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Steve Kessler

Famed martini bar Nic’s Beverly Hills will close its doors on Dec. 31. 5

Local realtor Michael Libow gifted $25,000 to BHHS Performing Arts. 5

The Vahagn Setian Memorial 5K was Sunday in Beverly Hills. 18 •Fashion •Birthdays •Letters to the Editor

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George Christy, Page 6 The 34th Annual Caucus Awards Saluted The Young Talents In Television, And A Young And Interracial Cast Performed In Merrily We Roll Along At The Wallis

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

December 9, 2016

Residents Push Leads To L.A. City Council Approval Of Measure To Protect Hillsides, Limit Mansionization

The PTA Council held a toy drive benefiting Compton school students. 4

Beverly Hills’ Holiday concert in the park Sunday featured the BHUSD Elementary Choir. 4

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Superintendent Steve Kessler Talks Mid-Year Retirement From Beverly Hills Unified Exclusive to The Courier By Laura Coleman In a surprise move last month, Beverly Hills Unified School District Superintendent Steve Kessler announced that he would retire effective Feb. 9, midway through his three-year contract. Kessler confirmed to the Courier that it was “absolutely” his decision to retire from the school district he had first joined in 1976 as a teacher and coach at Horace Mann. However, he conceded that leaving halfway through the year revealed the discord that existed between him and his five bosses, the elected officials on the Board of Education. “I will not speak of those things, because I’m going to be respectful that those conversations were done behind close doors,” he said. “This is not politically

motivated.” “I have to be honest with myself; after 40-and-a-half years, I started to feel for the first time what a lot of my friends have been telling me: ‘You’ve got everything, but time,’” Kessler explained. “I thought at 64 years of age that I needed to be respectful of time. I do feel it’s time to retire.” From starting as a teacher at Horace Mann to becoming principal to then being named the superintendent of schools for the very district he attended as a student, Kessler’s knowledge, commitment and passion for Beverly Hills schools is truly unmatched. “I believe that there are people who have had equally as great a career as I have, but I don’t know (see ‘KESSLER’ page 21)

Spitz, Korbatov Sworn In As School Board President, VP By Laura Coleman The Beverly Hills Board of Education swore in new leaders at Tuesday’s organization meeting, heralding a new era in governance. Senior members Mel Spitz, who begins his 10th year on the board, and Lisa Korbatov, who embarks on her eighth consecutive year on the board, were elected to serve as the new president and vice president, respectively. Spitz, who was sworn in by Superintendent Steve Kessler, who is set to retire after 40.5 years with the district on Feb. 9, pledged to “promote inclusion and collaboration throughout the coming year.” “Last year, when I campaigned for election to this board of education, I pledged to provide leadership to resolve financial and organizational problems, promote transparency, and restore confidence, pride and support within the community,” President Spitz

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Lisa Korbatov

stated Tuesday. “I repeat that pledge tonight, and I am confident that results will be evident.” VP Korbatov, who was sworn in by board member Noah Margo, pledged to keep working on behalf of the students. “I want to thank my colleagues for the vote of confidence to serve as VP of our board,” Korbatov said. “As there are challenges ahead that can seem daunting at first, I am confident the board will see opportunities for success embedded in these challenges.”

By Victoria Talbot Los Angeles residents who have sought relief from the never-ending mansionization of their neighborhoods are celebrating today after the Los Angeles City Council approved proposed changes that will curb new single-family home construction, especially in Bel Air, where Bel Air Association and Bel Air Alliance leaders have pushed 5th District Councilmember Paul Koretz hard for results. Changes to the ordinance will include provisions to protect hillsides from unlimited grading that resulted from a

loophole in the 2011 Baseline Hillside Ordinance (BHO), as well as changes to the Baseline Mansionization Ordinance (BMO) to close loopholes for non-hillside homes. In the BHO, cut-and-fill underneath a single-family home structure’s footprint was virtually unlimited, though there were height restrictions to control the mass and size of a structure above grade. To maximize square footage and profits, developers exploited loopholes to maximize building on hillside lots without regard for impacts to (see ‘MANSIONIZATION’ page 24)

Residential Burglars Evade Police After Lengthy Search By Victoria Talbot A resident of the 500block of North Walden Drive Monday called police when he was alerted that burglars were in his home from a home-surveillance video on his cell phone. Police arrived at the home at about 8 p.m. and secured the perimeter, believing the burglars were still inside the residence. The search ended, however, at about 4:40 a.m. without locating the suspects. Crime scene investigators searched the home for DNA evidence to identify the burglars. Although the resident was alerted to the break-in on his cell phone, it appears that a delay in the video surveillance may have allowed the suspects to flee before the police arrived.

It is not clear what, if anything, was taken from the home. The Beverly Hills Police Department was aided by UCLA Campus police, an LAPD helicopter and LA County Sheriffs in their search of the area. BHPD K9 Units were also used. Last week, BHPD Police Chief Sandra Spagnoli hosted a Town Hall meeting to discuss burglaries. For the year-to-date, the City has about the same number of residential burglaries as 2014 and 2015. But December is usually the busiest month for burglaries, and those statistics are not yet in (see chart for annual residential burglaries). Most home burglaries occur between 12 p.m. and 4 p.m., say BHPD, and most (see ‘BURGLARY’ page 20)

BALLERINA BEAUTIES — American Ballet Theatre principal dancers Stella Abrera, Gillian Murphy and Misty Copeland. Joining them at the Beverly Hilton benefit was artistic director Kevin McKenzie. Vince Bucci

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For more photos, see George Christy’s column on page 6 and 14.

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BEVERLY HILLS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of the City of Beverly Hills, at its meeting to be held on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, will hold a public hearing to consider:

The Council of the City of Beverly Hills, at its regular meeting to be held on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, will hold a public hearing to consider:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE TO UPDATE SECOND UNIT REGULATIONS PURSUANT TO CHANGES IN STATE LAW, INCLUDING CHANGING REFERENCES FROM SECOND UNITS TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS. The City Council will also consider an urgency version of the ordinance that, if adopted, would take effect immediately upon adoption.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE TO CLARIFY LANGUAGE ON EXISTING REGULATIONS RELATED TO PORTE COCHERES SOUTH OF SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD, PUBLIC NOTICING REQUIREMENTS, PAVING IN FRONT YARDS, TIME OF EXERCISE OF RIGHTS FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS AND THE LIST OF MINOR ACCOMMODATIONS THAT MAY BE GRANTED

The proposed Ordinance would include but is not limited to, modifications to BHMC 10-3-409 to ensure compliance with newly adopted state law (SB 1069 and AB 2299) pertaining to regulation and permitting of Accessory Dwelling Units, and to replace the term “second unit” as used in the Municipal Code with a new term “accessory dwelling unit”. Changes resulting from the Ordinance would include modifications to accessory dwelling unit parking requirements, modification to procedures for review of applications for accessory dwelling units, and regulations pertaining to the charging of utility connection fees for certain accessory dwelling units, among other things. The Planning Commission considered the draft ordinance at a public hearing held on December 8, 2016, and recommended adoption of the amendments.

The proposed Ordinance includes minor modifications to existing code language to address inaccuracies, remove errors, and improve the clarity of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code (BHMC). The proposed Ordinance does not include substantive changes to the current meaning or interpretation of the code sections being amended. Specifically, the proposed Ordinance would amend the following:

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. The adoption and implementation of the Ordinance is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.17, which provides that CEQA “does not apply to the adoption of an ordinance by a city or county to implement the provisions of Sections 65852.1 or 65852.2 of the Government Code.” This ordinance is adopted to implement changes in Government Code Section 65852.2, and thus is exempt from CEQA’s environmental review requirements. At the public hearing, the City Council will hear and consider all comments. All interested persons are invited to attend and speak on this matter. Written comments may also be submitted and should be addressed to the City Council, c/o City Clerk, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. The comments should be received prior to the hearing date. Please note that any communication received by the City becomes part of the public record. Please note that if you challenge the Council’s action in regards to this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at a public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City, either at or prior to the public hearing. If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact Timothea Tway, Associate Planner in the Beverly Hills Community Development Department, Planning Division, at 310.285.1122, or by email at ttway@beverlyhills.org. Copies of the project plans and associated application materials are on file in the Community Development Department and can be reviewed by any interested person at 455 North Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. BYRON POPE, MMC City Clerk

• BHMC 10-3-2406, BHMC 10-3-2409 and BHMC 10-3-2423 to clarify that a driveway covered by a porte cochere is an allowable encroachment within the required nine foot side property setback area on single family residential lots located south of Santa Monica Boulevard, • BHMC 10-3-253 to correct the public notification mailed notice radius requirements for cases requiring Planning review at the Commission or Council level, changing the requirement from a 300-foot radius plus block-face to the intended 500-foot radius plus block-face, • BHMC 10-3-2422 to clarify that a walkway that does not exceed five feet in width is allowed within three feet of the front property line on single family lots located in the Central Area of the City, • BHMC 10-3-3805 to correct a typo in the code section referring to a planned development approval instead of a conditional use permit, and • BHMC 10-3-3600 removing a reference to a minor accommodation for building height north of Santa Monica Boulevard because previously adopted amendments to the Code have made this minor accommodation inapplicable. The 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. The adoption and implementation of the Ordinance represents minor semantic changes to the existing code and does not represent substantive changes in meaning or interpretation of the code. It can therefore be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the proposed amendments may have a significant effect on the environment. Accordingly, the City Council will consider the staff recommendation to find the Ordinance exempt from the environmental review requirements of CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(3) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations. All interested persons are invited to attend and speak on this matter. Written comments also may be submitted and should be addressed to the City Council, c/o City Clerk, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. Written comments should be received prior to the public hearing. Please note that if you challenge the City’s action in regards to this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at a public hearing or in written correspondence delivered to the City, either at or prior to the end of the public hearing. If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact Timothea Tway, Associate Planner, Community Development Department, at 310.285.1122 or ttway@beverlyhills.org. The case file, including a copy of the proposed ordinance, is available for review in the Community Development Department, 455 N. Rexford Drive, 1st Floor, Beverly Hills, California 90210. BYRON POPE, MMC City Clerk

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Beverly Hills High Construction Team At Odds With Cal/OSHA Over Red-Tagged Elevator

FULFILL A WISH—El Rodeo PTA mom Molly Corey has helped ER students lead the charge in a “Fulfill A Wish For A Foster Child” fundraiser at the school. The fundraiser works with Hillsides in Pasadena, a nonprofit organization devoted to providing quality housing and support services to foster children. Hillsides currently houses 63 foster children and the El Rodeo PTA reached out and had each child list three items they wanted for Christmas. Pictured (from left): El Rodeo students Vanessa Goldman, Daniella Spero, Jack Lanzer and Nick Walker with care packages for the Hillsides children.

BHPD Chief Spagnoli Set To Bring On Assistant Chief to Increase Department Efficiency By Victoria Talbot Beverly Hills Police Chief Sandra Spagnoli received City Council approval this week to reinstate the Assistant Chief of Police position as part of a Strategic Plan that will increase efficiency in the department. The plan would also convert the currently funded nonsworn Administrative Services Division Commander position to a sworn Police Captain position. Adding the position is in line with the recommendations and priorities in the Management Partners Report. The assistant chief position would designate a single second-in-command to facilitate additional oversight of BHPD divisions and provide managerial support to the police chief. Alhambra, Burbank, Glendale, Inglewood, Long Beach, Pasadena, Pomona, Santa Monica and Torrance have Assistant Chief positions. In addition, the assistant chief will fill the newly adopted Homeland Security Administrator position. Adding the position will allow the Chief to better focus on the

‘TIS THE SEASON — The Beverly Hills PTA Council this week held its annual Toy Drive benefiting the children of Compton Unified School District. Pictured, back row, from left: Bridget Smith, Robert Reading, Karen Setian, Michelle Dar, Tara Cucci, Lorraine Eastman, and Sarah Kaber. Front row, from left: Sedona and Vivianne Smith, and Officer Mike Yamada (elf).

overall, day-to-day operations of the commander, community relations, intelligence, professional standards and training and recruitment, according to Spagnoli. Converting the Civilian Division commander to a sworn police captain is the best solution, explained Spagnoli. The police captain would provide oversight to the jail, records, emergency communications and the Emergency Management Bureau. Chief Spagnoli has been hiring new officers at a rapid rate. “There are vacancies in every department,” she said. Because the new hires are in the academy or training for about 18 months, she said the benefit will not be seen for a while. The department also needs a permanent Crime Suppression Unit, which would involve, “four-to-six officers and a sergeant, about $1 million,” said Spagnoli. Staffing levels are still at a minimum standard for managing sick time and vacations. Positions are being filled by overtime,

which many employees appreciate. But too much overtime, said Spagnoli, can lead to burn out. The City is currently exploring technologies that can aid the department in crime prevention, including more Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPR) and installing closed circuit TV cameras on residential streets. That option will include community outreach for feedback on the tradeoff between safety and privacy. Currently, the Beverly Hills Police Department Command Staff includes the chief, two police captains and a Civilian Division commander, which is currently filled by rotating in acting captains. One captain commands the Field Services Division, the other commands the Investigative Division. The Civilian Police Commander performs oversight on Administrative Services, including the City jail. With experienced officers leaving for retirement and (see ‘BHPD CHIEF’ page 21)

By Laura Coleman Beverly Hills Unified School District officials are scrambling to understand just why an inspector from the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) red-tagged an elevator at Beverly Hills High School Tuesday morning. According to Beverly Hills Unified School District Facilities Chief Eitan Aharoni, the elevator hasn’t even been operational since early November. “The bottom line is that [the elevator] has not been used since Nov. 9,” he told the Courier. “You should ask how the person who complained became aware of the elevator.”

According to Cal/OSHA spokesperson Julia Bernstein, an anonymous complaint came into the government agency’s elevator unit office in Monrovia on Monday. A source familiar with the project told the Courier that the elevator was being used to transport construction materials–an allegation that Aharoni vigorously denied. “An inspector went to see it [Tuesday] morning around 7 a.m. and found the elevator actively running with a disabled fire service feature. This is a violation of elevator safety orders,” Bernstein stated. (see ‘BHHS ELEVATOR’ page 18)

SONGS OF THE SEASON—Beverly Hills was filled with children’s voices Sunday at the annual Concert in the Park. Pictured is the BHUSD Elementary Honorary Choir, under the direction of Judith Chan: Melody Afgham, Chanel Anooshian, Alexandra Arriaga, Lian Ben-David, Jayden Bim-Merle, Sofia Chappars, Hayley Chechel, David Cohen, Deborah Cohen, Rachel Cohen, Mia Dahan, Sarah Lea Dahan, Esrella Echeverria, Liza Farchadi, Harper Flynn, Sasha Gersh, Nika Ghorbanpour, Justin Goldstein, Kayla Granitz, Emily Greer, Ana Gutheinz, Joon Han, Ramona Harrington, Michaela Hassid, Grace Hazelett, Sadie Hazelett, Devyn Holub, Amanda Hosseiny, Tyler Janssen, Piper Johnson, Ilayda Kazakos, Calvin Kim, Eunice Kim, Karen Kiyokawa, Karina Kruger, Kaylee Kwok, Madeleine Layfield, Sofia Lifson, Hannah Mahboubi, Arielle Margolin, Leia Math, Edden Mizrahi, Stella Muradyan, Eva Neidleman, Eve Nesbit, Mariah Nicholson, Sharon Rafie, Gisele Reading, Leni Sagie, Asher Sarraf, Kate Schirmer, Isabella Schulman, Elana Serrano, Hanna Teman, Paula Valle, Shania Vazquez, Pepper Warwich, Jenna Weiss, Scarlett Westacott-Basile, Jejune Yoon and Sarah Zhang.

Christmas Dining In Beverly Hills: Where To Go For Christmas Brunch, Dinner By Matt Lopez The Beverly Hills Hotel: The Polo Lounge offers Christmas Eve and Christmas day dinner, as well as Christmas day brunch. Christmas Eve features a four-course prix-fixe menu from Executive Chef Kaleo Adams from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at $150 per adult, $55 for children 12-and-under. Christmas Day brunch is a prix-fixe three-course menu from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at $120 per adult, $55 for children. Dinner is a four-course prix-fixe menu from 5 to 10 p.m. at $120 per adult, $55 for children. For more information, call 310887-2777. The Beverly Hilton: CIRCA 55’s Christmas Eve four-course

dinner is from 6-10 p.m., highlighted by a main course of Cippino e Crostini or slowcooked short ribs. Dinner with a glass of Prosecco is $85/person. Christmas Day Bubbly Brunch is from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with several breakfast, seafood and salad options. $81 per person, $31 for children. Call 310-887-6055. The Peninsula Beverly Hills: Christmas Eve at The Belvedere includes a la carte specials from 5-10:30 p.m. like sea or cortez snapper crude and white truffle risotto. On Christmas Day, enjoy dinner featuring options such as freerange turkey, roasted veal tenderloin or beet cured arctic (see ‘CHRISTMAS DINING’ page 20)

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Nic’s Beverly Hills Closing After 19 Years

ENCORE: Pictured (from left): Beverly Hills Education Foundation VP Jonathan Prince, BHEF President Monique Gibbons, Michael Libow, BHHS IInstrumental Music Director Bill Bradbury, BHHS Theater Teacher Karen Chandler, and BHHS Vocal Music Teacher Stacey Kikkawagather outside the Salter Family Theater.

Michael Libow Turns Producer, Gifts 25K To Beverly Hills High Performing Arts By Laura Coleman Beverly Hills realtor/philanthropist Michael Libow has stepped up to the plate once again to support the Beverly Hills Unified School District, this time making a gift through the Beverly Hills Education Foundation to sponsor all productions at Beverly Hills High School’s Theater Department, as well as the Vocal and Instrumental concerts. “We are the first school, as far as we know, to have put into place the program...having a private donor, a patron of the arts, step up in order to fund a program as the ‘producer’ of each event,” said BHEF VP Jonathan Prince. Libow said he was donating $25,700 to be used specifically toward theater, choral and instrumental music production because he believes in the power of the performing arts to change

lives. “The arts are such an integral part of a child's well-rounded education and serve to enhance his or her studies in reading, writing, and arithmetic by engaging an alternate portion of the brain,” he said. This marks the third season that Libow has served as a producer for theater productions at BHHS and the first for music productions. Libow, a product of the City’s public school system, has made significant donations to each of the five schools and has named something–from an auditorium stage to a playground–at each of the sites. “Mr Libow has taken it to the next level,” extolled Prince. “This is what generosity looks like. We’re so lucky that we have someone who cares this much about the arts.”

HAWTHORNE CONCERT – Hawthorne Choral Music Director Christa Gutheinz leads both senior and junior choirs at the school's annual Winter Concert on Wednesday. The choir's music ranged from traditional holiday songs to contemporary music from the alternative rock group Twenty One Pilots. Photo by Ben Platt

Eric Lintermans Still Cutting After 50 Years In Beverly Hills Lintermans celebratBy Matt Lopez ed 50 years in Beverly Through his 50 years Hills last week, a journey in Beverly Hills, one that has brought him into client was a cut above the lives of many celebrithe rest for hairstylist Eric ties, such as Ball, and Lintermans, at least in numerous community terms of entertainment members of Beverly value. Hills, many of whom “Lucille Ball,” have been clients of Lintermans said with a Lintermans for all 50 of smile over coffee outside those years. Eric came to his salon at Mauro on Beverly Hills two years Rodeo Drive. “She used Eric Lintermans after his father, Aurelien, to love to tease me, she opened La Coupe would order people around in the salon like she was on set, Lintermans on Rodeo Drive in 1964. At but it was all in good fun. I don’t think the time, Aurelien had about 20 salons she realized that I didn’t even know (see ‘LINTERMANS’ page 28) who she was at first.”

By Matt Lopez Nic’s Beverly Hills, the trendy Canon Drive martini bar, will close its doors on Dec. 31 after 19 years, owner Larry Nicola confirmed. Nicola said there was nothing specifically driving Nic’s to shutter in terms of problems with rent or a lease. He said he felt it was just simply time to go. “We’ve been blessed with a great run, but it’s time for us Nic’s at 453 N. Canon Dr. will close on Dec. 31 to move on and do some new things,” Nicola said. “How VODBOX, a vodka-tasting, walk-in exmany times can you reinvent yourself in hibition freezer designed for tasting one location? I don’t know if I’m crazy flights of vodka in their purest form. Nicola said the VODBOX will or if I just hung on for dear life all these maintain its home base in Beverly Hills, years. There’s more to life than banging but that the plan is to open others it out at a restaurant every day.” around Los Angeles. He said he hopes Nicola opened the original iterato partner with a hotel in the City to tion of Nic’s, L.A. Nicola, in Silverlake add the VODBOX as an amenity to its in 1980. Seventeen years later, he debar program. cided it was time to move his restaurant Nic’s last night on New Year’s Eve “halfway between Silverlake and will feature a special goodbye party, Venice” to Beverly Hills. which Nicola has coined “Noir, Noir Over the years, Nic’s Beverly Hills The Last Supper.” became one of the most dynamic mar“It’s the people that really are the tini bars in California. fabric of Beverly Hills, those regular Nic’s Happy Hour was legendary everyday workers who come in for a among Beverly Hills locals, featuring a drink are what have fueled us for a long $7 Martini of the Week, from 4-to-7 time,” Nicola said. “I hope they stop by p.m. every night, and all night on Monin the next few weeks, have a drink and day. give us a hug.” In 2006, Nicola invented the

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Norman Powell with honoree Kevin Bright

The evening Co-Chair Tanya Hart with honoree Stephanie Allain

Frank Price with honoree Roy Price and Lee Miller, President of The Caucus Foundation

Pictures, Stephanie Allain; executive producer, director, educator, Kevin Bright; professor, founder, Fun Little Movies, Frank Chindamo.

Chuck Fries and wife Ava are proud of the success with the 34th Caucus Annual Awards dinner at the Skirball Cultural center. Chuck founded the Caucus for Producers, Writers and Directors to support young talents.

umber One: Success is not the key to happiness. Yet happiness is the key to success. Number Two: Be tough but be fair. Number Three: A dedicated work ethic.

Hailed as Executive of

the Year, Mike was speaking during the 34th Caucus Annual Awards dinner a the Skirball Cultural Center. Where the High and the Mighty of our television monarchy celebrate longstanding ahievers.

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he Caucus for Producers, Writers and Directors supports the lives and careers of the young men and women we sponsor to be the future forerunners in an industry that grows and grows,” says Lee Miller, who presides over the Caucus Foundation.

everal decades ago, the Godfather of the Television Movie, Chuck Fries, founded the Foundation “to give back.”

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The Caucus CoProducer/Vice Chair Vin Di Bona

is that you start at the top by digging a hole, and my father, Chuck Fries, is truly that American story,” informed Mike Fries. “College. California in 1952 with nothing but ambition. Launching Ziv Television making Cisco Kid, Highway Patrol, Sea Hunt. And then on to Screen Gems and Columbia Pictures. Producing more than 275 hours of television, movies and miniseries And not to be forgotten, raising a family of eight kids!”

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young and vibrant interracial cast tackles the revival of Merrily We Roll Along at the Bram Goldsmith Theatre in the Wallis.

he Stephen Sondheim songs, Old Friends, Not a Day Goes By, Good Thing Going, are long-lived since its Broadway bow moons ago.

e missed Wayne Brady’s performance on opening night, sufferinig as he was from the a severe

case of gout from a Thanksgivng feast. Performing several days later, our LA Times’ critic Charles McNulty found Wayne delivering “an animal fist-bumping smoothness” in the role of the playwright.

he bright talents on stage bouunce with slap and tickle to the enthusiasms of theatergoers Angela Lansbury, Jason Alexander, Beverly Hills Mayor John Mirisch with son Vincent, Louise Korshak, Luanne Wells.

Co-hosts James Pickens, Jr. and Charissa Thompson

mand of voice and speech and with their modulations which are mellifluous. Yes, less screeching, please.

irected by Michael Arden, we missed a focus, but the libretto doesn’t help.

o matter, the opening nighters were delirious with standing ovations. (see ‘GEORGE CHRISTY’ page 14)

adly, even their energy can’t change the languid storyline.

ll things considered, we couldn’t help musing how different the acting would be were it addressed by a cast of Brits. With their flawless com-

S k i r b a l l Ballroom was energized with award nominees and recipients, hosts James Picker, Jr., Clarissa Thompson. Along with Mike Fries, the tiger titan of television were honored. Vice president of A m a z o n Studios Roy Price; producer of Homegrown

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all, strong and handsome. Mike Fries. CEO of Liberty Global, delivered lessons learned from a life of success.

ongratulations to the Dinner Committee of Chuck, Vin Di Bona, Dennis Doty and Norman Powell. And on a personal note, we are always pleased to be welcomed kindly on our arrival by Cauacus loyalists Joan and Herman Rush.

Stephanie Austin with honoree Thomas Carter

Honoree Michael Fries, Vice Chairman, President & CEO Liberty Global with Jon Feltheimer, CEO, Lions Gate Entertainment

Angela Lansbury joined the opening nighters for Stephen Sondheim’s Merrily We Roll Along at The Wallis Center for Performing Arts Michael Arden with Charlie Sheen

Jesse Tyler Ferguson

John Cryer

Jason Alexander

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

Beverly Hills Names Four Homes As 2016 Design Review Award Winners and Landscape Architect Joshua Rezac – By Victoria Talbot The City of Beverly Hills is famous for Design Studio Ma. Oakhurst Drive, New Single Family its magnificent residences, and each year, the Design Review Commission honors Home Property Owner Jane Davis, M.D., four single family projects which demonstrate excellence in design based on the Architectural Designer Mark Rohling, William Hermalhalch exterior appearance, Architects, Collaborating the quality of materiFor photos of award Designer Edward Sigall, als, colors, landwinning homes, see M.D. and Michael Sigall scape and context and General Contractors with neighboring page 20 Paul Kinney, Racepoint properties. Inc. The Design Linden Drive, Renovation Review Commission includes Chair Ilene Property Owners James and Ilene Nathan, Vice Chair Mahnaz Sharifi, Commissioner Arlene Pepp, Nathan, Architectural Designer Jose Commissioner John Wyka, AIA and Fernandez – F and B Design, Inc., Commissioner Ilona Sherman. Together Contractor Moshe Turpin – Levin with the architects, the contractors and Construction. Arden Drive, Renovation the City’s Community Development Property Owners Charles and Department staff work with homeowners to create the best design in home con- Candace Nelson, Architectural Designer Jeff Allsbrook, Standard Architecture, struction. Architectural Designer Silvia Kuhle, The 2016 Design Award Winners: Architecture, Landscape Hillcrest Road, New Single Family Standard Architect Shane Coen, Coen Partner, Home Property Owner Susan Smith, Contractors Richard Holz & Dan Architectural Designer Thomas Proctor Hershman, Richard Holz Builders.

Correction The Courier reported last week on a home once owned by Dorothy Chandler. The correct name of the home is Los Tiempos. Arbitration was settled on behalf of the respondents, with the arbitrator finding that the “vast majority of the work done... was elective, cosmetic and remodeling work. There was no persuasive evidence presented that the work actually involved restoration.” In addition, Timothy Coorigan and Kathleen Scheinfeld were awarded attorney’s fees and costs and the decision on all claims was in their favor.

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TO SEE AND BE SEEN

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THE FASHION OF BEVERLY HILLS

DEBUTANTES IN BEVERLY HILLS–The National Charity League Los Angeles Founder Chapter held its 67th annual Coronet Debutante Ball in the Beverly Hills Ballroom of The Beverly Hilton with nine young ladies making their debut at the traditional black tie ball wearing customary 14K gold lavaliers. They were presented for the first time one-by-one on the arms of their fathers. “We were pleased to have such a passionate group of girls debut this year”, said Dr. Wendy Chang, Coronet Debutante Ball director. “We are confident they will continue to give back to a variety of philanthropic causes and inspire others throughout their lifetime.” Pictured (from left): Alanna Beatrice Richman, Reilly Morgan Pressman, Claire Kathryn Hollingsworth, Siena Coranne Severino, Micaela Danielle Cole, Dr. Wendy Chang Coronet Debutante Ball Director, Elizabeth Virginia Eicher, Lillian Lubin Goldsmith, Rowan Brooks Lane, and Lauryn Kate Tauber.

PORTRAIT UNVEILING–Actresses Mara New (left) and Brenda Dickson had portraits unveiled at the Beverly Hills Women's Club during an art exhibition by Mario A.C. Della Casa, who donated some of the proceeds to the Beverly Hills club. Photo by Jeff Knight

A NIGHT AT THE THEATRE–El Rodeo fifth-grader Sofia Lifson took in a night of Shakespeare this week at a special screening of Romeo And Juliet at the Aero Theatre, where the film’s original stars Olivia Hussey and Leonard Whiting did the very first Q&A session they have ever done in the more than 40 years since the film's release in 1968. The Franco Zeffirelli masterpiece, is considered the definitive Romeo And Juliet movie and is shown in high schools all over the world. Visitors to the Aero Theatre viewed the film in a renewed 4K screen version.

FIESTA ISRAEL–Celebrities, elected officials, community leaders and members of the diplomatic corps gathered in East Los Angeles at Tamayo to celebrate the special relationship between the United States and Israel. The evening’s program, Fiesta Israel, centered around the importance of inter-community dialogue and support for the State of Israel. Said Consul General of Israel Sam Grundwerg: “Fiesta Shalom is about celebrating our similarities and embracing the diversity that unites us. This diversity is what makes Los Angeles one of the most vibrant and dynamic cities in the world. Our shared values give us a shared purpose to better sustain and empower our communities to advocate for one another.” Pictured (from left): Ben Silverman, former Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, George Lopez, Sam Grundwerg, Yael Grobglas and Jaime Camil.

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ARTS & E N T E RTA I N M E N T Emma Stone Wows ‘Em In La La Land Emma Stone (Mia) is more than a stone, she’s a “rock.” She’s not a singer nor much of a dancer but she does sing and dance and, along the way, steals your heart. La La Land opens with a scene, not unlike West Side Story’s bombastic dance sequence in the schoolyard, featuring young and exuberant singers and dancers caught in a traffic jam on one of the L.A. freeways. Choose one...any one. When the traffic eases up, Mia doesn’t move fast enough for the car behind and the driver raucously blasts his horn and angrily passes her on her left only to receive a casual finger salute from the unaffected Mia. She plays an aspiring actress while Ryan Gosling (Sebastian)— the recipient of her prominent digit–is a dedicated retro jazz piano player who adamantly refuses to alter his style, even when asked to play Christmas music which eventually gets him fired from his job at a restaurant. As he angrily leaves the restaurant, Mia, who is entering, is rudely shoved aside by Sebastian. Mia, taking a break from her auditions, goes to a party and notices Seb playing the piano. When she was about to leave, he offers to walk her to her car. She accepts. It is at this point writer/director Damien Chazelle (Whiplash) focuses the camera on the two of them as they fall for one another through music,

dance and fantasy. Together, there is strength and a direction that takes them literally, to the stars. It is the fantasy all of us succumb to when we dream of scoring a touchdown in the last few seconds of the Super Bowl; or, taking over the lead role of a ballet when the Prima Ballerina calls in sick; or…...you fill in the blanks. Their love for each other propels the story and their dreams fueled by

Jerry Cutler On Film the faith in each others talent, takes them on their road to success. Sebastian, as the successful owner of a club where he can play traditional jazz and Mia, who no longer has to audition without someone breaking into her reading. Yes, there are pitfalls, sadness and joy as the road we travel in our dreams is sometimes heartbreaking and unfulfilling. But, for those of us who overcome the pitfalls and bumps in the road, it can be glorious - or, not. La La Land is a film that very well might remind us of the dreams we have placed in the recesses of our minds. If it doesn’t, that’s okay as thanks to Chazelle, Gosling and Stone, it is terrific entertainment 3-1/2 Bagels out of 4

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KCET Celebrates The Queen At 90, LACMA’s Success

KCET in Southern California will be air a documentary special, The Queen At 90, portraying the United Kingdom’s monarch as never seen before, at 8 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 14. In April of 2016, Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her 90th birthday. KCET will commemorate the milestone year with a documentary giving unprecedented access to Her Majesty and the royal family’s lives at Buckingham Palace with individual commentaries from key figures in her life including Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and using home movies from the royal family and tapping film archives from around the globe. • KCETLink Media Group and Town Hall Los Angeles have joined to create Town Hall LA “to create a new television series with a goal of giving access and Queen Elizabeth II timely insights into California solutions with a world view.” The series is anchored and executive produced by Val Zavala. Episode Two, “Rethinking Art Museums,” premieres at 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 13. In the decade that Michael Govan has led the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) as the Wallis Annenberg director/CEO, the once sleepy county museum has become a cultural center for L.A. Not only has LACMA’s physical presence changed dramatically, its cultural outlook has shifted as well. Govan will share his vision and strategies for establishing LACMA as one of Los Angeles’ most coveted cultural destinations and as a truly democratic, 21st century museum.

AYS Receives $1 Million Gift From Peter Mandell, Susan Coade Mandell The American Youth Symphony (AYS) has announced the largest gift in its 52-year history: $1 million from Peter Mandell and Sarah Coade Mandell. Peter Mandell is AYS board secretary and Sarah Coade Mandell is advisory council member. The donation supports the AYS Strategic Plan, which will deepen its programmatic scope and community outreach efforts for its free concerts. The landmark gift will also fund the Korngold Commission Project (inspired by the Erich Wolfgang Korngold Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 35), which will allow the American Youth Symphony to commission a prominent film composer to create a new work for solo instrument and orchestra, every one to two seasons. Not only will this project generate exciting new works that will live far beyond their debut with AYS, they will also create opportunities for mentorship between world-renowned soloists and rising stars within the greater L.A. orchestral community. Sarah Coade Mandell and Peter Mandell art known to the classical music community for founding The Mandell Collection of Southern California, which lends instruments to young musicians, helping to further their professional studies and careers.

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ear Heaven on Earth, Madonna is ashamed of our country, after her candidate lost the presidency. Boohoo.

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SUMMARY NOTICE SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 16-O-2713

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS APPROVING AN AMENDED AND RESTATED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AND WANDA BEVERLY HILLS PROPERTIES, LLC FOR CONSTRUCTION OF LUXURY RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUMS, A LUXURY HOTEL AND ANCILLARY USES, AND PUBLIC GARDENS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMENDED AND RESTATED 9900 WILSHIRE SPECIFIC PLAN FOR PROPERTY AT 9900 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD (THE FORMER ROBINSONS-MAY DEPARTMENT STORE SITE) AND REFERRED TO AS THE ONE BEVERLY HILLS PROJECT This is a summary of the above entitled ordinance of the City of Beverly Hills. This summary has been prepared and published in accordance with the requirements of Government Code Section 36933. Summary of Ordinance In April 2008, the City of Beverly Hills adopted an ordinance approving a luxury residential condominium project with ancillary commercial uses and gardens to be located at 9900 Wilshire Boulevard. The project included requests for a general plan amendment, zone text amendment, zone change, the creation of the 9900 Wilshire Specific Plan, and a development agreement for the subject property. Wanda Beverly Hills Properties, LLC, the current owner of the property, proposed to amend the previously approved 9900 Wilshire Specific Plan and proposes to enter into an amended and restated development agreement in connection with the construction of a project consisting of luxury residential condominiums, a luxury hotel and ancillary uses, and public gardens to be located at 9900 Wilshire Boulevard (referred to as the One Beverly Hills Project). The Planning Commission conducted duly noticed public hearings to consider the amended and restated development agreement and, on October 19, 2016, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 1793 recommending approval of the One Beverly Hills Project and the amended and restated development agreement, subject to conditions and with recommended revisions. The City Council conducted a duly noticed public hearing on November 7, November 8, November 9, and November 21, 2016 to consider the One Beverly Hills Project and amended and restated development agreement. The One Beverly Hills Project, including this ordinance approving the amended and restated development agreement, has been environmentally reviewed pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and the City’s Local CEQA Guidelines. A Supplemental Environmental Impact Report was prepared, and the City Council made CEQA findings and determinations, certified the Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report, adopted a Statement of Overriding Considerations, and adopted a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. The following is a comparison of significant provisions between the development agreement approved in 2008 and the amended and restated development agreement associated with the One Beverly Hills Project: Additionally, the amended and restated development agreement includes several other changes to its provisions, as follows: • The previous development agreement contained an exemption for development fees. The proposed development agreement limits that exemption to five years from the effective date, which may be extended by force majeure after issuance of the building permit. • The previous development agreement had a list of five banks that were acceptable for securing the irrevocable standby letter of credit. (The irrevocable standby letter of credit secures the Public Benefit Contribution.) This has been replaced with a definition of “Qualified Issuing Bank.” A “Qualified Issuing Bank” is defined as a bank having offices in the State of California and/or the City of New York, that has total assets of at least $300 billion, and an investment grade credit rating from one or more of Moody’s, Standard & Poor’s, or Fitch. Among the banks that may qualify as a “Qualified Issuing Bank” are several Chinese banks. • In the amended and restated development agreement, transfers to an Affiliate of Dalian Wanda Group Co Ltd. are exempted from the definition of Sales Transactions for the purposes of payment of the Environmental Mitigation and Sustainability Fee. To qualify for an exemption, the transfer must be made within 12 months after issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy or Dalian Wanda Group Co Ltd. must retain fifty-one percent (51%) of the beneficial ownership. • Due to changes in the project, the amended and restated development agreement provides for a bus turnout only along the Wilshire Boulevard frontage and provides for a subway portal only along the Santa Monica Boulevard frontage. • The amended and restated development agreement provides for expedited processing upon applicant’s payment of the applicable processing fee. • Other minor cleanup changes to reflect the change in project. A certified copy of the entirety of the text of Ordinance No. 16-O-2713, which was introduced by the City Council at its November 21, 2016 meeting, is available in the office of the City Clerk, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 and is available for public inspection at that location. Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Beverly Hills adopted Ordinance No. 16-O-2713 after a public hearing during its meeting on November 29, 2016. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN:

Councilmembers Reims, Bosse, Gold, and Mayor Mirisch Vice Mayor Krasne None None

For more information, please contact Andre Sahakian, Associate Planner, Community Development Department, at 310.285.1127 or asahakian@beverlyhills.org. BYRON POPE, MMC City Clerk

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H E A LT H & W E L L N E S S HOLIDAY TIME AT CHLA— Barret Foa, star of NCIS:Los Angeles (left) emceed the annual holiday tree lighting ceremony at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) Tuesday. Also on stage were Dan and Martha Cuñado and their family, which supplies holiday decorations for multiple areas of the hospital. The family created the event in honor of the care CHLA provided their son. Also on stage were Newfoundland therapy dogs Gordon and Bonner, and their owners. Lythgoe Family Productions presented performances from its A Cinderella Christmas at the Pasadena Playhouse.

Cedars-Sinai Receives $10 Million For Studies Of Digestive Tract Diseases Cedars-Sinai investigators in gastroenterology have been awarded $10 million by the National Institutes of Health to conclude a groundbreaking, decades-long investigation of the genetic and immunological causes of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). “This is the longest IBD study of its kind funded by the NIH and the first to explore the genetic makeup of the disease,” said Stephan R. Targan, M.D., director of the F. Widjaja Foundation Inflammatory Bowel and Immunobiology Research Institute at Cedars-Sinai. “Since 1992, we’ve taken an integrative approach, bringing several areas of science together to demonstrate that this challenging disease is in fact comprised of several forms of the disease, each with a different biology,” said Targan, the study’s principal investigator. The interdisciplinary research has shown that inflammatory bowel disease is actually a spectrum of chronic illnesses that cause painful inflammation of the intestines. Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are the commonly recognized forms of IBD. But the disease can manifest in a variety of ways that lead to the destruction of the digestive tract, causing chronic physical, psychological and emotional problems. A more precise diagnosis enables physicians to prescribe the most effective treatments available, tailored to each

patient’s particular biological makeup. “Using molecular signatures to identify subgroups of IBD, and taking into account a patient’s disease severity and response to treatment, is all about getting the right therapy to the right patient at the right time,” said Dermot McGovern, MD, PhD, professor of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and director of Cedars-Sinai Precision Health. “Work from this project is making significant contributions to helping patients around the world. These approaches to diagnosis and treatment should be available to all sections of society, and we have been working hard to achieve those goals,” said McGovern, who served as the principal investigator for the first project in the ongoing study. David Underhill, PhD, professor of Biomedical Sciences, and the Janis and William Wetsman Family Chair in Inflammatory Bowel Disease at Cedars-Sinai, also has contributed to the study by investigating how IBD might be affected by the relationship between the immune system and the fungal communities in the digestive tract. “Examining IBD through all these various genetic and biological lenses is pointing the way to novel therapeutic approaches that could finally bring relief and healing to many patients,” Targan said.

Kabbalah Children’s Academy Students Donate Products, Time To Help Veterans When they contacted a local veterans association, students at the Kabbalah Children’s Academy learned what was needed most was toiletries. In a project coordinated by Yacov Berg, student council vice president, students collected shampoo, conditioner, shaving products, dental hygiene products, deodorant and more. They also added, clothes, books and monetary donations. Student council members and their adviser visited the VA hospital in West L.A. near UCLA to make the delivery and spent time with veterans playing games and talking. The project is also part of the school’s growing international curriculum including community service and “giving back.” Decorated Veterans MSgt. Dionisios H. Nicholas, a retired 23-year active duty Marine, and fellow Marine LCpl. Scott Wilson, spoke to the middle school students about commitment, courage, honor and character The pair also discussed the qualities of integrity, brotherhood “building that bond for life, and having character in everything you do,” said

MSgt. Dionisios H. Nicholas standing, with LCpl. Scott Wilson address Kabbalah Children’s Academy students

Nicolas. Students also responded to the veterans’ message of “I can! I will! I must!” said Nicholas. “Some students told us that our speech will really stick with them and that it motivated them to make some adjustments in their lives—especially in regard to their schoolwork.”

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SUMMARY NOTICE AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS ADOPTING AN ADMINISTRATIVE CODE AND ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS CODE, AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2016 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE; THE 2016 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE; THE 2016 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE; THE 2016 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE; THE 2016 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE; THE 2016 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE; THE 2016 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE; THE 2016 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE; THE 2016 CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE; THE 2016 CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE; THE INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE C O D E , 2015 EDITION; I N C L U D I N G C E RTA I N A M E N D M E N T S , ADDITIONS, AND DELETIONS, AND AMENDING TITLE 9 OF THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE This is a summary of the above entitled ordinance of the City of Beverly Hills. This summary has been prepared and published in accordance with the requirements of Government Code Section 36933. This ordinance adopts the Beverly Hills Administrative Code and Beverly Hills Abatement of Dangerous Buildings Code and adopts by reference the 2016 edition of the California Building, Residential, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Energy, Fire, Green Building Standards, Historical Building, and Referenced Standards (collectively known as the California Building Standards Code, 24 C.C.R., Parts 1 through 12), as well as the latest edition of the International Property Maintenance Code, together with certain amendments, deletions and additions. The California Building Standards Code, as amended, establishes requirements for the structural, plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems of buildings and structures, including historic buildings, fire and life safety, water conservation, energy conservation and sustainability. The new City amendments include; changes to wood, structural steel, and seismic design provisions. The other codes and administrative provisions adopted establish standards for property maintenance. A certified copy of the entirety of the text of ordinance is available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, California 90210. The City Council of the City of Beverly Hills will conduct a public hearing to consider adoption of the ordinance during the regular City Council meeting on December 20, 2016. Further information may be obtained by contacting the Community Development Department at 310.285.1141. BYRON POPE, MMC City Clerk

VAHAGN SETIAN MEMORIAL 5K — Beverly Hills Fire Chief Ralph Mundell, Health and Safety Commission Chair Lisa Kay Schwartz, BHPD Officer Mike Yamamoto, Vahagn Setian Memorial Foundation (VSCF) Co-Founder Inaida Nalbandian, VSCF Chairman Karén Setian, Councilmember Julian Gold and Beverly Hills Police Chief Sandra Spagnoli joined hundreds of supporters Sunday at the 5K Run/Walk. The event promotes making positive, responisible choices that enhance a young person’s life in memory of Vagahn Setian, a Beverly Hills High School student who died in the vehicle of a drunk driver.

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“Cal/OSHA removed power to the unit and put a ‘red tag’ on it, and served an order prohibiting use to a representative of the owner of the conveyance.” “It is not clear why [the fire safety feature] was not operational,” she added. According to Totum Senior Project Manager John Serdar, the fire alarm system had been disconnected by the contractor on or before Nov. 9. The elevator, which is located in Building B, adjacent to the KL Peters Auditorium, was shut down in anticipation of construction work commencing, he said. The fire service feature responds to fire alarms and for example, makes sure that the elevator doesn’t go to a floor

where there is an active fire alarm. Bernstein said that a Cal/OSHA inspector returned to the school yesterday, for a second time this week, to re-tag the site after the inspector learned that the red tag placed Tuesday on the disconnect switch had been removed. In order to legally remove the red tag, Bernstein said the elevator will need to pass a new inspection that verifies that the fire service feature is operational and that there are no other safety violations. Furthermore, when the inspector returned yesterday, he learned that the elevator permit was expired and subsequently issued a second order prohibiting use for that as well. According to a district source, BHUSD will be conducting an internal investigation into the matter.

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char. Christmas Day menu is $135/person and $65/children 12-and-under, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., including free flowing Nicolas Feuillatte champagne. Call 310-788-2306. Montage Beverly Hills: Chef Geoffrey Zakarian’s Georgie offers a Christmas Day feast that starts off with brunch offerings and transitions into traditional Christmas dinner favorites. Champagne carts will pass through the dining room, and each guest receives complimentary hot chocolate. The meal is $108/adult and $35/children 5-12, complimentary for children under 4. Call 310-860-7970. The Beverly Wilshire: THE Blvd’s three-course Christmas Day meal is available from 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. at $85/person. On Christmas Eve, four-course dinner includes main course options such as tangerine roasted Anaheim duck breast, seared venison loin or thyme seared pacific black cod. Christmas Eve is $160/person. Call 310-275-5200. 208 Rodeo: Four-course dinner includes main course options of maine lobster farro risotto and sea bass, among other treats. Dessert is a tasty yule log. $85/person, call 310-275-2428. Bouchon: Enjoy a Christmas Day meal featuring a threecourse menu, with four choices per each course and a selection of a la carte shareable sides from noon to 6 p.m. $95 per person, with $35 wine pairings. Call 310-271-9910. Culina: Christmas Day buffet from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., includes nine stations with traditional breakfast, seafood, desserts and more. $119/person and $59/children ages 5-12. Call 310-860-4000. Estérel: Sofitel LA's FrenchMediterranean eatery offers a Christmas buffet for $60/person and $30/children under 12. Call 310-358-3979. Fleming's Steakhouse: Fleming's celebrates the holi-

BEVERLY HILLS days throughout December with a month-long holiday menu, featuring an entree of a 14 oz. bone-in filet mignon, paired with Australian lobster tail. The Holiday meal is $89 per person. Call 310-278-8710. Fogo de Chão: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day feats include new and seasonal items, featuring fire-roasted meats, seasonal beef roasts, traditional Brazilian side roasts and sweet potato casserole. Call 310-2897755. Il Cielo: Christmas Eve dinner includes a three-course meal with dessert. Main course options include roasted cappone chicken breast, almond crusted lamb loin, pan roasted chilean sea bass or Sicilian baked red onion. Christmas carolers will entertain guests as they dine. $110/person, call 310-276-9990. Il Fornaio: Beverly Hills' italian eatery will be open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Christmas Day with its regular menu, along with special Holiday dishes. Call 310-550-8330. The Ivy: Will be open Christmas Eve with a prix-fixe Holiday menu, at $100/person. Call 310-274-8303. Mastro's Steakhouse: Christmas Day dinner begins at 5 p.m. with offerings including premium steaks, fresh seafood and hand-crafted cocktails. Call 310-888-8782. Spago: Christmas Eve threecourse prix fixe menu features many traditional holiday favorites. $150/person. Call 310385-0880. Hotel Bel-Air: At Wolfgang Puck, enjoy a four-course prix fixe Christmas Eve menu from 5to-9 p.m. for $175/person and $65/children 12-and-under. Christmas Day brunch is a three-course prix-fixe menu and dessert from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., for $125/adult, $65/children 12and-under. Call 310-909-1644. One Pico: Three-course Christmas Day menu available for $95/person at the seasonal eatery at Shutters on the Beach in Santa Monica. Call 310-5871717.

2016 Design Review Award Winners The Design Review Commission this week named its four Design Review Award-winning homes. Renovations on Linden Drive and Arden Drive, and single-family homes on Hillcrest Road and Oakhurst Drive were given the prestigious design awards. Photos by Zale Richard Rubins

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often on Thursday. The most common point of entry is through windows or French doors on the second story where many homeowners do not have alarms installed. A burglary can happen in less than five minutes, but it can take several minutes for an alarm company to notify police. In 23 percent of home burglaries, the alarm was not turned on. The BHPD told the audience that when burglars case a home, they will wait to

see which light is the last to be turned off – usually the master bedroom. That is where they will target, knowing that most people keep their valuables there. In many cases, safes have been removed from the home. Commercial burglaries have risen 44-percent from 2014-2015 and 28-percent from 2015-2016, year-to-date. The average number of commercial burglaries this year is eight, compared to seven in 2015 and five in 2014. Perhaps most notable is

burglary/theft from motor vehicles (BTFMV), said Spagnoli. BTFMV increased 15-percent from 2014-2015 and 43percent from 2015-2016, with an average 36 per month this year, compared to 23 in 2014 and 27 in 2015. Fifty percent of those vehicles were unlocked. The BHPD reminds residents not to leave valuables inside the car. If they must remain in the vehicle, lock them in the trunk or glove compartment. Lock the car; do not leave the keys in the car.

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that it could be any better,” he said. “I feel that I’ve lived a life well lived. I actually affected a lot of students, hopefully in a very positive way; and teachers and parents.” “I’m just so grateful to the unbelievable, talented people that I’ve gotten to work with in this district,” he added. Under Kessler’s leadership, BHUSD returned to prominence as one of the best school districts in California. Recently released standardized assessment scores placed BHUSD in the top 1.27 percent of all school districts in California. Kessler also helped repair a very fractured relationship between the City and the school district while concurrently helping BHUSD navigate its comprehensive construction program–a legacy his successor will inherit. “When I look at the district, even though we’re going through some tough times right now, I’m optimistic,” he said. “I do think that people are going to see modern classrooms.” Kessler said he hoped that when the board votes in 2018 to put another school building bond on the ballot, the board will also tack on a technology bond that would allow millions of dollars to be infused into the district on an annual basis specifically to develop its technology and make use of other instruments that promote education in the 21st century. “To me it’s a no brainer and some-

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many new employees, 47-percent of police officers have been with the City less than 10 years. 31 -percent have less than five years, and 17-percent have less than two years. With sworn personnel retirements, expertise and experience leave the department, a situation exacerbated by the influx of new hires. Chief Spagnoli plans to reorganize the Executive Command Staff to manage the department’s experience level and address the new strategic direction. The reorganization will allow sergeants to provide direct supervision, mentoring, training and correction for officers with less experience. “It is imperative for BHPD sergeants and lieutenants to be in the field supervising,” said Spagnoli. The two new positions will, “relieve Lieutenants and Sergeants from some administrative duties to allow them more time for field supervision.” One important function of the new position of assistant chief will be to coordinate the Metro Purple Line project. “We need to be prepared and to have a seat at the table in those discussions,” said Spagnoli. “Crime can get away from you. . . It is a very easy place for criminals. To

thing that is desperately needed,” he said. Seeing that through will fall to his successor, however. Kessler said it was crucial that the next BHUSD superintendent understand what is impacting the school district, both positively and negatively. In addition to shepherding the district’s modernization program and enhancing technology throughout the district, Kessler emphasized that maintaining a successful Cityschool relationship was existential to the success of the community. “Learn; get to know the ways of the community,” he will advise his successor. “Get familiar with the way we do business in the Beverly Hills Unified School District. Get yourself out there to be known to the general constituencies. I think it’s really important that you don’t just sit behind a desk.” Although Kessler’s duties shifted tremendously during his tenure as superintendent–from spending the bulk of his time in the company of authentic young people at Horace Mann to dealing with the rigamole of running a $60 million institution–he said that working on behalf of all 4,187 students now enrolled at BHUSD is likewise a “labor of love.” “It is so clear to me, what I will absolutely miss the most are the positive personal relationships I have made with so many people over the last 40 years; and I will miss being around the kids,” he said.

make sure it is safe, we need to work in partnership with whoever is providing service.” The assistant chief will have a salary range of $236,388-$393,589 including benefits. Part of the cost will be offset by reimbursements from Metro for the Purple Line, estimated to be $25, 000 per year. For the division commander conversion to a police captain, the salary is $173,504, and with benefits, is $299,534. That is a total of $693,123. Unfunding the division commander ($239,954) and the homeland administrator ($195,266) saves $435,220. With the estimated $25,000 from Metro, the positioin will require $232,903 from the general fund. The City Council unanimously approved the two new positions during the study session and it will come to City Council for a vote on Dec. 20. There will be additional one-time costs for two vehicles, likely to be funded through asset forfeiture. Chief Spagnoli will be returning early next year with a completed proposal for a strategic plan that will include options for enhanced services, including the permanent Crime Suppression Unit, options for bike and foot patrols in the business triangle, and staffing proposals to accommodate the growing needs of the City.

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The Associates For Breast & Prostate Cancer Studies’ Star-Studded 27th Anniversary ‘Talk of the Town Gala’ The ABCs 27th Anniversary “Talk of the Town Gala” in The Beverly Hilton is once again the talk of the town. More than 500 turned out to honor famed actress/authors Dame Joan Collins and Angelica Houston along with Marcel Loh, chief executive of Providence Saint John’s Health Center and the John Wayne Cancer Institute. The institute is the beneﬁciary of funds raised by the ABCs for research to eradicate breast and prostate cancer. The Bangles (left photo) provided the musical entertainment while E! News’ Melanie Bromley served as emcee. Photos by Shana Forman

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OUTLOOK B E V E R LY H I L L S L.A. Dance Project and founding Artistic Director Benjamin Millepied will perform four pieces that continue the company's mission of presenting collaborations across artistic disciplines, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 9 and 10 at the Ace Hotel DTLA, 933 S. Broadway. L.A. Dance Project will also host its annual gala at The Theatre at Ace Hotel before the Dec 10 performance, and the evening will conclude with an exclusive after party in the Theatre cohosted by André Saraiva and Willlo Perron. On the program are: II Acts For The Blind, choreographed by Roy Assaf; Christopher Wheeldon’s After The Rain, Homecoming, choreographed by Millepied with music by Rufus Wainwright, who will make a special live appearance; and Millepied’s On The Other Side, danced to piano etudes by Philip Glass. Tickets range from $30-$80. For information, visit https://theatre.acehotel.com/events/l-dance-project/undefined. • • • • • Holiday of Lights—A Cabaret Celebration of Music by Michael Antin, the latest presentation of composers from the Write Act Repertory theatre company, will be offered in four performances, at 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Dec. 9 and 16 and Sundays, Dec. 11-18 at Write Up Rep at The Brickhouse Theater, 10950 Peach Grove St. in North Hollywood. Award-winner composer Antin, has created a “magical trip to the Great White Way” with new songs and a holiday medley starring David Michael Trevino and Dana Shaw, with David Kaminer. Tickets, at $20 (with refreshments), are available at www.brownpapertickets.com. For more information, visit www.writeactreptheatre.org. • • • • • The Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre will present Snowed Under at 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 10 at Helms Bakery, 3270 Helms Ave., Culver City. The new site-specific piece of dance with live music, projections— and snow— explores what happens when forces of nature cause unexpected confrontation between disparate groups. Tickets are available at bit.ly/hddtsnowedunder. • • • • • The film classic The Wizard of Oz is next in the Hammer Museum’s Family Flick Series, set to be screened at 11 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 11 in the museum’s Billy Wilder Theater, 10899

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neighborhoods. The result has been runaway grading that has threatened the integrity of the hillsides, overwhelmed the substandard, narrow and winding streets, and disrupted the lives and safety of residents with thousands of truck trips per day. “Time and time again, community members in my district have voiced their concerns about huge, towering homes in their neighborhoods,” Koretz told the Courier. “They sounded off and I listened by delivering on the promise to maintain our quality of life and protecting single family homes.” Last year, the Bel-Air Homeowners Alliance and now the Bel-Air Association, in cooperation with Koretz and the city’s planning department, established a temporary Interim Control Ordinance to limit grading and control truck traffic in Bel-Air. “We’re pleased that the ordinance will carry over the positive impacts of our Interim Control Ordinance, which put a limit on digging and hauling and will further restrict hauling, depending on the width of streets,” said Dan Love, president of the Bel-Air Association. “We’re pleased to have worked with Councilman Paul Koretz and the [5th District] Council Office and the Planning Department on the Baseline Hillside Ordinance and the Bel Air Overlay Zone, to provide further relief to the neighborhood and for the infrastructure on our streets.” The proposal eliminates the exemption for cut-and-fill underneath structures in conjunction with increasing the by-right maximum grading quantities to double the current level, and modifies the import and export limits on soil excavation. For properties fronting on Standard Hillside Limited Streets or larger, the import/export limit is set at 100 percent of the maximum by-right grading quantity, while properties fronting on Substandard Hillside Limited Streets will have 75 percent of the maximum by-right grading quantity. This will help to mitigate the impact of truck traffic on narrow roadways. “The new Bel-Air Association (BAA), committee members and countless activists have worked tirelessly on behalf of our community,” said BAA Chair Marcia Hobbs. “We are exceptionally grateful to Paul Koretz for his cooperation and for the 80-90 community members who have been working to improve Bel-Air on behalf of the residents.” The Los Angeles City Council agreed 13-0 to instruct City Attorney Michael Feuer to proceed to amend the BMO/BHO for new homes in singlefamily neighborhoods. Los Angeles residents have been increasingly alarmed by the number of homes that have been demolished, only to be replaced by speculation homes so large as to be out of scale with the neighborhoods. In Bel-Air, where hillside views command top dollar, the problem has been particularly acute. For weeks, anti-mansionization activists have speculated that the City Council would weaken the proposed changes. But Koretz, whose district includes Bel Air and the Westside to Encino, and Los Angeles City Councilmembers Herb Wesson, David Ryu and Jose Huizar, held out. Changes to the BMO will eliminate Residential Floor Area (RFA) exemptions for covered porches, patios and breezeways, bonus options for green buildings, limit garage exemptions from total square footage to 200 square feet and the allowable square footage for homes in residential areas would be reduced from 50-percent to 40-percent of the total lot size. “Our goal as boardmembers is to maintain the beauty of our neighborhood and to put our neighbors desires first and foremost,” said BAA boardmember Tawny Sanders. “With this judgment, it means our neighbors will no longer be subjected to the disruption of developers.” When completed, changes to the ordinance will be brought to the L. A. City Council by City Attorney Mike Feuer for a vote.

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ooking for the perfect holiday gift? This year try a gift of rare, natural colored diamonds from Mizrahi of Beverly Hills, 9615 Brighton Way, Suite 325. For the holiday season, brothers Yaniv and Raphael Mizrahi have assembled a collection that includes: • Stud earrings ranging from one to 10 carats in total weight; • Stackable rings in rose, white and yellow gold, starting at $300, and; • Tennis bracelets ranging in total weight from three to 10 carats. Having supplied jewelry stores and wholesalers with fine loose diamonds for more than 10 years, the brothers have developed an intimate knowledge of the gems. Over the years, Yaniv and Raphael estimate they’ve bought and sold more than 50,000 diamonds. “We hand pick the stones, grade them and make something beautful with them.” They specialize in fancy colored diamonds in pink and yellow—the rarest kind—and have access to a large inventory other jewelers don’t. They have all-natural, GIA and EGL cer tified diamonds in any shape, round, cushion and especially oval, which has been trending, Yaniv Mizrahi says. These gems can be turned into “anything a client wants to design,” says Yaniv Mizrahi. What separates Mizrahi of Beverly Hills from other jewelers, is the ideal that “every piece is created with a lot of thought, precision and accuracy,” says Mizrahi. “We make very complicated pieces,” that they design or in

collaboration with other designers. All pieces are designed and manufactured locally. The company is also known for restyling, upgrading and updating current pieces to make them more fashion for ward. And since value is another Mizrahi of Beverly Hills standard, customers who want to upgrade a piece with halfcarat diamond to a two carat diamond for example, get credit for the smaller diamond. “We buy what you have and give you something more,” says Raphael Mizrahi. The attelier is open by appointment from 9 a.m.-6 p.m., MondayFriday and Sunday. Appointments allow the brothers to provide the best customer service, privacy and personal attention for clients creating unique, custom-designed pieces, that include spectacular engagement rings. For more information, call 310273-8174 or visit www.mizrahidiamonds.com.

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Joan Mangum Milk Studios was the locale for the 7th annual amfAR Inspiration Gala Los Angeles where it paid tribute to Jeffrey Katzenberg, chairman of DreamWorks New Media, and Oscar-winning actress Charlize Theron in recognition of their contributions to the fight against AIDS. The evening began with a Disney-themed musical tribute to Katzenberg. A 10piece orchestra performed Aladdin’s Friend Like Me, and American Horror Story star Cheyenne Jackson and Glee’s Jane Lynch then took the stage to perform Aladdin’s A Whole New World.” Longtime amfAR supporter Heidi Klum then welcomed guests and introduced amfAR Chairman Kenneth Cole, who spoke passionately about amfAR’s Countdown to a Cure for AIDS initiative aimed at developing the scientific basis of a cure by 2020. Barry Diller presented the amfAR “Award of Inspiration” to his friend

Jeffrey Katzenberg, stating “for those who need to be inspired by example, here he is.” Katzenberg was recognized for his support of a wide range of AIDS-related and other charitable causes, including amfAR and AIDS Project Los Angeles, of which he serves as a trustee. He cited the progress that has been made against HIV/AIDS thanks to organizations like amfAR and stressed that “AIDS has never been just a health issue, it is also a human rights issue.” Chelsea Handler gave the amfAR “Award of Inspiration” to the “uncompromising” Charlize Theron, “because in the fight against AIDS, we need uncompromising.” Theron founded her Africa Outreach Project in 2007 to support African youth in the fight against HIV/AIDS, providing them with important tools and skills to live healthy, productive lives, and also serves as a U. N. Messenger of Peace.

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hits including Whatcha Say, Wiggle, Talk Dirty, and Want To Want Me. After a competitive live auction, conducted by Alexander Gilkes, the evening ended with an explosive performance by pop and R&B sensation Jason Derulo, who performed a set of his biggest hits including Whatcha Say, Wiggle, Talk Dirty, and Want To Want Me. Aileen Getty and amfAR Chairman, fashion designer Kenneth Cole chaired the event. Cochairs included Will Arnett, Antonio Banderas, Matt Bomer, Simon Halls, Steve Buscemi, Nicolas Cage, John Demsey, America Ferrera, Jim Gianopulos, Charles Gibb, Jon Hamm, Nayla Hayek, Kevine Huvane, Stephen Huvane, Cheyenne Jackson, Milla Jovovich, Anna Kendrick, Donna Langley, Andrew Lipman, Willie Maldonado, Ron Meyer, Dame Helen Mirren, Eddie Murphy, Gary Newman, Denis O’Hare, Sean Patterson, Alan Poul and Arik Karpel, Tricia Quick, Peter Rice, Vincent Roberti, Rich Ross and Adam Sanderson, Zoe Saldana, Jeff Shell, Martin Short, Stacey Snider, Jeffrey Tambor, Dana Walden, Stephen Warren, and Catherine ZetaJones.

INSPIRATION –AmfAR’s Inspiration Gala drew a star-studded array to benefit the fight against AIDS. Top photo: actress/ singer Lea Michele (Glee) and super model Heidi Klum; actor Jon Hamm (Mad Men) and co-honoree Jeffrey Katzenberg of DreamWorks New Media. Photos by Getty Images

MEET MAX — Max is a 2 year-old Maltipoo who hit by a car and left at a vet. Fortunately he was only grazed. He was rescued by ShelterHopePetShop.org. Those interested in adopting Max or donating toward his medical bills this Holiday season may contact Kim Sill at Shelter Hope 805-379-3538.

Scarlet is a 6-yr old Leo is an 8-yr old Matilda is a 3-mo old Winston is a 7-yr old papillon terrier mix Maltese who wags Irish Wolfhound who pit mix who is mellow who bonds quickly his tail all the time. will weigh 70 pounds and charming These doggies are available through Wags and Walks, a WLA animal rescue. To volunteer, adopt, donate or foster - visit www.wagsandwalks.org. Adopt this Holiday Season!

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Though Palm Springs is home to its International Film Festival, but it seems as if Indio, the Desert’s largest city, has garnered most of the festivities, earning the title: “City of Festivals.” The festival, celebrating its quarter century anniversary, filled the streets of downtown Indio with the rich scent of tamales and the sound of music as an accompaniment while more than 1,000 festival goers tried their taste buds on tradition tamales, such as pork and chicken to the more exotic chocolate chip and strawberry daiquiri. From the “City of Festivals” to the “City of Parades,” Palm Springs kicked off its holiday season with the presentation of 23rd Festival of Lights Parade featuring celebrities, (Beverly Johnson, the first African-American to be on the cover of Vogue served as this year’s celebrity grand marshal), floats, decorated vehicles and of course, plenty of lights. ****** As for the mother of all local festivals, the Palm Springs International Film Festival, (which runs Jan. 2-16), has just announced the recipients of two more awards to be received at the black tie awards gala on Jan. 2 at the Palm Springs Convention Center. Natalie Portman, who received the “Desert Palm Achievement Actress Award “ in 2011, for her performance in Black Swan, will be one of this year’s honorees, receiving a similar award for portyraying Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy in Jackie, a film being hailed as a searing and intimate portrait of one of the most important and tragic moments in American history, seen through the eyes of the then first lady, who places the viewer in her world during the days immediately following husband’s assassination. The movie also highlights her extraordinary dignity and poise, offering a psychological portrait of the then first lady as she struggles to maintain her husband’s legacy and the world of “Camelot” that they created and loved so well. ****** What do Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monae, Kevin Costner and Jim Parsons have in common? They are the cast of Hidden Figures and will be presented with the “Ensemble Performance Award.” This is based on a true story of three brilliant AfricanAmerican women working at NASA, who served as the brains behind the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit, a stunning achievement that restored the nation’s confidence, and turned around the Space Race. This visionary trio crossed all gender and race lines to inspire future generations to dream big.

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PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Title Order No.: 5929587 Trustee Sale No.: 81616 Loan No.: G00015648 APN: 5561011-013 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/29/2015. 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. On 12/23/2016 at 1:00 PM, CALIFORNIA TD SPECIALISTS as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded on 7/10/2015 as Instrument No. 20150830113 in book N/A, page N/A of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by: 1550 BLUEJAY WAY, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, as Trustor GENESIS CAPITAL MASTER FUND III, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY, as Beneficiary WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). At: In the main dining room of the Pomona Masonic Temple, located at 395 South Thomas Street, Pomona, CA, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: Lot 45 of Tract No. 19229, in the City of Los Angeles, County of Los Angeles, State of California, as per Map recorded in Book 652, Pages 34 to 36 inclusive of Maps, in the Office of the County Recorder of said County. The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1550 BLUEJAY WAY, WEST HOLLYWOOD AREA, LOS ANGELES CA 90069. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said 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 said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of

the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $ 5 , 5 5 6 , 3 3 7 . 1 7 (Estimated) Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The beneficiary under said 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. The undersigned caused said 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. Date: 11/28/2016 California TD Specialists, as Trustee 8190 East Kaiser Blvd., Anaheim Hills, CA 92808 Phone: 714-283-2180 For Trustee Sale Information log on to: www.usa-foreclosure.com CALL: (714) 277-4845. PATRICIO S. INCE’, VICE PRESIDENT California TD Specialists is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. “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 on 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 the outstanding lien 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 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 714-277-4845, or visit this internet Web site w w w . u s a foreclosure.com, using the file number assigned to this case T.S.# 81616. Information about post-

ponements 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.” FEI # 1077.00578 12/02/2016, 12/09/2016, 12/16/2016

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016273754 The following is/are doing business as: SCHUSTER-ZINGHEIM AND ASSOCIATES 1541 Bel Air Road, Los Angeles, CA 90077-3021; Patricia K. Zingheim 1541 Bel Air Road, Los Angeles, CA 90077-3021; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed: Patricia K. Zingheim, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 09, 2016; Published: November 18, 25, December 02, 09, 2016 LACC N/C

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016273755 The following is/are doing business as: 1) DAVID LEISEROWITZ 007 REAL ESTATE AGENT 2) DAL 007 REAL ESTATE AGENT 439 N. Canon Dr. #300 Beverly Hills, CA 90210; David Leiserowitz 439 N. Canon Dr. #300, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed: David Leiserowitz, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 09, 2016; Published: November 18, 25, December 02, 09, 2016 LACC N/C

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016273756 The following is/are doing business as: LE PETIT HERITAGE 9400 S. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Wine Societe LLC 9400 S. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed: Jordane Andrieu, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 09, 2016; Published: November 18, 25, December 02, 09, 2016 LACC N/C

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016273757 The following is/are doing business as: RED STRING REAL ESTATE 439 N. Canon Dr. 3rd Flr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Michael Kafaei 439 N. Canon Dr. 3rd Flr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Rebecca Kafaei 439 N. Canon Dr. 3rd Flr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: A MARRIED COUPLE, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed: Michael Kafaei, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 09, 2016; Published: November 18, 25, December 02, 09, 2016 LACC N/C

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016273758 The following is/are doing business as: EVE’S STONES 1655 Stearns Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90035; Fanny Samuel 1655 Stearns Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90035; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed: Fanny Samuel, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 09, 2016; Published: November 18, 25, December 02, 09, 2016 LACC N/C

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016273759 The following is/are doing business as: BEVERLY HILLS LACROSSE CLUB 401 Carroll Canal, Venice, CA 90291; Gary Greenbaum 401 Carroll Canal Venice, CA 90291; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed May 03, 2016: Gary Greenbaum, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 09, 2016; Published: November 18, 25, December 02, 09, 2016 LACC N/C

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016277607 The following is/are doing business as: LA PAELLA 476 S. San Vicente, Los Angeles, CA 90048; 2008 Wendy Way, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266; Paella Corner, LLC 2008 Wendy Way, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266;

The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed November 2016: Damaris Radut, Managing Member: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 15, 2016; Published: November 18, 25, December 02, 09, 2016 LACC N/C

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016278493 The following is/are doing business as: ASHER MORGAN HAIR CARE 287 S. Robertson Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90211; C.A.S.H. LLC 287 S. Robertson Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed November 08, 2016: Chris Bailey, Manager: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 16, 2016; Published: December 02, 09, 16, 23, 2016 LACC N/C

ON EAGLES WINGS—Beverly Hills Troop 33 honored members Joe Kolko and Jonathan Onstea who took the oath to become Eagle Scouts Monday at Roxbury Park. The ceremony also celebrated rank advancements and merit badge presentations. Scout Master Joel Ordesky congratulates Kolko and Onstea.

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WWII Heroine Magdalena Kasprzycki Dies At Age 94

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By John L. Seitz Magdalena Kasprzycki, a renowned Jewish woman who, as a teenager living in Poland spied on the Nazis on behalf of the Polish Underground during World War II, died at 94 in her Beverly Hills home on Nov. 22. Born in Lwow, Poland, to a prominent family with homes in Vienna and Berlin. At the outset of World War II, she lived in Nazioccupied Warsaw. At age 17, she was recruited by her brother to become a spy for the Polish Underground Resistance Army. Kasprzycki, the subject of Magda, a 60-minute documentary by Jason Rem, said in the film: “War is a cruel, horrible imposition for people who want to live in

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016278494 The following is/are doing business as: 1) LARA LEONE 2) LARA LYONS 311 N. Robertson Blvd. #112, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Lara Sragow 311 N. Robertson Blvd. #112, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed: Lara Sragow, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 16, 2016; Published: December 02, 09, 16, 23, 2016 LACC N/C FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016288757 The following is/are doing business as: KODESH INK 1205 S. Sherbourne Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90035; Moshe Pinto 1205 S. Sherbourne Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90035; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed November 2016: Moshe Pinto, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 30, 2016; Published: December 09, 16, 23, 30, 2016 LACC N/C

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016288758 The following is/are doing business as: VIRGINIA BROWN ENTERPRISE 3725 Jasmine Ave. #1, Los Angeles, CA 90034; Virginia Brown 3725 Jasmine Ave. #1, Los Angeles, CA 90034; Zuhri Charles Brown-Guest 3725 Jasmine Ave. #1, Los Angeles, CA 90034; The business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed: Virginia Brown, Partner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 30, 2016; Published: December 09, 16, 23, 30, 2016 LACC N/C

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016288759 The following is/are doing business as: SERENITY T.A.T.C. 206 S. Robertson Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Jeannie Kang 206 S. Robertson Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed 1999: Jeannie Kang, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 30, 2016; Published: December 09, 16, 23, 30, 2016 LACC N/C

Beverly Hills Offers Several Winter Camps For School Break By Victoria Talbot The City of Beverly Hills Community Services offers several winter camps to entertain kids with performing arts, soccer and traditional camp activities over the long two-to-three-week winter break. Camp Beverly Hills at Horace Mann Elementary School, for kids aged 5-10 years, offers kids a variety of experiences like a traditional day camp, including games, sports, arts and crafts and specially-themed Fridays. Camp Beverly Hills also offers extended care hours. For sports-oriented kids 5-13 years old, there’s Brit West Soccer

Camp at La Cienega Park. The daily schedule includes warm ups, agility and speed drills and skills of the day. Fun games help kids put their skills and techniques into practice. On the final day of camp, players have World Cup Day with competition grouped by age and experience. For kids interested in the performing arts, there is Catskills West Winter Showcase at Roxbury Park. Kids 5-13 years spend two weeks together learning theatrical skills through daily activities. For more information or to enroll, visit www.beverlyhills.org/wintercamps.

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fully for decades after taking over for his father, carrying on the family tradition. Famed hairdresser José Eber was hired by Eric and worked for Lintermans for several years. Aside from Ball, Eric’s celebrity clientele over the last 50 years has included luminaries like Farrah Fawcett, Blythe Danner and "Mr. Beverly Hills" himself, the late Fred Hayman. Eric said he still has many clients whom he’s been cutting since first taking over his father’s shop in 1966, and said he sees no end in sight to his service to his many Beverly Hills clients. “I never set out to do this, I was in school to be an engineer when my father brought me here,” Eric said. “But it’s what I love doing, and I wouldn’t do anything else now.”

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N O T I C E — 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).

peace. But you have to explain it to somebody which is really difficult, because you can’t really describe it. You have to live it, experience it on your nerves, on your life. It’s like a very long nightmare that comes back over and over again.” After the war, she married Matthew Kasprzycki. Their family came to the United States and eventually settled in Beverly Hills. Kasprzycki is considered within the international Jewish community as a woman who depicted the best of human courage, strength, and love of family, in a life lived against a backdrop of the inexplicable horrors of World War II and the Holocaust.

worldwide, and tasked his son with taking over things in Beverly Hills. The salon bounced around several times over the years to different locations on Rodeo Drive and in Beverly Hills, but the goal always remained the same – providing cutting edge styles to clients in Beverly Hills and beyond. Eric has perfected the nowpopularized dry-cutting method, which his father Aurelien actually invented in the 1960s. “You can only see the hair in its actual state when it’s dry, not wet,” Eric said. “It shows you the natural movement and growth pattern for each person’s hair. No two heads of hair are the same.” Eric ran the business success-

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*** PRIME *** High Floor. Unobstructed Views 2 Bd.+DEN+21/2 Ba. Extra Large Corner. 2 Jumbo BEVERLY HILLS • PENTHOUSE • • BO R D E R L IN E • Balconies. Updated Kitchen Like A House • 3,000+sf. BE VE R LY H IL L S ON MAPLE DRIVE Wood Floors. Quiet Location Recently remodeled. NEWLY REMODELED BEAUTIFUL 1 BEDROOM High ceilings w/ crown 2 BD. 2 BA. CONDO BRIGHT UPPER UNIT 2 BEDROOM /2 BATHS moldings, hardwood flrs. Panoramic views, balcony with hardwood floors and $4,350/MONTH throughout, lrg. sunroom Totally Renovated. High Floor +patio, formal dining rm., on each room. New kitchen all appliances. Laundry 3-fireplaces, central air, w/stainless steel appliances, facility and parking space. Corner. 2 Jumbo Balconies lrg. closets, wet bar, stain- hardwood floors, pool, gym, 270 degree unobstructed $2,000/MO. less steel appliances+w/d, spa, tennis court in secured Views.. Hardwood floors Call 323/428-6022 alarm. • $5,000/Mo. building & parking. Close to Quiet Location 310/717-9029 Cedar Sinai / Beverly Center. BEVERLY HILLS $3,695/MO. 1 BEDROOM /1 BATH 218 S. Tower Dr. Call 310/433-4806 • $3,350/MONTH • Beverly Hills Adj Renovated. High Floor •• S I N G L E •• •• Jumbo Balcony. Quiet Location Townhouse For Lease PRIME LOCATION •• 9512 Alcott Street •• Bamboo Floors. Quartz IN BEVERLY HILLS • • Professionally Counters. New Appliances. SPACIOUS UNIT Old World Charm! Newly Remodeled Crystal Stall Shower By World Renowned 1 BD, 1 BA - $2,950 Bright, intercom entry, stove, laundry fac. Designer. * * * * * * * * * fridge, 1 BEDROOM /1 BATH C LOSE TO RESTAURANTS 2-Bdrm. - 2.5-Bath Hardwood floors, central PENTHOUSE & SHOPPING . Air, Granite counters, W/ 70"Smart TV, $2,950/MONTH 310/531-3992 Living rm, Fireplace appliances, laudry Ocean and City Views. Large + Office/Den. hook-up, plantation walk-in Closet. Huge Bedroom BEVERLY HILLS * Over 1,500 sq/ft. shutters and parking. * 4 closets. Separate Stall All New Appliances, 2 Blks from Rodeo Dr School District Shower. Valet Parking Washer & Dryer in Unit, 148 S. REEVES DR. 8725 Clifton Way Newly Remodeled Heater and Air Conditioning Huge Furnished Call 213/321-9085 Large & Spacious Included. Quiet Location Entertaining Patio w/ 2 Bd.+Den+21/2 Ba. BBQ / Gazebo. Huge ••••••••• CENTURY PARK EAST 2 Car Garage +Storage. BEVERLY HILLS CITY $2,650 to $4,500/mo. Lrg. unit. balcony, Lease $4,800/Month 435 S. Maple Dr. walk-in closet, By Appointment Lrg. 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. PARK PLACE central air, intercom 760/861-3709 $4,000 to $5,495/mo. Bright, 2nd. flr, freshly entry, laundry facility, http://lmdgi.com/ painted, new carpet, elevator, parking. alcott-house.html CENTURY TOWERS

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443 S. Oakhurst Dr.

• • $18,000/mo. Rexford – Quiet • • • School District. • • •• block S of Pico Some Complexes include $4,395/Month •• •• • 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Heated Pools, Sundeck, LaPeerApt@aol.com $2,900/Month B R I G H T & S PA C I O U S Tennis, Doorman, Huge Remodeled B E V E R LY H I L L S Houseman, Staff ON RODEO DR. Luxury Apartment LIVING. Engineers, Switchboard, BEVERLY HILLS Hardwood floors, new Balcony, dishwasher, Lrg. 3 Bd.+11/2 Ba. Security Staff, gourmet stainless Re-done Switchboard, Saunas, steel kitchen, marble skylight, elevator, intercom entry, on-site Upper floor unit, new bath & stall shower, Business Center, Pet laundry, parking. appliances, hardwood central A/C, giant walkPlayLand, Restaurant, P LEASE C ALL : floors, central air, in closets, private Acres of Flower Gardens balcony, garage 310/435-3693 fireplace, parking. and Grassy Lawns. parking included. Beverly Hills $4,250/Month For Lease Call 415/271-5161 310/557-0101 School District See our Ad Sec. 270 BEL AIR CREST

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120 1 20 S. S. ORLANDO ORL ANDO AVE. AV A VE. 90048 90048 BRAND NEW LUXURY APARTMENTS FOR RENT

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Most Spectacular Apartments

* * * * *1 * * *

2 BEDROOMS starting at $3795 3 BEDROOMS starting at $4250

Available for immediate move in. Open house ever y day from 11am to 5pm, call before heading over.

www.rentwiseman.com • 310-473-3000 Beverly Hills Adj. 310 S. Sherbourne Dr. 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath Newly Remodeled. Balcony, hardwood flrs., elevator, controlled access pool, on-site laundry, parking.

310/247-8689 Close to Cedars Sinai, Shops, Transportaion

In The HEART of BEV. HILLS TRIANGLE 170 N. Crescent Dr.

* * * * * * * Newly Remodeled

Luxury Penthouse 3 Bdrm.+3 Bath

120 S. Swall Dr. • • • • • • • • • • • BACHELOR • •

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Close to Cedars-Sinai, Beverly Center, shops, cafes & transportation. 310/270-0724

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2 Bdrm.+2 Bath 1,800sf+, street views lrg kitch w/ island, new appl., washer/dryer.

* * * * * * &* Bright. Large

Pool, a/c, balcony, stove, dishwasher, laundry rm., prkg., intercom entry, elevator.

CLOSE TO SHOPS & R E S TA U R A N T S C A N O N / B E V E R LY / RODEO DR.

310/858-8133

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BEVERLY HILLS BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. Great Location! 309 S. Sherbourne Dr.

•• • • • • • • • • • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • • 2 Bd.+Den+2 Ba.• • • French doors in bdrm. • open to large balcony • overlooking pool •

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• 310/246-0290 • C L O S E TO S HOPS & D INING

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to Cedars/shops/trans.

310/247-8689

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Very Spacious 1 Bd.+Den+1.5 Ba.

*CENTURY CITY** 2220 S. Beverly Glen

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Balcony, dishwasher, a/c, heated pool, WiFi, elevator controlled access, on-site laundry, prkg. Close to Brentwood Village, Shops & Restaurants.

BRENTWOOD

11730 SUNSET BLVD. NEWLY REMODELED

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• 310/826-4889 •

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• • • SINGLE • Newly Updated • • 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath •• L o t s o f •• 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath •Character & Charm!• 11640 Kiowa Ave.

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11666 Goshen Ave.

Hardwood flrs., central air, pool, elevator, on-site laundry, intercom entry. 320 N. La Peer Dr.

Call 310/425-9070

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• Jr. Executive 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath •

U.C.L.A. CLOSE

1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath

1385 Kelton Ave.

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310/841-2367

WESTWOOD

10905 Ohio Ave.

SINGLE

Wifi, Bright, controlled access, balcony, pool, elevator, laundry facility, prkg.

Close To U.C.L.A. Hardwood floors, • • • • • • 310/477-6856 Granite counter tops, stain- dishwasher, on-sight laundry, controlled less steel appliances, WILSHIRE air conditioned, new access, parking. CORRIDOR hrwd. flrs., designer 310/478-8274 10530-10540 finishes, balcony, ceiling Close to U.C.L.A. & Wilshire Bl. fan, elevator, controlled Westwood Village ∞ access. Fitness ctr, yoga ∞ ∞∞∞∞∞ room, wi-fi, skyview • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • lounge w/ outdoor fire2 BEDROOM + place, laundry facilities. DEN / DINING ROOM • 2 B d . + 1 B a . • Easy freeway access ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ + 2.5 BATHS 213/382-102 1 Luxury Living Spacious 2-level townhouse. SANTA MONICA Remodeled kitchen & bath, with valet, lush garden washer/dryer in unit, large surrounding pool, 8 0 8 4 t h S t . patio, wet-bar. Side-by-side gym, elevator, etc. * * * 2 Bd.+2 Ba. * parking. Extra large private Hardwood flrs., granite * * storage room in garage. counters, dishwasher, * * Call 310/498-1090 central air, balcony, * * L ARGE , U NIQUE laundry facility.

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•• •• • • 2 Bd.+2 Ba.• • ∞ ∞ ∞ •• • ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ • Granite counters, dishB a c h e l o r • • washer, balcony, stove, Single • • intercom-entry, on-site • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • • laundry, parking. •• •• •• 310/826-4600 ••

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Brentwood Village

Close to transportation.

Spacious a/c, fireplace, pool, controlled access, laundry fac., prkg.

G ORGEOUS . W E S T W O O D Fireplace, balcony, 1380 Midvale Ave. Glass Fireplace dishwasher, intercom • Newly Remodeled. entry, elevator, gated • • • • • New hardwood flrs., parking, gym, pool. 1 Bd.+1 Ba. granite counters, • Close to Beach • • • • • • stainless steel appl., • 310/394-7132 WiFi, pool, elevator, alcove fireplace, fridge, laundry facility, W E S T L . A . controlled access, ongated parking, intercom 1433 Armacost Ave. sight laundry, parking. Close to U.C.L.A. entry, WiFi and more. « « « « « « « 310/473-1509 • 310/552-8064 • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. Rooftop jacuzzi with panoramic B RIGHT & S PACIOUS . • WESTWOOD • Balcony, Dishwasher, 550 Veteran Ave. city views. controlled access ••••• on-sight laundry, prkg. • 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. CULVER CITY 310/479-0700 • 3830 Vinton Ave.

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access, on-site laundry facility, balcony, parking. Close to Brentwood Village, Shops & Restaurants.

2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath

• Bright Unit • On-site laundry, on-site parking.

• 310/442-8265 • • Free WiFi Access •

AFAYETTE PARK PL.

Large & Bright Unit.

By appointment only

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LARGE 2 BDRM, 2 BA. Elevator, controlled with Bamboo, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer and Dryer in unit, Pool, 2 Parking, A/C units.

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The Carlton

• GORGEOUS UNITS •

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11988 Kiowa Ave.

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Very Spacious, A/C, balcony, intercom entry, on-sight laundry, prkg.

LE DOUX / BURTON WAY

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

Close to Museums, The Grove & Restaurants. Large units, walk-in closet, custom kitchen, built-in LOS ANGELES washer/dryer, all appli401 S. HOOVER St. ances, hardwood floors • • • • • • • • throughout, some units • w/ skylights+high ceilings. • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. Health club, wifi, sauna, • • • • • • • heated pool, controlled •Control access, pool, acess, parking. dishwasher, elevator, • 424/272-6596 • on-site laundry Close to Brentwood and parking. Village, Restaurants, 213/385-4751 UCLA, Mt. Saint Mary’s, LAFAYETTE PARK & Transportation.

BRENTWOOD

Spacious,street views lrg kitch w/ island, new appl., washer/dryer.

BEVERLY HILLS ADJ.

439 S. LE DOUX

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310/531-3992

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Grand Opening • MIRACLE MILE • W E S T L . A . • WESTWOOD • 615 S. Cochran Ave. 1343 Carmelina Ave. BRENTWOOD ’s Newly Remodeled - 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath 10933 Rochester Ave. + 120 Granville Ave.

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12424 TeXaS Ave. granite counters, • 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. • microwave, intercom V E R Y N I C E U N I T. entry, on-sight laun2nd floor, dry, parking & WiFi. on-site laundry, Very close to UCLA covered parking, controlled access. & Westwood Village. 310/208-5166 310/442-8265

• Free WiFi •

Call: 310/470-4474

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“The Mission” • Westwood • • • • • •

• 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • • • • • 6-Month Lease Avail.

* * * * * * Every Extra Luxury custom cabinets, granite countertops, stone entry, pool, health club, spa. • Free WiFi Access • • Close to UCLA • 1350 S. MIDVALE AVE. L.A., 90024 Contact Mgr.:

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468 BAGS WANTED

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D I R E C T O RY

ANTIQUES / JEWELRY

BUY & SELL

WANTED

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

We pay top dollar for your scrap gold, jewelry, diamonds, gemstones, watches and coins. We also consider purchasing rare or antique items.

IN ADDITION TO

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

TOP DOLLAR PAID Call 310/289-9561

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**ESTATE SALE** Great Quality Antiques, Furniture, 5 Piece CalKing Bedroom Set and Mahogany Queen Size Bed w/Matching Secretary Cabinet, Fine Art, Silver, Bronzes, Crystal, Lalique, French Sevres Porcelain Urns, Crystal Chandeliers, Persian Rugs, 10 Pieces Murray Ironworks Patio Furniture, Designer Clothing Size 6-8 and Much Much More!!!

FRI. SAT. & SUN. Dec. 9th, 10th, 11th 9AM - 5PM 1333 S. BEVERLY GLEN Unit #503. LOS ANGELES, CA 90024 For more info call:

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Buyers and Sellers of High-End Jewelr y & Watches

SERVICE DIRECTORY To advertise your services

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CLOCK REPAIR

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

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BEVERLY HILLS

Chairman 2014 Paula Kent Meehan President & Publisher Marcia Wilson Hobbs ****** Senior Editor John L. Seitz Special Sections Editor Stephen P. Simmons

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Because of my son’s marriage to a Beverly Hills girl, I came back to my hometown again after many years. It was a Rip Van Winkle experience–not because I had been asleep all these years but rather I had left BHHS and UCLA to seek my fortune in the wide world beyond, settling in New York City where I raised my family. Like Ulysses after his long voyage and Rip Van Winkle after his slumber, I found my home town greatly changed. Walking with my children and grandchildren to my grammar schools (Beverly Vista and Horace Mann), to the parks and Beverly High, this prompted my descriptionns to them of what it was like in the 1950s. Many cottages were the same, others super developed, but in my day buildings were no higher than two stories. Rodeo Drive was where psychoanalysts had their offices, the City Hall tower could be seen from most anywhere, and the backlot of 20th Century-Fox studio was right behind the high school. There were no skyscrapers nor imposing towers to block one’s view of the hills, and smog was only then starting to become a household word. As kids, we knew the Hitching Post, Warner Brothers’ Cinema and the Fox Beverly. Movie stars abounded on the streets most every day, schoold yards were unlocked, and we could ride our bikes fearlessly all over town. Everybody seemed to know each other. It made no difference which grammar school we attended, because we all grew up together when we got to Beverly High. We still talk about our teachers at reunions and via emails, never forgetting them because they shaped our character and lives. It might look a bit the same, but time has moved on. Beverly Hills, America, and all of us have changed. Was it as wonderous as it seemed to have been, so many years later. Was it just a typical post World War II American town, or a golden moment of local history. I would ask that of your readers, some of whom might be my classmates who never left town. Robert S. April, M.D., M.A. ****** There have been letters and articles that allege a climate of corruption in our City. Public officials are often sharply criticized and calls for terminations of long term City employees are voiced. In fact, we tend to overlook how our City differentiates itself from most others and operates more effectively than most municipalities.

Recently, we had a series of home robberies in my section of the City. The BHPD had officers canvass the area for surveillance video. Two officers came to my house to view my security footage to see if my cameras picked up anything. Sure enough I had two cars in the alley behind my house on the footage. The officers went out of their way to purchase a usb stick to make copies of the footage and accommodate my schedule to secure the information. I doubt any other police force would provide this level of service to its community. We formed a committee two years back to address issues confronting our street. City Manager Mahdi Aluzri has always made himself available to assist us. In fact, on Thanksgiving Day a neighbor decided to have a company cut down a tree at 7 a.m., disturbing several of us. Aluzri responded to our concerns that day and had code enforcement follow up to determine if the tree was protected, making sure staff responded to our complaints. Not many city managers provide that level of service to the community. Political differences should not be labeled as evidence of corruption. City employees and managers should be judged on the totality of their performance, not isolated instances of mistakes or errors in judgement. In looking at the totality of the performance of our city manager and others, we should recognize the outstanding performance they provide to the community. Howard Wallack ****** We feel so gratified that we the Jewish people can also celebrate our holiday season alongside Christmas and Santa Claus. It is known as Hanukkah... a wonderful historical perhaps miraculous event in Jewish history. I assume the Menorah will be lit again this year. I know it had not been done about three or four years ago, but with the help of the City Council, the Chabad came back to our town. This is a great opportunity to give our young grandchildren eight gifts for Hanukkah, repeat the “miracle of lights” by lighting the menorah each of eight nights and bring to life the story of our past in their hearts and mind. Next year, we can be more involved by having blue and white colors fly over our City and a big “pushka” (donation box) on Rodeo Drive so that people can give to charity (we call it Tzedakah). There are so many reason to remember our festivals rather than deviate from them. Pablo Nankin, M.D.

POLICE BLOTTER

These assaults, burglaries, identity and grand thefts, assaults have been reported by BHPD. Streets indicated by block numbers. Losses (when known) are in brackets. ASSAULTS 12/01 400 N. Beverly Dr. 12/02 N. Camden Dr./Sunset Blvd. 12/04 500 N. Elm Dr. BURGLARIES 11/16 9500 Wilshire Bl. 11/21 200 N. Crescent Dr. ($16,850) 11/28 600 N. Elm Dr. 11/28 9000 Burton Way ($35) 11/28 1200 Coldwater Canyon Dr. 11/29 9100 W. Olympic Bl. ($5,000) 11/29 200 Reeves Dr. 11/30 100 S. Rexford Dr. ($255) 11/30 200 S. Gale Dr. ($30,000) 11/30 100 N. La Cienega Bl. 11/30 100 S. Crescent Dr. ($295) 11/30 200 Reeves Dr. 11/30 9379 Charleville Bl. 12/01 500 Foothill Rd. ($119,100) 12/01 100 S. Rexford Dr. 12/01 100 N. Swall Dr. ($400) 12/02 100 S. Palm Dr. ($3,035)

12/03 100 N. Rexford Dr. ($14,700) 12/04 200 S. La Cienega Bl. GRAND THEFTS 09/17 300 N. Rodeo Dr. ($4,495) 09/27 1100 San Ysidro Dr. ($14,300) 11/18 200 S. Hamilton Dr. ($7,800) 11/25 622 N. Walden Dr. ($1,253) 11/26 600 Burk Pl. ($8,550) 11/30 300 S. Rexford Dr. ($1,106) 11/30 400 N. Palm Dr. ($2,500) 11/30 9100 Wilshire Bl. ($1,200) 12/01 100 N. Willaman Dr. ($1,220) 12/03 100 S. Almont Dr. ($2,200) 12/03 300 McCarty Dr. ($22,076) 12/03 300 McCarty Dr. ($1,525) 12/03 200 S. Wetherly Dr. ($3,250) 12/03 400 Castle Pl. ($1,180) 12/03 200 S. Doheny Dr. ($1,451) 12/04 9700 Wilshire Bl. ($5,180) IDENTITY THEFTS 11/27 200 Tower Dr. ($75) 12/02 500 N. Sierra Dr. ($100,000)

Cartoon for The Courier by Janet Salter

Astrology By Holiday Mathis TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Dec. 9). You'll do your best work when the pressure is on; in fact, you could even earn a prestigious award for it. Your dealings with a foreigner could inspire you to travel. March, April and October are your prime months for financial opportunity. Love is your weakness in February, your strength in May. Leo and Capricorn adore you. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Sometimes the kindest thing isn't the nicest thing. Besides, maybe you're better suited to do the thing that challenges people, makes them think or makes them laugh. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Sometimes the kindest thing isn't the nicest thing. Besides, maybe you're better suited to do the thing that challenges people, makes them think or laugh. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). How do you get to the root of a problem? You dig. Expect resistance, but don't let it deter you. The hard ground can be cracked with more substantial tools. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). The right thing to do might not be readily apparent, but that's what the wise one is for. Use this person. If you can't find this person, use the internet. You should be able to come up with a solution by sundown. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20). The fair price for goods or services isn't always the price being offered. There are long-reaching benefits to paying what's fair, even if it means giving more than is being asked of your wallet. ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19). You'll be presented with the possibility of a different kind of working arrangement. Keep an open mind, because at first this may not sound like what you had in mind. This one is (so) worth a try! TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20). Now they say, “I can't believe you went there.” The truth is that you've always been “there”; it's just that now you're no longer willing to keep it to yourself. It will feel good to express your true thoughts. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Opposing forces can provide interesting tension, or can pull so hard they tear things asunder. Why risk it? Avoid getting caught in the middle of a contest of strong wills. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Don't assume the people around you are on the same page. Future hassle can be avoided by explaining things better than you think you should have to. While you're at it, ask questions to make sure they're really catching on. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Be careful not to get so caught up in the minutiae of practical concerns that you ignore the feelings that are really driving this scene. There's more to gain by tuning into the emotional world of others. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Those who love you may not understand you as well as you like. Relationships are like fun-house mirrors reflecting back a warped and distorted version of you. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). There will be a reward for impressing that certain so-and-so. No need to posture, perform or stretch the truth in the least. Nothing is more interesting than the real deal. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Laziness can lead to inventing an easier way. Anger can motivate change. Fear can promote safety; sadness can inspire bonding; restlessness is the precursor to adventure. Whatever you're feeling, there's a benefit to it.

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