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School Board Pressures Beverly Hills High To Improve Academics

Yankee is a 2-year-old, 10pound silky terrier looking for a new home.

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The Courier’s Evelyn Portugal was named president of the Filipino American Press Club of L.A. 4

HOLIDAYS IN BEVERLY HILLS—Rodeo Drive lit up on Sunday evening for the annual Rodeo Drive holiday lighting ceremony. Beverly Hills kicked off the Holiday Season Sunday evening as only Beverly Hills can, with Santa Claus repelling down the Luxe Hotel, “snow” confetti falling, the music of Night Shift, Aria and Kat Perkins, Hip Hop’s Nu Nations, ice skating sensations Jennifer Don, Chris Trefil and Nicole Glavas and the beautiful glow of 150,000 lights in Baccarat Crystal chandeliers lining Rodeo Drive. See page 16 for photos from the event.

By Laura Coleman It was a different world when Bram Goldsmith, City National Corp. chairman emeritus, first came to Beverly Hills in 1953 with his wife, Elaine, and two young sons and took up residence in a small home on Rodeo Drive that his in-laws rented for them.

“My first night in the house I looked out the window and saw horses cantering down Rodeo - that was my first impression of Beverly Hills,” he recalled of the historic Rodeo Drive bridle path, which officially closed in 1958.

Today, Goldsmith, 91, sits at the helm of one of the 25

Coldwell Banker handed out 420 turkeys to The Salvation Army.

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Supreme Court to decide whether this Bel-Air lot is buildable.

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UP IN ARMS—Protesters marched from south Los Angeles into Beverly Hills on Monday, protesting a Missouri grand jury’s decision not to charge police officer Darren Wilson in the killing of teenager Mike Brown. Pictured: protesters block traffic at Wilshire and La Cienega.

Photo by Abraham “Avi” Ross

Impact Of Ferguson Grand Jury Decision Reaches Beverly Hills

Editorial from Rabbi Pressman AND MORE

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Announcements Real Estate Rentals Sales and More

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By Matt Lopez The furor over a Missouri grand jury’s decision not to indict police officer Darren Wilson reached Beverly Hills streets on Monday.

The grand jury decided not to press charges against Wilson in the death of Mike Brown, an 18-yearold unarmed black teenager, sending Ferguson, Mo. back into a state of unrest and causing protests in many cities across the country.

Some 30-40 protesters marched from south Los Angeles, eventually hitting Beverly Hills late Monday evening.

The non-violent protests shut

down traffic in the heart of the City before eventually reaching Rodeo Drive, where the protesters staged a “sit-in”.

BHPD Lt. Lincoln Hoshino confirmed there was no damage caused from the protests. Hoshino said the department received intelligence from LAPD that protesters may be headed toward the City.

“We had a tactical operations plan in place and mutual aid partners on standby,” Hoshino said.

“We escorted them through our City to handle their walk and exercise their first amendment rights.

They were not overly disruptive.”

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largest U.S. banks in the nation (the seventh largest independent bank in California)–and (see ‘BRAM GOLDSMITH,’ page 18)

LEGS, LEGS, LEGS — The fashionable Fergie, Olivia Munn and Heidi Klum strut their stuff during the 2014 American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live.

Celebrity Photo/Scott Downie

Glancing At The L.A. Opera’s Program For Florencia En El Amazones We Find Many Players, Designers and Artists Creating A Round-Up Of Major Talents From Far And Wide

By Laura Coleman The Board of Education came down hard on the Beverly Hills High School administration on Tuesday night when it decided to table approving a federally-mandated plan for student achievement during its formal meeting.

The “Single Plan for Student Achievement” is a state and federal accountability document that ensures compliance with Education Code regulations and state law.

Board President Noah Margo said the next formal Board meeting on Dec. 9 would likely be the final opportunity the board has to give its approval before the

Beverly Hills Elder: Bram Goldsmith, 91, Businessman, Philanthropist

The BHFD served Thanksgiving lunch for seniors this week.

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

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING HEARING DATE: December 11, 2014 TIME: 1:30 PM, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard LOCATION: Commission Meeting Room 280A Beverly Hills City Hall 455 North Rexford Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90210 The Planning Commission of the City of Beverly Hills, at a REGULAR meeting on Thursday, December 11, 2014, will hold a public hearing beginning at 1:30 PM, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard to consider the following: PROJECT DESCRIPTION The proposed project involves the construction of a single-family residence on a currently vacant lot at 1184-1193 Loma Linda Drive in the Hillside Area of the City. The residence would include two stories and a basement, have a total floor area of 23,632 square feet, and have a height of 28 feet. The project would also include pools, a cantilevered deck, retaining walls, and water features. The proposed project would be located toward the center of the existing level pad on the northern portion of the site. The project would also include amending the City’s Streets Master Plan to vacate portions of Loma Linda Drive and an intersecting, unpaved alley, and dedication of a new vehicle turnaround to replace the portion of the street proposed for vacation.

Approval of the project requires approval of the following entitlements: • Hillside R-1 Permit to allow cumulative floor area in excess of 15,000 square feet, and for export of earth material in excess of 3,000 cubic yards (approximately 8,000 cubic yards of earth material are proposed to be exported); • Amendment of the City’s Streets Master Plan for a street vacation, alley vacation, and street dedication; and • Tree Removal Permit to remove 1 protected tree.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW This project is being assessed in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and the environmental regulations of the City. The City prepared an Initial Study to determine the proposed project’s potential impact on the environment. After reviewing the Initial Study, the City has determined that this project may have a significant effect on the environment, but by implementing certain mitigation measures, the project’s potentially significant effects could be reduced to less than significant levels. Accordingly, a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) was prepared. The MND was circulated for a 20-day public review period, from October 1, 2014 to October 20, 2014.

During the public review period, a public hearing was held on October 9, 2014 regarding the draft MND, and written and verbal comments concerning the document were submitted. Comments were also submitted directly to staff during the comment period.

Comments and responses are outlined in the Response to Comments section of the final draft of the MND. The case file on this project, which includes the plans, applications, and related environmental review documents, is available for public review at the Community Development Department, 455 North Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact Andre Sahakian, Associate Planner at (310) 285-1127.

Sincerely, Andre Sahakian, Associate Planner

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Planning Commission of the City of Beverly Hills, at its regular meeting to be held on Thursday, December 11, 2014, at 1:30 p.m., or as soon after as the matter is heard, in Commission Meeting Room 280A at City Hall, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, will hold a public hearing to consider: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE ARTICLE 32: HISTORIC PRESERVATION ORDINANCE. The proposed Ordinance would amend the City of Beverly Hills Municipal Code (BHMC) as it relates to Historic Preservation. The major proposed amendments include the following: 1. Redefines select definitions (BHMC §10-3-3202); 2. Revises the Intent and Purpose of the Ordinance (§10-3-3203); 3. Renames the “Cultural Heritage Commission” the “Historic Preservation Commission” (§10-3-3207); 4. Revises the Powers and Duties of the Commission (§10-3-3208); 5. Shifts the authority to review and maintain a historic property survey from the Cultural Heritage Commission to the Director of Community Development. (§10-3-3208 C & D; 10-3-3210); 6. Redrafts Landmark and Historic District Designation Criteria (§§10-3-3212; 3213); 7. Revises Landmark and Historic District Designation Proceedings (§10-3-3215); 8. Clarifies procedures for temporary protections and permit issuance on properties while designation proceedings are pending (§10-3-3217); 9. Adjusts the hold period on permits to alter buildings older than 45 years (§10-3-3218); 10. Refines Certificate of Appropriateness procedures (§10-33219); 11. Revises Certificate of Economic Hardship findings and procedures (§10-3-3220); 12. Replaces the Director’s Determination of Ineligibility process (§10-3-3204) with a new Certificate of Exemption Process (§10-3-3221); 13. Inserts a section to enable designated historic properties the ability to apply for inclusion into the City’s In Lieu Parking Program (§10-3-3228); 14. Institutes timeframes within which applications must be processed and acted upon; 15. Integrates the Historic Incentive Permit into the Ordinance 16. Additional minor text changes.

This Ordinance 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. .

This Ordinance is exempt from the environmental review requirements of CEQA pursuant to Section 15305 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations (Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations).

All interested persons are invited to attend and speak on this matter. Written comments may be submitted to the Planning Division, attn. Reina Kapadia, 455 N. Rexford Drive, 1st Floor, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 and should be received prior to 12:00 p.m. on December 3, 2014 to be included with the Planning Commission’s agenda packet. Written materials may be submitted during the public hearing.

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

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If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact Reina Kapadia, AICP, Associate Planner, Community Development Department, Planning Division, at 310.285.1129 or rkapadia@beverlyhills.org. The case file, including a copy of the proposed ordinance, is available for review in the Community Development Department/Planning Services Section, 1st Floor, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, California, 90210.

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B E V E R LY H I L L S M A I N N E W S MATH MATTERS — El Rodeo fifth-graders made a clean sweep at the Math Matters school contest on Nov. 15 with teacher Sarah Rosenblum. Jacob Lee won 1st place, Nicholas Cohen won 2nd place and Sasha Avakyan won 3rd place.

Pictured, from left: B'anwi Fomukong, Ryan Hanani Nicholas Cohen, Ryan Schulman, Julia Kamara, Mrs. Rosenblum, Sasha Avakyan, Maya Golban, Jacob Lee Emma Newman, Katelyn Won and Maxi Liker. Not pictured: Jason Mehrad

Robbie Anderson Talks All About Oil And Land In His Book–Beverly Hills: The First 100 Years

By Victoria Talbot Beverly Hills began as a bean field, writes Robbie Anderson, author of Beverly Hills: The First 100 Years, and the value of the land and its future was intrinsically tied to the emerging oil industry.

Once owned by Maria Rita Valdez as a Spanish land grant, Rancho Rodeo de Las Aguas and the promise of oil prompted its purchase by trapper Benjamin Davis Wilson who raised cattle and wheat until the drought of 1864. Wilson had founded Pioneer Oil to drill wells on his ranch, with little success. After the drought, he sold the ranch to Dr. Edward

First La Cienega Park Re-Do Outreach Meetings Next Month

By Victoria Talbot At the direction of the Beverly Hills City Council and Mayor Lili Bosse, the City of Beverly Hills will hold its first brainstorming meeting to create a comprehensive vision for the future of La Cienega Community Center next month.

The first meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Dec.10 from 7-9 p.m. at La Cienega Community Center.

The City conducted similar appeals for the new Roxbury Park Community Center. In that

case, the City came equipped with suggested plans to construct what the City staff felt was optimal for the park. Their plans were not embraced and in fact, may have contributed to difficulties arriving at a design for the community center.

“It is impossible to overstate how important our parks are to the daily life and health of the people of Beverly Hills,” said Mayor Bosse. “We recently celebrated the completion of (see ‘LA CIENEGA PARK’ page 18)

Burton Green, Max Whittier, Charles Canfield and Henry Huntington

Preuss, who formed a land company to sell off parcels.

The land was bought one parcel at a time by Henry Hammel and Andrew Denker.

“Their ultimate dream was to establish a North-Africanthemed sub-division called ‘Morocco.’” Their ranch com-

munity included a one-room schoolhouse on present-day Coldwater Canyon and Sunset Blvd.

At the turn of the century, “when the search for ‘black gold’ once again triggered interest in the ranch, the land (see ‘OIL AND LAND’ page 14)

BHHS THANKSGIVING —The Beverly Hills High PTSA treated BHHS teachers, staff and BHHS district administration to a special Thanksgiving luncheon featuring a magnificent performance by the BHHS Madrigals and Minnesingers directed by Stacey Kikkawa.

Pictured (from left): Azy Farahmand and Jodi Galen, PTSA co-presidents and Louis Rice, BHHS chef, and Sandra Walder, Monique Gibbons, Shiva Moreh and Patti Stein, Thanksgiving co-chairs.

LOS ANGELES YANKEE— Yankee is a 2-year old, 10-pound Silky Terrier who found himself on a high kill shelter’s doggie death row.

Thanks to the volunteers of ShelterHopePetShop.org he is out of harms way and ready to find a home for the Holidays. Those interested in giving Yankee a place at the table this Thanksgiving may call Shelter Hope at 805-379-3538.

Holidays In Beverly Hills

NEW PRESIDENT—Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Rafael A. Ongkeko administers the oath of office to The Courier's Evelyn Aviado Portugal, president and board chairman of the 36-year old Filipino American Press Club of Los Angeles, Inc., at the installation of officers held at Glendale's Shiraz Restaurant. A well-attended event, the new officers who were likewise installed, will serve through 2016. Consul Gen. Leo Herrera-Lim who holds the highest position, Philippine Consulate General, Los Angeles served as the evening's guest speaker.

• Santa at The Paley Center on Dec. 6-7 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Mrs. Claus will be on The Jolly Trolley, departing from the corner of Rodeo Drive & Dayton Way, Dec. 6-7 at 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.

• Live Holiday Music at Two Rodeo on Friday, Nov. 28 from 36 p.m.

• Holiday Carolers at Two Rodeo Saturday, Nov. 29 from 3-6 p.m.

• Santa & Mrs. Claus will be at Two Rodeo Friday, Nov. 28 from 2-6 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 29 from 4-7 p.m.

OPERA OF A LIFETIME —Beverly Vista choir students delighted friends and family this month with a special performance togther with the L.A. Opera held at the school. “Our auditorium was completely transformed into a professional performance venue,” described BV choir teacher Judith Chan. Under the direction of stage director Eli Villanueva and with four opera singers, two pianists and a violinist, BV students as the “Greek Chorus” made the story of Orpheus come alive. “It is programs like this one that help make Beverly Vista the amazing school it is,” BV Principal Christian Fuhrer said.

Andy Cohen Headlines Friday At The Palm In Beverly Hills NIGHT AT THE PALM —Four th-generation Palm royalty Bruce Bozzi Jr. (left) hosted Andy Cohen at the Beverly Hills restaurant on Friday in promotion of Cohen’s new book, The Andy Cohen Diaries: A Deep Look At A Shallow Year.

By Laura Coleman Andy Cohen delighted a crowd of women and a few men Friday evening at The Palm in Beverly Hills, where the thrilled audience snapped photos (and later selfies) of the man responsible for The Real Housewives empire. Cohen was hosted by The Palm EVP Bruce Bozzi Jr., whose great-grandfather co-founded the original steakhouse in 1926.

Following a round of traypassed hors d’oeuvres, Cohen shared a few Q&A rounds with attendees, who asked questions ranging from his favorite Madonna album (Confessions On A Dance Floor) to which “housewife” was the biggest flop (Quinn, The Real Housewives of Orange County.)

The event was in promotion of Cohen’s new book, The Andy Cohen Diaries: A Deep Look At A Shallow Year.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> SENIOR THANKSGIVING— Vice Mayor Julian Gold and Mayor Lili Bosse join Stella Horwitz and Elly Newton (100 years old) at the annual Thanksgiving Luncheon for Seniors at Roxbury Park. The Beverly Hills Firefighter’s Association served hot meals to seniors at Roxbury Park Community Center Monday.

Sponsored by the City of Beverly Hills and the Active Adult Club, more than 275 meals were served as a complimentary holiday feast, complete with turkey, rolls, stuffing yams, and mashed potatoes.

Special guests included the Mayor and Vice Mayor and Beverly Hills Fire Chief Ralph Mundell.

Beverly Hills High Now Offers Nine “Real World” ROP Classes, Including Audio Production

By Laura Coleman On Thursday evening, Beverly Hills High School parents are invited to learn about the nine Regional Occupational Program (ROP) courses now available at the high school.

Take for example BHHS’s newest ROP class on Audio Production which aims to prepare students to work in the music industry. The period 9 class, which meets at 4 p.m., teaches students all components involved with musical production.

“Beverly Hills is a huge creative center...and a large part of the music center is based in this area,” said teacher Alex Breitman, who co-created the class with teacher Rodney Mitchell. “We want to make sure we can give them a foundation.”

Throughout the year-long course, students learn music

MAKING MUSIC—BHHS Audio Production students learn the music business. Pictured: (sitting, from left): Bardia Soltani and DaShwan Lomax; (standing, from left): Ethan Eils Shakur Forrest, Marty Schnapp, Yvonne Akuamoah, Shira Simhon, and teacher Alex Breitman.

industry career essentials like ethics, entrepreneurship, collaboration and networking, in addition to writing and producing music. For example, the first class assignment was to create a 32-measure original

song.

Earlier this month British D.J. Pete Tong, an agent/producer in the electronic music division of the William Morris (see ‘BHHS ROP,’ page 13)

DAY OF GIVING–Realtors at Coldwell Banker’s Beverly Hills North office held its 3rd annual “Day of Giving” by donating 420 Thanksgiving turkeys plus food to the Salvation Army Family Center and The Veteran's Administration. Pictured (from left): Brandon Richman; Ian Fleishman; Bryce Lowe; Marcia Taylor, event chair: Stan Richman, office manager and Trudy Edwards.

City Hosts Free “Sustainable Landscaping” Class

By Victoria Talbot The City of Beverly Hills will be hosting a free class on “friendly gardening” Saturday, December 6 from 9 - noon at the Beverly Hills Public Library Auditorium.

The class will teach homeowners how to create gardens from sustainable materials with the latest techniques.

This training is for those residents who are interested in taking their landscape to the next level of environmental sensitivity with drought-tolerant efficiency.

Attendees will learn the

basics on water-efficient irrigation, a topic of great interest to many residents in Beverly Hills. Thirsty lawns are not compatible with the City’s conservation ordinance and landscape watering is the biggest water guzzler.

The class will also teach about drip irrigation and “smart” sprinkler controllers.

Rainwater capture and permeable materials will also be discussed as well as on-site water retention that will help to reduce water that is lost to runoff, which sends pollution into the ocean.

The Metropolitan Water District, West Basin Municipal Water District, the city of West Hollywood, Culver City, the Green Gardens Group and the City of Beverly Hills sponsor the course.

Space is limited in the library auditorium. Although Beverly Hills, Culver City and Hollywood residents receive priority, the event is open to all interested people. Reservations are a must. To register, call 310371-4633 or visit www.sbesc.com to learn how to beautify your garden in a healthy, happy way.

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Philippe Chow Beverly Hills Celebrates First Anniversary NOODLES AND A SHOW— Philippe Chow chefs fire up the woks at the beginning of the night where they will serve up some of the best hand-pulled noodles around. The red-lit kitchen is set right next to the bar where those looking for a local happy hour can enjoy great deals until 8 p.m. while watching the chefs cook up Mandarin delights.

By Laura Coleman This month marked the one-year anniversary of Philippe Chow in Beverly Hills, the Mandarin restaurant at 8620 Wilshire Blvd. which is heavy on flavor.

The eponymous chef Philippe Chow, who worked for Mr. Chow for 25 years, offers a menu that is not strikingly dissimilar from his mentor’s but boasts a concept that is heavy on trend. From the red-

lit glass-walled kitchen that allows those in the bar area to watch the chefs to a trio of private rooms that range from $600 to $1,200, Philippe Chow’s is perfect for those looking to impress. And for those looking for a Beverly Hills deal, a great happy hour that runs through $8 is perfect.

Two of the best dishes on the menu are the “Nine Seasons Spicy Prawns” and the “Mr. Cheng’s Noodles.”

GEORGE CHRISTY artists mirror a round-up of major talents from far and wide.

Mexico City, Santiago, New Orleans, Sydney, Canary Islands, New York City, Maryland, Connecticut, Charleston, Boston, Detroit, London.

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Amazonas, where the river begins, to experience its spirit and try to capture it for the stage. Once we checked into the aptly named Hotel Anaconda, we went trekking through the jungle and then onto a riverboat. Our guide thought it was absolutely necessary we see an anaconda while we were hiking. Once in my lifetime is enough.”

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ascinating to glance through the L.A. Opera Florencia program and find many players, designers and

lso locally from Alhambra, California! Where conductor Grant Gershon hails from.

L.A.Times music critic Mark Swed praises Grant’s conducting of Florencia’s as “outstanding.”

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erfect for the holidays,” suggests L.A. Opera president and CEO Christopher Koelsch, “is our Domingo Family Day of the season, Sunday Nov. 30 (matinee) for Florencia. Parents and children enjoy special preperformance activities beginning at 12:30 pm, and a post-performance meet-and-greet with the cast. Ideal for families with children 9 to 17. Domingo Family Day activities are free with the purchase of two adult tickets and two half-price children’s tickets. Box office: 213972-8001.

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rom the 1880s into the Demian Bichir with early 2lst century, Andrea (Mrs. some 3 million Daniel) Catán Columbians were Composer Daniel Catan displaced by political and drugrelated violence,” informs Chilean soprano Verónica Villarroel stars in the Z a m b e l l o , Francesca Zambello. “During the 1990s, I went to Columbia L.A. Opera’s Florencia En El Amazonas comcurrently the with the composer and librettist posed by Daniel Catan (Il Postino) that’s now artistic direcplaying at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. This tor of the to visit Gabriel Garcia Marquez with the intention of putting is the first Spanish-language opera commiWashington together an opera based on his sioned by a leading US company (Houston, National Texas). Five native Spanish speaking perform- Opera at the works. ers appear in this Los Angeles production.

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She compound deep in the jungle related this to he true language of Gary Murphy, L.A. Opera’s near Cartagena in an open helilove is felt, not spoken, you director of communications and copter with protection from guards armed with machine must flow with its rhythm public relations. guns. After landing on a helipad …nobody escapes love, not near the Marquez compound, even when out of love … love is he first Spanish-language not a prison, it is as immense as opera commissioned by a lead- we went through the underbrush the ocean, nothing will stop it, it ing U.S. company, Florencia pre- in a jeep with our protectors. If is like a fire that melts the iron miered to Texas-size ovations in that wasn’t enough of a thriller, bars of our hearts … I feel the Houston in 1996. Five native then meeting and working with beating of your heart in the Spanish speaking performers Marquez is a memory for life. wings of every butterfly, in appear in our Los Angeles profter our time in his every green splendor, in the duction. compound we went on to visit wind, in the water, in the depths the Columbian state of of the jungle, in life or in death lorencia follows the El I hear your pulse … ” Dorado steamship on a mystical voyage of discovery, where the hese lyrics of love are passengers include the diva sung throughout Florencia En El Florencia Grimaldi hoping to Amazones, the romantic opera recapture the great love of her composed in 1997 by Daniel life. The Catan (Il Postino), with the g r e a t libretto from Marcela Fuentes- C h i l e a n Berain. Inspired by the “magi- s o p r a n o cal realism” of Mexico’s Nobel Ve r o n i c a Prize-winning author Gabriel Villarroel Garcia Marquez, the libretto by stars as his student enhances Catan’s Florencia. luxurious melodic score.

Florencia opened this past weekend at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion.

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T H E FA S H I O N O F B E V E R LY H I L L S

Beverly Hills Women’s Club Holiday Boutique Opens To Public For First Time This Year Get an early start on holiday shopping at the Beverly Hills Women’s Club annual Holiday Boutique from 5-8 p.m., Tuesday, at the historic and recently refurbished Beverly Hills Women’s Club, 1700 Chevy Chase Dr. For the first time ever, the event is open to the public with vendors including: Cacao Luxe, Olive U, Award Millinery Design, Gotroxx, Pussy & Pooch, Over the Top Gifts, Classy Bag Lady,Kiki Bean & Bed Head, Shelley’s Fashions, Moonlite Julie Barkan Jewelry, DLuxuries, Borrowed Bling, Ronelle Designs, N. Hay Scarves, Hostess Gifts to Go., Divas, Malibu Bows, Edwards-Lowell and Dignity Jewelers.

For more information, visit www.www.bhwclub.org.

FUNDRAISER–The Los Angeles chapter of Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge partnered with St. John Boutique for a fundraising event at the 9536 Wilshire Blvd. locale. Kitty Chan (center), manager of the Beverly Hills boutique will be attending the foundation’s Noel Brunch on Sunday, Dec. 14, at the Peninsula Beverly Hills to present the donation check. She is flanked by Diane Deshong (left), L. A. chapter president, and Sharon Morris, event coordinator.

Fashion Bikes Debut In WeHo The first-ever West Coast preview for fashion bike and accessories brand Martone Cycling Co. is Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at L.A. retailer Carlton Drew, located at 8016 Melrose. For information, visit: www.martonecycling.com.

Asian & European Antiques & Decorative Arts Auction Sunday, December 7, beginning at 11:00 AM Featuring Lot 351, a 10 carat diamond ring

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RHAPSODY— At this month's 13th Annual Rhapsody Ball at Beverly Wilshire, the iconic Sidney Poitier, the first actor of color to win a best actor Academy Award, presented YWCA Greater Los Angeles’ coveted Silver A c h i eve m e n t Award to Cheryl Boone Isaacs, the first black woman to head the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences.

F a y e Wa s h i n g t o n , President and CEO of YWCA Greater Los Angeles, noted that the pair has contributed “great service in giving minority youngsters the courage to succeed.

They are an inspiration to all h u m a n i t y.”

Pictured: (from left): Kathy I r e l a n d , Sidney Poitier, Cheryl Boone Isaacs and F a y e Washington.

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B E V E R LY H I L L S R E A L E S TAT E Flagged: Historic Carolwood Estate To Be Restored

By Victoria Talbot Discreetly located in the heart of Holmby Hills, a little known estate of great proportions is quietly being lovingly renovated and restored to its former glory.

One of the original 1920s’ estates built on land that had been the Wolfskill Ranch, the stately home sits atop its own hill overlooking Sunset Boulevard and the Holmby Hills neighborhood behind it.

A self-taught architect from Billings, Montana built the six-bedroom, six-bath home in 1929. Glen Charles McAllister designed 29 Spanish Colonial Revival homes in Beverly Hills and Holmby Hills that year.

Arthur Letts of the Broadway Department Stores bought the Wolfskill property with $500,000 down, transferring title to his son-in-law Harold Janss as a gift. It was Janss who gave 385 acres to what is now the University of California at Los Angeles to encourage development and sales in the tract.

The Carolwood estate features a courtyard entry described by tromp l’oeil murals and a column-lined path from the porte cochere to the magnificent front door entry. In the middle, a serene fountain gurgles forth to welcome guests.

Inside, features include a paneled library and graceful French doors that open to the gently sloping lawn.

The interior is reminiscent of Billy Haines–a home defined by space and rooflines. Whole wings and staircases create new areas that separate and privatize the interior. The placement of the home on the property serves to maximize the integrity of its position atop the driveway.

The guesthouse is a detached structure affording privacy from the main house. Stately trees and mature vegetation embrace the hilltop.

Adjacent to the home where Michael Jackson was

found dead, Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton lived there in their heyday. Taylor installed an air conditioning unit in the master bedroom that still exists today.

A hidden treasure of the property and a throwback to 1929 is an equestrian tunnel beneath Sunset Boulevard. Riding trails existed throughout Holmby Hills and Bel-Air on land that is now the Los Angeles Country Club.

The backyard consists of two lawned acres with a grand Hollywood Regency style pool.

The magnificent tennis court and pavilion are perfectly placed on the west end of the property.

The home’s previous owners were the late philanthropist Herbert Hutner (1908-2008) and his wife Juli. A founder of the Music 151 NO. CAROLWOOD-- In a painting by an unknown artist Center of Los Angeles and chair of the tennis court,” she said.

President’s Advisory Committee on the Arts for George Not attracted to large new homes, Rubin relied on Bush and Ronald Reagan, he was one of Reagan’s celebrity realtor Josh Flagg’s expertise in high-end California connections and was briefly married to Zsa properties and his knowledge of historic homes to Zsa Gabor. help her find the perfect Spanish Colonial Revival to The tennis court has accommodated Reagan, restore.

Johnny Carson, Henry Mancini, and Henry Fonda, to “I grew to understand how few of these authentic name a few. original homes still exist,” she says. “Many have been Juli (Reding) Hutner was one of Hollywood’s demolished and replaced by large mega mansions.” blond bombshells, whose career began with a conFor Rubin, it was love at first sight. When she tract as the “Mermaid of Marineland.” (Reding’s first walked into the courtyard: “I turned around and said, husband was Union Oil Company heir Reese H. ‘This is my house.’”

Taylor, Jr.) The Hutners purchased the home in 1969 She had not even entered the building. and maintained the original architecture throughout Together with Colton Thorn, a young and exceptheir marriage. tionally talented interior designer, Rubin is working to The home’s new owner, real estate heiress renovate and preserve the home and to create perfectMichele Rubin, is a stunning, tall blond with the elely scaled rooms. The two are searching for authentic gance of Grace Kelly. “I spent 10 years looking for a artifacts to bring the home back to its original glory. dream home with authentic architecture and enough The Carolwood estate truly bespeaks an historic land to allow the perfect placement of the pool and era in Los Angeles history.

State Supreme Court Case Closely Watched By Local Stakeholders

By Victoria Talbot A little-known land-use case about a Berkeley Hills property may have a significant impact on development throughout the state.

The case, California Supreme Court Case S201116, Berkeley Hillside Preservation v. City of Berkeley, will be argued in Los Angeles. The crux of it is whether a proposed single-home construction is categorically exempt from CEQA and if environmental concerns should be reviewed in an environmental impact report (EIR).

The application, filed in 2009, was to build a 6,478-square foot home and an attached 3,394-square foot garage for a total of 9,872-square feet.

Susan Nunes Fadley, a resident, appealed to the Berkeley City Council, saying it did not conform to the current neighborhood standards and challenging the declaration that the project was exempt from CEQA. The project,she said, had significant impact, and was inconsistent with the city’s general plan; and that an EIR was needed to evaluate the proposed construction’s potential impacts.

Since then, the case has passed through much iteration, bringing it at long last to the California Supreme Court for adjudication.

The appellate court concluded that there was substantial evidence that the construction would cause significant environmental impact.

For many hillside dwellers, the arguments appear very familiarimpacts, landslides and overdevelopment.

IS THIS A BUILDABLE LOT?–A photo of a lot at 10697 Somma Way, taken Sunday, illustrates the kind of lot that could be affected by a State Supreme Court.

In the event that the state’s Supreme Court affirms the appellate court decision, homeowners will demand EIRs for similar projects, which can be time-consuming and costly.

In Los Angeles, the Bel-Air Homeowners Alliance will be watching.

It could mean these organizations would be able to impose a moratorium on all oversized developments.

Another case directly related to the BAHOA was filed by a resident last year and is to be coming up Dec. 10 at Dept.

86 of the Superior Court in downtown L.A. at 9:30 a.m. Resident Janice Lazarof sued the city of Los Angeles to overturn a height variance at 360 Stone Canyon Rd. L.A. Councilmember Paul Koretz granted a 50-foot height variance, despite the fact that in five hearings, amid unanimous agreement, the zoning commission and the West Los Angles Planning Commission could not find for the variance. Koretz and the Los Angeles City Council overturned their decision.

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Benefit Set For Realtor, Radio DJ Pat Kelley

UCLA Researchers Discover Protein Vital To Regulation Of Blood Stem Cell Regeneration

KMET on air-personality Pat “Paraquat”" Kelley was a fixture on local radio for more than a decade. He later became a long-time realtor with Beverly Hills’ Nourmand & Associates, along with his wife, Melody Rogers-Kelley. In 2003, Kelley was diagnosed with Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis and is now battling advanced stages of the disease.

Musicians, KMET alumni and friends will gather for a one-night special event at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 14 the Canyon Club in Agoura, “in recognition of Pat’s unstoppable spirit and courage.”

Confirmed performers include George Thorogood, Janiva Magness, Michael Des Barres, Paul Barrere, Waddy Wachtel, Peter Stroud, Dan Navarro, Kiki Ebsen, Michael Ann Azoulai, Bill Champlin, Prescott Niles, Christina La Rocca, Julian Sha-Tayler, Riley Biedere and the Angeles Band.

Tickets, starting at $29, are on sale now through Ticketmaster and at the door.

For information, visit, www.canyonclub.net.

In a study led by Eli and Edythe Broad Center of Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research member, Dr. John Chute, UCLA scientists have for the first time identified a protein that plays a key role in regulating blood stem cell replication in humans.

This discovery lays the groundwork for understanding how this protein controls blood stem cell growth and regeneration, and could lead to the development of more effective therapies for a wide range of blood diseases and cancers.

The study was published online last week ahead of print in the Journal Of Clinical Investigation.

Hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) are the blood-forming cells that have the capacity to both self-renew and give rise to all of the differentiated cells (fully developed cells) of the blood system. HSC transplantation provides curative therapy for thousands of patients annually. However, little is known about the process through which transplanted HSCs replicate following their arrival in

COOKING FOR HEALTH—UCLA cardiologists donned aprons and rolled up their sleeves to cook a heart-healthy meal at the Beverly Hills home of Ada Horwich (left). Chef Elana Horwich, (center) founder of Meal and a Spiel, led the group in preparing toasted fennel cauliflower crisps, roasted mixed vegetables, quinoa salad with herbs and avocado, grilled branzino with lemon and olives and flourless chocolate cake.

Special friends of the UCLA Barbra Streisand Women's Heart Health Program joined the doctors who also provided health tips to protect the heart. Attendees included: Susan Solomon, Joy Monkarsh, Sue Ollweiler, Tracy Isenberg, Elizabeth Guber and Sherree Colvin. UCLA cardiologists included Drs. Karol E. Watson, Tamara Horwich (right) Marcella Calfon-Press and Barbara Natterson-Horowitz.

human bone marrow. In this study, the authors showed that a cell surface protein called protein tyrosine phosphatase-sigma (PTP-sigma) regulates the critical process called engraftment, meaning how HSCs start to grow and make health blood cells after transplantation.

Mamle Quarmyne, a graduate student in the lab of Dr. Chute and first author of the study, demonstrated that PTPsigma is produced (expressed) on a high percentage of mouse and human HSCs. She showed further that genetic deletion of PTP-sigma in mice markedly increased the ability of HSCs to engraft in transplanted mice.

In a complementary study, Quarmyne demonstrated that selection of human blood HSCs which did not express PTPsigma led to a 15-fold increase in HSC engraftment in transplanted immune-deficient mice.

Toget-her, the studies show that PTP-sigma suppresses normal HSC engraftment capacity and targeted blockade of PTP-sigma can substantially improve mouse and human HSC engraftment after transplantation.

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Beverly Hills Bodyguard Group Hopes To Lend Helping Hand To Veterans This Holiday Season VETERANS HELPING VETERANS—Pictured left: Kris Herzog and members of The Bodyguard Group of Beverly Hills. From left Shon (Air Force Sniper Special Ops Veteran), Larry (USMC Military Police Veteran), Herzog (U.S. Army Veteran), Alex (U.S. Marines veteran) and Dan (U.S. Navy Military Police/Embassy Officer), last names withheld for safety reasons.

By Matt Lopez An elite bodyguard unit based in Beverly Hills, founded and staffed by U.S. veterans, is reaching out to the community for help to provide a happy holiday to other veterans in need.

The Bodyguard Group of Beverly Hills, established in 1967, has been protecting Hollywood’s most well-known celebrities and top American politicians for decades.

Herzog’s father started the group in 1967 upon his return from Vietnam as a free job placement group for Navy SEALS and Special Forces vet-

erans.

But away from the glitz and glamour, owner Kris Herzog has spent time and considerable resources on his true passion – giving back to those who have served the United States military.

Each holiday season, Herzog said his group selects 200 veterans or families of wounded/deceased veterans to provide Thanksgiving meals for.

Additionally, for Christmas, Herzog dresses as “Santa Kris” and visits families of veterans killed in action, bringing toys and other gifts for the children.

For the first time in the

group’s 47 year history, Herzog said he needs the community’s help to continue giving back to veterans.

“We just got wiped out the first 10 months of the year with veterans coming back from Afghanistan, giving them money, food and shelter,” Herzog said.

Herzog said he will provide donors with photographs and information on the family of a wounded veteran that the money was spent on.

For more information on donations and to contact the group, visit www.thebodyguardgroup.com

BHHS ROP

teach students real world skills are invited to come to the first annual ROP parents information night on Thursday, Dec. 4 at the BHHS 3rd floor cafeteria from 7 to 8 p.m.

Other ROP classes are: Sports Medicine (a UC approved Science Elective and part of the BHHS Medical Sciences Academy); Sports Marketing; Entrepreneurship; Robotics; Psychology (a UC approved Science Elective); Culinary Arts; DECA (marketing

club which competes in regional, state, and national competitions); Administration of Justice (for students interested in pursuing law enforcement and careers in the law); and KBEV TV and Film Production, Telecommunications and TV Broadcast.

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Agency, came in to speak with the class. Breitman plans to work with BHHS music teach Bill Bradbury to professionally record the BHHS madrigal singers.

Breitman said this year’s inaugural crop of students (ranging from 9-12 grade) are helping to create the program foundations and he expects that students who continue with the class over the years will become incredibly adept.

This week, for example, 11th grader DaShwan Lomax was spending his time in class working on a new beat where he’s trying to match different vocals and settings to find what he wants by planning around with different sounds on a computer program.

Students are also learning math skills - such as understanding the sound waves foundational to music creation.

“Writing music is all math,” said Breitman, who also teaches math at Beverly Vista and Horace Mann.

BHHS parents interested in courses that are designed to

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BASKET LADIES—Beverly Hills Active Adults prepared baskets for Thanksgiving, each one lovingly tied with a bow. The baskets will be distributed to the Venice-based organization Children Helping Poor and Homeless People (CHPHP). CHPHP will then distribute these baskets to the homeless.(Left - right) Donna Goldstein, Norma Padilla, Judie Fenton and Franci Blattner filled baskets with everything needed for a holiday meal.

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Photos From Beverly Hills: The First 100 Years

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Empty Beverly Hills land with only one home

E.L. Doheny

Margaret Anderson

Greystone Mansion

Burton Green

Henry Huntington

became too valuable not to sell,” writes Anderson. “In 1900, a wealthy group of entrepreneurs headed by Burton Green, Charles A. Canfield, Max Whittier, and W.G. Kerchoff, formed the Amalgamated Oil Company and bought the Hammel and Denker holdings for oil exploration.” The group, including W.S. Porter, William F. Herrin and Frank Balch, were to become the founding partners of Beverly Hills.

“Balch was connected to Southern California’s water and power development; Canfield was a petroleum engineer, who would later become president of the Rodeo Land and Water Company; and Kerckhoff was a pioneer lumber dealer and electric company organizer.”

The group expanded, adding “transportation magnate” Henry E. Huntington and others, says Anderson, soon discovering that California oil remained too far below the surface for their drills. One well was built at Schuyler Road. The other entire yield was in water, which was plentiful enough to build a city.

But the men were not developers – they were oilmen and businessmen, said Anderson. “Land development was not a logical leap for the investors at all. None of the Rodeo Land and Water Company proprietors had significant real estate experience. Burton Green, who became known as the father of Beverly Hills because he was the president of the company and outlived his peers, never carried out another real estate transaction in his life. He was an oilman, not a developer.” Early home sales were slow; the economy was uncertain.

“In the last months of 1906 and the early part of 1907, only a few lots in Beverly Hills had been sold,” said Anderson. “Lot sales and construction stopped in Beverly Hills when the national depression known as the ‘Panic of 1907’, flattened the U.S. economy.”

Beverly Hills was hit hard.

“Only a deep-pocketed development company backed by some of the City’s richest men could have survived

BEVERLY HILLS such a downturn. After… Rodeo Land and Water had spent substantially more than $1million on improvements… the company all but withdrew the tract from the market.”

They turned to Margaret Anderson, and asked her to become the proprietor of a new establishment, The Beverly Hills Hotel. She built the most accommodating foundation they could imagine, becoming the first “destination resort” ever, and luring buyers to the area.

It was Percy Clark, “one of early 20th century Los Angeles’s most successful Realtors,” who closed the deal on developing Beverly Hills, bringing potential home buyers in on the trolley from downtown Los Angeles, to dine and stay at the hotel.

In stunning photographic comparisons, Anderson illustrates the rapid development of the City and its meteoric population boom.

Among the early homebuilders whose architectural splendor set the bar for development where Burton Green, Charles Canfield’s daughter Caroline and her husband Silsby Spalding, Max Whittier and Edward Doheny.

Isaias Wolf Hellman also built in Beverly Hills, the man who loaned Doheny and Canfield the money to drill for oil and Henry Huntington’s partner on the Pacific Electric Trolley that carried tourists to Beverly Hills.

All that oil money had built the town everyone wanted to live in. Oil, then, provided the reason for a city and the means for building it.

Anderson will appear at Greystone mansion for “Tea and Talk,” Sunday, Dec. 7 from 3-5 p.m. Seating is limited.

For tickets email friends@greystonemansion.org or call 310-286-0119.

Sponsored by Friends of Greystone, the event is a light tea in the mansion’s card room, followed by a talk with Robbie Anderson. Books will be available for signing.

Beverly Hills: The First 100 Years is available at select locations in Beverly Hills, including The Beverly Hills Hotel and Gearys Beverly Hills or online at thebeverlyhillscollection.com and other leading online outlets.

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StandWithUs’ ‘Festival Of Lights’ To Honor Sandy & Larry Post, Boteach To Speak Residents Sandy and Larry Post will be honored at StandWithUs’ (SWU) annual “Festival of Lights” gala, Sunday, Dec. 14 at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza, 2025 Ave. of the Stars in Century City.

The international organization celebrates its 13th year of supporting people around the world who want to educate

their campuses and communities about Israel.

Keynote speaker will be author, TV host and advocate for Israel Rabbi Shmuley Boteach. Comedian Elon Gold, once again, is the emcee.

Dinner co-chairs are Ellie and Bruce Lederman and Debbie and Naty Saidoff.

Based in L.A, SWU has c h a p t e r s throughout the U.S., in Israel, the UK and C a n a d a .

According to the organization: “We believe that education is the road to peace. We are dedicated to Rabbi Shmuley Boteach informing the public about Israel and to combating the extremism and anti-Semitism that often distorts the issues.”

The non-profit believes that

“knowledge of the facts will correct common prejudices about the ArabIsraeli conflict, and will promote discussions and policies that can help promote peace in the region. Through print materials, speakers, programs, conferences, social media and Internet resources, StandWithUs ensures that the story of Israel’s achievements and ongoing challenges are relayed worldwide.“ A reception and silent auction begin at 5 p.m., with the dinner and program begining at 6 p.m. Kosher dietary laws observed.

For more information, sponsorships and ticket purchases, contact Erinn at erinna@standwithus.com, and 310836-6140, ext. 130 or visit https://standwithus.com/events/fol.asp.

BIRTHDAY GIRL—Beverly Hills lyricist Carol Connors celebrated her recent birthday with friends at Doma on Camden Drive. Joining in the festivities were (from left): Kira Lorsch, star of the web series The Bay; Carol Wior, creator of Slimsuits; Connors; designer Judy Knapp; Kate Linder of The Young and the Restless; Charlene Tilton of Dallas, Candace Smith, Mara New and Dr. Caren Caty.

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Rodeo Drive Holiday Lighting Ceremony Beverly Hills kicked off the Holiday Season Sunday as only Beverly Hills can, with Santa Claus rappelling down the Luxe Hotel, “snow” confetti falling, music and the beautiful glow of 150,000 lights in Baccarat Crystal chandeliers lining Rodeo Drive. “Residents and visitors of all ages were wowed at the sights and sounds of the gorgeous Baccarat chandeliers. The fabulous lighting ceremony was the perfect way to kick off a very happy holiday season in true Beverly Hills style,” said Mayor Lili Bosse.

Hip Hop sensation Nu Nation performed for the crowd

Taiwan National Champion skater Jennifer Don, America’s Got Talent aerial ice skater finalist Chris Trefil and three-time US. National Cheerleading Champion Nicole Glavas as Elsa from Frozen

The Voice finalist Perkins performed

Kat The Insider co-host Louis Aguirre emceed the festivites

“Santa” waves to the crowd as he rappels down the Luxe Hotel Baccarat CEO Daniella Riccardi, Tom Blumenthal & Michelle Klein, US CEO of Baccarat

Operatic singing group ARIA performs

Jim Jahant

Salvatore Ferragamo’s Jon Borland Santa Claus and his elf are caught by the camera at the Luxe Hotel

Ashley & Mark Tronstein, president of the Rodeo Drive Committee

Nu Nation joined with Night Shift to sing and dance Beverly Hills into the holiday spirit Jon Bosse

Rebecca & Michele Gold

Mitch & Bobbe Joy Dawson

Councilmembers John Mirisch & Willie Brien, Mayor Lili Bosse, Councilmember Nancy Krasne & Vice Mayor Julian Gold

Ann Marie, Marley, Nicholas, Chloe & Confetti snow fills the sky during the celebration on Rodeo Drive Marcia Hobbs

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ARTS & E N T E RTA I N M E N T Broadway Star Betty Buckley Sets Wallis Visit B e t t y Buckley: Ghostlight will visit the Wallis Center for the Pe r f o r m i n g Arts for one performance at 8 p.m., Betty Buckley Saturday, Jan. 24 at the Bram Goldsmith Theater.

Buckley, termed “the voice of Broadway,” and her band will present music from her new Ghostlight album which reunites her with longtime friend and producer T Bone Burnett.

The album’s title comes from a theatre tradition of leaving a single light on after the performance—a ghostlight—to keep the ghosts company.

Recording was at L.A.’s Village Studios, where “our vision was for a ghostly haunting sound, which I called ‘crime jazz,’ giving the project a timeless feel,” said Burnett.

Single tickets are available by visiting www.thewallis.org, in person at, 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., and by phone at 310-746-4000.

WWII DRAMA WITH ROMANCE—Theatre 40 is now presenting (throught Dec.15) the L.A. premiere of Terrence Rattigan’s WWII-set Flare Path. Superior sound and lighting effects, by Joseph “Sloe” Slawinski and Ric Zimmerman, combined with Rattigan’s involving script, bring alive the action and suspense of RAF flyers—and the wives who love them—facing dangerous raids against the Lufwaffe. Among the guests in the bording house setting are British Flight Lieutant Teddy Graham, his recent bride, American expatriate actress Patricia Warren (Christine Joelle) and fading movie star Peter Kyle (Shawn Savage), who wants to stage a raid of his own. Bruce Gray directs a cast that includes, from left, Alison Blanchard, Karl Czerwonka, Christian Pederson and Caleb Slavens. Tickets are $26 for performances at Theatre 40’s Reuben Cordova Theatre on the BHHS campus. For reservations, call 310-364-0535. For online ticketing and a complete performance schedule, visit www.Theatre-40.org.

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OUTLOOK B E V E R LY H I L L S OUTLOOK Bel Air artist Jacob Ebriani will exhibit his works in a new show opening from 2-6 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 7 at his Jacob Ebriani Art Gallery, 14721 Oxnard St., Van Nuys.

Works by Jenik Cook, also an award-winning artist, will also be featured.

For information, call 310877-7707.

• • ••• The Tallis Scholars will present a concert of the Renaissance music the vocal group is renowned for at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 7 at St. Basil Catholic Church, 3611 Wilshire Blvd.

Part of The Da Camera Society of Mount St. Mary’s College’s “Chamber Music in Historic Sites,” the concert will feature Savor Josquin’s Missa Gaudeamus (“Let Us Rejoice”) and shorter works by William Byrd.

Tickets are $45 and $40 and available by calling 213-4772929 or visiting www.DaCamera.org.

• • • • • Vox Lumiere–The Phantom of the Opera — A mash-up of music, dance, technology and silent film, offering a fresh take on the story, will be presented at 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday, Dec. 12-13 at the Los Angeles

Theatre Center, 514 S. Spring St. Original songs and live performances blend to bring the 1925 Lon Chaney silent film to three-dimensional life as singers, dancers and musicians give voice to the film projected behind them.

Tickets range from $40-$75 ($20 student rush) and are available by calling 8440-Vox-Rock or visiting www.voxlumiere.com.

• • • • • JNET, the Jewish Business Networking Organization, has announced the launch of its Westwood chapter, which will meet the first Friday of each month from 7:45-9 a.m. at Sinai Temple, 10400 Wilshire Blvd.

Called JNET Westwood, the chapter will hold its first free and open-to-the-public meeting on Friday, Dec. 5.

As JNET’s 11th chapter, this is the first to have morning meetings. Members include a crosssection of professionals, entrepreneurs, business owners, executives, and tradespeople from the private and public sectors.

Reservations are required by Dec. 4 to park inside the temple building. To RSVP or more information, email Rabbi Sherman at esherman@sinaitemple.org

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document is submitted to the federal government for targeted funding. According to Chief Academic Officer Jen Tedford, that’s about $700,000.

Board VP Brian Goldberg criticized the 38-page plan for being too heavy on trying to achieve 100 percent proficiency for all 10th grade students on the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE). BHHS recently went into Program Improvement status for failing to achieve 100 percent proficiency on the test.

“We’re serious about having a site plan that is transparent and has accountability at the high school...and it just isn’t there,” Goldberg said.

“Once again, the site plan still doesn’t have specifics in terms of an implementation plan, the consequences of failing to implement the plan, and specific enough details on how they’re going to address academic achievement.”

This week’s discussion echoed an discussion earlier this month when BHHS Principal Carter Paysinger first presented a plan.

At that meeting, Goldberg underscored that the high’s schools new Program Improvement status was symptomatic

of a societal breakdown where BHHS students have increasingly been under-performing.

“Maybe this Program Improvement is the best thing that has ever happened to Beverly Hills High School...because the whole community is talking about it,” he said “It’s sad and pathetic that the state of California is so deficient in its proficiency level,” he added, noting that the failure to adequately educate high school students in math and language arts was rampant across the state.

“If 52 percent of our kids are not going to four-year colleges, we have a deeper issue to discuss,” Boardmember Lisa Korbatov said.

Goldberg said if the revised plan that returns to the board next month fails to achieve a cohesive plan for addressing the high school’s under-performance in math and English he will reject it. And, he said, when he takes over as Board of Education President on Dec. 9, he will call a special meeting if need be to go over the plan an additional time so that it can get board approval before being submitted to the Federal government.

The board unanimously passed the Single Plan for Student Achievement at each of the four K-8 schools.

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everyday, this perpetual optimist still continues to go into his penthouse office on the top floor of Beverly HIlls’ first 8-story building–quite a change from a City which once had buildings no higher than 2stories.

Born in Chicago in 1923, the youngest of three, to a father who was in the wholesale candy business, Goldsmith said: “My early life was great.”

In 1941, while studying finance and business administration at the University of Illinois, Goldsmith started dating his wife-to-be after a double-date to the North Shore.

“I found her very interesting and I thought, too good for my friend she was with that night,” he said. “So we started a romance, which still goes on.”

Within six months he said he knew he wanted to marry Elaine, which he did, just before his 1942 enlisting to serve in the Army Air Corps, where he spent 18 months on duty in Burma during World War II. After the war, Goldsmith returned to Chicago and went into the wholesale liquor business. Eventually a job opportunity led him to California.

Shortly after his arrival, he met George Konheim–which proved to be an important business relationship for his future.

Together, they owned Buckeye Realty and Management Corporation where he said they developed a series of homes and 30 office buildings of varying sizes, becoming the secondlargest private developer in Southern California.

Goldsmith remarked on just how much the construction industry has changed over the decades. For example, he said relationships between builders and the building department were built upon trust. “You told building inspectors you’d finish something by a certain date and people would finish by then. You lived by your word,” he said, adding that today there’s a lack of trust and confidence. “The whole world has changed.”

He credited the success of his relationship with Konheim with the foundation it was built upon: a “simple” contract of what was included and what

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our beautiful new Roxbury Park Community Center which truly expresses the vision and wishes of the people of our City. And now, I am very happy and proud that we are beginning the process to renovate and rebuild our wonderful La Cienega Park. My goal in this effort is the same one I had for the Roxbury Park renovation – the process must be totally transparent, inclusive and responsive to the people of our City. It is their vision and wishes that must shape the plans for the

BEVERLY HILLS was not.

“We never had a disagreement. That was the relationship,” he said. “My career and objective in life is integrity.

That’s the key to successfully living in our society.”

In 1960, Goldsmith was brought onto the board of City National Bank as an outside director, eventually becoming chairman. At the time, it was a local community bank.

Prompted by the urging of fellow directors who encouraged him to become the major shareholder of the bank, he said he oversaw the transition of City National from this little community bank to the regional powerhouse that it is today.

Over the years, Goldsmith has deepened his philanthropic commitments–something he said is essential for those who have achieved success.

“It is the responsibility of every individual to help contribute to the growth and security of its neighbors and its opportunities,” he said.

In 1969, he served for two years as president of the Jewish Federation Council of Greater Los Angeles and was a national chairman of the United Jewish Appeal from 1970 to 1974, where he continues to serve as a lifetime trustee. He served as a board member of the CedarsSinai Medical Center from 1979 to 1999, continuing as a lifetime trustee. He is also a lifetime trustee of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association and has served on its board of trustees since 1977. And these are just a few examples of a lifetime of philanthropic commitments.

Perhaps most meaningful to the future of Beverly Hills is that he is the founding chairman of the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts.

Today, the Bram Goldsmith Theater at the Wallis is considered one of the premier theatres in the world in terms of acoustics. Goldsmith said he goes to see every play and musical that the theatre presents.

“The Wallis permits our residents (and others) to enjoy theatre without spending 1-1/2hours driving downtown,” he said of the City he still calls home after all these years. “I think [Beverly Hills] is a little island in the midst of a screwed up world.”

park as we go forward.”

This time, before any plans are conceived, at the direction of Bosse, the staff has been directed to hold off on any suggested plans until the community has had ample opportunity to make their ideas known to staff.

It is widely perceived that La Cienega Park, with the Tennis Center and fields, is a more active venue, as opposed to Roxbury Park, which caters much more to small children and older adults. La Cienega Park is located at 8400 Gregory Way. For more information call (310) 285-2537

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BIRTHDAY GREETINGS–Celebrating birthdays are Jack Harris, Randy Newman, Judd Nelson and Pat Schaffer (Nov. 28); Rebecca de Mornay, Diane Ladd, Howie Mandel, Chuck Mangione, Vin Scully and Garry Shandling (Nov. 29); Audrey Bornstein, Stan Richman, Colleen Conte, Robert Guillame, Gene Viglione, and Mandy Patinkin (Nov. 30); Woody Allen, Bette Midler, Bruce Meyer, Karl Shurz and Treat Williams (Dec. 1); Fred Nason, Jr. (Dec. 2); Jean-Luc Godard, Daryl Hannah, Julianne Moore, and Ozzy Osbourne (Dec 3); Jeff Bridges, Marisa Tomei, Tyra Banks and Wink Martindale (Dec. 4).

When Mmes. Johnny CarBette Midler son, Henry Mancini, Steve McQueen and 100 other celebrity wives get together for coffee, it’s not just to chit-chat...

It’s always for a good cause... SHARE. These ladies, whose husbands were household names, are some of the premier founders and perennial volunteers who make the 62-year old charity Hollywood’s most enduring, supporting developmentally-disabled children to the tune, so far, of $60 million in contributions.

One of its founding members, Miriam Nelson Meyers, a SPECIAL OLYMPICS–The veteran hoofer from Hollyladies of SHARE got together wood’s golden era, is 95-years on the stage at The Wallis with young and was dancing on the the Dizzy Feet Foundation to Wallis Annenberg Center for host a benefit for the Special the Performing Arts’ stage, Olympics. Left photo (from when SHARE co-hosted along left): President of SHARE Inc. with The Dizzy Feet FoundaDolores Nemiro with Miriam tion a benefit for the Special Nelson Meyers, 95-year-old Olympics World Games Los hoofer and co-founder of Angeles 2015.

Share; and Neile Adams McQueen. Above (from left): Long known for its famous actress Jenna Elfman; dancers gala, “Boomtown,” every and TV show judges Bruno spring, SHARE is expanding its Tonioli, Bonnie Lythgoe, Nigel charitable activities and reLythgoe, and Adam cruiting new members.

Shankman; Corinna Tsopei“Our mission is to raise Fields (left) and Nanette money and awareness for Fancini, members of SHARE. mentally challenged and Photos by Amir Kojoory and abused children’s causes and Ben Wheeler also celebrate the amazing Hollywood legacy of SHARE as we join hands with young Hollywood,” says Dolores Nemiro.

Since its founding, SHARE has honored a show biz hall of fame, from Judy Garland, whose daughter Lorna Luft is a 310.275.0579 • 434 N. CANON DRIVE member, to John Wayne and MON. - THURS. 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM Paul Newman, Frank Sinatra, and Sharon Stone, plus many FRI. & SAT. 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM many many more...

I TA L I A N R E S TA U R A N T The “One Night Only” dance-a-thon featured appearances by Dancing With The Stars and So You Think You Can judges.

Dancing Dance celebrities also on hand included Paula Abdul, Nigel Lythgoe, Bruno Tonioli, Adam Shankman, Derek Hough, Debbie Allen, Alfonso Ribeiro, Jenna Elfman and Mary Murphy, Olympian Rafer Johnson and more.

Dizzy Feet Foundation was founded in 2009 by producer Nigel Lythgoe and director Adam Shankman, among others, to support, improve, and increase access to dance education in the United States.

The 2015 Special Olympic World Games being staged in Los Angeles July 25 to Aug. 2, will be the largest sports and humanitarian events anywhere and the single biggest event here since the 1984 Olympic Games.

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Frances Allen Desert Roundup

The new Architecture and Design Council of the Palm Springs Art Museum presented a special event entitled “Bienvenidos Modernistas” to preview the opening of the new Architecture and Design Center of the Edwards Harris Pavilion.

The new center will be the hub of the museum’s exploration of architecture and design, while housing related exhibitions and educational and community programs.

The building, a former savings and loan, was designed in 1961 by E. Stewart Williams, one of the most important architects of the Desert Modern style, which was developed in and around Palm Springs in the middle of the 20th century.

The Palm Springs Art Museum is one of the largest cultural institution in the Coachella Valley and includes two locations in Palm Springs and one building in Palm Desert. For more information, call 760-322-4800.

Jerry Cutler On theatre

What The Butler Saw currently at The Mark Taper Forum is a fairly funny, frenetic farce written by Joe Orton who, sadly, at 34, was murdered a few

weeks before the play’s opening.

Apparently, Orton wanted to write a play like The Importance Of Being Earnest. In one respect he did as double entendres’ and whacky characters are either coming or going through the various doors of a terrific psychiatrist’s office set, designed by James Noone. However, his goal was never realized to it’s fullest because it lacked the humor and subtlety of Wilde’s classic. But, the presentation was so very well staged and acted one could not help from joining the raucous laughter of the opening night English patrons.

Directed by John Tillinger the action is exhaustedly non-stop and the actors, Frances Barber, Sarah Manton, Angus McEwan, Rod McLachlan, Charles Shaughnessy and Paxton Whitehead perform their parts brilliantly.

Orton lampoons as many respected institutions as possible in the 90-minute presentation and throws in the nymphomaniac psychiatrist’s wife, played to the hilt and beyond by Barber.

There’s even a bewildered bellhop baring his birthday suit prancing from one end of the stage to another.

If you are into a wannabe Oscar Wilde farce, you have until Dec. 21 to see What the Butler Saw. It is a great shame that Orton wasn’t given a few more years. He just might have accomplished his sought-after dream.

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LEE HITS 90!–Legendary auto tycoon Lee Iacocca (center) celebrated his 90th birthday party in his Bel Air villa. He is congratulated by pals (from left): retired L.A. County Sheriff Lee Baca, real estate investor Tony Vincent of Beverly Hills, famed bandleader Ray Anthony and Frank Mancuso, former chairman /CEO of Paramount and MGM. Photo by Joey Julius/Visual Sherpa

Lee Miller, Scott Carrey, Andrew Wallenstein Among Caucus Awardees Dec. 11 At Skirball Center

By John L. Seitz Producer/director Lee Miller, digital media and technology specialist Scott Carrey, and Variety Co-Editor-in-Chief Andrew Wallenstein will join previously announced award recipients, Sony Pictures President Steve Mosko, and executive producer Vin Di Bona, as honorees at The Caucus for Producers, Writers & Directors 32nd Awards Dinner on Thursday, Dec. 11, in the Skirball Cultural Center, according to Norman S. Powell, Caucus chair, and Chuck Fries of Bev-

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THE NEW YORK TIMES SUNDAY MAGAZINE CROSSWORD PUZZLE

1 Charged things 5 Actress Normand of the silents 10 Like some textbook publishers 14 Wee bit 18 Instruments with flared bells 20 Perfume with an accent in its name 21 Locker-room user 22 Motorola smartphone 23 Oscar winner who would make a lousy anesthesiologist?

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32 Scrubs wearers, for short 33 Punk rocker who would make a lousy grocer?

35 Milk dispenser 37 Bieber Fever, e.g.

38 Piano-playing cat, once 39 Horror author who would make a lousy firefighter?

43 Fr. title 45 Cold 49 Red Baron, e.g.

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flows with projects from traditional film and TV productions to new media and special venue applications. Wallenstein oversees Variety’s coverage of the entertainment industry, with a focus on technology.

Proceeds from the dinner will benefit The Caucus Foundation, which has provided grants and awards of $1.3 million to 138 worthy students to complete their film, television or new media projects.

For reservations, email: caucuspwd@caucus.org or call 818-888-6182.

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PUBLIC NOTICES T.S. No. 14-1196-11 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE 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 PLEASE NOTE THAT PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(d)(1) THE ABOVE STATEMENT IS REQUIRED TO APPEAR ON THIS DOCUMENT BUT PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a) THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION IS NOT REQUIRED TO BE RECORDED OR PUBLISHED AND THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION NEED ONLY BE MAILED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/25/2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below.

The amount may be greater on the day of sale.

Trustor: LANDON C BRESS, A SINGLE MAN Duly Appointed Trustee: The Wolf Firm, A Law Corporation Recorded 3/3/2008 as Instrument No. 20080362943 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Street Address

or other common designation of real property: 656 N. KNOLL DR #204, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA (AKA 656 WEST KNOLL DR, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA) A.P.N.: 4337003-095 Date of Sale: 12/23/2014 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Vineyard Ballroom, Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles-Norwalk, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $600,013.27, estimated The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code.

The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800) 280-2832 or visit this Internet Web site www.auction.com, using the file number assigned to this case 14-1196-11.

Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend

the scheduled sale. Date: 11/13/2014 The Wolf Firm, A Law Corporation 2955 Main Street, 2nd Floor Irvine, California 92614 Foreclosure Department (949) 7209200 Sale Information Only: (800) 280-2832 Auction.com Frank Escalera, Team Lead NPP0238611 To: BEVERLY HILLS COURIER 11/21/2014, 11/28/2014, 12/05/2014 —————————— Trustee Sale No. F14-00041 Notice Of Trustee's Sale Loan No. Tania D Benat Monla Title Order No. 01180-101568 You Are In Default Under A Deed Of Trust With Assignment Of Rents As Additional Security Dated 06/18/2007 And More Fully Described Below (The "Deed Of Trust").

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 Proceedings Against You, You Should Contact A Lawyer. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashiers check (payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States) (payable to Assured Lender Services, Inc.), will be held by a duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, legal fees and costs, charges and expenses of the undersigned trustee ("Trustee") for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee's Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor(s): Benat Monla, Tania D Recorded: recorded on 06/26/07 as Document No. 20071529068 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California; Date of Sale: 12/12/2014 at 11:00AM Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $171,278.97 The purported property address is: 200 S. La Peer Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90211 Legal Description Lot 394 of Tract No. 6380, in the City of Beverly Hills, County of Los Angeles, State of California, as per Map recorded in Book 69 Pages 11 to 20 inclusive of Maps, in the office of the County Recorder of said County. Assessors Parcel No. 4333-002-038 The beneficiary under the Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell Under

Deed of Trust with Assignment of Rents as Additional Security (the "Notice of Default and Election to Sell"). The undersigned caused the Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein.

If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Trustee's Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

Notice To Potential Bidders: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. Notice To Property Owner: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code.

The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (877) 440-4460 or visit this Internet Web site www.mkconsultantsinc.co m, using the file number assigned to this case F14-00041. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected

in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 11/14/2014 Assured Lender Services, Inc. /s/ Cherie Maples, Vice President of Trustee Operations Assured Lender Services, Inc. 2552 Walnut Avenue Suite 100 Tustin, CA 92780 Sales Line: (877) 440-4460 Sales Website: www.mkconsultantsinc.co m Reinstatement Line: (714) 508-7373 To request reinstatement and/or payoff Fax request to: (714) 505-3831 This Office Is Attempting To Collect A Debt And Any Information Obtained Will Be Used For That Purpose.

Published: Beverly Hills Courier 11/21/14, 11/28/14, 12/05/14

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014308506 The following is/are doing business as: GN MANAGEMENT CO. 607 N. Bedford Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Gail Novack 607 N. Bedford Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein 2008: Gail Novack, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: October 30, 2014; Published: November 07, 14, 21, 28, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014308508 The following is/are doing business as: A & C INVESTMENTS 722 N. Foothill Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Martha Engler 722 N. Foothill Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein 2004: Martha Engler, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: October 30, 2014; Published: November 07, 14, 21, 28, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014308502 The following is/are doing business as: MIGHTY RIVER WELLNESS 12400 Ventura Blvd. #1024, Studio City, CA 91604; Rebecca Hoehn 12304 Hillslope St., Studio City, CA 91604; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Rebecca Hoehn, Sole Proprietor: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: October 30, 2014; Published: November 07, 14, 21, 28, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014300439 The following is/are doing business as: DONCHKA TRAVEL 1841 Noel Pl., Beverly Hills, CA 90210-1743; Donna Wolfe 1841 Noel Pl, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein February 19, 2010: Donna Wolfe, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: October 21, 2014; Published: November 07, 14, 21, 28, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014315185 The following is/are doing business as: MUSICIAN’S CHOICE ENTERTAINMENT 3727 Robertson Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232; Jerry W. Pinkston Jr. 233 S. La Fayette Pk. Pl. #225, Los Angeles, CA 90057; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Jerry Pinkston, Sole Proprietor: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 04, 2014; Published: November 14, 21, 28, December 05, 2014 LACC N/C ––––––

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014322795 The following is/are doing business as: 1) BUCKWHEAT MUSIC PUBLISHING 2) OLD EYE MUSIC PUBLISHING 3) GLORIA R. JONES MUSIC PUBLISHING 4) B. & G. MUSIC COMPANY 5) GLORIA R. JONES FAMILY FOUNDATION 6) GLORIAN INVESTMENTS 7) WALLI GATOR MUSIC PUBLISHING 2717 S. Beverly Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90034; Gloria R. Jones 2717 S. Beverly Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90034; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein 2002: Gloria R. Jones, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 12, 2014; Published: November 21, 28, December 05, 12, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014322797 The following is/are doing business as: 1) THE SOFT FRAME 2) MY SOFT FRAME 3) SOFT FRAME 4) A SOFT FRAME 10157 Regent St., Los Angeles, CA 90034; Heidi Petzold 10157 Regent St., Los Angeles, CA 90034; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Heidi Petzold, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 12, 2014; Published: November 21, 28, December 05, 12, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014322798 The following is/are doing business as: 1) BEFORE WE WERE KINGS 2) BWWK 3680 Keystone Ave. #9, Los Angeles, CA 90034; Brandon Ross 3680 Keystone Ave. #9, Los Angeles, CA 90034; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein April 19, 2014: Brandon Ross, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 12, 2014; Published: November 21, 28, December 05, 12, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014322796 The following is/are doing business as: 1) CHERIEFOTO 2) THE BOUDOIR CAFE 10365-1/2 Ashton Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90024; Hedley Jones 10365-1/2 Ashton Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90024; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Hedley Jones, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 12, 2014; Published: November 21, 28, December 05, 12, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014322799 The following is/are doing business as: 1) DEANO ART 2) DEANO ART WEST HOLLYWOOD 1346-D N. Harper Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90046; William Dean Mitchell 1346-D N. Harper Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90046; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: William Dean Mitchell, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 12, 2014; Published: November 21, 28, December 05, 12, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014314914 The following is/are doing business as: STAND UP TO CANCER 1900 Ave. of The Stars #1400, Los Angeles, CA 90067; The Entertainment Industry Foundation 1900 Ave. of The Stars #1400, Los Angeles, CA 90067; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein February 15, 2008: Deborah Morrison, Chief Financial Officer: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 04, 2014; Published: November 21, 28, December 05, 12, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014314297 The fol-

lowing is/are doing business as: NURSE NEXT DOOR BEVERLY HILLS 631 N. Martel Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90036; Daely Care Enterprises Inc. 631 N. Maretel Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90036; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein October 15, 2014: Kelly Dedman, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 03, 2014; Published: November 21, 28, December 05, 12, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014329189 The following is/are doing business as: T. PATRICK FINANCIAL STRATEGIES & LEGACY INSURANCE SOLUTIONS 8515 Falmouth Ave. #324, Playa Del Rey, CA 90293; Teresa Patrick 8515 Falmouth Ave. #324, Playa Del Rey, CA 90293; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Teresa Patrick, President/Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 19, 2014; Published: November 28, December 05, 12, 19, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014329730 The following is/are doing business as: CUSTOM TOLL FREE 9911 W. Pico Blvd. #1200, Los Angeles, CA 90035; Dial 800, LLC 9911 W. Pico Blvd. #1200, Los Angeles, CA 90035; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: James Diorio, CEO: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 19, 2014; Published: November 28, December 05, 12, 19, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014331297 The following is/are doing business as: 1) PGW 2) PROMOTIONS GROUP WEST 1038-B Princeton Dr., Marina Del Rey, CA 90292; CAA Sports LLC 2000 Avenue of The Stars, Los Angeles, CA 90067; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein November 01, 2014: Jeffrey Freedman, General Counsel: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 20, 2014; Published: November 28, December 05, 12, 19, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– BEVERLY HILLS COURIER FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014 288714 The following is/are doing business as: EXPRESSWAY COPY SERVICE 8306 Wilshire Blvd. #1211, Beverly Hils, CA 90211; Britanny Sullivan 8306 Wilshire Blvd. #1211, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Brittany Sullivan, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: October 8, 2014; Published: November 7, 14, 21, 28 2014 LACC N/C

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

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BEVERLY HILLS

ANNONCEMENTS

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COMPUTER CONSULTANT

JOBS WANTED

JOBS WANTED

DESIGNER CONSIGNMENT

• COMPUTER •

My Housekeeper Who Is Honest & * * * * * * * Reliable Is Available European Female with • Home or Office For Additional • Installation • Setup medical experiece and • Software Training references available. Work Weekdays & Weekends • Virus & Spyware Repair & Training

“Brigode Maison de Couture” Clothing • Purses • Jewelry • Etc. Pick Up and Help Re-organizing

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EXPERIENCED •• TUTOR •• In all subjects including

SAT/ACT prep.

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Computer Service & Tutoring • Mac & PC • Apple & Android • Phone & Tablet • Virus/Spyware Removal • Speedup & Tune-up • Printer/Wi-Fi/installation Call / Text:

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Filing and Publishing

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ELDERLY CARE

BEAUTY SALON

Blessing Hands Home Care

New Horizons Nursing Care

BEVERLY HILLS BEAUTY SALON STATION FOR RENT

Affordable Experienced Caregiver’s/CNA’s 24-Hours • 7 Days/Week 4/8/12+ Hr. Shifts Avail.

We will beet your needs, no matter how speicalized or simple.

Excellent References.

Call For A Free Estimate!

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OFFICE / STORES FOR LEASE

TOWNHOMES/ CONDOS FOR SALE

GET YOUR EXECUTIVE OFFICE IN THE HEART OF BEVERLY HILLS STARTING @ $550/MO. NO MOVING-IN COST!

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Great paying positions available throughout Los Angeles, Hancock Park, Beverly Hills, Bel Aire, Pacific Palisades and San Fernando Valley.

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OPTOMETRIC PRACTICE To have own exam room for health related services near UCLA. Email:

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————— BEVERLY HILLS SUB-LEASE BEAUTIFUL REMODEl OCCUPANCY IMMEDIATELY! 3,598sf. (possible expansion to 5,914sf).

Good parking, elevator identity, many windows, large conference room, executive offices, large kitchen, open work area, more private offices.

Please Contact:

ASHER COMMERCIAL 310/666-2872

WILSHIRE BLVD

Professional appearance.

Good Company.

Great People.

We provide in-home care and companionship to help you remain independent and happy at home.

If you need help and would like a free in-home assessment please call us at:

323-932-8700 Do you need experienced LVNs, CNAs, caregivers with references to provide tender loving care

JB Family Nurses Registry, Inc. has standby nurses available 24/7

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Small complex, B.H.+Westside Area Management/ Maintenance, Leasing Experience a Plus.

Great Opportunity!

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SPACE FOR LEASE

250 N. Robertson Bl. REMODELED 3 BDRM CONDO WITH VIEW 1,115 Usable Sq. Ft. ON WILSHIRE BLVD. 99 N. La Cienega Bl. $875,000

or 713/266-1444

————— Private Office Suite at 9595 Wilshire Bl.

508 RSF • $2,300/Mo. ————— 1 Large Executive BEVERLY HILLS Window Office & BEAUTY SALON 1 Support/ STATION FOR RENT Reception Area.

AVAILABLE AT 331 S.ROBERTSON BL. Contact: Stan Gerlach Or: Bryan Dunne Great Atmoshpere 310/550-2500 Call 310/529-9012

CENTURY PARK EAST 2 BED/DEN/2 BATHS $983,500 Extra High Floor Unobstructed City Views Recently Renovated. Quartz Counters. Stainless Steel Kitchen. Luxurious Baths Hardwood Floors. 2 Jumbo Balconies. Quiet Location Largest Size Unit

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

2,000 Usuable Sq. Ft.

******** BEAUTIFULLY REMODELED Both suites have HOUSE FOR LEASE unobstructed views of 4 BD. + 3.5 BA. with pool downtown with blaconies. $11,000/MO.

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

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THE REMINGTON from $1,790,000

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310/276-2119

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RETAIL FRONTAGE Prefer Attorneys. & SMALL OFFICE 2 offices Available *** SUITES *** $850/MO. & $575MO. NO NNN Call 323/782-1144 All Utilities Included.

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Great People Make GOOD COMPANY Our premiere private duty home care agency is currently seeking professional caregivers to assist our senior clients.

CNA’s, CHHA's, MA's preferred.

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

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HOUSES FOR LEASE

UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

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North Linden Dr. Spanish Original

Approx. 2,000 Sq. Ft. $18,900/Mo. License 00957281 Newer granite kitchen 5 Bdrm. + 4 Bath all listings are on & hrwd flrs, formal + Guesthouse CenturyCityLiving.com dining rm, breakfast nook, 20,000+sf. lot, 5,000sf. home.

NOW AVAILABLE recessed lighting, new Pool, hardwood flrs., appliances, central air, GATED 5 STAR breakfast rm, central LUXURY PROPERTIES beautifully landscaped. air, 2 fireplaces, F URNISHED & U NFURNISHED Newly Updated • $3,950 bar. Gated estate.

Call: 310/271-9678 *BEL AIR COMPASS GOLD PROP. *WESTWOOD 310/351-9190 Marty: 310/293-2205 *CENTURY CITY —————––––

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Boarder of BEVERLY HILLS B E V E R L Y H I L L S Beverly Hills 615 N. Alpine Dr. 4 Bdrm.+31/2 Bath

S INGLE S TORY

South Wetherly Dr.

Lrg 4 Bd+2 Ba • $5,350

Master Suite for RENT

Central hall plan.

Separate living, dining & breakfast rooms.

Hrwd. flrs., central air, security system avail., w/d, backyard, 2-car garage, gated driveway prkg. Quiet Premises.

Approved plan ready to remodel single story home. W/ PRIVATE FULL BATH. Cable+internet ready. $5,400,000 Bed, tv, table, • Open House • Sunday • 1-4pm laundry room available.

Noushin • Agent Mature Female Only.

310/863-4325 No Pets. $850/Month Please Call: BEVERLY HILLS

————— SO. CLARK DRIVE Fully Restored & Updated Spanish Style Home 3 BEDROOM, 2.5 BATH

310/801-3410

310/927-1796 P ET C ONSIDERED

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————— BEVERLY HILLS BEVERLY HILLS HOME FOR LEASE North Palm Dr. ON SOUTH ALMONT DR.

Private Bdrm.+Bath

3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH + 2-STORY GUESTHOUSE + POWDER ROOM Central air, WiFi, $2,288,000 satellite tv, secured Spanish style, newly Contact Emily (Agent) building & parking, upgraded modern kitchen laundry room. & bath, hardwood floors $800/Month and wood beam ceilings.

407 Please Call: GARAGE/STORAGE $6,500/MO. Furnished 310/652-7210 TO RENT Avail. January - June, 2015

SANTA MONICA

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427 Montana Ave.

HOUSES FOR LEASE

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

Close to Beach .

310/394-7132

>BEVERLY HILLS< Breathtaking Views 320 S. CLARK DRIVE > Upper Duplex < Bright/Airy • B.H. Adj. ROBERTSON / BURTON WAY 3 Bdrm. + 2 Bath Upper 2+2 • $2,595 FRONT UPPER UNIT

Call 310/801-4446

CENTURY PARK EAST BEVERLY HILLS

Loads of Custom Features.

2 BED/2 BATHS $3,700/MONTH Totally Renovated. Jetliner City Views. Extra High Ceilings Marble Floors. Granite Counters Luxurious Baths. Lots of Closets Quiet Location

2 BED/2 BATHS $3,600/MONTH Nicely Renovated. Raised Ceilings. New Appliances Hardwood Floors. Luxurious Baths. Garden Views

1 BED/DEN AREA/2 BATHS $3,000/MONTH Large Balcony. Lower Floor

435 GUESTHOUSE FOR LEASE

Quiet Location.

• $3,625/Mo. • 323/933-7564

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Publish DBA’s

$1,695/MO. Balcony, ceiling fan, tub + stall shower, ELEVATOR, A/C, gated garage. Controlled access in quiet, non-smoking building. NO Pets.

Call 323/252-5600

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

9160 BEVERLY BLVD.#204

Open House

NEWLY REMODELED 1 BEDROOM , 1 BATH Bright upper unit with central heat, A/C, laundry facility, parking. No Pets.

Call 310/210-6683

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Sat. 10:30am-12:30pm 443 S. Oakhurst Dr. Sun. 3pm-5pm • • $2,495/Month • 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. •

310/246-9433 1 BLK.

TO

BRISTOL FARMS

1017 S. SHERBOURNE Very Private & Spacious BEVERLY HILLS 2 BDRM. + 1.5 BATH DOHENY/OLYMPIC upper unit with breakfast 2 Bd.+1Ba. • $2,300 and formal dining room.

Newly Remodeled Yard, laundry & parking. w/ brand new kitchen. $3,500/MO. Spacious & Light.

Call 213/804-3761 2nd flr., Hardwood flrs., 2-a/c’s, ceiling fans, BEVERLY HILLS prkg. No pets. Quiet, REMODELED well maintained bldg.

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BRIGHT & AIRY 1 BDRM

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329 S. Rexford Dr. Quite 2 Bd.+11/2 Ba. 3 Bd.+21/2 Ba. • 2-Story Fully Renovated, a/c, NEWLY REMODELED wood laminate floors, Fully Furnished. High Floor +/- 2,000sf., granite granite counters, new 2 Jumbo Balconies. Great views tile, recessed lighting, counters, central air, d/w, secured bldg., Marble Floors. Luxurious 2 fireplaces, partial wood elevator, laundry facility, Baths. Quartz Counters. floors, 2 balconies, parking. No dogs.

Stainless Steel Kitchen.

2-car tandem parking

310/948-4725

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P LEASE C ALL :

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138 N. Hamilton Dr. • 1 Bd. +1 Ba. • Dishwasher, controlled access, laundry facility.

Newer kitchen and baths, garnite countertops, maple BEVERLY HILLS ADJ cabinets, appliances, Bedford/Olympic washer/dryer in the 2 BD, 2 BA CONDO C LOSE TO C EDARS , unit, Central air/heat, $2,150/MO. B EVERLY C ENTER , rooftop access for BBQ, Approx. 1400 Sq. ft.

R ESTAURANT R OW . garage parking for 2 cars Lower unit with fridge, 310/531-3992 plus storage. washer/dryer in unit 419 S. PALM DRIVE and 2 car parking. *BEVERLY HILLS * 2nd Floor Walk-up Call 310/880-7281 8725 Clifton Way $3,400/MO. Newly Remodeled

Some Complexes include Heated Pools, Sundeck, Tennis, Doorman, Beautiful 4Bd + 3Ba GUESTHOUSE ————— Approx. 3,000 sq.ft. Private entrance, newly Houseman, Staff Gina 310/600-2997 remodeled. Ceasar stone, Engineers, Switchboard, ————— Dining rm, living rm, kitchenette, alarm, street WESTWOOD ADJ. Security Staff, 3 BEDROOM, 3 BATH parking, all utilities.

Fireplace, a/c, new Switchboard, Saunas, $1,650/MO. TOWNHOUSE electric & plumbing. On Holmby Ave. Business Center, Pet Light and bright, front Bonus 1 Bedroom, LEAVE MESSAGE/TEXT: PlayLand, Restaurant, unit with lots of windows 1 Bath Guesthouse Cell: 216/235-7373 Acres of Flower Gardens All hardwood floors, all appliances, 3 car parking. $9,800/MO. visit us at and Grassy Lawns. classifieds online $3,335/MO. bhcourier.com with 2 year lease or For Sale @ or call: Available Now! For Sale $3,850,000 ————–––– bhcourier.com See our Ad Sec. 270 Call: 310.278.1322 — 310/288-6609 Call 323/658-5332 425

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2 BED/DEN/2 BATHS $4,700/MONTH

Hardwood Floors. Fresh Paint

217 S. RODEO DR WESTWOOD Beverly Hills 90210 ONE BEDROOM

2 Entrances, lrg living Rooftop Garden Panoramic B.H. Views Spacious, tile+carpet.

Pool, sauna, gated, elevator, central air, prkg., marble lobby.

1259 S. Camden Dr.

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• 2 Bdrm. + Den + 2 Bath • South Lasky Dr. • 1 Bdrm. + Den + 2 Bath • $1,900/Mo. Lrg. unit. Balcony, 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. Walk-in closet, Separate dining rm, intercom entry, laundry hardwood. flrs., stove, facility, elevator, prkg. fridge, hi-ceilings, • CHARMING & BRIGHT • 2-walk-in closets, 1-car Close to Cedars, garage, gated bldg

Prime Beverly Hills

COMPASS GOLD PROP. Marty: 310/293-2205

restaurants, shopping & transportation.

• 310/276-1528 •

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

BEVERLY HILLS

440

440

440

440

440

440

UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

2433 BARRY AVE.

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• BRENTWOOD •

L. A.

922 S. Barrington Av. 1236 Amhearst Ave.

• 1 Bdrm. +1 Bath • • Spacious Units • Fireplace, balcony,

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wet bar, dishwasher, 2 Bd. +2Ba. laundry facility, elevator, parking.

Close to shops+dining.

310/826-0541

Call 310/612-1125 BRENTWOOD ————— ————–––– 519 S. Barrington Ave. —

BEVERLY HILLS

WEST

• BRENTWOOD •

Dishwasher, a/c, controlled access, on-site parking

W E S T W O O D • MIRACLE MILE • 1370 Veteran Ave.

615 S. Cochran Ave.

1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath Single

Balcony, air conditioning dishwasher, controlled 310/531-3992 access bldg., WiFi, pool, on-sight laundry, Close to Museums, Grove & Restaurants. gym, parking.

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& laundry facility.

310/477-6885

310/820-8584

C l o s e t o U. C . L . A .

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• • • • • • • • ˚Δ˚Δ˚Δ˚Δ˚Δ˚Δ˚ ≈ WEST ≈ • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath 125 N. Barrington Av. L O S A N G E L E S • 2 Bd.+Den+2 Ba. • N E W LY U P D AT E D Bright unit.

11305 Graham Pl. French doors in bdrm. to • Dishwasher, On-site • • • • • 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath patio overlooking pool • laundry, parking.

• 2 Bdrm.+ 2 Bath • Intercom entry, a/c, • GORGEOUS UNITS • Close to Upscale, Bright, Central air, Brentwood Village. Gorgeous & Spacious. pool, elevator, 310/472-8915 • • • • • on-site laundry, intercom entry.

With Pool, balcony, 320 N. La Peer Dr. central air, fireplace, • 310/246-0290 • 11988 Kiowa Ave. stove, elevator, inter•••••

—————–––– BRENTWOOD

CLOSE TO • • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. SHOPS & DINING

com entry, prkg. gym.

BEVERLY HILLS Large & Bright Unit.

Close to shopping,

————— • • • • • • • 218 S. Tower Dr.

•• 1 Bd.+1 Ba. ••

•• ••

Old World Charm !

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

CLOSE TO RESTAURANTS & SHOPPING .

310/531-3992

Elevator, controlled dining & schools. access, on-site laundry facility, BRENTWOOD balcony, parking. 11730 SUNSET BLVD. Close to NEWLY REMODELED Brentwood Village, •••••• Shops & Restaurants.

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In The HEART of • B R E N T W O O D • BEV. HILLS TRIANGLE T O W N H O U S E *

* * * * * 2 Bdrm. +2 Bath * * * * * * * Large & Bright.

872 S. Westgate Ave.

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to patio, parking, laundry facility.

CLOSE TO SHOPS & R ESTAURANTS .

310/858-8133

310/207-1965

LOS ANGELES 2 Bdrm. + 1 Bath Newly Remodeled.

New hrwd. flrs., stainless steel appl., balcony, controlled access,

HOLLYWOOD ————— 1769-1775

WESTWOOD

1380 Midvale Ave.

—————–––– S A N TA M O N I C A North of Wilshire

• CONDO QUALITY • 8 4 3 4 th S t . * * * * * 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath Balcony, a/c, wet bar, large closets, walk-in closet, controlled access, elevator, laundry room, parking.

Heated pool/gym/sauna.

310/260-9893 4 Blks. to Beach.

••••••••

Newly Updated 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath

N. Sycamore Av.

• • • • • • • • • • • • 2 Bd. +2 Ba. • • • • • • Bachelor Controlled access, laundry facility.

Utilities Included.

323/851-3790 Close to Everything.

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deck, central air,

WEST L.A.

BRENTWOOD & U.C.L.A. CLOSE

controlled access

—————–––– on-sight laundry, prkg.

310/479-0700 CL O S E TO AL L BRENTWOOD T h e C a r l t o n 11640 Kiowa Ave. 11666 Goshen Ave. S H O P P I N G A R E A S

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WESTWOOD 1409 Midvale Ave.

= = = = = = elevator, intercom 1433 Armacost Ave. • • • • ••• •••• 1 Bd.+1 Ba. entry, on-sight laundry, 1 B d r m .

• Single • = = = = = = • + 1 B a t h • •• gym, parking.

• • Hardwood floors, • Free WiFi Access • B RIGHT & S PACIOUS .

• • • • Pool, a/c, balcony, sliding glass doors fridge, stove, laundry ~ 310/476-3824 ~ Balcony, Dishwasher, WiFi, a/c, intercom rm., prkg., intercom entry, elevator.

* HOLLYWOOD * 1134 N. SYCAMORE AV.

550 Veteran Ave. • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath ••••• * * * * * Newly Remodeled + 2 B a .

2 B d .

• Great Views • Single Great views, controlled ••••• access, balcony, Very spacious, dishwasher, on-sight elevator, lrg. pool, granite counters, laundry & parking. microwave, intercom prkg, on-sight laundry.

CLOSE TO SCHOOL H IKING IN R UNYON entry, on-sight laun& F R E E W AY S dry, parking & WiFi. C ANYON , H OLLYWOOD 310/477-8171 B OWL /N IGHTLIFE .

Very close to UCLA 323/467-8172 & Westwood Village. ~ WEST ~ 310/208-5166

WiFi, pool, elevator, on-site laundry, prkg. controlled access, onsight laundry, parking.

• Jr. Executive 1307 Barry Ave. • 310/826-4889 • Close to U.C.L.A. 310/473-1509 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • 310/473-1509 SMALL QUIET BLDG. •

————— —————–––– 170 N. Crescent Dr.

• 310/476-2181 •

• Single • Controlled access, on-sight laundry, a/c unit, kitchenette.

BRENTWOOD

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entry, laundry facility, elevator, parking, pool.

401 S. HOOVER St.

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

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

213/385-4751 CLOSE TO U.C.L.A., SHOPPING & 1 BLK. L A F A Y E T T E P A R K TO WESTWOOD PARK. 274 LAFAYETTE PARK PL. 310/478-8616 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath

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S i n g l e •• WESTWOOD • CULVER CITY less steel appliances, ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) 10933 Rochester Ave.

3830 Vinton Ave.

air conditioned, new hrwd. flrs., designer Balcony, dishwasher, finishes, balcony, ceiling Jr . Executive fireplace, patio, a/c, heated pool, WiFi, fan, elevator, controlled controlled access, Spacious a/c, fireplace, Pool, sauna, elevator controlled access. Fitness ctr, yoga pool, elevator, parking, pool, controlled access, intercom entry, access, on-site laundry, room, wi-fi, skyview laundry fac., prkg. laundry facility. elevator, on-site lounge w/ outdoor fireparking. Close to 310/312-9871 • Free WiFi Access • laundry, parking. place, laundry facilities.

Brentwood Village, 310/473-5061 All Utilities Paid. Easy freeway access Shops & Restaurants. Shopping & Dining in

••••••••

• 310/826-4889 •

WiFi, central air/heat,

~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Brentwood Village Close To U.C.L.A.

•

• Single • • • • • • ••

310/841-2367

•

213/382-1021

b h c o u r i e r.com

WEST LA PENTHOUSE SANTA MONICA 2 BDRM, 2 FULL BATHS 427 Montana Ave. View, New carpets, all •• • ••• •••• amenities, bright, high • SINGLE ••• ceilings, washer/dryer • • • •• •••• ••• in unit, pool/spa, security camera surveillance Controlled access, and 2 car parking. garage, laundry facility.

Close to Beach.

Open House Fri. 2-4pm Sat. & Sun. 12-3pm 310/394-7132

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$ $ C A S H F O R C A R S $$

ALLIGATOR, CROCODILE, EXOTIC SKINS; CHANEL, GUCCI HERMES, AND DESIGNER HANDBAGS

We Will Buy Your Car, Running or Not.

VINTAGE & NEW TOP DOLLAR PAID Call 310/289-9561

BEVERLY HILLS

D I R E C T O RY

ANTIQUES BUY & SELL

ANTIQUES / JEWELRY BUY & SELL

HIGHEST CASH we buy antiques!

Highest prices paid, satisfaction Guaranteed!

* * * * * * * * * * A l l Ty p e s .

Will appraise your car for free.

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BUY & SELL ESTATE PAWN SHOP

AUTOS WANTED

DONATE YOUR CAR For Tax Deduction IFWF Foundation Serving The Refugees We Will Pick Up! Call 888/518-7708

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I BUY

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USED CARS CALL ED 310/413-1138

SUDOKU

PRICES PAID •••••••••• Antiques - Old Coins Tiffany Items Paintings - Objets d’Art Estate Jewelry: Gold - DiamondsVintage Watches Lalique - Art Glass Fine Porcelains: Meissen - Sevres Marble Statues Bronze Sculptures Clocks - Silver Furniture: French English - American One Item or Entire Estates Purchased For Cash. Prompt & Considerate Response to All Inquiries.

House Calls O.K. ••••••••••

Paintings Art Deco Art Nouveau Marble Statues Russian Items

Chinese Art Clocks Chandeliers Porcelain Dresden

Visit my website at beverlyhil santiques.com

Royal Vienna Islamic Art Bronze

Sculpture Jade Tifanny Lalique Galle Daum

TRADES & CONSIGNMENTS ACCEPTED TOO! WE

CAN BUY ONE ITEM OR YOUR ENTIRE HEIRLOOM!

Arté Antiques

Tel:

310.858.7666 artela@aol.com

www.ArteAntiques.com

LUXURY JEWELS OF

BEVERLY HILLS Bring us your watches, diamonds, estate jewelry, gold/silver, coins, art, & antiques. We have over 100 combined years of expertise in buying, selling, and appraisals.

MICHAEL NEWMAN

310/276-0188 818/888-9200

Meissen KPM

WE PAY PREMIUM PRICES! *WE BEAT MOST AUCTION HOUSE PRICES*

B U Y • S E L L • L O A N • T R A D E •C O N S I G N 203 S. Beverly Dr, Beverly Hills 90212 310.205.0093 • info @ ljobh.com license# 19100971

We Buy and Sell Watches A l t i e r i F i n e Wa t c h e s & J ewe l r y

• Rolex

• Panerai

• Cartier

• Audemar Piguet

• Patek Phillipe

• Chanel

All other high-end watches

We Buy Any Gold Jewelry 238 1/2 S. Beverly Dr. Beverly Hills, CA

310.385.2200 license

1910-0967

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BEVERLY HILLS

S E R V I C E

CONTRACTOR

GENERAL CONTRACTOR 4 0 Ye a r s E x e r i e n c e i n L A

T HE S OLENDER G ROUP I NC .

New Construction, Remodeling & Additions.

Also, Exp. Forensic Expert Free Consultations and Estimates.

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310/203-0323 • 323/850-0080 CONTRACTOR

• AC • CONSTRUCTION GENERAL CONTRACTOR RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION

REMODELING & NEW ADDITIONS FREE Estimates

310.278.5380 L I C : # 8 0 1 8 8 4 • F U L L Y INSURED

CARPET CLEANING

CLEAN YOUR CARPETS FOR THE HOLIDAY’S

~ Special ~ $30 per Room (2-rm min)

ELECTRICIAN

Residential/Commercial

All Janitorial Services.

30+ Years Experience.

• 323/540-0448 • Quality Cleaning!

—————–––– YOUR AD HERE To advertise your services

call: 310.278.1322

PEOPLE

LICENSED HANDYMAN From A to Z. Electrical • Plumbing • Painting Int./Ext. • Framing • Tile • Concrete Drywall • Glasswork Carpentry • Welding Additions • Remodeling + F ULL S ERVICE BUILDING MAINTENANCE

FREE Estimates.

All Electrical Needs!

• HANDYMAN •

State Lic. #914589

FREE ESTIMATES 35 Years Experience

HOME REPAIR & REMODELING Kitchen/Bathroom & Additions • Electrical Plumbing • Painting Int./Ext. • Concrete Drywall • Carpentry Welding • Roofing W e Can Help with All Your Home Needs.

Needs.

CALL DAN @ 323/855-8400

SERVICES

————— HANDYMAN HOME REPAIRS & REMODELING

Call 626/376-5028

Quality Custom Painting References Available.

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FREE ESTIMATE

PAINTING

YALE

House • Commercial

I Have Great Preparation

Call Robert at

Lic. # 689667 • Bonded / Insured

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POOL SERVICE ~~~~~~~~~~~

818/720-0714

ROOFING

30 years of Quality service.

Big and small jobs.

Immediate Response Excellent reference.

805-252-2122

DAVE’S

NO JOB TOO SMALL. LIC. # 641602 REASONABLE RATES BONDED + INSURED HONEST & RELIABLE 20 Years Experience 3 2 3 / 6 5 8 - 7 8 4 7 FAST RESPONSE

Call Rony:

• ROOFING SERVICE • • • •

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

30 Years in Business • 3rd Generation Roofer

Apt. • Industrial • Hi-Rise

• Orsinis Roofing •

Since 1982

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

EXCELLENT LOCAL REFERENCES Insured • Bonded

Mobile Credit Card Payment And Payment Plans Available.

323/733-4898 Call Young anytime

SUDOKU ANSWER

“I Do My Own Work”

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• Plumbing • Electrical

WILSHIRE

• + Electrical Upgrades

PAINT & REPAIRS

• Kitchens+Bathrooms

Residential & Commercial Licensed & Insured

Honest & Reliable!

818/422-6151

323/304-0380

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR Residential/Commercial

323/864-2490

Interior/Exterior

• Home Repairs • Remodeling • Carpentry • Carpentry • Drywall • • Ceramic Tile • Plumbing Painting • Ceramic Tiles • Drywall • Painting • Flooring • Roofing • • Plaster • Wallpaper Kitchen Cabinets • Call Dave • • • • • • • • • • • Cell: 213/300-0223 No Job Too BIG 323/651-1832 or Too Small No Job Too BIG

or Too small!

•• 323/755-8603 ••

ELECTRICAL AND HANDYMAN SERVICE Lamps, Fixtures and Furniture Restored

No job too Big but not too Small

PEOPLE

• GARDENING • HAULING • CLEAN-UPS • SPRINKLERS • NEW LAWNS •• 323/528-2448 ••

PEOPLE

www.careelectric.net

HANDY

TREE TRIMMING “Lowest Rates”

PAINTING

HONEST and RELIABLE

Lic.# 568446

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• WHITNEY'S •

Small Jobs OK Fully Insured All Work Guaranteed!

310/901-9411

VA L D E Z

• 310/245-1717 • Bonded & Insured

POOL SERVICE

PAINTING

Lic. # B650400

N o j o b t o o S M A L L or BIG .

RAFAEL

LANDSCAPING

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CARE ————— •• Remodels Re-Piping & More ELECTRIC HANDYMAN Free Estimates!

CLEAN Residential/Commercial CARPET CARE Expert Repair • Steam Cleaning • Free Deodorizer • Free Spot Removal

HANDY

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LICENSED HANDYMAN

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Licensed•Bonded•Insured

• Low Rates • 25 Years Experience • Interior/Exterior Painting • Drywall and Texture • Dryrot Repairs • Plumbing • Electrical

Free Estimates

310/653-2551

MARBLE

PUZZLE ANSWERS

RESTORATION

GOLD COAST ~ MARBLE ~ • Marble Polishing • Sealing • Floor Restoration • Grout Cleaning Call For Free Estimate:

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

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

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

The Courier is proud to be

Education Partner

From The Publisher

MARCIA WILSON HOBBS

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR I saw more homeless people soliciting (begging) in Beverly Hills today during a one hour walk (through the triangle from north of Santa Monica Boulevard to South Beverly Drive, and back) than I did during four days in Barcelona, Spain, in June. European countries have a more generous social safety net which might prevent such problems.

And in the United States, people have a right to free speech and freedom of assembly. But we who live here and those who visit also have a right to quiet enjoyment of their surroundings, i.e., not to be disturbed, in this case by aggressive panhandling. I can't blame the homeless and panhandlers from wanting to be in Beverly Hills. I'm sure our wonderful City offers a nicer environment than the mean streets of other areas.

One can only hope that the police, when adequately staffed, and social service agencies can do something more to keep our streets safe and pleasant.

Daniel Fink ****** In reply to Jack Bernstein's letter last week, may I thank him for helping me understand the incredible challenges and obstacles which are unique to our BHUSD Board of Education et al.

Imagine if other school boards in our state had to deal with these “roadblocks.” Am I to believe he thinks “No Child Left Behind” and “Common Core” are impediments to our children's education? Or that the teacher's union, teacher's salaries and pensions along with tenure are not in the best interests of our children's education? If so, then I guess we are on the same side.

Robert Block ****** On the heels of the school board voting to give the teachers an unprecedented raise - LaTanya Kirk Carter (BHUSD) said in last week’s article that “we have run so low on cash.... there's not enough money in the district’s general fund to pay salaries through the end of the year.” ` Let's look on the bright side –at least Noah Margo won't be BHUSD Board of Education president anymore–it'll be Brian Goldberg.

Steven Fenton

ART IS ART TO THE BEHOLDER Cartoon for The Courier

by Janet Salter

POLICE BLOTTER The following assaults, burglaries, robbery, identity and grand thefts have been reported

by BHPD. Streets are usually indicated by block numbers. Losses in brackets.

ASSAULTS 11/18 9000 Wilshire Boulevard 11/21 Dayton Way/North Canon Drive 11/22 400 North Camden Drive BURGLARIES 11/18 8000 Clifton Way ($255) 11/19 1000 Shadow Hill Way ($52,000) 11/20 400 North Bedford Drive ($5,000)

11/18 9000 Wilshire Boulevard ($2,710) 11/20 9000 Wilshire Boulevard ($445) 11/22 400 North Rodeo Drive IDENTITY THEFTS 10/09 300 South Elm Drive 10/11 9000 Wilshire Boulevard 11/18 400 Daniels Drive 11/19 300 Foothill Road 11/21 400 North Spalding Drive 11/22 8000 Wilshire Boulevard

GRAND THEFTS 11/12 200 North Canon Drive ($1,200) 11/17 North Beverly Drive/Park Way $10,000) ROBBERY 11/17 8000 Wilshire Boulevard ($50,000) Wilshire Boulevard/North Canon Drive ($156)

Rabbi Jacob Pressman THE RUNNING OF THE BULLS It has always been my belief that the annual Running of the Bulls in Pampalonia, Spain, from July 6 to 14 was the last word in ignominious human behavior. A mob of men starts at the top of a small hilly road.

A pack of wild bulls is unleashed to chase the humans down the hill. Oh what fun to see some runners bowled over and gored!

This unpleasant image comes to my mind each year on midnight of Thanksgiving in the U.S.A. People line up outside popular stores to be first when some hardy storekeepers open the front doors to admit the shoppers eager for Christmas present shopping.

Very much like the Spanish bull-runners, inevitably some of the first shoppers to burst through the doors are knocked over and trampled underfoot.

The front-runners aim to be the first to snap up bargains for their list of recipients. It is an awesome, or should I say, gruesome example of peculiar human behavior. Others leave their shopping for the last minutes before Christmas Eve and appear not to lose their friends or relatives if they are not too successful. Still others wait until the days after Christmas to buy markdowns for the same purpose, and some even put their bargain purchases away for next year.

The whole charade impacts the economy. It would appear that in some instances, purveyors of good and services count on the slim period between Thanksgiving and Christmas for at least half of their annual revenue.

Because both Christmas and Hanukkah fall in December, Hanukkah, one of the minor holidays, has assumed more major proportions in Jewish homes. I still remember fondly how my paternal grandfather, Chaim, would give each of his many grandchildren a dime or two in a good economy, and we were very excited and grateful.

Well, whatever the custom, I wish for all the children a meaningful and happy year-end celebration and a hap-hap-happy New Year, and watch out for those bulls!

Astrology

By Holiday Mathis TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Nov. 28). The confidence you earn from mastering a skill in December will seep into every area of your life. New relationships and joint ventures percolate. You'll have to choose between a professional and personal goal in January. Eventually, you can do both, but you'll have to show where your priorities lie first.

Taurus and Gemini people adore you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Right now, holiday miracles are worth believing in. Magic can happen if you only believe hard enough. And you, more than any other sign these days, have the will to believe hard.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Your compassion and patience will be called upon. Keep in mind that those appearing bad-tempered may not really be angry with anyone so much as ill equipped for the stressors of the season.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). It's better to under-schedule than overschedule. People make mistakes when they feel rushed. You'll get the best out of others when you're easygoing about matters of timing.

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20). The system that brilliantly keeps you organized on an average day will not work as well today. You're in expansion mode, so expect that the rules will change and things will get a little messy.

ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19). There are no bad guys around you today, only people doing their best in an awkward situation. So you're doling out the compassion and trying to find the humor in all of this, too.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20). Much depends on your ability to manage the expectations of those around you. One strategy is to keep some of your plans a secret that you reveal only on a need-to-know basis.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Matters of identity will get your attention.

The story behind your name may be part of this. You'll also notice that your name sounds different to you when a certain person says it. Why do you think that is?

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Good intentions will not always be enough to make goodness happen, but it's certainly a start. You will learn by letting your heart be open while you observe another person.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You may feel ambiguous about making social plans. Even though it's nice to be asked, you'll be picky about where you go and with whom you spend time. This comes with the territory when you're trying to simplify your life.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You won't be rich in self-control today, but you can still set yourself up for success by reducing the number of distractions and temptations in your environment.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You may perceive a partner to be the cause of your feelings (good and bad), when in fact the other person cannot induce any feeling that is not already in you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You don't feel that you have to be the leader at all times, but when you do take charge, it will be greatly fulfilling. Once you've decided on your mission, the group will rally behind you.

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