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Horace Mann held its Winter Holiday Concert last week.

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GIRL SCOUTS’ PROMISE—Local Girl Scout Troop 215 wrapped gifts, filling stockings and writing cards at the Elks Lodge Club #906 in Santa Monica Friday. Gifts and stockings went to designated children in the West Los Angeles area and the cards will be delivered to the West Los Angeles Veterans Hospital.

Pictured from left: Elise Knebel (El Rodeo), Savannah Cerizo (Beverly Hills High School), Lily Hanna (resident) and Gabi Cagliari (resident).

‘Beverly Hills Santa’ Spreads Holiday Cheer For Over A Decade The Pope names Barbara Jatta as the first woman to lead Vatican Museums. 11

Beverly Hills lights up for the Holidays - see pics of decor from around town.

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The Farmers Market will be closed the next two Sundays in observance of the Holidays.

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Chris Shoemaker unwraps the story behind 13 years as the “Beverly Hills Santa”

By Matt Lopez In the middle of his shift as Santa Claus on Rodeo Drive earlier this week, Chris Shoemaker was approached by a teary-eyed young woman.

She sat on his lap, continued sobbing and simply just hugged him.

“We talked for a bit, and I found out this was a young woman going through some really serious financial problems and she just needed to take a few minutes and let it all out to someone,” Shoemaker told the Courier.

For Shoemaker, the unofficial “Beverly Hills Santa” who has played Santa Claus at just about every major Holiday event in the City over the last decade, it wasn’t

Chris Shoemaker and his late wife Suzanne, who played his Mrs. Claus for 27 years in Beverly Hills and around the world.

so unusual. Although many of the people he sees throughout the day are kids asking for toys, he said he (see ‘BEVERLY HILLS SANTA’ page 16)

Beverly Hills Elder: Mike Franks, International Man Of Tennis George Christy, Page 6 Tradition Prevails With This Year’s Holiday Greeting From Madelyn And Pete Hammond, Whose Christmas Card Features A Spoof Of Dustin Hoffman and Anne Bancroft In The Graduate (1967)

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They’re Back: Loma Linda Trust Raising Hillside Hackles Again

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Beverly Hills Firefighters donated time to the VA in Westwood.

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By Victoria Talbot The developer of a proposed project at 1184-1193 Loma Linda Drive that stoked enough public activism to prompt the planning commission to complete the Beverly Hills’ Hillside Ordinance is causing new concern with an effort to build two large singlefamily homes on the tiny 22foot wide cul-de-sac.

In addition, a complaint filed in the California Superior Court by Loma Linda Holdings., as Trustee of the Loma Linda Trust, against the City challenges the legality of the Hillside Ordinance, complaining that the ordinance was created to prevent the completion of “a few targeted properties,” including 1184/93 Loma Linda Drive. The com-

Part 77 in a series on Beverly Hills residents who have grown with the Centennial City

By Laura Coleman When it comes to tennis, Mike Franks is something of a legend in the world of Beverly Hills. Not only is he the first American to have played professionally in a tournament in Russia, he also played Wimbledon three times and the U.S. Open eight times.

“I loved the sound of the ball.

That’s what I liked about it the best. And then I loved the competition,” Mike said.

Mike’s passion for tennis all started because of a girl. While in the 7th grade at Beverly Vista, he started going steady with Carol Ackerman. Carol was an avid ten-

Mike Franks

nis player–her father, UCLA tennis coach William Coit Ackerman, today has a bevy of buildings named for him at the university–and so it was natural (see ‘MIKE FRANKS’ page 15)

plaint seeks an injunction and a writ to vacate the ordinance.

The passage of the Hillside Ordinance was cheered by neighbors besieged by construction and developments that they say, threaten the integrity of their neighborhoods. In addition, residents sought some of the same protections that brought construction problems under control in the Trousdale area.

“We believe the City is on firm ground in its adoption of the Hillside Ordinance,” said City Attorney David Snow. City Attorney Larry Wiener confirmed that he felt the City would prevail.

But the Hillside Ordinance is not enough. This week, the City Council directed staff to (see ‘LOMA LINDA’ page 12)

HAPPY HANUKKAH — Beverly Hills will come together next week to celebrate Hanukkah with two public menorah lighting ceremonies.

On Saturday at 5:45 p.m. outside the Courier’s building at 499 N. Canon Dr., facing Santa Monica Boulevard, Rabbi Yossi Cunin will light a 13-foot menorah at a Beverly Hills Jewish Community event featuring actor Jon Voight (for more information, see page 16). Then on Tuesday from 7-9 p.m., Chabad of North Beverly Hills will host its annual Hanukkah celebration on Via Rodeo at Two Rodeo drive, featuring a grand menorah lighting, live music, a juggler, a photo booth and traditional Hanukkah food and drinks. Pictured above: Chabad congregant Habib Rashidi lights the menorah at last year’s ceremony on Via Rodeo.

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A HAPPY NIGHT — Jennifer Hudson with son David Daniel Otunga Jr. and Kyary Pamyu attended the world premiere of Illumination Entertainment and Universal Pictures’ Sing at Microsoft Theater at L.A. Live.

In the crowd were Stevie Wonder, Matthew McConaughey with wife Camilla Alves, Seth MacFarlane.

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

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Beverly Hills Seeks Applicants To Fill Commission, Foundation Vacancies

HOLIDAY CONCERT— Horace Mann students came together to perform for parents and community members last week at the school’s annual Winter Holiday Concert, themed “Cat And Dog Find The Holidays.”

Pictured top (back row, from left): Rahel Nosrati, Gracie Langer, Sasha Kush, Evren Kazakos, Kyler Jenkins, Bing Hamilton and Izak Gatenyo. Middle row (from left): Joshua Anvari Ghasr, Maya Namba, Akiro Niella, Noam Cohen-Raab, Julia Wen, Leah Brown, Nate Schwartz and Luke Bendixen. Front row (from left): Race Findley, Ezra Albert, Eli Ezerzer, Liam Rovira, Ziv Cohen-Raab, Sophie Salkin, Nathan Horowitz, Mathias Ramirez and Isabella Cramer. Pictured above, right, ukele players: Emma Shapira, Presley Frankel, Aiden Vojdani, Kaela Wiener, Gina Toore, Sonia Lee and Jiya Patel.

Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills Now Accepting Reservations For 2017

By Laura Coleman Looking to get a jump on your luxury plans for 2017?

Look no further than the World Wide Web, where you now can book your stay at the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills starting on June 1.

The five-star, 12-story, 170room hotel offers deluxe rooms starting at $815 per night and suites starting at $3,000 per night.

Styled by interior design legend Pierre-Yves Rochon, all rooms will boast a state-of-theart television with access to

Netflix, Hulu and Airplay, floor-to-ceiling windows with unparalleled views, and a Crestron smart home system to control every aspect of the room – from room service to lighting and music.

For those wishing to leave their rooms, Michelin-star rated chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten will be opening his first restaurant in California at the luxury hotel.

Need pampering? Luxury Swiss beauty company, La Prairie, will establish its Spa by La Prairie within the hotel.

Situated at the corner of Wilshire and Santa Monica Boulevards, the rooftop pool and bar will offer sweeping views of the City and beyond.

And for guests who want to truly indulge, the 3,215square-foot Presidential Penthouse Suite will feature new levels of opulence. With its noir Saint Laurent marble floors, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a 1,459-square-foot private terrace, this suite boasts a whole new era in luxury.

Visit http://www.waldorfastoriabeverlyhills.com.

Greystone To Bring Music And Theatre To The Mansion In January

By Victoria Talbot Greystone Mansion will host Music in the Mansion and Theatre 40 in The Mansion next month, and tickets are available now.

Theatre 40 returns with the critically-acclaimed reenactment of the events surrounding the Doheny family and the history of Greystone Mansion during the Teapot Dome scandal that left Ned Doheny and his personal secretary dead under suspicious circumstances.

The original crime has inspired the fictionalized story written by Katherine Bates in a show that takes the audience through the rooms of the mansion to chronicle the travails of the family as events unfolded in the 1920s. Period costumed actors inhabit the mansion's rooms and roam its hallways to weave the tale of promise,

wealth, political scandal and a spiral downward to end in tragedy.

Performances are Jan. 5, 6, 11,12 & 13; 20; 25 and 27 at 6 p.m. and Jan. 8, 14, 21, 22, 28 & 29 at 1 p.m. Tickets are $65.

Call 310-364-3606 to order.

Music in the Mansion January features Violist JuanMiguel Hernandez and Pianist Jacopo Giacopuzzi in a performance Jan. 15 at 2 p.m.

Hernandez is from the legendary Fine Arts Quartet and a first prize winner of the 16th International Brahms Competition in Austria. He has performed as a soloist in orchestras throughout the country and Pacific Symphonies and iPalpiti Orchestra. In Sept. 2016, he was appointed professor of Viola at the Royal Academy of Music in London.

Giacopuzzi has performed at festivals and venues throughout the U.S. and Europe and recently won the Los Angeles International Liszt Competition, an international piano competition in the Netherlands.

The coming season’s performances include Feb. 19, the Sunset Club Trio with Etienne Gara on violin, Ines Thome on electric guitar and Michael Gratovich on Flamenco Guitar.

The Music in the Mansion performance is 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15. Tickets are $20. Call 310-285-6850 or visit www.beverlyhills.org/bhreg to register online with Client ID or family PIN. For more information about upcoming concerts visit www.beverlyhills.org/music inthemansion.

By Victoria Talbot The Beverly Hills City Council is seeking qualified residents to fill upcoming vacancies in a variety of commissions and foundations.

One vacancy will be coming up in the Architectural Commission, Community Charitable Foundation, Design Review Commission, Planning Commission, Recreation and Parks Commission and Traffic and Parking Commission. Two seats will become available on the Public Works Commission.

Application forms and a detailed description of the duties and responsibilities for commissioners or board members are available at the City Clerk’s Office in City Hall.

Service is at the discretion of the City Council with the first term for two years.

Commissioners may be reappointed to a second four-year term at the discretion of the City Council.

Inquiries should not be

directed to City Councilmembers or to members of the commissions with vacancies.

For the Architectural Commission, the Planning Commission, Traffic and Parking Commission and the Design Review Commission, inquire with the director of Community Development. For the Public Works Commission inquire with the director of Public Works.

For the Recreation and Parks Commission, the director of Community Services, and for the Community Charitable Foundation vacancy, speak to the director of Administrative Services/CFO. If selected, appointees will be required to file an initial and an annual “Statement of Economic Interests” financial disclosure (Form 700).

For more information on how to contact the various department heads, call City Hall at 310-285-1000

THANKING OUR VETERANS—Beverly Hills firefighters spread cheer last week by addressing holiday cards to military veterans at the Veteran’s Administration’s Westwood campus. Each card included a personal message wishing holiday cheer and thanking them for their service. Pictured, clockwise, (from left): Engineers Scott Steele, Dave Griffin, and Selvin Sotelo, Firefighter/Paramedic Matt Gwaltney, Engineer Steve Hale, Firefighter Jake Herron, Capt. Kevin Kennedy, Firefighters Jimmy Weinstein and Austin Hain, Capts. Mike Urman and Dave Perusse and Firefighter John Brown.

Beverly Hills To Feed The Hungry On Christmas Eve

By Laura Coleman Beverly Hills Unified School District families are once again invited to join together on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, to feed the hungry.

The annual event will take place at the El Rodeo school cafeteria from 10 a.m. to noon.

The tradition draws volunteers from all four BHUSD K8s–Horace Mann, Hawthorne, El Rodeo and Beverly Vista–as well as Beverly Hills High School together to prepare some 1,500 sack lunches that are later distributed to the hungry by various food banks and community outreach centers.

“During the school year the PTA Council and our learning service teachers facilitate

student engagement in activities that address human and community needs such as blood drives, can food drives, and toy drives,” explained Board or Education member Howard Goldstein, who always attends with his family.

“During the holiday season our students, teachers, parents and community all come together for a single purpose and cause to feed the hungry.”

The two-hour-long volunteer opportunity is always a lively time replete with smiles as everyone works together to make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, decorate holiday cards and fill bags with other items for a nutritious lunch.

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Charles Aidikoff, ‘Projectionist To The Stars,’ Dies At Age 101

BIKES FOR BOYS AND GIRLS—Jim Falk Lexus of Beverly Hills dipped into the “bicycle business”, for one day anyway, last Sunday when it donated 200 bicycles to children of the Boys and Girls Club of East Los Angeles. Children in the Boys and Girls Club arrived to the dealership Sunday afternoon to the surprise of new bicycles and were also treated to food and refreshments. "I am truly the one who feels blessed being able to change a family's holiday, and I only express this now in hopes it inspires other successful businesses to follow suit." Falk said. Pictured above, left: Children enjoy their bikes and refreshments inside the Lexus showroom. Pictured above, right: Falk and Lance Holliday, Program Director of Los Angeles Boys & Girls club.

Recreation Manager Brad Meyerowitz Retires After 38 Years in Beverly Hills

By Victoria Talbot After 38 years in service in the Community Services Department, Brad Meyerowitz was recognized at City Council. He retired Dec. 21.

Meyerowitz has been a Recreation Services Manager at the City. A very visible presence, Meyerowitz started his career as a part-time Recreation Leader in 1978, interfacing with the community at Beverly Vista Elementary School where he worked with kids and developed youth sports programs.

Today, he is unofficially called the King of Greystone, a venue he promoted through a network of strong relationships

with the community.

With a gift for bringing people together and making easy conversation, combined with a vision for creating great programs and community relations, Meyerowitz was promoted to recreation supervisor in 1979, and hired as a full-time employee in 1980.

In 1994, he was promoted to senior recreation supervisor, and recreation services manager in 2002.

With a long history of interfacing with the community on a regular basis, Meyerowitz has a comprehensive knowledge, through firsthand experience, of the City’s history. That knowledge and

Brad Meyerowitz

experience have become a priceless asset to the community and will be missed.

“Beverly Hills is a large part of my life, but now I will wear the other hat as a participant and enjoy all the great programs the City has to offer,” says Meyerowitz.

PENINSULA GIVES BACK—Employees of The Peninsula Beverly Hills did their part to give back this Holiday season last week at the Bread and Roses Café at St. Joseph Center in Los Angeles. The group from The Peninsula helped feed the approximately 150 homeless men, women and children who eat at Bread and Roses every day.

Pictured, from left: Natalie Romero (chef & Culinary Training Program manager, St Joseph Center), Amber Loose (Spa director, Peninsula), Jessica Wong (director of Public Relations, Peninsula) and Randy Fortier (director of Finance, Peninsula).

Beverly Hills Extends Mills Act Pilot Program

By Victoria Talbot The Beverly Hills City Council voted 5-0 to approve an extension of the Mills Act Pilot Program Tuesday, extending the program for three more years.

“We are thrilled with council's unanimous support of the Mills Act extension in Beverly Hills.

Originally authored in efforts to save the Hotel del Coronado in San Diego, the Mills Act is perhaps the most important preservation tool that can be adopted by local municipalities to show commitment to history, heritage and places that matter. It is a wonderful benefit that

allows property tax relief in exchange for ongoing maintenance of a property, residential or commercial,” said Cultural Heritage Commission Chair Rebecca Pynoos.

The program offers property tax relief in exchange for the maintenance and rehabilitation of historic properties and was adopted by the City in 2011 through the Cultural Heritage Commission to encourage property owners to consider preservation.

“The City currently has three Mills Act Contracts and in the future, efforts will be made to further evaluate this important benefit and plan for the

possibility of a permanent program,” said Beverly Hills Urban Designer Mark Odell, who administers historic preservation for the City.

Under California law local governments may enter into a contract with owners of a qualified historic property for an initial 10-year term, with automatic annual extensions, that run until the property ownership is transferred. Subsequent owners are bound by the contract and hold the same rights and obligations as the original owners who entered into the contract. (see ‘MILLS ACT’ page 8)

By John L. Seitz Just two months shy of his 102th birthday on Feb 22, Hollywood icon Charles Aidikoff, known as “Projectionist to the Stars,” died this week.

For 30 years he operated the Charles Aidicoff Screening Room on Rodeo Drive after a quarter century at its original Sunset Boulevard locale.

It is said that he unspooled some 45,000 films and was so highly regarded he became the only projectionist member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences.

The Brooklyn native started his lifetime career in a silent movie house in Coney Island.

After coming to Beverly Hills, he initially worked at the Fine Arts Theatre before opening his

first screening room for producers to watch rough cuts and for studios to hold intimate screenings before releasing the finished product.

“Charles never knew a stranger and had a magnetic personality that all people loved” said longtime friend Leith Eaton. “His life has been documented in a yet-to-be-finished film and when completed, it should be very interesting for all movie buffs.”

Aidikoff was predeceased by his wife of 67 years, Evelyn, and is survived by sons Philip (a Beverly Hills attorney), and Gregg Aidikoff; and grandsons, Jeffrey, Joshua and Zev. Services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. in Mt. Sinai Memorial Park.

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radition, tradition!”

Chants Rabbi Tevye, about his hallmark for a good life in the timeless musical, Fiddler On The Roof.

For several decades late-

ly, tradition’s prevailed with movie mavens Madelyn and Pete Hammond, who delight us with their annual spoofs of movie posters at Christmastime.

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Madelyn says it happened in the long ago during a holiday in Hawaii when she and Pete (Deadline Hollywood film critic) were horsing around.

“Pretending to be Burt Lancaster and Deborah Kerr in that hot clinch pose that became iconic overnight from their 1953 film, From Here To Eternity.

A beach bum snapped us, and we got such a kick from our madcap moment … figured it would make a fun Christmas card.”

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hey found an instant hit on their hands, with subse-

quent spoofs quickly becoming status symbols. The industry crowd begged to be included in their list.

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very autumn now, Madelyn and Pete fool around with ideas for what’s next. This season, it’s The Graduate the 1967 classic directed by Mike Nichols, spoofing Anne Bancroft and Dustin Hoffman.

“Having lost Mike, lately, it’s also a” remembrance of his brilliance.

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Consider stuffing, sealing, addressing, stamping (the expense!). But this is the only time we may connect with business associates and pals.

“Whatever, we love it.”

On another note, who

paid the the heavy duty cash to organize and sponsor the hysterical protestors (many not likely knowing what the hell they were yapping about) before the Electoral College vote?

George Soros and com-

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dditionally, who shelled out the heavy duty cash to Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein to underwrite the costly vote recount. Which she screamed about and that turned out to be a big zero. A tragic waste of millions of dollars that could have benefited education and medical research.

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Bel-Air Hillside Becomes Runway For Fashion Designer’s ‘Nuremburg’ Lighted Columns

By Victoria Talbot German luxury brand fashion designer Phillipp Plein is creating a stir in Bel Air this season with a design of 135 12-14 feet tall lighted columns covering the face of the 3.57acre Bel-Air hillside at 10550 Fontonelle Way. The columns, reported to be similar to those found at Los Angeles International Airport, have been all the buzz among Bel-Air locals.

Rising above a long, winding driveway which runs from the street to the main house, residents object to the visual disturbance in the hillsides.

In a letter to Plein and his representatives, the Bel-Air Association raised its objections about the development

and its impacts on the neighbors and wildlife.

The letter read, in part: “Your neighbors above your property, on Fontenelle and throughout Stone Canyon, find the installation of 135 (12-14 feet tall) columns to be intrusive elements and not in keeping with the natural landscape of surrounding properties. The intrusive nature of your decorative elements is especially evident when lit in the evening hours. Please respond to your neighbors’ requests that you agree not to light these columns.”

The letter continues, “As I am sure you are aware there are many elderly residents in Bel-Air. And we are hopeful that you did not have this in

mind when planning the installation of your lighted columns, however, these lighted columns bring to mind for many the lighting features that were used at rallies held in Nuremburg in the 1930s.”

The Bel-Air Association “reviewed the concerns of the neighbors and fully supports their Pictured: The lighted columns causing a community stir at Bel Air’s Fontonelle Way. efforts.”

Plein is also adding a Air Association President Dan Publisher’s Note: There security building to an existing Love, and dated Dec. 20. have been multiple outreach 8,770 square foot home. The Plein, whose luxury brand efforts to Mr. Plein, who does letter also enumerates con- can be found in stores through- not live full-time in the United cerns regarding hauling and out the world, also has a bou- States, requesting that he meet truck routes on the tiny street, tique on Rodeo Drive. personally with the immediate to minimize the impact of conRepresentatives for the neighbors, and so far he has struction on the surrounding property owner were unavail- not made himself available for neighborhood. able for comment before dead- a meeting.

The letter is signed by Bel- line.

John Aaroe Group Announces Merger

By Victoria Talbot Last week, the John Aaroe Group announced a merger with Pacific Union International of San Francisco.

Pacific Union International is one of the area’s largest brokerages and the John Aaroe Group is one of Southern California’s leading luxury firms.

“Pacific Union has been aggres-

sively looking to partner with a top-tier brokerage with clear momentum on the West Coast,” Pacific Union CEO Mark A McLaughlin says, “John Aaroe Group is a premium brand that embraces our culture of teamwork, trust and innovation. The combination will permit Pacific Union to continue to invest in marketing and technology

programs to support our real estate professionals in this highly competitive market.”

Since being founded in 2009, the John Aaroe Group has locations throughout Los Angeles, including Beverly Hills, Sherman Oaks, Sunset Strip, Brentwood, DTLA, Pasadena, Baldwin Park, Studio City and Toluca Lake.

Pacific Union’s Northern California markets include San Francisco, Marin, Contra Costa, Alameda, Napa and Sonoma Counties, Silicon Valley and the Lake Tahoe region.

Combined, the merger will result in 1,100 agents working in 38 offices throughout California. Figures for 2015

show a combined production of $10.5 billion, according to press releases.

“This strategic collaboration with Pacific Union delivers on our brokerage’s mission to expand our international reach and accelerate the adoption of the most advanced technology and innovative thinking for our real estate professionals in the industry today,” said John Aaroe, president of the John Aaroe Group.

Pacific Union International launched a marketing program in Beijing three years ago, reaching out to Chinese investors. Together, the firms will be able to represent buyers interested in properties in both San Francisco and Los Angeles.

The Saban Theatre, one of the City’s three Mills Act contracts.

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The City Council originally approved the program in March 2014 for three years. With the extension, the program will continue through Dec. 1, 2019.

The program as approved by the City Council cannot exceed an annual property tax revenue loss to the City in excess of $100,000, and to the Beverly Hills Unified School District in excess of $80,000 annually.

Properties that are eligible for Mills Act contracts must have a tax assessed valuation not to exceed $7,500,000, be entirely within the City of Beverly Hills, must be privately owned, and listed on the City’s Register of Historic Properties.

The City’s three Mills Act contracts are with the Fox Wilshire-Saban Theatre at 8440 Wilshire Blvd. (2013), the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts at 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd. (2013) and the Joe E. Brown Residence at 707 Walden Dr.( 2014).

“Under the leadership of Chair Rebecca Pynoos we had more interest in the Mills Act program this year than any other year since the program was adopted. The City Council should be commended for their ongoing commitment to historic preservation and the Mills Act program,” said Cultural Heritage Commission Vice Chair Noah Furie.

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

Film Review By Adam Sherman

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Singer/Songwriter Neil Sedaka Bringing Hits,

Why Him? Because He’s What We Need Surprises In Return To The Saban, Jan. 14

As a hectic year comes to a close, what could be more useful than laughter. Fortunately, the new film Why Him? is more than willing to provide it.

The Fleming family are about to reunite with their eldest daughter Stephanie (Zoey Deutch) for Christmas when, via an accidental intrusion during a Skype call, they are introduced to her surprise boyfriend, Laird Mayhew (James Franco), who is vulgar, gregarious, and blunt, but is also a surprisingly wealthy game and app developer.

In spite of gradually winning over mother Barb (Megan Mullally), and son, Scott (Griffin Gluck), dad Ned Fleming (Bryan Cranston) is not impressed, and suspects ulterior motives.

Mix in Laird's plan to propose to Stephanie in five days, and the scene-stealer Gustav (KeeganMichael Key), and hilarity inevitably ensues.

It’s a little odd seeing Bryan Cranston in a lighter, more comedic environment after his iconic portrayal of Walter “Heisenberg” White in Breaking Bad. For those who grew up with Malcolm in the Middle, though, it’s refreshing to see him flex his comedic muscle.

Franco manages to make Laird both obnoxious and endearing; as

someone whose over-the-top actions are motivated by an earnest desire to impress the family of his beloved. Cranston and Franco don't always click, but when they do, it’ rather amusing. The rest of the family is funnier through their reactions (though Megan Mullally does have one rather memorable scene after accidentally taking some narcotics) than from anything they do proactively.

That said, the real stand-out is Keegan-Michael Key’s Gustav, who livens up the screen and makes the whole film worth the price of admission.

Yet, for all it's laughs, the movie does have a heart. Both Laird and Ned are shown to go to extreme lengths to accomplish their goals throughout the film, but it is clear that they both just want to do right by Stephanie – Ned, so as to allow his daughter to grow into the bright, beautiful young woman he knows she is, and Laird, so as to show his would-be fiancé's family that he truly loves her for her.

Overall, the film is crude, rude, earnest, and most of all, hilarious.

While some of the supporting cast come off as flat, and Cranston and Franco don't have the best chemistry, Why Him? works overall. 8/10 Why Him? Is distributed by 20th Century Fox

After nearly 60 years in show business, singer/songwriter Neil Sedaka is not resting on his laurels.

Still active at nearly 78, he will share songs from his latest album, I Do It For Applause at his Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017 concert at The Saban Theatre, 8440 Wilshire Blvd.

Writing hits for himself and others (Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley and even ABBA covered his songs) for 25 years, “I have to show I’m still creative and not locked the past,” says Sedaka, who from 1958-63 sold close to 40 million records with 10 top ten hits. “I like to grow and always reinvent myself and raise the bar.” After collaborating with lyricists Howard Greenfield and Phil Cody in his early years, for the past 25 he’s been writing on his own, “inspired by books, movies, friends and family and listening to other creative people,” he says.

So audiences may hear the title track from his latest album plus All At Once Came You, and another favorite, You, from his previous effort The Real Neil.

But the singer and creator of such hits as Breaking Up Is Hard To Do, Calendar Girl, Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen, Laughter In The Rain, Bad Blood and so many more, has no intention of disappointing his loyal fans.

“I never get tired of those songs,” says Sedaka. “They’re like my children; and they live and breathe every time I sing them.”

Sedaka will be coming with the group that’s been with him for 40 years, but a highlight of every concert is a set of him sitting at the piano and singing hits from his catalogue of around 700 songs.

Sedaka attributes much of his success to the early ‘50s when he and Carole King were teenagers and writers in New York City’s famed Brill Building “where we were taught to write hummable, ‘catchy and hooky’ songs that sing in your head.”

His songs have remained timeless, Sedaka says, “because I always try to Neil Sedaka reach people and use some Sedaka touch like an unusual chord progression that wasn’t commonplace in the rock ‘n’ roll era.” He’s proud of his history in the time when Dick Clark and American Bandstand launched his career.

Coming back to The Saban, not far from where he has a home, and performing for family and friends, can be daunting, says Sedaka.

“I have to be extra good.” But while he’s cut back to 15-20 concerts a year; performing live, something he’s done since 18, is still a high.

“It’s better than TV and recording to stand up on your feet and be acknowledged by an audience.”

Doors open at 6 p.m. for the 8 p.m. show.

For more information, and tickets, ranging from $68-$128, visit www.sabantheatre.org.

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Jewish Woman’s Renaissance Project Returns Home To Los Angeles

By Anna Lee There are many ways individuals can feel connected to Judaism, whether it be reading the Torah or attending synagogue. But what better way to fully immerse ones self into the religion than by visiting Israel.

Recently 47, L.A.-based Jewish mothers embarked on a two-week trip to Israel, called Momentum, as part of the The Jewish Woman’s Renaissance Project’s (JWRP) Ministry of Diaspora Affairs. Since 2010, almost 300 L.A. moms have gone on eight different trips designed to inspire and empower local Jewish mothers to bring Jewish values to their families and community.

“Momentum is more than a tour of Israel; it is an opportunity to deeply explore oneself and one's spirituality,” said Chana Heller, the JWRP city leader who accompanied the women on the journey.

Beverly Hills resident Shira Mizrahi said the experience was particularly rewarding.

“The most rewarding aspects of the trip were being able to share a big connection with God and to have these wonderful women share it with me,” she described. “I met Jewish women that have inspired me in many ways.

We shared advice, leadership, and memories we will never forget. This trip has opened my eyes in many loving and memorable ways. It taught me the details that I might have never known about with prayers, Shabbat and much more.”

Although this trip’s main objective was to deepen participants spiritual

connection, the mothers also absorbed different cultural traditions of Israel.

Recalled Jillian Greenberg: “There were many things we did that were enjoyable and eye-opening, such as our visit to the NaLaga'at Theater where we saw a performance given by a lady who is blind and deaf. I also enjoyed meeting different women from all over the world and knowing we have a bond in Judaism.”

This trip drew Jewish mothers from all across Los Angeles working in myriad professions ranging from hairstylists to clinical psychologists.

Ellie Miller, director of social media and marketing at Belly Bandit, said that many women, like her, were initially hesitant to make the trip.

“The idea of taking 2 weeks off work, leaving my husband and kids behind, and heading to Israel with a bunch of women I didn’t know seemed crazy, and honestly a bit self-indulgent,” she said. “But, the combination of its mom-centric focus and my desire to return to a country I hadn’t visited since I was a teen tipped the scales. I’m so thankful that I didn’t let this incredible opportunity pass me by.”

Said Mizrahi: “I encourage every Jewish woman to take a chance and embark on this wonderful Jewish journey. It will open your eyes into a new perspective on Judaism. I will cherish these moments for years and years to come and would do it all again.”

To find more information about Jewish Woman’s Renaissance Project, visit http://www.jwrp.org.

VATICAN FIRST–On Tuesday, Pope Francis named Italian art historian Barbara Jatta as the new director of the Vatican Museums. Jatta’s appointment marks the first time in the art institution’s history that a woman will be at the helm–making her the highest ranking female in the Vatican. Jatta, who has worked for the Vatican since 1996, succeeds former Italian culture minister Antonio Paolucci. The Vatican Museums contain some of the most important sculptures, Renaissance masterpieces and tapestries in the world, in addition to being home to Michaelangelo’s Sistine Chapel.

MEALS ON WHEELS–St. Vincent Meals on Wheels and Beverly Hills residents Betsy Rosenfield-Vargas (left) and Deborah Siegel (right) joined in the charity’s Petrossian Tasting Night fundraiser with host Christoper Klapp (center), general manager of Petrossian Paris on North Robertson Boulevard. The everning featured caviar and champagne tastings, an art auction and raffle with proceeds benefitting the senior nutrition program. The charity celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2017. Photo by Chris Devlin

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901 Strada Vecchia Hearing Set For June 9

By Matt Lopez Rumors in the real estate community are swirling about 901 Strada Vecchia in Bel-Air as the Mohamed Hadid-developed megamansion gears up for another hearing at Van Nuys Superior Court on Jan. 9.

The nearly 30,000-square-foot home has been toiling in the courts for more than a year since it was first sent to L.A. City Attorney Mike Feuer in July of 2015.

Earlier that year, Los Angeles Department of Building And Safety inspectors cracked down on the property, ruling all unapproved construction, which they said included features like retaining walls, concrete decks and an underground theater, were to be removed.

At the most recent pre-trial hearing in late November, lawyers again sought to delay proceedings, but Judge Eric Harmon denied a motion by Hadid’s lawyers to sever his trial from that of 901 Strada LLC, the listed owner of the home, and its listed managing member James T. Zelloe, an attorney from Virginia.

One real estate source who spoke only with the condition of anonymity told the Courier that the home, which includes several underground bedrooms and an IMAX theatre, is rumored to be quietly being shopped.

Hadid purchased the property in 2011 in his own name, but took out a loan through an LLC. Ownership was then transferred to another LLC, the current listed owner, 901 Strada LLC. Hadid was originally listed as a Sole Managing Member, but as legal wars waged, he became further removed from the home’s ownership. The managing member is now listed as Zelloe.

Hadid’s attorneys are expected to bring forth new motions on Jan. 9 at the 8:30 a.m. hearing, and Harmon said that following the introduction of those motions, a trial date would be set within 10 days.

review floor area calculations and basements in single-family zones, with an emphasis on the hillsides, when Vice Mayor Nancy Krasne asked that it be placed on the study session agenda.

Former Planning Commissioner Craig Corman, author of the Hillside Ordinance, addressed the Council, pointing out that the Planning Commission had formed a task force to investigate. They discovered, through mock-ups and other means, that to reduce intensification of usage and to affect bulk and mass, the council would have to create ordinances that dealt directly with those issues. “It [floor area] is an indirect lever,” said Corman.

“I support basement areas counting as total square footage,” said Loma Linda resident Debbie Weiss. “If a basement looks and functions as a living area it should be counted as a living area.”

Currently, any development below the grade is not counted towards maximum square footage allowable, a loophole that has the consequence of creating abnormally large “basements.” These basement areas are often living spaces, with one wall taking advantage of the hillside to create priceless city views. But to create these spaces, the natural contour of the hillside is excavated, creating potential instability, changing the topography, and adding hauling problems on often narrow, winding hillside streets. The resulting developments are often clearly out of character with the neighborhood.

Now, City staff has been directed to make these hillside basements a priority.

“Clearly a ‘basement’ is being used to exponentially expand the size – bulk and mass.

We need to look at it. The [hillside] reforms, while good and useful, need to go further,” said Councilmember Lili Bosse.

Among the projects that exemplify the problems is the Loma Linda developments.

Proposed are two five-bedroom homes that cantilever down the hillside, hovering over Coldwater Canyon with massive decks and moat-like water features built on pylons that will be visible for miles. To be built simultaneously, the two homes were designed for by-right construction under the old Hillside rules.

Loma Linda Drive is a narrow, steep residential street, like Loma Vista Drive in Trousdale, where two LAPD officers were killed by runaway construction vehicles in two separate accidents in 2014. Loma Linda also has two very sharp, blind curves.

Resident Larry Murphy says that for 1184 Loma Linda, the basement includes 2,271-square feet and a total cumulative 10,823 square foot project. For 1193, there is 3,968 square feet of basement and 1,870 square feet of below grade garage totaling 5,838 square feet of excavation for a 13,762-square foot project. Each home has below grade family rooms, bedrooms and baths.

Together, the proposed projects have an estimated combined cut of 7,273 cubic yards of soil.

The proposal is to fill with 1,585 cubic yards and to export 5,688 cubic yards of soil, said Murphy.

One of the homes will have a massive wrap-around deck, doubling the home’s footprint.

The other has plans for two layers of moat-like water features built on pilings. The effect is reminiscent of 1201 Laurel Way, say residents, the oft-cited posterchild for bad hillside overdevelopment in Beverly Hills.

Claiming an investment of $2 million in planning and

BEVERLY HILLS preparations, the Loma Linda Trust complaint says they have acted in good faith to produce a by-right project on both lots – under the old ordinance.

Simultaneous with the complaint, the Loma Linda Trust is pursuing an R-1 permit for each project, a requirement under the new Hillside Ordinance, for projects that do not meet the byright standards.

Residents have protested the development on several grounds, including the destruction of neighborhood character, undermining the delicate hillside terrain, the increased hauling of soil, construction deliveries, and worker trips for an estimated total of 9,254 round trips, says Murphy.

Originally proposed as one house on two lots, the project was brought to the City by Vancouver Canucks hockey team owner Francesco Aquilini, owner of Canada’s Aquilini Development and Construction, Inc. Lawyers have said the ownership has transferred. However, the lawsuit states that the developers for the Loma Linda Trust have been “working with the City” since 2013 on the project.

That original home consisted of a 25,532-square foot residence including 12,443 square feet of “basement” cantilevered over the hillside with moat-like water features protruding above the homes and Coldwater Canyon Park and pre-school below. This project was to take out the pubic cul-de-sac to make one home. Grading included the export of 8,081 cubic yards of soil, encompassing 22-around trips daily for 30 months with two bars, underground parking for ten cars, and an indoor basketball court and bowling alley.

The original project did not make it past the planning commission and, with so much organized opposition, was voluntarily withdrawn.

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BEL-AIR RESIDENTS PLAY SANTA— Rosby Lamm, manager of volunteer resources at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) was thrilled with the toys the Bel-Air community donated to the hospital for children hospitalized during the holidays. Many families are financially strapped and don't have time or resources to shop for toys. Hospital volunteers will decide which toys best fit each child and will gift wrap and distribute them accordingly.

Heart Association Seeks ‘Red Cap’ Knitters The American Heart Association’s Little Hats, Big Hearts is launching in L.A. to raise awareness of heart disease, the #1 killer of Americans, and congenital heart defects, the most common type of birth defect in U.S. As part of the program babies born at participating hospitals during Heart Month in February will receive a red baby

cap; and the association is seeking volunteers to knit or crochet them. For information, including yarn specifics and sample patterns, visit www.heart.org/littlehatsbighearts or contact Marissa Fortuno, 213-291-7052.

Caps may be sent or delivered to the American Heart Association Greater Los Angeles Office at 816 S. Figueroa St., downtown. Deadline is Jan. 15.

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

Beverly Hills Presbyterian Church (BHPC) volunteers for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles’ Holidays From the Heart who received, organized and delivered gifts, included back (from left): Director of BHPC Family Ministries Drew Hanson, Stephanie Mehl, Cynthia Hines, Cathy Carmichael and BHPC Holidays from the Heart Coordinator Meredith Lee Colby; and front (from left): Paul O'Brien, Judith Detamore, Anne Atherton, Pastor Andrew Eagles and Gus Corrado. Not pictured: Alex Kerr, Melissa Trofino, Donna Southerland-Culpepper and Kristin Lehere.

Photo by Russ Colby

BH Presbyterian Church Helps Bring Holiday To CHLA Families Members of Beverly Hills Presbyterian Church (BHPC) & Preschool donated more than $20,000 in Christmas gifts to the Holidays From the Heart donation center for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles’ (CHLA) patients and their families earlier this month.

Donations included coats, comforters, toaster ovens, vacuums, pots, dishes, towels, hygiene products, skateboards, Barbie, dolls, soccer balls, foot-

balls, toys, books, backpacks, school supplies, art supplies, shoes, clothing, Pack 'n Play playpens and diapers.

Holidays From the Heart supports CHLA’s most financially challenged families, including those whose children have acute or chronic illnesses, and vulnerable youth served by the hospital’s outreach programs.

Through Holidays From the Heart sponsorship, CHLA helps fill families’ basic needs and

alleviate holiday stress.

Hospital staff members identify and nominate CHLA families that are financially unable to provide for themselves and their children during the season, and invites them to participate in the Holidays From the Heart Program.

A careful interview conducted with each family produces a detailed “needs list” that is used as a guideline for sponsorship.

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that tennis became something for the two of them to do together.

“For me to spend time with her, she sort of taught me how to play tennis,” he explained.

After less than a month of playing the game, his physical education teacher, recognizing his natural talent for the sport, encouraged him to participate in his first tournament up in Ojai.

“I won my first match, and I barely knew how to play,” he recalled. “The guy I played, later on in life, became my lawyer. He went to Stanford.”

Mike’s mother further fostered his aptitude for tennis, having him take lessons at The Beverly Wilshire for six years from the time he was 12 and a half.

“At the hotel I met tons of celebrities, like Kathryn Grant, Barbara Sinatra, Howard Duff, Walter Pidgeon, Ida Lupino, Ray Danton, Jimmy Ritz,” he recounted. “And I got good enough and I got to play with Bill Tilden, who was living with Charlie Chaplin. Bill was then supposedly the greatest player that ever lived, but that designation has changed over time.”

Mike originally moved to Beverly Hills in 1939 when he was three years old, the only child of a traveling salesman who hawked little girls’ clothing and a devoted mother and homemaker. The family first moved into a two-bedroom apartment on South Canon Drive, paying $60 a month in rent.

At school, he found that he had a penchant for being involved, eventually becoming student body president at Beverly Vista and later, at Beverly Hills High School, class president during his freshman and sophomore years.

Tennis increasingly became forefront in his life. After playing for two years, he won the national doubles title for 15 and under while a BHHS freshman.

“And then tennis became my life. So I quit being a politician and became more of an athlete,” he said. “I was seeded number one in the national juniors. So I was the best player in the country.”

Although that year he didn’t win the championship because he got sick, he did win the Junior Davis Cup with Jon Douglas as his partner, beating Roy Emerson and Ashley Cooper.

While a junior at UCLA he became an all-American in 1957–the first year the Intercollegiate Tennis Association offered the designation. After graduating in 1958 as a naval officer, Mike was stationed in New York, during which time he travelled to Japan where he played with the crown prince, Akihito, who’s now the emperor of Japan.

“I met Teddy Kennedy, Neil

Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, Ed Sullivan, and Gen. George Marshall all through tennis,” he recounted.

For a time Mike lived in Manhattan with Oleg Cassini, the famed playboy designer who created iconic looks for luminaries like Jackie Kennedy, Marilyn Monroe and Natalie Wood.

“Oleg was a big deal; everybody knows who he is,” he said. “He was married to famous actresses. He almost married Grace Kelly. “ After Mike left the Navy, he started working for the U. S. Department of State, flying on military jets to play tennis exhibitions around the globe, including that historic first game to include an American in Russia in 1961.

“We went all over the world. I had breakfast in Iceland, lunch in Greece, dinner in South Africa. All in one day,” he said. At the time he was ranked in the top 10 in the U.S. “On the way [to Russia] we stopped to meet the Shah of Iran [and] he asked me: ‘How do you like playing tennis in Iran?’” he recounted. “It was interesting because when we met him and he got out of his car, accompanied by four guys with burp guns.”

But when it came to the game, tennis was no different in Iran than it was anywhere else, Mike opined.

After his stint with the State Department came to an end, Mike met a man by the name of Lawrence Frank in Palm Springs who offered him a job in the stock brokerage business.

The profession fit like a glove and Mike continued to work in the industry until moving on to trade options using just his computer.

“I make about 20 times more money than what I did as

a broker,” he said.

In 1963 his life changed once again when he met the love of his life, Gloria, a previously featured Beverly Hills elder (May 13), to whom he’s been married for 51 years.

He recalled: “I met her on a tennis court at Heather and Coldwater. She was going through a divorce. Since she’s older than me, I didn’t really pay any attention to her. She came after me.”

The two have carved out a beautiful life together over the years in their Trousdale home.

Of course, the world around them has continued to change.

Said Mike: “I used to train in Roxbury Park and there was a skyline. You could see the sky.

Now, all it is is buildings.”

From watching businesses come and go (with the exception of Nate’n Al’s, which he’s been going to since it opened) to having parking meters line the streets to paying a quarter to see the serials at Warner Theatre on Wilshire, the world of Beverly Hills has indeed changed since Mike was a boy.

Along the way he founded the Carl Reiner Celebrity Tennis Tournament in 1974, partially precipitated by having a handicapped daughter “It became the third biggest tournament in the country,” he described, noting that it ran through 2001. “In the tournament was Dom Deluise, Rich Little, Johnny Yune, Burt Bacharach, Lloyd Bridges, Mel Brooks, Steve Martin and Cliff Robertson.”

“I’ve had a great life,” he said, noting that he is in two Hall of Fames (BHHS Hall of Fame and the Southern California Jewish Sports Hall of Fame) and waiting until March to be voted into the Intercollegiate Hall of Fame.

“Beverly Hills is a very special place.”

BOUNCING BRADLEY – Bradley is a 6-pound, 6month-old, precious Maltipoo mix pooch. If this popular hybrid puppy is on your Christmas wish list, you are in luck! He is available for adoption through the rescue only, humane pet store ShelterHopePetShop.org.

Those interested in giving Bradley a home this Holiday season can call Shelter Hope at 805-379-3538.

GREAT DEBATERS– The Beverly Hills High School Speech and Debate Team sent eight competitors to the Dec. 9-10 Cypress College High School Invitational in Orange County. Twin brothers Evan and Seth Pizzurro won a large plaque for going all the way to Semi-Finals in Public Forum Debate. Pictured (from left) are: Mason Ware, Evan Pizzurro, James Jung, Seth Pizzurro, William Lee, Dean Becker, Ryan Navi and Steven Aceti. The team competes next month at the Martin Luther King, Jr., holiday weekend tournament at Monroe High School in North Hills.

Max Factor Family Foundation Awards $50,000 Grant To Sanctuary@Pico Union Project The Westside-based Max Factor Family Foundation (MFFF) has awarded a $50,000 grant to the Pico Union Project, which through its Sanctuary@Pico Union initiative, offers programs related to spiritual discovery, self-exploration, arts and social justice for the local Jewish community.

The award marks the second year in a continued partnership with the Jewish Community Foundation of L.A. (www.jewishfoundationla.org) in which one of its Cutting Edge grant recipients is selected for MFFF support.

“We view this connection

to the Jewish Commuity Foundation’s Cutting Edge Grants as an opportunity to make a more meaningful impact and influence innovative change in the L.A. metropolitan region through collaborative funding,” said Jonathan Glaser, a MFFF trustee and great-grandson of its namesake.

Established more than 70 years ago by six descendants of legendary makeup mogul Max Factor of Beverly Hills, the MFFF has worked collaboratively with the Jewish Community Foundation, which serves in an advisory capacity.

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OUTLOOK B E V E R LY H I L L S La Picante presents A Very Salsa Christmas as the final concert in Union Station’s holiday series, from 6-8 p.m. tonight on the station’s South Patio, 800 N. Alameda St, L.A. With free hot chocolate, the evening will feature “Downtown’s Ugliest Christmas Sweater” contest for guests, moderated by Santa, and salsa lessons followed by a Christmas centric salsa party.

For more information, visit “happenings” at unionstationla.com.

• • • • • The Beverly Hills Jewish Community will hold its “Public Menorah Lighting” at 5:45 p.m., Saturday Dec 24 at 499 N. Canon Dr., facing Santa Monica Blvd. With Rabbi Yossi Cunin and actor Jon Voight, the event will feature a 13-foot menorah, music, gifts for children and light refreshments.

“The holiday gives residents and Americans an opportunity to celebrate freedom in all of its forms. This virtue is represented in the Chanukkah menorah, a symbol of peace, strength, and fortitude,” said Cunin • • • • • The “Juliet Pink Diamond,” an extremely rare pink 30-carat diamond, and a Fancy Deep Grayish Bluish Violet named the “Argyle Violet Diamond” after the Argyle mine in Western Australia, are part of Diamonds: Rare Brilliance, on view now through March 19 in the Gem and Mineral Hall of the Natural History Museum of L.A. County,

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Tickets for the exhibit are free with general admission and available at nhm.org.

• • • • • The Petersen Automotive Museum brings together five

automotive works of art by Keith Haring for its newest exhibit “The Unconventional Canvases of Keith Haring,” on view now through June 4 in the museum’s Armand Hammer Foundation Gallery, 6060 Wilshire Blvd. (at Fairfax), presented by BMW of North America.

Rising to prominence in the 1980s, Haring became one of the world’s most influential modern artists. His works on automobiles were created during artist-in-residencies at the Montreux Jazz Fest and 24 Hours of Le Mans, as well as at promotional events for the Fast Art Gallery in New Jersey and Galerie Hans Mayer in Düsseldorf.

Vehicles on display include a 1962 SCAF/Mortarini Mini Ferrari 330 P-2, a 1963 Buick Special, a 1971 Land Rover Series III 109 Station Wagon, 1987 Honda CBR1000F Hurricane motorcycle and a 1991 BMW Z1.

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By Matt Lopez Oscar-winning director Oliver Stone will be honored at The Beverly Hilton on Sunday, Feb. 19 by the Writer’s Guild of America West.

Stone, who helmed films like Wall Street, Platoon and Born On The Fourth Of July, will be given the Writer’s Guild of America’s “Laurel Award for Screenwriting Achievement.”

Stone won Oscars for Platoon and Born On The Fourth Of July and earned three Oscar nominations for JFK. Most recently, Stone wrote and directed Snowden, a biopic about NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden.

Past recipients of the “Laurel Award for Screenwriting” include Harold Ramis, David Mamet, Paul

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gets his fair share of adults coming to sit on Santa’s lap.

“My job isn’t to convince people that Santa is real, but when you get up there on Santa’s lap I think sometimes it takes you back to a simpler time in your life,” Shoemaker says. “It helps people open up and often times, all they need is just someone to talk to. A big part of the job of a Santa is being a therapist.”

If you’ve been to a holiday event in Beverly Hills over the last 13 years, it was likely Shoemaker that you saw as Santa Claus.

Shoemaker, 56, plays Santa annually at the Rodeo Drive Holiday Lighting Ceremony and makes a daily trek from Valencia to go back-and-forth throughout the week between Via Rodeo and the Paley Center.

He is also Santa for the Chamber of Commerce and has done numerous private parties for celebrities and others in and around Beverly Hills.

“It’s such a wonderful, diverse place and a destination City for so many countries,” Shoemaker said. “It’s just its own little village. There’s really nowhere else like Beverly Hills.”

Shoemaker’s journey as Santa started long before his sleigh touched down in Beverly Hills 13 years ago. He got his first job playing Santa at just 23-years-old at the Richfield County Mall in Mansfield, Ohio.

“I was an undergrad at Ohio State studying drama and it was just something to do to make some money for a little while,” Shoemaker said. “You could never get hired at 23 to play Santa these days. It’s such a competitive industry today.

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where people go and learn to be Santa Claus.”

Shoemaker continued studying drama and began producing and acting in theatre around the world, but grew to love playing Santa and donning the red suit and white beard every December in places like France, Mainland China and Honolulu, Hawaii.

In 1992, he settled with his wife Suzanne and three sons in Los Angeles, where he played Santa at various hotels, libraries and events around L.A. County.

Suzanne played Shoemaker’s Mrs. Claus for all 27 years they were married before passing away after a battle with cancer a year-and-ahalf ago. Shoemaker, who said his wife had an “incredible spirit that lit up every room” said a family friend has stepped in to play Mrs. Claus.

Shoemaker did about 32 different events this year as Santa, but said the schedule can vary greatly depending on how much of a commitment each Santa can make while balancing family time and outside employment.

When he isn’t playing Santa in Beverly Hills, Shoemaker runs Freshi Media, a company he founded that produces programs to introduce digital media literacy to children. He also founded the annual International Family Film Festival.

Shoemaker says it’s the interactions with wide-eyed children that keeps life as Santa constantly interesting.

“You can see it in their eyes, talking to Santa really takes them to an otherworldly place,” Shoemaker said.

“Honestly, with all that I do, playing Santa in Beverly Hills is what I look forward to the most every year. I’m constantly thinking about it the other 11 months until December.”

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BIRTHDAY GREETINGS THIS WEEK—Dr. Prediman K. Shah, Susan Lucci, Mike Franks, Jodi Galen and Eddie Vedder (Dec. 23); Ryan Seacrest, Ricky Martin, Roger Neal and Mary Cutler (Dec. 24); Robin Gerber, Barbara Mandrell, and Sissy Spacek (Dec 25); Jerry Jolton (Dec. 26); Jon Voight, Kristina Djadenko, Mary Tyler Moore and Ted Danson (Dec. 29).

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Joan Mangum Actors and Others for Animals, one of the oldest animal welfare organizations, celebrated its furry family members at the annual “Joy to the Animals” luncheon/fundraiser at the Universal City Hilton.

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Awards were presented to Laurie and Peter Marshall, Loretta Swit, and Erin and George Pennacchio. Comedienne Paula Poundstone and ventriloquist Jay Johnson provided entertainment.

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Founded in 1971 by the late Richard Basehart, his wife Diana and others, its core mission is to eliminate pet overpopulation and ensure good care and protection for pet companions. All fundraising proceeds provide spay, neuter and veterinary assistance for the animals that share the lives of low or fixed income pet guardians. Event sponsors include the Petco Foundation, Sherry and Skip Miller and Carolyn and John Yurtchuck.

Well loved JoAnne Worley currently heads up the organization.

“As president and a founding member, I’m so proud of the fine work we do. My little rescue dog, Harmony, reminds me every day that caring for animal companions is very important work as they share our homes and our hearts.”

Lily Tomlin presented “The Paul Jolly Award of Caring” to George and Erin Pennacchio and Laurie and Peter Marshall.

Emmy-winning George Pennacchio has been the entertainment reporter for the #1 rated ABC 7’s Eyewitness News for more than two decades. He and his wife Erin, a fashion designer, have been involved with greyhound rescue for 20 years.

Laurie and multi-Emmy-winning Peter Marshall are longtime supporters of “Actors and Others.” They share their home with four dogs and a cat, all rescues of course.

“Pegasus Therapeutic Riding – All Special Needs, All Ages” says a lot, but then this non-profit does a lot and wants you to know it.

About 30 years ago, Lori Sarner, a resident of Palm Springs and London, took the reins of a fledgling program offering Equine Therapy in the Desert.

It wasn’t a new concept; the use of animals to assist in the treatment of persons with injuries or disabilities goes back at least as far as the ancient Greeks, and in the early 60’s it was approved for use by the American Medical Association. Sarner was the perfect person to make such therapy a reality in the Coachella Valley. Besides her passion and dedication to its benefits of the therapy, she also worked with such a group in England that met on the grounds of Buckingham Palace and was the first American woman to ride some of Queen Elizabeth’s horses.

Today, Pegasus serves 200+ disabled children who represent more than 40 different special needs, including autism and down syndrome.

Most arrive for their therapy by bus paid for by Pegasus and come from “special needs” classes from all the Valley’s school districts as well as from special care housing. All Pegasus horses are donated or adopted and trained for about a year to be therapy animal.

Receiving no federal money, Pegasus survives on a small staff and a cadre of dedicated volunteers.

But be warned, working Pegasus can be catching. Take Chase Berke for

Emcee Dan McGrath & Pegasus’ COO Chase Berke an example. Formally from Beverly Hills, she started volunteering at Pegasus almost a decade ago, and today is its COO, working to continue Sarner’s vision for the organization.

We saw first-hand the joy Pegasus gives its clients as radio personality Dan McGrath emceed Pegasus’ Annual Awards Luncheon … where all the riders were presented a medal on a red, white and blue ribbon. A small token, to be sure, but for those Pegasus riders, it represents another milestone conquered.

For information, call 760-413-5054. ****** Don’t forget the black tie gala of the Palm Springs International Film Festival is Monday, Jan. 2.

To find out about how you can be there, call 760-778-8979.

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PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE TO BIDDERS For MAPLE YARD WATER WELLS PROJECT EQUIPPING AND TRANMISSION MAIN WITHIN THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA BIDS - Sealed Proposals for Maple Yard Water Wells Project Equipping and Transmission Main within the City of Beverly Hills, California, will be received up to the hour of 2:00 p.m. on January 26, 2017 at the office of the City Clerk of said City, located in Room 290 of City Hall at 455 North Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, California. Bids will be publicly opened at 2:00 p.m. on the above-mentioned date in the office of the City Clerk of said City Hall. For additional information, please contact Mr. Vincent Chee, Project Manager, City of Beverly Hills at (310) 285-2521 or vchee@beverlyhills.org.

SCOPE OF THE WORK - The contract work to be performed under these specifications shall consist of furnishing all the required labor, materials, equipment, parts, implements and supplies necessary for or appurtenant to, MAPLE YARD WATER WELLS PROJECT EQUIPPING AND TRANSMISSION MAIN, within the City of Beverly Hills, California, in accordance with Drawings for Project No. 10108, Sheets 1 through 54 and these Project Specifications.

In general terms, the contract work for this project shall consist of the following items of work: ITEM NO.

ESTIMATED QUANTITY

DESCRIPTION

1.

LS

Mobilization and Demobilization

2.

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8” Transmission Main and Appurtenances

3.

4,000 SF

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Final Grading and Site Improvements

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Well No. 1 Building

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Well No. 2 Building

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On-Site Piping and Appurtenances

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Well Nos. 1 and 2 Pump, Pump Base, Appurtenances and Submersible Motor

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Well Nos. 1 and 2 Interior Piping, Valves and Appurtenances

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Control and Telemetry System Equipment and Materials

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Electrical Facilities and Materials

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Startup Testing and Training

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Traffic Control

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Prepare Operation and Maintenance Manuals

16.

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Prepare Record Drawings Redline Planset

17.

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Excavation and Safety Measures

Copies of the Specifications and Proposal Form may be inspected and obtained at the office of the City Engineer located at 345 Foothill Road, Beverly Hills, California.

There is no charge or deposit required for this material; therefore, they are not to be returned to the City for refund. Each bidder shall furnish the City the name, address, and telephone number of the firm requesting specifications.

References in the project specifications to specific sections of the Standard Specifications refer to the book of "Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction", 2015 Edition, written by a Joint Cooperative Committee of the Southern California Chapter of the American Public Works Association and Southern California District of the Associated General Contractors of California.

Contractors wishing to obtain this book may purchase

copies directly from the publisher, Building News, Inc., FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME 1612 South Clementine Street, Anaheim, California, STATEMENT 2016278493 The following is/are doing business as: 92802; (800) 873-6397.

ASHER MORGAN HAIR CARE 287 S. Robertson Blvd., Beverly LIQUIDATED DAMAGES - There will be a One Thousand Hills, CA 90211; C.A.S.H. LLC Dollar ($1,000.00) assessment for each working day that 287 S. Robertson Blvd., Beverly work remains incomplete beyond the time stated in the Hills, CA 90211; The business is Proposal Form. Refer to the Proposal Form for specific conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has details. begun to transact business PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION under the name(s) listed NUMBER – The Contractor is required to register with November 08, 2016: Chris Bailey, Manager: Statement is State of California Department of Industrial Relations and filed with the County of Los meet requirements to bid on public works contracts. A Angeles: November 16, 2016; Public Works Contractor Registration No. shall be submit- Published: December 02, 09, 16, ted with the bid.

23, 2016 LACC N/C –––––– PREVAILING WAGES - In accordance with the provisions FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME of Section 1770 et seq, of the Labor Code, the Director of STATEMENT 2016278494 The folIndustrial Relations of the State of California has deter- lowing is/are doing business as: 1) LARA LEONE 2) LARA LYONS mined the general prevailing rate of wages applicable to 311 N. Robertson Blvd. #112, the work to be done.

Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Lara Sragow 311 N. Robertson Blvd.

The Contractor will be required to pay to all workers #112, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The employed on the project sums not less than the sums set business is conducted by: AN forth in the documents entitled "General Prevailing Wage INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has Determination made by the Director of Industrial Relations NOT begun to transact business pursuant to California Labor Code, Part 7, Chapter l, under the name(s) listed: Lara Sragow, Owner: Statement is Article 2, Sections 1770, 1773, 1773.l." filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 16, 2016; A copy of said documents is on file and may be inspected Published: December 02, 09, 16, in the office of the City Engineer, located at 345 Foothill 23, 2016 LACC N/C –––––– Road, Beverly Hills, California 90210.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Attention is directed to the provisions of Sections 1777.5 STATEMENT 2016288757 The foland 1777.6 of the Labor Code concerning the employ- lowing is/are doing business as: KODESH INK 1205 S. ment of apprentices by the Contractor or any subcontrac- Sherbourne Dr., Los Angeles, CA tor under him. The Contractor and any subcontractor 90035; Moshe Pinto 1205 S. under him shall comply with the requirements of said sec- Sherbourne Dr., Los Angeles, CA tions in the employment of apprentices.

90035; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) Information relative to apprenticeship standards and has begun to transact business administration of the apprenticeship program may be under the name(s) listed obtained from the Director of Industrial Relations, San November 2016: Moshe Pinto, Owner: Statement is filed with the Francisco, California, or from the Division of County of Los Angeles: November Apprenticeship Standards and its branch offices.

30, 2016; Published: December 09, 16, 23, 30, 2016 LACC N/C PAYROLL RECORDS - The Contractor's attention is –––––– directed to Section 1776 of the Labor Code, relating to FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME accurate payroll records, which imposes responsibility STATEMENT 2016288758 The folupon the Contractor for the maintenance, certification, lowing is/are doing business as: and availability for inspection of such records for all per- VIRGINIA BROWN ENTERPRISE 3725 Jasmine Ave. #1, Los sons employed by the Contractor or by the Angeles, CA 90034; Virginia Subcontractors in connection with the project. The Brown 3725 Jasmine Ave. #1, Los Contractor shall agree through the Contract to comply Angeles, CA 90034; Zuhri with this section and the remaining provisions of the Labor Charles Brown-Guest 3725 Jasmine Ave. #1, Los Angeles, CA Code.

90034; The business is conducted INSURANCE AND BOND REQUIREMENTS - The by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, Contractor shall provide insurance in accordance with registrant(s) has NOT begun to business under the Section 3-13 of the City of Beverly Hills, Public Works transact name(s) listed: Virginia Brown, Department, Standard Contractual Requirements, includ- Partner: Statement is filed with ed as part of these Specifications. All Subcontractors list- the County of Los Angeles: ed shall attach copies of the Certificate of Insurance nam- November 30, 2016; Published: ing the Contractor as the additional insured as part of their December 09, 16, 23, 30, 2016 insurance policy coverage. In addition, the Contractor LACC N/C –––––– shall guarantee all work against defective workmanship and materials furnished by the Contractor for a period of FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME one (1) year from the date the work was completed in STATEMENT 2016288759 The following is/are doing business as: accordance with Section 2-11 of the Standard Contractual SERENITY T.A.T.C. 206 S. Requirements.

The Contractor’s sureties for the Robertson Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA “Performance Bond” shall be liable for any work that the 90211; Jeannie Kang 206 S. Contractor fails to replace within a specified time.

Robertson Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted PRE-BID MEETING – A MANDATORY pre-bid meeting by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) will be held on January 12, 2017, at 10:00 a. m. of the City has begun to transact business of Beverly Hills Public Works Building located at 345 under the name(s) listed 1999: Jeannie Kang, Owner: Foothill Road, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. Every Bidder is Statement is filed with the County required to attend the pre-bid meeting. Failure by the of Los Angeles: November 30, Bidder to attend will eliminate the Bidder from the Bid 2016; Published: December 09, process.

16, 23, 30, 2016 LACC N/C –––––– GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - Bids must be submitted on FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME the Proposal Form prepared for this project and shall be STATEMENT 2016295201 The foldelivered at the office of the City Clerk within a sealed lowing is/are doing business as: OR HASHALOM 10843 Missouri envelope supplied by the City and marked on the outside Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90025; as follows: "PROPOSAL FOR MAPLE YARD WATER David Mokhtar 855 S. Wooster WELLS PROJECT EQUIPPING AND TRANSMISSION St. #206, Los Angeles, CA 90035; MAIN”.

The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has THE CITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY begun to transact business BID OR ALL THE BIDS AND TO WAIVE ANY INFORMAL- under the name(s) listed 2001: David Mokhtar, Owner: ITY OR IRREGULARITY IN ANY BID, BUT IF THE BIDS Statement is filed with the County ARE ACCEPTED, THE CONTRACT FOR THE of Los Angeles: December 08, IMPROVEMENT WILL BE LET TO THE LOWEST 2016; Published: December 23, RESPONSIBLE BIDDER FOR THE PROJECT AS A 30, 2016, January 06, 13, 2017 LACC N/C WHOLE. ––––––

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016307964 The following is/are doing business as: 1) MPHR 2) CORPSTRAT HR 3) CORPSTRAT PAYROLL 4) MY PAPERLESS HR 16255 Ventura Blvd. #320, Encino, CA 91436; Mypaperless HR Insurance Services, Inc. 16255 Ventura Blvd. #320, Encino, CA 91436; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed: Martin Levy, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: December 20, 2016; Published: December 23, 30, 2016, January 06, 13, 2017 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016307965 The following is/are doing business as: HYBR SALES 1046 S. Sherbourne Dr. #2, Los Angeles, CA 90035; Shlomo Yisraeli 10519 Ohio Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90024; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed: Shlomo Yisraeli, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: December 20, 2016; Published: December 23, 30, 2016, January 06, 13, 2017 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016307967 The following is/are doing business as: 1) ROYAL DEVELOPMENT COMPANY 2) RDC 3932 Wilshire Blvd. #102, Los Angeles, CA 90010; Baseman, Cynthia 3932 Wilshire Blvd. #100, Los Angeles, CA 90010; Kaplan, Gloria 3932 Wilshire Blvd. #100, Los Angeles, CA 90010; Kaplan, Gregory D. 3932 Wilshire Blvd. #100, Los Angeles, CA 90010; The business is conducted by: COPARTNERS, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed March 2007: Kaplan, Gregory D., Partner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: December 20, 2016; Published: December 23, 30, 2016, January 06, 13, 2017 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016306151 The following is/are doing business as: FIT WET USA 902 S. Wooster St., Los Angeles, CA 90035; Zabachic, Inc. 902 S. Wooster St., Los Angeles, CA 90035; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed January 2016: Franck Meyer Perez, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: December 19, 2016; Published: December 23, 30, 2016, January 06, 13, 2017 LACC N/C

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

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For delightful woman.

Wanted to Rent

Needs to be a non-smoker, English speaking person. Light housekeeping, occasional meals, shopping, Dr.’s appointments, movies, etc.

Must have car & clean DMV, CPR Certified.

Retired Physician’s Assistant, Ex City Fireman Paramedic

Seeking Enjoyable Live-In Helper

310/273-7523

SEEKS • ASAP

1982 & 2677 square feet Available Class A medical building 2 minutes from Cedar Sinai.

Call 310-657-6464 ext. 2

Room, Studio, Efficiancy Unit or Shared Home.

Last residence 25-yrs.

Please Call Joe:

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Like new with granite countertops, stainless

NOW AVAILABLE

Lauren Lind DRE: 00860537 (310) 344-4667 Madeleine Schulsinger DRE: 00494041 (310) 990-0002

$12,900/MO.

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Close to Rodeo Dr. 2 HOUSES FOR $9,100/MO. 4Bd + 4Ba Main House Updated Kitchen & Baths Full Guest House with bathroom and kitchen.

Best Value in Beverly Hills Parking for 8 Cars.

Call 310/801-0310 For Appointment

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PANORAMIC VIEW N. of Sunset/W. of Doheny

LUXURIOUS & UNIQUE 2 Bd.+DEN+2 /2 Ba. • PENTHOUSE • Like A House • 3,000+sf.

Recently remodeled.

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

GATED 5 STAR LUXURY PROPERTIES

Beverly Hills Adj • BORDERLINE •

Townhouse For Lease B EVERLY HILLS 9512 Alcott Street NEWLY REMODELED Professionally 2 BD. 2 BA. CONDO Newly Remodeled Panoramic views, balcony

By World Renowned on each room. New kitchen Designer. w/stainless steel appliances,

2-Bdrm. - 2.5-Bath

CENTURY PARK EAST 2 BED+DEN+2 BATHS $5,500/MONTH

High Floor. Unobstructed Views Extra Large Corner. 2 Jumbo Balconies. Updated Kitchen Wood Floors. Quiet Location

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

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

www.rentwiseman.com • 310-473-3000

$4,350/MONTH

Totally Renovated. High Floor Corner. 2 Jumbo Balconies 270 degree unobstructed Views.. Hardwood floors Quiet Location 1 BEDROOM /1 BATH

$2,950/MONTH W/ 70"Smart TV, spa, tennis court in secured Partial Ocean View, High Floor.

Living rm, Fireplace building & parking.

Close to Hardwood, Updated, Quiet + Office/Den. Cedar Sinai / Beverly Center. Location, No Common Walls Over 1,500 sq/ft. $3,695/MO. All New Appliances, Walk-in Closet Washer & Dryer in Unit, Call 310/433-4806 Huge Furnished 1 BEDROOM /1 BATH Entertaining Patio w/ PENTHOUSE BBQ / Gazebo. Huge BEVERLY HILLS ADJ $2,950/MONTH 2 Car Garage +Storage. EXTRA CHARMING Ocean and City Views. Large Lease $4,800/Month UPPER DUPLEX walk-in Closet. Huge Bedroom

By Appointment 4 closets. Separate Stall 8675 W. OLYMPIC BL. 760/861-3709 Shower. Valet Parking LIGHT & BRIGHT http://lmdgi.com/ Heater and Air Conditioning 2 BDRM.+11/2 BATH Included. Quiet Location alcott-house.html PLUS OFFICE

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2 BEDROOM /2 BATHS

High ceilings w/ crown moldings, hardwood flrs.

BEVERLY HILLS APT throughout, lrg. sunroom 3 Bdrm. + 3 Bath +patio, formal dining rm., • Great Condition • 3-fireplaces, central air, Bright Southwest lrg. closets, wet bar, stain- Exposure. Every room less steel appliances+w/d, has French Doors to alarm. • $5,000/Mo. Small Covered Balcony.

Top Floor with High 310/717-9029 Ceilings. Beverly Hills School District.

Beverly Hills Condo $4,395/Month Maple & Burton Way LaPeerApt@aol.com 2 Bd. + 2.5 Ba. 2nd flr. corner unit 2,000+ sf, hardwood Pico/Beverly Area Rexford – Quiet floors, granite, marble, block S of Pico crown moldings, w/d, 3 Bedroom 2 Bath balcony, all appliances, $3,950/Month 2-fireplaces, central air, Huge Remodeled pool, jacuzzi. No Pets. Luxury Apartment Hardwood floors, new $4,950/Month stainless steel gourmet 213/407-4848 kitchen, 3 ovens / double sink, private balcony overlooking kids play area in garden, central A/C, giant walkin closets, garage parking included.

Call 415/271-5161

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BEVERLY HILLS CITY 435 S. Maple Dr.

BEVERLY HILLS BEVERLY HILLS 218 S. Tower Dr.

• • • • • S I N G L E • Lrg. 2 Bd.+2 Ba. •• •• Bright, 2nd. flr, freshly • •• painted, new carpet, • great hardwood-like flrs., Old World Charm! central air, gated intercom Bright, intercom entry, entry, 2-car garage, fridge, stove, laundry fac.

CLOSE TO RESTAURANTS water included. No pets. & SHOPPING. $2,950/Month 310/531-3992 COMPASS GOLD PROP. —————–––– Marty: 310/293-2205 BEVERLY HILLS *

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8725 Clifton Way Newly Remodeled Large & Spacious

Great Location!

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

Hardwood flrs., central air, pool, elevator, on-site laundry, intercom entry.

320 N. La Peer Dr.

• 310/246-0290 • BEVERLY HILLS 1 C L O S E TO 2 BDRM, 2 BATH 2 Bd.+Den+2 /2 Ba. • • • • • • • • • S HOPS & D INING

Hardwood floors through- CENTURY PARK EAST 9520 W. Olympic Blvd. out, new kitchen with all $2,650 to $4,500/mo.

Lrg. unit. balcony, $2,600/Month appliances plus sub-zero walk-in closet, PARK PLACE fridge, dishwasher, stove, $4,000 to $5,495/mo.

No Pets central air, intercom wash and dryer. Faux BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. Completely Remodeled entry, laundry facility, fireplace, breakfast nook, CENTURY TOWERS 120 S. Swall Dr. New Bath/Granite-Kit/ elevator, parking. central a/c, alarm system $5,750 to $8,900/mo.

• • • • • • • • • Dwash/Stove/Carpet and includes 2 car garage.

• C HARMING & B RIGHT • • CENTURY HILL Beautiful original tile $5,850 to $6,200/mo. Central Air Conditioning • 310/276-1528 • • BACHELOR • • in excellent condition.

Close to Cedars, Security-Gate/Parking LE PARC Very Spacious, A/C, 1,430sf. $3,200/MO. Beverly Center $7,800/mo.

Two Tandem Parking balcony, intercom entry, 2 Year Lease. No Pets Available Now! ONE CENTURY Call 310/721-3769 restaurants, shopping on-sight laundry, prkg.

Close to Cedars-Sinai, $17,900 to $19,000/mo.

Call 323/658-5332 & transportation.

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Pico/Beverly Area Rexford – Quiet block S of Pico

1 Bedroom 1 Bath $2,900/Month

Huge Remodeled Luxury Apartment Hardwood floors, new gourmet stainless steel kitchen, marble bath & stall shower, central A/C, giant walkin closets, private balcony, garage parking included.

Call 415/271-5161

$18,000/mo.

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Houseman, Staff BEAUTIFUL 1 BEDROOM Engineers, Switchboard, Balcony, hardwood flrs., BRIGHT UPPER UNIT Security Staff, elevator, controlled Switchboard, Saunas, with hardwood floors and access pool, on-site Business Center, Pet all appliances. Laundry PlayLand, Restaurant, laundry, parking.

Acres of Flower Gardens facility and parking space.

310/247-8689 and Grassy Lawns. $2,000/MO. Close to Cedars Sinai, For Lease See our Ad Sec. 270 Call 323/428-6022 Shops, Transportaion

Beverly Center, shops, cafes & transportation.

310/270-0724

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1 Bd.+Den+1.5 Ba.

Good closet space, a/c, elevator, dishwasher, controlled access. Close to Cedars/shops/trans.

310/247-8689

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In The HEART of • BRENTWOOD • *CENTURY CITY** BEV. HILLS TRIANGLE 2220 S. Beverly Glen 922 S. Barrington Av. 170 N. Crescent Dr. • • • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • • 1 B d .+1 B a . • Fireplace, balcony, • 1 Bd.+Den+1 Ba. • wet bar, dishwasher, • • •• • L o t s o f • • • laundry facility, *

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elevator, parking.

Close to shops+dining.

310/826-0541

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

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Large

The Carlton

BRENTWOOD

Pool, a/c, balcony, 11666 Goshen Ave. stove, dishwasher, laun(•)(•)(•)(•)(•) dry rm., prkg., intercom entry, elevator.

Very Spacious

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

310/858-8133

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LE DOUX / BURTON WAY

1 Bd.+Den+1.5 Ba. Single+Loft+1 Ba. (•)(•)(•)(•)(•)

WiFi, central air/heat, fireplace, balcony, controlled access, pool, elevator, parking, laundry facility.

310/312-9871 Shopping & Dining in Brentwood Village

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

By appointment only

Call 310/425-9070

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NEWLY REMODELED

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Rooftop pool, deck, central air, elevator, intercom entry, on-sight laundry, gym, parking.

Most Spectacular • Free WiFi Access • Apartments 120 Granville Ave. ~ 310/476-3824 ~ * * * * * * * * BRENTWOOD & • 2 B d . + 2 1/ 2 B a .

U.C.L.A. CLOSE • 3 B d . + 2 1/ 2 B a .

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SANTA MONICA

WESTWOOD

• WESTWOOD •

808 4th St. 2 BEDROOM + * * DEN / DINING ROOM * 2 Bd.+2 Ba. * + 2.5 BATHS * * * * Spacious 2-level townhouse. * * L ARGE , U NIQUE Remodeled kitchen & bath, Character & Charm! washer/dryer in unit, large AND G ORGEOUS .

Glass Fireplace

2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath

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Luxury Living Hardwood floors, controlled access with valet, lush garden Newly Remodeled • Single • on-sight laundry, prkg. dishwasher, on-sight surrounding pool, laundry, controlled Controlled access, 310/479-0700 gym, elevator, etc. on-sight laundry, access, parking.

Hardwood flrs., granite a/c unit, kitchenette.

310/569-1159 ~ WEST ~ counters, dishwasher, 310/531-3992 L O S A N G E L E S Close to U.C.L.A. & central air, balcony, Close to Museums, 12424 TeXaS Ave. Westwood Village laundry facility.

The Grove • 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. • • Free WiFi • & Restaurants.

V E R Y N I C E U N I T. W E S T W O O D Call: 310/470-4474 1380 Midvale Ave. 2nd floor, LOS ANGELES • on-site laundry, 401 S. HOOVER St. • • • • • • • • • • • • • covered parking, 1 Bd.+1 Ba. L.A.’S FINEST, controlled access.

• • • • • • • MOST LUXURIOUS • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. 310/442-8265 APT. RENTAL WiFi, pool, elevator, • • • • • • • • * * * * * * controlled access, onControl access, pool, WEST L.A. dishwasher, elevator, 1343 Carmelina Ave. sight laundry, parking. on-site laundry - 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath C l o s e t o U . C . L . A .

“The Mission” and parking.

310/473-1509 • Bright Unit • • Westwood • 213/385-4751 On-site laundry, • WESTWOOD • on-site parking.

LAFAYETTE PARK

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10933 Rochester Ave.

Spacious a/c, fireplace, pool, controlled access, patio, wet-bar. Side-by-side Newly Remodeled. Fireplace, balcony, laundry fac., prkg.

New hardwood flrs., dishwasher, intercom parking. Extra large private • Free WiFi Access • entry, elevator, gated storage room in garage. granite counters, 310/473-5061 stainless steel appl., parking, gym, pool. Call 310/498-1090 alcove fireplace, • Close to Beach • WEST L.A. fridge, laundry facility, 310/394-7132 W E S T W O O D 1343 Carmelina Ave. gated parking, intercom 10905 Ohio Ave. 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath entry, WiFi and more. ~ WEST ~ • •• • Bright Unit • • • 310/552-8064 • L O S A N G E L E S • • On-site laundry, • • Rooftop jacuzzi 2 Bdrm. + 1 Bath • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • on-site parking. with panoramic • • Newly Remodeled. city views.

Close to • Bachelor • New hrwd. flrs., stainSingle • • transportation.

CULVER CITY less steel appl., balcony, • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • • 310/442-8265 • controlled access, •• 3830 Vinton Ave. •• on-site laundry, prkg.

• • WILSHIRE • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • 1307 Barry Ave. • • • • Wifi, Bright, controlled CORRIDOR 310/473-1509 • •Single• • access, balcony, 10530-10540 • • • SMALL QUIET BLDG. pool, elevator, Wilshire Bl. Pool, sauna, laundry facility, prkg. intercom entry, ∞ WEST L.A. ∞∞∞∞∞ Close To U.C.L.A. ∞ elevator, on-site 1433 Armacost Ave. laundry, parking.

• 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • 310/477-6856 « « « « « « « All Utilities Paid.

Large units, walk-in closet, BRENTWOOD custom kitchen, built-in washer/dryer, all appli- 11640 Kiowa Ave. ances, hardwood floors •••••••• throughout, some units Newly Updated 274 LAFAYETTE PARK PL. w/ skylights+high ceilings.

Health club, wifi, sauna, 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath •••••• heated pool, controlled 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath Granite counter tops, stainacess, parking.

•••••••• less steel appliances, • 424/272-6596 • Balcony, dishwasher, air conditioned, new Close to Brentwood hrwd. flrs., designer a/c, heated pool, Village, Restaurants, finishes, balcony, ceiling UCLA, Mt. Saint Mary’s, WiFi, elevator & Transportation. fan, elevator, controlled controlled access, access. Fitness ctr, yoga on-site laundry, prkg. room, wi-fi, skyview to Close lounge w/ outdoor firewww.

Brentwood Village, place, laundry facilities. bhcourier Shops & Restaurants. Easy freeway access 213/382-102 1 .com

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550 Veteran Ave. Close to transportation. • • • • • • 310/442-8265 • • 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. • • SINGLE ••• Westwood • • Very spacious, Penthouse 1535 S.Bentley Av. #303 granite counters, 2 Bd.+2 Ba. Condo microwave, intercom In pristine condition entry, on-sight launon a tree lined street. dry, parking & WiFi. Very close to UCLA Close distance to shopping & restaurants. & Westwood Village.

310/874-9767 310/208-5166

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* * * * * * Every Extra Luxury custom cabinets, granite countertops, stone entry, pool, health club, spa.

• Free WiFi Access • • Close to UCLA • 1350 S. MIDVALE AVE. L.A., 90024 Contact Mgr.:

• 310/864-0319 •

Merry Christmas

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ANTIQUES / JEWELRY BUY & SELL

WANTED

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

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ALL NEW, USED OR VINTAGE.

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ESTATE SALE for Lange Foundation

Shop and/or Donate to save a life lots of holiday gifts!

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*********** 2384 WESTWOOD BL. West Los Angeles 90064 Park at the Guitar Center corner of Pico Blvd.

Open Wed - Sun 10 AM to 4 PM. Kennel Location: 2106 S. Sepulveda Blvd.

Open 7 days a week, 11 AM to 5 PM

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

Moving Sale Beverly Hills

Baldwin Upright Panio, Antique Singer Sewing Machine, Moscow Furniture, Custom Jewelry, Books, Crystal, Designer Clothes, Etc. 310/551-0585 310/867-0633

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

Residential & Commercial Cleaning. Shampoo Carpet.

Property Management.

Excellent reference.

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

Special Letter From Ari Bussel A TALE OF TWO BRANCHES I was standing at what used to be the main branch of the Beverly Hills Post Office. Brand new surroundings, two tellers and a line of 20 some people that has not moved at all for the past 20 minutes, and people keep joining, looping around.

Much like at Ralphs, there is a “self-checkout” machine, with a line of its own. A lady is lost: the machine forced her to buy three stamps (she only needed one), but it printed one. The people tried to be helpful—here some advice, there a helping hand, but to no avail.

In the meantime, quick peek, and another.

The lady-manager of the branch looks at the long line and immediately disappears to the back and the safety and comforts of her office.

Why worry about disgruntled customers?

Simply ignore them.

The teller who I know well (beyond the Christmas-rush) confides in me: “There are only us.” She tries to ignore the stares, snideremarks and hisses. No one is satisfied.

I think to myself, the manager could have, rather than to escape into hiding, come out and try to be helpful or simply be nice saying: “We are really sorry for the delay. Allow me to try and help.”

Is this too much to expect? Just ask those who stood in line only to be told when it was their turn that they need to go to the side window that only opens at 3 p.m. Time wasted, but the post office does not care. And where is the spirit of the holidays, or at a minimum preparedness (news flash: there is a mad-rush in the days leading to Christmas, so two tellers probably are not enough).

Then again, a manager (not only by title and importance) might have opened another register, or just stood at the counter and tried to expedite the processing of all of us, “disgruntled customers” wasting out time. Is that too much to expect? At the Beverly Hills main post office apparently it is.

At this exact moment, another employee returns from lunch. As soon as she is seen, one of the two tellers closes and leaves. If it were my business, the employees would be empowered to act, allowed to think for themselves and they would be driven to serve, so lunches at peak demand will be delayed a bit (or eaten somewhat earlier). Alas, maybe I expect too much.

The USPS is not unique. Its employees get a salary, benefits and pension no-matter-what.

Thus, they can be nice or horrible, ignore their clients and most importantly, can play dumb. In the military there is a name for such behavior, and no one who ever expects to be an officer will exhibit such traits.

Bank of America is a major US bank, likely the largest. Here it is a “for-profit” organization (remember “too-big-to-fail”), unlike the USPS that is a government entity.

One would expect things to be different at the bank.

Like the post office, the BH main branch of BofA (Beverly and Little Santa Monica) is completely renovated, inviting and quite impressive. The façade is, not the insides. There we encounter the very same attitude like at the Post Office. No matter what, employees need not think. Why use one’s head?

At the BH BofA main branch, an “officer” of the bank welcomes you, but is unable to do anything other than direct you to the ATM for self-processing. I think to myself, “is that why you get the big bucks?”

One would assume she is trained enough

that she could actually open a register and serve as a teller (temporarily, no disrespect intended). But no. That would be unheard of, really beneath her stature. The customers can stand in line and wait; and wait; and wait.

One manager peeks out from the back, but he too will not assist to expedite things. For an entire hour I stand and observe the three employees (why would I complain about the post office, there it took only 45 minutes with two tellers), one office and two managers as well as a stream unidentified senior employees coming in and out.

In the meantime, one teller returns from lunch, a signal to another to leave.

At the bank, unlike the post office, there are more “higher-ups.” The branch manager comes several times, but does nothing. Here, though, managers could definitely take over and act as tellers. They act as “supervisors” whenever a teller says “teller assistant,” so clearly they must be familiar with the procedures.

Apparently, the same culture that is commonplace at the post office has pervaded the bank, the check-in counters of United Airlines, Dell Computers, Intuit (nope. Intuit outsourced its operations to the Philippines) and many other companies.

I belong to another generation. My expectations are not absurd, they just reflect America of yesteryear, the America of once-upon-a- time and the once that was great in this respect.

To my great delight, such still exists—a gem here, a discovery there. Once the rule, now unique exceptions. Instead of standing for an hour in line at BofA’s BH main branch, I could have walked three blocks down to the other branch at Beverly and Wilshire.

There both the mid-manager (who used to work three blocks up) and the general manager (who is much younger than me, thus there is still hope) have “rolled up their sleeves” so to speak and opened more registers, just to expedite the line. Apparently here, at South Beverly Drive, work is not beneath anyone, and the customer is of utmost importance. Not so in the north, just three blocks up.

I am delighted beyond belief. Finally the America I remember. People using their heads.

Service as it is meant to be. And it is nicer all around (not to mention productive and efficient).

In short, there is a remedy: It boils down to corporate culture. Employees mimic what they see at the top, so all starts with a personal example.

Leadership. Responsibility. Accountability. I am transformed to my military days. I am reminded of the series Character Counts! by Inglewood based non-profit. And most of all, I think of UCLA’s late John Wooden, who is likely turning in his grave.

This was the America I knew. This should be the America in which we live. And it definitely can be once again the America of the future.

Cartoon for The Courier by Janet Salter

Astrology

By Holiday Mathis TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Dec. 23). The big life questions can only be answered by you. You’ll research, gather ideas, get advice— bottom line, your heart already knows. Execute with confidence. February will bring something interesting to take care of. Responsibilities only make your life richer. March and June offer business advances. Libra and Pisces adore you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). An unexpected twist—your act of humility accidentally draws attention to you. So much for the spotlight you were trying to avoid. The more you run, the more it shines on you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). The beautiful and elusive Marlene Dietrich suggested, “It’s the friends you can call up at 4 a.m. that matter.” You have so many friends like this, and it will be good to be around them now.

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20). If you even half-believe in spirit guides, and you call yours up, you might just get an intuitive message about how you can fix things. You’ll still have to do all the work, though.

Spirit guides are advisers, not employees.

ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19). Sharing the same sensibility isn’t necessary to a productive relationship. Align yourself with people who are very different from you, because you’ll work great together now and mesh in interesting ways.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20). Put serious attention into what you’ll wear, who you might see, what you’ll talk about. Forethought will lead you to make a wonderful impression. Your upbeat and confident mood will make all of the difference.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). If you go seeking inspiration, you may come up dry. Seek connection instead. This aim will prompt you to bring more of yourself to interactions, and you’ll be met in kind.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). If you try and calm yourself by making life a little more predictable, you will achieve a level of predictability somewhere between delightful spontaneity and mild chaos. Save your energy; embrace the unknown.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). It may feel like a game of limbo in which you’re being asked to bend backward to the furthest extent you can without falling down. You’re emotionally and practically flexible, but should they really be asking this of you?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Happiness depends on your ability to reduce the self-critical voice inside your head. The praiseful voice is equally unnecessary. Focus on tasks; eliminate the commentary.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Relationships reach new comfort levels.

This might change the whole game, inspiring you to go for a deeper commitment, or maybe it’s just something that will happen naturally.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You know the social secret: People who feel accepted are way more fun. That’s why you strive to be easygoing, project tolerance and eschew pretentiousness.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You warmly try to include everyone, make introductions and promote togetherness. You can feel good about the efforts you make in this regard, and you’re likely to have extremely successful results.

POLICE BLOTTER

These assaults, burglaries, grand thefts, and robbery have been reported by BHPD. Streets indicated by block numbers. Losses (when known) are in brackets.

ASSAULTS 12/03 Via Rodeo Dr./N. Bedford Dr. 12/08 9600 Wilshire Bl. 12/13 Wilshire Bl./N. Bedford Dr. 12/17 1200 Coldwater Canyon Dr. 12/18 600 N. Rodeo Dr. BURGLARIES 12/13 100 S. Crescent Dr. 12/13 100 S. Rexford Dr. ($850) 12/13 9400 Olympic Bl. ($500) 12/13 9000 Wilshire Bl. 12/15 500 Arden Dr. ($2,000) 12/16 700 N. Palm Dr.

12/17 400 N . Crescent Dr. 12/17 9500 S. Santa Monica Bl. ($3,335) 12/17 400 N. Oakhurst Dr. ($30) 12/17 400 N. Oakhurst Dr. ($297) 12/17 400 N. Oakhurst Dr. ($9,360) 12/17 500 N. Elm Dr. ($650) 12/18 200 N. Clark Dr. ($580) 12/18 9700 Wilshire Bl. ($1,750) GRAND THEFTS 12/02 Dayton Way/LaPeer Dr. ($3,800) 12/07 300 N. Canon Dr. ($1,230) 12/12 300 N. Rodeo Dr. ($1,400) 12/13 8700 Charleville Bl. ($1,300)

12/12 300 N. Rodeo Dr. ($1,400) 12/13 8700 Charleville Bl. ($1,300) 12/13 9900 Young Dr. ($9,825) ROBBERY 12/16 S. Bedford Dr./Charleville Bl. ($700) The Courier Welcomes Letters To The Editor Email: myopinion@bhcourier.com Fax: 310-271-5118 Mail: The Beverly Hills Courier, 499 N. Canon Dr., Beverly Hills CA 90210

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