have not been released.

The 8-acre site, combined with the Waldorf Astoria and Beverly Hilton site will create a combined 17-acre contiguous parcel and over one million square feet of developable property.

“We are extremely excited to acquire this amazing property. Together with our existing Waldorf Astoria and Beverly Hilton sites, we believe we have one of the most unique and exciting collections of properties in the U.S., if not the world. We look forward to

working with the City [of Beverly Hills] in creating a new master plan for this site,” said Beny Alagem, CEO of Alagem Capital Group.

“Cain International is thrilled to be investing in the growth of Beverly Hills and the development of this vibrant community,” said Cain International CEO Jonathan Goldstein. “In conjunction with our ownership stake in the Waldorf Astoria and Beverly Hilton, this integrated property demonstrates our commitment to best-in-class projects in gateway cities across the U.S. We look forward to working with the Beverly Hills community to bring thoughtful development to this iconic neighborhood.”

In September, Triple Five Group announced that they were in escrow for the property. Rumors began circulating

Beny Alagem (center) of Alagem Capital Group will own The Beverly Hilton and 9900 Wilshire, the site of the One Beverly Hills project.

last month that the deal had gone sour, though there was no confirmation. It has been confirmed that the property

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was purchased from the Wanda Group.

Alagem Capital and Cain (see ‘9900 WILSHIRE’ page 14)

Beverly Hills School District Unveils New Leadership Teams Kevin Allen to Head New Middle School, Juliet Fine, Sarah Kaber to Helm Elementaries, Mead at High School

This week’s Courier includes the holiday 2018 edition of Beverly Hills Style, highlighting expert tips and information on cuisine, entertaining, fashion, holiday happenings, philanthropy and Beverly Hills BOLD Holidays, as well as a comprehensive listing of this holiday season’s top charity and community events. 17 • Real Estate • Birthdays • Letters to the Editor

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George Christy, Page 6 Founded In 1957, The Women’s Guild At CedarsSinai Has Raised Mega Millions For Support Of The Doctors, Nurses, Able-Bodied Staffers And The State-Of-The-Art Equipment

LIGHTING UP RODEO DRIVE— The annual Rodeo Drive Holiday Lighting Celebration was held Thursday night on Rodeo Drive, kicking off the City’s 2018 BOLD Holidays. Pictured above, on Rodeo Drive before the big event, are social media influencer and event emcee Dawn McCoy, Rodeo Drive Committee President Kathy Gohari, and Mayor Julian Gold. The evening became, in part, a tribute to the first responders who have stepped in to assist nearby agencies with the recent fires that have ravaged California. To learn more about the City’s efforts to help, and how you can donate to assist those in need, see page 4.

Rent Stabilization Ordinance, Seismic Retrofit On City Council Agenda Tuesday

By Victoria Talbot The Beverly Hills City Council will continue discussing the Rent Stabilization Ordinance at the City Council Study Session on Nov. 20 at 2:30 p.m. and a new ordinance for Seismic Retrofit for soft-story buildings at 7 p.m. for the Formal Meeting.

The City Council study session will be looking at a new report from HR&A Advisors, not available prior to deadline, that the Council requested at the Oct. 18 Study

Session, with a goal of finalizing the RSO at the Dec. 18 meeting.

The new HR&A report is expected to be available to the public on the City’s website by Monday.

The report will examine the cumulative impact of passthroughs combined with annual rent increases, said Community Services Deputy Director of Rent Stabilization Helen Morales. The City Council is also expecting the (see ‘RENT STABILIZATION’ page 15)

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Beverly Hills Style

By Laura Coleman Beverly Hills Unified is set to look a bit different come fall 2019 with the historic K-8 fourschool model reconfigured to one middle school and two elementary schools.

On Wednesday evening, Superintendent Michael Bregy announced that the district’s most senior principal, Kevin Allen, would take the reins of the new middle school.

For the past five years, Allen has helmed El Rodeo, which was designated a California Distinguished School last year. But once the school year ends in June, El Rodeo will be taken offline in order to complete the school’s construction program expedi-

Clockwise, from top left: Kevin Allen, Juliet Fine, Sarah Kaber and Mark Mead.

tiously, safely and at a cost-savings of approximately $16 (see ‘BHUSD LEADERSHIP’ page 9)

BORN TO GIVE — Wendy Goldberg, Past President of Women’s Guild Cedars Sinai, with Carrie Ann Inaba, who hosted the runway show of St. John’s fashions, and Guild President Shelley Cooper celebrated the Guild’s 60th Anniversary luncheon with 500 guests at The Beverly Wilshire.

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

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City, Chamber, CVB and RDC Raise Over $100K For Fire Victims In 48 Hours City Urges Residents To Review Emergency Preparedness

The Beverly Hills Education Foundation received a $5,000 business sponsorship donation from Sylvan Learning Center Beverly Hills. Front row, from left: Chloe Gonzalez, Roy Radu, Gabriel Ben David, Jonathan Ben David and Justin Pemberton. Back row, from left: Jon Levin, Marilyn Del Rio, Rand Bleimeister, Lily Ning, Tina Wiener (BHEF), Cindy Trost (BHEF) and Betsy Rosbrugh.

BHEF Strives To Raise $100K In ‘Thanks 4 Giving’ Campaign

By Laura Coleman Just in time for Thanksgiving, when families gather around the table giving thanks for a bountiful spread and the warmth of relationships, the Beverly Hills Education Foundation is asking locals to help support public education in the City.

“It’s our one time of the year where we really do reach out to the community asking them to donate to

Beverly Hills schools,” emphasized BHEF President Cindy Trost. “It comes during a time when nationwide, the country does a push to encourage giving to charities.”

This year marks the second consecutive year of BHEF’s “Thanks 4 Giving” campaign and the foundation has set a goal to raise $100,000 during this national month of giving. The (see ‘BHEF’ page 14)

By Victoria Talbot To honor the first responders and support the victims of the wildfires that have ravaged California, the focus of this year’s BOLD celebration has become how Beverly Hills, as a community, can assist those in need and thank those who serve.

Out of respect for the challenges facing the communities and people who are affected, there was no fireworks display Thursday evening at the Rodeo Drive Holiday Lighting Celebration.

Instead, Thursday’s event celebrated those who save lives and property when disaster strikes, and the contribution from one community to its neighboring communities struck by tragedy.

It started as a small-scale effort by Rodeo Drive Committee President Kathy Gohari, who has deep roots in Thousand Oaks.

“As I was home over the weekend watching the tragedies unfold on TV, I kept thinking, ‘We have to do something!’ So, I started calling up all our local partners in Beverly Hills, including our Rodeo Drive Committee members, Mayor Julian Gold and Councilmember Lili Bosse, the Conference and Visitors Bureau and the Chamber of Commerce and said, ‘We need to do something.’

After that, everyone came forward, individuals, organizations, businesses, it’s been incredible!,” said Gohari.

“Thursday, we were able to present a check of over $120,000 to the American Red Cross and the donations are still coming in. What has truly touched my heart is the outpouring of humanity from everyone in the community within 48 hours. From big business, to individ-

ual personal checks from employees and residents. Beverly Hills is truly a community that cares and makes it happen.“ The Woolsey Fire has burned more than 98,362 acres, destroyed over 435 structures so far and killed three people.

The Camp Fire has burned 140,000 acres, destroyed 10,321 structures and caused at least 56 fatalities with hundreds still missing.

“I sent a letter to all the members of the Rodeo Drive Committee and started calling people,” said Gohari. On Tuesday she brought her idea to the Rodeo Drive Committee meeting.

Then, said Gohari, she started getting checks. They were personal checks that came from store managers and employees.

Todd Johnson, executive director of the Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce, and Julie Wagner, CEO of the Conference and Visitors Bureau came on board.

Gohari began reaching out to corporate leaders. “Money is coming in,” she said. At Louis Vuitton, corporate offices reached out to their West Coast employees, inviting them to donate from their paychecks, and offering to match whatever was donated to double their contribution.

“Prayers and hugs won’t put a roof over their heads,” said Gohari of the fire’s victims. “It all comes down to money.”

“We feel very strongly this was the right thing to do. The City Council and I were proud to work with our community partners in expediting this effort,” said (see ‘FIRE AWARENESS’ page 14)

How To Support California Fire Victims American Red Cross http://www.redcross.org/ or text the word CAWILDFIRES to 90999 to make a $10 donation.

California Fire Foundation Supplying Aid to Victims of Emergency program http://www.cafirefoundation.org/programs/supplying-aid-to-victims-of-emergency/ Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation https://donate.keela.co/los-angeles-firedepartment-foundation/default-donationform-49 Pepperdine Strong Foundation Support for those impacted by Woolsey RESCUE DOGS – Marlin and Liza (pictured right) are two of many dogs at Shelter Hope Pet Shop after being evacuated from foster homes in Agoura Hills after the fires broke out. Shelter Hope Pet Shop sends thanks to the firefighters and first responders for helping during the evacuations. Shelter Hope Pet Shop currently has 200 dogs and eight cats and is asking for help in the form of volunteers, pet supplies, pet food and bottled water.

Anyone interested in volunteering time or resources should call 805-379-3538.

Contact text is 310-770-3571.

Fire and Borderline Bar shooting. http://c-fund.us/iah United Way Disaster Relief Fund https://www.unitedwayla.org/en/give/disaster-relief-fund/.

Ventura County Community Foundation https://vccf.org/ Help For Animals L.A. County Animal Care Foundation https://lacountyanimals.org/way-togive/disaster-relief/ Humane Society of Ventura County https://www.hsvc.org/donate Shelter Hope Pet Shop www.shelterhopepetshop.org.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Beverly High Students Prepare To ‘Imagine A Cure’ For Cancer At Charity Soccer Game On Saturday, Dec. 8

By Laura Coleman For Beverly Hills High School students, the importance of finding a cure for cancer will be front and center at the upcoming charity soccer games against St. Bernard on Saturday, Dec. 8.

Starting at 2 p.m., the afternoon event will Beverly Hills High soccer players at last year’s serve as a fundraiser for fundraiser (from left): Makaya Tome, Ashley Heravi, Tower Cancer Research Lauren Stein, Kayla Shadgoo and Dani Elitzur.

Foundation, with the kids who have learned what it means to varsity girls kicking off at 3 p.m. and the raise awareness of cancer and any good varsity boys kicking off at 5 p.m. cause, as well as how much time and “It’s pretty much coming and get- effort is involved to put on a communiting the whole community together. All ty fundraising event.” the kids love it because we’re having The event is an incredibly meanfun and raising money for a great ingful opportunity to raise awareness in cause,” described soccer player Lauren addition to funds. Already, students Stein, the BHHS senior who has helped have raised almost $2,000, and that spearhead the event since its inception amount continues to grow daily. Last three years ago to honor her mother, year, the event raised $13,000. cancer survivor Patti Stein, who was Both the boys and girls varsity treated at Tower. “They helped my teams will be kicking in honor of somemom and I thought it would be nice to one in their matches against St. do that in her honor.”

Bernard, which will also be participatTower supports high impact ing in this year’s fundraiser. research and clinical trials, in addition BHHS Boys Varsity team captain to offering a host of support programs.

Jonah Okum, who will be kicking in “Imagine if we could come up with honor of his grandmother, a breast cana cure for cancer one day,” said Patti cer survivor, underscored how meanStein, who has been involved in the ingful the event is for all participants. fundraiser since her daughter suggested “I will always remember the deterTower as a recipient. “This would be mination and strength she utilized to such an amazing accomplishment for (see ‘KICKING FOR A CURE’ page 9) everyone, including the high school

CATCHING UP – Israeli President Reuven (Ruvi) Rivlin began his visit to the Vatican and Rome on Thursday with an audience with Pope Francis. This is the second meeting between the two; Their first meeting was also at the invitation of the Pope, in 2015. The president and his wife Nechama received an official welcome to the Vatican by reviewing the Pontifical Swiss Guard in their traditional dress. Afterwards, the president had an audience with the Pope in the Apostolic Palace.

Photo: Kobi Gideon, GPO

8th Annual Vahagn Setian Memorial 5K Set For Sunday, Dec. 2, At BHPD

By Laura Coleman One of the community’s most meaningful events is set to return on Sunday, Dec. 2, when the annual Vahagn Setian Memorial 5K begins outside the Beverly Hills Police Department at 8:30 a.m.

“There is no cost for running or walking this race. It is all about the members of Beverly Hills supporting the community of Beverly Hills,” said Scott Redston, who is helping support the event, which raises money for the Vahagn Setian Charitable Foundation.

The nonprofit organization, which is named in honor of the young man who was killed by an intoxicated driver in a 2006 crash, focuses on enhancing the quality of education with scholarships, grants and other material aide for deserving students. If not for that

tragedy, Vahagn would have graduated from Beverly Hills High School in 2008 and gone off to college.

Among the educational programs the foundation supports to help children make better decisions is the highly impactful Every 15 Minutes program, which occurs biannually at BHHS and highlights the dangers of impaired driving.

Members of the Beverly Hills Police Department’s Baker to Vegas Relay Team continue to support the 5K. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. in the lower section of the Police Department’s outdoor “boat court,” located adjacent to the parking structure off of Rexford Drive. A jazz band will play following the 5K. For more information, or to register or donate, visit: www.vahagnfoundation.org.

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Where To Enjoy Thanksgiving Dinner In Beverly Hills

By Matt Lopez Thanksgiving is quickly upon us, and if you’re looking to head out on the town instead of spending all day inside in front of the oven, Beverly Hills has no shortage of great options.

The Beverly Hilton: CIRCA 55 offers Thanksgiving brunch and dinner with traditional Thanksgiving fare, freeflowing Prosecco and Mimosas and a big dessert spread. Brunch from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. ($95 per adult, $38 per child) and dinner from 5-9 p.m. ($50 per person). Call 310-887-6055.

Waldorf-Astoria Beverly Hills: Jean-Georges will offer a traditional Thanksgiving feast with a three-course prix fixe menu and dessert bar. From noon to 8:30 p.m., $135 per adult and $65 per child. Call 310-860-6566.

The Peninsula Beverly Hills: The Belvedere will present an elegant family-style Thanksgiving feast with live music and a dessert buffet. The Thanksgiving at Home to-go option features a bottle of Nicolas Feuillatte Champagne, a 12-pound free-range turkey, roasted beef filet and The Belvedere’s famous charred caesar salad, along with sides and dessert.

Thanksgiving meals at The Belvedere served from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., $142/person, $65/child. Thanksgiving at Home valet pickup is available from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and is $390 for four guests. Call 310-975-2736.

Montage Beverly Hills: The Restaurant will offer a grand brunch

buffet with traditional favorites as part of a four-course family-style feast.

Brunch is from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at $128/adult and $39/child. Dinner from 5-9:30 p.m. at $105/adult, $39/child.

Call 310-860-7970. The Rooftop Grill will offer Thanksgiving dining al fresco with views overlooking the City, including a three-course prix-fixe holiday menu. Brunch from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at $85/person. Call 310-860-7886.

The Beverly Hills Hotel: The Polo Lounge will offer a special three-course Thanksgiving brunch followed by a huge dessert buffet from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. $175/person and $60/child. Call 310-887-2777.

The Beverly Wilshire: THE Blvd offers a three-course meal including free-range turkey, Foie Gras Croquants, Sweet Potato Cavetelli, Sage Jus and much more. Celebrity pastry chef Chris Ford’s sweets will include Pecan Pie Truffles. Served from 11 am. to 10 p.m., for $99+ per person. Turkey-To-Go pickup option is $300 with 36 hours advance notice. Call 310-385-3901.

L’Ermitage Beverly Hills: Avec Nous offers a special Thanksgiving meal with roasted turkey roulade, pumpkin vacherin and much more. From noon to 10 p.m. Call 310-860-8660.

Sofitel Beverly Hills: Along with turkeys, Cattle and Claw's festive holiday menu will include, salmon, prime rib, burgers and lobsters, along with many other seasonal offerings. (see ‘THANKSGIVING’ page 9)

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Scarlett Johansson joined the many honorees, many of whom refused to be photographed, during the People's Choice Awards 2018 at Barker Hangar

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HOW DO Y O U F E EAnnual L ?Bowling Fundraiser Supports CHLA Kidney Disease Research H E A LT H & W E L L N E S S

Red Cross Seeking Blood Donors

The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage and urgently needs donors of all blood types, especially type O, and platelet donors.

“This time of year, as many give thanks for family, friends and good health, it’s important to remember that patients across the country cannot survive without your generosity,” said Cliff Numark, senior VP Red Cross Biomedical Services. “From traumas to ongoing cancer treatments, the need for blood doesn’t stop for the holidays.

People can give back – and help those in need – by making a lifesaving blood or platelet donation now and hosting a blood drive in the weeks to come.”

Those interested in hosting a blood drive can learn more and sign up to sponsor a drive this winter, by visiting RedCross-Blood.org/HostADrive.

To make an appointment to donate, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767).

Upcoming blood donation opportunities • Monday, Nov. 19 and 26, Dec. 3 and 10 - 1-7 p.m., American Red Cross Santa Monica Chapter, 1450 11th St. • Monday, Dec. 10 - 7:30 a.m.7:30 p.m., City of Beverly Hills Fire Station, 455 N. Rexford Dr. • Wednesday, Dec. 12, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, 1313 Vine St., L.A.

NFL player Konrad Reuland, who grew up in the area, died two years ago from a brain aneurysm. His donated organs and tissue helped the lives of dozens of people, most notably baseball legend Rod Carew, who received his heart and a kidney.

On Sunday, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) and one of the hospital’s patient families, Michael and Elisa Schenkman of Brentwood, honored Konrad’s parents Ralf and Mary Reuland at the Schenkman’s CHLA/GOFARR Fund 5th annual Bowling Fundraiser at Pinz Bowling Center in Studio City. Last year the event raised $950,000 for kidney disease research.

The Schenkman’s youngest son Gabe has had kidney disease since he was born, and eventually received his mother’s kidney two years ago at 15 years old.

“The whole family is on a mission to turn Gabe’s condition into something positive for the world and part of that includes recognizing individuals like Konrad,” said Michael Schenkman.

Another connection between the Schenkmans and the Reulands factored into Sunday’s event.

One of the longtime teachers/admissions director at the Brentwood School, where Gabe and his twin sister attend, is septuagenarian Mary Beth Barry.

Barry was in the UCLA hospital room next door to Carew, receiving Konrad Reuland’s other kidney, which despite its size was a 95 percent match for her. She no longer has to do dialysis

SUPPORTING ORGAN DONATION AND KIDNEY RESEARCH—At the CHLA/GOFARR Fund 5th annual Bowling Fundraiser were (from left): Austin Reuland, brother of organ donor Konrad Reuland, Mary Reuland, organ recipient Mary Beth Barry, Ralf Reuland, organ recipient Gabe Schenkman and organ donor Elisa Schenkman.

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every single day, and says she feels better than she has in years.

The Reulands had only met Barry one time—and on Sunday, she presented them an award. In addition to bowling, the event featured food trucks, other games, and the informal awards ceremony.

Today, Gabe Schenkman and Barry

are both going strong with their donated kidneys.

They were able to celebrate their stories, and honor Konrad Reuland’s generosity, before hundreds of attendees at the bowling fundraiser. The Schenkman family CHLA/GOFARR Fund has raised more than $6 million for CHLA since the event started.

Happenings...

Childhelp Sets Annual ‘Wonderland’ Luncheon Childhelp, the nation’s oldest and largest non-profit advocating for abused and neglected children, will hold its 14 annual Wonderland 2018, Sunday, Dec. 9, at The Millenium Biltmore Hotel, 506 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles.

The event will begin with a boutique, silent auction and opportunity raffle at 10 a.m., followed by lunch and entertainment at 12:30 p.m.

Tickets are $125. To RSVP and for more information, visit childhelp.org.

LAPD’s SWAT Aiming To ‘Fill the BEAR’ The LAPD’s SWAT team will fill a Ballistic Engineered Armored Response (BEAR) vehicle with toys from 10 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 17 at The Beverly Connection, 100 N. La Cienega Blvd. (corner of Beverly and La Cienega).

For the past 25 years, the SWAT team has partnered with the nonprofit

Orthopaedic Institute for Children, to raise funds and gather gifts for the hospital’s annual Toy & Joy holiday party.

More than 200 underprivileged children attend the event each December.

Community members can contribute by dropping off unopened nonviolent toys for children up to age 17.

RUNWAY READY—Meryl Kern (left), co-founder of Liftique of Beverly Hills and one of this year’s gala honorees for Beit T’Shuvah Treatment Center, and Rueben S. Friend of Beit T’Shuvah, prepare to take the catwalk at the organization’s “High Tea & Haute Couture Fall Fashion Show.”

Co-chaired by Heidi Bendetson, Pat Gage, Tiffany Calig, Virginia Maas, Sharon Polansky, Annette Shapiro and Barbara Tell, the event showcased the talents of many of Beit T’Shuvah’s current residents, alumni, community members and volunteers, and featured designer clothing from the organization’s thrift store. Currently raising more than $1.2 million each year, proceeds from the Beit T’Shuvah Thrift Store help underwrite the cost of treatment services for qualifying residents at the synagogue’s residential addiction treatment center.

Photo courtesy of Josh Fingerhut

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million to do it sans children.

“I am so excited about the amazing opportunities we will be providing our middle grade students beginning next August,” Allen said. “We want to invite our community to come and dream with us. Be a part of setting the vision for making the middle school a shining example of what a great school can be. I know this community. They care about children, value learning, are creative and driven.

Together, there is nothing that we cannot accomplish when we work together toward a common goal.”

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defeat it. She is an inspiration to me and my family,” he said.

Each of the players will be kicking to honor someone close to them whose life has been impacted by cancer, such as BHHS Boys Varsity Team Captain Omer Cohen, who will be kicking in honor of his great uncle Moshe who passed away from cancer three years ago or fellow team captain Iden Azad, who will be kicking to honor his great aunt, who, after overcoming breast cancer, lost her second battle to cancer when he was 10.

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The plan for the 2019/20 is to move the entire El Rodeo school community grades K-5 students to Hawthorne; move the entire Beverly Vista school community grades TK-5 to Horace Mann, and move the entire El Rodeo, Hawthorne and Horace Mann school communities grades 6-8 to Beverly Vista.

“By consolidating our strengths to focus on students’ needs first, we are confident that we have the right structure and the right team in place,” Bregy wrote in an email Wednesday. “In determining administrator appointments, our immediate goal was to maintain community relationships with current school leadFoundation Director of Events Brook Poklemba said that the student-led fundraiser, which is now in its third year, is particularly meaningful for the participants and the community.

“Especially with that age group, when they get behind something it’s really powerful,” she said. “The spirit of the whole thing is really cool. It’s kind of become an outlet for the girls on the team to feel like they are doing something and there’s real power in that.”

To donate or for more information, visit: http://www. towercancer.org/bhhs. There is no fee to participate, and everyone is welcome to attend the event.

ers for a smooth transition.”

According to Bregy’s announcement, the new leadership teams will be as follows: Hawthorne (TK-5) will be helmed by current Hawthorne Principal Sarah Kaber with current El Rodeo Assistant Principal Kevin Painter becoming the new AP at Hawthorne; Horace Mann (TK-5) will be helmed by the school’s current Principal Juliet Fine with the assistance of two APs, current Beverly Vista Principal Chris Regan and current Beverly Vista AP Craig Bugbee; and assisting Allen at the new Beverly Vista Middle School will be three assistant principals: current Beverly Hills High School AP Jeanne McCrea, cur-

rent Horace Mann AP Leonidas Tarca and current Hawthorne AP Richard Waters.

BHHS Principal Mark Mead will continue to lead the high school with the assistance of APs Phil Wenker and Drew Stewart, as well as an additional yet-to-be-hired AP. “We have redesigned a new leadership team structure aligned with the goals of our new configuration that will support the diverse academic, social, and emotional needs for each and every student,” Bregy wrote in his email.

One of the APs at Horace Mann will be dedicated to supporting special education programs. Both Hawthorne and Horace Mann will each have a

dedicated full-time counselor with three dedicated counselors at Beverly Vista to assist the social-emotional transition of adolescence.

The vision for the three APs and counselors at the middle school is that each will stay with the same grade level throughout the students’ time at the 6-8 school. As classes graduate, the 8th grade AP will essentially “loop,” as Bregy characterized it, and subsequently become the 6th grade AP, and so forth. “[It will] support a sense of belonging and relationship building while responding to individual student needs,” he said.

THANKSGIVING

options from noon to 10 p.m.

Call 310-860-6566.

The Ivy: Special Thanksgiving feast offered, with $100 per person prepaid deposit required. Call 310-2748303.

Fogo de Chao: Holiday “Churrasco Feast” with fireroasted seasonal meats. Call 310-289-7755.

Mastro's Steakhouse: Special offerings on the menu from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thanksgiving day. Call 310888-8782.

Morton's Steakhouse: Special Thanksgiving offerings include Côte de Boeuf and/or Steak & Lobster Oscar, beginning at 1 p.m. Call 310-2461501.

Mr. C Beverly Hills: Thanksgiving four-course prefixe menu with wine pairing will be offered, including ovenroasted turkey with Napa Valley Chardonnay Gravy, pumpkin pie and more.

The Palm: Enjoy a special multi-course, prix-fixe dinner from 2 to 8 p.m. (adults $59; children under 12; $24).

Regular dinner menu will also be offered. Call 310-550-8811.

Ruth's Chris: Traditional three-course Thanksgiving feast includes oven-roasted turkey with sausage and herb stuffing and several dessert options.

Call 310-859-8744.

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Avalon Beverly Hills: Viviane will offer a pre-fixe Thanksgiving menu from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., along with several crave-able a la carte options. 310-859-8744.

208 Rodeo: A la carte special Thanksgiving dinner will be offered, in addition to the restaurant's regular lunch and dinner menus. Call 310-2752428.

Caffe Roma: Open from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. for lunch only with regular menu offerings. Call 310-274-7834.

Il Fornaio: Offering a prefixe Thanksgiving menu at $51.95. plus regular a la carte

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B E V E R LY H I L L S R E A L E S TAT E

Peninsula Beverly Hills Opposes Supplemental EIR On The Beverly Hilton Specific Plan Amendment

By Victoria Talbot The Planning Commission hearing for the Hilton Specific Plan Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact (SEIR) Report Thursday was mostly attended by their own lawyers and a few members of the public.

The purpose of the meeting was to present the Hilton Project documents to the public and the Planning Commission for comment. It was not a meeting to accept comments on the merits of the project.

The documents were prepared by Rincon Consultants, Inc. for the City of Beverly Hills. The developer, Oasis West Realty, LLC, is required to fund the preparation of these documents as part of the development process.

The hearing was limited to the overview of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) documents that are currently undergoing a 45-day public comment period, which extends through Dec. 3.

The Draft SEIR studies 11 topic areas, including air quality, geology, greenhouse gases, fire services, transportation and traffic, which have “less than significant impacts.” Unavoidable and significant impacts are on the cultural resources, comprised of the on-site historic resources of the hotel, and the noise impact as it relates to construction.

The Draft SEIR also studied the potential for aesthetic impacts resulting from the Modified Project. On January 1, 2014, Senate Bill (SB) 743 became effective, adding Section 21099 to the CEQA Statute to streamline CEQA review for development projects located on an urban infill site within transit priority areas, which are defined as areas within 0.5 mile of a major transit stop that is existing or planned. It states that “aesthetic and parking impacts of a residential, mixed-use residential, or employment center project on an infill site within a transit priority area shall not be considered significant impacts on the environment.” The definition of a major transit stop includes sites containing the intersection of two or more major bus routes with a frequency of service interval of 15 minutes or less during the morning and afternoon peak commute periods.

Thus, the study did not take into consideration aesthetics because it is within 0.5 of a major transit stop.

The analysis also found that the Modified Project would result in a less than significant impact to scenic vistas of The Beverly Hilton. The significant and unavoidable impact to scenic vistas identified in the 2008 FEIR has already occurred with the construction of the Waldorf Astoria. The Modified Project would obstruct fewer views of the

Project Site Century City Beverly Hilton

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L.A. Country Club

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El Rodeo School Single-Family Homes

Pictured: A rendering of The Beverly Hilton project.

Beverly Hilton, as compared to the Approved Project, due to the consolidation of the two residential buildings into a single residential building.

The increased building height under the Modified Project would increase shading experienced by some nearby residences. The shade and shadow impacts under the Modified Project would be greater than that identified for the Approved Project in the 2008 FEIR (pp. 4.1-32 through 4.1-43). The Modified Project would result in greater shading of outdoor pedestrian-oriented areas at the planned One Beverly Hills development from early April to late October and would shade shadow sensitive outdoor recreational and institutional areas to the north and northwest as well as residential areas to the northeast of the project site from late October through early April. However, similar to the Approved Project, the Modified Project’s impacts would not exceed significance thresholds for shade/shadow impacts, and although the shade and shadow impacts under the Modified Project would be greater than those determined in the 2008 FEIR for the Approved Project, the impacts would be less than significant. In addition, PRC §21099(d) precludes the City from finding that the Modified Project would have a significant CEQA shade and shadow impact due to the project’s location within a transit priority area.

Since 2008, the City adopted a Historic Preservation Ordinance. The assessment found that the Beverly Hilton property is significant for its direct and important associations with post-war commercial and cultural history, Conrad Hilton, and Welton Becket, as well as its noteworthy architectural features. The property also appears to meet the criteria for local landmark designation. However, demolitions and alterations that have occurred to the property since this time have negatively affected the property’s integrity, and it does not appear eligible for the National Register of Historic Places as a result. Nevertheless, The Beverly Hilton property is considered a historical resource under CEQA. The traffic analysis is based on a “Transportation Impact Study Report” prepared for the project by Fehr and Peers in June 2018. Pursuant to the pro-

visions of Public Resource Code (PRC) §21099(d), the Modified Project’s parking impacts are not considered significant for the purposes of CEQA. Nonetheless, the study found that the Modified Project would result in an additional 142 total daily trips as compared to the Approved Project, an additional 12AM peak hour trips; an additional 14 mid-day peak hour trips; an additional 13 PM peak hour trips; and an additional 13 Saturday peak hour trips. There would be no additional significant impact.

There would be no additional parking impacts associated with the Modified Project.

Members of the public expressed dismay that the project had not died following the contentious election of November 2016, when Beny Alagem and Oasis West launched an initiative, Ballot Measure HH, that would have allowed the already-approved project, one 8-story and one 18-story building, to become a 26-story building.

Following the defeat of HH, which would have completely sidestepped the public process and reviews, the developers have submitted a plan for a 23story project to the City.

The CEQA documents are available in the Beverly Hills Public Library, the City Clerk’s office and the Department of Community Development, as well as online in the Environmental Documents section of Community Development website, www.beverlyhills.org/environmental.

The Beverly Hilton Specific Plan Amendment Draft SEIR comprises the environmental impact documents for the plan to build the Waldorf Astoria Residences, a 23-story building which incorporates the change in location and configuration.

The purpose of the meeting was to present the documents to the public and the Planning Commission for comment. It was not a meeting to accept comments on the merits of the project.

The documents were prepared by Rincon Consultants, Inc. under contract to the City of Beverly Hills. The developer, Oasis West Realty, LLC, is required to fund the preparation of these documents as part of the development process. (see ‘HILTON PROJECT’ page 14)

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Pianist Mona Golabek, Dr. Ruth Westheimer To Highlight Museum Of The Holocaust’s Gala

The Wallis Annenberg Center For The Performing Arts Marks Fifth Anniversary

Concert pianist Mona Golabek will perform selections from her onewoman show, The Children Of Willesden Lane, at Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust’s Annual Gala, beginning with a 5:30 p.m., reception, Monday, Dec. 3 at The Beverly Hilton.

The event, Mona Golabek which commemorates the 80th anniversary of the Kindertransport, will also feature a conversation between emcee Melissa Rivers and psychosexual therapist Dr. Ruth Westheimer, who escaped Nazi Germany on a Kindertransport in 1939.

The museum will honor Golabek, who teaches audiences and students worldwide about the Holocaust and her mother’s experience as a Kindertransport survivor through her critically acclaimed show, The Pianist Of Willesden Lane, and her book, The Children Of Willesden Lane.

This fall, the museum partnered with Golabek to bring the Willesden Read Holocaust education program to middle and high school students—particularly from underserved communities—throughout L.A. County. The program culminated in live performances by Golabek at the Dorothy

The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts celebrates its fifth anniversary with an announcement that its 2017/2018 Season, which ended Aug. 31, was the Beverly Hills venue’s most successful to date.

“The Wallis has seen healthy incremental growth in programming and patron attendance since our inaugural 2013/2014 season,” says Michael A. Nemeroff, board chair. “Over the last three seasons under the leadership of Rachel Fine, executive director/CEO, and Artistic Director Paul Crewes, ticket revenues and audience attendance have increased on average 19 percent. In our 2017/2018 season alone, total gross-ticket revenues were up 9 percent.”

Our 2017/2018 season was a tremendous artistic and fiscal success,” adds Fine. “Additionally, our ‘A Tale of Two Sisters’ annual benefit, honoring Debbie Allen and Phylicia Rashad in support of The Wallis’ education programs, exceeded all expectations.

Among Crewes’ 2017/2018 season’s most noteworthy successes were the record-breaking, multiweek engagement of Hershey Felder: BEETHOVEN, Blues In The Night, Jackie Unveiled, Turn Me Loose, Patti LuPone, Chita Rivera,

Chandler Pavilion last month, which were attended by 9,000 students.

The museum will also honor Lord Daniel Finkelstein, OBE, associate editor, columnist and senior writer for The London Times.

Finkelstein sits in the House of Lords and is a member of Dr. Ruth Westheimer the Prime Minister’s Holocaust Commission. His mother was a survivor of the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp.

USC Shoah Foundation Executive Director Stephen D. Smith will present the award to Lord Finkelstein.

Born in Germany in 1928, Westheimer was sent on a Kindertransport to a children's home in Switzerland at the age of 10 to escape the Holocaust, which wiped out her entire immediate family. After the war, she went to Palestine, where she joined the Haganah and trained to be a sniper.

Westheimer immigrated to the U.S. in 1956 and began to study human sexuality.

She has taught at a number of universities, but is best known for having pioneered speaking frankly about sexual matters on radio and TV. For tickets and more information, visit www.lamoth.org.

–– Steve Simmons

For The Record's Love Actually and Tarantino, and LA Opera/Crossing in Concert; and an acclaimed presentation of Long Day’s Journey Into Night, the Bristol Old Vic production starring Academy Award-winner Jeremy Irons and Oscar nominee Lesley Manville.

During the 2017-18 season, The Wallis continued to expand access to the arts and increase support for young artists through GRoW@The Wallis, the umbrella for a mix of education and outreach activities and programs.

The Wallis presented 15 student matinees, provided master classes, offered classroom support and coaching in select school partners, provided free Wallis performance tickets for constituents of a variety of nonprofit groups, invested in young artists by providing creative opportunities not otherwise available in the greater L.A. area, collaborated with CRE Outreach to present Moving On, an original theater piece by military veterans, and partnered with a range of other nonprofits in a variety of programs.

“We are proud to share our spaces to tell the stories that elevate the voices of those often left out of such arts experiences,” said Wallis Director of Education Mark Slavkin.

–– Steve Simmons

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local nonprofit organization is a major financial supporter of Beverly Hills Unified schools with the mission of promoting academic excellence, championing innovation, and providing sustained financial support.

In addition to helping augment property values, excellent schools are foundational to the continued success of Beverly Hills.

At last month’s 40th anniversary celebration benefit for the BHEF, honoree Jonathan Prince highlighted the importance of donating to the organization and how much of a benefit the community derives from having strong public schools.

“I think there can be no greater priority. The nation’s public schools, and the quality of education and enrichment that they offer, are the solution to so many problems facing our nation,” he said. “It’s a time for our community to get behind our schools.”

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The Peninsula Beverly Hills (The Belvedere Hotel Partnership), and Robert Zarnigan, represented by attorney Michael Tenner of the Peterson Law Group, submitted a comment letter arguing that the 2008 Approved Project is not an appropriate baseline, using 10-year-old environmental conditions that are no longer relevant.

“By conducting a supplemental EIR, rather than an entirely new environmental review of the Modified Project as should be required by City staff, the developer is being permitted to ignore environmental changes that have occurred over the past ten years, including increases in population, traffic, and new projects that have been built in that time span,” said the letter.

Citing Section 15163 of the CEQA Guidelines, which states: “(a)The lead or responsible agency may choose to prepare a supplement to an EIR rather than a subsequent EIR if: (2) Only minor additions or changes would be necessary to make the previous EIR adequately apply to the project in the changed situation.”

The Peninsula’s position is that the “City staff erroneously determined there was ‘no substantial change to the Approved Project.’ That statement is completely disingenuous.”

The Peninsula took the same position on the Wanda Project, One Beverly Hills, at 9900 Wilshire Blvd. That project was approved in 2008 for two residential buildings. The project approved in 2016

In addition to funding a number of programs at the K-8 level, such as robotics, music programs and student council, BHEF heavily supports critical programs at the high school.

BHEF Treasurer Jonathan Forster noted that a donation to the organization not only strengthens the community and students’ futures, it also makes sound economic sense.

“As a consequence of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, strategic decisions about charitable giving are even more important,” he said.

“The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has significant implications for charitable giving and may influence when and how much people give to charitable organizations,” Forster added.

“We have been recommending that donors use tax-savvy moves such as bunching several years’ worth of contributions into a single tax year in order to maximize their contributions and deductions.”

To donate to BHEF, visit: https://bit.ly/1Duswkh.

changes out 42 condominiums for 134 hotel rooms and adds 16,057 square feet of restaurant/lounge/bars, plus 1,000 sf of outdoor restaurant space, and 7,942 square feet of ballroom and meeting rooms. That project changed from a residential project to a residential plus commercial project with an intensification of usage.

“The proposed project is a substantially different project from the approved project. …

Not only has the project changed, but the circumstances surrounding the project have changed substantially… an entirely new EIR is required,” said attorney John Peterson at the time.

The Beverly Hills Specific Plan Amendment, different from the 2016 HH Initiative, calls for a 23-story, 307-foot high building, with 140 condominiums vs. the 26-story, 345foot high building with 110 condominiums. Both projects include 10 accessory accommodations for staff.

Ironically, the Hilton also objected to the Wanda SEIR on the same grounds.

In September 2016, thenCommission Chair Joe Shooshani initiated a shouting match when Oasis West’s Ted Kahn tried to oppose the SEIR, yelling at Kahn in the back of the chamber and challenging the Hilton for “circumventing” the process by using the Initiative process and going to the voters.

Last Thursday’s meeting, a formal presentation of the Draft SEIR to the Planning Commission and interested public, gave little indication how it would fare going forward.

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International have confirmed that escrow will close at the end of November.

The Courier has also confirmed that the approved permits for the One Beverly Hills project were extended to April; they were slated to expire in November.

“Triple Five had been in escrow up until the end of last week, as far as I'm aware,” said Assistant Director of Community Development Ryan Gohlich. “The shoring permit for the Wanda project remains valid until April 29, 2019 and the grading/excavation permit remains valid until May 5, 2019. At this time, I have not received any information regarding plans to change the project.”

It is unclear as to why Five Star did not close escrow.

“We are currently reviewing all options, but we look forward to working with the City on a plan that unites the properties,” said spokesperson Adam Englander. “The Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills and The Beverly Hilton will remain the same. All new plans are still early.”

The purchase appears to be the final salvo in a bitter battle which raged between the two titans, Alagem and Wang, over the past few years. With the Hilton Initiative on the ballot in 2016 at the same time the Wanda Group was seeking approvals for an expansion from condominiums to a modi-

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Gold. “This is the season of giving and we believe it is our duty to be there for our neighbors in their time of need.”

Bosse added: “With the fires, we decided to make BOLD about our neighbors who are affected by the terrible wildfires, our First Responders, and what we can do as a community, because that is what is foremost in our hearts and our minds right now. There is nothing more important.”

The City of Beverly Hills has donated $50,000 from a Community Assistance Grant.

Other donations came in from the L’Ermitage Hotel and the Beverly Hilton. Chamber members donated $25,000 which was matched by the Chamber, doubling the contribution to $50,000.

A check to the Red Cross was presented from the stage Thursday evening. Donations streamed in throughout the day Thursday, and at press time, donations exceeded $120,000.

Emergency Preparedness While the recent fires have not posed a threat to the City of Beverly Hills, they are a stark reminder of the conditions that could change everything in seconds.

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fied project with a hotel component, Wanda threw its weight behind defeating HH, spending millions of dollars in the process.

Then-Mayor John Mirisch, whose opposition to the Hilton’s original plans in 2008 catapulted him to his council seat, traveled to China on a sales mission in 2016. While there, he took a side trip to visit with Wang Jianlin. He refused to disclose who paid for the trip, despite a Public Information Act Request by the Courier.

Subsequently, the Wanda project was approved during the Thanksgiving week in a record three days.

Dubbed “One Beverly Hills,” it won the support of City Hall with a $64 million Development Agreement.

It is unclear if that agreement is still in place since, from their statement, it is appears that plans for the property may not include the approved Richard Meier hotel/condominium project.

A new project will have a new Development Agreement.

The purchase of the property is just the latest in the property’s history. In 2014, the former Robinsons-May Department Store site was purchased by the Wanda Group, China’s most prolific commercial developer. CEO Wang Jianlin, one of the richest men in China, was on a U.S. buying spree, promising to buy one of Los Angeles’ top five film companies to add to his then-bur-

ing periods of rain combined with a Santa Ana windstorm created the perfect environment for the conflagration that followed.

For the duration of the wind conditions, the Beverly Hills Fire Department remained on alert with extra precautions in effect to prevent, as well as to respond, to any fires, particularly in the hillside areas.

The Beverly Hills Fire Department has provided mutual aid to several areas affected by the fire. The City’s Office of Emergency Management provided personnel to Malibu’s Emergency Operations Center.

The northern section of the City of Beverly Hills is designated as a “Very High Hazard Severity Zone,” for the duration of Santa Ana wind conditions.

Additional equipment and staff were posted at the Coldwater Canyon Fire Station, which continually patrols the area and monitors the weather conditions. That will be the case when the conditions warrant hypervigilance.

During Very High Severity Zone designation, parking will also be restricted–above Sunset Boulevard on Calle Vista, Schuyler Road, La Altura Road, El Retiro Way and Miradero

BEVERLY HILLS geoning film empire. Wang also owns AMC theaters, which has the largest share of the U.S. theater market ahead of Regal Entertainment, and Legacy Entertainment, which is for sale. A deal to purchase Dick Clark Productions for $1 billion in September 2016 was scuttled under pressure from the Chinese government that led to a cash shortage.

In 2007-8, British developer brothers Candy & Candy brought the condominium project to the City. Though they obtained approvals for it, the economic downturn foiled their plans. Banco Inburso foreclosed on the site in 2010. It was then bought by Joint Treasure International, a Hong Kong private equity firm, for $148 million. Wanda is said to have purchased the property in the $300 million range; they were prepared to invest $1.2 billion.

From the start, the Wanda Group entered Beverly Hills with the intention of making a beachhead of the project for its Hollywood ideals. Wang visited with Hollywood royalty and politicians in a whirlwind visit to woo Hollywood.

In a statement at the time from Wanda, the company said that the “Los Angeles project is expected to aid in China's entry into Hollywood's film industry and generally promote Chinese culture abroad.”

The Wanda Group has sold nearly all of its offshore holdings in the last year.

Road. Restricted parking signs will be posted. In addition, the City of Beverly Hills is reviewing plans for a possible disaster response involving all departments.

In Paradise, California, 125,000 acres were burned. An estimated 7,200 structures were lost and 42 people lost their lives; 200 are still missing.

Every family should have an emergency preparedness plan in place to readily evacuate in case of fire.

If fire threatens, residents should ensure that they have fuel in their cars, which should be parked facing out of the driveway. Emergency supply kits should be updated for every family member, including pets, with medications, important phone numbers.

For more information on preparation, visit www.beverlyhills.org/emergencypreparedness.

In the event of an emergency, residents should sign up for emergency notifications on their cell phones. To receive notifications of road closures, evacuations, emergency shelters and other information, sign up at www.beverlyhills. org/emergencynotification. For Nixle alerts, text “BEVHILLS” and “BEVHILLSPD” to 888777.

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report to have a preliminary assessment on a possible rent subsidy program and RSO exemptions for two, three or fourunit buildings that are owner occupied.

On Oct. 18, the City Council enacted an Urgency Ordinance to end NoCause Evictions. It was followed by a Disruptive Tenant Ordinance to quickly bring a tenant that is deemed to be disruptive to a speedy hearing and termination, if necessary.

Issues with details still undecided include support for exempting owneroccupied duplexes, and perhaps triplexes and quadruplexes; rent increases in a CPI range of not less than 3-or 4- percent, not higher than 7 or 8percent; some form of capped banking rent increases consistent with renters’ security; relocation fees revisions; some passthroughs (including water rate increases and utilities) and most importantly, the formation of an appeals board that would consist of tenants, landlords and perhaps others, which would have among other duties, the power to review disruptive tenants to determine evictions and thus, relocation fees; and review tenant complaints.

The HR&A report will flesh out some of the financial impacts on landlords and tenants.

These include the impact of seismic retrofit expenses, which are to be discussed in the evening session at 7 p.m.

The City of Beverly Hills has developed a mandatory seismic retrofit ordinance that is intended to strengthen existing wood-frame multi-family softstory buildings.

A soft story building is a multi-story building that has one or more floors

with windows, wide doors or large unobstructed commercial spaces, or any other openings where a shear wall would normally be required for earthquake stability.

The structures typically have a weaker first floor unable to carry the weight of the overhead stories in the event of an earthquake, with openings such as garages, tuck-under parking or even large windows on the first floor, with habitable units above.

This ordinance will be considered by the City Council Tuesday at 7 p.m.

These buildings are identified as buildings in which a permit for construction of a new building was applied for before January 1, 1978 or when no permit can be located, and the structure is determined by the City Building Official to have been built under building code standards enacted prior to Jan. 1, 1978.

This is also the case when the ground floor or basement portion of the structure contains parking or other similar open floor space that causes “soft, weak or open-front wall lines and there exists one or more stories above,” according to Arlen Eskandaru, senior plan review engineer for the City’s Seismic Retrofit Program.

At the Oct. 18 meeting, the City Council discussed a seismic retrofit passthrough of not more than 50 percent.

For more information on the seismic retrofit ordinance call 310-2851113. For public comment or questions on the Rent Stabilization Program call 310-285-1031. Note that there will be an opportunity to accept public comment on the Rent Stabilization Ordinance at the City Council meeting at 7 p.m. on Dec. 13.

BIG, SHAGGY MAX COMES TO WOOFSTOCK – Longtime Beverly Hills resident Patti Tanenbaum, and co-author Carol Zaslow sponsored a Big Shaggy Max booth, in honor of their first children’s book at Woofstock last week, where dogs were treated to “pawdicures” and hair bows. There were tennis balls in a tub, as well. Big Shaggy Max, a book about an oversized English sheep dog, was on display at this special “dog day” which featured, among the dogcentric events, a fantastic parade of Old English Sheep Dogs.

TO SEE AND BE SEEN

EMPOWERING LATINAS – Celebrities gathered to support the Eva Longoria Foundation’s work to empower Latinas through education and entrepreneurship as well as to celebrate the foundation's 2018 honorees, Zoe Saldaña and Gina Rodriguez at a gala dinner at the Four Seasons Hotel. Mario Lopez served as the evening’s emcee and highlighted the foundation’s effective work to help Latinas close the opportunity gap in education and employment. Pictured (from left): Eva Longoria, Zoe Saldana, Gina Rodriguez and Rosario Dawson.

Photo by Faye Sadou

OL’ BLUE EYES – Sotheby’s Los Angeles will hold a public viewing of “Lady Blue Eyes: Property from Barbara and Frank Sinatra” on Tuesday, Nov. 20, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The upcoming auction features a bevy of fabulous items, including a Norman Rockwell portrait of Frank Sinatra. Pictured above: Photograph of Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr. and a photograph of Barbara and Frank Sinatra.

JEWISH NATIONAL FUND – The Jewish National Fund (JNF) hosted the launch of its Arts & Entertainment Task Force with a reception at the Beverly Hills home of Marty and Deena Singer. The evening highlighted Israel’s rich multicultural and spirited society. The new Task Force is will bring music, film, theatre, arts and more to the Northern and Southern regions of Israel in an effort to enhance quality of life and business opportunities. For more information or to get involved, contact Sharon Freedman, National Campaign director, at sfreedman@jnf.org.

Pictured (from left): Marty Singer, Civia Caroline, Tom Arnold, Sharon Freedman and Deena Singer.

IRANIAN ART–Over 300 guests gathered together for a private preview to celebrate The SPACE by ADVOCARTSY's debut of a special art and design collaboration with L.A.-based Iranian interior designer Ryan Saghian in downtown Los Angeles.

The SPACE is a contemporary fine arts platform that aims to raise awareness and engagement with Iranian contemporary art. Pictured: Designer Ryan Saghian with ADVOCARTSY founder Roshi Rahnama. For information, visit: www.advocartsy.com.

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THE FASHION OF BEVERLY HILLS CRAZY RICH CRUSTACEANS – Crustacean Beverly Hills played host to around 200 guests who celebrated those involved with the blockbuster romantic comedy Crazy Rich Asians on the movie’s Breakout Ensemble Award from the 22nd annual Hollywood Film Awards. Members of the An family, owners of Crustacean Beverly Hills, including executive chef Helene “Mama” An and her daughter and CEO of Crustacean Beverly Hills Elizabeth An, celebrated the win with gourmet bites and signature cocktails. Pictured: actor Henry Golding with Chef Helene An and actress Michelle Yeoh.

Photos by Ian Bailey

ABC's ‘Talk of The Town’ Gala Comes To Town Saturday Night At The Beverly Hilton

By Laura Coleman Beverly Hills resident Kelsey Grammer is among the honorees who will be feted at tomorrow night’s Associates for Breast and Prostate Cancer Studies (ABCs) “Talk of the Town” blacktie gala at The Beverly Hilton.

The annual star-studded gala benefits breast and prostate cancer research at the John Wayne Cancer Institute at Providence Saint John’s Health Center.

In addition to Grammer, the Emmy, Golden Globe and SAG award winning actor who is set to receive the Spirit of Entertainment Award, Wounded Veteran and author Maj. Scotty Smiley, the Army Times “Soldier of the Year,” will be honored with the Spirit of Hope Award.

Legendary performers The Jacksons will provide entertainment and actor and comedian JB Smoove will emcee.

“We are very proud to honor Maj. Scotty Smiley and Kelsey Grammer at this year’s ‘Talk of the Town.’ We are extremely grateful that

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these two extraordinary men are joining us in our efforts to raise awareness and support of our mission to find a cure for breast and prostate cancer,” said ABCs President Gloria Gebbia.

“For more than 29 years the ABCs have been dedicated to raising much needed funds to continue the life-saving research being conducted at the John Wayne Cancer Institute, with the support of individuals like our honorees.”

Limited tickets still remain. call Grant Associates at 323-904-4400 or email Lyndsey@GrantEvents.com.

20TH CENTURY SUPERHERO – The Hollywood Museum unveiled the “20th Century Superhero Legends Exhibit: Dedicated To Fight Evil” at a star-studded gala featuring memories of Adam West and Stan Lee. In addition to the life-like sculptures of Adam West, Burt Ward, Yvonne Craig, Christopher Reeves, and Lynda Carter, and the original Superman costume worn by Christopher Reeves in 1978, the exhibition offers a wealth of memorabilia. “This exhibit will be the first time these life-like Superheroes will stand together Fighting Evil, and they will be at the Hollywood museum forever! This exhibit happily unleashes our childhood memories,” said Donelle Dadigan, president/founder of The Hollywood Museum. Pictured (from left): Lee Purcell, Donelle Dadigan and Kate Linder in front of Batman 66 Exhibit; Big Bang Theory's Alice Amter; and Batman’s Lee Meriwether.

Photos by Bill Dow CROATIAN CUISINE AT THE PENINSULA – Executive Chef David Codney of The Peninsula Beverly Hills is set to welcome three exceptional Croatian chefs to The Belvedere to present an incredible five-course seafood menu with wine pairing

by Grgich Hills Estate, Grgic Vina and Moraga Bel-Air this coming Sunday evening.

Presented by the Belvedere and European Culture Club, in addition to delectable fare, the evening will include live entertainment. Call 310-975-2736 to make a reservation. Pictured (from left) are visiting chefs Braco Sanjin, Neno Mladenovic and Hrvoje Zirojevic.

Holiday 2018

Calendar • Cuisine • Entertaining Fashion • Holiday Gift Guide Holiday Happenings • Philanthropy

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Inside 24, 26-27 – CALENDAR A sampling of the holiday’s premiere charity, arts & special events.

28 – PHILANTHROPY Local philanthropist Sandy Pressman discusses the spirit of giving. Also, a compilation of local charities to consider donating to this holiday season.

28 32 – BOLD IN BEVERLY HILLS BOLD is back in Beverly Hills for another holiday season.

Read all about this year’s BOLD events, including the Rodeo Drive Holiday Lighting Celebration.

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t’s the most wonderful time of the year.

We’ve all heard the above phrase said over and over throughout our lives in relation to the holiday season.

We certainly can’t disagree with the phrase, but with the crazy hustle and bustle of our daily lives, however, has anyone ever actually stopped to ruminate on why this season is so great?

We would suggest that it is the sights, the sounds and the smells that make it so special.

Thanks in large part to the great efforts by all involved in the City of Beverly Hills’ annual holiday offerings, we can locally enjoy all three of those senses each and every holiday season as we stroll up and down Rodeo Drive and other surrounding areas of the City that are decorated to the nines in holiday splendor.

When we think about what makes the holidays so wonderful, we think about those sights – the thousands of beautiful lights adorning Rodeo Drive; or those sounds – the great holiday music that fills our speakers every year; and of

course those smells – the scents of peppermint, pine, hot chocolate, gingerbread and potato latkes that fill the air.

Life gets busy, and we know that, but we hope you’ll have some time this holiday season to slow down, sit back and reminisce on what makes the holidays so special. And when you do, we hope you find some informative tips about how to make the most of your holidays in this, our holiday 2018 issue of Beverly Hills Style.

Have a happy, healthy holiday, and thank you for reading.

Sincerely,

Marcia Wilson Hobbs

38-39 – FASHION You’ll be seeing red this holiday season with this assortment of red jackets, boots, accessories and handbags.

34 – HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS Looking to plan out your holiday schedule? We’ve put together a listing of holiday events taking place in and around Beverly Hills.

36 – CUISINE Where should you go to find the best coffee in Beverly Hills?

President & Publisher Marcia Wilson Hobbs

40-41 – HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE Looking to give a gift that keeps on giving?

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CALENDAR NOVEMBER 16 The Hollywood Museum “20th Century Superhero Legends” Exhibit Opening 10 a.m.

(Through Jan. 13, 2019.) Batman, Robin, Batgirl, Superman and Wonder Woman unite to fight evil. The Hollywood Museum, Hollywood thehollywoodmuseum.com 16 The Geffen Playhouse A Conversation with Lin Manuel Miranda and Luis A. Miranda Jr. Noon. Hamilton creator and his father discuss Puerto Rico’s recovery, advocacy and the hit musical’s debut in Puerto Rico. The Geffen Playhouse, Westwood www.geffenplayhouse.org/mirandaconversation 16 Back on My Feet “Storied Streets” Documentary Screening 6:30 p.m. A look at homelessness across the county produced by Susan Sarandon, reception and dinner. Nickelodeon Animation Studios, Burbank https://give.backonmyfeet.org/storied-streets/Donate/Tickets 17 Assistance League of Los Angeles Family Day Of Service 10 a.m. Making “no sew” blankets for foster youth. Assistance League Theater, Los Angeles https://assistanceleaguela.org/2018/09/05/save-the-date-november17th-family-day-of-service/ 17 NCAA Football UCLA Bruins vs. USC Trojans 12:30 p.m. The most competitive crosstown rivalry in college football. The Rose Bowl, Pasadena https://pac-12.com/football/event/2018/11/17/usc-ucla 17 I-Help Foundation “Leveraging Technology For Better Outcomes” 11 a.m. Charity luncheon and awards. Honoree: Dr. Medell Briggs. Hyatt Regency International Airport, Los Angeles https://www.i-helpfoundation.org/events.html 17 Echoes of Hope 8th Annual “All in for Hope” Charity Poker Tournament 3 p.m.

Food trucks, silent and live auctions, DJ and dancing Honoree: Billy Flynn. Co-hosts: Ray Reynaga and Renee Gauthier. Museum of Flying, Santa Monica https://www.echoesofhope.org/eventslist/2018/8/14/all-in-for-hopepoker-tournament 17 Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust “Emigres & Exiles” Concert 4 p.m. Ensemble for These Times performs works by composers who fled Europe in the 1930s-’40s, including Academy Award-winner Miklós Rózsa and Arnold Schoenberg. Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust, Los Angeles http://www.lamoth.org/news--events/events/ensemble/ 17 Associates for Breast & Prostate Cancer Studies Talk of The Town 6 p.m. Reception, silent auction, boutiques, and dinner. Honoree: Scotty Smiley. Host: JB Smoove.

Entertainment by The Jacksons. The Beverly Hilton, Beverly Hills abcjw.com 17 Western Justice Center Foundation 2018 Justice Awards Gala 6 p.m. Entertainment and auction.

Honorees: Madam Secretary, Susman Godfrey LLP and Judge Judith Chirlin. Chairs: Cathy Winter-Palmer and Jeff Wortman. California Club, Los Angeles http://www.westernjustice.org/upcoming-events/2018-justice-awardsgala/2018/11/17 17 American Ballet Theatre Holiday Benefit 6:30 p.m. Reception, dinner and performance featuring Stella Abrera, Isabella Boylston, Misty Copeland, and Cory Stearns. The Beverly Hilton, Beverly Hills https://www.abt.org 17-18 Vulture Festival Second Annual Event 9 a.m. “Pop-culture extravaganza” with Constance Wu, Busy Philipps, Connie Britton, Casey Wilson, Adam Pally, Eric Bana, Nick Kroll, Roxane Gay and Scrubs cast reunion. The Hollywood Roosevelt and other L.A. venues. Los Angeles vulturefestival.com

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A SAMPLING OF CHARITY, ARTS AND CULTURAL EVENTS

18 American Lung Association Lung Force Walk - Los Angeles 9 a.m. 2K route. Participants can walk multiple times. CBS Studio Center, Studio City http://action.lung.org/site/TR?fr_id=17362&pg=entry 18 Beit T’Shuvah Holiday Boutique 10 a.m. Vendors and food trucks. Beit T’Shuvah, Los Angeles https://beittshuvah.org/event/holiday-boutique/ 18 Junior League of Los Angeles Harvest Boutique 10 a.m. More than 40 vendors, including Kendra Scott, Trina Turk, Lorna Jane and local sellers, silent auction and brunch. Honorees: Shelli Herman and Nadine Schiff-Rosen. JW Marriott at L.A. Live, Los Angeles https://www.jlla.org/events-harvest-boutique/ 18 Mattel Children’s Hospital UCLA Party On The Pier 10 a.m. Carnival games, celebrity appearances, crafts, UCLA People-Animal Connection Therapy Dogs, activities and lunch by Wolfgang Puck Catering.

Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica www.partyonthepier.ucla.edu 18 Coalition For At-Risk Restoring Youth 11th Annual “Wind Beneath My Wings” Benefit 11 a..m. Jazz brunch honoring Yara Shahidi, Dr. William Burke, Yvonne Braithwaite Burke and Togetta Ulmer. Entertainment by Adam Aegay’e Jackson and Friends Jazz Ensemble.

Montage Beverly Hills, Beverly Hills http://www.foratriskyouth.org/gala-sponsorship/ 18 Netflix “The Christmas Chronicles” World Premiere Noon. Kurt Russell as Santa Claus with Judah Lewis, Darby Camp, Oliver Hudson and Kimberly Williams. Regency Bruin Theatre, Westwood https://www.thewestwoodvillage.com/movie-premieres/ 18 Los Angeles Doctors Symphony Orchestra “From Tell To Pittel To Sibelius, Too” 3 p.m. Featuring saxophonist Harvey Pittel performing music ranging from Albinoni to Jimmy Dorsey. Veterans Memorial Auditorium, Culver City www.ladso.org 18 All Saints’ Church Millennia Consort 5 p.m. The brass quintet, percussion and organ ensemble in music by Mussorgsky, Holst, Craig Phillips, the church’s music director, John Hirten and a world premiere by Mary Beth Bennett. All Saints’ Church, Beverly Hills https://www.allsaintsbh.org/

27 Jewish National Fund Breakfast for Israel in Los Angeles 7:30 a.m. Keynote speaker: Alon Ben-Gurion. Co-chairs: Sam Goldberg and Barak Lurie. The Beverly Hilton, Beverly Hills https://www.jnf.org/events-landing-pages/annual-jewish-nationalfund-breakfast-for-israel-in-los-angeles 29 Southern California Leadership Network Visionaries Awards 3 p.m. Honorees: Gary & Janice Toebben.

Avalon Hollywood, Hollywood https://leadershipnetwork.org/visionaries-awards/ 29 The Maple Counseling Center Holiday Soirée 5 p.m. Reception and shopping with Cheryl Saban Designs. The Peninsula Beverly Hills, Beverly Hills https://www.tmcc.org/events-page/shop-for-a-cause-with-cheryl-sabandesigns-and-the-maple-counseling-center/ 29 Angel City Sports 2018 Annual Holiday Event 6 p.m. Premiere of the documentary Empty Net, reception, musical performance by Victoria Canal. IMAX Headquarters, Los Angeles https://app.mobilecause.com/form/MMFx6Q?vid=4qn0 29 LA’s BEST Afterschool Enrichment Program 30th Anniversary Gala: “Our City Our Kids” 6 p.m. Reception, auction, dinner and program. Honoree: Los Angeles Football Club. Co-chairs: Cameron Strang and Chris Dusseault.

InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown, Los Angeles https://lasbest.org/30thgala/ 29 American Cinematheque 32nd Annual Awards 6:30 p.m. Honorees: Bradley Cooper, Dolby Laboratories and Doug Darrow. The Beverly Hilton, Beverly Hills http://americancinematheque.com/amcinaward2018/information.ph p 29-Dec. 1 Women’s Economic Forum Los Angeles “Big City, Big Ideas, Massive Difference” 9 a.m. Speakers and panels on business & entrepreneurship, healthcare, art & cinema, technology & manufacturing, media, sports & education, and banking. JW Marriott at L.A. Live, Los Angeles http://www.wef.org.in/wef-los-angeles-2018/ 30 Los Angeles Auto Show 2018 Opening Day 9 a.m. (Through Dec. 9.) 1,000 cars, trucks, SUVs and electric vehicles; debuts and concepts, custom rides and exotics, free test drives and kids’ play zones. Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles https://laautoshow.com/

19 Santa Barbara Film Festival 13th Annual Kirk Douglas Award 5:30 p.m. Honoree: Hugh Jackman. Red carpet, reception, dinner and tribute. The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara http://sbiff.org/events/kirk_douglas_award/

30 International Community Foundation Kim Rose Art Charity Auction 7 p.m. Dinner, live entertainment including traditional Spanish dances, live and silent auctions.

City Club, Los Angeles https://www.kimroseart.com

21 Big Sunday 7th Annual Thanksgiving Stuffing Event 9 a.m. Filling bags of holiday food for the hungry, arts and crafts and bluegrass music. 6111 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles https://bigsunday.org/get-involved/thanksgiving/

DECEMBER

22 Midnight Mission Sixth Annual Turkey Trot 6:45 a.m. 5k, 10k and 1-mile Widdle Wobble for children, festival and awards ceremony.

City Hall, Los Angeles https://turkeytrot.la 24-25 Craft & Folk Art Museum Holiday Marketplace 2018 11:30 a.m. Handmade goods from a curated selection of L.A creators with music and refreshments. Craft & Folk Art Museum, Los Angeles http://www.cafamshop.org/holidaymarketplace2018 24 The Pasadena Playhouse Bob Baker’s Nutcracker 2:30 p.m. (Through Dec. 31.) More than 100 handcrafted puppets in Bob Baker Marionette Theater’s adaptation of the classic ballet. https://www.pasadenaplayhouse.org/event/bob-bakers-nutcracker

1 Human Growth Foundation 6th Annual Walk for Kids’ Growth 11 a.m. Three-mile walk, booths, food, speeches and entertainment. Griffith Park Pettigrew, Los Angeles www.TheWalkForKidsGrowth.org 1 Uplift Family Services 4th Annual Holiday Movie Night “Under the Stars” 3 p.m. Host: Ike Barinholtz. Games, food trucks, visit from Santa and screening of Elf. Hollygrove Campus, Hollywood https://upliftfs.org/4th-annual-holiday-movie-night/ 1 Dream Orchestra Year End Gala 5 p.m. Reception, concert, dinner and entertainment. The Omni Hotel, Los Angeles http://www.dreamorchestra.org 1 The Saban Theatre Petula Clark 6 p.m. Celebrating the Grammy-winning singer/actress’s 50-plus year career. The Saban Theatre, Beverly Hills https://wheremusicmeetsthesoul.com/events/petulaclark-beverly-hills/

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CALENDAR DECEMBER 1 The Thalians Hollywood Holiday Party 6 p.m. Reception, dinner, special guests Frank Stallone and Freda Payne and dancing to music by the Jimmy Carnelli Band. Bel Air Country Club, Los Angeles http://thalians.org/ 1 Our House Grief Support Center Night for Hope 6:30 p.m. “Throwback to 1993!” comedy event with silent auction and food trucks. Crossroads School, Santa Monica https://www.ourhouse-grief.org/hopetickets/ 1 Sharsheret California Annual Celebration 7:30 p.m. “An Evening of Love, Light & Life Under the Stars.” Reception, storytelling and live painting. Private home, Hancock Park https://sharsheret.org/event/sharsheret-california-annual-celebration/ 1 amFar, The Foundation for AIDS Research Dance2Cure Kickoff 9 p.m. Dance challenge, performance by Lion Babe, DJ and cocktails. BARDOT at Avalon, West Hollywood https://www.amfar.org/Dance2Cure-Kickoff/ 2 Cystic Fibrosis Foundation CF Climb 8:30 a.m. Timed event where participants climb 1,000 steps or the extreme 3,000-step course. The Rose Bowl, Pasadena http://fightcf.cff.org/site/TR/Climb/120_Southern_California_L os_Angeles?pg=entry&fr_id=6992 2 The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles Super Sunday 9 a.m. Lay leaders and elected officials join volunteers to call friends, neighbors and the community to raise funds for the foundation’s annual campaign. Stephen S. Wise Temple, Los Angeles https://www.jewishla.org/program/super-sunday/ 2 AJC Los Angeles 2018 Ira E. Yellin Community Leadership Award 3 p.m.

Honorees: Mia and Michael Lehrer. Location TBD https://www.ajc.org/losangeles 2 A New Way of Life Re-Entry Project “Remembering The Women” 20th Anniversary Gala 6 p.m.

Honorees: Ellen Adler, Peter Sheehan, Margaret Pescod and Ingrid Archie. Host: Val Zavala. Special guest: Supervisor Mark Ridley Thomas https://rememberingthewomen.com/ 2 The Trevor Project TrevorLIVE LA 6 p.m. Honorees: Ryan Murphy, the cast of Pose. Host committee: Sophie Watts and Warren Cohn. The Beverly Hilton, Beverly Hills h t t p s : / / w w w. t h e t r e v o r p r o j e c t . o r g / bl og s - e v e n t s / t r e v o r events/#sm.00012l25u0c9lfahqs32i2sr4p6pa 3 Tower Cancer Research Foundation Fifth Annual Jack Mishkin Golf Classic 8 a.m. Sherwood Country Club, Thousand Oaks https://www.towercancer.org/events/ 3 Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust Annual Gala-“Remembering The Kindertransport” 5:30 p.m.

Emcee: Melissa Rivers. Honorees: Lord Daniel Finkelstein OBE, presented by Stephen D. Smith and Mona Golabek, presented by Dr. Ruth Westheimer. Performance by Mona Golabek. The Beverly Hilton, Beverly Hills www.lamoth.org/news--events/events/gala/

4 Education Through Music Los Angeles 13th Annual Benefit Gala 6 p.m. Reception, silent auction, dinner and concert. Honorees: Sebastian Krys and Sue Edwards. Special guest: La Santa Cecilia. The Novo at L.A. Live, Los Angeles https://etmla.org/13th-annual-benefitgala/#newsletter

9 StandWithUs Festival of Lights 5 p.m. Reception, silent auction, dinner and program. Keynote speaker: Dr. Frank Luntz. Honorees: Helen & Haim Dayan and Captain Elgen Long. Emcee: Elon Gold. The Beverly Hilton, Beverly Hills http://www.standwithus.com/lagala2018/

4 ADL Los Angeles Annual Gala Celebration 6:30 p.m. Reception, dinner and program. Honorees: Shirley & Walter Wang and Meredith Jackson. The Beverly Hilton, Beverly Hills https://la.adl.org/events/

9 Armenian American Museum Inaugural Gala 5:30 p.m. Reception, dinner and program.

Glendale Hilton, Glendale. https://www.armenianamericanmuseum.org/gala/

5 The Salvation Army 11th Annual Christmas Kettle Luncheon 11:30 a.m. Silent auction and musical entertainment. Host: Fritz Coleman.

Millennium Biltmore Hotel, Los Angeles https://christmaskettleluncheon.org 6 Variety the Children’s Charity Southern California 16th Annual Heart of Show Business Benefit Luncheon 11 a.m.

Honoree: Mitch Neuhauser. Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles www.varietysocal.org/heart-of-show-business-luncheon/

9 St. Vincent Meals on Wheels 5th Annual Caviar and Cocktails 5:30 p.m. Petrossian Boutique & Restaurant, West Hollywood https://www.stvincentmow.org 10 Los Angeles Jewish Home Legacy Circle Luncheon 11:30 a.m. Speaker: Molly Forrest. The Peninsula Beverly Hills, Beverly Hills www.jha.org 11 Southern California Development Forum 2018 Design & Philanthropy Awards Noon. The California Club, Los Angeles https://scdf.org/event-2788721

6 Hispanas Organized for Political Equality 29th Anniversary Awards Dinner 6 p.m. Reception and program. Honorees: Alma Hernandez and Sonia Nazario.

Millennium Biltmore Hotel, Los Angeles https://www.events-latinas.org/hopeawards

12 Book Publicists of Southern California 42nd Annual Holiday Mixer 5:30 p.m. Reception, buffet dinner and program, “The Joys of Non-Retirement in the Literary World.” Sportsmen’s Lodge, Studio City www.bookpublicists.org/pages/events.asp

6 LAANE City of Justice Awards 6 p.m. Reception, dinner and program.

Honorees: David Nahai and Bush Gottleib labor law firm.

Emcee: Robinne Lee. Co-chairs: Nancy Cotton, Scott Pascucci and Gary Stewart. Honorary co-chairs: Eric Garcetti & Amy Elaine Wakeland. The Beverly Hilton, Beverly Hills https://laane.org/cityofjusticeawards/

13 Los Angeles Regional Food Bank Season For Sharing Luncheon Noon. Omni Los Angeles at California Plaza, Los Angeles https://www.lafoodbank.org/season-for-sharing/

6 Children’s Defense Fund 28th Annual Beat the Odds Awards 6:30 p.m. Dinner and program celebrating the achievements of five L.A. County high school students. Chairs: Carol & Frank Biondi, Ruth-Ann & Kevin Huvane and Jurnee Smollett-Bell. Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles https://cdfca.org 7 Norton Simon Museum “Once Upon a Tapestry: Woven Tales of Helen and Dido” Exhibit Opening 11 a.m. (Through May 27, 2019.) Tapestries and drawings that illustrate two iconic love stories from the Iliad and the Aeneid. Norton Simon Museum, Pasadena https://www.nortonsimon.org 7 The Brotherhood Crusade 50th Anniversary Pioneer of African American Achievement Award Dinner 6:30 p.m. Honoree: Mellody Hobson. The Beverly Hilton, Beverly Hills https://brotherhoodcrusade.org 8 Beverly Hills High School/Tower Cancer Research Foundation Imagine A Cure 2 p.m. Refreshments and boys and girls varsity soccer games against St. Bernard. Beverly Hills High School, Beverly Hills https://www.towercancer.org/BHHS/ 8 Westside Food Bank 10th Annual SANTA Monica Pub Crawl 5 p.m. Food and drink specials at participating bars and restaurants. Routes include bars on Wilshire, The Pier, Third Street Promenade and Main Street santamonicapubcrawl.com

3 Equality Now Make Equality Reality Gala 2018 6:30 p.m. Honorees: Margaret Atwood and Sue Smalley, Ph.D. Co-chairs: Gloria Steinem, Susan Hassan, Heather Pulier, Paula Ravets and Joss Whedon. The Beverly Hilton, Beverly Hills https://www.equalitynow.org/gala

9 Westside Jewish Community Center Third Annual Run & Walk - Hanukkah Edition 8 a.m Breakfast, 5K run & walk, Kids Fun Run, Health & Wellness Expo. Westside Jewish Community Center, Los Angeles https://www.wizathon.com/wjcc5k/index.php

4 Skirball Cultural Center “Sara Berman’s Closet” Exhibit Opening Noon. (Through March 10, 2019.) Installation by artists Maira Kalman and Alex Kalman based on the life of Maira’s mother and Alex’s grandmother.

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9 Children Mending Hearts 5th Annual Celebrity Poker Tournament Noon. Cuisine, cocktails and cards plus prizes and a silent auction. Craig’s, West Hollywood. https://www.childrenmendinghearts.org/poker-tournament-1

18 LACMA “Outliers and American Vanguard Art” Exhibit Opening 10 a.m.

(Through March 17, 2019.) More than 250 works in a range of media by self-taught and trained artists including Cindy Sherman, Henry Darger, Lonnie Holley and Betye Saar. Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles www.lacma.org/art/exhibition/outliers-and-american-vanguard-art 19 Norton Simon Museum Titian’s “Portrait of a Lady in White” Exhibit Opening Noon.

(Through March 25, 2019.) On loan from the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister, Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden, shown for the first time in Southern California. https://www.nortonsimon.org/exhibitions/future/ 31 Israeli American Council LEAD 2nd Annual Black Tie Masquerade Ball 7:30 p.m. Kosher dining, dancing, DJ Child’s Play performance, casino games and raffle prizes. Private location, Los Angeles https://www.israeliamerican.org/los-angeles/masquerade

JANUARY 1 Rose Bowl Game The College Football Playoff Semifinal 1 p.m. Traditional matchup of teams from the Pac-12 and Big Ten, Rose Queen and Royal Court appearances. The Rose Bowl, Pasadena https://tournamentofroses.com/events-calendar/the-105th-rose-bowlgame/ 3 Palm Springs International Film Festival 30th Annual Festival Gala 5 p.m. (Through Jan. 4-14.) Palm Springs Convention Center, Palm Springs https://www.psfilmfest.org/2019-ps-film-festival 5 J/P Haitian Relief Organization 2018 Annual Gala 6 p.m. Hosts: Lynne Benioff, Marc Benioff, Bryan Lourd, Vivi Nevo and Sean Penn.

Private location, Los Angeles https://www.jphro.org/ 6 Golden Globe Awards 76th Annual Awards Ceremony 5 p.m. Awards in film and television presented by The Hollywood Foreign Press Association. The Beverly Hilton, Beverly Hills https://www.goldenglobes.com/

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A SAMPLING OF CHARITY, ARTS AND COMMUNITY EVENTS 12 Consumer Attorney’s Association of Los Angeles 70th Annual Installation and Awards Dinner 5 p.m. President Shawn McCann and board installed by Hon. Kevin Brazile.

Honorees: Nicholas Rowley, Christina Snyder, Thomas Feher and Arash Homampour. The Beverly Wilshire, Beverly Hills https://www.caala.org 12 Professional Baseball Scouts Foundation 16 Annual “In The Spirit of the Game” Event 5 p.m. Awards dinner and auction. Honorees: Jim Thome, Frank Thomas, Torey Lovullo, Tommy John, Jamie Moyer, Jaime Jarrin, Paul Beeston and Mickey Segal. Host: Larry King. The Beverly Hilton, Beverly Hills https://www.pbsfonline.com/16th-annual-event-info.html 15 Big Sunday 6th Annual MLK Day Clothing Collection & Community Breakfast 10 a.m. Volunteers sort, count, fold and pack clothes; arts and crafts projects and entertainment from the Blue Breeze Band., 6111 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles https://bigsunday.org/get-involved/mlkday/ 19 Beverly Hills/Greater Los Angeles Association of Realtors 2019 Installation Gala 6 p.m. Installation of incoming President Marco Rufo and the 2019 board of directors. The Dolby https://www.bhglaar.com 20 Beit T’Shuvah 27th Annual Gala 5:30 p.m. Reception, auction and dinner.

Honorees: Russell & Meryl Kern and Brad Wiseman. The Beverly Hilton, Beverly Hills https://beittshuvah.org/event/27th-annual-beit-tshuvah-gala-2/

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The Wallis Sets Lively Holiday Schedule

Dec. 4- 31 For the Record: Love Actually Live After a sold-out engagement at The Wallis, For The Record returns with an expanded, multi-media theatrical celebration of the soundtrack to Love Actually.

The holiday rom-com will be brought to life through pop hits by Mariah Carey, Kelly Clarkson, The Beach Boys, Joni Mitchell and more performed by an eclectic mix of artists from the worlds of music, stage and screen.

Weekdays, 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays, 2 and 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 7 – 23 The Sorting Room Featuring Sandra Bernhard: Sandemonium! and Other Artists Actress/singer/author Sandra Bernhard (The King of Comedy, Will & Grace, Roseanne) is among several artists featured in The Wallis’ popular nightclub, The Sorting Room for the winter session in December.

Bernhard brings the world premiere of Sandemonium!, Thursday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m.

and Friday, Dec. 14 and Saturday, Dec. 15 at 7 and 9 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 8 Story Pirates Live The Story Pirates return for a family-friendly show, in the Lovelace Studio Theatre. A far cry from typical swashbuckling sailors, they don’t steal gold, rather they are searching for kids’ wildest, most imaginative stories.

The Pirates then adapt these tales into a musical sketch comedy show, performed by actors from the Groundlings, Second City and elsewhere. Recommended for ages 5 and up. 2 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 9 Dance Sundays – Free African Dance Class Cameroonian-born dancer and choreographer Titus Fotso leads an African-dance class as part of The Wallis’ “Dance Sundays,” a series of free outdoor dance events pro- Debbie Allen leading duced in conjunction with the dancers. three-time Emmy Awardwinner Debbie Allen. All ages and dance levels welcome.

Noon– 2 p.m.

The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd. Beverly Hills, 310-746-4000 www.thewallis.org.

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PHILANTHROPY

GIVING BACK THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

Local Philanthropist Sandy Pressman Talks Giving

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ith decades of service to the community, Beverly Hills philanthropist Sandy Pressman is no stranger to giving back. From her work on behalf of Cedars-Sinai, the L.A. Philharmonic, LACMA, Amnesty International and The Guild for Planned Parenthood Los Angeles to serving on the Beverly Hills Design Review Commission, the Beverly Hills Fine Art Commission and on National Public Radio Foundation’s Board of Trustees, to name a few, Pressman has been involved in a wealth of diverse organizations.

Below is Beverly Hills Style’s exclusive interview with Pressman.

Beverly Hills Style: What does Philanthropy mean to you?

Sandy Pressman: Philanthropy to me means participating in community with a purpose. It means giving service and bringing comfort to those who are less fortunate using a variety of approaches.

BHS: How did your path to becoming a

supporter of the arts and other important causes materialize?

SP: I first learned about the importance of serving community from my family. My mother trained as a Braille transcriber and with her community of transcribers opened the first Braille library on Pico Blvd in West Los Angeles. My job on weekends was to make copies of the pages using a heat transfer press so that the shelves would be filled with books to serve the blind community. My father was the president of our synagogue and we attended services on Friday nights where I would learn about giving to the community and I would always have the opportunity to find a project to participate in with my Sunday school friends.

In our family, it did not matter what project you chose. What was taught was the value of participating in community. I have always been interested in the arts, and as I became more educated and opportunity presented itself, I was able to integrate that interest in the arts with my other community driven work.

BHS: Can you speak to a few of the various organizations that you have been involved with and how they have shaped lives?

SP: At Neighbors of Watts our group was formed for the sole purpose of creating the Harriette Evans Shields and Ella Fitzgerald Child Care Centers in South Central Los

Angeles following the 1965 Watts Riots. We were able to successfully pass the governance of these model child care centers onto the community.

At LACMA, I chaired the Art Rental and Sales Gallery that committed itself to both showcasing and representing emerging artists in Los Angeles and at the same time made art available to the community at a reasonable cost.

At the Los Angeles Philharmonic, I serve on the Education and YOLA committee where we assist with our community partners to provide free instruments, music training and academic support to students from low income and underserved communities.

In addition to my advisory role at Street Symphony, a non-profit that makes music accessible to citizens living in shelters, clinics and jails, I work with a few dedicated volunteers to provide 300 amenity bags to members of the community at the Midnight Mission in Skid Row each December.

BHS: Can you speak about your involvement with the City of Beverly Hills?

SP: I am currently serving as a Design Review Commissioner. Participating as a commissioner in our city is a great honor and I feel incredible pride when I see the results of this work that continues to make our city so beautiful.

Charities To Consider For Donations This Season Alzheimer's Greater Los Angeles This local full-service, dementiafocused nonprofit helps improve the lives of families affected by Alzheimer’s and Dementia. www.alzgla.org Beverly Hills Dog Park Pooches finally have a place to go offleash in Beverly Hills at this local dog park on Foothill Road and donations help that continue. www.beverlyhills.org/living/dogpark Beverly Hills Education Foundation This local nonprofit helps support public education through donations while ensuring access to quality academic programs and tools. www.bhef.org Cedars-Sinai Women's Guild For more than 50 years, the Women’s Guild has been inspiring innovation at Cedars-Sinai. Donations support patient care, vital medical programs and equipment, research and education. www.womensguildcs.org

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Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Consistently ranked as the top hospital for children in California and the U.S. each year, CHLA provides critical care for over 100,000 infants, children and young adults. www.chla.org Children's Institute, Inc. Founded in 1906, this transformational nonprofit provides services to thousands of children and families healing from the effects of family and community violence. www.childrensinstitute.org

Higher Ground Dedicated to restoring, inspiring and rehabilitating wounded veterans through therapeutic recreation, Higher Ground transforms lives. www.highergroundusa.org International Medical Corps A preeminent first responder, International Medical Corps provides emergency relief to those impacted by war, natural disaster and disease by delivering vital services. https://internationalmedicalcorps.org

Friends of Robinson Gardens In addition to helping preserve this beautiful historic Beverly Hills estate, the Friends fund science education programs for children. www.robinsongardens.org/friends-ofrobinson-gardens

Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust Donations to the oldest survivorfounded Holocaust museum in the United States provide free Holocaust education for students, inspiring them to take positive action in their lives and communities. www.lamoth.org

Good Shepherd Center for Homeless Women & Children Since 1984, Good Shepherd Center has provided food, clothing, shelter and supportive services to many of the community’s most vulnerable members. https://gschomeless.org

Providence Saint John's Health Center Since its founding 75 years ago, Saint John’s Health Center has earned a reputation for clinical excellence and unequalled patient care. https://california.providence.org/ saint-johns

PetCare Foundation Dedicated to the advocacy of shelter animals and a future of no-kill in Los Angeles City and County Shelters, all donations go directly toward finding a new loving home for a shelter pet. www.petcarefoundation.org St. Anne's Since first opening its doors in 1908 as a safe refuge for unwed, pregnant young women, St. Anne’s has worked to address the special needs of at-risk, pregnant and/or parenting young women, children and families. http://stannes.org UCLA Health For more than half a century, UCLA Health has ranked among the most comprehensive and advanced healthcare systems in the nation. www.uclahealth.org United Jewish Community Foundation For over 60 years, the Foundation has helped individuals, institutions and advisors positively impact the Jewish community and the community at large. www.jewishfoundationla.org

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‘TIS THE SEASON

HOLIDAYS IN BEVERLY HILLS

BOLD Holidays Are Back In Beverly Hills T

he second-annual BOLD Holidays campaign kicked off Thursday with the 2018 Rodeo Drive Holiday Lighting Celebration, hosted by social media personality Dawn McCoy. McCoy is a Los Angelesbased TV & podcast host, writer, social media influencer and humanitarian. She is the host and producer of Dine & Dish with Dawn, her celebritymeets-food podcast & event series. She is on the James Beard Foundation Taste America L.A. Board, and recently co-hosted the Taste America L.A. dinner with Curtis Stone and Dave Bernahl.

America’s Got Talent contestant and electro hip-hop violinist Svet will perform, along with a specially-curated 20-piece “BOLD” band playing holiday classics.

The Holiday Lighting Celebration included a dramatic unveiling of the holiday

lighting and decor and a new social art installation, as well as the debut of artist Alexa Meade’s solo exhibition at 262 N. Rodeo Dr., which will be open to the public daily, except for Thanksgiving day, until December 23.

Meade, who has appeared around the globe creating special installations and most recently painted music superstar Ariana Grande in her latest music video, God is a Woman, will paint live models at the exhibition to augment the experience on November 15, November 30, and December 14.

BOLD Holidays run every Friday and Saturday between 5-8 p.m. from November 16 through December 22 on the 200, 300 and 400 blocks of Rodeo Drive and elsewhere throughout the City.

For more information on BOLD holidays, visit www.lovebeverlyhills.com/bold bh.

–– Matt Lopez

Thousands of people packed Rodeo Drive last year for the Holiday Lighting Celebration.

BOLD Holidays – By The Numbers What does it take to throw a large-scale holiday celebration like Beverly Hills’ BOLD Holidays and the Rodeo Drive Holiday Lighting Celebration? Here’s a sneak peek:

101 palm trees covered in holiday lights 75 custom brass starbursts in the medians 28 BOLD banners lining Rodeo Drive 24 hour street closure 20 piece custom curated band 16 foot tall holiday tree installation 12 days of BOLD programming 11 different languages represented in the Peace Tree 11 different languages are represented in the Peace Tree.

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HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS NOVEMBER 16 Los Angeles Zoo Reindeer Romp Opening 11 a.m. (Through Jan 6, 2019.)

Up-close views of a herd of reindeer, keeper talks, visits with Santa on weekends and photos for an additional fee.

Los Angeles Zoo, Griffith Park, Los Angeles LAZoo.org/ReindeerRomp.

DECEMBER Geoff Elliott as Scrooge (center) in A Noise Within’s A Christmas Carol. Photo by Craig Schwartz

Photo by Jamie Pham

21 The Hollywood Museum “Holidays: Hollywood Style” Opening 10 a.m. (Through Jan. 6, 2019.) 18 nostalgic film- and TV-themed trees styled by celebrity holiday designer, Dr. Christmas. The Hollywood Museum, Hollywood thehollywoodmuseum.com 24-25 City of Beverly Hills - BOLD Holidays Santa At The Paley 11 a.m. (Continues weekends through Dec. 23.) Meet and take photos with Santa. The Paley Center for Media, Beverly Hills lovebeverlyhills.com/boldbh 25 Hollywood Christmas Parade 87th Annual Event 5 p.m. Celebrity-filled cars, bands, musical performances, character balloons and equestrians. Grand Marshal: Nancy O’Dell. Hosts: Erik Estrada, Laura McKenzie and Montel Williams. Hollywood Boulevard and Orange Drive, Hollywood www.thehollywoodchristmasparade.org 26 Los Angeles County Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony 5 p.m.

Performances by local music artists and community groups.

Grand Park, Los A n g e l e s grandparkla.org/event/los-angeles-county-treelighting/ 29 Friends of Greystone Joy to the Holidays 6 p.m. Preview cocktail party with tastings from top Beverly Hills restaurants. Greystone Mansion, Beverly Hills http://lovebeverlyhills.com/events/view/joy-to-theholidays-at-greystone-mansion/ 30 The Music Center George Balanchine’s “The Nutcracker” Opening Night 7:30 p.m.

(Through Dec. 2.) Students from the Colburn School and the Gabriella Foundation join the Miami City Ballet for Tchaikovsky’s holiday favorite with a live orchestra. The Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles https://www.musiccenter.org/nutcracker

2 Chabad of Beverly Hills/Two Rodeo Chanukah on Rodeo 7 p.m. Lighting of six-foot sterling silver Menorah, live music and dancing, Chanukah donuts and latkes. Two Rodeo, Beverly Hills www.JewishBeverlyHills 1 A Noise Within “A Christmas Carol Opening” 8 p.m. (Through Dec. 23.)

Dickens’ classic adapted by company co-founder Geoff Elliott with music and songs by Ego Plum. A Noise Within, Pasadena http://www.anoisewithin.org/play/carol-2018/

14 American Ballet Theatre “The Nutcracker” Opening 7 p.m. (Through Dec. 23.)

Choreographed by Alexei Ratmansky featuring Hee Seo, Cory Stearns, Misty Copeland, Herman Cornejo, Stella Abrera and Aran Bell. Tchaikovsky’s score performed by the Pacific Symphony. Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Costa Mesa https://www.abt.org/performances/the-nutcracker// Greystone Mansion lit up for the holidays.

1-2 Friends of Greystone Joy to the Holidays 11 a.m. Self-guided tours of the historic home with holiday interiors by well-known designers, shopping, holiday treat tastings and entertainment by Nandani Maria Sinha & Brooke deRosa and the Christmas Matters Holiday Carolers. Greystone Mansion, Beverly Hills www.greystonemansion.org 1-2 Heritage Square Museum 24th Annual Holiday Lamplight Celebration 4 p.m. Program, reception and tours of decorated Victorian homes. Heritage Square Museum, Los Angeles heritagesquare.org/events/calendar/24th-annual-holiday-lamplight-celebration 2 Skirball Cultural Center Hanukkah Festival 11 a.m. Performances including the Urban Voices Project, chocolate Hanukkah gelt-decorating workshops and storytelling in English and Spanish. Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles. https://www.skirball.org/programs/festival/hanukkah-festival

2 Montage Beverly Hills Menorah Lighting 4 p.m. (Through Dec. 10.) Nightly festivities led by Rabbi Mendel Shusterman of Chabad of Beverly Hills. Montage Beverly Hills, Beverly Hills htt ps://www.montagehotels.com/beverlyhills/holidays-atmontage/hanukkah/

Miami City Ballet’s production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker.

Photo: Alexander Iziliaev

5 City of Beverly Hills - BOLD Holidays Hanukkah Concert 7 p.m. Bring the entire family for a Hanukkah sing-along. Roxbury Park Auditorium, Beverly Hills lovebeverlyhills.com/boldbh 9 City of Beverly Hills - BOLD Holidays Holiday Concert 2:30 p.m. Friends of Beverly Gardens Park host annual concert featuring student choirs from Beverly Hills schools. Crescent side steps of City Hall, Beverly Hills lovebeverlyhills.com/boldbh

2 Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills Hanukkah Pop Up Palooza 4 p.m. Games, activities, snacks, Menorah lighting, music and dinner. Temple Emanuel, Beverly Hills https://tebh.org

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A six-foot sterling silver Menorah will grace Two Rodeo.

2 All Saints’ Church An Advent Festival Of Lessons & Carols 5 p.m. Carols, anthems and hymns by Marlow, Archer, Palestrina, Howells, Mendelssohn, Chilcott and Stanford with the All Saints’ Choir and organ. All Saints’ Church, Beverly Hills https://www.allsaintsbh.org/

16 All Saints’ Church A Christmas Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols 5 p.m. Modeled after the King’s College, Cambridge service with carols for congregation and choir. All Saints’ Church, Beverly Hills. https://www.allsaintsbh.org/ 17 Los Angeles Master Chorale 38th Annual Messiah Sing Along 7:30 p.m. Grant Gershon conducts with soloists April Amante, Nike St. Clair, Jimmy Traum and Derrell Acon. The Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles www.lamasterchorale.org/showinfo.php?id=2 22 The Broad Stage “All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914” 4 and 7:30 p.m. Play with music recounts the true WWI event when Allied and German soldiers laid down their arms to celebrate Christmas together.

The Broad Stage, Santa Monica https://www.thebroadstage.org/theater 31-Jan. 1 Grand Park + The Music Center N.Y.E.L.A. 8 p.m. Two music stages, food trucks, photo booths and 3-D digital video mapping on City Hall with an integrated light show on the theme “My Dream L.A.” Grand Park + The Music Center, Los Angeles https://nyela.grandparkla.org

JANUARY 1 Tournament of Roses 130th Rose Parade 8 a.m. “The Melody of Life” theme with floats, marching bands and equestrian units. Grand Marshal: Chaka Khan https://tournamentofroses.com/events/

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CUISINE

COFFEE IN BEVERLY HILLS

Coffee Talk Where To Find The Best Java In Beverly Hills

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or so many of us, it’s hard to imagine starting the day without a tasty, bold cup of coffee.

For others, it’s hard to imagine not having two, three... or more, in some extreme cases, cups of coffee to kickstart a productive day or week.

Whichever end of the coffee addict spectrum one might fall on, there’s no shortage of tasty options to find a great cup of joe in Beverly Hills.

Aharon Coffee & Roasting Co.

Aharon takes roasting coffee very seriously. Once referred to as the “Walter White of cooking coffee” by Airbnb’s Insider’s Guide to L.A., Aharon Vaknin’s Aharon Coffee roasts using only authentic artisan small batch methods.

Aharon never does a dark roast, because they say the darker the bean, the more the natural oils of the bean are burnt. “Bottom line, burned oils do not produce delicious coffee,” Vaknin writes on his website. “High quality coffee will be more flavorful and healthy when it is roasted correctly.”

Aharon offers organic beans from all over the world, including Ethiopia, Indonesia, Peru, Costa Rica, Mexico and Colombia.

Aharon Coffee is located at 9467 Charleville Blvd.

For more information, visit http://www.aharoncoffee.com.

Alfred Coffee

But First, Coffee.

Talk about a brilliant slogan.

It’s emblazoned on Alfred’s coffee mugs, bags and other merchandise, and is perhaps what Alfred is best

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known for, but don’t be fooled - this place is a lot more than just a catchy tagline.

The trendy coffee shop opened last year in Beverly Hills and has taken the City by storm. It’s a great spot to see and be seen, while sipping on some delicious coffee.

There’s a vast menu of great options to choose from, but the local favorite seems to be the Iced Vanilla Latte.

will be at its best before selling it to the customer.

There's no shortage of options, but the cold brew is delicious and one local favorite is the Iced Caffe Mocha.

Blue Bottle Coffee is at 132 S. Beverly Dr. For more information, visit www.bluebottlecoffee.com.

Brighton Coffee Shop

The oldest coffee shop in Beverly Hills delivers delicious, strong coffee with many espressos, macchiatos and frappucinos to choose from, along with a robust breakfast menu.

Brighton Coffee Shop is located at 9600 Brighton Way.

Comoncy

Comoncy has a pretty vast breakfast and lunch menu, but don’t overlook the coffee. Comoncy offers delicious espressos, lattes, macchiatos and cappuccino options. Comoncy is located at 413 N. Bedford Dr. Visit www.comoncy.com.

Alfred Coffee’s Iced Vanilla Latte The food is delicious too – try the Rico Suave breakfast burrito and that should cover you until dinner time.

Alfred Coffee is located at 490 N. Beverly Dr. For more information, visit https://alfred.la/.

Blue Bottle Coffee

Blue Bottle Coffee is maybe best known as a subscription and delivery service, but its location in Beverly Hills serves fresh brews to locals.

The philosophy is to tailor the perfect blend to each specific coffee drinker. There’s a 10-question quiz visitors on its website can take that help to narrow down exactly which blend is right for them.

Blue Bottle believes that coffee beans achieve peak flavor at a very specific time, so before selling any beans, Blue Bottle's experts will taste test each coffee to determine exactly what days it

sos, lattes, drip coffees and pour overs (try the Tres Santos) to choose from, along with several snacks and small bites.

GREENDOOR is located at 295 S. Robertson Blvd. Visit http://greendoor.coffee/.

Nespresso

Nespresso obviously makes it easy to purchase espresso-making machines to own and make from the comfort of your kitchen, but for those on-the-go, Nespresso on Beverly Drive is a great option to start the day.

There's plenty of solid coffee and espresso options, as well as a generous food menu. We recommend trying the Honey Cinnamon Latte.

Located at 320 N. Beverly Dr. Visit www.nespresso.com.

Urth Caffé

One would have to think long and hard to come up with a better spot to sit outside, eat and people watch in Beverly Hills, and it's also a great place to have a strong cup of coffee.

Euro Caffe Urth offers a variety of light, mediSince its inception in 2002, Euro Caffe has served a true-to-form Italian um and dark organic heirloom roasts.

Urth boasts being the first roasting coffee shop experience.

As far as the drinks go, you'd be company in America to offer freshhard-pressed to find a better Espresso, roasted, exclusively organic heirloom and a variety of food options include coffee.

In addition to its coffee selections, fresh paninis and baked cornettos.

Euro Caffe is located at 427 N. Canon Urth boasts a large all-day dining menu with several scrumptious pastry Dr. Visit www.eurocaffebh.com. options as well.

GREENDOOR Urth Caffé is located at 267 S. The wide-open, airy feel of the Beverly Dr. Visit stunning www.urthcaffe.com. interior at Inside GREENDOOR GREENDOOR Other Coffee To Powered by Consider Intelligentsia • Starbucks (428 coffee gives a N. Beverly Dr.; 9811 S. unique perSanta Monica Blvd.; spective to the 202 S. Beverly Dr.; coffee experi9049 W. Olympic ence. It has a Blvd.; 257 S. La bit of a castle Cienega Blvd.); vibe to it.

• Coffee Bean & The coffee Tea Leaf (445 N. certainly rises Beverly Dr.; 233 S. to the level of Beverly Dr.; 8328 the decor. It’s Wilshire Blvd.); strong, and • Peet’s Coffee there’s a wide (258 S. Beverly Dr.). array of espres– Matt Lopez BEVERLY HILLS

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Dior - La D de Dior Diamond & Patent Leather Watch ($4,100)

Givenchy - Elegant Studded Leather Slides ($850)

Gucci - Horsebit GG Velvet Crystal Loafers ($1,150)

Gianvito Rossi - Leather PointToe Tall Boots ($1,565)

Burberry - Cashmere Double-Breasted Coat ($2,895)

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Prada - Pionnière Leather & Crocodile Saddle Bag ($3,660)

Valentino Garavani - Very V Ruffle Shoulder Bag ($2,545)

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BRIGHT HOLIDAY ACCENTS

Red For The Holidays Whether you are in bright reds, dark reds or accented reds, the original power color is the ideal choice this holiday season!

Manolo Blahnik Zarinanu Velvet Boots ($985)

Fancy Meals Enjoy all the holiday festivities, from office lunches to evening soirees with festive accessories!

Holiday Galas While your dress should stun, consider pairing your gown with a spectacular clutch that your friends can’t help remarking upon!

Gucci - Wool Button-Front Jacket ($2,980)

Night on the Town Enjoy the relatives or escape the craziness by having some fun...and a red look means you’re certain to stand out!

Valentino Garavani Side Bow Ankle Boots ($1,245)

Make A Statement A fabulous bag or striking pair of shoes means that you’ll be able to garner compliments no matter what else you wear!

Roger Vivier - Club Chain Evening Bag ($2,095)

Alaïa - Studded T-Strap Stiletto Sandals ($1,410)

Fendi - Small Runaway Raffia & Leather Logo Satchel ($3,200)

Judith Leiber Couture - Hong Bao Crystal Clutch ($3,995)

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Christian Louboutin Rosie Velvet d'Orsay Stiletto Sandals ($695)

Red...The Color of Love The color of passion, love, adventure and power, red reminds us of the primordial substance that flows through our bodies, making us feel alive. While its symbolism is near limitness, wearing anything red will certainly make you feel more alluring and powerful. And who doesn’t want that?

Images courtesy of Saks Fifth Avenue

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HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

3 Gifts Your Pets Want This Holiday Season

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hile in the midst of holiday shopping this winter, don’t neglect to purchase a gift for one of the most important members of the family – our beloved pets!

Of course, dogs and cats have no way to differentiate between days, or know when it’s a holiday – or so we’ve been led to believe – but your furry friend always appreciates a shiny new toy, no matter what time of year.

Here are a few popular items to consider for your pet this holiday season:

MTBro Artificial Grass Rug

There are few things a dog loves more than playing in the grass, but what do you do if grass isn’t readily available? For pet owners who live in a condo or apartment complex without grass MTBro Artificial Grass Rug outside and without a nearby park in walking distance, artificial grass rugs make perfect sense to keep inside the house, or outside on a balcony, to simulate the feeling your pooch would get from playing in the grass.

It also works for cats who remain strictly indoors. Place an artificial grass rug inside the house and allow your kitty to roll around on it.

A 28-inch-by-40-inch artificial grass rug is $28.99, while a larger 3-foot-by5-foot rug runs for $44.99.

To purchase, visit: https://www.amazon.com/MTBRO-28X40-PerfectRealistic-Artificial/dp/B071X8WWX3.

iFetch Interactive Ball Launcher Let’s face it, not everyone enjoys playing fetch as much as their dog does.

While it’s tons of fun for your pup to run up and down the yard fetching and returning the ball, it can put some wear-andtear on our shoulders to constantly hurl the tennis ball around over and over. iFetch easily solves the problem. The launcher comes with three mini tennis balls, and can fit plenty more. The ball will launch a pre-set distance of either 10, 20 or 30 feet.

When each ball launches, dogs will need to be trained to retrieve, bring it back and drop it inside a holder at the top of the unit.

It’s the perfect toy to let dogs tire themselves out while their owners sit back and relax.

The iFetch Interactive Ball Launcher retails for $114.99. For more information, visit: https://www.amazon.com/iFetch-InteractiveB a l l - L a u n c h e r Dogs/dp/B00PG3LWDK/.

Furbo Pet Camera

We all wish we could take our pets everywhere with us, but that just isn’t possible.

That’s where the Furbo Pet Camera comes in handy.

The camera can be set up anywhere in the house and includes two-way audio – so your pet can hear you calling their name – and a livestream 1080p camera that can tether to your smartphone to watch your pet’s daily activity while home alone.

Best of all, at least for pets, is the automatic treat dispenser that can be filled with up to 100 pieces of your pet’s favorite treat.

The Furbo retails for $199. Visit s/.

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FOR PETS AND PEOPLE

From Museum Memberships To Theatre Subscriptions To Flowers and Fruit Every Month, Consider A Holiday Gift That Brings Joy All Year Bloom of the Month Club Choose from three, six, or 12 months of fresh flower arrangements, handdesigned by select florists at $60 a month, including delivery. Each gift of fresh flowers comes with a classic glass vase. https://www.1800flowers.com

Fruit of the Month Harry and David continues to ship the finest fruit all over the country with its signature Fruit-of-the-Month Club Collections. Starting at $100 a month, recipients receive delicious fruit handpicked and delivered fresh each month. www.harryanddavid.com/h/fruit-clubs Geffen Playhouse In addition to having a guaranteed seat to great theatrical productions, subscribers get a host of other privileges like priority tickets to other shows.

With four-play subscriptions starting at $120, this gift is quite a deal. www.geffenplayhouse.org/subscribe

The California Science Center Foster a love for all things science in children and adults with a membership to the California Science Center. Visit the Space Shuttle Endeavour, gain an insight into ecosystems or visit the IMAX Theater all year long at this cultural epicenter. Call the Membership Office directly at (213) 744-7504.

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L.A. County Museum of Art Give art lovers the gift of LACMA. Annual memberships include free admission, invitations to special events and more. Tribute gifts are available. www.lacma.org/membership/join L.A. Theatre Works Founded in 1974, L.A. Theatre Works’

the only place in the city to see dinosaur fossils! Memberships include free admission to NHM, the La Brea Tar Pits and Museum, and the William S. Hart Museum, as well as free entrance to the Butterfly Pavilion. nhm.org/site/join-us/membership Sarah Drew and Oscar Nuñez as Lucy and Desi in LATW’s “I Love Lucy: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Sitcom”

by Gregg Oppenheimer last season.

mission is to record and preserve great performances of important stage plays.

LATW is offering a Holiday special rate of two Premium Seats for $99 to any show in the Live Series. To purchase, contact Associate Director of Development Devon Brand at dbrand@latw.org or call 310-827-0808.

Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County Interested in the world before mankind came about? NHM is the best museum in L.A. to explore the past. Besides, it’s

Skirball Cultural Center Guided by the Jewish tradition of welcoming the stranger and inspired by the American democratic ideals of freedom and equality, the Skirball offers visitors a bevy of art galleries. Benefits of membership, starting at $65, include free admission, previews and other perks. https://www.skirball.org/join The Wallis Stay local and experience some of the best performing arts programs around for theater, music and dance at the Wallis Annenberg Center for Performing Arts. Design your own subscription series with a minimum of four qualifying events or select from a curated series. thewallis.org/subscription

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ENTERTAINING

HIGH-TECH PARTY FAVORITES

High-Tech Gadgets To Power Your Next Outdoor Party T

here’s more than enough for a host to worry about when planning a big party.

What are people going to eat?

Where are people going to eat? What about decor? Indoor or outdoor? Will it be too hot? Too cold?

There’s no way to entirely alleviate all these concerns, but there are some hot tech items on the market now that can make life a little more stress-free for the inner party host within us all.

Here are some of our favorite tech items to consider for your next outdoor gathering:

Lynx SmartGrill

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This is the ultimate tech entertaining gift for the ultimate party host.

The CineBox isn’t cheap, but it’s a one-stop purchase that comes with just about everything one would need to throw the ultimate cinematic gathering.

The CineBox includes: • Either a 9, 12, 16 or 20-foot wide outdoor screen with tie downs and metal twists to secure it in place; • A 1080p HD projector; • A WiFi enabled rack-mounted Bluray player, a dualspeaker system, a four-channel mixer; • A central media console.

The price ranges from $3,099 for the smallest screen size (nine feet) to $5,399 for the 20-foot projector.

For more information, visit https://opeLynx SmartGrill

We’ll start this list with the motto “go big, or go home.”

We’ve all been there – you’ve got a group over for your backyard party, but you’re in charge of the grill.

You’ve got to wrestle with your meat on the grill, making sure to dance around your grill’s hotspots, while also trying to entertain.

The Lynx SmartGrill takes those concerns away. The SmartGrill is a connected gas grill that naircinema.us/en/home-screens-andwill automatically cook food based on systems/12-cinebox-home-av-system. your pre-set preferences.

Turtle Shell 3.0 It will connect to a smartphone or Not that rain is something we tablet, where users can select one of need to be too terribly concerned hundreds of recipes from the about for the majority of the year in SmartGrill app. By following on- Los Angeles, but it’s better to be safe screen instructhan sorry tions, amateur with our big chefs can cook ticket tech dinner with the items. touch of a fingerT h e tip on the T u r t l e SmartGrill’s Shell 3.0 is infared burners. the top-ofThe grill supports the-line voice commands, bluetooth Turtle Shell 3.0 and will alert you waterproof when it’s time to flip speaker that over the meat or carry out the next step will keep the music playing all night in a recipe. long, no matter what inclement weathThe only downside of the er your party might face.

SmartGrill is that you certainly won’t The Turtle Shell includes a built-in get that charcoal taste on your meat power bank and the ability to wirelessthat one would get from a traditional ly connect to multiple speakers. It will charcoal gas grill. play up to 20 hours of continuous The Lynx SmartGrill retails for music on a full charge. $7,379. For more information, visit: The Turtle Shell 3.0 retails at https://www.bbqguys.com/lynx/profes- $99.95. sional-42-inch-freestanding-propanePage 42 | November 16, 2018

CineBox Home Theater System

For more information on how to purchase, visit: https://www.outdoortechnology.com/products/turtleshell?variant=33123197774.

ThermaCELL Lantern

During warmer months, it’s always a good idea to ensure protection against pesky mosquitos.

The ThermaCELL lantern doubles as a mosquito deterrent, as well as being a pretty darn good light source for your backyard party or gettogether.

ThermaCELL Lantern

The ThermaCELL lantern provides ambient, LED-powered lighting and 15 feet of mosquito protection. As soon as the light is turned on, mosquitos head for the hills.

The ThermaCELL retails for $29.99. For more information, visit https://www.thermacell.co m/products/outdoor-mosquito-repellent-lantern.

–– Matt Lopez

3 Great Party-Planning Apps Put away that paper and pen! You can plan your next party conveniently on your smartphone. Here are three solid apps to choose from:

Pro Party Planner Keep track of guests, budgets and food, while also creating a seating chart and assigning tasks to other “teammates” or friends through the app.

Wunderlist Easily schedule and organize tasks and create alerts about impending events. Lists can be shared and edited with friends.

There are also special sections to make travel arrangements.

BigNight Includes featured menus, and ability to easily import custom recipes. Users can create shopping lists to go along with chosen recipes and add task reminders.

Menus and meals can also be shared via social media.

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

Stephen Maitland-Lewis

Larry King

Danny DiVito

Grace Scherrer

Walter Samson

Debi Schiff

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Leslie Charney

Lee Gelfond

Jamie Lee Curtis

Bo Derek

BIRTHDAYS—Celebrating are 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, Leslie Charney, Kevin Nealon, Elizabeth Perkins, Susan Sullivan and Brenda Vaccaro (Nov. 18); Larry King, Martha Moody Rourke, Dick Cavett, Jodie Foster, Calvin Klein, Meg Ryan, and Alan Young (Nov. 19); Debi Schiff, Bo Derek, Veronica Hamel, Estelle Parsons, Sean Young and Dick Smothers (Nov. 20); Lee Gelfond, Grace Scherrer, Lynn Kahn, Joseph Campanella, Goldie Hawn, Mariel Hemingway, Lawrence Luckinbill, and Stacee King (Nov. 21); Stephen Maitland-Lewis, Merrie Lynn Ross; Tom Conti, and Jamie Lee Curtis (Nov. 22); and belatedly Donna Spangler (Nov. 4).

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Hundreds of leaders in entertainment, business, healthcare and philanthropy came together for the 2018 Cedars-Sinai Board of Governors Gala at The Beverly Hilton.

The event raised nearly $1.6 million for the Cedars-Sinai Board of Governors Regenerative Medicine Institute, led by Clive Svendsen, PhD, internationally recognized for his use of stem cell technology in an effort to create new treatments for diseases such as ALS, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, macular degeneration, Crohn’s, and diabetes.

Founder/Chairman/CEO of Bel Air Investment Advisors Todd Morgan was honored with the Philanthropic Leadership Award, which was presented by his actress wife Rosanna Arquette, who was also the gala’s honorary chair.

Head of Amazon Studios Jennifer Salke and President of Fox 21 Television Studios Bert Salke received the Hollywood Humanitarian Award, presented by actor Rob Lowe. “Dr. Svendsen’s work with stem cell technology is mind blowing,” said Jennifer. “They are ahead in treating some of the most common and debilitating diseases.”

Richard Sinaiko, a member of the Cedars-Sinai Board of Directors, announced that the Board of Governors had fulfilled its $30 million pledge to the institute in just four years, which broke every fundraising record in its history. The completion of the fundraising goal will help the Regenerative Medicine Institute continue its vital mission of restoring function in diseased or aged tissues by revitalizing existing cells or transplanting new ones.

Featured was an acoustic set by seven-time Grammy-winner John Mayer, which included New Light, Daughters, and Waiting On The World To Change. Terrific, as was actor Sean Hayes, who served as emcee.

Gala co-chairs included Tammy Ratner, founder of Mother The Self; David Sadkin, president of Bel-Air Investment Advisors; Dana Walden, chairman/CEO of Fox Television Group;, and Richard Weitz, William Morris Endeavor partner..

Spotted among the many guests... Roma Downey and Mark Burnett, Max Greenfield, Marin Hinkle, filmmaker Reggie Hudlin, music legend Smokey Robinson and Dina Shihabi.

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CEDARS-SINAI GALA–On hand at The Beverly Hilton for the Cedars-Sinai Board of Governors Gala were (left photo, from left): Rosanna Arquette with the honorees Todd Morgan, Jennifer and Bert Salke; (right photo): Rob Lowe, emcee Sean Hayes, and singer John Mayer; (below): Dana Walden with Richard Weitz; and Mike and Irena Medavoy.

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****** The Hammer Museum welcomed cultural and civic leaders, artists, collectors, patrons of the arts, and entertainment world notables to the 16th annual “Gala in the Garden,” held in the museum’s outdoor courtyard. Honored were author Margaret Atwood and acclaimed artist Glenn Ligon with tribute speeches by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Michael Chabon and social justice advocate Bryan Stevenson.

The evening began with a reception on the third-floor terrace as guests enjoyed “Stones to Stains: The Drawings of Victor Hugo,” an exhibition that sheds new light on Hugo’s experiment and enigmatic practice as a draftsman, and “Adrian Piper: Concepts and Intuitions, 1965-2016,” the most comprehensive West Coast exhibition to date of Piper’s work, featuring more than 270 pieces.

During the dinner, catered by Suzanne Goin of Lacques Restaurant, Ann Philbin applauded the many achievements of the honorees.

Grammy-nominated singer Leon Bridges entertained the 500 guests with such selections as Lisa Sawyer, Bad Bad News, Beyond and River.

Event co-chairs included Solange Ferguson, Elizabeth Segerstrom, and Darren Star.

The gala raised a record-breaking $2.6 million to support the Hammer’s dynamic, internationally acclaimed exhibitions and public programs, which are free to the public. International shopping destination South Coast Plaza partnered with the Hammer Museum to present this year’s event.

Guests included...Richard Buckley and Tom Ford, Elizabeth Chambers and Armie Hammer, Katherine Ross and Michael Govan, Frank Gehry, Barbara Kruger, Viveca (Paulin) and Will Ferrell, Joel McHale, Judy Chicago, Wolfgang Puck, Njideka Akunyili Crosby, Mark Ridley Thomas, David LaChapelle, Marcy Carsey, Troy Carter, Charles Gaines, Catherine Opie and Julie 310.275.0579 • 434 N. CANON DRIVE Burleigh, Theaster Gates, Annabeth Gish, Laura Harrier, Lari Pittman, MON. - THURS. 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM Lynda and Stewart Resnick, Zoe FRI. & SAT. NOON - 10:00 PM Saldana and Marco Perego, Susan Smalley, John Waters, and many I TA L I A N R E S TA U R A N T more.

Frances Allen Desert Roundup It wasn’t that long ago that when a child’s school day was over he or she couldn’t leave the schoolhouse quick enough. One not-for profit organization is seeking ways to change this attitude, one school at a time.

Tools For Tomorrow (TFT) is an on-site after school literacy enrichment program integrating writing, drama, art and music for Coachella Valley elementary school children grades 3-2 all free to the youngsters.

TFT provides on-site, integrated, hands-on programs designed to supplement child’s educational experiences. Classes are held five days a week, at the participating individual schools after regular school hours and with the material taught by professional instructors.

Though (as mentioned above) there are no charges for the students including all supplies and musical equipment. However, the actual cost to TFT comes to approximately $10,000 -– per child.

That’s why there are fundraisers, and TFT will have a “Golden Age of Hollywood” themed one on Jan. 27 honoring local resident, Lucie Arnaz, with TFT’s Vision for the Future Award acknowledging the life and contributions of this extremely talented writer, director and performer.

More information about TNT, its programs and eligibility is available at 760-601-3954. , ****** Wonder who designed the multi-colored symbol of the BGBTQ? It was three people in San Francisco about 40 years ago, one of whom, Lynn Segerbloom, (the others were James McNamara and Gilbert Baker), marched in the Palm Springs Gay Pride Parade, a two-mile march down Palm Canyon Drive. Those who didn’t march, watched and cheered as the multi-colored 200-plus groups and organizations that took part in the march passed by.

Children also participated in the parade and it wasn’t the first time a younger contingent participated. Groups of students from Coachella Valley and High Desert schools have long marched together as a group to show their solidarity and support.

Also, like in past years, there was a large amount support supplied by the canine community.

Their example of getting along, no matter what breed, sets a good behavior example of how-to-getalong, regardless of the occasion.

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Daniel Sugimoto and Samantha M. Lawrence in My Date With Death.

The Zoo Theatre Company, and artistic director Daniel Sugimoto is presenting the world premiere of My Date With Death– A Musical Romance, at 8 p.m. weekends through Dec. 2 at Miles Memorial Playhouse, 1130 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica.

In the play, Link (Sugimoto) finds himself at the end of his rope, drinking the remainder of his life away at a bar when he is visited by a spirit from the beyond (Samantha M. Lawrence).

Under the direction of Julia Lisa, the show features 12 original songs by Sugimoto.

For tickets ($20), call 323301-9002 or visit www.thezootheatreco.com. The company will donate $1 from every ticket sold through its website to The Trevor Project, the world’s largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ youth.

• • • • • Josefina López, co-founder of the Boyle Heights Museum and founding artistic director of CASA 0101 Theater and Dr. George J. Sanchez, co-founder of the museum and a USC professor of history and American studies are presenting their third exhibition for the museum, “ROYBAL: A Multi-Racial Catalyst for Democracy” in the Jean Deleage Arts Gallery at CASA 0101 Theater, 2102 E. First St. (at St. Louis Street), Boyle Heights.

The free exhibit, celebrating the life of the first MexicanAmerican to be elected to the L.A. City Council in the 20th century, will be on display Tuesdays-Saturdays from 10 a.m.-6:00 p.m. through Feb. 3.

The exhibit will run in tandem with performances of the world premiere of a new show, Remembering Boyle Heights,

created and devised by López, Corky Dominguez and The Ensemble Cast, through Sunday, Dec. 16.

The show is an audience participatory, immersive experience with a Tour Guide and journey from the Breed Street Shul and Canter’s Deli to Japanese-Americans being forced out of their homes in Boyle Heights during WWII to Roybal’s election.

Tickets are $20, $17 students/seniors.

To purchase and for more information, call 323-263-7684 email tickets@casa010.org or visit www.casa0101.org.

• • • • • Marlborough School will hold its annual Angel Holiday Boutique from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. today at the school, 250 S. Rossmore Ave., Los Angeles.

Vendors taking part this year include: Emily + Merrit, Global Trunk beautiful, Dyptique Heather Taylor Home, Sugarfina Candy Boutique, Olivia Kazanjian, Le Swim, Janna Conner Jewelry, Louise Turner Hats, Lavender Blue, Woo, Uplifter’s Ranch, Solvang Bakery Fine, Cindi Kusada Jam, Mark & Stephen’s fine foods, Challen Winery and Legends of Lido A portion of the proceeds benefit the school’s scholarship program.

• • • • • Beit T’Shuvah will hold its Holiday Boutique from 10 a.m.4 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 18 at 8847 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles.

For sale will be gift items, clothing and personal and home accessories.

The event will also feature vendors and gift wrapping available, food trucks and complimentary valet parking.

For more information, visit beittshuvah.org/event/holidayboutique.

• • • • • Renowned saxophonist Harvey Pittel will be the featured soloist at the Los Angeles Doctor’s Symphony Orchestra’s next concert, “From Tell To Pittel To Sibelius, Too,” at 3 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 18 at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 4117 Overland Ave., Culver City.

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The concert will open with Rossini’s William Tell Overture and end with Sibelius’ Symphony No. 2 in D-Major.

In. between, Pittel, on four different saxophones, will present a “concert within a concert” performing pieces ranging from his own arrangement of Thomas Albinoni’s Concerto “Saint Marc” to Jimmy Dorsey’s Oodles Of Noodles.

Pittel, who’s appeared with the L.A. Phil, is currently on the faculties of Cal State LA and the Colburn School.

Tickets are $20. For more information ,call 310-259-9604 or email info@ladso.org.

• • • • • Michael Session returns to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art for a concert with his sextet at 6 p.m., Friday,

Nov. 23 at the museum, 5905 Wilshire Blvd. L.A. For more information on the free concert on the Smidt Welcome Plaza, visit http://www.lacma.org/event/michaelsession-sextet.

• • • • • The Assistance League of Los Angeles will hold its Holiday Sale, to benefit the league’s Pre-School, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 1 at 245 McCadden Place.

League members have donated silver, jewelry, china and more for the sale.

The school provides academic and social skills for 60 children 3-5 from low-income families free of charge.

• • • • • The John Wayne Cancer Institute (JWCI) Auxiliary will present a holiday evening of dinner and dancing to the sounds of Stuart Elster and his Orchestra at 6 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 9 at the Montage Beverly Hills.

Proceeds will go toward the purchase of an “illumina Next Seq 550 Gene Sequencer,” which will provide JWCI scientists the ability to find new genes responsible for diseases and study new treatments.

To purchase tickets ($1,000) or for more information, call Shirley Lipstone at 818-7315707.

Film Review

Peter Farrelly Moves Easily To Drama With New Green Book

By Adam Sherman The Farrelly Brothers became a household name in the ‘90s thanks to Dumb And Dumber and There’s Something About Mary. However, none of their follow-ups have had the same impact on pop culture.

Even returning to their roots with 2014’s Dumb And Dumber 2 didn’t make much of a splash in spite of the hype. But after two decades of comedy, can Peter Farrelly handle subject matter as heavy as racism in the 60s? And in his first solo directing effort since the original Dumb and Dumber?

Surprisingly enough, yes.

In Green Book, when bouncer Frank “Tony Lip” Vallelonga (Viggo Mortensen) finds himself out of work, he is hired to act as the chauffeur of pianist Don Shirley (Mahershala Ali) during the latter’s tour of the American Deep South. Despite initial friction on both sides — mostly Tony’s — a close friendship gradually forms between the duo as they experience the racism entrenched within the area.

A story about a black person and a white person managing to find common ground and become friends in spite of the racial tensions is nothing new: its pretty easy to compare this film to Driving Miss Daisy only

with the races switched. It also doesn’t prod too deep into the racism outside of when it intersects with the journey of our heroes. In another time, this movie could be written off as far too saccharine and feel-good.

And yet in 2018, with racial tensions reaching a new high, this movie couldn’t have come at a better time. The simplistic structure serves as an asset to the film’s true strength and focus: its characters. Mortensen and Ali have fantastic chemistry together, and both deliver powerhouse performances. Their interactions always click, and the film lights up whenever they trade barbs.

So this is a road trip movie with a primary focus on character interaction and how said characters handle said situations. In a structural sense, this could easily describe Farrelly’s debut from more than two decades ago. Indeed, one could argue that this is Dumb And Dumber done as a race-relationfocused character study rather than a comedy.

In short, Peter Farrelly makes a successful transition from comedy to drama, and Green Book is worth seeing.

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PUBLIC NOTICES ORDINANCE NO. 18-O-2765 AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE TO ELIMINATE NO CAUSE EVICTIONS FROM CHAPTER 6 OF TITLE 4 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADDING A NEW GROUND FOR A JUST-CAUSE EVICTION OF A DISRUPTIVE TENANT AND A NEW PROCEDURE PERTAINING TO THE TERMINATION OF A TENANCY OF A DISRUPTIVE TENANT TO CHAPTERS 5 AND 6, REPEALING URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 18-O-2762 AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF

that is relevant to the application. Formal rules of evidence shall not be applicable to such proceedings. b. There shall be no oral communication outside the hearing between the members of the subcommittee and any party or witness, or the substance of such communication shall be disclosed at the beginning of the hearing. All discussion during the hearing shall be recorded. c. The hearing shall ordinarily proceed in the following manner, unless the subcommittee determines that some other order of proceedings would better facilitate the hearing:

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:

i. A brief presentation by or on behalf of landlord, including testimony by any other affected parties and witnesses in support of the application.

Section 1. The City Council hereby amends Article 5 of Chapter 5 of Title 4 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code by adding new Section 4-5-514 thereto regarding Disruptive Tenants to read as follows:

ii. A brief presentation by or on behalf of the tenant, including testimony by any other affected parties and witnesses in opposition to the application.

4-5-514: DISRUPTIVE TENANT A. A landlord may bring an action to recover possession of an apartment unit if: (1) the tenant repeatedly or continually disturbs the peaceful and quiet enjoyment of one or more tenants who occupy other rental units in the apartment building where the tenant resides or (2) antagonizes, intimidates or bullies one or more tenants who reside at that apartment building (“disruptive tenant”) and the disruptive tenant does not cease the behavior when requested to do so by the other tenant(s) or by the property owner or manager of the premises.

B. The landlord or the landlord’s representative may, at the sole option of the landlord, file an application with the City and request that a subcommittee of the City Council make a determination that a tenant is a disruptive tenant, as defined in paragraph A of this section 4-5-514.

If the subcommittee determines that the tenant is a disruptive tenant, then the landlord or the landlord’s representative may serve the tenant with a written notice to terminate the tenancy in accordance with state law.

1. The subcommittee of the City Council shall be composed of two members of the City Council. Council Members shall be appointed by the Mayor and serve on the subcommittee for a two month term. At the end of the term and Mayor may reappoint one or both Council Members or may appoint new Council Members to the subcommittee.

2. If a landlord or the landlord’s representative files an application with the City’s rent stabilization program for the subcommittee to make a determination whether a tenant is a disruptive tenant whose tenancy can be terminated with notice, the landlord first shall have given the disruptive tenant at least one written notice describing the disruptive conduct and requiring the tenant to discontinue the conduct. The landlord either shall deliver the notice to the tenant personally, send it by certified mail, or shall post it on the door of the tenant’s unit. Prior to filing the application with the city’s rent stabilization program, the landlord also shall have served the tenant with a copy of the application either by personally delivering the application to the tenant or by posting the application on the door of the tenant’s unit. Proof of service of the application on the tenant shall be filed with the City concurrently with the application. The application shall be submitted either on a form supplied by the City or shall substantially comply with the requirements of the City’s form.

3. The application shall set forth the name, address and unit number of the tenant and shall describe specifically the tenant’s conduct that the landlord contends is disruptive, the dates when the conduct described in the application occurred, and the dates when the landlord requested that the tenant cease the disruptive conduct, including the written notice described in paragraph B.2 above. The application also may include the names of any individuals who observed the tenant’s conduct and may include written statements by the witnesses describing the conduct.

A landlord may bring an action to recover the possession of an apartment unit if the tenant has failed to pay the rent to which the landlord is entitled or any surcharge which has been lawfully imposed.

B. VIOLATIONS OF OBLIGATIONS: A landlord may bring an action to recover the possession of an apartment unit if the tenant has violated an obligation or covenant of the tenancy, including, but not limited to, any obligation in a written apartment rental agreement, other than the obligation to render possession upon proper notice, and has failed to cure such violation after having received written notice thereof from the landlord.

C. MAINTENANCE OF NUISANCES:

iii. A brief rebuttal by the landlord. d. The subcommittee shall establish equitable time limits for presentations at a hearing, with a minimum length of ten minutes each for the landlord and the tenant, subject to adjustments for translation and reasonable accommodation. e. City staff shall maintain an official hearing record, which shall constitute the exclusive record of the decision. f. All parties to a hearing shall have the right to seek assistance in developing their positions, preparing their statements, and presenting evidence from an attorney, tenant organization representative, landlord association representative, translator, or any other person. If the representative will be speaking on behalf of the party at the hearing, the party shall so advise the subcommittee. g. To prevail on the application, the landlord must carry the burden of demonstrating that the tenant has been a disruptive tenant, as defined in paragraph A of this section. h. Two votes are required to approve an application. The vote shall be taken after the conclusion of the presentations by the landlord and the tenant and any deliberations by the members of the subcommittee. If two votes are not cast in favor of approving the application, the application is deemed to be denied. i. Within five (5) business days after the hearing record is closed, the subcommittee shall reconvene and issue a written determination setting forth its decision approving or denying the application, with written findings in support thereof.

6. A written notice of the decision shall be mailed by the City to the applicant and the affected tenant within two days of the issuance of the decision by the subcommittee. Such notice shall be accompanied by a copy of the hearing decision.

7. If the subcommittee determines that the tenant is a disruptive tenant, the landlord may serve the tenant with written notice provided in accordance with state law to terminate the tenancy. The landlord is not required to pay relocation fees to the tenant. When the disruptive tenant vacates the unit in response to the notice, the landlord may not increase the rent that will be charged for the unit above the amount that was being charged to the disruptive tenant, other than any adjustments otherwise available under this chapter.

8. Any final decision of the subcommittee is subject to judicial review pursuant to California Code Of Civil Procedure section 1094.5 and must be filed in accordance with the time periods specified therein.

Section 2. The City Council hereby amends Section 4-6-5 of Chapter 6 of Title 4 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code regarding vacancies by amending paragraph A thereof to read as follows:

4. The City shall schedule a hearing (but need not hold the hearing) within ten days of the filing of a complete application with the City. If one or both members of the subcommittee is/are not available to attend a hearing on an application filed pursuant to this section, the rent stabilization program shall contact other Members of the City Council to determine if another Council Member is available to attend the hearing. The rent stabilization program shall send written notice of the hearing to the landlord and the affected tenant by certified mail at least fifteen days prior to the date of the hearing.

A. Any dwelling unit regulated by this chapter that is: 1) "voluntarily vacated" by all tenants of that unit, as defined in section 4-6-0 of this chapter, or 2) vacated because the tenants are evicted for the reasons specified under paragraphs A, B, C, D, F, or G of section 4-6-6 of this chapter, may be subsequently rented at any amount mutually agreed upon by the landlord and the new tenant. The monthly amount agreed upon for the commencement of the tenancy shall be the base rental, and any subsequent rental increases shall be subject to the provisions of section 4-6-3 of this chapter.

5. The subcommittee shall control the conduct of the hearing and rule on procedural requests. The hearing shall be conducted in the manner deemed by the subcommittee to be most suitable to secure the information and documentation that is necessary to render an informed decision, and to result in a fair decision without unnecessary delay.

Section 3. The City Council hereby amends Chapter 6 of Title 4 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code regarding evictions by amending Section 4-6-6 thereof to read as follows:

a. At the hearing, the parties may offer any documents, testimony, written declarations, or other evidence

A. FAILURE TO PAY RENT:

4-6-6: EVICTIONS: It is unlawful for a landlord to bring an action to recover the possession of an apartment unit except upon a ground specified in this section.

A landlord may bring an action to recover the possession of an apartment unit if the tenant is committing or permitting to exist a nuisance in, or is causing damage to, the apartment unit or to the appurtenances thereof, or to the common areas of the complex containing the apartment unit, or is creating an unreasonable interference with the comfort, safety, or enjoyment of any of the other residents of the same or any adjacent building.

D. ILLEGAL USES 1. A landlord may bring any action to recover the possession of an apartment unit if the tenant is using or permitting an apartment unit to be used for an illegal purpose.

2. For the purposes of this section, "illegal purpose" shall mean and include, but not be limited to, the occupancy of the apartment unit by a number of persons in excess of the following numbers: Bachelor/single 1 bedroom of 1,200 square feet or less 1 bedroom in excess of 1,200 square feet 2 bedrooms of 1,500 square feet or less 2 bedrooms in excess of 1,500 square feet 3 bedrooms of 2,100 square feet or less 3 or more bedrooms in excess of 2,100 square feet

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E. REFUSAL TO EXECUTE LEASES: A landlord may bring an action to recover the possession of an apartment unit following the expiration of a written apartment rental agreement, or any written renewal or extension thereof, if a tenant who had such an agreement has refused to execute a written renewal or extension thereof provided all of the following conditions are met: 1. The landlord made a written request or demand for such renewal or extension at least thirty (30) days prior to the date such agreement expired; 2. The proposed renewal or extension was for a term of the same duration as the agreement which expired; and 3. The proposed renewal or extension contained the same terms and conditions as the agreement which expired provided the rent level in such proposed renewal or extension has been determined in accordance with the requirements of Section 4-6-3 of this chapter.

F. REFUSAL TO PROVIDE ACCESS: A landlord may bring an action to recover the possession of an apartment unit if the tenant has refused the landlord reasonable access to the unit for the purpose of making repairs or improvements, or for the purpose of inspection as permitted or required by an apartment rental agreement or by law, or for the purpose of showing the apartment unit to any prospective purchaser or mortgagee.

G. UNAPPROVED SUBTENANTS: A landlord may bring an action to recover the possession of an apartment unit if the person in possession of the apartment unit at the end of the term of any apartment rental agreement is a subtenant who was not approved by the landlord. This section shall not be deemed to invalidate any provision in any written apartment rental agreement pertaining to the assignment or subleasing of an apartment unit.

H. USE BY LANDLORDS: 1. A landlord may recover the possession of an apartment unit if the landlord seeks in good faith to recover such possession for use and occupancy by the landlord or the landlord's spouse, children, or parents provided all of the following conditions are met: a. The landlord has provided not less than ninety (90) days' written notice of tenancy termination to the tenant, which notice specifies the name and then current address of the proposed occupant, and has filed a copy of such notice with the city’s rent stabilization program prior to serving such notice upon the tenant; Continue to page 49 >

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PUBLIC NOTICES b. The tenant is paid a relocation fee in accordance with the provisions of Section 4-6-9 of this chapter; and

2. The notice required by subsection 1 of this section shall not be given or served until such time as the landlord has:

c. At no time during the ninety (90) day notice period is there a vacant apartment unit in the building comparable to the one sought by the landlord; and

a. Filed all necessary applications for the proposed project or development including, but not limited to, application for a demolition permit, moving permit or tentative map and paid all of the fees required by the city in connection with such applications;

d. The unit to be recovered by the landlord is occupied by the most recent tenant(s) to occupy a unit comparable to the type of unit sought by the landlord or relative described in subsection of this section. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no senior citizen or handicapped tenant shall be evicted unless there is no other unit on the parcel of land comparable to the type of unit sought by the landlord or relative. If there are one or more comparable units in such case, the landlord shall recover the comparable unit occupied by the most recent tenant who is not a senior citizen or handicapped person. For the purposes of this section, "senior citizen" shall mean a person sixty five (65) years of age or older. Whether a unit is comparable to the type of unit sought by the landlord or relative shall be determined by the city.

2. A landlord may recover the possession of only one apartment unit located on the same parcel of land for the purposes set forth in this section, regardless of the number of buildings on such parcel.

3. If the landlord or the landlord's relative, as defined in subsection 1 of this section, occupies an apartment unit obtained pursuant to the provisions of this section for at least one year, such apartment unit shall be deemed to be exempt from the provisions of this chapter; provided, however, if such apartment unit is subsequently re-rented to a person who is not the landlord or such relative of the landlord , such apartment unit shall again be subject to the provisions of this chapter.

b. Notified the city's rent stabilization program that an application to convert apartment units to condominiums or to move or demolish the building has been filed with any other department of the city so that notice of such filing may be given to the tenants at the property; and c. That all permits or approvals necessary to commence demolition, removal or conversion have been issued.

3. No notice of tenancy termination given pursuant to this section after October 18, 2018, shall be effective unless all the applicable provisions of this chapter have been complied with, and a copy of such notice has been placed on file with the city’s rent stabilization program prior to such notice being served on the tenant. A minimum fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00) for each building for which notices of tenancy termination are to be filed with the city’s rent stabilization program shall be paid to the city for processing the notices prior to the filing of a notice with the rent stabilization program. Where there are more than ten (10) apartment units in a building which are subject to this provision of this chapter, and for which notices of tenancy termination have been given, an additional fee of ten dollars ($10.00) shall be paid to the city for each unit in excess of ten (10) units for which a notice of tenancy termination is given.

4. For the purposes of this section only, "landlord" shall mean only such natural persons as have the largest ownership interest in the building or in the entity owning the building.

4. A relocation fee shall have been paid or deposited into escrow in accordance with the provisions of Section 4-6-9 of this chapter. If an apartment unit vacated pursuant to this section has been re-rented, the new tenant shall not be entitled to any relocation fee or other relocation benefit if he or she received the notices required by subsections 1.b and 5 of this section.

5. There shall be a rebuttable presumption that the landlord has not acted in good faith if the owner or relative for whom the tenant was evicted does not move into the apartment unit within thirty (30) days and occupy said unit for a minimum of twelve (12) continuous months thereafter. In situations when the apartment unit is being remodeled pursuant to a building permit issued by the city, the thirty (30) day period shall commence when the final inspection of the remodeling work is performed and approved by the city's department of building and safety.

5. Any apartment unit vacated pursuant to this section, if re-rented, shall remain subject to the provisions of this chapter, and it shall be the responsibility of the landlord to notify any new tenant in writing of the controlled rents and the duration of the notice of termination. A copy of such notice shall be filed with the rent stabilization program within one week after the new tenant begins occupancy of the apartment unit.

I. CHANGE OF BUILDING MANAGERS: A landlord may bring an action to recover the possession of an apartment unit if the landlord seeks in good faith to recover the possession of an apartment unit then occupied by an apartment building manager whose employment as such has been, or is to be, terminated, and such possession is needed for the sole purpose of occupancy by a new manager.

6. No writ or judgment restoring possession to the landlord shall be issued or entered unless and until the complaint for such writ or judgment filed by the landlord contains the landlord's declaration under penalty of perjury of the giving of notice to the tenant as required by this section, the expiration of any required notice period, the payment or deposit into escrow of the relocation fee specified in section 4-6-9 of this chapter, and that demolition or moving or the work of conversion into condominiums will commence within sixty (60) days after the filing of such complaint.

J. DEMOLITION OR CONDOMINIUM CONVERSIONS: A landlord may bring an action to recover possession of an apartment unit if the landlord seeks in good faith to recover possession so as to demolish or move the building or to convert apartment units into condominiums, stock cooperatives, or community apartments provided there is compliance with all of the following conditions: 1. The landlord has given the tenant not less than ninety (90) days' written notice, which has been approved by the city's rent stabilization program, that such tenancy shall terminate on a date after October 18, 2018. The notice shall state the specific reason for giving such notice and shall be deemed to include a representation and agreement by the landlord that the recovery of possession of the apartment unit is solely for a reason within the scope of this section and for no other reason. If payment of the relocation fees required by Section 4-6-9 of this chapter does not accompany such notice, such notice shall also specify the amount of the relocation fees so required and that the tenant may collect such fees at the time the tenant vacates the unit. Such notice shall not be required if: a. The demolition of the building has been mandated by law to be performed at an earlier date; or b. Such notice has been given to a tenant who has vacated the apartment unit, the apartment unit has been re-rented to a new tenant, and the new tenant has been advised by the landlord in writing that the notice of termination of tenancy had been given to the prior tenant. This exemption shall apply only if a copy of the written notice provided to such new tenant is filed with the city’s rent stabilization program within one week after such new tenant begins the occupancy of the apartment unit; or c. A prior written notice which specified less than one year's notice has been given, and the tenant has been notified in writing, within thirty (30) days after October 18, 2018, that prior written notice shall be considered an effective one year notice under this section.

7. The provisions of this section shall not apply to a building manager who is entitled to the occupancy of an apartment unit solely because of his or her position as building manager.

K. MAJOR REMODELING: 1. A landlord may bring an action to recover possession of an apartment unit if the landlord seeks in good faith to recover possession so as to do alteration work on the building for the purposes of major remodeling provided that there is compliance with all of the following conditions: a. The landlord has given the tenant not less than one year's written notice that such tenancy shall terminate.

The notice shall state the specific reason for giving such notice and shall be deemed to include a representation and agreement by the landlord that the recovery of possession of the apartment unit is solely for a reason within the scope of this section and for no other reason. Such notice shall contain a statement of the rights of the tenants pursuant to this section and section 4-6-9 of this chapter and shall be approved by the city’s rent stabilization program. Such notice shall not be required if: i. Major remodeling of the building has been mandated by law to be performed at an earlier date; or ii. Such notice has been given to a tenant who has vacated the apartment unit, the apartment unit has been rerented to a new tenant, and the new tenant has been advised by the landlord in writing that the notice of termination of tenancy had been given to the prior tenant. This exemption shall apply only if a copy of the written notice provided to such new tenant is filed with the city rent stabilization program within one week after such new tenant begins the occupancy of the apartment unit. b. The notice required by subsection 1.a of this section shall not be given or served until such time as the landlord has received approval for the giving of such notice by the

hearing officer. Such approval shall be given upon a showing by the landlord that written notice was received from the building official that the landlord has complied with all requirements, except for approval of final plans, for the issuance of a building permit for the purpose of major remodeling. The landlord shall file with the application for giving notice a copy of the final plans and specifications for the proposed remodeling. A hearing officer designated by the city manager ("hearing officer") shall establish the estimated new rent for the remodeled unit which shall not exceed one hundred fifty percent (150%) of the previous base rent. The notice required by subsection 1.a of this section shall include such estimated new rent. c. No notice of tenancy termination given pursuant to this section after October 18, 2018, shall be effective unless all the applicable provisions of this chapter have been complied with and a copy of such notice has been placed on file with the rent stabilization program prior to such notice being served on the tenant. A minimum fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00) for each building for which notices of tenancy termination are to be filed with the rent stabilization program shall be paid to the city for processing the notices prior to the filing of a notice with the rent stabilization program. Where there are more than ten (10) apartment units in a building which are subject to this provision of this chapter, and for which notices of tenancy termination have been given, an additional minimum fee of ten dollars ($10.00) shall be paid to the city for each unit in excess of ten (10) units for which a notice of tenancy termination is given. d. A relocation fee shall have been paid or deposited into escrow in accordance with the provisions of section 4-6-9 of this chapter. If an apartment unit vacated pursuant to this section has been re-rented the new tenant shall not be entitled to any relocation fee or other relocation benefit if he or she received the notices required by subsections 1.a, and 1.a.ii of this section.

2. Any apartment unit vacated pursuant to this section if re-rented after eviction but prior to remodeling, shall remain subject to the provisions of this chapter, and it shall be the responsibility of the landlord to notify any new tenant in writing of the controlled rents and the duration of the notice of termination. A copy of such notice shall be filed with the rent stabilization program within one week after the new tenant begins occupancy of the apartment unit.

3. Any provision of this chapter notwithstanding, in lieu of receiving a relocation fee or being relocated to a comparable unit, a tenant, within sixty (60) days after the service of the one year notice of tenancy termination required by subsection 1 of this section, may elect to relocate to a comparable unit in the building to be remodeled. The comparability of the replacement unit shall be determined by the rent stabilization program. For the purposes of this subsection, "comparability" shall mean a unit with the same number of bedrooms as the unit vacated, and which is in a clean, functional, and secure state.

4. Should a tenant elect to be relocated to a comparable unit in the building to be remodeled, he or she shall serve written notice of such election on the landlord and file a copy thereof with the rent stabilization program. Such notice shall be served and filed within sixty (60) days after service of the one year notice of tenancy termination required by subsection 1 of this section. Upon the service and filing of the required notice of election within the time set forth herein, the notice of tenancy termination shall become null and void as to that tenant for the purposes of eviction. Upon the receipt of multiple notices required hereby, the landlord shall make an application to the hearing officer for a determination of the order of relocation.

The hearing officer shall determine the order of relocation, taking into consideration the relative hardships relocation will place on the tenants electing to relocate hereunder.

5. Upon the approval of the order of relocation as provided for in subsection 4 of this section, or if only one notice of election is received by the landlord, the landlord shall serve upon the tenant(s) and shall file a copy thereof with the rent stabilization program notice of availability of the replacement unit. The tenant shall have thirty (30) days after the service and filing of the notice of availability to relocate to the replacement unit. The landlord shall pay the reasonable cost of such relocation. Any disagreement between the landlord and tenant regarding the reasonableness of the cost of relocation shall be submitted to the hearing officer for resolution. Should a tenant fail to relocate to the replacement unit within said thirty (30) days, the tenant shall vacate the unit within ninety (90) days after the date the notice of availability of the replacement unit was served and filed, and the landlord shall be relieved of the obligation of paying any further fees or costs provided for in this chapter.

6. Upon the completion of the remodeling, the landlord shall serve upon tenant(s) and shall file a copy thereof with the rent stabilization program notice of availability of the remodeled unit. The tenant shall have thirty (30) days after the service and filing of the notice of availability of the remodeled unit to relocate. The landlord shall pay the reasonable cost of such relocation. Any disagreement between the landlord and tenant regarding the reasonableness of the cost of relocation shall be submitted to the Continue to page 50 >

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PUBLIC NOTICES hearing officer for resolution. Should a tenant fail to relocate to the remodeled unit within said thirty (30) days, the tenant shall vacate the replacement unit within ninety (90) days after the date the notice of availability of the remodeled unit was served and filed, and the landlord shall be relieved of the obligation of paying any further fees or costs provided for in this chapter; provided, however, the landlord shall not be relieved of the obligation of paying fees or costs provided for in this chapter if the new base rent is in excess of the estimated base rent.

7. If an apartment unit has been vacated for major remodeling, upon the completion of such remodeling the new allowable base rent for the apartment unit shall not exceed an amount equal to the previous base rent increased by the actual amount expended on such remodeling, including such items as interest or the value of capital up to eighteen percent (18%) per annum, and any fees or costs required to be paid to or on behalf of tenants pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, amortized in accordance with the straight line depreciation schedules allowed under the federal income tax law, but in no case less than five (5) years. The tenant evicted for the purpose of such remodeling shall have a right of first refusal to rent the remodeled apartment unit provided such right is exercised within thirty (30) days after the landlord notifies the tenant when the apartment unit will be ready to be rented. If such tenant re-rents the remodeled apartment unit, the landlord may increase the actual rent chargeable to such tenant at the time he or she actually occupies the unit to the new base rent allowed by this subsection or twenty percent (20%) above the estimated rent, whichever is less; provided, however, if a tenant elects to relocate as provided for in subsection 3 of this section, the new base rent shall not be applicable until one year after the notice of eviction required by subsection A of this section. The new base rent shall be established by the hearing officer within ninety (90) days after the tenant has reoccupied the unit or, if the tenant decides not to reoccupy the unit, within ninety (90) days after the unit is ready for occupancy, and the tenant has requested to be notified of the new base rent. The hearing officer shall be provided copies of documents by the landlord to be used to establish the new allowable base rent. If a tenant who was evicted pursuant to this section re-rents the remodeled apartment unit, such tenant shall return the relocation fee to the landlord, less actual direct moving expenses and the amount by which such tenant's rent during the period when the tenant was out of the apartment exceeded the tenant's rent prior to such move, but not more than one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) per month.

8. No writ or judgment restoring possession to the landlord shall be issued or entered unless and until the complaint for such writ or judgment filed by the landlord contains the landlord's declaration under penalty of perjury of the giving of notice to the tenant as required by this section, the expiration of the one year notice period, the payment or deposit into escrow of the relocation fee specified in section 4-6-9 of this chapter, and that the major remodeling work will commence within sixty (60) days after the filing of such complaint.

9. The landlord shall file true copies of rental agreements for the re-rented apartment units after major remodeling has been completed with the rent stabilization program within one week after the new tenant begins occupancy of the apartment unit.

10. The city manager or his designee shall issue guidelines for the implementation of the foregoing requirements, and all applicants for major remodeling pursuant to this section shall comply therewith.

11. The provisions of this section shall not apply to a building manager who is entitled to occupancy of an apartment unit solely because of his or her position as building manager.

12. For the purposes of this section, "major remodeling" shall mean the remodeling or reconstruction of more than one apartment unit subject to the provisions of this chapter in an existing building and a minimum amount per remodeled unit is expended on such work as follows: Bachelor/single 1 bedroom 2 bedrooms 3 or more bedrooms or 2 bedrooms and den

$ 7,000.00 $10,000.00 $15,000.00 $ 20,000.00

13. The landlord shall obtain the building permit to perform the major remodeling within ninety (90) days after the date when the affected unit becomes vacant. The major remodeling shall be completed within one year of the date of issuance of the building permit. However, the building and safety department may extend the one year completion period upon a showing by the landlord of good cause for the failure to complete the repairs within the one year period and diligent efforts to complete the work timely. If the major remodeling work is not completed within the time period established by this subsection, including any extensions thereof approved by the city, the landlord shall be liable in a civil action, if commenced within two (2) years of the displacement, to any tenant who is evicted from an apartment unit as a result of a notice issued pursuant to subsection a of this section for the actual damages that were the proximate result of the displacement.

L. WITHDRAWAL OF RESIDENTIAL RENTAL STRUCTURE FROM THE RENTAL MARKET: A landlord may bring an action to recover possession of an apartment unit if the landlord intends to withdraw all apartment units in a building or structure on a parcel of land from the rental market, subject to the following conditions and requirements: 1. This section shall only apply to and shall only be exercised for the concurrent withdrawal of all apartment units in all buildings or structures on a parcel of land from the rental market, except where there is more than one building on a parcel and all buildings contain four (4) or more apartment units, in which case the landlord may withdraw all of the units in one or more of the buildings.

2. Not less than one hundred twenty (120) days from the date the landlord intends to withdraw the apartment units in a building or structure from the rental market, the landlord shall: a. Provide written notice under penalty of perjury to the city’s rent stabilization program of such intent, which notice shall contain the following information: address and legal description of the subject property, number of rental units being removed, the names of all tenants residing in the units being removed, the year the tenant(s) moved into the unit, the base rent for the unit and the current lawful rent applicable to each such unit. b. Record with the Los Angeles County registrar-recorder a written notice prepared by and containing such information as is prescribed by the city summarizing the landlord's notice of intent and certifying that evictions have been commenced or will commence in accordance with applicable law. c. Provide to the city's rent stabilization program copies of the notice recorded with the county and the notice(s) which were provided to the affected tenants. d. If the tenant or lessee is at least sixty two (62) years of age or is disabled, and has lived in his or her apartment unit for at least one year prior to the date of delivery to the city of the notice required by subsection 2.a of this section, then the date of withdrawal of that apartment unit shall be extended to one year from the date of delivery of the notice to the city, provided that the tenant or lessee has given the landlord written notice of his or her entitlement to the extension within sixty (60) days of delivery to the public entity of the notice of intent to withdraw the apartment unit from the rental market. In this situation, the following provisions shall apply: i. The tenancy shall be continued on the same terms and conditions as existed on the date of delivery to the city of the notice of intent to withdraw, subject to any adjustments otherwise available under this title; ii. No party shall be relieved of the duty to perform any obligation under the lease or rental agreement; iii. The landlord may elect to extend the date of withdrawal on any other accommodation within the same building up to one year after the date of delivery to the city of the notice of intent to withdraw, subject to subsections 2.d.i and 2.d.ii of this section; iv. Within thirty (30) days of the notification by the tenant or lessee to the landlord of his or her entitlement to an extension, the landlord shall give written notice to the city’s rent stabilization program of the claim that the tenant or lessee is entitled to stay in his or her apartment unit for one year after the date of delivery to the city of the notice of intent to withdraw;

e. That the landlord will provide a relocation fee in accordance with the provisions of section 4-6-9 of this chapter and that such fee may not be waived by the tenant, except as specifically provided in section 4-6-9.G of this chapter; and f. That if the tenant or lessee is at least sixty two (62) years of age or is disabled, and has lived in his or her apartment unit for at least one year prior to the date of delivery to the city of the notice required by subsection 2.a of this section, then the tenancy shall be extended to one year after the delivery of the notice to the city, provided that the tenant gives written notice of his or her entitlement to the extension to the landlord within sixty (60) days of the date of delivery to the city of the notice of intent to withdraw. The notice shall further state that if these circumstances exist, the extended tenancy shall be continued on the same terms and conditions that existed on the date of delivery of the notice of withdrawal to the city, subject to any rent increases that are allowed by this chapter, and that no party shall be relieved of the duty to perform any obligation under the lease or rental agreement during the extended tenancy.

4. At the time when the tenant(s) vacate the unit, the landlord shall pay a relocation fee in accordance with the provisions of section 4-6-9 of this chapter.

5. In the event the withdrawn units are reoffered for rent by the landlord within two (2) years from the effective date of withdrawal, the landlord shall: a. Provide written notice of such action to the city’s rent stabilization program not less than thirty (30) days prior to re-renting the units; b. Offer the units at the same rent level as of the date of withdrawal plus any annual rent increases permitted by this chapter that would have applied had the units not been withdrawn; c. Provide those tenants who provided a notice of interest in re-renting pursuant to subsection 3.c of this section the right of first refusal to re-rent the unit by certified or registered mail, postage prepaid, to the last address provided by the tenant, in which case the tenant shall have no less than thirty (30) days within which to accept the offer, by personal service or certified or registered mail. Copies of these notices and the mail receipts shall be filed with the city's rent stabilization program within one week of mailing; d. Be liable in a civil action if commenced within three (3) years of displacement to any tenant evicted due to withdrawal of a unit pursuant to this section for actual damages which were the proximate result of the displacement, in accordance with the principles enunciated in sections 7262 and 7264 of the California Government Code, and punitive damages; e. Be liable in a civil action if commenced within three (3) years of displacement to the city for exemplary damages for displacement of tenants or lessees.

6. In the event the withdrawn units are reoffered for rent by the landlord within five (5) years after any notice of intent to withdraw the apartment unit is filed with the city, or within five (5) years after the effective date of the withdrawal of the apartment unit, whichever is later, the landlord shall provide not less than thirty (30) days' prior written notice of such action to the city’s rent stabilization program prior to re-renting the units and shall offer the units at the same rent level as of the date of withdrawal, plus annual rent increases permitted by this chapter that would have applied had the units not been withdrawn.

3. The landlord shall provide written notice of termination of tenancy to all affected tenants at least thirty (30) days prior to the service of and recordation of the notices in subsection 2 of this section which has been approved by the city's rent stabilization program and filed therewith and which notice shall contain the following information:

7. Moreover, if the units are reoffered for rent within ten (10) years from the effective date of removal, the landlord shall provide those tenants who provided notice of interest in re-renting pursuant to subsection 3.c of this section the right of first refusal to re-rent the unit, by certified or registered mail, postage prepaid, to the last address provided by the tenant, in which case the tenant shall have no less than thirty (30) days within which to accept the offer by personal service or certified or registered mail. Copies of these notices and the mail receipts shall be filed with the city's rent stabilization program within one week of mailing. Failure of the landlord to provide the tenant with this right of first refusal shall render the landlord liable in a civil action to the tenant in punitive damages in an amount not to exceed six (6) months' rent.

a. That the landlord is evicting the tenant pursuant to this section and will provide the city with written notice required in subsection 2 of this section;

8. This section shall in no respect relieve a landlord from complying with the requirements of any applicable state law or of any lease or rental agreement.

b. A summary of the specific information to be provided to the city in that notice regarding the tenant's unit;

9. The remedies provided for in this section shall not be exclusive and shall not preclude a tenant from pursuing any alternative remedy available under law. Failure by any landlord to comply with the requirements of this section shall constitute a defense in any unlawful detainer action brought to evict a tenant under this section.

v. Within ninety (90) days of the date of delivery to the city of the notice of intent to withdraw, the landlord shall give written notice to the city’s rent stabilization program and the affected tenant(s) or lessee(s) of the landlord's election to extend the date of withdrawal and the new date of withdrawal under subsection 2.d.iii of this section.

c. That within thirty (30) days of receipt of notice to terminate, the tenant may notify the landlord in writing that the tenant would be interested in re-renting the unit if it is reoffered for rent at a future time and advising the tenant to notify the landlord and rent stabilization program of all future address changes; d. A description of the tenant's rights as set forth in subsections 5, 6 and 7 of this section;

10. For the purpose of this section, the term "landlord" shall be interpreted to include any and all successors in interest of any landlord, and the term "disabled" shall mean a person with a disability, as defined in section 12955.3 of the California Government Code.

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PUBLIC NOTICES 11. The notice to the city provided for in this section shall be accompanied by a processing fee in an amount determined by resolution of the city council.

12. This section is intended to implement the requirements of sections 7060 through 7060.7 of the California Government Code, and shall be interpreted so as to provide the city with the broadest range of authority permitted under these provisions and to intrude the least into the city's authority in all other applications of its power.

13. This section shall apply to any apartment units that are being removed from the rental market, if the notice of termination of tenancy required by state law or by a lease agreement has not been given at the time of adoption hereof or if such notice has been given, the notice period has not expired at the time of adoption hereof.

M.

ii. There shall be no oral communication outside the hearing between the members of the subcommittee and any party or witness, or the substance of such communication shall be disclosed at the beginning of the hearing. All discussion during the hearing shall be recorded. iii. The hearing shall ordinarily proceed in the following manner, unless the subcommittee determines that some other order of proceedings would better facilitate the hearing: a. A brief presentation by or on behalf of landlord, including testimony by any other affected parties and witnesses in support of the application. b. A brief presentation by or on behalf of the tenant, including testimony by any other affected parties and witnesses in opposition to the application.

DISRUPTIVE TENANT c. A brief rebuttal by the landlord.

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A landlord may bring an action to recover possession of an apartment unit if: (1) the tenant repeatedly or continually disturbs the peaceful and quiet enjoyment of one or more tenants who occupy other rental units in the apartment building where the tenant resides or (2) antagonizes, intimidates or bullies one or more tenants who reside at that apartment building (“disruptive tenant”) and the disruptive tenant does not cease the behavior when requested to do so by the other tenant(s) or by the property owner or manager of the premises.

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The landlord or the landlord’s representative may, at the sole option of the landlord, file an application with the City and request that a subcommittee of the City Council make a determination that a tenant is a disruptive tenant, as defined in subparagraph 1 of this paragraph M. If the subcommittee determines that the tenant is a disruptive tenant, then the landlord or the landlord’s representative may serve the tenant with a written notice to terminate the tenancy in accordance with state law. a. The subcommittee of the City Council shall be composed of two members of the City Council. Council Members shall be appointed by the Mayor and serve on the subcommittee for a two month term. At the end of the term and Mayor may reappoint one or both Council Members or may appoint new Council Members to the subcommittee. b. If a landlord or the landlord’s representative files an application with the City’s rent stabilization program for the subcommittee to make a determination whether a tenant is a disruptive tenant whose tenancy can be terminated with notice, the landlord first shall have given the disruptive tenant at least one written notice describing the disruptive conduct and requiring the tenant to discontinue the conduct. The landlord either shall deliver the notice to the tenant personally, send it by certified mail, or shall post it on the door of the tenant’s unit. Prior to filing the application with the city’s rent stabilization program, the landlord also shall have served the tenant with a copy of the application either by personally delivering the application to the tenant or by posting the application on the door of the tenant’s unit. Proof of service of the application on the tenant shall be filed with the City concurrently with the application. The application shall be submitted either on a form supplied by the City or shall substantially comply with the requirements of the City’s form. c. The application shall set forth the name, address and unit number of the tenant and shall describe specifically the tenant’s conduct that the landlord contends is disruptive, the dates when the conduct described in the application occurred, and the dates when the landlord requested that the tenant cease the disruptive conduct, including the written notice described in subparagraph 2.b above. The application also may include the names of any individuals who observed the tenant’s conduct and may include written statements by the witnesses describing the conduct. d. The City shall schedule a hearing (but need not hold the hearing) within ten days of the filing of a complete application with the City. If one or both members of the subcommittee is/are not available to attend a hearing on an application filed pursuant to this section, the City rent stabilization program shall contact other Members of the City Council to determine if another Council Member is available to attend the hearing. The City rent stabilization program shall send written notice of the hearing to the landlord and the affected tenant by certified mail at least fifteen days prior to the date of the hearing. e. The subcommittee shall control the conduct of the hearing and rule on procedural requests. The hearing shall be conducted in the manner deemed by the subcommittee to be most suitable to secure the information and documentation that is necessary to render an informed decision, and to result in a fair decision without unnecessary delay. i. At the hearing, the parties may offer any documents, testimony, written declarations, or other evidence that is relevant to the application. Formal rules of evidence shall not be applicable to such proceedings.

iv. The subcommittee shall establish equitable time limits for presentations at a hearing, with a minimum length of ten minutes each for the landlord and the tenant, subject to adjustments for translation and reasonable accommodation. v. City staff shall maintain an official hearing record, which shall constitute the exclusive record of the decision. vi. All parties to a hearing shall have the right to seek assistance in developing their positions, preparing their statements, and presenting evidence from an attorney, tenant organization representative, landlord association representative, translator, or any other person. If the representative will be speaking on behalf of the party at the hearing, the party shall so advise the subcommittee. vii. To prevail on the application, the landlord must carry the burden of demonstrating that the tenant has been a disruptive tenant, as defined in subparagraph 1 of this paragraph M. viii. Two votes are required to approve an application. The vote shall be taken after the conclusion of the presentations by the landlord and the tenant and any deliberations by the members of the subcommittee. If two votes are not cast in favor of approving the application, the application is deemed to be denied. ix. Within five (5) business days after the hearing record is closed, the subcommittee shall reconvene and issue a written determination setting forth its decision approving or denying the application, with written findings in support thereof. f. A written notice of the decision shall be mailed by the City to the applicant and the affected tenant within two days of the issuance of the decision by the subcommittee. Such notice shall be accompanied by a copy of the hearing decision. g. If the subcommittee determines that the tenant is a disruptive tenant, the landlord may serve the tenant with written notice provided in accordance with state law to terminate the tenancy. The landlord is not required to pay relocation fees to the tenant. When the disruptive tenant vacates the unit in response to the notice, the landlord may not increase the rent that will be charged for the unit above the amount that was being charged to the disruptive tenant, other than any adjustments otherwise available under this chapter. h. Any final decision of the subcommittee is subject to judicial review pursuant to California Code Of Civil Procedure section 1094.5 and must be filed in accordance with the time periods specified therein.

Section 4. The City Council hereby amends Section 4-6-9 of Chapter 6 of Title 4 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code regarding relocation fees by amending paragraph A thereof to read as follows: A. When Fee Is Required: If a landlord brings an action to recover the possession of an apartment unit that is subject to the provisions of this chapter for any of the reasons set forth in paragraphs A, B, C, D, F, G or M of section 46-6 of this chapter, the landlord is not required to pay a relocation fee to the tenant residing in the unit. However, if a landlord serves a notice of eviction on a tenant for any other reason, the landlord shall pay to such tenant a relocation fee in accordance with the provisions of this section. The relocation fee shall be due and payable to the tenant, regardless of whether the landlord actually utilizes the apartment unit for the purposes stated in the notice of eviction, unless the landlord notifies the tenant in writing of the withdrawal of the notice of eviction prior to such time as the tenant has given the landlord notice of his or her last date of occupancy, or has vacated the unit, if a notice of the last date of occupancy is not given by the tenant. The landlord also shall file a copy of the notice of eviction with the rent stabilization program within one week after serving the notice on the tenant.

Section 5. Ordinance No. 18-O-2762 is hereby repealed and replaced by the provisions of this Ordinance.

Section 6. Urgency Findings. finds as follows:

The City Council

Currently, there is a shortage of affordable housing that is available to all segments of the community both within the County of Los Angeles and specifically within the City of Beverly Hills. The increased cost of constructing and purchasing housing within the Southern California region has caused an increase in the rents that are being charged for apartment units. Studies, which were presented to the City Council in 2017, which are hereby incorporated as part of the record regarding the adoption of this ordinance, have shown that there is a shortage of the number of apartment units that are available for rent. In addition, because of the state Costa Hawkins statute (Civil Code Section 1954.50, et seq.), rents often are increased substantially following a vacancy. The ability to increase rents following a vacancy is an incentive for a landlord to evict an existing tenant so the unit can be re-rented for a rent that is significantly higher. In the City of Beverly Hills, apartment units that are subject to Chapter 6 of Title 4 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code previously were not subject to “just cause” eviction constraints. Accordingly, tenants living in those units (“Chapter 6 units”) may be given notice by their landlords that their tenancy is being terminated for no specified reason, and they must vacate their units and find a different apartment unit within which to live. As part of the presentation by HR&A Advisors to the City Council, which is hereby made a part of the record leading up to the adoption of this Ordinance, there has been a substantial increase in the number of no-cause evictions from Chapter 6 units. In particular, the HR&A report states: “As shown in monthly data in Figure 3, there were no evictions reported to the City during the six months following the enactment of the RSO amendments. Between July 2017 and March 2018, there were generally between four and eight evictions reported monthly. In April 2018, the number of evictions reported to the City spiked to eighteen, sixteen of which were no cause evictions. In August 2018, there were eleven evictions reported to the City, nine of which were no cause evictions.”

In addition, tenants who were or are residing in Chapter 6 units in the City have testified before the City Council that they are being evicted from their units, even though they are good tenants who pay their rent timely, and the landlord orchestrated a sham tenancy to evict the sham tenant for cause, thereby allowing the landlord to raise the rent free of restrictions. This ordinance is designed to address this situation by eliminating the “no cause” evictions from Chapter 6 units and adding new “just cause” eviction requirements that must be satisfied in order to evict tenants from Chapter 6 units.

On the other hand, housing providers have testified that it is too costly and difficult to file an unlawful detainer proceeding in superior court to evict a disruptive tenant.

Accordingly, this ordinance establishes an optional procedure by which a landlord, at the landlord’s sole option, may file an application with the City to have a determination made by a City Council Subcommittee that a tenant is disruptive and that the landlord may terminate the tenancy for cause under the City’s Rent Stabilization Ordinance by providing a written notice of termination to the tenant pursuant to state law.

Therefore, the City Council finds and determines that the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety requires that this ordinance be enacted as an urgency ordinance pursuant to Government Code Section 36937(b) and take effect immediately upon adoption.

Section 7. Applicability. This ordinance shall apply to any tenant including, without limitation, any tenant who has been given a notice of eviction but does not wish to vacate his or her existing rental unit in response to this notice of eviction .

Section 8. CEQA. This ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3), which is the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment, and CEQA does not apply where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity may have a significant effect on the environment.

It can be seen with certainty that the amendments to the City’s rent stabilization regulations to prevent tenants from being evicted from Chapter 6 units without cause will not cause a significant effect on the environment. In addition, the amendments to Chapter 6 of Title 4 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code are not a project that is subject to the provisions of CEQA, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(2) and (b)(5).

Section 9. Severability. If any provision of this ordinance is held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be considered a separate, distinct and independent provision and such holding shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the other provisions of this ordinance.

Section 10. Publication. The City Clerk shall cause this Ordinance to be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation published and circulated in the Continue to page 52 >

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PUBLIC NOTICES city within fifteen (15) days after its passage in accordance with Section 36933 of the Government Code, shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause this Ordinance and the city Clerk’s certification, together with proof of publication, to be entered in the Book of Ordinances of the Council of this city.

Section 11. Effective Date. This Ordinance is adopted as an urgency ordinance for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety within the meaning of Government Code Section 36937(b), and therefore shall be passed immediately upon its introduction and shall become effective immediately upon its adoption by a minimum 4/5 vote of the City Council.

Section 12. Duration. This Ordinance shall remain in effect until it is superseded by another Ordinance adopted by the City Council.

Section 13. Certification. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance.

Adopted: November 6, 2018 Effective: November 6, 2018

agement employee, the permit issued to the holder under this subsection B.3 is deemed void and is invalid for the uses set forth in this section. The permit holder shall return the permit(s) to the City Manager.

4. Notwithstanding any other provision in this subsection B, no more than two (2) permits shall be issued per household. For the purposes of this section, ‘household’ shall be defined as all persons who dwell within the same dwelling unit.”

Section 4. The City Council of the City of Beverly Hills hereby deletes Part C of Section 7-3-111, and re-letters Part D as Part C. Section 5. Publication. The City Clerk shall cause this Ordinance to be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation published and circulated in the City within fifteen (15) days after its passage in accordance with Section 36933 of the Government Code, shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance, and shall cause this Ordinance and this certification, together with proof of publication, to be entered in the Book of Ordinances of the Council of this City.

JULIAN A. GOLD, M.D. Mayor of the City of Beverly Hills, California

Section 6. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall go into effect and be in full force and effect at 12:01 a.m. on the thirty-first (31st) day after its passage.

ATTEST: LOURDES SY-RODRIGUEZ (SEAL) Assistant City Clerk

Section 7. Certification. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance.

APPROVED AS TO FORM: LAURENCE S. WIENER City Attorney APPROVED AS TO CONTENT MAHDI ALUZRI City Manager VOTE: AYES: Councilmembers Wunderlich, Friedman, Bosse, Mirisch and Mayor Gold NOES: None CARRIED ORDINANCE NO. 18-O-2764 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING SECTION 7-3-111 OF THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE CLASS 1 PERMITS AND TO MAKE THE CITY AUDITOR ELIGIBLE FOR A CLASS 1 PERMIT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS HEREBY DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The Beverly Hills Municipal Code provides that current and former members of the City Council, current Commissioners, and current City Officers receive a class 1 parking permit. The class 1 permit allows holders to park in parking meter spaces without paying the meter, in a metered or nonmetered space for a period of time in excess of the posted maximum, in a preferential parking zone, and in a City-owned parking lot or structure without paying the required fee and for a period of time longer than the posted maximum. The Director of Public Works is currently authorized to issue class 1 permits.

Section 2. The City recently added a new Officer position to its ranks, that of City Auditor. The Municipal Code should therefore be amended to include the City Auditor in the list of positions whose current occupants receive a class 1 permit. In addition, authority for issuing class 1 permits should be transferred from the Director of Public Works to the City Manager or his or her designee.

Section 3. The City Council of the City of Beverly Hills hereby amends Part B of Section 7-3-111 to read as follows: “B. A class 1 permit shall be issued by the City Manager or the City Manager’s designee only as follows: 1. One permit for each vehicle legally registered to each current and former member of the city council and each current and former city treasurer.

2. One permit for each vehicle legally registered to each current member of the planning, architectural, design review, traffic and parking, human relations, public works, recreation and parks, fine art, health and safety, charitable solicitations and cultural heritage commissions.

When a commissioner ceases to be on a commission, the permit issued to the holder under this subsection B.2 is deemed void and is invalid for the uses set forth in this section. The permit holder shall return the permit(s) to the City Manager.

3. One permit to the current City Manager, current City Attorney, current City Clerk, current City Auditor, and each current executive management employee designated in the City's executive compensation plan. When such persons cease to be an employee of the City or are no longer in the position of City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk, or City Auditor. or are no longer an executive man-

Adopted: November 6, 2018 Effective: December 7, 2018 JULIAN A. GOLD, MD Mayor of the City of Beverly Hills, California ATTEST: LOURDES SY-RODRIGUEZ (SEAL) Assistant City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: LAURENCE S. WIENER City Attorney APPROVED AS TO CONTENT MAHDI ALUZRI City Manager SUSAN HEALY KEENE, AICP Director of Community Development VOTE: AYES: Councilmembers Wunderlich, Friedman, Bosse, Mirisch and Mayor Gold NOES: None CARRIED BID PACKAGE NO. 18-88 CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS PUBLIC WORKS - PROJECT ADMINISTRATION 345 FOOTHILL ROAD BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA 90210 LEGAL NOTICE - BIDS WANTED LIBRARY READING ROOM AND PASSPORT OFFICE REMODEL PROJECT The City of Beverly Hills ("City") hereby requests sealed bids for the materials, supplies, equipment or services set forth herein, subject to all conditions outlined in this Bid Package, including: SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION

1: 2: 3: 4: 5: 6: 7:

NOTICE INVITING BIDS INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS CONTRACT BONDS INSURANCE SCOPE OF WORK

SECTION 1: NOTICE INVITING BIDS Notice Inviting Bids a. Date of Request:

November 15, 2018

b. Bid Number:

18-88

c. Item Description: The project scope consists of remodel of the library main reading room including but not limited to finishes replacement, new electrical work, new library shelving, new ceiling work including lighting. The work also includes remodel of stack areas for new passport offices including but not limited to new framed walls, new ceilings electrical and mechanical work in the new offices. d. Obtaining Bid Documents: The Bid Package, including the plans and specifications may be viewed and downloaded from the City’s website: http://www.beverlyhills.org/business/bidlistings/

To obtain a hard copy of the Bid Package by mail or in person, please contact Mandana Motahari, City Architect, at telephone number 310-288-2866 or email mmotahari@beverlyhills.org. Request must be made at least one (1) business day in advance for in person pick-up and at least five (5) business days in advance to receive by mail. Pick-up location will be at the Department of Public Works - 345 Foothill Road, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. e. Bid Opening:

Thursday – December 6, 2018 at 2:00 p.m.

f. Due Date and Location for Submittals: Sealed bids will be received at all times during normal business hours prior to the Bid Opening, at the City Clerk’s Office, 455 North Rexford Drive, Room 290, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. All bids must be in writing and must contain an original signature by an authorized officer of the firm.

Electronic bids (i.e., telephonic, FAX, etc.) are NOT acceptable. All bids shall clearly contain on the outside of the sealed envelope in which they are submitted: BID PACKAGE 18-88: LIBRARY READING ROOM AND PASSPORT OFFICE REMODEL PROJECT g. Contractor's License: In accordance with provisions of Section 3300 of the California Public Contract Code, the City has determined that the Contractor shall possess a valid California Contractor's License Class B – General Building Contractor, or other appropriate license classification under the State Contracting Code at the time the contract is bid. Failure to possess such license may render the bid non responsive and bar the award of the contract to that non responsive Bidder. h. Liquidated Damages: There shall be a $500.00 assessment for each and every calendar day work remains undone after date fixed for completion. i. Prevailing Wages: In accordance with Labor Code Section 1770 et seq., this Project is a “public work,” and thus, the Contractor and any Subcontractors must pay wages in accordance with the determination of the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”) regarding the prevailing rate of per diem wages. Copies of those rates are on file with the Director of Public Works, and are available to any interested party upon request.

Contractor shall post a copy of the DIR’s determination of the prevailing rate of per diem wages at each job site. j. Pre-bid Conference Date and Location: A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on Thursday, November 22, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at entrance to Beverly Hills Library located at 444 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills 90210. k. Bid Security: Each bid shall be accompanied by bid security in the form of a cashier's check, certified check or bid bond in the amount of 10% of the total bid amount. All cashier's checks or certified checks must be drawn on a responsible bank doing business in the United States and shall be made payable to THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS. Bid bonds must be issued by a bonding company licensed to do business in the State of California. Bids not accompanied by the required bid security shall be rejected.

Cash and personal or company checks are NOT acceptable. The City shall return the bid security checks of unsuccessful bidders to them when the successful bidder ("Contractor") enters into the Contract with the City. l. Payment Bond and Performance Bond: A Payment Bond and a Performance Bond, each in the amount of 100% of the contract amount, will be required of the Contractor. m. Insurance: Upon award of contract, contractor will be obligated to file certificates of insurance evidencing coverage as specified in the bid documents and in a form acceptable to the City. The certificates shall be on the City's standard proof of insurance form. n. Time of Completion: The contractual completion time shall be 125 calendar days from the date of Notice To Proceed. o. Retention: In accordance with the contract, five percent (5%) of any progress payment will be withheld as retention. Pursuant to Section 22300 of the Public Contract Code, at the request and expense of the Contractor, securities equivalent to the amount withheld may be deposited with the City or with a state or federally chartered bank as the escrow agent, and City shall then pay such moneys to the Contractor. Refer to the contract for further clarification. p. Contact Person: A bidder or potential bidder who has questions regarding this project should email those questions to Mandana Motahari, City Architect at mmotahari@beverlyhills.org. Written responses to all questions will be issued via addendum.

THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY BID OR ALL BIDS AND TO WAIVE ANY INFORMALITY OR IRREGULARITY IN ANY BID. ANY CONTRACT AWARDED WILL BE LET TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER.

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PUBLIC NOTICES ORDINANCE NO. 18-O-2763 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING PUBLIC CONTRACT BID LIMITS THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The City Council hereby amends and restates Section 3-3-301 (“CONTRACTS FOR PUBLIC PROJECTS”) of Article 3 (“Public Works Contracts”), of Chapter 3 (“PURCHASING, PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTS AND DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY”) of Title 3 (“TAXATION, FINANCE, PURCHASING, AND RISK MANAGEMENT”) to read as follows: “3-3-301: CONTRACTS FOR PUBLIC PROJECTS: The following procedures shall govern the award of contracts for public projects: A. Public Projects Of Sixty Thousand Dollars Or Less: Public projects of sixty thousand dollars ($60,000.00) or less, may be performed by city employees, may be awarded by negotiated contract, or may be awarded by purchase order. A contract or purchase order shall require competitive oral bidding as described in section 3-3-202 of this chapter unless the purchasing agent determines that a different competitive bidding procedure is in the best interest of the city. In such case, the purchasing a g e n t m a y s o l i c i t w r i t t e n b i d s a s p r o v i d e d i n s e c t i o n 3 - 3 - 203 of this chapter or solicit sealed written bids as provided in section 33-204 of this chapter.

B. Public Projects Of More Than Sixty Thousand Dollars, But Less Than Or Equal To Two Hundred Thousand Dollars: Public projects of more than sixty thousand dollars ($60,000.00), but less than or equal to two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000.00), shall require competitive written bidding as described in this subsection.

1. Bid specifications shall be prepared and notices inviting sealed bids shall be disseminated as set forth in subsection B2 of this section.

2. All notices inviting sealed bids shall be sent to: a) the construction trade journals specified in California Public Contract Code section 22036, or b) a list of qualified contractors, identified according to categories of work and which has been developed in compliance with the criteria issued by the California uniform construction cost accounting commission, or c) both, unless the supplies, equipment or services are proprietary.

Such notices shall be mailed not less than ten (10) calendar days before bids are due.

The notices shall describe the project in general terms, how to obtain more detailed information regarding the project, and the time and place for the submission of bids.

If all bids received are in excess of two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000.00), the city council may, by passage of a resolution by a four-fifths (4/5) vote, award the contract at two hundred twelve thousand five hundred dollars ($212,500.00) or less, to the lowest responsible bidder, without complying with the bidding procedures set forth in subsection C of this section, provided that the city council determines that the cost estimate of the project was reasonable.

C. Public Projects Of More Than Two Hundred Thousand Dollars: Public projects of more than two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000.00) shall require competitive written bidding. A notice inviting sealed bids shall be published and sent in compliance with the provisions of California Public Contract Code section 22037, or the successor statute thereto. In addition, bid plans and working details shall be adopted by the city council for all public projects exceeding two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000.00).

D. Bid Requirements: When sealed bids are requested, the bids shall be sealed and shall not be opened until the time and place designated in the bid specifications. Bids must be received prior to the bid opening to be considered.

E. Award: When bids are solicited, the appropriate contracting officer or the city council shall award the bid to the lowest responsible bidder, or reject all bids pursuant to Public Contract Code section 22038, or its successor statute. The contracting officer or the city council may waive any irregularities or informalities in any bid or bidding.

F. Waiver: Except with regard to public projects of more than sixty thousand dollars ($60,000.00), upon determining that conformance with the procedures set forth in this

article would be contrary to the best interests of the city or upon determining that compliance with the procedures would be impractical, the purchasing agent may waive any or all of the requirements of this article.”

Section 2. The City Council hereby amends and restates Section 3-3-113 (“EXEMPTIONS TO THE BIDDING REQUIREMENT”) of Article 1 (“General Provisions”) of Chapter 3 (“PURCHASING, PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTS AND DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY”) of Title 3 (“TAXATION, FINANCE, PURCHASING, AND RISK MANAGEMENT””) to read as follows: “3-3-113: EXCEPTIONS TO BIDDING REQUIREMENT: Except with regard to public projects of more than sixty thousand dollars ($60,000.00), the bidding requirements of this chapter shall not apply in the following circumstances: A. Where competition does not exist, such as membership in professional organizations, attendance at meetings or conventions, travel, and when needed equipment, supplies or services are proprietary items of original equipment manufacturers and/or their authorized exclusive distributors.

B. Where items to be purchased are for resale to the public.

C. Where items to be purchased are circulating library materials, including books, periodicals, films, and recordings; computer software, hardware maintenance services or software maintenance services; food, condiments and similar items; or art.

D. Any contract involving the purchase of supplies, equipment or services entered into with another governmental entity.

E. Any contract for professional services such as attorneys, physicians, architects, engineers, consultants, accountants, specialized printers or other individuals or organizations possessing a high degree of professional, unique, specialized or technical skill or expertise.

F. Sole source procurement as set forth in section 3-3108 of this chapter.

G. Emergency procurement as set forth in sections 3-3206 and 3-3-303 of this chapter.

Section 3. Severability. If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or place, is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the final decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this Ordinance shall be and remain in full force and effect.

Section 4. Publication. The City Clerk shall cause this Ordinance to be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation published and circulated in the City within fifteen (15) days after its passage in accordance with Section 36933 of the Government Code, shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance, and shall cause this Ordinance and his certification, together with proof of publication, to be entered in the Book of Ordinances of the Council of this City.

Section 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall go into effect and be in full force and effect at 12:01 a.m. on January 1, 2019.

Adopted: November 6, 2018 Effective: January 1, 2019 JULIAN A. GOLD, M.D. Mayor of the City of Beverly Hills, California ATTEST: LOURDES SY-RODRIGUEZ (SEAL) Assistant City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: LAURENCE S. WIENER City Attorney APPROVED AS TO CONTENT MAHDI ALUZRI City Manager JEFF S. MUIR Director of Finance VOTE: AYES: Councilmembers Wunderlich, Friedman, Bosse, Mirisch and Mayor Gold NOES: None CARRIED

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).

On December 11, 2018 at 2:30 P.M., Thomas H. Casey, the Chapter 7 Trustee for the bankruptcy estate of Mt. Yohai, LLC, shall sell 2521 Nottingham Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90027 to the highest bidder. For purchase price and bidding information, please contact Faye C. Rasch, Weiland Golden Goodrich LLP (714) 966-1000 –––––– Notice Inviting Bids: Robertson ADHC is in the process of accepting new bids for food vending for 2019.

Sealed bids will be received

by Robertson ADHC at 369 S. Robertson Blvd. Beverly Hills, CA 90211 until 12/10/2018 2:00pm for meals to be served in the center. At said time and place and promptly thereafter all bids that have been duly received will be publicly opened and read aloud.

Description of product for Bid: Breakfast, Snack, & Lunch five (5) days per week Monday thru Friday.

Meals are to be delivered to one (1) location in Bulk form inclusive of milk based on a 25 day menu cycle to be provided by this agency.

All meals of each type must meet the minimum standards set by the USDA for CACFP meals of that type.

The contract will be awarded to the responsible bidder that possesses the potential ability to perform successfully under the terms and conditions of the proposed procurement and is lowest in price. Other factors shall be given consideration when there are sound documented business reasons such as contractor integrity, compliance with public policy, record of past performance, and financial and technical resources.

–––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2018 274702 The following is/are doing business as: INSPIRED EVENTS LA 9042 Airdrome St. Los Angeles, CA 90035; Johanna Besterman 9042 Airdrome St. Los Angeles, CA 90035; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed in ON Johanna October 2018: Besterman, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: October 30, 2018; Published: Nov. 16, 23, 30, Dec. 7, 2018 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2018270582 The following is/are doing business as: THE LET GO 6063 Fairview Pl., Agoura Hills, CA 91301; CG Works, Inc. 6063 Fairview Pl., Agoura Hills, CA 91301; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed: Charisse Glenn, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: October 25, 2018; Published: November 02, 09, 16, 23, 2018 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2018270638 The following is/are doing business as: 1) EVRLINK 2) INVITTLE 9461

Charleville Blvd. #276, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Tamara Cholakian 9461 Charleville Blvd. #276, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed: Tamara Cholakian, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: October 25, 2018; Published: November 02, 09, 16, 23, 2018 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2018270644 The following is/are doing business as: MYINTY 10861 Moorpark St. #113, Studio City, CA 91602; Adrienne M. Cossar 10861 Moorpark St. #113, Studio City, CA 91602; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed: Adrienne M. Cossar, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: October 25, 2018; Published: November 02, 09, 16, 23, 2018 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2018270640 The following is/are doing business as: DENISE ROSNER HOMES 9454 Wilshire Blvd. 1st Floor, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Denise Rosner 9454 Wilshire Blvd. 1st Floor, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed October 2016: Denise Rosner, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: October 25, 2018; Published: November 02, 09, 16, 23, 2018 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2018270642 The following is/are doing business as: 1) PLATINUM LUXURY & COMMERCIAL 2) PLATINUM REALTY GROUP 3) PLATINUM REALTY PARTNERS 4) PLATINUM REALTY RESOURCE 439 N. Canon Dr. #Penthouse, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Sheila Mac 9663 Santa Monica Blvd. #1108, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed: Sheila Mac, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: October 25, 2018; Published: November 02, 09, 16, 23, 2018 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2018270584 The following is/are doing business as: 1) I LOVE MY DOUBLES PARTNER 2) TENNI LOVE 226 N. Crescent Dr. #303, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Chocbite, LLC 214 Main St. #130, El Segundo, CA 90245; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed April 2015: Adeline Arjad Cook, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: October 25, 2018; Published: November 02, 09, 16, 23, 2018 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2018270580 The following is/are doing business as: 1) ICON 11 2) SBH CONSULTING 2481 Hollyridge Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90068; Sandrine Auerbach 2481 Hollyridge Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90068; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed February 2015: Sandrine Auerbach, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: October 25, 2018; Published: November 02, 09, 16, 23, 2018 LACC N/C

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Cleaning, Run Errands, Shopping. With car, 15 years experience and local references.

Honest and Dependable.

Please call Daisy 818/966-1009

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88 ELDERLY CARE

EXPERIEINCED COMPANION/ DRIVER

• ELDERCARE • IN-HOME SPECIALIST • Caregivers • CNA • CHHA

• Companions • Live-In / Live-Out

Experienced • Compassionate • Fully Screened

310.859.0440 www.exehomecare.com

BBB A+ Rated

Referral Agency

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After Construction Detail Cleaning

Instagram Pics: Pascal’s Barber Salon Since 1982

15 years experience, references, own car.

CLEANING SERVICES

GREEN

310-970-4713 310-294-1040 • Robby Lopez •

Seeks Employment 1 to 5 days per week.

I am seeking HOUSEKEEPING position.

Move-in • Move-out

310/990-8727 If u paint his nose red, it’ll be RUDOLPH!

Treat Yourself for The Holiday’s!

Beverly Hills resident, USC college graduate,

I Am Seeking Companion / Housekeeping Position

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• 310/557-2599 • “ A / V ” R AT E D F O R OVER 30 YEARS.

JEWISH WOMAN COMPANION/ CAREGIVER/ Personal Assistant

ROSSMORE

WITH REFERENCES. Responsible, Friendly, Caring with own car.

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

Housesitting also avail.

Live-in or Live-out

HOUSING PLAZA

SUZAN

Beverly Hills/LA Area

323/394-4146

Call 323/901-6944

SENIORS 55+ Affordable Rates Private Unit Lots Of Love Lots Of Fun

NEED HELP? W E U N D E R S TA N D . . .

Mama’s caregivers are loving, caring, trained & bonded. Live in or out.

M AMA’ S H OME C ARE 323/655-2622

ARE YOU A SENIOR AND NEED ASSISTANCE? We can help YOU!

We provide experienced Cargivers, CNA’s & HHA’s for seniors needing companions to drive them to doctors, prepare meals, light housekeeping, etc...

We offer responsible and nurturing care. Our staff is thoroughly screened and we care. Live In/Out.

Call Lisa 24hrs.

323/877-8121 • 323/806-3046

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Looking for a

BEVERLY HILLS SUBLEASE ROOFING CONTRACTOR 2-OFFICES

licensed in Beverly Hills and qualified to spray fire

retardent sealeant on existing wood roof shingles.

Immediate requirement .

Call 310/200-5452

————— SEEKING EXPERIENCED E-BAY SELLER • • • • • • • For Fashion Items.

• • • • • • •

Wilshire Blvd. @ San Vicente

REAL ESTATE (310) 966-0900 License 00957281

Century Park East

Days/Hours • Sun.-Thurs 1pm-9pm. Must have 5 plus years experience, non-s moker, speak English and must be legal to work in the U.S.

F URNISHED & U NFURNISHED

*BEL AIR *WESTWOOD *CENTURY CITY

CENTURY PARK EAST

————— ATTORNEY’S OFFICE Fully Furnished

$1,550 323/782-1144

2 BDRM /2 BATH / DEN $5,400/MONTH

Exciting High Floor. Great Views Magnificent Newer Renovation. Chic European Kitchen. Custom Cabinetry Quartz Counters. Luxurious Baths. Fireplace. Hardwood Floors. Lots of Fitted Closets Air Cond. Heating Paid

• DIANA COOK • 468 N. Camden Dr., Beverly Hills, 90210

Adj. Beverly Hills

IN BEVERLY HILLS

GATED 5 STAR LUXURY PROPERTIES

$799,000 • 6th Fl. 2+2 Beautiful Garden Setting, treetop views, light/bright.

Great location in building.

310/281-2667 $899,000 • 19th Fl. 2+2 Corner Condo, Ocean Views, *** FOR LEASE *** City+Downtown Too! Lrg. balcony, upgraded kitch. top of line appliances, sub-zero.

H O U S EK EEP ER

SEEKING LIVE-IN

N O W AVA I L A B L E

phone answering service. Unfurnished. $925/Mo.

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310/274-2764

CenturyCityLiving.com

Rare Private Doggy Park 140 sqft. Quiet, private with Dog Park Parties!

N/S Tennis-Tennis Anyone? and professional 6-Lane pool, fitness center, environment. Possible valet too. A Great Lifestyle!

Recently Remodeled • 3 1 0 - 2 0 3 - 8 3 3 3 • Large Corner Office 2DianaCook@gmail.com In Boutique Building

Please Call Ann:

all listings are on

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2 BDRM /2 BATH / DEN $4,950/MONTH

BEVERLY HILLS BEVERLY HILLS SINGLE OFFICE

441 S. WETHERLY DR.

RENOVATED 2 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS Please call Jackie Available December 1st. Hardwood floors, central A/C Attorney Suite at 310/278-2401 Bank of America Building and heat, all applainces including washer and dryer, CAREGIV ERS Wilshire Bl./Beverly Dr. backyard, deck, 2 car garage Shared reception / NEEDED parking. $5,500/MO. At least 5 years in home kitchen areas.

PRIME WEST HOLLYWOOD LOCATION! 9000 CYNTHIA STREET

1 BEDROOM /1 BATH

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experience. Speak fluent English and can also speak Farsi, Russian, Hebrew, Armenian or Polish. Must have car and available for live-in positions.

Call 323/655-2622 Mon.-Fri. • 10am-5pm DO NOT APPLY IF NOT EXPERIENCED

Call 310/277-4662

————— Plug and Play 1,140 sf

HOUSE FOR LEASE 3 BD. + 1.75 BA.

**Under Market Rent** + DINING ROOM. 8950 Olympic Bl. Newly remodeled with Suite 210 huge backyard includes Rick 818/439-6951 1 & 2 - PERSON large playroom. hard-

RESIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM

Professional appearance.

Fax Resume:

310/829-2630 Or Email: THEROBERTSCO @ THEROBERTSCO . COM

3 BDRMS + 3 BATHS 2000 SQ. FT. (818) 571-1508 Quiet Luxury Penthouse Double Suite located right in the heart of West Hollywood and the Westside. Amenities Include Pool, Sauna, Spa, Two Side by Side Secured Parking Spaces. Comes unfurnished but can be furnish if required. $7,500/MO.

For inquiries contact: Kevin Pike (818) 571-1508 Coldwell Banker • CalDRE #01990544

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stove and dishwasher.

Crescent & Clifton

COMMERCIAL LOT FOR LEASE

Laundry room includes

3 BR + 2 BA CONDO

Long / Short Terms Lease.

• • • • • • Contact Katerina:

310/205-0500

TO ADVERTISE YOUR LISTINGS Contact George at 310-278-1322

$4,000 to $5,300/month

PARK PLACE $4,200 to $4,950/month

CENTURY TOWERS $6,500 to $7,000/month

CENTURY HILL $4,950 to $8,900/month

wood floors, fridge,

Zone C2 Lot Size: 5,755 S.F.

High Floor. Unobstructed East Views. Jumbo Balcony Viking Kitchen Hardwood Floors Loft Style Interior

CENTURY PARK EAST

BEVERLY HILLS

Small complex, washer and dryer.

B.H.+Westside Area $5,900/MO. Management/ HOLLYWOOD Maintenance, LAND FOR LEASE 209 S. CLARK DRIVE Leasing 1323 N. La Brea Ave. 310/980-3296 Experience a Plus.

• • • • • •

Great Opportunity!

Free Rent + Salary!

$3,650/MONTH

For more info call: 310/915-9595 ext.29

CREATIVE OFFICE BEVERLY HILLS SUBLEASE

Unobstructed Views. Jumbo Corner Condo.. 2 Large Balconies. Totally Renovated Hardwood Floors. Décor Kitchen/Baths. Quiet Location Lots of Fitted Closets

1,816 Square Feet Bright Corner Unit Inside Laundry 3 Car Garage $5,495/MO.

Steve Gellar 310/922-2141 Coldwell Banker BRE01153015/00616212

BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. LUXURIOUS PENTHOUSE 2 BEDROOM, 3 BATH Includes Spacious Loft w/ Private Bath, Closet, Bonus Room & Large Rooftop Deck.

Large closets, balconies, all amenities in kitchen w/ breakfast area + granite counter tops and all stainless steel appliances. all harwood floors and verticle blinds. Fireplace, wet bar, washer/ dryer included in laundry area. Secured building with garden courtyard. Choice location Near Beverly Center, Cedars- Sinai, Restaurants, Trader Joes, Etc. No Pets. $3,850/MO. Shown By Appointment.

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

LE PARC Sorry

ONE CENTURY $16,500 to $27,000/month

CENTURY WOODS Sorry

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

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BRENTWOOD

L.A.’S FINEST, MOST LUXURIOUS APT. RENTAL

BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. 1127 GLENVILLE DR. * BEVERLY HILLS * BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. Grand Opening B R E N T W O O D TOTALLY RENOVATED School District 309 S. Sherbourne Dr. BRENTWOOD ’s ~ V I L L A G E ~ 8725 Clifton Way

2 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS Newly Remodeled

(•••

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Most Spectacular Apartments 1 Bd. +Den +1.5 Ba.

New kitchen with granite Large & Spacious • • • • • • counters tops and all new +Den+2 Ba. Good closet space, a/c, 2 Bd. appliances. Wood laminate flooring and 2 car tandem • • • • • • • • • elevator, dishwasher, garage prkg. $2,900 Mo. Lrg. unit. balcony, controlled access. Close to Cedars/shops/trans. walk-in closet, (2 units available) 310/247-8689 Call 714/514-0018 central air, intercom

————— BEVERLY HILLS ADJ.

entry, laundry facility, elevator, parking.

• CHARMING & BRIGHT •

LUXURIOUS

• 310/276-1528 •

Close to Cedars, 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH Beverly Center $2,850/MO. restaurants, shopping & transportation.

Totally remodeled with modern fixtures and new granite counters through- BEVERLY HILLS out all amenities in 218 S. Tower Dr. kitchen and includes all •• •• 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • • appliances. Breakfast •• ••• area. Large closets, • • • balconies, Berber carpet/ Old World Charm! harwood foors and verticle Bright, intercom entry, blinds. Fireplace, washer/ dryer included in laundry fridge, stove, laundry fac. area. Secured building CLOSE TO RESTAURANTS & SHOPPING. with atrium and garden courtyard view. Choice 323/651-2598 location Near Beverly Center, Cedars- Sinai, Restaurants, Border of Trader Joes, Etc. No Pets.

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————— BEVERLY HILLS

Shown By Appointment.

321 S. Sherbourne Dr.

8544 BURTON WAY • •

Spacious • • • • Call 310/273-6770 • Jr. 1 Bdrm. • or 213/444-8865 • • •• or 310/734-7263

439 S. LE DOUX

LE DOUX / BURTON WAY

120 Granville Ave.

* * * * *1 * * *

• 3 Bd.+2 /2 Ba.

* * * * * * * *

Large units, walk-in closet, custom kitchen, built-in washer/dryer, all appliGRAND OPENING ances, hardwood floors Brand New throughout, some units 2018 Construction w/ skylights+high ceilings. = BRENTWOOD = Health club, wifi, sauna, The Sanremo heated pool, controlled 417 S. Barrington Av. acess, parking.

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Upstairs, granite, A/C, parking, laundry on-site, stove, fridge and pool.

$1,995/MO. By appointment only

Call 310/425-9070

————— BEVERLY HILLS

•• • • • French doors in bdrm. • open to large balcony • overlooking pool •

• GORGEOUS UNITS •

Hardwood flrs., central air, pool, elevator, Spacious, hardwood flrs., on-site laundry, huge closets, built-in intercom entry. a/c, dishwasher, pool,

424/343-0015 Great Location!

Easy Move-In! *1+1 only 320 N. La Peer Dr.

• 310/246-0290 •

C LOSE TO S HOPS & D INING

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BRENTWOOD

519 S. Barrington Ave.

Single

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•

•

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• 310/442-8265 • • Free WiFi Access • Newly Updated ~ 310/476-3824 ~ 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath W E S T L . A .

BRENTWOOD & 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath 1236 Amhearst Ave. U.C.L.A. CLOSE • • • • • • • • • Spacious Units •

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on-site laundry, prkg.

Close to Brentwood Village, Shops & Restaurants.

Gorgeous & Spacious.

Hardwood floors, With Pool, hardwood dishwasher, on-site floors, balcony, central laundry & parking. air, fireplace, stainless 310/826-0541 • 310/826-4889 • steel appliances, Close to shopping, elevator, intercom dining & transportation.

HEART OF entry, parking. gym.

BRENTWOOD • 310/476-2181 • • BrentwooD • 11931 Goshen Ave. Close to shopping, 11815 Mayfield Ave. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ dining & schools. < < < < < Brand New Bldg.

Newly Remodeled Large Luxury Units

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————— 1385 Kelton Ave.

Hardwood floors, ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ impressive living room, 1 Bd.+1 Ba. dining room, balcony, Hardwood floors, a/c unit, fridge, dishdishwasher, on-sight washer, walk-in closet, laundry, controlled intercom entry, laundry access, parking. facility, carport parking.

310/569-1159

310/312-9871

Close to U.C.L.A. & Close: great restaurants, Westwood Village shops, UCLA, beach.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~

• 3 Bd. + 3 1/ 2 Ba.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Very private, hi-ceilings, large veranda, luxury kitchen+bathrooms, walk-in closet, all new appliances, washer/dryer in unit, central air, prkg.

Please Call:

310/473-1509 • Easy Move-In •

• • • • • • • • • •

3830 Vinton Ave.

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“The Mission” • Westwood •

CULVER CITY • 1 Bd.+1 Ba.

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~ WESTWOOD ~ • 2 Bd.+2 Ba.

• • • • • •

elevator, controlled access, laundry facilities. No pets.

310/826-0541

Very close to Brentwood Village’s dining, shopping & transportation.

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•• • • • • • • • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. •

* * * * * *

Air conditioning unit, Hardwood floors, laundry facility, parking, laundry facility, subterranean prkg. controlled access.

Near Whole Foods.

8-Unit Bldg.

310/592-4511

+ 1 Bath • • 310/247-8689 • Close to Cedars-Sinai, Upscale, Bright, Balcony, dishwasher, Gorgeous & Spacious. BRENTWOOD Beverly Center & a/c, heated pool, WiFi, elevator • • • • • Trendy Robertson Bl. 925 S. Barrington Ave. controlled access, Upscale, Bright, 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath

221 S. Doheny Dr. • • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • Single

968 S. Barrington Av. Includes: 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath

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Balcony, controlled N E W LY U P D AT E D access, a/c, stove, elevator, laundry • • • • • • 1 Bdrm. facility, parking.

BEVERLY HILLS GREAT LOCATION!

904-908 Granville Av. 2 B d . + 1 1/ 2 B a .

Pool, sauna, intercom entry, elevator, on-site 2 Bdrm. + 1 1/ 2 Bath laundry, parking.

Bright unit. : : : : : : : : : : : : : : 424/272-6596 • Dishwasher, On-site All Utilities Paid.

310/841-2367 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath Close to Brentwood laundry, parking.

1 Close to 3 Bdrm.+ 2 /2 Bath Village, Restaurants, : : : : : : : : : : : : : : UCLA, Mt. Saint Mary’s, Brentwood Village. L O≈ S WA ENSGTE L ≈E S 310/472-8915 Open floor plan, high & Transportation.

11305 Graham Pl. ceilings, French oak • BRENTWOOD • 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath flrs+porcelain tiles, x-lrg. B R E N T W O O D 872 S. Westgate Ave. Intercom entry, a/c, walk-in closets, stain- 11730 SUNSET BLVD. = = = = = = dishwasher, on-sight Very Bright less steel appliances, NEWLY REMODELED 1 laundry & parking.

2 Bdrm. + 1 / 2 Bath quartz countertops, pool, • • • • • • C L O S E TO S C H O O L = = = = = = state of the art gym, • & F R E E WAY S laundry hook-ups, • Jr. Executive Totally Redone.

310/477-8171 Harwood+carpet controlled access, prkg, 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • floors, fireplace, WEST L.A. free WiFi. Close to • patio, parking, 1343 Carmelina Ave. Brentwood Village.

••••••• laundry facility.

- 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath • 310/477-6885 • Rooftop pool, 310/592-4511 • Bright Unit • VERY UNIQUE • MUST SEE deck, central air, On-site laundry, elevator, intercom BRENTWOOD on-site parking.

Close to • BRENTWOOD • entry, on-sight laundry, 11640 Kiowa Ave. transportation.

• • • • 125 N. Barrington Av. gym, parking.

• •• •

—————–––– 1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH

BEVERLY HILLS

^^^^

^^^^

6-Month Lease Avail.

* * * * * * Every Extra Luxury

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

• Free WiFi Access • • Close to UCLA • 1350 S. MIDVALE AVE. L.A., 90024 Contact Mgr.:

• 310/864-0319 •

• WESTWOOD • The Clarige 670 Kelton Ave.

Brand New Building • 2 Bd. +2 Ba. • 3 Bd. +3 Ba. Everything Brand New Hardwood floors, appliances, washer/ dryer in each unit, central air. Pool, jacuzzi spa, fitness center, rooftop garden patio+ fire pits, courtyard, controlled access, prkg.

310/209-0006 Steps to UCLA & Westwood Village.

^^

1 Bdrm.+1 Bath Dishwasher, a/c, controlled access, on-site parking & laundry facility.

WESTWOOD 1409 Midvale Ave.

•••• ••• • • 1 Bd.+1 310/820-8584 ————— •• • WEST L.A. • • 1433 Brockton Ave. • •

•••• • Ba. • • •• • •

WiFi, a/c, intercom Spacious 1 Bdrm+1 Bath entry, laundry facility, Laundry facility, elevator, parking, pool. parking. CLOSE TO U.C.L.A., Close to shopping, SHOPPING & 1 BLK. dining & TO WESTWOOD PARK. transportation.

310/478-8616 Please Call:

310/477-6885

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• WESTWOOD • ————— 10933 Rochester Ave.

WEST L.A.

1628 S. Westgate Ave. X-St. Santa Monica Bl.

Jr. Executive

~ ~ ~ ~ ~

~ 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. ~

2 Bd.+2 Ba.

310/820-1810

Close To U.C.L.A.

B r i g h t & A i r y. Spacious a/c, fireplace, Intercom entry, on-sight pool, controlled access, laundry fac., prkg. parking, on-sight laundry facility, courtyard patio. • Free WiFi Access • Close to transportation.

310/473-5061

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1380 Midvale Ave.

1769-1775 • • • • • • N. Sycamore 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. • ••••• • • • • • • Single

Av.

CARE ELECTRIC

• WiFi, pool, elevator, • Bachelor controlled access, onControlled access, sight laundry, parking. laundry facility.

Close to U.C.L.A. 310/473-1509 Utilities Included.

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Close to Everything.

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10530-10540 Wilshire Bl.

CONCRETE

323/467-8172

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**C **CENTURY CITY** LAFAYETTE PARK 2220 S. Beverly Glen 274 LAFAYETTE PARK PL.

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• • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • 1 Bd.+Den+1 Ba. • •••••• • • S i n g l e • • Granite counter tops, •• • • stainless steel appliances, • • L o t s o f • • air conditioned, new

Character & Charm!

Glass Fireplace Newly Remodeled.

New hardwood flrs., granite counters, stainless steel appl., alcove fireplace, fridge, laundry facility, gated parking, intercom entry, WiFi and more.

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

213/382-102 1 • 310/552-8064 • Easy freeway access

Rooftop jacuzzi with panoramic city views.

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615 S. Cochran Ave. Newly Remodeled • Single • Controlled access, on-sight laundry, a/c unit, kitchenette.

323/879-9611

• 1 Bd. + • 1 Ba. • • • • • • • •

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Call 310/562-3698

LOS ANGELES

401 S. HOOVER St. • MIRACLE MILE • • • • • • • • •

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

The Grove 213/385-4751 & Restaurants.

CONSTRUCTION

Everything (almost) you don't like to do, can't do, or just won't do in and around your house.

Painting • Ceramic Tile Plumbing • Re-Piping Electrical • Drywall Window Installation Kitchen & Bath Remodels General Repairs Apt Bldg. Maintenance For any home improvement.

Call Marvin,

310/430-1808 & Get it done for less!

Call 424/285-0991

Fully Insured • Lic #934284

and get it done today!

310/901-9411

25 Years Experience

MARBLE

Lic.# 568446

RESTORATION

GOLD COAST ~ MARBLE ~

CONSTRUCTION E L E C T R I C We Build Your Dreams & Trust!

• NEW CONSTRUCTION • REMODELING • ADDITION

BEST PRICES! For Free Estimate Call 310-729-8699

Lic. #841143

LIC #1017736

• • • •

All Your Electrical Needs at Low Rates!

Specializing in lighting designs, service upgrades, and rewiring low voltage.

Up To 50% Off First Job

Marble Polishing Sealing Floor Restoration Grout Cleaning

Call For Free Estimate:

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

Bonded • Lic. #605252

REAL ESTATE AGENTS/SELLERS, PREP YOUR PROPERTY.

Call 213-591-1378

CROSSWORD

downtown & great restaurants.

————— —————

Reliable Handyman & General Contractor

G.C. CONSTRUCTION LUXURY HOUSE M A D A N

• Resurfacing of Old ∞∞∞∞∞∞ Concrete ∞ • KOREATOWN • • Natural Stone Specialist 423 S. Hoover St. • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • Bd. +1 Ba. • ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ •• 21 Bd. + 2 Ba. • Competitive Prices • Luxury Living •

• Free WiFi • Call: 310/470-4474

• MARVIN •

Handyman Services

www.careelectric.net

prkg, on-sight laundry.

H IKING IN R UNYON • Any Concrete Flatwork C ANYON , H OLLYWOOD • Concrete Walls B OWL /N IGHTLIFE .

Balcony, air conditioning, with valet, lush garden surrounding pool, controlled access bldg., covered parking, gym, elevator, etc. laundry facility.

Hardwood flrs., granite counters, dishwasher, 213/385-4751 central air, balcony, Close to transportation, laundry facility.

HANDY PEOPLE

SILVER STONE

All Electrical Needs!

Residential/Commercial Expert Repair Small Jobs OK Fully Insured All Work Guaranteed!

323/851-3790

550 Veteran Ave. • • • • • * HOLLYWOOD * • SI NG 1134 N. SYCAMORE AV. • LE • * * * * * • • • • • • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. Very spacious, * * * * * granite counters, Newly Remodeled microwave, intercom Great Views entry, on-sight laundry, parking & WiFi. Great views, controlled Very close to UCLA access, balcony, & Westwood Village. elevator, lrg. pool, 310/208-5166

WILSHIRE CORRIDOR

HANDY PEOPLE

ELECTRICIAN

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Chairman 2014 Paula Kent Meehan President & Publisher Marcia Wilson Hobbs Senior Editor John L. Seitz Special Sections Editor Stephen P. Simmons

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR We believe the reconfiguration plan for our elementary schools, approved last week by the BHUSD Board of Education, is the wrong decision for Beverly Hills. We are concerned about the serious impact this decision will have on our schools and community.

The school administration has not shared any studies regarding the impacts on the quality of life for students, staff and residents, including noise, pollution, traffic, parking, safety and historic preservation, to name just a few issues.

There has been a serious lack of transparency by the school board and administration. Most parents found out about the most recent reconfiguration plan less than one week before the vote took place. Parents were given less than a 24-hour notice about open houses to take place at the schools.

How can parents feel confident in a school district which does not include parent involvement and cannot even share information in a timely and coherent manner?

As parents and concerned residents, we want high performing schools for our children and have no issue with the district’s goals, except that the plan lacks the evidence to support the district’s claims it will improve the education of our elementary and middle school students. We deserve facts, not opinions, and need board members and administrators to know the difference between the two.

We applaud the idea of improving middle school education in the district, but not without evidence to support this plan, and not at the expense of our elementary and middle school students. And certainly not at the expense of the inevitable increased class sizes when 16 teachers are laid off, as per the district's plan.

We hope other residents will join us in asking Mayor Julian Gold and the City Council, as municipal leaders, to ensure that all CEQA requirements are met, and that the BHUSD provides a detailed plan addressing mitigation for traffic, noise and pollution created by this reconfiguration. The impacts will be real for the quality of life for all the residents of our City. BHUSD must be held to the same standard as any property owner would be held to if they wanted to use the streets and services provided by the City of Beverly Hills.

The council does have the power to address these impacts on our City. The school district relies on a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) and the City can demand that no funds from the JPA be used for this reconfiguration plan until a fully vetted plan is in place that addresses the serious issues affecting the quality of life of all ourresidents.

Emma Smizik On behalf of a Coalition of Concerned Residents and Parents

****** I went to a meeting for the new Waldorf Towers that is being pushed on the City of Beverly Hills.

There will be one- and two-bedroom apartments with “high ceilings.” The square footage is the same.

It has become wider instead of taller – it is now 23 stories instead of 26, but 10 feet higher.

We have a City Council that is ruining our City.

These are the same people who voted themselves an extra year. The BOLD event does nothing for the City or merchants – who needs a ballerina? It is costing too much.

This project is coming to a vote. I can guarantee Julian Gold, Les Friedman and Lili Bosse will vote it in. Les and Julian follow each other. We need new faces for the next election.

This is too big a project for Santa Monica Boulevard– the traffic is bad now – just wait.

Everyone living in Beverly Hills should get involved and say, “no.” There were 1,400 people who said “no” the first time – but now the City Council will override the people of Beverly Hills.

Nan Corman ****** Some thoughts to ponder for us all: There is an outbreak of measles in Israel with over 1400 cases.

Some refuse early age vaccination/inoculation and others due to religious ideas. In my opinion, there is no valid reason for not vaccinating everyone, in particular the children.

After the recent terrible shooting in Thousand Oaks, I wonder if all this extravaganza that our City creates (e.g. BOLD for a cost of $5 million between August and the November festivities) are doing any good for Beverly Hills.

Basically, it just invites more crime as the City continues to become “better known” for the benefit of a few. Perhaps monies could be better spent on–to mention a few–camera surveillance, more police officers, and so forth.

Pablo Nankin, M.D. ****** We as a society need to stop blaming each other for the ills of the country and come together in search of answers. We are wasting time as the problems mount and get worse.

When you look at the horrified faces of children running out of a school because of a shooting rampage, it is because we failed to protect them.

When young people die while having fun at a club, it is because we are divided instead of being united for a better cause.

If we do not act now for the sake of each other, then we will lose a very precious gift that was given to us by all those who served this nation by being united themselves in great causes. That gift is freedom.

George Vreeland Hill ******

The Courier Welcomes And Appreciates Letters To The Editor Email to: myopinion@bhcourier.com Fax to: 310-271-5118 Mail to: The Beverly Hills Courier, 499 North Canon Drive, Beverly Hills CA 90210

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

ASSAULTS 10/31 800 Cinthia Street 11/03 300 Foothill Road BURGLARIES 10/28 400 North Palm Drive 10/29 400 North Oakhurst Drive 10/29 400 North Oakhurst Drive 10/29 400 North Palm Drive 10/30 300 South Elm Drive 10/30 8300 Wilshire Boulevard 10/31 200 South Gale Drive 10/31 900 Oxford Way 11/01 100 South Oakhurst Drive 11/02 800 Cinthia Street 11/02 400 South Doheny Drive

11/03 400 South Rexford Drive 11/03 1100 Summit Drive 11/04 200 North Doheny Drive 11/04 500 Walden Drive GRAND THEFTS 10/30 200 North Canon Drive 10/30 500 North Bedford Drive 10/30 200 South Canon Drive 10/31 300 South Rexford Drive 11/02 9600 Brighton Way 11/03 400 South Elm Drive 11/03 300 Reeves Drive ROBBERIES 10/31 South Crescent Drive/Wilshire Boulevard 11/03 South Reeves Drive/Gregory Way

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Astrology

By Holiday Mathis TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Nov. 16). Give a little, and suddenly you have a fan club. Popularity feels exciting, but it's also tricky. It’s your year for finding effective ways to manage this big life of yours. Highlights of the next 12 months include a meaningful new friendship, the attainment of a symbol that holds great significance and a happy reunion. Virgo and Leo adore you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You’re generous in most regards; you’re only greedy for the best things in life: pure love, pristine beauty and naked truth. Hoard these rarities when you find them, as you don’t know when you’ll come across them again.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Achieving Earth’s escape velocity takes tremendous energy. But if you go 7 miles per second, you’ll soon be out of gravity’s influence. Or you can escape with your mind; it’s easy, fun, free and necessary for sanity.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). To be stuck in one way of thinking is to be stuck in one way of living. Your efforts to open your mind on certain matters, while still maintaining the core of who you are, will also open new opportunities.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). No matter how you try to capture what you’ve learned today you won't be able to pin it down. It’s application is too broad, it’s meaning too meandering across a spectrum of potentials.

It's poetry; it’s jazz.

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20). Love changes, as you’ve noticed. You might think of love as an action, a story, a mood, a time or even an ingredient.

All these ways of thinking about it will work their way into how you attract and enact love.

ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr.19). Needing to be right is a human instinct related to processing. No one can proper functionally without a little of it. And a little goes a long way. Needing to be right all of the time is a sign of emotional and intellectual immaturity.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20). It can be challenging to keep your energy vibrant when your domestic situation is complicated. Whatever you can do to lift, smooth or heal your home environment will positively change who you are out in the world.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Naivety has its advantages. Functionality is in the hands of the user. She who doesn’t see a thing as broken won’t be bothered with the prospect of fixing it.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Spiritual wonder and faithful decision-making will contribute to your success. This is outside the realm of religion or any school of thought. It’s an instance of magic that you have to be looking for to find.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). On earth, red is hot and blue is cold. In other places in the galaxy, red is among the coldest of heat colors and blue is extremely hot. Consider the larger context. Matters of scale will color decisions of the day.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). After a series of intellectually clear days, cleanly pointed toward their purpose, today will be shrouded in a dreamy mist of unreason that obscures all goalposts and destinations.

This challenges you to see without your eyes.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). A sure sign of intelligence is being able to look things from multiple angles. It follows a tolerance for different views, customs, appearances, tastes, etc., is a typicalfunction of higher intellect, and one you’ll gravitate toward at that. .

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