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WELCOME HOME — Greg Krentzman, a Beverly Hills High School alum who was injured in the terror attack in Nice, France last July, returned home to Beverly Hills for the first time since the attack on Thursday afternoon with wife Sophie and daughter Lola. Greg suffered 12 leg fractures that required a skin graft and Lola broke her ankle in the attack. The Krentzman family, which has been in Nice recovering since the attack, was met Thursday at LAX Airport by seven FBI agents who escorted them to a waiting vehicle. The family convened at the El Camino Drive home of Greg’s mother Sandy, where the streets were lined with pink ribbons donated by Vice Mayor Nancy Krasne. “We’re so excited to be home, back on home turf and seeing all our old friends. It’s a really surreal feeling.” Greg said. Pictured, from left: Lola, Sandy, Greg and Sophie Krentzman. Photo by Matt Lopez

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The Courier talks to Reza Pahlavi, Crown Prince of Iran. 4

The BHHS boys basketball team won this week on a wild last-second shot. 14

A group of past PTA & BHEF Presidents gathered for lunch at The Palm. 15 •Health & Wellness •Birthdays •Letters to the Editor

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City Council Candidates Hold First Debate At Beverly High By Laura Coleman Seven of the eight candidates running for the upcoming City Council election on March 7 got their first taste of the debate season Vice Mayor Nancy Krasne addresses the audience at yesterday during Thursday’s City Council debate at BHHS’ m o r n i n g ’ s Cherney Lecture Hall. Also pictured in the front row, issues forum, from left, fellow candidates: Les Friedman, Vera Markowitz, Robert Wunderlich, John Mirisch, Frances hosted by the Bilak and Eliot Finkel. Beverly Hills Democratic Party has endorsed PTA inside the Jon Cherney Lecture incumbent Nancy Krasne, Les Hall at Beverly Hills High School. Friedman, and Vera Markowitz. The forum–the first time the Further, the West candidates have appeared together Hollywood/Beverly Hills in public this election season–was Democratic Club endorsed Krasne, a very gentle easing into a race that Friedman and Robert Wunderlich. is likely to become increasingly Later on Thursday evening tense as candidates hone their (after press time), the candidates chops and the community grows were scheduled to speak at the more savvy in determining just Beverly Hills City Hall Municipal which questions to ask to keep the Gallery. contenders on point. (see ‘DEBATE’ page 16) Already, the L.A. County

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Beverly Hills City Council Seeks Balance On Rentals By Victoria Talbot The Beverly Hills City Council voted 5-0 Tuesday for an urgency ordinance that will protect renters from annual 10 percent rent increases, add meaningful relocation fees to assist in no-cause evictions and create a database and a registry of the apartment inventory to enable the City of Beverly Hills to monitor building conditions, rent increases, evictions and the rental market. The new ordinance goes into effect immediately, holding rents to three percent and staying the evictions of tenants who have not exceeded their 60-day notice of eviction. It will establish relocation fees commensurate with those in Santa Monica, which includes special compensation for families with disabled, elderly and minor tenants. Estimates place the population of renters between 5560-percent of the City’s residents. Many moved to the City for the schools and are families with children who are being forced to move away, said tenants at Tuesday’s meeting. Changes to the City’s rental ordinances have been under discussion at City Council for several years. The problem has grown more acute as the county’s housing shortage has tightened the rental market. During the recession, many homeowners downsized into apartment housing. As the economic environment eased, the swelling property values have continued to fuel a robust rental demand, especially on the Westside of Los Angeles. But the City has been operating with rent controls enacted during the Carter adminis-

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By Laura Coleman For the first time since anyone who has been at El Rodeo can recall–one man’s memory dates back 40 years-City parking officials have ceased to look the other way when dispensing parking violation tickets to teachers and staff members who park on City streets. On Monday, Beverly Hills traffic officers doled out 10 $55 parking violation tickets to El Rodeo employees (one woman’s car was ticketed twice) according to El

Rodeo Principal Kevin Allen. All of those ticketed had clearly displayed their Beverly Hills Unified School District placards while parking in the four hour section of Whittier between the scout house and Lomitas Avenue. Dismayed over what had suddenly transpired, the following day, on Tuesday, Allen went before the City Council to express his frustration with the situation. “We have always parked on (see ‘TEACHER PARKING’ page 17)

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tration when the nation was experiencing double-digit inflation and high interest rates. There have not been changes since the mid-1980s. Inflation is well under control and interest rates remain low, making the 10-percent increases an onerous burden on renters, often used by landlords to drive out tenants voluntarily. Several renters told councilmembers that their income could not keep up with the 10 percent increases. One parent shared that he would be forced to move his family and take his kids out of the school, though both he and his wife were fully employed and earned a good living. Other tenants talked about no-cause evictions, in some cases after decades of residency, growing old in a community long-regarded as their home. To date, landlords have no relocation fees for tenants who are evicted except Chapter Five residents. The new fees, commensurate with fees in Santa Monica, will start at $9,050 for a single, increased to $10,350 for a household with disabled, children or seniors. One bedroom will be $13,900 or $16,000 for special needs, and two or more bedrooms will be $18,850 or $21,650 for special needs. Chapter Five tenants, who have been in their units for decades, are estimated to be less than 1,000 residents. Relocation fees for these residents were $2,000 for a bachelor unit, $2,250 for a single and one or more bedrooms was $3,000. For seniors, handicapped or terminally ill (see ‘RENTALS’ page 8)

A FRIENDLY GROUP — Aubrey Plaza, at left, with Jay Baruchel and Katie Findlay along with Oona Chaplin, the great granddaughter of the legendary Charlie Chaplin. They attended the FX Starwalk at the TCA Winter Press Tour at The Langham in Pasadena.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING DATE: February 9, 2017 TIME: 1:30 PM, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard LOCATION: Commission Meeting Room 280A Beverly Hills City Hall 455 North Rexford Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90210 The Planning Commission of the City of Beverly Hills, at its REGULAR meeting on Thursday, February 9, 2017, will hold a public hearing beginning at 1:30 PM, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, to consider: A request for a Conditional Use Permit, Development Plan Review, and Extended Hours Permit for the property located at 9400 Olympic Boulevard (Viviane Restaurant at Avalon Hotel). The Applicant (the Avalon Hotel) was previously granted a Conditional Use Permit, Development Plan Review, and Extended Hours Permit to allow the following operations at the hotel: • Operation of a restaurant within the hotel that is open to the public; • Operation of a hotel dining facility that receives patrons between the hours of 7 A.M. until 11 P.M. daily; and • Use of patio areas adjacent to the pool for open air dining on private property and to establish parking requirements for the open air dining areas. The previously granted entitlements were not renewed in a timely manner and have expired. The Applicant is requesting a new Conditional Use Permit, Development Plan Review, and Extended Hours Permit to allow the same hotel dining operations with open air dining furniture in the same location within the hotel as was previously authorized. This project has been assessed in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and the environmental regulations of the City. Upon review, the project appears to qualify for exemption from CEQA. Accordingly, the Planning Commission will consider a recommendation to find the project exempt from the environmental review requirements of CEQA as a Class 1 Categorical Exemption (minor alterations to an existing facility) pursuant to Section 15301 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations. Any interested person may attend the meeting and be heard or present written comments to the Commission. Written comments also may be submitted prior to the public hearing to the Planning Division, via mail: attn. Alek Miller, 455 N. Rexford Drive, 1st Floor, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. Written comments may also be submitted via email to amiller@beverlyhills.org. Please note that if you challenge the City’s action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at a public hearing or in written correspondence delivered to the City, either at or prior to the end of the public comment period. Any comments received prior to or during the public hearing will be considered as part of the public record. If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact Alek Miller, Assistant Planner in the Planning Division at (310) 285-1196, or by email at amiller@beverlyhills.org. Copies of the application and associated project materials are on file in the Community Development Department, and can be reviewed by any interested person at 455 North Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. Sincerely, Alek Miller, Assistant Planner

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Beverly Hills School Board To Vote Feb. 7 On Whether Or Not To Extend Term Limits

WHIZ KID — David Noah Pals, an 8th grader at Horace Mann School, scored 9-9-9-5 on the January 19th ISEE exam, placing him in the top 4-percent of students across the country in Mathematics Achievement, Quantitative Reasoning, and Reading Comprehension. The ISEE is a highly competitive standardized test, used by private schools to assess students across the United States. Of the 40,000 students who take the test every year, only 1,600 score a 9 for each individual category. "I worked hard to get a high score, but I also see where I have room for improvement. Since my dream is to go to Harvard, the ISEE was good practice for the SAT I'll take my junior year of high school." Next up is the Los Angeles County Science Fair in March, where he's going to represent Beverly Hills with his project, "Protect Our Health: Make Money Cleaner," which won second place at the local science fair last October.

Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi Seeks Support For Peaceful Revolution By Victoria Talbot Reza Pahlavi, the crown prince of Iran, joined Beverly Hills residents and dignitaries at City Hall this week, where he received the Key to the City from Mayor John Mirisch and Councilmember Lili Bosse. The event was part of a two-day tour of Los Angeles’ large Iranian diaspora to promote support for Pahlavi’s vision of an Iran that free, fair and transparent. Pahlavi, the son of the deposed Shah of Iran, was the last heir apparent to the throne of the former Imperial State of Iran. Pahlavi, who was hosted by Beverly Hills residents Yar and Nooshin Mashkaty at the Municipal Gallery Monday, spoke of his hopes for a peaceful transition of power from the current regime to democratic

alternative without confrontation, and without violence. “Change will come through Civil disobedience. But to be successful, we need the international community. We need international support to put more pressure on the regime,” which he called “fractured.” The crown prince, who is president of the Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi Iran National Council for Free Elections, feels Hashemi Rafsanjani, perceived strongly that secularism, as the moderate alternative in respect for Human Rights and a Iranian politics that are predemocratic parliament are the dominantly hardliners. three pillars of the future for “I never believed he was Iran. Facing an uncertain rela- moderate,” Pahlavi told the tionship with U.S. President Courier. “It’s like saying Donald Trump, Middle East Himmler was more moderate experts have also expressed than Rommel. They were all concern over the death of for(see ‘PAHLAVI’ page 17) mer Iranian President Akbar

By Matt Lopez A discussion on extending term limits for Beverly Hills Board of Education members grew heated at Tuesday's school board meeting. The talk centered around Senate Bill 415, which beginning Jan. 1, 2018, prohibits a city council or school district from holding a local election on any day other than a statewide election day, if that agency's voter turnout has been at least-25 percent less than its average turnout in the previous four statewide general elections. Essentially, the district will need to move its election dates from odd years to even years. One option on the table, extending all current term limits by one year, would align the next district election with the November 2018 general election. The terms of two boardmembers – Vice President Lisa Korbatov and Howard Goldstein – are scheduled to end in November of this year. BHUSD attorney Jabari Willis said Tuesday that if the terms are to be extended, the board must pass a resolution 240 days before its next election, which would mean the resolution must be passed in March. Boardmember Isabel Hacker spoke out against extending terms, arguing that each boardmember should term out as scheduled – which would mean Korbatov and Goldstein in November, fol-

lowed by Hacker, Noah Margo and Board President Mel Spitz in 2019 – allowing residents to elect new boardmembers to five-year terms that would end during the 2022 and 2024 elections. Hacker said that would allow voters to decide who they want to serve out an extended term, and said that any decision to extend terms would be to "satisfy a self-serving motive." Goldstein took umbrage to Hacker's assertion, publicly stating that he “won't even respond to it” while Korbatov said she took offense to the comment. “No one is paid to sit up here,” Korbatov said. “It's a lot of work, a lot of aggravation and a lot of wonderful self-fulfillment... to say self-serving is a little bit unpleasant.” Hacker and Spitz voiced support for keeping the current term limits in place, while Margo and Goldstein both backed the idea of extending terms for one year. Korbatov didn't publicly voice her preference at Tuesday's meeting. Willis said that keeping the BHUSD on odd numbered years would be especially costly because so many cities and school districts are moving their elections to comply with SB 415, meaning that there would be less districts to share the cost burden with. The decision will come before the board for an official vote at its Feb. 7 meeting.

Beverly Hills Launches Anti-Voter Fraud Initiative By Victoria Talbot After a particularly unsatisfactory meeting at the City Council Study Session Jan. 10 on the possibility of voter fraud during previous elections in Beverly Hills, the City Council has launched an anti-voter fraud initiative to combat the problem. That Jan. 10 meeting included representatives of the Los Angeles County Registrar/ Recorder County Clerk, the Los Angeles District Attorney and the California Secretary of State Of concern in November were 516 voters registered at “non-residential” locations, rather than at residences within the City that appeared on the County Registrar/Recorder voter rolls.

Of that group, 492 voters were registered at mail centers in Beverly Hills. Voters are required to list their residence, even if it is a sidewalk at an intersection, to determine their eligibility to vote in a specific electoral district. Mail centers in Beverly Hills address themselves similarly to apartment buildings, expressing the box numbers after the street address in the same format as an apartment number. Most voter-fraud cases are complaint-driven, with a complex burden of proof and low prosecution rates, according to the representatives that spoke at City Hall. To combat voter fraud, the City will now look at what can

be done to provide education and outreach to create a collaborative community ‘watch dog’ approach to the problem. The next election will take place March 7 for three seats on the City Council and one undisputed seat for City Treasure. The Beverly Hills municipal elections have often been decided by a handful of vote, and in 2013, Vice Mayor Nancy Krasne won by seven votes. Community members are encouraged to report voter fraud to the Beverly Hills City Clerk’s office at 310-285-2400 or www.beverlyhills.org/voterfraud or contacting the California Secretary of State by calling 916-657-2166 or 800345-8683.

GREAT DEBATERS — The Beverly Hills High School Speech and Debate Team took home two bronze medals and a 1st Place trophy at the Jan. 21 Western Bay Forensics League's Winter Individual Events Tournament at Narbonne High School in the South Bay. Pictured (from left): Ben Dahan holding his bronze medal for Extemporaneous Speaking, William Lee with his Impromptu Speaking 1st Place trophy and Dean Becker with his Bronze for Impromptu. (Lee's trophy came from his perfect 1-1-1 score for all of his rounds.) At the Jan. 13-14 "I Have A Dream Invitational" at Monroe High School in North Hills, Lee and his debate partner Evan Pizzurro took 5th Place in Parliamentary Debate while Diane Jeong won 12th Place in Congressional Debate.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Beverly Hills Students Enjoy Live Performances Through Partnership With The Wallis By Laura Coleman This year, the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts is set to host some 9,000 L.A. students, including 1,364 from Beverly Hills Unified School District, by the end of this school year via its school partnership program, said Mark Slavkin, the Wallis’ director of education. “Our big goal is really to strengthen access to the arts,” he explained of The Wallis, which is now in its fourth year. “We just believe that great work on stage, kids should see it and value it.” This week, for example, Horace Mann students were enthralled by The Wallis’ childfriendly production of Morgan's Journey, where a wise sock puppet teaches a clown that people–not things–are the most important elements to have around. “Our students are so fortunate to have such a beautiful performing arts center (The Wallis), right in our own City;

Horace Mann 3rd graders (from left) Nate Schwartz, Race Findley, Ezra Albert, and Ziv Cohen Raab at The Wallis this week.

that has a strong educational commitment to reaching younger audiences to ignite their passion in the arts and create life-long supporters of the arts,” said Horace Mann Principal Dana Findley. All told, this school year 404 students from Horace Mann will see performances at The Wallis as a partner school. To sponsor school visits to the Wallis, Slavkin explained that Wallis donors and the

schools split the cost of attendance. All tickets (for schools) are $6 per ticket. Depending on whether or not a school opts for a bus, he said schools spend on average between $100-$700 per visit. “But that amount is meaningful,” he said, underscoring that charging for performances, helps schools stay invested in the opportunity and makes attendance more meaningful. (see ‘WALLIS KIDS’ page 17)

Caruso Project Receives Final Approval By Matt Lopez Developer Rick Caruso’s controversial 185-foot tower near the Beverly Center was given final approval by the L.A. City Council on Tuesday in a unanimous 14-0 vote. The high-rise was approved in a neighborhood zoned for buildings to stand no taller than 45 feet. It was originally proposed at 240 feet, but L.A. City Councilman Paul Koretz asked the developer to trim it to 185 feet amid brushback from local homeowners groups. The Beverly Wilshire Homeowners Association, in particular, presented Koretz with a petition of more than 1,000 signatures opposed to the project, leading Koretz – along with his opponent in the March election, Jesse Max Creed – to pull his support last month. Koretz announced at last week’s Planning And Land Use Committee Meeting that in addition to trimming the height

Rendering of 333 La Cienega.

of the building, he asked Caruso to contribute $500,000 to an “affordable housing trust” that the city will set up. Although there is no word yet on what exactly those funds will go to and who in the city will oversee it. The project has been the subject of controversy since a Los Angeles Times report last month that revealed Caruso, his companies, charity,

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employees or family members had given more than $476,000 to L.A. city politicians over the past five years – $2,200 of which went to Koretz. The project, at 333 La Cienega Blvd., is a 145-unit residential tower. Caruso has agreed to offer 14 units at below-market rents and the project will also include a market, restaurant and a plaza with a fountain.

Registration To Attend Beverly Hills Public Schools Opens Wednesday By Laura Coleman Starting Wednesday, Feb. 2, Beverly Hills public school office staff will begin accepting enrollment paperwork for the 2017-2018 school year “It is important to register earlier than later as we fill our classrooms first served, first enrolled,” recommended Chris Hertz, Beverly Hills Unified School District’s director of Student Services and Special Projects. “Since most families

prefer for their children to attend their residence school, it is best to enroll earlier than later.” “However if a grade level at a school is full, we will find a seat for the student at another BHUSD school,” he added. The online pre-enrollment process via the New Student Enrollment Portal kicked off this week. Parents and guardians may begin the online pre-enrollment process on the

New Student Enrollment Portal online at the district’s website: http://www.bhusd.org/apps/p ages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=3247 1&type=d&pREC_ID=580790. Staff will only be accepting paperwork between 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. Starting in July, returning students’ parents/guardians will be asked complete next school year’s emergency card and annual affirmations via the Returning Student Portal.

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Metro, Beverly Hills Begin Negotiations for Rodeo Station By Victoria Talbot The City has begun preliminary negotiations with Metro for the construction of Section 2 of the Westside Subway Extension project that extends west of the La Cienega station. Section 2 has a station located beneath Wilshire Boulevard at Wilshire and Beverly Drive/Reeves Drive, and extends to Constellation Blvd. in Century City. A federal judge ruled in August 2016 that the Federal Transit Administration must produce a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for portions of Section 2, but the Record of Decision for the Purple Line Extension was upheld. Therefore, the project remains environmentally approved at the federal level and work will

continue while the SEIS is underway. The ruling requires that the SEIS supplement the Final Environmental Impact Study with complete seismic studies, public health impacts from tunneling under Beverly Hills High School, impacts on the BHHS campus during construction and the operation of the Purple Line and impacts construction may have on BHHS, including underground gas. The first phase of work is the relocation of underground utilities adjacent to Wilshire Boulevard between Beverly and Crescent Drives, anticipated to begin early this year and take 18 months. The City must approve permits for the overall project and scope of work, (see ‘RODEO DRIVE SUBWAY’ page 11)

GEORGE CHRISTY

George Christy edition and who couldn’t wait to trash it. Trashed it. One worries about her children.

es, Madonna offered sexual favors for those who would vote for her presidential candidate who lost. As we once mentioned then: no takers.

With Father Time encroach-

ing on us all, Madam Goddam, if you will, may consider taking up knitting. Or crochet. Or watercolor painting, as our dear elders often do. Better yet, join a book club for a healthy dose of enlightenment.

eanwhile, the swearing-in ceremony of our Commander-inChief drew the second largest television audience in inaugural history, as reported by Nielsen.

he historic event affirmed that you don’t need egotisticcal celebrities, what’s best are the marching bands.

Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business, and Eric, who escorted his mom Ivana to the inauguration, is a graduate of Georgetown University. In their youth, the threesome attended exclusive private schools in the East.

iffany graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, and was seen touring Harvard Law School last month. She lives with her mother in California.

vanka, who’ll be front and center in the new administration, converted to the Jewish faith when she wed investor and publisher Jared Kushner. Donald and Eric will oversee the family’ s business empire while their father serves the country.

he President’s brother, Robert Trump, younger by two years, prefers a quiet life in Millbrook, New York, where he tells residents he is “one thousand percent behind the president.” He lives with his former secretary, Ann Marie Pallan, whose family owned and operated the popular resort and spa Gurney’s in Montauk, Long Island. Robert describes himself as being “gainfully retired.”

he Trump brothers’ sister, Maryanne Barry is a federal judge, and a sister Elizabeth Grau is a retired bank executive. Older brother Frederick Jr. a

pilot with TWA, died in 1981 at the age of 43.

lcoholism took over Freddy’s life, with the President confessing in a memoir, Trump: The Art of The Deal, that, after that, he became a non-drinker.

n the long ago during a Tina Brown party for Vanity Fair at the Edison Hotel in Midtown Manhattan, we met Donald and Marla.

andsome and charming. A presence. “Are you visiting for The Hollywood Reporter?”

Yes. “Any good movies we should see?”

We rattled off a few.

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f we want to go to one tomorrow night, what would be your choice?”

fter offering our suggestion, the Latino band struck up their hot music. Suddenly, it was one-two-three-kick Conga, and within minutes we were in a Conga line, the Trumps included, and enjoying a sizzling good time. You had to be there.

ouldn’t you know that the diehard liberal broadcaster Chris Matthews of MSNBC was caught accidentally on a “hot mike” going bananas over the sexual allure of First Lady Melania Trump, a statuesque Balkan goddess.

She’s angry. She raging. Is she crazy? Madonna

said during Saturday’s Women’s March that she wants to bomb the White House, a remark she later claimed was “wildly taken out of context.”

s it of national import that Madonna is angry, and screeching her anger to the world. People we know shake their heads. “She is sick, and needs help.”

ngry subliminally, as well. That, facing her mid-50s, Father Time is gaining on her. As that nasty old devil does for everyone. We will never forget the photographs in her coffee-table tome, Sex, replete with images … best we not go there. We were shown several pages by our bookseller who received a sample Page 6 | January 27, 2017

et us compliment the good looks of the Trump family. All handsomely attired and wellcoiffed (the brothers with neat clean haircuts … refreshingly, no grunge here.

“T

he kids are all right,” headlines the New York Post.

onald Jr., 39, Ivanka, 35, Eric, 33, are the issue of the President’s first wife, Ivana. The mother of Tiffany Trump, 23, is second wife Marla Maples, and Barron, 10, the son of Melania Trump, is “a computer whiz.” He speaks Slovenian, his mother’s native language. He and Melania are remaining in Manhattan for Barron to complete his school year, and will relocate to Washington by the summer.

Patrick McMullan

Selections from First Lady Melania Trump’s custom wardrobe over the years while she was on the town with her husband.

he New York Times’ fashion reporter Vanessa Friedman praised Melania’s Ralph Lauren powder-blue cashmere coat dress and scarf jacket that warmed her against those icy D.C. January winds... Vanessa added that the “limousine liberal” ladies are angry (that word again!) and boycotting Ralph Lauren shops. Considering the vast and powerful global design and retail empire of Ralph Lauren, will this matter? Don’t think so.

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residents the fee was $5,000. Landlords were well-represented at the meeting, which lasted until about 1:30 a.m. at City Hall. Some landlords shouted personal insults at Vice Mayor Nancy Krasne, whose tireless personal efforts championed the cause, and Councilmember Lili Bosse, who has been a liaison to the Human Relations Commission on this topic. One landlord suggested that, “No one is entitled to live in Beverly Hills. They can move to Hawaiian Gardens,” if they could not afford the 10-percent rent increases. Another landlord compared a building registry to the registration of Jews in Nazi Germany. One landlord said that rent control meant that landlords were “subsidizing” the tenants. “This is not an economic issue; this is a human rights issue,” countered one tenant. One landlord complained that some residents under Chapter Five rent control were using their unit as a storage unit because it was cheaper than public storage. Landlords spoke of the upcoming expenses for required seismic retrofitting, which will be a future agenda item, and the costs associated with it, which is estimated to impact hundreds of

buildings. Oddly, time after time, the landlords said they rarely, if ever, use the 10-percent rate increase. Yet, when the council deliberated the reduced rates, they catcalled from the audience their objections. A good percentage of those renters who spoke talked about the 10-percent rent increases they were receiving. Resident activist Mark Elliot came with a notice that his rent was being increased 9.1-percent, effective March 1. The rent can only be increased now to 3percent. One renter explained that in a little over seven years, a landlord charging 10-percent per year will double their income, i.e. from $5,000/month to $10,000/month, which makes apartment buildings in Beverly Hills a great return on investment, guaranteed. Rent controls like those voted in Tuesday exist in Los Angeles, West Hollywood and Santa Monica. Beverly Hills has been the last stronghold in West Los Angeles. To add to their problems, many renters report being evicted and having their units converted for vacation rentals such as Airbnb. Though it is illegal in Beverly Hills, the Internet is awash with rentals at apartment buildings in town. The City is missing out on significant taxes, and the apartment environment for those still residing in those

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buildings, is losing community, say renters. Code Compliance Manager Nestor Otazu said that it occurs, the practice is illegal, but that there have been no convictions. For several years, Vice Mayor Nancy Krasne has led the charge to revise the City’s outdated rental ordinances. Four years ago, Krasne came to the aid of residents when their building’s central air conditioning unit failed and the landlord would not respond to complaints. Elderly residents were experiencing 100-degree-plus temperatures in their units. Other residents were complaining of leaks, electrical fires, plumbing problems and other conditions. The residents were systematically receiving 10 percent rent increases and/or being evicted by the new owners of the building. One elderly resident on a fixed income, without funds or family to help with relocation, tried to jump off the roof, but couldn’t climb the parapet with her walker. Krasne found her an assisted living and helped her with funding. The vice mayor also paid for several residents to stay at the Hilton until the air conditioning situation was remedied with the City’s intervention. She assisted them with their rent increases, as well, helping some to find alternative housing. “There is a living, and there

is greed,” said Krasne. “And when it becomes excessive greed its gone too far, and I think 10 percent a year is ‘gone too far.’ I don’t want anyone to be put out on the street with no place to go. On Crescent [Drive], I paid for their rent until I could find senior housing or something. I want to ask my colleagues support. This one is really important to me. I feel very strongly. I grew up with nothing and I made my own way in this world. . . I want to protect our landlords and I want to protect our renters, too.” About 18 months ago, Krasne helped to repurpose the Human Relations Commission, adding a landlord-tenant component, which included monthly landlord-tenant forums. During those sessions, it became very clear that residents were fearful of retaliation, such as eviction and rent increases, and thus declined to make formal complaints about poor conditions, needed repairs, and other grievances. Renters said they clearly would rather tolerate poor conditions than risk consequences. “This whole concept benefits both – a balance between tenants and landlords,” said Bosse. “This is a human issue, and that is why we live in Beverly Hills. We are a community that is human and humane. This is among the proudest votes that I will ever make. It’s not

about them versus us. It is us with us.” Landlords and tenants will be asked to come together again in a series of meetings to refine the ordinances, and bring incentives to landlords to continue to improve the aging rental properties, many of which are nearly a century old, affecting nearly 8,600 families in the City. The database and registry will provide the basis for going forward, and could also be used by prospective tenants before signing a new lease. A handbook on tenant-landlord rights will be required distribution to all tenants, as well. The City will bring the ordinance back in 30 days to review the conditions, and will hold these meetings to find middle ground that will ensure a robust housing stock while keeping vulnerable residents in their homes. “This is an ongoing process in which the City Council is attempting to balance the rights of tenants and landlords. There will be further discussions at both the Human Relations Commission and at the City Council,” said City Attorney Larry Wiener. The Courier continues to receive calls from both landlords and tenants on this issue. We will update the story as information becomes available.

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ARTS & E N T E RTA I N M E N T Gold Is Long And Results Aren’t Golden Joe Bologna To Receive Night Of 100 Stars

Gold starring Matthew McConaughey claims to be based on actual events. Whether it was or wasn’t, the fact is Gold is one long movie that is somewhat befuddling and hard to follow. Based on a mining scandal in Indonesia some 30 years ago, McConaughey, gambles all the money he has, including his girlfriend’s jewelry, hoping to find gold in the wet and dense forests of Asia. Together with geologist Edgar Ramirez, they find the elusive mineral and reap millions for themselves, Wall Street investors and a group of McConaughey’s drinking buddies who fraternize in their favorite watering hole. Enter the FBI who thinks something is tarnished—like the gold—and they demand to know more about their find. Their world seems to be crumbling down as McConaughey tries to sort out the scenario before landing in jail. The story is a good one that takes too long to unfold. McConaughey, who had to put on extra pounds although I don’t understand why, is good in his portrayal of the prospector. Word is that he ate a lot of

cheese burgers, malts and other caloric foods to get his paunchy stomach. My thought was, if it’s true, why put him through all the travails when a pillow and some prosthetics would have done the job. And besides, who knows what

Jerry Cutler On Film the original prospector looked like and who would care? After all, he is incredibly fit, trim and handsome and possesses all the attributes that make him an iconic star and major Lincoln salesperson that he is. And his teeth? He is a walking dentist’s nightmare. So, why the camouflage? My major complaint is the minuscule part given to Bryce Dallas Howard as his girlfriend. She is a highly gifted star who deserves better—much better. The screen glitters like, well, like gold, when she’s on it. I think a tighter script, better direction and more of Howard would have served the film well. 2-3/4 bagels out of 4

Lifetime Achievement Award At Annual Oscar Viewing, Dinner Celebrity Gala

Academy Awardnominated actor Joe Bologna will receive the Night of 100 Stars Lifetime Achievement Award at Norby Walters’ 27th annual celebrity-filled Oscar viewing party, starting with red-carpet arrivals at 3:30 p.m., Joe Bologna Sunday, Feb. 26 at The Beverly Hilton. Actor/comedian Richard Lewis will join Bologna’s wife, actress Renée Taylor and Walters in presenting the award. The formal sit-down dinner gala in the hotel’s International Ballroom has always included past Oscar winners and nominees who return to pay tribute to this year’s favorite nominees. One hundred voting academy members and TV stars

are expected to attend the event, including many coming to honor Bologna including Academy Awardwinner Sir Michael Caine, who appeared with Emmy-winner Bologna in Blame It Richard Lewis On Rio. Walters, veteran music agent/producer, reprises his role as dinner chairman again this year. Title sponsor for the 27th event is clothing designer/manufacturer Peter Nygard, founder/chairman of Nygard International. Tickets are $1,000 per seat. To purchase and for information, call 310-9221200.

KCET Continues Must See Movies With Born Yesterday Local independent TV station KCET continues its classic movie series, KCET Must See Movies, with Judy Holliday’s star turn in Born Yesterday, tonight at 8:01 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 28 at 4 p.m. Holliday won the 1950 Best Actress Oscar for her performance as Billie Dawn, the dumb blonde girlfriend of

Harry Brock (Broderick Crawford), a corrupt millionaire junk dealer. Brock, a man with social ambitions and embarrassed by Billie’s crass behavior and lack of social sophistication, arranges for her to take a crash course in culture from a handsome young journalist (William Holden).

GALA ARRIVAL —Natalie Portman arrives at the Israel Film Festival’s 30th anniversary gala in The Beverly Wilshire where she received the Achievement in Film Award. Also honored was actress Sharon Stone, community leader Jay Sanderson and musician Miri Ben Ari.

Israel Film Festival Wraps After Screening More Than 30 New Israel Features Over its 30 years, the Israel Film Festival has grown to become the largest showcase of Israeli films in the U.S. “The first Israel Film Festival was six films, one screen and a crazy dream,” said Meir Fenigstein, festival found/executive director. “More than 100,000 film enthusiasts have seen our films, documentaries, TV series and shorts over the past three decades. Last November, 15,000 film fans and industry professionals attented screenings of more than 30 new Israeli feature films. More than1,000 people attended the opening night screening of The Women’s Balcony, emceed by actor/singer Mike Burstyn. Directed by Emil Den-Shimon,

the film went on the win the festival’s Audience Choice Award in Feature Film. The festival was attended by 20 of the festival’s guest filmmakers who participated in panel discussions, Q&A sessions and other special events. One of the festival’s highlights was the centerpiece event, a double-bill screening of the documentary On The Map and the short film An Average Story. A Q&A with the filmmakers and special guest basketball legend Tal Brody followed the sold-out event. The Courier has been a major sponsor of the festival. This year’s festival has been set for Nov. 8-22.

AYS Sets Family Concerts Highlighting Fantasia, Games The American Youth Symphony will present two family concerts, led by Resident Conductor Juan Felipe Molano on Sunday, Feb.12 in UCLA’s Royce Hall. • At 11 a.m., the symphony presents its annual free “Music & Story”concert, this year featuring clips from Disney’s iconic Fantasia, “with sights and sounds to dazzle first-time listeners and classical music aficionados alike,” says Molano. For children who need a break during the performance, face-painting and activities led by the Amazing Kid Company will be offered in the lobby before, during, and after the 45 minute performance.

• At 4:30 p.m., the “Game Changer” concert will feature a selection from Takeshi Furukawa’s critically acclaimed score for the newly-released hit video game The Last Guardian. Also on the program will be Austin Wintory’s Grammy-nominated, BAFTAwinning score for Journey; and BAFTAwinner Jason Graves’ score for the steampunk fantasy, The Order: 1886, alongside Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite and Britten’s Four Sea Interludes. Video clips from the games will enhance the performance. To reserve tickets for the concerts, visit http://www.AYSymphony.org/tickets.

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City To Implement Pilot CCTV/APLR Program In Residential Areas By Victoria Talbot The Beverly Hills Police Department will begin the expansion of their Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) surveillance and Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) into residential areas as part of their crime prevention program. The City has 500 cameras in nonresidential areas where ALPR and CCTV have been valuable tools for crime prevention. In addition, numerous crimes that have occurred within range of the network have been solved, adding additional forensic evidence to assist in convictions. The pilot program will provide information on assistance with this technology in residential areas. ALPR camera cost $15,000 each and CCTV cameras cost $20,000. Funding is already allocated in the CIP program. ALPR camera footage is retained for 48 months, and CCTV footage for 13 months.

The pilot program will include approximately 12 cameras in each of two pilot areas, and four ALPR cameras in each area, which are expected to be in place by April. The pilot locations will include one north and one south, in two six-block areas including: Rexford Dr/Carmelita Ave; Rexford Dr/Elevado Ave; Alpine Dr./Carmelita Ave; Alpine Dr./Elevado Ave; Foothill Rd/Carmelita Ave; Foothill Rd/Elevado Ave; Robertson Blvd/Charleville Blvd; Robertson Blvd/Gregory Way; Arnaz Dr./Charleville Blvd; Arnaz Dr./Gregory Way; Hamel Dr./Charleville Blvd and Hamel Dr/Gregory Way. The pilot program will run for four months, until August, followed up with a report to the City Council in September 2017. “Part of making a safer community is leveraging technology,” said Beverly Hills Police Chief Sandra Spagnoli.

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the building. Contact 213-922-6934 for more information. Beverly Hills will host a community meeting 7-9 p.m. Feb. 9 at City Hall in the Municipal Gallery. The topics for Beverly Hills’ meeting will include an overview and schedule for the relocation of underground utilities, work hours – nights/weekends, traffic impacts and detour routes, noise mitigation, property acquisition and status of Metro’s supplemental Environmental Impact Statement. Call 310-285-2467 or visit www.beverlyhills.org/PurpleLine for more information.

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including the utility relocation. There will be two meetings for public information and input coming up. The first will be sponsored by Metro on Feb. 2, 6-7:30 p.m. at Century Plaza Towers, 2029 Century Park East, Los Angeles CA 90067 in Conference Room A on Concourse Level D to discuss the project overview and schedule, advanced utility relocation at Constellation and Rodeo/Wilshire, and “Eat, Play, Shop Wilshire.” Validated parking is located under

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

Health Happenings...

Dr. Ruth To Keynote Sexual Health Expo Dr. Ruth Westheimer, a well-known expert in the field of human sexuality, will deliver the keynote address, “Dr. Ruth On Sexual Literacy: The Knowledge Base You Need to Have Terrific and Safer Sex,” at 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb 4 at the Sexual Health Expo (SHE) at the California Market Center, downtown. Westheimer is a psychosexual therapist who pioneered speaking frankly about sexual matters on radio with her program, Sexually Speaking, which debuted in 1980 as a 15minute, taped show that aired on WYNY-FM (NBC) in New York. One year later, it became a live, one-hour show during which “Dr. Ruth,” as she became known, answered callin questions from listeners.

Soon it became part of a communications network that would distribute her expertise across media, Dr. Ruth including Westheimer television, books, newspapers, games, home video, computer software, and her website: www.drruth.com. The expo, Feb. 4-5 will feature workshops, 60 exhibitors, authors, educators and lecturers from around the world. For information, visit http://www.sexualhealthexpo.com.

IBD Support Foundation Sets ‘Evening Of Inspiration’ For Feb. 23 The IBD Support Foundation—which focuses on providing comprehensive, patientcentered psychosocial care and support and education to patients with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis and their families—will hold its “Evening of Inspiration,” beginning at 6:30

p.m., Thursday, Feb. 23 at The Beverly Hilton. The evening will honor wife, mother, makeup artist and Crohn’s disease survivor, Michal Brunn, now a member of the IBDSF board of directors. For tickets and more information, visit www.ibdsf.org.

CHLA Researchers: Stuttering Linked To Reduced Blood Flow In Area Of Brain Associated With Language A study led by researchers at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) demonstrates what lead investigator Bradley Peterson, MD, calls “a critical mass of evidence” of a common underlying lifelong vulnerability in both children and adults who stutter. They discovered that regional cerebral blood flow is reduced in the Broca’s area— the region in the frontal lobe of the brain linked to speech production—in persons who stutter. More severe stuttering is associated with even greater reductions in blood flow to this region. In addition, a greater abnormality of cerebral blood flow in the posterior language loop, associated with processing words that people hear, correlates with more severe stuttering. This finding suggests that a common pathophysiology throughout the neural “language” loop that connects the frontal and posterior temporal lobe likely contributes to stuttering severity. Peterson, director of the Institute for the Developing Mind at CHLA and a professor at USC’s Keck School of Medicine , says that such a study of resting blood flow, or perfusion, has never before been conducted in persons who stutter. His team also recently published a study using proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy to look at brain regions in both adults and children who stutter. Those findings demonstrated links between stuttering and changes in the brain circuits that control speech production, as well as those supporting attention and emotion. The present blood-flow study adds significantly to the findings from that previous study and furthermore suggests that disturbances in the speech processing areas of the brain are likely of central importance

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as a cause of stuttering. According to Peterson, the new study – published last month in the journal Human Brain Mapping—provides scientists with a completely different window into the brain. The researchers were able to zero in on the Broca’s area as well as related brain circuitry specifically linked to speech, using regional cerebral blood flow as a measure of brain activity, since blood flow is typically coupled with neural activity. “When other portions of the brain circuit related to speech were also affected according to our blood flow measurements, we saw more severe stuttering in both children and adults,” said first author Jay Desai, MD, a clinical neurologist at CHLA. “Blood flow was inversely correlated to the degree of stuttering—the more severe the stuttering, the less blood flow to this part of the brain,” said Desai, adding that the study results were “quite striking.”

Beit T’Shuvah Celebrates 30th Anniversary, Honors Founder Harriet Rossetto, Pioneering Board Members Warren Breslow, David Ruderman, Annette Shapiro

Above from left: Lise Applebaum, wife of Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Dr. Rob Applebaum, Beit T’Shuvah Senior Rabbi Mark Borovitz and BH residents and philanthropists Les and Lynn Bider: Below: emcee and longtime Beit T’Shuvah supporter Rabbi Ed Feinstein of Valley Beth Shalom brought the crowd of more than 900 to its feet recounting Beit T’Shuvah’s high success rate thanks to it’s highly individualized treatment program that has become a national model.

Top row from left: Gala co-chair and board member Meryl Kern, co-chair Lindsey Montoya, board chair Russell Kern, auction co-chairs Helene Eisenberg and Deborah Fried and gala co-chair Jen Morgen. Front row: Honorees David Ruderman. Annette Shapiro, Harriet Rossetto and Warren Breslow.

Resident Sam Delug with attorney and philanthropist Janice Kamenir Resnik. Photos by Curtis Dahl

On Sunday, nearly 1,000 people from the L.A. community and beyond gathered at The Beverly Hilton to celebrate the Beit T’Shuvah Gala. The annual event marked the 30th anniversary for the organization, honoring it’s founder, Harriet Rossetto, and founding board members Warren Breslow, David Ruderman and Annette Shapiro. In 1987, Rossetto, a social worker, set out to create a halfway house for Jewish men coming out of prison. At the time, it was eight gentlemen and one employee living in a small house on Lake Street. Today, Beit T’Shuvah is a nationally renowned, cutting-edge nonprofit addiction treatment center housing 135 beds, an outpatient center, a congregation and an educational Institute. Emceed by longtime friend and supporter Rabbi Ed Feinstein of Valley Beth Shalom, Beit T’Shuvah’s gala raised just short of $2 million for The Harriet Rossetto Scholarship Fund, which supports the mission: to provide life-saving treatment to individuals and families who cannot afford to pay. Beit T’Shuvah has been uniquely positioned at the apex of addressing addiction; boasting a high success rate thanks to it’s highly individualized treatment model integrating spirituality, psychotherapy, Jewish teachings, the 12-steps and creative arts.

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FREE THROW – Daniel Zahabian attempts a free throw in BHHS’ win over Crossroads on Jan. 24. Photo by David Berke & Priscilla Hopper.

BUZZER BEATER – The Beverly Hills Boys basketball team celebrated Jason Meraban’s buzzer-beating 3-pointer to earn a 50-47 win over Crossroads on Jan. 24. Photo by David Berke & Priscilla Hopper

After Buzzer-Beating Win, Normans Rout Culver City To Stay On Roll By Matt Lopez With a key rematch against rival Santa Monica looming next week, the Beverly Hills High boys basketball team took care of business Wednesday in a 50-39 win over Culver City. Ron Artest III led the Normans with 14 points and Jason Meraban added eight for BHHS (12-9, 4-1) in an Ocean League win. The win came on the heels

of the Normans’ most dramatic win of the season, a 50-47 triumph over Crossroads on Jan. 24 after Meraban hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer. The game-winner was Meraban’s first points of the game on his fourth three-point shot attempt of the game. Ron Artest III had 15 points and Sam Cohen had 13. Kevin Cho added 10 points for the Normans. On Jan. 20, Artest III had

16 points in BHHS’ 78-38 rout of Lawndale. Cohen added 13 and Chandler Sooferan added 12. BHHS, a game behind first place Santa Monica, will host El Segundo on Wednesday before a showdown with Santa Monica on Friday at the Swim Gym that will likely determine the league championship. The first time the two teams met, on Jan. 18, Santa Monica won 68-56.

BHHS Sports Roundup Beverly Hills High's girls basketball team overcame a slight hiccup last week with wins over Kennedy and Culver City to get back on track in Ocean League play. BHHS (15-6, 3-2) defeated Culver City 49-45 on January 25 and beat Kennedy 44-18 two days earlier. Those two wins came on the heels of consecutive Ocean League losses to Santa Monica and Lawndale the previous week. BHHS is at Hawthorne Friday night and hosts El Segundo on Wednesday before crucial rematches with Santa

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Monica and Lawndale on Feb. 3 and 7 respectively. Girls soccer The BHHS girls soccer team is 9-4-4 overall and 1-2-1 in the Ocean League after a 21 loss on Jan. 25 at Culver City. Lauren Aviram scored the lone goal for BHHS in the loss. Two days earlier, on Jan. 23, Kayla Shadgoo, Lauren Stein and Dani Elitzur each scored in a 31 win over Hawthorne. The Normans are in fourth place in the Ocean League, a half-game behind third-place Lawndale, and play Hawthorne Friday, followed by Lawndale on Monday.

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Summer Camp Reactions From the Mouths And Hearts Of Campers “The greatest things we can give our children are roots and wings.” – W. Hodding Carter II By Jill Levin s parents, we want to hold our children close and help them establish their roots. Yet equally as important is to give our children wings to explore, experience the world around them and create new relationships. Going to an overnight camp is the perfect way to do this. Camp is not just a place for your children to spend a few weeks out of the summer; it’s something they will hold in their hearts forever. As the California advisor for Tips on Trips and Camps, I help connect parents and their children with overnight camps and teen programs. Tips on Trips and Camps represents more than 600 overnight summer camps, trips and programs for students ages 818. These run the gamut from traditional and specialty camps to student travel and language immersion, from sports and cultural exploration to STEM programs and from outdoor adventure programs to community service across the globe. Students can choose from programs such as internships and academic study on college campuses both here and abroad, music camps, and digital media and robotics programs. There are also teen tours, sailing adventures, biking, creative and performing arts programs; and camps that are designed for those with special needs. Our team of 15 advisors thoroughly vets each program by interviewing direc-

tors, personally visiting programs in session, and gathering feedback from recent participants. I travel each summer around the country looking at camps in session seeing campers engaged in wonderful activities and having so much fun. During these visits I often have the opportunity to speak with campers and ask them what they feel is the best thing about camp. Here is what they say: “Tradition!” “The fun!” “You get to pick your own schedule.” “You can be yourself.” “Stronger friendships than at home.” “Evening programs.” “Making friends from all over the world.” “Nobody judges you at camp.” “No pressure.” “I love when it rains, because you can slide in the mud!”

“We’re too busy to miss our parents.” “No clicks.” “A good bubble.” “Shaving cream fights!” “S’mores.” “This is my second home.” While many parents are anxious about sending their child away for the first time, I can help ease your anxiety by matching your child to the perfect program. I hold a camp fair once a year so that parents and their children can learn about many of the programs offered and meet their directors. This year’s fair is coming up from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 5 at the Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd. I’ll be there to help guide parents to programs that would be a good fit for their child. Come by and be sure to introduce yourself. If you can’t attend, don’t

hesitate to call me so we can discuss your child and I can send you camps and programs that best fit their needs.

Jill Levin has spent the past 15 years as a summer program advisor for Tips on Trips and Camps, a free advisory service for families who are looking for overnight camps and teen programs for their children, 8 to 18. Levin thinks of her position as a sort of “travel agent for kids.” Her work allows her to visit camps and programs across the country and to get to know various camp directors. This allows her to recommend the right programs to inquiring families who want their children to have an experience best tailored to their specific needs. Levin emphasizes that contacting a TIPS advisor is a free service for parents. Levin may be reached at: 310-202-8448 or via email at Jill@TipsonTripsandCamps.com.

TO SEE AND BE SEEN

BLUE RIBBON TEA–The Blue Ribbon of The Music Center hosted a tea for its members recently at Walt Disney Concert Hall. The afternoon featured an insightful talk with LA Philharmonic CEO/President Deborah Borda about the business of music, inside and out. Carrie Ketchum chaired the event along with committee members Judi Davidson, Cathryn Palmieri, Lee Ramer and Andrea L. Van de Kamp. Pictured (from left): Cathryn Palmieri, Lee Ramer, Deborah Borda, Carrie Ketchum and Andrea Van de Kamp.

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SHOWCASE HOUSE SOIREE–The Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts’ (PSHA) annual Empty House Party drew more than 500 design enthusiasts and patrons of the arts for last Friday’s soiree. Held at a distinguished 1916 English Tudor estate in Pasadena, the event marked the debut of the 53rd Pasadena Showcase House of Design. The Pasadena Showcase House of Design is one of the oldest, largest and most successful house and garden tours in the United States. Last Friday’s dinner, chaired by Marilyn Anderson and Gretchen McNally, treated guests to a sneak peak of the property two days before it began its miraculous, three-month transformation. The magnificent estate will be lavished with the wisdom, practicality and style of 19 interior designers and six exterior designers in order to transformed into a must-see destination, which will be open to the public April 23 through May 21. Tickets to Showcase go on sale Wednesday, Feb. 1, and cost between $35-$45. To purchase tickets, or for more information about PSHA, visit www.pasadenashowcase.org. Pictured: (from left, Row 1): PSHA President Lynn Mehl, 2017 Benefit Chair Dana Marevich, Designer Liaison Marti Farley, Assistant to the Benefit Chair Jill Fosselman, Exterior-Chair Susan Bermingham; (from left, Row 2): Interior-Chair Marybeth Rehman-Dittu, Interior Assistant Judy Frank, Exterior-Chair Allison Maginn; Top Row: Interior-Chair Diane Hatfield. FOR THE RECORD: The Jan. 13 print edition incorrectly identified the image highlighting the upcoming exhibit, “Focus Iran 2: Contemporary Photography and Video,” which opens Sunday, Jan. 29 at the Craft & Folk Art Museum. The image pictured was a digital photograph by Sanaz Khosravi called False Roots.

PTA PRESIDENTS–A group of longtime close friends and Beverly Hills residents gathered this week at The Palm to celebrate the birthdays of Annette Saleh and Laurie Okum. Eventually, they all realized that every one of them had been (or was currently) a president of a Beverly Hills Unified PTA or the Beverly Hills Education Foundation. It really goes to show that some of the sweetest ladies in this town truly do help the City’s youngest residents find success at Beverly Hills schools! Pictured (past and current presidents, from left): Debbie Isaacman (Hawthorne), Ronit Stone (El Rodeo, BHHS and BHEF), Jodi Galen (El Rodeo and BHHS), Annette Saleh (Hawthorne and BHEF), Laurie Okum (BV, BHHS and PTA Council), Rose Kaiserman (BV and PTA Council), and Franny Rennie (El Rodeo, BHHS and PTA Council). Courier Photo by Laura Coleman

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OUTLOOK B E V E R LY H I L L S OUTLOOK Mexican photographer Fernando Aceves’ exclusive images of the late singer-songwriter David Bowie, taken during Bowie’s historic 1997 tour to Mexico City, will be on exhibition for the first time ever in the U.S. at Forest Lawn Museum, now through June 15, during a year of cultural exchange between L.A. and Mexico City. “David Bowie: Among the Mexican Masters” features more than 35 color images made during Bowie’s only visit to Mexico City 20 years ago when Aceves was commissioned to accompany the British rock star on a threeday cultural tour. Forest Lawn-Glendale, 1712 S. Glendale Blvd., is open Tuesday-Sunday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission and parking are Free. For information, call 800204-3131 or visit www.forestlawn.com. • • • • • Children will have the chance to contribute to a collective book of ABCs for young activists, taking inspiration from the works of artist and activist Jimmie Durham, when Hammer Kids presents, “Art Without Walls: A is for Art and Activism,” giving kids the chance to create art inspired by social justice issues, children’s literature and Hammer exhibitions, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 28 at the Felipe de Neve Branch of the Los Angeles Public Library, 2820

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W. Sixth St., in English and Spanish. The program will continue with the same art-making opportunities and story telling in the galleries from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 29 at The Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd., when pages created at both sites will be combined into a digital book. The program is free, for information, visit https://hammer.ucla.edu/. • • • • • Pittance Chamber Music continues its season with the Grammy-winning L.A. Opera Orchestra and James Conlon conducting a program of music by Mozart and Mendelssohn at 8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 3 at Zipper Hall at The Colburn School 200 S. Grand Ave. Hosted by actor Miguel Perez, the program will feature Mozart’s Serenade No. 10 in B flat (“Gran Partita”) and Mendelssohn’s Octet for Strings in E flat, Op. 20. Founder and Artistic Director Lisa Sutton, also LA Opera assistant concertmaster, formed Pittance Chamber Music in 2013 to spotlight these invisible artists, bringing them from the pit to the stage to perform in small ensembles. Tickets—$35; $20 for seniors, $10, students—are available at www.pittancechambermusic.org.

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Eliot Finkel–The current city treasurer has been a resident for 35 years and maintains his investment business in the City. Both his wife and children are graduates of BHHS. Finkel touts the tremendous increase in the City’s reserves–from $220 million to $570 million–as a hallmark of his tenure as city treasurer. “I’d certainly be willing to entertain putting some of our reserves toward the school,” he said. Les Friedman–After moving into the City for the school district (his wife and kids all went though BHHS), he followed his wife’s lead and quickly became involved with the schools. A lawyer, Friedman joined Team Beverly Hills, and for the past six years has been on the Traffic and Parking Commission. “It’s become evident to me that the way to get actual solutions to problems is to be on City Council,” he said. “It should be self-evident that what’s good for the schools is good for the businesses.” Nancy Krasne–From having grown up in a trailer park to now living in a gorgeous Beverly Hills home (one of her sons graduated from BHHS), Krasne’s trajectory is very much a rags-to-riches story. Now finishing her second term on the City Council, Krasne’s tenure has been marked with incisive truth and a steadfast commitment to various issues, such as last Tuesday’s new renters’ control law, which she helped to spearhead. “My goal this term is to bury every utility pole underground,” she said. John Mirisch–The fourth generation Beverly Hills resident finished out the final year of his second term on the City Council awash in controversy

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after he led a battle against The Beverly Hilton’s redevelopment and overtly helped the Wanda Group, which campaigned against the Hilton. Throughout his tenure on the council he has advocated for pension reform, which with $180 million in unfunded liabilities, remains problematically high. He also helped lead the City’s fight in trying to stop Metro from tunneling under the high school. “Our schools do need money, but it is always a case of value for money,” he said. Vera Markowitz–A Beverly Hills resident for 50 years whose children went to Beverly Hills schools, Markowitz has a history of helping run campaigns and being heavily involved in her family’s life. “I’m running because there’s a tremendous fractionalization in our City” she said. “The schools are vital. And I believe in the JPA.” Frances Bilak–A retired attorney and the daughter of Holocaust survivors, Bilak’s husband is a BHHS graduate and their two children are now in BHUSD schools. The immediate past chair of the Recreation & Parks Commission, Bilak was instrumental in getting the City its first dog park, helping pilot a “bike smart” program and creating a teen zone at Roxbury Park. “My family raised me for love of community service,” she said. Robert Wunderlich–A brilliant Harvard-educated physicist turned economist, whose two children graduated from BHHS, Wunderlich turned an eye to City government following last year’s divisive election. “We should view the City from the residential quality of life,” he said. “The City certainly has to support the JPA.” Jim Wayne–The salon owner didn’t attend the forum.

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Tree Removal On Parcel 13 The City of Beverly Hills will remove Eucalyptus tree from Parcel 13 on Monday, Jan. 30 at noon. Due to the rain, the tree is leaning over Civic Center Drive. An independent master arborist has determined it is in danger of uprooting. The DTSC has approved the removal. Beverly Hills Land Company has been notified that workers will be on the property. Tree removal will be done by maintenance workers, but the City’s arborist and a Hazwoper-trained industrial hygienist will be on site. The stump will remain to prevent soil disturbance and air monitoring will occur throughout the process. TEACHER PARKING (continued from page 1)

Whittier Drive,” Allen insisted. “There’s a ‘gentlemen’s agreement’ that they wouldn’t ticket BHUSD staff. It feels like we are being targeted.” “If they were going to change it, they should have told us,” he added. Although the City subsequently agreed to dismiss the tickets, El Rodeo advocates are frustrated about the City’s apparent unwillingness to help ameliorate the challenging parking situation for El Rodeo staff. El Rodeo now requires 60 parking spaces for its staff while construction is underway. “We’re asking for a permanent solution to a very temporary problem,” Allen said. Even before onsite parking at the school disappeared at the beginning of this year due to construction, El Rodeo began exploring various parking alternatives for the duration of the construction, through Fall 2019. Such alternatives including parking at the Los Angeles Country Club–which offered 15 spaces for use–and shuttling to school; parking at the high school and making use of a shuttle; parking at the City parking lot on Camden and using a shuttle (which many staff currently now do); and continuing to park on City streets allowing four-hour parking adjacent to the school or parking north on Lomitas and shuttling to school. The shuttles now in use are paid for using Measure E funds. “There are real problems with all of those,” explained Allen. For starters, the shuttles only operate between peak school drop-off and pick-up times, which means that teachers who split their times between various schools are forced to walk rather long distances, as are others who must leave for an emergency or happen to be running late. And what about teachers who want to stay past 4 p.m. to correct papers or get a jump on the next day? They too must walk rather long distances carrying any materials they wish to take

with them. On Tuesday, Allen sought the help of the City Council on remedying the situation, beseeching the five-member body to allow El Rodeo staff to park on City streets. “We are respectfully asking that the City allow the cars belonging to El Rodeo staff and displaying the BHUSD placard to park in the streets around our school between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. without receiving tickets. We believe this is a reasonable request,” Allen stated. “We are a part of your community. Each day, we teach, counsel, lead, and mold the very people who will someday assume leadership roles in this city, including serving on the city council.” In fact, there is a precedent for City employees not ticketing district staff parking near schools. Staff members at Hawthorne currently park on City streets near the school (which doesn’t have a parking lot) and City parking enforcement officers never ticket cars displaying BHUSD placards confirmed Hawthorne Principal Michelle Dar. Further, when Beverly Vista was renovated following the Northridge earthquake, staff parked on City streets throughout construction. “We are asking for the same consideration that other schools in our City have received,” Allen implored the City Council. Although the City’s traffic supervisor agreed to dismiss the tickets on Wednesday, Allen said he was given clear direction that the posted time limits in all areas hold. “We’re part of this community and our students will sometimes take leadership roles in this community,” he said. “We want a positive relationship with the City and the community. Our school is part of the fabric of the community.” Allen said he plans to attend next month’s Traffic and Parking Commission meeting to see if a reasonable solution can be found.

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Nazis. It’s the nature of the regime. They wanted the world to believe there are moderates, but they failed because what needs to change is the regime. “Rafsanjani’s demise. . . He was a key element in bringing to power this regime. They’ve lost assets and there is fragmentation and the possibility of collapse. At the end of the day they represent the regime. At the end of the day, they serve the State.” Pahlavi came to Beverly Hills to gain support at what he sees is a critical juncture in world affairs. “The Iranian community is the largest in this City than any other place. They are gifted and affluent. I think there are always moments, and opportunity knocks not more than once. The regime is faltering with emonstrations and unrest. We must do everything possible to empower our compatriots with communication, advocacy, support financially and intellectually,” he said. “One way to help is to refer to Iran – the regime and its atrocities, as separate from the Iranian people. The regime is doing that, not the people.” The Crown Prince believes that the Iranian people need to know that they have support, and that they are separate from the regime that is “exporting terrorism.” “Historically, Iran was a melting pot of diverse languages and religions in its natural state. We celebrated diversity with so many dialects and ethnicities. We will again. The paradigm has shifted for the first time in 37 years. Allow Iranians to attain what they want - a more stable and peaceful world.”

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This year the Horace Mann PTA is funding the cost of having Kindergarten to 6th grade students attend performances at the Wallis. Students have already seen Jacob Jonas Dance Company and Morgan’s Journey. On Monday, Kindergarten and 1st grade will attend Danny Zane and Friends. In May, 4th and 5th grade are scheduled to see The Paul Taylor Dance Company. Slavkin underscored about how important it is to expose children to the performing arts at a young age. Also, he said, its important for them to see how powerful works on stage can truly be. In the Jacob Jonas Dance

Company’s final piece, for example, audiences witness a composition where the disease of cystic fibrosis is manifest in one male dancer as it attempts to block the path of a diminutive woman dancer. “The kids got that he is the disease and she is battling that...and you could hear a pin drop,” Slavkin recounted. “[The performing arts] opens their eyes to a world of possibility,” he added. “Depending on the age, it’s a new experience. And they kind of lean in and soak it all in. For some, it’s inspiration…and for others, it’s just understanding the world of arts outside the classroom [and] the idea that the world is bigger than they imagined.”

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BIRTHDAYS—Celebrating are James Cromwell, Bridget Fonda, Mimi Rogers, Dr. Susan Stafford and Bart Ross (Jan. 27); Alan Alda and John Beck (Jan. 28); Katharine Ross, Tom Selleck, Marcia Rosner, Heather Graham, Sara Gilbert, Oprah Winfrey and Ann Jillian (Jan. 29); Christian Bale, Phil Collins, Franklin Lane III, Charles S. Dutton, Gene Hackman and Vanessa Redgrave (Jan. 30); Carol Channing, Minnie Driver, Kelly Lynch, Kerry Washington, Justin Timberlake and Gloria Gebbia (Jan. 31); Jaime Monroy, Lisa Marie Presley, Pauly Shore and Don Everly (Feb. 1); Christie Brinkley, Barry Diller, Graham Nash and Tom Smothers (Feb 2).

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SUNDAY IN THE PARK–At the Beverly Hills Theatre Guild’s “Sunday in the Park” luncheon (above) co-honorees Richard Benjamin and Paula Prentiss are ﬂanked by BHTG’s President Carolyn Fried and Chair Janet Salter. Below are two winners of the BHTG’s playwright awards– Christopher Carlson (left) and John Woodard (right)– being welcomed by competition coordinator Candace Coster. Photos by Amir

STARS BENEFIT–Universal Studios hosted the Fulﬁllment Fund’s annual STARS Beneﬁt. Top (from left) are actors Vin Diesel and Channing Tatum; and Disney’s Anne Sweeney; above (from left): Skye Everly and Mark Hoppus; Universal executives Ron Meyer and Jeff Shell. Photos by Alex Berliner

Actors Channing Tatum and Vin Diesel joined entertainment executives and philanthropic guests as they honored Universal Filmed Entertainment Chairman Jeff Shell with the “Tom Sherek Award” at the Fulfillment Fund’s 22nd “STARS” Benefit Gala at Universal Studios. CNBC’s Julia Boorstin Even a drenching rainstorm last weekend couldn’t dampen the emceed the event. Following the presentation, enthusiasm as a capacity throng turned out at the Four Seasons as the guests were treated to an exclusive opportunity to Beverly Hills Theatre Guild presented its “Sunday in the Park” luncheon. explore Universal’s newest experience, “The Special honorees for the occasion were two of the City’s most endearing Wizarding World of Harry Potter.” couples: Richard Benjamin and his wife of 55 years, Paula Prentiss; Guests in attendance included Universal’s along with Monty and Marilyn Hall, who have been married for almost Ron Meyer and Donna Langley; Discovery 70. Channel’s Rich Ross; former co-chair of Disney Two of the winning playwrights in the Julie Harris Playwright and Media Anne Sweeney; CEO of Illumination the Marilyn Hall Youth Theatre awards’ competition, Christopher Entertainment Chris Meledandri; President of the Carlson and John Woodard, were also on hand and introduced Fulfillment Fund board Josh Klinefelter and VP awards’ director. Candace Coster, Madeleine Sherak; co-founders Dr. Gary and herself an author and former actress. Cherna Gitnick; and Board Co-Chair Dr. Eric Other winners were Barbara Esrailian. Other celebrity and VIP guests included Blumenthal-Ehrlich, William actresses Dyan Cannon andJenna Dewan-Tatum, Downs, and Richard Manley. producer Will Packer, filmmaker David Talbert, Emcee was Howard Storm. musician Joey McIntyre, Blink 182’s Mark Hoppus, Entertainment was provided by Pamela Buffett, and Jeanie Buss. Jamie Chamberlin who charmed the Serving the community for 39 years, the guests with operatic stylings, Fulfillment Fund makes college a reality for stuaccompanied by Jim Furmston. dents growing up in educationally and economiMarion Zola served as honorary cally under-resourced communities. By providing chair of the event which has award- a college access curriculum, college counseling, ed playwrights since 1977. mentoring, scholarships and other individualized support, the fund helps students get to college and realize their educational dreams. More than $1.9 million was www.nataleethai.com raised to help Los 310.275.0579 • 434 N. CANON DRIVE Angeles students 10101 Venice Blvd., Culver City MON. - THURS. 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM overcome obsta(310) 202-7003 cles and pursue a FRI. & SAT. 12:00 AM - 10:00 PM 998 S. Robertson Blvd., Beverly Hills higher educaI TA L I A N R E S TA U R A N T (310) 855-9380 tion.

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Question: What two long-awaited, sold-out, live-on-stage performances will be held on either end of the country the evening of April 20, 2017? Answer: New York will see the opening night performance of Jerry Herman’s Hello Dolly, starring Bette Midler; while the Coachella Valley is treated to a “One Night Only,” performance produced by the iconic fashion/celebrity photographer turned philanthropist Michael Childers themed as “Hello Jerry,” a tribute to the remarkable work of Jerry Herman, by Childers, a man who himself is as generous as he is talented. Over a decade ago, while he was vacationing in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Childers developed the concept for “One Night Only,” getting together a group of about two-dozen Michele Lee Broadway and Hollywood stars, (who have donated their time), and have them appear on stage for just one night, with the proceeds going to charity. For the past 10 years, the event had aided Jewish Family Service of the Desert with each production being a sell-out with more than $2 million going to promote JFS’s local services. This year Childers’ production features Herman’s most loved songs, from Hello Dolly, Mame, Mack & Mabel, Grand Tour and La Cage Aux Folles. Jason Graae directs the performance an d Christopher Marlow the music. As of press time, the cast includes Christine Andreas, Brent Barrett, Gary Beach, Klea Blackhust, Carole Cook, Scott Coulter, Davis Gaines, Jason Graae, Danny Gurwin, Conor Guzman, Hunter Ryan Herdicka, Alix Korey, Michele Lee, Ruta Lee, Vicki Lewis, Karen Morrow, Jeffery Scott Parsons, Faith Prince, Lee Roy Reams, Gary Shaw, Jo Anne Worley and Karen Ziemba. For more than 30 years, JFS of the Desert has provided services throughout the Coachella Valley to those in need regardless of religion, age, income, ethnicity or life style. Most of the nearly 3,000 men, women and children served are from low income households who rely on JFS for low cost mental health counseling, crisis intervention and food support. JFS also provided isolated, homebound seniors with care, transportation and enrichment activities. General admission tickets for “One Night Only” are now on sale for $175, $95 and $75 through the McCallum Theatre box office. Limited sponsorships and VIP tickets (including premier seating and an after theater cast party) are available directly through JFS at 760-325-4088, ext. 118. ****** The red carpet has been rolled up, but if you haven’t heard, film attendees at the Palm Springs International Film Festival have chosen... • The Mercedes-Benz Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature went to the American film, When We Rise. • The Mercedes-Benz Audience Award for Best documentary Feature went to the American production of Take Me Home Huey. • The FIPRESCI Prize for the Best Foreign Language Film of the Year was garnered by Germany-released Toni Erdmann. • The FIPRESCI Prize for the Best Foreign Actor Language of the Year was awarded to Gael Garcia Bernal; Isabelle Huppert received the female of this award.

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PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No. 16-20441-SPCA Title No. 160294326-CA-VOI A.P.N. 4355-018-025 A T T E N T I O N RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY IS APPLICABLE TO THE NOTICE PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR ONLY PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE 2923.3 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS D O C U M E N T ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 02/03/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, (cashier's check(s) must be made payable to National Default S e r v i c i n g Corporation), drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state; will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made in an "as is" condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: Richard Alan Herman, an unmarried man Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation Recorded 02/09/2006 as Instrument No. 060305297 (or Book, Page) of the Official

Records of Los Angeles County, California. Date of Sale: 02/22/2017 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $1,375,713.97. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1432 Harridge Drive, (Beverly Hills Area), Los Angeles, CA 90210. A.P.N.: 4355018-025 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.The requirements of California Civil Code S e c t i o n 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c) were fulfilled when the Notice of Default was recorded. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale

date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714-730-2727 or visit this Internet Web site www.ndscorp.com/sal es, using the file number assigned to this case 16-20441-SPCA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 01/24/2017 National Default Servicing Corporation c/o Tiffany and Bosco, P.A., its agent,1230 Columbia Street, Suite 680 San Diego, CA 92101 Toll Free Phone: 888-2644010 Sales Line 714730-2727; Sales Website:www.ndscorp. com/sales Zahara Joyner, Trustee Sales Representative A4607267 01/27/2017, 0 2 / 0 3 / 2 0 1 7 , 02/10/2017 –––––– ORDINANCE NO. 17-O-2721 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT SMOKING IN BEVERLY CANON GARDENS THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The city council hereby renumbers Section 5-4-16 (PENALTIES AND ENFORCEMENT) to be Section 5-417 (PENALTIES AND ENFORCEMENT) and adds a new Section 5-416 (PROHIBITION OF SMOKING IN CITY PARKS AND BEVERLY CANON GARDENS) to the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to read as follows: 5-4-16: PROHIBITION OF SMOKING IN CITY PARKS AND BEVERLY CANON GARDENS: Smoking is prohibited in all City parks as designated in Section 8-1-101 of this code and in the Beverly Canon Gardens located at 241 N. Canon Drive in the City of Beverly Hills.

Section 2. Severability. If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or place, is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the final decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect. Section 3. Publication. The City Clerk shall cause this Ordinance to be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation published and circulated in the city within fifteen (15) days after its passage in accordance with Section 36933 of the Government Code, shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause this Ordinance and the City Clerk’s certification, together with proof of publication, to be entered in the Book of Ordinances of the Council of this city. Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall go into effect and be in full force and effect at 12:01 a.m. on the thirty-first (31st) day after its passage. Adopted: January 10, 2017 Effective: February 10, 2017 JOHN A. MIRISCH Mayor of the City of Beverly Hills ATTEST: BYRON POPE (SEAL) City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: LAURENCE S. WIENER City Attorney APPROVED AS CONTENT: MAHDI ALUZRI City Manager

VOTE: AYES: Councilmembers Reims, Gold, Bosse, Vice Mayor Krasne, and Mayor Mirisch NOES: None ABSENT: None CARRIED –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2017018689 The following is/are doing business as: 1) BROOKLINE MUSIC PUBLISHING 2) SYLVIA BROOKS MUSIC 4182 N. Viking Way #216, Long Beach, CA 90808; Sylvia Brooks 4182 N. Viking Way #216, Long Berach, CA 90808; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed: Sylvia Brooks, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: January 24, 2017; Published: January 27, February 03, 10, 17, 2017 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2017014158 The following is/are doing business as: 1) OR HASHALOM 2) OR SHARGA 10848 Missouri Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90025; Temple Yesod 855 S. Wooster St. #206, Los Angeles, CA 90035; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed 2001: David Mokhtar, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: January 19, 2017; Published: January 27, February 03, 10, 17, 2017 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT 2017014159 The following is/are doing business as: BEVERLY HILLS DENTISTRY 8920 Wilshire Blvd. #701, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Center For Sleep Health and Wellness 8920 Wilshire Blvd. #701, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed November 14, 2016: Michele L. Frawley, Secretary: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: January 19, 2017; Published: January 27, February 03, 10, 17, 2017 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2017014160 The following is/are doing business as: 1) BEVERLY HILLS REALTY ADVISORS 2) NNN PROPERTY TEAM 439 N. Canon Dr. #Penthouse, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Charles Hoffer Fedding 439 N. Canon Dr. #Penthouse, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Gary Aminoff 439 N. Canon Dr. #Penthouse, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed January 01, 2017: Gary Aminoff, Partner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: January 19, 2017; Published: January 27, February 03, 10, 17, 2017 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2017014161 The following is/are doing business as: VERSAILLES RESTAURANT 10319 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90034; Mayabeque Inc. 10319 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90034; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed 1991: Jovan Garcia, President and CEO: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: January 19, 2017; Published: January 27, February 03, 10, 17, 2017 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2017014162 The following is/are doing business as: 1) STUDIO 326 2) PATIENT 49 225 N. Crescent Dr. #326, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Shari Able 225 N. Crescent Dr. #326, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed: Shari Able, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: January 19, 2017; Published: January 27, February 03, 10, 17, 2017 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2017014744 The following is/are doing business as: 1) ECOMED ECOLOGY IN MEDICINE 2) WE CREATURES: METAPHORS MYTHS, HEALTH SCIENCE 3) THE ARTSY POETS 8726 Amestoy Ave., Sherwood Forest, CA 91325; Diana Cirillo Wilson 8726 Amestoy Ave., Sherwood Forest, CA 91325; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed July 2014: Diana Cirillo Wilson, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: January 19, 2017; Published: January 27, February 03, 10, 17, 2017 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2017016130 The following is/are doing business as: ROYAL GOURMET 8151 Santa Monica Blvd. #B, West Hollywood, CA 90046; Royal Gourmet Deli Corporation 8151 Santa Monica Blvd. #B, West Hollywood, CA 90046; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed September 1998: Oleg Atroshenko, Treasurer: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: January 20, 2017; Published: January 27, February 03, 10, 17, 2017 LACC N/C

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Over 25 Years Years Expeirence Exxpeirence New Processing times! g employment p y inn approx. pp 1 year! y Green Card through Representing Religious Religious Workers Workers for o schools/synagogues/churches scchools/synagoguess//churcches around around the t country!

LEGAL PROBLEMS? TOP “A/V” RATED CENTURY CITY LAW FIRM CAN HELP YOU. Specializing In: Divorce, Collection of Delinquent Support & Personal Injury / Auto Accident Cases, Civil & Real Estate Litagation.

Schools & Instruction

SAT - TUTOR

Excellent SAT Tutor Graduate of BHHS & Emory University Trained SAT Instructor No Recovery, No Fee! Contact Free Consultation. Spencer Fogelman L AW O FFICES OF • BRADFORD L. TREUSCH • 310/557-2599 “A/V” R ATED FOR O VER 30 Y EARS .

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S U P E R L AW Y E R S

Bradford L. Treusch SuperLawyers.com

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P/T-F/T. • Live-in or Live-out

• Reasonable Rates •

Elderly Care

Nursing Professional.

12+ Years as Caregiver & Case Manager. Exemplary record of care. Let me provide you w/ the special care you desire for your special needs, Driving to appts, cooking, shopping, companionship, etc. Great BH references. Call Kim:

310/488-6675

oral hygiene info+referrals. for errands, shopping, appointments, etc. Free Consultation: 310/838-7749 Great motivator for Call: 310/986-5560 or e-mail exercise. I Know the area very well. yvonnettenewman@gmail.com Email:

Call Mme. Newman at

(licensed by DHCC)

www. bhcourier .com 46

Computer Consultant

Installation • Setup • Software Training • Virus & Spyware Removal • Website Design CALL E. STURM:

310/678-2173

310/422-4910

—————–––– MY HOUSEKEEPER IS AVAILABLE Tue’s, Fri’s, Sat’s

FITNESS

She speaks perfect English and has great references.

Fitness

H ONEST, P OLITE & D EPENDABLE . Please Call: 310/463-9626

Physical Therapy Aide

• Home or Office • Serving All Your Immigration Immigrration Needs.

Will drive, shop, cook, garden & maintain your property with a smile. Experience with in-home hospice care, Alzheimer’s, post stroke rehab, Parkinson’s, heart attack, med’s.

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- Senior Citizens - Injury • COMPUTER • - Stroke Patients - At your premise & Repair & your convenience Training

LEGAL SERVICES

w/ Excellent Resume & References

Lifetime Smiles Tutoring by a teacher with brings smiles to you at many years of experience the comfort of your home. RETIRED SHERIFF at the Lycee Francais of SEEKING PART-TIME Dental cleanings, denture COMPANION Los Angeles and The POSITION care, dry mouth therapy, BH Lingual Institute With car+insurance

Learn Bridge in a Day? ® Beverly Hills Bridge Club, 325 South La Cienega Blvd. Free parking in garagee.

Elderly Care

Please Call Joe: 310/871-3220

lifetimesmilescare@gmail.com Sunday, February 12th, 2017 @ 1:00pm-6:000pm

JOBS WANTED

/ Caretaker / Valet / Houseman Experienced FRENCH LESSONS Dental Hygiene Caregiver Longtime Malibu Caregiver Female Certified

• Tax Preparation & Tax Planning for: Individual, Partnership, Corporation • Business & Finance Problem Solving • Bookkeeping & Payroll Services Available • Audit Representation • French Speaking New Client Special: 1040 EZ $125 • 1040 $225

HEALTH & BEAUTY

Certified Physical Therapy Aide Experienced PT Aide Free Consultation Please Contact Lea

310/773-2326

—————–––– COM PAN I O N

Responsible, Friendly, Caring young woman with car. DRIVE you to Dr. apps Shopping, Restaurants, Concerts, Theaters Etc... Housesitting also avail. In emergency case help is available around the corner.

SUZAN

323/394-4146

• ELDERCARE • IN-HOME SPECIALIST • Caregivers • CNA • CHHA

• Companions • Live-In / Live-Out

Experienced • Compassionate • Fully Screened

310.859.0440 www.exehomecare.com

BBB A+ Rated

Referral Agency

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YOUR PAID FRIEND Would you like a paid male companion to accompany you to cultural events, dinner, business functions, parties or simply to keep you company when you don't feel like being alone? I'm 50 years old, attractive, attentive, conversant on a wide variety of topics, w e l l dressed, warm, friendly and funny. Telephone me at 310/691-2479 Number does not accept text messages.

Good Company. Great People. We provide in-home care and companionship to help you remain independent and happy at home. If you need help and would please call us at:

323-932-8700

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BEVERLY HILLS

ELDERLY CARE

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

NEED HELP?

Beverly Hills Law Office Seeks Part-Time Receptionist

W E U N D E R S TA N D . . . Mama’s caregivers are loving, caring, trained & bonded. Live in or out.

M AMA’ S H OME C ARE 323/655-2622

ARE YOU A SENIOR AND NEED ASSISTANCE? We can help YOU!

We provide experienced Cargivers, CNA’s & HHA’s for seniors needing companions to drive them to doctors, prepare meals, light housekeeping, etc... We offer responsible and nurturing care. Our staff is thoroughly screened and we care. Live In/Out.

Call Lisa 24hrs. 323/877-8121 • 323/806-9498

Seasoned RN Will care for your senior in-home. 9am to 5pm Monday - Friday Beverly Hills, Westside. Call Linda

310/963-6025 lindarcarl@gmail.com

Blessing Hands Home Care Affordable Experienced Caregiver’s/CNA’s 24-Hours • 7 Days/Week 4/8/12+ Hr. Shifts Avail. We will beet your needs, no matter how speicalized or simple. Excellent References. Call For A Free Estimate!

818/746-3904 24-Hrs: 805/558-3517 Owned/Operated by R.N.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

1 & 2 - PERSON RESIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM

310/829-2630 Or Email: THEROBERTSCO @ THEROBERTSCO . COM

————— Immediate Opening FOR MALE CAREGIVER

25-45 Years old. Weekends. Must have car, know how to cook, shop, etc. Please Call:

818/762-5269

P ER SONA L A S S I S TA N T Needed for work at home office. Minimum 20 hours per week. Office work includes mailings, emails, filing. Organizational and computer skills required. Running errands with own car and clean DMV record. Send resume to: Raphael@Raphael26.com

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Executive Suites In The Heart Of Beverly Hills Beautiful Individual Offices at The 9454 Wilshire Building

Please Email Resume: LRingLaw@gmail.com Fax: 310/278-7776 Call For Appointment: 310/858-0234

Office Space Available One Block from Rodeo Drive. In The Heart of the Beverly Hills Triangle. • Panoramic Views • 24/7 Access • Full service receptionist & conderence rooms included

—————–––– ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/ RECEPTIONIST

Please Contact: Heather at 310-274-9826 Or Email: heather@9454wilshire.com

Needed For High-End Auto Dealership.

PRIME BEVERLY HILLS 499 N. CANON DRIVE

manfriedv @theautogallery.com

————— Housekeeper / Cook

Westside Couple Seeking Experienced Housekeeper / Cook For 5 Days A Week Professional appearance. Culnary Skills, Small complex, Excellent References B.H.+Westside Area A Must. Management/ Kosher Experience is Beneficial. Maintenance, No Childcare. Leasing Driving A Preference Experience a Plus. but Not Required. Great Opportunity! Salary / Hours Free Rent are Negotiable. + Salary! Email: Fax Resume:

CONDOMINIUMS FOR SALE

OFFICES / STORES FOR LEASE

Good Skills, Typing.

Full Time position weekdays Monday- Friday 9am-6pm Part Time position weekdends Saturday-Sunday 10am-7pm Outgoing personality, proficiency with computers skills, previous receptionist exp. a plus. Email resume to:

270

240

————— WILSHIRE BLVD RETAIL FRONTAGE & SMALL OFFICE *** SUITES *** NO NNN All Utilities Included. Must Lease Now! Call 310/237-2977 or 713/266-1444

270

An amazing opportunity to lease class A office space in Beverly Hills’ prestigious Golden Tr i angle. This prime location on the corner of Santa Monica Boulevard and North Cañon Drive is two blocks east of the world-renowned Rodeo Drive and across from Wallis Annenberg Center for the Per for ming Ar ts. Offices feature spectacular views with plenty of natural light and on-site valet parking. This is an ideal loc a t i o n for a corporate office.

2 Bdrm+Den+2 Bath

Recent Law School Graduate w/ U.S. District Court License w/ Reciprocity CA vs Illinois, to Litigate Illinois Municipality and Temple for Land Locking A Piece of Land Illegally. Please Call

For more info call 310.887.7000

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818/762-5269

Semi-Retired Caregiver Gentleman / Ex-Paramedic

HC90035@gmail.com FAX: 310/494-0071

————— LEGAL HELP WANTED

—————–––– CAREGIVERS NEEDED

At least 5 years in home SEEKING EXPERIENCED experience. Speak fluent RECEPTIONIST English and can also speak Farsi, Russian, Hebrew, For Very Busy Armenian or Polish. Must Beverly Hills have car and available for Medical Office. live-in positions. ***** Immediate Opening! Call 323/655-2622 Mon.-Fri. • 10am-5pm Please Fax DO NOT APPLY Resume To: IF NOT EXPERIENCED. 310/285-0878

CONDOMINIUMS FOR SALE Condo For Sale

BEVERLY HILLS OFF MARKET Luxury Remodeled 1716 sq/ft Front Unit Prime Location With Low HOD Fees Call for Appointment/Price Mike 310/666-4033

• Wanted to Rent • • SEEKS • Efficiency Unit, Studio, Guesthouse, Room/Home Share. Last residence 25-yrs.

Please Call Joe:

YOUR AD LISTING HERE! 310-278-1322

License 00957281

all listings are on CenturyCityLiving.com

NOW AVAILABLE GATED 5 STAR LUXURY PROPERTIES *BEL AIR *WESTWOOD *CENTURY CITY

CENTURY PARK EAST

2 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS $1,050,000 PENTHOUSE

Rare South Tower Corner with 270 Degree Unobstructed City and Ocean Views. 2 Jumbo Balconies Granite Counters Stainless Steel Appliances 2 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS PENTHOUSE $950,000

Totally Updated 2 Separate Bedroom Suites Jumbo Balcony Hardwood Floors Lease Back Available CENTURY PARK EAST $549,500 TO $1,050,000

CENTURY TOWERS $615,000 TO $2,650,000

PARK PLACE $729,000 TO $1,049,000

LE PARC

$1,850,000 TO $2,595,000

CENTURY HILL

$1,275,000 TO $2,395,000

ONE CENTURY

$3,150,000 TO $26,500,000

255

WANTED TO RENT

KELEMEN REAL ESTATE (310) 966-0900

CENTURY WOODS $1,459,000

Century Towers • $699,000 Sale • $4,000 Lease 1 Bed+1 Bath

Totally Renovated w/ high ceilings+beautiful hardwood floors. Sleek new kitchen w/ maple cabinets S.S. appliances +granite counter tops. Pretty bath & chic powder room.

Century Park East

$4,250 Lease 1 Bed+1 Ba TURNKEY Remodeled garden condo w/ 2-patios = 480 additional sf outside. Furnished (can be unfurnished) linens, dishes...

• DIANA COOK • 468 N. Camden Dr., B.H., 90210

310-203-8333

BEL AIR CREST $6,950,000

Some Complexes include Heated Pools, Sundeck, Tennis, Doorman, Houseman, Staff Engineers, Switchboard, Security Staff, Switchboard, Saunas, Business Center, PlayLand, Restaurant, Acres of Flower Gardens and Grassy Lawns. For Lease See our Ad Sec. 440

CLASSIFIED

BEVERLY HILLS

440

425

120 1 20 S. S. ORLANDO ORL ANDO AVE. AV A VE. 90048 90048

LARGE 5 BEDROOM, 6 BATH HOUSE

CenturyCityLiving.com

Like new with granite countertops, stainless

NOW AVAILABLE

steel appliciances, 2 car garge + driveway parking.

GATED 5 STAR LUXURY PROPERTIES

Madeleine Schulsinger DRE: 00494041 (310) 990-0002

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440

UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

CENTURY TOWERS 2 BEDROOMS, 3 BATHROOMS For Lease $7,950/Mo

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• THE GROVE AREA • Prime Carthay Circle Remodeled including 2,800 sq ft. Unobstructed views of the ocean, marina and downtown LA. Full bath, newer kitchen, hrwd. flrs., living room, service building with abundant amenities.

*** PRIME *** BEVERLY HILLS

1 Block to Rodeo Dr. 2 HOUSES REDUCED FROM $9,750 TO

Deanna Smith (310) 560-4510

EXQUISITE VIEW LARGE ELEGANT CONDO IN THE WILSHIRE CORRIDOR

4Bd + 4Ba Main House Newly Remodeled Updated Kitchen & Baths 2 Bd. + Den + 2.5 Ba. Full Guest House with In a full service building bathroom and kitchen. Best Value in Beverly Hills 10560 Wilshire Blvd. Parking for 8 Cars. Pool, jacuzzi and gym. Call 310/801-0310 Marble entry, fireplace, For Appointment

435

BEVERLYWOOD GUESTHOUSE For Single Professional / Retired Person 1 Bdrm. Furnished Parking. No pets. Excellent Condition. $2,000/Month 6-Month Minimum Cable/Water/Utilities Incld

310/836-6811

Ben Bacal (310) 717-5522

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$8,900

GUESTHOUSE FOR LEASE

License 00957281

wet-bar, granite counter tops,Three big balconies w/beautiful south view and 2 car valet parking.

$5,900/MO.

Contact Julie at 310/474-7565

Beverly Hills Adj

F URNISHED & U NFURNISHED

440

*BEL AIR *WESTWOOD *CENTURY CITY

CENTURY PARK EAST 2 BEDROOM /2 BATHS $4,350/MONTH

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

UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

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

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

www.rentwiseman.com • 310-473-3000

2 BEDROOM /2 BATHS $4,350/MONTH

FANTASTIC UNIT!

Partial Ocean View, High Floor. Hardwood, Updated, Quiet Location, No Common Walls Walk-in Closet 1 BEDROOM /1 BATH PENTHOUSE $2,950/MONTH

Ocean and City Views. Large walk-in Closet. Huge Bedroom 4 closets. Separate Stall Shower. Valet Parking Heater and Air Conditioning Included. Quiet Location

2-Bdrm. - 2.5-Bath

310-278-1322

PRIME

Breathtaking unobstructed views BEVERLYWOOD PANORAMIC VIEW 1467 Rexford Drive South Tower Quiet Location Separated Bedrooms Lots of N. of Sunset/W. of Doheny 3 Bedroom 2 Bath $3,950/Month Closets. Renovated Kitchen LUXURIOUS & UNIQUE Secured building Jumbo Balcony. Hardwood Floors Huge Remodeled 2 Bd.+DEN+21/2 Ba. Luxury Apartment 1 BEDROOM /1 BATH • PENTHOUSE • Hardwood floors, new Like A House • 3,000+sf.

• Newly Remodeled • High ceilings w/ crown moldings, hardwood flrs. throughout, lrg. sunroom +patio, formal dining rm.,

CENTURY TOWERS $4,000/mo to $8,400/mo

CENTURY HILL $4,850/mo to $6,500/mo.

LE PARC $7,800/mo.

ONE CENTURY $28,000/mo.

CENTURY WOODS $10,500/mo.

Some Complexes include Heated Pools, Sundeck, Tennis, Doorman, Houseman, Staff Engineers, Switchboard, Security Staff, Switchboard, Saunas, Business Center, Pet PlayLand, Restaurant, Acres of Flower Gardens and Grassy Lawns. For Lease See our Ad Sec. 270

stainless steel gourmet kitchen, 3 ovens / double sink, private balcony overlooking kids play area in garden, central A/C, giant walkin closets, garage parking included. Call 415/271-5161

3-fireplaces, central air, lrg. closets, wet bar, stainless steel appliances+w/d,

BEVERLY HILLS ADJ.

alarm. • $4,600/Mo.

LUXURIOUS

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YOUR AD LISTING HERE!

UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

BRAND NEW LUXURY APARTMENTS FOR RENT

310/717-9029 Townhouse For Lease 9512 Alcott Street CENTURY PARK EAST Professionally 9221 CHARLEVILLE BL Newly Remodeled $2,950/mo to $5,495/mo. STUNNING OVERSIZED By World Renowned PARK PLACE Designer. $4,300/mo. to $5,500/mo. 3 BDRM + DEN + 2 BA. W/ 70"Smart TV, Living rm, Fireplace + Office/Den. Over 1,500 sq/ft. All New Appliances, Washer & Dryer in Unit, Huge Furnished Entertaining Patio w/ BBQ / Gazebo. Huge 2 Car Garage +Storage. Lease $4,800/Month By Appointment 760/861-3709 http://lmdgi.com/ alcott-house.html

UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

all listings are on

$2,950/MONTH

Top Flr. 2 Bd.+1 Ba.

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440

KELEMEN REAL ESTATE (310) 966-0900

$11,900/MO.

$3,150/Month LISA SHERMAN • AGENT 310/724-7000 x-1851

440

352 S. MAPLE DRIVE BEVERLY HILLS

Lauren Lind DRE: 00860537 (310) 344-4667

formal dining room, new w/d, garage parking.

440

UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

RODEO REALTY

Separate Office/ Guestroom Unit. Pool, Granite Counters. $6,300/MO. By Appointment Only Call 310/472-8396

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UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

HOUSE FOR RENT

***** PRIME ***** BEL-AIR *** RESIDENT *** 3 BDRMS, 3 BATH

R E A L E S TAT E

2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH $3,000/MO.

New granite counters throughout all amenities Completely remodeled with in kitchen and includes all excellent taste, new kitchen appliances. Large closets, w/stainless steel appliances, balconies, Berber carpet/ 2 new bathrooms, laundry harwood foors and verticle in unit. $4,500/Month. blinds. Fireplace, wet bar, Call 310/651-1732 washer/ dryer included in ————— laundry area. Secured BEVERLY HILLS APT building with garden 3 Bdrm. + 3 Bath courtyard. Choice location • Great Condition • Near Beverly Center, CedarsBright Southwest Exposure. Every room Sinai, Restaurants, Trader has French Doors to Joes, Etc. No Pets. Small Covered Balcony. Top Floor with High

$4,395/Month LaPeerApt@aol.com

1467 Rexford Drive

1 Bedroom 1 Bath $2,900/Month Secured building Huge Remodeled Luxury Apartment Hardwood floors, new gourmet stainless steel kitchen, marble bath & stall shower, central A/C, giant walkin closets, private balcony, garage parking included. Call 415/271-5161

—————–––– NEAR CEDAR SINAI BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. NEWLY RENOVATED BRIGHT UPPER UNIT 1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH in courtyard building with new carpets. Close to all, shopping, restaurants and more. $1,650/MO. 147 N. La Peer Dr. Rick: 310/278-0716

————— BEVERLY HILLS 218 S. Tower Dr.

• • •• 1 Bd.+1 Ba. •• •• •• • •• Shown By Appointment. • 8544 BURTON WAY Old World Charm!

Ceilings. Beverly Hills

School District.

PRIME BEVERLYWOOD

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

Bright, intercom entry, fridge, stove, laundry fac.

CLOSE TO RESTAURANTS & SHOPPING. 310/531-3992

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

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439 S. LE DOUX

LE DOUX / BURTON WAY

BRENTWOOD SANTA MONICA 519 S. Barrington Ave. 427 Montana Ave.

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•••

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•

(323) 937-6468

GORGEOUS 1 BEDROOM 1 BATH Units have hardwood floor, carpet and tile. Granite counter top, stainless steel appliances includes gas range, refrigerator and dishwasher. Some units come

LARGE 2 BDRM, 2 BA.

323/851-3790

with Bamboo, Stainless BRENTWOOD Steel Appliances, Washer and Dryer in unit, Pool, 2 Parking, A/C units.

By appointment only

11640 Kiowa Ave.

••••••••

Newly Updated 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath

••••••••

Call 310/498-1090 —————–––– ————— —————––––

WEST L.A.

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• 1 Bdrm. + Most Spectacular Den + 2 Bath • Apartments

• 310/276-1528 •

120 Granville Ave.

* * * * *1 * * *

• 2 Bd.+2 /2 Ba. • 3 B d . + 2 1/ 2 B a . • 4 B d . + 3 1/ 2 B a .

Large units, walk-in closet, Close to Cedars, custom kitchen, built-in Pool, a/c, balcony, Beverly Center stove, dishwasher, laun- restaurants, shopping washer/dryer, all applidry rm., prkg., inter& transportation. ances, hardwood floors com entry, elevator. throughout, some units CLOSE TO SHOPS BEVERLY HILLS & R E S TA U R A N T S w/ skylights+high ceilings. 221 S. Doheny Dr. C A N O N / B E V E R LY / Health club, wifi, sauna, • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. RODEO DR. Spacious, hardwood flrs., heated pool, controlled 310/858-8133 huge closets, built-in acess, parking. a/c, dishwasher, pool, • 424/272-6596 • elevator, controlled Close to Brentwood access, laundry BEVERLY HILLS facilities. Village, Restaurants, No pets. Great Location! UCLA, Mt. Saint Mary’s, 424/343-0015 Great Location! & Transportation.

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•• • • • • • • • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. •

•• • • French doors in bdrm. • open to large balcony • overlooking pool •

1134 N. SYCAMORE AV. • •• • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • •2 Bd.+2 Ba.• • * * * * * •• • 1 B d . + 1 B a . Patio, stove, ••• • • Single • • • dishwasher, on-sight •• • laundry, parking. * * * * * • ••

Wifi, Bright, controlled Newly Remodeled access, balcony, Great Views pool, elevator, Great views, controlled laundry facility, prkg. Close To U.C.L.A. access, balcony, 310/477-6856 elevator, lrg. pool, • WESTWOOD • prkg, on-sight laundry. H IKING IN R UNYON 550 Veteran Ave. ••••• C ANYON , H OLLYWOOD • 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. B OWL /N IGHTLIFE . •

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323/467-8172 • SINGLE ••••• Very spacious, • MIRACLE MILE • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • granite counters, 310/473-1509 • • • • • • • SMALL QUIET BLDG. microwave, intercom 615 S. Cochran Ave. Rooftop pool, entry, on-sight laun- Newly Remodeled dry, parking & WiFi. deck, central air, • Single • W E S T L . A . Very close to UCLA Controlled access, elevator, intercom 12333 TeXaS Ave. & Westwood Village. entry, on-sight laundry, on-sight laundry, 310/208-5166 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath gym, parking. a/c unit, kitchenette. • Free WiFi Access • ∞ ∞ ∞ 310/531-3992 • WESTWOOD • ~ 310/476-3824 ~ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ 10933 Rochester Ave. Close to Museums, Granite counters, dishBRENTWOOD & The Grove U.C.L.A. CLOSE washer, balcony, stove, 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath

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on-site —————–––– intercom-entry, laundry, parking.

*CENTURY CITY** 2220 S. Beverly Glen

310/826-4600

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

intercom entry. 320 N. La Peer Dr.

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

controlled access, LAFAYETTE PARK —————–––– pool, laundry fac., prkg. 274 L P P.

• • AFAYETTE ARK L W E S T L . A . • Free WiFi Access • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • 1 Bd.+Den+1 Ba. • 1433 Brockton Ave. 310/473-5061 Spacious ————— •• • •••••• • 2 Bdrm+1 Bath W E S T W O O D Granite counter tops, stain•• S i n g l e •• 1380 Midvale Ave. Laundry facility, • less steel appliances, • • Lots of • • parking. • • • • • Character & Charm!

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pool, elevator, parking, Pool, sauna, intercom entry, laundry facility. elevator, on-site 310/312-9871 laundry, parking. 310/247-8689 Close to Cedars Sinai, Shopping & Dining in All Utilities Paid. elevator, controlled access pool, on-site laundry, parking.

Shops, Transportation

Brentwood Village

& Restaurants.

Spacious a/c, fireplace, —————

air conditioned, new Single hrwd. flrs., designer • • • • • • finishes, balcony, ceiling WiFi, pool, elevator,

controlled access, on- fan, elevator, controlled sight laundry, parking. access. Fitness ctr, yoga Close to U.C.L.A. room, wi-fi, skyview 310/473-1509 lounge w/ outdoor fireWILSHIRE place, laundry facilities. C O R R I D O R Easy freeway access 10530-10540 213/382-102 1 Wilshire Bl.

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• 2 Bd.+1 Ba. • Beverly Hills Adj. 310/442-8265 3830 Vinton Ave. ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ (•)(•)(•)(•)(•) Hardwood flrs., central 310 S. Sherbourne Dr. WiFi, central air/heat, • 1 Bd. +1 Ba. • Luxury Living 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath WEST L.A. • • air, pool, elevator, with valet, lush garden Newly Remodeled. fireplace, balcony, 1343 Carmelina Ave. • •Single• • on-site laundry, Balcony, hardwood flrs., surrounding pool, • • • - 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath controlled access,

• GORGEOUS UNITS •

* HOLLYWOOD *

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Glass Fireplace Close to shopping, dining & Newly Remodeled. New hardwood flrs., transportation. Please Call: granite counters, 310/479-0700 stainless steel appl., alcove fireplace, BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. BRENTWOOD ~ WEST ~ fridge, laundry facility, 309 S. Sherbourne Dr. The Carlton gated parking, intercom L O S A N G E L E S ( • • • ----- • • • ) 1 Bd.+Den+1.5 Ba. 11666 Goshen Ave. entry, WiFi and more. 12424 TeXaS Ave. • 310/552-8064 • • 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. • Good closet space, a/c, ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) S PA C I O U S U N I T. elevator, dishwasher, Very Spacious Rooftop jacuzzi 2nd floor, with panoramic controlled access. Close 1 Bd.+Den+1.5 Ba. on-site laundry, city views. to Cedars/shops/trans. covered parking, 310/247-8689 Single+Loft+1 Ba. CULVER CITY controlled access. Single+1 Ba.

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WESTWOOD

1415 Brockton Ave. 1 0 9 0 5 O h i o A v e .

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* * * * * * &* Bright. Large

1769-1775 N. Sycamore Av.

310/394-7132

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Lrg. unit. balcony, walk-in closet, central air, intercom 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath 1,800sf+, street views entry, laundry facility, elevator, parking. lrg kitch w/ island, new • C HARMING & BRIGHT • appl., washer/dryer.

DEN / DINING ROOM + 2.5 BATHS

H O L LY W O O D

laundry facility. Utilities Included.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR El Rodeo School has been under construction since last January. This has created great hardship for our teachers and staff as the parking lot they used prior to the construction is now unavailable. The work-around has proved untenable. As a result, the teachers and staff park on residential streets near the school. This has left them susceptible to receiving tickets on their vehicles while they are teaching our kids at school. The temporary parking solution provided by BHUSD has been offsite parking at the high school or other parking lots around the City, with shuttle transportation to the school. This is not a viable solution. It adds substantial time to our teachers’ days. It also removes our teachers’ freedom to have their cars nearby in case of a family emergency or if they need to travel to another school during the school day. Our teachers and staff are left parking on the City streets around El Rodeo and this places them at risk. Twice during the past two months, more than 50 parking citations were given to our staff members who can be easily identified by their BHUSD parking permits. Specifically, there is a section of four hour parking along Whittier Drive where many of our aides and part-time staff members have parked for decades without receiving tickets. This week at least 10 of those staff members received tickets. There is precedent in the City for allowing teachers to park on the streets surrounding the school during times of construction. When Beverly Vista underwent construction, teachers and staff were allowed to park on the streets around the school without being subject to ticketing. Hawthorne does not currently have a parking structure and their staff also park on city streets around the school. The same courtesy should be extended to our teachers at El Rodeo while we, as a community, try to improve our school facilities at El Rodeo. We are certain a system could be devised to ensure that their vehicles are dispersed among the various streets to ensure that the cars do not impact specific streets. We must work to solve this problem so that our teachers are not left fearful of parking tickets during the school day. Just as Beverly Hills asks the community to show patience during City construction projects that impact traffic or parking, we at El Rodeo ask the City to work with us and our teachers during the construction at El Rodeo. Show El Rodeo teachers the same courtesy that has been provided to those at other Beverly Hills schools during their construction projects. The current situation is unacceptable and our teachers, staff, students and residents deserve better. Emily Wolf and Krissy Austin El Rodeo PTA Co-Presidents ****** Cars racing, speeding, blasting down the streets of Beverly Hills, setting off car alarms with their modified mufflers or engines, suddenly alarming everyone in sight at any hour of any day or evening has got to stop! Many times this happens before and after school hours on Lasky Drive, a car barreling to or from Beverly Hills High School at more or less twice the speed limit. I’ve seen cars from Maseratis to Corvettes to compacts, all freely and dangerously disobeying many driving laws. This has gotten worse every year for some time now. I’ve spoken many times by phone to people at City Hall; the BHPD’s Sgt. Dennis Lynch, Sgt. Scott Dowling, Greg Meader and others who have told me everything from: “they’ve had some retirements and haven’t replaced patrolmen yet” to “it’s caused by a change of demographics.”

BHPD used to patrol regularly but for about five years now, I rarely see a police car. I’m dismayed by this and can’t believe our City of Beverly Hills is not solving this. Christina Cooper ****** Thank you Robbie Anderson for your letter in the Courier last week bringing attention to the City Council’s intent to sell the City shield/logo for a nominal amount without any apparent oversight. The Beverly Hills shield/logo may not have a tangible value, but it certainly has an intangible value. I don’t have a dollar figure to put on it, but I know it’s not chump change. A few years ago accountants valued Coca-Cola’s intangible value at $65 billion. Intangible value is in any company’s balance sheet. When I worked at CBS, one of my duties was to watch over the CBS Eye logo and ensure it was not modified or used a manner that would denigrate its value. The CBS eye is one of the most recognizable brands in the world as are the Apple logo, the Coca-Cola logo, and the Beverly Hills shield I agree with Mr. Anderson that licensing the shield shouldn’t be taken lightly. Each use should be considered individually and objectively—not only from a monetary point-of-view, but by how well it is preserving and furthering the Beverly Hills brand. Finally, I’d like to add that the brand of any entity is not just with its logo. At CBS, for example, the quality of its shows, such as 60 Minutes, plays a big part in shaping its brand identity. The same holds true for the City of Beverly Hills. Not just its shield, but the quality of life, its historic preservation, its beautiful parks, architecture and the quality of its schools all combine to give the City its value. Ignoring any one of these, particularly our schools, hurts everyone in the community, not just its students. Lewis Hall ****** I am so pleased and impressed that Jim Wayne has decided to run for Beverly Hills City Council. I seldom, if ever, get into any politics, but I have known Jim for 24 years, as my family has a shop on South Santa Monica Boulevard between Camden and Rodeo, two doors from his Jim Wayne Salon. He is an honest, “say it as he sees it” kind of fellow. And I feel strongly that we desperately need small businesses represented on the council. If not, Beverly Hills is in danger of becoming one really ultra fancy (for lack of a better word) mall—similar to what happened in Lake Arrowhead when the charming “village” was turned into a modern outlet center. Of course, large businesses are important and draw focus, money, and tourists to our City, but once those tourists are here, they are charmed by the smaller shops—which have a tendency to get lost in the shuffle and their needs are not always considered. It’s important that small businesses have a voice, and I know that Jim will bring a commonsense and hands on approach. We have both felt that our voices have not really been heard, given credence, and answered by our City’s officials. He is a Beverly Hills resident with a son at El Rodeo. He cares that Beverly Hills retain the heart and character it always has had, and that every business owner and resident is truly heard and treated fairly. Marsha Kramer

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Astrology By Holiday Mathis TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Jan. 27). You’ll become masterful and powerful this year as you specialize. As the great fighter Bruce Lee said, “I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once but I fear the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times.” New friendships blossom in March. There’s a makeover in April and important travel in July. Cancer and Libra adore you. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Don't pretend to know today, even if the others are expecting you to know. The pretense of knowledge is a vice that can only hold you back from gaining actual knowledge. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20). Don't know what it means? Maybe it's just not the time for that. Or maybe you'll never know the meaning. It would be a shame to let that stop you from moving forward, though. Stop trying to reason it out. Feel it out instead. ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19). Your choices affect people you’ve never met in ways you can’t control and never know about. Gandhi said: “Live simply so others can simply live.” TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20). You’re not here to judge. But can you really help it? If you don’t make a judgment, you won’t know how to safely and healthfully interact with people. The best you can do is to be soft, open-minded and discreet. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You are responsible for your actions and reactions and that's all. Make your goal about the effort, not the outcome. You can’t control the result, and it's better that way. Trust life’s process. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Some say: “Fake it ‘til you make it,” others: “Make it and keep making it so you won’t ever have fake it.” Which school do you belong to today? If you fall in love with the process, the need for acknowledgement lessens considerably. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). There’s something transcendent about your connection with a certain person. Makes you wonder: Are you human having a spiritual experience, or are you spiritual having a human experience? VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). It’s time to move out of the research-anddevelopment part of a project and into preparation and planning. Even if you spend all day on this, you can count yourself enormously productive. Preparation will be crucial to success. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). As you become less concerned with winning friends or attracting attention, you focus mostly on fulfilling your purpose. With this mindset, anyone you attract will be a person who supports the most authentic parts of you. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). There’s a reason the words “strong’ and “silent”often go together in describing a certain type of individual. The one who is confident and egoless enough to use words sparingly wields powerful charisma. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Talking and fantasizing about the goal can actually take the appeal out of “doing it” it because the mind gets bored and starts treating the idea like it’s already been accomplished. Move quickly from vision into action. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). There may be a lot of gray area about whether a choice is good or bad, so don’t ask that question. Instead ask whether it’s for you or not for you. Will it help you to do what you set out to do or not?

POLICE BLOTTER These crimes have been reported this week by BHPD. Streets indicated by block numbers. Losses (when known) are in brackets. ASSAULTS 01/19 200 S. Elm Dr. 01/21 400 N. Beverly Dr. BURGLARIES 01/16 9900 S. Santa Monica Bl. ($1,000) 01/16 9900 S. Santa Monica Bl. 01/16 400 S. Roxbury Dr. ($290) 01/19 100 S. Bedford Dr. ($200) 01/19 300 N. Beverly Dr. ($10,000) 01/19 600 Alpine Dr. 01/19 9100 Charleville Bl. 01/21 9500 Brighton Way ($580)

01/21 9500 Brighton Way 01/21 9500 Brighton Way ($10,123) 01/21 1900 Loma Vista Dr. ($176,000) 01/22 9600 Wilshire Bl. ($840) GRAND THEFTS 01/11 200 S. Linden Dr. ($16) 01/19 9600 Wilshire Bl. ($7,000) 01/19 9600 Wilshire Bl. ($9,270) 01/20 200 S. Maple Dr. ($1,000) 01/21 400 N. Palm Dr. 01/21 300 N. Rodeo Dr. ($5,930) IDENTITY THEFT 01/19 600 N. Beverly Dr. ($4,359)

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