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GOLDEN GLOBES — Nominations for the 73rd annual Golden Globe Awards were announced Thursday morning at The Beverly Hilton. Carol, the story of a budding romance between two women in 1950s New York starring Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara, earned a leading five nominations. The nominations were announced by (pictured left): Angela Bassett, Chloe Grace Moretz, America Ferrera and Dennis Quaid. For more on the Golden Globe nominations, visit www.bhcourier.com.

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The Women’s Club had its Holiday luncheon with the Mayor and Police Chief. 4

Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills names Luc Delafosse as General Manager.

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Lucy Meyer leads UNICEF, Special Olympics efforts locally.

20 Dog Park Meeting The Parks & Recreation Commission will meet Monday at 9:30 a.m. in City Hall room 280A to discuss the dog park (permitting, entry, closed circuit TV, donor recognition) and more.

Centennial Film RSVP Don’t forget to RSVP for a free screening of Phil Savenick’s Beverly Hills: 100 Years, 100 Stories premiere Jan. 7, at The Wallis. E-mail: bh100rsvp@gmail.com.

George Christy, Page 6 Winning The Pulitzer And Tony Awards, The 1950s Musical, Guys & Dolls, A Musical Fable On Broadway, Is Being Performed Through December 20th At The Wallis Center For Performing Arts

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Wendy, Leonard Goldberg Make $10 Million Gift To UCLA UCLA Health Sciences has received a $10 million gift, most of which will support multidisciplinary research on migraine, a debilitating neurological disorder that affects 36 million in the U.S. The gift was made by philanthropists and Beverly Hills residents Wendy and Leonard Goldberg. Wendy Goldberg is an editor and author; her husband, Leonard, is an award-winning film and television producer and executive.

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Beverly Hills Elders: Gordon And Lee Gelfond, The Sweetest Pair Part 63 in a series on Beverly Hills residents who have grown with the Centennial City

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don was slated to lead the Wednesday morning song before (see ‘GELFONDS’ page 24)

New Church Of Good Shepherd Pastor Asks Flock To Be Merciful

By Laura Coleman Church of the Good Shepherd’s new pastor, Rev. Ed Benioff, is raring to make a difference in the lives of his flock. This week, in tandem with Pope Francis launching a worldwide “year of mercy”, Father Ed let his parisioners know that likewise, they too were being called upon to be “islands of mercy in a sea of indifference.”

But just what can people do to make a difference? According to Fr. Ed, it’s important for people to pray to figure out just what that

December 11, 2015

Toxic Timeline: How Beverly Hills’ Arsenic Soil Became Everyone’s Problem

By Victoria Talbot 9315 Civic Center Way has been a sleepy address for decades. Owned by the Beverly Hills Land Company, the 5acre site became a railroad right-of-way from 1926-1998, though the railroad had ceased to operate decades earlier.

Now, riddled with contamination from arsenic, parcels 12 & 13 are under the microscope as the City and its residents try to unravel the events that led to the removal of 196 trees and subsequent potential release of fugitive toxic dust in a residential and commercial central area of Beverly Hills.

Here is a timeline of the events: 1998 – Union Pacific Rail-

road (UPRR) returns the land to the Beverly Hills Land Company (BHLC) 11/2/2000 – BHLC and “transportation planners” meet with residents allegedly to discuss alleviating traffic on Santa Monica Blvd. Beverly Hills North HOA President Victor Bardack accuses then-BHLC president Gene St. John of a “veiled attempt to make friends of the residents and make them more receptive to what the developer wants to do.” St. John receives support from Beverly Hills’ then-City Manger Mark Scott.

6/2003 – A report by Lindmark Consultants that the property has toxic arsenic (see ‘TOXIC SOIL’ page 30)

City Council To Vote On Fire Department Pay Raises

(see ‘GOLDBERG GIFT’ page 28)

By Laura Coleman After nearly 65 years together, Lee and Gordon Gelfond know the secret to a good marriage. Part of that secret, Gordon explained, is never going to bed angry, enjoying the journey and often having a little patience.

When Lee first spoke to Gordon she did so disdainfully. The two were in a social studies course at UCLA and as was tradition, Gor-

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means in their own lives.

In fact, Fr. Ed is a first-hand (see ‘GOOD SHEPHERD’ page 24)

By Victoria Talbot and Matt Lopez The City of Beverly Hills has posted the draft Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the employee labor negotiations between the Beverly Hills Firefighter's Association and the City on its website. The posting reflects the City's transparency ordinance, to allow the public to comment on the resulting negotiations.

The MOU for BHFA will be voted on at the City Council Formal Session, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15. The public can view the proposal on the City’s website at www.beverlyhills.org/bhfamou.

The MOU contains the following: "Effective the pay period including October 6, 2015, employees will receive a base salary increase of two percent

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(2%). Effective the pay period following adoption of this MOU, employees will receive a base salary increase of six percent (6%). Effective the pay period including October 1, 2016, employees will receive a base salary increase of two percent (2%). Effective the pay period including October 1, 2017, employees will receive a base salary increase of two and one half percent (2.5%). Effective the pay period including October 1, 2018, employees will receive a base salary increase of three percent (3%)."

For firefighter retirement pay, "classic" members, which means those hired before July 1, 2012, will pay their own full nine percent employee contribution to the California Public Employees Retirement System (see ‘FIRE PAY’ page 28)

A DAY IN THE SUN — Amy Poehler and parents, Eileen Frances Milmore and William Grinstead Poehler share a proud moment as Amy is honored with a Star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame – Star #2566 in the category of Television.

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

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One Beverly Hills Holds Scoping Meeting On Second Night Of Hanukkah

BEVERLY HILLS WOMEN’S CLUB CELEBRATES THE SEASON—The Beverly Hills Women’s Club’s (BHWC) historic clubhouse was packed when the club held it’s annual Holiday Luncheon and Boutique featuring vendors and entertainment from the BHHS Magrigal Singers. Enjoying the festivites were (from left): Renee Sperling, BHWC attorney and board member, President Mumsey Nemiroff, Mayor Julian Gold, Lea Purwin D’Agostino and BHPD Chief Dominick Rivetti, who addressed the group.

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The Courier Publisher Joins Chamber Panel On Successful Business Strategies

By Laura Coleman Want to know the secret to building a powerful brand? At Tuesday morning's Chamber of Commerce breakfast panel, “Be Your Own Publicist,” The Courier Publisher Marcia Hobbs will join Emmy-Award winning TV journalist Ann Shatilla and other industry experts on stage at the Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills to inform attendees just what it takes to run a successful business.

Other panelists include: Rosalind Jarrett Sepulveda, publicity of Screen

By Victoria Talbot City staff and team members of One Beverly Hills made up the majority of attendees at a “scoping” meeting Monday evening for community members to comment on the City’s initial study into environmental impacts of the project.

Comments would then influence the Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (SEIR) that will recommend future impact mitigations.

Held on the second night of Hanukkah, during the year’s busiest holiday season, the public comment period for this phase of the project began Nov. 30 and ends Dec. 30.

Public comments are essential to direct staff to issues that will affect residents and the community.

The initial study provided by City staff included noise, traffics, greenhouse gas emissions, water, and a standard checklist of environmental impacts.

Community members, such as families with students at El Rodeo School, residents in the area immediately adjacent to the property or those who must reach destinations such as Beverly Hills High School or Century City, will likely have the most direct impact from the construction and the project.

Designed by Pritzker prize-winning architect Richard Meier, the original plan called for two residential towers with 235 residential units. The final EIR was approved in April 2008. (see ‘ONE BEVERLY HILLS’ page 12)

WRAPPING IT UP FOR SENIORS–The Beverly Hills Teen Scene ‘VolunTeens’ wrap packages for seniors 12/15 &17, 4:30--5:30 p.m.; and 12/21, 12/22 & 12/23, 12 - 2 p.m. at Roxbury Park Community Center.. From left: Nima Pirian, Evan Chiang, Justin Chao, Gloria Gordon, Christina Chamberlain and Sam Behboodi. Call 310-2856823 for more information.

Actors Guild Awards; Robert Ross, Robb Report consultant and Ross/Madrid Group strategist; and brand strategist Madelyn Hammond.

The event, which is sponsored by O'Gara Coach of Beverly Hills and Wells Fargo, runs from 8 to 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 15. The cost is $65 for chamber members and $90 for general attendees.

For information, call 310-248-1000 or visit: beverlyhillschamber.com/ events.

Beverly Hills Parents Concerned About Sending High School Band Students To Play At London New Year’s Day Parade

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

MARVELOUS MINNIE–Minnie is an 11month old, female Maltese puppy. She was being given away on Craigslist, which can be extremely dangerous for animals. She is now safe with ShelterHopePetShop.org and looking for a new loving home. Those interested in adopting her through the rescue only, humane pet shop Shelter Hope may contact Kim Sill at 805-379-3538.

Adele is a sweet, easy, 5-year old blue blue pitbull, who weighs 60 pounds.

Donna is 25-pound terrier who is a bit shy but very sweet. She is 18 months old.

Simon is a 7-year old Malti-poo, a 14-pound gentleman with the sweetest personality.

Violiet is an 8-monthold Minpin/Chihuahua mix who is the happiest 8-pound dog.

These dogs are available through Wags and Walks West Los Angeles rescue. For more information, to foster dogs, or to adopt, email info@wagsandwalks.org

By Laura Coleman Terrorism hit close to home this past week when several Beverly Hills High School parents voiced concern with having BHHS students travel to Europe to participate in the London New Year’s Day Parade.

Last night (after press time), the Board of Education was slated to discuss what, if any, action to take in the face of those concerns.

“As I see it, parents are free to decide if they want to allow their kids to go,” said Board President Howard Goldstein.

BHHS Principal Dave Jackson said he planned to make a similar recommendation to the board.

Approximately 80 BHHS students plan to travel along with parent chaperones and instructors to London to participate in the parade.

According to Goldstein, the $3,150 per person trip price is being paid for by individual parents. The contract between the Beverly Hills High School Marching Band and Performance Travel Ltd. states that no refunds of deposits will be made unless there is a warning from the U.S. State Department. There is currently an alert in place.

Goldstein said that due to Board Bylaw 6153, the district is prohibited from funding any student expenses that occur out of state.

Celebrations, Song and Santa Come To Beverly Gardens Park On Sunday

By Laura Coleman For one hour on Sunday afternoon, the voices of Beverly Hills children will fill the air at Beverly Gardens Park for a very special “Holiday Concert in the Park.”

The hour-long concert, which begins at 1:30 p.m. in front of the iconic Beverly Hills sign at the Beverly Gardens Lily Pond, is being presented by the Friends of Beverly Gardens Park.

The concert will feature the Beverly Hills High School Madrigals, the Bever-

ly Vista Middle School Choir, and the BHUSD 4th & 5th Grade Honor Choir.

There will also be a special appearance

by Santa with refreshments courtesy of Urth Caffe and Beverly Hills High School Culinary students.

Spearheaded by the efforts of Steve Gordon, the Friends of Beverly Gardens Park works to restore the City’s centuryold 1.9-mile garden treasure. For more information about the organization, visit: www.fobgp.org.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> HAPPY HANUKKAH–Pictured, (from left): Vice Mayor of Beverly Hills John Mirisch; Beverly Hills philanthropist Stanley Black; Regional Director of Dorchester Collection/West Coast USA and General Manager of The Beverly Hills Hotel Edward Mady; and Beverly Hills Jewish Community's Rabbi Yosef Cunin. The Beverly Hills Hotel was awarded the "Excellence in Community Service Award" by the Beverly Hills Jewish Community for providing excellent accommodations for its weekly Shabbat and holiday services and programs, and in recognition of its Glatt Kosher kitchen that the hotel established to accommodate the needs of the Jewish community. Photo by Elizabeth, John Solano Photography

Mohamed Hadid’s Name Added To 901 Strada Vecchia Criminal Prosecution

By Matt Lopez Celebrity megamansion developer Mohamed Hadid is finally going to have to answer for the alleged illegal work done at 901 Strada Vecchia in BelAir. Residents fighting against overdevelopment in Bel-Air and West L.A. scored a major victory Tuesday when an L.A. Superior Court judge gave L.A. City Attorney Mike Feuer permission to add Hadid’s name as a defendant to the criminal misdemeanor prosecution of the site.

In April, LADBS inspectors cracked down on the property, ruling all unapproved construction, which they said included features like retaining walls, concrete decks and an underground theater, were to be removed.

The nearly 30,000 square foot property is listed as owned by 901 STRADA LLC, with James T. Zelloe, a Virginia attorney, listed as executive.

Rob Wilcox, a spokesman from Feuer’s office, told The Courier that adding Hadid’s name to the criminal (see ‘901 STRADA VECCHIA’ page 12)

AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE–The American Ballet Theatre (ABT) celebrated its 75th anniversary with a holiday benefit at The Beverly Hilton Hotel with one-night-only special performances by the company’s world-renowned artists, including newly-promoted principal dancers Stella Abrera and Misty Copeland. The evening was sponsored by Harry Winston and Lloyd E. Rigler–Lawrence E. Deutsch Foundation. Co-Chairs included: Avery and Andy Barth, Rochelle Gores Fredston, Eloisa Maturén, Michael Moser, Catharine Soros, Sutton Stracke and Liane Weintraub. Pictured (from left): ABT Artistic Director Kevin McKenzie, dancers Copeland and Abrera, and Co-Chair Michael Moser, Harry Winston VP Regional West Coast Retail; Alexandre Hammoudi and Misty Copeland performing an excerpt from Swan Lake.

Photos by Vince Bucci

Beverly Hills Could Begin Charging Electric Vehicle Fees

By Matt Lopez The Beverly Hills Traffic & Parking Commission at its meeting last week broached the subject of fees for its electric vehicle (EV) charging stations.

With 35 EV charging stations that satisfy up to 58 vehicles at one time, the City has enjoyed a healthy EV program, but Vice Chair Jake Manaster noted that “with that success, comes abuse.”

Commissioner Andy Licht agreed.

“Enforcement, to me, is the key,” Licht said. “There’s never any empty parking spaces. People park in these spots all day. I came here at 8:20 a.m. and couldn’t get an EV spot [in the Crescent lot] and I guarantee those same cars are still there.”

Licht said the charge for overparking needs to be significant. “It almost needs to rise to the price of a ticket.”

Licht said.

The EV program started in 2011 when the City received grant funds to

install charging stations throughout Beverly Hills. The City was required to provide free use of the charging stations through January 2014, but has extended that to the present day.

Now, because of what the City believes is abuse of the parking spaces, a fee structure is being discussed. The proposed pricing structure would be a combination of kilowatts used plus time parked in the EV charging space, with the approximate cost per kilowatt being between 20 and 25 cents.

City staff agreed to go back and continue working on program policies, including time restrictions and bringing forward usage statistics, at a later date before going to the City Council for review.

“The mission of the [electric vehicle] network needs to be decided,” Manaster said. “That is not clear at this point.”

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Intimate Cancer Awareness Luncheon Highlights Importance Of HPV Vaccine

CURING CANCER–Dr. Beth Karlan with Lauie Gray and Judy Briskin talked about the importance of lifestyle changes to help change genetics at Monday’s luncheon.

Photo by Thomas Neerken

By Laura Coleman HPV is perhaps one of the most unsexy diagnoses a person can get; and yet, it is a sexually transmitted disease that causes cancer. On Monday, Dr. Beth Karlan, director of CedarsSinai Women’s Cancer Program, told the few dozen attendees at an intimate “friend-raising” cancer-awareness luncheon that HPV has a chance to go the route of Polio-–that is, as long as people opt to have their children vaccinated.

Today, Karlan said 25 percent of boys and 50 percent of women under 26 get the vaccination. She is optimistic that the population can develop a herd immunity that will prevent people from spreading the cancer-causing infection.

“Your genes are the blueprint, but you can redecorate,” she said. “Genetic changes help us live better, longer, lives.”

BHUSD Welcomes New Board Of Education President Goldstein, Vice President Spitz

By Laura Coleman Howard Goldstein took the helm of the Beverly Hills Unified School District Board of Education at Tuesday evening’s “organizational meeting” with Mel Spitz becoming the board’s new VP. The two votes–both unanimous–came after Spitz, who last served on the board in 1979, and Isabel Hacker were sworn in to begin their four-year terms.

Spitz, who now begins his 10th year of service on the board, pledged to take “all practical measures possible” to prevent Metro from building a tunnel underneath Beverly Hills High School

at Tuesday’s meeting.

The room was packed with local leaders, including Mayor Julian Gold, City Councilwoman Lili Bosse and City Treasurer Eliot Finkel. In addition to residents and school officials, also in attendance were several commissioners, PTA leaders, and former board presidents and City mayors.

“The change of attitude on this board is discernible,” Goldstein said in his closing remarks at the new board’s first meeting.

Boardmember Noah Margo was also sworn in to begin his second term.

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550 (over 90 actors, many there for decades), and operates on a yearly budget of $34 million, with annual attendance topping more than 400,000.

As many as nine plays are performed concurrently. Shakespeare, American classics, musicals, contemporary works, world premieres.

Bill Rauch serves as OSF’s fifth artistic director (since 2006), with Cynthia Riber becoming OSF’s third executive director since 2013.

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ow off to France.

Those with an insatiable culinary curiosity, which includes us, wondered about the luncheon hosted by France’s Premier Francois Hollande for world leaders who met in Paris for the climate summit. One hundred seventy attended. President Barack Obama, Russia’s Vladimir Putin, German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

British Prime Minister David Cameron, China’s President Xi Jinping, plus others.

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Guys & Dolls, the historic American musical, is attracting crowds at The Wallis.

Performing through December 20th, the Oregon Shakespeare Festival troupers are renowned for their impressive work.

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e bow to our local loyal legends such as the late philanthropist millionairess Paula Kent Meehan and the Elaine and Bram Goldsmith family, for standing behind their massive generosity to making the Wallis a reality.

Attracting Westsiders and theater, music, cabaret and dance buffs, who avail themselves of top talents such as the Oregon Shakespeare Festival troupers.

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ere they are through December 20th, the Oregonians enthusiastically performing Frank Loesser’s Guys & Dolls, A Musical Fable Of Broadway, the 1950s musical of Pulitzer amd Tony Awards fame. A dream realized from such as Jerry Magnin, who’s devoted years of committed support so that we may have the pleasure of the arts within reach. Also to spread the gospel of the power within the arts in California. Not only emotionally and spiritually, but financially, as well. Cities find that the arts, like sports, bring in the big bucks.

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uys & Dolls is an historic American treasure.

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the Damon Runyonesque bimbos and babes from the 1920s and 1930s.

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erry Teachout travels across the U.S. as The Wall Street Journal’s drama critic, and seeks out the worthwhile pleasures of regional theater, in addition to reviewing Broadway openings. Time and again, he reports there’s major theatrical talent out there. This August, he flew to Oregon for the Guys & Dolls premiere in its Northwest setting at the Angus Bowmer Theatre.

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ell, hold on to your snap-brim fedora,” he wrote about director Mary Zimmerman’s racy production, “a fetching revival as good as it gets … of the golden-age musicals.” Who would guess that sleazy strippers and craps shooters unexpectedly engage with missionaries and evangelists. Sooner than later, they burst into song.

and lighting design, etc. We should note that the late Abe Burrows is a co-writer of the book with Jo Swerling, Abe being the father of author and TV cooking star Laurie Burrows Grad and director Jim Burrows.

Laurie’s raised millions with her annual Night at Sardi’s fundraiser evenings for Alzheimer’s research (which dad Abe suffered from).

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urnip soup with scallops in floral steam was the beginning course, followed by freerange roast chicken, celery preserve with truffles, parsleyed creamed spinach.

Then, a cheese course of organic Reblochon, with the classic Paris Brest for dessert served with stewed citrus fruit and praline cream.

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ine selections poured were the white premier cru Meursault Santenots 2011, the red Marquis d’Angerville Chateau Beychevelle, and the Philipponnat Champagne.

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uring another exclusive dinner, Mr. Hollande entertained 12 guests, including John Kerry, the U. S. Secretary of State, along with French dignitaries at the three-star (since 1986) L’Ambroisie on the Place de Vosges. The creation of Bernard and Daniele Paucaud, L’Ambroisie, when in Paris, is not to be missed.

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stablished in 1935, the Oregon Shakespeare Festival remains among the oldest and largest professional regional theaters in the country.

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ou’ll delight with the singing of Salvation Army lassie Sarah Brown (Kate Hurster, a sixth season OSF veteran) and Adelaide (Robin Goodlin Nordi, a 22 season OSF veteran), the stripper star at the Hot Box Club. Also the singing and hippety-slick dancing of the OSF sixth season veteran Rodney Gardiner as Nathan Detroit, played by Frank Sinatra in the film. And you’ll get a kick out of fifth season veteran Daniel T. Parker as Nicely-Nicely Johnson.

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acked it was. Opening night. Not a seat available in the orchestra at the Bram Goldsmith Theater at the Wallis. Affirming the longtime traffic snafus in Beverly Hills were worth it when the Wallis was being renovated from the old Beverly Hills Post Office into a lovely cultural center.

hey dined at twelve tables at the Le Bourget Conference Center north of Paris (imagine the seating headache!), with five

Michelin-starred chefs volunteering their services. The luncheon lasted less than an hour, with the leaders returning afterward to continue their negotiations.

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he score boasts such classics as A Bushel And A Peck, If I Were A Bell, Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ The Boat, Luck Be A Lady, et alia.

Excellent production values— choreography, costumes, set

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Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills Names French Hotelier Luc Delafosse As Incoming GM

By Laura Coleman Beverly Hills’ newest five-star hotelier Luc Delafosse is hard at work in his role as general manager for the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills–although the hotel isn’t expected to open until early 2017.

Just a few months into his new role, The Courier caught up with the native Parisian to discuss everything from selecting the ideal China pattern to ensuring that guests have the best experience possible.

“A key point in our service entails building a friendship with our guests so they feel a sense of home when they’re with us,” Delafosse said. “This means understanding and anticipating their needs, and making recommendations that will enrich their time at the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills.”

Located adjacent to The Beverly Hilton on the corner of Wilshire and Santa Monica Boulevards in Beverly Hills, the 12-story, 170-room luxury hotel will be the brand's first new build property on the West Coast and will join the legendary Waldorf Astoria portfolio of 25 landmark destinations.

In his newly created role, Delafosse will oversee the hotel’s day-to-day operations, as well as all aspects of the property’s creative direction and personal concierge service.

Delafosse underscored that it was important that the Waldorf Astoria be invested in the community, in addition to serving luxury-seeking visitors.

“We really want to be part of Beverly Hills in every way,” he said. “A great project always starts with a great owner.”

Beny Alagem, owner of both the Beverly Hilton and the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, characterized Delafosse as an industry leader whose deep expertise and very human personality will help set the tone for the hotel.

“We want to create the best urban resort in the United States,” Alagem said. “The Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills will provide an authentic California luxury experience that no other hotel can provide.”

Alagem said that Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills’ clean, contemporary design, which draws its inspiration from the rich history of California's Streamlined Moderne style, will deliver a combination of luxury and ease that has never existed before. The color scheme,

The new Waldorf Astoria Lobby will offer guests a place to relax.

he added, will further reflect California with a palette that includes light blue, yellow-gold, and pale green. There will also be touches of Art Deco designs, which evoke historic L.A. buildings.

Stunning outdoor spaces and a luxurious spa/pool will help ensure that all visitors enjoy their time at the Waldorf Astoria.

In addition to bringing the world’s prestigious hotel brand to Beverly Hills, Delafosse will hand select 300-plus new staff members to ensure that the Waldorf’s signature elegant service remains impeccable while introducing seamless digital touches that enhance the guest experience.

“We understand that fine hospitality is an art form and service needs to be genuine and tailored to each guest’s personal preferences,” Alagem said.

“Under Luc’s direction, we found someone who embodies the definition of world-class luxury service and who lives and breathes the exclusive experience of Waldorf Astoria hotels.”

Delafosse brings over three decades of experience working with international luxury hospitality brands.

Most recently, he served as general manager and managing director of Hotel de Crillon in Paris, France. Prior to that, he held the position of head of hotels for Capital Construction & Development in London, preceded by four years at Burj Al Arab in Dubai and seven years at The Ritz London. A graduate of Brevet de Technicien Hotelier and Ealing University, Delafosse has held significant management and operations positions with established luxury hotel brands including Hotel Mirabeau and Le Touquet France.

Delafosse said that he actually fell into the hotel business quite by chance.

After his parents moved to the South of France, his father enrolled him in hotel school and he began work at the Hotel Du Paris in Monte Carlo. In fact, it’s quite a good thing that his father made such a decision–in addition to Delafosse having found his professional calling, he also met his wife in hotel school.

“The hotel business made me who I am today,” he said.

Delafosse said he is particularly excited about the luxurious spa that is currently in development.

The hotel will feature a triple-height lobby with a contemporary Art Deco design, the signature Waldorf Astoria clock, hand-painted murals of California landscapes, and custom chandeliers. Every single detail of the hotel’s design brings a combination of luxury and California ease to the Waldorf Astoria brand. Each of the 170 guestrooms will feature unrivaled views and floorto-ceiling windows that open onto oversized private balconies, comfortably furnished and landscaped to create a Beverly Hills Lanai that brings the outdoors inside.

On the third level, spacious Villa Suites will open onto manicured private garden terraces. The rooftop pool deck will be the largest rooftop destination of its kind in Beverly Hills and will include landscaping, VIP cabanas, lounge areas and a swimming pool specifically for hotel guests. The hotel will also bring exclusive services to Los Angeles, featuring inspirational cuisine with an award-winning chef that will be proprietary to Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills.

This property will also highlight select luxury retailers and a world-class 5,000

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square-foot Waldorf Astoria Spa with recognized management and products.

“Our goal is to provide our guests with the Waldorf experience, creating a new sense of luxury and an unforgettable stay that goes beyond the guest expectation,” Delafosse said. “Whenever you need me, I’m here. Whenever.”

For more information about Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, visit news.waldorfastoria.com or follow the brand at www.facebook.com/waldorfastoria, www.instagram.com/waldorfastoria, and twitter.com/waldorfastoria.

The Tea Lounge at the Waldorf Astoria will provide visitors and locals with an opulent space in which to enjoy an afternoon or evening.

The Porte Cochere that welcomes guests to the Waldorf Astoria is at once luxurious and functional.

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SWEET TIMES AT ROBINSON GARDENS–The Friends of Robinson Gardens celebrated the season with a lovely and delicious holiday cookie party. Each attendee baked and brought a special treat to share, along with the recipe that will soon be part of a new cookie book, with proceeds to be used toward Robinson Gardens. Pictured (from left): Adrienne Horwitch and Julia Klein, co-presidents of FRG, Robin Blake, Leslie Tillman, Diana Doyle, Marian Power, Patti Reinstein, Barbara Marcus and Marcella Ruble.

WEDDING BELLS–Meralee Goldman, former mayor of Beverly Hills, recently married Jay Canel in a ceremony at Sinai Temple.

CORONET DEBUTANTE–Beverly Hills resident Madison McKenzie Foster made her debut at the National Charity League, Los Angeles Founder Chapter, 66th Annual Coronet Debutante Ball. The traditional black tie ball took place in the International Ballroom of The Beverly Hilton.

Madison is pictured her father, Brian A. Foster.

MUSIC-MUSIC-MUSIC– A reception Sunday (left) at Bedford & Burns, hosted by Audrey Bornstein (right), celebrated the release of a new musical instruction book Range Transition & Tuning by her husband Bob Bornstein (center).

They are congratulated by famed Oscar-winningcomposer/conductor Bill Conti, who is a longtime collaborator with Bornstein in preparing and performing the music on numerous Academy Award presentations.

Photo by Shana Forman

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B E V E R LY H I L L S R E A L E S TAT E ONE BEVERLY HILLS (Continued from page 4)

With the purchase of the property

by The Wanda Group, the new plans will include 193 residential condominiums and a proposed 134-room boutique hotel.

Located west of Merv Griffin Way between Santa Monica and Wilshire Boulevards, One Beverly Hills will join the Peninsula, the Waldorf Astoria and the Beverly Hilton to dominate the west end of the City with hotels.

Offered as a community benefit in exchange for variances, a public garden dominates the eastern portion of the property. With no public parking, pedestrian access would constitute crossing Wilshire Boulevard, Merv Griffin Way or Santa Monica Boulevard.

Access to the hotel will be from Santa Monica Boulevard and for the residences, from Wilshire Boulevard.

The public can view the initial study, prepared by Rincon Consultants at www.beverlyhills.org/environmental.

Comments can be mailed to Andre Sahakian, Associate Planner, Community Development Department, 455 N. Rexford Drive, First Floor, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 or emailed to asahakian@beverlyhills.org "We support the thorough and independent analysis that arise from comments made through the Scoping Session process," said Harvey Englander, a spokesperson for One Beverly Hills.

Sahakian can be reached at 310285-1127.

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case was important “to hold those we believe are responsible for these violations accountable.”

According to a presentation from Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety in June, the site had been issued 10 orders to comply since March 11, just after Hadid took ownership of the property. The title changed hands five times since he purchased the property in January 2011.

Victor De la Cruz, an attorney for Joseph Horacek, the homeowner living below 901 Strada Vecchia who has led the charge to uncover all the illegal work done by the property, said he felt justice had been served by Hadid’s name being added to the case.

“Mr. Hadid, as he is known to do, had been able to successfully hide behind a limited liability company. Questionable property transfers occurred and Mr. Hadid even claimed that he was just a simple designer on 901 Strada Vecchia.” De la Cruz told The Courier.

“Anyone familiar with the project knew this was a farce, but the City Attorney was initially having trouble ‘piercing the corporate veil’. Ultimately, the games could only take Mr. Hadid so far, and it appears enough evidence has been amassed to clearly demonstrate that he was, in fact, a key player and criminally liable at a personal level.”

Hadid’s attorney Ben Reznik did not return a request for comment before The Courier’s Thursday deadline.

The case will return to court on Dec. 14 to set a trial date.

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BHHS CLASS OF 1950–Celebrating their 65 year-reunion aboard the Queen Mary were over 50 members of the Class of 1950 and their spouses. Reunion committee members met monthly for over nine months and they were thrilled with the response. Master of Ceremonies Dick Ward retold stories about favorite teachers Mr. Jackson and Dr. French and a few new ones no one had heard before, too.

Left to right, rear, Lynn Vale Penoyar, Dick Ward, Jerry Factor, Carol Goshaw Blanchard, Rod Wilger, Marlene Sudman Zimmerman (reunion invitation artist), Shelley Gibson Selle and Gayle Schlanger Epstein. Left to right, front, Jacque Turbow Gottleib, Sheri Sebell Rogers, Nancy Friend Dillon, Sandy Shelley Gibson and Pat Abrams Rosenberg Heumann. Missing are Barbara Hyman Spits and Lew Jarvis, who passed away in July.

Future reunions will be annual for this class. Class members are invited to Philippe The Original restaurant downtown Los Angeles, Friday, Oct. 21, 2016. For more information call Carol Goshaw Blanchard at 949-837-5558.

RECOUNTING THE REBBE’S WISDOM–Jewish Community Foundation of L.A. hosted Rabbi Joseph Teluskin (center) for a discussion of his book Rebbe about the legacy of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson. More than 200 were on hand in the Peltz Theater in the Museum of Tolerance to dicuss Rebbe’s leadership of the worldwide ChabadLubavitch movement. He is joined by Baruch Littman (left), JCF’s VP of development, and Dan Rothblatt, senior VP of philanthropic services.

Junior Master Gardener Classes at Greystone Registration Opens

By Victoria Talbot The highly acclaimed Junior Master Gardener Classes at Greystone Mansion for kids 6-12 years begins January 10 and runs through March 20. Registration is now open.

These unique classes take place at the Greystone Demonstration Garden at Greystone Mansion and Gardens, making it that much more fun to participate.

The classes are through the University of California Cooperative Extension and are taught by certified Master Gardeners.

Kids learn how to grow a vegetable garden, work on projects and develop critical thinking and entrepreneurial skills while they produce locally grown, organic foods that are environmentally friendly, sustainable and cost – effective.

Upon completion, students receive the Golden Ray Certificate from Texas A & M University’s Junior Master Gardener Program.

For more information, or to register, visit www.beverlyhills.org/BHRegOnline

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ARTS & E N T E RTA I N M E N T The Big Short—Caustic Brilliant Wall Street Tale Truth be told–all I know about finances is figuring what a 20-percent tip of the amount of my check is after I’ve eaten. I’m not good with anything relating to stocks and bonds nor do I understand what happens on Wall Street following the ringing of the bell by some smiling and giddy people.

I am aware of the housing mortgages catastrophic collapse and the devastation to iconic Wall Street institutions, but do not understand the intricate details.

(My wife and I decided to enter the mercurial world of high finances when we succumbed to the enticing penny stock offers. We thought, how much can we lose–after all–it’s only a penny? Don’t ask.)

Director Adam McKay and his cowriter, Charles Randolph, have accomplished the unimaginable. I actually en-

joyed watching The Big Short starring Christian Bale, Ryan Gosling, Brad Pitt and the incredible acting chameleon, Steve Carrell, who seems to conquer every role regardless of the challenge. All

Jerry Cutler On Film of the actors are wonderful and the script —the parts I understood—caustically, humorously and brilliantly written. (The first earned four Golden Globe nods; best comedy, screenplay and actors Bale and Carrell.)

McKay’s decision to use the fourth wall technique and have actors speak directly to the audience, works splendidly.

1 to 3-1/2 Bagels out of 4 Jerry Cutler, The Courier’s film critic is rabbi at Creative Arts Temple.

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With New Intimate Concert Series At the Wallis, ‘Life Is A Cabaret’ The Wallis’ Patricia Wolff wants people to “come to the cabaret.”

After the success of last year’s Love, Noel: The Letters And Songs Of Noel Coward, in the intimate Lovelace Studio Theater, she’s happy to announce the inaugural “Cabaret at the Wallis” season.

For two weeks this month, the theater will be “transformed into our own Cafe Carlye,” says Wolff, Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts director of programming, with stylized chandeliers, café tables and cocktail service.

The lineup for the 7 p.m. shows is a who’s who of Broadway and cabaret luminaries including: Alice Ripley, (Friday, Dec. 11), Freda Payne (Saturday, Dec. 12), Melissa Manchester (Wednesday, Dec. 16), Ute Lemper (Thursday, Dec. 17), Our Lady J Friday,

Broadway star Alice Ripley appears tonight.

Dec. 18) and Jeff Goldblum (Saturday, Dec. 19) In addition, Tony Award-winner Christine Ebersole will be featured in January for four performances.

“The range of entertainers is exciting,” says Wolf. “We’ve found a sophisti(see ‘CABARET,’ page 26)

Jingle Bell Rock Revue Coming To The Saban Jingle Bell Rock-A Rockin’ Holiday Revue will entertain families with 8 p.m. shows, Tuesdays and Wednesday, Dec. 15, 16, 22 and 23 at The Saban Theatre, 840 Wilshire Blvd.

Bursting with yuletide spectacle– Jingle Bell Rock features singing, dancing and comedy. Loaded with classic holiday tunes and toe-tapping contemporary hits, the show is a non-stop musical journey through a winter wonderland of song.

Plus, there are dancers, comedy moments and specialty acts.

A block of free tickets exclusively for The Courier’s e-blast subscribers is now available. To reserve, email desired date and number of tickets to boxoffice@canyonclub.net Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets range from $24-$49 (with applicable fee). The special “Me + 3” offer for families of four is $100 (plus fees).

Hot chocolate, cookies and candy canes will be available for purchase.

For tickets and information, call 888645-5006 or visit www.sabantheatre.org.

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HOW DO YOU FEEL?

OFFERING COMFORT—Beverly Hills Womens Club members (from left): Joyce Silverman, Tricia Dunn Grey, Katrina Schenfield and Joan Horsfall Young took part in the club’s Bereavement Support Bag program, part of its new Philanthropy Council, in cooperation with UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital.

BHWC’s ‘Comfort Care’ Program Helps Families Who’ve Suffered Loss Members of the Beverly Hills Women’s Club gathered recently to prepare Bereavement Support bags for families that have suffered the loss of a child.

The club launched its new Philanthropy Council with a presentation from representatives of UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital (MCH) about the needs of families that endure the death of a child.

For this Comfort Care Program members prepared 120 tote bags for parents, and backpacks for siblings.

“I thought the need was compelling and this was something we could do and an easy connection, said a program organizer and club VP Tricia

Dunn Grey “When a child dies it leaves a tragic void in the family. The project is helping meet a caring and loving need. It’s important for these families to know that somebody cares about them.”

The parent tote bags were filled with MCH bereavement literature, and items like tissues and M&Ms. The sibling backpacks featured stuffed animals supplied by the club. “This project has received tremendous support; and really resonated with members,” Grey says.

BHWC’s new Philanthropy Council, plans to focus on causes involving women and children and continue its work with MCH.

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

New CHLA 3D Low Radiation Full Body Imaging System Helps Children With Spinal Conditions Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) has announced the availability of the EOS Imaging System, the first technology capable of providing head-to-toe images of patients in both 2D and 3D while using up to 90 percent less radiation than X-rays.

“This new state-of-the-art technology will be of great benefit to the pediatric patients we treat, especially those with spinal conditions like scoliosis that require frequent imaging,” says David L. Skaggs, MD, MMM, CHLA chief of orthpaedic surgery and director of spine surgery.

Frontal and profile radiographs are acquired in a single step as the patient stands or sits in the EOS machine. If a fullbody radiograph of the entire body is unnecessary, the EOS scan can be targeted to a single anatomical area such as the vertebral column or the leg. The image is acquired by way of a simultaneous body scan using two very fine X-ray beams, with a whole-body scan taking less than 20 seconds to complete.

The two resulting low-dose digital images are processed by

Five-year-old scoliosis patient Zayden Rainey inside the EOS low-dose radiation imaging machine.

EOS’s proprietary software to generate a 3D composite image of a patient’s entire skeleton (or part of the body, such as the spine or lower limbs).

“EOS promotes a safer and more precise approach to pediatric care. Not only will patients be exposed to a significantly reduced dose of radiation, but the full body 3D imaging capabilities of EOS will allow our team of specialists to make more accurate diagnoses and more informed treatment and surgical plans,” Skaggs says.

Zayden Rainey, 5, has severe scoliosis, and endured multiple surgeries for his condition, making him apprehensive about docor visits. After having a magnetic “Magec” rod surgery, visits are much easier. To reduce the number of surgeries needed to treat curvature of the spine, the rod is surgically implanted in the patient’s back.

The Magec rod system allows the spine to be lengthened by using a non-invasive magnetic device on the patient’s back.

Once Zayden has a Magec rod lengthening, which takes less than two minutes, he gets his spine X-rayed by CHLA’s new low-dose radiation EOS imaging system.

“I want to be careful for him so the can live a healthy life,” says Aracely Rainey of her son who gets four X-rays a year and will continue to need frequent imaging until his early 20s when he’s fully-grown.

The EOS system was developed from Nobel Prize-winning technology and has been shown to be appropriate for a range of musculoskeletal conditions, including those involving the hips, knees and spine.

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S P O RT S Lucy Meyer Leads UNICEF, Special Olympics In Efforts To Accept Children

By Laura Coleman The Special Olympics and UNICEF took a collaborative step forward this week toward making the world a better place, thanks largely to the efforts of Special Olympics gold medal swimmer Lucy Meyer.

This beautiful, blonde-haired, blueeyed 16-year-old girl from Bel-Air, now a freshman at Hamilton High School, would have had a very different life had fate not dealt her a cruel blow at birth; deprived of oxygen for the first five minutes of her life, Lucy developed cerebral palsy and a prognosis that she would never even be able to swallow on her own.

Today, she is the first national spokeperson in a new partnership between UNICEF and the Special Olympics to raise awareness and funds in support of children with disabilities.

UNICEF estimates that 7 percent of children worldwide have a moderate to severe disability.

“I really want to help children with disabilities all over the world be accepted and included,” Lucy said at Friday’s UNICEF/Special Olympics luncheon, which was held at the SLS Hotel Beverly Hills.

Over the next two years, Lucy will travel in her role as the official spokesperson for the Special Olympics - U.S. Fund for UNICEF Partnership.

Lucy is no stranger to advocating on behalf of children with special needs – she has met with President Barack Obama and multiple state sentators; she has spoken before the United Nations

and on Capitol Hill; this year she spoke at over 20 schools to 10,000 students about accepting kids with disabilities.

“Lucy is a game-changer,” expressed Caryl Stern, president and CEO of the U.S. Fund for UNICEF. “She is relentles [and] fearless.”

Lucy Meyer

Special Olympics Chairman Timothy Shriver underscored the importance of believing in all children.

“Young people will be the change if we empower them,” he said. Friends are the real teachers.

Indeed, Shriver said, Lucy’s “fearless willingness” to “stand in front of other human beings and say, ‘Here I am,’ [is something] most of us can’t do.”

“That kind of energy unlocks all of us to be just a tiny bit better,” he added.

And Lucy’s sincere wish is to ensure that all children receive consideration has already inspired so many to open their hearts to daily and global injustice and try to help.

“I wish I could tell you how great I feel just being included,” Lucy said.

“Sometimes I forget I have cerebral palsy.”

For more information, visit: lucymeyer.org.

Maddox Daniels goes up for a jumper over a defender in Monday’s Beverly Hills Tournament action.

Photo by David Berke

Normans Boys Basketball Team Hosts Annual Beverly Hills Tournament

By Matt Lopez The Beverly Hills High boys basketball team is hosting its annual Beverly Hills Tournament this week, a yearly gathering of some of Southern California’s top varsity boys basketball teams.

Beverly Hills is certainly among them, ranked 197th in the state by MaxPreps.com, but the Normans fell to Taft 48-39 Wednesday in the quarterfinals of the tournament.

Wednesday’s loss to Taft will be a tough one for the Normans to swallow BHHS led 28-14 at one point early in the third quarter, with a chance to put Taft away and advance to the tournament semifinals.

Taft responded with a 20-6 run to eventually tie the game at 34 before moving ahead for good.

The Normans were led by Denzel Holt with 13 points and Amir Hajirasooli added eight. The Normans played the game without junior forward Ron Artest III, who sat for disciplinary reasons.

Prior to that, BHHS had opened tournament play Monday with a 45-27

win over Hamilton.

Taft and El Camino Real have already advanced to Friday’s semifinals, and tournament play continues throughout the week leading up to Saturday’s tournament final.

The Normans will host Loyola Friday at 5 p.m. in Beverly Hills Tournament.

Girls soccer Montana Logan’s goal wasn’t enough for Beverly Hills’ girls varsity soccer team in a 2-1 loss to Chadwick on Wednesday. Dani Elitzur assisted on Logan’s goal. Mettle Sarafian had five saves and Maddy Tirella had four in the loss.

On Dec. 7, the Normans tied 1-1 with San Pedro, thanks to a goal from Lauren Stein. Paraffin had four saves in that loss.

The Normans (3-3-1) got their most recent win last Saturday with a 3-1 triumph over Western. Sophomore Lauren Aviram scored twice in the victory, and Montana Logan added a goal. Paraffin had three saves.

MAKE-A-WISH – Make-A-Wish Greater Los Angeles honored (from left): Former boxing champion Oscar De La Hoya, Michael Rosenfeld (Woodridge Capital Partners) and Tom Mone (OneLegacy) at its annual Wishing Well Winter Gala at the Beverly Wilshire on Wedneday.

Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images for Make-A-Wish Greater Los Angeles

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Special Supplement

Retro Cool Shopping Returns At The Antiquarius F

orget about going online to shop when you can go straight to the front of the line. Imagine a place where you can find one of a kind watches and jewelry from all over the world—and instead of “point and click,” you can point and touch, point and try on, point and gawk- and really experience the thrill of fine craftsmanship, live and in person. No second-guessing and hoping that your purchase will be what you hope it is—experience the Antiquarius, in your own backyard, in the heart of West Hollywood (near the corner of Beverly Boulevard and Rober tson).

Take the guess work out of holiday shopping.

The Antiquarius Building has risen from the ashes of a fire and is back in business again, after seven years of rebuilding.

For thirty years, The Antiquarius was the place to shop for jewelry and antiquities, where locals with a high end ar tistic aesthetic would shop alongside famous actors, entertainers, and musicians. Barbara Streisand, Elizabeth Taylor, Michael Jackson, Sidney Poitier, The Edge, Bruce Springsteen, Denzel Washington, Natalie Portman, Jennifer Aniston, and Julia Roberts, amongst many others, were all frequent guests and customers. The building was a cause célèbre. From $30 bakelite bracelets to $100,000 Art Deco diamond rings, there was a treasure for everyone.

Founded by an Englishman who opened the original Antiquarius on Kings Road in London, the West Hollywood Antiquarius Building opened in 1981. The concept for the site was to provide a common space for antique dealers to display their wares, as an upscale aesthetic version of the common street flea market.

Along with the shops came what was arguably the first Northern Italian restaurant on the Westside of Los Angeles, opened by Silvio De Mori, the much beloved Pane Caldo. Many an Angeleno has fond memories of browsing the many shops, and capping off the experience with a lovely lunch or dinner on the patio of Pane Caldo, sipping wine and nibbling on bruschetta.

As an upscale version of Portobello Road in Los Angeles, the Antiquarius Building was hot in Hollywood. In fact,

it was so hot, that the building was destroyed by fire in 2008.

Now, finally rebuilt and open for business, the Antiquarius has reclaimed its former glory. Several of the previous dealers have returned to the building, including Baldazzi and Iacobellis, Elegant Past, Excalibur, Ineke Peskin, Mourad Kambourian and R. Zach.

Individual shops run by separate owners fill the halls with treasures assembled by dealers with discerning and eclectic taste.

The Antiquarius is a place for the discriminating buyer who is not interested in or turned on by a mall experience.

Come wander the halls and discover unique, exceptional collectibles.

The Antiquarius houses estate and modern jewelry, high end and vintage

watches, diamonds, guitars, artwork, and on site highly skilled artisanal restoration specialists, who will take care of all of your repair needs.

Find baubles from the Houses of Car tier, Rolex, Bulgari, Tiffany, Buccellati, Patek, Van Cleef and Graff (to name a few), all of which are beautifully curated at reduced dealer-todealer prices.

Come in to browse, shop, sell, or merely admire the items on display (but you better bring your credit card, just in case).

Need to impress that special friend, lover, relative, or impossible to please client? Put Antiquarius at the top of your shopping list for the holidays or any occasion.

Be Here Now. This is the Dawning of the Age of Antiquarius!

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The Associates For Breast And Prostate Cancer Studies 26th Anniversary Gala Was One Of The Very Best Ever!!!

More than 500 people attended the annual star studded ABCs Gala held November 21 at The Beverly Hilton.

Award winning actress, producer and model Rene Russo, received the “Spirit of Entertainment Award.”

Patrick Wayne, Chairman of the Board of the John Wayne Cancer Institute, presented the “Spirit of Hope Award” to one of St. John’s own, Richard Wright, M. D., Chairman of the Board of Pacific Heart Institute.

Gloria Gebbia, President of the ABCs, thanked Rene Russo and Dr. Wright for their support of the ABCs in helping in their dedicated mission to eradicate cancer.

Sheri Rosenblum was Gala Chair while Beverly Cohen was Décor Chair for the fun-filled evening, which had everyone dancing throughout the show and into closing time.

Can’t wait to see you next year!!!

Photos by Shana Forman

Rene Russo - “Spirit of Entertainment Award”

Gebbia Family - David & Carlton Gebbia, John & Elisa Gebbia, President Gloria & John Gabbia, Richard, Kimberly & son Triston Gebbia

Sally Frankl & Dr. Richard F. Wright “Spirit of Hope Award”

Seymour & Gala Chair Sheri Rosenblum, Patrick Wayne, Chairman JWCI, Lisa & Marty Dick Haft, past honoree, & past honorees Greenberg, past president and honorees Millie Nixon

Beverly & Bob Cohen, Decor & Flower Chair

Shelley & Annie Lehrer, past honorees

Stanley Black & Joan Ashton

Allison Clago & Keven Masterson

John Gebbia & Gloria Gebbia, President of the ABC’s

Roseann & Bill Patterson, past honorees Donald & Shelly Sterling, past honorees

Dr. Maggi DiNome & Gerard DiNome.

Madeline Gussman

Lenore & Louis Alfano

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Ed & Adele Dantes

Marilyn Abelman & Don Lettiere

Sam & Ardith Freshman

Webb & Ruta (Lee) Lowe

Roger & Gail Dauer

Robert & Audrey Bornstein

Emcee Anthony Anderson

Joni Alpert

Francesca Daniels

Joni Pepper

Wanda Presburger

Shana Forman

Nan Smith

Stephanie Hibler

Howard & Ruth Gillian

Allen & Marilyn Golden

Nancy & Harris Orloff

Irene & Norby Walters

Willie & Pam Allen

DoDo & Marvin Gayle

Eve & Mario Rodriguez

Linda Schwartz with Shanghai

Marilyn Heller & Boris Kershner

Stan & Marcia Rosner

Cathy & Shel Bachrach

Cyma & Jeffrey Lehman

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Brad Burlingame, ‘Visit West Hollywood’ CEO, Dead At 62

By Matt Lopez Brad Burlingame, the head of Visit West Hollywood and a key member of Beverly Hills’ annual Sept. 11 memorial ceremony, died Tuesday at age 62 after a battle with pancreatic cancer.

Burlingame served for 18 years as the head of West Hollywood’s visitor and tourism bureau, helping transform the city into a top travel destination for people around the world.

While an enthusiastic champion for all things West Hollywood, Burlingame suffered severe loss in the Sept.

11 terrorist attacks with the death of his brother Charles “Chic” Burlingame III, who piloted American Airlines Flight 77, which crashed into the Pentagon after being hijacked by terrorists.

To honor his brother, and all whose lives were lost in the 9/11 attacks, Burlingame has been an annual part of Beverly Hills’ Sept. 11 ceremonies to help ring the City’s memorial

Brad Burlingame

bell.

Since Chic’s death, according to Wehoville, Brad carried a small leather pouch that contained a small piece of metal wreckage from the plane everywhere he went.

“We are very sad to hear of Brad’s passing. It was an honor to the City that the brother of one of the 9-11 victims was an enthusiastic supporter of our annual 9-11 remembrance,” said Beverly Hills Mayor Julian Gold. “His passing is a loss to everyone who knew him.”

Brad is survived by wife Diane McDavitt and his daughters Lora and Marta.

Touro College L.A. Observes Memorial Of Founding Dean Almost a year ago, on Dec. 19, the Los Angeles community lost a great light, a brilliant intellect, and a fierce advocate for higher education.

Dr. Esther Rose Lowy Ph.D., MBA, a long-time resident of Beverly Hills and founding dean of Touro College L.A., not only raised eight accomplished children with her beloved husband Rudolph, but she extended her maternal warmth, care, concern, and encouragement to every student, professor, and staff member, who came through the doors of TCLA. By establishing and sustaining TCLA and teaching and counseling countless students in her 10 years as dean, Dr. Lowy’s light continues to shine in TCLA. Dr. Lowy had taught math at UCLA and had earned her MBA at the UCLA Anderson School of Management after earning her doctorate from New York University’s Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences at a time when less than 4% of Americans receiving doctorates in mathematics were women.

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testimonial to the power of prayer.

An L.A. native, Fre. Ed grew up in Arcadia, the “good Jewish boy” of a Jewish father and a Catholic mother. He had been baptized as a boy, but never really participated much in religious life. After attending Cal Poly Pomona, where he “experimented in the wild and crazy college years,” he found himself feeling empty and shallow. He began to pray and read

Dr. Esther Rose Lowy

Dr. Lowy’s successor as dean, Michael D. Hamlin, Ph.D., stated that he is inspired

by Dr. Lowy’s goal to help each student achieve his or her greatest potential in whichever field he or she chose to pursue.

In the honor of Dr. Lowy, the Los Angeles community will gather on Dec. 17 to begin a campaign to raise funds for scholarships, as well as developing a building fund for TCLA. Dr. Lowy’s impact can be felt on past and current students.

Those interested in attending or donating to a scholarship fund in her honor can call Touro College Los Angeles, 323-822-9700 or e-mail to ellen.schwartz@touro.edu the Bible, searching for meaning in his life.

After volunteering for a year with Mother Teresa’s Missionaries of Charity, Fre. Ed enrolled in St. John’s Seminary in Camarillo. Seven years later, he was ordained. Still today, he steadfastly believes in a merciful God. “God finds us cute and irresistible,” he explained. “God is potent and generous because he hopes we learn.”

Fr. Ed’s assignment to Beverly Hills comes after more than a decade of service to oth-

PREPARING FOR EL NINO– City of Beverly Hills Public Works Services staff and the Beverly Hills 4H Heart Helpers partnered up on Dec. 5 to help the community get ready for El Nino. The Public Works Services staff showed the 4Hers how they clean out storm drains and gutters to prevent flooding and ensure that trash and debris doesn't flow out to the ocean when there are big rains. The 4Hers took what they learned and cleaned out the gutters along some of the City streets. From left: Fausto Zagal, senior drainage system worker; Daniel S. Boyle, drainage maintenance worker I; D'Andre Williams, drainage maintenance worker II; Barbara Linder 4H Club leader; Andy Diaz, senior drainage system worker; Josette Descalzo, Environmental Compliance and Sustainability Programs manager; Sean Coffey, 4H Club member; Jose Alvarez, drainage maintenance worker I; and Julia Coffey, 4H Club member

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the lecture began. One morning, he felt ill and therefore opted to shirk his normal duty.

“I thought he was faking it,” Lee recalled of that one morning in 1950 when she very aptly let Gordon know what she was thinking.

But fate was not about to let the two of them go their separate ways.

“We were constantly thrown together at socials,” recalled Lee, who was president of her sorority. Coincidentally, Gordon was president of his fraternity.

One day, April 18, 1950, to be precise, Gordon took Lee on their very first date, an intrafraterity dance at the Hollywood Palladium. It became clear to both of them after that night that they would be a couple.

After they were married, they lived briefly in Beverlywood before in 1964 moving into Beverly Hills so that their three sons could attend the schools. Lee readily immersed herself in the boys’ lives, becoming Hawthorne PTA president for two years before becoming the PTA Council president where she worked closely with then Beverly Hills High School Superintendent Ken Peters.

Three years after moving into the City, Gordon opened his own advertising agency in Beverly Hills, Gordon Gelfond Associates, taking an office on Wilshire Boulevard. Until he fully retired three years ago, Gordon and his team had an array of clients across the southland, including The Beverly Hills Hotel. A founding board member and former vice chair of the Bank of Beverly Hills, Gordon also represented some 23 banks throughout his tenure.

He still remembers one slogan his agency created for er communities, including the Holy Trinity Church in San Pedro, Bishop Montgomery Catholic High School in Torrance and USC. “I love it here,” he said, highlighting the strong sense of community that has permeated

the First Beverly Bank on Rodeo Drive years ago: “The only place to save money on Rodeo Drive.”

Following an unsuccessful bid to join the Board of Education in 1966, Gordon was later appointed deputy treasurer for the City, a position that he held from 1972 to 1988.

“I literally just signed checks...once a week,” he described of his role.

He has been immensely more valuable, however, as a founding member and president of the Concern Foundation, a Wilshire Boulevard Temple trustee (where Lee taught religion), Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce president, and a longtime Rotary Club member.

In tandem with their youngest son’s bar mitzvah, Lee began quite unexpectedly to craft a career for herself as a chocolatier. Indeed, she was so successful that Newsweek once dubbed her “the avantgarde chocolatier of Beverly Hills.”

It all happened quite unexpectedly. The rabbi’s wife helped Lee make mints for her son’s Bar Mitzvah, which Lee then stored in the family’s freezer. Around the same time, the Gelfonds attended the wedding for a daughter of a friend of theirs who had, at each table, a beautiful chocolate basket filled with goodies. Lee decided she needed those baskets for her son’s Bar Mitzvah.

As it turned out, the one shop in town that sold chocolate baskets would not sell them to Lee unfilled. Undeterred, Lee went to the farmer’s market and approached the window insulating the woman who dipped chocolates to sell; on a note, which Lee held up to the glass, she had written: “If I paid you, would you come to my house and teach me how to make them?”

Ultimately, her “labor of

love” which sparked friends and friends of friends to create the candy-filled chocolate baskets for their events turned into a full-fledged business. For 28 years, she had a store on Robertson and Gregory in what used to be the City’s old firehouse.

Ironically, Lee is allergic to chocolate. Gordon, however, is not.

In fact, there was a time decades ago that Gordon actually worked as a chocolate taster when he was employed by for Welch’s Candy on Beverly Boulevard.

Originally born in Chicago in 1929, Gordon moved to L.A. with his parents after a bomb that was set off in their apartment building as part of a labor union strike, left the family spending part of the winter keeping the windows covered using rugs since all the glass had shattered.

Lee, who was born in Omaha, in a time where gypsies from Romania would put secret markings on the fences of homes to alert other gypsies if the people inside were friendly or not, moved out here when she was 11, the very same year that pear harbor was bombed and the U.S. entered the war.

Once here, Lee’s mother, who back in Omaha had owned a dress shop with Lee’s father, became an assistant buyer at bullocks-wilshire.

In fact, Beverly Hills has pretty much always been a part of the Gelfonds’ lives even before they moved here to raise their family.

Gordon still recalls being a teenager and spending Friday and Saturday nights at the Beverly Hills bowling alley setting up pins with his friends and then bowling with the money they had made.

“It was a small town,” he observed. “Beverly Hills means everything.”

the Beverly Hills church since it was founded 92 years ago.

“Beverly Hills is one of the most glamorous cities in the world and I like the challenge to build up the church.”

Tomorrow, Dec. 12, at 10 a.m., there will a special mass

and reception in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe to mark the church’s 92nd year.

The Church of the Good Shepherd is located at 504 N. Roxbury Dr.

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OUTLOOK B E V E R LY H I L L S OUTLOOK The Farhang Foundation’s 3rd annual Shab-e-Yalda, an ancient Persian winter solstice tradition, will begin at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 12 at the Moss Theater at New Roads School, 3131 Olympic Blvd., Santa Monica.

The evening will feature storytelling by Gordafarid, musical performances by Badeh Va Taraneh, Hamid Saeidi, and Mehrdad Arabi and ensemble and vocalist Farimah Shahraz.

Tickets are $80 and include a post-event reception with the artists and traditional Shab-e Yalda foods.

For information, call 310666-1546 or email RSVP@farhang.org.

• • • • • Simone Porter will be featured in Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto In E Minor, joining the Los A n g e l e s Chamber Orchestra in a 7 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 13 concert in 19-year-old UCLA’s Roy- violinist Simone ce Hall, 340 Porter Royce Dr. Conducted by Peter Oundjian, the concert will also include Bartók’s Divertimento, Sz 113 and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 4 in B-flat major, Op. 60.

Tickets, starting at $27, may be purchased online at laco.org or by calling 213-622-7001.

A pre-concert “Prelude” talk begins at 6 p.m., free to ticket holders.(Royce Hall) • • • • • Theatre 40 members will present their Holiday Festival of the Spoken Word at 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 19 at the Westwood Public Library 1246

Glendon Ave., near the intersection of Wilshire and Westwood.

Reading selection from the works of Vladimir Nabokov, Saki, Lemony Snicket, and Peter Matthiessen will be Katherine Henryk, James Schendel, Daniel Leslie and Melanie MacQueen.

Admission is free and Christmas candy will be served.

For more information, call 310-474-1739.

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Anthony Crivello and Vanessa Claire Stewart in Louis & Keely.

Hershey Felder is presenting Louis & Keely: ‘Live’ At The Sahara, from Wednesday Dec..

30 through Sunday, Jan. 17 in the Gil Cates Theater at the Geffen Playhouse, 10886 Le Conte Ave. This new production features Tony-winner Anthony Crivello and Vanessa Claire Stewart.

Written by Stewart, Hackford and Jake Broder, the play, interspersed with hit songs like That Ol’ Black Magic, Pennies From Heaven and Embraceable You, tells the story of the iconic duo of Louis Prima and Keely Smith, who shared a larger-than-life marriage and a groundbreaking Las Vegas act.

Tickets range from $43 – $76. A special New Year’s Eve performance is currently priced at $129. Tickets may be purchased in-person, online at www.geffenplayhouse.com or by phone at 310.208.5454.

The weekly update of local and Southland events.

The Wallis Partners With ASCAP, DreamWorks For Foundation’s Musical Theatre Workshop The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts has announced a new partnership with the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) and DreamWorks Studios to present the annual ASCAP Foundation Musical Theatre Workshop.

Now in its 23rd year under the leadership of Artistic Director Stephen Schwartz, the workshop—giving selected composers and lyricists the opportunity to present selections from original musical works in progress for professional critique—will take place at The Wallis Feb. 16-18, with submissions now being accepted. The application deadline is Dec. 16.

“We are delighted to join ASCAP and DreamWorks in this forward-looking program that encourages the next generation of musical theater artists,” said Paul Crewes, The Wallis’ newly appointed artistic director. “This alliance is a perfect example of our three organizations’ commitment and dedication to furthering arts education and our continued encouragement of the development of new creative musical works by emerging artists.”

The ASCAP Foundation Musical Theatre Workshop is a three-day event composed of various workshop sessions fea-

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cated audience with an appetite for a real night out. We’re absolutely thrilled about the caliber of this lineup.”

Tony-winner Ripley (Next to Normal) is excited to bring her Alice Ripley: All Sondheim to the Lovelace tonight.

She describes the 75minute program as “an evening of firsts and favorites. “The first song I ever heard from a musical theatre composer was Send In The Clowns (A Little Night Music),” says Ripley; and Broadway Baby (Follies) was her go-to audition song.

Since the show highlights parts she’s played and wants to play—there’s Joanne’s Ladies Who Lunch from Company (she’s already played Amy and

Stephen Schwartz

turing prominent g u e s t s from all aspects of musical theatre, including producers, directors, critics, perform-

ers and composers “I'm truly delighted that The ASCAP Foundation/DreamWorks Musical Theatre Workshop will be partnered with The Wallis,” said Tony-winning composer Schwartz (Wicked, Godspell, Pippin). “Not only does this provide us a larger state-of-the art venue, but it greatly expands our educational possibilities. With the Wallis' strong educational program in place, we now have the opportunity to include students of musical theatre from the wider L.A. community who will be invited to attend and observe the workshop.”

For submission information, call ASCAP, 212-621-6264 or visit www.ascap.com.

Tickets for the workshops are free and available at www.thewallis.org, by calling 310-746-4000, or at the box office, 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd. includes a manic Not Getting Married Today); and the pinnacle of female leads, Rose in Gypsy.

After Rose’s Turn she usually changes the conceit and adds I Miss The Mountains, the anthem from Next To Normal.

For Ripley, the appeal of cabaret is organic. “You have the option of including whatever you want, and the chance to try out different things.”

And she likes the intimacy., ”I’m at my best in a cabaret setting where you don’t have to wear a wig and costume and navigate a set. And I get to tell funny stories.”

Tickets range from $50$135. For availability of seats in the whole series, call the box office, 310-746-4000, or visit, 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd..

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ith its innovative chef, regional Italian cuisine that delights all the senses, a new happy hour and a second-floor banquet room, DOMA restaurant is a holiday haven; and is quickly becoming the place to go for “modern Italian food with global influences.”

For holiday parties and gatherings DOMA offers two sophisticated settings. The second-stor y loft—with views of Beverly Hills and three Frenchdoor windows—can accommodate groups of 30-100 (equipped with a projector it’s also perfect for meetings.)

The private wine room is an intimate space for 15-40 guests; and the three event menus can easily be customized to include favorite dishes.

Chef Dustin Trani is working on his five-course special Christmas and New Year’s menus. He promises stars of the popular dinner menu like the Mascarpone Agnolotti, pillows of filled pasta with roasted sage and a veal reduction (a favorite of Bravo’s Top Chef’s Tom Colicchio); the Veal Tenderloin with smoked fig compote, braised fennel and semolina polenta cake, and the classic Marsala Braised Veal Osso Buco with Fregola risotto.

Specialty cocktails and great deals on “bites” make up the new happy hour from 4-8 p.m. Monday-Friday. “The Peppers” ($5), also on the lunch and dinner menu, are one of the most popu-

Chef Dustin Trani in his signature Dodgers cap.

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lar snacks—tempura battered shishito peppers (usually found in sushi houses) with sweet chili, beurre blanc, feta cheese and purple basil.

The libations have names like Brighton Way Refresher, Camden Crush the DOMAnhatten and the California Mule.

Guitarist Randy Coleman adds to the ambiance, providing live music Friday and Saturdays.

In 2012, restaurant owner Sonja

Perencevic teamed with Trani to open DOMA. Together, Trani and Perencevic, who also owns the landmark Dan Tana’s in West Hollywood, have created an upscale, sophisticated Italian restaurant in the heart of Beverly Hills whose name means “home” in Croatian.

Trani brings three generations of Italian cooking experience to the restaurant. He grew up in his family’s 90-yearold San P e d r o restaur a n t , star ting at age 5 and with a full shift at age 11.

Trani went to The heirloom tomato pizza c u l i n a r y with mozzarella and arugula. school, worked for Contessa Premium Foods, and then went to Thailand to study at the Oriental Hotel in Bangkok.

The 135-year-old hotel was the first in the Mandarin Oriental Hotel chain.

He studied the art of pasta making in Belbo, in northern Italy; and has the delicate touch to create his handmade, hand-cut linguini. “Some chefs put other things in, but our pasta is

pure—just egg yoke and flour. “It’s the most difficult way to make pasta,” Trani says, “but you get the best result.”

A stickler for quality and consistency, it took Trani seven months to perfect his pizza recipe for Beverly Hills, “dealing with the amount of yeast in the air and the quality of the water,” says Trani. The dough gets a 24-hour proof.

He also insists on house-made ingredients like the mozzarella, prepared every two days. “We use it on our pizza and in other dishes and it makes all the difference,” Trani says.

Covering the details goes into the composition of every dish and even the garnishes, like Thai basil, are not mere decoration, but contribute to the dish.

With his traditional heritage mixed with his many culinary influences from around the world, Trani creates composed dishes with a mix of textures, salty and sweet components, to appeal to all the senses.

Currently diners are loving and requesting appetizers including the King Salmon Carpaccio, paper-thin slices of fish that look like stained glass, with chilis and coconut cream; and the Fried Local Calamari, that gets a dry dusting and comes with a Thai aiolil. “It has a richness,” says Trani, “it’s bright and spicy.”

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Kooning, Hans Hofith guidance from SK mann and Robert Galler y and ar tist Mother well, KazStan Kazanjian, this can anjian is now an be an ar t-filled holiday established Southseason and new year. ern California artAfter a career that’s ist, known for taken him from coast to bright colors and coast, Kazanjian is now his own take on offering his unique abexmid-centur y stract expressionist paintpressionism ings for sale from his webA car toonist site, and for one-of-a-kind for many years, commissions for homes often Kazanjian and offices, becoming a Call and Response by Stan ideas combines concierge art supplier.

Kazanjian from his studio aniHe’s had showings in New York, Malibu and the Carmel area mation background into his canvases.

He was a character designer and and developed a network of private and commercial collectors for his works in storyboard artist for such shows as acrylic, watercolor and mixed media.

The Simpsons and Ren and Stimpy, and The large inventory on his Web his colorful work has an animated feel. site (SKGallery.co) features 100 paintAs an art director he designed campaigns for Occidental Petroleum, ings in nine pages.

Potential clients can make Baskin-Robbins, Vons/Pavilions, the appointments for him to bring samples city of Pasadena and Met Life, and they like, or discuss ideas for a custom album covers for jazz musicians and piece, which he can start sketching to singers.

An artist who also taught children, meet a client’s needs, he says.

A master of abstract expression- Kazanjian was the co-creator and art ism, Kazanjian has been painting since director for New Era Publishing Co.; he was 15. “I’ve loved art all my life,” and illustrated and published a series Kazanjian says. “In front of the canvas of children’s books. He also created I’m an actor doing improv—going and designed film and teaching-aid cartoon booklets focusing on values in moment to moment is what I love.”

Part of the bohemian art scene of sports education, math, sciences and the 1950s and ‘60s when artists threw world explorers.

Part of the well-known Kazanjian paint on canvases, Kazanjian lived and worked in Los Angles, Laguna Beach jewelry dynasty, he transposed his and San Francisco as well as with a artistic expressions on canvas to new small group of underground New York concepts in modern jewelry design with an original collection in diamonds artists in Greenwich Village.

Influenced by masters of the genre and precious stones set in platinum like Jackson Pollock, Willem de and gold.

Give Beverly Hills A Lasting Gift

By Victoria Talbot The City of Beverly Hills invites the community to remember the City’s Community Charitable Foundation (CBHCCF) when considering end-ofthe-year contributions for a tax-deductible donation that

could benefit a park, a, a community program or historic preservation option.

To make a donation call Gisele Grable, 310-285-1023 or ggrable@beverlyhills.org.

FIREFIGHTER PAY

fined by CalPERS, through a payroll deduction,” according to the MOU. In 2014, the Beverly Hills City Council adopted an ordinance outlining the procedure for adopting or amending a MOU between the City and an exclusively recognized employee organization. This procedure was adopted in order to provide additional impartiality and transparency to the collective bargaining process. In an effort to educate the public and provide an opportunity for questions and participation in advance of the commencement of labor negotiations, two Community Meeting forums took place (April 30 and May 13, 2015).

Per the labor negotiations ordinance, these contracts are to be posted two weeks in advance of the meeting in which the City Council will consider adoption.

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(CalPERS). They are already paying three percent. They will receive a retroactive (to October 2015) two percent raise, followed by a six percent raise when the MOU is approved, which will cover the entire nine percent and more, said Narek Katabyan from the City's Human Resources Department.

The pay increases reflect the City's effort to reimburse City employees with a salary offset for their retirement and benefits in lieu of the City paying them, as per the CalPERS initiative, which recommends cities transfer the cost of benefits to the employees.

“New” members, meaning those hired after the aforementioned date, are responsible for paying the employee contribution of “one-half of the total normal cost of the plan, as de-

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More than 90-percent of sufferers are unable to work during their migraine attacks, costing employers $13 billion a year in lost work days; and every 10 seconds, someone in the U.S. goes to an emergency room with a migraine-related complaint “The Goldbergs’ visionary gift, which names and endows the UCLA Goldberg Migraine Program, is the largest from individuals to support migraine research and treatment,” said Dr. John Mazziotta, vice chancellor of UCLA Health Sciences and chief executive officer of UCLA Health. “It will be a complete game changer in the field of headache and migraine – locally and globally.”

According to the World Health Organization, migraine is the third most common medical disorder worldwide. It is closely linked with a variety of other disorders, including chronic pain, stroke and depression. Although it is a major public health issue, migraine has remained largely in the shadows, and attacks are commonly minimized as “just headaches.”

The UCLA Goldberg

Migraine Program will be led

by Dr. Andrew Charles, professor of neurology in the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and the Meyer and Renee Luskin Chair in Migraine and Headache Studies.

“Leonard and I have seen firsthand in friends and family members how debilitating migraines can be,” Wendy Goldberg said. “We are eager to help find better treatments and, ultimately, a cure.”

In addition to the portion of the gift supporting migraine research, $500,000 will establish the Goldberg Head and Neck Fund in the department of head and neck surgery under the direction of Dr. Gerald Berke. The remaining $1.5 million will establish the Goldberg Health System Fund.

The donation is part of the $4.2 billion UCLA Centennial Campaign, which is scheduled to conclude in December 2019 during UCLA’s 100th anniversary year Leonard Goldberg is a highly respected film and television executive and producer who has served as head of programming for ABC and president of 20th Century Fox. He is currently the executive producer of the hit CBS series Blue Bloods. Goldberg produced a string of beloved television

series, including Charlie’s Angels, Hart To Hart, Starsky And Hutch, Fantasy Island, Family and the Emmy-winning television film Something About Amelia. He also produced the Oscar-nominated movie WarGames, as well as Sleeping With The Enemy, Double Jeopardy and Charlie’s Angels.

Wendy Howard Goldberg’s Blue Bloods Cookbook, coauthored with Bridget Moynahan, is currently climbing the bestseller charts. She also co-wrote with Betty Goodwin the highly acclaimed book Marry Me, which was the subject of two network television specials, and collaborated on The New York Times and Los Angeles Times’ bestseller Hollywood Moms. Proceeds from the book benefited breast cancer research.

Wendy Goldberg currently serves as president emeritus of the California State Summer School Arts Foundation. The summer school, headquartered at Cal Arts and now entering its 30th year of providing arts education to young people ages 13 to 20, is considered one of the finest programs of its kind in the United States.

She is Vice Mayor John Mirisch’s mother.

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levels is distributed to “community leaders” 12/15/2004 – The Union Pacific Railroad enters into a Voluntary Cleanup Agreement (VCA) with the Department of Toxic Substance Control (DTSA) of CalEPA with Sayareh Amir designated as manager.

3/16/2006 – The UPRR’s consultants CH2M Hill produce a Community Profile upon which CEQA will build a remediation plan for the arsenic in the soil. The report says that there are no trees at the site and no residents, when it is actually heavily wooded and residential immediately to the south and just beyond the park on the north of Santa Monica Boulevard, among other inaccuracies.

9/21/2006 – DTSA files a remedial investigation of the elevated arsenic and maps the soil’s hot spots 8/2007 – DTSA continues to investigate, sample and measure the soil for remediation planning 2007-2014 – most activity is annual maintenance. Developer Lyn Konheim takes over BHLC (date unknown).

4/10/2015 – A tree falls on a vehicle traveling eastbound on Santa Monica Blvd. and a police report is filed.

4/24/2015 – A new Community Profile, carrying over the misinformation from 2006, is filed.

6/2/2015 – DTSC Fact Sheet on the property filed 6/12/2015 – Public Notice of the Removal Action Workplan (RAW) is published and distributed. A public meeting is at the Beverly Hills Public Library and distributed to residents within one-quarter mile of the 5-acre parcel. The meeting is set for June 17; the 30day comment period is set to end July 17. The remediation

plan is placed at the public library or is available online for review.

6/12/2015 – The Courier publishes “Community Open House to Discuss Clean Up of Toxic Railroad Land” to provide background and inform the public of the meeting.

6/17/2015 – Public meeting is a testament to the high level of interest in the property.

In attendance is Deputy City Manager/Director of Capital Assets David Lightener and Bruce Howard, attorney for Lyn Konheim and the Beverly Hills Land Company.

The DTSC recommends remediation that would remove 3500 cubic yards of soil to render the property safe for redevelopment. Project Manager Tedd Yargeau explains the toxic contamination and procedures for ensuring the public health.

6/19/2015 – The Courier publishes “Residents Get Toxic Over Cleanup And Proposed Redevelopment” 7/17/2015 – Notice that the public comments period has been extended for an extra 30 days until August 17 is mailed, due to the high level of public interest.

8/6/2015 – Residents organize around a petition and letter to City Hall protesting the proposed remediation that will clear the way for redevelopment of a parcel zoned for transportation, not commercial/retail/residential.

8/16/2015 – Resident Lionel Ephram sends an email to Yargeau detailing each instance where the Community Profile is wrong, including a statement that there are no residences within four miles of the site and that there will be no visual impact from mitigation (no trees would have meant no impact, vs. cutting down the trees). The entire CEQA report and RAW plan are invalidated.

11/5/2015 – Email from David Lightener to Tedd

Yargeau asks if the City can stage Santa Monica Boulevard reconstruction at the site and if they can remove trees and plant new ones.

11/17/15 – Lightener emails Yargeau to ask if he has reviewed the “conceptual layout of the trees to be planted on Parcel 13 to compare with hot spots. The owner (Konheim) is anxious to start planting.”

11/18/2015 – Yargeau responds that the area is contaminated. “Given the locations and likely volume of impacted soil generated we would need to treat this as an interim remedy which would need the 30day public notification as before. We would need to go through the CEQA process again and likely another public meeting given the level of community interest.” As for using the lot to store construction equipment, Yargeau responded, “We believe that Union Pacific should be taking the lead on the arsenic impacted soil as they are the responsible party and should be notified of the proposed planting and construction. Sorry for the bad news…”

Yargeau reports that he had a phone conversation with Konheim attorney Howard Bruce about the trees and told him the same thing. Yargeau says he was told the trees were to be trimmed, not removed.

Removal was not approved.

11/20/2015 – Director of Community Services Steve Zoet sends a letter to City Manager Mahdi Aluzri informing him that the Konheim’s arborist and the City’s arborist have been in touch, following “recent incident of limb failures, with at least one incident resulting in vehicular damage,” wrote Zoet. Only one police report exists.

In the letter, Zoet calls eucalyptus trees “a nuisance” that should be removed because “of their propensity to self-shed

large limbs without warning.”

Of the 196 trees, he says Beverly Hills Urban Forest Manager Ken Pfalzgraf has identified 28 trees, “which he is recommending for removal,” and the remaining trees are to be trimmed.

He adds, “Mr. Konheim has the right to remove the trees on his property and intends to do so in the near future… Mr. Konheim has offered to incur the costs of removing the trees within the City rightof-way that Mr. Pfalzgraf has deemed unsafe. He has further offered to provide and plant approximately 50 … trees.”

Zoet goes on to say that this process will not result in soil disturbance and “thus no concerns on the part of DTSC regarding the tree removal process.”

11/21-11/22/2015 – A team removes all the trees on the property, having obtained a permit from the City to close one lane of Santa Monica Boulevard to do so.

11/25/2015 – DTSC sends a Cease and Desist letter to BHLC and refers the matter to their legal department.

11/26/2015 City Manager Mahdi Aluzri states in an email, “We should have done a better job confirming that the owner had obtained the proper approval before any permits were issued.”

11/27/2015 – The Courier publishes “City Hall Makes Toxic Mistake” article.

12/2/2015 – Lyn Konheim releases statement through Sugarman Communications, stating, “My environmental attorney and the City both spoke extensively with DTSC… We tailored the project to specifically address what we and the City understood to be DTSC’s parameters.”

12/3/2015 – City press release states, “State Toxic Substance Control Agency Says Civic Center Drive is Safe.” The

BEVERLY HILLS press release stated that the Farmers’ Market would commence.

The Courier, on a conference call with DTSC project manager Tedd Yargeau, Supervisor Sayaren Amir and PIO Sandy Nax, discussed impact of the clear-cutting on the soil with a Santa Ana wind predicted for the weekend and the adjacent Farmers’ Market. They learned that the fence was partially down and partially replaced with new fence poles.

Supervisor Amir Sayaren abruptly terminates the conversation to phone the Beverly Hills City Attorney and the BHLC attorney, “to explain interim steps that needed to be taken immediately,” including dust suppression with OSHA-licensed HAZWOPER contractors under the oversight of the DTSC. 12/4/2015 – The Courier publishes “Toxic Tree Cutting Mistake Raises Dust in Beverly Hills” article.

At 7 a.m. BHLC environmental consultants onsite to oversee repair and replacement of the fence and spraying of water or a dust-suppressing compound (soil-sement) on the lots City authorizes Rincon consultants to take surface soil samples.

At 8:30 a.m. DTSC authorizes work, and contractors lay soil suppressant later in the day.

12/4-12/5/2015 – Work completed on fence and soil suppressant 12/6/2015 – Farmers’ Market opens Next Steps: “Any additional work besides routine site maintenance” will require a new RAW plan, CEQA document, 30-day public comment period and for the DTSC to be informed, said Yargeau.

The legal immplications for the City and BHLC are unknown, if any.

Beverly Hills Toxic Wrap-Up, Next Steps For Parcels 12 & 13

By Victoria Talbot The City of Beverly Hills granted a permit for the partial closure of Santa Monica Boulevard so that Beverly Hills Land Company (BHLC) and Lyn Konheim could “trim” trees on Lots 12 & 13 - but left the property naked of trees and the contaminated soil exposed to wind. The property has received interim mitigation from the application of dust-suppressing compounds on the property.

The chain of events that resulted in the mitigation measures is detailed in The Toxic Timeline.

BHLC and the City of Beverly Hills acted at the12th hour to contain the toxic soil following a conversation with DTSC. That followed a discussion that took place between The Courier, DTSC Project Manager Tedd Yargeau, his Supervisor

Sayareh Amir, and Public Information Officer Sandy Nax. It was then the DTSC learned that BHLC’s workers had not just trimmed trees, they had removed them all, except for a thin line along the south edge of the property that is part of a 20-foot right-of-way for the City of Beverly Hills.

The Courier asked DTSC if there was any danger to the public from blowing dust during the weekend, with Santa Ana winds predicted and without the trees to shield the dust.

DTSC also learned that the fence was partially down, and new poles had been sunk.

“Following our call we immediately (Thursday, Dec. 3) contacted the City of Beverly Hills attorneys to explain the situation and the site owner, Beverly Hills Land Company (BHLC), to explain interim steps that needed to be taken immediately,” wrote Yargeau.

On Friday, he “had several conversations with the attorney for BHLC, in addition to their environmental consultant.” Work began late Friday and continued through Saturday to spray a dust-suppressing compound on the lots and repair or replace the fence.

The property was sealed

by Sunday’s Farmers’ Market.

“Prior to any additional work taking place there needs to be a new cleanup plan, CEQA document and 30-day public comment period,” said Yargeau. “Regarding the agreement between DTSC and Union Pacific RR, while BHLC is not a signatory to that agreement, if they (BHLC) do something that jeopardizes human health and the environment, then DTSC could take enforcement actions against BHLC to protect public health. . .

BHLC’s attorney has been in contact with our attorney and

they are requesting the cease and desist letter gets rescinded,” he said.

Public Information Officer Therese Kosterman had this to say: “Only Union Pacific Railroad is a party to a Voluntary Cleanup Agreement (VCA) with DTSC. Beverly Hills Land Co., to the best of the City’s understanding, is not a party to that VCA or any other formal agreement with DTSC. While the City expects that all property owners will avoid actions that could result in a public nuisance, it is currently unaware of a particular DTSC “stipulation” that Beverly Hills Land Co. violated. The City did retain two consultants to conduct soil and air sampling to investigate whether there was a potential risk to human health posed by the tree removal process and will report those results when they are

available.”

The future of the project may rest in the legal entanglements resulting from this treecutting judging from the City’s official comments.

If there are any legal implications for Konheim it is unknown at this time.“Beverly Hills Land Company was under the impression that maintenance such as brush clearing and weed control was not necessarily a reportable activity to DTSC,” wrote Yargeau. Both Deputy City Manager David Lightner and BHLC attorney Bruce Howard attended the June Public Meeting when the DTSC discussed the toxicity and the proposed mitigations.

“BHLC felt that they had approval to remove the eucalyptus trees under this same premise,” he said.

What about all the other trees?

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Joan Mangum The 13th Lupus LA Hollywood Bag Ladies Luncheon at The Beverly Hilton was a fun event, featuring an incredible selection of bags in all sizes and shapes donated by among others Sharon Stone, Reese Witherspoon, Eva Longoria, Selena Gomez, Nikki Reed and Prada, Fendi, Gucci, Chanel, Valentino, Celine, Dior plus plus raised over $425,000.

Besides great shopping, each year Lupus LA presents awards to individuals who strive to make the world better for those living with lupust hrough research, charitable gifts, or spreading awareness. This year, three influential women were honored: Danielle Claman Gelber, executive VP of Wolf Films and executive producer of Chicago Fire, Chicago PD, and Chicago Med, and Eve Somer Gerber, founder of Heart, in support of The Violence Intervention Program (“Women Achievement awards”); and Peri Ellen Berne, store manager at Brooks Brothers (“Adam Selkowitz Outstanding Volunteer Award”).

Also featured was a fashion show by Ted Baker London...a definite crowd pleaser... and a terrific live auction conducted by Flipping Out’s Jenni Pulos... i.e. an exclusive NYC Fashion Week package, a trip to Maui and others.

With Extra’s Terry Seymour hosting, among those spotted around the room were Shiri Appleby, Dania Ramirez, Taylor Sprritler, Elizabeth Berkley, Stassi Schroeder, Paula Abdul, Kristen Doute, Alison Holker, Anna Trebunskaya, Meredith Monroe, Kellie Martin and Alli Hillis.

Congratulations to Chairs Kathy Gallagher, Bruna Papandrea and Kelly Stone Singer for a very successful luncheon. ******

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BIRTHDAY GREETINGS—Teri Garr, Cassia RodriguesGeilim, Jermaine Jackson, Donna Mills, Eliot Finkel, Rita Moreno and The Courier’s Janet Salter (Dec. 11);Nancy Krasne, Brandon Beck, Bob Barker, Mayim Bialik, Fionna Flanagan, Connie Francis, Susan Seidelman and Dionne Warwick (Dec. 12); Patty Duke, Barbara Sterling, Helen Slater and Hal Williams (Dec. 13) Norma Zager, John Davidson, Christopher Plummer, Christopher Prosky, and Dick Van Dyke (Dec. 14); Ed Horan, Mark Richard, Tim Conway and Don Johnson (Dec. 15); Barbara Gardner, Steven Bochco, Benjamin Bratt, Terry Sternfeld, Jack Barclay, Lee Kapelovitz, Ben Cross, Fred Cunningham, Harry Langdon, Frank Deford, Lesley Stahl and Liv Ullman (Dec. 16); Ray Liotta, Keith Richards and Steven Spielberg (Dec. 17).

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Seventy-four, that’s an age when most people spend more time on the couch than behind a desk, but this doesn’t apply to legendary singer/songwriter Paul Anka who had just gotten off a flight from Singapore in order to headline the McCallum Theatre’s Annual Gala. Jet-lagged, hardly and backed by his 15 piece orchestra, Also at The Beverly Hilton, the Peggy Albrecht Anka, whose hit song writing credits Friendly House, the first residential program in the span decades beginning with Diana country for women recovering from alcohol and more than a half-century ago, was the drug abuse, honored TV personality Kelly Osbourne, consummate showman as he intersinger-songwriter DL Moby and L.A. City Council faced his hit songs with photographs of

president Herb Wesson at its 26th annual awards pure talent and amazing stamina. Nothing less would have been apluncheon. propriate for the McCullum.pure talent and amazing stamina. Nothing Celebrity fashion stylist and TV personality Brad less would have been appropriate for the McCullum.

Now, nearing its 40th birthday, the gala provides theatergoers with Goreski emceed.

LUPUS L.A. LUNCHEON–On hand at The Beverly Hilton for Lupus L.A.’s 13th “Hollywood Bag Ladies” Luncheon were (from left): Carrie Brillstein, Adam Selkowitz and Tracy Danza.

Photo by Vivien Best

a gourmet meal at one of four white-tablecloth restaurants before heading to the McCallum for an 8 p.m. curtain.

This logistical task was masterfully handled by the organizational expertise of Co-chairs Donna MacMillan and Harold Matzner, each of whom contributed $100,000 towards underwriting the evening, as did honoree Helene Galen. Total receipts for the S.R.O. event came to $1.2 million.

The McCallum Theatre is a non-profit with about 40-percent of its operating budget raised through charitable giving. However, despite its 1,100-seat size, the theater has been operating in the black for over a decade, attracting stars and an audience that make it the top ticket seller among all California venues and the ninth globally.

To find out how you too can experience the McCallum, call 760340-2787. ****** When former Century City (now Rancho Mirage) residents David and Carole Hatcher throw a party, guests know that they are in for a memorable treat. So, it was no surprise that this year, the Hatchers’ Christmas party held a special gift for the guests–a performance by Prime Note Ensemble.

Formed in Saudi Arabia 14 years ago by 11 Filipino expatriates–don’t ask how this came about unless you are ready to listen to a remarkable story of music and personal courage – Prime Note Ensemble is a male acappella choir which has performed and received medals in renowned concert halls around the world.

Thanks to the Hatchers for bringing the joy and good cheer of Prime Note Ensemble to share in the holiday season.

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PUBLIC NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015290288 The following is/are doing business as: SMARTBOARD LA 324 S. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90036; Hereiti Jewel Wilkes 324 S. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90036; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Hereiti Jewel Wilkes, Sole Proprietor: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 16, 2015; Published: November 20, 27, December 04, 11, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015290289 The following is/are doing business as: 1) FAMILY GO GLOBAL 2) TICA TOURS 3911 W. Adams Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90018; Rebecca Bernard 3911 W. Adams Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90018; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Rebecca Bernard, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 16, 2015; Published: November 20, 27, December 04, 11, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015287523 The following is/are doing business as: 1) L’EMINENCE 2) L’EMINENCE ACCESSORIES 3)

L’EMINENCE GRISE 4) L’EMINENCE GRISE ACCESSORIES 9301 Wilshire Blvd. #512, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Michael Mandel 9301 Wilshire Blvd. #512, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Michael Mandel, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 10, 2015; Published: November 20, 27, December 04, 11, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015292993 The following is/are doing business as: MGM ELECTRONICS 369 S. Doheny Dr. #232, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Nir Shvartz 369 S. Doheny Dr. #232, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein 1996: Nir Shvartz, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 17, 2015; Published: November 27, December 04, 11, 18, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015292992 The following is/are doing business as: 1) PROMO LEAGUE 2) PORTALYSS PRODUCTIONS 3) KELEVISION PRODUCTIONS 1008 Larrabee St., West Hollywood, CA 90069; Kelly Dennis 1008 Larrabee

St., West Hollywood, CA 90069; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein December 2009: Kelly Dennis, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 17, 2015; Published: November 27, December 04, 11, 18, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015291442 The following is/are doing business as: 90210 HOME CARE 9301 Wilshire Blvd. #307, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; 90210 Love & Care, Inc. 9301 Wilshire Blvd. #307, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Melissa Orwasher, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 16, 2015; Published: November 27, December 04, 11, 18, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015294071 The following is/are doing business as: GOD’S WARRIOR WOMEN 9903 Santa Monica Blvd. #327, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Rita Reynoldsvan Wyke 9903 Santa Monica Blvd. #327, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s)

listed herein: Rita Reynoldsvan Wyke, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 18, 2015; Published: November 27, December 04, 11, 18, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015292511 The following is/are doing business as: EXPOSITION KITCHEN 5009 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90016; 1715 Chevy Chase Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Andrea Ramras 1715 Chevy Chase Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Steve Ramras 1715 Chevy Chase Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: A MARRIED COUPLE, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Andrea Ramras, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 17, 2015; Published: November 27, December 04, 11, 18, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015298088 The following is/are doing business as: 1) WHAT A PAIR 2) THE BOOK FOUNDATION 3) WRITE BRAIN GIVES 9663 Santa Monica Blvd. #927, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Make Good, Inc. 9663 Santa Monica Blvd. #927, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the

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51 ____ mater (spinal membrane) 1 Butter?

52 Affect in a personal 4 Out patient’s state way 8 Three of a kind, to a 54 Small, secluded, poker player wooded valley 13 Earth, e.g.

55 Maker of indoor cars 19 Marriage 57 Druggists’ agreement? implements 20 Take a turn 59 Hospital worker 21 American hub 61 Attractive 22 Stacked messily blacksmith at a stable?

23 Half a sawbuck 63 Like Paganini, by 24 How you might birth classify a blade, a 65 Food-service giant gas-tank cap or a based in Houston starter handle?

66 CPR expert 27 Reason to stay only at Hiltons or 67 Corruption Marriotts?

68 Candy brand since 1901 29 “Frozen” reindeer’s name 72 Rough 30 Giving evasive 75 Municipal leaders who work the late answers shift?

31 Roll served at a bar 78 Director of “Carlito’s 32 Little one Way,” 1993 33 Timeworn words 81 Panasonic rival 35 Kind of strength 82 Outback runners 39 “____ the Housetop” 83 Songwriter Novello (Christmas song) 84 Beseech on bended 42 Extremely, in dated knee slang 87 Gaggle : goose :: 45 Mob that disturbs the clowder : ____ peace in new and 88 Trident-shaped letter interesting ways?

89 Bass organs 49 John of England 91 Troy, in the “Iliad”?

50 2013 Spike Jonze 95 Cold shower? dramedy 96 Word in a New Year’s Online subscriptions: Eve song Today’s puzzle and more 97 Never closed, as a ANSWERS FOUND than 4,000 past puzzles, resort nytimes.com/crosswords IN NEXT ($39.95 a year).

98 “We won” gesture WEEK’S PAPER…

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105 Historical chapter 107 “Preparation meeting opportunity,” it’s said 109 Smallest possible aspirin dose?

113 Normandy’s coat of arms, basically?

116 Punk subgenre 117 D-Day invaders 118 Green stuff 119 Wildly enthusiastic 120 Jimmy Fallon’s employer 121 Moves quickly, informally 122 Big Easy lunch 123 Hang around 124 “I Ching” concept DOWN

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12 Wraps (up) 13 Least bit 14 Honey or pumpkin 15 “Serves you right!”

16 Seismological focus 17 City near Lake Tahoe 18 Pushing the envelope 25 Many a 1950s B-movie 26 Chicago suburb 28 Mother of Zeus 34 First Pierce Brosnan 007 film 36 ____ cup (spillproof container) 37 Northeast octet 38 Dogfight preventers 39 College team named for a tribe 40 Blowtube projectile 41 TV alien’s home 43 Occupant of a small house 44 No more than 45 Musician’s virtuosity 46 Have another go at 47 Castaway’s site 48 Phone-button abbr.

53 Treasure from una mina 56 Missouri’s original capital 58 Large volume 60 Mike’s “Wayne’s World” co-star 62 Easily manipulated sort 63 Van ____, “Lane in Autumn” painter 64 Principled 67 Stair’s face

name(s) listed herein May 2006: Ruth Stalford, CFO: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 24, 2015; Published: December 04, 11, 18, 25, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015298093 The following is/are doing business as: RFLIPP 9663 Santa Monica Blvd. #766, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Rabeau Romain 9663 Santa Monica Blvd. #766, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Rabeau Romain, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 24, 2015; Published: December 04, 11, 18, 25, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015298092 The following is/are doing business as: ACOUSTIC SOUL SERIES 1702 S. Robertson Blvd. #341, Los Angeles, CA 90035; Beliu Kefelew 1702 S. Robertson Blvd. #341, Los Angele, CA 90035; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Beliu Kefelew, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 24, 2015; Published: December 04, 11, 18, 25, 2015 LACC N/C

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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).

80 Attempt to pass the bar?

81 Mr. ____ of “The Wind in the Willows” 85 Boston skyscraper, with “the” 86 “____ Darlin’” (Count Basie number) 90 Ben of “Zoolander” 92 Place for visual aids 93 Talking toy since 1965

94 City dweller’s yell 99 Suppose

108 Dole’s 1996 running mate

100 Renaissance painter 109 Lava-lamp lump Uccello 110 Oil field sights 101Road less traveled

111 Defensive ring

103 Dance from Cuba 104 Bygone gas-station name

112 Personal assistant in “Young Frankenstein”

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PUBLIC NOTICES ORDINANCE NO. 15-O-2696

APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: MAHDI ALUZRI AN ORDINANCE OF City Manager THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS REPEALING BYRON POPE SECTION 2-1-21 OF City Clerk THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE VOTE: REGARDING COUN- AYES: Councilmembers CIL VACANCIES Bosse, Brien, Mirisch, and Mayor Gold WHEREAS, Section 2- NOES: None 1-21 of the Beverly Hills ABSENT: Municipal Code requires Councilmember Krasne the City Council to call a CARRIED special election within –––––– 30 days after the comBUSINESS mencement of a vacan- FICTITIOUS STATEMENT cy on the Council in NAME order to fill the vacancy 2015290286 The following for the unexpired term of is/are doing business as: LAW OFFICE OF NEIL J. the former incumbent.

SHEFF 280 S. Beverly Dr. WHEREAS, the City #306, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Neil J. Sheff 280 S. Beverly desires to be governed Dr. #306, Beverly Hills, CA by the provisions con- 90212; The business is contained in Government ducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, Code Section 36512(b) registrant(s) has begun to which give cities the transact business under the option of filling a council name(s) listed herein vacancy by either February 01, 2001: Neil J. appointing a person or Sheff, Owner: Statement is holding a special elec- filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 16, 2015; tion within 60 days.

Published: November 20, 27, NOW THEREFORE, December 04, 11, 2015 THE CITY COUNCIL LACC N/C –––––– OF THE CITY OF BEVBUSINESS ERLY HILLS DOES FICTITIOUS STATEMENT HEREBY ORDAIN AS NAME 2015290287 The following FOLLOWS: is/are doing business as: BERNA AND BILL 525 N. Section 1. Section 2- Flores St. #1, Los Angeles, CA 1-21 (“COUNCIL 90048; Bernadeta Vigil 525 VACANCIES”) of N. Flores St. #1, Los Angeles, Chapter 1 (“COUNCIL”) CA 90048; The business is of Title 2 (“ADMINIS- conducted by: AN INDIVIDTRATION, PERSON- UAL, registrant(s) has NOT NEL, AND PROCE- begun to transact business DURES”) of the Beverly under the name(s) listed Hills Municipal Code is herein: Bernadeta Vigil, Owner: Statement is filed hereby repealed. with the County of Los Section 2. Publication. Angeles: November 16, 2015; The City Clerk shall Published: November 20, 27, cause this Ordinance to December 04, 11, 2015 be published at least LACC N/C –––––– once in a newspaper of general circulation published and circulated in the City within fifteen (15) days after its pasFictitious sage, in accordance with Section 36933 of name statement the Government Code; expires five shall attest and certify to years from the the adoption of this Ordinance and shall date it was filed cause this Ordinance in the office of and the City Clerk’s certification, together with the county clerk. proof of publication, to A new fictitious be entered in the Book business name of Ordinances of the statement must Council of this City.

NOTICE —

Section 3. Effective Date. This Ordinance relates to an election and shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.

Adopted: December 1, 2015 Effective: January 1, 2016 JULIAN A. GOLD, M.D. Mayor of the City of Beverly Hills, California ATTEST: BYRON POPE (SEAL) City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: DAVID M. SNOW Interim City Attorney

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).

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CASE NO: BS152883 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME In the Matter of the petition of: MONIQUE RACHEL VAYNTRUB To all interested person(s): Petitioner: MONIQUE RACHEL VAYNTRUB current residence address: 434 N. Orlando Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90048 filed a petition with the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, 111 N. Hill St. Los Angels, CA 90012 on November 13, 2015 for a Decree changing names as follows: Present Name: Monique Rachel Vayntrub Proposed Name: Monique Glosman Vayntrub The court orders that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: January 7, 2016 Time: 10:00 am Dept: 47 Room: 507 The address of the court is: Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, 111 N. Hill St. Los Angels, CA 90012 Reason for name change: Monique Vayntrub was recently married and filled out her marriage certificate incorrectly and would like to change her name to reflect her married name. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the information in the foregoing petition is true and correct.

Signed: Monique Vayntrub Judge of the Superior Court: Debre Katz Weintraub Executive Officer/Clerk: Sherri R. Carter Dated: Nov. 13, 2015 Published: 11/27/15, 12/4/15, 12/11/15, 12/18/15 BHC

ORDINANCE NO. 15-O-2695 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH A WASTEWATER CAPACITY CHARGE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1.

T h e City Council of the City of Beverly Hills hereby finds as follows: (a) Each new or expanded connection to the City’s wastewater system creates a need for additional wastewater collection and additional capacity in the wastewater system.

6-1-251: Establishment of the ground floor shall of a Wastewater be devoted to retail sales, offices, or finanCapacity Charge: cial uses; notwithstandThe user of city waste- ing such restriction, the water service shall pay director of planning and developa wastewater capacity community charge in an amount ment may reduce the established by resolu- amount of floor area tion of the city council. required under this proThe wastewater capaci- vision by up to ten perty charge is due upon cent (10%) pursuant to the final inspection of a the provisions of article 36 of this chapter project. regarding minor accom6-1-252: Project and modations if the director finds that the dimenFloor Area Defined: sions of the site do not (a) For the provide adequate space purposes of this Article, for internal circulation “project” means the con- for parking and such struction or addition of accommodation would floor area (as defined in not substantially compedestrian paragraph (b) below), promise which requires a build- activity in the area; and ing permit. b. At least one full (b) For the level of parking below purposes of this Article, grade is provided; “floor area” shall mean 7. Mall areas; and the following:

A. Nonresidential and multi-family residential zones: "Floor area" shall mean the area of all floors or levels included within the surrounding walls of a building or structure.

Space devoted only to the following shall not be considered in deter(d) The City mining the total floor Council commissioned area within a building or a study (the “Study”) by structure: Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc., dated 1. Stair shafts; October 2015, to calculate such charge in an 2. Elevator and escalaamount that reflects the tor shafts and elevator proportional costs to lobbies located in parkserve a new or expand- ing areas or on rooftops. ed connection to the The area of each elevator lobby at each floor wastewater system. shall not exceed one (e) On this hundred (100) square date, the City Council feet per elevator cab; conducted a public provided, however, that hearing on the proposed any elevator lobby area wastewater capacity in excess of one hundred (100) square feet charge. per elevator cab shall be Section 2.

T h e considered in determinCity Council hereby ing the total floor area amends the Municipal within a building or Code of the City of structure; Beverly Hills by adding Article 3.5 to Chapter 1 3. Courts; (City Utility Services) of Title 6 (Utilities and 4. Parking spaces below Franchises) to read as the first floor and access thereto, including void follows: spaces in parking areas “Article 3.5. Wastewater below the first floor used exclusively for storage Capacity Charge related to operation of the building. Such void 6-1-350: Purpose: spaces may be The purpose of this arti- enclosed and shall not cle is to establish a exceed two thousand wastewater capacity (2,000) square feet on charge for the cost of each parking floor or wastewater facilities in five percent (5%) of the existence and for new floor area of the entire wastewater facilities to building, whichever is be acquired or con- less; structed that are of proportional benefit to the 5. Rooms exclusively person being charged, housing building operatequipment or including supply or ing capacity contracts for machinery; rights or entitlements, real property interests, 6. Parking spaces at or and entitlements and above the first story and other rights of the City access thereto provided involving capital that in commercial expense relating to its zones: use of existing or new a. Not less than wastewater facilities. the front forty feet (40') (c) The City Council wishes to establish a charge for the cost of wastewater facilities in existence and for new wastewater facilities to be acquired or constructed that are of proportional benefit to the person being charged.

established by this article.

6-1-255: Annual Report: The city shall annually provide the information required by Government Code section 66013, as such law may be amended from time to time, in the manner provided by such law.

6-1-256: Adjustments:

A person may apply to the Director of Public Works Services or his/her designee for an adjustment to the wastewater capacity charge for a project based upon facts that show the person previously paid a wastewater capacity charge in an amount that reflects the proportional costs to serve the new or expanded connection to the wastewater system 8. Space used or provid- for the property. ” ed within a building or structure for publicly Section 3.

The City owned off street parking Clerk shall cause this facilities.

Ordinance to be published at least once in B. Single-family residen- a newspaper of genertial zone: "Floor area" al circulation published shall mean the area of and circulated in the all portions of floors and City within fifteen (15) levels, including base- days after its passage, ments, which have a in accordance with roof or floor level above Section 36933 of the and are enclosed by Government Code; exterior walls by more shall certify to the than fifty percent (50%). adoption of this Further, "floor area" Ordinance and shall shall include the area of cause this ordinance that portion of an upper and her certification, level not separated from together with proof of a lower level by a publication, to be floor/ceiling assembly, entered in the Book of but shall not include Ordinances of the crawl spaces and up to Council of this City. four hundred (400) square feet of garage Section 4.

This area.

Ordinance shall go into effect and be in full force 6-1-253: Collection of and effect at 12:01 a.m.

Wastewater Capacity on the thirty-first (31st) Charge: day after its passage.

The city may collect the wastewater capacity charge from the wastewater user with a bill for wastewater service charges, or by delivering a separate bill for the wastewater capacity charge. The City may collect the wastewater capacity charge in two or more installments The city council may provide, by resolution, for an alternative procedure for collection of the wastewater capacity charge.

Adopted: December 1, 2015 Effective: January 1, 2016 JULIAN A. GOLD, M.D. Mayor of the City of Beverly Hills, California ATTEST: BYRON POPE (SEAL) City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: DAVID M. SNOW Interim City Attorney

APPROVED AS 6-1-254: Establishment CONTENT: of Special Fund for MAHDI ALUZRI Charge: City Manager Pursuant to Government Code section 66013, there is hereby established a special fund entitled the “wastewater capital facilities fund.” The city shall place the revenues from the wastewater capacity charge into the wastewater capital facilities fund to be used solely for the purposes

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DON RHOADS Director of Administrative Services/ Chief Financial Officer VOTE: AYES: Councilmembers Bosse, Brien, Mirisch, and Mayor Gold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmember Krasne CARRIED

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PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE CALLING FOR BIDS BEVERLY HILLS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Bid Deadline: 2:00 PM on Tuesday JANUARY 5, 2016 Place of Bid Receipt: 255 Lasky Dr. Beverly Hills, CA 90212 – Purchasing Department Project: BID No. 15-16/010 BEVERLY VISTA SCHOOL COURTYARD DRAINAGE CORRECTIONS PROJECT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Beverly Hills Unified School District of Los Angeles County, California, acting by and through its Governing Board, hereinafter referred to as "DISTRICT," will receive up to, but not later than, the abovestated time, sealed bids for the award of a contract for the above Project from each Bid Package. Those bids timely received shall be opened and publicly read aloud.

A “NON-MANDATORY” Pre-Bid Conference and walk will be held at Beverly Vista School at 200 S Elm Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90212. The conference will commence at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, December 22, 2015. Late arrivals will not be allowed entrance.

All attendees will be escorted through the school site by a District Representative. All potential CONTRACTORS planning to submit a bid for the project ARE ENCOURAGED to attend the pre-bid conference and job walk to become familiar with the conditions of the jobsite and the project requirements; as well as to have the opportunity to request additional information. Prospective bidders may not visit the Project Site without making arrangements through the Facilities and Planning Department.

Bidders may obtain an electronic copy of the Contract Documents from the District’s Facilities and Planning Department 241 Moreno Drive, Beverly Hills, CA at (310) 551-5100, Ext. 2390 at no cost to the contractor. Bid Contract Documents will be available for bidders after December 8, 2015. To the extent required by Public Contract Code Section 20103.7, the District shall also make the Contract Documents available for review at one or more plan rooms. The Documents can be found on • • • •

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

In accordance with the provisions of California Business and Professions Code Section 7028.15 and Public Contract Code Section 3300, the DISTRICT requires that the bidder possess a valid State Contractor's License at the time the bid is submitted. Any bidder not so licensed at the time of the bid opening will be rejected as nonresponsive.

This project is consisting of the following document: C-100 Courtyard Drainage Corrections Each Contractor is responsible for the performance and completion of all items in the Scope of Work. The Contractors shall coordinate all work and shall cooperate with the other prime contractors and the Construction Manager as necessary to ensure progress and timely completion of the Work.

Each bid shall be accompanied by a bid security in the form of cash, a certified or cashier's check or bid bond in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total bid price, payable to the DISTRICT. Each Bidder is required to furnish and maintain proof of Commercial General Liability Insurance, Comprehensive Automobile Liability Insurance, and Workers’ Compensation Insurance.

The DISTRICT reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any irregularities or informalities in any bids or in the bidding process.

The DISTRICT has obtained from the California Department of Industrial Relations the general prevailing rate of per diem wages in the locality in which this work is to be performed for each craft or type of worker needed for the Project. Such rates are as follows: Craft, Classification, or Type: Use Applicable Prevailing Wage Rate The general prevailing rate of per diem wages is based upon a working day of eight (8) hours. The rate for holiday and overtime work shall be at least time and onehalf. It shall be mandatory upon the successful bidder to whom the contract is awarded, and upon any subcontractor listed, to pay not less than the said specified rates to all workers employed by them for the Project.

No bidder may withdraw any bid for a period of Sixty (60) calendar days after the date set for the opening of bids.

Pursuant to Section 22300 of the Public Contract Code, the Agreement will contain provisions permitting the successful bidder to substitute securities for any monies withheld by the DISTRICT to ensure performance under the Agreement or permitting payment of retentions earned directly into escrow.

Award of Contract: The District shall award the Contract for the Project to the lowest responsible bidder as determined from the base bid alone by the District. The District reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any irregularities or informalities in any bid or in the bidding process. Bid protests, if any, must comply with the requirements set forth in the information for Bidders in order to be timely and considered by the District.

The last day to submit questions shall be December 29, 2015. All questions must be submitted in accordance with the procedures set forth in the Information for Bidders.

Publication Dates: December 4, 2015 and December 11, 2015

We File & Publish

Fictitious Business Names

Call George at 310-278-1322 x.121

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015 289466The following is/are doing business as: DYNAMIC BUSINESS ASSOCIATES 237 N. Almont Dr. #202 Beverly HIlls, CA 90211; Boris M. Tonoff 237 N. Almont Dr. #202 Beverly HIlls, CA 90211; Maria A. Tonoff 237 N. Almont Dr. #202 Beverly HIlls, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Boris M. Tonoff, Partner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 13, 2015; Published: November 20, 27, December 4, 11, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015 301431 The following is/are doing business as: 1) JANESC INC. 1812 Bagley Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90035 2) BREAKAWAY BAKERY 5264 W. Pico Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90019; Janesc Inc. 1812 Bagley Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90035; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein on October 19, 2015: Janesc Inc. Janice Kunin Lavine, CEO: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 30, 2015; Published: December 4, 11, 18, 25, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015308885 The following is/are doing business as: THOMPSETT PUBLISHING AND TRADE 300 S. Swall Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Neil L. Thompsett 300 S. Swall Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Neil L. Thompsett, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: December 08, 2015; Published: December 11, 18, 25, 2015, January 01, 2016 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015308976 The following is/are doing business as: 1) CASA CADEAUX 2) CASA DE CADEAUX 851 E. 60th St., Los Angeles, CA 90001; Norman Kosser 9046 W. 24th St. Los Angeles, CA 90034;

Heather David 9046 W. 24th St. 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 herein: Heather David, Partner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: December 08, 2015; Published: December 11, 18, 25, 2015, January 01, 2016 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015294539 The following is/are doing business as: 1) SOLVE MY STUDENT LOAN 2) SOLVEMYSTUDENTLOAN.COM 3) POST GRAD SERVICES 4) POSTGRADSERVICES.COM 9056 Santa Monica Blvd. #303, West Hollywood, CA 90069; SBB Holdings LLC 9056 Santa Monica Blvd. #303, West Hollywood, CA 90069; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein November 23, 2015: Shawn Gabbaie, Manager: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 19, 2015; Published: December 11, 18, 25, 2015, January 01, 2016 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015303461 The following is/are doing business as: STOP SENIOR SCAMS ACTING PROGRAM 2061 Kerwood Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90025; Adrienne Omansky 2061 Kerwood Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90025; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein July 01, 2015: Adrienne Omansky, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: December 02, 2015; Published: December 11, 18, 25, 2015, January 01, 2016 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015303511 The following is/are doing business as: PITCH PERFECT MARKETING 144 N. La Peer Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Carl Mendlow 144 N. La Peer Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NO: SC124351 NOTICE TO DEFENDANTS: TARIK FREITEKH, an individual, JAMES ELLIOT GREEN, an individual; and DOES 1 to 50, inclusive YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: GLOBAL VODKA IMPORTING COMPANY CORP. NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.

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

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

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

The name and address of the court is: LA Superior Court -West District Santa Monica Courthouse 1725 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney is: Talin V. Yacoubian (SBN 169439); 725 S. Figueroa St. Suite 380 Los Angeles, CA 90017; (213) 955-7145 DATE: JUNE 19, 2015 By: Sherri R. Carter, Deputy Clerk Beverly Hills Courier • Published 12/04/15, 12/11/15, 12/18/15, 12/25/18

begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein July 01, 2015: Carl Mendlow, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: December 02, 2015; Published: December 11, 18, 25, 2015, January 01, 2016 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015303513 The following is/are doing business as: RUBIOREX 149 S. Barrington Ave. #342, Los Angeles, CA 90049; Birgitta A. Sunding 149 S. Barrington Ave. #342, Los Angeles, CA 90049; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Birgitta A. Sunding, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: December 02, 2015; Published: December 11, 18, 25, 2015, January 01, 2016 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015298094 The following is/are doing business as: 1) MICHIGAN PROPERTY 2) SAWTELLE PROPERTY 11022 Santa Monica Blvd. #280, Los Angeles, CA 90025; Abraham Yermian 1555 Carla Ridge Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Jack Yermian 637 Strand St., Santa Monica, CA 90405; The business is conducted by: A JOINT VENTURE, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Abraham Yermian, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 24, 2015; Published: December 04, 11, 18, 25, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015298095 The following is/are doing business as: GOLDHAWKCLOTHING.COM 1013 S. Los Angeles St. 7th Flr., Los Angeles, CA 90015; Falcon and Bloom, LLC 1013 S. Los Angeles St. 7th Flr., Los Angeles, CA 90015; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Orly Dahan, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 24, 2015; Published: December 04, 11, 18, 25, 2015 LACC N/C

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

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$1,095,000 TO $1,795,000

ONE CENTURY

$3,488,000 TO $28,950,000

CENTURY WOODS

$1,699,000 TO $2,599,000

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Call Toni Black at 310/995-5777

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4BR. + GUESTHOUSE Beautiful Traditional Home with a huge lot.

For Lease: $16,900/MO. For Sale: $8,500,000

WEST HOLLYWOOD 2BEDROOM + LOFT PENTHOUSE Totally remodeled with huge patio. Lease: $5,500/MO.

Call 310/600-0145

$1,995,000 TO $15,975,000

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

THE GROVE AREA

For Lease See our Ad Sec. 440

Prime Carthay Circle Pride of Ownership Top flr 3+3.5 â&#x20AC;¢ $4,900 with garage â&#x20AC;¢ $5,100

1930â&#x20AC;&#x2122;S DUPLEX COMPLETELY UPDATED Liv rm w/ hi-ceilings, hrwd flrs, fireplace. New kitch w/ granite counters, formal din breakfast area.

LISA SHERMAN â&#x20AC;¢ AGENT 310/724-7000 x-1851

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

CENTURY PARK EAST

2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH $4,250/month

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

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

CENTURY PARK EAST $2,600 to $4,400/mo.

PARK PLACE $3,850 to 4,700/mo.

CENTURY TOWERS $3,850 to $6,800/mo.

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

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WESTWOOD Prime Brentwood PACIFIC PALISADES Beverly Hills Adjacent BEVERLY HILLS Border of The Vizcaya $4,350/Mo. Olympic/Shenandoah 236 S. REXFORD DR. SINGLE APARTMENT BEVERLY HILLS 1000 Granville Ave.

all listings are on

GATED 5 STAR LUXURY PROPERTIES

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Mediterranean Style Luxury Condo’s Inclds: Viking appliances, rooftop garden, spectacular views, controlled access, elevator, sundeck.

• • • • •

3-Level Townhouse Penthouse 2 Bd.+2 Ba. $5,995 Balcony w/ ocean views, hrwd+marble+stone flrs.

• • • • •

2 Bd.+Den+2 Ba. Starting at: $4,600 Breakfast bar, hrwd+ marble+stone flrs.

Please Call:

2 Master Bdrms, 2.5 Baths Hi Ceilings, Walk-in Closet, Gourmet Kitchen, Built-in Surround Sound, Laundry, , 2 Fireplaces, Balcony, HVAC & More!

310/985-9188

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

Yard, laundry & parking.

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

————— BEVERLY HILLS ADJ.

LUXURIOUS

310/864-0319

3 BEDROOM, 3 BATH

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+ Loft & Rooftop Deck.

BEVERLY HILLS 4 Bdrm.+31/2 Bath 3-Story Townhouse

PENTHOUSE

Large closets, balconies, all amenities in kitchen with granite counters and Huge master suite & all appliances. Berber bath, wood/carpet carpet/harwood foors and flooring, new stainless verticle blinds. Fireplace, steel appliances, wet bar, washer/ dryer 3-car parking. included in laundry area. $4,900/Month Secured building with 310/854-2684 garden courtyard. Choice location Near Beverly Center, BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. Cedars- Sinai, Restaurants, Trader Joes, Etc. No Pets.

LUXURIOUS $3,200/MO. 2 BEDROOM, 3 BATH

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PENTHOUSE Includes Large Loft Bonus Room, and Rooftop Deck.

Large closets, balconies, all amenities in kitchen ONE CENTURY with granite counters and $16,000 to $35,000/mo. all appliances. Berber BEL AIR CREST carpet/harwood foors and $10,000 to $59,000/mo. verticle blinds. Fireplace, wet bar, washer/ dryer Some Complexes include included in laundry area.

Heated Pools, Sundeck, Secured building with Tennis, Doorman, garden courtyard. Choice Houseman, Staff Engineers, Switchboard, location Near Beverly Center, Security Staff, Cedars- Sinai, Restaurants, Switchboard, Saunas, Trader Joes, Etc. No Pets. $9,850 to $14,000/mo.

Business Center, Pet PlayLand, Restaurant, Acres of Flower Gardens and Grassy Lawns.

Shown By Appointment.

For Lease See our Ad Sec. 270

Call 310/273-6770 or 213/444-8865

$3,600/MO. 8544 BURTON WAY

Shown By Appointment.

8544 BURTON WAY Call 310/273-6770 or 213/444-8865 or 310/734-7263

————— BEVERLY HILLS

Newly Remodeled 2 BR/2 BA Townhouse

FOR RENT Luxurious & Bright $700/MO. 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Includes utilities with hardwood floors, all and parking appliances including Call 310/474-5178 washer/dryer in unit. weekday afternoon $2,750/MO.

321 S. Sherbourne Dr.

• • Spacious • • • • + 1 Ba. 1 Bd. • • •• •• Balcony, controlled

Stunning & immaculate.

————— access, a/c, stove, Completely updated elevator, laundry BEVERLY HILLS new kitchen & facility, parking.

Call 310/926-6088 • • • • • • • bathrooms, new wood • • 310/247-8689 • or 310/409-6014 • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. floors & windows, • Close to Cedars-Sinai, ————— Beverly Center & French doors in bdrm. to • central air & heat, patio overlooking pool • Trendy Robertson Bl. recessed lighting and BEVERLY HILLS • GORGEOUS UNITS • —————–––– ADJACENT wired for sound.

BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. Central air, Washer & dryer in unit. 2 BDRMS, 2 BA. 120 S. Swall Dr. pool, elevator, Covered parking.

• • • • • • • • • $2,695/MO. on-site laundry, $2,950/Mo. Bachelor • • • • Large Remodeled Top Floor intercom entry.

Roberta: 415-271-5161 320 N. La Peer Dr. Very Spacious, A/C,

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Unit With Lots of Light In Newer Luxury Building • 310/246-0290 • balcony, intercom entry, on-sight laundry, prkg.

CLOSE TO Granite counter tops, custom S H O P S & D I N I N G Close to Cedars-Sinai, BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. cabinets, ample closet space, —————–––– Beverly Center, LUXURIOUS shops, cafes 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH stove, dishwasher, fridge, 2 BEVERLY HILLS parking spaces, A/C, balcony, 443 S. Oakhurst Dr. & transportation. $2,950/MO. 310/270-0724 • • New granite counters secured entry, gated parking, 1 Bd. + ————–––– Den + 2 Ba. • — • throughout all amenities gym, laundry, etc...

B RENTWOOD • •

in kitchen and includes all appliances. Large closets, balconies, Berber carpet/ harwood foors and verticle blinds. Fireplace, huge bar, washer/ dryer included in laundry area. Secured BEVERLY HILLS ADJ building with garden Bedford/Olympic courtyard. Choice location 2 BD, 2 BA CONDO Near Beverly Center, Cedars$2,150/MO. Sinai, Restaurants, Trader Approx. 1400 Sq. ft.

Joes, Etc. No Pets.

8560 W. Olympic Bl.

Call 310/526-1484

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Shown By Appointment.

8544 BURTON WAY Call 310/273-6770 or 213/444-8865 or 310/734-7263

• • 904-908 Granville Av. B R I G H T & S PA C I O U S 2 Bd.+2 Ba. B E V E R LY H I L L S Includes: LIVING. Granite counters, Balcony, dishwasher, Fireplace, balcony, elevator, intercom laundry facility, entry, on-site subterranean prkg. laundry, parking.

Near Whole Foods.

P LEASE C ALL : 310/207-1965 310/435-3693

————–––– —————–––– — BRENTWOOD

BEVERLY HILLS 519 S. Barrington Ave. 218 S. Tower Dr. Lower unit with fridge, ˚Δ˚Δ˚Δ˚Δ˚Δ˚Δ˚ washer/dryer in unit and 2 car parking.

• •• 1 Bd.+1 Ba. ••

• 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath • • Bright unit.

•• Dishwasher, On-site

Call 310/880-7281 Old World Charm!

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9000 Clifton Way

————— BEVERLY HILLS North of Wilshre 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • $3,000 Breathtaking Views Next to Roxbury Park

laundry, parking.

Bright, intercom entry, Close to fridge, stove, laundry fac. Brentwood Village.

CLOSE TO RESTAURANTS & SHOPPING.

310/472-8915

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310/531-3992 BRENTWOOD & Century City — — — — — – – – – 11640 Kiowa Ave. LARGE 1 BDRM. 1 BA. BEVERLY HILLS •••••••• With hardwood floors, 221 S. Doheny Dr. Newly Updated X-lrg balcony+lrg living rm separate kitchen newly • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath Rooftop Garden remodeled, new windows, • Single •••••••• Panoramic B.H. Views sub-zero, fridge, stove, Spacious, hardwood flrs., Balcony, dishwasher, huge closets, built-in a/c, heated pool, WiFi, Carpet+laminate flooring. dishwasher, A/C unit, Spacious, pool, sauna, secured garage parking, a/c, dishwasher, pool, elevator controlled elevator, controlled access, on-site laundry, gated, elevator, central laundry on premises. access, laundry parking. Close to

Electric Car charging Bright/Airy • B.H. Adj. station, brand new gourmet kitchen, balcony. Upper 2+2 • $2,850

451 S. Maple Dr.

Bright & Spacious 2+Den+2 • $2,795

2nd flr, central air, hrwd flrs, new carpet, gourmet kitch., 2-car parking. air, prkg., marble lobby.

COMPASS GOLD PROP. 1259 S. Camden Dr. Marty: 310/293-2205 310/849-3858

No-pets $2,100/MO Call 310/713-1664

310/531-3992

Brentwood Village, Shops & Restaurants.

Great Location!

• 310/826-4889 •

facilities. No pets.

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• BRENTWOOD • BRENTWOOD 922 S. Barrington Av. 11933 Darlington Ave.

• 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • Fireplace, balcony, wet bar, dishwasher, laundry facility, elevator, parking.

Close to shops+dining.

310/826-0541

—————–––– BRENTWOOD

11730 SUNSET BLVD.

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320 S. CLARK DR. Robertson/Burton Way

LOVELY

Bachelor

ONE BEDROOM

Upper, Bright & Sunny

With balcony, tub + stall shower, ELEVATOR, A/C, gated garage, controlled access in quiet building.

No pets. Non-smoking facility.

Spacious, large closets, hardwood floors, refrigerator, on-sight laundry.

310/473-1509

Call 323/252-5600

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• WEST L.A. FOR RENT ON WILSHIRE CORRIDOR 1415 Brockton Ave. 10445 Wilshire Blvd. 1 Bdrm. 1 Bath + 2 Bdrm/2 Bath Condo Patio, stove, fridge, Large kitchen, dishwasher, on-sight large dining room area laundry, parking.

Sealed-in Patio C LOSE T O S HOPS Call 310-550-8006 & R ESTAURANTS .

310/479-0700

————— • WESTWOOD •

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—————–––– ————— 10933 Rochester Ave. W I LCSOHRI RREI D O R Jr. Executive

SANTA MONICA

WESTWOOD ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 10530-10540 808 4th St. 1 0 9 0 5 O h i o A v e .

Wilshire Bl. Spacious a/c, fireplace, ** ** + 2 Bdrm.

2 Bath • •• pool, controlled access, ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ * 2 Bd.+2 Ba . * •• * * • • • laundry fac., prkg.

• 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • * •••••• * • • L ARGE , U NIQUE • • • Free WiFi Access • • 1 B d . + 1 B a . • Rooftop pool, •• AND G ORGEOUS . deck, central air, Single • • 310/473-5061 • S i n g l e • NEWLY REMODELED

••••••

elevator, intercom Fireplace, balcony, entry, on-sight laundry, dishwasher, intercom gym, parking. entry, elevator, • Free WiFi Access • parking and pool. ~ 310/476-3824 ~ • Close to Beach •

BRENTWOOD & U.C.L.A. CLOSE

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310/394-7132

•• ••

•• • •

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

To U.C.L.A. ————— Close 310/477-6856 The Carlton • WESTWOOD • —————–––– 11666 Goshen Ave.

BRENTWOOD

550 Veteran Ave. ••••• Single + 1 Ba. • S i n g l e • 1 Bd.+Den+1 Ba. ••••• (•)(•)(•)(•)(•) Very spacious, WiFi, central air/heat, granite counters, fireplace, patio, microwave, intercom controlled access, entry, on-sight launpool, elevator, parking, dry, parking & WiFi. laundry facility.

Very close to UCLA 310/312-9871 Shopping & Dining in & Westwood Village.

310/208-5166 Brentwood Village

(•)(•)(•)(•)(•)

• WESTWOOD •

550 Veteran Ave. ••••• • Single • ••••• Very spacious, granite counters, microwave, intercom entry, on-sight laundry, parking & WiFi. Very close to UCLA & Westwood Village.

310/208-5166

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

“The Mission” • Westwood • • • • • •

• 1 Bd.+1 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.:

• 310/864-0319 •

∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ Luxury Living

BEVERLY HILLS

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**CENTURY CITY**

LAFAYETTE PARK

2220 S. Beverly Glen

•

•

• 1 Bd.+Den+1 Ba. • •• •• • • Lots of • •

274 LAFAYETTE PARK PL.

1 Bdrm.+1 Bath

••••••

Granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances,

Character & Charm!

air conditioned, new

Glass Fireplace

hrwd. flrs., designer

Newly Remodeled.

finishes, balcony, ceiling

New hrwd. flrs.,

fan, elevator, controlled

granite counters,

access. Fitness ctr, yoga

stainless steel appl.,

room, wi-fi, skyview

alcove fireplace,

lounge w/ outdoor fire-

fridge, laundry facility, place, laundry facilities.

Easy freeway access gated parking, intercom 213/382-102 1 entry, WiFi and more.

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• 310/552-8064 • LOS ANGELES Rooftop jacuzzi 401 S. HOOVER St. with panoramic • • • • • • • • city views.

• 1 Bd. + 1 Ba.

with valet, lush garden surrounding pool, • Single gym, elevator, etc. * HOLLYWOOD * Hrwd. flrs., granite • • • • • • • • counters, dishwasher, 1134 N. SYCAMORE AV. Control access, pool, central air, balcony. * * * * * dishwasher, elevator, • Free WiFi • • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath on-site laundry Call: 310/470-4474 and parking. * * * * * 213/385-4751 Newly Remodeled CULVER CITY Great Views 3830 Vinton Ave. Great views, controlled • • access, balcony, • Single • elevator, lrg. pool, • • • • • •• prkg, on-sight laundry.

Pool, sauna, H IKING IN R UNYON intercom entry, C ANYON , H OLLYWOOD elevator, on-site B OWL /N IGHTLIFE . laundry, parking.

323/467-8172 All Utilities Paid.

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Garage/Estate Sale

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• • • • • • Single • Bachelor Controlled access, laundry facility.

Utilities Included.

323/851-3790

—————–––– MID-WILSHIRE

340 S. St. Andrews Pl.

• • • • • Spacious 1 Bdrm + 2 Bath 2 Bdrm + 2 Bath • • • • •

AKA BEVERLY HILLS crescent at wilshire new york city philadelphia washington dc london STAYAKA.COM 310.651.8704

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Balcony, controlled access, parking, elevator, on-site laundry.

Close to shopping, great restaurants and Metro.

213/738-9849

BRENTWOOD ESTATE SALE

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Fri. + Sat. + Sun.

12/11+12/12+12/13 • 7am - 5pm • We’ve Got Something For Everyone!

Paintings, furniture, dishware, jewelry, books, cd’s, kids things, antiques, electronics, etc. + Tools, swords, pocket knives & so many other things.

126 S. Westgate Ave.

L.A., CA 90049

Take 405, exit Sunset, go West and turn South on S. Westgate Ave.

BEVERLY HILLS

S E RV I C E

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BAGS WANTED

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BUY & SELL

ANTIQUES / JEWELRY BUY & SELL

WANTED

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

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

TOP DOLLAR PAID Call 310/289-9561

505 COLLECTIBLES WANTED

Why Donate When You Can Sell It To Us. We buy all variety of goods: A n t i q u e s , Collectibles, Paintings, Statues, Vintage/Rare Items and much more!

If interested call Robert 818/568-8288

507

AUTOS WANTED

O F

ANTIQUES BUY & SELL

B E V E R L Y

H I L L S

Buyers and Sellers of High-End Jewelry & Watches

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

ALL TYPES OF CARS ANY YEAR • ANY MODEL

Will Appraise Your Car For Free!

Visit us at

www.chequeredflag.com

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

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

Call John or Neil:

323-868-4119 sales@chequeredflag.com

Cash on the spot.

No appointment necessary.

WE BUY CARS HIGH-END & CLASSIC CAR CALL ERIC 310/345-1487

201 South Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills 310-550-5755

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CONTRACTORS

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www.elaninnovativeconstruction.com General Building Contractor

“FREE ESTIMATE” Call 310-294-6866

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

Are You Interested In Remodeling?

Full Service High Quality Construction Residential & Commercial

CLOCK REPAIRS

Nichols’ Clock & Watch Repair

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

BARRYBUILT CORPORATION Call James Barry For A Free Estimate!

Cell: 310-901-7382 • Off: 310-459-7451 barrybuiltcorporation.com • barrybuilt@aol.com

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

Mark Nichols 818.207-8915 ncwrepair@yahoo.com

State Lic. #843112

CONTRACTOR

• AC •

CONSTRUCTION GENERAL CONTRACTOR RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION

REMODELING & NEW ADDITIONS FREE Estimates

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

ELECTRIC

CARE ELECTRIC All Electrical Needs!

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

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ROOFING

HANDY PEOPLE

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Lic. No. 953274

D I R E C T O R Y

310/901-9411 Lic.# 568446

HANDYMAN

Fort Construction & Honest Handyman!

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

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

H & L

Call Robert at

805-252-2122

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

• Senior Discounts

30 Years in Business • 3rd Generation Roofer

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

• Orsinis Roofing •

• HANDYMAN •

Painting • Plumbing Tiling • Electric • Drywall Remodel & Demolition • Hauling, Remove and Replace Carpet.

Residential & Commercial Cleaning. Shampoo Carpet.

Property Management.

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

HUGO: 310/204-6107

No Job Too BIG or Too small!

or 661/886-9440

E XCELLENT L OCAL R EFERENCES Insured • Bonded Mobile Credit Card Payment And Payment Plans Available.

UPHOLSTERY CLEANING and Pet Odor Removal

MARBLE

RESTORATION

GOLD COAST ~ MARBLE ~

475

Fabric & Leather Upholstery Cleaning Leather Repair Odor Removal

• Marble Polishing • Sealing • Floor Restoration • Grout Cleaning

626-460-9478

Call For Free Estimate:

www.masterofprecisionservices.com

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

PAINTING

RAFAEL

PAINTING

YALE

PAINTING PAINTING Quality Custom Painting References Available.

NO JOB TOO SMALL. 20% Off LIC. # 641602 Holiday Services 30 years of Quality service. BONDED + INSURED Big and small jobs.

20 Years Experience Immediate Response Excellent reference.

• ROOFING SERVICE •

H A N D Y M A N a n d • Home Repairs M A I N T E N A N C E • Remodeling • Carpentry

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR • WHITNEY'S • Residential/Commercial ELECTRICAL AND HANDYMAN SERVICE Lamps, Fixtures, Etc...

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December 11, 2015 | Page 43

BEVERLY HILLS

Frustration over City Hall’s ambivalent regard for the public interest seems to have reached a boiling point. A letter to The Courier last week alleged Chairman Emeritus Paula Kent Meehan President & Publisher Marcia Wilson Hobbs improper influence at the Planning Commission concerning the Oakhurst Drive condominiums project.

Another expressed outrage at a surprise Saturdaymorning tree-removal operation at Parcels 11-12. And a longtime tenant, now evicted, pleaded for protection for renters from predatory developers.

Since the outrageous happenings of Nov. 21 and Evidently some residents don’t feel City Hall is 22, there has been a lot of ducking, dodging, finger working on our behalf. Even The Courier last week pointing, excuses and attempts to lay the responsibil- wondered why a 30-day comment window for the ity upon others by both the perpetrator of the outrage massive 9900 Wilshire project would open and close and those members of the City staff who aided and over this holiday season. Is communication the problem? It is clear the City’s messaging isn’t always effecabetted him.

In an effort to cut through the maneuvering and tive. Despite our well-resourced (but manager-heavy) put the focus where it belongs so the damage can be communications division, the City's website, long ago repaired in a timely manner and so those responsible crafted for desktop browsing, remains a riot of subare held accountable for their actions and liable for menus not easily manipulated on a mobile device.

Then there’s our “Ask Bev” portal. It is preferred by the costs of repair, I pose the following: officials for resident-initiated contacts but it too pres(1) What do the tsunami that ravaged a resort in ents a poor user experience. Even the frequentlyThailand, the tornado that flattened a town in the mid- asked-questions feature begs for a re-do. Staffers west, the earthquake and following tidal wave that themselves say they dislike using it. A cynic would destroyed an atomic energy plant and much of the argue that griping about websites and such misses the surrounding city of Fukushima in Japan and the point: officials don’t want ‘we-the-people’ too destruction of 3/4 of a mile of trees bringing urban involved in ‘the people’s business’ down at City Hall.

Consider how the City sometimes schedules blight to the otherwise beautiful City of Beverly Hills meetings. Take the 9900 Wilshire project for example. have in common?

Though it portends significant impacts to traffic and Answer: All five are disasters. congestion, the supplemental environmental review (2) How does one of those disasters differ from process could hardly be better scheduled to discourthe others? age public involvement. Just last summer, the Answer: The disaster in Beverly Hills is the only Southeast Area Task Force convened its own public one caused by people, not by a natural phenomenon. workshop to solicit input on future development in (3) What caused the disaster in Beverly Hills? that area but held it just two days before the federal Answer: The selfish and improper actions of a July 4th holiday. Turnout was light yet that process developer who, in order to evade the rules and regu- will move forward as if it had substantial buy-in from lations prohibiting such actions, convinced certain the public. Inconvenient scheduling affects regular naive. incompetent City employees to assist him in city business too. A recent City Council/Planning violating those rules so that he could demolish and Commission liaison committee met the Tuesday before Thanksgiving. We’re pretty sure few stakeholdremove 196 trees which he wanted out of his way in ers had an eye on the City calendar that week. Did anticipation of future development. any turn out? We don’t know: liaison meetings are (4) What is the City going to do to repair the neither televised nor synopsized. damage and punish those responsible?

One of the most persistent barriers to public parAnswer: There has been no answer as yet!! ticipation is the City’s noticing policy. That planning All concerned and outraged citizens are waiting liaison meeting was noticed just 24 hours in advance.

That’s no aberration; it’s routine despite California’s to hear what that answer will be.

I am only one of the many outraged citizens wait- open meetings law requiring 72-hours notice at a ing for the City of Beverly Hills to demonstrate a minimum. Is that legal? It is when a meeting is labeled strong and emphatic response which makes clear this 'special’ (as most liaison meetings are). But there is nothing particularly ‘special’ about meetings in sort of behavior will not be tolerated and the damage Beverly Hills that are internally-calendared days in to the neighborhood will be satisfactorily repaired. advance but noticed to the public just 24 hours Lionel A. Ephraim beforehand. Also routine is the practice of posting ****** liaison committee meeting notices without providing One elephant is not enough. And, in fact, there a staff report, PowerPoint, or any other material that are many more. Now it is a herd not only in Beverly would help stakeholders understand the issue in order Hills, but the entire region from West Hollywood to to offer informed comment at the meeting. Even Century City. worse, sometimes City meetings are neither Due the decision and aggressive actions of the announced via online calendar nor e-noticed via developer, fences were put up on the Beverly Hills email. Whether by oversight or design, that’s perfectly (30-percent of the land) side of North Oakhurst Drive legal too. You see, the City Hall hasn’t designated the in Sept. 2015. The neighborhood became very upset. City website as an ‘official posting place.’ To be sure A Meet the Mayor nearby drew over 50 people. you’re seeing all the meeting notices be sure to jourAnd another one last weekend at Greystone ney over to the library’s bulletin board. attracted many people but nothing new from Mayor Communication is a two-way street, of course, Julian Gold. and we-the-people have to make an effort to keep Yesterday morning, the mayor appeared before ourselves informed. But when City Hall makes it such the BHUSD’s PTA Meeting. When asked about the a challenge to participate, the inevitable outcome is lots 12 and 13, he told the story that they were treated declining attendance at city meetings; depressed sro be safe for the neighborhood and the Farmers turnout at the polls; and most dangerous, less attenMarket. Then asked about the future of the lots and tion to the people’s business from outside City Hall.

City mis-management of the problem, there was no This poses a threat to City Hall legitimacy over the answer, as “this is under discussion now?” Pushed a longer term. After all, we want City Hall to work on bit further as to the plans for the lots, there are no our behalf and not only for developers and their wellplans. connected representatives; we want our representaThis response makes no sense. The City has a tives’ ear rather than cede it to those who come from Sustainability Plan (adopted by the entire City the same elite social circles as policymakers. Until Council) in Feb. 2009. (http://www.beverlyhills. we’re included as partners in local governance, we’ll org/citygovernment/departments/communitydevel- continue to feel blindsided when a neighbor’s new opment/planning/sustainability/?NFR=1) mini-mansion breaks ground. We’ll hear only afterAnd even a recent update in 2014 with a few the-fact that a significant City policy change will things that it has done. But there are no references to affect us. We’ll learn too late that our apartment this or what to do now in the future. Instead there is a building has been sold out from under us with few CIP Report by committees and staff for over $60 mil- rights, scant compensation and no recourse under lion of projects going before the City Council in early local laws. That frustration we feel owes largely to the January 2016. (http://beverlyhills.granicus.com/ result of communications changes over the last few MetaViewer.php?view_id=2&event_id=1917&meta_i years that tightened notification requirements for d=246007) development projects and moved more planningSo what is the result? The developers now do related decisions from the appropriate commission to their Plan B. That is let the land, trees, buildings and the planning director herself (without an opportunity other historical roots of Beverly Hills get worse and for public comment). Want to appeal the director’s worse. Then the developers do their Plan B as many decision? Be prepared to fork over $3,729 for the privcall it: tear everything down; build on the land so that ilege. Should popular perception shift from everyday the mice, rodents, even vagrants are removed !!!! questions about City Hall competence to concerns The elephants have taken over. Stay tuned for the about policymaker integrity, it will be a long climb next updates.

Woodrow W. Clark, PhD back to gain the people’s trust. Or has it already ****** slipped away?

Mark Elliot

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Cartoon for The Courier by Janet Salter

Astrology

By Holiday Mathis TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Dec. 11). An abiding wisdom will guide your year. Lasting love will be worth the sacrifice and effort; your gentle tenacity will pay off. You will have deep gratitude and reverence for the gift you are offered in February whether or not you can accept it. Money and fun in March are the start of a new social chapter. Taurus and Aquarius adore you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Get on your own side. You owe it to the rest of the world to be confident and content in whom you are. The one who is friends with his or her own mind will have many friends indeed.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). It's like you're pressing on the walls and bookshelves searching for the hidden door to the secret chamber where the mystery will finally be solved. You will find no hidden door because the hidden door is you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You'll test and re-test theories, and poke to see where the possible holes in the story are. You want to believe, though you won't be able to until you've put the idea through your judgmental paces.

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20). Knowing what you want to do for money and doing it well -- it's not something to be taken lightly. Many aren't lucky enough to fall into such a fantastic groove as the one you'll hit today.

ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19). In Hamlet, Shakespeare suggested: nothing is either good or bad, “but thinking makes it so.” You'll frame today's events as neutral or positive which considerably reduces your stress.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20). Remember when you felt trapped? You freed yourself only to wind up in a similarly restrictive situation. This time, seek reform from within. When you feel inwardly free you'll stop getting into restricting situations.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). The past and present do not equal your life.

Your dreams for the future are a large part of your personality these days.

Share your vision and you'll learn who is really on your side.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You've a very real concern for injustice and stand up for those who are not being treated fairly. Just make sure you have the whole and true story before you begin your defense.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You berate yourself too much for errors that come with the territory of being human. You're doing your very best. Mistakes are normal. Let it go at that. Besides, perfection is boring.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). It may seem appealing to re-create the passion you once had because you already know the territory. Be honest, though: Has this cycle run its course? Are you just resisting the end because you're afraid of the unknown?

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). While you're known for indecision, there are some decisions you make practically automatically. You know the answer with every fiber of your being. “He who is fixed to a star does not change his mind.” -- Leonardo da Vinci SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You're once again getting that feeling of being cosmically connected, like your parents are the Earth and the sky, your cousins are the animals and your journey is as effortless as an orbit.

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

ASSAULTS 11/30 9600 Olympic Bl. 11/30 300 N. Swall Dr. 12/02 S. Santa Monica Bl./ N. Crescent Dr. 12/04 9600 Sunset Bl. 12/04 300 N. Canon Dr. 12/05 1000 Hillcrest Rd. BURGLARIES 12/01 400 N. Canon Dr. 12/01 600 N. Palm Dr. ($203,000) 12/02 300 N. Maple Dr. ($3,200) 12/02 400 N. Oakhurst Dr. ($18,500) 12/02 9700 Olympic Bl. 12/03 600 Foothill Rd.($61,200) 12/04 Clifton Wy. ($12,893) 12/04 100 S. Roxbury Dr.

12/05 300 S. Robertson Bl. ($1,300) 12/06 200 S. Robertson Bl. ($100,000) 12/06 300 S. Robertson Bl.($7,800) 12/06 200 S. Beverly Dr. ($2,000) GRAND THEFT 06/02 200 N. Clark Dr. ($5,000) 10/24 200 N. Peck Dr.($74,000) 12/01 200 S. Beverly Bl. ($250,000) 12/02 200 N. Crescent Dr. ($9,128) 12/03 100 S. Oakhurst Dr. 12/04 200 Lasky Dr. ($1,000) 12/05 300 N. Beverly Dr.($1,350) ROBBERIES 11/30 9900 Durant Dr. ($285) 12/05 Moreno Dr.($40)

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