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Mirisch, Friedman, Wunderlich Elected; Bosse To Become Mayor
L.A. MARATHON— Thousands of runners in last Sunday’s 32nd annual L.A. Marathon pounded the pavement through the streets of Beverly Hills. Elisha Barno was the men's winner and fellow Kenyan Hellen Jepkurgat was the women's winner. The marathon drew nearly 20,000 entrants from all 50 states and a race-record 63 nations, according to organizers. Pictured above: runners turn onto Rodeo Drive from South Santa Monica Boulevard.
City Officials Attempt To Fine Tune Joint Powers Agreement
Shepherd-mix puppy Cherokee is this week’s Adoptable Pet.
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Haim Saban was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. 5
New councilmember Les Friedman talks life as UCLA basketball scorer. 22 •Health & Wellness •Birthdays •Letters to the Editor
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George Christy, Page 6 Bette Midler’s Hello, Dolly Is Broadway’s Hot Ticket With Previewers, And Opens April 20 At The Shubert Theater ... Wine Czar Steve Wallace Reveals His Mom Evelyn’s Secret For A Long Life
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By Laura Coleman “Is anyone from the school side coming?” Councilman Julian Gold inquired to kick-off Wednesday’s Beverly Hills City Council Liaison/BHUSD Committee meeting to review the draft provisions for the Joint Powers Agreement (JPA). Indeed, with the exception of former Board of Education member AJ Willmer, who was appointed to the board in 1991, no one was on hand to advocate for BHUSD’s interests. In fact, no one from the school district had been invited to the agendized public meeting convened specifically to review the $9.7 million annual JPA agreement which provides the community with access to the school district’s fields and facilities, confirmed BHUSD officials. “I wanted to have this liaison
before going to the schools,” Mayor John Mirisch said. Board President Mel Spitz said it was typical protocol and was unconcerned that he wasn’t there. The current JPA agreement is set to expire at the end of June. It represents a one-year extension that was tacked onto the current four-year agreement that was entered into on Jan. 12, 2012 and started on July 1, 2012. When the extension was entered into last June, school and City leaders pledged to work out a new JPA agreement by the end of 2016, which clearly did not happen. In preparation for a subsequent meeting on the JPA, where school district officials will be in attendance, City staff discussed myriad logistics surrounding security, access, and maintenence of (see ‘BHUSD JPA’ page 18)
The decision to lay off 24 teachers was based on seniority, given that they were the district’s most recent hires. The break-down of teachers who received pink slips is: eight at El Rodeo; eight at Horace Mann; four at Beverly Vista; two at Hawthorne; and two at BHHS. Nine of the teachers issued pink slips had tenure. BHUSD Chief Administrative Officer LaTanya Kirk-Carter Latham underscored that in the absence of an influx of funding–such as more money from the Joint Powers Agreement or donations from the community–the district will need to cut even more teachers in the future if it wants to avoid being taken over by the state.
WHAT: Installation of the new Beverly Hills City Council. WHERE: Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, 8949 Wilshire Blvd. WHEN: Tuesday, March 28 at 7 p.m.
(16.23 percent); Robert Wunderlich with 1,948 votes (16.08 percent); Nancy Krasne with 1,930 votes (15.93 percent), Eliot Finkel with 1,652 votes (13.64 percent); Vera Markowitz with 1,147 votes (9.47 percent), Frances Bilak with 1,078 votes (8.90 percent); and Jim Wayne with 238 (see ‘CITY COUNCIL’ page 15)
Inside the mind of one of Beverly Hills’ new City Councilmembers By Victoria Talbot Next week, the City will welcome two new members of the City Council. Relatively unknown outside their social circles, the two will become familiar faces soon enough. The Courier spoke with new City Councilmember Robert Wunderlich about embarking on his new career in politics. Wunderlich is a very confident man. Trim and self-contained, he is detail-oriented Join Les Friedman, the City’s other new Councilmember, on the road to the Final Four as official scorer for UCLA’s men’s basketball team. See Sports on page 22.
Petition To Maintain Teachers Gains Traction Despite Budget By Laura Coleman Following last week’s emotional Board of Education meeting where 140 people packed the STC/Jon Cherney Lecture Hall at Beverly Hills High School to advocate on behalf of 24 teachers issued pink slips as a result of the district’s budget crisis, the parent community launched a change.org petition asking board members and Superintendent Michael Bregy to cancel the terminations. As of press time, the petition had 344 signatures. “If the Board and Dr. Bregy are not persuaded to reconsider their decision, the termination of these amazing teachers will have a devastating impact on the quality of our schools,” the petition states.
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Being Robert Wunderlich
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By Victoria Talbot Lili Bosse will again take the reins as mayor of Beverly Hills when the City Council assembles Tuesday evening for the traditional installation ceremony at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. She will be seated with two newcomers to the council; Lester Friedman and Robert Wunderlich. Former planning commissioner Howard Fisher will also be installed as City Treasurer. The event is open to the public and doors will open at 6:30 p.m. The final vote tally was John Mirisch with 2,154 votes (17.78 percent); Lester Friedman with 1,966 votes
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but not fastidious. He is moderate and temperate, not given to excess talk. However, when he is excited about a topic, he can be eloquent and enthusiastic. Wunderlich has a truly impressive resume. Beginning (see ‘WUNDERLICH’ page 15)
CHIPS AHOY! — Dax Shepard and Michael Pena along with Kaitlin Olson attended the Los Angeles premiere of CHiPs presented by Warner Bros. Pictures at TCL Chinese Theatre. In the crowd was Dax’s wife Kristen Bell. For more photos, see George Christy’s column on page 6.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Council of the City of Beverly Hills, at its regular meeting to be held on Tuesday, April 4, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, will hold a public hearing to consider: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING TEMPORARY BUSINESS SIGNAGE DURING SUBWAY CONSTRUCTION The proposed Ordinance would add §10-4-615 to the Beverly Hills Municipal Code in order to allow certain businesses along Wilshire Boulevard to request additional temporary signage during the construction of the Westside Purple Line Extension project. A business that is entitled to business identification signage under the existing code may request additional signage if the construction obstructs the visibility of a substantial portion of the property or building entrance where the business is located. The Ordinance references design guidelines for signage approved pursuant to the new code section. Details of the design guidelines will also be considered by the City Council at this hearing. The guidelines will establish the size and location of signs allowed pursuant to the new zoning code. This ordinance was 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. This ordinance temporarily allows some additional business signage to mitigate impacts on businesses affected by subway construction. This temporary business signage will not result in a substantial or potentially substantial adverse change in the environment. It can therefore be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the proposed ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment. Accordingly, the City Council will consider the staff recommendation to find that the ordinance is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question would have a significant effect on the environment. All interested persons are invited to attend and speak on this matter. Written comments also may be submitted and should be addressed to the City Council, c/o City Clerk, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. Written comments should be received prior to the public hearing. Please note that if you challenge the City’s action in regards to this matter 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 hearing. If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact Timothea Tway, Senior Planner, Community Development Department, at 310.285.1122 or ttway@beverlyhills.org. The case file, including a copy of the proposed ordinance, is available for review in the Community Development Department, 455 N. Rexford Drive, 1st Floor, Beverly Hills, California 90210. BYRON POPE, MMC City Clerk
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Burglars Nab $700,000 In Luxury Items At Fendi On Rodeo Drive
HEALTHY SNACKING—Teachers and staff went bananas for this month’s “Thank You Tuesday” (TYT) produce stand, put on by the Beverly Hills High School PTSA. One Tuesday a month, the BHHS PTSA treats the school’s staff to a special TYT event. This month, staff members were invited to a farmers market produce stand with beautiful locally grown produce and recyclable bags donated by Mickey Fine Pharmacy. Pictured (from left): PTSA Co-President Laurie Okum, Patti Stein, Stephanie Rund, Laura Margo, Mallory Lee, Dorit Abramov, Dagny Dubelko, and PTSA CoPresident Jodi Galen.
By Laura Coleman Burglars nabbed in excess of $700,000 early Sunday morning at Fendi at 201 N. Rodeo Dr. in what is now the third in a string of break-ins at the luxury boutique in less than a year. “It’s unlikely that it’s an inside job, but we don’t know,” said Beverly Hills Police Lt. Lincoln Hoshino. For this latest burglary, which occurred at approxi-
mately 3:50 a.m., just hours before the L.A. Marathon came through Beverly Hills, Hoshino said that 10 or more individuals using four vehicles were involved and gained entrance to Fendi by smashing the window. BHPD officers immediately responded to the alarm that was trigged by the break-in. No one has been arrested in connection with the burglary.
Sunshine Task Force To Set Two-Hour Meeting On BHPD Announces Miner, Lobbying, And The Definition Of The Term stood that Fischer would meet place prior to ever filing an Hoshino Promotions to Captain By Victoria Talbot A meeting of the Sunshine Task Force ended with a discussion on legislative advocacy forms that will be postponed until staff can set a two-hour time slot to discuss just the one issue. The agenda Monday included closed session agendas, noticing meetings, voter fraud and calendar entries, in addition to the more complicated subject of legislative advocacy forms. Local land-use attorney Murray Fischer, who frequently represents clients with business before the City, has been persistent in advocating a very narrow definition of “lobbyist.” At the last meeting, it was under-
with attorney Fred Fenster to discuss the issue. Instead, Fischer submitted a written communication in which he defined a lobbyist as, “an individual or entity who, for compensation, attempts to influence a decision to be made on a discretionary matter by either the City Council or any commission. Said matter becomes a discretionary matter once an application is filed with the City of Beverly Hills.” This appears to severely limit the definition, leaving a great deal of flexibility that could be interpreted as loopholes for lobbyists. For example, there could be several discussions that take
application, which could establish a relationship and an understanding that would influence a decision after the application is filed. Fischer has insisted that the definition in the Beverly Hills Municipal Code, Section 1-9-102, is too broad, which says a lobbyist or legislative advocate is, “any individual who is compensated or who is hired, directed, retained or otherwise becomes entitled to be compensated for engaging in legislative advocacy.” “In making a decision, it is important to understand Murray Fischer’s definition of a ‘discretionary matter,’” wrote
(see ‘SUNSHINE TASK FORCE’ page 18)
CAREER DAY — To cap off Beverly Hills High School’s career day this year, students had the opportunity to visit with representatives from several local businesses offering summer internship opportunities to BHHS students. Pictured at the Stardust Penthouse at The Beverly Hilton (from left): Preston Rozwood, Meltem Su, Michelle Redston, Spencer Edelman, Cindy Dubin, Kinsey Hogan, and John Johnson.
Beverly Hills Parents Invited To Laugh With Comedian Maz Jobrani At The Saban Theatre By Laura Coleman Have you heard the one about the stand-up comedian who loves Beverly Hills schools? Well, on April 22 at 8 p.m., Beverly Hills Unified School District families will have an opportunity to meet comedian Maz Jobrani backstage at the Saban Theatre as part of a special BHUSD fundraiser. “We’re hoping to raise $2,000,” said Jobrani, who started doing stand-up comedy in his mid-20’s after he realized he could find success in the field, despite his Iranian immigrant parents apprehension
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over his chosen career. “I realized you’ve got to live your life for yourself, not for other people,” he said. “If you’re not doing your passion,
find a way to get back into it.” Before Jobrani takes the stage for his hour-long comedy set–which he said will focus a lot on politics, social issues and his kids–four other standup comedians will perform 10minute sets. As part of the BHUSD “parents night out” fundraiser, attendees will receive pictures and signed DVD’s backstage at the Saban before the show begins. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com (enter BHSD in the “Enter Offer Code” box) or directly at the theatre box office with the same code.
By Victoria Talbot Beverly Hills Police Chief Sandra Spagnoli has announced the promotions of BHPD’s Lt. Mark Miner and Lt. Lincoln Hoshino, to the rank of captain, effecMark Miner Lincoln Hoshino tive Saturday, March 25. Spagnoli will host the Christopher Coulter, and a Beverly Hills Police third yet to be promoted. More Department’s Police than a dozen new employees Recognition Ceremony at the will also be formally sworn in. Wallis Annenberg Center for The ceremony gives the the Performing Arts Monday, chief of police the opportunity April 24 at 3 p.m. to acknowledge current “Both bring a great deal of department employees for their policing experience and orga- accomplishments and welnizational knowledge to the come new employees into the position and the Executive department in the presence of Team,” said Spagnoli in a press family, friends, co-workers, release. “Congratulations to City employees and digniyou both!” taries, as well as members of Hoshino will continue to the Community. serve as executive officer until Chief Spagnoli will also April 24. honor John Thurman as a Good At that time, the Beverly Samaritan who pulled a Hills Police Department Chief drowning elderly man from a Spagnoli will also swear in the swimming pool to save his life. new assistant police chief and Parking is available at the the new executive officer, who Wallis from the Crescent side have not yet been named; two of City Hall. Two-hour free freshly promoted lieutenants parking is available at the Civic who will be promoted the Center next to the Beverly Hills week prior; recently promoted Public Library on Rexford Sgts. David Dimond, Drive. BIG CHEROKEE — Cherokee is a 6-month old, 40-pound, shepherd mix puppy. His family bought him for Christmas and then realized he was growing to be a bigger dog than they had imagined. They brought him to ShelterHopePetShop.org for help in finding him a new home. Those interested in adopting this big lovable boy may call Shelter Hope at 805379-3538.
Memorial Service For Susan Stevens Sunday At Roxbury Park A community memorial for Susan Stevens is scheduled for this Sunday, March 26, at Roxbury Park Area 4. From 10 a.m. to noon, Beverly Hills High School former students and faculty are invited to gather to honor Stevens, who passed away Monday, March 13 at the age of 74. A beloved member of the community, Stevens taught physical education and coached tennis at BHHS for 43 years.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> HONORING HAIM SABAN – Beverly Hills resident Haim Saban, the creator and producer of the Power Rangers franchise, was honored with the 2,605th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Wednesday for his achievements in television. "At first I thought this must be a mistake, you know, like an Oscar snafu kind of thing," Saban joked. Television personality Simon Cowell, music producer and songwriter David Foster, L.A. Councilman Mitch O'Farrell and Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti were among those who joined Saban at the ceremony in front of the Egyptian Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard. Saban is a native of Alexandria, Egypt. He immigrated to Israel when he was 12-years-old, attending agricultural school, serving in the Israeli Defense Forces and building a tour promotion business. Photo by Hollywood Chamber of Commerce
City Of Beverly Hills Set to Re-Examine Basements In Single-Family Residences By Victoria Talbot The common notion of a “basement” leaves many surprised by what is going on underground these days. Hint: It’s a lot more than a room with an extra freezer and pool table. As real estate values climb, the impetus to create value by maximizing square footage has led many developers to dig, excavating hillsides and beneath flats to add value through square footage to the sale of a property. Basements in single-family dwellings often create a significant contribution to the overall living space, though they are not counted in calculating the maximum RAF allowable because they are below-grade. With land values escalating in Beverly Hills, the cost of excavation is no longer prohibitive. Combined with a two-story height limit, the only way to go is down. Thus, many newly constructed homes bear rooms
dedicated to leisure rather than utility, such as rooms dedicated to champagne, a candy room, spas, grooming facilities, home entertainment, golf, bowling and other sports - below grade as part of the “basement.” In their race for an edge, developers seem to outdo one another for more creative uses of the square-footage necessary to make the profit margins. Thus, in a Planning Commission liaison meeting Monday, outgoing mayor John Mirisch and incoming mayor Lili Bosse heard several residents voice their opposition to the practice. While the Hillside Ordinance, passed last August, notably dealt with retaining walls built solely to add FAR, off-pad construction and excavation on narrow streets, residents have requested that City Staff and the Planning Commission review the City’s policy on basements. At issue are several aspects
including the very definition of “basement.” Though the issue is under consideration in all areas of the City, it is most urgent in the hillsides. Once again, it is the hillside where developers are skilled at utilizing every loophole to maximize development profits. Building two stories on the street is often accompanied by an unseen number of stories that plunge down the hillside in back, with view windows looking out on the City like a freebie bonus. “The liaison committee agreed that basements in the hillside are the highest priority for review and directed staff to schedule it for the next available Planning Commission meeting,” said Director of Community Development Susan Healy Keene. Mirisch suggested that any portion of the structure that receives daylight should count toward maximum FAR. This (see ‘BASEMENTS’ page 18)
COURIER IN PERU – Beverly Hills residents Sheila and Bruce Ellman took along a copy of the Courier on their recent trip to Peru, where they were joined by a sweet sloth from the Amazon region. To join the Ellman faimly and many others in the Carry The Courier Club, simply snap a photo of yourselves holding a copy of the Courier on your next trip abroad and email it directly to mlopez@bhcourier .com.
Beverly Hills Education Foundation Apple Award Winners Named; Celebration Set For April 19 By Laura Coleman The Beverly Hills Education Foundation (BHEF) announced its 2017 Apple Award recipients this week. Being honored this year are: Beverly Hills High School Principal Dave Jackson and teachers Kalia Scheiner and Beth Schwab; Beverly Vista teacher Carly Verstegen; El
Rodeo teacher Michelle Ziskind; Hawthorne teacher Marcy Scholer; Horace Mann teacher David Siskin; and Operations Manager Gino Garcia. “This year’s recipients demonstrate unrelenting commitment to the advancement of student achievement and improvement to our education-
al community,” said Board member Howard Goldstein. The annual accolade is among the district’s most prestigious and underscores the importance of educational providers in shaping the lives of students, and thereby the world. This year’s winners will be feted at a special celebration set for April 19.
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L.A. City Council Passes Bel-Air Construction Overlay Zone By Matt Lopez Bel-Air residents scored a major victory in limiting the scope of major development in their neighborhood with the passage of a Bel-Air Hillside Construction Overlay Zone Wednesday by the L.A. City Council. The Overlay Zone gives Bel-Air, for the first time, custom land use regulations to address the unique nature of construction impacts in the area. Exterior work on Saturday will no longer be permitted. During the week, construction trucks hauling earth or cement will be limited to 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Work hours will be limited to 8 a.m-6 p.m. Monday through Friday – the rule was formerly 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. And working under lights in the
dark will not be allowed. Additionally, planning review for homes bigger than 17,500 square feet will now be required, to ensure they are being built as a single-family home. Also, hauling and cement trucks will be limited to four per hour for any project. The passage was the culmination of tireless efforts by the Bel-Air Association, the Bel Air Beverly Crest Neighborhood Council and newly re-elected councilman Paul Koretz. “Our community has come together to demand new rules which will allow us to move safely on our streets and have peace on weekends,” said Bel-Air Association chair Marcia Hobbs. “We are grateful to Councilman Koretz and the City Council.”
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n 2013, considering retiring to spend more time fishing and hunting around the world, Steve sold the iconic Wally’s to the Marciano brothers (Maurice, Paul and
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25-year-old author Lauren Fern Watt writes about her big-boned and big-hearted English mastiff Gizelle, more than 160 lbs., in her moving memoir that dog people will love.
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HOW DO Y O U F E E L ? Didi Hirsch President/CEO Kita Curry
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Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Study: Brain
Named To Mental Health Commission Architecture Alters To Compensate For Depression
Supervisor Mark RidleyThomas, Second District, has appointed Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services’ President/CEO Kita S. Curry, PhD to a threeyear term on the L.A. County Mental Health Commission, a 16-member body that advises the L.A. County Board of Supervisors on mental health programs. The commission reviews and evaluates the community’s mental health needs, services, facilities and programs and submits an annual report to the Board of Supervisors on the performance of the county’s mental health system. Dr. Curry, a psychologist and mental-health advocate who has led Didi Hirsch Mental
Health Services since 1999, said, “I will draw on my experience as the sister of a client served by L.A.’s mental health system; my own history of depression; and my years as a psychologist and CEO of Didi Hirsch in fulfilling my responsibilities. Bringing quality mental health to communities where poverty or stigma limits access is foremost on mind.” To help erase the stigma around mental illness, Dr. Curry has shared her family history and her own struggles with suicidal depression with Didi Hirsch's 500 employees, in media interviews and at local and national conferences. She has testified before the California legislature.
Chrome Cycle Studio Opens With Ride To Support Homeless Charity Chrome Cycle Studio, a new indoor cycling experience, in Westwood opens Friday, March 31. Founded by local attorney Ninette Wassef, the studio will celebrate its grand opening weekend partnering WhoKares for two charity rides on Sunday April 2at 8:45 and 10 a.m. WhoKares is a local grass roots charity committed to growing awareness about the lack of shoes and socks among L.A.’s homeless. Those who bring in a pair of gently used shoes with a pair of socks to donate to WhoKares for one of the benefit rides will receive their next studio ride free. For more information visit, www.chromecyclestudio.com.
A study led by Ravi Bangla, PhD, and Bradley S. Peterson, MD, of The Saban Research Institute of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), has found structural differences in the cerebral cortex of patients with depression and that these differences normalize with appropriate medication. The study, published earlier this month in Molecular Psychiatry is the first to report within the context of a randomized, controlled trial, the presence of structural changes in the cerebral cortex during medication treatment for depression and the first to provide in vivio evidence for the presence of anatomical neuroplasmic in the human brain. “Our findings suggest that thickening of the cerebral cortex is a compensatory, neuroplastic response that helps to reduce the severity of depressive symptoms,” said Peterson, director of CHLA’s Institute of the Developing Mind and professor of pediatrics and psychiatry at USC’s Keck School of Medicine. “Patients off medication have a thickened cortex, and the thicker it is, the fewer the symptoms they have. Treatment with medication then reduces the severity
of symptoms, which in turn reduces the need for biological compensation in the brain—so that their cortex becomes thinner, reaching thickness values similar to those in healthy volunteers.” The investigators acquired anatomical brain scans at baseline and again at the end of the 10-week study period for 41 patients with chronic depression, while 39 healthy volunteers were scanned once. This study was conducted with adult patients treated at Columbia University, when Peterson and Bansal were faculty members. Patients were randomized to receive active medication duloxetine, a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor, or placebo. During the trial, patients receiving medication experienced significant improvement of symptoms compared with patients receiving
placebo. In medication-treated patients, cortical thickness declined toward values found in healthy volunteers while placebo-treated patients showed a slight thickening of the cortex. According to Bansal, a researcher at CHLA and professor of pediatrics at the Keck School of Medicine , this finding suggests that placebo-treated patients continue to require compensation for their ongoing symptoms. “Although this study was conducted in adults, the methodology developed— pairing a randomized controlled trial with MRI scanning —can be applied to many other populations in both children and adults,” said Bansal. “Also, our observations of neuroplasticity suggest new biological targets for treatment of persons with neuropsychiatric disorders.”
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Wang Jianlin Warns of Housing Bubble in China Markets By Victoria Talbot Wang Jianlin, CEO of the Dalian Wanda Group and the estimated wealthiest man in China, has warned his country that their housing market is facing the “the biggest bubble in history.” The annual National People’s Congress made no move to introduce a property tax in a country where yearover-year home prices are up 11 percent overall, and in some markets, they have surged as much as 30 percent. Concern that the market in China is “overheated” has economists scratching their heads as to why the government has not sought to intervene, according to the Wall Street Journal. Vice Housing Minister Lu Kehua is quoted as saying the government should introduce a property tax quickly. Syracuse University Professor Yilin Hou, who studies potential tax impacts on China, told WSJ that, “The rich, the powerful and other interest groups. . . oppose the idea
because they own better and larger homes, and will have to pay more tax.” At the same time, China is increasing its efforts to stop money from leaving the country to invest in real estate deals abroad. Wang Jianlin’s billiondollar deal to purchase Dick Clark Productions fell through last week and all eyes are on the potential film empire he has sworn to purchase in Hollywood. The Real Deal reports that New York City brokers say Chinese buyers are moving towards value-priced deals and away from the ultra-luxury deals that drew so many Chinese buyers in the recent past. Signs are similar in Los Angeles County as media reports homes built to attract the Chinese luxury buyer are languishing on the market. Wang Jianlin is also the owner of the Wanda project in Beverly Hills, which just inked a $60 million development agreement with the City of Beverly Hills – which has yet to be paid – the largest in history.
HEALTHY CITY BEVERLY HILLS LUXURY HOUSING MARKET—Jade Mills at Coldwell Banker South in Beverly Hills announced that she and CBS colleague Roza Mehdizadeh have listed this stunning Laurel Way property in Beverly Hills for $34,995,000. The six-bedroom, seven-bath plus five partial-bath home is approximately 17,400 sf. It is also available for a monthly lease at $125,000. For more information email homes@jademills.com or call 310-285-7508 or call Mehdizadeh at 310-600-5905.
County Median Home Sale Prices Up 7.9 Percent (CNS) - The median price of a home in Los Angeles County remained at $525,000 in February, the same as the previous month, according to CoreLogic, up 7.9 percent over the $486,523 in February 2016. A total of 4,862 homes were sold in the county last month, down from 4,977 during the same month in 2016. A total of 14,891 new and resale houses and condos changed hands in Los Angeles, Riverside, San Diego, Ventura, San Bernardino and Orange counties last month, according to CoreLogic. That was down 3.4 percent from 15,422 in
January and down 1.7 percent from 15,149 in February 2016. The median price of a Southern California home was $460,000 in February, up 1.1 percent from $455,000 in January and up 7 percent from $430,000 in February 2016. “Southern California's February home sales fell a little from a year earlier; however, a closer analysis suggests demand was roughly flat -- or even up a bit -- from a year earlier," said Andrew LePage, research analyst with CoreLogic. "That's because this February had one less business day on which deals could be recorded, and the
average number of transactions recorded daily was slightly higher compared with February 2016. Regardless, February 2017 home sales were about 14 percent below the average February sales tally over the last 30 years," LePage continued. "Activity continues to be constrained by the decline in affordability and the relatively thin inventory of homes for sale. San Bernardino County, which has the region's lowest median sale price ... was the only Southern California county to post a year-over-year increase in sales this February."
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ARTS & E N T E RTA I N M E N T Wallis’ ‘Mancini Delivered’ Gala Celebrates
Noted Composer With Star-Studded Tribute The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts will celebrate the musical legacy of composer, arranger and conductor Henry Mancini, with its “Mancini Delivered” gala Saturday, April 1 at the center. From Moon River to The Days Of Wine And Roses to the Peter Gunn Theme, Mancini’s music has helped define American film and television soundtracks for nearly five decades, and earned the composer four Academy Awards, 20 Grammy Awards and honors, including a U.S. Postage Stamp. The evening not only honors Mancini, but also celebrates his wife Ginny Mancini and the Mancini family with a special performance by the Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra from the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami—its first Los Angeles appearance since its move to Florida—with all proceeds benefiting the artistic, educational and outreach programs of The Wallis. “Ginny Mancini is a dear friend and treasure,” said David C. Bohnett, chairman of The Wallis board. “Ginny’s passion for the arts and music education knows no bounds and we are all deeply moved to honor Ginny, Henry and the Mancini family musical legacy with this Wallis tribute.” “Henry Mancini was a man of great and rare talent, and one of the most influential 20th century composers whose music and generosity of spirit brought joy to his legions of admirers. We are so
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delighted to have this celebration at The Wallis,” said Paul Crewes, Wallis’ artistic director. “The Mancinis have always been deeply dedicated to ensuring the arts for future generations” said Rachel Fine, Wallis’ managing director. “The pairing of the Mancinis with The Wallis is ideal in that education is core to what we do. Their commitment to fostering the next generation of artists and audiences is one that we share at The Wallis.” “Mancini Delivered” in the former historic Beverly Hills Post Office will consist of three acts showcasing the Mancini musical legacy, and the historic (see ‘WALLIS GALA’ page 13)
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building: • Act I: Mancini, Martinis & More—A strolling reception in the Jim and Eleanor Randall Grand Hall and Promenade Terrace that features Mancini inspired craft cocktails, entertainment and Wolfgang Puck cuisine. • Act II: Mancini, Music & Magic—Julie Andrews will cohost a star-studded tribute on the Bram Goldsmith stage, featuring performances and presentations by Patti Austin, Kristin Chenoweth, Clint Holmes, Quincy Jones, Dave Koz, Monica Mancini, Matthew Morrison and Robert Wagner, one of the two surviving cast members of the original Pink Panther films. Chris Walden will lead the Henry Mancini Orchestra with a special appearance by John Williams. “The amazing cadre of artists performing at this program is a testament to the talent and genius of Henry Mancini,” said Bohnett. The strong video element of the evening will include outtakes from some of the famous films Mancini scored, as well as family footage of Henry and Ginny Mancini.
Holmes’ performance of Whistling Away The Dark from Darling Lili will be accompanied with film of Andrews in an iconic dance scene. Music producer Gregg Field, responsible for the gala concert, promises something “that nobody’s seen or will see again. “There are two moments in the concert when people’s jaws will be on the floor,” says Field. “We’re creating a piece of musical history that people will know when they see it—and they’ll be talking about. “Any fans of Henry Mancini’s music should make every effort to attend this event,” Field adds. • Act III: Mancini Reimagined—Seasonal Wolfgang Puck desserts and champagne reception on the Promenade Terrace featuring the art and music of Henry Mancini re-interpreted by emerging artists. Sequoia Productions is creating the gala event. Benefactor packages and single tickets are now available starting at $500. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit TheWallis.org/Mancini, call 310-746-4000, or visit the box office at 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd.
CELEBRATING HITCHCOCK—Pictured (from left): Cohen Group Chairman/CEO Charles S. Cohen, Alfred Hitchcock's daughter Tere Carrubba, Hitchcock leading actor Norman Hitchcock’s granddaughter Katie Fiala and KCETLink Media President/CEO Michael Riley at a screening of Jamaica Inn Pacific Design Center’s SilverScreen Theater Tuesday.
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Screening Kicks Off Tonight’s KCET Airing Of Hitchcock’s Jamaica Inn In partnership with the Cohen Media Group and BAFTA Los Angeles, KCETLink Media Group celebrated the life and work of famed director Alfred Hitchcock at a network premiere screening event for Hitchcock’s classic 1939 film Jamaica Inn, the last film he directed in the United Kingdom before moving to the U.S. The fully restored version of the film was screened Tuesday at the Pacific Design Center’s SilverScreen Theatre, preceeded by a panel discussion with two of Hitchcock’s granddaughters—Tere Carrubba and Katie Fiala—as well as one of Hitchcock’s leading men, 102year-old Norman Lloyd (Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Spellbound, Saboteur, Trainwreck), who spoke about their memo-
ries of the iconic filmmaker with Charles S. Cohen, KCET’s host of Cohen Film Classics. Jamaica Inn (1939), based on a book by Daphne Du Maurier (Rebecca and The Birds) stars a sinister Charles Laughton in a period drama about a young woman who discovers that her uncle heads a gang of smugglers that lures ships to their doom on the rocky coasts of Cornwall in Victorianera England. The movie features Maureen O’Hara in her first major role. The screening was held in advance of tonight’s broadcast premiere of Cohen Film Classics’ telecast of the film on KCET in Southern California at 10:20 p.m. PT and on Link TV nationwide (DirecTV 375 and DISH network 9410) at 9 p.m. ET/PT.
BEVERLY HILLS COURIER | MARCH 24, 2017 Page 13 FILM FEST LAUNCH—The Israel Film Festival in Los Angeles launched its 31st edition with its Sponsor Luncheon last week at the Four Seasons on Doheny. Hosted by festival founder Meir Fenigstein (left) the festival honored David Shore (back center), award-winning writer/producer (including TV’s House) - 2017 Israel Film Festival Visionary Award; Adam Berkowitz (right), co-head of the television department at Creative Artists Agency - 2017 Israel Film Festival Career Achievement Award; and Max Webb, real estate developer/philanthropist, and founder of Shapell Properties - 2017 Israel Film Festival Lifetime Achievement Award (seated). Photo by Michelle Mivzari
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Less than a month before the 102nd anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, Conductor Greg Hosharian will take the stage with the American Pops Orchestra to perform Sounds Of the Diaspora at 6 p.m., Sunday, March 26 in Pasadena’s Ambassador Auditorium. The piece chronicles the plight of the Armenian people, forced to flee their homeland during the genocide; and in chamber music, jazz and Armenian classical styles, reflects their adopted cultures of Russia, the Middle East, Greece, South America, Georgia, the U.S. and, of course, Armenia. Ticket sales will benefit the Edward Hosharian Scholarship Fund. Tickets range from $35$100 and are available at itsmyseat.com/Hosharian. For more information, call 323-722-3965 or visit www.armenianpopsorchestra.com. • • • • • The Westwood Master Choir and Westwood Chamber Ensemble, under the direction of Maria Newman, will present The Timeless Art of Chant in a concert of Arvo Pärt’s Magnificat and the Ave Maria of Josquin des Prez along with Faure’s Requiem at 5 p.m.,
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as an English major when he was a young undergraduate, he then switched gears to receive a Ph.D. in chemical physics from Harvard and took a position as a research scientist. He later reinvented himself as an economist and today, he is an economics and business consultant. For the past decade, he has represented the City on the Metropolitan Water Board (MWD). For all that however, he has never been in a position that made him directly accountable to the residents of the City of Beverly Hills. He uses the word “balance” like a guiding mantra, or perhaps a strategy for decision-making. “In the long term, we have to find the right balance between the commercial revenue base and the character of the City,” he said. “Not just any development; it has to be appropriate. We need that commercial base but it has to be consistent. It really is a small town…” During the campaign, the image he portrayed was of a man who makes “reasoned” decisions. He has two shortand long-term priorities. In the short term, Wunderlich would like to convince his fellow councilmembers to appoint an independent auditor who would report directly to the City Council.
March 24, 2017 | Page 15 Having had success at MWD with an auditor, Wunderlich thinks it could help to reestablish confidence and transparency in the City of Beverly Hills. But, he says, “we need to have the right person who doesn’t do it for ‘gotcha’. Nobody likes being checked.” His strategy is to make an auditor part of the discussion during the budget talks. The position could be poorly received by City staff, especially City Manager Mahdi Aluzri, who oversees all of the City business. As a newcomer on the council, it is a bold suggestion. Also on his radar is sustainability; not just with the City’s water - but with revenues and expenses, which is his long-term priority. Wunderlich, who received support during the campaign from incumbent councilmember John Mirisch, has been closely associated with Mirisch and his policies. Some key community leaders say they expect him to become the “third vote” in a block with Bosse and Mirisch, a concept that would guarantee passage of their mutual agenda items with a majority vote. Wunderlich denies that he is in lockstep with Mirisch and Bosse, and attributes that perception to his early public opposition to the Hilton Initiative (Measure HH), along with Mirisch. “We came out
with similar positions,” he said, but he claims he is an independent thinker, and that he won’t vote in a block. Wunderlich supports the smoking ban, however, which was pushed through by Mirisch. He also believes the City should use general fund money to help pay for the Water Enterprise Plan, which he touts as another step towards environmental sustainability that shouldn’t imperil residents’ pocketbooks. On rent stabilization, Wunderlich is uncomfortable with a static three percent annual rent increase. He says rent increases “have to adjust with economic conditions.” He feels that Santa Monica’s rent control ordinance has “too many disincentives to invest in building stock” but he agrees that “renters need protections.” He thinks that the City should hire an experienced consultant to “find the balance.” Unlike Mirisch, Wunderlich does not agree with using contract negotiations with City staff, police and fire as a soap box for pension reform of unfunded mandates. Wunderlich referred to Mirisch’s consistent “no” vote on any Memorandum of Understanding when negotiating new contracts with City staff, police and fire. He is especially concerned about the latest negotiations with
City police, whose new contract could be construed as under par in take-home pay, and thus, a deterrent to new hires. “We need to attract the elite. For that, we have to offer more than median compensation.” He believes that the best police and fire departments attract the best businesses, but that the City should be willing to pay more for those services. On schools, he says he would like to be a liaison with the school district ad hoc committee. “Historically schools are so important in Beverly Hills. Schools create community. Our block had two dozen kids all going to the same local schools [in Beverly Hills] at the same stage of life,” he said. “Beverly Hills schools have lost ground. We should do better than ‘well’.” He says the City must do whatever it can to help. Today, his daughter is working at Starz as a publicist and his son, following his father’s pattern of boldly changing careers, is at Berkeley reinventing himself as an engineer after leaving a career at Fox to teach English in Asia for three years. His wife, Andrea Spatz, has her own Harvard MBA and her own consulting firm. Wunderlich took a moment to reflect on his new path and smiled. “What a change in my life! I’m really looking forward to it,” he said.
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votes (1.96 percent). Vice Mayor Nancy Krasne, who has served the City either on a commission or in City Council for two terms since the early 1990s, fell behind by 18 votes. Contrary to perception, the turnout was good for a municipal election with 24.63 percent of registered voters participating, higher than L.A. County’s 17 percent. Dr. Julian Gold will be installed as vice mayor and will be next mayor after Bosse, followed by Mirisch, Friedman and Wunderlich in the years ahead. Among the issues that the City Council will take up immediately is the realignment of elections and whether to extend their terms to comply with state regulations. City Clerk Byron Pope has worked tirelessly with the Office of the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder to ensure that there is no voter fraud in the City. The City Clerk is responsible for elections and election integrity in counting votes. Pope’s office verified voter registration addresses twice in this election cycle – first, prior to the November election, and again prior to the March election – to ensure that each registration reflected a street address in the City of Beverly Hills. Installation parking is available at 9100 Doheny Drive (shuttles will be provided from 6 p.m.) 9025 Wilshire Blvd. (beginning at 6 p.m.) and at 8920 Wilshire Blvd. at La Peer (open at 6 p.m.).
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Rodeo Surgical Offers Artistic Spin On Plastic Surgery By Matt Lopez It could be said that plastic surgery is, in some ways, like sculpting a work of art. But what if your surgeon is actually a trained artist? That’s one of the extra little perks that Dr. David Mashhadian takes pride in offering at his practice, Rodeo Surgical Art. Mashhadian, a world-renowned cosmetic surgeon, spent years studying sculpting, ceramics, oil painting and sketching before he ever earned degrees from New York University and Mount Sinai School of Medicine. “Cosmetic surgery and procedures is the only area of medicine where patients will, rightfully so, scrutinize you on every little detail of their result and experience,” Mashhadian told the Courier. “It’s the small intricacies and the elegance in the art of what you do that makes the difference.” Mashhadian likens his surgical procedures to art. “Everyone is offering the same thing, but it’s all about who puts the paint on that canvas. I take pride in procedures done so naturally and artistically with wonderful results.” Located inside the Rodeo Collection at 421 N. Rodeo Dr., (Suite #TI), Mashhadian’s Rodeo Surgical Art offers state-of-the-art breast, body and face augmentations, as well as non-surgical procedures like Botox, Voluma, Rhinoplasty’s and much, much more. Mashhadian tries to stay at the cutting edge of technology and is one of the few surgeons certified by Allergan to use the Natrelle anatomically tear-drop shaped 410 “Gummy Bear” implant, and is also one of the few to specialize in the TUBA Belly Button Breast augmentation technique.
Mashhadian stresses, however, that new trendy procedures don’t always offer the best results. He used an example of a specifically trendy new Brazilian butt lift procedure that he hasn’t yet offered to patients. “Being new and popular doesn’t always equate to the best possible r e s u l t s ,” Mashhadian said. “I want the best for my patients and I won’t just jump on the latest bandwagon. I won’t offer my patients anything that doesn’t have a proven track record of sucDr. David Mashhadian cess and safety. Mashhadian said he loves consulting with people who are considering a procedure, and said he prides himself in providing an honest assessment of a patient’s needs. “It’s not about financial gain, I’m not going to sell you something you don’t need,” Mashhadian said. “I understand sometimes taking the first step is the most difficult, but I ultimately have the patient’s best interest in mind. Come in, we’ll talk about what’s on your mind, and figure out what the best course of action is for you going forward.” For more information on Rodeo Surgical Art, which is currently accepting new patients, visit: http://www.rodeosurgicalart.com/.
Greystone Concours d’Elegance Will Honor Ferrari, Lincoln at Greystone Mansion By Victoria Talbot Beverly Hills is preparing for one of the City’s favorite events, the Concours d’Elegance at Doheny Greystone Estate, where the world’s finest collectable automobiles are displayed in one of the world’s most beautiful homes. This year’s event on Sunday, May 7, will honor the 100-year anniversary of the Lincoln Motorcar and the 70-year anniversary of Ferrari. Over 135 iconic classic cars will be on display from 1962 Mercedes 300SL Greystone Concours 2017 09 notable car collectors, in fifteen Truly Yours Catering will provide unlimited categories. Among them will be Mercedes- eats and treats with adult libations provided Benz, Jaguar, Porsche, Rolls Royce, Corvette, by Stella Artois, Stella Cidre, Asombroso Cadillac, Pre-War Classics, Post-War Tequila, Tito’s Handmade Vodka and American, Post-War British, Post-War Sports, Longshot Coffee and Espresso in kiosks Grand Touring and Special Interest. throughout the 18.3-acre estate grounds and Ferrari lovers will find several rare auto- gardens. mobiles, including the 1954 500 Mondial, With an elegant “period” backdrop to 1957 625/250 TRC (Testa Rossa), 1962 250 match the finest automobile classics, unlimGT SWB, 1962 250 GT SWB, 1965 500 ited food and beverages, and a multi-milSuperfast, 1965 275 GTB, 1965 275 GTB, lion-dollar view of Beverly Hills, there is 1967 330 GTS, 1968 330 GTC and the 1969 something for everyone. 365 GT 2+2. Brought to you by the City of Beverly In addition to these vehicles, there will Hills and Friends of Greystone, all funds be a classic motorcycle show with a full field raised from the Greystone Mansion of vintage bikes. Concours d’Elegance will support the nonBut the Concours is much more than a profit organization Friends of Greystone, car show. whose priorities are to restore, preserve and Guests will have access to the entire his- protect the historic mansion and park. toric Doheny Mansion, where there will be For more information or to purchase a pop-up marketplace for jewelry, clothing, tickets visit www.greystoneconcours.org automobile memorabilia, books and more.
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Chiang Tells Rotary Trump Policies Could Harm State’s Recovery By Victoria Talbot The Rotary Club of Beverly Hills welcomed State Treasurer John Chiang Monday at the Beverly Hills Hotel for their regular Monday luncheon. Chiang described California’s economy as cyclical, with “valleys and peaks,” that has enjoyed one of “most robust recoveries in the United States.” The state was the eighth largest economy in the world in 2014, but jumped to sixth in 2015, surpassing France and Brazil with $2.46 trillion. The U.S. economy topped world rankings at $17.95 trillion, followed by China with $10.98 trillion. Japan, Germany and the United Kingdom were ahead of California, with France dropping to No. 7, followed by India and Italy. Brazil, in a deep recession, tumbled to 10th place. The State’s finances are strong, said Chiang, who first served as a tax law specialist for the IRS. He served in 1997 on the State Board of Equalization following Brad Sherman, who was elected to serve in Congress, and in 2007 he was elected State Controller under Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. He was elected California State Treasurer in 2014. During the recession, Chiang said 1.34 million jobs were lost. Currently, however, California enjoys the largest job growth and is No. 1 in recovery. During the recession, the state had 14 million taxpayers, down from 15 million. There are now 16 million taxpayers in the state. Chiang talked about his much-publicized disagreements with former Gov. Schwarzenegger, including a time when the state’s $103 billion budget turned from a surplus to a $1.5 billion shortfall in one week. At one juncture, Chiang refused to slash pay for state workers, claiming he had the constitutional authority and defying the Governor’s orders. He issued IOUs to state employees to serve until cash was available, rather than cut wages. “1.5 percent of the population [of California] will pay from 38-49 percent of the personal income tax in the state,” said Chiang. That will form 50-68 percent of the general fund for California, which is a significant shift from when the tax codes were written. “Our economy changed.
Forty-five years ago, the number one source of revenue was sales tax with income tax a close second. Now it’s 68 percent of the revenue, sales tax a distant 20 percent.” The State of California has transformed from a manufacturing and agrarian society to a service/digital economy, and is functioning with a 1933 tax code, a situation he called “volatile.” “We need to re-write the tax code. We’re playing with very different rates. We are continuing to grow but the rate is dropping. We are not yet in a recession but its flattening in the 2017-18 fiscal year. We are starting to see a decrease.” Chiang said the state’s position is so weak that they have increased tuition for UC education. “The state’s poorest are trying to get access to education. . . Middle class and low income wage increases are not growing as fast as education, health and transportation costs. More middle income Californians are falling out of opportunity.” Chiang believes that the Trump budget will weaken the state further, reducing federal funds for health care, transportation and education. It could translate to a loss of 209,000 jobs and $8 billion revenue in California. With only $7.9 billion in the state’s “rainy day fund,” that is not sustainable. He also expressed concern over Trump’s proposed 20 percent tariff on Mexico and 24-40 percent on China. “Mexico is the state’s largest trading partner. Canada is second and China is the third largest,” he said. He pointed to the 20 percent drop in the value of the peso and “Billionaire’s Row,” an area downtown where Asians are investing billions of dollars in real estate and hotels. As to Trump’s proposed immigration ban, he said one investor complained, “Why should I invest another bill in California if I can’t watch my investments?” Chiang, who is the son of immigrants from Taiwan, has been a prominent Democrat in state politics, starting his career under then-California State Controller Gray Davis, working on the staff of Barbara Boxer, and commencing an impressive political ascent through the state’s financial hierarchy of offices.
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TO SEE AND BE SEEN
THE FASHION OF BEVERLY HILLS
TECHNION–On Thursday, leaders of the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology welcomed 250 guests to the Four Seasons on Doheny Drive to pay tribute to the Polak family—David, Janet, Jeff and Rob—with the American Technion Society’s highest honor, the Albert Einstein Award, in recognition of the family’s visionary and multigenerational leadership. One such contribution was its support of the work of Technion Distinguished Professor and 2004 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry Aaron Ciechanover. The American Technion Society (ATS), which also hosted the gala, provides critical support to the Haifabased Technion, ranked among the world’s leading science and technology universities. Comedian Elon Gold served as emcee. The event chairs were Rita and Steve Emerson, Helgard and Irwin Field, and Denise and Bob Hanisee. Pictured: the Polak family receiving the ATS award at the dinner. Photo by Elaine Lee Photography GEFFEN ALL STARS–Legendary Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award-winning artists Quincy Jones and Mel Brooks were honored Sunday, March 19, at the Geffen Playhouse’s 15th annual fundraiser, Backstage at the Geffen. Barbra Streisand (left) is pictured with honorees Jones and Brooks among a star-studded array in attendance at the benefit, which raised funds for various projects at Westwood’s Geffen Playhouse. Photo by Jordan Strauss
ARTIST SALUTE–Bobbe Joy and Mitch Dawson hosted a dinner party in their Beverly Hills home for artist Jeremy Penn (center), who has been recognized by the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Museum of Modern Art. The Dawsons own one of his works called "Uncle Karl," an original portrait of fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld. Among the guests were Steven Turk, Vicky Mense, Peter Garland, Gina Grover, Vance and Shana Owen, Jeffrey Evans, David Styne, Charles and Mele Black, Ian Dawson, and Kim Bryan.
CHLA– Billions’ star Malin Akerman co-hosted a shopping event with Neiman Marcus in support of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and its 2nd annual Make March Matter campaign, a month-long initiative that raises funds for the Hospital. Malin, a longtime supporter of CHLA, purchased merchandise from brands that were contributing proceeds for the Make March Matter initiative. Prior to the event, Malin voiced her support for the charity on social media, as well as encouraging fans to attend the shopping event to raise funds for CHLA. Participating brands included: Theory, ALC, Rag and Bone, Frame, J Brand, Helmut Lang and Etienne Marcel. The month-long initiative aligns the hospital with local businesses across Los Angeles and the Coachella Valley to rally community participation to support children’s health. Pictured: Malin Akerman (center) and the CHLA Team Make March Matter at Neiman Marcus Beverly Hills.
MEALS ON WHEELS–Local Hilton & Hyland realtor Brenda Chandler Cooke held a fundraiser for St. Vincent Meals on Wheels at her Hancock Park home on Wednesday. Pictured (from left): Cathy Roe, June Takei, Lisa Morrison, Brenda Cooke, Daryl Twerdahl and Donna Econn.
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BEVERLY HILLS DANCE LIKE NO ONE IS WATCHING—More than 150 children, aged 1-to-8, and their parents joined the Beverly Hills Public Library for an afternoon of dance at the Children’s Dance Party on Tuesday. Librarians morphed into DJs and dancers to get the party going. All were out on the dance floor in the Library Auditorium. Everyone had a dancing good time!
BHUSD JPA
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equipment and facilities. Mirisch and Gold also discussed the length of the JPA, which will need to go to the entire City Council before it is agreed upon. Gold advocated having a one-year contract with the expectation that it would be renewed annually, whereas Mirisch said he thought that maintaining a four-year contract was reasonable. At previous meetings Mirisch stated that he wanted to have a shorter contract. Willmer keenly pointed out that because the school district is required to submit budgets to the Los Angeles County Office of Education that forecast three years out, it behooves the district to enter into a four-year contract. City Manager Mahdi Aluzri likewise said it was helpful for City projections to enter into a longer term contract. As part of the current agreement, the City can end the contract for any reason with 90 days notice. There is also an annual review, although the City can review the agreement at any time. In existence since 1978, the JPA currently represents roughly one-sixth of the school district’s budget. Board VP Lisa Korbatov has repeatedly stated how important the JPA is to the school district and frequently advocates having the City pay more money in order to make use of the district’s facilities. With BHUSD now operating at a deficit, which is only expected to worsen in the absence of severe cuts in programs and staff, the City is well
SUNSHINE TASK FORCE (continued from page 4)
Fenster in a memorandum to the task force. “From his perspective, a discretionary matter is one that involves a conditional use permit, development plan review, variance, legislative act or any matter that requires CEQA review. Notably, the Beverly Hills Municipal Code is not so restricted.” Fischer also opposes registration for, “an individual or entity whose sole action is to represent a party for compensation for the purpose of obtaining information in order
aware of the fact that enhancing the JPA would be an ideal way to help address the school district’s financial problems. “I understand that the schools want $25 million,” Mirisch said at Wednesday’s meeting, where he also proffered looking outside of the school district at other venues from which to rent space. Superintendent Michael Bregy said he was unaware of any official ask and Gold subsequently told the Courier that the number Mirisch tossed out was just a “rumor.” Despite the City’s supposedly massive surplus–a portion of which outgoing City Treasurer Eliot Finkel stated could be used for Beverly Hills schools during his unsuccessful bid for City Council–if the City’s liaison of Gold and Mirisch are any indication, it seems unlikely that the Council will enhance the rental agreement in any meaningful way that will actually help the school district solve its financial crisis. “We’re all about value for money,” Mirisch said. “There are concerns from the community as to how the money is being spent...we’re concerned with the fiscal use of those funds.” Mirisch called the current teacher salary formula, which ties raises to property taxes, “absurd” and “fiscally irresponsible.” He further questioned whether continuing a rental agreement that empowers “something that is ultimately not good for the community” was a responsible use of taxpayer money. He even suggested that the City start to look
elsewhere for facility rentals after telling the district: “We’re not interested in renting from you if you have an unsustainable salary formula.” Aluzri said he would explore including provisions in the JPA that the City could look elsewhere if the school district fails to address the salary issue. However, Aluzri emphasized that it would be a council discussion, and not something that the mayor could unilaterally push foward. In addition, City officials voiced concern that the district might be on the hook for over $20 million should the Court of Appeal fail to overturn the most recent judgment in favor of former BHUSD facilities chief Karen Christiansen. Her original conviction for entering into a self-serving contract in violation of Government Code Section 1090 was overturned. “The bottom line is that the judgment may never be paid,” said BHUSD attorney Fred Fenster, a partner at Greenberg Glusker. “Our belief is the court will overturn the trial court because the trial court didn’t allow for evidence to be submitted that she and her company had a 1090 violation.” “In the unlikely event the case is affirmed,” he added, “there are statutory provisions that essentially say that payment cannot be made if the result would bankrupt the district.” Neither the district’s current salary formula nor the Christiansen verdict fall under the purview of City Council. The next JPA meeting has yet to be scheduled.
to make a decision about whether to proceed with a project and/or a property,” wrote Fenster. This calls into question the timing of when a Legislative Advocate Form must be filed and what is the precipitating event for disclosure. The Sunshine Task Force also sought to change the Municipal Code to reflect that engaging in legislative advocacy should have a definition of “City Official” that includes City staff. “Staff should also be required to maintain all records of communications pertaining to a project with a specific lob-
byist, including the name of the person making the inquiry, the nature of the inquiry and the information that was provided,” said Fenster. The purpose of the Sunshine Task Force is to encourage disclosure and accountability to maintain integrity in City government. The troubling limitations suggested by Fischer will be discussed in a two-hour meeting to be announced following the installation of the newly elected officials March 28 and subsequent city council reorganization. The date will probably be at the end of April or later.
SOBRIETY CHECKPOINT The Beverly Hills Police Department Traffic Bureau will conduct a sobriety checkpoint in the northeast section of the City March 31. Drivers will be checked for alcohol or drug impairment and valid drivers’ licenses by uniformed police at a location that will be announced in a press release a few hours prior to implementation. The purpose of the checkpoint is to protect and promote public safety and deter impaired driving. For questions please contact Lieutenant Renato Moreno at 310-288-2696.
MARATHON WOMAN—Beverly Hills resident Michele Gold participated in her second L.A. Marathon last Sunday, joining more than 20,000 runners in the 32nd annual L.A. Marathon.
Metro To Contract With Chinese Company For Rail Cars For Beverly Hills Subway Metro announced Thursday that it has contracted with a Chinese company to build 64 new rail cars for the Red Line and Purple Line to be used to replace existing ones and for a planned extension into Beverly Hills in 2023, with some of the manufacturing done locally. "Today Metro is bringing yet another rail car manufacturer to the region to help build the trains we need to keep L.A. moving," said Metro Board Chair John Fasana in reference to an earlier deal with a differ-
ent company to assemble light rail vehicles in Palmdale. "We are making good on our commitment to wisely invest in transportation projects that directly benefit our local workforce and economy." China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation has committed to delivering the first pilot vehicle by the spring of 2020, and the entire 64 subway cars by September 2021. Metro also may exercise up to five options to buy an additional 218 subway cars. –– City News Service
BASEMENTS
the full City Council for consideration. The focus of the basement discussion will include the following: possibility of counting some portion of the basement when calculating allowable floor area, perhaps 50%; counting any abovegrade portion of the building as part of the allowable floor area; and discussion of how basements are used,” said Keene.
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would most likely serve to substantially decrease development below grade and curb mansionization. It might also lower property values and encourage residential buyers, vs. speculators. “After review by the Planning Commission with public comment, recommendations will be forwarded to
A N O T H E R B I RT H D AY ! ?
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Jan Block
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Leeza Gibbons George Schoenstetter
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TEDDY BEAR BALL–The Help Group’s 19th Teddy Bear Ball drew more than 500 to The Beverly Hilton. Pictured at the benefit are (from left): Gary H. Carmona and Dr. Barbara Firestone, The Help Group’s chair and president/CEO respectively; Gary Barber, MGM’s CEO/chairman; honoree Mark Greenberg, president/CEO of EPIX; and Jon Feltheimer, CEO of Lions Gate Entertainment. Photos by Mark Blackwell
The Help Group hosted its 19th Teddy Bear Ball at The Beverly Hilton to benefit children with autism and other special needs. Board Chair Gary H. Carmona and President/CEO Dr. Barbara Firestone introduced Louis Price, former lead singer of The Temptation, who along with the Help Group Choir kicked off the evening with the Grammy-winning song, Can’t Stop The Feeling. This was followed by a special performance by Common, who sang his and John Legend’s Oscar and Golden Globe awardee Glory from the movie Selma. It was then time for Dr. Ernest Wilson, dean of USC’s Annenberg School, to present the “Help Humanitarian Award” to Mark Greenberg, president/CEO of EPIX, for his spirit and commitment in helping build brighter futures for the children. Comic Tom Papa emceed the event while gala chairs included Bob Bakish, Gary Barber, Kevin Beggs, Michael Burns, Jon Feltheimer, Brad Grey, Mike Hopkins, Michael Kassan and Sandra Stern. Co-chairs were Dick Costello, Jamie and Chris McGurk, David Salzan and Ken Solomon. ****** The Hollywood Reporter and Jimmy Choo celebrated the most powerful stylists in Hollywood with an intimate dinner at The Ponte Ristorante on Beverly Boulevard. The event was hosted by Carol McColgin, Booth Moore, and Sandra Choi with some of the guests being Nicole Richie, Justin Timberlake, Jonah Hill, Mary J. Blige, Aja Naomi King, Hailey Baldwin, James Marsden, Jhene Aiko, Busy Philipps, Marshala Ali, Haley Bennett, Big Sean, Nina Dobrev, Dakota Johnson, Sarah Paulson, John Legend, and many more.
DINNER AT THE PONTE– The intimate affair was awash with celebrities. Above (from left): Dakota Johnson, Kate Young, John Legend, Nicole Richie and Jamie Mizahi. Left photo: Sarah Paulson. Photos by Billy Farrell /BFA Images
Women’s Guild Cedars-Sinai’s Spring Luncheon takes place on April 20 at The Beverly Wilshire, honoring Natalie Morales with the “Woman of Achievement Award” and Deborah Nadoolman Landis with the “Trialblazer Award.” Luncheon Chairs are Lynne Brookman, Caryl Golden and Julie Solnit. Ticket prices are $225. For more information, visit womensguildcs.org. ****** More than 2,000 Planned Parenthood L.A. supporters and foodies gathered at Santa Monica’s Barker Hangar for the group’s 38th Food Fare, one of area’s top culinary fundraisers, supplied by some of Southern California best restaurants, caterers, wineries, breweries and libation purveyors. President/CEO Sue Dunlap; Clementine’s Annie Miler, Food Fare’s “Chef of the Year;” and Pam Beeks and Kathy Katz, PPLA Guild co-presidents hosted a VIP sponsor reception.
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Bob Tedeschi
BIRTHDAYS—Louis Anderson and Lara Finn Boyle (Mar. 24); George Schoenstetter, Bonnie Bedelia, Paul Michael Glaser, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Jordan Friedberg (Mar 25); Alan Arkin, Brooke Dulien, James Caan, Vicki Lawrence, Leonard Nimoy, Jennifer Grey, Leeza Gibbons, Marcus Allen, Diana Ross and Martin Short (Mar. 26); Michael York, Mariah Carey, and Quentin Tarantino (Mar. 27); Vince Vaughn, Conchata Ferell, Dianne Wiest and Joseph Perlmutter (Mar. 28); Elle Macpherson, Dr. Charles Schneider, and Lucy Lawless (Mar. 29); Sid Moray, John Astin, Warren Beatty, Jan Block, Peter Marshall, Brad Robinson, Celine Dion and Paul Reiser (Mar. 30); and belatedly Bob Tedeschi (Mar. 18)
Frances Allen’s
Desert Roundup spring, but this is all about to change Look beyond the art works or the thanks, in part, to the efforts of a familiar incomparable-manicured grounds and name among Beverly Hills hotels: the you will soon realize that The Annenberg Montage. Foundation Trust at Sunnylands – in About 15 years ago, the city of La Rancho Mirage - is noted for bringing govQuinta, through the use of redevelopment ernment and business leaders together in a funds, acquired 525 acres of vacant land collaborate endeavor to address the on which to build a top-tier golf resort world’s problems. with luxury amenities called SilverRock; Therefore, the selection of a new but money dried up and well … you know foundation president was met with great the rest. There is a golf course, but no interest by local residents who attended a resort, until now. “meet and greet” at Sunnylands and lisHowever, that is all about to change, tened attentively to trust board member as the city has designated Montage Diane Deshong as she introduced Amb. International as the operator of two luxuDavid J. Lane, as the new president. ry-branded hotels at SilverRock: an upperIt’s no job for the faint-hearted; and scale Montage Hotel with Lane has the right cre140 rooms and a lesserdentials. He served as the scale, but still high-end, U.S. ambassador to the 200-room “lifestyle hotel” United Nations Agencies named The Pendry, a in Rome as well as leading Montage Internationalpolicy and advocacy owned brand–both hotels efforts at the Bill & expected to open in late Melinda Gates 2019. Foundation. ***** Under Lane’s leaderIt’s back! Now in its ship, Sunnylands’ support- David Lane & Diane Deshong 23rd season, the Shorters can look forward to Fest (Palm Springs International Short Film more historic summits such as the U.S.Festival & Film Festival), one of the largest ASEAN leaders’ conference in 2016. and most acclaimed short film showcases ***** in the world, will take place at the Among the nine desert resort destinaCamelot Theatre on June 20-26, 2017. tion cities which together form what is Many global filmmakers and industry commonly known as the Coachella Valley, experts come to ShortFest to celebrate the the slow-paced town of La Quinta, nestled art of cinema, network and sell films for at the foot of the Santa Rosa Mountains worldwide audiences. And, there are hunbetween Indio and Indian Wells, does not dreds of movie fans who come to enjoy get the attention, (or business), as do the their films in a shorter format. larger, more well-known cities to the west. For information, call David Lee at The city currently has one luxury 760-322-2930. hotel and a hosts a popular art fair in the
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S P O RT S
What’s The Score?
Newly-elected Beverly Hills City Councilmember moonlights as official scorer for UCLA men’s basketball team By Matt Lopez As the Beverly Hills City Council election came down to the wire over the last few weeks, Les Friedman wasn’t nervous. Sure, there was plenty of number crunching to be done, counting ballots and doing the math on possible outcomes and scenarios. Eventually, the math worked in Friedman’s favor and he was officially voted in as a member of the Beverly Hills City Council, but the election number watching was actually light work compared to what Friedman is used to. For the last 22 years, Friedman has done all the stat compiling and crunch-
ing as the official scorer for the UCLA men’s basketball team. Friedman got his start as a student manager under legendary UCLA coach John Wooden, who won 10 national championships during his tenure leading the Bruins. Eventually, Friedman graduated and began his career as a lawyer, but retained close ties to the program and Wooden, even after he retired. Friedman said the friendship and tutelage he received from Wooden over the years was invaluable. “He would have been successful in anything he chose to do, it just so happened that he chose to be a basketball coach,” Friedman said. “He was such a smart and kind man.” Friedman has maintained close friendships with several legendary UCLA players over the years, including famed center Bill Walton, who endorsed Friedman for City Council in a Facebook post last month. Friedman hosted a reunion of the 1973 National Championship Bruins team at his home in 2013. Friedman officially re-joined the program as Pictured: One of Friedman’s UCLA scoring sheets
official scorer in 1995 and joined the Bruins in Seattle that year as they reached the Final Four and won the national championship by defeating Arkansas. Friedman scores all the Bruins home games, and many road games, although he doesn’t always travel with the team for road games. He’s gone to the NCAA tourna- Coach John Wooden with Les Friedman ment with the team 17 times and three hopes for what they can do in the tournament,” Friedman said. times to the Final Four. Obviously, Friedman will be Friedman still uses an old fashioned scorebook to keep all the stats, which booked every other Tuesday night for include fouls, field goals, free throws, the next four years with City Council timeouts, alternating possession arrow duties, but he said he doesn’t expect indication light. Additionally, all players that to get in the way of his scoring substituting into the game must check duties. The Bruins rarely play on in with the scorer, and the scorer is responsible for knowing at all times Tuesday’s – this season they only had which five players from each team are one Tuesday game, and it was a preseason exhibition – and if his council in the game. The Bruins are set to play in the duties do ever interfere with a game, he Sweet Sixteen this weekend in said the scorer of the UCLA women’s Memphis before Friedman returns team has volunteered to help out. “I love doing it, it’s such a rush and home to be installed in the City Council Tuesday. Led by dynamic freshman it’s just so much fun,” Friedman said. “I guard Lonzo Ball, the Bruins are a obviously love UCLA basketball, but heavy favorite to – at the very least – when I’m there I’m as stone-faced as possible, you never see me showing any make a Final Four appearance. “The team is obviously much better emotion on the sideline. It’s all about than last year, it’s been a really fun year doing your job.” and I think a lot of people have high
Beverly Hills High Girls Basketball Team Honored By CIF By Matt Lopez Beverly Hills High girls basketball players Chantal Moawad and Arbri Gillis were both honored by the CIF Southern Section as Players of the Year in Division 4A. BHHS coach Jon
Braddell was named the CIFSS Division 4A Coach of the Year. The honors come on the heels of a landmark season that saw the BHHS girls team win 22 games and capture the CIF-SS Division 4A championship.
BHBL CHAMPS—At least one Lakers team can hoist some championship hardware this season. That’s because the Beverly Hills Basketball League girls team, the Lakers, won the Major/Senior Division championship on March 12, defeating the Cavs. The team is comprised of 7th-12th graders. Pictured, back row (from left): Coach Brian Goldberg, coach Scott Prisand, Davina Kohanim, Cosie Prisand, Esther Goldberg, Sawyer Grijalva, Carolyn Grijalva, and coach Brenda Grijalva. Front row (from left): Taylor Samidi, Chloe Messian, Sabrina Sharafia and Kayla Hakimi.
Beverly Hills High School Sports Roundup Baseball The BHHS varsity baseball team is sitting at 4-3 overal on the season after a 3-1 nonleague loss to North Torrance on March 15. Before that, the Normans shut out Marshall 4-0 on March 11. Up next for the Normans is a game against Anaheim at La Cienega Park at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Softball The BHHS varsity softball team is 2-18 this season after a 7-6 loss to Marymount on
March 16 in nine innings. Prior to that loss, BHHS slugged its way past Environmental Charter 17-7 on March 14. Next up for the Normans softball team is Ocean League play against Lawndale on March 30. Track and field The Araullo sisters for Beverly Hills High had strong showings for the Normans last weekend at the California Relays at Cerritos College. Julianne Araullo took sec-
ond place in the long jump with a leap of 15 feet, and sister Cheyanne took third with 14-10. In the triple jump, Cheyanne's 35-10 1/2 leap took fifth place and Julianne took sixth with a jump of 32-3 1/2. Elsewhere at the California Relays, Veronica Valle took first in the girls 1,600m in 5:59.06 and Jason Cohen took second in the boys 1,600m in 4:46.16.
SHAQ ATTACK—The Lakers will unveil a statue for Shaquille O’Neal outside of STAPLES Center before tonight’s game against the Dallas Mavericks. O’Neal, the larger-than-life four-time NBA champion, led the Lakers to three consecutive NBA championships from 2000-2002. Shaq's statue will hang off the side of STAPLES Center, suspended 10 feet above the ground. Shaq’s statue joins other Los Angeles sports legends statutes outside the center – Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Wayne Gretzky, Chick Hearn, Oscar De La Hoya, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, and Jerry West. The statue ceremony begins at 4 p.m., with the unveiling at 4:45 p.m.
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BEVERLY HILLS NOTICE TO BIDDERS
PUBLIC NOTICES
Construction of TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATION AND CURB RAMP REPLACEMENT W. OLYMPIC BLVD / BEVERWIL DRIVE / BEVERLY DRIVE Within the City of BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA BIDS – Sealed Proposals for the TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATION AND CURB RAMP REPLACEMENT W. OLYMPIC BLVD / BEVERWIL DR / BEVERLY DR Project within the City of Beverly Hills, California, will be received up to the hour of 2:00 p.m. PDT, on Thursday, April 13, 2017, at the office of the City Clerk of the City of Beverly Hills, located in Room 290 of City Hall at 455 North Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, California. Bids will be publicly opened at 2:00 p.m. on the above-mentioned date in the office of the City Clerk of said City Hall. SCOPE OF THE WORK - The work to be done shall consist of furnishing all of the required labor, materials, equipment, parts, implements and supplies necessary for, or appurtenant to, the construction and completion of the TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATION AND CURB RAMP REPLACEMENT W. OLYMPIC BLVD / BEVERWIL DRIVE / BEVERLY DRIVE project in accordance with the design plans and project specifications. In general, the contract work for this project shall consist of the following items of work:
construction involving street and highways, and to file with the County Surveyor a Corner Record of any such work. Prior to the issuance of a com pletion certificate, the Contractor is required to file a Corner Record for survey monumentation that is replaced. All such survey work shall be performed under the supervision of a California licensed Land Surveyor or a Civil Engineer authorized to perform such work. The Contractor shall provide the City a copy of the office calculations and documents submitted to the County for filing in connection with the aforementioned work. The payment for surveying, related professional services, office calculation, and furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, tools and incidentals, and for doing work involved shall be considered as included in the various items of work, and no additional compensation will be allowed therefore.
The following will revise Section 3-3.2.3 of the Greenbook: (a) Work by Contractor. An allowance for overhead and profit shall be added to the Contractor’s cost as determined under 3-3.2.2 and shall constitute the full and complete markup for all overhead and profit on extra work performed by the Contractor. The Contractor shall be compensated for the actual increase in the Contractor’s bond premium caused by the extra work. For costs determined under each subsection in 3-3.2.2, the markup shall be: a) Labor b) Materials c) Tools & Equipment Rental d) Other Items
Copies of the Plans, Specifications and Proposal Form may be inspected and obtained online (http://www.bev erlyhills.org/business/bidlistings/bidsrfps/), click on Bid No. 17-10: Traffic Signal Modification and Curb Ramp Replacement at W. Olympic Blvd / Beverwil Dr / Beverly Dr. There is no charge or deposit required for this material; therefore, they are not to be returned to the City for refund. Each bidder shall furnish the City the name, address, and telephone number of the firm requesting specifications. References in the project specifications to specific sections of the Standard Specifications refer to the book of "Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction", 2015 Edition, written by a Joint Cooperative Committee of the Southern California Chapter of the American Public Works Association and Southern California District of the Associated General Contractors of California (Greenbook). Contractors wishing to obtain this book may purchase copies directly from the publisher, Building News, Inc., 1612 South Clementine Street, Anaheim, California, 92802; (800) 873-6397. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS TO THE BIDDER - Bids must be submitted on the Proposal Form prepared for this project and shall be delivered at the office of the City Clerk within a sealed envelope supplied by the City and marked on the outside as follows: “TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATION AND CURB RAMP REPLACEMENT W. OLYMPIC BLVD / BEVERWIL DRIVE / BEVERLY DRIVE” Each bid shall be accompanied by a cashier’s check or certified check drawn on a solvent bank, payable to “City of Beverly Hills,” for an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the total maximum amount of the Bid. Alternatively, a satisfactory corporate surety Bid Bond for an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the total maximum amount of the Bid may accompany the Bid. Said security shall serve as a guarantee that the successful Bidder will, within fourteen (14) calendar days after the date of the award of the contract, enter into a valid contract with the City for said Work in accordance with the Contract Documents. AMENDMENTS - The following is in addition to the provisions of Section 2-9.1 of the Greenbook: The Contractor is required to locate and tie out survey monuments in the project area prior to
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(b) Work by Subcontractor. When any of the extra work is performed by a Subcontractor, the markup established in 3-3.2.3(a) shall be applied to the Subcontractor’s costs as determined under 3-3.2.2. An allowance for the Contractor’s overhead and profit shall be added to the sum of the Subcontractor’s costs and markup and shall constitute the full and complete markup for all overhead and profit for the Contractor on work by the Subcontractor. For Contractor markup of Subcontractor’s costs, the allowance shall be 10% on the first $2,000 or portion thereof, and 5% on costs in excess of $2,000. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES - There will be a Five Hundred Dollar ($500.00) assessment for each calendar day that work remains incomplete beyond the time stated in the Proposal Form. Refer to the Proposal Form for specific details. ENGINEER’S ESTIMATE - The preliminary cost of construction of this Work has been prepared and the said estimate is $250,000 CITY CONTACT – Any questions or requests for information can be directed to: Derek Nguyen, Ph.D., P.E. - Project Manager at dnguyen@beverlyhills.org or by calling 310-285-2473. PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION NUMBER – The Contractor is required to register with State of California Department of Industrial Relations and meet requirements to bid on public works contracts. A Public Works Contractor Registration No. shall be submitted with the bid. PREVAILING WAGES - In accordance with the provisions of Section 1770 et seq, of the Labor Code, the Director of Industrial Relations of the State of California has determined the general prevailing rate of wages applicable to the work to be done. The Contractor will be required to pay to all workers employed on the project sums not less than the sums set forth in the documents entitled "General Prevailing Wage Determination made by the Director of Industrial Relations pursuant to California Labor Code, Part 7, Chapter l, Article 2, Sections 1770, 1773, 1773.l." A copy of said documents is on file and may be inspected in the office of the City Engineer at 345 Foothill Road, Beverly Hills, California 90210. Attention is directed to the provisions of Sections 1777.5 and 1777.6 of the Labor Code concerning the employment of apprentices by the Contractor or any
subcontractor under him. The Contractor and any subcontractor under him shall comply with the requirements of said sections in the employment of apprentices. Information relative to apprenticeship standards and administration of the apprenticeship program may be obtained from the Director of Industrial Relations, San Francisco, California, or from the Division of Apprenticeship Standards and its branch offices. PAYROLL RECORDS - The Contractor's attention is directed to Section 1776 of the Labor Code, relating to accurate payroll records, which imposes responsibility upon the Contractor for the maintenance, certification, and availability for inspection of such records for all persons employed by the Contractor or by the Subcontractors in connection with the project. The Contractor shall agree through the Contract to comply with this section and the remaining provisions of the Labor Code. INSURANCE AND BOND REQUIREMENTS - The Contractor shall provide insurance in accordance with Section 3-13 of the City of Beverly Hills, Public Works Department, Standard Contractual Requirements, included as part of these Specifications. All subcontractors listed shall attach copies of the Certificate of Insurance naming the Contractor as the additional insured as part of their insurance policy coverage. In addition, the Contractor shall guarantee all work against defective workmanship and materials furnished by the Contractor for a period of one (1) year from the date the work was completed in accordance with Section 2-11 of the Standard Contractual Requirements. The Contractor’s sureties for the “Performance Bond” shall be liable for any work that the Contractor fails to replace within a specified time. CONTRACTORS LICENSE - At the time of the Bid Deadline and at all times during performance of the Work, including full completion of all corrective work during the Correction Period, the Contractor must possess a California contractor’s license or licenses, current and active, of the classification required for the Work, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 9, Division 3, Section 7000 et seq. of the Business and Professions Code. In compliance with Public Contract Code Section 3300, the City has determined that the Bidder must possess the following license(s): “Class A – General Engineering Contractor” The successful Bidder will not receive a Contract award if the successful Bidder is unlicensed, does not have all of the required licenses, or one or more of the licenses are not current and active. If the City discovers after the Contract’s award that the Contractor is unlicensed, does not have all of the required licenses, or one or more of the licenses are not current and active, the City may cancel the award, reject the Bid, declare the Bid Bond as forfeited, keep the Bid Bond’s proceeds, and exercise any one or more of the remedies in the Contract Documents. SUBCONTRACTORS’ LICENSES AND LISTING - At the time of the Bid Deadline and at all times during performance of the Work, each listed Subcontractor must possess a current and active California contractor’s license appropriate for the portion of the Work listed for such Subcontractor and shall hold all specialty certifications required for such Work. When the Bidder submits its Bid to the City, the Bidder must list each Subcontractor whom the Bidder must disclose under Public Contract Code Section 4104 (Subcontractor Listing Law), and the Bidder must provide all of the Subcontractor information that Section 4104 requires (name, address, and portion of the Work). In addition, the City requires that the Bidder list each Subcontractor’s license number and the dollar value of each Subcontractor’s labor or services. SUBSTITUTION OF SECURITIES - Pursuant to California Public Contract Code Section 22300, substitution of securities for withheld funds is permitted in accordance therewith. THE CITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY BID OR ALL THE BIDS AND TO WAIVE ANY INFORMALITY OR IRREGULARITY IN ANY BID, BUT IF THE BIDS ARE ACCEPTED, THE CONTRACT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT WILL BE LET TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER FOR THE PROJECT AS A WHOLE.
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PUBLIC NOTICES CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS 345 FOOTHILL ROAD BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA 90210 REQUEST FOR PREQUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS AND PREQUALIFICATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR BEVERLY GARDENS PARK RESTROOM BUILDING REPLACEMENT PROJECTS Notice is hereby given that the City of Beverly Hills (“CITY”) has determined that all bidders for the restoration of the Beverly Gardens (“Projects”) must be prequalified prior to submitting a bid on that Project. This prequalification is valid for a year and for more than one project. It is mandatory that all Contractors who intend to submit a bid, fully complete the prequalification questionnaire, provide all materials requested herein, and be approved by the CITY to be on the final qualified Bidders list. No bid will be accepted from a Contractor that has failed to comply with these requirements. If two or more business entities submit a bid as part of a Joint Venture, or expect to submit a bid as part of a Joint Venture, each entity within the Joint Venture must be separately qualified to bid. The last date to submit a fully completed questionnaire is 2:00 PM Monday, April 3, 2017. Contractors are encouraged to submit prequalification packages as soon as possible, so that they may be notified of omissions of information to be remedied or of their prequalification status in advance of the prequalification deadline for this Project.
ciently to disqualify them will be notified, and given an opportunity for a hearing consistent with the hearing procedures described below for appealing a prequalification rating.
The CITY may also determine at any time that the prequalification process will be suspended for the Project and the Project will be bid without prequalification.
While it is the intent of the prequalification questionnaire and documents required therewith to assist the CITY in determining bidder responsibility prior to bid and to aid the CITY in selecting the lowest responsible bidder, neither the fact of prequalification, nor any prequalification rating, will preclude the CITY from a post-bid consideration and determination of whether a bidder has the quality, fitness, capacity and experience to satisfactorily perform the proposed work, and has demonstrated the requisite trustworthiness.
Contractors may submit prequalification packages during regular working hours on any day that the offices of the CITY are open. Contractors who submit a complete prequalification package will be notified of their qualification status no later than ten business days after submission of the information.
The prequalification packages should be submitted under seal to the Office of the City Clerk, City of Beverly Hills, 455 North Rexford Drive, Room 290, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. The following should be clearly marked on the outside of the package “CONFIDENTIAL PREQUALIFICATION STATEMENT FOR THE BEVERLY GARDENS PARK RESTROOM BUILDING REPLACEMENT” The prequalification packages submitted by Contractors are not public records and are not open to public inspection. All information provided will be kept confidential to the extent permitted by law. However, the contents may be disclosed to third parties for purpose of verification, or investigation of substantial allegations, or in an appeal hearing. State law requires that the names of contractors applying for prequalification status shall be public records subject to disclosure, and the first page of the questionnaire will be used for that purpose.
The prequalification package may be found online at the following link: http://www.beverlyhills.o rg/business/bidlistings/b idsrfps/bid1712beverly gardensparkrestroom Each questionnaire buildingreplacement/ must be signed under penalty of perjury in the Answers to questions manner designated at contained in the the end of the form, by attached questionnaire an individual who has are required. The CITY the legal authority to will use these docu- bind the Contractor on ments as the basis of whose behalf that perrating Contractors with son is signing. If any respect to whether each information provided by Contractor is qualified to a Contractor becomes bid on the Project, and inaccurate, the reserves the right to Contractor must immecheck other sources diately notify the CITY available. The CITY’s and provide updated decision will be based accurate information in on objective evaluation writing, under penalty of criteria. perjury. The CITY reserves the right to adjust, increase, limit, suspend or rescind the prequalification rating based on subsequently learned information. Contractors whose rating changes suffi-
The CITY reserves the right to waive minor irregularities and omissions in the information contained in the prequalification application submitted, and to make all final determinations.
The CITY may refuse to grant prequalification where the requested information and materials are not provided by the due date indicated above. There is no appeal from a refusal for an incomplete or late application, but re-application for a later project is permitted. Neither the closing time for submitting prequalification packages for this Project will be changed in order to accommodate supplementation of incomplete submissions, or late submissions, unless requested by the CITY in its sole discretion. In addition to a contractor’s failure to be prequalified pursuant to the scoring system set forth in the prequalification package, a contractor may be found not prequalified for either omission of or falsification of, any requested information. Where a timely and completed application results in a rating below that necessary to prequalify, an appeal can be made by the unsuccessful Contractor. An appeal is begun by the Contractor delivering notice to the CITY of its appeal of the decision with respect to its prequalification rating, no later than two business days following notification that it is not prequalified. The notice of appeal shall include an address where the Contractor wishes to receive notice of the appeal hearing. Without a timely appeal, the Contractor waives any and all rights to challenge the decision of the CITY, whether by administrative process, judicial process or any other legal process or proceeding. If the Contractor gives the required notice of appeal, a hearing shall be conducted no earlier than five business days after the CITY’s receipt of the notice of appeal and not later than five business days prior to the date of the Notice Inviting Bids for this Project. Prior to the hearing, the Contractor shall, in writing, be advised of the basis for
the City’s pre-qualifica- implied, regarding title, tion determination. possession, or encumbrances, to pay the The hearing shall be remaining principal sum conducted by a panel of the note(s) secured consisting of three by the Deed of Trust, members of the with interest and late Department of Public charges thereon, as Works senior manage- provided in the note(s), ment staff (the “Appeals advances, under the Panel”). The Appeals terms of the Deed of Panel shall consider any Trust, interest thereon, evidence presented by fees, charges and the Contractor, whether expenses of the Trustee or not the evidence is for the total amount (at presented in compliance the time of the initial with formal rules of evi- publication of the Notice dence. The Contractor of Sale) reasonably estiwill be given the oppor- mated to be set forth tunity to present evi- below.The amount may dence, information and be greater on the day of arguments as to why the sale. BENEFICIARY Contractor believes it MAY ELECT TO BID should be pre-qualified. LESS THAN THE Within one day after the TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. conclusion of the hear- Trustor: Fred Obedian ing, the Appeals Panel and Parvaneh Obedian. will render a written Duly Appointed Trustee: determination as to Carrington Foreclosure whether the Contractor Services, LLC. is pre-qualified. It is the Recorded 7/2/2009 as intention of the CITY Instrument No. that the date for the sub- 20090997543 in book , mission and opening of page of Official Records bids will not be delayed in the office of the or postponed to allow for Recorder of Los completion of an appeal Angeles County, process. California, Described as follows: as more fully Please contact described in said deed Logan Phillippo at of trust. Date of Sale: lphillippo@beverlyhills.org 5/18/2017 at 9:00 AM. with any questions. Place of Sale:Vineyard Ballroom of the _________________ Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles-Norwalk, 13111 NOTICE OF Sycamore Drive, TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. Norwalk, CA 90650. No.: 14-13049 A.P.N.: Amount of unpaid bal4388-002-021 NOTE: ance and other charges: THERE IS A SUMMARY $ 9 8 4 , 9 4 5 . 7 0 OF THE INFORMATION (Estimated). Street IN THIS DOCUMENT Address or other comATTACHED. PUR- mon designation of real SUANT TO CIVIL CODE property: 9476 HIDDEN Section 2923.3(a), THE VALLEY PL BEVERLY SUMMARY OF INFOR- HILLS, CA 90210. The MATION REFERRED undersigned Trustee TO ABOVE IS NOT disclaims any liability for ATTACHED TO THE any incorrectness of the RECORDED COPY OF street address or other THIS DOCUMENT BUT common designation, if ONLY TO THE COPIES any, shown above. If no PROVIDED TO THE street address or other TRUSTOR. YOU ARE common designation is IN DEFAULT UNDER A shown, directions to the DEED OF TRUST location of the property DATED 6/29/2009. may be obtained by UNLESS YOU TAKE sending a written ACTION TO PROTECT request to the beneficiYOUR PROPERTY, IT ary within 10 days of the MAY BE SOLD AT A date of first publication PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU of this Notice of Sale. If NEED AN EXPLANA- the Trustee is unable to TION OF THE NATURE convey title for any reaOF THE PROCEEDING son, the successful bidAGAINST YOU, YOU der's sole and exclusive SHOULD CONTACT A remedy shall be the LAWYER. A public auc- return of monies paid to tion sale to the highest the Trustee, and the bidder for cash, successful bidder shall cashier's check drawn have no further on a state or national recourse. If the sale is bank, check drawn by a set aside for any reastate or federal credit son, the Purchaser at union, or a check drawn the sale shall be entitled by a state or federal only to a return of the savings and loan asso- deposit paid. The ciation, or savings asso- Purchaser shall have no ciation, or savings bank further recourse against specified in Section the Mortgagor, the 5102 of the Financial Mortgagee, or the Code and authorized to Mortgagee's Attorney. If do business in this state you have previously will be held by the duly been discharged appointed trustee as through bankruptcy, you shown below, of all right, may have been title, and interest con- released of personal liaveyed to and now held bility for this loan in by the trustee in the which case this letter is hereinafter described intended to exercise the property under and pur- note holder's rights suant to a Deed of Trust against the real property described below. The only. THIS NOTICE IS sale will be made, but SENT FOR THE PURwithout covenant or war- POSE OF COLLECTranty, expressed or ING A DEBT. THIS
FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. 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 (800) 280-2832 or visit this Internet Web site www.auction.com, using the file number assigned to this case 14-13049. 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: 03/14/2017
Carrington Foreclosure Services, LLC 600 City Parkway West, Suite 110-A Orange, CA 92868 Automated Sale Information: (800) 2802832 or www.auction.com for NON-SALE information: 888-313-1969 Shirley Best, Trustee Sale Specialist A-4613118 0 3 / 2 4 / 2 0 1 7 , 03/31/2017, 04/07/2017 _________________ FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2017050640 The following is/are doing business as: 1) DREAMLIVING LA 2) DREAMLIVING/LA REAL ESTATE 439 N. Canon Dr. #300, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Brilliant Brunette Inc. 12819 Waddell St., Valley Village, CA 91607; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed 2015: Tatiana Derovanessian, CEO: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 01, 2017; Published: March 10, 17, 24, 31, 2017 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2017050638 The following is/are doing business as: MARAND PROPERTIES 9615 Brighton Way #219, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Andrew Safir 9615 Brighton Way #219, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s): Andrew Safir, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 01, 2017; Published: March 10, 17, 24, 31, 2017 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2017050639 The following is/are doing business as: 1) ZAPPILY 2) www.KIDSNTODDLER.com 11041 Santa Monica Blvd. #301, Los Angeles, CA 90025; JAASE, Inc. 11041 Santa Monica Blvd. #301, Los Angeles, CA 90025; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) May 01, 2016: Jeff Morris, CEO: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 01, 2017; Published: March 10, 17, 24, 31, 2017 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2017057265 The following is/are doing business as: GLOBE NUTRA 110 W. 40th Place, Los Angeles, CA 90037; Mickey Barreto 110 W. 40th Place, Los Angeles, CA 90037; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed: Mickey Barreto, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 07, 2017; Published: March 10, 17, 24, 31, 2017 LACC N/C NOTICE— Fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, et seq., Business and Professions Code).
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PUBLIC NOTICES T.S. No. 16-44947 APN: 4344-008-011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/21/2014. 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 drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or 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, 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: KOUROSH NEMAN AND KATHY SHARONA HAKAKIAN NEMAN, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Duly Appointed Trustee: Zieve, Brodnax & Steele, LLP Deed of Trust recorded 7/29/2014 as Instrument No. 20140784994 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale:4/3/2017 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: $3,841,959.52 Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt owed.
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.
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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) 848-9272 or visit this Internet Web site www.elitepostandpub.com, using the file number assigned to this case 1644947. 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. Dated: 3/3/2017
Zieve, Brodnax & Steele, LLP, as Trustee 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 Irvine, CA 92606 For Non-Automated Sale Information, call: (714) Street Address or other 848-7920 common designation of For Sale Information: (714) 848-9272 www.eliteporeal property: standpub.com 622 NORTH CANON DRIVE BEVERLY HILLS, Christine O'Brien, Trustee Sale Officer California 90210 THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTDescribed as follows: As more fully described on ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION said Deed of Trust. WE OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURA.P.N #.: 4344-008-011 The undersigned Trustee POSE. EPP 21665 3/10, 3/17, 3/24/17 disclaims any liability for
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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.
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• ELDERCARE • IN-HOME SPECIALIST • Caregivers • CNA • CHHA
310.859.0440 www.exehomecare.com
BBB A+ Rated
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NEED HELP? WE UNDERSTAND... Mama’s caregivers are loving, caring, trained & bonded. Live in or out.
MAMA’S HOME CARE 323/655-2622 • CAREGIVER • Full or Part-Time Provide Tender Loving Care. Prepare healthy nutritious meals. Own car. Previous experience. References available upon request. Please Call:
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Call Lisa 24hrs. 323/877-8121 • 323/806-9498
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
INVESTORS WANTED
CONDOMINIUMS FOR SALE
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT NEEDED
Receptionist & Admin. Assistant
LOOKING FOR PRIVATE PARTY TO LEND $500,000
KELEMEN REAL ESTATE (310) 966-0900
Commercial Real Estate Company West Hollywood
FIRST TRUST DEED AT 3% FOR 3 YEARS ONLY.
CenturyCityLiving.com
Property is worth $1,000,000
NOW AVAILABLE
West Los Angeles boutique investment firm seeks qualified individual to assist senior management w/ administrative support. Will also handle travel arrangements-prefer prior experience. High energy environment – additional projects as assigned. Require strong command of software. Full time w/ benefits.
Email Resume To: • Companions pcchrjobs@gmail.com • Live-In / Live-Out —————––––
Experienced • Compassionate • Fully Screened
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CAREGIVERS NEEDED
Please email resume to
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OFFICES / STORES FOR LEASE
PRIME BEVERLY HILLS 499 N. CANON DRIVE
An amazing opportunity to lease class A office —————–––– s p a c e i n B e v e r l y H i l l s ’ p r e s t i g i o u s G o l d e n Interior Designer: Tr i angle. This prime location on the cor ner of Develop design Santa Monica Boulevard and North Cañon ideas, budgets & Drive is two blocks east of the world-renowned construction documents. Rodeo Drive and across from Wallis Annenberg MA req'd in Int. Design Center for the Per for ming Ar ts. Offices feature or Int. Arch. 6 Months of exp. req'd s p e c t a c u l a r v i e w s w i t h p l e n t y o f n a t u r a l l i g h t w/ 2D & 3D rendering and on-site valet parking. This is an ideal loc a t i o n using Sketchup w/ VRay or Indigo for a corporate office.
Resumes to Kay Lang + Assocs. Attn: E. Cirieco, 12100 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. M-70, Los Angeles, CA 90025
————— Male Caregiver Wanted Part time position. Must be energetic with own car and verifiable references. Call 818/738-8716
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GATED 5 STAR LUXURY PROPERTIES *BEL AIR *WESTWOOD *CENTURY CITY
Will pay monthly payment $1,250/Mo. ($15,000 per year • $45,000 for 3 years) CENTURY PARK EAST Very secure investment. 2 BED/DEN/2 BATHS Please call Joyce Flint, Owner $1,100,000 for complete details. Owner Large High Floor will pay all escrow fees, City & Ocean Views New Renovation property tax, insurances and Largest Size in Complex all expeses on property.
213/248-2700
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At least 5 years in home experience. Speak fluent English and can also speak Farsi, Russian, Hebrew, Armenian or Polish. Must have car and available for live-in positions. Call 323/655-2622 Mon.-Fri. • 10am-5pm DO NOT APPLY IF NOT EXPERIENCE
Renderer and AutoCAD and Filemaker. Exp. may be gained during grad studies. Incidental travel is req’d.
4 Units in Atwater Glendale Area.
License 00957281
Century Towers
1 Bd.+2 Ba. • $699,000
Totally renovated w/ 11 foot ceiling+beautiful hardwood floors. Sleek new kitchen w/ maple cabinets, S.S. appliances+granite counter tops. Pretty bath+chic powder room.
Century Park East 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • $524,999
Pretty condos with treetop+ Century City Skyline views. Beautiful light wood floors, raised ceiling. Sold furnished!
• DIANA COOK • 468 N. Camden Dr., B.H., 90210
310-203-83 33
For more info call 310.887.7000
Bamboo Wood Floors Two Jumbo Balconies South Tower Location
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
Executive Suites In The Heart Of Beverly Hills Beautiful Individual Offices at The 9454 Wilshire Building
ONE CENTURY
$3,150,000 TO $26,500,000
CENTURY WOODS $1,459,000
BEL AIR CREST $6,950,000
Office Space Available One Block from Rodeo Drive. In The Heart of the Beverly Hills Triangle. • Panoramic Views • 24/7 Access • Full service receptionist & conference rooms included Please Contact: Heather at 310-274-9826 Or Email: heather@9454wilshire.com
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.
CLASSIFIED
BEVERLY HILLS
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HOUSES FOR LEASE
• B. H . P. O. • 2-Story 4 Bd.+4.5 Ba. Hi-ceilings, newer kitch., lrg. family rm., hrwd flrs. $7,900/Month
• THE GROVE AREA • Prime Carthay Circle
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BEVERLY HILLS BEVERLY HILLS Upper Duplex TOWNHOUSE Classic Spanish Revival Totally Redone 3 “ 4 2 Bdrm.+2 / Bath The Rainbow House” Formal dining rm., hrwd. 3 Bd.+2 Ba.+Den
flrs., central air, fire- B.H.U.S.D., hardwood Top Flr. 2 Bd.+1 Ba. place, patio, balcony. floors, central air, Remodeled bath, 2-car secure garage. $6,500/Month newer kitch., hrwd. flrs., 1 Lease Term Negotiable 159- /2 N. Arnaz Dr. new w/d, garage prkg. $4,400/Month 310/384-2676 $3,150/Month Close to Beverly/Rodeo (flexible upon conditions)
LISA SHERMAN • AGENT 310/724-7000 x-1851
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Shopping & Dining
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Separate Office/ Guestroom Unit. Pool, Granite Counters. $6,300/MO. By Appointment Only Call 310/472-8396
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BEVERLY HILLS FLATS HOME FOR LEASE ARCHITECTURALLY SIGNIFICANT/ PRISTINE CONDITION 3 Bedrooms + 3.5 Baths 2-Story Spanish with elevator + 2 car garage $35,000/Month References Required Call 310/903-3597
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GUESTHOUSES FOR RENT
Center of Beverly Hills North of Wilshire
2220 Ave. of Stars #1805 $7,950 • 2+4 • 3,000sf. 2 Combined Corner Units, 270º Jetliner Views: Ocean, Downtown, Golf Course+ Mtns. 4-Prkg., Hi-Ceiling, 800sf. Master Suite, Huge Kitchen/Family Rms.
468 N. Camden Dr., B.H., 90210
310-203-8333
————— 1928 Hancock Park 1 Bdrm. Guesthouse Old World Charm English Tudor Furnished
BEVERLY HILLS DUPLEX
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COMPLETELY REMODELED
310/433-1949 310/247-0270 310/860-9991
New granite counters central air/heat, washer throughout all amenities in kitchen and includes all /dryer in unit, 2-car garage, small backyard. appliances. Large closets, balconies, Berber carpet/ $5,350/MO harwood foors and verticle 310/413-8481 blinds. Fireplace, wet bar, Beverly Hills Condo washer/ dryer included in Maple & Burton Way laundry area. Secured building with garden 2 Bd. + 2.5 Ba. courtyard. Choice location 2nd flr. corner unit 2,000+ sf, hrwd, flrs., Near Beverly Center, Cedarsgranite, marble, crown Sinai, Restaurants, Trader moldings, w/d, balcony, Joes, Etc. No Pets.
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BEVERLY HILLS
BRAND NEW LUXURY APARTMENTS FOR RENT
• • •• 1 Bd.+1 Ba. •• •• •• •• ••
218 S. Tower Dr.
Old World Charm! Bright, intercom entry, fridge, stove, laundry fac.
CLOSE TO RESTAURANTS & SHOPPING. 2 BEDROOMS starting at $3795 3 BEDROOMS starting at $4250
310/531-3992
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Available for immediate move in. Open house ever y day from 11am to 5pm, call before heading over.
8725 Clifton Way Newly Remodeled Large & Spacious
www.rentwiseman.com • 310-473-3000
2 Bd.+Den+21/2 Ba.
2541/2 S. Lasky Dr. Lrg 2 Bdrm.+1 Bath 2nd flr. front unit. Hrwd. flrs., hi-ceilings, living rm., dining rm., great closet space, eatin kitch/office, covered prkg., w/d hook-ups. $2,950/Month
COMPASS GOLD PROP.
Marty: 310/293-2205
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Deluxe Upper 1 Bd.
• 310/276-1528 •
(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
with parking. Please call for price
Call Catherine to schedule a viewing at (310) 482-8699
120 S. Swall Dr. • • • • • • • • • • 1 Bd.+1 Bath •• • • • • • • • • • Very Spacious, A/C, balcony, intercom entry, on-sight laundry, prkg.
Close to Cedars-Sinai, Beverly Center, shops, cafes & transportation. 310/270-0724
———–––– ————— —————–––– —— Border of BEVERLY HILLS Great Location!
• • • • • • • • • • • • B R I G H T & S PA C I O U S • GORGEOUS UNITS • B E V E R LY H I L L S LIVING. Hardwood flrs., central
310/435-3693 Beverly Hills School District
Close to Cedars, Beverly Center restaurants, shopping & transportation.
PRIME BEVERLY HILLS LOCATIONS! —————–––– 335 Palm Drive & 220 Lasky Drive B EVERLY HILLS ADJ.
•• • • • • • • • • Close to Shops • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • & Restaurants. —————–––– • 2 Bd.+Den+2 Ba.• BEVERLY HILLS • • 443 S. Oakhurst Dr. French doors in bdrm. • • • open to large balcony • • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • overlooking pool • 310/962-0330
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Lrg. unit. balcony, walk-in closet, central air, intercom entry, laundry facility, elevator, parking. • CHARMING & BRIGHT •
BEVERLY HILLS
Balcony, dishwasher, skylight, elevator, intercom entry, on-site Shown By Appointment. laundry, parking. 8544 BURTON WAY P LEASE C ALL :
Call 310/273-6770 or 213/444-8865 or 310/734-7263
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120 1 20 S. S. ORLANDO ORL ANDO AVE. AV A VE. 90048 90048
Updated Apt., newly painted, a/c, balcony, BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. laundry facility, prkg. LUXURIOUS No pets. No Smoking. 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH Quiet, small bldg. $2,000/Month $3,000/MO.
Hardwood throughout,
1,000sf., very private & quite. Fully gated, prkg. all appliances, 2-fireAll Utilities Included places, central air, pool, With cable, jacuzzi. Small dog ok. internet, phone. $4,750Month $2,500/Month
213/393-0780
School District. $4,395/Month LaPeerApt@aol.com
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Upper unit, 2,500sf.
Looking for long term. Singles only Call/text 310-420-7641 2nd floor-has stairs
3 Bdrm. + 3 Bath • Great Condition • Bright Southwest Exposure. Every room has French Doors to Small Covered Balcony. Top Floor with High Ceilings. Beverly Hills
Remodeled Corner, Beautiful Hrwd. flrs., a/c, w/d, Setting Under Trees w/ 500sf. Outdoor. Furnished or Not. dishwasher, 2-car prkg. Can be Turnkey Furnished. 336 S. Rexford Dr. • DIANA COOK • $3,900/Month
3 Bdrm.+2 Bath
$2395/MO. Incl. Utilities
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• 2 Bd + Den + 2 Ba • Century Park East #106 Den can be used as Bdrm. Charming $4,000 • 1+1 +2 Patios Private front patio, Mediterranean 4-plex
1 Blk. East of Beverly Dr.
Bright Newly Updated Guesthouse For Rent 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
310/659-0338
R E A L E S TAT E
air, pool, elevator, on-site laundry, intercom entry. 320 N. La Peer Dr.
• 310/246-0290 • C L O S E TO S HOPS & D INING
BEVERLY HILLS BEVERLY HILLS
221 S. Doheny Dr. • 1 Bd.+1 Ba.
321 S. Sherbourne Dr.
• • Spacious • • • Jr. 1 Bdrm. • Spacious, hardwood flrs., • • ••
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Balcony, controlled huge closets, built-in a/c, dishwasher, pool, access, a/c, stove, elevator, laundry elevator, controlled facility, parking. access, laundry • 310/247-8689 • facilities. No pets. Close to Cedars-Sinai,
424/343-0015 Great Location!
Beverly Center & Trendy Robertson Bl.
BEVERLY HILLS Charming Upper Duplex
We File &
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3 Bd.+Den+2 Ba. Remodeled kitchen & baths, hrwd. flrs., w/d hook-ups, A/C, ample storage, 2,300sf. No pets. Great Location.
424/302-8647
Publish DBA’s Call George at 310-278-1322
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
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Grand Opening • BRENTWOOD • Ave. BRENTWOOD ’s 872= S. Westgate = = = = = Most Spectacular Very Bright Apartments 2 Bdrm.+11/2 Bath = = = = = = 120 Granville Ave. 20 foot cathedral * * * * * * * * 1
LARGE 2 BDRM, 2 BA. with Bamboo, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer and Dryer in unit, Pool, 2 Parking, A/C units.
By appointment only
Call 310/425-9070
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• 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, custom kitchen, built-in washer/dryer, all appliances, hardwood floors
ceiling, carpet floors, parking, laundry facility.
310/592-4511
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throughout, some units
heated pool, controlled acess, parking.
11666 Goshen Ave. (•)(•)(•)(•)(•)
Very Spacious Single+Loft+1.5 Ba. Single+1 Ba. 1 Bd.+Den+1 Ba. (•)(•)(•)(•)(•)
WiFi, central air/heat, fireplace, balcony, controlled access, pool, elevator, parking, laundry facility.
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W E S T W O O D CULVER CITY ≈ WEST ≈ 1 L O S A N G E L E S 0 9 0 5 O h i o A v e . 3830 Vinton Ave. •• •• 11305 Graham Pl. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ •• •1 Bd.+1 Ba.• •• • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • • 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath •• • •• • Single • • Intercom entry, a/c, • • •• •• • • dishwasher, on-sight Pool, sauna, •• •• laundry & parking. C L O S E TO S C H O O L & F R E E WAY S
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Wifi, Bright, controlled access, balcony, pool, elevator, laundry facility, prkg.
intercom entry, elevator, on-site laundry, parking. All Utilities Paid.
• • SINGLE
WESTWOOD
X-St. Santa Monica Bl. 1409 Midvale Ave. 1134 N. SYCAMORE AV.
••• ~ 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. ~ B r i g h t & A i r y. BACHELOR • • Dishwasher, Intercom • •• •••• • • • entry, on-sight parking,
•••• ••• •••• * * * * * • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • • * * * * * • • Single • • Newly Remodeled • • • • • • Great Views
Controlled access, on-sight laundry facility, garage, laundry facility. courtyard patio. WiFi, a/c, intercom Close to Beach. Close to transportation. Close to Brentwood entry, laundry facility, Great views, controlled 310/394-7132 Village, Restaurants, 310/820-1810 access, balcony, elevator, parking, pool. UCLA, Mt. Saint Mary’s, CLOSE TO U.C.L.A., elevator, lrg. pool, W E S T L . A . W E S T W O O D SHOPPING & 1 BLK. prkg, on-sight laundry. & Transportation. 1415 Brockton Ave. 1380 Midvale Ave. TO WESTWOOD PARK. H IKING IN R UNYON { { { { { { { • 310/478-8616 C ANYON , H OLLYWOOD • BRENTWOOD • • • • • • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath B OWL /N IGHTLIFE . 1 Bd.+1 Ba. 125 N. Barrington Av. Patio, stove, WILSHIRE C O R R I D O R 310/531-3992 N E W LY U P D AT E D dishwasher, on-sight • • • • • • 10530-10540 laundry, parking. • • • • • WiFi, pool, elevator, LOS ANGELES Wilshire Bl. C LOSE T O S HOPS • 1 Bdrm. controlled access, on401 S. HOOVER St. & R ESTAURANTS . ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ + 1 Bath • sight laundry, parking. • • • • • • • • 310/479-0700 Upscale, Bright, Close to U.C.L.A. • 2 Bd.+1 Ba. • • • 1 B d . + 1 B a . • • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. Gorgeous & Spacious. W E S T L . A . 310/473-1509
BRENTWOOD • 424/272-6596 • The Carlton
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310/477-8171 —————–––– ————— Close To U.C.L.A. 310/841-2367 SANTA MONICA 310/477-6856 ————–––– 427 Montana Ave. W E S T L . A . — ————–––– — • • 1628 S. Westgate Ave. * HOLLYWOOD *
w/ skylights+high ceilings. ••• Health club, wifi, sauna,
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310/312-9871 • • • • • 1343 Carmelina Ave. Shopping & Dining in - 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • WESTWOOD • With Pool, hardwood Brentwood Village • Bright Unit • 550 Veteran Ave. floors, balcony, central On-site laundry, ••••• B R E N T W O O D air, fireplace, stainless on-site parking. • 11730 SUNSET BLVD. steel appliances, Close to • 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. transportation. • NEWLY REMODELED elevator, intercom •••••• entry, parking. gym. • 310/442-8265 • ••••• • Jr. Executive • 310/476-2181 • Very spacious, • • • • • • • Close to shopping, W E S T L . A . granite counters, Rooftop pool, dining & schools. 1433 Brockton Ave. microwave, intercom deck, central air, Spacious entry, on-sight launelevator, intercom 2 Bdrm+1 Bath dry, parking & WiFi. BRENTWOOD entry, on-sight laundry, Laundry facility, 11640 Kiowa Ave. gym, parking. parking. Very close to UCLA & Westwood Village. • Free WiFi Access • • • • • • • • • Close to shopping, 310/208-5166 ~ 310/476-3824 ~ Newly Updated dining & BRENTWOOD & transportation. U.C.L.A. CLOSE 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath Please Call: WESTWOOD 1370 Veteran Ave. 310/479-0700 •••••••• 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath BRENTWOOD 519 S. Barrington Ave. Balcony, dishwasher, W E S T L . A . Single + 1 Bath a/c, heated pool, 12333 TeXaS Ave. • • • • • • • • • • • •
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KELEMEN REAL ESTATE (310) 966-0900 License 00957281
all listings are on
CenturyCityLiving.com
NOW AVAILABLE GATED 5 STAR LUXURY PROPERTIES F URNISHED & U NFURNISHED
*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 2 BEDROOM /2 BATHS $4,350/MONTH
Breathtaking unobstructed views South Tower Quiet Location Separated Bedrooms Lots of Closets. Renovated Kitchen Jumbo Balcony. Hardwood Floors 1 BEDROOM /1 BATH $2,950/MONTH
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
Control access, pool, Luxury Living with valet, lush garden dishwasher, elevator, on-site laundry surrounding pool, and parking. gym, elevator, etc. CENTURY PARK EAST Hardwood flrs., granite 213/385-4751 $2,950/mo to $5,495/mo. counters, dishwasher, PARK PLACE central air, balcony, LAFAYETTE PARK $4,300/mo. to $5,500/mo. laundry facility. 274 LAFAYETTE PARK PL.
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**CENTURY CITY** •••••• 2220 S. Beverly Glen Granite counter tops, stain-
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Character & Charm! Glass Fireplace Newly Remodeled. New hardwood flrs., granite counters, stainless steel appl., ˚Δ˚Δ˚Δ˚Δ˚Δ˚Δ˚ WiFi, elevator Balcony, air conditioning alcove fireplace, 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath controlled access, dishwasher, controlled fridge, laundry facility, ∞ ∞ ∞ Bright unit. on-site laundry, prkg. ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ access bldg., WiFi, gated parking, intercom Granite counters, dish- pool, on-sight laundry, entry, WiFi and more. Dishwasher, On-site Close to • 310/552-8064 • washer, balcony, stove, laundry, parking. gym, parking. Brentwood Village, Rooftop jacuzzi intercom-entry, on-site Close to 310/477-6885 Shops & Restaurants. with panoramic laundry, parking. Brentwood Village. Close to U.C.L.A. city views.
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less steel appliances, air conditioned, new hrwd. flrs., designer finishes, balcony, ceiling fan, elevator, controlled access. Fitness ctr, yoga room, wi-fi, skyview lounge w/ outdoor fireplace, laundry facilities. Easy freeway access 213/382-102 1
www. bhcourier .com
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
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498 CLASSIC CARS WANTED
HANDBAGS WANTED
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ANTIQUES / JEWELRY BUY & SELL
WANTED
CHANEL, HERMES, GUCCI, PRADA AND ALL HIGH-END DESIGNER HANDBAGS
ANTIQUES / JEWELRY
IN ADDITION TO
ALLIGATOR, CROCODILE AND EXOTIC SKINS. ALL NEW, USED OR VINTAGE.
Cars We Purchase: Get cash back in your hands for your car without the hassles and headache of trying to sell it to an individual. Our business buys them all, whether a classic, antique, or modern vehicle, and pays you the top-dollar price for your ride. Sell with us.
TOP DOLLAR PAID Call 310/289-9561
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Brand New. Never Used. 35cm. HORSESHOE Stamp. Original Box+Receipt. Email For Details & Pics: london2626@hotmail.com
CCash ash on on the the spot. s N ppointment nnecessary. eeces Noo aappointment
CALL 5 1 0 - 3 9 6 - 3 6 2 9 (FREE TOWING) www.cashforclassiccarss.com
HANDBAGS FOR SALE HERMES Special Order BIRKIN BAG FOR SALE
We pay top dollar for your scrap gold, jewelry, diamonds, gemstones, watches and coins. We also consider purchasing rare or antique items.
We File & Publish DBA’s Call George at 310-278-1322 GRecinos@ bhcourier.com
WE BUY CARS
201 South Beverly Drive, Beverly Hillls 310-550-5755
store license # 19101172
HIGH-END & CLASSIC CARS CALL ERIC 310/345-1487 ANTIQUES / JEWELRY BUY & SELL
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ESTATE SALE SERVICES
HOLLYWOOD HILLS MOVING SALE! Orig. Art by Mucha & Icart; Fine Art; Large Din Table w/Leather Chairs; Large Silk Rug; Baccarat; Victorian Stemware; Limoges; Deco-Style Sofa Table; Crystal, China, Clothes, TONS of Vintage Costume Jewelry; Alligator Bags; Books, LOTS of Patio Furn; Much More!
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B E V E R L Y
H I L L S
Buyers and Sellers of High-End Jewelry & Watches
SATURDAY ONLY MARCH 25TH • 9:30-2:30
1904 N. Crescent Hts. WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90069 Pix@EstateSales.net Please, no early birds!
9615 Brighton Way Suite #325 I Beverly Hills, CA 90210 by appointment 310.273.8174 I www.mizrahidiamonds.com Lic. #0789
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WM Painting Inc.
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Chairman 2014 Paula Kent Meehan President & Publisher Marcia Wilson Hobbs ****** Senior Editor John L. Seitz Special Sections Editor Stephen P. Simmons
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR As a parent of three children at Horace Mann, I attended our PTA Meeting, prompted by the news that teacher layoffs were discussed as means to budget cutting at the last school board meeting, and that both Superintendent Bregy and Board of Education President Mel Spitz would be speaking at our meeting. I have been told that 8 teachers at Horace Mann will be let go, and was very curious as to how that was being justified. Mr. Spitz addressed the BHUSD’s woeful budget condition right off the bat, listing four main reasons for our current shortfall. He was very thoughtful, reasonable and clear. To summarize, I believe his four main points were (1) the district is running at a structural deficit; (2) the formula for teachers' salary is tied to property tax revenue, a fluctuating amount which the school board has no control over; (3) our schools have declining enrollment and are overstaffed. Small class size and our extensive special needs programs are expensive; (4) the K-8 model is expensive. While some of these are intractable problems, to be sure, laying off teachers cannot be a solution. These are schools we are talking about. I genuinely believe that Mr Spitz, and the rest of the board, sincerely want to improve the district's academics. But I cannot see how pushing out the esteemed veteran Director of Academics Jen Tedford and laying off teachers is the way. It’s illogical. It’s the same as saying you want the crime rate to go down, therefore you are going to reduce the police force. There is no logic here. I love the small class sizes we have and that our schools offer valuable, extensive resources to our special needs families. I do not consider our schools “overstaffed” but “well staffed.” Mr. Bregy bemoaned his small staff. Surely he knew when accepting the job that this BHUSD runs admirably lean. While showing our director of academics the door, he has asked for and received a $120,000 a year communications director, “because the community needs to hear what we are doing.” Why didn't the board send him to Beverly Hills High School’s Journalism Department, where he could, I’m sure, have his pick of seniors who would volunteer to cover board meetings and send out mass emails? Has the board suggested that Dr. Bregy consider Jen Tedford for the (once again—fourth time in four years) open principal position at Horace Mann? She’s on our payroll, she knows the district, let’s give her a real job. As for the topic of the K-8 model being an expensive one, I take no issue with that as I’m sure it’s true. And I agree that a critical mass of middle schoolers at one dedicated campus would lead to beneficial economies of scale. I personally have loved having all three of my kids at the same school for the last few years, but the dismal offerings for the tiny class of my eighth grader do make me worry about what it will be like when my next two kids hit middle school. However, the option of three elementary and one middle school, has been discussed for decades. Plenty are for it, plenty against it. In the mean time, what about simply balancing the roll sheets? Horace Mann is so small, budget-wise, I understand it’s difficult to justify having extensive programs for such a small group. But the classes in the middle schools at El Rodeo and Beverly Vista are packed to the rafters. Why not move some of those kids to Horace Mann, especially those whose parents, in droves, transferred them out of Horace Mann during the construction? And equalize some of the middle school assets in doing so. I am not going anywhere. I love the small class sizes we have and that our schools offer valuable, extensive resources to our special needs families. I do not consider our schools “overstaffed,” I consider them “staffed.” I appreciated very much how thoughtful Mr. Spitz and Dr. Bregy were with us yesterday, and that the problems facing our district are deep and true. I simply reject their solution. Their job is to provide the best education they can to the students of the BHUSD. My job is to advocate for my
kids and their marvelous teachers. BHUSD is well funded…and just needs an enlightened board. Rachel Levin ****** The majority of our water in Beverly Hills comes from the Sierra-Nevada Mountains and flows through the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta’s old, failing dirt levees before it’s pumped through aqueducts and canals to our region. It’s clear from recent dirt levee collapses, including Tyler Island in the Delta, that California water infrastructure is in dire need of upgrading. West Basin Municipal Water District, serving Beverly Hills, sources two-thirds of our water from this system of aging levees, aqueducts and pipes. But heavy floods or an earthquake could decimate these levees, jeopardizing our water supply. We can no longer sit idle while critically outdated statewide water infrastructure jeopardizes Beverly Hills and Los Angeles’ drinking water for our homes and businesses. That’s why it’s so important that California leaders move forward with implementing Gov. Brown’s California WaterFix to secure a reliable supply for future generations. WaterFix will protect water supplies by delivering through a modern water pipeline rather than depending on existing crumbling dirt levees. It also protects fish and wildlife by restoring more natural river flows and is coupled with California EcoRestore, a plan to restore at least 30,000 acres of habitats by 2020. Our aging water infrastructure prevents us from capturing and storing water when we have abundant rains. In fact, last winter, California lost over 486,000 acre feet of water due to inadequate infrastructure – enough to supply nearly one million homes for a full year. With record rainfall, California will continue losing significant amounts of water, risking exposure to unsafe saltwater contamination if natural disasters strike. WaterFix is the only viable plan to secure our water supply, and also much cheaper than other sources at $3-7 per month for residential customers. Ron Hasson, President Beverly Hills/Hollywood NAACP ****** We are so fortunate to have a real friend of the arts here in Beverly Hills in Michael J. Libow. Here is a guy with no kids in our schools, who is actively and consistently producing plays and musicals at Beverly Hills High School. With all the budget cuts of late in the arts and music programs in public schools, Michael has stepped up his philanthropy to a truly admirable level. His personal love of musical theatre is reflected in this mentoring role he plays for so many young actors. The recent Spelling Bee musical was a huge success and I recall seeing Guys and Dolls in a lavish production in one of the final shows at the Peters auditorium. Michael lives in the famed Witch’s House here in Beverly Hills and I fulfilled a childhood dream of seeing it from the inside recently as Libow hosted a rally for City Council candidate Robert Wunderlich. It lived up to all the expectations I had in my mind when passing by as a kid in my parents’ Chevy Impala in the 1960s, when visiting my Aunt Miriam and Uncle Herb Lieberman around the corner on Linden Drive. I always figured a magical character must have lived inside the confines of the Witch’s House, originally a movie set at Willat Studios Culver City brought here to Walden and Carmelita on a flatbed truck in the early 1930s. It appears I was right. Michael continues to give money all over Beverly Hills to various schools, library, police and fire departments and more. He works his magic on our City and every time I see him, he is smiling and so are we. Hal & Brigitte Lifson
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Astrology By Holiday Mathis TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (March 24). You’ll see more of the world this year. A change of venue brings something fresh and fiery to your personal life. In April you’ll reach back and fix something that you broke a few years ago. June is for stretching your emotional muscles and taking risks with your heart. August will introduce you to new income. Scorpio and Libra adore you. ARIES (March 21-April 19). You can make a promise about what you'll do, because you have a reasonable amount of control over that. To make a promise about how you’ll feel, though—it’s just not something you can predict at this time. TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20). Life will be sweet. Today presents you with an embarrassment of riches. Such a thing can be dangerous. Better to share with a friend than have the whole pie to yourself. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Some say that it’s possible to know the character of a person through his or her errors. Others suggest the better moments point the way to a person’s soul. Right now it will be enough just to pay close attention, for better or worse. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Something a tad jarring may stir you from the comfortable spot you were in. The trouble with waking up to reality is that, once awake, you have to confront that you were, in some sense, asleep. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You tell yourself to do something and then do the opposite. That’s just human. Sometimes you can tolerate this, other times, like today, you can overcome it. You’ll clear away the contradictions wherever possible. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Relationships are complicated, sure. Is a never-ending, always-growing love even really possible? Believe that it is. Cynicism is the enemy of love. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). It’s not always so easy to find common ground with people, but when you can’t find it, you still will find a way of showing support. Your eyes and attitude will say it all. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). It’s exciting where you are right now in your life. It’s not perfect, and there is still room for growth. But you’ve accomplished something, and you’ll build on that. Feel good about it. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You’re not aiming to get a return on your relationships. Go with your heart and your attractions. The fact that you are rewarded so richly today is a bonus. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). The more desirable a scene is, the more people want it all to themselves. Don’t be discouraged. With enough intention and will, you’ll soon break through. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Don’t worry about making choices in keeping with the current style. Fashion doesn’t even apply to you now. Your classic ways and tastes will always be in favor. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20). You won’t exactly solve the problem going on between two people you love, but you can make it better by hearing both sides and being generally neutral.
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These crimes have been reported this week by BHPD. Streets indicated by block numbers. Losses (when known) are in brackets. ASSAULTS 03/13 Gregory Way/Reeves Dr. 03/13 Reeves Dr. 03/14 300 N. Bedford Dr. 03/17 9800 S. Santa Monica Blvd. 03/17 200 N. Canon Dr. 03/17 400 N. Crescent Dr. BURGLARIES 03/13 8600 Wilshire Blvd. ($300) 03/13 100 S. Doheny Dr. ($1,500) 03/13 500 N. Crescent Dr. ($3,780) 03/14 9700 S. Santa Monica Blvd. ($2,000) 03/14 400 Chris Place 03/15 800 N. Elm Dr. 03/16 400 N. Camden Dr. ($2,800)
03/17 100 S. Crescent Dr. ($1,300) 03/19 100 S. Canon Dr. ($2,175) 03/19 200 N. Rodeo Dr. ($700,000) 03/19 9600 Brighton Way 03/19 9600 Wilshire Blvd. ($400) 03/19 9600 Brighton Way GRAND THEFTS 01/24 600 N. Canon Dr. ($1,000) 03/11 800 Greenway Dr. ($35,000) 03/12 100 N. Doheny Dr. 03/12 100 N. La Cienega Blvd. ($3,180) 03/17 9100 Wilshire Blvd. ($1,500) 03/18 800 Alpine Dr. ($35,110) ROBBERIES 03/14 100 S. Roxbury Dr. 03/19 100 S. Rodeo Dr. ($740)
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