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El Rodeo third graders raise money for Africa.

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The adorable Teddy is ready for his forever home!

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City To Explore Legal Action Against Landlords

The BHHS Madrigals help anchorman Fritz Coleman deliver the forecast.

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By Victoria Talbot Residents of 231 N. La Peer Dr. addressed the City Council in public comment to describe problems they feel are created by

Since 1980, More Than 226,000 Have Been Granted To Courageous Children Battling Life-Threatening Medical Conditions, Bonnie And Bobby Burns Open Their Welcomed Bedford & Burns Restaurant Editorial from Rabbi Pressman AND MORE

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Announcements Real Estate Rentals Sales and More

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City Council Welcomes New Commissioners

The BHUSD PTA Toy Drive gets a boost from local Brownies.

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the same landlords that have caused so much distress at 350 N. Crescent Dr. Asking that their names be

By Victoria Talbot The City Council had a full agenda last Thursday including the appointment of three new

commissioners, recognizing the service of a retiring commissioner, (see ‘COUNCIL,’ page 14)

CHANGING OF THE GUARD—The Board of Education changed its leaders and swore in members this week. Pictured above, clockwise from top left: incoming Board President Noah Margo is sworn in by outgoing Board President Jake Manaster; new VP Brian Goldberg is sworn in by L.A. County Supervisor Mike Antonovich; Boardmember Lisa Korbatov is sworn in for her second term by Antonovich; and new boardmember Howard Goldstein is sworn in by former BHUSD Superintendent Richard Douglas.

Courier Photos by Laura Coleman

Antonovich, Manaster, Douglas Swear In New School Board

By Laura Coleman Fifth District L.A. County Supervisor Mike Antonovich visited Beverly Hills Tuesday to swear in

Brian Goldberg, PhD, as VP of the Beverly Hills Unified School District Board of Education and (see ‘SCHOOL BOARD,’ page 13)

Planning Commission To Explore AKA Transient Uses

By Victoria Talbot The Planning Commission will consider a request by AKA Serviced Residences at 155 N.

Crescent Dr. and 9355 Wilshire Blvd. to allow for stays of less than (see ‘PLANNING,’ page 13)

MEET MR. KRINGLE—Town & Country will “Light Up the Holidays” Saturday on Rodeo Drive for a festive holiday treat.

Shop, mix and mingle at the allday event, which is free and open to the public. Mr. Kringle will be at the bottom of Via Rodeo at Two Rodeo Drive from noon to 6 p.m. with his stylish, merry entourage.

Celebrity Photo/Scott Downie

Jeffrey’s Jewelers celebrates three decades.

SABAN-STYLE CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION— Beverly Hills is preparing to mark its 100-year anniversary with a star-studded concert/sing-along at the historic Saban Theatre, featuring musical works and entertainers connected to the City’s storied past and present on Tuesday, Jan. 28, at 7 p.m.

Headlining the event will be the acclaimed Los Angeles Lawyers Philharmonic (pictured above at Walt Disney Concert Hall) conducted by Maestro Gary S. Greene, along with his Big Band of Barristers. The music of Beverly Hills residents such as George and Ira Gershwin will be performed with guest artists as well as audience sing-along participation. Composer Richard Sherman will be on hand to conduct a medley of Sherman Brothers tunes (including music from Mary Poppins). Composer Charles Fox, known for Killing Me Softly and a host of television theme songs (Love Boat, Happy Days), will also lead the orchestra in a medley of his greatest hits. There will be many special celebrity guest participants (all of whom have lived or been associated with Beverly Hills), such as Betty White who will lead the audience in the BHHS Fight Song. Admission is complimentary. Tickets will be available on a first- come, first-served assigned seating basis and can be obtained at the Saban Theatre Box Office Dec. 17 through 21 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets can also be obtained online by emailing bh100concert@gmail.com for a Ticketmaster link.

A FAMILY AFFAIR — Ben Stiller with wife Christine Taylor, son Quinlon and daughter Ella during Ben’s hand and footprint ceremony in Hollywood.

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

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NOTICE OF COMMISSION VACANCIES The Beverly Hills City Council is seeking qualified candidates to fill vacancies on the following Commissions:

HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION – One Vacancy TRAFFIC & PARKING COMMISSION – One Vacancy Deadline to apply for both Commissions: January 17, 2014 For more information on the Commission positions, please visit the City’s website at www.beverlyhills.org or call the City Clerk’s Office at (310) 285-2400.

BYRON POPE, CMC City Clerk

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CORONET DEBUTANTE BALL–After six years of volunteer community service through the National Charity League, six local girls were among 16 who were presented at the Coronet Debutante Ball in The Beverly Hilton. Pictured (from left): Jacqueline Ridgley with her father Eric Ridgley; Genevieve Shaw with her father William Shaw; Christina Tribull with her father Christopher Tribull; Jasmine Bolitho with her sponsor Thomas Rusk; and Phoebe Balson (granddaughter of 1957 Coronet deb Millicent Hearst) with her father Paul John BalPhotos by Lee Salem son II.

Beverly Hills Conference & Visitors Bureau Debuts Exclusive Centennial Merchandise

Ze/Lin Organic Juice Cafe Opens On South Beverly

In anticipation of the 100th anniversary of the City’s founding, the Beverly Hills Conference & Visitors Bureau will offer centennial merchandise for purchase exclusively in the Visitor Center

By Laura Coleman Just in time for the holiday season, three-time UFC Champion Rich Franklin opened Ze/Lin on South Beverly, an organic juice and fusion café he co-founded with businessman Billy Zebe.

Eager to sample the health-centric, innovative concoctions that Ze/Lin has been offeringto the community since opening last month, The Courier sat down with Franklin to learn more

just in time for the holiday season.

Unique items include a 2013 Beverly Hills Shield ornament, hats, water bottles, shirts and a special limited edition line

of centennial 90H20 water. The merchandise also includes the Beverly Hills Centennial Cookbook with recipes from Beverly Hills’ most celebrated chefs and a (see ‘VISITORS’ page 42)

Centennial Plans Begin To Crystalize

By Victoria Talbot Volunteers on centennial committees across the City are is moving forward with a Centennial Cookbook and the selection win-

ners to ride on the Centennial float.

News that the Centennial Concert venue has been secured at the Saban Theatre was cheerfully delivered to the City Council Thursday.

“I’m so thrilled that the people of this City will be riding on this float. They paid for it, its their float,” said Councilmember Nancy Krasne.

LATKE WINNERS—Temple Emanuel congregants competed for the best latke. Pictured (from left): Renee Mann (judge); Partow Boudaie (creative Latke winner) and her daughter Celine; Cantor Yonah Kliger (judge); Jake Lee and Ellie Laycook (traditional Latke winners); and judges Rabbi Jonathan Aaron, Karl Thurmond, and Nicole Sassaman.

Temple Emanuel Celebrates Holiday Latkes

By Victoria Talbot The news at Temple Emmanual of Beverly Hills’ annual Hanukkah Party was all about the Latkes. Contestants brought their latkes to be

judged in two categories – traditional and creative. Then contestants showcased their potato delights for eight expert judges.

The winners were Ellie

Laycook and Jake Lee, tied for “Best Traditional Latke.” Partow Boudie (a Cordon Bleu chef) won for “Best Creative Latke.”

For all the recipes visit www.tebh.org/blog.

Jewish Community Foundation Awards $600,000 In Grants To Five Israeli Programs Five Israeli-based programs which foster Jewish identity, women’s economic empowerment and independent living

are the recipients of grants totaling $600,000 from the Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles.

Artists & Musicians for Israel-Neshima (AMI-Neshima) will receive $150,000 over a 3(see ‘JCF’ page 42)

Jeffrey’s Jewelers Celebrates Three Generations S PA R K L I N G G E M S — Councilman Julian Gold (far left) is pictured at Jeffrey’s Jeweler’s ribbon cutting ceremony with father-and-son duo Jeffrey and Nijan Javaheri.

By Victoria Talbot For over 30-years, Jeffrey’s Jeweler’s downtown location has been an icon of quality and craftsmanship, providing the finest in estate jewels and custom designs for their clients. Buying, selling and trading jewelry has been a family tradition (see ‘JEFFREY’S’ page 42)

(see ‘ZE/LIN’ page 42)

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SERVICE LEARNING—El Rodeo third graders raised money to buy a well for a school or village in Africa to provide clean water for those without. Pictured above (alphabetically) are students in Ms. Greene’s 3rd grade class: Alentina Acosta, Natalie Antin, Breanna Arianpour, Simon Ferris, Natalya Forys, Noah Gabbaypour, Eliot Hauptschein, Ethan Khalili, Sebastian Montealegre, Ethan Rahban, Brooke Ruttenberg, Edward Sentoso, Joseph Simon, Gabby Sirota, Rich Troiano, Lindsey Wooster, and Liel Yosian.

Court Finds Beverly Hills Weekly Publishing Practices “Unfair” The Los Angeles Superior Court ruled Monday that the Beverly Hills Weekly’s “failure to

abide” with California law regarding publication of legal notices (see ‘WEEKLY’ page 45)

TEDDY BOY—Teddy is a super sweet, five-month-old Havanese Shih Tzu puppy that was bought from a pet shop and then promptly deposited at Shelter Hope, as he was not potty-trained in time for his new owner. With the patience of the volunteer staff at ShelterHopePetShop.org he is now house-trained and ready for his forever home in time for the holidays. Those interested in welcoming Teddy to their family may call Shelter Hope Pet Shop at 805-379-3538.

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Bloom Appointed To Assembly Transportation Committee

By Victoria Talbot Assembly Speaker John Perez has appointed Assemblyman Richard Bloom (D-Santa Monica/Beverly Hills) to the Assembly Transportation Committee.

Polls consistently rate traffic as the number one issue among Westside constituents in the 50th Assembly District. The area has been most affected by the affects (see ‘BLOOM’ page 45)

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Beverly Hills Novelist Bill Goldstein Gives Hope To Writers At Any Age

By Chantel Bernabo Beverly Hills novelist Bill Goldstein proves that no matter how old you are, with the right amount of persistence, it is never too late make it big in Hollywood, proved by the recent movie deal he inked with MGM Entertainment for a film based on his 1969 novel, The Abominable Dr. Phibes.

For the past 30 years, Goldstein, now in his 80s, has been working (see ‘GOLDSTEIN’ page 45)

Bill Goldstein

PREPPING FOR THE JUNIOR YEAR—At the inaugural BHHS PTSA Junior Parent Breakfast at Monsier Marcel 45 parents listened to a parent panel share their “college journey” tips on helping students apply for and visit colleges, preparing for the SAT/ACT’s and experiencing senior year and beyond. Pictured (from left): BHHS Head Counselor Diane Hale, PTSA Co-President Cindy Dubin, parent panelists Nadine Neiman, Janine Kleerup, Karen Sachs, Rebecca Javidzad, Nancy Ross and BHHS PTSA President Franny Rennie.

Helen Diller Family Foundation To Grant Teens $540,000 In 2014 The Helen Diller Family Foundation announced it will grant 15 teens across the nation with $36,000 each through the

2014 Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Awards.

Since 2007, the awards (see ‘GRANTS’ page 45)

STUDENTS STUDY HOLLYWOOD HISTORY–Dolores Mission School students and principal Karina Moreno (left) with founder/president of The Hollywood Museum Donelle Dadigan (right) and L.A. Councilman Tom LaBonge.

Photo by Craig T. Mathew

Philanthropist Dadigan Shares Hollywood History With Kids

By Victoria Talbot Eighty children from Dolores Mission School were treated to a VIP opportunity to learn

about the history of Hollywood and the importance of the film industry in Los Angeles. Donelle (see ‘DADIGAN’ page 45)

HERE WE GO A-CAROLING—While singing at The Grove, members of the the BHHS Madrigals were interviewed by KNBC weathercaster Fritz Coleman. From left are: BHHS Choral Director Ethan Smith; Madrigals Ellie Dubin, Deven Martin (behind with glasses), Brooke Teweles, Evan Renny (behind), Danielle Nisim, Danny Won, Alllie Finer, Santa, Yassi Noubaharestan, Anthony Lofaso, Erica Sabel, Julia Aftalion, Arlen Smith (behind), Shana Benji, Sabrina Halavi, Shana Kheradyar, Amanda Christovich and Coleman.

COOKIES AND TOYS— Brownie Troop 7295 used money from its cookie sales to purchase toys to donate to the BHUSD PTA Toy Drive.

Pictured: Top row (from left): Rebecca Katz, Sydney Gasmer, Kayla Naufal, Elle Dzubak, Caitlyn MacDonald, Alexa Wachtel, and Keren Lifschitz; Bottom row (from left): Sasha Nol, Natalie Antin, Becca Berlin, Abby Wolf, and Sadie Dyner.

GEORGE CHRISTY finds the bug on a bun “nothing to chirp about.”

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Saving Mr. Banks director John Lee Hancock with wife Holly, son Henry and daughter Willa attended the premiere at Walt Disney Studios in Burbank.

A tree house in the back-

yard. A violin of the finest quality. A week with luaus and fragrant leis in Hawaii. Dream wishes coming true, along with others. For the young recipients, these are gifts from the Make-A-Wish Foundation that invites them and their parents to its 30th annual Wishing Well Winter Gala at The Beverly Wilshire.

Since 1980, more than 226,000 wishes have been granted to courageous children battling life-threatening medical conditions.

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n Los Angeles alone, we’ve brought hope, strength and joy to more than 8,300 children and their families over three decades,” informs Breena

Gold, president/CEO of our local chapter.

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obe Bryant was honored with the 2013 Shining Star Award, presented by Andy Garcia. Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, founded in 1901 and now ranking as Number One on the West Coast and fifth in the nation, was acknowledged with the Medical Visionary Award presented by Maria Menounos. Dr. Alan Wayne, the hospital’s distinguished director of the Children’s Center for Cancer, Blood Diseases and Marrow Transplantation, accepted.

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s we get younger, we find the world gets smaller.

Midway through the Gala, The Courier’s Marcia Hobbs discovered that daughter Arely of our favorite waiter, Joachim Garcia (loyal with The Beverly Wilshire for 32 years!), is a registered nurse at Childen’s Hospital. Serendity, yes? ounding out the evening, entrepreneur and philanthropist Sam Nazarian, of the SLS Hotels & Casinos, Katsuya by Starck, The Bazaar with Jose Andres, the Hyde Lounge, was honored with the Corporate Leadership Award, presented by Tom Barrack.

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obby’s saffron-fragrant bouillabaisse arrives piping-hot with its Colin Farrell with Disney’s Bob Iger with spicy tomato broth and a Annie Rose Buckley wife Willow Bay ransom of shrimp, clams, mussels, John Dory ($29). and suddenly made peace with Another nourishing joy, worthy myself. What they are facing of taking home to Mother. in their future makes my ailing ankle not worth thinking rom oysters to pizzas to about.” boar carpaccio, there’s something for everyone at Bedford & he Groovaloos, dance Burns. Excellent and attractiveand choreographic award win- ly priced wine choices by the ners, entertained, and the skin- glass, as are the seasonal beers. niest gal in town and a former Happy Hour prices for food and next-door neighbor of ours with beverage are comfortably fair. her husband Bill Rancic, Fashion Police’s Giuliana ou’ll enjoy getting to Rancic whipped up some fun know John Sebastian Royall and laughs as the evening’s Jewell, a veteran of the dining host. out scene hereabouts, having served with the venerable ur luncheons are Joachim Splichal, etc. John’s a busy with reservations from the waiter with an encyclopedic talent agencies surrounding us, memory, offering interesting from WME to CAA,” says descriptions of how every dish Bonnie Burns, who owns the is prepared.

Bedford & Burns dining room with her chef/sibling Bobby ith a fascinating Burns (located in the onetime knowledge of the culinary hisGinger Man space on Bedford tory in Los Angeles, Bonnie Avenue in Beverly Hills).

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rriving late, Kobe missed the Red Carpet cameras, hence no photographs.

Robert Burns Sr. founded his “After I ruptured my ankle, I dining out empire in 1918 sat in the kitchen feeling with a pharmacy and soda sorry for myself,” Kobe told fountain at Doheny and the crowd. “In a while I Burton Way in Beverly Hills began thinking of the lives of these life-threatened children, Page 6 | December 13, 2013

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edford & Burns merits our warm welcome to Beverly Hills. Fully licensed. Open Monday through Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. At 369 N. Bedford Dr. Telephone: 310-273-8585. www.bedfordandburns.com

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suggestion or two. By day, sunlight pours through the tall windows on Bedford Avenue, but come evening the lighting needs a better configuration, it’s a tad schizoid. Also there’s an overload of black.

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asy to know why Bonnie and Bobby are developing a following since their January opening. They are serving “American bistro” comfort food amid the plethora of our Italian trattorias and French cafes and burger joints.

And those lately arriving, boring foo-foo eateries.

We won’t name them; you know them.

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he menu at Bedford and Burns is a pleaser. Steve Stabler, our Paul Giamotti resident Caesar salad aficionado, rates it with high marks ($8), as he does with the wood-roasted Jidori chicken ($22). Not to be missed is the rich and dark and flavorful soup of market greens ($7). A nourishing surprise, and a vegetarian’s Holy Grail, pureed with thirteen fresh vegetables.

From zucchini to arugula to asparagus, etc.

Sip this from time to time, and you’ll never grow old.

reveals her grandfather, in 1918, opened a pharmacy at Doheny and Burton Way, where he soon added a soda fountain. In years to come, the Bob Burns family of restaurants followed with an emphasis on consistency and quality and reasonable pricing.

They launched those wonderful Marmalade cafes, instantly popular with buffet selections of spanking-fresh salads and other delicious items.

A Courier colleague of ours and his wife return frequently for the Marmalade’s pot roast.

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anhattan’s foo-foo cuisine is the new insanity, according to the New York “Cricket siders, Post. grasshoppers, ants, water bugs, spiders, centipedes, and their kin, and more are on the way in 2014.” The Post’s critic Steve Cuozzo

Kelly Osbourne during the 30th annual Wishing Well Winter Gala for the Make-AWish Foundation at the Beverly Wilshire Host Julianna Rancic with husband Bill

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Craig Shapiro Is Coldwell Banker ‘North American Rookie Of The Year’

818 ROXBURY DRIVE - Shapiro has the listing for this home, designed by Leonardo Umansky, in the ‘flats’ of Beverly Hills for $12.5 million, the home is 9,302-square feet. with four bedrooms and six baths. Photo by David Sobel

those are the valBy Victoria Talbot ues my dad taught Coldwell Banker me,” he exhonored local realtor plained.

Craig Shapiro with For Shapiro, the “Shining Star” he finds underaward for a newly lirecognized propcensed individual erties priced a litsales associate who tle lower than ranked #1 within what he assesses North America for the value. His speClosed Adjusted cial focus is the Gross Commission flats. “It’s about Income in his first 18 the deal.” months.

He closes Shapiro is a midwesterner who ex- ROOKIE OF THE YEAR - Craig Shapiro is sales by carefully udes an old-world Coldwell Banker’s North American “Rookie laying out the vision to concharm. “My hand- of the Year” with $12 million in sales. shake is my word,” said in Beverly Hills and be- sumers, for developing Shapiro. Polite and self- gan networking with ex- existing homes or for new effacing he is enthusiastic tensive ties from home- construction.

Shapiro has paired about his work and his building.

In the first year, with uber-chic architect success.

Shapiro worked in St. Shapiro’s sales topped Leonardo Umansky on Louis, building quality $12 million (given out in his design at 818 Roxhome developments un- 2013). This year Shapiro bury.

Shapiro is lighting the til, after four generations, captured nearly $40 milfire under a few super-sehis family decided to lion in sales.

“Honesty, integrity cret deals. You will find wind the business down.

He signed up with and treating others as you them exclusively at The Coldwell Banker (North) would like to be treated – Courier.

MODERN DESIGN- Interiors inspired by Japanese and Mid-Century architicture, create expansive spaces with dramatic appointments.

Photo by David Sobel

Will 2014 Reforms Mean Stiffer Rules For Mortgages?

By Victoria Talbot Lending rules will be much stricter in 2014 says one lending expert, Michelle Scott of Luxury Property Lending in Beverly Hills. New lower limits (43 percent of monthly income towards a mortgage) and more documentation, for example, could make it more difficult. It’s all a part of the government crackdown on lenders.

Scott founded her company in Newport Beach and recently opened an office in Beverly Hills. With 25 years experience, she helps clients on both ends of the economic spectrum become homebuyers.

But, says Scott, new regulations require some planning ahead. She gives sound advice to avoid the pitfalls. Before talking to a lender, she suggests first: •Pay down debt - pay off credit cards to balances that total 8 percent of the household monthly net income •No new purchases – No new car leases, appliances or vacations •Stay in your current job – show stability; put off changes until after the loan is approved •Bring documents – show proof of your worth and stability at work, in-

cluding recommendations and commendations from employers.

• Do your homework – shop around; big lenders have new rules.

Smaller comm u n i t y lenders are exempt to entice first-time buyers. They Michelle Scott can have more latitude for consideration of the local real estate conditions Luxury Property Lending (www.luxurypropertylending.com) was founded by Scott to serve clients seeking homes in the luxury market who wish to finance their property and leverage their capital investments. She is also the founder of 21st Century Home Loans for all types of home loans.

NEW CEO WELCOMED - Marty Geimer of Geimer & Associates, and outgoing president of the Beverly Hills/Greater Los Angeles Association of Realtors (BH/GLAAR) with new BH/GLAR CEO and Clifton Smith, publisher of The Courier.

Edward Segal New CEO Of Realtor’s

By Steve Simmons Edward Segal, the new CEO of the Beverly Hills/ Greater Los Angeles Association of Realtors (BH/GLAAR) sees his role with the trade association as promoting the best interests of members through PR and advocacy and educating the public on the role of Realtors.

Segal, who headed the Marin Association of Realtors for 10 years, plans “to ensure the success of the organization and its rapidly expanding membership.”

The Beverly Hills’ association boasts 7,200 members in an area encompassing Santa Monica, Hollywood, Culver City, Marina del Rey and Venice, as well as Beverly Hills and the Westside.

“A rebounding hous-

ing market is an attractive opportunity to get into the industry,” said Marty Geimer of Geimer & Associates.

“Everybody’s heard of Beverly Hills; and favorable conditions bring outof-state and out-of-country buyers,” adds Geimer.

“We have a high concentration of foreign cash buyers.”

“Beverly Hills is a unique brand; branding is important,” says Segal who wrote The Wall Street Journal’s StartsupJournal.com.

BHGLAAR is a political advocacy trade association to help realtors, property owners and property rights.

Locally the association has fought transfer taxes assessed on property in a sale, a point-of

sale-retrofit that would have required property owners to make improvements before a home closed escrow, and provides ongoing education to enforce Ethics and Standards of Practice.

The association’s new headquarters is at 630 San Vicente Blvd.

“It’s vital to educate elected officials and staff on issues facing public property owners and property rights,” Segal adds.

The BH/GAAR installation of officers is set for tomorrow at The Beverly Hills Hotel. Incoming president Debora BrightLaney will be sworn in by Rep. Karen Bass and the new officers inducted by Kevin Brown, president of the California Association of Realtors.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Think And Grow Rich: Nick Segal Of Partners Trust In Beverly Hills Shares How To Succeed

By Laura Coleman In an effort to create a more holistic group of colleagues that can balance work and personal lives, Nick Segal, president/co-founder of Beverly Hills-based Partners Trust Brokerage & Acquisitions, has spent the past four years instructing his company in the art of success through the tenets of Napoleon Hill’s landmark book Think And Grow Rich.

Over the course of 10 weeks, Segal instructs dozens of Partners Trust firm members on the lessons for success patterned in Hill’s 13 chapter book.

“As you think, as you perform...if you think you can do it, there's a much greater chance you can perform,” Se-

gal told The Courier.

Success is a choice, he explained at week eight’s seminar, which had some 30 attendees at the Beverly Hills office

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and dozens more plugged in digitally. The more you tell the universe you can take, the more the universe will give you, he said, cautioning that

when you get overwhelmed, the universe will pull back.

“The whole idea of ‘overwhelm’ is really a choice,” he said. “I believe the universe says: ‘Yes.’” “Be judicious of what you want and then manage what you've got,” he added.

One technique to success, he shared, is a five minute exercise where you focus for a minute each on: first, your burning desire/the key thing you want; second, your breathing; third, your burning desire; fourth, your breathing; and fifth, how to achieve your burning desire.

“Inspiration is fleeting,” Segal said. “It's the culmination of an idea. The building blocks of an idea are the action steps you take.”

SUMPTUOUS POOL— Color and texture contrast to create soothing features.

Leonardo Umansky’s architectural style compliments nature and brings the indoors and outdoors in a pleasant harmony. This home at 818 N. Roxbury Dr. is a perfect home for entertaining without being too formal. It feels homey and comfortable.

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ARTS & E N T E RTA I N M E N T American Hustle–Russell’s All Star Cast Delivers A Top Film Good Shepherd 6th Grader In 2010, David O. Russell gave us The Fighter. Last year he followed that exceptional portrait of a washed-up boxer with one of my favorite movies Silver Linings Playbook. Opening this weekend is his much ballyhooed American Hustle.

He has wisely chosen a few impressive names from those films such as Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence and, in a cameo role, Robert DeNiro, to join him in his newest outrageous and wacky directorial venture American Hustle.

It opens with Irving Rosen-

Jerry Cutler On Film feld (Bale) trying to cover his bald spots with excessively overgrown hair in other areas of his cranium...which in essence serves as a metaphor for the movie about a group of bungling hustlers.

Written on the opening title card on the screen is, “Some of this actually happened.”

What actually happened was Abscam, a sting operation that ensnared a number of

politicians in 1981. Joining Rosenfeld is a former stripper, beautiful redhead Sydney Prosser (Adams) who as a last resort wants to do something worthwhile in her life.

FBI agent Richie DiMaso (Cooper) uncovers their scam and keeps them out of jail by using them as pawns to ensnare greedy politicians.

DiMaso comes up with one hairbrained scheme after another much to the chagrin of his boss played by a delightfully funny, Louis C.K. Rosenfeld who finally goes after the mayor of a New Jersey city played by Jeremy Renner (his best effort since The Hurt Locker) who is desperately trying to raise money to build casinos which will put thousands of people to work in a soft economy.

Jennifer Lawrence is Rosenfeld’s outlandish loony bin of a wife. The New York Film Critics named her “best supporting actress” and she is deserving of the accolade. She puts her indelible stamp in every scene she’s in portraying a ticking time bomb of an angry, dissatisfied and scorned woman.

It is a long film, over two hours, and, for me, lags a bit in the middle. But, what I find lagging, you might find engaging.

Nevertheless, American Hustle, voted “best film” by the NY Film Critics, is a welcomed comedic respite to blazing guns and gratuitous sex. The direction and acting are first rate and never has Amy Adams looked so sexually appealing.

3 Bagels and a shmear out of 4 Jerry Ram Cutler, The Courier’s film critic, is rabbi at Creative Art Temple.

Earns Part In Taper’s Latest Daniel Weinstein, a sixth grader at Beverly Hills’ Good Shepherd Catholic School, is making his stage debut in an impressive way.

He’s now part of the cast of The Steward of Christendom, on stage at the Mark Taper Forum through Jan. 5.

A member of the Young People’s Chorus at The Colburn School, Weinstein was encouraged to Daniel Weinstein audition by director Misha Shtangrud, also vocal coach for the production. And Weinstein agreed, “just for the experience.”

As the ghost of the main character Thomas Dunne’s (the last Catholic head of the Dublin Metropolitan Police before its change of regime) son, Weinstein appears in three scenes and sings Shubert’s Ave Maria and the popular WWI song There’s A Long, Long Road A-Winding.

Weinstein is thrilled to be in a cast with “eight talented people with long bios who make me feel like a VIP.” The production is grounded by a marathon performance from Brian Dennehy who Weinstein says “shows such depth and humanity; it’s just beautiful. I’m excited to be with such professionals.”

Weinstein is also in rehearsals for Good Shepherd’s upcoming production of The Sound of Music in the role of Kurt. A veteran of two of the school’s previous productions, Oklahoma, and Beauty and the Beast (as a salt shaker); Weinstein is looking forward to more singing. “I find myself when I use my voice.”—Steve Simmons (Read the full story at www.bhcourier.com)

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CELEBRATING & GIVING—More than 150 attended the Beverly Hills Women’s Club’s annual Holiday Luncheon & Boutique. The event featured the BHHS Madrigals, a silent auction and vendors. Centerpieces of baskets of food that members donated to, went to the L.A. Regional Food Bank. BHWC President Mumsey Nemiroff (left) and past presidents Claudia Deutsch and Jill Collins (right), flank Jeanna Kindle, food bank chief product acquisitions officer.

Photo by Maxine Picard

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OUTLOOK B E V E R LY H I L L S OUTLOOK Montage Beverly Hills is returning to the sultry glamour of the 1940s–the era of Bogie and Bacall, jaded detectives and femme fatales–by presenting a “Film Noir New Year’s Eve Gala.”

The hotel’s Marquesa Ballroom will recreate the film noir mystique of that decade with live music and dancing to the era’s big band sounds.

Beginning at 8 p.m., guests will enjoy open bar, and from 9 p.m., a five-course dinner with wine pairings. Such dishes as lobster thermidor Prince de Monaco and filet Oscar will be among the entrees plus a champagne toast at midnight.

Tickets for the gala are $345 per person, including valet parking and reserved table seating.

For additional information and reservations, call 877-935-7099 or visit http://www.montagebeverlyhills.com/events/new-yearseve-at-montage. ***** In 2001, Lenny Cooke was the most hyped high school basketball player in the country, ranked above future greats LeBron James, Amar’e Stoudemire and Carmelo Anthony. A decade later, Cooke has never played a minute in the

NBA. In their documentary, Lenny Cooke, opening today at the Laemmle’s Music Hall, 9036 Wilshire Blvd., and screening through Thursday, Dec. 19, brothers Joshua and Benny Safdie track the unfulfilled destiny of a man for whom superstardom was only just out of reach.

The Chicago Bulls’ Joakim Noah is executive producer.

For more information, call 310-478-3636 or visit www.laemmle.com ***** Stomp, the international percussion sensation, comes to The Saban Theatre, 8440 Wilshire Blvd., Dec. 17- Jan. 5.

Stomp uses everything but conventional percussion instruments—dustbins, tea chests, radiator hoses, boots, and hub caps— to fill the stage with a compelling and unique act that is often imitated but never duplicated.

Tickets, ranging from $41.50 to $71.50, are available at www.ticketmaster.com and by phone at 1-877-598-8497.

For information visit www.stomponline.com.

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reelected member Lisa Korbatov in a brief ceremony at the Salter Family Theatre at the Beverly Hills High School campus.

Antonovich has been a staunch supporter of BHUSD in its fight to save the Beverly High campus from the subway tunnels planned by the Metropolitan Transit Authority.

New Board President Noah Margo was sworn in by departing Board President Jake Manaster and newcomer Howard Goldstein was sworn in by former BHUSD Superintendent Richard Douglas.

The evening began with a rendition of Take Five by the Beverly High jazz ensemble of Julia Choi, Stephan Kim, Matthew Shterenberg and Scott Senior and led by teacher Bill Bradbury. Margo said he asked them to play the jazz tune in honor of the five schools in the district and the five seated boardmembers.

“Teaching is an exalted profession,” Korbatov said. “I cannot think of one more important profession for the continuation and success of our culture and our society.”

Goldstein referenced President John F. Kennedy’s view toward education: “[Education is] the means to developing our greatest abilities, because in each of us there is a private hope and dream, which fulfilled can be translated to the benefit of everyone.”

“My parting wish is that we take stock of what we have...and recognize how lucky we are,” Manaster said upon his departure after four years on the board.

30 days. Currently, the 88 residential apartment units units have a minimum 30 days stay. However, the model for AKA Serviced Residences brand is as short as seven days. The units have kitchens, laundry facilities, housekeeping and laundry services.

In addition, the AKA is requesting a restaurant to be located within the project site. City Staff has recommended that the planning com-

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Restaurant use and serviced residences of less than 30 day stays require an amendment to the overlay zone. Staff also recommends separate amendments related to shortterm stays in single-family zones to better define what transient use in multi-family residential zones.

The AKA is a hybrid land use that defines a new land use type incorporating elements of apartment living and hotel stays. City staff has concluded that such a use will be of benefit to the community.

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withheld because of fear of retribution, residents again described unsanitary, and unhealthy conditions in the building. Their pleas were met with unresponsive management and less responsive landlords.

Among the complaints several people talked about mold problems, leaky pipes and air conditioning and the lack of heat in the building. In order to avoid code violations, they had been given tabletop space heaters designed to heat a

bathroom-sized room.

“Elders have been bullied and forced to move out,” said one resident, a complaint that is also heard at 350 N. Crescent. “Four years we have been going through this,” said one anonymous resident, referring to the length of time Mike Seltzer and Rohit Mehta have owned the building.

The Courier first reported on this Oct. 25 (Residents Reach Out to City for Code Violation Enforcement) and again Nov. 8 (350 N. Crescent Apartments are Sub-Standard). In both cases, since the duo

purchased the buildings, maintenance has been reduced and management has been unresponsive (and at times, there has been no onsite manager for 350 N. Crescent), say residents.

Mehta, owner of Xenon Investments Corp, and Seltzer, co-owner of Peerless Apts. and Beverly Hills Apts. have been cited for numerous code violations, according to documents obtained by the Courier. The same story is also true of two other buildings purchased from the same original developer at 415 N. Oakhurst and 330 N. Crescent Dr. At the Sept. 10 City Council meeting, residents of 350 N. Crescent asked for the council’s help after one senior citizen was sent to the hospital during a heat wave when temperatures inside the building exceeded 90 degrees without working air conditioning. Councilmember Nancy Krasne obtained five rooms

at the Beverly Hilton at her own expense to house at-risk tenants, including a pregnant woman who delivered within days of returning to her apartment.

To add to their woes, rents have mostly been raised the maximum of 10 percent each year, without a maintaining the standard of living.

A visit to 231 N. La Peer revealed a garage with torn insulation and pipes that leaked on resident’s vehicles, odious trash chutes with poor seals, a filthy laundry room, unpainted and ill-maintained public areas, including dirt, trash and unidentified stains in hallways, expired elevator licensing, and illmaintained landscaping. Inside, the tenant displayed the tabletop heater.

The temperature that day was in the low-60’s.

Several residents in that meeting complained of being told that if

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been keenly anticipated. The 2014 Float Riders are: Anne Laureano, Rachel Benezra, Mitra Elghanian, Catherine Hahn, Aaron Nazarian, Kathi Rothner and Jane Liepshutz.

They will join Mayor John Mirisch on New Years’ Day in Pasadena for the Tournament of Roses Parade on the Beverly Hills Centennial Float.

The Council approved a resolution for a Mills Act Contract for the Beverly Hills Post Office-Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. The first Mills Act was with the Fox Wilshire -Saban Theatre, entered under a pilot program for landmark preservation.

The Council considered a rec-

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announcing the drawing winners for the 2014 Centennial Rose Parade float riders and several points of business.

The Council welcomed Daniel Nazarian, DMD to the Health and Safety Commission and Sandra Aronberg, M.D. and Jeff Wolfe to Public Works Commission. The City awarded Zale Richard Rubins with a plaque for his distinguished service on the Architectural Commission in gratitude.

With the Rose Parade only a few weeks away, the drawing has

BEVERLY HILLS they did not like it, “they could leave.” Others explained that unless complaints were brought to code enforcement at the City or to the County Health Department, nothing would be done.

Councilmember Krasne has become very familiar with tenants in the buildings and their problems.

Other councilmembers realized that the landlords at 350 N. Crescent Dr. are the same ones with problems at 231 N. La Peer Dr. Residents came with photos of their building. “These photos are unbearable to look at,” said Vice Mayor Lili Bosse.

“There is a pattern,” said Mayor John Mirisch. “We mean business and we need to do whatever we need to do to expedite the process . . . Perhaps well-placed prosecution,” said Mirisch, speaking to City Attorney Larry Wiener.

ommendation to extend the Mills Act program for three more years. and has asked City Staff for further clarifications before proceeding.

Also on the agenda was consideration to extend design review to the hillside area. The Council will re-address this following a meeting of the Design Review Commission.

The commission is finalizing their recommendations and the Council would like to consider that first. The Design Review Commission is scheduled to meet on Dec. 17.

Council also reiterated the approval of the Infiniti dealership at 9031 Wilshire Bl.

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On Setting Boundaries With Parents, Sibling Bickering Q. Dear Dr. Fran: I’m 44 and my father (dear to my heart) and step-mother are moving to Los Angeles. My wicked step-mom is controlling and has angry, bossy outbursts. Throughout my life, brief visits have caused me such angst and I’m not sure what to expect in the near future. Started biting my nails again—stopped in college. How should I set boundaries to make all of us happy?

Stacie C. A. Dear Stacie: Your life is about to change and you know it Before I tell you how to set boundaries you need to understand a few things. First, you can’t set boundaries and expect “all of us to be happy.” Someone is likely to not be happy. Also, when you sign up for boundary setting you must agree to tolerate increased anxiety.

Here’s what I mean. You are likely to get flack from your parents, certainly your mean stepmom, when you say no to something they want.

Stacie, everyone is given the blessing and gift of one life. That does not entitle them to control other people, especially their children. To be a good parent, one must nurture separation and independence.

Just because your parents are moving geographically closer to you does not mean they own your life. Once you convert to this philosophical belief you are ready to begin setting reasonable boundaries. If, for example, your parents ask you to accompany them to doctor appointments or

Q. Dear Dr. Fran: My kids are constantly bickering with one another. I’ve tried to get them to stop and talk nicely with one another by giving examples of how I talk to my husband and friends; but they continue to push buttons and argue. It is so unpleasant to be around! How can I get them to stop?

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material thing or power.

The real underlying objective is to gain Mom’s and Dad’s approval (love). Each child's goal is to be the favorite.

Parents should give each individual child a full tablespoon of separate Mom and Dad attention.

Implement special time individually with each child into your daily routine. Make a big hoopla about how Mommy wants special time with each one.

Set your other child(ren) up with a video or toys while you take each one separately into the kitchen to scoop ice-cream and enjoy eating while you gaze adoringly into his eyes. This goes in like penicillin.

Talk with your children as a group about powerful feelings including jealousy, anger, worries, and sadness. When the heat goes up between the kids separate them.

Try not to make it a punishment like Time Out. This is ineffective and only negatively impacts your child’s self-esteem.

Rather, call it a cool down or chill.

The natural consequence for revving up too high is that Mom will help them settle.

If you observe anger or hostility from one sibling to another that just won’t quit, you may need to consult a child psychologist or development specialist to help that child accept his sibling as a full member within your family.

A. Dear Roberta: A certain amount of sibling bickering, rivalry and fighting is natural between brothers and sisters. In general, kids appear to be arguing over a

Dr. Fran Walfish–Beverly Hills psychotherapist and author of The Self-Aware Parent at www.DrFranWalfish.com. Send questions to franwalfish@gmail .com.

Dr. Fran Walfish Answers Your Questions chauffeur them to the grocery store, gracefully decline by saying you have other commitments.

Suggest they call a cab or car service.

Expect your parents to be disappointed and disapproving. You need to define a clear, sturdy selfidentity that is not colored by your parents’ temporary unfavorable opinion of you. You need to know you are a good person who doesn’t have to adjust to all of your parents’ demands.

Don’t lose your cool and scream angrily. That’s when adult children suffer the burden of guilt.

Always treat your parents with kindness and respect. This will bring you a triple dose of selfrespect.

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TOWN&COUNTRY LIGHTS UP THE HOLIDAYS ON RODEO DRIVE Exclusive shopping day to take place on December 14th

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will “Light Up the Holidays” on Rodeo Drive on Saturday, December 14 with an unprecedented bicoastal luxury retail program that drives readers to fine retail locations during the most important shopping and giving times of the year. Following Miracle on Madison on December 7.

Town&Country will bring together several fine retailers on Rodeo Drive for a day of mixing, mingling and shopping. The day-long event is free and open to the public.

“Rodeo Drive is such an iconic luxury shopping destination and we’re so pleased to Light Up the Holidays with our West Coast readers.”said Jennifer Levene Bruno, Town&Country publisher and chief revenue officer.

“As we begin to celebrate Beverly Hills’ Centennial, we are proud to partner with Town&Country to shine a light on this magical holiday destination,” said Rodeo Drive Committee President Jim Jahant. “What could

Associate Publisher & Editor Marcia W. Hobbs

be better than an elegant, festive day of shopping?”

Mr. Kringle & Company will be at the bottom of Via Rodeo at Two Rodeo Drive from noon-6 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 14 to greet guests and pose for pictures.

From noon to 6 pm, guests will enjoy a celebratory holiday atmosphere and exclusive events will be held at the following participating luxury retailers: Asprey, Bally, Buccellati, Christofle, David Yurman, Freywille, Gearys Beverly Hills, Gucci, Harry Winston, JaegerLeCoultre, La Perla, Lladró, Mikimoto, Montblanc, Panerai, Pomellato, Tory Burch and Van Cleef & Arpels.

The stylish Mr. Kringle & Company will return to Rodeo Drive after his debut at the annual Beverly Hills Holiday Lighting Ceremony. Meet Mr. Kringle and his merry entourage at the bottom of the Via Rodeo at Two Rodeo Drive, with professional photos available on USB flash for $29.99.

For additional information on participating retailers and exclusive events, visit www.lightuptheholidays.org.

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MARY KATRANTZOU

By Tawny Sanders

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reek-born Mary Katrantzou made a notable entrance into the world of fashion with her hyper-real and paradisiacal prints - which debuted as oversized jewelry designs on simple shifts for her Central Saint Martins MA collection in 2008.

While there were only nine pieces in that first collection, Mary was tagged as a upcoming designer to watch, and her spring/summer 2011 interiors collection, complete with lampshade skirts, put her on the fashion map and made hers one of the must-see labels of London Fashion Week from then on. Since then, there has been no looking back for the 30-year-old designer. She is featured in more than 100 stock lists in 30 countries, creates capsule lines for Topshop and Moncler M, and has collaboration projects with Masion Lesage, Gianvito Rossi, Ropetto shoes, Current Elliot jeans and Longchamp leather goods.

During an event in Los Angles sponsored by the British Fashion Council's London Show Rooms initiative, which seeks to raise the profiles of British fashion names in international markets, she had a chance to tell us about her current collections, inspirations and what she sees for her brand’s future.

Each season you have very different prints, tell us how your inspiration comes about.

My collections are usually very thematic. For instance, the autumn/winter 2013 collection is focused on landscapes, so I looked at a lot of work done by Alfred Stieglitz, the early 20th century American photographer. The vistas for this collection are black and white and have a bit of a romantic nature, but they’re kind of barren and stripped back at the same time. This print is a bit more organic in form than those I’ve done in the past when I focused on objects of art, interiors or blown glass.

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Your resort 2014 collection is full of color.

Yes, if you look carefully, you’ll see these prints are an evolution of the autumn/winter 2013 collection. The vistas are similar, but now they’re presented in vibrant colors and not as barren - basically a visual transition from winter to spring. This is my first resort collection and I’m able to do it because we’ve been able to increased our staff. We once calculated it takes on average four days to create a print, and we create about 40 prints a collection, so we need 160 days - that’s eight months for one person or four months for two people. In the past, it was impossible for me to attempt a resort collection. Now I can.

And your spring/summer collection?

My spring/summer 2014 collection is completely different because I took my inspiration from shoes women wear. I have three stories - you’ll see laces, eyelets and perforations in one, sporty shoes with bold vibrant colors in another, and a delicate slipper for the baby-doll evening dresses and the floral prints.

Do you have an art history background?

No. Actually I started my studies at the Rhode Island School of design and wanted a degree in architecture, then I transferred into textile design at Central Saint Martins in London. I never planned on launching my own label, but my classmates inspired me to apply for the British Fashion Council’s NEWGEN sponsorship program; and they were with me for six seasons (spring/summer 2009 - autumn/winter 2011). For each collection I work a lot with shape and form, so I guess that’s when I use my architectural background. I love working with textile design because my references are so visual and the combination of the two allows me to communicate a lot with a dress.

Tell us about your customer base.

It’s kind of interesting we have such a diverse age range of customers. Doing a trunk show gives me a chance to meet the women wearing my collections, and I’ve met women in their ‘60s who are big fans of mine, and their grandaughters who equally love my pieces. So I can’t say my clothes attract a particular age range. I have found my customers become collectors - they want a piece from the object-of-art collection, one from the interiors, one from the landscapes and so on.

We also work hard to offer our pieces at various price points. For example, if I do a dress with a really intricate silhouette or an intricate print which would be considered on the couture level, I’ll also offer it on a commercial counterpoint. In the Los Angeles area our label can be found at Maxfield, Barney’s and Saks Fifth Avenue.

What’s in the horizon for your company?

On Nov. 20 we launched our e-commerce site. It’s a baby step to opening a stand alone shop. We’ve had a strong online platform from the beginning with our social media channels, but the website will be a place where we can collect data about our customers and interact using one platform. The site has a gallery feel to it and it’s visually precise.

When our interview concluded, I watched the effervescent designer greet her local customers, and sensed I had just met a designer of a rare breed, a gifted artist and keen businesswoman. By pioneering breathtaking imagery on textiles and with her sponsorship from NEWGEN, Mary was able to build a notable brand in a short time. And since our meeting, she has also been chosen as the first designer to sit on the British Council’s NEWGEN panel which will choose the candidates for the autumn/winter 2014 sponsorship. I have no doubt, this star of the fashion world will shine a lot longer than 15 minutes.

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AROUND THE WALLIS ANNENBERG CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS CAMPUS T

he Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts has two main state-of-the-art theatres – the 500-seat Bram Goldsmith Theater and the 150seat Lovelace Studio Theater, as well as a number of other new indoor and outdoor spaces.

The interior design of The Goldsmith takes its inspiration from the movement of performers.

With a sculptural American walnut wood interior, the theater’s intimate setting ensures an unprecedented patron experience, with spacious seating, adaptable acoustics, cutting-edge lighting and excellent sight lines. It is well suited for musicals, theater, dance, music – classical, acoustic and amplified — chamber opera, professional children’s theater, lectures, meetings and more.

On the outside, The Goldsmith was designed with massive, solid concrete walls and roof to isolate the traffic noise from Santa Monica Boulevard. On the inside, the interior walls are wood pieces, whose size, shape and spacing have been calculated for the best possible balance for music: some are sound reflectors that add clarity and spaciousness, and some are sound transparent, allowing sound to travel through to the top rows of seating, to create a warm reverberation and extended resonance.

For classical and acoustic performances, there is also a tunable wood orchestra shell; for amplified and spoken word events, there are adjustable acoustic drapes on the walls and ceiling hidden behind the wood walls. These settings will be determined by calculations as well as “tuning “during the sound check with the live musicians on stage.

stadium seating that can retract to bring the size of the room to 4,000 square feet of performance space. It perfectly suits new work, smaller productions, black box, cabaret, workshops, student performances, rehearsals and special events.

Adjoining the Studio Theater are three new classrooms that hold up to 20 students each, allowing youth to express themselves creatively through the arts.

An entire theatrical production can be rehearsed and built at The Wallis. The campus includes a central costume shop, an essential behind-thescenes component to all productions at The Wallis; adjoining the shop is a props room, where skilled craftsmen can create, build, and repair props. On-site original costumes and props can be hand-made by wardrobe and other specialists. The costume shop and props room can also help future students with learning theatre crafts.

Among the other spaces at The Wallis are a dramatic indoor/outdoor lobby that flows into the garden and terraced landscaping, as audience members approach of the venue. Beautiful glass encases the orchestra lobby that faces west toward the Jamie Tisch Sculpture Garden. Patrons will enter the lobby through a grand staircase, or by a series of gently descending steps through the gardens and into the orchestra level.

The area also features the David Bohnett Founders Room located directly across the lobby. The elegant room is for major donors and VIP guests, pre and postshow meetings and special events.

The Goldsmith is also the first performance center on the West Coast to incorporate an Induction Coil Sound System, an amplified audio “loop” system that interacts with telecoil hearing aids to provide optimized sound for the hearing impaired.

The former private office of the Beverly Hills postmaster, one of the most significant historic features of the building, is handsomely appointed with preserved American Walnut paneling. This distinguished and elegant room is well suited for small meetings, VIP gatherings and intimate dinners.

The source of sound, microphone or audio, is transferred to a loop amplifier while simultaneous loops of cables under the floor produce a magnetic field.

With sound being fed directly into the telecoil hearing aid, (80 percent of all hearing aids), the listener is free from static and background noise. The hearing loop user no longer needs to borrow, wear or return special equipment.

Three outdoor spaces are worth noting. The Janine and Peter Lowy Promenade is the elegant walkway that begins in the Jim and Eleanor Randall Grand Hall, leads to the Lovelace Studio Theater, and connects to the Bram Goldsmith Theater. Patrons will take a journey from the historic post office to the contemporary main stage, enjoying views of beautiful gardens as seen through the Promenade Doors along the way.

The Goldsmith also features a soundproof room that provides a calm space for families or those needing privacy during performances. The high-quality, stateof-the-art sound system in the main house is fed into the surround-sound speakers of the special room; the glass that makes up the windows in the Quiet Room is angled to prevent glare, and the middle panel provides stunning clarity with projection quality Starfire Glass.

A stunning sunken Jamie Tisch Sculpture Garden graces the immediate exterior area of the Goldsmith’s orchestra level. The garden is a serene, beautiful oasis decorated with works of art by renowned artists that becomes a gathering place for guests enjoying pre, post-show, and intermission with friends. It is also perfect for special outdoor occasions and events.

The 150-seat Lovelace Studio Theater provides a flexible performance space for public performances, children’s programming and is also the heart of the theater school, to open in 2014, for young people. The space is specially designed with

Located outside the classrooms is the private Wells Family Courtyard for students and faculty. Connected to the historic loading dock of the Post Office, the courtyard offers the perfect respite and gathering place for youth and teachers between classes.

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THE ARTS DELIVERED...

The Wallis Annenberg Center For The Performing Arts Opens Its Inagural Season

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fter a 13-year journey to completion, the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts welcomes the community, presenting an ambitious inaugural season of outstanding theater, music and dance. The Wallis is the first performing arts center to be built in Beverly Hills.

Where else in Los Angeles can you have a date for a show, convenient shopping, outstanding dining and easy parking all within a few beautiful blocks?

To give this love story set in a perfume shop added resonance, an exhibition on perfume, “Timeless Scents: 1370-2013”, created for The Wallis by Chandler Burr, former New York Times scent critic is on display in the Lovelace Studio Theater.

Giving children an introduction to live theater possible is a hallmark of The Wallis programming. Two companies from Scotland – an epicenter for the genre – are visiting: Visible Fictions’ Jason and the Argonauts (Jan. 16-Feb. 2) and Catherine Wheels Theatre Company’s White (Feb. 26 – March 23). Additional family programming includes two concert-style presentations: E.B. White’s The Trumpet of the Swan (May 2-4) adapted from the E.B. White novel by Marsha Norman, with music by Jason Robert Brown and “Baseball Swing with The All-Star Baseball Jazz Band” (April 4-6), with more than 2,000 images from the Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, celebrates the unique love affair between baseball and music.

• Kneehigh Theatre’s production of Noël Coward’s Brief Encounter (Feb. 15-March 23) is a dazzling production that incorporates the classic David Lean film, based on Noël Coward’s one-act play Still Life, into the live theatre experience with stunning creativity by the talented Emma Rice.

“The most enchanting work of stagecraft ever inspired by a movie,” said Ben Brantley in The New York Times. “The captivating adaptation of the 1945 movie’s real raison d’être is to love, honor and obey the spirit of the film that inspired it … celebrating every moviegoer who has felt personally invested in that cinema classic. Through musical numbers, film projections and vaudeville jollity it spells out not only what the show’s doomed lovers are experiencing but also what we, who have known them for years, experience whenever we watch them on screen.”

• The West Coast premiere of Ricky Ian Gordon’s opera A Coffin in Egypt (April 23-27) based on the play by Horton Foote, will star the beloved mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade. Three special attractions complete the season; an intimate evening with Love Noël, The Letters and Songs of Noël Coward (Feb. 20-22), Maurice Hines is Tappin’ Thru Life (May 9-24) and a Sundance ComposersLab: LA (March 30).

The season includes two dance programs, Les Ballet Jazz de Montréal (Jan. 10-11) and Jessica Lang Dance (May 30-31) and three classical artists: St. Lawrence String Quartet (Jan. 15), Ruebin Chen with an evening of Rachmaninoff (March 27) and Ramin Bahrami with an evening of Johann Sebastian Bach (April 9).

On stage: The Wallis stage has been and will be filled with presentations of theater, music, dance and familyfriendly shows. At left, Ballet Jazz de Montreal takes flight. Above, Scotland’s Visible Fiction’s Jason and the Argonauts, set for Jan.16-Feb. 2, uses two actors, a handful of action figures and one incredible wooden cart, to recreate this classic Greek myth. For children 8 and oder. Above left: In Catherine Wheels Theatre Company’s White, two friends, Cotton and Wrinkle, diligently look after a grove of birdhouses, making sure that everything stays “bright, ordered and white.” “This may be the only show that will remind you simultaneously of Teletubbies and Waiting for Godot.– NY Times. Especially for children 2-5.

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And So It Begins...

The first theatrical production is a rare revival of Parfumerie

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he romantic comedy Parfumerie, adapted by E.P. Dowdall from the Hungarian play Illatszertar by Hungarian émigré Miklos Laszlo, is having a rare revival as the first theater production of the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, for a limited 31-performance engagement through Dec. 22. Parfumerie”s charming plot has been adapted to film several times, including The Shop Around the Corner, In the Good Old Summertime, and You’ve Got Mail, and as the Broadway musical She Loves Me.

tions of Lynda Barry’s The Good Times are Killing Me, Douglas Carter Beane’s As Bees in Honey Drown, Lisa Kron’s 2.5 Mile Ride, Kenneth Lonergan’s This is Our Youth and Lobby Hero, Paula Vogel’s How I Learned to Drive and The Long Christmas Ride Home, which helped establish both the playwrights and the plays.

Brokaw has also directed at London’s Donmar Warehouse, Dublin’s Gate Theatre, and the Sydney Opera House and is the artistic director or the Yale Institute for Musical Theatre and the artistic associate at Roundabout Theatre in New York.

The cast of Parfumerie is led by Richard Schiff (Tony Ziegler on The West Wing), Eddie Kaye Thomas (American Pie films, American Dad, Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle, Harold and Kumar 3D Christmas), Deborah Ann Woll (Jessica Hamby on True Blood) and Arye Gross (TV: Castle, Six Feet Under).

Set during Christmastime, 1937 in Budapest Hungary, the play centers around two bickering employees at an upscale boutique, who have been building an anonymous romantic relationship through letters to one another for two years. The play’s theme of letters is also a perfect homage to the historic Beverly Hills Post Office. This popular comedy has been a favorite in Europe, but is rarely seen in the United States.

Mark Brokaw, one of America’s most accomplished directors, is staging this production. Brokaw is currently represented on Broadway with Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella; he also directed the original New York produc-

Chandler Burr, former New York Times perfume critic curated the exhibit.

‘Timeless Scents’ Chronicles Fragrances Through The Ages “Timeless Scents: 1370-2013,” a history of iconic fragrances through the ages, is now on view at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts’ (The Wallis) Lovelace Studio Theater, free to the public, through Sunday, Dec. 22, Tuesdays-Saturdays, noon-8 p.m, and Sundays, noon-7 p.m. The exhibit stays open an additional 30 minutes for theater patrons at the end of the performance.

Curated by Chandler Burr, curator of olfactory art at the Museum of Arts and Design in New York and former New York Times perfume critic, the interactive exhibit allows visitors the opportunity to explore the world of fragrances from their earliest recorded history through today’s celebrated scents, what goes into the creation of a timeless scent and great works of olfactory art from Aromatics Elixir, Drakkar Noir and Aramis to Prada Amber and La Vie Est Belle.

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Miklos Laszlo (originally Nicholaus Leitner May 20, 1903-April 19, 1973) was born in Hungary in 1903.

Laszlo was raised in a riches-to-rags entertainment family during wartime Budapest. In his younger years he knew playwright Ferenc Molnár whose Liliom became Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Carousel, and in his young adult life was both a budding playwright and unexpectedly the sole provider for his mother and eight siblings when his father died suddenly. He turned to a host of jobs – candy-maker, collar and necktie salesman and agent, script typist, clerk and even a petroleum factory worker to help raise the family, all while continuing to write.

Just into his thirties, his first three-act play, Legboldogabb Ember (The Happiest Man), an ironically titled play about an embittered factory worker and his interior dream-life, won him the prestigious Hungarian Royal Academy Award for Literature in 1934, the Hungarian equivalent of the American Pulitzer Prize. A Jew, he left Hungary behind in 1938 for America, and was able to established himself in the lower Manhattan east side Hungarian community; a year later he married Florence Herrman, an aspiring young actress.

The English language Parfumerie had its premiere in 2009 with the Asolo Repertory Theatre in Sarasota, in a new adaptation by E.P. Dowdall, Laszlo’s nephew, which took the property back to its original form exploring with equal emphasis, both the story of the young lovers as well as the troubled marriage of the shop owner. It has also been produced by the Toronto Soulpepper Theatre Company.

Tickets for Parfumerie ($49 - $129) are available in person at The Wallis Box Office, 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., by phone at 310-746-4000 or online at www.thewallis.org.

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Hobbits From New Zealand ‘Popped Up’ At Beverly Hilton Latest film installment now playing

By Victoria Talbot

T he country that provided the epic backdrop to one of the world’s best-loved fantasies, The Hobbit trilogy, created the world’s largest pop-up book, displayed at The Beverly Hilton to recreate the film fantasy and share the beauty of New Zealand.

While movie fans await the opening of the second installment in the epic, The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug, which opened Dec. 13, New Zealand took a cue from Hollywood by unveiling the pop-up Book Of New Zealand in Beverly Hills Dec. 2 - 6.

DWARF KING THROR – The backdrop for the bust is Hidden Bay, Turoa, bringing the New Zealand location to life.

Like a child’s pop-up book that conveys scenes with parts that can be manipulated by their small hands to bring the story to life, the Book Of New Zealand conveyed four distinct backdrops for the movie in a space roughly the size of two tennis courts and 50 feet high.

New Zealand filmmaker Sir Peter Jackson has introduced the film tourism phenomena with his J.R.R. Tolkien-inspired wizardry, sharing the magnificent terrain with the world in his films. Guests literally stepped into the giant book to take a unique journey through four principal film locations for the Trilogy, combining the reality of the book and the magic of the movies with the authenticity of the Middle-earth locations.

In the film, the four sets are Hidden Bay (Turoa, Ohakune), Forest River (Pelorus River, Marlborough), Lake-town (Lake Pukaki, Mt. Cook) and Beorn’s House (Paradise, Queenstown.) Authentic props used for the popup Book Of New Zealand included the giant wooden armchair from Beorn’s house, two-level waterside houses and a boat from Lake-town and the gigantic brooding bust of the dwarf-king Thror that stood over the back entrance to Lonely Mountain.

Access to the pop-up Book Of New Zealand was limited during its five-day stay in Beverly Hills. A few select fans had the chance to browse on Wednesday, Dec. 4.

The much-anticipated The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug is the second in the trilogy of book adaptations from The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien from Oscar-winning filmmaker Peter Jackson.

The film is a production of New Line Cinema and MetroGoldwyn-Mayer Pictures (MGM), with New Line managing production.

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BEORN’S HOUSE – With a giant chair prop from the set, is actually in Paradise, Queensland, the backdrop for this pop-up.

POP-UP MOUNTAIN – The real location is Aoraki, Mt. Cook; fans have started a trend toward film tourism.

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FRANCIS YOU & MARY ANN WISEBERG

By Tawny Sanders

T his is the time of the year when most of us girls are logging in more hours at the mall than we have this past month on our treadmills. Of course, we did it in the latest over-theknee boots that we’ve waited months to wear - after all, the weather’s dipped into the ‘50s. And of course, there are the holiday cocktail parties - standing for hours in those prized 150 mm Louboutin’s that every magazine touted as the “must-haves” of the season. But by the end of the evening, even the most diehard of us fashionistas are kicking off our prized platforms to search our closets for those oh-so comfy slippers.

For Mary Ann Weisberg that search not only became a challenge, but a business opportunity. “I could never find the perfect slipper - one that could take me from the bedroom to the boardroom, and everyplace in between,” said Weisberg in a recent interview. She saw a void in the market for a slipper that was not only chic and feminine, but also had versatility and comfort. So with her husband’s help, Mary Ann started LMN/Luxe Me Now and created her own line of luxury slippers. Her premier collection features glittering jewels, a memory-foam footbed, embossed rubber outsoles, satinlined quilted interiors and are exclusively sold during the holiday season at Saks Fifth Avenue.

Mary Ann sees the need for feel-good chic slippers as a yearlong necessity and predicts a growth in their business long after the holidays are over. She recently recruited Frances You, a young Princeton graduate as her business partner, and together they are exploring further market opportunities.

“Although we are selling exclusively at Saks for the moment, we do have our e-commerce website and our slippers will be available in other department and local stores after the first of the year,” said You. The two women share their talents in every aspect of the business. Mary Ann understands product development and manufacturing, and enjoys the mentoring relationship she has formed with Frances. Frances focuses on sales and marketing and is working to build upon their already strong network of supporters. “We’ve been fortunate to come as far as we have in such a short time. We have a great product and great friends,” concluded Mary Ann. The next time a black tie event comes along, this fashionista may very well toss her red-soled beauties for a pair of luxe slippers, and skip the iced foot bath.

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THE MOST FAMOUS POST OFFICE IN THE COUNTRY Now The Paula Kent Meehan Historic Building

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nce the most famous post office in the country, the Beverly Hills Post Office began with a letter and a dream. This particular letter came at the hand of Beverly Hills’ honorary mayor and iconic American entertainer Will Rogers, who wrote the Secretary of the United States Treasury petitioning for a new post office for the city in 1933: “It seems you owe us $250,000.00 to build a post office and they can’t get the dough out of you.”

The letter initiated a site tour by officials, which prompted the Federal Government to allocate $300,000 for the project. The Post Office opened in 1934 and was dedicated in 1936 under the Franklin D. Roosevelt Administration.

Constructed as a Work Projects Administration (WPA) project on the site of the former Pacific Electric Railway Station, the original architect was Ralph C. Flewelling, who worked in concert with Allison & Allison Architects.

Flewelling received the architectural commission for an Italian Renaissance Revival-style building to complement the design of the adjacent City Hall. A graduate of MIT, Flewelling came to Los Angeles in 1920.

Allison & Allison are best known for their designs for the Variety Arts Center (opened as the Friday Morning Club), the First Baptist Church of Los Angeles, and three well-known buildings on the UCLA campus – Royce Hall, Kerckhoff Hall, and Kaufman Hall.

Decades following its construction, the Beverly Hills Post Office took on a greater significance as the cornerstone of the City, becoming a vibrant architectural landmark. It became the post office of the stars: Fred Astaire once danced in its hallways, Clark Gable picked up his mail there, as did Judy Garland. In recognition of its historic significance, the Beverly Hills Post Office was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.

the adaptive re-use of the historic post office as a dynamic cultural destination, continuing the building’s long tradition of public use.

The Foundation was awarded a long-term lease by the City Council in 2000 with a specific mandate to raise the necessary funds for the building, and its restoration and operation as a new performing arts center.

The Foundation agreed to operate the facility as an arts presenter and producer of cultural programming on a year-round basis, with a provision that time in the building is available for use by the City of Beverly Hills.

Above- One of the building’s six WPA murals.

Below- The BH Post Office’s first class of letter carriers.

The beautiful and ornate Jim and Eleanor Randall Grand Hall, clad in Italian marble, welcomes visitors to The Wallis. The eight original fresco murals by California artist Charles Kassler have been meticulously restored adorning the upper walls of the Paula Kent Meehan Historic Building. These murals were funded by Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Work Projects Administration (WPA) program and are one of the only two remaining sets of WPA frescos in the entire California Federal Building system.

Painted as an homage to the WPA program, the six murals on the north and south walls depict laborers and artisans working on WPA projects, collecting their wages and purchasing groceries at an outdoor market with their families. Flanking these vignettes of everyday life are two additional Kassler frescos representing the history and future of the postal service, the Pony Express and Airmail.

Eventually, the post office services outgrew the building and in 1998, the Postal Service declared the historic building a “surplus property.” When postal operations moved to a new facility, a group of concerned community leaders appealed to the City in hopes of preserving the landmark. This group became the Beverly Hills Cultural Center Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to

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Blue Ribbon Members Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon Held At The Home Of Carla and Fred Sands Featuring Valentino Fashions

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At left artwork by Chase Kim, Beverly Vista 1st grader, and above, by Hawthorne 8th grader Lisa Freiberg.

REFLECTIONS—“Reflections,” the popular PTA national art contest, has seen more than 10 million students enter since it began in 1969. This year’s theme of “Believe, Dream and Inspire” saw local students enter in six-categories: visual arts, photography, literature, film, music and dance. “Reflections does a tremendous job in demonstrating the importance of arts in education and in children’s lives,” said BH District Council Chair for Reflections Sharon Persovski. This year nine students from Beverly Vista, eight from El Rodeo, five from Hawthorne, and three from both Horace Mann and BHHS went to the 33rd district finals. This year’s local judges were, from left: Juliana Martinez, public art artist; Judith Davies, sculptor; Persovski; Lawrence Shapiro, photographer; and former Santa Monica commissioner of arts; Gary Woods, BHUSD superintendent and Claudia Deutsch, ArtSpace Warehouse gallery owner.

LA Fitness Is Antidote To Holiday Temptations For many, the holidays are a stressful time which disrupts routines and healthy eating habits. Moderation is difficult amid so many distractions and temptations, from family obligations to the endless treats never appearing the rest of the year. To help manage the holidays better, LA Fitness has come to Beverly Hills.

The Beverly Hills Signature Club is a state-of-the-art facility featuring a wide range of amenities to meet the needs of people of all ages, interests and fitness goals.

There are more than 50 pieces of cardio equipment with individual viewing

screens and docking stations to work off those holiday calories.

An aerobics studio with group fitness classes offers a community to share fitness goals with.

Inside is a separate cycling studio. There is also a wide assortment of strength equipment and free weights.

With free towel service, executive locker rooms and saunas, and complimentary toiletries, the club is convenient for use during the lunch hour.

LA Fitness has expert personal trainers available to help achieve personal fitness goals (with an additional charge).

“We know that for many people convenience can be the

main component of staying with a fitness program. The club’s central location at Wilshire and Doheny, the adjacent 500-plus car parking structure, the great equipment and our extensive class schedule all combine to provide a convenient quotient that’s hard to come by and we think it’s a perfect combination for our members to maintain their program and achieve their personal fitness goals,” said Bill Homer, senior VP/chief real estate officer at LA Fitness.

LA Fitness Beverly Hills is at 9100 Wilshire Blvd. Call 310-734-0942 or visit: www.

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about the new retro organic Beverly Hills venue.

“It’s a great way to get nutrients rapidly,” said Franklin, who got turned on to juicing following his father’s early death from a heart-attack. “We’re very environmentally conscious,” he added.

Delicious drinks in vibrant colors, such as the Orangesicle (carrot juice, coconut milk, turmeric, dates and mango) or the Hale to Kale (kale, pineapple, turmeric, celery and radish) provide alkaline-dense nutrition options that reduce premature aging, he said.

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year period to train 1,200 teachers at 100 schools to promote and strengthen pluralistic Jewish identity through performing- and fine-arts education.

Israel Elwyn (IE) was recipient of a 3-year $100,000 grant to provide 300 additional disabled adults throughout Israel with the means to achieve economic independence, community-inclusion and dignity. The participating employer pool will be expanded by 500 during this period.

Kolot, Seven Pillars Jewish Identity Program, $150,000—to engage 225-250 young, influential Israeli lay leaders and young professionals per year in intensive study to strengthen Jewish identity and provide the necessary skills to apply similar religious values in their personal and professional lives and impart that influence on others.

Koret Israel Economic Development Funds (KIEDF) Microfinance for Low Income Jewish Women, $100,000—to provide funding over three years to assist 135 low-income women in de-

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for three generations, and the store is named after Bijan Javaheri’s father, “as a gift to him,” said Javaheri.

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“If you’re going to eat a cupcake, you might as well eat one of our gluten-free vegan cupcakes,” Franklin said.

veloping microenterprises, including business-development training both pre- and post-loan.

The training and loan services will concentrate on Charedi and immigrant women, principally from Ethiopia and the former Soviet Union.

Todah L’Tzahal (Thank Israeli Soldiers), Heritage Lectures/ Jerusalem Experience/Jerusalem Shabbat Experience, $100,000 to provide Jewish identity programming to 250,000 soldiers’ officer cadets.

“The diverse range of programs which we are supporting through these grants will positively impact tens of thousands of Israelis from all walks of life,” said JCF’s President/CEO Marvin I. Schotland.

The foundation has made 34 Israel Grants, equaling a total of more than $5 million.

Established in 1954, the JCF is the largest manager of charitable assets and the leader in planned-giving solutions for more than 1,000 Greater L.A. Jewish philanthropists.

For more information, visit www.jewishfoundationla.org. in Iran with Javaheri’s grandfather, largely in the wholesale business.

The family tradition of excellence has been passed on, reflected in the gleam of the extraordinary inventory of antique estate jewelry, watches, unique custom items and unusual stones. Bijan’s father still comes to work each day for a couple of hours, as he has done since he started his business in Los Angeles in 1980, 48 years ago.

“People still remember my grandfather in Iran,” said Bijan with pride.

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The Desert is truly blessed by the many committed philanthropists who reside here, but none is more committed and more giving than Helene Galen (pictured left with Sen. Barbara Boxer). If the Galen name is familiar it’s probably because its on the indoor sports facility at USC– the capstone of the Galen family’s $50 million-plus support of one of the country’s great institutions.

Now, the newly built Rancho Mirage High School has paid tribute to Helene whose $1.5 million donation enabled the construction of the school’s newly named Helene Galen Performing Arts Center. And, recognizing that the talent being nurtured in the center must have a showcase, the Galen Family Foundation added a state-of-the-art theater to the facility as well. The season has just begun, and Helene Galen’s efforts to enhance the lives of everyone in our Desert valley have, also, only just begun. ****** The waiting is almost over, so let the presentations begin. The 25th Palm Springs International Film Festival is less that a month away, and the final group of honorees for the Jan. 4 awards gala has been named. The “Ensemble Performance” award will be given to the film American Hustle, and honors the film’s cast, which includes Amy Adams, Christian Bale, Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence and Jeremy Renner. It is her first American film and her work is so impressive that Lupita Nyong’o will receive the “Breakthrough Performance” award. She’s in good company. Past winners have included Mariah Carey, Marion Cotillard and Jennifer Hudson.

“Music is the soul of a film,” and the prolific work of composer Thomas Newman, including the recent release, Saving Mr. Banks, has earned him the “Frederick Loewe award for Film Composing” … for the second time, a rarity for the festival which runs Jan. 3–13.

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Astrology

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TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Dec. 13).

You’ll be someone’s hero this year in big and small ways. Next month, you’ll complete a responsibility and launch into new adventure. A benefactor will provide you with funding and help with travel. March features a thrilling partnership. Justice prevails in April, so make sure you’re on

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS—Celebrating are Patty Duke, Helen Slater and Hal Williams (Dec. 13) Norma Zager, John Davidson, Christopher Plummer, Christopher Prosky, and Dick Van Dyke (Dec. 14); Tim Conway, Ed Horan, Mark Richard and Don Johnson (Dec. 15); Barbara Gardner, Steven Bochco, Benjamin Bratt, Terry Sternfeld, Jack Barclay, Lee Kapelovitz, Ben Cross, Fred Cunningham, Frank Deford, Lesley Stahl and Liv Ullman (Dec. 16); Ray Liotta and Steven Spielberg (Dec. 17); Mary Katz, Katie Holmes, Leonard Maltin, Christina Aguilera, Brad Pitt, and Steven Spielberg (Dec. 18); Jeff Cutler, Alyssa Milano, Jennifer Beals,and Jake Gyllenhaal (Dec. 19)

the right side. Aquarius and Aries people adore you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21).

You know that often it’s the people who are the hardest to love who need love the most. But why does it always seem to be your job to love the unlovable? Answer: Because you’re so good at it.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). It is said that being kind is better than being right, but what if you’re in charge of teaching others? The kind

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INNER CITY ARTS IMAGINE GALA– Honorees for Inner-City Arts Imagine Gala in The Beverly Hilton were (from left): Gil Garcetti, Cheryl Hines, Charles Arnoldi and Ralph Pucci.

Photo by Vince Bucci

Inner-City Arts, a vibrant arts education campus and oasis of learning, achievement and creativity for underserved children in the heart of Skid Row, hosted its “2013 Imagine Awards” gala in The Beverly Hilton. Honorees included award-winning artist Charles Arnoldi (“Artistic Excellence” award); photographer and former DA Gil Garcetti (“Philanthropic Leadership” award;) Curb Your Enthusiasm’s actress Cheryl Hines (“Children’s Advocacy” award); and design innovator/entrepreneur Ralph Pucci (“Creative Innovation” award).

Geoffrey Anenberg and Jay Mangel, co-chaired while board member Eric Schotz emceed. R&B and soul singer Maxine Nightingale and the Inner-City Arts Repertory Dance Company performed.

Founded in 1989, more than $700,000 was raised to benefit Inner-City Arts and its life-changing programs for Los Angeles youth in the heart of Skid Row. Visit www.inner-cityarts.org.

way will seem to take longer, while the right way, bluntly delivered, cuts to the quick.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). The emphasis is on family, and you’ll be curious as to your family history, so just ask. They want to tell their story, and even if it doesn’t seem to be about you directly, it is all a part of who you are.

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20). A relationship is progressing to the point where you think you know each other well—maybe too well. Close that open book–build some mystery back into the equation.

ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19). There is nothing inherently wonderful, but because you have wonder inside of you, you’ll bring it to the world, and its majestic curtains will open before you.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20). You’re on the hunt for one specific thing.

This purpose leads you through the day. When you see what you need, go after it. Hesitation only prolongs the inevitable.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). A blunt approach often brings direct results, but in the long term won’t improve a reputation the way finesse does. The one with the best manners will win today’s prize opportunity.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). People who act out of obligation or habit say the same thing they said last time, but you won’t respond in the same way. This is proof that you’re present, in the moment, bringing your full fresh energy to the scene.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Accept yourself whether or not you fit in with the people around you. And they will accept you, too. They were getting pretty bored with the status quo anyhow.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). The areas in which you prosper now are the very same ones that caused you suffering only a few years ago.

Remember this, and be untroubled. The issue that plagues you soon will pass.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). There’s a difference between observing and passing judgment. You’ll stay objective most of the day, but by nightfall you may decide you’ve seen enough of other people’s lives to make you love your own even more.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You don’t have to accept the mythology of others as the only storytelling that matters. Create your own as someone will be helped by your stories.

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of development and economic realities, combined with hillside topography and poor public transportation.

In his first year in the Legislature, Assemblymember Bloom quickly emerged as a leader on transportation issues. He authored AB 1002 to provide grants to communities for bicycle and pedestrian connections to transit, discounted transit passes for seniors and the disabled, and assisted with creating safe routes to schools for children.

He also authored AB 1222 which saved $3.5 billion in federal funding for the Los Angeles region to fund the Downtown Regional Connector and Purple Subway Line Extension projects as well as other related local transit improvements.

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steadily on the evolving story of Dr. Phibes, the eponymous character of his hit novel, which became a movie starring renowned actor Vincent Price in 1971.

“I work largely in Roxbury Park and do a lot of notes and editing there, so I guess by now I’m a Beverly Hills product,” he said, noting that the local park has inspired his subsequent three Dr. Phibes novels.

One solution for quick local trips that Bloom is working on is Bike Share, a point-topoint bike rental that replaces cars for short, local trips. This innovative solution is growing in popularity worldwide.

“I am very focused on regional problems, “ said Bloom. “And on the sub-region, the area in which we live.” Bloom believes that development does not have to add to traffic problems if effective transportation hubs, alternatives and systems are in place.

The new committee assignment will compliment his current assignment as chair of the Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Resources and Transportation, which oversees the various state transportation and environmental protection agencies and funds.

“It's just a great City to live in.”

Today, the movie is once again finding traction in Hollywood. Goldstein said MGM Entertainment has tapped director Tim Burton and actor Johnny Depp to headline the remake.

“I found personally that there’s only so much preparing and wheel spinning you can do,” Goldstein said. “At some point you just have to jump in and start writing.

“And above all never give up,” he added.

THE NEW YORK TIMES SUNDAY MAGAZINE CROSSWORD PUZZLE

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“are unfair acts.” The Beverly Hills Courier sued the Weekly under Section 17200 of the California Business & Professions Code for printing legal notices in a type size that is less than half the legal requirement. The Weekly ’s practice allows it to print nearly twice as many legal notices per page as would be allowed had they followed California law.

The Court also found that the “proofs of publica-

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have recognized 40 Jewish teens with nearly $1.5 million and expanded nationally just last year.

“It is so gratifying to be able to expand this national awards program in 2014 by recognizing an additional five exceptional teen leaders throughout the country,” said Helen Diller, president of the sponsoring founda-

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Dadigan, founder/president of the Hollywood Museum, invited them to a special event last week at the Hollywood Museum. Joining them were LA Councilmember Tom LeBonge, and representatives from Sen. Kevin deLeon and Councilmember Mitch O’Farrel who

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Teens may be nominated by any community member—teachers, rabbis, civic leaders—anyone who knows the value of their project (except a family member) or may self-nominate.

The deadline for nominations is Jan. 19. For more information visit http://www.dillerteenawards.org.

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“Teens have a special ability to inspire, and their enthusiasm and creativity in identifying ways to repair the world is a compelling example for all of us.”

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tion” for legal notices filed by the Weekly with the Los Angeles County RegistrarRecorder violate state law.

The Weekly had defended its practice as protected speech under the First Amendment, arguing that California’s “Strategic Litigation Against Public Policy” (“anti-SLAPP”) precluded the lawsuit by The Courier . In essence, the Weekly argued that it was not bound by state law and that The Courier could not sue it even if it was.

The Court rejected those arguments. Concurrently, the

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TWO HALVES IN ONE By Alan Derkazarian / Edited by Will Shortz

December 13, 2013 | Page 45 Court rejected The Courier ’s claims of intentional and negligent interference with prospective economic relations on the basis of the antiSLAPP law and awarded the Weekly attorneys’ fees on these two causes of action.

The Courier brought the action mainly to challenge the Weekly’s violations of state law and has prevailed on its major claims. The Courier seeks damages for the unfair acts. Unless one of the parties appeals, the matter will now proceed.

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BEVERLY HILLS

P U B L I C N OT I C E S

NOTICE TO BIDDERS for the RESEVOIR NO. 4A NEW OVERFLOW PIPELINE AND STAIRS within the City of BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA BIDS - Sealed proposals for the RESEVOIR NO. 4A NEW OVERFLOW PIPELINE AND STAIRS within the City of Beverly Hills, California, will be received up to the hour of 2:00 PM, on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at the office of the City Clerk of said City, located in Room 290 at 455 North Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, California.

Bids will be publicly opened at 2:00 PM on the above-mentioned date in the office of the City Clerk of said City Hall and award of the contract will be made during a subsequent meeting of the City Council.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - Bids must be submitted on the Proposal Form prepared for this project and shall be delivered at the office of the City Clerk within a sealed envelope supplied by the City and marked on the outside as follows: “RESERVOIR NO. 4A NEW OVERFLOW PIPELINE AND STAIRS” (JOB #10103) Each Bid shall be accompanied by a cashier’s check or certified check drawn on a solvent bank, payable to “City of Beverly Hills,” for an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the total maximum amount of the Bid. Alternatively, a satisfactory corporate surety Bid Bond for an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the total maximum amount of the Bid may accompany the Bid. Said security shall serve as a guarantee that the successful Bidder will, within fourteen (14) calendar days after the date of the award of the contrast, enter into a valid contract with the City for said Work in accordance with the Contract Documents.

PREVAILING WAGES - In accordance with the provisions of Section 1770 et seq., of the Labor Code, the Director of the Industrial Relations of the State of California has determined the general prevailing rate of wages applicable to the work to be done.

The Contractor will be required to pay to all workers employed on the project sums not less than the sums set forth in the documents entitled “General Prevailing Wage Determination made by the Director of Industrial Relations pursuant to California Labor Code Par t 7, Chapter 1, Ar ticle 2, Sections 1770, 1773, 1773.1.”

ENGINEER’S ESTIMATE - The preliminary cost of construction of this Work has been prepared and the said estimate is $550,000.

A copy of said documents is on file and SCOPE OF THE WORK - The Work to be done shall consist of furnishing all the required labor, materials, equipment, parts, imple- may be inspected in ments and supplies necessary for, or appurtenant to, the construc- the office of the City tion and completion of the project indicated above in accordance Engineer, located in: 345 Foothill Road, with the Plans and the Specifications prepared for this project.

Beverly Hills, In general terms, the contract work for this project shall consist of California 90210. the following items of work: Attention is directed ITEM ITEM UNIT QTY to the provisions of NO. DESCRIPTION Sections 1777.5 and 1777.6 of the Labor 1 Clearing, Grubbing, Mobilization, Demobilization, LS 1 Code concerning the General Earthwork and Miscellaneous Removals employment of (Not to Exceed 5% of Total Bid Price) apprentices by the 2 Permits (For Budget Allowance Only) $10,000 $10,000 Contractor or any 3 Traffic Control LS 1 subcontractor under 4 Implementation of Erosion Control Measures LS 1 him. The Contractor and any subcontrac(NPDES) tor under him shall 5 Trench Safety Measures (OSHA) LS 1 comply with the 6 Construction Survey Staking and Potholing for LS 1 requirements of said Existing Utilities sections in the 7 As-Built Drawings LS 1 employment of 8A Furnish and Install 12 inch Epoxy Lined and LF 210 apprentices.

Epoxy Coated Steel Pipe (on steel pipe supports per plan) Complete In-place from station 0+00 to Information relative to station 2+07 apprenticeship stan8B Furnish and Install 12 inch Cement Mortar Lined LF 260 dards and administration of the apprenand Cement Coated buried Steel Pipe per plan. ticeship program may Complete in place from station 2+07 to station 4+60 be obtained from the 9 Removal and Capping of Temporary PVC LS 1 Director of Industrial Overflow Pipeline Connection Relations, San 10 Remove and Dispose of Existing Reservoir Roof LS 1 Francisco, California, Access Ladder and Repair Reservoir Wall Per Plans EA 7 or from the Division 11 Construct Steel Pipeline Supports Per Plans of Apprenticeship 12 Field or Shop Fabrication and Installation of Outlet LS 1 Standards and its Manifold and All Fittings/Bends Per Plans branch offices.

13 Field Fabrication and Installation of Reservoir LS 1 PAYROLL RECORDS Roof Access Stairs - The Contractor's 14 Hydroseeding and 3 Months Maintenance of Slope LS 1 15 Budget Allowance for Deputy Inspector to be $15,000 $15,000 attention is directed to Section 1776 of the retained by the City Labor Code, relating Copies of the Specifications and Proposal Form may be inspected to accurate payroll and obtained at the office of the City Engineer: 345 Foothill Road, records, which imposBeverly Hills, CA 90210. There is no charge or deposit required for es responsibility upon this material; therefore, they are not to be returned to the City for the Contractor for the refund. Each bidder shall furnish to the City: the name, address, and maintenance, cer tification, and availabilitelephone number of the firm requesting Specifications. ty for inspection of References in the project specifications to specific sections of the such records for all Standard Specifications refer to the book of “Standard Specifications persons employed by for Public Works Construction,” latest edition, written by a Joint the Contractor or by Cooperative Committee of the Southern California Chapter of the the Subcontractors in American Public Works Association and Southern California district connection with the The of the Associated General Contractors of California (“Greenbook”). project. shall Contractors wishing to obtain this book may purchase copies direct- Contractor ly from the publisher, Building News, Inc., 1612 South Clementine agree through the Contract to comply Street, Anaheim, CA. 92802. with this section and LIQUIDATED DAMAGES - There will be a one-thousand dollar the remaining provi($1,000.00) assessment for each calendar day that work remains sions of the Labor incomplete beyond the time stated in the Proposal Form. Refer to the Code.

Proposal Form for specific details.

INSURANCE AND BOND REQUIRE-

MENTS The Contractor shall provide insurance in accordance with Section 3-13 of the City of Beverly Hills, Public Works D e p a r t m e n t , Standard Contractual Requirements, included as par t of these Specifications.

All subcontractors listed shall attach copies of the Cer tificate of Insurance naming the Contractor as the additional insured as par t of their insurance policy coverage.

In addition, the Contractor shall guarantee all work against defective workmanship and materials fur nished by the Contractor for a period of one (1) year from the date the work was completed in accordance with Section 2-11 of the Standard Contractual Requirements. The Contractor’s sureties for the “Performance Bond” shall be liable for any work that the Contractor fails to replace within a specified time.

CONTRACTOR’S LICENSE - At the time of the Bid Deadline and at all times during performance of the Work, including full completion of all corrective work during the Correction Period, the Contractor must possess a California contractor’s license or licenses, current and active, of the classification required for the Work, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 9, Division 3, Section 7000 et seq. of the Business and Professions Code.

In compliance with the Public Contract Code Section 3300, the City has determined that the Bidder must possess the following license(s): “A” or “C-34” The successful Bidder will not receive a Contract award if the successful Bidder is unlicensed, does not have all of the required licenses, or one of more of the licenses are not current and active. If the City discovers after the Contract’s award that the Contractor is unlicensed, does not have all of the required licenses, or one or more of the licenses are not current and active, the City may cancel the award, reject the Bid, declare the Bid Bond

as forfeited, keep the Bid Bond’s proceed, and exercise any one or more of the remedies in the Contract Documents.

SUBCONTRACTORS’ LICENSES AND LISTING - At the time of the Bid Deadline and at all times during perfor mance of the Work, each listed Subcontractor must possess a current and active California contractor’s license appropriate for the por tion of the Work listed for such Subcontractor and shall hold all specialty cer tifications required for such Work.

When the Bidder submits its Bid to the City, the Bidder must list each Subcontractor whom the Bidder must disclose under Public Contract Code Section 4104 (Subcontractor Listing Law), and the Bidder must provide all of the Subcontractor infor mation that Section 4101 requires (name, address, and portion of the Work).

In addition, the City requires that the Bidder list each Subcontractor’s license number and the dollar value of each Subcontractor’s labor or services.

SUBSTITUTION OF SECURITIES Pursuant to the Califor nia Public Contract Code Section 22300, substitution of securities for withheld funds is per mitted in accordance therewith.

THE CITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY BID OR ALL THE BIDS AND TO WAIVE ANY INFORMALITY OR IRREGULARITY IN ANY BID, BUT IF THE BIDS ARE ACCEPTED, THE CONTRACT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT WILL BE LET TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER FOR THE PROJECT AS A WHOLE. –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013242915 The following is/are doing business as: BONNIE’S CHEF & KITCHEN APPAREL 9901 Kip Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Bonnie Engle 9901 Kip Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein May 03, 1996: Bonnie Engle, General Partner of Engle Properties, An Arizona L.P.: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 25, 2013; Published: November 29, December 06, 13, 20, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013244751 The following is/are doing business

as: CARMEL FABRIC 432 E. 9th St. #1, Los Angeles, CA 90015; Giti Bolourian 825 S. Le Doux Rd. #304, Los Angeles, CA 90035; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein 2004: Giti Bolourian: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 27, 2013; Published: December 06, 13, 20, 27, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013244747 The following is/are doing business as: ULTIMATE ZONE 8685 Wilshire Blvd. #10, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Shahrooz Cohension 8685 Wilshire Blvd. #10, 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: Shahrooz Cohension: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 27, 2013; Published: December 06, 13, 20, 27, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013244748 The following is/are doing business as: 1) STRINGS OF STRENGTH 2) SRW DESIGNS 3) SHARONA CHANA DESIGNS 9663 Santa Monica Blvd. #728, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Shari Woldenberg 9663 Santa Monica Blvd. #728, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein May 2012: Shari Woldenberg: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 27, 2013; Published: December 06, 13, 20, 27, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013244749 The following is/are doing business as: 1) RAGTIME VAPOR 2) BOOTLEG 1171 S. Robertson Blvd. #222, Los Angeles, CA 90035; Juice by D, LLC 1171 S. Robertson Blvd. #222, Los Angeles, CA 90035; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein September 27, 2013: David Farentino, CEO: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 27, 2013; Published: December 06, 13, 20, 27, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013244750 The following is/are doing business as: S AND S GLOBAL GROUP - REAL ESTATE CONSULTANT 439 N. Canon Dr. #PH-300, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; HPS Real Estate Consulting, LLC 439 N. Canon Dr. #PH-300, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Soroush Kazemi, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 27, 2013; Published: December 06, 13, 20, 27, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013245070 The following is/are doing business as: GENERATION HOUSEWARE 9461 Charleville Blvd. #126, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Revelations International LLC 9461 Charleville Blvd. #126, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Stephan Memmi, CEO: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 27, 2013; Published: December 06, 13, 20, 27, 2013 LACC N/C

BEVERLY HILLS T.S. No.: 9508-1319 TSG Order No.: 8336134 A.P.N.: 4343-004-043 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/01/2006.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NBS Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded 03/09/2007 as Document No.: 20070526919, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by: IRA RAD AND HEIDI NOVIAN, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS , as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state).

All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and state, and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust.

Sale Date & Time: 12/19/2013 at 10:00 AM Sale Location: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 9330 CLIFTON WAY APT 301, BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90210 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein.

Said sale will be made in an "AS IS" condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, towit: $431,832.21 (Estimated) as of 12/04/2013.

Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a

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P U B L I C N OT I C E S trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property.

You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code.

The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call, 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee`s sale or visit this Internet Web site, www.nationwideposting.c om, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.# 9508-1319.

Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder`s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

NBS Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd.

Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 800-766-7751 For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www.nationwideposting.c om or Call: 916-9390772.

NBS Default Services, LLC, Suzanne Castle "We are attempting to collect a debt, and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose."NPP0223662 To: BEVERLY HILLS COURIER 11/29/2013, 12/06/2013, 12/13/2013 –––––– NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File No: 9126.20001 Title No: NXCA-0103435 A.P.N. 5554-011-011 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/03/2007.

UNLESS

YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check/cash equivalent or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States), will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances there under, with interest as provided in said Note, fees, charges and expenses of the trustee and the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is reasonably estimated to be: $966,455.34. The amount may be greater on the day of sale.

Trustor: Brooke Heller and Jennifer StrohmanRecorded: 11/26/2007 as Instrument N o. 2 0 0 7 2 5 9 5 1 8 1 o f Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California. Date of Sale: 12/23/2013 at 1:00 PM Place of Sale: In the main dining room of the Pomona Masonic Temple, located at 395 South Thomas Street, Pomona, California. Street Address or other common designation of real property purported to be:1223 N. Hayworth Ave., West Hollywood, CA 90046 A.P.N.: 5554-011-011 Legal Description: As more fully described on said Deed of Trust. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the purchaser at the sale shall e entitled only to a return of the deposit paid, plus interest.

The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the beneficiary, the Trustor or the trustee.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may

exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code.

The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 877-778-7237 or visit this Internet Web site www.RSVPforeclosures.c omusing the file number assigned to this case 9126.20001. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: November 25, 2013 Standard Trust Deed, a division of Northwest Trustee Services, Inc., as Trustee 1241 E. Dyer Road, Suite 250, Santa Ana, CA 92705 (925) 6031000 or 800-9951154Nicole Larson, Authorized Signatory This office is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose ( R S V P # 303813)(11/29/13, 12/06/13, 12/13/13) –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013238821 The following is/are doing business as: CAFE PICFAIR 5450 W. Pico Blvd. #105, Los Angeles, CA 90019; Terry & Co Enterprises, LLC 5450 W. Pico Blvd. #105, Los Angeles, CA 90019; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Terry Battoocchio, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 19, 2013; Published: December 06, 13, 20, 27, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013249406 The following is/are doing business as: MATCHSTRIKE 9190 W. Olympic Blvd. #408, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; RCN Enterprises, Inc. 9190 W. Olympic Blvd. #408, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Dawn Michelle Wilson, CEO: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: December 05, 2013; Published: December 13, 20, 27, January 03, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013249407 The following is/are doing business as: THE AFRICAN SAFARI SPECIALIST 245 S. Doheny Dr. #1, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Dennis M. Monk 245 S. Doheny Dr. #1, 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: Dennis Monk: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: December 05, 2013; Published: December 13, 20, 27, January 03, 2013 LACC N/C

–––––– STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME 2011103220 The following person(s) has/have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: THE AFRICAN SAFARI SPECIALIST 245 S. Doheny Dr. #1, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The fictitious business name referred to above was filed on (date): September 21, 2011 in the county of Los Angeles; Beverly West Financial, Inc. 245 S. Doheny Dr. #1, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION declare that all information in this statement is true and correct, Signed: D. Monk, President; Statement #2013249408 is filed with the County of Los Angeles:December 05, 2013; Published: December 13, 20, 27, January 03, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013249409 The following is/are doing business as: 1) LOCO LINDA 2) MONA MOON 3) LOCO LINDA FASHION 4) MONA MOON FASHION 5) YOUR DAUGHTERS CLOSET 369 S. Doheny Dr. #238, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Farinella Associates, Inc. 369 S. Doheny Dr. #238, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Janice Farinella, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: December 05, 2013; Published: December 13, 20, 27, January 03, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013250310 The following is/are doing business as: WATER DAMAGE PRO 1436 S. Wooster, Los Angeles, CA 90035; Yakov Baribi 1436 S. Wooster #5, Los Angeles, CA 90035; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Yakov Baribi: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: December 06, 2013; Published: December 13, 20, 27, January 03, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013241584 The following is/are doing business as:

BY APPT. ONLY LDA SERVICES 5482 Wilshire Blvd. #1914, Los Angeles, CA 90036; Oliaeya Randolph 3701 Westside Ave., 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: Oliaeya Randolph: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 22, 2013; Published: December 13, 20, 27, January 03, 2013 LACC N/C

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Submission of an advertisement to a Beverly Hills Courier salesperson does not represent an agreement by the Beverly Hills Courier to print the advertisement.

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The Beverly Hills Courier will not accept any cancellations or changes to a classified ad/ads after 12:00 PM Wednesday, and display ads after 5:00 PM Tuesday of that requested week of publication. Legal notices already published once is 10 days prior to publication date. We will reserve one major change to a classified ad running on a five-week term. Changes in addition to the one alteration will incur a minimal charge of $3.00 per change.

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Single+Loft+1 Ba.

309 S. Sherbourne Dr. ( • • • ----- • • • )

2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH

(•)(•)(•)(•)(•) Apt. on Doheny w/garage WiFi, central air/heat, for 2 tandem spots, fireplace, patio, BEVERLY HILLS P.O. F OR O NLY 2-3 N IGHTS to Cedars/shops/trans. W/D on site, LARGE, controlled access, PRIVATE 4 BDRM, 4 BA B e v e r l y H i l l s 310/247-8689 PER W EEK . lots of closets and light pool, elevator, parking, laundry facility.

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• • B R E N T W O O D • with Canyon Views.

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1 B a t h • + Brentwood Village controlled access, 323/244-9470 310/433-6611 ceilings, Central A/C Fireplace, balcony, laundry facility.

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Single Professional R ESTAURANT R OW . Close to shops+dining.

Male, Non-Smoker CALL 310/880-8182 310/531-3992 310/826-0541

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Newly Updated 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath

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132 S. BEDFORD DR. Large & Bright Unit.

A/C, balcony, Appointments available Elevator, controlled dishwasher, stove, upon request. access, on-site intercom entry, laundry facility, on-sight laundry, prkg.

310/990-3266 balcony, parking.

310/477-0072 Short & Long Term Close to Leases Available.

Brentwood Village, WEST L.A. Shops & Restaurants. 12333 TeXaS Ave.

BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. 1 Bd.+1 Ba.

BRENTWOOD

125 N. Barrington Av. 11640 Kiowa Ave.

Full service building with • • • • • • • • • • + 1 Bath • beautiful view. New • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • Upscale, Bright, kitchen cabinets, Nicely Very Spacious, A/C, Gorgeous & Spacious. intercom entry, done hardwood floors, on-sight laundry, prkg.

• • • • • pool, jacuzzi, tennis crt. Close to Cedars-Sinai, With Pool, balcony, 24 hour security guard. central air, fireplace, Beverly Center, For more information call shops, cafes stove, elevator, interPari 310/273-8393 & transportation . WALKER’S PARADISE com entry, prkg. gym.

Patio in woodsy setting.

Hardwood flrs., built-ins, BEVERLY HILLS 2 tv’s, cable, DSL, spa 336 S. SPALDING DR LARGE LUXURY tub, washer/dryer. $2,600 • Short-Term Avail. 4 BDRM., 4.5 BA.

Q UIET, A RTISTIC , S ENIOR F EMALE

BEVERLY HILLS

420

Writer’s, Artist’s, GUESTHOUSE/APT Musician’s: Completely MODERN CABIN FOR 2 on SECLUDED Furnished Turnkey, 6-ACRES of FORREST A H o m e A w a y

3,300 gallon S.S. tank.

R E N TA L S

310/207-1869

≈ WEST ≈ LOS ANGELES 11305 Graham Pl.

1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath Intercom entry, a/c, dishwasher, on-sight laundry & parking.

CLOSE TO SCHOOL.

310/477-8171

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Looking to Rent Guesthouse or Room

HONEST, RELIABLE, QUIET, PRIVATE, RESPECTFUL. Work fromhome.

Also avail. for Estate/ Caretaker position.

Charlie: 323/839-5844 References Avail.

407 GARAGE/ STORAGE

SANTA MONICA 427 Montana Ave.

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

Close to Beach .

310/394-7132

440 UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

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

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BRENTWOOD

218 S. Tower Dr.

904-908 Granville Av.

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Single

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Single

Old World Charm ! Includes: Bright, intercom entry, Granite counters, Fireplace, balcony, fridge, stove, laundry fac. laundry facility, CLOSE TO RESTAURANTS subterranean prkg. & SHOPPING .

Near Whole Foods.

310/531-3992 310/207-1965 * * * * * * 2 Bdrm. +11/2 Bath BEVERLY HILLS B R E N T W O O D • • • • • • • 11730 SUNSET BLVD. * * * * * * * • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • • • • • • • NEWLY REMODELED Large & Bright. • 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. ••••••• G ORGEOUS U NITS • • Pool, a/c, balcony, *

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Rooftop pool, Central air, large fridge, stove, laundry balcony, pool, elevator, deck, central air, rm., prkg., intercom on-site laundry, elevator, intercom entry, on-sight laundry, intercom entry. entry, elevator. gym, parking.

320 N. La Peer Dr. CLOSE TO SHOPS

& R ESTAURANTS .

310/858-8133

• 310/246-0290 • • Free WiFi Access • ~ 310/476-3824 ~ CLOSE TO BRENTWOOD & U.C.L.A. CLOSE SHOPS & DINING

MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME. Condo Style Living In Beverly Hills

LUXURY 2 BEDROOM APARTMENTS

L UXURY 2 B EDROOM $3150 fromA PARTMENTS $3150 to FROM $3995

TO

$3350

Gourmet Granite Kitchens & Baths, Pool, Gym, In Home Laundry Rooms

133 North Almont Towers www.almonttowers.com • 310.888.8875

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

BEVERLY HILLS

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UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

WEST L.A.

WEST L.A.

MID-WILSHIRE

BEVERLY HILLS ADJ.

KELEMEN REAL ESTATE (310) 966-0900

• BEVERLY HILLS •

1628 Westgate Ave.

1343 Carmelina Ave. 340 S. St. Andrews Pl.

- 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath

~ Single ~ • Bright Unit • Bright & Airy.

On-site laundry, Dishwasher, on-site parking.

Intercom entry, on-sight Close to parking, on-sight transportation. laundry facility.

• 424/744-6342 • Close to transportation.

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310/820-1810

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• WESTWOOD •

550 Veteran Ave. • •••• WESTWOOD 1 0 9 0 5 O h i o Av e . • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. •• = = = = = = = •• •• S i n g l e •• = = = = = = = = Very spacious, •• •• granite counters, Wifi, Bright, controlled microwave, intercom access, balcony, entry, on-sight launpool, elevator, dry, parking & WiFi. laundry facility, prkg. Very close to UCLA Close To U.C.L.A. & Westwood Village.

310/477-6856 310/208-5166

Spacious 1 Bdrm + 1 Bath • • • • •

1017 S. SHERBOURNE Very Private & Spacious 2 BDRM. + 1.5 BATH

upper unit with breakfast Balcony, controlled and formal dining room. access, parking, Yard, laundry & parking. elevator, on-site laundry. $3,500/MO. Close to shopping, great restaurants Call 213/804-3761 and Metro.

213/364-8423

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3 BDRM + DEN + 2.5 BA. Totally Remodeled,

4 0 1 S . H O O V E R S t . approx. 2000 sf. W/D in

• • • • • • • • unit, Central air/heat, • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. rooftop access for BBQ, 2 car garage w/storage.

• Single • • • • • • • • 419 S. PALM DRIVE

Control access, pool, Beverly Hill, 90212 dishwasher, elevator, $3,400/MO. • WESTWOOD • **CENTURY CITY** on-site laundry 10933 Rochester Ave. 2220 S. Beverly Glen Gina 310/600-2997 and parking.

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

• 1 B d . + D e n + 1 B a . • 213/385-4751 ————— •• WEST L.A. • • —————–––– • L o t s o f • • • 1935 Spanish Duplex HEART OF Character & Charm !

Light / Airy / Large Alcove fireplace, fridge, WESTWOOD

• Free WiFi Access • laundry facility, gated Spacious & Bright 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH parking, intercom 310/473-5061 Hardwood Floors / AC Penthouse entry, WiFi and more.

Close To U.C.L.A. • 310/552-8064 • 3 Bdrm.+2 Bath Lovely New Kitchen Rooftop jacuzzi SPECTACULAR, LARGE & AIRY. Beams, Fireplace W E S T W O O D with panoramic Panoramic views, 2,400sf.

1380 Midvale Ave. $3,100 city views.

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• • • • • • CULVER CITY 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. 3830 Vinton Ave. Single • • • • • • • • Single • WiFi, pool, elevator, • • • • • •• controlled access, onsight laundry, parking. Pool, sauna, fridge, C l o s e t o U . C . L . A . dishwasher intercom

310/473-1509

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entry, elevator, on-site laundry, parking.

Floor-ceiling windows. private deck, garage. $5,000/Mo.

424/235-0577

323/931-1966

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—————–––– 232 S. Rexford Dr. SHOREHAM TOWERS Luxurious & Spacious 8787 Shoreham Dr.

2 Bdrm, 2 Baths

1 Bdrm.+ 1 Bath Hardwood floors, new

Huge 680sf. patio. kitchen cabinet with WESTWOOD Beautiful wall fountain, granite counters, all 1382 Kelton Ave. * H O L L Y W O O D * Hardwood floors.

1 B DRM . +1 B ATH 1134 N. SYCAMORE AV. appliances, washer Full Service Bldg. ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath and dryer in the unit. $3,900/Month • Large Unit • • • • • • • 310/203-8333 $2,800/MO. Dishwasher, Newly Remodeled controlled access, Great Views California Dreaming Realty® Cell 310/926-6088 on-sight laundry Great views, controlled DIANA COOK or 213/622-1428 access, balcony, & parking. elevator, lrg. pool, 310/864-0319 prkg, on-sight laundry. PRIME WESTWOOD/ Close to Dining & Shops.

CENTURY CITY Adj. P R I M E L O C A T I O N H IKING IN R UNYON SANTA MONICA W E S T W O O D CANYON, HOLLYWOOD Quiet1 & Charming B OWL /N IGHTLIFE .

2 Bd+1 /2 Ba Townhouse North of Wilshire 1409 Midvale Ave. 323/467-8172 • • • • • Update kitchen, hrwd. 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath • • • • • • flrs., crown moldings, • • 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. • • H O L L Y W O O D L ARGE & B EAUTIFUL lrg. living room w/ • • • 1769-1775 Sycamore Av. fireplace, formal dining Upper front unit. Hard• • • • Single WiFi, a/c, intercom room, lrg. master w/ wood floors, appliances, entry, laundry facility, • B a c h e l o r fireplace, service porch patio, front+back yard.

Controlled access, elevator, parking, pool. w/ washer/dryer hook-up, laundry facility.

CLOSE TO U.C.L.A., 7-Blocks to Beach enclosed garage. No pets.

Utilities Included.

SHOPPING & 1 BLK. $2,595/Month 323/851-3790 $3,500/Month TO WESTWOOD PARK. 310/666-8360 Close to Everything.

310/478-8616 310/795-5990

310/841-2367

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• 2 B d . + 1 1/ 2 Ba.• Must see! X-L ARGE E LEGANT A PT. Approx. 1400 Sq. ft.

• Newly Updated • Lower unit with fridge, New Carpet, drapes,

all listings are on CenturyCityLiving.com

—————–––– NOW AVAILABLE BEVERLY HILLS

—————–––– —————–––– 2 Bd.+2 Ba.

License 00957281

GATED 5 STAR LUXURY PROPERTIES

FURNISHED & UNFURNISHED

*BEL AIR *WESTWOOD *CENTURY CITY

CENTURY PARK EAST 2 BED/DEN/2 BATHS FULLY FURNISHED $5,950/MONTH High Floor Corner. Over 1,400 sq. ft. of Luxury. 2 Jumbo Balconies State of the Art Renovation Marble Floors. Granite Counters Custom Cabinets. Spa Tub Load of Closets Fantastic City/Ocean Views

1 BED/1 BATH HIGH FLOOR $3,250/MONTH Totally New Renovation.

Quartz Counters. Real Hardwood Floors. Walk-In Closet No Common Walls Separate Tub & Stall Shower

1 BED/1 BATH $2,900/MONTH High Floor Under Renovation Partial City/Ocean Views Available January, 2014

1 BED/1 BATH HIGH FLOOR $2,700/MONTH Quiet Location Jumbo Balcony Partial City Views

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

For Sale See our Ad Sec. 270

BEVERLY HILLS ADJ Bedford/Olympic 2 BD, 2 BA CONDO $2,150/MO.

w/d hook-ups, hi-ceilings, mirrored closets. Shared backyard. No pets.

washer/dryer in unit and 2 car parking.

Call 310/880-7281

—————–––– *** DELUXE ***

$2,590/Month DESIGNER APT. 310/271-6811 BEVERLY HILLS Cell: 310/994-4122 LARGE 1BD + 1BA 439 S. Rexford Dr.

—————–––– BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. SPACIOUS 2 BEDROOM, 2 Bath Upper in tri-plex.

Balcony with view, large living and dining room, wet bar and all kitchen appliances. 3 car garage. $2,500/MO.

$1,900/MO. Separate kitchen, laundry on the premises, Crown moulding, wood floors, new fixtures, A/C and private security garage.

Near Century City and Roxbury Park in small quiet building. No Pets Call 310/713-1664

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Day: 310/657-4623 •• N E W L Y •• Eve: 310/854-0623 • • U P D A T E D • •

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• 1 Bd. +1 Ba. • BEVERLY HILLS ADJ Hardwood floors, a/c, 9583 ALCOTT ST. * SPACIOUS * laundry, covered prkg.

336 S. Rexford Dr. 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH Upper, new carpet, bar, $1,700/Month 310/860-9991 balcony, stove, dish310/433-1949 washer, laundry on each floor, subterranean parking. No pets.

BEVERLY HILLS $2,400/MO SPACIOUS 1 BD. 1 BA. Call 310/437-1826 $1,395/MO.

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—————–––– ••WEST L.A.•• 2 BDRMS. 2 BATHS Great Floor Plans, includes all applainces and security camera survellanice.

Quiet neighborhhod.

New carpet, stove, fridge, lower unit parking.

Pet Ok. Special: 1/2 Securtiy deposit OAC. Call 310/278-8999

————— LARGE & LOVELY

2344 BARRY AVE. 1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH Near Barrington & Ayers

$2,195 & Up. Call 310/859-0858

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Near Beverly Hills and UCLA. 911 S. Wooster St. #5 $1,195/MO.

Call 805/379-2000

UNIQUE & SPACIOUS CORNER UNIT !

448 PLOTS FOR SALE

Pico/Robertson 2 Bd.+2 Ba. $2,175 W E S T W O O D • L IGHT & A IRY • M E M O R I A L P A R K

Double Plot 1 Newly Remodeled Bath For Sale New custom built-ins in in Sold Out kitchen, dry bar, balcony, Exclusive Area patio, huge closets, a/c, Opposite Chapel.

Please Call For central heat, 2-car prkg., More Information: laundry facility. Cat OK. 310/273-6060 Exceptional Condition! Owner Leaving Area, REDUCED 40%.

323/937-3737

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470 PIANOS FOR SALE

STEINWAY GRAND PIANO Model B - 1974 Ebony satin finish with original matching leather bench. Immaculate Cond.

Offering for immediate sale by private owner. $31,500 Beverly Hills Location.

Call 310/859-0858

S E RV I C E

475 GARAGE 0/ ESTATE SALE

MAJOR BEVERLY HILLS • ESTATE SALE • Prominent Music Executive This Weekend 10 - 4pm Sat. & Sun. Dec. 14 + 15 1106 Tower Rd. (x-st Benedict Cyn) Beverly Hills, 90210 A MUST SEE F OR E NTERTAINERS & E PICUREAN ’ S !

High-style decorator furnishings, rugs, linens, plants, bonzai. Lots of china, silver.

472

Priced To Sell!

BAGS WANTED

To View Photos: www.EstateSale.net

WANTED

BUY & SELL ESTATE PAWN SHOP

508 ALLIGATOR, CROCODILE, EXOTIC SKINS; CHANEL, GUCCI HERMES, AND DESIGNER HANDBAGS VINTAGE & NEW TOP DOLLAR PAID Call 310/289-9561

We Buy Estates • Watches • Platinum • Silver • Diamonds • Coins • Signed pieces • Gold 25 years of experience.

We Specialize in watches, estate and signed jewelry.

We also do repairs on high end watches

475 GARAGE/ ESTATE SALE

BEVERLY HILLS ESTATE SALE SAT. 12/14 • 9-4PM Antique wardrobe, jewelry, designer handbags, women’s clothes, shoes, accessories, mirrors.

• Top money paid.

• At home private consultation available.

Dov Markovich

17326 Ventura Blvd

(at the CVS shopping center)

Encino, Ca. 91316

818-788-7117 • 954-675-4546

D I R E C T O RY

BEVERLY HILLS

ANTIQUES BUY & SELL

ANTIQUES / JEWELRY

HIGHEST CASH

LUXURY JEWELS

BUY & SELL

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

House Calls O.K. ••••••••••

MICHAEL NEWMAN

OF

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

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

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

STEVEN & CO.

J E W E L RY

L O A N S

$$$ Highest loan to value $$$ Serving Beverly Hills for 32 years, with discretion and integrity.

We are now buying for immediate cash Diamonds 1ct - 20cts , gold, and signed jewelry Patek Philippe, Rolex, Cartier

By appointment: 310.274.8336 4 3 7 - A N o rt h B e d fo r d D r . • B e v e rl y Hi l l s , CA 9 0 2 1 0 License # 71161678

we buy antiques!

Highest prices paid, satisfaction Guaranteed!

310/276-0188 818/888-9200

Visit my website at beverlyhil santiques.com

150 S. CANON DR. #6 X-ST.

WILSHIRE BL.

bhcourier.com

We File & Publish DBA’s For More

Paintings Art Deco Art Nouveau Marble Statues Russian Items

Chinese Art Clocks Chandeliers Porcelain Dresden

Meissen KPM Royal Vienna Islamic Art Bronze

Sculpture Jade Tifanny Lalique Galle Daum

TRADES & CONSIGNMENTS ACCEPTED TOO! Information

WE

CAN BUY ONE ITEM OR YOUR ENTIRE HEIRLOOM!

Arté Antiques

Please Call: 310.278.1322

Tel:

310.858.7666 artela@aol.com

www.ArteAntiques.com

SERVICE DIRECTORY Call us 310-278-1322

BEVERLY HILLS

S E R V I C E

AUTO SERVICES

GUTTER SERVICES

ROYAL MOTORS

A-1 GUTTER CLEANING & REPAIRS

Service - Body Shop

Gutter Guard Installed.

Imports & Domestic

Gutters Cleaned & Flushed. Roofs Cleaned Off. All Debris Cleaned Up & Hauled Away. Insured.

Please Call:

310 274-6633

424/285-3968 A-1GutterCleaning.com

Range Rover & Bentley Service

310-274-6633 CONCRETE

ELECTRICIAN

G.C. CONSTRUCTION

Competitive Prices Call 310/562-3698 Lic. #841143

CONTRACTOR

• AC • CONSTRUCTION GENERAL CONTRACTOR RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION

REMODELING & NEW ADDITIONS

NEW ERA CONSTRUCTION CO. Quality Work at Affordable Prices!

Remodeling: kitchens, baths, room additions.

Flooring, plumbing, electrical, tile, carpentry, painting, masonry, windows & much more.

• HONEST & RELIABLE •

818/744-1089 SENIOR DISCOUNTS!

—————–––– • HANDYMAN •

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

No Job Too BIG or Too small!

Room Additions Remodeling, Kitchens/ Baths, Roofing, Tile/ Flooring, A/C-Plumbing, Painting, Carpentry, Decks, Lighting/Electrical, Concrete/Brick, Landscaping, Drywall.

Reliable, No Short Cuts.

Manny: 310/729-9612 Serving B.H. for 32 Yrs. L ICENSED • B ONDED

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

Needs.

CALL DAN @ 323/855-8400

MOVING SERVICES

MOVERS

• Low Rates • Int./Ext. Painting • Ext Siding Repairs • Decking / Carpentry • Dryrot Repairs • Door & Window Install • Drywall Repairs

Free Estimates

310/462-6910

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RAFAEL INTERIOR/EXTERIOR Residential/Commercial

+ F ULL S ERVICE BUILDING MAINTENANCE

FREE Estimates.

Call Rony:

• 310/245-1717 • Bonded & Insured

Interior/Exterior Residential/Commercial High-Rise Buildings Plaster, Drywall, Repair Deck Repair/Resurface/Reseal Waterproofing & Magnesite

• FREE Estimates • 800-830-3999• 213-255-6121 Bonded • Insured • Lic. #854322

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

Moving your future ahead.

Quality Custom Painting References Available.

Dependable Fast Services

NO JOB TOO SMALL. LIC. # 641602 BONDED + INSURED 20 Years Experience

30 Years in Business • 3rdrd Generation Roofer

323/658-7847 323/864-2490

EXCELLENT LOCAL REFERENCES Insured • Bonded

FREE ESTIMATES

CREDIT CARD ACCEPTED

CALL FRANK 323/470-1077

FREE ESTIMATE

RESTORATION

Electrical • Plumbing • Painting Int./Ext. • Framing • Tile • Concrete Drywall • Glasswork Carpentry • Welding Additions • Remodeling

CALIFORNIA BEST PAINTING

PAINTING

LICENSED HANDYMAN Lic. # B650400

PAINTING & DECKS

Residential Specialist

MARBLE

310.278.5380

www.bhcourier.com

FREE ESTIMATES 35 Years Experience

MATTHEW’s Repairs & Painting

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From A to Z.

(310) 278-1322

State Lic. #914589

• Senior Discounts •

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

BEVERLY HILLS COURIER CLASSIFIED SECTION

LICENSED HANDYMAN

—————–––– Honest Handyman RELIABLE

FREE Estimates

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

PAINTING

PEOPLE

PEOPLE

Does It All!

CONTRACTOR

HANDY

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HANDY

Lic. #792694 • Bonded

• Any Concrete Flatwork • Concrete Walls • Resurfacing of Old Concrete • Natural Stone Specialist

D I R E C T O R Y

GOLD COAST ~ MARBLE ~ • • • •

Marble Polishing Sealing Floor Restoration Grout Cleaning

Call For Free Estimate:

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

• Orsinis Roofing • Call Steve 24-hrs.: • 800-213-6806 •

Mobile Credit Card Payment And Payment Plans Available.

BEVERLY HILLS COURIER CLASSIFIED SECTION INVEST YOUR SMART MONEY IN COURIER CLASSIFIEDS!

(310) 278-1322 www.bhcourier.com

BEVERLY HILLS

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Publisher Clifton S. Smith, Jr ******* Associate Publisher Marcia W . Hobbs Senior Editor John L. Seitz Special Sections Editor Steve Simmons ****** Founding Publisher March Schwartz (Publisher 1965-2004)

The Courier is proud to be a

Education Partner

From the Publisher CLIF SMITH

HAPPY HOLIDAYS IN BEVERLY HILLS!!

In 1940, Irving Berlin – living on North Roxbury – famously wrote, “The sun is shining, the grass is green / The orange and palm trees sway / There's never been such a day / In Beverly Hills, L.A” in his intro to the ageless hit song White Christmas.

Well, right now the sun is shining. The grass is green. The trees are swaying a little bit.And there are ALWAYS days like this in Beverly Hills–USA. Our public opinion polls report Americans are angry, that smiling has largely gone away (unless you’re President Barack Obama laughing with Danish Prime Minister Helle ThorningSchmidt at the memorial for the late South African President Nelson Mandela). But how can you be angry in Beverly Hills? Unless you are the Grinch, it’s nearly impossible.

Our City is blessed beyond nearly every other spot on Earth. We know. Actually, much of the world knows it. That’s why they smile when they get here.

That “Beverly Hills” shield that greets people when they enter our beautiful City speaks of warmth, smiles, beauty and success. You can feel it in the air. Step into the Peninsula Beverly Hills, The Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons, The Beverly Hilton, Montage Beverly Hills, The Beverly Hills Hotel, L’Ermitage and you are greeted with smiles. Dine at Porta Via or Urth Caffe’ or Spago or Belevedere or Il Pastaio or Xi’an or Ruth’s Chris or Flemings or Cut or the Grill on the Alley – and you get smiles (maybe not the table you want, but always smiles).

Visit our stores on Rodeo Drive, Beverly Drive North or South, Canon, Dayton, Brighton, Camden, Wilshire, Bedford or Santa Monica. Same thing.

This time of year we were able to celebrate the Festival of Lights for Hanukkah and Thanksgiving on the same day. A double blessing. Christmas is nearly here and in Beverly Hills our streets decked out, beginning to return to the gaity of the ‘60s and ‘70s.

Our Saban Theater is booming and the Wallis just came on-line. Real nightlife is here, finally, and we don’t have to travel for live entertainment.

The world beats a path to our door and well it should.

Beverly Hills is a magic place. That magic will again be shared with the world on New Year’s Day with the City’s Rose Float entry, reprising our entry of 2010’s award-winning “City of Dreams Come True.” Gee, only about 500 million people will see our famous shield rolling down Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena again. Disneyland may claim to be the “Happiest Place on Earth” but for a home, this is the happiest place on earth.

This week, The Courier joins with the Wallis, the Rodeo Drive Committee and Town & Country magazine to celebrate our holiday season. Our own fashion director, Tawny Sanders, again produces an outstanding fashion edition in this week’s “Rodeo Drive Fashion Forward Beverly Hills.”

Our fashion photography may be a White Christmas Winter Wonderland, but right now “The sun is shining, the grass is green.”

In Beverly Hills USA, that’s the way it usually is. No wonder we’re always smiling.

Happy Holidays to all from your Courier family.

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

BURGLARIES 11/15 N. Hamel Dr./Wilshire Blvd. ($20,912) 11/16 300 S. Doheny Dr. ($10) 11/19 9100 Alden Dr. ($1,040) 11/20 400 N. Camden Dr.($520) 11/20 200 S. Robertson Blvd. ($6,000) 11/20 400 S. Roxbury Dr.($200) 11/21 400 N. Beverly Dr. ($800) 11/21 200 Lasky Dr. ($730) 11/23 600 N. Roxbury Dr. ($15,000) 11/26 200 S. Clark Dr. ($50,000) 11/26 9300 Olympic Blvd. ($200) 11/29 8900 Olympic Blvd. ($320) ROBBERIES 11/24 400 S. Beverly Dr. ($300) 11/24 200 S. La Cienega Blvd.

GRAND THEFTS 11/08 9400 Brighton Way. ($1,035) 11/12 400 N. Rexford Dr. ($840) 11/18 400 S. Oakhurst Dr. ($3,552) 11/21 9500 S. Santa Monica Blvd. ($1,000) 11/21 9800 Wilshire Blvd. ($1,000) 11/22 200 S. La Cienega Blvd. ($3,500) 11/25 1000 N. Roxbury Dr. ($3,500) 11/27 200 N. Rodeo Dr. ($1,180) 11/29 300 N. Rodeo Dr. ($40,000) 11/29 200 S. Beverly Dr. ($4,452)

Cartoon for The Courier by Janet

Rabbi Jacob Pressman MEMORIES OF THE PHILADELPHIA WINTER Sitting here smugly in the salubrious climate of Southern California, I have been observing this has been a cold winter for most of our country. I am certain the TV newsagents find a certain delight in being able to report and show blizzards raging across a large portion of our land.

Since I was born and raised in Philadelphia, I was accustomed there to extremely cold winters. From my porch on Christian Street I could look out as many blizzards raged through the winter season. It was my good fortune to live across the street from the public school I attended.

However, the winter season often made it quite a struggle for 5 and 6 year-old Jacky to get across the street. After some blizzards, it was often packed with snow, a foot deep. Since we did not have any snow-removing equipment in the area, the snow just lay there almost until springtime.

During that period the vehicles which were braving the snow eventually drove deep ruts into it and cars were obliged to travel only through them.

To walk to my public school, I had to traverse the rut-laden street. I have very clear memories of having to climb across. Since not too many people had automobiles and not many traveled our particular street, those ruts remained an icy challenge and made getting to school quite an adventure, as up and over I had to climb my way to and fro.

As I look back upon those early childhood winters, I develop a kind of nostalgia for them. Those were never replaced when we moved to ruthless Beverly Hills.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR I agree with Dr. William Brenner’s (Dec. 6) letter when he states that “mixing bicycle and vehicular traffic in a dense urban environment like Santa Monica Boulevard is not something that the City of Beverly Hills should be pursuing.” But that's precisely the condition that exists today for those who ride that corridor for health or transportation.

What is the effect of mixing bikes and autos on a street like Santa Monica? Those who ride constitute just a fraction of 1 percent of all road users. But we represent 9 percent of all collision injuries on average as reported to BHPD. Put another way, we're roughly 20 times more likely to be injured while traveling our streets than a motorist. That should not be tolerable to policymakers. Our City's own policy goals call for more walking and cycling because we want to reduce auto congestion and associated environmental emissions. That's what our plans say. Indeed our Sustainable City Plan and our General Plan both call for investing in safety for those who ride. That's not only an obligation but moreover is good for getting us to the greener city we want to become.

Speaking as both a driver and rider, I urge my fellow committee members to make Santa Monica Boulevard safe for cycling.

State law says riders are entitled to entire right-hand lane on much of today's corridor in Beverly Hills simply because it is not wide enough to share with vehicles. Separate the travel modes and riders will no longer hold up traffic. As for open space, our consultants tell us that a landscaped median plus bicycle lanes would be a net-positive gain in green space. The decisions we make for Santa Monica corridor will not only show how we as a City really regard alternative modes of transportation, but in the future will greatly affect the safety of riders on this key regional corridor.

Mark Elliot ****** Regarding Barry Kaltman’s (Dec. 6) letter, it strikes me at facts are unnecessary and ignored when the left chooses to attack the right. Ironically they are always “right.”

1. The financial collapse actually had its birth during the Clinton administration. It initiated “affordable housing goals”- government housing policies that forced banks, lending institutions and Freddie and Fannie Mac to reduce their standards. Those lack standards spread to even wider markets, creating an enormous bubble and financial system based upon weak sub-prime mortgages. When the bubble burst, these mortgages failed in unprecedented numbers driving down the values of mortgage-backed securities on the balance sheets of financial institutions. The rest is history.

P.S. President Bush warned Dodd and Frank (the boys overseeing Freddy and Fanny Mac) that these policies would cause the collapse that it did, and was routinely ignored.

2. The “successes” of the Obama Administration are largely due to the continuation of polices initiated by the Bush Administration, policies that candidate Obama campaigned against and then, as president, attempted to have the Department of Justice investigate and litigate those responsible for these policies.

3. Claiming not being perfect when one continuously lies and then lies about the lies (Benghazi and “keeping your insurance policy and doctors to name a few” is a far cry from being humble. And then there was the one President Obama told at the Democratic Convention...how he sat by his mother’s bed, holding her hand when he actually was on the road doing book signing engagements.

Robert Block

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