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Venoco Settles With City, School District Over Oil Well

By Laura Coleman Less than a year after energy company Venoco, LLC declared bankruptcy following its cessation of operations at the Beverly Hills High School Oil Well on Dec. 31, 2016, it appears that Venoco’s fiscal responsibility to the City and

INSIDE — Enjoy the holiday 2017 issue of Beverly Hills Style, featuring expert tips on fashion, beauty, philanthropy, cuisine, arts and culture and a calendar of the holiday season’s hottest charity, arts and special events.

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(see ‘VENOCO’ page 43)

$1 MILLION FOR CANCER RESEARCH—The St. Baldrick's Foundation awarded more than $1 million in grants to three Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles doctors to support cancer research. From left, at the check presentation, are: Dr. Robert Seeger, Dr. Michael Pulsipher, Kathleen Ruddy, CEO of the St. Baldrick's Foundation, and Dr. Muller Fabbri. For the full story, see page 11.

Part 1 in a three part series: Beverly Hills students reflect on the impact of having a parent with cancer

The Sudden Departure Of Vanity Fair Editor Graydon Carter Has Gossipists Mulling Over The Behind-TheScenes Power Play That Included Vogue Editor Anna Wintour, Now The Artistic Director Of All Conde Nast Publications

• Announcements • Real Estate • Rentals • Sales • and More

the Beverly Hills Unified School District (BHUSD) has run dry. This week Venoco released a statement that it had reached a “Full and Final Settlement Agreement resolving all outstanding disputes between the parties.”

Beverly Hills Students Lead Fundraiser For Tower Cancer Research

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Rent Stabilization Ordinance Returns To City Council Tuesday

LIGHT IT UP — Beverly Hills held the annual Rodeo Drive Holiday Lighting Celebration on Thursday evening. The event culminated in a musical performance by Billboard Award-winner Robin Thicke, who performed some of his top hits for the capacity crowd that filled a festively-decorated Rodeo Drive. The event was hosted by Vanessa Lachey. The evening was illuminated by GEARYS’ Baccarat chandeliers, which lined Rodeo Drive. Pictured: Thicke, Mayor Lili Bosse and Lachey.

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By Laura Coleman Perhaps the most immediately obvious trait that Beverly Hills High School Varsity soccer players Dani Elitzur, Camilla Wolff and Vivian Geilim share is that they are all vibrant, loving young women.

What is less obvious is how dramatically each of them has been affected by cancer.

On Dec. 1, these student athletes will participate in a very special charity game fundraiser for the Tower Cancer Research Foundation,

Vivian Geilim, Dani Elitzur and Camilla Wolff

which supports high impact research and clinical trials, and they will each play to honor a parent. (see ‘CANCER RESEARCH’ page 45)

By Victoria Talbot The Beverly Hills City Council will discuss recommendations from an Ad Hoc committee for the Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO) Tuesday, regarding the selection and approval of a consultant to navigate the research and analysis for the RSO. The consultant will be tasked with analyzing and proposing policy options that will address several issues and questions identified during the facilitated discussions between tenants and landlords that took place over the summer.

Updates on the Rental Registration process will also be heard. Landlords were

required to submit forms to the City by Sept. 22, regarding their rental units, including the rental rates, to form a database that would help the City monitor rental rate increases.

Tenants that disputed stated rental rates were invited to enter an appeals process, and the City Council will be updated on appeals and hearings as well.

The City Council will also be updated on information that has been gathered regarding tenant/landlord mediation boards in other jurisdictions.

Passed last January as an Urgency Ordinance, the Rent Stabilization Ordinance has (see ‘RENT STABILIZATION ’ page 43)

100 Crescent Drive EIR Shows Significant, Unavoidable Shadow On Residential Homes

By Victoria Talbot A proposal for a comprehensive renovation of the office building located at 100 Crescent Dr. will substantially affect residential properties on Rexford Drive with increased shade and shadow.

The proposal includes increased density, less standard parking, an additional two stories in height, FAR that will increase from 1.81 to 2.75 and the addition of a 4,330square foot restaurant that would serve the existing screening room with a total of 161,155 square feet.

Currently a three-story 106,085 square foot office building with an additional

level of office space below grade and three levels of parking, the building abuts the Crescent Drive Mini Park.

Designed by Master Architect Gin Dan Wong in 1989, who died Sept. 1 in his home in Beverly Hills, the building was initially the corporate headquarters for Metro-GoldwynMayer/United Artists Communications Company. It is currently used as a multitenant office space.

Significant impacts include the shadows cast by the substantial increase in height from three stories, or 43 feet, to five stories, or 72 feet in (see ‘100 CRESCENT’ page 8)

PLEASE MEET MS. JONES — A 44 year-old New Yorker Radhika Jones has been appointed as the new editor of Vanity Fair. She hails from a literary background with New York Times Books, Time and Grand Street magazines.

Radhika is praised for her vision, energy, and very active mind.

Her first issue will be in March 2018.

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

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING November 28, 2017 7:00 PM City Council Chamber - Beverly Hills City Hall 455 North Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

DATE: TIME: LOCATION:

The Planning Commission of the City of Beverly Hills, at a SPECIAL meeting on Tuesday, November 28, 2017, will hold a public hearing beginning at 7:00 PM, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, to consider a request for a General Plan Amendment, Zone Text Amendment, Planned Development Permit, and Vesting Tentative Tract Map for the property located at 9908 South Santa Monica Boulevard as follows: General Plan and Zone Text Amendment. The property at 9908 South Santa Monica Boulevard is currently zoned C3A. The Proposed Project seeks to amend the General Plan and General Plan Land Use Map to create a Residential Overlay Zone and apply it to the subject property to allow residential uses in the zone. A Zone Text Amendment is also requested to amend the Municipal Code to establish the Residential Overlay Zone and associated development standards and other provisions.

Planned Development. The proposed Residential Overlay Zone includes language requiring a Planned Development to allow construction of the proposed mixed-use project, which consists of 27 residential condominium units and 3,541 square feet of ground floor commercial space in a 5-story building with a height of 66’-0” and two levels of subterranean parking. The proposed project would have a floor area ratio of 2.59:1. A prior iteration of the proposed project included 27 condominium units with no commercial space with the same building height and one less level of parking with FAR of 2.5:1.

Vesting Tentative Tract Map. The proposed project includes a request for a Vesting Tentative Tract Map to allow the subdivision of 27 residential condominium units and 2 commercial condominium units for individual sale.

A Development Agreement is also being proposed by the applicant in conjunction with the proposed project, and the Planning Commission may discuss and provide recommendations on the terms to be included in the proposed Development Agreement.

This project has been assessed in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and the environmental regulations of the City. The City of Beverly Hills has prepared a Final Environmental Impact Report (Final EIR) to analyze potential environmental impacts associated with development of the project. The Planning Commission previously held a public hearing to review the Draft EIR during the Draft EIR circulation period, which studied a prior iteration of the proposed project including the same number of residential condominiums and the same building height, however with no commercial space and one less level of parking with an FAR of 2.5:1. Specifically, the Final EIR analyzes the following potential environmental effects of both iterations of the project: • Aesthetics • Air Quality • Greenhouse Gas

• Land Use and Planning • Noise • Traffic

• Hazards and Hazardous Materials • Mandatory Findings of Significance

The Planning Commission will consider the Final EIR, and may adopt a resolution recommending its certification to the City Council.

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

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

If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact Andre Sahakian, AICP, Senior Planner in the Planning Division at (310) 285-1127, or by email at asahakian@beverlyhills.org. Copies of the project plans and associated application materials are on file in the Community Development Department, and can be reviewed by any interested person at 455 North Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210.

Sincerely: Andre Sahakian, AICP, Senior Planner

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Council Chamber is wheelchair accessible and is equipped with audio equipment for the hearing impaired. If you need special assistance to attend this meeting, please call the Planning Division at (310) 285-1135 or TTY (310) 285-6881. Please notify the Planning Division at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting if you require captioning service so that reasonable arrangements can be made.

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Beverly High Graduate, Cystic Fibrosis Advocate Mallory Smith Dies At 25

HONEYMOONERS — Last month, Courier columnist Roger Lefkon and Phyllis Klein took their copy of the Courier to the front of the 13th century La Seu Cathedral in Mallorca, Spain. The Cathedral, which took more than 300 years to construct, was designed in part by the famous Spanish architect Antonio Gaudi. To join Roger and Phyllis in the Carry The Courier Club, snap a photo of yourself holding the Courier on your next trip and e-mail it to mlopez@bhcourier.com.

By Matt Lopez & Victoria Talbot Mallory Smith, a 2010 Beverly Hills High graduate, died Wednesday after a long battle with Cystic Fibrosis.

Smith passed away at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, where she had been receiving treatment.

“Despite everyone's heroic efforts, Mallory Smith, our brave, beautiful, loving daughter, passed peacefully today at 4:52 p.m.,” Mallory’s mother Diane Shader Smith wrote on Facebook. “We were unable to administer Phage Therapy in time to save Mal but she will provide a lung biopsy so that

Gubernatorial Candidate Antonio Villaraigosa To Join Walk with the Mayor

By Victoria Talbot Beverly Hills Mayor Lili Bosse will host former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, a candidate for governor of the State of California, Monday for a Walk with the Mayor, visiting the Church of the Good Shepherd Catholic Church and the Dina Collection, owned

by Yossi Dina, star of Beverly Hills Pawn.

“As a former mayor, I understand the importance of knowing the community members and business owners of your city,” said Villaraigosa, “And I look forward to joining Mayor Bosse on

Monday's walk.”

Walk with the Mayor is Bosse’s signature weekly event, part of her Beverly Hills Healthy City initiative, to make the City the world’s healthiest in body, soul, spirit – and business. The weekly walk connects citizens with their government and local businesses with a healthy walk to start the day.

“Monday is my favorite day of the week,” says Bosse every week, when she starts Walk with the Mayor at the Crescent steps of City Hall every (see ‘VILLARAIGOSA’ page 11)

researchers can continue their important work and help others.”

Diane said Mallory's life will be celebrated Saturday at 5 p.m. at Beverly Vista at the 21st annual Mallory's Garden Diane Shader event.

Complications Smith & Mallory with Mallory’s Smith (see ‘MALLORY SMITH’ page 11)

Third Annual Beverly Vista Run For Success Raises $53,000

By Laura Coleman Now in its third year, the Beverly Vista “Run for Success and Health Fair” this year raised $53,000, making it the school’s biggest fundraiser of the year that involves kids.

The fundraising goal this year was $35,000, which was quickly surpassed, in part thanks to some clever incentives, which included Principal Christian Fuhrer and Assistant Principal Alyssa Parra dying their hair green (the school spirit color) if the students raised over $25,000.

“We love to see them be involved in this. We love to empower them,” Fuhrer said. “All the money will go toward programs, material, supplies – all the great things that make Beverly Vista an amazing school for learning.”

By the time the kids took off running around the school on Wednesday morning, the kids had raised over $50,000, which meant that coach Todd Radonsky got his head shaved.

At the event, all grade levels took turns running laps around the school

RUN FOR SUCCESS — Beverly Vista Principal Christian Fuhrer shaves the head of PE Coach Todd Radonsky at the school's Run for Success and Health Fair on Wednesday, after the coach told students he would shave his head if they were able to raise $50,000!

while the school band entertained the crowd and parents and kids enjoyed a whole assortment of activities.

All funds raised (money is still being collected by the students) go directly to the school.

ADOPT KELSEY— Kelsey is a 1-year-old, 10-pound toy poodle mix. She is very lively and loves to play with other puppies. Kelsey was left at a high-kill shelter in San Bernardino County before being picked up

by Shelter Hope Pet Shop. For more information on how to adopt Kelsey, visit www.shelterhopepetshop.org.

Horace Mann To Hold First Annual Holiday Boutique On Saturday, Dec. 2

By Laura Coleman Get a jump on your holiday shopping while helping raise money for students on Saturday, Dec. 2, when Horace Mann holds its first annual Holiday Boutique from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

“This event is the perfect opportunity for everyone in our community to spend quality time together, shop, and support the PTA funded programs,” said Farrah Zweig, VP of Fundraising for Horace Mann School. “The boutique will have fun for the whole family.”

From massages and facials with Massage Envy Beverly Hills to kids entertainment from HB Mermaids, there is something for everyone. Enjoy

lunch from Belly Bombz, Trescompas, or LA Street Kitchen as well as snacks and treats from Kettle Corn King, Fluff Ice and The Dirty Cookie.

Unique vendors include Nura Candles: Arabian Incense Scented, Such-a-Deal Toys, Kentwood 524 Designs, and Eve’s Stones. Beverly Hills parents joining as vendors include Jenni Jane Handbags and Mom on the Rund Toys. A special “Kids Made Crafts” area will be reserved for student entrepreneurs who will be selling their original hand made items, crafts, secondhand books and toys.

Local realtor and philanthropist Michael Libow, who gave $2,600, is the event’s main supporter.

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LUNCHEON OF HOPE– More than 400 women attended the Westside Guild’s annual Luncheon of Hope at The Beverly Wilshire last week. The luncheon and shopping event raises funds and awareness for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.

The Westside Guild charitable organization volunteers have supported CHLA since 1947. Pictured, from left: 2017 President Annette Beckerman and event co-chairs Missy Clabert and Delana Hathaway.

Friars Club Property Raises Questions About Lobbying Ordinance

By Victoria Talbot While the City hotly debates the veracity of a lobbyist serving as a commissioner – as with Commissioner/Lobbyist Murray Fischer (Charitable Contributions Commission) and FTA Founder and President Judie Fenton, (who is set to take over for Recreation and Parks Vice Chair Simone Friedman in January) – current Cultural Heritage Commission Chair Noah Furie registered as a lobbyist Nov. 1 for the Friars Club property located at 9908 S. Santa Monica Blvd.

In Beverly Hills, many lobbyists are the same, recycled bunch with the addition of some new family members.

Fischer and Fenton were appointed to commissions and Furie registered as a lobbyist before a new ordinance takes effect, on Dec. 20. That ordinance, which came out of the Sunshine Task Force, was discussed for months. It calls for a two-year cooling off period before a commissioner can lobby or a lobbyist can become a commissioner. The second reading of the ordinance will be Nov. 21; it becomes law 30 days later.

Furie and Fenton slipped in before it became law.

Fenton has said she will not lobby while she is a commissioner. Fischer became a commissioner in 2012, long before the ordinance, and his term will end in 2018. Furie, who has served on the Cultural Heritage Commission since

2012, will be able to continue as a lobbyist until he is no longer a commissioner. His term expires in 2020.

Gabby Reims Alexander, daughter of former councilmember Kathy Reims, is also registered as a lobbyist for the project, as is former Beverly Hills Mayor Linda Briskman.

Briskman is a veteran professional lobbyist, and Furie and Reims Alexander, have not previously been registered as lobbyists.

It was when they were councilmembers that Briskman, Council Member Fred Fenton (Judie Fenton’s husband, who passed away last year), and former Mayor Jimmy Delshad voted 3-2 to approve Measure H, the 2008 Hilton Initiative.

In 2016, Briskman was again, a key supporter for Alagem in the failed Measure HH, the ballot initiative to turn the two-tower Hilton condominium project into a single 26-story tower condominium building, surrounded by garden.

That project was opposed by Councilmember John Mirisch and thenCouncilmember Kathy Reims. Reims was appointed by a council vote to fill the vacancy left by Councilmember Willie Brien upon his departure for Texas.

After appointing Reims, Mirisch (see ‘FRIAR’S CLUB’ page 45)

Pictured: BHHS Academic Decathlon team, from left: David Noah Pals (9), Emily Zhang (10), Nellie Soames (11), Claire German (11), Daniel Wiener (11), Katie Wu (11), Team Captain Tim Kim (12). Not pictured: Matthew Park.

Beverly Hills High Academic Decathlon Team Captain Wins Gold In Mathametics

By Laura Coleman If last weekend’s scholastic scrimmage is any indication, this year’s Beverly Hills Academic Decathlon team has a real shot at becoming national champions. On Saturday, team captain Tim Kim won first place in the “Scholastic” Division at the Scrimmage at West High School in Torrance, where more than 60 students from nine schools battled minds.

Academic Decathlon is an intense intellectual competition where students from schools across the U.S. compete against each in other in multiple areas of academia, including English,

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Science, Economics, Social Studies, Literature, Art and Music.

“The scrimmage on Saturday gave our team a great foundation for the real competition in the spring. I'm proud of the way we came together as a team and I'm looking forward to building on this experience to enhance our success in the future,” said Coach Hinojosa.

“I’m proud of our team this year. They’re all incredibly bright students with a strong commitment to learning. I’m looking forward to watching them grow and absorb more knowledge as the year progresses”

By Matt Lopez Thanksgiving is fast approaching on Thursday, Nov. 23. Here are some great local options to enjoy a festive Thanksgiving brunch or dinner.

The Beverly Hilton: CIRCA 55 will host its Thanksgiving Bubbly Brunch with traditional Thanksgiving fare and free-flowing prosecco and mimosas.

Brunch buffet is 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at $85 per adult, $39/child. Dinner menu with Thanksgiving specials available at a la carte pricing. Call 310-887-6055.

Waldorf-Astoria Beverly Hills: Special Thanksgiving menu at JeanGeorges includes hamachi sashimi, roasted wagyu beef tenderloin, chocolate caramel layer cake and more. From noon-8 p.m. $135/adult and $65/child.

Call 310-860-6566.

The Peninsula Beverly Hills: The Belvedere will host a family-style Thanksgiving meal with free-flowing Nicolas Feuillatte champagne from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. for $138/person and $65/child. A Thanksgiving-To-Go menu ($385) will also be offered, with main course options such as whole, freerange turkey or red wine-braised beef short rib. Call 310-788-2332.

The Beverly Wilshire: CUT by Wolfgang Puck will serve seasonal specials, including pumpkin baked alaska.

Dinner from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., a la carte pricing. Call 310-276-8500. THE Blvd will offer a three-course dine-in meal ($95/person), as well as a TurkeyTo-Go option with organic, pre-sliced

turkey, mashed potatoes, cornbread muffins and more for $300. Call 310385-3901.

The Beverly Hills Hotel: Threecourse lunch or dinner at The Polo Lounge, with amuse bouche. Brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., $95/person and $50/child. Dinner, from 5-9 p.m., $150/person and $50/child. Call 310887-2777.

Montage Beverly Hills: Georgie will offer a Thanksgiving buffet that will span throughout the restaurant and the Garden Bar, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., for $128/adult and $48/child. Call 310860-7886. The Rooftop Grill offers al fresco dining with an a la carte menu with Thanksgiving-inspired specials from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Avalon Hotel: Three-course Thanksgiving meal offered at Viviane from 4-10 p.m. at $45 per person. Call 310-407-7791.

Bouchon: Three-course prix fixe menu includes tartare de saumon, family-style turkey dinner and more. $95/person and $45/child. Call 310281-5696.

The Palm: Three-course meal includes roasted butternut squash bisque and herb-roasted turkey, from 28 p.m. $59/person, $24/child. Call 310-887-6055.

Mastro’s Steakhouse: Special Thanksgiving menu begins at 2 p.m.

Call 310-888-8782. (see ‘THANKSGIVING’ page 11)

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County Assessor Releases 2017 Valuation Figures For Beverly Hills

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height. Though the height is like other buildings in the area, the location of the building adjacent to residential homes would have an adverse effect on the single-family residences located directly to the northeast.

“Shade and shadow impacts would be significant and unavoidable,” per the Summary of Environmental Impacts.

Seven homes on Rexford Drive will experience shade during the winter months beginning at 11:30 a.m. throughout the day, until 3 p.m.

To accommodate a proposed media center, the applicant is also seeking entitlements for a General Plan Amendment from Low Density Commercial to Medium Density Commercial, a Zone Text Amendment for an Entertainment Office Planned Development Overlay Zone, a Zoning Map Amendment, a Planned Developing Permit for the proposed two-story addition and renovation to create the media and entertainment center and restaurant and a Development Agreement with the City of Beverly Hills.

In addition to the increased FAR, the project proposal includes outdoor terrace space that increases from 2,057 square feet to 15,051 square feet, which is not counted towards the FAR. The current building has 23,017 square feet in non-FAR area, and the proposed project has 74,087 square feet in non-FAR area.

The applicant is asking the City to

Pictured: A sky view of the 100 Crescent Drive project.

count 197 non-standard parking stalls toward the Beverly Hills Municipal Code (BHMC) requirement of 461 parking spaces.

For the existing building, BHMC requires 304 standard spaces. The building has 317 standard spaces and 374 spaces including non-standard spaces.

For the proposed project, the existing garage would be reconfigured to allow for the maximum number of parking spaces, including only 268 standard spaces supplemented with 41 compact spaces, 54 standard tandem spaces, eight compact tandem spaces, nine stacked spaces and 12 ADA –accessible spaces. A 24-hour valet parking service would be necessary for the drive-aisle

parking spaces throughout the three floors, which counts for 76 spaces. This would increase the parking to 465 spaces.

The full Environmental Impact Report is available for viewing at the Public Library and at City Hall.

Comments will be accepted through close of business Jan. 5, 2018. Send comments to Alek Miller, amiller@beverlyhills.org, or by mail to Alek Miller, AICP, associate planner, Community Development Department, City of Beverly Hills, 455 N. Rexford Dr., Beverly Hills, CA, 90210. It will be heard by the Planning Commission Dec. 14, and verbal comments will be accepted, as well.

By Victoria Talbot L.A. County Assessor Jeffrey Prang has released property assessments for 2017, and Beverly Hills continues to experience impressive increases, determined in the course of compiling the annual Assessment Roll.

Beverly Hills ranks fourth in L.A. County in gross valuation growth with a year-over-year 9.1 percent increase.

Only El Segundo, Hawaiian Gardens and Avalon grew at higher rates.

The City is also the fourth highestvalued city in LA County, at $31.95 billion. It trails Los Angeles, Long Beach and Santa Monica. All three cities grew at a slower pace than Beverly Hills.

Factors that determine valuation increases include property sales and transfers, which typically push values upward and trigger reassessments for property tax purposes; adjustment for inflation pursuant to Proposition 13; and new construction, said Robert Kalonian, spokesperson for Prang.

Gross valuation for Los Angeles County is $1.47 trillion. That indicates a 6.04 percent average growth rate among the 88 cities and unincorporated areas. Prang said that it is the highest-ever valuation and seventh consecutive year of growth.

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Author, Lecturer, Radio Host, TV Commentator Dr. Wendy Walsh Tackles Aging In BH Forum H E A LT H & W E L L N E S S

Many baby boomers and their younger cohorts are trying to match the way they feel inside with their look on the outside with help from minimally invasive nonsurgical cosmetic procedures with little or no downtime.

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons has reported a nearly 20 percent increase in men undergoing cosmetic procedures since 2010, with the vast majority of that growth being in minimally invasive procedures. In the last five years, nonsurgical cosmetic procedures increased by 93 percent for those 65 and older, reports the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

The impetus for this increase is multipronged. One is that plastic surgery is no longer taboo, and is considered an acceptable part of maintaining one’s health and appearance, like working out and eating healthfully. Another major factor is that men and women want and need to stay in the job market longer, and therefore need to look their best to stay competitive.

Dr. Wendy Walsh, KFI-AM 640 radio host, TV commentator, and author of three books about relationships, will

explore aging and contemporary anti-aging strategies at a special Lunch and Learn event for women and men over 50 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. tomorrow (Saturday, Nov. 18) at The Peninsula, Beverly Hills Walsh, who holds a B.A. in journalism, a master’s degree in psychology, and a Ph.D. in clinical psychology, will be joined by speaker Dr. Robert Applebaum, a Beverly Hillsbased board certified plastic surgeon practicing for more than 25 years and a leader in the field of minimally invasive radio frequency technology for face and neck rejuvenation.

The event will discuss how new FDA-approved medical technologies are being used to reduce, correct, and postpone the most common signs of visible aging – without surgery or painful procedures.

Applebaum will also review scientific facts on how “anti-aging” creams and “skin tightening” serums compare to the latest advances in skin tightening, firming and rejuvenation.

Participants will learn the difference between “non-surgical” and “minimally-invasive,” and how and why a combination of both treatment protocols is optimal.

Dr. Wendy Walsh

The event is particularly timely because an increasing number of women and men are asking for alternatives to traditional face and neck lift surgery.

“I’m delighted to be joining Dr. Rob as part of this informative event because I believe that we should all be armed with knowledge about safe and effective options to help us to continue to look as young on the outside as we feel on the inside,” said Walsh.

Applebaum lectures in the use of minimally invasive plastic surgery procedures and has published numerous articles and scientific papers throughout his career.

Applebaum is the medical director of Liftique, an innova-

tor in the field of non-surgical and minimally invasive cosmetic procedures. Liftique is dedicated to helping women and men look years-younger, naturally. With Liftique’s “One and Done” procedure using the latest FDA approved, clinically proven medical devices, Applebaum’s patients are achieving firming, lifting and tightening of jowls (the lax skin under the chin) while reducing crepey neck skin and minimizing double chins and mid face wrinkles. Liftique is also effective at remedying unsightly bra rolls and back fat.

Ten years ago, skin tightening technology was in its infancy. Lasers were being used to resurface and smooth skin but the recovery times were often long and unacceptable.

Medical researchers discovered that although lasers create smooth skin, they don’t introduce the deep skin restructuring to the collagen matrix that provides the long-lasting, tightening, and firming results that patients seek. Some current skin tightening devices use ultrasound energy, which is applied to the skin’s surface to heat the deeper layers of skin (dermis). This is an attempt to reorganize the collagen and

elastin fibers within the deep layers of the dermis.

Ultrasound-based skin tightening technology devices do not reliably focus enough energy to reach the deeper skin layers that create effective, long-lasting skin tightening results. In addition, these technologies can cause significant patient discomfort during the procedure itself.

The new RF technology utilized in Liftique activates the body’s own skin-tightening mechanism —for a naturallyyouthful appearance with no “over-pulled” look. Published clinical studies show a 35 percent to 50 percent skin tightening of skin surfaces and reduction in wrinkles and fine lines.

Applebaum will review how the technology in Liftique allows for an on-going, anti-aging effect that continues improving over time, in a single procedure that doesn’t require multiple, repeat visits.

The “Looking Younger Without Surgery: A Liftique Lunch and Learn Premier Event for Women and Men 50+” event is complimentary.

Registration is required as seating is limited. To register, call 844-543-8478 or visit Liftique.com.

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BEVERLY HILLS

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Awarded More Than $1 Million For Cancer Research

By Steve Simmons Three physicianresearchers with the Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Diseases at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) have been awarded more than $1 million in grants from the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, the largest private funder of childhood cancer research. The funding will support research efforts spanning both neuroblastoma and acute lymphoblastic leukemia – two of the most aggressive childhood cancers.

• Dr. Michael Pulsipher, head of the Pediatric Blood and Marrow Transplant Consortium (PBMTC) headquartered at

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Monday at 8:30 a.m.

City staff are often on the walk, providing community members the opportunity to meet them. This hands-on opportunity to connect to the people who make things hap-

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Fogo de Chao: Offering a holiday Churrasco Feast of indulgent bone-in cuts and seasonal specials. Served all day. Call 310-289-7755.

Il Fornaio: Offering tradi-

CHLA, has received continued support for ongoing work evaluating cellular and immunological approaches to prevent relapse in children diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).

• Dr. Robert Seeger has received a St. Baldrick’s consortium grant to support the New Approaches to Neuroblastoma (NANT) Consortium, headquartered at CHLA. The research, led by Seeger, seeks to enhance the immune system’s ability to eliminate neuroblastoma by targeting both the cancer cells and surrounding cells that help the tumor cells grow and resist

treatments. The work will enable the development of new therapies with the potential to improve survival in children with high-risk neuroblastoma, the second most common solid tumor in children.

• Dr. Muller Fabbri has been awarded a St. Baldrick’s Scholar grant to investigate how genetics and immune cells affect the growth of neuroblastoma tumors. Fabbri is working on a new strategy to target immune cells that contribute to disease progression with a goal toward the development of more potent immunotherapies to improve the outcomes for children with this disease.

pen in the City has provided a level of government accessibility and transparency that is the hallmark of Bosse’s two terms as mayor.

Villaraigosa served as mayor of Los Angeles 20052013. He also served as the 14th District councilmember, speaker of the Assembly and

majority leader for the state of California. He was also the national co-chairman of Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign.

If planning to attend, be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring the kids and the dog (leashed).

tional turkey dinner, along with usual italian favorites. Call 310-550-8330.

208 Rodeo: Thanksgiving meal served from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on the terrace and patio, with full menu as well as traditional Thanksgiving dishes at a la carte pricing, along with

special four-course prix fixe menu. Call 310-275-2428.

Sofitel LA at Beverly Hills: Esterel hosts a Thanksgiving buffet from noon-8 p.m. $58/person and $30/child, a la carte menu will not be available. Call 310-358-3979.

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treatment had popped up last week in the form of a bout with pneumonia and treatment proved difficult.

Mallory was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at age 3, but was able to fight through it to attend school “like other kids… she was okay with it” Diane told the Courier in an article on Mallory that ran in the Sept. 15, 2017 issue.

At BHHS, Mallory was a three-sport athlete and female athlete of the year four years in a row. She was elected prom queen and was selected to give a speech at her graduation. As a straight-A student, Mallory was honored with several awards on Senior Night.

After graduating from Stanford University, where she majored in human biology, Mallory’s physical condition worsened and she bounced around receiving treatment at Stanford, in San Francisco and in Southern California.

Beverly Hills resident Don Fracchia “went to bat for Mallory and was able to persuade Blue Cross to cover Mallory’s transplant,” said Shader Smith.

They arrived in Pittsburgh in September for evaluation, and in February, she was listed as a recipient. Seven months

later, she received her lungs and entered the post-transplant phase.

A campaign started by Mallory’s friends, Beverly Hills High School alumni Michelle Wolff, Bo Abrams, Rebecca Yukelson and Talia Stone in honor of Mallory, raises funds directed to transplant rejection research, a critical problem for transplant patients that is both underfunded and under researched.

The campaign starts with a simple gesture, a humble lunge.

They asked that for every lung (they suggest 10 lunges), donate one dollar to #Lunges4Lungs, where it will go to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s (CFF) (501c3) new transplant initiative.

The CFF transplant initiative mission is to improve the care and long-term outcomes of individuals with cystic fibrosis and advanced lung disease.

The CFF has established a collaborative network of 10 clinical transplant centers working together to improve the preand post- care of people with cystic fibrosis undergoing transplantation.

For more information on #Lunges4Lungs and to find out how to donate, visit https://lungesforlungs.passioncff.org/.

ARTS & E N T E RTA I N M E N T

Acclaimed Journey Coming To The Wallis

The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts (The Wallis) has announced that Richard Eyre’s acclaimed Bristol Old Vic production of Eugene O’Neill’s Pulitzer Prize-winning Long Day’s Journey Into Night will play for a limited threeweek engagement from Friday, June 8 through Sunday, July 1, 2018.

The production will star Academy Award winner Jeremy Irons (Brideshead Revisited, Reversal Of Fortune, The Borgias) and Olivier Award winner and Oscar nominee Lesley Manville (Another Year, Harlots, Phantom Thread).

Rounding out the cast are Matthew Beard, Rory Keenan and Jessica Regan.

“Sir Richard Eyre is one of the greatest living directors in the world,” said Paul Crewes, The Wallis’ artistic director.

“This is a production that should not be missed.”

Single tickets are now available for $35-$125.

For more information visit TheWallis.org/LongDays, the center, at 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, or call 310746-4000.

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‘Love’s Passion and Potions’ Concert This Weekend

Resident Abramoff’s Donation Helps Keep Verdi Chorus Singing When the Verdi Chorus presents its two concerts this weekend, longtime Beverly Hills resident Barbara Miller Fox Abramoff will be enthusiastically leading the applause.

Her late husband Walter Fox was one of the group’s main singers when it started as patrons joining in with paid singers at the Verdi restaurant in Santa Monica 35 years ago.

When the restaurant closed in 1991, the amateur singers wanted to continue, and Fox asked Anne Marie Ketchum, one of the lead singers at the restaurant, to become its conductor.

In 1999, the chorus incorporated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with Ketchum as founding artistic director.

She changed the group from one where anyone could join to one with “higher standards” where members now audition and present four concerts a year at the Santa Monica First United Methodist Church.

Fox, an OB-GYN at Cedars Sinai for 49 years, was on the organization’s board and “this was his outside activity. He loved being in the chorus,” said Abramoff.

And she has enjoyed the benefits of attending the

Barbara Miller Fox Abramoff and Anne Marie Ketchum, Verdi Chorus founding artisitc director.

Photo by Matt Lopez

concerts. “You come out feeling wonderful,” says Abramoff, “and afterward they feed you.” A holdover tradition from the chorus’ restaurant roots — when singers enjoyed the night’s leftovers — is a reception and chance to meet the singers.

A 60-year resident, Abramoff’s children attended El Rodeo where she was PTA president and a Girl Scout leader. Current involvements include the Jewish Home for the Aging and Hadassah.

When Fox died, Abramoff decided to honor his legacy with a yearly donation that has provided for the chorus’ 14 section leaders, known as The Walter Fox Singers.

“These are wonderful musicians and

professionals starting out on a career path,” says Ketchum. Leading their sections in rehearsals, the singers “know the music and give the members — ranging from 18 to 80 from all backgrounds, with a 12-year average tenure — something to emulate,” says Ketchum.

Last year, the William Fox Singers began a series of concerts on their own, as ambassadors for the chorus, performing semi-staged shows of arias, duets and ensembles “to show what they can really do,” says Ketchum Love’s Passions And Potions, will be presented at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 18 and 2 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 19 at the Santa Monica First United Methodist Church, 1008 11th St. The group’s repertoire includes 300 choruses from 81 operas in seven languages. This weekend’s program will feature choruses and selections from Verdi’s Giovanna d’Arco (Joan of Arc) and Un Ballo In Maschera, Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor and The Elixir Of Love, Massenet’s Manon, plus Romberg’s The Student Prince and The New Moon and Herbert’s Naughty Marietta.

The Joan of Arc selection is paticularly beautiful and not so well-known, Ketchum says. “You have the voices of the demons teasing and taunting her, counterpointed with the altos as angelic voices urging her to a higher calling.”

Guest soloists for the program will include soprano Jamie Chamberlin, tenor Nathan Granner and baritone Ben Lowe, with accompanist Laraine Ann Madden.

Tickets range from $10-$40 and are available by calling 800-838-3006 or online at www.verdichorus.org.

—Steve Simmons

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Rare Fancy Colored Diamonds From Mizrahi Of Beverly Hills Make Much-Appreciated Holiday Gift

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beautiful piece of jewelry is the perfect holiday gift. And what could be more appreciated than a rare natural colored diamond from Mizrahi of Beverly Hills. Brothers Yaniv and Raphael Mizrahi specialize in fancy pink and yellow diamonds— the rarest kind—and have access to a large inventory other jewelers simply don’t.

Shoppers can find the stones in elegant designs in rings, bracelets, earrings (pictured at right) and bracelets.

The brothers grew up in the diamond business. Their father Motti Mizrahi began his career in Israel at 16 as a diamond cutter, and founded Mizrahi Diamonds in 1972. Their selection also includes white diamonds in tennis bracelets, hoop earrings and stud earrings ranging from one to 10 carats total weight.

Modern by Mizrahi, a line for the fashion-conscious woman, features stackable rings, bands and pendants in white and rose gold, ranging from $350-$750.

At Mizrahi of Beverly Hills, the emphasis is on quality. Their diamonds are never enhanced and from non-conflict sources. All the diamonds, from princess cut to round brilliant, are GIA and EGL certified.

“The same as the biggest design houses,” Yaniv Mizrahi says.

Customers return because they get the same quality stones for investment, an engagement ring or any piece of custom jewelry, for fair prices not found in retail stores, Mizrahi says. The brothers’ integrity, trustworthiness and longevity in the business keeps clients coming back.

The company is also known for restyling, upgrading and updating current pieces to make them more fashion forward. And since value is a standard of Mizrahi of Beverly Hills, customers who want to upgrade a

Earrings with fancy natural color yellow and pink diamonds “haloed” in white diamonds.

piece with a half-carat diamond to a two carat diamond get credit for the smaller diamond. “We buy what you have and give you something more,” says Raphael Mizrahi.

Having supplied jewelry stores and wholesalers with fine loose diamonds for more than 10 years, the brothers have developed an intimate knowledge of the gems. What separates Mizrahi of Beverly Hills from other jewelers is their ability to create fine custom jewelry with a lot of thought, precision and accuracy,” says Yaniv Mizrahi. “We make very complicated pieces,” that they design, or in collaboration with other designers, all manufactured in Los Angeles. “We can design anything.”

The attelier, 9615 Brighton Way, Suite 325, is open by appointment from 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday-Friday.

Appointments allow the brothers to provide the best customer service in a comfor table environment that allows for privacy and personal attention for clients. “We want the experience to be as special and rare as our diamonds,” says Yaniv Mizrahi.

TO SEE AND BE SEEN

Khandi Alexander

Michael Rooker

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THE FASHION OF BEVERLY HILLS CHINESE AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL–(Pictured left): Guests gathered together at the Ricardo Montalban Theater to celebrate the 13th annual Chinese American Film Festival (CATF), which awarded and celebrated the actors, actresses, directors, and producers and studios that have made great strides within the industry. CATF also honored the “Most Popular U.S. TV Actor in China,” the “Most Popular U.S. TV Actress in China,” and the “Most Popular U.S. Director in China” during this ceremony. The recipients for this award were: actor Michael Rooker (The Walking Dead and Guardians Of The Galaxy); actress Khandi Alexander (CSI: Miami and Scandal); and director Bobby Roth (Prison Break and Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D.) Chadwick Boseman was honored with the highest award of the night – the “Most Popular U.S. Actor in China.” He is known for his roles as Jackie Robinson in 42, Thurgood Marshall in Marshall and The Black Panther in Captain America: Civil War.

Chadwick Boseman

BROKEN MEMORIES–Digital Jungle Pictures presented an exclusive Hollywood benefit screening to celebrate the release of feature film Broken Memories starring Rance Howard and directed by Michael Worth at the Writers Guild Theater in Beverly Hills on Tuesday. Special guests Ron Howard and Bryce Dallas Howard led a celebration of Rance Howard before the benefit screening. All proceeds benefited Alzheimer’s Greater Los Angeles (ALZGLA), the only local, full-service, dementia focused nonprofit serving the Greater Los Angeles area. November is National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Pictured (from left): ALZGLA Heather Cooper Ortner, Director Michael Worth, Executive Producer Gary Levinsohn, Ron Howard and Bryce Dallas Howard.

Photo by Vince Bucci

WOMAN TO WOMAN– Tuesday’s JVS Women’s Leadership Network’s Woman to Woman Conference brought together more than 500 women in the community from young professionals to philanthropists to executive leaders who gathered together at the Skirball Cultural Center to connect, be inspired and by attending, help other women. Speakers at the fifth annual conference, who shared their personal and professional journeys around the conference theme “Unstoppable: The Power of Women,” included: Haifaa Al-Mansour, the first female Saudi filmmaker; Barbara Morrison, acclaimed jazz singer and recording artist; and Suze Yalof Schwartz, founder/CEO of Unplug Meditation. Pictured (from left): Harris Smith (JVS president), Barbara Leanse (co-chair Woman to Woman Conference), honoree Kathy Suto (VP and general manager Bloomingdale’s Century City); speakers Barbara Morrisson, Haifaa Al-Mansour and Suze Yalof Schwartz; Nancy Paul (co-chair Woman to Woman Conference); and Alan Levey (JVS CEO).

GIANTS OF SCIENCE GALA–The American Cancer Society’s “Giants of Science” gala at the Four Seasons on Doheny Drive honored five local ACS-funded cancer researchers, and Simone I. Smith, cancer survivor, jewelry designer and wife of rapper and actor LL Cool J. The event raised funds to award additional cancer research grants. The American Cancer Society currently funds 95 grants in California totaling almost $48 million, nearly $21 of that in Los Angeles County. During the event, Tarek El-Moussa of HGTV’s Flip Or Flop shared his cancer story and Dancing With The Stars’ Samantha Harris hosted the lively program.

During dinner, guests enjoyed the soft sounds of American Idol crooner SteFano and the Inconvenient Truth. Rachel Beller of Beller Nutritional Institute chaired the event. Pictured right: Samantha Harris and Howard Bragman.

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DANCING FOR A CAUSE–The one time home of many of ballet’s legendary stars, including Mikhail Baryshnikov, Natalia Makarova and Alessandra Ferri, American Ballet Theatre (ABT) is renowned for its lavish productions of ballets including Swan Lake, Giselle, and Romeo And Juliet. Proceeds from the Holiday Benefit support ABT and its educational programs. Pictured left is ABT Soloist Skyler Brandt performing in Sleeping Beauty.

Special Edition Of ‘Sleepless: The Music Center After Hours’ To Salute Cuban Folklore On Dec. 1 & 2 In Downtown L.A. The 10th edition of the highly popular “Sleepless: The Music Center After Hours” on Dec. 1 and 2 from 11. p.m. to 3 a.m. will transform The Music Center’s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 N. Grand Ave., filling it with Cuba’s most talented artists in live performances; originally created photographic, sound and light installations; film screenings; and a mercadito of Cuban artwork and merchandise.

This special edition of “Sleepless” will offer a 21st century re-imagining and re-interpretation of what it means to be a contemporary Cuban artist working in a globally-influenced world, all in a late-night experiential environment. Highlight artists include master of Cuban Tres (double string guitar) Pancho Amat; singer, rapper, musician and jazz poet Telmary Diaz; percussionist Yissy Bandancha, and more, This special edition of “Sleepless” is part of The Music Center’s “Cuba: Antes, Ahora / Then, Now,” a multifaceted exploration of traditional and contemporary Cuban art that is part of Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA. During this celebration, more than 48 world-class Cuban and Cuban-American musicians, dancers and visual artists will be presented at The Music Center and Grand Park downtown, offering Angelenos of all ages access to the art of Cuba and the opportunity to experience that country’s dynamic arts scene.

Tickets to the event will be released Nov. 27 and be free (with $6 handling fee per ticket). Visit: musiccenter.org/cuba.

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American Ballet Theatre Hosts Annual Holiday Benefit, Monday, Dec. 11 American Ballet Theatre hosts its annual Holiday Benefit dinner on Monday, Dec. 11 in The Beverly Hilton. Sponsored by Harry Winston Inc., it will honor Judy Morr, executive VP of Segerstrom Center for the Arts.

The evening will feature a one-night-only performance by the world-renowned artists of American Ballet Theatre, including dancers Stella Abrera, Misty Copeland, Gillian Murphy, Hee Seo, Daniil Simkin, Cory Stearns, and James Whiteside, in scenes from the company’s repertoire, followed by a post-performance dinner with the dancers.

Co-Chairs are Sarah Arison, Avery and Andy Barth, Lisa Love, Michael Moser, Elizabeth Segerstrom, Stewart Smith and Robin Ferracone and Sutton Stracke, plus Junior Co-Chair Hannah Selleck.

Table packages begin at $10,000; individual tickets, $1,000. For information, contact Lauran Huff at Levy, Pazanti & Huff at 310-201-5033, Ext. 3, or email lauran@lpaevents.com.

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Holiday 2017

Arts & Culture • Beauty • Calendar Cuisine • Fashion • Holiday Gift Guide Philanthropy

GEARYS & Baccarat Light Up Rodeo Drive Inside The Sorting Room At The Wallis The Latest Holiday Fashion Trends

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Inside 24, 26 & 27 – CALENDAR

A sampling of holiday’s hottest charity, arts and special events.

30 – HOLIDAYS IN BEVERLY HILLS

GEARYS’ Baccarat chandeliers illuminate Rodeo Drive.

Where to spend New Year’s Eve in Beverly Hills.

32 32 – BEAUTY

Pamper yourself at The Peninsula Spa Beverly Hills and learn the power of having the “perfect makeup.”

34 – HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

Whether it’s elegant pearl conch rings, extraordinary diamond necklaces, or memberships to museums, learn all about the art of holiday gift giving.

36 – FASHION

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Holiday fashion trends with Saks Fifth Avenue’s Roopal Patel.

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ine up 10 people and ask them what they love most about the holiday season and you might just get 10 different answers.

For many, it’s the valuable time spent with loved ones. For others, it’s the crisp, cool air and the ability to start breaking out those winter coats and boots.

Then, of course, there are those who simply can’t wait to sink their teeth into all those delicious holiday foods.

As far as I’m concerned, sign me up for all of the above (unless chocolate is involved – then food gets the edge).

We think everyone can agree that one of the greatest joys of the holiday season is the strong sense of community togetherness that is built through events like the Rodeo Drive Holiday Lighting Celebration.

To that end, we applaud Beverly Hills Mayor Lili Bosse for her vision for a “BOLD” Beverly Hills.

What began over the summer with extended business and restaurant hours in the Golden Triangle, accompanied with live music and other entertainment, has now extended into the winter. The BOLD holiday planning, complete with GEARYS’ generous donation of Baccarat chandeliers along Rodeo Drive, has made Beverly Hills the place to be this holiday season.

We believe that such BOLD decision-making couldn’t have come at a better time for Beverly Hills considering that now, perhaps more than ever, the competition for your shopping dollar is at an all-time high.

There are, of course, the bevy of online destinations that have made our shopping lives, in many ways, easier than ever.

Competition locally with malls and brick-and-mortar retailers is as fierce as its ever been.

We hope that – whether it’s the perfect material gift for a loved one, or simply giving back to one of so many deserving charities – that you think locally when doing your holiday shopping and gift giving.

Happy Holidays and thank you for reading Beverly Hills Style.

Sincerely, Marcia Wilson Hobbs

38 – PHILANTHROPY

Raymond James Senior VP Lisa Detanna on maximizing your tax benefits with charitable giving. Local charities to consider donating to this holiday season.

37 37 – ARTS & CULTURE

The Wallis brings nightlife to Beverly Hills with The Sorting Room.

39 – CUISINE

We dish on the tastiest desserts in Beverly Hills.

President & Publisher Marcia Wilson Hobbs

Style Issue Coordinator Elisabeth Familian

Style Issue Editors Steve Simmons Laura Coleman Matt Lopez

Cover Art: GEARYS’ Baccarat chandeliers light up Rodeo Drive.

Scott Downie/Celebrity Photo Advertising Rod Pingul Evelyn Portugal

Graphic Designers Ferry Simanjuntak Robert Knight

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CALENDAR NOVEMBER 17 Los Angeles Zoo L.A. Zoo Lights Opening 6 p.m. (Continues through Jan. 7, 2018) Thousands of LED lights create a disco ball forest, “Twinkle Tunnel” and animated “Northern Lights” with animal “constellations.” Los Angeles Zoo, Griffith Park, Los Angeles LAZoolights.org 17-18 The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Gardens First Light: The Astronomy Century in California, 1917-2017 8:30 a.m. Conference presented by The Huntington and Carnegie Observatories marking the centennial of the completion of the 100-inch Hooker telescope on Mount Wilson, which saw “first light” in November 1917. The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Gardens, San Marino http://huntington.org/firstlight

A SAMPLING OF CHARITY, ARTS AND HOLIDAY EVENTS

19 Special Olympics Southern California We Run the City 8:15 a.m. 5K/10K rivalry run/walk between USC and UCLA supporting Special Olympics Southern California. 1/4 mile Kids’ Race. UCLA campus, Westwood https://www.sosc.org/events?cgid=45&ceid=4272&cerid=0&cdt= 11%2f19%2f2017

25-26 Craft & Folk Art Museum Handmade LA 11 a.m. Biannual marketplace showcasing a curated group of contemporary craft and design creations by emerging and established L.A. artists. Craft & Folk Art Museum, Los Angeles www.cafam.org/programs/

19 American Lung Association Lung Force Walk 9 a.m. 2K route. Participants can walk multiple times. Emcee: Peter Daut. CBS Studio Center, Studio City http://action.lung.org/site/TR?fr_id=15918&pg=entry

26 The Hollywood Christmas Parade 86th Anniversary Celebration 5 p.m. Grand Marshal: Dr. Mehmet C. Oz. Hosts: Erik Estrada, Laura McKenzie, Dean Cain and Montel Williams. Musical performances to benefit the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. Hollywood Boulevard and Orange Drive, Hollywood hehollywoodchristmasparade.org

19 The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles Health Professionals Division Brunch 10:30 a.m. Honoree: Sen. Ben Allen. The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles, Los Angeles https://www.jewishla.org/event/healthcare-professionals-brunch/

27 Los Angeles County Annual Lighting Ceremony 5 p.m. Performances by local musicians and community groups. Grand Park, Los Angeles grandparkla.org/event/grand-park-lights-up-the-holidays/

17-19 Malibu ArtWalk Festival 46th Annual Event 10 a.m. Regional artists showing works ranging from painting to sculpture to handmade crafts.

Music by Damon and the Demons and Pete Pidgeon. Malibu Village, Malibu www.malibu.org/events/details/46th-annual-malibu-artwalk-festivalat-cross-creek-3284

19 Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) Painted in Mexico, 1700-1890: Pinxit Mexici Opening 11 a.m.

(Continues through March 18, 2018.) More than 100 examples of 18th century Mexican painting organized in seven themes. Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles www.beverlyhills.org/living/boldholidays/

28 Jewish National Fund LA Breakfast for Israel 7:30 a.m. Theme: “Media Bias and Israel.” Speakers: Larry Elder and Chemi Shalev. Special remarks: Israeli Consul General Sam Grundwerg. Cochairs: Douglas Williams and Barak Lurie. The Beverly Hilton, Beverly Hills http://www.jnf.org/events-landingpages/los-angeles-breakfast-for-israel-2017

18 United Way of Greater Los Angeles HomeWalk 2017 7 a.m. Grand Park www.unitedwayla.org/events

19 City of Beverly Hills - BOLD Holidays Deepak Chopra’s Gift Of Meditation 5 p.m. Part of Beverly Hills Mayor Lili Bosse’s Healthy City Campaign. She will join Chopra for the event, surrounded by HYBYCOZO statues.

Beverly Canon Gardens, Beverly Hills www.beverlyhills.org/living/boldholidays/

28 Education Through Music - Los Angeles 12th Annual Benefit Gala 6 p.m. Silent auction, reception, dinner and concert. Honorees: Joshua Bell and Vincent Womack. Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles https://etmla.org/#newsletter

18 NCAA Football UCLA Bruins vs. USC Trojans Noon The most competitive crosstown rivalry in college football. Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles http://pac-12.com/football/event/2017/11/18/ucla-usc 18 Associates for Breast & Prostate Cancer Studies Talk Of The Town: 28th Annual Gala 6 p.m. Honorees: Patrick M. Byrne and Nancy O’Dell. Host: Taye Diggs.

Entertainment by Bret Michaels. The Beverly Hilton, Beverly Hills abcjw.com 18 The Saban Theatre The Tenors “Christmas Together Tour” 6 p.m. Multi-platinum selling vocal trio performs holiday music. The Saban Theatre, Beverly Hills wheremusicmeetsthesoul.com/events/the-tenors-beverly-hills/ 18 GO Campaign Go Gala 6:30 p.m. Reception and dinner. Host: Robert Pattinson. NeueHouse Hollywood, Los Angeles https://www.gocampaign.org/events/gala/ 18 Israeli American Council LEAD Black Tie Masquerade Ball 7:30 p.m. Casino games, raffle prizes, dining and dancing. Benefits Lehosheet Yad L.A. and children with cancer in Israel. Private location, Los Angeles https://www.israeliamerican.org/LeadMasquerade 18 Cystic Fibrosis Foundation The 22nd Annual Evening In Mallory’s Garden 7 p.m. Private residence, Beverly Hills https://www.cff.org/LosAngeles/ 18 Los Angeles Jazz Society 2017 Jazz Tribute Awards & Concert 7:30 p.m. Honorees: Johnny Mandel, Seth MacFarlane, Don Erjavec and Joey Curreri. The Montalban Theatre, Hollywood lajazz.org/2017jazz-tribute-awards/ 18-19 Vulture Festival LA “Pop-culture extravaganza” 11 a.m. 30 sessions including “Scandal: The Final Season” and “Search Party Scavenger Hunt,” celebrity panels and talks. Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, Hollywood vulturefestival.com/la/ 18-19 Verdi Chorus “Love’s Passions and Potions” 7:30 p.m. Ann Marie Ketchum to conduct opera choruses from Verdi, Donizetti and Massenet plus light opera by Romberg and Herbert. Soloists: Jamie Chamberlin, Nathan Granner and Ben Lowe. First United Methodist Church, Santa Monica www.verdichorus.org

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19 The Saban Theatre Petula Clark 6 p.m. Celebrating the singer/actress’s 50-plus year career. The Saban Theatre, Beverly Hills wheremusicmeetsthesoul.com/events/petula-clark-beverly-hills/ 19 Young Musicians Foundation (YMF) “Fly” 6 p.m. YMF alumna violinist Anne Akiko Meyers to join the YMF Debut Chamber Orchestra for a program featuring music by Ralph Vaughan Williams and Francis Poulenc. Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles www.ymf.org/events/fly-anne-akiko-meyers-at-sundays-live 19 American Music Awards 45th Annual Awards 8 p.m. Bruno Mars leads nominations in the world’s largest fan-voted awards show. Performances by Pink and Diana Ross, who will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award. Microsoft Theater, Los Angeles https://www.theamas.com/ 21 The Getty Center Caravaggio: Masterpieces from the Galleria Borghese Opening 10 a.m.

(Continues through Feb. 18, 2018.) Three pieces from the renowned Rome collection spanning the Baroque Italian master painter’s career. The Getty Center, Los Angeles www.getty.edu/visit/exhibitions/future.html 22 Big Sunday 6th Annual Thanksgiving Stuffing Event 9 a.m. To bring Thanksgiving to all, volunteers fill bags of holiday food for thousands of hungry people. Breakfast, arts & crafts and music. Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles http://bigsunday.org/get-involved/thanksgiving/ 23 Midnight Mission/Chrysalis Turkey Trot Los Angeles 6:40 a.m. 5K and 10K walk/run routes. One mile Widdle Wobble for children, costume contest and games. Downtown Los Angeles http://turkeytrot.la 24 Hollywood Museum Holidays Hollywood Style Opening 10 a.m. (Continues through Jan. 7, 2018.) Decorations by Dr. Christmas. The Hollywood Museum, Hollywood thehollywoodmuseum.com

25-26 City of Beverly Hills - BOLD Holidays Santa At The Paley Center 11 a.m. (Continues weekends through Dec. 23.) Meet and take photos with Santa. The Paley Center for Media, Beverly Hills www.beverlyhills.org/living/boldholidays/

28 International Medical Corps Annual Awards Celebration 6 p.m. Honorees: Marc Merrill, Brandon Beck and Procter & Gamble. Emcee: Jarl Mohn.

The Beverly Wilshire, Beverly Hills https://give.inter nationalmedicalcor ps.or g/eaaction/action?ea.client.id=1983&ea.campaign.id=71312 29 The Gloria Borges Wunderglo Foundation 2nd Annual “Tis The Wunder of The Season” Family Movie Night 6 p.m. Refreshments and screening of holiday movie Home Alone. Vintage Cinemas in Los Feliz, Los Angeles https://wunderglofoundation.org/2017/10/10/gloria-borges-wunderglo-foundation-2nd-annual-tis-wunder-season-family-movie-night/

29 The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts “The Heart of Robin Hood” Opening Night 7:30 p.m.

(Continues through Dec. 17.) A comic retelling of the classic tale from Iceland’s Vesturport theatre company. The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, Beverly Hills thewallis.org/show-info.php?id=304 30 Southern California Leadership Network 2017 Visionaries Awards 3 p.m. Honorees: 30 alumni including Jim McDonnell, Rachelle Arizmendi, Ricardo Lara, Sydney Kamlager-Dove and George Gascon. The Theatre at Ace Hotel, Los Angeles https://leadershipnetwork.org/events/2017-visionaries-awards/ 30 U.S. Green Building Council Los Angeles “The Lucky 13” Green Gala 6 p.m. Presenting the seventh annual Sustainable Innovation Awards. Casino and dinner.

Taglyan Cultural Complex, Los Angeles http://usgbc-la.org/event-details/2452461/ 30 Santa Barbara International Film Festival 12th Annual Kirk Douglas Award 6 p.m. Honoree: Dame Judi Dench. Red carpet reception, dinner and tribute. Bacara Resort & Spa, Goleta sbiff.org 30 The Music Center/Annenberg Space for Photography “Cuba: Antes, Ahora / Cuba: Then, Now” 7:30 p.m. “Cuba Is,” a panel discussion and demonstrations by contemporary Cuban artists and musicians. Annenberg Space for Photography, Los Angeles https://www.musiccenter.org/cuba https://www.musiccenter.org/cuba BEVERLY HILLS

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2 City of Beverly Hills - BOLD Holidays Mayor’s Art Walk 2 p.m. City art walk with Beverly Hills Mayor Lili Bosse visiting galleries including: BOA Art Gallery, Denis Bloch Fine Art, Gagosian, Garboushian Gallery, GP DEVA X-Power Gallery (which will display a “Neoclassic Artistic Supercar” as part of the walk), Mouche Gallery and Winn Slavin Fine Art. Begins at City Hall, Beverly Hills www.beverlyhills.org/living/boldholidays/

1 Los Angeles Auto Show Opening Day 9 a.m. (Continues through Dec. 10.) More than 50 vehicle debuts, shopping, test drives, the latest technology and an assortment of customized rides and exotic cars.

The Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles https://laautoshow.com

2 Los Angeles Master Chorale Festival of Carols 2 p.m. (Second performance Dec. 9.)

Program of classical and popular carols, including works by artist-in-residence Eric Whitacre and arrangements by Shawn Kirchner. Guest ensemble: National Children’s Chorus. Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles Los Angeles www.lamasterchorale.org/festival-of-carols

30 Billboard Women in Music Awards 2017 6 p.m. Program and dinner.

Honorees Kehlani, Camila Cabello, Kelly Clarkson and Selena Gomez to perform at reception. Dolby Ballroom, Los Angeles www.billboard.com/women-in-music

1 The Music Center Afro-Cuban Dance and Percussion Workshop 12:30 p.m. Part of The Music Center’s “Cuba: Antes, Ahora/Then, Now.” Grand Park, Los Angeles http://grandparkla.org/event/cuba-antes-ahora-cuba-then-now-afrocuban-dance-percussion-workshop/?instance_id=97957 1 City of Beverly Hills - BOLD Holidays Santa At Two Rodeo Drive 4 p.m. (Continues Dec. 8, 15 and 19.) Visit Santa and Mrs. Claus, Two Rodeo, Beverly Hills http://lovebeverlyhills.com/boldholidays 1 Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, Inc. 2017 City of Angeles Christmas Gala 6:30 p.m. Honorees: 2017 Archdiocese of Los Angeles Investees of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem and the Sovereign Military Order of St. John of Jerusalem of Rhodes and of Malta, and the Order of St. Gregory the Great. Chairs: Julie & Thomas J. Condon. The California Club, Los Angeles https://catholiccharitiesla.org/2017-catholiccharities-city-of-angels-christmas-gala/ 1 A Noise Within A Christmas Carol Opening 8 p.m. (Continues through Dec. 23.) Dickens’ classic with music and songs by Ego Plum. A Noise Within, Pasadena www.anoisewithin.org/play/charles-dickens-christmas-carol/ 1 Skirball Cultural Center Isabel Allende—“In the Midst of Winter” 8 p.m. International bestselling author Isabel Allende (The House of the Spirits) to discusss her latest novel with Carolyn Kellogg. Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles https://www.skirball.org/programs/words-and-ideas/isabel-allende-midst-winter 1 The Groundlings Holiday Show 8 p.m. (Continues through Dec. 23.) Cast of nine in all-new show of improvisational and sketch comedy.

The Groundlings Theatre, West Hollywood www.groundlings.com 1-2 Friends of Robinson Gardens Annual Holiday Open House 11 a.m. Holiday refreshments, “Christmas Cookie Buffet,” cooking demonstrations and book signings by celebrity chefs Pamela Salzman and Ali Larter, performances by the Sugarplums and boutique shopping. Children’s craft tables and Santa (Dec. 1). Virginia Robinson Gardens, Beverly Hills. http://www.robinsongardens.org/product/2017-holiday-open-house 1-2 The Music Center Sleepless: The Music Center After Hours 11 p.m. Cuban music, photography, sound and light installations; short-film screenings, a mercadito and lounge featuring Cuban artwork. Highlighting musicians Pancho Amat, Telmary Diaz and Yissy Garcia. The Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles https://www.musiccenter.org/tickets/events-by-the-music-center/cubaantes-ahora--then-now/sleepless/ 2 Human Growth Foundation Fifth Annual Walk for Kids’ Growth 11 a.m. Three-mile walk.

Food and educational booths. Host: Mark Christopher Lawrence. Performance by Pynk Lemonade. Griffith Park, Los Angeles http://www.walkforkidsgrowth.org/

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Dec. 2 The Music Center Malpaso Dance Company 2 p.m. The Havana-based contemporary troupe’s performances are part of The Music Center’s Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA programming, “Cuba: Antes/Ahora, Then/Now.” The Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles https://www.musiccenter.or g/tickets/events-by-the-musiccenter/Glorya-Kaufman-Dance/1718-season/malpaso-dance-company/ 2 Heritage Square Museum 23rd Annual Holiday Lamplight Celebration 4 p.m. (Continues through Dec. 3.) Tours of decorated Victorian homes.

Heritage Square Museum, Los Angeles http://heritagesquare.org/events/calendar/23rd-annual-holidaylamplight-celebration 2 United Friends of the Children 9th Annual Cultivate LA - Local Chefs Supporting Local Foster Youth 6 p.m. Tastings from more than 60 restaurants and pours from California wineries. Musical entertainment, silent auction and raffle. The Lawn at Century Park, Los Angeles https://www.unitedfriends.org/event/cultivate-l-a/ 2 Shalom Institute Gala Celebration 6:30 p.m. Honorees: Adam Weiss, Linda & Michael Bennett and Arthur Pinchev. Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles https://shalominstitute.com/support-us/gala/ 2 Autism Society of America, Los Angeles Chapter The Rock Your Speech Concert 7:30 p.m. Performances by Cheap Trick, The Dandy Warhols, The Empty Hearts, Johnette Napolitano and Red Kross. The Orpheum Theatre, Los Angeles https://rockyourspeechconcert.org/ 3 Arthritis Foundation Jingle Bell Run 8 a.m. Holiday-themed 5K run with Santa, Mrs. Claus’ Kitchen and a kids’ zone. Honorees: Even Vega and Brandi Abernethy. Paramount Ranch Western Town, Agoura Hills www.jbr.org/thousandoaks 3 Junior League of Los Angeles Harvest Boutique 9 a.m. 50 vendors and luncheon. Honorees: Phoebe Pierpont Vaccaro and Joy Burchard. JW Marriott at L.A. Live, Los Angeles https://www.jlla.org/?nd=harvestboutique&und=274 3 La Providencia Guild of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles “Seventy and Simply Stunning -1947-2017” 10 a.m. Raffle, boutique, luncheon, fashion show, entertainment and live auction. Chair: Joan Chandler. Millennium Biltmore Hotel, Los Angeles www.laprovidenciaguild.org 3 Friends of Greystone Joy To The Holidays 2:30 p.m. Tours of the first floor of the mansion decorated in Hollywood-inspired décor by Bob Pranga and Debra Staron, dessert reception, book signings, demonstrations, live holiday music and gift shopping.

Greystone Mansion, Beverly Hills www.greystonemansion.org

3 AJC Los Angeles 2017 Ira E. Yellin Community Leadership Award 3 p.m.

Honoree: Marlene Grossman. Keynote speaker: Erwin Chemerinsky. The Jonathan Club, Los Angeles https://www.ajc.org/losangeles 3 ACLU of Southern California 2017 Bill of Rights Dinner 5 p.m. Honorees: Jane Fonda, Viola Davis, Judd Apatow, Gina Rodriquez, Reginald Hudlin and Dolores Huerta. Presenters: Martin Sheen and Van Jones.

The Beverly Wilshire Hotel, Beverly Hills https://www.aclusocal.org/en/events/dec-3-2017-bill-rights-dinner 3 American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers 2017 Golden Score Awards 5 p.m. Honorees: Charles Fox and Paul Williams. Reception, silent auction, dinner and tributes.

Hilton Los Angeles-Universal City, Universal City www.asmac.org 3 A New Way of Life Reentry Project 19th Annual Gala & Awards 5 p.m. Reception and dinner.

Honorees: Benjamin Crump, Impact Justice, Sen. Holly J. Mitchell and A New Way of Life Legal Department. The L.A. Hotel Downtown, Los Angeles www.anewwayoflife.org/gala-2017/ 3 The Trevor Project TrevorLIVE 5 p.m. Reception, red carpet, dinner and afterparty. Honorees: Kristin Chenowith and Tom Ford.

Performance by Garbage. Presenters: Carol Burnett, Cheyenne Jackson, Kathy Najimy and Tyler Glenn. The Beverly Hilton, Beverly Hills https://www.trevorlive.org 3 St. Vincent Meals on Wheels Caviar and Cocktails 5 p.m. Petrossian Boutique & Restaurant, West Hollywood https://www.stvincentmow.org/events/ 3 Los Angeles Children’s Chorus (LACC) Winter Concert: Sounds About Town 7 p.m. Five of LACC’s ensembles to perform classic works and holiday carols with readings. Special guests: opera singer Susan Graham and members of the LA Phil. Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles https://www.lachildrenschorus.org/sounds-about-town/ 4 Tower Cancer Research Foundation Fourth Annual Jack Mishkin Golf Classic 8 a.m. Golf chair: Ron Cherney. Golf committee: Bob Ackerman, Tony Behrstock, Robert Goldstein, Richard Karal, Bob Lakin, Jan Rosen, Brad Shames, Jason Shapiro and Dr. Peter Waldstein.

Sherwood Country Club, Thousand Oaks towercancer.org/2017-golf-ticket-page/ 5 Anti Defamation League Annual Gala Celebration 6:30 p.m. Honorees: Sarah & Joe Kiani and Leah Weil. Special presentation by Hon. Barbara Boxer. Musical performance by Alan Bergman. Emcee: Wayne Federman. The Beverly Hilton, Beverly Hills la.adl.org/event/annual-gala-celebration-4/ 6 The Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Luncheon 11:30 a.m. Silent auction and musical entertainment. Host: Rick Dees. Honoree: Fritz Coleman.

Millennium Biltmore Hotel, Los Angeles. https://christmaskettleluncheon.org 6 Debbie Allen Dance Academy (DADA) Hot Chocolate Nutcracker 7:30 p.m. (Continues through Dec. 10.) Written, directed and choreographed by Debbie Allen starring Allen, Tisha Campbell-Martin, Carlo Imperato and Tichina Arnold. Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, Redondo Beach www.thehotchocolatenutcracker.com 7 Variety, The Children’s Charity of Southern California Heart of Show Business Luncheon 11:30 a.m. Honoree: Alan Davy. Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles http://www.varietysocal.org/heart-of-show-business-luncheon/ 7 Book Publicists of Southern California Gala Annual Holiday Mixer 5:30 p.m. Buffet dinner, program and visits with “Literary Santa.” Sportsmen’s Lodge, Studio City www.bookpublicists.org/pages/events.asp/

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A SAMPLING OF CHARITY, ARTS AND SPECIAL EVENTS 7 The Music Center Winter Soireé 5:30 p.m. Red carpet, performance of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker by the Miami City Ballet (Continues through Dec 10) and dinner. Honoree: Walter F. Ulloa. Co-chairs: Lisa & Andrew Gilford, Catharine & Jeffrey Soros and Alyce & Warren Williamson. The Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles https://www.musiccenter.org/nutcracker 7 LAANE City of Justice Awards Dinner 6 p.m. Reception and program.

Honorees: AEG, Ron Herrera and Gary Stewart. Emcee: Ryan Michelle Bathe. Co-chairs: Julie Gutman Dickinson, James P. Hoffa, Paula & Barry Litt and Scott Pascucci.

Honorary co-chair: Richard Foos. The Beverly Hilton, Beverly Hills laane.org/cityofjusticeawards 7 American Ballet Theater The Nutcracker Opening 7 p.m. (Continues through Dec. 17.)

Choreographed by Alexei Ratmansky with Misty Copeland, Herman Cornejo, Stella Abrera and Cory Stearns.

Tchaikovsky’s score performed by the Pacific Symphony.

Segerstrom Center of the Arts, Costa Mesa www.abt.org 8 Norton Simon Museum Rembrandt: Prints “of a Particular Spirit” Opening 11 a.m.

(Continues through March 5.) An intimate view of Rembrandt’s graphic ouput during the 1630s. Also the U.S. debut of the artist’s “Self Portrait at the Age of 34,” on loan from the National Gallery, London. The Norton Simon Museum, Pasadena https://www.nortonsimon.org/exhibitions/2010-2019/rembrandt/

12 Southern California Development Forum 2017 Design & Philanthropy Awards 7 a.m. City Club, Los Angeles https://scdf.org/upcoming-events/ 12 Skirball Cultural Center Flavors Of Mexico 7:30 p.m. Bricia Lopez of Guelaguetza prepares Oaxacan mole. Lecture, demonstration, tasting and hands-on participation. Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles https://www.skirball.org/programs/classes/flavors-mexico 13 Lythgoe Family Panto & Pasadena Playhouse Beauty And The Beast—A Christmas Rose Opening 7:30 p.m.

(Continues through Dec. 24.) An updated version of the classic tale in the style of a traditional British family Panto.

Starring Jonah Platt, Gedde Watanabe, Jared Gertner and John Tartaglia. The Pasadena Civic Auditorium, Pasadena www.americanpanto.com/shows/beauty-the-beast-a-christmas-rose/ 14 The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens California “Super Bloom” 2017 2:30 p.m. Illustrated lecture on last spring’s “super bloom” of California wildflowers by Kathy Musial, Huntington curator of living collections. A plant sale follows the talk. The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens, San Marino www.huntington.org 14 Young Musicians Foundation Yeethoven II 7 p.m. Conductor Yuga Cohler leads the Debut Chamber Orchestra in a musical mashup of Beethoven and Kanye West. Belasco Theater, Los Angeles yeethoven.org

8 Rhonda’s Kiss Los Angeles Concert 7 p.m. Jane’s Addiction to headline concert with Hellcat Saints, Joey Castillo, Billy Duffy, Dave Kushner, Franky Perez and Scott Shriner benefiting the Cedars-Sinai Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute. Hosts: Marc and Kyle Stefanski. The Hollywood Palladium, Hollywood https://rhondaskiss.org/site/events/

14 Skirball Cultural Center Whiskey & Appetizers - A Hanukkah Cocktail Party 7:30 p.m.

Whiskey and cocktails curated by guest speaker Dan Friedman, an appetizer menu developed by food writer Leah Koenig who will lead a cooking demonstration, and a Q&A. The Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles https://www.skirball.org/programs/food/whiskey-and-appetizers

8 Valley Performing Arts Center (The Soraya) A Michael Feinstein Christmas 8 p.m. Five-time Grammy nominee singer/pianist Michael Feinstein to perform holiday classics from his album, “A Michael Feinstein Christmas.”

Valley Performing Arts Center (The Soraya), Northridge www.valleyperformingartscenter.org

14 The Pasadena Playhouse ”Miracle on 34th Street” 8 p.m. (Through Dec. 23.) The original 1947 radio play on its 70th anniversary with Peri Gilpin, Beth Grant and Alfred Molina as Kris Kringle. The Pasadena Playhouse, Pasadena pasadenaplayhouse.org

10 Skirball Cultural Center Hanukkah Festival LA/LA 11 a.m. Explores Hanukkah through Latin American customs and cultural practices with Latin Jewish bands Klezmer Juice and Pan Phillipe, dance lessons with ensembles Versa-Style and Mambo Inc., an art installation with Sandy Rodriquez and the Hanukkah story.

Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles htps://www.skirball.org/ 10 Children Mending Hearts 4th Annual Celebrity Poker Tournament Noon. Casino games, auction, raffle, drinks and hors d’oeuvres. Hosts: Grant & Lisa Heslov and Kuji Chahal. Craig’s, West Hollywood www.childrenmendinghearts.org 10 StandWithUs Festival of Lights Gala 2017 5 p.m. Dinner and program.

Honorees: Dina & Fred Leeds, and Rosana & Alon Miller.

Keynote speaker: Ambassador Dore Gold. Guest speaker: Yahya Mahamid. Emcee: Elon Gold. The Beverly Hilton, Beverly Hills https://www.standwithus.com/events/

14 Families Forward Learning Center An Old Time Holiday Radio Hour 8:30 p.m. Staged readings of two classic NBC radio shows (Dragnet, The Great Gildersleeve) directed by Louis Fantasia and starring Rhea Perlman and Isabella Hoffman. The Moss Theatre, Santa Monica radioplays.tix.com 15 Luminario Ballet Winter Gala 2017 6 p.m. Reception, Viennese dinner, silent and live auction and performances including Schubert’s Winterrsiese song cycle. The California Club, Los Angeles https://www.luminarioballet.org 16 Pasadena Symphony and Pops Holiday Candlelight 4 p.m. (Second performance at 7 p.m.)

Conductor Grant Cooper with soloist Lisa Vroman, L.A. Children’s Chorus, the Donald Brinegar Singers and L.A. Bronze Handbell Ensemble. All Saints Church, Pasadena asadenasymphony-pops.org/holiday-candlelight-3/

10 Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra “Bach’s Brandenburgs!” 7 p.m. The complete Brandenburg Concertos, BWV 1046-105 with Margaret Batjer, violin and leader, and Mahan Esfahani, harpsichord. Royce Hall, UCLA, Los Angeles https://laco.org/attend/bachs-brandenburgs/

16 Valley Performing Arts Center (The Soraya) The Kelzmatics Happy Joyous Hanukkah 8 p.m. Grammy-winning Klezmer superstars celebrate Yiddish culture and Hanukkah. Valley Performing Arts Center (The Soraya), Northridge www.valleyperformingartscenter.org

11 American Ballet Theatre Holiday Benefit 6:30 p.m. Reception, performance featuring ABT principals Stella Abrera, Misty Copeland, Gillian Murphy, Daniil Simkin and Cory Stearns and dinner.

Honoree: Judy Morr. Co-chairs: Sarah Arison, Andy & Avery Barth, Lisa Love, Michael Moser, Elizabeth Segerstrom, Stewart Smith & Robin Ferracone and Sutton Stracke. The Beverly Hilton, Beverly Hills https://support.abt.org/LAHolidayBenefit

17 Skirball Cultural Center/Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust After Auschwitz 2 p.m. The award-winning documentary follows six women survivors who moved to Los Angeles, married, raised children, and became American, but continued to struggle with the concept of home. Q&A with director Jon Kean and film subjects Renee Firestone and Erika Jacoby to follow the screening. Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles https://www.skirball.org/programs/film/after-auschwitz

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17 Los Angeles Master Chorale Handel’s “Messiah” 7 p.m. Conducted by Artistic Director Grant Gershon. With soloists, Anna Schubert, Julia Meztler, Timothy Gonzales and Luc Kleiner. The Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles https://lamasterchorale.org/handel-messiah 18 City of Beverly Hills - BOLD Holiday Hanukkah Celebration 7:30 p.m. Led by Rabbi Mendel Shusterman from Chabad of Beverly Hills. Via Rodeo and Two Rodeo, Beverly Hills lovebeverlyhills.com/boldholidays 18 Los Angeles Master Chorale 37th Annual “Messiah” Sing-Along 7:30 p.m. Led by Artistic Director Grant Gershon with orchestra and four soloists.

Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles https://lamasterchorale.org/37th-annual-messiah-sing-along 22-23 LA Youth Ballet The Nutcracker 7 p.m. World premiere production with choreography by Andrea Paris-Gutierrez and Joffrey Ballet principals Jeraldine Mendoza and Dylan Gutierrez. Alex Theatre, Glendale www.alextheatre.org/event/la-youth-ballet-presents-the-nutcracker-2 31 Grand Park N.Y.E.L.A. 8 p.m. Three music stages, inflatable art, food, photo booths and interactive countdown to the new year featuring 3D digital video mapping on City Hall. Grand Park + The Music Center, Los Angeles https://nyela.grandparkla.org

JANUARY 1 Tournament of Roses 129th Rose Parade 8 a.m. Theme: “Making A Difference.”

Grand Marshal: Gary Sinise. Featuring 39 floats. Pasadena https://www.tournamentofroses.com/rose-parade 1 Rose Bowl Game The College Football Playoff Semifinal 1 p.m Two teams to be selected in early December. The Rose Bowl, Pasadena https://www.tournamentofroses.com/rose-bowl 2 Palm Springs International Film Festival 29th Annual Festival Gala 5 p.m. (Festival continues Jan. 415.) Gal Gadot to receive the Rising Star Actress Award.

Host: Mary Hart. Palm Springs Convention Center, Palm Springs www.psfilmfest.org 6 Beverly Hills/Greater Los Angeles Association of Realtors 15th Annual Installation Gala 5 p.m. Installation of 2018 President Steve Drust, officers and directors. Riviera County Club, Pacific Palisades https://www.bhglaar.com/calendar/115th-annual-installation-gala-66 7 The Golden Globe Awards 75th Annual Awards Ceremony 5 p.m. Awards in film and television presented by The Hollywood Foreign Press Association. The Beverly Hilton, Beverly Hills whttps://www.goldenglobes.com/ 10 People’s Choice Awards 44th Annual Ceremony 5 p.m. Favorites in film, TV and music voted on by the general public. Microsoft Theatre, Los Angeles peopleschoice.com 11 The Hollywood Museum Batman 66: The Ultimate Exhibit Opening 10 a.m. Neverbefore seen costumes, props and memorabilia from the Batman TV show. The Hollywood Museum, Hollywood thehollywoodmuseum.com 13 Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles 69th Annual Installation and Awards Dinner 5 p.m. The Beverly Wilshire, Beverly Hills https://www.caala.org Beverly Hills Style | Page 27

‘TIS THE SEASON

HOLIDAYS IN BEVERLY HILLS

GEARYS Lights Up Rodeo Drive For The Holidays With Baccarat Chandeliers O

ne of Beverly Hills’ most electrifying partnerships has been rekindled this year to light up Rodeo Drive for the holidays.

Just as it did in 2014 for Beverly Hills’ centennial celebration, GEARYS Beverly Hills and Baccarat are illuminating Rodeo Drive this holiday season with Baccarat’s iconic Zenith chandeliers.

GEARYS CEO Tom Blumenthal told Beverly Hills Style that he felt the City “needed to do something spectacular this year” and said he was happy that GEARYS – which spent $250,000 to purchase the chandeliers and install them on Rodeo Drive – was able to help do just that.

GEARYS CEO Tom Blumenthal

“The chandeliers have always been the crown jewel each time they light Rodeo Drive,” Blumenthal said.

“The years that we don’t do it, I get so many comments asking where the chandeliers are. We’re really excited to bring them back to Beverly Hills.”

The chandeliers affixed above Rodeo Drive are a Baccarat signature – an octagonal ruby red crystal pampille, the result of a slow and carefully mastered technique fusing clear crystal and 24k gold, giving it a vermillion luminescence.

Although GEARYS and Baccarat have a relationship that dates back some 50 years – back when Tom’s

The GEARYS-sponsored Baccarat chandeliers on Rodeo Drive

The years that we don’t do it, I get so many comments asking where the chandeliers are. We’re really excited to bring them back to Beverly Hills.

- Tom Blumenthal, CEO of GEARYS

grandparents Ruth and Fred Blumenthal ran GEARYS – their Rodeo Drive romance began nine years ago.

“Baccarat came to us and said ‘we have this crazy idea to put some chandeliers up on Rodeo Drive,’” Blumenthal said. “We had a very forward-thinking mayor at the time in Linda Briskman. We got all the City approvals done and then she and I went to Baccarat together and completed the deal.”

The chandeliers were a tremendous success when they returned for the 2014 holiday celebration and Blumenthal said it was a “no-brainer” to bring them back this season.

“Beverly Hills has been very good to our company, so we’re loyal to Beverly Hills and we’re usually one of the ones who steps up, as we have for 87 years,” Blumenthal said. “When we make an investment in the City, it benefits us somewhat indirectly, but we hope it benefits all the businesses.”

– Matt Lopez

Home For The Holidays

Where To Spend New Year’s Eve In Beverly Hills

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aking plans to ring in the new year? Consider celebrating the start of 2018 in Beverly Hills at one of these great dinner and party options: The Beverly Hilton: Sunday bubbly brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for $45/person and New Year’s Eve sixcourse dinner at CIRCA 55 from 6-11 p.m. with Champagne toast and live music. $95/person. 310-8876055.

Waldorf-Astoria Beverly Hills: Dinner at Jean-Georges – first seating at 5 p.m. is a four-course menu. $165/person. Second seating, beginning at 8:30 p.m., is a sixcourse menu for $280/person. 310-860-6566.

The Peninsula Beverly Hills: Dinner will be served in both The Belvedere (at 8 p.m.) and The Living Room (7:30 p.m.), followed by a live Page 30 | Beverly Hills Style

band and dancing. Six-course prix fixe menu is $295/person and $195 for kids 12-andunder. 310-975-2736.

The Beverly Hills Hotel: First seating – three-course menu with amuse bouche. $150 per person, 5-9 p.m.

Second seating – five-course dinner. $295/person, $50 per child. 9 p.m. to midnight.

310-887-2777.

Montage Beverly Hills: Dinner at Georgie – first seating at 5:30 p.m. includes three-course prix fixe dinner. $188/person. Second seating, beginning at 8:30 p.m., includes five-course prix fixe menu with optional wine pairings. $188/person, $288 with wine pairings. Call 310860-7886. New Year’s Eve black tie gala in the Marquesa Ballroom includes cocktail reception, five-course seated dinner and champagne toast at midnight. $395/person.

310-860-5848.

L’Ermitage: Avec Nous will host a four-course dinner for $125/person from 5-11 p.m. 310-860-8660 The Beverly Wilshire: Two dinner seatings at CUT

by Wolfgang Puck – first seating at 6 p.m. for $150/person, second seating at 9 p.m. for $300/person. A champagne celebration with a DJ spinning music will take place in the CUT Lounge beginning at 9 p.m. for $75/person. 310-276-8500.

Il Pastaio: Chef Giacomino Drago is preparing a four-course prix fixe menu with what he calls some of the restaurant’s most “special dishes” of 2017. 310205-5444.

208 Rodeo: Special fourcourse dinner menu will be served beginning at 6 p.m., with live music and party favors. 310-275-2428.

La Dolce Vita: Fourcourse dinner menu for $95/person, including a toast of prosecco. 310-278-1845.

Mr. Chow: Prix fixe menu with first seating at 6 p.m. and second seating at 9 p.m. Also features live music.

310-278-9911.

The Bazaar by José Andrés: Two dinner seatings and a DJ party on the garden terrace. First seating is

$200/person, second seating is $350/person. Call 310-2465555.

Culina: New Year's Eve gala includes flutes of Champagne, live entertainment, party favors and a midnight toast. Begins at 8 p.m. for $150/person. Pre-gala four-course menu runs from 6-7 p.m. for $95/person. 310860-4000.

BEVERLY HILLS

BEAUTY

SHINE BRIGHT THIS SEASON

The Power Of Perfect Makeup

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KISSABLE LIPS–Tom Ford’s limited edition collection of all 50 Boys & Girls lip colors, richly pigmented lipsticks guaranteed to pop, is the perfect selection for anyone who wants to have a little fun and look fabulous. Showcased in clutch-sized packaging, this decadent wardrobe of pure color will ensure that you’ll never have to attend a holiday event sporting the same color twice.

Presented in an exclusive lacquered Tom Ford case, everything about this purchase exudes luxury. ($1,980)

PERSONALIZE YOUR LIPSTICK–If you haven’t visited the beauty department inside the new Nordstrom’s within the revamped Westfield Century City shopping mall, which just completed its $1 billion transformation, now is the perfect time to go. With thousands of different colors of lipstick, truly, you’re certain to find exactly what you want. And if you want a little more ownership over your new color, beyond applying it to your lips and showcasing it to the world in that manner, there’s an exclusive lipstick engraving station at YSL's beauty counter. It’s the first of its kind in the company and only available at Nordstrom’s new store at Westfield Century City.

or Danilo Cifuentes, a makeup artist for more than two decades, the face you’re born with is merely a canvas waiting to be enhanced. Right before last month’s Black and White Gala fundraiser for the Beverly Hills Police Department, Beverly Hills Style visited Danilo at the Chanel counter of Neiman Marcus Beverly Hills to experience first-hand just how magical the power of a talented makeup application can be to one’s appearance.

The results were stunning.

Danilo Cifuentes Within the department store’s lower level, among a veritable cohort of skilled rather than how beautiful your makeup makeup artists who looks.” staff the counters of The current trend other luxury beauty throughout the brands, Danilo Golden State, he says, skillfully sets his is very natural–which customers at ease. If doesn’t mean that it’s your first time people are choosing putting yourself in to forego makeup; his hands, he’ll ask quite the contrary in you to tell him a litfact. “L.A. is all about tle about yourself the not overdone and your skin. Once look,” Danilo notes. he knows your Which means that plans for the smoky eyes – still - Danilo Cifuentes, evening (or the rest very in – are all about Makeup Artist of the day) and of blending and the course, just how “va va voom” you want to delivery of the color, as opposed to look, he sets to work. extreme application.

Danilo typically starts the process with Of course, as Coco Chanel showed the a Chanel toner he refers to as “the Rolls- world during the Great Depression, when Royce of the toner world,” followed by an she launched a vivid red lipstick, all a lady eye cream and then he begins laying the really needs to feel better is a pair of beaufoundation. tiful, vibrant lips.

“You always have to prepare,” he “I feel like the eyes are the window to explains. “To have good results, good skin your soul,” says Danilo. “[Coco Chanel] care is always essential. You want people to showed us that when people put a little bit tell you how wonderful your skin looks of red lipstick on themselves, they feel better.”

You want people to tell you how wonderful your skin looks rather than how beautiful your makeup looks.

Discover Your Glow At The Peninsula Spa Beverly Hills

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f you’re looking for a surefire way to set your skin aglow this holiday season, look no further than “The Ultimate Indulgence Facial” available at The Peninsula Spa Beverly Hills. This two-hour six-inone treatment ($1,500) utilizes cutting-edge technology to enhance and enrich the skin for a truly customized facial experience.

NEW TOY IN TOWN– This groundbreaking system, the first of its kind in Beverly Hills, features cutting-edge technology that seamlessly integrates six high-performance functions to provide the ultimate results-oriented facial experience.

Diamond-tipped microdermabrasion, oxygen, radio frequency, LED face mask, air massage and electroporation all enhance the skin in the 120minute treatment to provide clients with a luxury facial that stimulates and tones their inner skin to its Page 32 | Beverly Hills Style

original glow. The Peninsula Spa is the only spa in town with this technology.

Of course, if you’re looking for a slightly less intense experience at The Peninsula’s award-winning spa, the Biologique Recherche Facial (starting at $295) is a sensory journey that will leave your skin looking brighter and firmer within an hour. Plus, the experience of getting the treatment is immensely enjoyable, as Beverly Hills Style experienced firsthand.

Following a skin assessment by an aesthetician, your face will be massaged, contoured and lightly shaped by hand as your Biologique Recherchetrained practitioner layers product after product of the French brand’s various lines over your face in an effort to heal, restore and brighten your visage and decolletage.

Biologique Recherche products are not about transporting you to the South of France from a mere whiff of whatever perfume has been added to evoke the nostalgia of past travels. Instead, depending on which product is being layered on your face, you’ll blink for a moment to make sure you’re actually in a luxury hotel spa rather than at a medical office.

Biologique Recherche is a results-driven brand and the products pull no punches when it comes to

LOOK YOUR BEST–Founded on more than 35 years of skincare innovation, Biologique Recherche is revered for its visionary beauty forumlations. A cornerstone of the brand’s at-home skincare routine is the P50 Lotion, an exfoliating, hydrating toner.

showing just what they are intended to accomplish.

Touted as a path to healthy and glowing skin (Biologique Recherche facials don’t include steaming or extractions), all Biologique Recherche treatments at The Peninsula Spa are intensive and sophisticated–from the deep cleansing and exfoliation process to the personalized manual lift technique to the application of customized anti-aging serums and a facial mask. The result is visibly restored, younger looking skin. In other words, you’ll glow!

-Stories by Laura Coleman BEVERLY HILLS

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE The Art Of Holiday Gifting GEARYS For Gifts T N here are few ways to more simply say “I’m thinking of you” than with a tasteful gift. And of course, the holiday season is the perfect way to show someone just how much they mean to you!

While a bottle of Champagne or a bouquet of flowers is always a delightful way to thank a host for an invitation to a dinner party, there are scores of other unique gifts that everyone is sure to love – from candles to museum memberships to a greeting card with a couple of enclosed Lottery Scratchers (We all know someone who enjoys this!), there really is no dearth of gifts out there just waiting to be given!

JEWELS TO MAKE HER SHINE– Transport that someone special to a beautiful place each time she wears these beautiful jewels from Mikimoto.

A magnificent 9.85 carat conch pearl marked with a distinctive flame structure sits atop a setting of 1.57 carat diamonds set in platinum in this extraordinary ring from Mikimoto ($227,000).

This beautiful conch pearl, white South Sea cultured pearl and tourmaline pendant set in platinum from Mikimoto ($125,000) is sure to delight even the most discerning of recipients.

CLASSIC ELEGANCE–Designed with a detachable cross body chain, the luxurious Alex Wallet in Metallic Red Alligator by L.A. designer Tyler Ellis ($5,360) features the brand’s signature spear-lock closure and “Thayer Blue” leather lining, in addition to interior credit card slots and a pinecone pull zip pocket. Handmade in Florence, Italy.

othing says holiday shopping in Beverly Hills quite like GEARYS. The Beverly Hills boutique, which has become an industry leader in giftgiving, first opened its doors in 1930. Over the decades, the store has evolved to become synonymous with luxury, establishing itself as an institution known for luxury dinnerware and gifts. Everything from jewelry and watches to bone china and Waterford crystal can be found at this Beverly Hills boutique.

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1. Sterling Silver Red Enamel Race Car Cufflinks ($445) – Modeled on the vintage cars seen tearing around the track in the 1950’s, these brilliant red, sterling silver racing car cufflinks from Deakin & Francis are ideal for the car enthusiast.

2. Baobab 10” Black Pearl Small Candle ($105) – Inspired by the fascinating pearls of Tahiti, whose shimmer can range from a silvery grey to anthracite, the “Black Pearls” candle from Baobab Collection is defined by its dark and mysterious appearance. Its scent of ginger and black rose is both strong and subtle.

3. Ippolita Classic Wavy Oval Earrings ($195) – These hand-sculpted classic sterling silver earrings by Ippolita (available with organic, polished or hammered surfaces) are stylish enough to wear every day, yet sleek enough to wear to every event to define your holiday style.

FOR THE MAN WHO HAS IT ALL–This handcrafted crocodile briefcase by Stefano Ricci ($35,000) made utilizing long-lasting Florentine traditions of leather craftsmanship is the perfect accessory for any man.

THE SWEET SMELL OF ROSE– This coveted Duchess Rose Eau de Parfum may well prove to be the new favorite scent of whomever you choose to gift this beautiful fragrance upon. With head notes of mandarin, heart notes of rose and base notes of musky wood, Penhaligon’s Duchess Rose ($240) is at once romantic, fresh and fun, with just a hint of mystery.

And who doesn’t love a rose?

-Laura Coleman

Give The Gift Of Culture

Memberships To Art Institutions Bring Joy All Year The California Science Center Foster a love for all things science in children and adults with a membership to the California Science Center.

Memberships help support a dynamic educational resource for the community, in addition to coming with a host of benefits. Note, gift memberships are only available by calling the Membership Office directly at (213) 744-7504.

Geffen Playhouse In addition to having a guaranteed seat to great theatrical productions, subscribers get a host of other privileges. http://www.geffenplayhouse.org/subscribe

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Los Angeles County Museum of Art Give your favorite art lover the gift of 12 months of LACMA. Memberships include free admission, invitations to special events and more. Tribute and memorial gifts are a great way to honor someone. http://www.lacma.org/membership/join/gift-memberships L.A. Theatre Works Founded in 1974, L.A. Theatre Works’ mission is to record and preserve great performances of important stage plays in an effort to make theatre accessible to the widest possible audience. Season packages for the 2017-18 season are now available. http://latw.org/boxoffice.html

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 the only place in the city to see dinosaurs! (Well, dinosaur bones anyway.) Memberships include free admission to the Natural History Museum, the La Brea Tar Pits and Museum, and the William S. Hart Museum, as well as free timed-tickets to Butterfly Pavilion and Spider Pavilion. https://nhm.org/site/join-us/membership 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 Cultural Center offers visitors a bevy of art galleries to explore. Benefits of membership include free admission, in addition to 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. http://thewallis.org/subscription

BEVERLY HILLS

FASHION

LOOKS TO CELEBRATE

This Holiday Season Is Glitzy And Glamorous T his holiday season is the perfect opportunity to look fabulous at every event on your calendar. A festive lunch? How about a cape with shimmer. Dinner soirée? The perfect pair of Jimmy Choo shoes is only a credit card swipe away. And not surprisingly, this season is full of breathtaking new gowns just waiting to be worn to a swanky black tie affair.

Just in time for the holidays, Beverly Hills Style caught up with Roopal Patel, Senior Vice President, Fashion Director, Saks Fifth Avenue, to give an expert perspective to help you look your best.

Beverly Hills Style: What is this holiday season’s must-have item?

Roopal Patel: This holiday season, the more shiny, sparkly and festive the item is, the

THE PERFECT ACCESSORY– Nothing says fabulous like a well-dressed date at your side.

Suit Supply’s navy Havana dinner jacket ($399) is the perfect way to make any man exude timeless elegance and modern style. Fully lined and tailored to a slim fit from a rich Ormezzano wool blend, this striking double-breasted piece features a broad, curved peak lapel, 6-on-2 button placement, and patch pockets.

better. The fall and spring runway seasons showcased a plethora of sequins and embellishment, and we are seeing those trends reflected in holiday gifting assortments.

Whether soft and dusty or bold and shocking, all shades of pink are trending.

-Roopal Patel, Fashion Director, Saks Fifth Avenue BHS: What is this season’s surprise trend?

Patel: We’re most surprised by the return of logo-mania. Get ready for the return of your favorite heritage logos on everything from t-shirts and handbags to belts and even hosiery!

BHS: What are five “basic” items that you need to have in your holiday wardrobe?

Patel: It’s important to have these five anything-but-basic items in your holiday wardrobe this year: 1. A shiny, sequin party dress; 2. A festive pair of shoes; 3. A black evening bag that goes with everything; 4. One versatile piece of statement jewelry; and 5. A bold red lipstick.

Roopal Patel BHS: Who are the celebrity trendsetters that are dictating this season's style?

Patel: Gwyneth Paltrow, Priyanka Chopra, Rihanna, and J. Lo are a few of the ladies who continue to lead this season’s style.

BHS: What color palette are you seeing for this season?

Patel: We are seeing bright colors for the season, which is surprising. And, whether soft and dusty or bold and shocking, all shades of pink are trending as well.

PATEL’S PICKS–You really can’t sparkle enough this holiday season. The Crystal Applique Velvet Clutch by Gucci, pictured left ($4,200), is both sophisticated and sparkly. With expected shipping dates of April 2018 on the Saks website, you may want to call in any favors you have to shine brightly with this bag for 2017’s holidays. Of course, if you’re wearing this gorgeous Striped Sequin Dress by Johanna Ortiz, pictured far left ($3,250), chances are rare that anyone will be looking at how you choose to accessorize!

Shop Till’ You Drop!

Go for miles in Cole Haan’s GrandEvølution Modern Monk Oxford Sneaker ($200). Offering optimal movement, functionality and elegance, Cole Haan’s sleek footwear offers supreme comfort without sacrificing style.

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ARTS & CULTURE A

udiences can “come hear the music play” and more when Beverly Hills’ most popular nightclub returns next month. The intimate cabaret space The Sorting Room at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts (The Wallis) will deliver live performances Dec. 7 – 21 (A summer session is set for June 22-July 29, 2018.)

“Everyone embraced our intimate nightclub experiment last year, so now we’re bringing more great artists from all genres including cabaret, spoken word, live music and more,” said Paul Crewes, The Wallis’ artistic director.

The Sorting Room temporarily transforms the Lovelace Studio Theater into a 140-seat custom-built nightclub space.

Turning the space — named in honor of the room’s original purpose as the Beverly Hills Post Office’s mail sorting room during Hollywood’s Golden Age — is a two-day process, says Crewes. “We push the seats back, bring in the tables and chairs, at differ-

ent levels this year, and set up the stage at one end, highlighted by the room’s circular logo.”

For Crewes, there are many advantages to “seeing the Lovelace in a new way.” The venue makes accessible a diverse range of performers for onenight-only events, expanding The Wallis’ audience reach and “creating a buzz,” Crewes says. Among last season’s highlights were evenings with Loudon Wainwright III and Sandra Bernhard.

Having the swashbuckling familyfriendly The Heart of Robin Hood playing in The Wallis’ Bram Goldsmith Theater and a rotating roster of more sophisticated adult offerings in The Sorting Room at the same time, gives the center options for audiences and “keeps the building alive” says Crewes.

Sorting room patrons can also “come taste the wine” with a glass or bottle at The Briskin Bar @ The Wallis they can take to their table in the nightclub’s relaxed atmosphere,

NIGHTLIFE AT THE WALLIS

Sorting Out Entertainment At The Wallis’ Sorting Room, Life Is A Cabaret “where we want people to have fun,” Crewes says. Craft cocktails and draft beer are also available and a “happy hour” featuring special drink prices is from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Single ticket prices range from $15

– $70. For more information, visit TheWallis.org/SortingRoom, the center, 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, or call 310-746-4000.

-Steve Simmons

Playing Soon In The Sorting Room Thursday, Dec. 7

Friday, Dec. 8

Saturday, Dec. 9

Darkness to Light: A Celebration of the Winter Solstice with Get Lit! Sunday, Dec. 10 The Get Lit Players, a troupe of young storytellers and internet poets invite audiences to explore the magic of the solstice, a holiday of transformation and metamorphosis. 7 p.m.

Shaina Taub Taub, who has written songs for and co-starred in Old Hats at the Signature Theatre and appeared in the original off-Broadway casts of The Great Comet and Hadestow, performs in an “unplugged” style concert at the piano. 7 p.m.

Photo by Matthew Murphy

Jason Robert Brown The Tony award-winning composer and lyricist will offer a program of selections from his Broadway scores including The Last Five Years, Songs for a New World, Parade and The Bridges of Madison County, along with new works in development. 7 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 14

Photo by Sasha Arutyunova

Pia Toscano An acoustic set of originals, standards and holiday classics by one of the stars of last season’s For The Record’s Scorsese: American Crime Requiem. The American Idol standout is currently performing alongside Jennifer Lopez in Las Vegas and will tour with David Foster this spring. 7 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 15 Clint Holmes The Playground in My Mind singer returns after his appearance in last year’s Mancini Delivered benefit concert.

Holmes’ Sorting Room debut will feature jazz standards, reinvented classics and music from his album Rendezvous, with a possibility that a special guest or two will jump in to jam. 7 p.m.

Titanique in Concert Celine Dion impressionist Marla Mindelle recounts her version of the tale of the Titanic with all of Dion’s hits. The quick-witted theatrical company packed with Broadway, television and social media stars somehow manages to turn one of the greatest tragedies of modern time into a side-splitting, ridiculous romp.

Backed by a live band and new music arrangements.

7 p.m.

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Sunday. Dec. 10

Saturday, Dec. 16

Thursday, Dec. 21

Love Actually in Concert The “For The Record” family returns to The Wallis with a concert celebration of the soundtrack to Love Actually. The holiday rom-com will be brought to life through Christmas and pop hits by Mariah Carey, Kelly Clarkson, The Beach Boys, Joni Mitchell and many more, performed by a mix of artists from the worlds of music, stage and screen.

7 & 9 p.m.

Liz Callaway’s Celebrate!

Emmy-winner and Tony nominee Callaway brings her critically acclaimed holiday show Celebrate! to The Sorting Room, featuring songs from her Christmas album Merry & Bright, as well as personal favorites from the Broadway productions and films of Stephen Sondheim, Richard Rodgers, Ahrens & Flaherty and more. 7 p.m.

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PHILANTHROPY

GIVING BACK THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

Raymond James & Associates SVP Lisa Detanna On Charitable Giving To Maximize Your Tax Benefits T he process of estate planning when it involves a gifting strategy is to give what you want, to whom you want, when you want, and how you want and if possible save on taxes and expenses.

Financial planners and investment advisors help families develop an estate plan with the client’s trusted accountant and estate lawyer that utilizes current gifting laws to be efficient when passing assets to the next generation and the charities that the individual or families are dear to.

Generally, we start with a cash flow model and retirement plan whereby we determine if the client and their family have enough to live like their highest earning income years throughout retirement. We run these future cash flow models out to age 110 with rich assumptions on the expense side of the ledger and conservative assumptions on the asset to err on the side of caution.

When there is a surplus, we work with a client and their families to identify if there are heirs that the family wishes to inherit the wealth at their

passing and how much. It is not an “all or none” answer and is different for every person with no right or wrong answers. If there are not for profits or charities that are important to the client, we then look at developing a gifting strategy that fits into the client’s wishes and maximizes the tax efficient benefits under current gifting laws.

There are 3 options in estate tax: Avoid the tax: give assets away before death; Pay the tax: sell assets or transfer assets; and Insure the tax: use discounted dollars to pay the tax, preserve assets and estate.

Like the slogan “death and taxes are inevitable,” estate taxes are due in cash within nine months of death and they are progressive.

Currently, we can gift $14,000 maximum per beneficiary per year (called annual gift) without filing a gift tax return or it eating into our lifetime gift credit or estate tax exemption at death. In addition, we can pay educational expenses or medical expenses if directly paid to the provider. This is the

simplest way to make a gift and many charities will accept highly appreciated stocks, bonds or real estate which can be tax friendly to the grantor.

If one is fortunate enough to have over the exemption gifting amount, this is where the estate planning begins. We can gift to bonafide 501(c)(3) charities the overage of the exemption amounts and if we utilize some estate planning techniques we may be able to get some tax benefits on those gifts that we can benefit from while we are still alive. Of course we can also gift with any level of wealth and these gifts can be tax efficient. Always consult your accountant, financial advisor and attorney prior to making the gift so there can be a discussion on how best to do it.

Charitable giving is important within wealthy families as it instills the concept of giving back as assets are passed from one generation to the next and helps prepare heirs to be good stewards of wealth. Involving heirs early on to prepare them to be able to handle how to help others and utilize the

Lisa Detanna Senior VP, Investments Raymond James & Associates wealth as well as finding purpose in life by helping others through philanthropic efforts is key for a family in creating a meaningful legacy.

In fact, there are a wealth of gifting strategies and changes in tax laws or regulations may occur at any time. Be sure to discuss any tax or legal matters with the appropriate professional.

– Guest Column by Lisa Detanna

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.

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Consistently ranked as the top hospital for children in California at the U.S., each year CHLA provides critical care for over 100,000 infants, children and young adults. www.chla.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

Children's Institute, Inc. Founded in 1906, this transformational nonprofit organization provides services to children and families healing from the effects of family and community violence. www.childrensinstitute.org

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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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 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

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 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 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 award-winning care. https://california.providence.org/saint-johns

PetCare Foundation Dedicated to the advocacy of shelter animals 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 – Laura Coleman

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CUISINE F

or the foodie inside all of us, the holiday season presents some interesting challenges.

It seems no matter where we turn during the holidays, there’s no shortage of amazing decadent desserts being passed around.

Here are some tasty local options in Beverly Hills for scintillating sweet treats that will hit the spot not just during the holidays, but all year ‘round.

Bakeries/Cafes

THE BEST SWEETS IN BEVERLY HILLS Chocolate

Edelweiss It’s hard to pick one thing over another at this Beverly Hills staple, but the Grand Marnier and kahlua truffles are a great choice for those with a bit of a boozy sweet tooth.

444 N. Canon Dr. K Chocolatier By Diane Krön Although they specialize in many different types of truffles, one of the favorites here are the chocolate pecans.

9606 S. Santa Monica Blvd.

Teuscher Chocolates The dark chocolate champagne truffles are the star of the menu. Wash them down with a tasty lavender latte.

9548 Brighton Way

Bouchon Bakery To the dismay of many, Bouchon is closing for good at the end of the year. That means time is running out to try Bouchon’s delicious chocolate croissant or famous macaroons.

235 N. Canon Dr. La Mervetty Crepes Chaumont Known for its Sweet Beverly Street offers meringue, La Truly the go-to soft-serve Mervetty also has a spot for crepes (and ice cream in mouthwatering milkgelato) in Beverly a croissant shake (vanilla or Hills. It’s hard cone. chocolate). to go wrong 319 N. Canon Dr. with anything here, but the La Provence S’mores crepe is one of the With many different cakes and best crepes we’ve ever tried. pastries to try at La Provence, don’t 240 N. Beverly Dr. #150 overlook the rose macaroon.

Harajuku Crepe 8950 W Olympic Blvd Ste 110 Harajuku specializes in Urth Caffé Japanese crepes, which are a Too many great pastries to choose bit lighter than French crepes. from, but the Oreo cheeseThe green tea crepe cake is especially delicious. with azuki beans 267 S. Beverly Dr. and black sesame Cakes and Cookies ice cream is a mustBaby Bea’s Bakeshop try Although they specialize 9405 S. Santa in wedding cakes and baking Monica Blvd. for events, Baby Bea’s has an Cold Creations array of delicious cake and Amorino Gelato cupcake take-home options.

For those with 311 S. Robertson Blvd. a truly sweet tooth, ‘Lette Macarons the fruity sorbets The Peninsula’s Try the sweet wedding Faberge Egg – such as strawalmond and lemon macaberry, mango or roons when visiting ‘Lette. passion fruit – are a good 9466 Charlevile Blvd. choice.

Sprinkles Cupcakes 9605 S. Santa Monica Blvd.

Sprinkles and its Cupcake ATM or Chaumont Street no secret. For those who haven’t Chaumont’s claim to indulged yet, try the salty caramel cup- fame – which must be tried at cake.

9635 S. Santa Monica Blvd. least once – is soft serve ice cream in a croissant cone.

145 S. Beverly Dr. Creamistry The ice cream is delicious enough, but before even digging in it’s just fun to watch the “creamologists” make it using their liquid nitrogen machine.

253 S Beverly Dr.

Sweet Beverly’s S’mores Crepe

filling change seasonally, although the painted chocolate shell remains the same. Past fillings have included chestnut mousse, peanut butter and jelly mousse and s’mores.

9882 S Santa Monica Blvd.

The Beverly Hilton The Dessert Tower at brunch is always a favorite, but don’t forget to try the Tiramisú.

9876 Wilshire Blvd.

Waldorf-Astoria The dessert everyone is talking about at the Waldorf-Astoria Beverly Hills’ Jean-Georges during this holiday

season is the pumpkin cheesecake.

9850 Wilshire Blvd.

The Beverly Wilshire The chocolate souffle at CUT is plush and rich and is easily one of the best desserts found locally.

9500 Wilshire Blvd.

Mastro’s Steakhouse Everyone is hooked on the Butter Cake – a rich, buttery delight topped with a huge scoop of ice cream and some fresh fruit.

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OUTLOOK B E V E R LY H I L L S The Getty Villa Theater Lab will open its season with Aeschylus’s The Suppliant Women this weekend in the Getty Villa Auditorium, 17985 Pacific Coast Highway, Pacific Palisades.

Aeschylus’s story, one of the first about refugess, will be presented by Rogue Machine Theatre, directed by Michael Arabian.

Performances will be at 7:30 p.m., Nov. 17-19 with 3 p.m. matinees Saturday and Sunday.

Tickets are $7 and may be reserved by visiting http://www. getty.edu/museum/programs/pe rformances/theater_lab.html or calling 310-440-7300.

• • • • • The 2nd annual Burbank Winter Wine Walk and Holiday Street Fair will be from noon-8 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 18 over four blocks in downtown Burbank on San Fernando Road.

The free street fair will include live musical performances, shopping, more than 100 eateries, vendors, crafters, tree

lighting and a snowfall from the Main Stage.

The wine walk, beginning at 4 p.m., includes 30 wine, craft beer and food-sampling stops along the route. Tickets are $5.

Visit www.DTNBUR.com or www.burbankwintewinewalk.com for more information.

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The Fab Faux

The Fab Faux, with The Hogshead Horns and the Créme Tangerine Strings will perform Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band in its entirety at 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 11 at The Wiltern, 3790 Wilshire Blvd, L.A. The band, comprised of New York musicians Will Lee, Jimmy Vivino, Rich Pagano, Jack Petruzzelli and Frank Agnello, is known for recre-

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of local and SoCal events. ations of the songs (with emphasis on the later works never performed live by the Beatles) For tickets or information, visit http://www.wiltern.com// EventDetail?tmeventid=090052 74C961451B&offerid=46671.

• • • • • Beverly Hills resident Gary S. Greene will conduct the Los Angeles Lawyers Philharmonic and its chorus, Legal Voices, in a concert Beethoven to Broad way, at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 18 in the historic Wilshire Ebell Theatre, 4401 W 8th St, L.A. The lawyers, judges, law students and legal staffers who make up the ensemble will perform the classics as well as selections from musicals, including My Fair Lady, Camelot, Gigi, Fiddler On The Roof and more.

Tickets range from $10-$40 with 50 percent of the ticket price being a tax-deductible donation to the LA Lawyers Philharmonic.

For concert information, visit www.LALawyersPhil.org.

• • • • • Director, choreographer, and lead dancer, Maria

Bermudez returns to L.A. with her Sonidos Gitanos (Gypsy Sounds) at 8 p.m., Saturday, Nov 18 and 6 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 19 at The El P o r t a l MainStage Th e a t r e , 5269 Lankershim B l v d . , N o r t h H o l l y wood.

T h e program will feature m a s t e r Maria Bermudez musicians Photo by Sari J e s u s Makki Alvarez on guitar and Bernardo Parrilla on gypsy violin from Bermudez’s adopted home of Jerez de la Frontera, Spain’s “birthplace of flamenco.”

Tickets range from $40-$75 and are available by calling 818-508-4200 or visiting www.elportaltheatre.com.

• • • • • Bobbi Jo Hart’s documentary Rebels On Pointe, celebrating the Les Ballet Tracadero de Monte Carlo dance troupe, opens at 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 24 at the Laemmle Music Hall, 9 0 3 6 Wilshire Blvd.

The notorious allm a l e drag ballet comp a n y, known as “The Director Bobi Jo Tr o c k s ,” Hart w a s Photo courtesy f o u n d e d Icarus Film in 1974 in New York City on the heels of the Stonewall riots and has developed a passionate following around the world.

The film juxtaposes behindthe-scenes access, archives and history, character -driven stories, and dance performances shot in North America, Europe and Japan.

For more information, call 310-478-3836 or visit https:// www.laemmle.com/films/?title= rebels&sort=title&limit=40.

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Anti-Defamation League Annual Gala At The Beverly Hilton Set For Dec. 5

By John L. Seitz The Anti-Defamation League will hold its Annual Gala Celebration on Tuesday, Dec. 5 at The Beverly Hilton.

A trio of community leaders will be honored for excellence in their professional and philanthropic endeavors.

The ADL’s Humanitarian Award goes to Sarah and Joe Kiani. The latter is founder/chairman/CEO of Masimo Corporation, a noted medical technology companies and an inventor of worldchanging, noninvasive monitoring devices which has saved patients’ lives and neonates’ eye sights. He is also founder/chairman of the Patient Safety Movement Foundation, which has the goal of eliminating preventable deaths in the US by 2020, and in hospitals

worldwide.

The Jurisprudence Award will be presented to Leah Weil, Sony Pictures’ senior executive VP/general counsel.

She serves on the boards of the Motion Picture Association of America and Bet Tzedek Legal Services.

Comedian Wayne Federman will emcee the event while Stephen C. Jensen, Anthony J. Vinciquerra and Karen and Alan Weil are co-dinner chairs.

Tickets are $500. For reservations, call 310-446-4260 or visit: www.adl. org/2017gala.

Founded in 1913, ADL is one of the nation’s premier human relations and civil rights organizations fighting bigotry of all kinds.

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a day from the ground. Venoco had still been leasing the site from BHUSD when it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Bankruptcy Court in Delaware on April 17. Less than two months later, a federal bankruptcy judge ruled that as of June 30 Venoco was no longer responsible for monitoring and remediating the Beverly Hills High School oil well.

“With the agreement, the parties avoid costly, lengthy litigation, and instead direct the limited resources of the estate to the safe, secure decommissioning of these facilities by the City and the District,” stated Bret Fernandes, Venoco’s Chief Restructuring Officer.

The Full and Final Settlement Agreement is expected to be presented for approval to the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware on Dec. 4.

“No settlement agreement will make our school district ‘whole’ and the drain on our already limited resources will have long lasting financial implications for years to come,” said Bregy.

In the wake of Venoco’s failure to uphold its contractual obligation, talks between the City and BHUSD are ongoing as both sides work toward a solution to alleviate the burden for the cashstrapped school district, which is currently facing a compounding $5 million budget deficit.

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Both BHUSD Superintendent Michael Bregy and City Manager Mahdi Aluzri told the Courier that the amount of the settlement – $760,000 – was totally insufficient.

According to school district officials, BHUSD currently pays $17,700 a week to monitor the oil well. That amount is in addition to the $300,000 the district has spent thus far on the cost of repairs, permits and insurance since assuming full responsibility for the property on July 1. Fees paid to a consulting oil and gas expert have further cost the district around $150,000 and cost estimates to fully restore the land (along with plugging and capping the oil well) now hover between $12-$14 million.

“Obviously the settlement is not enough to pay for all the work that needs to be done to the site, but we believe this is our best option since the trial court has already allowed Venoco to abandon the site,” Aluzri said. “We have appealed that ruling, but if we were to wait for the bankruptcy court appeals process to conclude, Venoco may not have any remaining assets.”

Until Venoco ceased operations at the high school last Dec. 31, per its contract, the company had spent decades sucking roughly 300 barrels of crude oil

NOTICE OF COMMISSION/ FOUNDATION VACANCIES – SECOND EXTENSION The Beverly Hills City Council is seeking qualified candidates to fill vacancies on the following Commission/Foundation: CHARITABLE SOLICITATIONS COMMISSION – One Vacancy COMMUNITY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION – One Vacancy Please note that you can only apply to one vacancy per application cycle.

Deadline to apply for the above Commission/Foundation has been extended to Friday, December 15, 2017 at 5:00 p.m.

For more information on the Commission and Foundation positions, please visit the City’s website at www.beverlyhills.org or call the City Clerk’s Office at (310) 285-2400 to obtain the application form by mail or e-mail.

BYRON POPE, MMC City Clerk

KATZ FAMILY PAVILION – Last week, the Stephen S. Wise Temple celebrated the opening of the new centerpiece of its campus near Bel-Air, the Katz Family Pavilion and Shalom Garden. Pictured above are the lead donors, patriarch Ron Katz, surrounded by his sons Todd and Randall and their families. From left: Hailey Katz, Todd Katz, Dana Katz, Ron Katz, Sarah Katz, Randy Katz, Kathy Katz

RENT STABILIZATION (Continued from page 1)

held rent increases to threepercent pending future determinations between tenants, landlords and the City Council, because rents in the City were being raised by 10-percent annually. In addition, landlords were increasing the use of no-cause evictions, also known as involuntary relocation, with 30-day notice, as an opportunity to remove renters who expressed concerns over habitability issues for higher-paying tenants or in favor of short-term rentals, such as Airbnb. The RSO protects tenants who face no-cause evictions with relocation fees. The rental registry acts as a database to ensure that renters are not evicted so landlords can raise the rent more than the allowable increases.

Through the course of discussions facilitated by Sukhsimranjit Sigh, director of the Strauss Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine University, renters shared stories of deteriorating habitability, accompanied nonetheless with rent increases. Complaints often

resulted in annual 10-percent increases, neglected repairs for basic services, such as leaks, AC or heat, or eviction notices. By ignoring requests for basic maintenance, tenants felt they were being driven out of their units by making them uninhabitable as an alternative to eviction.

Many young families with children in the schools, elderly residents and disabled tenants said they could not afford to live in the City because of the annual increases.

Though most renters told stories of 9-10 –percent annual increases, almost all the landlords that took part in the discussions denied they raised the rent 10 percent.

Discussions brought the two sides closer together, but nevertheless, remained inconclusive.

But the City must complete the rental registry and dispute resolution to meet the deadline of Jan. 22 for certification of the results, to comply with State law, The Petris Act, Civic Code Section 1947.7.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED The Council of the City of Beverly Hills, at its regular meeting held on Tuesday, November 7, 2017, continued to Tuesday, December 5, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, California, the public hearing to consider adoption of: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS TO MODIFY THE RATES AND CHARGES FOR WATER SERVICES AND FACILITIES FURNISHED BY THE CITY. The proposed ordinance will modify the water rates to reflect the current cost of providing water to Beverly Hills Water Customers and adopt a schedule of increases for the next five years, plus automatic adjustments that pass through the adopted increases or decreases in the wholesale charges for water by the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California.

Any interested person may attend the meeting and be heard.

Written comments may also be submitted and should be addressed to the City Council, c/o City Clerk, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, California, 90210. The comments should be received prior to the hearing date. If you need more information, please contact Patricia Rhay (310) 285-2486.

Please note that if you challenge the Council's action in regard to this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City, either at or prior to the public hearing.

BYRON POPE, MMC City Clerk In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Council Chamber is wheelchair accessible and is equipped with audio equipment for the hearing impaired. If you need special assistance to attend this meeting, please call the City Clerk’s Office at (310) 285-2400 or TTY (310) 285-6881. Please notify the City Clerk’s Office at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting if you require captioning service so that reasonable arrangements can be made.

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COURIER IN SHANGHAI—Beverly Hills City Councilmember Les Friedman, who doubles as the official scorer for the UCLA men’s basketball team, took his copy of the Courier with him last week on the team’s trip to Shanghai, China. The Bruins traveled to Shanghai to play Georgia Tech in an exhibition game to kick off the 2017-18 college basketball season. Pictured, from left: Recreation and Parks Commissioner Simone Friedman, Beverly Hills residents Linda and Steve Gach Ray and Les Friedman.

UCLA Players Apologize For China Theft; Are Suspended From Team

LA84 Foundation Awards $1.5 Million In Grants

By Matt Lopez The LA84 Foundation this week awarded over $1.5 million in grants to youth organizations in Southern California, which will go to – among other things – gang reduction and youth sports initiatives.

Since its inception, the LA84 Foundation has awarded more than $230 million created from profits from the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles.

Among the grants awarded this week, according to the Los Angeles Times, are: • $50,000 to the South Central Sports League to fund A Place Called Home, providing youth in South Los Angeles with counseling, mentoring and educational programs.

• $100,000 toward the Gang Reduction and Youth Development Foundation for a multi-sports program.

• $85,000 to The Youth Policy Institute for a pilot program at nine elementary and middle schools in central

Six-time Olympic gold medalist Allyson Felix joined LA84 Foundation President & CEO Renata Simril at the LA84 Summit.

Los Angeles.

• $140,000 to the L.A. Parks Foundation to increase the number of girls participating in recreation and park sports.

In late October at the JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE., LA84 celebrated its sixth annual Play For All summit, themed The New Era of Youth Sports: Play For All. The summit included keynote addresses by Allyson Felix, the most decorated ath-

lete in Track & Field history, three-time Olympic beach volleyball gold medalist Kerri Walsh Jennings, and four-time Olympic swimming gold medalist, and LA 2028 chair Janet Evans and an address from LA84 Foundation President & CEO Renata Simril.

Other speakers included blind USC football long snapper Jake Olson.

To apply for grants, visit: http://la84.org/grants/.

Three UCLA freshmen basketball players arrested in China for shoplifting publicly apologized Wednesday and thanked everyone involved in helping to resolve the case so they could return home – including President Donald Trump.

UCLA head basketball coach Steve Alford said the players – LiAngelo Ball, Jalen Hill and Cody Riley – have been suspended indefinitely from the team while they go through the university's disciplinary review process.

“They're going to have to regain the trust of this athletic department, of this university, and because this was such a high-profile international matter, the trust of the general public,” Alford said.

During the players' suspension: “They will not travel with the team nor will they suit up for home games. At some point they may be able to join team workouts, practices and meetings, but that timeline has yet to be determined.”

The three players all apologized for their actions, admitting that they stole items from stores near the team's luxury hotel in Hangzhou. All three

individually thanked Trump, who spoke personally to Chinese President Xi Jinping about the players' case.

“Thank you to the U.S. government and President Trump for your efforts,” Hill said during a news conference at UCLA's Pauley Pavilion.

UCLA Athletic Director Dan Guerrero noted that White House Chief of Staff John Kelly spoke to the three players on the phone over the weekend.

Ball, Hill and Riley returned to Los Angeles Tuesday and were greeted at LAX Airport by a throng of media upon their return, but they walked out of the airport without comment and got into a waiting van.

LiAngelo Ball, the younger brother of Los Angeles Lakers rookie and former Bruin Lonzo Ball, apologized for "stealing from the stores in China."

"I didn't exercise my best judgment and I was wrong for that," he said. "I apologize to my family my coaches and my teammates and UCLA for letting so many people down. I also apologize to the people of China for causing them so much trouble."

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L. A. Chargers Quarterback Philip Rivers Could Miss First Game Since 2006 This Sunday Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers practiced on a limited basis Wednesday, two days after he “self-reported concussion symptoms,” coach Anthony Lynn said.

“As he gets better, his workload will increase,” Lynn said at the team's practice facility in Costa Mesa, the Hoag Performance Center.

While Lynn said he felt better about Rivers' chances of playing in Sunday's game against the Buffalo Bills at StubHub Center than he did on Monday, he said the final decision will be made by doctors.

A player is considered to have had limited participation in practice if he takes part in less than 100 percent of his

usual repetitions.

Rivers has played every offensive play this season and started every Chargers regularseason game since the start of the 2006 season, 185 consecutive games.

Lynn said on Monday he did not know what play Rivers was injured on during Sunday's 20-17 overtime loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Rivers was not sacked but was hit five times. He tackled Jaguars cornerback A.J. Bouye at the Chargers 2-yard line at the end of a 51-yard interception return on what turned out to be the Chargers final offensive play.

BHHS runners lead the pack at the Ocean League finals.

Photo by Simon Langer

Beverly Hills High School Cross Country Season Ends The season came to a close on Nov. 1 for the Beverly Hills High boys and girls cross country teams in the Ocean League finals at Kenneth Hahn Park.

The boys varsity team from BHHS took fourth place, led by Aaron Selikovitz’s 14th place finish in 18 minutes, 15 seconds. James Masutani took 20th place in 18:40 and fresh-

man Quinn Harris finished in 22nd place at 19:17.

Only the top three team finishers advanced to the CIF Southern Section playoffs.

The girls team also took fourth place, with Veronica Valle finishing in 18th place in 23:12.

Football The BHHS boys football team ended a second-straight winless season last week with a 49-0 loss to host Culver City.

Boys water polo The BHHS boys water polo team lost 15-10 to Valley View last week in the CIF Southern Section Division 7 quarterfinals. Max Altan had two goals for the Normans, who finished the season at 11-11.

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FRIAR’S CLUB (Continued from page 5)

GOBBLE AND FUN – 300 people filled the Beverly Hills High School Cafeteria for a day of gratitude and thanks at the annual BHHS PTSA Staff Thanksgiving Luncheon. Guests included BHHS staff and administration, district officials, school board members and City Council members. The talented BHHS Chamber Orchestra, Madrigals and Minnesingers provided the afternoons' entertainment while BHHS PTSA parents volunteered and cooked for the event. Factors Famous Deli donated turkey and trimmings. Pictured (from left): PTSA Co-Presidents Laurie Okum and Jodi Galen with Thanksgiving committee volunteers: Mallory Lee, Monique Gibbons, Stephanie Rund, Laura Margo and Patti Stein.

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For BHHS junior Dani, who lost her mom to breast cancer when she was in kindergarten at Horace Mann, not a day goes by that she doesn’t yearn for her mother. The pain hasn’t really lessened as she has grown to understand just what she experienced as a child and she continues to protect herself by keeping what she feels inside, taking solace from occasional conversations with her older sister about the loss of her mother. Dani says that as she gets older, in fact, it gets harder not having her mom around to help guide her and really, be there in every way that one truly does rely on a mother.

“I don’t even know if I knew what happened,” she recalled of the time when her mom was diagnosed with stage four cancer. “As I get older, you need your parent now.”

Dani’s mom, Lisa Harris, was once a beloved teacher at BHHS and Dani is now taking the very class, honors physiology, that her mom would have once taught.

“I thought, I would go through something she would go through,” she explained.

In fact, Dani’s teacher, who took over the class from Mrs. Harris after her passing, uses some of the notes Dani’s mom penned years ago.

For BHHS senior Cami, who just lost her dad to Thyroid cancer in May, she’s only now beginning to feel the blinding pain associated with his loss.

She’d known since she was 11 that her father’s cancer diagnosis might one day prove terminal, but still, she always thought, somehow, that he would be around to watch her graduate college and watch her older sisters, and her one day, get married. She expected that he would one day know his grandchildren.

“We were always very optimistic,” she described.

But of course what her father was going through was ever-present; he was often in the hospital getting treatment or having surgery.

Cami still remembers celebrating her last birthday at home on April 10 and her dad, who had also been diagnosed with lung cancer by that time, coming into the family room to sing her happy birthday and just not really being able to sing because he was in so much pain and really didn’t have much of a voice left – but he tried with all his heart. A month later, on May 14, he died.

“It’s just now starting to hit me,” she admits. “Every day when I go home I

still expect to see him there. I still call him and I’m like, ‘Wait, no one’s going to answer.’”

For Cami, soccer is a particularly poignant reminder of her father and a way to feel connected to him.

“He came to every single one of my games...no matter how far away it was or how sick he was,” she recalled.

And when things got worse, she said, she mostly kept what she was struggling with – the fear and pain associated to the threat of losing her father – inside of herself, despite knowing that help was all around her. Fortunately, she said, her family, which includes Beverly Vista 1st grade teacher Sarah Wolff, is incredibly close.

BHHS senior Vivian, who is only now beginning to confront all the fear and pain she experienced when her mom was diagnosed with breast cancer, says that she has nothing but admiration for her two friends who continue to thrive despite enduring such incredible loss.

“It’s such an honor to be playing with people who are so strong,” she said.

While Vivian’s mom did get better, the toll that it took on her to watch her mom go through treatment - at times becoming her care giver - was intense.

Like her two friends, she keeps her own story close to her heart, the painful truth of how near she came to losing her own parent still too scary to confront.

“It took over my house,” she recalled of her mom’s at-home treatments, which at time included her putting an IV in her mom’s arm. “It got to a point where it really started to affect me.”

Fortunately, her mom did survive following treatments.

For each of these three young women, the upcoming fundraising game on Dec. 1 is an incredibly meaningful opportunity to raise awareness in addition to funds. Already students have raised over $1,000, and that amount continues to grow daily.

The entire community is invited to watch the kids in action as both boys and girls varsity will be kicking for a cure and playing a soccer match against Windward school. Opening ceremonies begin at 4 p.m. There will be food, live music, local speakers and a moment of silence to commemorate those that have not survived. For more information or to donate visit: www.towercancer.org.

Next week the Courier will explore stories of people in the community who have survived cancer.

and then-Councilmember, now Mayor, Lili Bosse were project liaisons for the now-stalled Wanda project, also known as One Beverly Hills, located at 9900 Wilshire Blvd. The project was approved in a marathon three days last November.

Quite an abnormal process driven by Mirisch, who made a secret visit to Beijing and refused to fulfill a Public Information request on who he met during the trip.

With the biggest Development Agreement in the City’s history (according to City Staff), $60 million will have to be paid to the City in order to become shovel-ready, and beleaguered billionaire and Wanda CEO Wang Jianlin just won a six-month extension for his permit applications last week.

The issue of lobbying will again move to the forefront with discussion of the proposed Friar’s Club.

“The primary issue to be resolved is whether or not the City should approve the requested amendments to the General Plan and Beverly Hills Municipal Code (BHMC) in order to create a Residential Overlay Zone in a site zoned for commercial land uses,” reads the staff report.

The project proposal is for a fivestory condominium building with about 3,500 square feet of retail in an area zoned C3 for commercial use only.

Attorney and lobbyist Thomas Levyn is the facilitator.

The Planning Commission will be holding a special meeting for the 9908 S. Santa Monica Blvd. project Nov. 28 at 7 p.m. to consider a request for a General Plan Amendment, Zone Text Amendment, Planned Development Permit and Vesting Tentative Tract Map to create a proposed Residential Overlay

November 17, 2017 | Page 45 Zone to redevelop that building.

Thus, the developer is asking for an overlay zone, or spot-zoning, to amend the Municipal Code, to allow 27 condominiums, five stories and 3,541 square feet of commercial space on the ground floor.

Spot-zoning such as this locked the City in to an overlay zone for a building for a mixed-use project at 9200 Wilshire Blvd.

“The big question,” said Senior Planner for the City of Beverly Hills André Sahakian, “is whether this is the right land use for the area.”

Furie and Reims Alexander have both promoted the project on the basis that residential use produces less traffic, but a traffic study has not been done that would bear this out.

The City examined three options, including a code-compliant three-story mixed retail and office-space; a codecompliant three-story commercial office space, and the proposed five-story mixed retail and residential space. To no one’s surprise, neither option produced significant traffic impacts because a traffic study hasn’t been done The original proposal before the Planning Commission was for 27 units of residential. The proposed project adds 3,500 square feet of retail, 2,300 on Charleville and 1,200 adjacent to the JEM Center, to activate the pedestrian streetscape, as directed by the Planning Commission. The two retail spaces would be subdivided into two commercial condominiums, meaning they could be sold to the retail establishment.

The public is welcome to submit comments to asahakian@beverlyhills.org or to deliver comments at the meeting. Copies of the project plans and associated documents are on file at the Community Development Department for review.

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It was a fun night for a great cause last Saturday when the Autism Movement Therapy’s D.R.E.A.M. Gala brought out almost 300 to Montage Beverly Hills for the benefit of Autism Works Now and the D.R.E.A.M. (Dignity.Respect.Employment.Arts.Metamorphosis) Alliance.

After a red carpet reception and silent and live auctions, beautiful emcee Mary Hart introduced AMT’s Executive Director Joanne Lara, who developed the structured program of movement and music to increase concentration, focus speech and language, and social interaction for autistic individuals...some 2.5 million in the United States alone.

Kiki Ebsen, daughter of beloved actor/dancer Buddy Ebsen of Beverly Hillbillies fame, and her trio entertained the crowd with a tribute to some of her father’s career highlights including Moon River from Breakfast At Tiffany’s and Over The Rainbow from The Wizard Of Oz. Spencer Harte sang some of her special songs from a balcony overlooking the ballroom while Susan Sheller and Mark Tremalgia added their own musical touches.

It was then time to salute the evening’s honorees beginning with the Visionary Entrepreneur Award which went to Timothy Sykes, a self-made millionaire and major philanthropist, whose foundation is dedicated to helping children around the world. He starred in TV’s Wall Street Warriors and authored An American Hedge Fund.

Actress Laura San Giacomo presented the Trailblazer Award to Dr. Temple Grandin, author of 10 books and a leading voice in autism advocacy. She was also named one of Time magazine’s “100 most influential people in the world.

It was then time to bring on Beverly Hills’ own Larry King to

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receive the Humanitarian Award from actor Joe Mantegna with special career highlight remarks by Ken Meares. In accepting, Larry as was at his hysterical best as becoming the winner of Emmy and Peabody awards as well as lifetime honors from five of the nation’s leading broadcasting halls of fames.

Capping the presentation was a multi-tiered cake to celebrate Larry’s 84th birthday from Hoboken’s Carlo’s Bakery. Rio “Soulschocka” Wyles, an austic rapper, added the Happy Birthday touches.

The gala was co-chaired by Alan Dershowitz and Carolyn Cohen, Lyn and Norman Lear, Diane Sawyer, Ken Meares and Dr. Sharon McQuillan, Gov. Edward Rendell, and Joanne Lara. ****** Tomorrow night (Nov. 18), The Beverly Hilton will be the site of the annual “Talk of the Town” gala of the ABCs (Associates for Breast and Prostate Cancer Studies), to raise funds for research at the John Wayne Cancer Institute at Providence Saint John’s Health Center.

AMT D.R.E.A.M. GALA–On hand for the Autism Works Now and the D.R.E.A.M. Alliance benefit at the Montage Beverly Hills were (top, from left): co-honoree Dr. Temple Grandin with emcee Mary Hart, Shawn and co-honoree Larry King; (above, from left): presenter Joe Mantegna with his wife Arlene Vhrel and daughter Pia; and AMT Executive Director Joanne Lara. Photos by Nina Prommer/Milestone Photos

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Patrick M. Byrne, founder/CEO of Overstock.com, will be honored with the Spirit of Hope Award and Entertainment Tonight’s co-anchor Nancy O’Dell receives the Spirit of Entertainment Award. Singer/songwriter Bret Michaels provides the entertainment while actor Taye Diggs will emcee the event chaired by Sheri Rosenblum with Beverly Cohen serving as décor chair.

“We are honored to celebrate Patrick and Nancy at this year’s gala and are extremely grateful they will be joining us to help raise awareness and support of our mission to find a cure for breast and prostate cancer,” said ABCs president, Gloria Gebbia.

The ABCs (www.abcjw.com) was formed 28 years ago by a group of dedicated philanthropists who had originally been associated with the Eddie Cantor Charitable Foundation, an organization that supported a variety of causes. These individuals wanted to devote all their charitable efforts and resources to eradicating cancer and unanimously chose to support progressive and innovative breast cancer and prostate cancer research at the John Wayne Cancer Institute. With 150 members, it has raised more than $15 million for that cause.

Tickets to the gala are $600. Call Lyndsey Senet at 323904-4400 for information. ****** ALZGLA AWARDS LUNCHEON– ALZGLA President /CEO Heather Cooper Ortner (left) and presenter Angela Landis (right) flank co-honoree Jessica Silvetti at the luncheon in Riviera Country Club. Photo by Vince Bucci The Visionary Women’s Awards Luncheon, presented by Alzheimer’s Greater L.A (ALZGLA), was held last week at Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades. More than 300 attended as philanthropist Connie Keiter, and writer/director Jessica Silvetti, were presented with Breaking Boundaries Awards, while caregiver Alicia Gonzales received the Caring Hearts Award.

These honors recognize individuals who provide inspiration, innovation and support to the issues of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Co-chairs, Andrea Norcross and Erin Glennon introduced Heather Cooper Ortner, president/CEO of AZLGA, who spoke of the need for support services in Los Angeles, the city with the highest rates of Alzheimer’s in America. Daniel Faltus was emcee.

For information about Visionary Women and women4ALZ, visit alzgla.org/women4ALZ.

Desert Roundup Lights! Cameras! Action! Along with all the glamour and excitement that go with them will be on display as the Palm Springs International Film Society presents its 29th annual festival Jan. 4-15.

Beginning with opening night festivities Jan. 4, and running through to the closing night screening on Jan. 15, the Palm Springs International Film Festival presents a culturally diverse program of more than 200 featured films from 60+ countries, representing the best in international cinema.

Presented will be a majority of the films submitted for consideration in the Best Foreign Language category for the Oscars, as well as a large number of American independent and independent and international features and documentaries having their North American or U.S. premieres. The films are shown on 15 screens located throughout Palm Springs, with showings daily from 9 a.m. and 11 p.m. Shuttle buses run between the theaters.

Of course, no film festival would be worthy of its name without a black-tie awards gala, and this will be held Tuesday, Jan. 2, hosted by Mary Hart. Tickets are so much in demand that it takes the vast Palm Springs Convention Center to accommodate the more than 1,200 guests enjoying a sit-down dinner and the awards presentations for acting, directing and lifetime achievement. Last year, nine out of the 10 honorees here later received Academy Award nominations.

The festival’s “Rising Star Award – Actress” will be presented to Gal Gadot (pictured above), a former Miss Israel, for her performance in Wonder Woman, a film earning more than $810 worldwide. She joins a select club of prior award recipients such as Ruth Negga, Alicia Vikander, Jennifer Lawrence, Scarlett Johansson, Anna Kendrick and Dakota Fanning.

Additional awardees will soon be announced.

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PUBLIC NOTICES T.S. No.: 2017-01553-CA A.P.N.:4339-009-093 Property Address: 1023 Hancock Avenue #216, West Hollywood, CA 90069 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a) and (d), THE SUMMARY OF I N F O R M AT I O N REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED

NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LU’U Y: KÈM THEO DÂY LÀ BÀN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LU’O’C VÈ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIÈU NÀY IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 09/29/2005.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Scott E. Slifer, A Single Man Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Deed of Trust Recorded 10/06/2005 as Instrument No. 05 2410226 in book --, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale: 12/14/2017 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA 91766 Estimated amount of unpaid balance, reasonably estimated costs and other charges: $ 301,908.47 THE TRUSTEE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL

CODE AND AUTHOR- all liens senior to the lien IZED TO DO BUSINESS being auctioned off, IN THIS STATE: before you can receive clear title to the property.

All right, title, and interest You are encouraged to conveyed to and now investigate the exisheld by the trustee in the tence, priority, and size hereinafter described of outstanding liens that property under and pur- may exist on this propersuant to a Deed of Trust ty by contacting the described as: county recorder’s office or a title insurance comMore fully described in pany, either of which may said Deed of Trust. charge you a fee for this information. If you conStreet Address or other sult either of these common designation of resources, you should be real property: 1023 aware that the same Hancock Avenue #216, lender may hold more West Hollywood, CA than one mortgage or 90069 deed of trust on this property.

A.P.N.: 4339-009-093 NOTICE TO PROPERTY The undersigned Trustee OWNER: The sale date disclaims any liability for shown on this notice of any incorrectness of the sale may be postponed street address or other one or more times by the common designation, if mortgagee, beneficiary, any, shown above. trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g The sale will be made, of the California Civil but without covenant or Code. The law requires warranty, expressed or that information about implied, regarding title, trustee sale postponepossession, or encum- ments be made available brances, to pay the to you and to the public, remaining principal sum as a courtesy to those of the note(s) secured by not present at the sale. If the Deed of Trust with you wish to learn interest thereon, as pro- whether your sale date vided in said note(s), has been postponed, advances, under the and, if applicable, the terms of said Deed of rescheduled time and Trust, fees, charges and date for the sale of this expenses of the Trustee property, you may call and of the trusts created (866)-960-8299 or visit by said Deed of Trust. this Internet Web site The total amount of the http://www.altisource.co unpaid balance of the m/MortgageServices/Def obligation secured by the aultManagement/Trustee property to be sold and Services.aspx using the reasonable estimated file number assigned to costs, expenses and this case 2017-01553advances at the time of CA. Information about the initial publication of postponements that are the Notice of Sale is: very short in duration or $ 301,908.47. that occur close in time to the scheduled sale Note: Because the may not immediately be Beneficiary reserves the reflected in the telephone right to bid less than the information or on the total debt owed, it is pos- Internet Web site. The sible that at the time of best way to verify postthe sale the opening bid ponement information is may be less than the to attend the scheduled total debt. sale.

PROJECT NO. 17-55 CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 345 FOOTHILL ROAD BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA 90210 REQUEST FOR PREQUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS AND PREQUALIFICATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR: THERMAL STORAGE TANK REHABILITATION PROJECT – PHASE 1 Notice is hereby given that the City of Beverly Hills (“CITY”) has determined that all bidders for Phase 1 (tank debris removal, cleaning & condition assessment) of the Thermal Storage Tank Rehabilitation (“Project”) must be prequalified prior to submitting a bid on that Project. It is mandatory that all Contractors who intend to submit a bid, fully complete the prequalification questionnaire, provide all materials requested herein, and be approved by the CITY to be on the final qualified Bidders list.

No bid will be accepted from a Contractor that has failed to comply with these requirements.

If two or more business entities submit a bid as part of a Joint Venture, or expect to submit a bid as part of a Joint Venture, each entity within the Joint Venture must be separately qualified to bid. The last date to submit a fully completed questionnaire is 5:00 PM Tuesday, November 28, 2017. Contractors are encouraged to submit prequalification packages as soon as possible, so that they may be notified of omissions of information to be remedied or of their prequalification status in advance of the prequalification deadline for this Project.

Answers to questions contained in the attached questionnaire (posted on the City’s Website [Beverlyhills.org -> Business -> Bid Listings -> Prequalification Package for Thermal Storage Tank Rehabilitation – Phase 1]) are required. The CITY will use these documents as the basis of rating Contractors with respect to whether each Contractor is qualified to bid on the Project, and reserves the right to check other sources available. The CITY’s decision will be based on objective evaluation criteria.

The CITY reserves the right to adjust, increase, limit, suspend or rescind the prequalification rating based on subsequently learned information. Contractors whose rating changes sufficiently to disqualify them will be If the Trustee is unable to Western Progressive, notified, and given an opportunity for a hearing convey title for any rea- LLC, as Trustee for consistent with the hearing procedures son, the successful bid- beneficiary der’s sole and exclusive C/o 1500 Palma Drive, described below for appealing a prequalificaremedy shall be the Suite 237 tion rating. return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

Ventura, CA 93003 Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 http://www.altisource.com /MortgageServices/Defau The beneficiary of the ltManagement/TrusteeSe Deed of Trust has exe- rvices.aspx cuted and delivered to the undersigned a written Date: October 26, 2017 request to commence ____________________ foreclosure, and the Trustee Sale Assistant undersigned caused a Notice of Default and WESTERN PROGRESElection to Sell to be SIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTrecorded in the county ING AS A DEBT COLwhere the real property is LECTOR ATTEMPTING located.

TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION NOTICE TO POTENTIAL OBTAINED MAY BE BIDDERS: If you are USED FOR THAT PURconsidering bidding on POSE. this property lien, you should understand that Published 11/17/17, there are risks involved 11/24/17, 12/01/17 in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidNOTICE— Fictitious ding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing name statement expires five years from the date it the highest bid at a was filed in the office of the trustee auction does not county clerk. A new fictiautomatically entitle you tious business name stateto free and clear owner- ment must be filed before time. The filing of this ship of the property. You that statement does not of itself should also be aware authorize the use in this that the lien being auc- state of a fictitious busitioned off may be a junior ness name in violation of lien. If you are the high- the rights of another under state, or common est bidder at the auction, federal, law (See Section 14400, et you are or may be seq., Business and responsible for paying off Professions Code).

While it is the intent of the prequalification questionnaire and documents required therewith to assist the CITY in determining bidder responsibility prior to bid and to aid the CITY in selecting the lowest responsible bidder, neither the fact of prequalification, nor any prequalification rating, will preclude the CITY from a post-bid consideration and determination of whether a bidder has the quality, fitness, capacity and experience to satisfactorily perform the proposed work, and has demonstrated the requisite trustworthiness.

The prequalification packages should be submitted under seal to the Office of the City Clerk, City of Beverly Hills, 455 North Rexford Drive, Room 290, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. The following should be clearly marked on the outside of the package “CONFIDENTIAL PREQUALIFICATION STATEMENT FOR THE THERMAL STORAGE TANK REHABILITATION PROJECT” For any Questions regarding the questionnaire and the qualification package contact, Mandana Motahari (email:mmotahari@beverlyhills.org).

The prequalification packages submitted by Contractors are not public records and are not open to public inspection. All information provided will be kept confidential to the extent permitted by law. However, the contents may be disclosed to third parties for purpose of verification, or investigation of substantial allega-

tions, or in an appeal hearing.

State law requires that the names of contractors applying for prequalification status shall be public records subject to disclosure, and the first page of the questionnaire will be used for that purpose.

Each questionnaire must be signed under penalty of perjury in the manner designated at the end of the form, by an individual who has the legal authority to bind the Contractor on whose behalf that person is signing. If any information provided by a Contractor becomes inaccurate, the Contractor must immediately notify the CITY and provide updated accurate information in writing, under penalty of perjury.

The CITY reserves the right to waive minor irregularities and omissions in the information contained in the prequalification application submitted, and to make all final determinations. The CITY may also determine at any time that the prequalification process will be suspended for the Project and the Project will be bid without prequalification.

Contractors may submit prequalification packages during regular working hours on any day that the offices of the CITY are open.

Contractors who submit a complete prequalification package will be notified of their qualification status no later than ten business days after submission of the information.

The CITY may refuse to grant prequalification where the requested information and materials are not provided by the due date indicated above. There is no appeal from a refusal for an incomplete or late application, but re-application for a later project is permitted. Neither the closing time for submitting prequalification packages for this Project will be changed in order to accommodate supplementation of incomplete submissions, or late submissions, unless requested by the CITY in its sole discretion.

In addition to a contractor’s failure to be prequalified pursuant to the scoring system set forth in the prequalification package, a contractor may be found not prequalified for either omission of or falsification of, any requested information.

Where a timely and completed application results in a rating below that necessary to prequalify, an appeal can be made by the unsuccessful Contractor. An appeal is begun by the Contractor delivering notice to the CITY of its appeal of the decision with respect to its prequalification rating, no later than two business days following notification that it is not prequalified. The notice of appeal shall include an address where the Contractor wishes to receive notice of the appeal hearing. Without a timely appeal, the Contractor waives any and all rights to challenge the decision of the CITY, whether by administrative process, judicial process or any other legal process or proceeding.

If the Contractor gives the required notice of appeal, a hearing shall be conducted no earlier than five business days after the CITY’s receipt of the notice of appeal and not later than five business days prior to the date of the Notice Inviting Bids for this Project. Prior to the hearing, the Contractor shall, in writing, be advised of the basis for the City’s pre-qualification determination.

The hearing shall be conducted by a panel consisting of three members of the Public Works Department senior management staff (the “Appeals Panel”). The Appeals Panel shall consider any evidence presented by the Contractor, whether or not the evidence is presented in compliance with formal rules of evidence. The Contractor will be given the opportunity to present evidence, information and arguments as to why the Contractor believes it should be pre-qualified. Within one day after the conclusion of the hearing, the Appeals Panel will render a written determination as to whether the Contractor is pre-qualified. It is the intention of the CITY that the date for the submission and opening of bids will not be delayed or postponed to allow for completion of an appeal process.

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High Floor Unobstructed City View Jumbo Balcony Totally Renovated Island Kitchen Hardwood Floors. Loft Style Lease Purchase Available CENTURY PARK EAST $671,000 TO $1,050,000

CENTURY TOWERS $699,000 TO $1,099,000

PARK PLACE $935,000 TO $1,139,000

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$1,369,000 TO $2,799,000

BEL AIR CREST $1,788,000 TO $9,500,000

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

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ROOM OR GUESTHOUSE WANTED

2 + 2.5 CONDO, 3,000 SQFT Corner, spacious single level, high ceilings, bright open floor plan. Large wrap around terrace, perfect for entertaining. Lush grounds with pools, tennis, gym and clubhouse. $8,500/MO.

FOR RETIRED TEACHER AND YOUR CENTURY CITY CONNECTION CAREGIVER Mercedes Alonso: 310/428.7158 Jill Epstein: 310/779.9513 CALL 818/824-3878

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HUNGARIAN ESTHETICIAN is looking to rent/share room

in West L.A., and Santa Monica Salon Please call Judy 310/422-4403

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270º Jetliner View-Ocean, Downtown, Hollywood.

Security, Valet, Tennis, Pool, Gym, 4-Prkg., Hi-Ceiling.

Inclds $3,000 HOA Dues

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2160 Century Park East $3,100 • 1+1 • #301

HOUSES FOR RENT

Carthay Circle Duplex Minutes to Grove & Beverly Center Top floor 3 Bdrm. +Office+2-½ Bath Newer kitchen, hi-ceilings, redone bathrooms, hrwd. flrs.

Bright, Remodeled, Spacioius with Manhattan Style Views.

2170 Century Park East $4,240 • 2+2 • #811

Remodeled, Bamboo Flrs.

180º Jetliner Views!

• DIANA COOK • 468 N. Camden Dr., B.H., 90210

310-203 -8333

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BEVERLY HILLS 90210 FLATS

N O W AVA I L A B L E GATED 5 STAR LUXURY PROPERTIES F URNISHED & U NFURNISHED

*BEL AIR *WESTWOOD *CENTURY CITY

Magnificent, bright, living+dining rm., freshly painted, central air, washer/ dryer, fridge, gated intercom entry, 2-car garage.

Water included. No pets.

$3,900/Month • • • • • •

BEVERLY HILLS 237 N. Almont Dr. Expansive Deluxe 1 Bd.+Den+2 Ba. Walk-in closet, new carpet, a/c, garage prkg., pool, elevator, locked entry, washer/dryer in unit. $2,975/Mo.

COMPASS GOLD PROP. Marty: 310/293-2205

EVERYTHING! LITERALLY!

High Floor Unobstructed City View Jumbo Balcony Totally Renovated Island Kitchen Hardwood Floors Loft Style Lease Purchase Available

BEVERLY HILLS LIKE A HOME

Dining room, living room with fireplace, breakfast room, appliances, sun room, hardwod floors, service CENTURY PARK EAST porch, A/C, 2 car garage, $3,100/mo to $4,250/mo new carpet and paint.

City Views. Nice yard.

PARK PLACE

439 S. LE DOUX

LE DOUX / BURTON WAY

LARGE 2 BDRM, 2 BA.

with Bamboo, Stainless • 310/247-8689 • Steel Appliances, Washer Close to Cedars-Sinai, and Dryer in unit, Pool, Beverly Center & 2 Parking, A/C units.

Trendy Robertson Bl.

SMITHWOOD DRIVE 3 BDRM. + 2 BA. BEVERLY HILLS Upper Duplex 221 S. Doheny Dr.

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By appointment only

Call 310/425-9070

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11640 Kiowa Ave. Spacious, hardwood flrs., •••••••• huge closets, built-in Newly Updated a/c, dishwasher, pool, elevator, controlled 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath Call 310/339-5714 access, laundry $4,500/mo to 6,100/mo.

•••••••• facilities. No pets.

Balcony, dishwasher, CENTURY TOWERS Beverly Hills 424/343-0015 a/c, heated pool, $6,500 to $7,000/month 138 N. Hamilton Dr. Great Location!

WiFi, elevator • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • CENTURY HILL Dishwasher, BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. controlled access, $6,800/mo. to $7,500/mo. controlled access, 120 S. Swall Dr. on-site laundry, prkg.

Close to laundry facility.

• • • • • • • • • LE PARC $7,995/mo to $8,900/mo. C LOSE TO C EDARS , • Brentwood Village, • 1 Bd.+1 Bath • Shops & Restaurants.

B EVERLY C ENTER , • 2 Bd.+2 Bath • • ONE CENTURY • 310/826-4889 • R ESTAURANT R OW.

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CENTURY WOODS $9,000/mo.

323//651-2598

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BEVERLY HILLS 218 S. Tower Dr.

on-sight laundry, prkg.

————— Grand Opening BRENTWOOD ’s

Most Spectacular Close to Cedars-Sinai, Apartments $10,000/mo. to $59,000/mo.

Beverly Center, 120 Granville Ave. $3850 to $4500. shops, cafes BEL AIR CREST * Huge 1br 1ba apts. & transportation. * * * *1 * * * $9,000/mo. to $125,000/mo. Old World Charm!

• 2 Bd.+2 /2 Ba. 1000sf to 1400sf.

310/270-0724 Bright, intercom entry, • 3 B d . + 2 1/ 2 B a .

Some Complexes include fridge, stove, laundry fac.

Ultra-lux 1br apts in historic 1930s buildings with incredible charm and character. Completely renovated with all stainless steel appliances including washer/dryer.

Parking included.

1216 N. La Cienega Blvd.

8491 Fountain Ave.

Call now!

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CENTURY CITY

LARGE 1 BEDROOM

2 Bd. + 2 Ba.

GUESTHOUSE

Bright Sunny Unit. Move-In Ready.

Full kitchen with washer & dryer, marble floors, high ceilings. Utilities included. $2,850/MO. Good credit

24-hr. guard gated, pool, tennis, gym.

Call 323/251-6666

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Newly Remodeled 321 S. Sherbourne Dr. 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath Very large upper unit • • Spacious • • w/ views! Central a/c, • • 2-car garage, hrwd. • Jr. Executive • flrs., laundry. 1/2 blk • • •• to Bev. Vista School. Balcony, controlled 324 S. Rexford Dr. access, a/c, stove, $2,895/Month elevator, laundry

By Appointment Only: facility, parking.

310/271-4207

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• NEW 5 STAR • WEST HOLLYWOOD MODERN BUILDING ON THE SUNSET STRIP IN PRIME B.H. – CLOSE TO

$4,950/$5,150 w/ garage Minutes from restaurants LISA SHERMAN • AGENT and shops.

310/724-7000 x-1851 2 BDRMS. + 2.5 BATHS Dual master suite with huge Venice Artist Retreat bathrooms & tons of closet 2-Story Duplex space. Gorgeous kitchen Contemporary with side by side sub-zero, Townhouse top of the line stainless steel 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • $5,000 appliances and huge island 1,400sf., 10’ ceilings, for entertainment. Hardwood black concrete floors, floors, balcony laundry new carpet, washer/ room dryer, private garden, with washer & dryer in unit. storage, 2-car parking.

3 parking spaces. Amenieties/ 2424 Walnut Ave. doorman and fitness center.

310/344-5556 Hawthorne School District. $8,500/MO. 435 432 N. OAKHURST DR GUESTHOUSE Call 310/776-0733 FOR RENT (Brokers Welcome)

License 00957281

Spectacular Location Border of in Beverly Hills BEVERLY HILLS

BEVERLY HILLS CENTURY PARK EAST TOWNHOUSE 1 BEDROOM /1 BATH 435 S. Maple Dr. $3,200/MONTH 2 Bd.+Den+3 Ba.

2220 Ave of Stars #1805/6 2 COMBINED UNITS $7,850 • 2+4 • 3,000sf.

REAL ESTATE (310) 966-0900

• $4,500/Month •

310/557-1900

10000 SANTA MONICA

•• • •• 1 Bd.+1 Ba. ••• • •• •• • CLOSE TO RESTAURANTS & SHOPPING. 323/651-2598

Heated Pools, Sundeck, Tennis, Doorman, Houseman, Staff Engineers, Switchboard, Beverly Hills Adj. 310 S. Sherbourne Dr. Security Staff, 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath Switchboard, Saunas, Newly Remodeled.

Business Center, Pet Balcony, hardwood flrs., PlayLand, Restaurant, elevator, controlled Acres of Flower Gardens access pool, on-site laundry, parking. and Grassy Lawns.

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BEVERLY HILLS

Newly Updated.

358 S. Reeves Dr.

W/ granite kitchen & bath, porcelain tile & hrwd. flrs., washer/dryer hook-ups, walk-in closet, hi-ceilings.

Shared backyard. No pets.

3Br/2Ba 2000 sqft

310/271-6811 Cell: 310/994-4122 Must see! 439 S. Rexford

Spanish Lwr Duplex Hardwd Flrs, Formal Dining Rm, Step-Down Living Rm, Courtyard A/C, 2-car gar Walk to Schools Shops Restaurants 1 yr lease Pets Neg.

310/428-5730

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•• • • • • • • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. •

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

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Large units, walk-in closet, custom kitchen, built-in washer/dryer, all appliances, hardwood floors throughout, some units w/ skylights+high ceilings.

Health club, wifi, sauna, heated pool, controlled acess, parking.

424/272-6596 • Close to Brentwood Village, Restaurants, UCLA, Mt. Saint Mary’s, & Transportation.

• GORGEOUS UNITS •

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Hardwood flrs., central 922 S. Barrington Av. air, pool, elevator, • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • on-site laundry, Fireplace, balcony, intercom entry. wet bar, dishwasher, 320 N. La Peer Dr.

laundry facility, • 310/246-0290 • elevator, parking.

C L O S E TO Close to shops+dining.

S HOPS & D INING 310/826-0541

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BRENTWOOD CULVER CITY The Carlton 11666 Goshen Ave. (•)(•)(•)(•)(•)

3830 Vinton Ave.

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SANTA MONICA 310/312-9871

Hardwood floors, dishwasher, on-sight laundry, controlled access, parking.

310/569-1159 Close to U.C.L.A. & Westwood Village

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~ ~ ~ ~ ~ • S p a c i o u s • Shopping & Dining in 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath Brentwood Village 3 Bdrm. + 2 Bath Spacious a/c, fireplace, ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ Dishwasher, on-site

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NEWLY REMODELED

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C LOSE TO S CHOOL , F REEWAY & T RANSPORTATION .

310/449-1100

• Jr. Executive •••••••

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• Free WiFi Access • ~ 310/476-3824 ~ BRENTWOOD & U.C.L.A. CLOSE

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N E W LY U P D AT E D • • • • • • 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath •

2600 Virginia Ave.

C LOSE TO S ANTA M ONICA C OLLEGE .

pool, controlled access, laundry fac., prkg.

• Free WiFi Access • 310/473-5061

Close To U.C.L.A

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B r i g h t & A i r y.

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Close to transportation.

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310/473-1509

W E S T W O O D WESTWOOD

1409 Midvale Ave. 1 0 9 0 5 O h i o A v e .

•••• •• •• • 872 S. Westgate Ave. • • •1 Bd.+1 Ba.• • • S i n g l e = = = = = = •• • • • • Very Bright • •• Single •• • •• 1 •• • • • 2 Bdrm.+1 /2 Bath •• • • • = = = = = = •• •• WiFi, a/c, intercom

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Harwood+carpet floors, fireplace, patio, parking, laundry facility.

310/592-4511

LOS ANGELES

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Wifi, Bright, controlled access, balcony, pool, e levator, laundry facility, prkg.

CLOSE TO U.C.L.A., SHOPPING & 1 BLK. TO WESTWOOD PARK. Close To U.C.L.A. 310/477-6856 310/478-8616

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dining & schools.

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Upscale, Bright, 1628 S. Westgate Ave. 1380 Midvale Ave. Gorgeous & Spacious. X-St. Santa Monica Bl. • • • •

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2017299116 The following is/are doing business as: DIANE MALNEKOFF FIRE RELIEF 1422-1428 Kelton Av. 340 S. St. Andrews Pl. 1314 Summitridge Place, Beverly • • • • • Hills, CA 90210; Mary Ridings Herman 1314 Summitridge Place, Spacious Spacious Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The busiis conducted by: AN INDIVID1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • 1 Bdrm + 1 Bath ness UAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the • • • • • Hardwood floors, name(s) listed October 16, 2017: Ridings Herman, Owner: dishwasher, controlled Balcony, controlled Mary Statement is filed with the County of access, parking, Los Angeles: October 17, 2017; access, WiFi, on-site October 27, November elevator, on-site laundry. Published: 03, 10, 17, 2017 LACC N/C laundry & parking.

–––––– Close to shopping, C LOSE TO U.C.L.A. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME great restaurants STATEMENT 2017302796 The fol310/312-4957 lowing is/are doing business as: and Metro.

8316 MELROSE AVE 8316 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 213/738-9849 90069; Reiko Kondo 8316 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA Shingo Kidaka 8316 LAFAYETTE PARK 90069; Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 10530-10540 274 LAFAYETTE PARK PL. 90069; The business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, Wilshire Bl. registrant(s) has NOT begun to • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath transact business under the name(s) listed: Reiko Kondo, • Bachelor Owner/Partner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • October 20, 2017; Published: Granite counter tops, October 27, November 03, 10, 17, • Single • stainless steel appliances, 2017 LACC N/C air conditioned, new FICTITIOUS –––––– BUSINESS NAME hrwd. flrs., designer STATEMENT 2017302795 The following is/are doing business as: 1) Luxury Living finishes, balcony, ceiling JH 2) JOHN HADJAR RARE AND TIMEPIECES 9489 with valet, lush garden fan, elevator, controlled GEMS Dayton Way #300, Beverly Hills, CA Edessa Ventures LLC surrounding pool, access. Fitness ctr, yoga 90210; 9489 Dayton Way #300, Beverly room, wi-fi, skyview Hills, CA 90210; The business is gym, elevator, etc. conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILIlounge w/ outdoor fire- TY COMPANY, registrant(s) has Hardwood flrs., granite NOT begun to transact business counters, dishwasher, place, laundry facilities. under the name(s) listed: John Hadjar, President: Statement is central air, balcony, Easy freeway access filed with the County of Los Angeles: 213/382-102 1 October 20, 2017; Published: laundry facility.

October 27, November 03, 10, 17, • Free WiFi • 2017 LACC N/C –––––– Call: 310/470-4474 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME 401 S. HOOVER St. STATEMENT 2017302794 The following is/are doing business as: GREENWOOD TEAM 222 N. Canon Dr. #206, Beverly Hills, CA + 90210; Ana J. Greenwood 222 N. Canon Dr. #206, Beverly Hills, CA 1134 N. SYCAMORE AV. 90210; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) NOT begun to transact busiControl access, pool, has ness under the name(s) listed: + 1 Bd. 1 Ba. dishwasher, elevator, Ana J. Greenwood, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of on-site laundry Los Angeles: October 20, 2017; Published: October 27, November and parking.

03, 10, 17, 2017 LACC N/C Newly Remodeled –––––– 213/385-4751 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Great Views STATEMENT 2017312033 The following is/are doing business as: EK Great views, controlled STUDIO 7614 Romaine St., Los access, balcony, Angeles, CA 90046; Jelena Erceg 7614 Romaine St., Los Angeles, CA elevator, lrg. pool, N O T I C E — 90046; Marko Kratohvil 9830 Dr. #101, Los Angeles, CA prkg, on-sight laundry. Fictitious name Vidor 90035; The business is conducted statement expires by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, H IKING IN R UNYON five years from registrant(s) has begun to transact C ANYON , H OLLYWOOD business under the name(s) listed the date it was October 2017: Jelena Erceg, B OWL /N IGHTLIFE . filed in the office Partner: Statement is filed with the of Los Angeles: October 30, 323/467-8172 of the county County 2017; Published: November 03, 10, clerk. A new ficti- 17, 24, 2017 LACC N/C business FICTITIOUS –––––– BUSINESS NAME • MIRACLE MILE • tious name statement STATEMENT 2017299230 The fol615 S. Cochran Ave. must be filed lowing is/are doing business as: 9663 Santa Monica Blvd.

Newly Remodeled before that time. BECLINK #1463, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Zepeim LLC 9663 Santa Monica The filing of this • Single • Blvd. #1463, Beverly Hills, CA Controlled access, statement does 90210; The business is conducted not of itself by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPAon-sight laundry, NY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to authorize the use transact business under the a/c unit, kitchenette. in this state of a name(s) listed: Loritz Blanco President: Statement fictitious business Echalecu, 323/467-8172 is filed with the County of Los Close to Museums, name in violation Angeles: October 17, 2017; of the rights of Published: November 03, 10, 17, The Grove 24, 2017 LACC N/C another under –––––– & Restaurants. federal, state, or FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME 2017314257 The folcommon law STATEMENT lowing is/are doing business as: 1) (See Section TERRI LYNN COMPANY 2) REDLIFESTYLE REALTY 439 N. 14400, et seq., FOX Canon Dr. 3rd Flr., Beverly Hills, CA Business and 90210; Terri Lynn Compton 439 P r o f e s s i o n s N. Canon Dr. 3rd Flr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conCode). ducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, regis-

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trant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed: Terri Lynn Compton, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 01, 2017; Published: November 10, 17, 24, December 01, 2017 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2017314256 The following is/are doing business as: INSPIRE DEVELOPMENT 1037 S. Sherbourne Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90035; Inspire Concepts, Inc. 1037 S. Sherbourne Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90035; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed: David Fhima, CFO: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 01, 2017; Published: November 10, 17, 24, December 01, 2017 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2017314255 The following is/are doing business as: 1) RENEW WINDOWS & DOORS 2) THE BIDET COMPANY 5143 White Oak Ave. #202, Encino, CA 91316; Architectural Elements, Inc. 5143 White Oak Ave. #202, Encino, CA 91316; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed February 2017: Debra L. Cherney, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 01, 2017; Published: November 10, 17, 24, December 01, 2017 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2017320998 The following is/are doing business as: CAL FACILITY SERVICES 2603 S. Robertson Blvd. #D, Los Angeles, CA 90034; Carlos Cedeno 2603 S. Robertson Blvd. #D, Los Angeles, CA 90034; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed: Carlos Cedeno, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 07, 2017; Published: November 10, 17, 24, December 01, 2017 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2017320997 The following is/are doing business as: WORLD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY 468 N. Camden Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; 262 W. 38th St. #1702, New York, NY 10018; Italian Music Center Inc. 468 N. Camden Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed: Giorgio Barbolini, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 07, 2017; Published: November 10, 17, 24, December 01, 2017 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2017316450 The following is/are doing business as: ADVANCED DENTAL CARE OF BEVERLY HILLS 8920 Wilshire Blvd. #434, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; David Hakim, DDS, Inc. 1470 S. Beverly Dr. #160, Los Angeles, CA 90035; The business is conducted CORPORATION, by: A registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed October 2017: David Hakim, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 02, 2017; Published: November 17, 24, December 01, 08, 2017 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2017326318 The following is/are doing business as: HERBST & MICHAELS 10811 Washington Blvd. #375, Culver City, CA 90232; Edward Herbst 10811 Washington Blvd. #375, Culver City, CA 90232; Hyman Herbst 10811 Washington Blvd. #375, Culver City, CA 90232; The business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed: Hyman Herbst, Partner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 14, 2017; Published: November 17, 24, December 01, 08, 2017 LACC N/C

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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

I share my neighbors’ concern: lawbreakers appear to enjoy free rein on Beverly Hills streets. In my South Beverly neighborhood I see drivers fly through deep-red signals and make dangerous U-turns in congested intersections every day. Pedestrians risk injury simply by stepping into the crosswalk in our designated pedestrian zone. Open throttles and open pipes beg our attention even as patrol officers park their motorcycles three abreast at the curb.

When was the last time you saw a motorist pulled over on South Beverly Drive? (Me neither.)

Lawlessness may prevail on this busy street, but we rest assured that our coffee and sandwich shops are the best-policed anywhere.

Forgive my cheekiness, but our streets feel less safe because they are less safe. The data show it. The police has provided monthly crash injury and traffic citation figures to Traffic and Parking commissioners since 2008. But data snapshots illustrate no trend and apparently nobody asked whether we’re any safer than we used to be.

That’s why I plugged almost 10 years of BHPD data into a spreadsheet to find that nearly every single indicator is trending in the wrong direction. Both fatalities and crash injuries have climbed as almost every citation category has shown a decline. The number of total signed citations is half what it was in 2008.

The relationship between lax traffic enforcement and street safety is perhaps best illustrated by the sharply-higher incidence of auto-occupant injuries.

Though cars are more safe than ever, we see that injuries are up 60 percent since 2008. (That rate of increase outpaces every other injury category.)

Perhaps it’s because officer-issued red-light citations are down 83 percent during that period?

Now imagine an alternate reality: police issue 83 percent more red-light citations over the period and auto-occupant crash injuries decline by 60 percent.

BHPD would draw a straight line from increased enforcement to harm reduction. There would be no end to the praise and a fatter budget come July 1.

So why are we not hearing any criticism of the department when the harm is on the increase yearafter-year? Not a word from the City Council dais nor any serious interest from the Traffic and Parking Commission suggests a care. It’s not clear to me that there exists meaningful oversight of the department.

Indeed I believe that nobody in City Hall looked at a crash injury chart or a trend line until I generated my charts for an incurious bureaucracy. However my neighbors and I don’t need to see trend lines as we can feel our streets are less safe every time we use a crosswalk or get behind the wheel.

Let me close on a positive note. One of the few bright spots is the steady decline in hit-and-run crashes. Let’s celebrate that. Though we see more injuries and more fatalities every year, at least drivers aren’t fleeing as often. But how could they? Our streets are more choked and chaotic than ever.

Mark Elliot ****** In regards to the recent article about the Canon Drive sidewalks, it must be noted that the issue has been dealt with and we can now walk freely along that street. However, walking in many parts of Beverly Hills over too long a period has become frustrating.

I love walking, but the planning and routes when it comes to pedestrians is idiotic. Sorry, but walking to a two block destination that takes four blocks has been terrible. It looks like the worst is over, but lessons need to be learned. After all, we don't need any more people shaking their heads while visiting our City.

To tell you the truth, I have been ignoring the sidewalk signs as of late. Sometimes it is better to ignore the rules and stay safe than to comply and be in harm's way. Sadly, that truth is the result of poor planning and behind kissing. It needs to be corrected.

George Vreeland Hill ****** This subject is the lack of traffic enforcement brought up a couple weeks ago by Michael Hartounian, Christine Ford and last week Ellen Sherwood. This is such a problem that I want to state agreement in writing.

I live at Lasky Drive and Charleville Boulevard and have experienced cars speeding down both these streets, hearing every loud gear shift as if on a speedway. I shockingly stop anything I’m doing as it’s so loud and also wait to hear if the driver loses control and crashes into something or someone. For years I’ve phoned the BHPD about this and have exhausted my efforts. I’ve spoken to police lieutenants and sergeants who have given me excuses about it, which are mystifying. Some of the excuses for not patrolling (and thus not enforcing the laws) as they used to in the past were that ....

•‘’there have been retirements (five+ years ago I note) that haven’t been filled;” •‘’the demographics of the neighborhood have changed;” •”they need to know at what time these cars

speed down our streets.”

This all happens at no particular hour and at any hour. To the demographic changes I say that our laws shouldn’t change for certain people. Also, a high decibel level of a car is a violation, and these cars are so loud nothing can be heard until they’ve passed by...I believe at speeds up to 50 - 60 mph on our 25 mph street.

Another problem, I also see is that practically no one stops at the four way stop corner intersection, and that’s including police cars! To be a pedestrian is not a safe thing. All these dangerous and unlawful things I mention have been going on about 10 years. I’ve lived here 27 years and experience how unbelievably dangerous and over-ripe for deadly results it has become.

I have come to believe our police are actually being cowardly to solve this problem, which is a sad realization. I can’t think of any other reason, except budget stinginess, for this situation to be ignored.

Christine Ford mentioned in her letter the lack of maintaining our neighborhood sidewalks and of littered streets, to which I concur also. Also, Dr. Pablo Nankin wrote about dogs being off-leash by their owners, which is also more and more a problem. I have called BHPD many times when neighbors let their dogs “own the area” (making other dog walkers have problems passing by, and an officer would arrive (sometimes), chat with them, wave a friendly good-bye and leave, and the owners would take the leashes off again! Even when I’d tell the police of this they wouldn’t do more. To end my letter with the following last fact puts a clear image of how all these matters smell: More and more people also walk their dogs and don’t pick up their poop! – even on the sidewalk of all places!

Christina Cooper ****** I have an observation and a question, cemented by my own 40 years of participation in various classes offered by our wonderful Community Services/Recreation and Parks division. Why is it that–never even once–have I ever encountered one City Councilmember nor any other commissioner–enrolled in any of the many courses offered four times a year through the Community Services Bulletin that is mailed to each and every resident?

There are dozens of offerings for every conceivable age cohort. The teachers I have encountered have always inspired me to reach for better health (zumba), a more mindful awareness (tai chi, meditation), ways to help others (charitable knitting class), deeper knowledge (Victory Garden), better behavior for my pets (dog training class), etc. etc. etc. I have made friends, both among the classes, and the staff at the various parks.

Not only are our representatives missing out on something truly great, I think that councilmembers and commissioners should be setting a good example for other residents by supporting our own City’s departments. I have a suggestion: residents who enroll in Team Beverly Hills should be strongly encouraged to try a “park class.” Commissioners should be required to take one class during their six year term, unless of course they really don’t have any time to spare. Councilmembers: you should be the ones setting the pace!

Get out there and recreate.

Barbara Linder ****** Although I am still waiting for more information from the city clerk's office, some of the correspondence I have is quite disturbing especially when our schools are lacking adequate police surveillance (daily and all day).

The Monday Walk with the Mayor costs the City about $120,000 a year on ads alone. The City publishes the “event” in three different newspapers, one of which isn’t even in Beverly Hills. Also staff is used to “guide” them on the walks which means that although they could be attending to more important issues, it is costing us more money to walk versus two SRO officers much needed and more important. The City Council and the commissioners should have put a stop to this waste of money since day one.

The $2 million expenditure for holiday lighting has already been mentioned as it is equal to 20 SRO officers I understand now that the council is now looking to place rustic furniture on Rodeo Drive. I guess they are tired of standing for pictures and need to sit.

Above are further reasons why the City Council ought to reverse its decision to ¨stay five years instead of four.” In that way by next year, two members could be changed.

I must say I do not understand why parents are not in furious ¨mode¨ to make sure the City does the utmost to protect their kids.

The City has been asked and, in fact, suggestions given on how to protect people and students from terrorist attacks at least by mobile vehicles. This was ignored.

Pablo Nankin, MD

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Astrology

By Holiday Mathis TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Nov. 17). A new hobby or interest is burbling up now and will take hold and solidify in 2018. Once you figure out the particulars, your commitment to the endeavor introduces you to new people and places. Your family will grow in the new year. Your leadership will be often requested and sometimes paid for. Pisces and Gemini adore you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Goodbyes are important. Whether they are happy, relieving or tearful, it is better to have the closure than not. Today, you'll get closure on a limbo situation.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). When experiencing unpleasant emotions, know not to get stuck there. Do something to create a different emotion as this fluidity of feeling will keep the day clipping along.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You'll be especially susceptible to imagery today. Take advantage of this by seeking out inspirational pictures of the life you desire, the person you want to be and the environment of your peaceful daydreams.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). As you start accumulating many positive experiences, stack them high enough to block out the negativity of the past. This is a building project worth devoting yourself to.

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20). How you spend your day is how you're spending your life. You're so aware of this now that you may be moved to cut out an activity for good because it sucks time away from things you would rather be doing.

ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19). Walk in the sunshine. Eat delicious food. The sensuality of life will somehow feel like a thrilling escape and the sweet embrace of home all at the same time.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20). You like people who surprise you, even if the surprise is a bit weird. You'd much rather be jolted by the unexpected than lulled into a waking slumber by the tedium of the overly familiar.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). The person who has to make everything about himself or herself won't change the pattern just for you. However, you may inspire this person to at least be more aware of that dynamic today, which is a start.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Getting the approval of others, avoiding their disapproval, giving a stellar performance, having things the way you want them ... all of that is nice, but not necessary to your happiness.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Avoiding responsibility doesn't make anyone happier or freer. It seems like it should! But there's a great deal of good that comes from accepting responsibility. You provide plenty of proof for that.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You'll be developing a better way of looking at life and some more supportive self-talk to go along with that new view.

What would you tell a friend to help them if they were your position?

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Service makes you feel good about who you are and your place in the world. You'll love what comes out of this today, and you will likely sign up for more in the future.

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

Losses (when known) are in brackets.

BURGLARIES 10/13 1000 N. Rexford Dr. 11/07 300 N. Canon Dr. ($20) 11/07 400 N. Roxbury Dr. ($840) 11/07 400 N. Bedford Dr. 11/07 400 N. Canon Dr. ($1,800) 11/07 100 S. Beverly Dr.($4,170) 11/07 400 N. Bedford dr.

11/07 400 N. Bedford Dr. ($320) 11/07 400 N. Bedford Dr. 11/07 400 N. Bedford Dr. ($1,750) 11/07 400 S. Beverly Dr. 11/07 400 S. Beverly Dr. 11/07 400 S. Beverly Dr. ($530) 11/07 400 S. Beverly Dr. 11/07 400 S. Beverly Dr. ($3,000) 11/07 400 S. Beverly Dr. ($13,164) 11/07 9400 Whitworth Dr. ($155) 11/07 100 N. La Cienega Blvd. ($7,075) 11/07 N. La Cienega Bl. ($200) 11/07 Dayton Way/ Robertson Blvd. ($3,900) 11/08 300 N. Oakhurst Dr. ($1,000) 11/08 200 S. La Cienega Blvd. ($200) 11/11/03 400 N. Beverly Dr. 11/08 8700 Clifton Way ($10,500) 11/09 300 N. Oakhurst Dr. ($425)

11/09 100 N. Palm Dr. 11/10 600 N. Elm Dr. 11/10 200 Tower Dr. ($245) 11/10 800 N. Linden Dr. ($22,750) 11/11 800 Whittier Blvd 11/11 8900 Wilshire Blvd. ($410) 11/11 8300 Wilshire Blvd. ($8,900) 11/11 8300 Wilshire Blvd. ($2,500) 11/11 9300 Wilshire Blvd. ($3,130) GRAND THEFTS 09/20 400 N. Bedford Dr. ($2,750) 09/21 200 S. Beverly Dr. ($7,650) 09/27 200 S. Beverly Dr. ($7,650) 10/31 400 N. Rodeo Dr. ($995) 11/03 100 N. Clark Dr. ($1,360) 11/05 200 N. Rodeo Dr. ($13,300 11/06 300 N. Canon Dr. ($1,306) 11/08 300 N. Crescent Dr.($2,200) 11/09 9200 Burton Way ($100,400) 11/12 9500 Wilshire Blvd. ($5,240) 11/12 300 N. Rodeo Dr. ($15,000) ROBBERIES 11/09 300 N. Canon Dr. 11/10 9500 Wilshire Blvd. ($5,760) 11/10 S. Santa Monica Blvd./ Wilshire Blvd.

11/11 100 N. Robertson Blvd. ($100,000)

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