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Bird Sues Beverly Hills Over Scooter Ban By Victoria Talbot Bird Riders, Inc. is suing the City of Beverly Hills, the Beverly Hills City Council and the Beverly Hills Police Department (BHPD) seeking an overturn of the City’s ban on e-scooters, restitution, attorney’s fees and the return of all impound fees, costs and expenses in a suit brought by O’Melveny & Meyers LLP. “We are disappointed Bird has filed this lawsuit rather than addressing the safety problems that led to the adoption of our six-month prohibition on shared mobility devices,” said City Attorney Laurence Wiener. “At several public meetings, we heard testimony that these dockless scooters were consistently and illegally operated on the sidewalk posing a hazard to pedes-
George Christy, Page 6 John Alonzo’s Cinematography Captures The Lifestyle Of The Gangland Underworld Of 1930s Los Angeles. Directed By Roman Polanski, Chinatown, Is A Gem, And Not To Be Missed
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Rachelle Marcus, Tristen Walker-Shuman Elected To Beverly Hills School Board
BRAM GOLDSMITH WAY — Beverly Hills named a street after Bram Goldsmith Wednesday, accompanied by a monument noting the incredible contributions he made during his long and storied life to the City of Beverly Hills and the community at large. Pictured, from left: Beverly Hills Mayor Julian Gold, Karen Mack Goldsmith, Elaine Goldsmith, Russell Goldsmith, former Mayor Vicki Reynolds, Bruce Goldsmith, Beverly Hills Councilmembers Lili Bosse and Robert Wunderlich. For the full story, see page 4.
Mark your calendars! The Rodeo Drive Holiday Lighting Celebration is next Thursday, Nov. 15 at 5 p.m. on Rodeo Drive.
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trians. Also, they often blocked the public right-of-way when they were parked, making it almost impossible for seniors and the disabled to pass. That alone was sufficient to justify the temporary prohibition. Furthermore, the scooter riders almost always failed to wear helmets, thus endangering themselves in addition to the pedestrians. State law explicitly allows us to regulate these dockless scooters. We plan to continue to regulate them until we can work out the safety impacts. In the meantime, the City of Beverly Hills
By Laura Coleman Beverly Hills voters overwhelmingly selected Rachelle Marcus to serve on the Board of Education, giving her 46.61 percent of the vote in Tuesday’s election. Tristen Walker-Shuman Rachelle Marcus Tristen Walkernabbed the secShuman ond open spot with 32.69 percent of the vote. cent of the vote. Marvin Winans Jr., an “I am thrilled with the entertainment executive with election results and would like three young children who to thank the community for moved to the City just over a year ago, received 20.71 per(see ‘BOARD OF EDUCATION’ page 19)
Judge Sets Metro Tunneling Hearing For April 22, 2019
provides several mobility options in addition to traditional vehicles, most notably our shared bike program.” (see ‘BIRD LAWSUIT’ page 22)
World-Renowned Beverly Hills Furier Edwards-Lowell To Close After 78 Years By Steve Simmons Iconic furier Edwards-Lowell is preparing to close its doors after 78 years, company president Paul Matsumoto, and VP Jeffrey Lehman confirmed to the Courier. The famed fam- From left, Jeffrey Lehman, Grace Lowell and Paul ily-run business will Matsumoto, principals of Edwards-Lowell. host a series of events to mark the Lehman. Available for sale will be end of its 78-year run. In the mean time, Matsumoto and Lehman Edwards-Lowell’s inventory of invite the public “to come in, have (see ‘EDWARDS-LOWELL’ page 19) a drink and celebrate,” says
By Laura Coleman With only a couple of items left in dispute at the start of Monday’s status conference between Beverly Hills Unified School District and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) related to the matter of running a subway tunnel under Beverly Hills High School, U.S. Federal Judge George Wu made short work of resolving the outstanding items. And while ostensibly it seemed as though BHUSD failed to gain any traction when Wu ruled that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) didn’t need to augment the Record of Decision with additional documents that might have proved helpful to the district’s case, the attorney for the district, Jennifer Recine with Kasowitz
Benson Torres LLP, said that the hearing was actually a success. “Ultimately this was the resolution of our motion to compel the supplementation of the record,” she said. “The court compelled FTA and Metro to add most categories of the documents that the district requested to the record. And more importantly, the court agreed to hear the merits by April 22, 2019, before Metro otherwise is scheduled to begin tunneling.” Monday’s hearing was the third on BHUSD’s original motion to supplement the record. The upcoming hearing on the merits of the case now set for next spring will allow the court to make a determination on whether Metro engaged in (see ‘METRO HEARING’ page 10)
I F Y O U H AV E N ’ T S E E N I T, CHECK IT OUT — Starring Faye Dunaway, Jack Nicholson and John Huston, Chinatown is #2 on the American Film Institute’s list of best mysteries. For more photos, see George Christy’s column on page 6.
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RENT STABILIZATION PROGRAM Notice of City Council Study Session The Beverly Hills City Council will discuss possible amendments to the Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO) at their next City Council Study Session.
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
DATE:
Tuesday, November 20, 2018
TIME:
2:30 P.M.
LOCATION:
City Hall, Council Chamber, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills
If you have questions regarding the upcoming public meetings, please contact the Rent Stabilization Program hotline at: (310) 285-1031 or via email: bhrent@beverlyhills.org.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Council Chamber is wheelchair accessible. If you need special assistance to attend this meeting, please call the City Clerk's Office at (310) 285-2400 or TTY (310) 285-6881. Please notify the City Clerk's Office at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting if you require captioning service so that reasonable arrangements can be made.
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The Beverly Hilton Project Draft SEIR Public Hearing Held Thursday By Victoria Talbot The Beverly Hilton Specific Plan Amendment Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (SEIR) was the subject of a public hearing to receive comments before the Planning Commission Thursday at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers, after the Courier’s print deadline. The Draft SEIR is for a request to amend the Beverly Hilton Specific Plan to include the consolidation of two residential towers into one 23-story residential building, incorporating a change in location and configuration of The Beverly Hilton’s pool, public open space, and restaurants, and a modification of the distribution of The Beverly Hilton conference center. The Draft SEIR has been prepared by Rincon Consultants, Inc., a thirdparty consulting firm selected by the Department of Community Development for the City of Beverly Hills. The presentation was to be conducted by Rincon Principal Joe Power and Senior Project Manager Melissa Whittlemore and Beverly Hills Associate Planner Cindy Gordon.
The Draft SEIR incorporates public comments gathered during the scoping meetings this past summer. Thursday’s meeting was noticed in a 1,000 foot-radius and block front, with published notices in two local papers, including the Courier. In addition, there were notices posted on Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica Boulevard and Merv Griffin Way. Those people who placed their emails on a list for updates on the project were also contacted. The purpose of the meeting was to receive comments on the Draft SEIR. The documents are available online at www.beverlyhills.org/environmental. Hard copies of the documents are available in the Community Development Department at City Hall and in the City Clerk’s office, including the main document and six appendices.
HOPE INSPIRES US– The Westside Guild of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) held its annual Luncheon of Hope on Tuesday at The Beverly Wilshire. This year’s theme – “Hope Inspires Us To Gather Together” – brought together 430 supporters to enjoy a morning of shopping interesting vendors, a silent auction and luncheon. Pictured, from left: Sheri Sani, Benefit Co-Chair; Lee Anne Sanderson, President; Westside Guild of CHLA; Robin Hyland, Manager, Associates and Affiliates, CHLA; Bonnie McClure, Chairman, Associates and Affiliates, CHLA - and a member of Board of Trustees; Bobbie Gerson, featured speaker and mother of a CHLA patient; Lindsay Andras, MD, Orthopaedic Surgeon, CHLA; Lydia Andras, MD, Anesthesiologist, CHLA and Linda Grossman, Benefit Co-Chair.
City Of Beverly Hills Dedicates Bram Goldsmith Way By Victoria Talbot Late Beverly Hills developer, banker, entrepreneur and philanthropist Bram Goldsmith was honored Wednesday in a ceremony dedicating a public alley as “Bram Goldsmith Way.” Goldsmith was the CEO of Buckeye Realty and Management Corporation and Buckeye Construction, then the largest privately-owned real estate development company in California. The longtime resident made a sizeable contribution to the Beverly Hills skyline, building over 30 of the high-rises on Wilshire Boulevard. The new street sign and commem-
orative plaque are located at the entrance to the public alley between the 400 block of North Roxbury Drive and North Bedford Drive, adjacent to City National Bank. Perhaps best known as the “Banker to the Stars,” Goldsmith (see ‘BRAM GOLDSMITH’ page 22)
Beverly Hills Sixth-Graders Pitch Start-Ups To Panel Of ‘Sharks’
Beverly Hills Unified sixth graders alongside “Sharks” and Justin Brezhnev.
By Laura Coleman A group of Beverly Hills sixth grade students got a taste of the entrepreneurial world this week when they had an opportunity to pitch their inventions to a panel of “sharks” in a mock recreation of the hit TV show Shark Tank. As part of the after-school class “Entrepreneurship 101,” students listened to weekly guest speaker entrepreneurs in tandem with creating their own businesses, which turned out to be board game production companies. They subsequently pitched their games to entrepreneurs Gemma Busoni (Discovr Labs), Anshul Jain (Capyx),
and Beverly Hills High School alumna Carina Chazanas (DedCool). “We want people to have fun in person, without devices; We envision a world where people aren’t always on their devices,” stated one group of students, who, like the other three groups that presented their board games with the aid of a PowerPoint presentation, all clearly had a fun time with their startup projects. The pitches were the culmination of a six-week entrepreneurship class created by Career Education Coordinator Cindy Dubin and (see ‘START-UPS’ page 22)
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BHUSD Set To Announce New Leadership Teams Next Week
FOR THE STUDENTS–Beverly Hills Unified School District’s PTA celebrated the district’s administrators, principals and PTA presidents at an annual dinner held at the home of PTA superstar Marjaneh Manavi. Pictured (back row, from left): Michael Bregy, Juliet Fine, Misty Johnson, Nathan Kruger, Sarah Kaber, Chris Regan, Mark Mead, Kevin Allen, Drew Stewart, Marvin Winans Jr.; (middle row, from left): Lorraine Eastman, Maria Bennett, Isabel Hacker, Rusty Banagas, Marjaneh Manavi, April Jergens, Molly Corey, Leonidas Tarca, Noah Margo, Timothy Ellis; (bottom row, from left): Romi Azevedo, Jill Egerman, Rachelle Marcus, Rose Kaiserman and Cindy Trost. Courier Photo by Laura Coleman
California 2018 General Election Roundup By Matt Lopez Here is a look at how several key local election races fleshed out in Tuesday’s California General Election: In the race to replace Jerry Brown as Governor, Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom pulled out to an early lead and never looked back in a decisive victory over Repulican businessman John Cox, who conceded the race at about 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday evening. “Now is the time for going far and going together,” Newsom said. Cox, meanwhile, said he planned to “stay involved” and
said he felt the Republican party is on the rise in the state. “We identified the needs of these people. They can't afford housing, the can't afford gasoline, they can't afford the basics of life.” Cox said. U.S. Senate Sen. Dianne Feinstein was set for another term after holding off a challenge from State Sen. Kevin de Leon. Feinstein, 85, has represented the state in the U.S. Senate since 1992. Her campaign budget, which had $4.2 million available as of Oct. 17, dwarfed that of de Leon’s, which had just under $300,000.
With 100 percent of precincts reporting, Feinstein captured 1,027,582 votes to De Leon’s 731,007. House of Representatives Incumbent Congressman Ted Lieu, whose 33rd district represents Beverly Hills, won another term by beating out Republican challenger Kenneth Wright. With 100 percent of precincts reporting, Lieu captured 144,380 votes, compared to W r i g h t ’s 67,939. (see ‘ELECTION’ page 23)
TRICYCLING FOR A CAUSE – Beverly Vista Principal Chris Regan rode a kindergarten tricycle yesterday after students raised $15,000 for the “Run for Success” fundraiser. If they reach $30,000 he’ll wear a superhero costume for a day, and if they reach $65,000 he’ll dye his hair green. The “Run for Success” will take place next Wednesday. “With this fundraiser, we can support all the field trips and programs planned for this school year,” said BV PTA President Nathan Kruger. To donate, visit: www.BVRun.com.
CVB Announces ‘Year Of The Pig’ Chinese New Year Celebration Plans By Victoria Talbot The Beverly Hills Conference and Visitors Bureau (CVB) announced plans to celebrate the Chinese New Year on January 25-26, 2019. The CVB held a press conference Wednesday to announce its partnership with Beijing Association for Culture Exchange (BACE) to jointly host “Happy Chinese New Year, Charming Jing-JinJi,” the eighth consecutive year the City will host a Chinese New Year celebration. The event will feature a variety show, a “Jing-Jin-Ji” photo exhibition and a display of cultural heritage crafts and demonstrations. To celebrate the New Year, many of the City’s hotels will offer special
bespoke packages to welcome in the Year of the Pig, including The Beverly Hilton, Montage Beverly Hills and The Peninsula Beverly Hills. “We are excited to host another successful Chinese New Year celebration in Beverly Hills that showcases traditional craftsmanship, performing arts and culture of a country that means so much to us,” said CVB CEO Julie Wagner. “It’s our pleasure to partner again with the Beijing Association for Cultural Exchange, Tianjin City, Hebei Province and the People’s Republic of China Consulate General to make this possible.” For more information visit lovebeverlyhills.com/pig.
By Laura Coleman Following last week’s vote by the Board of Education to create a dedicated middle school in time for the 2019/20 school year, Beverly Hills Unified administrators have been hard at work to make the transition a reality. The district’s century-old education model is set to be reconfigured to create a dedicated middle school in tandem with temporarily shutting down El Rodeo school for at least two years as it continues going through its reconstruction process using Measure E funds. The board-approved recommendation will move the entire El Rodeo school community grades K-5 students to Hawthorne; move the entire Beverly Vista school community grades TK-5 to Horace Mann; and move the entire El Rodeo, Hawthorne and Horace Mann school communities grades 6-8 to Beverly Vista. As to just who will lead the the newly reconfigured schools, the community will have to wait until next Friday, Nov. 16, when Superintendent Michael Bregy confirmed that he would announce the new administration leadership
teams. “We received a lot of valuable community feedback and interest to support a positive transition process for the reconfiguration. Ultimately we all share the same mission to deliver the best opportunities for all of our students and are committed to work together with our community throughout the process,” he said. “Over the next few months there will be multiple opportunities for community participation in shaping the future of our district.” In addition to the leadership changes, Bregy said that “Transition Teams” would be formed by the end of the month. Further, open houses and community gatherings will be organized at Beverly Vista, Hawthorne and Horace Mann. In response to the imminent changes, course registration for both the middle school and high school will begin earlier this year, starting Nov. 26. “This will ensure that we have the data for personnel and to prepare the proper classrooms/curriculum and new offerings for the new middle school and the high school,” Bregy said.
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Viggo Mortensen
Sophia Bush
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Keith Urban with wife Nicole Kidman
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Amandla Stenberg
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Shailene Woodley jazzed the red carpet during the 22nd Annual Hollywood Film Awards at The Beverly Hilton
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ith her statuesque allure and high cheek bones to kill, Faye Dunaway wears hats, from Fedoras to berets, for her movie roles that become iconic images. Not many film stars are so blessed.
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ooking back at her 1974 Chinatown, rated No. 2 in AFI’s Top 10 Mysteries, Faye is costumed to perfection by Oscar nominee Anthea Sylbert.
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Mulray in Chinatown merited an Oscar for her complex portrayal. As did co-star Jack Nicholson in his gumshoe character Jack Gittes. Also, the supporting John Huston as Noah Cross, the evil tycoon. (John’s daughter Anjelica began a relationship with Jack during the filming of the movie).
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irected by Roman Polanski, an artist of unequalled brilliance, the classic Chinatown, is replete with captivating twists and turns that keep viewers wondering what’s next in the gangsterland of vintage 1930’s Los Angeles.
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obert Towne, winning an Oscar for his screenplay, was inspired by a rotogravure photo essay of Raymond Chandler’s Los Angeles. Along with the 1930’s pillaging of the Owens Valley by big investors buying out the San Fernando Valley. Stealing water from the North, bringing it to the South and doing so by claiming the city was suffering a terrible drought.
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hinatown’s arresting storyline was heightened by Roman Polanski’s suggestions. Debate was pursued that Faye Dunaway’s character should not die, but Roman insisted that “killing her off made a perfect Hollywood ending.”
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inspired by Robert Towne’s vice cop buddy, who claimed, “In Chinatown, you don’t know who’s a crook and who isn’t, so don’t do a Goddamn thing …”
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Lili Bosse, Lester Friedman Named As Liaisons For Rent L.A. City Council Stabilization Ordinance For ‘Disruptive Tenants’ Committee Inches By Victoria Talbot py other rental units in the apartment will be able to refute the landlord’s tesToward Approval Of The City Council has named building… (2) antagonizes, intimidates timony, and the burden of proof is on Councilmembers Lili Bosse and Lester or bullies one or more tenants who the landlord. Airbnb Regulations Friedman to form an ad hoc committee reside at that apartment building … and Nonetheless, the landlord can no for the duration of the Urgency Ordinance that eliminates No Cause Evictions for Chapter 5 and Chapter 6 tenants, but adds a new Just-Cause Eviction pertaining to a “Disruptive Tenant.” The City Council unanimously approved the Urgency Ordinance on Oct. 18 and directed the City Attorney to return to Council with an additional amendment for Chapter 5 and 6 tenants that would permit a landlord to evict a tenant on the grounds that the tenant is disruptive and is interfering with the rights of other tenants residing at the property. A Just-Cause Eviction, or more “traditional” eviction can be for several reasons, including non-payment of rent, violations of the lease agreement, illegal use of the property, and maintaining a nuisance on the property. It can also occur when a landlord wishes to use the unit for a family member, remodel, demolish or withdraw the unit from the market or for a condominium conversion. A separate category unique to the City, a disruptive tenant is defined as a tenant that “(1) repeatedly or continually disturbs the peaceful and quiet enjoyment of one or more tenants who occu-
does not cease the behavior when requested to do so by other tenant(s) or by the property owner or manager on premises.” The category is in response to landlords’ claims that they needed a way to rid their buildings of tenants who disrupted the lives of their other tenants in an expedited manner without incurring prohibitive costs – which a no-cause eviction accomplished. Establishing that a tenant is disruptive, however, will require a landlord must show proof that persuades the ad hoc committee. A landlord must first inform the tenant with at least one written notice describing the disruptive conduct prior to filing the application with the City’s rent stabilization program. Then, the landlord must provide the tenant with a copy of the application and retain proof of service. An application must be submitted to the City that describes specifically the tenant’s disruptive behavior, dates when it occurred and dates when the landlord requested cessation of the behavior. Names of those who observed the behavior and written statements may also be included. A hearing will be scheduled within 10 days of the application. The tenant
longer enact a no-cause eviction. Bosse and Friedman will be the ad hoc committee that will conduct a hearing. There must be two votes unanimously in favor of the landlord to result in an eviction. Bosse and Friedman may never be called to a hearing, however. On Nov. 20 the City Council will meet towards their efforts to finalize the Rent Stabilization Ordinance and create a board, commission or committee possibly comprised of tenants, landlords and at-large members to adjudicate the RSO at 2:30 p.m. in Council Chambers. “The City has eliminated “no cause” evictions. The revised rent stabilization ordinance defines disruptive tenants as a ‘just cause’ for eviction,” said Friedman. “From my perspective, I believe the intention of the Council was to help both housing providers and tenants confront the issues regarding disruptive tenants to be heard in a speedy and more economic manner by setting up a process that is community based. The standard of proof still requires the moving party to establish the facts to prove the elements necessary for eviction. It provides all parties the opportunity to be heard in an expeditious, unencumbered manner.”
The L.A. City Council’s Planning and Land Use Management Committee moved forward Tuesday with efforts to craft a policy for short-term rentals and approved a proposal to cap the renting of a primary residence at 120 days but also allow up to 365 days if hosts certain criteria. The committee also reinstated to the proposed rules a ban on Rent Stabilization Ordinance units being available for short-term rentals while also asking city staff for a few reports on some outstanding issues. The City Council and its Planning Commission have been working for several years to come up with a set of regulations for the industry. The city does not have an ordinance regulating Airbnb, which connects travelers with hosts looking to rent out their home or a bedroom in their home, but struck a deal with the company in 2016 for it to pay hotel taxes on behalf of its hosts under a three-year agreement. The latest set of guidelines would allow qualified hosts to rent yearround, something industry advocates have been pleading for. Hosts could petition for more than 120 days by meeting certain criteria. –– City News Service
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Metro Community Meeting Provokes Concerned Parents
IF THE SHOE FITS, MAKE IT FIT BETTER – The Beverly Hills City Council honored legacy business Arturo’s Shoe Fixx, now in its 31st year in Beverly Hills, being run by the third generation of the family. Arturo Azinian’s career in shoemaking began in Buenos Aires in 1939 at the age of 11. Arturo came to Los Angeles in 1957 on vacation, staying for four years working at Aletea Shoe Remodeling and doing repairs for I. Magnin and Bullocks. Upon his return, Arturo decided to move his family to Los Angeles, continuing his work at Eletea until he purchased the store. Eventually, he expanded to open Arturo’s Shoe Fixx in Beverly Hills in 1988. Arturo worked side by side with his wife Calliopi until her death in 1996. His legacy continues with his grandson, Ari. Pictured (from left): Ciara Libaridian, Carlo Libaridian, Carmen Libaridian, Ari Libaridian and seated, Arturo Azinian, Mayor Julian Gold, Vice Mayor John Mirisch, Councilmembers Lili Bosse, Lester Freedman and Robert Wunderlich
POLICE BLOTTER The following assaults, burglaries, robbery and grand thefts have been reported by the Beverly Hills Police Department. Streets are usually indicated by block numbers. ASSAULTS
06/05 400 N. Rexford Dr. 10/08 200 S. La Cienega Bl. 10/13 Wilshire Blvd./N. Rodeo Dr. 10/15 200 Reeves Dr. 10/15 100 S. Bedford Dr. 10/20 400 S. Clark Dr. 10/20 400 N. Canon Dr. 10/23 9400 Wilshire Bl. 10/25 200 S. Moreno Dr. 10/25 Wilshire Bl./S. Santa Monica Bl. 10/26 S. Santa Monica Bl./N. Beverly Dr. BURGLARIES 09/04 200 S. Stanley Dr. 10/04 700 N. Canon Dr. 10/05 300 Reeves Dr. 10/08 700 N. Canon Dr. 10/10 300 S. Swall Dr. 10/11 400 N. Palm Dr. 10/13 9600 Wilshire Bl. 10/13 9600 Wilshire Bl. 10/13 700 Walden Dr.
10/14 400 N. Maple Dr. 10/14 400 S. Doheny Dr. 10/15 300 S. Rodeo Dr. 10/15 400 N. Palm Dr. 10/15 100 N. Almont Dr. 10/16 400 S. Rexford Dr. 10/16 300 S. Palm Dr. 10/16 100 Cove Way 10/16 1000 Ridgeway Dr. 10/17 100 S. Canon Dr. 10/17 400 S. Elm Dr. 10/18 600 N. Rodeo Dr. 10/20 100 S. Elm Dr. 10/20 600 N. Roxbury Dr. 10/24 400 N. Oakhurst Dr. 10/25 300 S. Beverly Dr. 10/25 100 N. Clark Dr, 10/25 600 N.Elm Dr. 10/26 Dayton Way/N. La Peer Dr. 10/26 200 Lasky Dr. 10/26 400 N. Beverly Dr. 10/26 San Vicente Bl./Clifton Way 10/26 9800 Hillgreen Pl. 10/27 9100 Wilshire Bl. 10/27 1100 Coldwater
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all the necessary planning in order to minimize the impact on historical and recreational features at the high school in selecting its staging area and tunnel route. Conceivably, the court could determine that the route violates the standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency, which would presumably trigger Metro to determine a viable alternative. In Recine’s opening arguments on Monday, the school district’s attorney reminded Wu that Metro lacked the best track record in terms of integrity. “Metro is already in violation of its own mitigation measures,” she said, referring to its
Canyon Dr. 10/27 400 S. Palm Dr. 10/28 400 S. Swall Dr. 10/28 9600 Wilshire Bl. GRAND THEFTS 10/06 9400 Charleville Bl. 10/07 9500 Wilshire Bl. 10/09 500 N. Canon Dr. 10/10 400 S. Rexford Dr. 10/10 9600 Brighton Way 10/12 9500 Wilshire Bl. 10/14 800 N. Linden Dr. 10/15 9500 Wilshire Bl. 10/16 200 N. Rodeo Dr. 10/22 300 N. Crescent Dr. 10/23 300 N. Beverly Dr. 10/24 9500 Brighton Way 10/24 9800 Wilshire Bl. 10/25 200 S. Canon Dr. 10/25 100 S. Maple Dr. 10/27 200 Reeves Dr. 10/28 600 Cole Pl. 10/28 Charleville Bl./S. Palm Dr. ROBBERY 10/26 9000 Wilshire Bl.
subway staging area, which abuts BHHS. “It sounds like a movie,” Wu noted following Recine’s opening arguments. And indeed, with allegations that a real estate deal contributed to Metro’s decision to suddenly abandon the 15 alternative routes to link Beverly Hills to Century City in favor of spending an extra $200 million to tunnel through the uneven and toxic earth beneath BHHS, according to a district consultant, it’s little wonder that Wu would make such a remark. In 2016 Wu ruled that the FTA acted in an “arbitrary and capricious manner” with respect to the environmental effects of tunneling under BHHS in order to reach the Constellation station in Century
By Victoria Talbot A regularly scheduled meeting to update the community on Metro operations turned contentious Wednesday, when scores of concerned parents came with the promise of a dialogue that was started last month to address their unanswered questions about their children’s safety. Each month, Metro has provided construction updates on the Purple Line Extension in the Municipal Gallery at City Hall. At the October meeting, Beverly Hills Unified School District (BHUSD) parents, gravely concerned for the welfare of their children at Beverly Hills High School, confronted Metro representatives with their worries. Unable to fully answer their questions, Metro Construction Relations Manager Kasey Shuda said that the next meeting would be with a panel of experts to answer their questions. At Wednesday’s meeting, the City of Beverly Hills provided an additional two police officers, a total of four officers, in addition to the two Metro police, indicating an increased risk. Several sources say that the air conditioning was turned off, as well, though that has not been confirmed. The experts presented as panelists were: Martin Hudson – seismic, Steven Wolf – noise, Glenn Tofani – oil and gas, and Alice Lovegrove – air quality. Hudson explained that tunneling cannot accommodate fault ruptures without collapsing, but subway tunnels have been built to cross fault lines. Metro does not build underground stations in active fault zones; hence the station was relocated to its current location at Century City/Constellation where they claim there is no evidence of faulting. In a health risk assessment, Metro reported that “the calculated cancer risk at BHHS during construction of the project did not exceed the SCAQMD threshold,” which is ten in a million. As for encountering methane gas, it “is not toxic or carcinogenic,” said Metro. Parents were told that, “as long as you don’t open the windows of the classroom and Metro gives you the filters, your children are safe,” according to Lovegrove. When parents inquired as to hazards associated with their children spending lunch hour outside or participating in sports, Lovegrove was
City. Following that ruling, the FTA was required to provide a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS). BHUSD subsequently found fault with the results of that SEIS and earlier this year, on Jan. 26, attorneys for the school district filed a federal lawsuit against the FTA and Metro, challenging the legal sufficiency of the agencies’ latest environmental analysis, alleging that the FTA and Metro violated federal law by conducting a faulty and biased supplemental environmental analysis of the impacts of Metro’s Westside Purple Line Subway Extension. Adding further insult to the school district’s autonomy, Metro purchased an adjacent lot to use as a staging area for
prevented from answering the question. A slide presentation of photos documenting oil production 1920-1960 failed to show the particularly active period following, 1960 – 1990. When parents inquired about the potential for unmapped underground oil wells Tofani said he had reviewed them, as well, but he did not elaborate. Instead of a dialogue that would allow a free question-and-answer sequence, parents were instructed to put their questions in writing on a comment card. The presentation took most of the time allotted for the meeting, which was scheduled to end at 8 p.m. With less than ten minutes, Metro staff selected questions from pre-written community submissions, suggesting that they were shaping the message. Sources say that the questions were misconstrued and the answers were twisted to provide the same information that they have already received without answering their specific queries. Frustrated parents concerned for their children’s health and safety began to shout their questions to the panel. Rather than encouraging Metro to answer the questions, Director of Public Works Shana Epstein admonished the parents to be more civil. Said Epstein, “As a mother of young children myself, I support and understand our parents right to ask tough questions. Last night, the exchanges between Metro representatives and the community became ineffective as people spoke over one another. Metro had indicated if the shouting continued, the meeting would be stopped. By addressing the group, I hoped to convey the City’s desire that the meeting continue and questions and concerns be answered.” “The experts wanted to answer the questions,” said one parent who wished to remain anonymous. “They were cut off by Metro.” With the elevated pitch of the meeting, it lasted until 8:45 p.m., eventually becoming a “civil dialogue,” said one parent. She approached the experts to thank them for their time when it was over and she was intercepted by Metro security. “This meeting is over. You are not allowed to talk to them,” she was told.
the subway extension. That lot, which is set just 15 feet away from BHHS classrooms, has already proved troubling for the school district as a result of increased noise levels and contaminants that are naturally released into the air during the staging process. On Monday, Recine pointed out that Metro had the option to purchase a lot four blocks closer to the Century City terminus, or even acquire it via eminent domain, but failed to do so. She questioned why the FTA would sanction such a decision when there was a clear alternative that would prove less disturbing to children. On Monday, Metro attorney Tiffany Wright averred that the agency only had one con-
versation with Century City Realty regarding the purchase of that alternative vacant lot in Century City – a declaration the attorney agreed to put in writing. “At this point we have agreed not to move for a temporary restraining order,” Recine said. Metro currently plans to begin construction on this particular subway tunnel extension by next summer. BHHS students, parents and other community members continue to be vocally alarmed at the prospect about what will happen when a subway tunnel is being built under the high school, which rests atop fields of methane pockets and abandoned oil wells.
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HOW DO Y O U F E E L ? Providence Saint John’s Earns ThrombectomyCapable Stroke Center Certification Providence Saint John’s Health Center has earned the ThrombectomyCapable Stroke Center Certification, joining just 13 hospitals nationwide in leading stroke care, becoming the first with the designation in L.A. County. Certification, from The Joint Commission and American Stroke Association, signifies that the hospital meets rigorous standards for performing mechanical endovascular thrombectomy (EVT), a surgical procedure used to remove a blood clot from the brain during an ischemic stroke by threading a catheter through an artery in the groin to the brain. Under this new certification, L.A. County classifies Providence Saint John’s Health Center as a Comprehensive Stroke Center, the highest level of care recognized by the county. Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S. and more than 87 percent of cases are ischemic strokes caused by a clot that cuts off blood flow to a part of the brain. These types of strokes are largely treatable if a patient gets to a hospital that can provide the right treatment in time. “Thrombectomy is one of the most effective treatments in all of medicine. It’s our duty to provide state-of-the-art care to the West Side community,” said Jason Tarpley M.D., the clinical lead for Providence’s system-wide Clinical Stroke Research “It’s important to take
this opportunity to recognize L.A. county Emergency Medical Services as early adopters of a policy that routes patients suspected of having the worst strokes to hospitals offer thrombectemy 24 hours a day/seven days a week, which has saved enormous disability and lives of Angelenos.” To be eligible to apply for the certification, the hospital was required to meet strict guidelines including demonstrating capability to perform EVT 24 hours a day, seven days a week as well as performing EVT on a minimum of 15 patients in the past year, or 30 patients in the past two years. The hospital’s primary neurointerventionists—the physicians who routinely perform emergency mechanical thrombectomy—must meet the highest standards of subspecialty training with a continum of care that includes— neurosurgery, neurology, critical care physicians, stroke trained nurses and rehab specialists. Additionally, Providence Saint John’s Health Center has the ability to perform advanced imaging to detect and treat complex strokes. Providence Southern California operates six hospitals with more than 3,400 physicians, and a comprehensive, fully-integrated network of primary care clinics, urgent care centers, home care, TrinityCare and TrinityKids Care hospice as well as Providence High School.
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From U-2 Pilot to OB-GYN At Cedars-Sinai: A Veteran Reflects On Her Career Path As Veteran's Day approaches, Cholene Espinoza, MD, chief resident in Cedars-Sinai's Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and an Air Force veteran, reflected on the meaning of the day and how her own service changed her life and set her on her path to becoming a physician. At 17, Espinoza enrolled in the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Col. In the 1980s, when she was a young cadet, the academy limited female enrollment to just 10 percent of a class. After graduating, Espinoza served as a flying instructor for four years, and later, she was selected as a U-2 spy plane pilot for the 99th Reconnaissance Squadron at Beale Air Force Base, California–the only U-2 squadron in the world. Espinoza left the Air Force for a career in commercial flying with United Airlines and then Emirates Airlines– allowing her to travel to every continent except Antarctica. Espinoza was working for United Airlines on Sept. 11, 2001, when terrorists hijacked four aircrafts and slammed two of them into the World Trade Center, one into the Pentagon and the fourth in a Pennsylvania countryside. She was not scheduled to fly the fourth plane hijacked that day, but was supposed to be a passenger. The flight boarded in Newark, and was supposed to land in San Francisco. It never made it. The events of 9/11 soon led her to take a three-month leave from United Airlines to cover the Iraq war as a civilian radio journalist. “For me to overcome what war had done to me, I needed to engage and fix what was broken,” she said. “That’s what inspired me to leave the cockpit for good and directly take care of people by switching careers from pilot and journalist, to doctor.” In 2009, after what many would consider an already fulfilling and long career, Espinoza started her journey of becoming a doctor. Then 45, Espinoza started over with pre-med and then graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies at the age of 50. Espinoza started her residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in June 2015 and is scheduled to finish this coming June. She has been accepted to be recommissioned into the military as a Reserve U.S. Army OB-GYN. She can be CANCER FIGHTERS—The American Cancer Society’s Giants of Science Research Awards gala at the SLS Hotel on La Cienega celebrated society-funded researchers Adam Leventhal, Ph.D. of USC, Andrew Goldstein, Ph.D. of UCLA and Tony Hunter, Ph.D. of the Salk Institute for their work toward eliminating cancer. Leventhal, right, who received his Determination Award from ACS L.A. Central Coast Area Board member Cody Carras, is professor of preventive medicine and psychology at the Keck School of Medicine and USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center. In his ACSfunded research, he’s investigating the genetics of tobacco withdrawal in African Americans. According to Leventhal, “This research may identify genes that have not been previously implicated in smoking or other health behaviors/conditions that increase cancer risk. Findings may help to guide treatment intervention implementation and could suggest novel smoking cessation medications to prevent cancer.”
Cholene Espinoza, M.D., chief resident in Cedars-Sinai's Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
deployed to any medical surgical unit, nationally or internationally. While she’s not serving on Reserve duty, Espinoza plans to work in South Sudan, where she has been working and traveling for more than six years–first being trained by the South Sudanese when she was a medical student–now teaching and practicing as a doctor. “With each trip, I can do more, because I’ve learned more here at Cedars-Sinai,” Espinoza says. “With medicine and obstetrics specifically, there are no permissible errors,” said Espinoza. “It’s the same as flying jets–there is a certain level of intensity and desire to execute perfection, which drives and motivates me to work harder every single day.” But, as Espinoza knows, whether in war or in medicine, mistakes are inevitable. “I start each day with a sense of humility that comes from seeing a lot of bad things happen and knowing I, too, have made mistakes. But every day is an opportunity to try to do better, let go and forgive ourselves.” And at a time in her life when many people would be slowing down, Espinoza is relishing her uncharted journey ahead. “I have been blessed with a rich life and experiences, but without question– the most magical, beautiful thing I have ever experienced in my life or career is being in the room when a baby is born,” she said. “Any pain, loss, or hurt parents may have previously felt evaporates the split second their baby is born. Witnessing and participating in birth is the privilege of a lifetime.”
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Astrology
By Holiday Mathis TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Nov. 9). You'll take in gorgeous views this solar return, including natural landscapes, seascapes and many warm smiles. Other victories will include a special friendship bond made even tighter, work that makes a difference in the world and progress within a group that helps you finally reach your goal. Pisces and Gemini adore you. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). The earth is big, and yet in the entire world there is only one place where success exists, and that place is inside you. There are experiences you'd like to have. Whether you have them or not, you are successful. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Because everyone has different values, it is sometimes difficult for people to understand what matters to you and how you want to be treated. Today you won't have that problem. They'll get it right away. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). How can you get more of the things that make you feel good being in your body? Because when your physical self is happy, the rest of you will follow in kind. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). The first time you do something, there's excitement and possibly trepidation over the unknown aspects of it. The second time you know what to expect and can relax into the process. The third time -- that will truly be the charm! PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20). Learning about things makes you appreciate and enjoy them better. Your urge to go deeper into a body of knowledge is an instinct to move toward happiness. ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19). Every attitude causes a chain reaction. So it's important to check in with yourself before stepping one foot into conversations, environments or projects. Where am I at? What attitude am I bringing to it? TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20). A buoyant mood prevails. From here it's easier to be resourceful and open to change. Any and every thing you do to feel better will contribute to your positive vibes. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). The real challenge will be in choosing what to believe. Assessing not only if a potential belief is correct, but also what its natural trajectory is. Who will you be if you believe it? Choose beliefs that uplift and empower. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Conventional approaches to self-improvement may leave you feeling resentful and rebellious against the taskmaster that is supposedly the higher version of you. Make your overall well-being a priority instead. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). The key to harnessing and maximizing your energy is to embrace your own polarizations -- the very best and worst in you, the most attractive and unattractive traits and tendencies. There's power in loving your whole self. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Productivity and joy go hand in hand. Even work you once considered to be a grind will be over quickly and done well because of the happiness in your approach. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Your brain has a way of balancing itself and today you can practically feel it at work, guiding you to the next action that will lead to your health and well-being.
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My Run Producers Screen The Reagans’ Romance Subject Of New Musical Their Documentary At you all about their lives.” By Steve Simmons Kasha, whose Broadway credits Romeo and Juliet, Abelard and Church Of Good Shepherd Héloïse, Ron and Nancy. Famous love include Tony nominations for
Christine Redlin (right), My Run co-producer, Beverly Hills resident and Church of the Good Shepherd parishioner, and Mark Castaldo, producer, screened their documentary for the church’s Professional Entertainment Mark Castaldo and Christine Fellowship. Redlin Narrated by Academy Award-winner Billy Bob Thornton, the screening was also in honor of the film’s director Tim Vandesteeg who died suddenly this year from a heart attack. The film follows Terry Hitchcock who’s wife Sue dies of breast cancer. Only a few days later he loses his job and he finds himself alone with three young children and no income. The film chronicles Hitchcock’s journey of completing 75 marathons in 75 consecutive days to raise awareness for single parent families. “The movie has uplifting messages and evergreen universal themes regarding single parents and breast cancer awareness,” says Redlin. Redlin and Castaldo’s next project is a feature with Academy Award-nominated director Bruce Beresford (Tender Mercies, Driving Miss Daisy) attached.
stories have always captured writers’ and audiences’ attention. Now the romance of Ronald Reagan and Nancy Davis has been turned in a new musical. In A Booth At Chasen’s, with music and lyrics by 48-year Beverly Hills resident Al Kasha and Phil Swann, with a book by Sam Bennett opens at 8 p.m. today and will run through Sunday, Nov. 25 at the El Portal Theatre’s Debbie Reynolds Mainstage, 5269 Lankershim Blvd. North Hollywood. The musical begins on Nov. 15, 1949 when a nervous 29-year-old starlet, Nancy Davis, went to dinner at Chasen’s restaurant with the president of the Screen Actors Guild, 38-yearold Ronald Reagan. Their romance and marriage plays out, with much attention to detail, in a booth at the Hollywood landmark restaurant. Producer Ron Dante, a 25-year Beverly Hills resident whose credits include Ain’t Misbehavin’ and Children Of A Lesser God, became involved in the show when his friend Kasha invited him to a reading. “He sang some of the songs and I fell in love with it,” recalls Dante. “It’s a Hollywood love story of two iconic people who changed the world. And it’s about an iconic restaurant with great chili.”
Kelley Dorney as Nancy Davis and Brent Schindele as Ronald Reagan in In A Booth At Chasen’s.
And he loved the score. Kasha and Swan have written songs “that embrace the time period,” says Dante. “Phil and I wrote 10 numbers of all different tempos and there’s even a rhumba,” says Kasha, Academy Award-winner for The Morning After and We May Never Love Like This Again “When Phil told me he was working on a show about Ronald Reagan, I thought it was a little crazy,” admits Kasha. Now he’s proud to be part of an intimate two-person musical “that tells
Copperfield and Seven Brides For Seven Brothers, has structured the show to move the story along through song. In the first song, Kasha says, Nancy Davis says she just wants to meet Reagan and they discuss their lives. In the second song, they decide to be friends and in the third song, Reagan, still stinging from his divorce from actress Jane Wyman, expresses his reluctance to remarry. The action takes the couple to Reagan’s ranch (one of the scenes not in Chasen’s) and over the next two years as the pair grow closer, they fight the tabloid press and even the threat of communism. “The drama is in how Nancy plays hard to get and how long it took him to propose,” says Kasha. “In fact, it was she who asked him.” The play ends with Reagan declaring his intention to run for U.S. president. Kasha even took part in one of the announcements. He was at an event at The Coconut Grove with his friend Mike Curb, chorale leader for Reagan and later 42nd lieutenant governor of California and founder of Curb Records. “He told me the governor wants you to make an announcement,” said Kasha. “I don’t know why (see ‘REAGANS’ page 15)
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FESTIVAL FESTIVITIES—Multi-Academy Award nominated and Emmy-winning producer Jason Blum, founder of Blumhouse Productions, and award-winning Israeli director/screenwriter Avi Nesher, director of the opening night film The Other Story, were honored with the 2018 Israel Film Festival (IFF) Achievement in Film and TV Award and the 2018 IFF Cinematic Achievement Award, respectively at the festival’s Opening Night Gala Tuesday in the Steve Tisch Cinema Center at the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills. From left are Jason Blum, Meir Fenigstein, IFF founder/festival executive director; actress Lin Shaye, who presented the award to Blum; Nesher and David Gersh, co-president of The Gersh Agency. By Todd Williamson/January Images
Israel Film Festival To Premiere AwardWinning Documentaries The 32nd Israel Film Festival in Los Angeles (IFF). the largest showcase of Israeli films in the U.S and running through Tuesday, Nov. 20, will showcase two U.S. premieres, four West Coast premieres and seven L.A. premieres of documentary films. The festival’s centerpiece will be a screening of the documentary Black Honey, The Life And Poetry Of Avraham Sutskever and honoring its director Uri Barbash with the 2018 IFF Artistic Achievement Award at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 13 as part of The Israel Film Festival at the Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd, L.A. The event will also includes a panel discussion with the director. Considered one of the greatest Yiddish poets, Sutskever saved Jewish manuscripts from being destroyed by the Nazis, survived World War II on a special rescue plane ordered by Stalin, testified in the Nuremberg trials, and then died anonymously in Tel Aviv. The film will also screen at 5 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 10 at the Laemmle Ahrya Fine Arts Theatre, 8556 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills and at 3 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 18 at the Laemmle Town Center, 17200 Ventura Blvd, #121, Encino. Other featured documentaries include: • The Assassination—Director Avi Weissblei’s film starts on Friday, June 16, 1933 in Tel Aviv. While walking with his
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he chose me, but I went up on stage and said, ‘the governor wants to tell you something that will change the world.’ He announced that he was running for president. It was a very exciting moment.” Starring Kelley Dorsey as Nancy Davis and Brent Schindele as Ronald Reagan, the production is directed by Kay Cole, known for creating the role of Maggie in the original production of A Chorus Line and introducing the song At The Ballet. Author and poet Sam Bennett spent two years researching the book, says Dante. “She even found his corny jokes.” According to Kasha, there’s an addendum at the end of the play. With music playing, Nancy Reagan announces that Ronald Reagan won the
Black Honey: The Life And Poetry Of Avraham Sutskever tells the story of the famed Yiddish poet.
wife, Sima, on the beach Chaim Arlosoroff—a promising leader and a rising star in the Zionist movement—was shot dead at the age of 34 by two unknown assailants. The assassins quickly fled through the side streets of the city, taking with them the answer to a question that remains unresolved to this day: who killed Arlosoroff? The film screens at 7:15 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 13 at the Laemmle Town Center at 5 p.m., Monday, Nov. 19 at the Laemmle Ahrya Fine Arts, For information or to purchase tickets call the IsraFest Foundation, 310247-1800 or email info@israelfilmfestival.org. Tickets are also available at www.IsraelFilmFestival.com. A festival six-pack is $75 (available only at Laemmle theaters) p r e s i d e n c y, knocked down the Berlin War and the economy soared. Both Kasha and Dante agree that much of the appeal of the story “is that they were a team and partners,” says Kasha, “and Ron Dante that partnership lasted the rest of their lives. Few, if any marriages had more of an impact on the 20th century.” For tickets and more information, visit www.InABoothAtChasens.com or call 818-5089-4200.
TO SEE AND BE SEEN
BONHAMS CALIFORNIA JEWELS — Enjoy the glamour of jewels at the upcoming Bonhams California Jewels Los Angeles sale on Nov. 19 and 20. From emeralds, diamonds and aquamarines to great examples of mid-century jewelry design to fabulously special pieces by some of the world’s greatest jewelry houses, this upcoming auction is sure to delight. All pieces can be viewed online at https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/24867/?department=JWL or seen in person when the preview comes to town this month. Pictured (from left): a diamond, enamel and gemset platinum scarab brooch by Tiffany & Co. is perfectly timed with the Tutankhamun show now at the California Science Center; an aquamarine, diamond and 18K white gold clip by Retzignac; and a coral, emerald, diamond and 18K gold squirrel brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels are among the items set to go up for auction. CHRYSALIS POKER NIGHT— Chrysalis held its 3rd annual “Go All In” Poker Night fundraiser at the Museum of Flying in Santa Monica to great success, raising more than $100,000. The nonprofit organization is dedicated to creating a pathway to self-sufficiency for homeless and low-income individuals by providing the resources and support needed to prepare for, find, and retain employment. Pictured (from left): Randall Emmett, Lala Kent, and Arti Miller.
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REMEMBERING DR. ALPERT — Beverly Hills resident Sandy Pressman was among those who honored the memory of her father, Dr. David Alpert, in celebration of the 70th anniversary celebration of Midway, now Olympia Medical Center in The Miracle Mile. Dr. Alpert co-founded Midway together with Dr. Leon Tiber. Representatives from federal, state and local elected officials also joined the celebration bestowing scrolls, certificates and proclamations on Olympia’s CEO, Matt Williams. Featured community leaders included Lyn MacEwen Cohen, president of First-In Fire Foundation and member of Olympia’s Board of Governors, who spoke of the importance of the community-Fire Department partnership in saving lives. Stephen Kramer, GMMCC president, also a former patient, reminisced about his family’s experience with the quick responses of Olympia’s emergency services department. Both Sandy Pressman and Ted Greenberg, the grandson Dr. Tiber, reflected on their vision for a community and hospital. Los Angeles Fire Department Battalion 18 Chief Joseph Lopez and LAFD Fire Station 68EIT firefighter, Brian Wilson, along with LAFD Battalion 18 Paramedic Captain Rico Gross joined in celebrating the importance of LAFD-Olympia partnership as well. Pictured (from left): Dayle Dolginer and Ted Greenberg (granddaughter and grandson of cofounder Dr. Leon Tiber); Sandy Pressman, (daughter of Dr. David Alpert); Councilmember David Ryu, CD-4; Matt Williams, Olympia Medical Center, CEO; Councilmember Paul Koretz, CD-5; Ira Alpert (son of co- founder, Dr. David Alpert); and Steven Rosenthal, Olympia Medical Center, Community Affairs representative. Photo by Jeffrey Adams
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Beverly Hills Woofstock 2018 Ends Up Being ‘Lucky’s Day’
Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills Presents Nutcracker Tea With Los Angeles Ballet
By Victoria Talbot Lucky is a 7-year-old Pitbull mix whose life changed dramatically when his owner was deployed to Afghanistan. With no one to care for him, Lucky arrived at the West Los Angeles shelter over twelve months ago. “They rarely keep an animal that long,” said Bill Crowe, Executive Director of the Pet Care Foundation. “Everybody just loved him so much.” Passed over again and again, his loving demeanor won the hearts of the shelter staff. One volunteer, Mae, believed in Lucky. She took him to adoption events over and over throughout the year, trying to find him a loving home. Last weekend, Lucky finally hit the jackpot. Enrique and Kayla Morales came to Woofstock to enjoy some quality time with their pet and over 45 pet-related vendors with unique merchandise and services for pets. Woofstock also features a pet parade of costumed canines and a doggie talent show that always brings howls of laughter. Then they saw Lucky and it was his turn to go home. “I am overjoyed that he has found a home today,” said Mae. “Events like Woofstock 90210 provide promising results because people don’t always like to come to the shelters. My heart is full.” The Pet Care Foundation hosted animal adoptions from seven participating animal rescues, including the West LA Shelter. “Pet Care’s mission is to find loving homes for the many homeless animals in our city,” said Crowe. “We are extremely grateful when we come to events like Woofstock and we see successful adoptions.” The Pet Care Foundation has found over 4,000 loving homes for homeless animals at 12 adoption events annually and with 12 episodes on Beverly Hills TV Channel 10, Los Angeles City Cable and West Hollywood Public Access featuring animals ready for adoption. The Pet Care Foundation regularly
By Laura Coleman Prepare to be transported to another era when the “Nutcracker Tea” returns to the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills next weekend on Nov. 17 and 18. The continuing collaboration at the one-year-old luxury hotel combines the artistry of the Los Angeles Ballet with luxury teas. Set in the Waldorf Astoria’s elegant ballroom, guests will enjoy a special preview performance from The Nutcracker and savor a full High Tea. The menu includes delicacies created by the hotel’s executive chef, Steve Benjamin, and two specially blended, bespoke teas from TEALEAVES, the Vancouver-based luxury tea specialist. “The beloved annual event has grown from last year's Lobby Lounge installation into our ballroom, where additional guests and their children will have a chance to enjoy this magical holiday experience," said Peter Bowling, the hotel's managing director. “There will be two services each day at 11 am. and 2 p.m. With seats for up to 150 guests at each service, families can enjoy this special event in an intimate and comfortable setting." The 2018 LAB Nutcracker Tea features VIP packages starting at $1,000, which include four seats to the tea, photos with the dancers and mystery prize boxes valued at over $100 each. Guests can also choose the Nutcracker Dreams Overnight Experience Package starting at $5,000, which includes the above, as well as an overnight stay for four, valet parking and a LAB Nutcracker Ballet Bag filled
Enrique and Kayla Morales welcomed Lucky, a 7-year old Pit mix, into their home after she spent a year in the West L.A. Shelter. Her owner was deployed to Afghanistan, leaving him little choice but to place her up for adoption. With a sweet personality such as hers, volunteers and shelter staff tried unsuccessfully to find her a loving home – until Sunday, which was Lucky’s lucky day!
helps pets prepare for adoption by bringing groomers to help them look their best. This year, a distinguished panel of judges that included Mayor Julian Gold, Councilmember Lili Bosse and Subaru representative Jason Hartzberg selected the winners of the Pet Talent Contest. First place went to Nova, a Belgian Malinois owned by Devon. Second place went to Cally, a mixed breed owned by Paul Caplan-Bennett and third place went to Cookie, a Jindo-mix owned by Hayley Khan. Sponsors this year included Lili and Jon Bosse, Subaru, the Pet Care Foundation, VCA West LA Animal Hospital, The Amanda Foundation, Beverly Hills Small Animal Hospital, Centinela Feed and Pet Supplies, Doggie Do Good, Healthy Spot, Just Food for Dogs, Master Jason Hwang, Metropolitan Animal Specialty Hospital, Muffin’s Halo, Only in Beverly Hills, Patti Tanenbaum, Pet Food Express, Royal Dog Academy and Vetted.
with exciting gifts including a decorated and signed pointe shoe. General admission tickets for the Nutcracker Tea are $125 for adults and $50 for children. Children will be treated to a crafts area, where they will also enjoy dance lessons from the ballet's stars, while parents will find a special holiday bazaar filled with unique gift ideas. A portion of each ticket is earmarked to support Los Angeles Ballet's mission to ensure that the finest of classical and contemporary dance will continue to be an integral part of Southern California's performing arts culture.
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OUTLOOK B E V E R LY H I L L S One-of-a-kind artwork from 200 artists representing more than 40 tribes will highlight The Autry’s Annual American Indian Arts Marketplace from 10 a.m.-5p.m., Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 10-11 at the Autry Museum of the American West, 4700 Western Heritage Way, L.A. Sculptures, pottery, beadwork, basketry, photography, paintings, jewelry, textiles, wooden carvings, and mixedmedia works and more will be for sale. The weekend also includes food, performances, children’s activities, artist demonstrations, and a short play festival by Native Voices, the Autry's award-winning resident theatre company. For further information, visit TheAutry.org/Marketplace. • • • • • Longtime Beverly Hills residents Dr. Marvin Berkowitz, Dr. Paul Geller and publicist Irwin Zucker will be among the attendees at the 54th annual reunion of Brooklyn Boys High School (BBHS) Alumni, West Coast Chapter, beginning at 11 a.m., Sun., Nov. 11 at the Sportsmen’s Lodge, 12833 Ventura Blvd., Studio City. Zucker will emcee for the 54th consecutive time. Receiving the “Man of the Year” award will be cardiologist Dr. Robert Goldman, BBHS class of 1954, and now a Rancho Palos Verdes resident. For more information, call 323- 4613921. • • • • • Santa Monica Rep will present a reading of Elmer Rice’s The Adding Machine, a satire that tells the story of a man struggling to maintain his status in a rapidly changing technological universe, at 2 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 11 at The Edye at The Broad Stage, 1310 11th St., Santa Monica. Rice adapted techniques from German Expressionist theatre to depict the dehumanization of man in the 20th century with themes that still resonate today. Tickets are $25 and available by calling 310-434-3200 or by visiting www.thebroadstage.org. • • • • • The Actors’ Gang has announced an extension of Johnny Got His Gun, adding two performances, a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday, Nov. 11, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I and Veteran’s Day, and an 8 p.m. performance on Wednesday, Nov. 14 at the Ivy Substation, 9070 Venice Blvd.,
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The Grinch Who Doesn’t Steal Much Ever since its release in 1957, Dr. Seuss's How The Grinch Stole Christmas has captivated millions and leapt from the pages into different stages and screens – most famously the 1966 animated special with Boris Karloff, and 2000 live action adaptation starring Jim Carrey. Now, nearly two decades after Ron Howard's take on the Grinch’s escapade, we receive another adaptation courtesy of Illumination Entertainment. And it... is okay. The story is pretty much spelled out in the source material's title – The Grinch (Benedict Cumberbatch) gets annoyed at the Whos of Whoville celebrating Christmas, and opts to stop it from coming this year. In the process, he learns that Christmas isn’t about the presents and decorations, but something deeper.
Cumberbatch takes a unique direction with the character, voicing him with an American accent that sounds more akin to Professor Frink from The Simpsons than the vocal homage to Karloff that one would expect from an actor like him. The animation looks great, and the music is appropriately whimsical. That’s really all there is to say, because there's not really much that stands out about the film otherwise. It is decent enough, but there's nothing really to say. Go see this movie if you’re a hardcore Seuss fan or just want to distract your kids for about an hour-and-a-half. 6/10
The Grinch is distributed by Universal Pictures and arrives in theaters today.
Me—Life With The Invincible Bette Davis, from 1-2:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 16 at Belmont Village Senior Living, 10475 Wilshire Blvd., Westwood. Using datebooks, scrapbooks, letters and cassette recordings, Sermack recounts some of the major events in the star’s life during the 1980s including her stroke and the publication of her daughter’s memoir, which wounded her deeply. Required RSVPs may be made to 310-4757501. • • • • • Hollywood Heritage and the Hollywood Foreign Press Association will present “Remembering Tyrone Power” at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 15 at the Hollywood Heritage Museum, 2100 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood. Power died Nov. 15, 1958 at 44 and the event will be in conjunction will the annual memorial service at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery. The evening will include a screening of 1953’s The Mississippi Gambler, and Power’s costar actress Piper Laurie, will take part in a Q&A before the film. Moderated by film writer Susan King, the panel about Power’s life and career will include historian Maria Ciaccia and Power’s children Romina Power and Tyrone Power, Jr. (schedules permitting). A dress worn by Laurie in The Mississippi Gambler will be on display along with costume sketches, still photos and posters from the film. Tickets are $15. For more information, visit www.hollywoodheritage.org. • • • • •
Jonah Levine (third from left) and the Jonah Levine Collective.
Grammy-nominated trombonist, pianist and composer Jonah Levine and the Jonah Levine Collective will present a rush-hour concert from 4-6 p.m., Friday, Nov. 16 in the Waiting Room at Union Station, 800 N. Alameda St., L.A. Levine studied music at UCLA and has worked with such artists as Stevie Wonder, Jay-Z, Damian Marley, Ed Sheeran, The Game, Leonard Cohen and TI. Levine is currently working on a commission for the Angel City Jazz Festival. For more information, visit unionstationla.com. • • • • • The Millennia Consort, a leading “organ plus” ensemble, will present a concert with brass quintet, percussion and organ at 5 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 18 at All Saints Church, 504 N. Camden Dr., Beverly Hills. The program will feature Mussorgky’s Pictures at an Exhibition, Holst’s The Planets and works by All Saints’ Church Music Director Craig Phillips, John Hirten and a world premiere by Mary Beth Bennett. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students/seniors. For more information, visit www.allsaintsbh.org. • • • • • Beit T’Shuvah will hold its Holiday Boutique from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 18 at 8847 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles. The event will feature vendors and free gift wrapping available, food trucks and complimentary valet. For more information, call 310-351-6408 or email ohmygache@gmail.com
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their support,” said Marcus, a longtime resident and veteran Beverly Hills Unified School District teacher with more than 50 years of experience in the classroom. “I am excited to begin working collaboratively with the board to fulfill the commitment that I made during my campaign.” Among a litany of pressing issues, the new board will be tasked with helping shepherd the school district through a transformative process of reconfiguration to create a dedicated middle school for the upcoming 2019/20 school year. Walker-Shuman, a mother of five and a third generation Beverly Hills resident, was among the community leaders who made a recommendation earlier this year that the school district would be best served by creating a dedicated middle school - a decision which was ultimate made just days before the election. Although the two outgoing members of the board, Lisa Korbatov and Howard Goldstein, both abstained from participating in the vote, despite having been involved in the years-long process that precipitated the decision. “[I] look forward to joining
Tristen Walker-Shuman with her husband David at Tristen’s election night party.
Members of Rachelle Marcus’ steering committee at her election night party. Pictured, (back row from left): Victoria Gordon and Linda Brown. Middle row (from left): Tara Cucci, Lori Greene Gordon, and Rachelle Marcus. Front row (from left): Lorraine Eastman, Joy Weiser, Susan Mishler, and Natalie Gordon.
the team in the great work we have ahead of us,” WalkerShuman said. “This campaign was all about unity and hearing the substantive value of the community’s concerns. Now more than ever we need to reject vitriol and ugliness, and commit to a higher standard of interaction. “We talk about addressing bullying in the schools, but we also need to recognize bullying amongst our adult population.
This election reflects the hope our community has for a better future for our schools and for improved interpersonal relationships.” While the numbers will shift in the coming days as absentee and provisional ballots are further counted, the total tally as of press time was: 5,080 votes for Marcus, 3,563 votes for Walker-Shuman, and 2,257 for Winans Jr. “I’m very thankful to this
entire community right now, especially, to those who voted for me and have shown me so much support,” said Winans Jr. “Your faith in me has left a lasting impression on my heart and I am filled and encouraged by outpouring of love I am receiving. I wish I could have done more for you from an official position, but I know we will continue to have our voices heard and do what we believe is right. Congratulations to Mrs. Marcus and Mrs. WalkerShuman, I wish you the very best and I hope you do well!”
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more than $1 million worth of celebrity vintage and designer furs, furs used in major TV series and movies, for 50 percent off. Each week’s sale will benefit a different charity as the firm has always supported local charities. Starting from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 25, the sale will open to the public until everything is sold. Edwards-Lowell will continue to have storage, repair, and re-styling for current and new customers in the Edwards-Lowell building at 8712 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills. Edwards Lowell with also be selling its collection of Hollywood and sports memorabilia, from Hollywood’s heyday to current day. Sports memorabilia includes signed pieces from LeBron James, L.A. Dodgers players, Wayne Gretzky, Steph Curry and Sandy Koufax. Celebrity memorabilia includes signed pieces from Charlton Heston, Johnny Depp, Tim Burton, Clint Eastwood, Cher, Jerry Lewis, the rat pack-Sinatra, Dean, Sammy and Joey. The Edwards-Lowell private collection of art work, and photography will also be sold including works by Terry O’Neill, Chagall, Mr. Brainwash and Peter Max. Edwards-Lowell was founded by Merrill Lowell in 1940 and quickly earned a reputation for the rare and beautiful in original fur fashions. Inspired by art and music, Lowell developed design and manufacturing techniques in fur that set the standard
Tributes were pouring in from across Southern California on Thursday after 13 people died in an overnight shooting at a Thousand Oaks nightclub crowded with patrons, including 16 students from the Malibu college and three off-duty Los Angeles Police Department officers. Ventura County Sheriff Geoff Dean said 13 people died in the shooting at the Borderline Bar & Grill, including a sheriff's sergeant and the gunman, identified as 28-yearold former marine and Cal State Northridge student Ian David Long. Long, who lived with his mother in Newbury Park, is believed to have committed suicide as law enforcement descended on the club. Flags at Beverly Hills City Hall were flown at half-mast on Thursday. A website has been set up to assist the victims: www.VCCF.org and potential blood donors were being urged to visit www.redcrossblood.org to find a donation location nearby. –– City News Service
for the industry. In 1961, Merrill’s wife Grace joined the business, they developed a client base that included Hollywood legends including Joan Crawford, Rosalind Russell, Mae West, Ella Fitzgerald, Lana Turner, Sammy Davis, Rosemarie Stack, Loni Anderson, Joan Rivers, Totie Fields, Joan Collins, the stars of Dynasty, Dallas, and stars of today, such as Liza, Cher and Britney Spears. Their first salon was on Rodeo Drive in 1940. In 1969, they moved to their current location, The EdwardsLowell Building. In 1994, Edwards-Lowell became Beverly Hills most state-of-the-art fur salon, with a design studio and a twostory cold storage vault that is temperature and humidity-controlled yearround. With a salon showcasing their fur fashions, socialites from around the world, and stars alike are a fixture at Edwards-Lowell. When Merrill died in 1993, Grace became chairwoman of the business. She died in 2009, and her son Paul Matsumoto, president of EdwardsLowell since 1995, who has worked in the business since the age of 6, carries on the tradition and empire his mom helped to create. Lehman joined them 20 years. ago as VP of sales, expanding Edwards-Lowell into other areas such as Hollywood and sports memorabilia. Matumoto and Lehman have decided to focus on the vintage furs they have and Edwards-Lowell will be the first furrier in the nation to stop selling new furs.
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BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS—Bud Heumann, Nick Lachey, Lou Ferrigno, and Charles Robinson (Nov. 9); Ann Reinking and Sinbad (Nov. 10); Demi Moore, Calista Flockhart, Leonardo DiCaprio (Nov. 11); Anne Hathaway, Ryan Gosling, David Schwimmer, Al Michaels and Neil Young (Nov. 12); Carol Connors, Joe Mantagna, Jimmy Kimmel, and Whoopi Goldberg (Nov. 13); Marty Geimer, Prince Charles, and Robert Ginty (Nov. 14); Ed Asner, Kevin Eubanks, Jimmy Choo, and Sam Waterston (Nov. 15).
Joan Mangum Philanthropist/entrepreneur Kathy Ireland was honored at Aviva Family & Children’s Services annual “A Gala” at the Four Seasons Hotel. Ireland was the recipient of the inaugural Champion of Social Justice Award for her significant philanthropic donations to numerous children and family causes including the YMCA Greater L.A. and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Also honored were Los Angeles County Supervisor, Kathy Ireland Photo by Mike Kawata Sheila Kuehl, and Lucille and Willie Thomas, foster parents who have taken in about 50 youths since becoming involved with the non-profit. The gala was co-chaired by Aviva boardmembers Leslie Kavanaugh and Lolo Levoy, and emceed by Emmywinning Erica Olsen of KCBS. A live auction conducted by Billy Harris included such items as courtside tickets to The Lakers, a trip to Bulgaria, and a private four course dinner by a quartet of celebrity chefs. And here’s some exciting news. At the gala, 2019 plans were announced to open a new residential program, thereby shifting the focus of Aviva’s Hollywood property from a foster youth group home to a 42-bed residence for young women and single mothers experiencing homelessness. Aviva (avivacenter.org) is a nonprofit, nonsectarian agency that believes every child and family in thee community deserves the chance for a brighter future. ******
BEVERLY HILLS THEATRE GUILD–The beautiful backyard at Janet Salter’s Linden Drive home was the scene of a kickoff party announcing plans for the Beverly Hills Theatre Guild’s annual Spotlight Awards on March 17 at the Four Seasons Hotel. BHTG Chair Janet Salter (left) and President Carolyn Fried (right) flank two Hollywood legends who will be honored at the event: actor/director Howard Storm and talent agent Budd Burton Moss. Winners of the Julie Harris Playwright Competition will also be saluted. Photo by Amir
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The alice+olivia store on North Beverly Drive was the scene of “Shop To Erase MS.” The sale included selections from the latest a+o collectionfeaturing the new six button “Good Jean.” The event was hosted by Race to Erase Founder Nancy Davis along with co-hosts, Kathy Hilton, Paris Hilton, Tessa Hilton, Isabella Rickel, Mariella Rickel, and Nicky Rothschild. Some 10 percent of net proceeds from the “Good Jean” sales will benefit Race to Erase MS and its Center Without Walls program, a collaboration of top MS research centers working together as a team on ground-breaking research with the goal of treating and, ultimately, finding a cure for MS. ****** The 4th annual InStyle Awards, hosted at Getty Center by the magazine’s Editor-In-Chief Laura Brown honored the actors, actresses and artists whose style defines the red carpet, as well as the industry’s top image makers. This year’s winners included Julia Roberts, Clare Waight Keller of Givenchy, Jeff Goldblum, Elizabeth Steward, Karla Welch, Chris McMilan, James Kaliardos, and Constance Wu. Presenters included Awkwanna, Jennifer Aniston, Lily Collins, Richard Curtis, Laura Harrier, Busy Philipps, Haley Reinhart, and Rebel Wilson. Among the many spotted in the room.... Connie Britton, Ross Butler, Kaley Cuoco, Allison Janney, Miranda Kerr, Jennifer Meyer, Maye Musk, Ellen Pompeo, Tracee Ellis Ross, Aaron and Sam TaylorJohnson, Amber Valletta, and Rachel Zoe. Sponsors of the 2018 InStyle Awards included Cadilla, Fiji, Kate Spade and Reebok.
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COURIER IN NASHVILLE – Planning Commissioner Andy Licht and Health & Safety Commissioner Gary Ross recently visited Nashville, Tennessee on what Ross called a recent “fact finding mission.” Pictured here, in front of the Tennessee State Capitol, the pair holds their copy of the Beverly Hills Courier. To join these commissioners in the Carry The Courier Club, snap a photo of yourself on your next trip holding the Courier and email it to mlopez@bhcourier.com.
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Former Teen Mom Star Pleads Guilty In The Beverly Hills Hotel Security Run-In By Matt Lopez Former reality TV star Farrah Abraham pleaded guilty last week to a misdemeanor resisting arrest charge from an altercation with a security guard earlier this year at The Beverly Hills Hotel. The 27-year-old former Teen Mom star was given two years probation and ordered to perform five days of community service, along with attending 12 hours of anger management. She is also barred from returning to the Beverly Hills
Hotel’s Polo Lounge. The misdemeanor charge of battery was dropped as part of her plea deal. Police responded to the hotel at about 1:20 a.m. on June 13 after reports that Abraham was arguing with hotel guests and refusing to leave the Polo Lounge. Beverly Hills police Lt. Elisabeth Albanese said at the time that security reported that Abraham had physically struck him, and that she appeared intoxicated.
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Theatre at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts is named in recognition of Goldsmith who was founding chair of the organization. Street dedications are a rare honor. Only two other streets have been dedicated: Herzl Way and Fred Hayman Way. In 2008, Fred Hayman, founder of Giorgio and the visionary who established the Rodeo Drive Committee, was honored. Then in 2010, the City honored Theodor Herzl, the father of Zionism. Goldsmith was married to Elaine. Her father Benjamin Maltz was the first chairman of the board for City National Bank. Maltz mini-park is named for him. Goldsmith had two sons, Bruce and Russell Goldsmith; Russell currently serves as chairman of City National Bank. Goldsmith passed away in 2016 at the age of 93.
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served as CEO/chairman of City National Bank from 19751995, and continued as chairman emeritus until 2015. During his tenure, the bank’s assets reportedly grew from $600 million to over $3 billion. His clients included such stars as Cher, Robert Redford and Paul Newman. He also served on the board of directors of the Los Angeles branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco 1981-87 and on the board of directors of Wynn Resorts. Goldsmith is most fondly remembered for his philanthropy. He played a leadership role in several charitable organizations including the Jewish Federation Council of Greater Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association, the United Way and the National Conference of Christians and Jews. The Bram Goldsmith
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Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services Dustin Seemann and taught by BHHS (Class of 2010) alum Justin Brezhnev, a serial entrepreneur and CEO of Hacker Fund, which acts as a fiscal sponsor for technologists who create projects that help disadvantaged communities and the environment. The presentations from the four mock start-up companies run by 6th graders displayed clear understanding, if somewhat aspirational goals, about
how to create, potentially market and sell a product. Dubin underscored how critical it was to have the buyin of both the administration and teachers to create such impactful programs, many of which strive to expand after school opportunities for middle school students across as many BHHS Career Pathways as possible. “These opportunities are made possible by our amazing BHHS Career Education teachers agreeing to create middle school experiences and working for hours after their regular work days,” she said.
The Beverly Hills Police Department has impounded over 1,000 scooters since the ordinance was passed, issuing 950 citations with over $100,000 in fines at $123 per scooter. Scooters are defined as, ““any wheeled device other than an automobile or motorcycle, that is powered by a motor; is accessed via an ondemand porta, whether smartphone application, membership card, or similar method; is operated by a private entity that owns, manages and maintains the devices for shared use by members of the public; and is available to members of the public in unstaffed, self-service locations, except for those locations which are designated by the City.” Bird has had eight administrative appeals to recover its property and to argue its case. Bird’s attorneys argue that the impounds are “illegal” and “improper” and conducted, “without evidence, without notice and without written decisions – before they seized Bird’s property.” They argue that the City does not notify them of impounds in a timely fashion, and that each day that the scooters are impounded they are not being rented, causing the company harm. The suit claims that the City Council “unlawfully passed the Ordinance on an ‘urgency’ basis, dispensing with the state law requirement that prohibits any municipal ordinance from going into effect until 30 days after enactment.” In their lawsuit, they state that “no testimony was given or findings made justifying urgency. Not a single witness… indicated that electric scooters posed a serious and immediate danger to the public,” which they claim is in violation of the Brown Act. The suit names three reasons the City Council banned scooters, which they disagree with. The first is that the scooters are “unregulated.” That is untrue they say, because there are state laws that govern motorized scooters. The argument does not take into consideration that the City banned “Shared Mobility Devices,” meaning dock-free, on-demand, pay-as-you-go mobility devices that typically are dropped wherever the rider ends the trip. BHPD impounds scooters based on Section 22651(b) of the California Vehicle Code, authorizing the removal of a vehicle that is “parked or left
standing upon a highway in a position so as to obstruct the normal movement of traffic or in a condition so as to create a hazard...” Nonetheless, ride sharing for scooters was neither anticipated, nor regulated in Beverly Hills by any local ordinances. They simply appeared and soon, they were literally, everywhere. There were hundreds of them on the streets. Often, they were being driven by unlicensed kids, without helmets on streets and City sidewalks. The scooter riders competed for sidewalk space with pedestrians, handicapped and at-risk elderly or fragile people, and on the streets, where the council said they posed a traffic danger. The second issue is that the City Council alleged that “the Bird scooters are ‘abandoned’by which they really meant just parked, not abandoned as that term is used under State law – ‘by users in streets, sidewalks, and other places.” “But that is true of scooters owned by private individuals and bicycles,” says the lawsuit. Privately-owned scooters are not often found in the public right-of-way or in parks and on sidewalks unless the rider is present, especially motorized scooters. When such items are privately owned, they are usually safeguarded as a personal item. In Beverly Hills, Bird scooters, however, were found dumped in Metro construction sites, street medians, public sidewalks, private driveways, parks, and generally anywhere the rider dropped them. It was actually almost comical – so much so that scooters left in strange places started to appear on Pinterest, Twitter and Instagram. Soon after they began to appear, some of the devices fell victim to anonymous scooter rage, ending up broken in pieces or otherwise disabled, in the public right-of-way. This too, became the subject of social media posts. Third, claims the lawsuit, “the City Council cited the ‘appeal to young people’ as a problem, without explanation or support why it was a problem, and pointing out that ‘shared mobility devises are nearly always operated by users… without helmets.’” As of Sept. 18, state law no longer requires users over the age of 18 to wear helmets. The ordinance went into effect on July 26. The company claims that the City of Beverly Hills is violating the California Environmental Quality Act by denying the use of a zero-emissions e-scooter.“
BEVERLY HILLS Attempts to speak to someone at Bird were rejected and referred to a standard press release. In it, Eric Estrada, Bird’s chief legal officer and head of Government Partnerships, positions the company as almost a messianic answer to modern environmental and traffic issues. “The Beverly Hills ban also violates the California Environmental Quality Act, which requires the City Council to conduct a review of the environmental consequences of removing zero emissions transportation options, such as e-scooters,” read the press release. “The City Council failed to conduct a CEQA review, arguing the ban would have no impact on the environment — an assertion that runs contrary to logic and facts showing that use of Bird’s zero-emissions vehicles decreases CO2 emitting car trips.” It may be that the scooter has a place in filling transportation needs, but the aggressive introduction of scooters into Beverly Hills did little to enhance their standing. Tim Harter, government relations for Bird, explained that the business model for the company is to discover if there is anything that “prohibited us from operating,” in a given locale, he told the City Council in their July hearing. When it is determined that the company can introduce the vehicles, they bring their scooters into the city or into nearby cities, like Santa Monica, Los Angeles and Culver City, affecting Beverly Hills, West Los Angeles and West Hollywood. The strategy then overwhelms the cities with scooters, forcing them to negotiate with the city’s government. Councilmember Les Friedman called it, “asking for forgiveness, rather than “asking for permission.” Mayor Julian Gold was very forthcoming. “I am beyond offended by the manner in which this was rolled out. To intentionally impose on cities the risks in an effort to make a profit is unconscionable. No one has to grant forgiveness. The manner in which you rolled this out is a wanton disregard for the public safety – and it is our public. You guys could care less. You wanted to move the needle. You moved it too far. This is a wanton disregard for public safety. Given my ‘druthers I would ban you for life or longer… I would stick your executives in jail and not the kids who ride the scooters.” The Urgency Ordinance passed 4-1, with John Mirisch the dissenting vote.
Correcting The Record In last week’s article Beverly Hills Grads Have Experience Of A Lifetime In Israel, the article inaccurately stated that Taglit-Birthright Israel brings 20,000 young American Jews to Israel annually. This year, Birthright expects 50,000 participants.
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How Beverly Hills Voted November 6, 2018 | General Election Registered Voters: 20,500 • Ballots Cast: 9,397 (45.84 percent)
Governor Gavin Newsom – 5,575 John Cox – 3,522
Attorney General Xavier Becerra– 5,537 Steven Bailey – 3,352
Prop 6 - Gas Tax Repeal No – 5,702 Yes – 3,021
Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis – 4,095 John Cox – 3,239
Assessor Jeffrey Prang – 4,398 John Loew – 2,364
Prop 7 - Daylight Savings Time Yes – 5,608 No – 2,747
U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein– 5,385 Kevin De Leon – 2,585
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond – 3,712 Marshall Tuck – 3,189
Prop 8 - Dialysis No – 5,466 Yes – 3,031
33rd Congressional District Ted Lieu – 5,631 Kenneth Wright – 3,303
Prop 1 - Affordable Housing Bond Yes – 5,181 No – 3,185
Prop 10 - Expanded Rent Control No – 5,339 Yes – 3,556
26th State Senate District Ben Allen – 5,757 Baron Bruno – 2,328
Prop 2 - Mental Health Bond Yes – 5,905 No – 2,552
Prop 11 - Paramedic Break Time Yes – 5,754 No – 2,832
L.A. County Sheriff Jim McDonnell – 4,186 Alex Villanueva – 2,572
Prop 3 - Water Bond No – 5,018 Yes – 3,372
Prop 12 - Farm Animal Confinement Yes – 6,103 No – 2,484
Secretary of State Alex Padilla – 5,582 Mark Meuser – 3,312
Prop 4 - Children’s Hospital Bond Yes – 5,686 No – 2,893
Controller Betty Yee – 5,576 Konstantinos Roditis – 3,247
Prop 5 - Property Tax Transfer No – 4,841 Yes – 3,656 – Matt Lopez Source: L.A. County Registrar-Recorder's Statement of Votes Cast By Community, last updated November 7 at 6:32 a.m.
ELECTION
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L.A. County Sheriff With all precincts reporting as of Thursday morning, retired L.A. County Sheriff’s Lt. Alex Villanueva held a narrow lead over Sheriff Jim McDonnell, threatening to become the first challenger in more than a century to unseat an incumbent L.A. County sheriff. As of Thursday morning’s tally, Villanueva had claimed 50.15 percent of the vote, with just 4,927 votes separating the two candidates. As of press time, it was unknown just how many provisional or mail-in ballots remained to be counted. McDonnell had received endorsements from four of the five L.A. County Supervisors, as well as L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti, former LAPD Chief Charlie Beck and L.A. County District Attorney Jackie Lacey. Villanueva was endorsed
by the L.A. County Democratic Party, as well as the Association of Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs, which is the union representing rank-and-file deputies. Propositions Proposition 6, the hotlydebated effort to repeal a gas tax hike, was rejected at the ballot by California voters. If passed, Proposition 6 would have repealed the tax increases that took place in November 2017, which hiked the tax 12 cents per gallon for gasoline and 20 cents per gallon for diesel fuel. The repeal effort was spearheaded by former San Diego City Councilman Carl DeMaio, and partially funded by Republican gubernatorial candidate John Cox. "The cost of living is already on the increase in California and families are struggling to survive. This is unacceptable," DeMaio said earlier this year of the gas tax hike Supporters of the tax increase said it would raise
approximately $5.2 billion per year in money earmarked for road and bridge repairs, and that repealing it would eliminate funding for statewide transportation projects. Gov. Jerry Brown in particular was vocal in his opposition to repeal efforts. As of Thursday morning, 60.5 percent had voted against repealing the tax hike. Voters also strongly rejected Proposition 10, which would have given local governments the power to enact rentcontrol laws. Passage of Prop 10 would meant the repeal of the CostaHawkins Rental Housing Act, which bans local rent control on single-family homes and on any housing units built after 1995. Prop 10 was defeated with 52.84 percent voting against its passage. Proposition 1: The $4 million bond measure to fund lowincome housing and veterans housing had passed as of
Thursday morning with 62.34 percent of the vote. Proposition 2: The measure to authorize the sale of $2 million in bonds to provide housing and mental health services for the homeless passed with 67.65 percent of the vote. Proposition 3: With 51.17 percent voting against it, voters narrowly defeated the effort to approve nearly $8.9 million in bonds that would have funded a variety of water projects. Proposition 4: The $1.5 billion bond measure aimed at funding construction and renovation for children's hospitals across the state – including Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Children's Hospital of Orange County and others, was approved by 67.84 percent of voters. Proposition 5: The measure which would have extended property tax relief measures for homeowners who are aged 55 or older, or severely disabled, was soundly rejected by
60.98 percent of voters. Proposition 7: The state Legislature, on a two-thirds vote, will now be able to opt out of Daylight Saving Time, or make it permanent, after this measure passed with 59.73 percent of the vote. Proposition 8: The effort to limit the amount that kidney dialysis clinics can charge patients failed with 59.81 percent voting against. Proposition 11: Ambulance crews will now be required to remain on call to respond to emergencies during legally-required meal or rest breaks, after the measure passed with 60.24 percent of the vote. Proposition 12: The mandate for specific size requirements for cages and pens that house egg-laying hens, breeding pigs or calves passed with 69.89 percent of the vote. Egglaying hens will be required to be raised in cage-free environments beginning in 2022.
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PUBLIC NOTICES BID PACKAGE NO. 18-87 CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS PUBLIC WORKS - PROJECT ADMINISTRATION 345 FOOTHILL ROAD BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA 90210 LEGAL NOTICE - BIDS WANTED LIBRARY LEVEL ‘A’ IMPROVEMENTS FOR NEW GIS AND FTP OFFICES The City of Beverly Hills ("City") hereby requests sealed bids for the materials, supplies, equipment or services set forth herein, subject to all conditions outlined in this Bid Package, including: SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION
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NOTICE INVITING BIDS INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS CONTRACT BONDS INSURANCE SCOPE OF WORK TENTATIVE PROJECT MILESTONE DATES
SECTION 1: NOTICE INVITING BIDS 1.
k. Bid Security: Each bid shall be accompanied by bid security in the form of a cashier's check, certified check or bid bond in the amount of 10% of the total bid amount. All cashier's checks or certified checks must be drawn on a responsible bank doing business in the United States and shall be made payable to THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS. Bid bonds must be issued by a bonding company licensed to do business in the State of California. Bids not accompanied by the required bid security shall be rejected. Cash and personal or company checks are NOT acceptable. The City shall return the bid security checks of unsuccessful bidders to them when the successful bidder ("Contractor") enters into the Contract with the City. l. Payment Bond and Performance Bond: A Payment Bond and a Performance Bond, each in the amount of 100% of the contract amount, will be required of the Contractor. m. Insurance: Upon award of contract, contractor will be obligated to file certificates of insurance evidencing coverage as specified in the bid documents and in a form acceptable to the City. The certificates shall be on the City's standard proof of insurance form. n. Time of Completion: The contractual completion time shall be 125 calendar days from the date of Notice To Proceed.
Notice Inviting Bids a. Date of Request:
November 08, 2018
b. Bid Number:
18-87
c. Item Description: Taking the 1,742 sq.ft. of existing storage space and dividing it into 2 office suites the 470 sq.ft. G.I.S. office suite and the remaining approximate 1,272 sq.ft. for the F.T.P. office suite. The MEP scope includes modification to existing building infrastructure and installation of new AC ductwork, exhaust system, VAV boxes, power, low voltage and lighting. Project is located Public Library Building Level ‘A’ - 440 N. Rexford Drive. Beverly Hills, CA 90210." d. Obtaining Bid Documents: A copy of the Bid Package may be obtained by mail or in person from the Department of Public Works - Project Administration, 345 Foothill Road, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, telephone number 310-288-2823. The bid package including plans and specifications may also be viewed on, and downloaded from the City’s web site: www.beverlyhills.org/business/bidlistings/ e. Bid Opening:
o. Retention: In accordance with the contract, five percent (5%) of any progress payment will be withheld as retention. Pursuant to Section 22300 of the Public Contract Code, at the request and expense of the Contractor, securities equivalent to the amount withheld may be deposited with the City or with a state or federally chartered bank as the escrow agent, and City shall then pay such moneys to the Contractor. Refer to the contract for further clarification.
g. Contractor's License: In accordance with provisions of Section 3300 of the California Public Contract Code, the City has determined that the Contractor shall possess a valid California Contractor's License Class B – General Building Contractor, or other appropriate license classification under the State Contracting Code at the time the contract is bid. Failure to possess such license may render the bid non responsive and bar the award of the contract to that non responsive Bidder. h. Liquidated Damages: There shall be a $500.00 assessment for each and every calendar day work remains undone after date fixed for completion. i. Prevailing Wages: In accordance with Labor Code Section 1770 et seq., this Project is a “public work,” and thus, the Contractor and any Subcontractors must pay wages in accordance with the determination of the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”) regarding the prevailing rate of per diem wages. Copies of those rates are on file with the Director of Public Works, and are available to any interested party upon request. Contractor shall post a copy of the DIR’s determination of the prevailing rate of per diem wages at each job site. j. Pre-bid Conference Date and Location: A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on Thursday, November 15, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at entrance to Beverly Hills Library located at 444 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills 90210.
ed April 2015: Adeline Arjad Cook, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: October 25, 2018; Published: November 02, 09, 16, 23, 2018 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2018270580 The following is/are doing business as: 1) ICON 11 2) SBH CONSULTING 2481 Hollyridge Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90068; Sandrine Auerbach 2481 Hollyridge Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90068; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed February 2015: Sandrine Auerbach, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: October 25, 2018; Published: November 02, 09, 16, 23, 2018 LACC N/C
NOTICE
Fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, et seq., Business and Professions Code).
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p. Contact Person: A bidder or potential bidder who has questions regarding this project should email those questions to Karen Domerchie, Project Manager at kdomerchie@beverlyhills.org. Written responses to all questions will be issued via addendum. THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY BID OR ALL BIDS AND TO WAIVE ANY INFORMALITY OR IRREGULARITY IN ANY BID. ANY CONTRACT AWARDED WILL BE LET TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER.
On December 11, 2018
Thursday – November 29, 2018 at 2:30 P.M., Thomas H. at 2:00 p.m.
f. Due Date and Location for Submittals: Sealed bids will be received at all times during normal business hours prior to the Bid Opening, at the City Clerk’s Office, 455 North Rexford Drive, Room 290, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. All bids must be in writing and must contain an original signature by an authorized officer of the firm. Electronic bids (i.e., telephonic, FAX, etc.) are NOT acceptable. All bids shall clearly contain on the outside of the sealed envelope in which they are submitted: BID PACKAGE 18-87: LIBRARY LEVEL ‘A’ IMPROVEMENTS FOR GIS AND FTP OFFICES PROJECT
90210; Sheila Mac 9663 Santa Monica Blvd. #1108, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed: Sheila Mac, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: October 25, 2018; Published: November 02, 09, 16, 23, 2018 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2018270584 The following is/are doing business as: 1) I LOVE MY DOUBLES PARTNER 2) TENNI LOVE 226 N. Crescent Dr. #303, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Chocbite, LLC 214 Main St. #130, El Segundo, CA 90245; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) list-
Casey, the Chapter 7 Trustee for the bankruptcy estate of Mt. Yohai, LLC, shall sell 2521 Nottingham Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90027 to the highest bidder. For purchase price and bidding information, please contact Faye C. Rasch, Weiland Golden Goodrich LLP (714) 966-1000 Nov. 9, 16, 23, 30, 2018 ––––––
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2018270582 The following is/are doing business as: THE LET GO 6063 Fairview Pl., Agoura Hills, CA 91301; CG Works, Inc. 6063 Fairview Pl., Agoura Hills, CA 91301; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed: Charisse Glenn, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: October 25, 2018; Published: November 02, 09, 16, 23, 2018 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2018270638 The following is/are doing business as: 1) EVRLINK 2) INVITTLE 9461 Charleville Blvd. #276, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Tamara Cholakian 9461 Charleville Blvd. #276, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business
under the name(s) listed: Tamara Cholakian, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: October 25, 2018; Published: November 02, 09, 16, 23, 2018 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2018270644 The following is/are doing business as: MYINTY 10861 Moorpark St. #113, Studio City, CA 91602; Adrienne M. Cossar 10861 Moorpark St. #113, Studio City, CA 91602; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed: Adrienne M. Cossar, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: October 25, 2018; Published: November 02, 09, 16, 23, 2018 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2018270640 The following is/are doing business as: DENISE ROSNER HOMES 9454 Wilshire Blvd. 1st Floor, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Denise Rosner 9454 Wilshire Blvd. 1st Floor, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed October 2016: Denise Rosner, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: October 25, 2018; Published: November 02, 09, 16, 23, 2018 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2018270642 The following is/are doing business as: 1) PLATINUM LUXURY & COMMERCIAL 2) PLATINUM REALTY GROUP 3) PLATINUM REALTY PARTNERS 4) PLATINUM REALTY RESOURCE 439 N. Canon Dr. #Penthouse, Beverly Hills, CA
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Location. 2 Jumbo Balconies Real Hardwood Floors. State of the Art Kitchen. SubZero Gagganeau. 2nd Bedroom is Office. Lots of Fitted Closets Value Priced for Quick Sale 1+DEN+ 2 BATHROOM $945,000
High Floor. Renovated. High Floor. Ocean & City Views
Shown by appointment • Cell: 310-666-2334
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HOUSES FOR SALE LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! 308 N. WETHERLY DR. BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211 OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 1-5
MOTIVATED SELLER-MAKE OFFER
LOCATED IN THE BEST AREA OF BEVERLY HILLS FLATS!
3 Bdrms, 2 Baths. Renovated master opens to beautiful stone paved backyard, loaded with fruit trees and crystal blue pool, with access to alleyway. Homa Nassi 310-570-6000
2DianaCook@gmail.com
————— TO ADVERTISE YOUR LISTINGS Contact George at 310-278-1322
BEVERLY HILLS 441 S. WETHERLY DR. RENOVATED 2 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS Hardwood floors, central A/C and heat, all applainces including washer and dryer, backyard, deck, 2 car garage parking. $5,500/MO. For more info call: 310/915-9595 ext.29
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$699,000 TO $1,099,000
• 310-203-8333 •
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For more information call
CENTURY TOWERS
Rare Private Doggy Park with Dog Park Parties! N/S Tennis-Tennis Anyone? 6-Lane pool, fitness center, valet too. A Great Lifestyle!
424/901-9942
HOUSES FOR LEASE
CENTURY PARK EAST
Century Park East
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COMPLETELY REMODELED SEEKING to RENT SPACIOUS 3 BEDROOMS, 3 BATHS Guesthouse or Room 2,123 sf. Magnificent kitchen with matching stainless with steel appliances and granite counter tops, soaring ceiling Private Entrance in living & formal dining room, wide planked hardwood ••••••• floors, sensational huge outdoor patio, washer/dryer in With pet. up to $1,500/Mo. unit and direct access gated side-by-side 2 car parking.
$671,000 TO $1,050,000
$799,000 • 6th Fl. 2+2 Beautiful Garden Setting, @ San Vicente treetop views, light/bright. 1 & 2 - PERSON 140 sqft. Quiet, private Great location in building. $899,000 • 19th Fl. 2+2 RESIDENT and professional Condo, Ocean Views, Corner MANAGEMENT environment. Possible City+Downtown Too! Lrg. TEAM balcony, upgraded kitch. top phone answering Professional appearance. of line appliances, sub-zero. service. Unfurnished. Small complex, • DIANA COOK • $925/Mo. B.H.+Westside Area 468 N. Camden Dr., 310/281-2667 Management/ Beverly Hills, 90210
Maintenance, Leasing Experience a Plus.
405
270
CONDOS FOR SALE
For Fashion Items.
Seeking Videographer
270
CONDOS FOR SALE
huge backyard includes
PARK PLACE
large playroom. hard-
$935,000 TO $1,139,000
wood floors, fridge,
LE PARC
$2,099,000 TO $2,895,000
stove and dishwasher.
CENTURY HILL
Laundry room includes
$1,250,000 TO $2,390,000
washer and dryer.
ONE CENTURY
$5,900/MO.
$3,400,000 TO $10,099,000
209 S. CLARK DRIVE
CENTURY WOODS
310/980-3296
$1,369,000 TO $2,799,000
BEL AIR CREST
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$1,788,000 TO $9,500,000
Some Complexes include Heated Pools, Sundeck, Tennis, Doorman, Houseman, Staff Engineers, Switchboard, Security Staff, Switchboard, Saunas, Business Center, Pet PlayLand, Restaurant, Acres of Flower Gardens and Grassy Lawns.
BEVERLY HILLS ROCHELLE ATLAS MAIZE
dre #01365331
rochelle@rochellemaize.com
direct: 310.968.8828
www.rochellemaize.com
office: 310.274.4000
Crescent & Clifton 3 BR + 2 BA CONDO 1,816 Square Feet Bright Corner Unit Inside Laundry 3 Car Garage $5,495/MO.
Steve Gellar 310/922-2141 Coldwell Banker BRE01153015/00616212
A PA R T M E N T / C O N D O R E N TA L S
BEVERLY HILLS
440
UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S
440
UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S
440
UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S
440
UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S
440
UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S
KELEMEN REAL ESTATE (310) 966-0900 License 00957281
all listings are on CenturyCityLiving.com
N O W AVA I L A B L E GATED 5 STAR LUXURY PROPERTIES F URNISHED & U NFURNISHED
*BEL AIR *WESTWOOD *CENTURY CITY
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UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S
1/2 Block from
BEVERLY HILLS
West of Doheny • North of Pico 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths $2,990/MO. Remodeled, Wood Floor, Central Air & Heting, New Stainless Steel Appliances, Laundry, Parking.
Call (323) 841-6001
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BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. CENTURY PARK EAST 1127 GLENVILLE DR.
TOTALLY RENOVATED
2 BDRM /2 BATH / DEN $5,400/MONTH
Exciting High Floor. Great Views Magnificent Newer Renovation. Chic European Kitchen. Custom Cabinetry Quartz Counters. Luxurious Baths. Fireplace. Hardwood Floors. Lots of Fitted Closets Air Cond. Heating Paid 2 BDRM /2 BATH / DEN $4,950/MONTH
Unobstructed Views. Jumbo Corner Condo.. 2 Large Balconies. Totally Renovated Hardwood Floors. Décor Kitchen/Baths. Quiet Location Lots of Fitted Closets
PRIME WEST HOLLYWOOD LOCATION! 9000 CYNTHIA STREET
3 BDRMS + 3 BATHS 2000 SQ. FT. (818) 571-1508 Quiet Luxury Penthouse Double Suite located right in the heart of West Hollywood and the Westside. Amenities Include Pool, Sauna, Spa, Two Side by Side Secured Parking Spaces. Comes unfurnished but can be furnish if required. $7,500/MO.
For inquiries contact: Kevin Pike (818) 571-1508 Coldwell Banker • CalDRE #01990544
BEVERLY HILLS • Crescent & Clifton 3 BR + 2 BA CONDO • 1,816 Square Feet Bright Corner Unit. Inside Laundry. 3 Car Garage $5,495/MO.
Steve Gellar: 310/922-2141 Coldwell Banker
BRE01153015/00616212
Large closets, balconies, all amenities in kitchen w/ breakfast area + granite counter tops and all stainless steel appliances. all harwood floors and verticle blinds. Fireplace, wet bar, washer/ dryer included in laundry area. Secured building with garden courtyard. Choice location Near Beverly Center, CedarsSinai, Restaurants, Trader Joes, Etc. No Pets.
$3,850/MO. Shown By Appointment.
8544 BURTON WAY Call 310/273-6770 or 213/444-8865
CENTURY HILL $4,950 to $8,900/month
LE PARC Sorry
ONE CENTURY $16,500 to $27,000/month
CENTURY WOODS Sorry
Some Complexes include Heated Pools, Sundeck, Tennis, Doorman, Houseman, Staff Engineers, Switchboard, Security Staff, Switchboard, Saunas, Business Center, Pet PlayLand, Restaurant, Acres of Flower Gardens and Grassy Lawns.
439 S. LE DOUX
LE DOUX / BURTON WAY
2 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS
New kitchen with granite counters tops and all new appliances. Wood laminate flooring and 2 car tandem BEDROOM, 1 BATH garage prkg. $2,900 Mo. 1Upstairs, granite, A/C, (2 units available) parking, laundry on-site, Call 714/514-0018 stove, fridge and pool.
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LUXURIOUS 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH $2,850/MO.
Totally remodeled with modern fixtures and new granite counters throughout all amenities in kitchen and includes all 1 BEDROOM /1 BATH appliances. Breakfast $3,650/MONTH area. Large closets, High Floor. Unobstructed East balconies, Berber carpet/ Views. Jumbo Balcony harwood foors and verticle Viking Kitchen blinds. Fireplace, washer/ Hardwood Floors dryer included in laundry Loft Style Interior area. Secured building with atrium and garden BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. CENTURY PARK EAST courtyard view. Choice LUXURIOUS location Near Beverly Center, $4,000 to $5,300/month Cedars- Sinai, Restaurants, 2 BEDROOM, 3 BATH Trader Joes, Etc. No Pets. PENTHOUSE PARK PLACE
Includes Spacious Loft $4,200 to $4,950/month w/ Private Bath, Closet, Bonus Room & CENTURY TOWERS Large Rooftop Deck. $6,500 to $7,000/month
440
UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S
$1,995/MO. By appointment only
Call 310/425-9070
————— * BEVERLY HILLS * School District 8725 Clifton Way Newly Remodeled Large & Spacious
2 Bd.+Den+2 Ba. 1 Bd.+Den+2 Ba.
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Lrg. unit. balcony, walk-in closet, central air, intercom entry, laundry facility, elevator, parking. • CHARMING & BRIGHT •
• 310/276-1528 •
Close to Cedars, Beverly Center restaurants, shopping & transportation. Shown By Appointment.
8544 BURTON WAY
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Call 310/273-6770 or 213/444-8865 or 310/734-7263
BEVERLY HILLS GREAT LOCATION!
•• • • • • • • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • BEVERLY HILLS •
Near Roxbury Park and Pavillions. NEWLY REMODELED
ONE BEDROOMS Option: wood/carpet flooring, includes dishwasher and pool.
$2,450/MO. (12th Month Free) 310/503-2414 310/344-2233
•• • • • French doors in bdrm. • open to large balcony • overlooking pool •
• GORGEOUS UNITS • Hardwood flrs., central air, pool, elevator, on-site laundry, intercom entry.
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Easy Move-In! *1+1 only
www. bhcourier .com
• 310/246-0290 •
320 N. La Peer Dr.
C LOSE TO S HOPS & D INING
A PA R T M E N T / C O N D O R E N TA L S
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BEVERLY HILLS B R E N T W O O D Grand Opening W E S T L . A . • WESTWOOD • ~ V I L L A G E ~ BRENTWOOD ’s 1343 Carmelina Ave. 218 S. Tower Dr.
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968 S. Barrington Av. 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath
Most Spectacular Apartments
120 Granville Ave. Hardwood floors, parking, laundry facility, * * * * * * * * 1 controlled access. • 3 B d . + 2 / 2 B a . * * * * * * * * 8-Unit Bldg. Old World Charm! Large units, walk-in closet, 310/826-0541 Bright, intercom entry, custom kitchen, built-in Very close to Brentwood fridge, stove, laundry fac. washer/dryer, all appliCLOSE TO RESTAURANTS Village’s dining, shopping ances, hardwood floors & transportation. & SHOPPING. throughout, some units 323/651-2598 w/ BRENTWOOD skylights+high ceilings. Health club, wifi, sauna, BEVERLY HILLS 519 S. Barrington Ave. heated pool, controlled 221 S. Doheny Dr. acess, parking. ˚Δ˚Δ˚Δ˚Δ˚Δ˚Δ˚ • 424/272-6596 • 1 2 Bdrm. + 1 / 2 Bath • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. Close to Brentwood Bright unit. • Single Village, Restaurants, Dishwasher, On-site • • • • • • UCLA, Mt. Saint Mary’s, laundry, parking. & Transportation. Spacious, hardwood flrs., Close to huge closets, built-in Brentwood Village. HEART OF a/c, dishwasher, pool, 310/472-8915 BRENTWOOD elevator, controlled 11931 Goshen Ave. access, laundry BRENTWOOD ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ facilities. No pets. 925 S. Barrington Ave.
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424/343-0015
Great Location!
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321 S. Sherbourne Dr.
1 Bdrm.+1 Bath Hardwood floors, dishwasher, on-site laundry & parking.
310/826-0541
Close to shopping, • • dining & transportation.
• • Spacious • • • Jr. 1 Bdrm. • • BrentwooD • •• • • 11815 Mayfield Ave.
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- 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath • Bright Unit • On-site laundry, on-site parking.
Close to transportation. • 310/442-8265 •
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1236 Amhearst Ave.
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550 Veteran Ave. • • • • • • SI NG • LE • • • • • • Very spacious, granite counters, microwave, intercom entry, on-sight laundry, parking & WiFi. Very close to UCLA & Westwood Village. 310/208-5166
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310/820-8584
• WESTWOOD •
Spacious 1 Bdrm+1 Bath
2 Bd.+2 Ba.
Spacious a/c, fireplace, Brand New Bldg. Laundry facility, parking. pool, controlled access, Large Luxury Units Close to shopping, laundry fac., prkg. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ dining & • Free WiFi Access • • 3 Bd. + 3 1/ 2 Ba. transportation. • 2 Bd. + 2 1/ 2 Ba. 310/473-5061 Please Call: ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Close To U.C.L.A. 310/477-6885 Very private, hi-ceilings, large veranda, luxury kitchen+bathrooms, WESTWOOD walk-in closet, all new 1628 S. Westgate Ave. 1409 Midvale Ave. appliances, washer/dryer X-St. Santa Monica Bl. ••• ••• •••• in unit, central air, prkg. ~ 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. ~ • Please Call: B r i g h t & A i r y. • 2 B d . + 2 B a . • 310/473-1509 • Intercom entry, on-sight • • Easy Move-In • parking, on-sight laundry • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • facility, courtyard patio. • • •• B R E N T W O O D Close to transportation. • •
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1 Bd. +Den +1.5 Ba.
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Good closet space, a/c, • BRENTWOOD • deck, central air, Ave. elevator, dishwasher, 872= S. Westgate elevator, intercom = = = = = controlled access. Close entry, on-sight laundry, Very Bright to Cedars/shops/trans. 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath gym, parking.
controlled access, onsight laundry, parking. Close to U.C.L.A.
310/247-8689
= = = = = =
GRAND OPENING
Totally Redone. Harwood+carpet floors, fireplace, patio, parking, laundry facility.
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————— Brand New 2018 Construction = BRENTWOOD = The Sanremo
310/592-4511
10530-10540 Wilshire Bl.
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• Free WiFi Access • ~ 310/476-3824 ~ BRENTWOOD & U.C.L.A. CLOSE
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904-908 Granville Av. 2 B d . + 1 1/ 2 B a .
3 Bdrm.+ 21/2 Bath 11640 Kiowa Ave. laundry facility,
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• 1 Bd.+1 Ba. •
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**C **CENTURY CITY** 2220 S. Beverly Glen
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laundry facility. Utilities Included.
323/851-3790 Close to Everything.
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• • • KOREATOWN • • • 423 S. Hoover St.
of Character & Charm! Glass Fireplace Newly Remodeled. New hardwood flrs., granite counters, stainless steel appl., alcove fireplace, fridge, laundry facility, gated parking, intercom entry, WiFi and more.
• 1 Bd. +1 Ba. • • 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. •
Balcony, air conditioning, controlled access bldg., covered parking, laundry facility.
310/473-1509
L.A.’S FINEST, MOST LUXURIOUS APT. RENTAL * * * * * *
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Brand New Building • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • 3 Bd.+3 Ba.
Granite counter tops,
Newly Remodeled stainless steel appliances, • Single • air conditioned, new Controlled access, hrwd. flrs., designer on-sight laundry, finishes, balcony, ceiling a/c unit, kitchenette. fan, elevator, controlled 323/879-9611 Close to Museums, access. Fitness ctr, yoga room, wi-fi, skyview The Grove lounge w/ outdoor fire& Restaurants. place, laundry facilities.
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417 S. Barrington Av.
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213/385-4751 Close to transportation, • • • • downtown & WiFi, a/c, intercom great restaurants. entry, laundry facility, • 310/552-8064 • Rooftop jacuzzi elevator, parking, pool. LAFAYETTE PARK with panoramic CLOSE TO U.C.L.A., 274 LAFAYETTE PARK PL. city views. SHOPPING & 1 BLK. • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath ••••••• • • • • • TO WESTWOOD PARK. • MIRACLE MILE • Rooftop pool, •••••• WiFi, pool, elevator, 310/478-8616 615 S. Cochran Ave.
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CULVER CITY WILSHIRE CORRIDOR 3830 Vinton Ave.
• Free WiFi • • S i n g l e 10933 Rochester Ave. • ————— ————— WEST L.A. Jr. Executive Call: 310/470-4474 • B a c h e l o r 1433 Brockton Ave. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ————— Controlled access,
Balcony, controlled < < < < < access, a/c, stove, Newly Remodeled elevator, laundry • 2 Bd. +2 Ba. facility, parking. Hardwood floors, • 310/247-8689 • impressive living room, Close to Cedars-Sinai, dining room, balcony, a/c unit, fridge, dish- 11730 SUNSET BLVD. Beverly Center & 310/820-1810 Trendy Robertson Bl. washer, walk-in closet, NEWLY REMODELED intercom entry, laundry • • • • • • WESTWOOD • facility, carport parking. 1380 Midvale Ave. BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. • Jr. Executive 310/312-9871 309 S. Sherbourne Dr. • • • • • • +1 Bath • 1 Bdrm. Close: great restaurants, ( • • • ----- • • • ) 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. • shops, UCLA, beach. •
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BEVERLY HILLS
subterranean prkg. Near Whole Foods.
Open floor plan, high Newly Updated 310/592-4511 ceilings, French oak 2 Bdrm. 2 Bath + flrs+porcelain tiles, x-lrg. ≈ WEST ≈ •••••••• walk-in closets, stainL O S ANGELES less steel appliances, Balcony, dishwasher, 11305 Graham Pl. a/c, heated pool, quartz countertops, pool, state of the art gym, WiFi, elevator 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath laundry hook-ups, controlled access, Intercom entry, a/c, controlled access, prkg, on-site laundry, prkg. dishwasher, on-sight free WiFi. Close to laundry & parking. Close to Brentwood Village. C L O S E TO S C H O O L Brentwood Village, • 310/477-6885 • Shops & Restaurants. & F R E E WAY S 310/477-8171 VERY UNIQUE • MUST SEE • 310/826-4889 •
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• 1 Bd.+1 Ba.
• • • • •
6-Month Lease Avail.
* * * * * * Every Extra Luxury
custom cabinets, granite countertops, stone entry, pool, health club, spa. • Free WiFi Access • • Close to UCLA • 1350 S. MIDVALE AVE. L.A., 90024 Contact Mgr.:
• 310/864-0319 •
213/382-102 1
Hardwood floors, 1134 N. SYCAMORE AV. Easy freeway access appliances, washer/ * * * * * ————— • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. LOS ANGELES dryer in each unit, * * * * * 401 S. HOOVER St. central air. Pool, jacuzzi Newly Remodeled • • • • • • • • Great Views spa, fitness center, • 1 Bd. + rooftop garden patio+ Great views, controlled • 1 Ba. access, balcony, fire pits, courtyard, elevator, lrg. pool, • • • • • • • • controlled access, prkg. prkg, on-sight laundry. Control access, pool,
310/209-0006 Steps to UCLA & Westwood Village.
dishwasher, elevator, H IKING IN R UNYON on-site laundry C ANYON , H OLLYWOOD and parking. B OWL /N IGHTLIFE .
323/467-8172
213/385-4751
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FASHION WANTED
ANTIQUES / JEWELRY BUY & SELL
ANTIQUES / JEWELRY BUY & SELL
WANTED
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•• LEGACY •• ESTATE SALE BEVERLY HILLS Spode china, Lalique, Steuben, crystal, sterling & silverplate, a cello, Royal Copenhagen figurines, statuary, fine vintage furnishings, Prada & other designer purses, clothes, furs, jewelry, linens, more!!
Nov 10 (8-4), 11 (9-4)
2526 Briarcrest Rd. Beverly Hills, 90210 www.LegacyEstateSales.com
————— PRE-ESTATE SALE: ~ LUXURY ITEMS ~ Pair of 5 Light Antique “French Empire ” Ribbon Sconces Newly Refurbished & Rewired!
Pair of Antique French Griffin Brass Andirons Impressive & in Excellent Condition!
Saint Louis Crystal Gold “Thistle” A Number of Very Large Sets All Sizes !
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Chairman Emeritus Paula Kent Meehan President & Publisher Marcia Wilson Hobbs ****** Senior Editor John L. Seitz Special Sections Editor Stephen P. Simmons
An Op-Ed From Vice Mayor John Mirisch
Putting ‘Unified’ Back Into The BHUSD For the past few years the Beverly Hills Board of Education has made numerous decisions with which one could easily take issue. Sadly, our schools are far from where they should be and our kids deserve a lot better. Last week the BHUSD school board’s majority railroaded another ill-advised, divisive decision by voting to eliminate neighborhood middle schools and, instead, replace them with a consolidated middle school on the Beverly Vista campus. To make matters worse, the board then proceeded to have the BHUSD’s administration send out an e-mail “celebrating” the decision. Now I personally have a fairly low tolerance for gaslighting so it may just be me, but in trying to make its decision seem organic, well-reasoned and natural, the school board and administration appeared to want to rewrite history: “The plan was built on a 7 year process that was rigorous, iterative, challenging and courageous.” Really? It’s almost as if the school board majority is taking a cue from the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority and doesn’t have a problem with changing facts to suit a particular agenda. The e-mail then goes on to crow: “Your ongoing partnership will assure that our new initiatives and actions will move us forward as a united district.” Oh, the irony… If the board really wanted to unite the district, it would have acted a lot differently, working towards a compromise solution which would have also been acceptable to the K-8 advocates. Talking about a “united district” in the face of such marginalization really means that “divided” is the operative word that should have been used. Right now it’s the “BHDSD,” not the BHUSD. Many parents who supported the recent bond, Measure BH, felt duped by last week’s decision. The board has taken great pains to declare that no Measure BH funds would be spent on reconfiguration, but this is simply a word game, a matter of moving money from one pocket to another. Clearly, if Measure BH hadn’t passed, this divisive reconfiguration could not take place. It’s one of the reasons I opposed the bond in the first place. While change is clearly necessary for a district which has been constantly trending downward for way too long, it almost seems as if the board made the reconfiguration decision to distract from the other failings of the district. The actions of the top school administrators on the day after this decision had been slammed through with only three votes of the five member board are noteworthy. Instead of reaching out to parents who feel marginalized, beaten down, and helpless, the top leadership of the BHUSD, using Halloween as a pretext, went to the time energy and expense of dressing up as various Disney and Hanna-Barbera characters in a “victory tour,” which was perceived by some of the parents and students as gloating. The head of the district chose Winnie the Pooh as his costume, that “tubby little cubby all stuffed with fluff.” Commentary, I suppose, superfluous. It didn’t have to be this way by a longshot.
The school board majority, egged on by the administration, instead of spitting on 100 years of district history, ignoring the unique DNA of Beverly Hills and marginalizing a significant portion of our residents and parents could have chosen a path which would have brought about necessary change by uniting instead of dividing our community. Several months ago, during the most heated discussions of reconfiguration which split the City, Jonathan Prince, a strong single middle school supporter, and I proposed a compromise which would have seen a reconfiguration of the district not after the model of the LAUSD, but more along the lines of private schools with whom we should be competing. That compromise would have retained neighborhood elementary schools K-6 and would have focused on the highs chool, which should be the jewel in our district’s crown, as a 7-12 facility, with a proposed “campus in campus” for the seventh and eighth grades. This model would have all the benefits proposed by middle school supporters and, in fact, would have improved upon those benefits by allowing students access to all of the high school’s facilities, which we are investing significant funds in upgrading. This includes sports facilities, such as a proposed aquatics center, as well as the BHHS’s legendary performing arts department, just to name a few. It would have maintained neighborhood schools which are so important in defining the unique character of Beverly Hills. It would have also avoided potential traffic nightmares that would be associated with one middle school for the entire City, something the BHUSD has most certainly not adequately studied. In the aftermath of the board’s sudden and misguided decision, I was contacted by numerous parents who were both saddened and frustrated by the board’s railroading. Some of them were desperately looking for other options for their children including private schools. I most certainly couldn’t and can’t blame them for doing so. Others discussed the possibility of establishing a Beverly Hills charter school to offer parents a choice. Again, I can’t blame them. At the end of the day, my loyalty is not to the BHUSD; my loyalty is to the parents, the children and the residents of Beverly Hills, whom the BHUSD is supposed to serve. But I seriously hope it doesn’t have to come to that. I hope that the board, including the two new members who were elected this week, will wake up, listen to the entire community and figure out a compromise and a long-term vision that works for the broad majority of our citizens. A K-6, 7-12 model would seem to be a good fit for our community, but there may be others. At the very least, we deserve to have all of these options seriously studied. Parents can’t be blamed for thinking that the process which led to last week’s decision was rigged and that the outcome was predetermined. We deserve a process which is inclusive and consensus-oriented. And most importantly, we deserve a school district that is truly unified. Vice Mayor John Mirisch is also a second generation BHUSD alumnus.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Thank you for your article about the Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles federal lawsuit. As you suggest, the action seems intended to invalidate the City’s rental unit registry. It is the backbone of any rent stabilization program and is essential if our city is to hold landlords accountable to the law. Ironically tenants and landlords can agree on at least that one thing: accountability is the key issue. For tenants, the registry allows for a straightforward accounting of rental property owners and managers. It identifies the “housing services” that
are provided with any unit should a dispute arise. And it includes a few bare facts about a tenancy — such as when it started, when it ended and what was the actual rent. Most importantly the registry allows the City to better know when a landlord has evicted a longtime tenant for no-just-cause perhaps to simply raise the rent to market rate. Not coincidentally, for the first time ever, our City has recently put a number to the accelerating incidence of no-just-cause terminations. Tenants deserve and demand that kind of
Cartoon for the Courier from Janet Salter
accountability. That’s why City Council took the important step to establish a registry in early 2017. And our councilmembers have reaffirmed that decision a half-dozen times with unanimous votes to continue the registry. Some landlords understand that without a registry it would be impossible for the City to hold bad-apple landlords accountable. And that’s how it was for decades because there was no sheriff on the beat. It seems that a small minority of property owner-ideologues want to return us to those pre-registry days. Those good old days “wild west” when they had free rein to operate rental housing as they saw fit. They are keen to take us back there and the new federal lawsuit is not even their first rodeo: landlords lost in state court last year. This Hail Mary effort will fail too given the ridiculous civil rights arguments it makes. But such theatrics should not distract our attention from the increasingly desperate claims made by Apartment Association executive director Dan Yukelson. Nearly every rental property in Beverly Hills has been rent-regulated by the rent stabilization ordinance since 1985 — three decades! — yet rent stabilization is now a socialist scheme that will destroy “income property” owners.” (That is a notable departure from his past references to “mom-and-pop’ owners.) In his editorials Yukelson's language seems always calculated to appeal to the ideological right-wingers among the landlords. The editorials have featured hammer-and-sickle imagery. And the association even sells a branded #MAGA-like red cap in its online store. (You are welcome for the plug, Dan!) I encourage all tenants to read his missives for insight into AAGLA thinking because you won’t be hearing from Dan in person. The landlords seem to be keeping hime under lock-and-key. In fact the Apartment Association’s top executive has been a noshow for every important rent stabilization meeting during the past year. I encourage Yukelson to bring his ideas to our public forum so we can debate them rather than waste the court’s time with baseless claims. Mark Elliot Beverly Hills Renters Alliance ****** Regarding the article in the Oct. 29 Courier on the town hall meeting about La Cienega Park, I was disappointed that there was no mention about providing green spaces at the park. I am particularly concerned for three reasons. First, because this issue was central for most of the town hall meeting participants. For example, it was first brought up when the moderator gave an introductory review of the major points that were made in the first meeting. After that, every discussion group reported back that the need for green areas was an important issue. This included the idea of using hedges along La Cienega Boulevard in order to help block the noise, poor air from cars, and visual distractions, as well as for safety. In addition, several groups talked about the need for having green areas in which people can walk, sit, and meditate as well as talk with friends and family, and perhaps even participate in gardening activities. Secondly, because a lot of scientific, social science, and psychological research has been showing that having areas where people interact with plants (e.g., see them, smell them, do some gardening) is beneficial for a number of reasons. It is not only good the environment, but also in other ways, too. For example, it can help people lower their blood pressure, develop better eating habits, think more clearly, and feel better about themselves and others with whom they interact. And thirdly, because 97 percent of all scientists believe that environmental destruction and climate change are seriously damaging the health of human life. One of the most important things we can do to make things better is to increase green spaces so we can improve the health of our environment as well as ourselves. Given the importance both the participants at the meeting as well as academic and scientific researchers have placed on having green spaces, especially within urban environments, it would be very helpful to see some sort of future article in the paper which talks about the importance Beverly Hills residents are giving to this need for green spaces in general, and at La Cienega Park in particular. Laurie Schick Editors Note: Victoria Talbot has actually written several articles emphasizing the green space, and passive park and recreational space as priorities to the public at La Cienega Park.
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