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Canon Drive Sidewalks Closed For Construction At Peril Of Pedestrians
MORE TREATS, LESS TRICKS – La Cienega Park preschoolers don’t look so scary, but they were ready for a frighteningly fun Halloween on Tuesday. Pictured, front row, from left: Shaylyn Bailey, Grayson Wall, Rhys O’Shea, Kiyona John, Adam Hussein, George Freedman, Roxi Martin and Jake Casanova. Middle row: Orie Markov, Jonah Hong, Huxley Cook, Grace Heimina, Maya Amiri, Daphne Johnson, Harmon Floresy, Farah Rosenthal and Knox Smith. Back row: Tiarra Warner, Nik Orr, Chris Best and Laura Briceno.
Daylight Saving Time Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m. on Nov. 5 – don't forget to "fall back" by setting your clocks back one hour before going to bed on Saturday night.
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Three-year-old Sampson is this issue’s Adoptable Pet of the Week. 4
The Beverly Hills Planning Commission OK’d a new basement ordinance. 12 •Health & Wellness •Birthdays •Letters to the Editor
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George Christy, Page 6 It Appears That Prince Harry May Have Proposed To Meghan Markle. Queen Elizabeth II Has Asked Her Etiquette Drill Masters To Begin Guiding Meghan Into The Lifestlye Of The Brit Royal World
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LADBS Orders Removal Of Furniture, Lighting Inside Hadid’s 901 Strada Vecchia By Matt Lopez While Los Angeles Department of Building & Safety (LADBS) employees were apparently busy preparing their Halloween costumes, developer Mohamed Hadid has allegedly been adding more unpermitted work to his 901 Strada Vecchia megamansion in Bel-Air. Residents who live nearby the almost 30,000-square-foot estate received quite a scare this week when they noticed lighting had been installed inside the home, along with furniture and paintings hanging on the wall. Only one problem: the project had all its permits revoked in 2015 due to illegal, unpermitted con-
struction that had occurred at the site. At that time, no lighting, art or furniture had been installed in the property. That means that since the city of Los Angeles pulled permits, construction inside the home has continued. Hadid pled no contest in July to misdemeanor charges of illegal, unpermitted construction at the megamansion. When confronted with photographic evidence of the lighting inside the home, LADBS Assistant Bureau Chief Eric Jakeman appeared to be in the dark on the matter. In an e-mail obtained by the Courier, Jakeman claimed (see ‘HADID HOME’ page 23)
Eataly L.A. Opens Tonight At Westfield Century City By Laura Coleman If you close your eyes to bite into the melted fresh mozzarella sinking into tangy tomato sauce against the crispy-yet-chewy pizza crust that has just emerged from one of two wood-fired ovens at Rossopomodoro Pizzeria Napoletana inside Eataly L.A., you may just for one moment believe that you’re actually in the South of Italy, rather than inside a shopping mall on the Westside of L.A. And why not? Chances are your pizza was crafted by a championship winning pizzaiolo. Starting tonight at 6 p.m., Eataly, the authentic Italian marketplace that boasts some 6 mil-
lion visitors annually at its most successful American location in Manhattan, officially opens its first West Coast location at Westfield Century City. Eataly L.A. marks the company’s fifth U.S. location and 39th location worldwide. To celebrate the opening, the first 100 guests to come through the doors this evening will receive complementary mozzarella. Founded in Turin, Italy in 2007 by Oscar Farinetti with the philosophy "Eat. Shop. Learn," the 67,000-square-foot Los Angeles location continues the company’s unique brand of offering diners delicious dishes in the restaurants (see ‘EATALY L.A.’ page 19)
By Victoria Talbot North Canon Drive is humming with pedestrian activity from Santa Monica Boulevard – where literally thousands of tourists a day take their first look at the City – to Wilshire Boulevard, where a booming restaurant culture, supported by the Beverly Canon Gardens and the Montage Hotel, sees hundreds of patrons every day and evening. Nonetheless, the City's best efforts to deal with the construction on both ends of Canon Drive leads pedestrians to either walk out of their way to cross the street to get to their destinations - or to walk perilously into the street, creating traffic hazards that could be life-threatening. At the Courier, our observations demonstrate that compliance is the exception rather
than the rule, and that closing the sidewalk has resulted in dangerous conditions for pedestrian and vehicle traffic. Similarly, construction at 257 N. Canon Drive is progressing slowly, and, according to sources, developer Stephen Bohbot is a year behind schedule. But until October, at least the construction included a Krail route around the project for pedestrian safety. Now, signs at the north and south of the project proclaim "Sidewalk Closed" with a sawhorse and cones. Construction activity has enclosed the sidewalk with Krails and fencing, where, according to City officials, the developer is "re-doing" the sidewalk and has been for weeks. With no explanation except a lot of pointing fingers, (see ‘SIDEWALKS’ page 19)
Beverly Hills Goes BOLD For The Holidays By Matt Lopez Beverly Hills is set to come alive for the Holiday season, with several “BOLD" events on the docket. The festivities begin on Thursday, Nov. 16 with the Rodeo Drive Holiday Lighting Celebration, headlined by a special performance from Billboard Music Award winner Robin Thicke. Vanessa Lachey hosts the event, which will cap off with a fireworks display over Rodeo Drive. After a successful summer, Mayor Lili Bosse’s BOLD initiative forges ahead into the Holiday season. Live DJ’s will perform every Satuday night on
Rodeo Drive, where businesses will stay open later every Friday and Saturday from Nov. 16 to Dec. 23. Other Holiday offerings in Beverly Hills include: Deepak Chopra’s Gift of Meditation: Sunday, Nov. 19 at 5 p.m., Chopra will lead a free meditation session in Beverly Canon Gardens. Mayor’s Art Walk: Bosse will lead a City-wide art walk on Dec. 2, visiting many of Beverly Hills’ top art galleries from 5-7 p.m., beginning on the Crescent Drive side of City Hall. (see ‘BOLD HOLIDAYS’ page 23)
COCKTAIL PARTY JAZZ — The Ivy’s Lynn von Kersting has produced her first album, Summer Nights On The Rocks. She sings favorites by Steeley Dan and others. The album was recoreded at her Luxe estate, Villa Abbondaza, in West Hollywood that formerly belonged to director George Cukor. For more photos, see George Christy’s column on page 6.
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Second Annual BHUSD Science Fair Set For Wednesday By Laura Coleman Beverly Hills Unified’s second district-wide Science Fair is slated for Wednesday and the entire community is invited to come and see the next generation of young scientists. Sponsored by the Beverly Hills Education Foundation (BHEF), the now annual Beverly Hills science fair has exploded in popularity, according to Science Fair Committee member Tara Leigh. “We now have over 100 middle school and high school students participating, up from 15 students last year,” she said. “I really think it's the success of our students from last year that fueled this growth.” For Wednesday’s competition, which is for grades 6-12, BHEF has added several bells and whistles for the program, including a red carpet, a photo wall for families to take pictures, science vendors like Rolling Robots and Mathnasium, a taco truck, and of course, lots of imaginative projects. In April, the district will hold the second part of the science fair for grades K-5. Last year’s TK-12 science fair, which was held just over a year ago, featured innovative projects from 162 students ranging from transitional kindergarten to high school seniors. That event was funded through a $10,000 BHEF grant and built upon an
earlier pilot science fair at Beverly Vista, which also included Horace Mann students. “Our goal is to bring a love of science to the kids of our Beverly Hills community,“ said Michele Kalt, a founding member of the Science Fair Committee and an associate professor of medicine at UCLA. Former Horace Mann PTA President Tina Wiener, who helped organize the inaugural fair and has continued to remain involved, emphasized how the event helps to establish a culture of science and hands on learning in the community. “Our society relies more on science every day, and science fairs are a great way for students to become more knowledgeable about how the world around them works,” said BHEF President Cindy Trost. “Everyone needs some level of science literacy to make educated decisions about daily life from health care decisions to tackling social issues like homelessness and hunger. A strong science education prepares our students to turn today’s problems into tomorrow’s solutions.” For more information on the Science Fair, visit: www.bhsciencefair.org. Student project judging is from 4-6 p.m. at the high school, with an open house from 6-7 p.m. The awards ceremony is set to begin at 7 p.m.
Pictured: Horace Mann students celebrate the Americas (North, Central and South America) with Samba during the school’s Multicultural Week festivities last Friday.
Multicultural Week Celebrates Diversity At Horace Mann School By Laura Coleman Horace Mann students could not stop smiling last week while celebrating diversity at the K-8 school’s annual Multicultural Week, where each day a different region was featured from among the 45-plus countries represented by the student body’s cultural heritage. Horace Mann students met Norse Vikings, went to a Middle East beach party, collected salted sands of the Dead Sea, learned to use chopsticks and make origami. They danced along with beautiful African and colorful Brazilian Samba dancers and visited a Mexican Altar de los Muertos, making flowers and writing heartfelt notes to loved ones who have passed on. The goal was to educate students, families and school staff about the various cultures represented within the school community and to build social connectedness. “We created this environment where kids were celebrated for representing their cultures and thoroughly
interested in learning about others,” described Horace Mann PTA VP of Programs Jenn Pedersen. “We are so fortunate to have such a wonderfully diverse parent community, over 170 of whom showed up ready and willing to work together to bring this program to life.” The PTA worked together to organize last week’s vibrant world adventure, with more than 170 parents volunteers bringing in food, organizing activities, arts and crafts, and sharing life stories with the students and with each other. Each morning students were greeted by different regional groups dressed in traditional clothing and ready to lead students on a journey to try new foods, taste new flavors, dress up, dance and participate in various traditional crafts and activities. “Our community became closer, new friendships were made and families were able to share their heritage with one another,” said Horace Mann Principal Juliet Fine. “It made a wonderful impact on our children.” SWEET SAMPSON – Sampson was turned into Shelter Hope Pet Shop after his owner got pregnant and was unable to care for him any longer. Sampson is believed to be mostly a Bichon Frise and is 3-years-old and weighs 15 pounds. Sampson loves kids and other dogs. For more information on Sampson and how to adopt him, visit www.shelterhopepetshop.org.
Beverly Hills Dog Park Benches To Be Modified To Ensure Pet Safety By Victoria Talbot Following complaints by several residents, the benches in the Beverly Hills dog park are going to be modified to enhance pet safety. Several dog park users have remarked that slats in the park benches are just wide enough for a small dog’s paw to slip through and become stuck in the bench slats. These safety concerns will be addressed by removing the benches three at a time, modifying this feature with a protective screen, and returning them in phases, to leave enough benches in place for park users. Each phase is estimated to take about one week to complete. The City is reaching out to dog owners on behalf of the Sunday
Farmers’ Market to remind the community that the Department of Public Health requirements regarding food safety prohibit animals. Service animals are allowed, but non-service animals must stay 20 feet from the market, City publicist Dana Beesen said. The Health Department monitors the Farmers’ Market with regular on-site inspections, including the presence of animals on the premises. “If they find animals on the premises other than service animals, they could potentially close our market,” said Beeson. For questions about the benches contact Stephanie Harris at sharris@beverlyhills.org. Questions regarding service animals at the Farmers’ Market should be directed to Dana Beeson at dbeeson@beverlyhills.org.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Beverly Hills Lily Pond To Close To The Public, Beginning Monday By Victoria Talbot In a press release sent just minutes before the Courier’s deadline, the City of Beverly Hills announced the Lily Pond will be closed for at least a month, beginning Monday. Beginning Monday, construction will begin between Canon and Beverly Drives, where the Lily Pond and Beverly Hills sign are famously on display in Beverly Gardens Park. The construction is part of the Beverly Gardens Park Restoration Project, the 25-block park along Santa Monica Boulevard and Wilshire Boulevard to Doheny Drive. Millions of dollars raised by the community and matched by the City will help renovate the park.
For the safety of the public, a fence will be installed to prevent people from entering the park during construction. However, the fence will be moved as construction progresses, allowing visitors to access the Lily Pond and Beverly Hills sign after December 8, and during the holidays. The improvements to the block include replacing decomposed granite with new pavers in front of the Lily Pond, new landscaping on the north side of the block and around the pond, as well as installing new decorative fencing on the east, west and north side of the pond. The construction is anticipated to last two months.
Gensler’s rendering for what could take over 412-418 N. Canon Drive.
Commentary: The Beverly Hills “Village” Isn’t Gone - Yet By Victoria Talbot The City Council will likely vote to officially add one extra year to their terms at Tuesday’s City Council meeting. Many residents have expressed deep disappointment – off the record – citing political and social concerns or fears for business that must go before the council in the future. The Courier has received several letters to the editor, and more that arrived anonymously, followed a flurry of phone calls and whispers that shame councilmembers for their decision. Looking ahead, it is interesting to note what projects will come up in the next three years while Mayor Lili Bosse, Vice Mayor Julian Gold, Robert Wunderlich, Les Friedman and John Mirisch are all seated together on the City Council. One project, for example, stands out because of the connection to council members past and present, is the old Friar’s Club, which is seeking a zoning variance for mixed use in a commercial zone. The lobbyist is Gabby Reims Alexander, whose mother, Kathy Reims, filled the vacancy left when Councilmember Willie Brien departed. The question of development is always a delicate balance, weighing the concerns of the residents and businesses, against the concerns of the property owners and potential developers.
With real estate values at an alltime high, many building owners are cashing out at the top of the market, such as Umberto and Babette Savone at 412-418 N. Canon Drive. With so many iconic businesses making up the café culture on Canon Drive in the half-block slated for sale and redevelopment, business owners have expressed concerns about the future. A Gensler-designed redevelopment plan is proposed to replace those businesses. On South Santa Monica between Rodeo Drive and Camden, the owner of two-thirds of the block has notified tenants that their leases will not be renewed. Plans for redevelopment are similar. This raises the question of whether the City can support this intensification of usage with parking limitations, traffic and the focus on tourism, rather than the needs of residents. When resident-friendly businesses are gone, they are most likely not coming back because the rents are going to be just too high. In another sector, the City’s doctors are feeling the pinch. Welltower has purchased many of the buildings where the City’s physicians and medical practitioners have traditionally practiced and their tenants are facing astronomical rent increases and assessments. Despite all the rhetoric about Beverly Hills being a “village,” there is very little “village” left.
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DESSERT AT HOME – Last Friday, the pastry team from The Peninsula Beverly Hills continued its work with South Central Los Angeles-based non-profit youth center A Place Called Home. The Peninsula Beverly Hills team visited A Place Called Home’s campus to drop off tasty treats and decorate a haunted house and zombie maze. Pictured: Peninsula Beverly Hills Executive Pastry Chef Stephanie Boswell prepping desserts.
Cultural Heritage Commission To Recognize History, Not Just Buildings By Victoria Talbot The Cultural Heritage Commission (CHC) is working on a plan to incorporate recognition for culturally rich locations in the City without implementing more formalized designation proceedings. Still an idea in its infancy, the proposal was under discussion at last Monday’s CHC meeting. The mission of the CHC is outlined in the Historic Preservation Ordinance (BHMC 10-3-3208). That includes the preservation and maintenance of historic properties and promoting public information and education programs “pertaining to historic properties, in all aspects of the City’s historic preservation program.” In addition, the CHC is reviewing potential signage along North Santa Monica Boulevard that will identify it
as the historic location of Route 66. Route 66 served as the primary highway from the U.S. interior to the West Coast. Thousands traversed the 2,450 miles since its opening in 1926. Route 66 played a key role in the crosscountry highway system, bringing travelers destined for a glorified California dream and developing the automobile culture that defined the last century. Route 66 was officially shut down in 1985. In some areas, pieces of the route have been preserved as historic districts, frontage roads and scenic byways. Parts of it have been added to the National Register of Historic Places. Many cities along the historic route have preserved filling stations and motels to commemorate the highway.
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Kenneth Branagh with Lindsay Brunnock
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announcement of Prince Harry’s engagement to Meghan. Her mom Doria’s a yoga instructor in the Crenshaw area, where Meghan grew up. Dad Thomas Marshall’s a lighting designer.
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he’s accompanied with fine young musicians, all Ivy Staffers: David Alay, Salvador Nava, Gaspare Como, Josue Peralta.
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avid Alay expertly plays the music on the prestigious Bosendorfer piano throughout this new adventure from one of our most prolific artists.
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he album and unique books are available at the Ivy restaurants and at Inidgo Seas.
Online at www.bhcourier.com/category/george-christy
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HOW DO Y O U F E E L ? Cedars-Sinai NICU Babies Celebrate Halloween A special Halloween treat brought smiles and joy to parents of babies in the CedarsSinai Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Babies in the NICU, part of the Maxine Dunitz Children’s Health Center, were dressed in tiny handmade costumes sewn by volunteers for the hospitalized infants. This year’s costumes were inspired by characters in famous children’s books including, Madeline, The Hungry Caterpillar, The Cat In The Hat and If You Cedars-Sinai babies in costumes inspired Give A Mouse A Cookie. by If You Give A Mouse A Cookie and Dr. Girl Scout Emma Crawford Seuss’ The Cat In The Hat. and her friend Ella Rose developed the storybook idea and worked with nurses and volunteers to sew costumes and gather books to earn their Girl Scout Silver Award. The costumes are designed specifically for hospitalized babies. They fold over the babies, so no tubing is disturbed and are designed for babies as small as two pounds. For parents, this was an opportunity to take photos of their babies’ first Halloween. The families took home the costumes and can save them to show their children how small they once were.
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H E A LT H & W E L L N E S S
Providence Saint John’s Child & Family Development Center Experts Win Johnson Foundation Clinical Scholars Fellowship Two Providence Saint John’s Child & Family Development Center clinical psychologists, Lara Sando, PhD and Matthew Ruderman, PhD, have been selected by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) to join the 2017 class of Clinical Scholars, a national program led by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Sando and Ruderman will join a diverse, national group of health-care professionals—from pediatricians to pharmacists—who collaborate and innovate to solve persistent health challenges. Together, the fellows will help advance a “Culture of Health”—one that places wellbeing at the center of every aspect of life. As part of their proposal, Preschool Wellness Consultation: A Whole Body Solution To A Whole Body Problem, Dr. Sando and Dr. Ruderman are looking to tackle the challenge of unaddressed psycho-neurobiological health concerns in early childhood by creating an innovative holistic program that integrates the domains of psychology, social work, nursing, nutrition, psychiatry and occupational therapy to address the whole child. Dr. Sando and Dr. Ruderman—partnering with their third Clinical Scholars team member, Maya Lindemann, RN, of Santa Monica-Malibu School District (SMMUSD)—will lead a team of six mental health professionals from Providence Saint John’s Child & Family Development Center to coordinate a range of mental health and
Dr. Lara Sando
Dr. Matthew Ruderman
wellness services for up to 500 SMMUSD preschool students in their classroom environments offering screenings, social-emotional curriculum for the class and small group and one-on-one interventions. “Working in local hospitals, community settings and universities, healthcare providers and practitioners witness the effects of health inequities firsthand. The 2017-20 cohort of RWJF Clinical Scholars fellows are taking on ‘wicked problems’ in health and addressing the root causes of disparities with bold, unique, interdisciplinary approaches,” says Dr. Giselle Corbie-Smith, Clinical Scholars co-director and Kenan Distinguished Professor at the University of North Carolina.
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ARTS & E N T E RTA I N M E N T Steve Cooke Releases New Single, Sets Concert Beverly Hills rocker and actor Steve Cooke is hitting the digital market with his new single. Light Is Green is now available on iTunes/Amazon, with the music video on Vimeo. A marriage of new rockblues and Americana with heavy choruses, the song features Cooke’s vocals and 12string guitar over a low-end bass and drum line. Providing production and bass riffs is musical director Michael Bradford, who currently performs with Orianthi and Richie Sambora and has played with Ringo Starr, Dave Stewart and many other celebrity artists and bands. On drums is special guest
Mickey Ututaonga, who flew from his native New Zealand especially to record with the pair. The last time Ututaonga and Cooke worked together was at AC/DC’s drummer Phil Rudd’s Mountain Recording
studio, in Tauranga/New Zealand. The video was produced and directed by Sandra Cooke with romantic imagery and fast edits to illustrate the song’s different themes, ranging from finding “real love” in an era of high-tech to green technologies. Cooke also portrays Paul McCartney’s guitarist “Dusty Lane” in the new Netflix series Real Rob with Rob Schneider. Season 2 is out now. Cooke’s next show will be on at 8:30 p.m. today at the Grafton Hotel, 8462 W. Sunset Blvd. For more information, visit www.steve-cooke.com/events/.
ROCKY REUNION—Carol Connors (left), co-lyricist of the iconic theme song Gonna Fly Now, and star Talia Shire (Adrian Balboa), reunited for “A Memorial to Celebrate the Life of John Guilbert Avildsen,” famed Rocky director, last month at The Directors Guild of America. Both Connors and Shire spoke about how Avildsen and Rocky, which won Oscars for Best Director and Best Film, changed their lives. Composer Bill Conti played a slowed down, passionate version of the theme that earned an Academy Award nomination for best song, plus the love theme, You Take My Heart Away. Carl Weathers (Apollo Creed) also delivered a heartfelt tribute.
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Gary Oldman To Receive Career Achievement Award Actor Gary Oldman will receive the Hollywood Career Achievement Award at the 21st Annual Hollywood Film Awards, Sunday, Nov. 5 at The Beverly Hilton Known as the official launch of the awards season, the program, produced by Dick Clark Productions, will be hosted by actor and comedian James Corden for the third consecutive year. The ceremony, which honors acclaimed films and actors while previewing anticipated films and talent for the upcoming year, also acknowledges artists in the categories of cinematography, visual effects, film composing, costume design, editing, production design, sound and makeup and hairstyling. In its 21-year history, more than 120 Hollywood Film Awards honorees have gone on to garner Oscar nominations and/or wins. This year’s ceremony will benefit Motion Picture & Television Fund. Spanning three decades, Oldman’s career includes an Oscar, Emmy nomination and SAG nominations, two BAFTA Awards, and roles including Sid Vicious (Sid & Nancy), Dracula
Gary Oldman
(Bram Stoker’s Dracula), Sirius Black (Harry Potter franchise), Commissioner Gordon (The Dark Knight series), George Smiley (Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy), and most recently playing Winston Churchill (Darkest Hour). Previously announced honorees include Adam Sandler, Joe Wright, Kate Winslet, Jake Gyllenhaal, the cast of The Big Sick including Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan, Holly Hunter and Ray Romano; Jamie Bell, musicians Diane Warren, Common and Andra Day, Sam Rockwell and Allison Janey. For more information, visit www.hollywoodawards.com.
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New Beverly Hills Basement Ordinance Set To Go Before City Council By Victoria Talbot A resolution to propose a new ordinance that will address loopholes in the development standards for singlefamily homes related to basements, retaining walls and grading passed the Planning Commission with a 5-0 vote and now goes to the City Council for approval. Despite local news reports that incorrectly referred to the ordinance as a “Hillside Ordinance” – the City Council actually passed a Hillside Ordinance in August 2016 – what was approved by the Planning Commission is referred to as the “Basement Ordinance.” It applies to the entire City, and is chiefly concerned with basements. The ordinance has been under consideration for months with Planning Commission Chair Lori Greene Gordon and Commissioner Craig Corman serving as liaisons for the Ad Hoc Committee. “By providing a unanimous vote in favor of the new ordinance governing basements throughout our City, the Planning Commission has given its strongest recommendation to the City Council that
this major loophole in our Municipal Code needs to be addressed,” said Gordon. “It is my hope that the Council accepts this recommendation and passes this ordinance as presented.” At issue is what one resident referred to as “runaway” basements, which result in the destruction of the natural contours of hillsides and ridgelines, increased construction impacts, the scale and size of development and the impact on neighborhoods and slope destabilization. “The new Basement Ordinance that covers the whole of Beverly Hills is a common-sense measure,” said resident Debbie Weiss, who became an activist when her neighborhood was threatened with megamansion overdevelopment on Loma Linda Drive.“We want to feel safe in our neighborhoods, and retain the ability to conduct and enjoy our daily lives.” Currently, basements are defined as “any floor level below a story which has a finished floor level that is a maximum of three feet above grade at any point along the perimeter of the building facing a front
or street side setback line.” Basements are not included in determining maximum floor area calculations in single-family homes. The new definition of basement would amend the definition of floor area. “For an area to be considered basement (and thus exempt from floor area calculations) it must be located directly under a portion of a floor above that is no more than three feet above finished grade at any cross-section cut through the building, with certain exemptions for driveways, light courts, light wells, pools, water features and stair access.” In addition, “this change calls for assessing a basement on all sides, rather than just street-facing sides.” Further, the new ordinance changes the code so as not to allow a portion of a basement that “extends beyond the perimeter of a structure to count as basement unless that portion is completely below the existing and natural grade (whichever is lower). This would ensure that any area below the first floor of a building, and extending beyond the footprint of the building, only counts as basement if it is
BASEMENTS – Construction vehicles line narrow South La Peer Drive, where new construction most often features basements as a means of increasing square-footage and driving up property values.
located fully below ground and not visible.” The ordinance also addresses weaknesses that allow tiered retaining walls in the Hillside Area of the City that visually impact the neighboring properties. The proposed changes limit the absolute maximum height of a wall as measured on any side of the wall to 12 feet, to limit extreme alteration of landform in the Hillside Area. The proposed ordinance will also limit the cumulative height of all retaining walls located with a 50-foot perpendicular section to 12 feet in height, thus limiting the ability of an applicant to propose a series of walls that may be less than seven feet each, but cumulatively could be taller
than 12 feet. It also requires a 10-foot landscaped area to be included between each retaining wall in a series of walls, rather than the current three-foot requirement. This would limit the ability of the applicant to significantly tier a sloped property to obtain additional flat pad areas. The proposed ordinance also addresses traffic and truck trips during construction. Currently, an applicant requesting an R-1 Permit is required to report the number of truck hauling trips for soil removal only. The change will allow the reviewing authority for a Hillside R-1 Permit to consider the total number of construction-related vehicle (see ‘BASEMENT’ page 23)
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L’DOR V’DOR—Hundreds of women attended the Sylvia Weisz Women’s Philanthropy’s annual L’Dor V’Dor Event, which took place at the Luxe Hotel. The community honored Beth Freeman with the Doris Factor Women’s Leadership Award for her long-standing commitment to the Jewish Federation of Greater L.A. and for her dedication to the community. At the event, Freeman spoke about the importance of sharing traditions from generation to generation (“l’dor v’dor”), family, Jewish values, involvement in the community, and more. She also mentioned how it is important to dream about the future, and use Jewish traditions as guideposts to take action to heal and repair the world. Dr. Jess Carbino, Tinder’s Sociologist and an expert on dating and relationships in today’s hitech world, was the guest speaker for the event. Pictured above (from left): L’Dor V’Dor leaders Sarina Klemes, Debi Graboff, Stephanie Gold, Beth Freeman (honoree), Joanna Tait, and Jodi Galen. Photo by Howard Pasamanick Photography
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OPERATION SMILE—Operation Walk honored Operation Smile for inspiring its founding as a medical humanitarian organization at its annual gala at The Beverly Wilshire last Saturday. Operation Smile performs cleft palate and facial surgeries while Operation Walk surgeons perform knee and hip implant surgeries. Pictured (clockwise, from top left): Disney star Emily Osment spoke about her experiences as a volunteer during a recent surgical mission to Guatemala; Dr. William Magee, Jr. and Kathy Magee, founders of Operation Smile, Marilyn Dorr, CFO of Operation Walk, and Dr Lawrence D. Dorr, founder of Operation Walk; Tony winning Broadway star (now a lawyer in Beverly Hills) Michael Maguire belts out The Impossible Dream from Man Of La Mancha at Operation Walk Gala in Beverly Hills. SAVING LIVES—Monday night’s “Red Star Ball” gala for the American Friends of Magen David Adom (AFMDA) at The Beverly Hilton, raised more than $18 million to help support the organization’s lifesaving work. MDA is Israel’s ambulance, blood-services, and disaster-relief organization, serving as emergency medical first responders for the state’s more than 8 million people. It is the only organization mandated by the Israeli government to serve in this role, but relies on private funding. Pictured left: Sheldon (in tuxedo) and Dr. Miriam Adelson (third from right) pledged $12 million to support MDA; (from left): Director-General Eli Bin, Chief of Staff Uri Shacham, Aharon Adler, Nati Regev, Rivka Or, and Mohammed “Chamudi” Arrabi. They are joined by gala chair and AFMDA Western Region President Dina Leeds. Photo by Michelle Mivzari
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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, November 7, 2017, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, California, will hold a public hearing to consider adoption of: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS TO MODIFY THE RATES AND CHARGES FOR WATER SERVICES AND FACILITIES FURNISHED BY THE CITY The proposed ordinance will modify the water rates to reflect the current cost of providing water to Beverly Hills Water Customers and adopt a schedule of increases for the next five years, plus automatic adjustments that pass through the adopted increases or decreases in the wholesale charges for water by the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. Any interested person may attend the meeting and be heard. Written comments may also be submitted and should be addressed to the City Council, c/o City Clerk, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, California, 90210. The comments should be received prior to the hearing date. If you need more information, please contact Patricia Rhay (310) 285-2486. Please note that if you challenge the Council's action in regard to this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else rose at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City, either at or prior to the public hearing. BYRON POPE, MMC City Clerk In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Council Chamber is wheelchair accessible and is equipped with audio equipment for the hearing impaired. If you need special assistance to attend this meeting, please call the City Clerk’s Office at (310) 285-2400 or TTY (310) 285-6881. Please notify the City Clerk’s Office at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting if you require captioning service so that reasonable arrangements can be made.
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OUTLOOK B E V E R LY H I L L S The Breeders Cup World Championship is planning a fun-filled weekend at the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club for its 34th year of one of the country’s premier thoroughbred races. The Breeders Cup is one of the most prestigious international events in horse racing, featuring 13 races and purses totaling $26 million over two days. It will be televised on NBC-TV and NBCSN. The festivities begin this morning and run through Saturday. Bon Jovi’s Richie Sambora is set to perform Friday and Jewel will take the stage during Saturday’s red carpet event. Other stars set to appear include actors Kevin Dillon, Dean Harris, Carson Kressley and James Marsden; actresses Elizabeth Banks, Camilla Belle, Aubrey Plaza and Laura Bell Bundy; celebrity chef Bobby Flay and sports personalities Jim Rome and Kenny Mayne. For more information on how to attend, visit: http://www.breederscup.com/t ickets. • • • • • Metro Art Presents continues its series “L.A. Documentaries at Union Station” tonight with Mur Murs, a documentary study of murals across L.A. Doors open at 7:15 p.m., and the screening will begin at 8 p.m. in the station’s Historic Ticketing Hall, 800 N. Alameda St. Admission is free, and seating is on a first-come, firstserved basis. For more information visit www.unionstationla.com. • • • • • Actor/comedian and Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BCGA) alumnus JB Smoove will emcee the organization’s
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Fr. Mark Haydu To Discuss Pope Francis In BH Women’s Club Presentation The Beverly Hills Women’s Club will present Fr. Mark Haydu discussing “10 Key’s To Understand Pope Francis” in a free, open-to-the-community talk from 5-7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 11 at its historic clubhouse, 1700 Chevy Chase Dr. Fr. Haydu, LC, international director of the Patrons of the Arts of the Vatican Museums, previously visited the club to discuss his book, Meditations On Vatican Art. He later hosted members on a club-organized tour of Italy at the Vatican for an audience with the pope and behind-the-scenes tour of the art collection. In his presentation, Fr. Haydu hopes to “unpack the man, his mission and message.” The evening will begin with a reception for Haydu and copies of his book will be available for sale and signing. Valet parking will be available for $10. For reservations and more information, call 310-276-5804, visit https://bhwclub.org or email info@bhwclub.org.
Great Futures Gala at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 7 at The Beverly Hilton. The evening will include a performance by Tap Factor, joined by Boys & Girls Club members from Huntington Valley who will perform a dance number focusing on the art of freestyling through a cipher method, helping teens develop music and performance skills, build self-esteem, and explore their own ideas in a safe environment. For more information, contact Amber Wright, 213-7255501 or awright@bgca.org. • • • • • French actor Jean-Michel Richaud will star in the oneman show Vincent, The Real Story of Van Gogh at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 9 at Theatre Raymond Kabbaz, Le Lycée Français de Los Angeles, 10361 W. Pico Blvd., L.A. Written by Leonard Nimoy, the play uses excerpts and reminiscences from more than 500 letters between Van Gogh and his brother Theo, who support-
Jean-Michel Richaud as painter Vincent Van Gogh.
ed the artist, to tell Van Goth’s story. Tickets to the 75-minute performance are $25/$15 for students. For information, visit http://tinyurl.com/ofmdyxh or call 310-286-0553. • • • • • The League of Women Voters of Los Angeles in partnership with My Daily Constitution will present a “Constitution Happy Hour” from 6-8 p.m., Friday, Nov. 10, at Paper or Plastik Café, 5772 Pico Blvd., L.A. Author and journalist Andrew Gumbel will discuss the electoral process, democracy and voting rights in an evening including audience participation and a Q&A. For more information on the free event, call 213-3681616 or visit Lwvlosangeles.org. • • • • • The largest Native American arts fair in Southern California, the Autry’s American Indian Arts Marketplace, featur-
ring more than 200 artists representing more than 40 tribes, will be from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 11-12 at the museum, 4700 Western Heritage Way in Griffith Park. Artists, including several from L.A., will offer sculpture, pottery, beadwork, basketry, photography, paintings, jewelry, textiles, carvings and mixedmedia work. The weekend will also feature food, film poetry, demonstrations, family activities and the annual Short Play Festival from Native Voices, the Autry’s resident theatre company. For more information, visit www.theautry.org. • • • • • Mediation and alternative dispute resolution expert Ken Feinberg will discuss “Unconventional Responses To Unique Catastrophes: What Is Life Worth?,” following Beverly Hills Jewish Community services, at 11:30 a.m., S a t u r d a y, Nov. 11 at The Beverly Hills Hotel. Feinberg was appoint- Ken Feinberg ed special master of the U.S. government’s September 11th Victim Compensation Fund, administrator of the BP Deepwater Horizon Disaster Victim Compensation Fund and administered the fund established in the wake of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings. To RSVP or for more information, email info@beverlyhilsjc.org or call 310-276-4246. • • • • • Chamber Music at All Saints will present Tien-Hsin Cindy Wu in a program of baroque masterworks for unaccompanied violin at 5 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 12 at the church, 504 Camden Dr., Beverly Hills. On the program will be J.S. Bach’s Partita in D minor and the Passacaglia by Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 students/seniors. For more information, visit www.allsaintsbh.org/music.
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Horace Mann Launches Preventative Medicine For Student Health This Week By Laura Coleman An apple a day keeps the doctor away is one age-old adage that continues to have plenty of merit. Just ask new Horace Mann health aide Sheela Mahdavi, whose background in nutrition and dietetics is already proving fruitful as she makes positive changes at the school with the full support of the administration. When Mahdavi, who attend- FRUIT FOR LIFE–Pictured (top, from left): Nurse ed Hawthorne as a child, first Laurie Linden, Michael Cherevka, Ariel started working for the district Maryamian, Jaxon Tonley and Health Aide this semester, she immediately Sheela Mahdavi; (bottom, from left): Hailey observed that there was very lit- Benmoshe, Yali Tbul and Camille Johns. tle preventative medicine taking place on site. Further, she noted, kids Mahdavi said the response has been tended to eat carbohydrate-heavy fantastic, with the fruit always gone by lunches, often eschewing the bountiful the end of the day. “I came into Horace Mann with the fruit options on hand in the cafeteria. intention to change how the district “Ever since I started last month, I continuously heard the kids tell me deals with health,” she said. “I wanted they were skipping breakfast, having to implement measures to get students weakened immune systems, indiges- healthier.” While Horace Mann's Health tion, lack of bowel movements, dehydration, and cognitive dysfunction— Office is the first in the district to impleand I knew that many of their symp- ment preventative medicine by offering toms would be relieved if they simply their students fresh fruits to eat at any consumed more fruits throughout the time of the school day, at no charge, other schools may soon follow suit. day,” she said. Said BHUSD District Nurse Laurie After speaking with Horace Mann Linden: “We’re very excited about this Principal Juliet Fine, Mahdavi worked new implementation and can’t wait to with the cafeteria to acquire the excess fruit that children weren’t picking up see the impact on the students’ health. during lunch. She then, very simply, It’s great to see how enthusiastic the placed the fruit–apples, bananas, kids are about the fresh fruit available pears–in an attractive bowl in the in the Health Office. Sheela Mahdavi school’s health office with a sign has been a fantastic addition to our team, and we look forward to seeing instructing the kids to take one. Following Monday’s launch, more positive changes come.”
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SCHOOLS OPEN HOUSE Bestselling Author Jennifer Senior To Discuss ‘The Paradox of Modern Parenthood’ New York Times book critic and author Jennifer Senior, will present a talk, “All Joy and No Fun: The Paradox of Modern Parenthood”—also the title of her bestselling book—at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 15 at The Willows Community School, 8509 Higuera St., Culver City, Much has been written about how parents affect their children, but how do children affect their parents? Senior tackles the issue of how children affect their parents and reshape their lives. She points out that changes in the last half-centur y have altered the roles of mothers and fathers, making them more complex. Using research in history, sociology, economics, psychology and more, Senior investigates why parents are so stressed and provides guidance, reassurance, and inspiration. The presentation will be followed by a Q & A and book sale and signing. The evening is free and open to the community. Required reser vations may be made by visiting https://www.thewillows.org/Page/Community/Events. Senior’s book spent eight weeks on The New York Times Best Seller list. In October of 2015, she joined the paper as one of its three daily book critics. Before that, she spent many years as a staff writer for New York Magazine, writing profiles and cover
stories about pol- the classroom. The Willows is committed to itics, social science, and mental financial assistance and seeks a broad-based student body with a diverhealth. She won the Front Page Award from the Newswomen’s Club of New York in 1999 and 2014, the GLAAD award in 2002, and the Jennifer Senior Erikson Prize in Mental Health Media in 2011. Her work has been anthologized four times in The Best American Political Writing, and her 2006 profile of Barack Obama, “Dreaming of Obama,” is the closing essay in New York Stories: Landmark Writing From Four Decades Of New York Magazine. She graduated summa cum laude in anthropology from Princeton University. About The Willows The Willows Community School, is a developmental kindergarten through eighth grade independent school enrolling 460 students annually. Nationally recognized as a balanced, progressive educational leader, The Willows’ academic program incorporates experiential learning and thematic instruction into cutting-edge curriculum and integrates STEAM, Maker, technology and the arts into
sity of race, ethnicity, economics and learning styles. For more information, visit www.thewillows.org.
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Both Harvey Weinstein And James Toback Being Investigated By Beverly Hills Police Department By Victoria Talbot The Beverly Hills Police Department released a brief statement Tuesday evening, confirming that it has launched an investigation into claims against Hollywood heavyweights Harvey Weinstein and James Toback. In both press releases, the City said it “received multiple complaints” involving Weinstein and Toback and that no further information would be released at this time. Anyone interested in reporting a crime relating to either man in the City of Beverly Hills is asked to call 310-288-2656. Neither statement mentioned sexual assault, though the two men have been under scrutiny in recent weeks for the
scores of public allegations that have recently come to light involving sexual misconduct towards women. Weinstein and his brother Bob were co-founders of Miramax and eventually the Beverly Hills-based Weinstein Company, achieving critical successes in films, television and on the stage. Last month the New York Times and The New Yorker reported on more than a dozen women who accused Weinstein of charges ranging from sexual harassment and assault, to rape. Subsequently, more than 60 women have come forward with allegations. In addition to the investigation in Beverly Hills, Weinstein is being investigated in New York City and
L.A. in the United States. In London, the investigation is up to 11 alleged cases of rape. Since the allegations, Weinstein has been expelled from the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences and the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, fired from his company and his wife, fashion designer Georgina Chapman, has filed for divorce. Toback is a screenwriter and film director who was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay in 1991 for Bugsy. Last month the Los Angeles Times reported that 38 women have accused Toback of sexual harassment or assault. Over 300 more women have since come forward with allegations.
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staff insist that pedestrians should behave as the signs direct, in a single minute of observing the project, 15 pedestrians ignored the signs and took the shortest route to their destinations, walking in the street, unprotected and forcing vehicles to swerve into the inside lane to avoid an accident. Such is also the case at the north end of the business triangle, where the Santa Monica Boulevard reconstruction project has left hundreds of tourists and pedestrians out in the street trying to cross the northwest side of North Canon Drive and Santa Monica Boulevard. Over the weekend, thousands of visitors who came for the artSHOW were placed in harm's way as they traveled to and from the festival. No traffic police were observed. Chavez said that the problems stem from the City having
to make concessions with the owner of the only private building on the Santa Monica Boulevard reconstruction route that will “take months” to resolve. The City has proposed no solution to the oversized concession to construction and development that creates a hazardous condition for vehicles and pedestrians in either location. For the infirm or the elderly, the route they are expected to take would add yards to a trip with a walker, a wheelchair, crutches, a cane - all probabilities several times a day in each location. Gabbay reports that Project Superintendent Jamie Ramos has said that the sidewalk at 257 N. Canon Dr. will be restored more than 10 days late, on Nov. 8.
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the developers have denied access on a public right-of-way. Behind schedule, the developer claims that there has been “no cooperation from the City.” “Nobody is doing us a favor,” said Architect Hamid Gabbay. “I wish the City would be just a little bit more understanding.” Gabbay sited a requirement that neighbors be notified every week about construction activities on weekends and evenings as an example. Gabbay says delays in completing the sidewalk are linked to the City’s requirements for street trees and lighting. Assistant City Manager George Chavez says that the problem lies with the developer and that there have been delays and difficulties with the contractor on the project. While Gabbay and City
GREAT DEBATER – Beverly Hills High junior William Lee of the Beverly Hills High School Speech and Debate Team won first place in Impromptu Speaking last Saturday at the Spartan Fall Classic tournament at Schurr High School in Montebello.
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and kiosks, while allowing them to find the same ingredients in the marketplace. Eataly’s on-site La Scuola (the school) even offers guests an opportunity to learn from experts just how to prepare signature Italian dishes. In the week just prior to tonight’s official opening, Eataly has been abuzz with select “friends and family” enjoying a veritable feast of Italian fare including incredible Lavazza expresso at the coffee bar, the made-in-house gelato, cannoli and bomboloni, fresh mozzarella (made right before your eyes), fresh pasta with incredible sauces, and of course, exquisite pizza. But that’s only a few of the offerings on hand. The “dock to dish” fish counter brought to you by Providence’s chef Michael Cimarusti offers up sustainable sourced fish. Next door is the meat section where you can watch the dry-aging process. Across the path, a salad bar draws on the guidance of different chefs depending on the season, starting with Rose Café Chef Jason Neroni. And a few paces over is the heaven-sent stall creating Panigacci, flat
breads originated from Liguria and enjoyed both savory and sweet, that when filled with prosciutto literally melt in your mouth. There’s also a cheese bar with around 400 variations of cheese and the chocolate bar, as well as thousands of different wines available for purchase, 20 percent of which are sourced from local California wineries. In the market section, there are literally aisles dedicated to more than 300 kinds of pasta. There are some 200 kinds of olive oil for purchase as well, including extra virgin olive oil in bulk. Eataly VP of Purchasing Dino Borri likens the space to an art gallery. Indeed, mirrors are placed strategically around the stalls to facilitate the ability of visitors to watch employees prepare items such as fresh pasta or fresh bread. With over 10,000 products and more than a dozen food stalls, restaurants, cafes and bars spread over three floors, there’s quite a lot to see. Fortunately, there’s valet parking right outside Eataly when entering the Westfield Century City off of Avenue of the Stars. For more information, visit: https://www.eataly.com/us_en /stores/los-angeles/.
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A ROYAL EVENING–Countess Karen Spencer (left), founder/CEO of Whole Child International, and her husband, Earl Charles Spencer (right), hosted a glamorous fundraiser in The Beverly Wilshire for their charity which aides vulnerable children on a global scale. They flank the evening’s emcee, British author Sir Ken Robinson, and his wife Marie-Therese. Photos by Getty Images
What a beautiful, elegant evening at The Beverly Wilshire for the inaugural Whole Child International fundraising gala hosted by Earl Charles and Countless Karen Spencer. Entering the ballroom, we were taken aback by the huge trees and greenery which surrounded stage as well as flowers in vases in all sizes and shapes decorating the tables... It was like in an elegant garden party. Sir Ken Robinson with his wonderful sense of humor welcomed guests with a few words about the importance of childcare and education, not just in our own homes, but globally. Earl Spencer, brother of the late Princess Diana, introduced a poignant video about the organization,before being joined by his wife, Countess Sprencer, founder/CEO of Whole Child International. She gave a moving speech about the charity whose mission since 2004 has been to improve the quality of care for millions of the world’s most vulnerable children through a program focused on relationship-centered care. The live auction allowed
guests to bid on two, one-of-a-kind items such as a weekend stay for 20 guests at the Spencer family’s historic Althorp estate which went for went for $200,000. Earl Spencer himself donated the first two of just 100 limited editions of the eulogy he gave at Princess Di’s funeral which was created in honor of the 20th anniversary of her passing. This brought in $45,000. Anthony Kiedis and Josh Klinghoffer of the Red Hot Chili Peppers closed out the fun with an intimate performance that featured hit songs Can’t Stop, and By The Way....They were terrific! Spotted around the room... Angie Harmon (pictured above), Shohreh Aghdashloo, Catherine Bach, Michael Howells and James Villeneuve (consul generals of the U.K. and Canada respectively), Chandler Kinney, Frank Mancuso, Nancy Moonves, Renee Olstead, and Terri Seymour. Wallis Annenberg, James Baker, Giselle Fernandez, Teri and Ken Hertz, Nina and Harvey Karp, Lauren and Richard King, Deborah Klein,Mort Marcus, Fran and John Lasker, Yana and Leon Max, and Robin and Dr. Alfredo Trento were the gala’s cochairs. ****** Popular hostess Grace Scherrer, along with her son John, invited more than 100 family and friends to their home in order to celebrate with a Swiss Oktoberfest party in memory of her late husband Bruno, a native of Switzerland. Among those on hand were Helen Rosen, Lorna Berle and Peter Kingston, Katya nd Gil Seton, Mara New, Martin and Bobbie Weissman, Madeline Gussman and Bob Vernon, Ada Sands, Astrid Rottman, Linda Schwartz, Ronnie Kassorla and Robert Rock, Shelly and Annie Lehrer, Marion Goldenfeld, Linda Schwartz, Joni Alpert, Stanley Black and Joan Ashton, Eva Greene, Roberta Magid, Darlene Prijatel. Shana Forman, Enid Rom and Joel Davis, Betsy Superfon, Lela Weinert, Leslie Charney, Ila and Len Krane, Marilyn Heller, Barbara and Arthur Lewis, Marlene Kreedman, Gloria and David Levishon, Elaine Weinstock, Audrey and Bob Bornstein, Bobbi Hyman, and many more. ****** Congratulations to Larissa and Stepan Torosyan on the dual engagements of their sons Onik and David to two sisters, Seta and Suzy Marjanyan. Should be an exciting holiday time for both families. Stepan is owner of that wonderful Stepani’s Leather Creation on Beverly Drive. John and Grace Scherrer
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These HYBYCOZO light sculptures will be installed in Beverly Canon Gardens for the Holiday season.
BOLD HOLIDAYS (Continued from page 1)
Hanukkah Celebration: Rabbi Yosef Y. Shusterman of Chabad of Beverly Hills will lead a Hanukkah Celebration on Via Rodeo and Two Rodeo Drive on Monday, Dec. 18 from 7:30-9 p.m. Santa in Beverly Hills: Beverly Hills’ own Santa Claus will be at the Paley Center every Saturday and Sunday from Nov. 25 to Dec. 23, from
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Dec. 24 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Santa will be at Two Rodeo Drive December 1, 8, 15 and 19 from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. In addition to the list of events, a geometric and iridescent light display will be installed along North and South Beverly Drive, Canon Drive and Rodeo Drive, along with an installation of sculptures by HYBYCOZO at Beverly Canon Gardens and Two Rodeo Drive.
HADID HOME
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Monday that the lighting was “corded lights used for construction… being moved around and set up in different areas for illumination and do not require a permit.” The photographs, however, tell a different story. Detailed Pictured: an evening shot of 901 Strada wood working can be Vecchia, where lights can be seen on seen, where special inside the home, with wood finish, ceiling lighting and art hanging from the inset track lighting is wall. hung from the ceiling. There is at least one piece of art ney for Joe Horacek, who lives below 901 Strada Vecchia, on the wall. LADBS finally admitted as fired off an e-mail in response much Tuesday, when General to Bush’s, saying he was trouManager Frank Bush, in an e- bled by the phrasing Bush used mail to residents, said that to describe the property. Bush’s inspectors visited the property e-mail seemed to insinuate that Monday and “Mr. Hadid was it was only a matter of time Hadid secured ordered to disconnect the elec- before approved plans to complete trical from the sub panel by today and to move out any/all the home. "We find it particularly furniture from the area by troubling that LADBS has never Friday 11/3.” Bush said LADBS inspec- informed the judge in the crimtors and managers “have been inal case that discretionary and will continue to make reg- entitlements will be required ular inspections” at the mega- or, at minimum, that any building permits for this project will mansion. That, of course, begs the likely be appealed for failure to question – if inspectors “have comply with the Zoning Code been” making inspections pre- and CEQA (meaning two paralviously, how could such acts lel appeal tracks before the have been missed in plain West L.A. Area Planning Commission and the City sight? Bush wrote in the e-mail to Council),” De la Cruz wrote. residents that a pair of LADBS "Instead, when Mr. Hadid’s “executive managers” – attorneys tell the court that Mr. Jakeman and Shahen Akelyan – Hadid is very close to achievhave been assigned to “moni- ing final permitting to complete tor” the project “to ensure that construction, LADBS appears the project matches the to agree with that assessment, approved plans (once complet- and this served as partial justied and issued) and complies fication to not require a perwith all codes and require- formance bond from Mr. Hadid." ments of the court case.” Victor De la Cruz, an attor-
THE SPICE IS RIGHT – Once again, Horace Mann’s tight-knit group of Special Education leaders united for Halloween to showcase their spirit and support–this year becoming the “Horace Mann Spice Girls!” Pictured (from left): Angelica Martinez, Gita Moallemi, Elisa Gomez, Dyanelle Sanford, Candice Susnow, Melody Molayem, Kristi Bradbury, Kathy Khorramian, Mina Zargar, Jillian Darley, Jennifer Lee, Phyllis Brown and Raquel Carungcong.
BASEMENTS
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trips when considering a project. The current complex calculation for landform alteration to establish by-right grading is so complex that it rarely, if ever, triggers a review. Thus, the new ordinance proposes a simplified calculation for cut and fill combined in a five-year period, following a formula used in the City of Los Angeles. The recommendation for a proposal from the Ad Hoc Committee to determine soil calculations using calculations for uncompacted soil, vs. compacted soil was for a 20 percent reduction in compacted soil export for calculating transport to accommodate for “swell” once the soil is removed and has to be transported. The recommendation was for a reduction from 3,000 cubic yards of soil by right to 2,400 cubic yards, and on streets 14 feet or less in width, the calculation was reduced to 1,200 cubic yards from 1,500 cubic yards. The proposal was rejected on the grounds that the 20-percent figure seemed somewhat arbitrary, but should be reconsidered by City Council. Several residents, developers and facilitators addressed the Planning Commission with their concerns, many with projects that are “in the pipeline.” The Planning Commission made no recommendations as to pipeline projects, deferring to City Council. If history is any judge, the council grandfathered some projects that were not vested under the new Hillside Ordinance, while others were subject to the new law. Some developers and their facilitators objected to the ordinance, claiming that the ordinance needed more time to be vetted. The same argument was made regarding the Hillside Ordinance and the Rent Stabilization Ordinance. But municipalities, counties, states
and federal governments make new laws all the time, and we live by them. In a letter, local land use attorney Murray Fischer claimed the ordinance was passed without proper notice. Murray said his clients, “are very disturb [sic] by this further attempt of the planning commission to further compromise living standards in the City of Beverly Hills,” though in fact, the ordinance seeks to protect living standards in the City. Speaker cards and tape of the April 27 study session on the ordinance show that Fischer was present for deliberations from the beginning. “This is the end of the process,” confirmed Corman. “This is not a sudden thing.” He said the purpose of the ordinance was to codify “what a basement is supposed to be.” The ordinance has been in the works since early this year. Notices have been posted for every meeting, and notices have been sent to all the property owners registered on tax rolls in the hillside area for meetings since the April 27 study session meeting. Notices for Thursday’s Planning Commission meeting were posted 13 days prior in the local papers, and sent to all homeowners 10 days prior. Residents show great support for the ordinance. “I’ve never lost money owning property in Beverly Hills, no matter what the ordinances,” said one resident who claimed to also be a developer. “I became a true believer that we need more restrictions.” Weiss agreed. “From the perspective of many Hillside residents, safety risks from oversized construction projects have reached an unacceptable level. Hillside ridges are being ripped away forever and replaced with multi-level structures that loom over neighbors below. We applaud that the City is heading towards more respectful and responsible development. As the follow-up to the Hillside Ordinance, the Basement Ordinance has
tremendous support from Hillside residents who live on, or adjacent to, the 14 narrow streets.” “We’re not changing what basements are,” said Commissioner Corman. “We're just closing loopholes people have exploited to the detriment of their neighbors and the neighborhood. It all boils down to a simple, common-sense approach — if we can’t see a basement because it’s hidden under a building, then we don’t really care how big it is. But if we can see it, then it should count toward floor area like the rest of the house.” However, though the ordinance applies to all basements in the City, one area of the City has been regularly overlooked. Nothing addresses problems associated with the recent proliferation of basement construction in single-family homes on the small lots in southeast Beverly Hills. With developers snatching up lots, many homes are being redeveloped with basements to add maximum square footage and drive up the value of the property. On smaller lots, which are very close together and on narrow streets, the impact is quite significant. Lax code enforcement worsens the impact. Both Gordon and Corman admit they were not aware of the circumstances, though both recognize the conditions. Trucks sheer off street tree limbs, taking up whole blocks, forcing one-lane traffic conditions and blocking driveways. Smaller lots leave no insulation between residences, so that noise and dust factors multiply considerably, especially because much of the excavation is into bedrock. Smaller trucks and more restrictive construction hours, notification to neighbors, wetting soil to reduce dust and specific noise levels and hours for digging into bedrock are some suggestions. The new ordinance is expected to go before the council on Dec. 5.
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PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS CALLING FOR BIDS DISTRICT:
BEVERLY HILLS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
PROJECT LED Lighting Retrofit Services at IDENTIFICATION: Beverly Hills High School PROJECT NO:
C02.31 (RFP 17-18/006)
BIDS DUE BY:
Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at 2:00 p.m
SUBMIT BIDS TO: Beverly Hills Unified School District Construction & Facilities 255 S Lasky Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90212 (310)551-5100 BID AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE AT:
Beverly Hills Unified School District Construction & Facilities 255 S Lasky Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90212 (310)551-5100 www.bhusd.org
PRE-BID JOB WALK LOCATION:
Beverly Hills High School 241 Moreno Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90212 (310)551-5100
JOB WALK DATE/TIME:
Wednesday, November 8 at 9:00 a.m.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Beverly Hills Unified School District, acting by and through its Board Members, hereinafter the “District” will receive up to, but not later than the above-stated date and time, sealed Bid Proposals from QUALIFIED BIDDERS ONLY for the Contracts for the Work generally described as: LED Light Retrofit Services at Beverly Hills High School. 1. Submittal of Bid Proposals. All Bid Proposals shall be submitted on forms furnished by the District. Bid Proposals must conform with, and be responsive to, the Bid and Contract Documents, copies of which may be obtained from the District as set forth above. The District may reject Bid Proposals submitted to the District after the date and time set forth above for the sealed opening of Bid Proposals. 2. Bid and Contract Documents. The Bid and Contract Documents are available at the location stated above. All requests for hard copy documents will be the responsibility of the bidder. Each Bid Form shall be in accordance with the Contract Documents. Bidders are responsible for confirmation that they have viewed all addenda prior to the bid deadline and will be required to acknowledge addenda on their bid form. 1.03 Bid Proposal. Each Bid Proposal shall consist of at least the following components plus any other items identified in the Instructions for Bidders: A. B. C. D. E.
Bid Form Bid Security List of Subcontractors Non-Collusion Affidavit Statement of Bidder’s Qualifications
All information or responses of a Bidder in its Bid Proposal and other documents accompanying the Bid Proposal shall be complete, accurate and true; incomplete, inaccurate or untrue responses or information provided therein by a Bidder may be grounds for the District to reject such Bidder’s Bid Proposal for non-responsiveness. 1.04 Job-Walk. The District will conduct a MANDATORY [ONE TIME ONLY] PRE-BID JOB WALK for the Work to be held at the location, date and time stated above. 1.05 Prevailing Wage Rates, Employment of Apprentices and Labor Compliance Program. The Project is subject to the provisions of Labor Code §§1720 et seq. and regulations set forth in Title 8 §§16000 et seq. of the California Code of Regulations which govern the payment of prevailing wages on public works projects. All Bidders, and their subcontractors, shall be governed by and required to comply with these statutes and regulations in connection with the Project including, but not limited to, the requirement that all Bidders and their subcontractors be registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”) pursuant to Labor Code § 1725.5. Pursuant to Labor Code §1771, the Contractor receiving award of the Contract and Subcontractors of any tier shall pay not less than the prevailing wage rates to all workers employed in the execution of the Contract. Bidders shall comply with applicable statutes and regulations, including but not limited to Labor Code §§ 1771, 1775, 1777.5, 1813 and 1815.
Pursuant to Labor Code §1773, the Director of the DIR has determined the generally prevailing rates of wages in the locality in which the Work is to be performed. Pursuant to Labor Code §1773.2, copies of these determinations, entitled “PREVAILING WAGE SCALE”, are maintained at the District’s offices located at the above address and are available to any interested party upon request. Copies of rate schedules are also available on the Internet at: http://www.dir.ca.gov/DIR/S&R/ statistics_research.html. The Contractor awarded the Contract for the Work shall post a copy of all applicable prevailing wage rates for the Work at conspicuous locations at the Site of the Work. The Project will be subject to labor compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Compliance Monitoring Unit within the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement and the contractors, and all subcontractors, shall be required to furnish electronic certified payroll records directly to the Department of Industrial Relations Labor Commissioner/ Compliance Monitoring Unit. 1.06 Contractors License Classification. In accordance with the provisions of California Public Contract Code §§ 3300 and 20111.6. Bidders with the following California license classification “C-10” or “B”, who wish to bid on the Project described above are required to be licensed to perform the work above as a condition of submitting a bid. 1.07 Bid Security. Each Bid Proposal shall be accompanied by Bid Security in an amount not less than TEN PERCENT (10%) of the maximum amount of the Bid Proposal, inclusive of any additive Alternate Bid Item(s). Failure of any Bid Proposal to be accompanied by Bid Security in the form and in the amount required may render such Bid Proposal to be deemed non-responsive and rejected by the District.
Notice Inviting Contractors for CUPCCAA Registered Contractors List Notice is hereby given by the Beverly Hills Unified School District (“District”) that it shall establish a list of registered contractors per Section 220304 of the Public Contract Code. This list shall include licensed general contractors and specific licensed trade contractors seeking to participate in the solicitation of bids per Public Contract Code Section 22019. As required by the District, it may solicit bids for the following Public Work Projects: 1.
Construction, reconstruction, erection, alteration, renovation, improvement, demolition, and repair work for the District.
2.
Painting and repainting for the District
Contractors shall provide the following information no later than November 30, 2017: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5)
Firm Name Contact Name Contact Phone and Email Type of work interested in and currently licensed for License Number(s) and Class of license(s) held
Contractor shall provide the required information on Company Letterhead addressed as follows: Beverly Hills Unified School District Attention: Construction and Facilities 255 S. Lasky Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90212 Published November 3 and November 10, 2017
1.08 Fingerprinting. The successful Bidder will be required to assure that its employees, subcontractors of any tier, material suppliers, and consultants do not have direct contact with the District’s students during the performance of the Contract in compliance with Education Code §§45125.1 and 45125.2. To ensure these provisions, Bidder’s supervisory personnel shall submit their fingerprints to the California Department of Justice in sufficient time to have the application(s) processed prior to start of on-site Work. The supervisor(s) will continuously monitor the workers’ conduct while on school grounds. In addition, the successful Bidders shall barricade the Work area to separate its workers from the students. All costs associated with this process are the responsibility of the successful Bidders.
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1.09 No Withdrawal of Bid Proposals. Bid Proposals shall not be withdrawn by any Bidder for a period of ninety (90) days after the opening of Bid Proposals. During this time, all Bidders shall guarantee prices quoted in their respective Bid Proposals. 1.10 Substitute Security. In accordance with the provisions of California Public Contract Code §22300, substitution of eligible and equivalent securities for any monies withheld by the District to ensure the Contractor’s performance under the Contract will be permitted at the request and expense of the Contractors. The foregoing notwithstanding, the Bidders to whom the Contracts are awarded shall have ten (10) days following action by the District’s Board of Education to award the Contracts to such Bidders to submit their written requests to the District to permit the substitution of securities for retention. The failure of any Bidder to make such written request to the District within said ten (10) day period shall be deemed a waiver of the Bidder’s rights under California Public Contract Code §22300. 1.11 Waiver of Irregularities. The District reserves the right to reject any or all Bid Proposals or to waive any irregularities or informalities in any Bid Proposal or in the bidding. 1.12 Award of Contract. The Contracts for the Work, if awarded, will be by action of the District’s Board Members will be based on a best value evaluation. The bid obtaining the highest overall score is selected for contract award. Please note, the RFQ/RFP will be reviewed after the proposal submission date and will not be publicly opened. 1.13 Inquiries and Clarifications. This document is for informational purposes and shall not relieve the Bidder of the requirements to fully familiarize itself with all the factors affecting the Project and the Bid. The Bidder is advised that all inquiries and clarifications about the Bid Documents, Drawings, Specifications, etc., shall be submitted to the District in writing at least five (5) days before the bid opening date. The District will respond at its earliest possible opportunity. Oral communication by either party with regard to this matter is invalid. Published November 3 and November 10, 2017
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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
HOUSEKEEPER/COOK
KELEMEN License 00957281
CAREGIV ERS NEEDED
Couple in Beverlywood seeking experienced
CONDOS FOR SALE
REAL ESTATE (310) 966-0900
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270 degree Unobstructed Views. Island Kitchen 2 Jumbo Balconies Viking Appliances Walk-In Closet Hardwood Floors 1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH $750,000
High Floor Unobstructed City View Jumbo Balcony Totally Renovated Island Kitchen Hardwood Floors. Loft Style Lease Purchase Available
REAL ESTATE SERVICES
PRIVATE MONEY LOANS PURCHASE-REHAB-REFINANCE FIX & FLIP - CONSTRUCTION LOANS 1ST & 2ND'S POSITION'S UP TO 80% LTV CASE BY CASE COMPETITIVE RATES & FEE'S ALL TYPES OF REAL ESTATE CONSIDERED
ETHAN RUCH R O Y A LT Y M O R T G A G E C O .
1-844-368-5202 www.RoyaltyMortgage.com BRE# 00818732
NMLS # 313559
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ROOM FOR RENT
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CENTURY CITY CONNECTION BEVERLY HILLS On Oakhurst Dr. CENTURY WOODS-Gate Community PRIVATE ROOM & BATH FOR RENT
2 + 2.5 condo, 2,872 Sqft Corner, single level, high ceilings, bright, open floor
Private entrance, view plan with 3 large patios. Resort like amenities located of the garden with $9,000/MO. in a quiet serene atmosphere. access to washer/ Mercedes Alonso: 310/428.7158 Jill Epstein: 310/779.9513 dryer, own fridge. Nourmand and Associates included; Flat screen, cable, wifi, utilities & parking. Close to all. BEVERLY HILLS Call 310/854-9500
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KELEMEN REAL ESTATE (310) 966-0900 License 00957281
all listings are on CenturyCityLiving.com
N O W AVA I L A B L E GATED 5 STAR LUXURY PROPERTIES F URNISHED & U NFURNISHED
*BEL AIR *WESTWOOD *CENTURY CITY
CENTURY PARK EAST 1 BEDROOM /1 BATH $3,200/MONTH
High Floor Unobstructed City View Jumbo Balcony Totally Renovated Island Kitchen Hardwood Floors Loft Style Lease Purchase Available
CENTURY PARK EAST
2220 Ave of Stars #1805/6 2 COMBINED UNITS $7,850 • 2+4 • 3,000sf. 270º Jetliner View-Ocean, Downtown, Hollywood. Security, Valet, Tennis, Pool, Gym, 4-Prkg., Hi-Ceiling. Inclds $3,000 HOA Dues 2160 Century Park East $3,100 • 1+1 • #301 Bright, Remodeled, Spacioius with Manhattan Style Views.
Townhouse • $3,900 2 Bd.+Den+3 Ba. • • • • • • 2 Bd.+ 2 Ba. • $3,400 Magnificent, bright, living+dining rm., freshly painted, central air, washer/ dryer, fridge, gated intercom entry, 2-car garage. Water included. No pets.
COMPASS GOLD PROP. Marty: 310/293-2205
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2170 Century Park East 2 Bd.+1 Ba. • $3,150 $4,240 • 2+2 • #811 Remodeled, Bamboo Flrs. X-LARGE ELEGANT APT. 180º Jetliner Views! Newly Updated.
• DIANA COOK •
468 N. Camden Dr., B.H., 90210
310-203 -8333
W/ granite kitchen & bath, porcelain tile & hrwd. flrs., washer/dryer hook-ups, walk-in closet, hi-ceilings.
BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. •PLAZA TOWERS• 838 N. DOHENY DRIVE
Shared backyard. No pets.
310/271-6811 Cell: 310/994-4122
MODERN & STUNNING Must see! 439 S. Rexford CONDOMINIUM PARK PLACE 2 BDRM + LRG DEN or $4,500/mo to 6,100/mo. 3RD BDRM + 2.5 BATH • WEST L.A. • CENTURY TOWERS With Panoramic Views 11433 Rochester Ave $6,500 to $7,000/month 1554 Sq. Ft. 1 $3,100/mo to $4,250/mo
CENTURY HILL $6,800/mo. to $7,500/mo.
LE PARC
$7,995/mo to $8,900/mo.
ONE CENTURY $22,000/mo. to $25,000/mo.
CENTURY WOODS $9,000/mo.
10000 SANTA MONICA $10,000/mo. to $59,000/mo.
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Elegant hardwood flooring. Valet, 24 hour receptionist. Designer kitchen cabinets with high end appliances including washer & dryer, ample closet space, gym, sunbathing rooftop pool and ground pool. $7,500/MO.
By Appointment only Call 310/653-2551
2 Bd.+Den+2 /2 Ba. Recently Remodeled
New hardwood flrs., stove/dishwasher, plenty of natural lighting, balcony, parking. $3,100 -$3,200
310/479-4078 Close to Brentwood, Westwood, UCLA!
440
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Spectacular Location in Beverly Hills
BEVERLY HILLS
Newly Remodeled 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath Very large upper unit w/ views! Central a/c, 2-car garage, hrwd. flrs., laundry. 1/2 blk to Bev. Vista School. 324 S. Rexford Dr. $2,895/Month By Appointment Only:
310/271-4207
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.
2 Bd. + 2 Ba.
Bright Sunny Unit. Move-In Ready. 24-hr. guard gated, pool, tennis, gym.
• $4,500/Month •
310/557-1900
358 S. Reeves Dr.
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Grand Opening BRENTWOOD ’s • BRENTWOOD •
Most Spectacular 125 N. Barrington Av. N E W LY U P D AT E D 3Br/2Ba 2000 sqft Apartments Hardwd Flrs, Formal 120 Granville Ave. • • • • • • 1 Bdrm. Dining Rm, Step-Down * * * * * * * * + 1 Bath • Living Rm, Courtyard • 2 B d . + 2 1/ 2 B a . Upscale, Bright, A/C, 2-car gar • 3 B d . + 2 1/ 2 B a . Walk to Schools Shops Restaurants 1 yr lease Pets Neg.
310/428-5730
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Large units, walk-in closet, custom kitchen, built-in washer/dryer, all appliances, hardwood floors throughout, some units w/ skylights+high ceilings. Health club, wifi, sauna, heated pool, controlled acess, parking.
BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. ••• 1 Bd.+1 Ba. ••• •• LUXURIOUS •• • 424/272-6596 • • •• Close to Brentwood 1 BDRM, 1.5 BATH • Large closets, balconies, all amenities in kitchen Berber carpet/ harwood foors and verticle blinds. Fireplace, washer/dryer included in laundry area. Secured building with garden courtyard. Choice location Near Beverly Center, CedarsSinai, Restaurants, Trader Joes, Etc. No Pets.
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Spanish Lwr Duplex
BEVERLY HILLS
Gorgeous & Spacious.
• • • • • With Pool, hardwood floors, balcony, central air, fireplace, stainless steel appliances, elevator, intercom entry, parking. gym.
• 310/476-2181 • Close to shopping, dining & schools.
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Old World Charm! Village, Restaurants, Bright, intercom entry, UCLA, Mt. Saint Mary’s, B R E N T W O O D fridge, stove, laundry fac. 11730 SUNSET BLVD. & Transportation.
CLOSE TO RESTAURANTS & SHOPPING. 323/651-2598
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BRENTWOOD • • • • • • 11640 Kiowa Ave. • Jr. Executive •••••••
Newly Updated
Rooftop pool, deck, central air, • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath elevator, intercom Dishwasher, • • • • • • • • entry, on-sight laundry, controlled access, Balcony, dishwasher, gym, parking. laundry facility. a/c, heated pool, • Free WiFi Access • C LOSE TO C EDARS, WiFi, elevator ~ 310/476-3824 ~ B EVERLY C ENTER , controlled access, BRENTWOOD & R ESTAURANT R OW. $2,300/MO. on-site laundry, prkg. 323//651-2598 U.C.L.A. CLOSE Shown By Appointment. Close to 8544 BURTON WAY Brentwood Village, CULVER CITY Shops & Restaurants. Call 310/273-6770 3830 Vinton Ave. • 310/826-4889 • 138 N. Hamilton Dr.
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439 S. LE DOUX
LE DOUX / BURTON WAY
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872 S. Westgate Ave.
BEVERLY HILLS Great Location!
•• • • • • • • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. •
•• • • • French doors in bdrm. • open to large balcony • overlooking pool •
LARGE 2 BDRM, 2 BA. with Bamboo, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer and Dryer in unit, Pool, 2 Parking, A/C units.
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Hardwood flrs., central 922 S. Barrington Av. air, pool, elevator, • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • on-site laundry, Fireplace, balcony, intercom entry. wet bar, dishwasher, 320 N. La Peer Dr. laundry facility,
• 310/246-0290 • C L O S E TO S HOPS & D INING
Totally Redone. Harwood+carpet floors, fireplace, patio, parking, laundry facility.
laundry, parking. All Utilities Paid.
310/841-2367
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SANTA MONICA • Spacious • ————— 3 Bdrm. + 2 Bath By appointment only BRENTWOOD Dishwasher, on-site
Call 310/425-9070
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BEL AIR CREST $9,000/mo. to $125,000/mo.
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BEVERLY HILLS
elevator, parking.
310/592-4511
The Carlton
11666 Goshen Ave.
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Very Spacious 1 Bd.+Den+1 Ba. (•)(•)(•)(•)(•)
WiFi, central air/heat, fireplace, balcony, controlled access, pool, elevator, parking, laundry facility.
310/312-9871 Close to shops+dining. Shopping & Dining in Brentwood Village 310/826-0541
laundry, parking. C LOSE TO S CHOOL , F REEWAY & T RANSPORTATION .
310/449-1100 2600 Virginia Ave.
C LOSE TO S ANTA M ONICA C OLLEGE .
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WEST
L.A.
1236 Amhearst Ave.
• Spacious Units •
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1 Bdrm.+1 Bath
Dishwasher, a/c, controlled access, on-site parking & laundry facility.
310/820-8584
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• WESTWOOD •
WESTWOOD
550 Veteran Ave. ••••• • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • ••••• Very spacious, granite counters, microwave, intercom entry, on-sight laundry, parking & WiFi. Very close to UCLA & Westwood Village. 310/208-5166
10905 Ohio Ave.
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Spacious & Bright. A / C , b a l c o n y, • WESTWOOD • dishwasher, stove, 10933 Rochester Ave. intercom entry, on-sight laundry, prkg. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Wifi, Bright, controlled access, balcony, pool, e levator, laundry facility, prkg.
Close To U.C.L.A. 310/477-6856
~ WEST L.A. ~ 1675 Colby Ave.
1 Bd.+Den+1 Ba.
Spacious & Bright. A / C , b a l c o n y, 1628 S. Westgate Ave. laundry fac., prkg. dishwasher, stove, X-St. Santa Monica Bl. • Free WiFi Access • intercom entry, ~ 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. ~ 310/473-5061 on-sight laundry, prkg. B r i g h t & A i r y. Intercom entry, on-sight Close To U.C.L.A 310/477-0072 parking, on-sight laundry facility, courtyard patio. W E S T W O O D W I L S H I R E Close to transportation. 1380 Midvale Ave. CORRIDOR pool, controlled access,
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CLOSE TO U.C.L.A., SHOPPING & 1 BLK. TO WESTWOOD PARK. 310/478-8616
with valet, lush garden L.A.’S FINEST, surrounding pool, MOST LUXURIOUS gym, elevator, etc. APT. RENTAL Hardwood flrs., granite * * * * * * counters, dishwasher, central air, balcony, “The Mission” laundry facility. • Westwood •
~ WESTWOOD ~
Call: 310/470-4474
WiFi, a/c, intercom entry, laundry facility, elevator, parking, pool.
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1 Bd.+1 Ba. Hardwood floors, dishwasher, on-sight laundry, controlled access, parking.
• Free WiFi •
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• 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • 2 Bd.+2 Ba.
MID-WILSHIRE
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1350 S. MIDVALE AVE. L.A., 90024 Contact Mgr.:
• 310/864-0319 •
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• • • • • 340 S. St. Andrews Pl. • • • • • 6-Month Lease Avail. * * * * * * Spacious 310/569-1159 Every Extra Luxury 1 Bdrm + 1 Bath Close to U.C.L.A. & custom cabinets, granite • • • • • Westwood Village countertops, stone entry, Balcony, controlled pool, health club, spa. access, parking, • Free WiFi Access • • Close to UCLA • elevator, on-site laundry.
www. bhcourier .com
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∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ LOS ANGELES Luxury Living
Close to shopping, great restaurants and Metro.
213/738-9849
LEGAL NOTICES
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2017284817 The 11730 SUNSET BLVD. following is/are doing business as: MCLE 4 LAWYERS 1875 1134 N. SYCAMORE AV. NEWLY REMODELED Century Park East #700, Los Angeles, CA 90067-2508; MCLE •••••• 4 Lawyers, LLC 1875 Century 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. Jr. Executive Park East #700, Los Angeles, CA The business is • • • • • • • 90067-2508; conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) Rooftop pool, Newly Remodeled has NOT begun to transact busideck, central air, ness under the name(s) listed: Great Views elevator, intercom Micah Smith, Member: Great views, controlled Statement is filed with the County entry, on-sight laundry, of Los Angeles: October 03, 2017; access, balcony, Published: October 13, 20, 27, gym, parking. November 03, 2017 LACC N/C elevator, lrg. pool, • Free WiFi Access • –––––– prkg, on-sight laundry. BUSINESS NAME ~ 310/476-3824 ~ FICTITIOUS STATEMENT 2017284816 The H IKING IN R UNYON BRENTWOOD & following is/are doing business as: C ANYON , H OLLYWOOD FINANCIAL 9701 W. Pico U.C.L.A. CLOSE PM Blvd. #115, Los Angeles, CA B OWL /N IGHTLIFE . 90035; Stephen Mourad Perl 323/467-8172 9701 W. Pico Blvd. #115, Los Angeles, CA 90035; The busiis conducted by: AN INDI3830 Vinton Ave. ness VIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT LAFAYETTE PARK begun to transact business 274 LAFAYETTE PARK PL. • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • under the name(s) listed: • • Stephen Perl, Owner: Statement is filed with the County • •Single• • • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath of Los Angeles: October 03, 2017; • • • Published: October 13, 20, 27, • Bachelor Pool, sauna, November 03, 2017 LACC N/C –––––– intercom entry, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Granite counter tops, STATEMENT 2017293153 The elevator, on-site is/are doing business as: stainless steel appliances, laundry, parking. following NORM’S FOAM & FABRICS All Utilities Paid. CENTER 3304 Motor Ave., Los air conditioned, new Angeles, CA 90034; Norman 310/841-2367 hrwd. flrs., designer Marcus 3304 Motor Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90034; Florence finishes, balcony, ceiling Marcus 3304 Motor Ave., Los SANTA MONICA Angeles, CA 90034; The busifan, elevator, controlled is conducted by: A MAR• S p a c i o u s • ness RIED COUPLE, registrant(s) has access. Fitness ctr, yoga to transact business 3 Bdrm. + 2 Bath begun under the name(s) listed 1975: room, wi-fi, skyview Dishwasher, on-site Norman Marcus, Owner: Statement is filed with the County lounge w/ outdoor firelaundry, parking. of Los Angeles: October 11, 2017; place, laundry facilities. C LOSE TO S CHOOL , Published: October 20, 27, November 03, 10, 2017 LACC N/C F REEWAY & Easy freeway access –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME T RANSPORTATION . 213/382-102 1 STATEMENT 2017293152 The 310/449-1100 following is/are doing business as: 2600 Virginia Ave. BEVERLY HILLS DIMTER 9500 W. Olympic Blvd., Beverly Hills, C LOSE TO S ANTA CA 90212; Jeannie Dimter 110 401 S. HOOVER St. M ONICA C OLLEGE . N. Elm Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, regis• • • • • • • • trant(s) has begun to transact • 1 Bd. + N O T I C E — business under the name(s) listFictitious name state- ed 1987: Jeannie Dimter, • 1 Ba. ment expires five years Owner: Statement is filed with from the date it was the County of Los Angeles: • • • • • • • • filed in the office of the October 11, 2017; Published: clerk. A new fic- October 20, 27, November 03, Control access, pool, county titious business name 10, 2017 LACC N/C –––––– dishwasher, elevator, statement must be filed before that time. The FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME filing of this statement STATEMENT 2017275699 The on-site laundry does not of itself following is/are doing business as: authorize the use in ALPHAGEEKSERVICE 339 N. and parking. this state of a fictitious Oakhurst Dr. #103, Beverly Hills, business name in vio213/385-4751 CA 90210; Susan Jarvie 339 N. lation of the rights of another under federal, Oakhurst Dr. #103, Beverly Hills, state, or common law CA 90210; The business is con(See Section 14400, et ducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, regseq., Business and istrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the Professions Code). name(s) listed: Susan Jarvie, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: September 26, 2017; Published: October 20, 27, November 03, 10, 2017 LACC N/C –––––– with Bamboo, Stainless FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2017299116 The Steel Appliances, Washer following is/are doing business as: DIANE MALNEKOFF FIRE and Dryer in unit, Pool, RELIEF 1314 Summitridge (No Service Fee) Place, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Ridings Herman 1314 2 Parking, A/C units. For more info Mary Summitridge Place, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conBy appointment only Call George: ducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, reg310.278.1322 istrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) list-
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310/477-0072
UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S
BEVERLY HILLS
439 S. LE DOUX
LE DOUX / BURTON WAY
LARGE 2 BDRM, 2 BA.
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ed October 16, 2017: Mary Ridings Herman, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: October 17, 2017; Published: October 27, November 03, 10, 17, 2017 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2017302796 The following is/are doing business as: 8316 MELROSE AVE 8316 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90069; Reiko Kondo 8316 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90069; Shingo Kidaka 8316 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90069; The business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed: Reiko Kondo, Owner/Partner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: October 20, 2017; Published: October 27, November 03, 10, 17, 2017 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2017302795 The following is/are doing business as: 1) JH 2) JOHN HADJAR RARE GEMS AND TIMEPIECES 9489 Dayton Way #300, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Edessa Ventures LLC 9489 Dayton Way #300, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed: John Hadjar, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: October 20, 2017; Published: October 27, November 03, 10, 17, 2017 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2017302794 The following is/are doing business as: GREENWOOD TEAM 222 N. Canon Dr. #206, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Ana J. Greenwood 222 N. Canon Dr. #206, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed: Ana J. Greenwood, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: October 20, 2017; Published: October 27, November 03, 10, 17, 2017 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2017312033 The following is/are doing business as: EK STUDIO 7614 Romaine St., Los Angeles, CA 90046; Jelena Erceg 7614 Romaine St., Los Angeles, CA 90046; Marko Kratohvil 9830 Vidor Dr. #101, Los Angeles, CA 90035; The business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed October 2017: Jelena Erceg, Partner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: October 30, 2017; Published: November 03, 10, 17, 24, 2017 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2017299230 The following is/are doing business as: BECLINK 9663 Santa Monica Blvd. #1463, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Zepeim LLC 9663 Santa Monica Blvd. #1463, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed: Loritz Blanco Echalecu, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: October 17, 2017; Published: November 03, 10, 17, 24, 2017 LACC N/C
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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 The editor’s note in last week’s paper was accurate, at least in respect to me. I share Michael Hartounian’s perspective as to drivers ignoring stop signs….and more. Failure to stop at stop signs is only the tip of the iceberg. The adjacent area east of Beverly Drive is characterized with driving degradation which extends also to excessive speeding, failure to stop for pedestrians at crosswalks, and making left and right turns in front of pedestrians. I have been told that this is a citywide problem which makes it even worse. I have noticed that the faster a driver is going the more likely he is to commit any and all of the above traffic violations. And speed enforcement appears nil. Safety and quality of life issues seem to have no importance. Unfortunately I do not see enough of a police presence. A few years ago I called the BHPD regarding the failure of cars to stop at the sign on my street intersection at Gregory. I was pleased that an officer did meet me and together we viewed the passing of traffic through this intersection. We watched approximately 10 cars pass through the intersection with maybe two coming to a full stop, a few running the stop and pausing midintersection, and the rest rolling though the stop. I thought that my point was made. To my chagrin the officer told me that, except for a couple of vehicles, this was all acceptable to him. So long as he saw the front end of the car lower slightly, then in his view the car was not in violation, even though the car had not come to a full stop. He told me that his criteria for violation would be if anyone’s safety was put in jeopardy. To me that is too late and not my idea of enforcement. As to Denise Gershon’s letter regarding condition deterioration in the City……she is absolutely correct. I am a long time resident who was fortunate to live here when Beverly Hills was Beverly Hills. It pains me to say this City is no longer what it was. What brought people here was not only the stores but the experience of an elegant, groomed community which stood apart from the rest of Los Angeles. I understand we are losing revenue with shoppers choosing to shop elsewhere at various malls and we must compete. If shoppers can go to the same store elsewhere, why would they want to come to Beverly Hills…except for Rodeo Drive? Beverly Hills has dirty sidewalks and littered streets. Music over public speakers does not make it more palatable being on streets where traffic rushes by at raceway speeds, agitated drivers blare their horns, and crossing streets make you fear for your life. I also would prefer the calm and cleanliness of a mall. Maybe as a City we need to rethink who and what we now are, and who and what we used to be……when Beverly Hills was really Beverly Hills. Christine Skirmuntt Ford ****** As a 70-year Beverly Hills resident, I am appalled at the prospect of the North Canon Drive development sought by Oppenheim and Coldwell to replace, among other businesses, Il
Pastaio and Umberto. The first may be one of the City's most successful outdoor restaurants, filled always to capacity with sidewalk diners, enjoying the animation and color of a European-style café setting. The second owes its success as a salon to its large, skilled, efficient and pleasant staff, not to mention the exceptional beauty of the décor with murals a la Botticelli and classical appointments. Gensler's rendering for the new complex is more in keeping with the Petersen Museum's inflated mass of swirls than with the worldfamous B.H. ambiance of smaller-scale elegance, showcased by Rodeo Drive. The developers continue to count square footage and millions; but does a long-proven loyal clientele, along with charm, elegance and beauty, count for nothing? Jeffrey Sobel ****** Last time I looked America was a democratic country. We the people vote. I don’t recall voting for this City Council to stay another year in power. Did I miss something? And another thing - My B.H is charging the “stray cat lady” with unlawful feeding of feral cats. Since we have millions of rats roaming the City, don’t you think we need the cats? Sonia Bellin ****** After my letter last week, BHPD’s Lt. Moreno did contact me. For one day, an additional nonranking member of the traffic division was at the southwest corner of Elm Drive and Charleville Boulevard However, no police were assigned to the school. On Tuesday at 3:15 p.m., I was at the stop sign heading west at that intersection. It was my turn to go but a car heading southbound ran the stop sign, nearly hitting the crossing guard and myself. As if that were not enough, there were a line of cars waiting to go east on Charleville. An Audi decided to go the wrong way and head directly toward me for a head on collision. There was nowhere for me to avoid the oncoming car. Fortunately, we both came to stop prior to the alley and the car was forced to go into its lane. Once again, you are placed on actual notice as to dangerous driving conditions of this area and the City's refusal to place an officer at or around here is intentional misconduct on the part of the City of Beverly Hills and its police department to control this intersection Michael Hartounian Editor’s Note: BHPD Chief Sandra Spagnoli replied to Mr. Hartounian’s inquiries. “We do have staff assigned to all of the schools at drop off and pick up times. I will ask Lt. Moreno to follow up with you again regarding this issue. We are in close contact with the schools as well, to identify their traffic priorities and areas of concern. The traffic officers rotate their enforcement in these areas. Traffic safety is a priority for the Beverly Hills Police Department and the City, and we will continue to place the resources in the problem areas.”
POLICE BLOTTER The following assault, robbery, burglaries, identity and grand thefts have been reported this week by BHPD. Addresses are given as City block numbers. Losses (when known) are in brackets.
ASSAULT 10/29 900 Loma Vista Drive BURGLARIES 10/24 100 North Stanley Drive 10/25 200 South Canon Drive ($3,630) 10/25 200 Reeves Drive 10/26 400 North Rodeo Drive ($1,750) 10/27 200 South Almont Drive ($55,020) 10/27 8400 Clifton Way ($55,300) 10/27 200 North La Cienega Boulevard ($170) 10/27 North La Cienega Boulevard and San Vicente Boulevard 10/28 300 North Crescent Drive 10/28 300 South Rexford Drive ($520)
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GRAND THEFTS 10/23 8600 Wilshire Boulevard ($10,000) 10/23 200 Reeves Dr.ive 10/27 300 North Rodeo Drive ($1,850) IDENTITY THEFT 10/25 200 North Canon Drive ($20) ROBBERY 10/24 300 South Rexford Drive ($8,540)
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Astrology By Holiday Mathis TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Nov. 3). You'll do it by yourself, for yourself, over the next six weeks -- with amazing results, due to your habit of breaking things down into small steps. Plans will change to accommodate someone who needs you. Ultimately, it's a lifestyle improvement! In 2018 riches come from teamwork and community spirit. Capricorn and Leo adore you. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). The sands of time don't stop for drama, and neither should you. Take a quick scan to assess what's relevant to you then move on. Avoid gossip. It's good to satisfy curiosity unless that curiosity is of the morbid variety. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). “Sky above, earth below, fire within” -- this creed has served you well, though you really could use a water sign influence to balance it all out. Today you'll get just that. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You're not sure if the project is finished, the job has ended, or the relationship is played out. Make no move. Wait to see what else comes up. Punctuate this with a semicolon instead of a period, because there's probably more. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). A relationship is changing again. You've already been strangers, friends, enemies, friends again and more. And now you are back to being a little unsure of what the other person will do. Keep up your guard as you find out. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20). You definitely won't master the whole project in a day or even a month. Anyway, big thinking can be overwhelming and can bog you down now. Focus on being the master of this hour, then the next and the next. ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19). Of course you're interested in what affects your needs and goals. If you can't figure out what's in it for you, naturally you'll lose interest. Knowing this is how things work, you'll craft something irresistible for you and yours. TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20). You'll lead with your generosity of spirit, though you still must act out of self-interest in many matters, as it would be irresponsible not to. Self-care is a duty and a public service. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You've undergone so many incarnations in your lifetime already, and you're about to add another to the story. Follow your curiosity wherever it may lead. If you're not sure if you should ask, ask anyway. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Maybe you started late, or maybe you don't come from the same place as the others. Whatever makes you different, lean into that. You'll succeed without having to hide anything. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). It's futile to fight against the waves of change. They are so powerful, and you'll only exhaust yourself. Stay relaxed, and provide no resistance. Eventually, out of the turmoil, you'll start moving steadily in a direction that makes sense. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). There's no time to waste on hating the experiences that led you here. That will cause you to fall back. Instead, affirm: Here you are, shaped by what happened and also by what might happen. Fall forward. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Each stage of your life seems to demand you to be a little different from who you were. And now you're busy figuring out what stays and what goes for the new version.
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