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City leaders celebrated Hanukkah with a menorah 4 lighting this week.

BHUSD held a toy drive to benefit the Compton Unified School District. 5

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Cultural Heritage, Rec & Parks Commissions To Recommend Doheny Fountain Restoration By Victoria Talbot At a liaison meeting that included Mayor Lili Bosse, Councilmember John Mirisch, Recreation and Parks Commission Chair Howard Rosoff and Commissioner Simone Friedman and Cultural Heritage Commission Chair Noah Furie, plans to add paths and to drain or only partially restore the historic Doheny Fountain were rejected in favor of fully restoring the fountain and maintaining the historic integrity of the park as part of the ongoing restoration of Beverly Gardens Park. The fountain was built in 1931 when the City hired Beverly

Hills architect W. Asa Hudson to build a fountain that would mark the eastern entry to the City as part of the second phase that completed the 23-blocks of Beverly Gardens Park. The original phase had only the three blocks that included the lily pond and the two adjacent parks, built in 1907. By 1931, the (see ‘FOUNTAIN’ page 19)

NEW YEAR’S EVE IN BEVERLY HILLS The Beverly Hilton Sunday bubbly brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for $45/person and New Year’s Eve six-course dinner at CIRCA 55 from 6-11 p.m. with Champagne toast and live music. $95/person. 310-887-6055.

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George Christy, Page 6 December 10 Was A Historic Day Celebrating The 101st Birthday Of Kirk Douglas With His Family And Friends At Home. Kirk and Anne Have Contributed Megamillions To Major Charities

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BHUSD Budget Calls For $5 Million In Employee Cuts

GOLDEN GLOBES — The Beverly Hilton played host to the unveiling of the 2018 Golden Globe nominees on Monday morning. Director Guillermo del Toro's fantasy romance The Shape of Water scored a leading seven nominations. For a full story on the Golden Globes nominations, see page 10. Pictured: Miss Golden Globe Ambassador Simone Alexandra Johnson, and nominee announcers Sharon Stone, Garrett Hedlund, Kristen Bell and Alfre Woodard. Celebrity Photo/Scott Downie

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Dinner at Jean-Georges – first seating at 5 p.m. is a four-course menu. $165/person. Second seating, beginning at 8:30 p.m., is a six-course menu for $280/person. 310-860-6566.

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Dinner will be served in both The Belvedere (at 8 p.m.) and The Living Room (7:30 p.m.), followed by a live band and dancing. Six-course prix fixe menu is $295/person and $195 for kids 12-and-under. 310975-2736.

The Beverly Hills Hotel First seating – three-course menu with amuse bouche. $150 per person, 5-9 p.m. Second seating – five-course dinner. $295/person, $50 per child. 9 p.m. to midnight. 310-887-2777.

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By Laura Coleman While the 90210 zip code may evoke illusions of mansions for all, the reality for the Beverly Hills Unified School District (BHUSD) is much more dire. On Monday, four days before the deadline set by the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) for public school districts to submit their 2017-18 First Interim Report, the Board of Education voted 5-0 for BHUSD to adopt and submit its report to the county for approval. The report, which has a positive certification, makes changes to the district’s previously adopted budget, which was approved last June.

The district’s latest budget calls for $5 million in staff reductions for the 2018-19 fiscal year. Previous board discussions use the assumption that the average employee costs the district $100,000 annually. In layman’s terms, that means the district is currently assuming that 50 people will be receiving pink slips in March. “It is currently out of certificated salaries, but reductions can be made anywhere,” clarified BHUSD Assistant Superintendent LaTanya KirkCarter Latham. “It is there to show LACOE that we acknowledge we are over-staffed.” (see ‘BHUSD BUDGET CUTS’ page 15)

#MeToo In Beverly Hills: Former Student Details Sexual Harassment While Attending BHUSD School By Laura Coleman The inappropriate behavior started after school in fall 2016, just as she was starting her eighth grade year in Beverly Hills Unified School District. The girl, now 14, recalls clearly the day her friend’s behavior crossed a line, and in fact she wasn’t alone when it happened: she was waiting with friends outside the Beverly Hills K-8 school to be picked up by their parents. A friend called the boy, who was also in the eighth grade at the same school, to join them outside. Soon, he was playfully hugging the girl. “All of a sudden, out of nowhere, he comes up behind, he puts his hands behind me and touched my breasts and mimicked a humping motion,” the girl recalled of that one day over a year ago now. “I felt dis-

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gusted. “I was pushing him off me, telling him, ‘Stop. What are you doing?’” At the urging of a friend, the girl ended up reporting the incident to the administration. Reports were taken by school officials. “I was told [the administration] would try to find out why he did this and get him to stop,” the girl recalled. “It didn’t stop.” For a while, there was just verbal harassment, she said; no more touching. Then he crossed the line once again and touched her on the bottom while they were on the PE field in February. Once again, there were witnesses and once again reports were taken by school officials. However, after having (see ‘#METOO AT BHUSD’ page 19)

PARTY PEOPLE — Dwayne Johnson with partner Lauren Hashian, who is infanticipating, along with Meg Donnelly attended Columbia Pictures’ Los Angeles premiere of Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle at the TCL Chinese Theatre. For more photos, see George Christy’s column on page 6.

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HAPPY HANUKKAH – Rabbi Yosef Cunin, his wife Chamic Cunin, Beverly Hills Mayor Lili Bosse and Councilmembers John Mirisch and Robert Wunderlich joined with friends and neighbors Tuesday evening to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah. The lighting event was held on North Santa Monica Boulevard, between the Beverly Hills Tower and Alfred’s Coffee. The event was hosted by Chabad of Beverly Hills, which meets at the historic Beverly Hills Hotel.

City Council To Vote Tuesday On $10.5 Million JPA

El Rodeo Renovation Gets New Timeline: Construction To Begin Q1 2019 By Laura Coleman On Monday, the Board of Education unanimously voted 5-0 to pass a resolution allowing the Beverly Hills Unified School District to extricate itself from a time-consuming, and likely unfruitful, process to access approximately $2 million in State Seismic Mitigation Program (SSMP) funds. “This resolution puts us back on track,” stated Boardmember Isabel Hacker. As a result of delays, district officials now anticipate that El Rodeo students will remain in portable classrooms for at least another four years, with construction on the school’s new seismically sound campus likely to begin in early 2019. According to Terry Tao, facilities counsel for the district, construction on the new El Rodeo campus is anticipated to take 32 months to complete once it gets underway. The delay, which officials say was unforeseen, resulted from the March 31, 2015 deci-

sion by the school board to immediately close portions of the campus after it became known that the building’s historic cupola was threatening the safety of the school. As a result of that information, as well as structural evaluations and seismic review data showing that El Rodeo’s auditorium and cupola structure were deemed seismically unsafe, the district closed the school and moved students to temporary housing in order that a full seismic upgrade for safety could be designed and implemented. Following El Rodeo’s closure, the school district embarked on the process of accessing a portion of the SSMP funds for El Rodeo, subsequently submitted designs for a full code compliant upgrade to the Division of State Architect (DSA). Tao estimated that the district has already spent around $2 million related to preparing those plans. The application stalled, however, once the district was

required to provide significant data on past upgrades, test data, pull tests and other unavailable information in order to process the construction documents submitted to DSA. Tao emphasized that given the time and difficulty for undertaking a full code compliance upgrade, lack of funds for the SSMP and at least a $10 million savings, changing from a fully code compliant set of plans to a voluntary structural upgrade for safety would be in the best interests of the district. “You’ll save a considerable amount of time,” he said. Following Monday’s vote, this school district can now begin crafting a plan to address the school’s potentially unsafe seismic conditions and ensure safety without having the burden of having to provide a prohibitive amount of information to the DSA. “It’s all about making sure El Rodeo is not only safe, but on the fastest possible path,” Tao said.

By Laura Coleman Following months of contentious negotiations, the City of Beverly Hills and Beverly Hills Unified School District are on the precipice of having a new $10.5 million Joint Powers Agreement (JPA). On Tuesday, Dec. 19, the City Council is expected to vote on the new JPA, the final hurdle to ensure the continuance of this vital contract. The new three-year JPA, which the Board of Education unanimously approved at its meeting on Monday, codifies how the City and school district make use of BHUSD properties during non-school hours. “The City Council at their meeting on Dec 19th will consider a recommendation to accept the new JPA agreement that the Board unanimously approved on their Dec 11 meeting,” confirmed City Manager Mahdi Aluzri. “The new agreement increases the funding level, establishes a higher level of accountability, and ensures that the City and the District continue to maintain a successful partnership in serving the community.” In existence since 1978, the agreement stipulates how the district is compensated for

use of its facilities, although it is clearly intended to be more than just a rental agreement. Indeed, more than 10 percent of Beverly Hills’ population are students at one of the district’s five local public schools. In addition, the turfs and fields conveniently located throughout the City – are essential to community programs and groups, such as Beverly Hills American Youth Soccer Organization. “I am thrilled that the JPA will be on our council meeting agenda this Tuesday,” said Mayor Lili Bosse. “The schools are part of the fiber of my being and truly are the foundation of what makes our City great.” Tuesday’s vote is expected to mark the end of a contentious negotiation process between the City and the school district to reimagine its current $9.7 million JPA. Before the Monday’s vote by the Board, BHUSD Superintendent Michael Bregy told his five bosses that the three-year agreement looked “really solid.” The terms of the new deal are retroactive to commence July 1, 2017. (see ‘JPA’ page 15)

PUPPY LOVE – Brenna is a playful 12week old Terripoo puppy who weighs four pounds. She came in from a family who had an accidental litter and is now looking for a new home. Those interested in adopting Brenna can contact Shelter Hope Pet Shop at www.shelterhopepetshop.org.

Bosse To Lead Final Walk With The Mayor Of 2017 Where To Celebrate New Year’s Eve In Beverly Hills On Monday Morning By Victoria Talbot Walk with the Mayor will have its final walk for the year on Monday, visiting Cheryl Saban Designs, Paradigm Talent Agency and Platinum Equity, with a sneak peek at the offerings at 260 LA, a very New York City pop-up that has just expanded to the West Coast, featuring premier sample sales. Cheryl Saban, whose atelier of gemstone jewelry and hand-blown glass is carefully crafted with her own hands, is well-known in Beverly Hills, where her children attended school. The Saban family is recognized for their outstanding philanthropy to many organizations, such as Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, and their name graces the beautifully restored Saban Theatre, one of the City’s most beloved historic landmarks.

Platinum Equity and Paradigm Talent Agency are in another historic building by Master Architect Paul R. Williams, built in 1939. The English Georgian Revival was designed for Jules Stein’s headquarters for Music Corporation of America (MCA). The building was sold in 1964 to Tex Thornton, president of Litton Industries, and Williams was again hired to expand the campus. It was acquired by Platinum Equity in 2003 and, with its majestic design, occupies a prominent space in the City landscape. “I’m very proud of our community,” said Bosse, referring to the coming-together of so many organizations to make her BOLD (Beverly Hills Open Later Days) vision a reality. “We have reached a new stratosphere of success. Every week

there are new people from all over the world on our walks… I’m seeing a new level of excitement, visiting businesses for the first time, businesses opening flagships…” Bosse’s 2017 walks have included Bike with the Mayor, Yoga with the Mayor, Art Walk with the Mayor, BOLD Summer Walk with the Mayor, and two sessions with Dr. Deepak Chopra for Meditate with the Mayor. Guests have included gubernatorial candidate Antonio Villaraigosa and Dianna Nyad, who swam from Cuba to Florida without a shark cage on her fifth attempt at the age of 64. Monday’s final walk of 2017 will begin at the Crescent steps of City Hall at 8:30 a.m.

By Matt Lopez In addition to the options on page 1, consider celebrating the start of 2018 in Beverly Hills at one of these great dinner and party options: Montage Beverly Hills: Dinner at Georgie – first seating at 5:30 p.m. includes threecourse prix fixe dinner. $188/person. Second seating, beginning at 8:30 p.m., includes five-course prix fixe menu with optional wine pairings. $188/person, $288 with wine pairings. Call 310-8607886. New Year’s Eve black tie gala in the Marquesa Ballroom includes cocktail reception, five-course seated dinner and champagne toast at midnight. $395/person. 310-860-5848. L’Ermitage: Avec Nous will host a four-course dinner for $125/person from 5-11 p.m. 310-860-8660. The Beverly Wilshire: Two

dinner seatings at CUT by Wolfgang Puck – first seating at 6 p.m. for $150/person, second seating at 9 p.m. for $300/person. A champagne celebration with a DJ spinning music will take place in the CUT Lounge beginning at 9 p.m. for $75/person. 310-2768500. Spago: The restaurant will host its first-ever Masquerade Ball, which includes two dinner seatings. The first is from 56:30 p.m. and includes a threecourse menu for $135/person. The second seating is from 810 p.m. with a three-course menu for $285/person. That price includes party favors, a Champagne toast, live DJ and the famous 1AM breakfast buffet from Chef de Cuisine Tetsu Yahagi. There will also be a contest for best mask. Call 310-385-0880. (see ‘NEW YEAR’S EVE’ page 15)

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Crime Roundup: Anesthesiologist Charged With Murder, Carjacker Arrested

TOY DRIVE – The Beverly Hills PTA Council partnered up with the Beverly Hills Police for its annual toy drive this week, benefiting the children of the Compton Unified School District. Pictured, front row, from left: Eliyahu Fard, Joshua Korori, Benjamin Gotfried, Nicholas Egiazaryian, Maurice Jadidolahi, and Charles Daneshgar. Middle row, from left: Laura Skirde, Lorraine Eastman, Rose Kaiserman, Mayor Lili Bosse, Kelli Schatz and Chief Sandra Spagnoli. Back row, from left: Miryam Cohen, Traffic Control Officer Elias Pilichos, Rich Waters, BHPD Lt. Elisabeth Albanese, Santa/BHPD officer Julian Reyes, BHPD Assistant Chief Marc Coopwood and BHPD Captain Mark Miner.

By Matt Lopez The Beverly Hills Police arrested a Beverly Hills anesthesiologist this week on murder charges. According to a media release, Dr. Stephen Kyo-Sung Kim was arrested after the death of a patient that occurred at Rodeo Plastic Surgery on 421 N. Rodeo Dr. After a patient died at the clinic on Sept. 26, detectives investigating concluded that the death was caused by a lethal dose of Demerol injected into the patient during recovery. After a three-month investigation, police believe the deadly dose was injected by Kim, an anesthesiologist who police say was under the influence of narcotics during the surgery.

Kim was scheduled to appear at the Foltz Criminal Justice Center for arraignment Thursday. His bail is set at $1,000,000. Carjacking The Beverly Hills Police last Friday arrested a man on charges of carjacking near the intersection of Canon Drive and Dayton Way. The incident occurred shortly after noon, when the man allegedly carjacked, at gunpoint, a woman driving a small white hatchback vehicle in an alley near Canon/Dayton. Kit Kirill Kipnis, 47, of Beverly Hills was arrested on charges of carjacking and transferred to the LAX Airport courthouse on Dec. 12.

Planning Commission To Consider Comments On 100 Crescent Draft EIR By Victoria Talbot The Beverly Hills Planning Commission is considering public comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) prepared for the proposed overlay zone at 100 N. Crescent Drive for the comment period Nov. 13, 2017 – Jan. 5, 2018. The normally 45-day period was extended, taking into consideration the holidays, so that comments can be accepted after the holidays have ended. The building is the proposed Beverly Hills Media Center, and will include a major screening room component, a ground-floor restaurant and rooftop amenities. The applicant is asking the City to allow two additional stories (five total stories), which the Draft EIR shade and shadow analysis identifies as having “a significant impact,” meaning that

homes to the northeast of the project site on Rexford Drive will be impacted for more than three hours between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. during the winter months. At their meeting Thursday, the Planning Commission listened to public comments on the project. The documents are available at City Hall and online at www.beverlyhills.org. The meeting, “is simply one venue during the 54-day comment period in which people can provide comments,” said Assistant Director of Community Development Ryan Gohlich. “No decisions would be made as to whether the project should be approved or denied.” Approval or denial will not be considered until later in 2018, he said. All public comments will be considered in the Final EIR. (see ‘100 CRESCENT’ page 15)

Beverly Hills High School Has Less Stress During Finals Thanks To NormanAid By Laura Coleman Amidst the anxiety-riddled time that occurs around finals, Beverly Hills High School students have spent this very week stressing less thanks to the NormanAid Student Support Center. Monday’s “Puppy Bunny Day” for example, which saw 350 students pass through the BHHS student help center to cuddle with a puppy or bunny was likely NormanAid’s most successful event ever, remarked BHHS 11th grade student Alexa Khorshad, a Peer Counselor. Throughout the week, in partnership with the Matthew Silverman Memorial Foundation, the center has hosted a multitude of inventive activities, all designed to help BHHS students manage their stress and anxiety and build coping skills during Finals Week. From serving more than 300 cups of tea, mostly green, in the first few days, to having students practice yoga and mindful meditation, not to mention playing with puppies and bunnies, the center continues to work to make itself accessible to the student body. “I’m hoping that it’s helping to normalize that it’s a helpful place for kids to come,” said BHHS Intervention

BHHS Student Kate Marks and bunny

Counselor Ali Norman-Franks. “Stress affects our mood. Ultimately, if stress gets out of hand it can lead them to other mental health issues.” Keys to de-stress include: practicing mindfulness, being in the moment, doing meditation, performing any type of physical activity; getting enough sleep; and eating healthful, balanced meals. “There’s a lot of stress at school,” Alexa said, noting the during finals stress levels are always higher. “I had someone say, with the puppy thing, ‘These are like the best two minutes of my life.’”

SING FOR THE SEASON – The Beverly Hills High Madrigals participated in the Beverly Gardens Holiday Concert last Sunday, along with the BHUSD Honor Choir and the La Cienega Park preschool choir. Pictured: BHHS madrigals Sydney Strickland, Andrew Liner, Joshua Coone, Alan Lubinsky, Daniel Kohanbash, Keeley Black, Kate Froemmling and Willa Ziegenfuss. Photo by Victoria Talbot

GEORGE CHRISTY

is with 92 movies.

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is bonanza of accolades through the years range from the AFI’s Life Achievement Award to the Kennedy Center Honors.

irk has a u t h o r e d numerous books, including his 1988 autobiography The Ragman’s Son.

e and Anne’s philanthropies are phenomenal. Courtesy of Jolene Schlatter

Michael Douglas, left, with dad Kirk Douglas, and brother Joel Douglas celebrated Kirk’s historic 101st birthday at home with family and friends.

ecember 10. Noon. In the prime heartland of residential real estate in Beverly Hills.

ichael Douglas flew in from New York and Joel Douglas arrived from Palm Springs to spend the day with Big Daddy Kirk Douglas. To dine with him and Anne Douglas and 50-plus friends in celebration of Kirk’s historic 101st birthday.

ll admiring the huge cake iced with an image of Kirk from his 1949 breakthrough film, Champion (a pair of boxing gloves nestled nearby).

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cake was iced with sunflowers as a nod to Kirk’s role as Vincent Van Gough in Lust for Life (1956) famous for his museum painting of the yellow blooms.

e additionally starred as French impressionist artist Toulouse-Lautrec. In Moulin Rouge (1952).

It was Michael who sug-

irk’s three-Oscar career ranks with the major cinema idols of our time, credited as he

gested that he hold one finger up to indicate “one”, Kirk make an “o” with his thumb and forefinger, and Joel add another single finger to indicate a “one” for our intrepid photographer Jolene Schlatter’s iphone snapshot that is on this page.

hey established the Anne Douglas Center for Homeless Women at the Los Angeles Mission, where hundreds of women have turned their lives around.

they traveled to more than 40 countries to act as goodwill ambassadors for the U.S. Information Agency, speaking to audiences about why democracy works and what freedom means”, informs a government representative.

peaking with George Schlatter the following day, George mused how lucky he and Jolene were to participate in Kirk’s 101st birthday. “That’ll live with us now and forever.”

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is a Grande Seigneur in Hollywood. In his Missouri youth, George became the pride of his family, singing tenor with the St. Louis Municipal Civic Light Opera. Influenced musically by his mom Miriam, a classical violinist, and his aunt Eileen, a concert pianist.

hen Hollywood came calling, he became the host/ maestro of Ciro’s nightclub on Sunset Boulevard where the Comedy Store is. Cinema kings and queens flocked to the hangout, where Lana Turner dances with Cesar Romero,

and sighed, “I’d rather rumba than read.”

n time, George moved on to producing television successes such as, Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-in, where George delivered their comedic flair of Goldie Hawn and Lily Tomlin.

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BC needed a show to compete with Lucille Ball on CBS, and we were it.” Popular specials followed with Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Jr. and Shirley MacLaine.

e created the long running American Comedy Awards in 1987 for ABC TV.

ominated for eighteen Emmy Awards, George’s production offices continue to buzz with a loyal staff developing projects.

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s wonderful and influential as my mom and aunt were, the most wonderful and influential person in my life is my wife Jolene, who – reluctantly! – admits to our great 50 years of togetherness.” Online at www.bhcourier.com/category/george-christy

n Culver City, in 2004 they opened the Kirk Douglas Theatre.

hey’ve supported the Anne Douglas Childhood Center at the Sinai Temple of Westwood.

hey’ve given millions for Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and the Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles.

lso have contributed to the rebuilding of over 400 aged Los Angeles Unified School District playgrounds that were in need of restoraElizabeth Banks tion.

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on Peter Douglas was unavoidably detained in San Francisco.

n his 99th birthday, the Dougleses contributed $40 million to Harry’s Haven, an Alzheimer’s facility at the Motion Picture and Television Home in Woodland Hills. They added another $15 million to expand it.

“At their own expense,

eorge Schlatter joined the guests for the buffet in the Douglases art-filled residence. Who was there? The renowned investment adviser Anita Rosenstein with her developer husband Arnold Rosenstein, Kelly and Ron Meyer, Kirk’s cardiologist Dr. P. K. Shah with wife Kimberly, gallerist Paul Selwyn with Joan, and Marilyn and Jeffrey Katzenberg.

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Anna Kendrick heated the Red Carpet during the Pitch Perfect 3 world premiere presented by Universal Pictures and Gold Circle Entertainment at the Dolby Theatre Sofia Reyes

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BEFORE AND AFTER – Pictured left: 901 Strada Vecchia after a Stop Work Order was levied in 2014. Pictured right: 901 Strada Vecchia as it sits today.

Bel-Air Residents Concerned About Ongoing Work At Hadid’s 901 Strada Vecchia By Matt Lopez What good is a stop work order if nobody is around to enforce it? That’s what Bel-Air neighbors are beginning to wonder as grading and other work continues at megamansion developer Mohamed Hadid’s muchmaligned 901 Strada Vecchia, despite having its permits revoked and a stop work order put into place more than two years ago. According to one neighbor, Bibi Horacek, the lack of permits hasn’t stopped work on the site from continuing and she claims the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) has sat idly by and let it happen. LADBS chief Frank Bush agreed in an April 5 meeting

with neighbors that he would keep them updated to the status of any applications for new permits made by Hadid for the Strada Vecchia project, Horacek said in a letter she wrote Monday to Bush that was obtained by the Courier. Such a plan would allow neighbors most affected by the project – such as Bibi and her husband Joe, who live directly below the property – to be kept in the loop on any matters related to construction at the site. Despite that agreement, Bush’s LADBS inspectors have apparently allowed a significant amount of grading to take place at the site, “under the auspices of an ‘erosion control plan’ without requiring grading permits,” writes Horacek.

“I am extremely disappointed that you have failed in keeping your word of honor and are allowing all sort of activity to take place at the property without even providing the community an opportunity to review the plans.” Neighbors report that grading has been occurring at the property since the week of Nov. 13, with bobcats shaving the hill, creating paths and hauling away dirt – all being done without any permits or CEQA review. Horacek noted that as part of the alleged “erosion control,” workers have apparently moved trees to the illegal floor beneath the properties pool level and installed plywood, which could be used to hide work being done at that level.

“Last Friday I learned through LADBS that it is ‘trying to avoid a haul route approval’ and that LADBS is looking for ways to ‘make things work’ for all the grading and export totals. All the grading quantities are currently being stockpiled in the basement. These cannot remain there, the basement has been previously ordered demolished by LADBS. It is clear that games are being played with the grading quantities in an effort to assist a convicted criminal. Where is LADBS transparency?” Horacek wrote. The “erosion control” is just the latest in a string of work that is apparently being done at the site without permit, under the not-so-watchful eye of LADBS.

In October, LADBS officials confirmed that – after it was brought to their attention by residents – they had ordered Hadid to remove furniture, track lighting and wood finishing that had been installed inside the megamansion. Bush wrote in an e-mail to residents at that time that LADBS inspectors “have been and will continue to make regular inspections” at the property, but it appears that these incidents continue to keep cropping up under the noses of LADBS inspectors, going unnoticed until brought to their attention by those in the community. Bush did not return a request for comment from the Courier.

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Oprah Winfrey To Receive Mike Burstyn’s New Drama Azimuth To Screen In Encino Golden Globes’ De Mille Award

Azimuth, Beverly Hills resident Mike Burstyn’s searing drama about two soldiers during The Six Day War will screen Friday-Thursday, Dec. 15-21 at the Laemmle Town Center 5, 17200 Ventura Blvd., #121, Encino. The date is June 9, 1967 and an Israeli sergeant and an Egyptian soldier encounter each other in an abandoned UNEF post in the Sinai desert on the day after the Israeli/Egyptian cease fire. During an ensuing fire fight both men get trapped in the abandoned post; the Israeli on the ground floor, the Egyptian on the upper. Outside stands the sergeant’s Jeep, awaiting the victor. Two soldiers, one goal: Survival. Starring Yiftach Klein and Sammy Sheikh, the film is produced by Shuki Friedman. Screenings of the 75-minute film will be at 3:15, 7:40 (with writer/director Burstyn) and 10 p.m. Academy members welcome. For tickets, call 310-478-3836. For more information, visit https://www.laemmle.com/films/42712.

L.A. County Holiday Celebration Set For Dec. 24 Music ensembles, choirs and dance companies from the neighborhoods and cultures of the region will celebrate the season at the free 58th Annual L.A. County Holiday Celebration from 3-6 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 24 at The Music Center’s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 N. Grand Ave., L.A. Highlights include the Harmonic Bronze Handbell

Ensemble performing a classical handbell piece that celebrates Christmas and Hanukkah; holiday songs sung by the Palmdale High School Choral Union and Sunday Night Singers; the L.A. Sheriff’s Department Band playing a medley of holiday favorites; MUSYCA Children’s Choir performing contemporary Christmas songs; Mostly Kosher; the Jung Im Lee Korean Dance

Company and Las Colibri. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. and patrons may come and go throughout the performance. The program will air live on PBS SoCal KOCE and stream live on pbssocal.org. The program will be re-broadcast from 9 p.m.-midnight on Christmas Eve. On Christmas Day, the show will be available to stream beginning at noon.

Actress, producer, TV star and entrepreneur Oprah Winfrey will received the 2018 Cecil B. de Mille Award at The Hollywood Foreign Press Association’s (HFPA) 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018 hosted by Seth Meyers. “As a global media leader, philanthropist, producer and actress, she has created an unparalleled connection with people around the world, said Meher Tatna, HFPA president. “Oprah has celebrated strong female characters on and off screen, and has been a role model for women and young girls for decades.” On Monday, director Guillermo del Toro's fantasy romance The Shape Of Water scored a leading seven nominations for the awards, while Steven Spielberg's journalism drama The Post and the dark crime tale Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri each earned six. All three films were nominated for best motion picture drama, along with the comingof-age gay romance Call Me By Your Name and director

Oprah Winfrey

Christopher Nolan’s war epic Dunkirk. For musical or comedy films, nominations went to The Disaster Artist, Get Out, The Greatest Showman, I, Tonya and Lady Bird. Del Toro, Spielberg and Nolan were all nominated for best director, as were Martin McDonagh for Three Billboards and Ridley Scott for All The Money In The World. The Golden Globe drama winner has gone on to win a best picture Oscar 28 of 54 times, including last year’s Moonlight. The musical/comedy winner has won seven times at the Oscars. The awards will air live from 8-11 p.m, on NBC from The Beverly Hilton.

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Jeffrey Glassman, Ingrid Graham Named Cedars-Sinai Researchers: Holiday To Alzheimer’s Greater L.A. Board Loneliness Can Be Harmful To Seniors Alzheimer’s Greater Los Angeles (ALZGLA) has announced the appointments of Jeffrey Glassman and Ingrid Graham, to the ALZGLA board of directors, effective last month. • For many years, L.A. attorney Jeffrey Glassman specialized Jeffrey Glassman in estate planning, probate and trusts, and he now serves as the CEO for Covington Capital Management. Glassman has a history of philanthropy and public service, particularly in support of the L.A. aging community. He served on the Board of Councilors for the USC School of Gerontology and is a member of the board of directors for the LA Jewish Home, most recently serving as chairman. Glassman has experienced Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias within his family, and has been a donor to ALZGLA over many years. • Ingrid Graham is a professional dancer, model and choreographer. She has performed and choreographed for the Edinburgh Music Festival, Merce Cunningham Dance Company, California African American Music, and

the Brooklyn Academy of Music, among others. Her commercial dance clients include Victoria’s Secret, Pharrell Williams, Latin Grammy Awards, Nike, and Saks Fifth Avenue, and she has produced and choreographed several Ingrid Graham award-winning dance films. A teacher and mentor, Graham councils and coaches for the NAACP’s Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics. She is on the dance faculty of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in Hollywood, and developed the “Start Today” program for young dancers that aspire to become professionals. Since the diagnosis of Graham’s mother with early onset Alzheimer’s, she has been an advocate and fundraiser for ALZGLA. ALZGLA provides programs and services free of charge to individuals with Alzheimer’s and related dementias, their families, caregivers and the community. Low cost training and education are also offered for professionals. For more information, call the Helpline 24/7 at 844HELP-ALZ or visit www.alzgla.org.

The holidays are supposed to be a happy time, but many isolated seniors often are left feeling lonely — which can be harmful to their health. Loneliness is linked to serious medical conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease, stroke and heart disease as well as a higher risk of premature death. But loneliness can be easily overlooked as a health risk because healthcare providers can neglect asking their older patients about their social lives, and many older adults are too proud or embarrassed to ask for help, experts say. When Cedars-Sinai physicians and nurses who specialize in caring for older adults screen their patients for isolation during geriatric physical exams, they find that more than one-third are lonely. “Loneliness is a significant issue among older adults, robbing them of their ability to live vibrant, independent lives as they age,” said Sonja Rosen, MD, associate medical director, Geriatric Care Programs and chief of Geriatric Medicine for Cedars-Sinai Medical Group. “But it doesn’t have to be this way.” To tackle loneliness over the holidays, Rosen and her colleagues at Cedars-Sinai suggest the following: • Search online listings. Throughout the holiday season, recreation centers, libraries, museums, places of worship and local colleges host free and lowcost community events.

• Reach out. The holidays are a good excuse for seniors to call and catch up with friends and family. Younger family members and friends can make a point of stopping by a senior’s house for a quick visit. • Explore both new and familiar hobbies. • Seek medical advice. A geriatrician can connect seniors to other resources and potential treatments. As part of its ongoing work with seniors, in January, Cedars-Sinai will offer new, free exercise and health-management classes. Cedars-Sinai has partnered with Jewish Family Service to host classes at local community organizations for patients and other seniors in need. The class, developed by the Arthritis Foundation, features a workout with weightlifting, stretching and balance exercises that can be adaptable to any level of fitness. The program has been proven to decrease their risk of falling, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “Fear of falling is a big reason older people don’t leave the house,” said geriatrician Allison Mays, MD, MAS. The chronic disease self-management classes will cover topics such as how to manage medications and communicate with one’s doctor. To join one of the classes, seniors should call 310-385-3511.

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Attention Pet Lovers: Consider Marley’s Mutts for Year-End Giving By Victoria Talbot Finding homes for shelter dogs is the main focus of most animal welfare groups; but Marley's Mutts works hard to treat the problem before it begins with an extensive spay & neuter program to control the population of dogs that need homes or become euthanized by preventing them from breeding, as well as rescue, foster, adoption and health care. Zach Skow is the face behind Marley's Mutts, which was born out of the desperation he felt in the midst of alcoholism, when he was dying of liver failure. Marley saved him, and he saved Marley, a Rottweiler/Pit mix rescued from the Mojave shelter when he was an 8-week old pup. Diagnosed with end-stage liver failure, Marley gave Zach a reason to get up in the morning. His dog's love showed him the way; he recovered, and Marley lived to be 15. His legacy is Marley's Mutts. Hooch, a French Mastiff who nearly lost his life at the shelter, just won Hero Dog for 2017. When they adopted him, he was severely underweight. The shelter people did not know why he would only thrash around in his food and water bowls. Skow discovered that Hooch has no tongue - it was cut out. Today, Hooch has learned, through patience and love, to slurp up water and eat moistened kibble fed lovingly by hand. He now works as a therapy dog for children with special needs. Marley’s Mutts takes these dogs with special needs, provides complicated health care and finds permanent fosters.

Zach Skow with Hooch

The "Mutt Militia", organized through Marley's Mutts Dog Rescue, is a group of volunteers who join Skow to wage a war against abuse, exploitation and needless euthanasia. Donors fight with funds, social media, time and effort, fostering, training, health care professionals and people who help abused dogs learn to trust again. The organization’s Pawsitive Change program teaches inmates in prisons dog training - so they have a valuable skill when they leave prison, pairing inmates with death-row dogs. Inmates live with the dogs, so over time, both dogs and humans have time to build a relationship and heal. Though many of the dogs are rescued in the Kern County area - that is also one of the worst areas for shelter dogs. Marley’s Mutts Mutt Militia comes to some of the worst L.A. County shelters to rescue dogs in need, and cats. For more information, visit www.MarleysMutts.org.

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THE FASHION OF BEVERLY HILLS

Veteran Hotelier Peter Bowling Joins Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills Team As Managing Director By Laura Coleman Not even one-year-old yet, the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills will now be helmed by hotel industry veteran Peter Bowling, who started as the new managing director last week. Bowling, who previously served as served as the managing director of the One&Only Palmilla resort in Cabo San Lucas, will be responsible for the overall operations of the property. “Every new opening is intense and I think they’ve done an amazing job,” Bowling told the Courier just days after his assuming his new role. “It’s up to me to steer the ship and move forward and to fine tune and to work on existing product.” With 450 people on the team, a stellar food program starring Jean Georges Vongerichten, killer views from all of the rooms in the luxury hotel, and the City’s best rooftop view, the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills certainly has all the bones to sustain itself as a gold standard in world-class luxury. In October, Condé Nast Traveler awarded the hotel the number one spot

in its Readers’ Choice category. “I take my responsibility as the ‘standard bearer for upperclass hotels’ very seriously, which is why I am delighted to join the Waldorf Astoria brand,” Bowling said. “This new Beverly Hills hotel (which opened this past summer) is truly a jewel – and a place where I know I can make a difference, both with the challenges of satisfying the needs of our guests as well as in increasing revenues and growing our occupancy rate.” With over 30 years of experience in the luxury hospitality industry, the British-born executive began his career in England at the acclaimed Lainston House and Eastwell Manor before holding a position at Chilston Park Country House. After relocating from England in 1986, Bowling went on to manage some of the Caribbean’s most celebrated resorts including The Royal Pavilion in Barbados and the Cotton House Hotel in Mustique. Bowling also developed Villa Nova, Barbados’ first boutique style hotel, and was managing director of the renowned Jumby Bay in

ELEGANT ART— Jeremy Musson, discussed his latest book Robert Adam: Country House Design, Decoration & the Art of Elegance at a recent Beverly Hills Women’s Club (BHWC) meeting. At the program, in conjunction with the Royal Oak Foundation, were (from left) Elena Danielson, BHWC president; Musson, Sophie Grusq, board member and Kathleen Spiegelman. Musson, a leading commentator and authority on the English Country House, presented a six-part BBC series, Curious House Guest, and was also an assistant regional curator for the National Trust in East Anglia. Photo by Maxine Picard

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Antigua, where he spearheaded an extensive renovation to the private 300-acre island, part of the Rosewood Hotels & Resorts group. “There’s really no place on earth that is as synonymous with luxury as Beverly Hills,” Bowling said. “Having the opportunity to elevate our guests’ experience here in the heart of the most sophisticated place on the planet is a challenge I happily accept.”

ROCK BENEFIT—Jerry Cantrell (Alice In Chains, The Hellcat Saints), Scott Shriner (Weezer, The Hellcat Saints), Kyle Stefanski (CEO Rhonda’s Kiss), Frankie Perez (Apocalyptica, The Hellcat Saints) and Dave Kushner (Velvet Revolver, The Hellcat Saints) at Rhonda’s Kiss’ annual all-star benefit concert in the Hollywood Palladium. The third annual event featured a performance by Jane’s Addiction, and neurosurgeon Dr. Keith Black of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, received the organization’s Healing & Hope Award. Concert proceeds benefit the Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute and further the mission of Rhonda’s Kiss, supporting programs to help cancer patients in need, and helping those who receive a cancer diagnosis make ends meet during treatment.

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Officials confirmed to the Courier that the City has not paid the school district since June 30, when the original contract’s one-year extension ended. Since then, the JPA has been extended four additional times so that it now expires Dec. 31. The terms as to what the City will pay the district to make use of its school facilities are as follows: $10.5 million for FY 2017-18; $11 million for FY 2018-19; and $11.5 million for FY 2019-20. In addition, the City will also do the following: increase payment for crossing guards from $125,000 to half of

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The Draft EIR has assessed the property in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and prepared this initial study of the impacts. The most significant elements of the proposed project include the height increase from three to five stories, the 2.75 FAR and the parking, said Gohlich. The applicant is seeking an overlay zone, General Plan Amendment, Zone Text Amendment and Planned Development for a commercial office building. The proposed project would add an additional two stories to the existing building to become 72 feet, five stories. The allowed height is 45 feet, three stories. The increased height impacts adjacent residences with shade and shadow. The current FAR is 1.81; the proposed FAR is 2.75; allowable FAR is 2.0. Currently, the building has 377 total subterranean parking spaces, with 317 of them standard for parking. The applicant proposes 465 total parking spaces, with 268 standard spaces. The proposal is to allow 45 compact, 8 compact tandems, 9 mechanical lift stack spaces,

the operative contract; deposit $100,000 into an escrow account established to pay for repairs caused during JPA use; fund an additional $20,000 peryear increase for police and fire services; provide ambassador supervision up to 39 hours per week at all district sites; install Closed Circuit (CCTV) cameras at district sites at an estimated cost of $1.5 million. Vice Mayor Julian Gold, who sits on the City-BHUSD JPA liaison along with Councilmember John Mirisch, Board President Lisa Korbatov and Board member Howard Goldstein, previously told the Courier that he was optimistic that the City Council would approve the new three-year agreement. 76 drive aisle, and 47 tandem parking spaces – with a 24-hour valet service available. The building was designed by Master Architect Gin Dan Wong but it is not eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places or the California Register of Historical Resources “due to its relatively recent construction.” The building does not meet the criteria for a local landmark designation, according to the Historic Resources report. In the Draft EIR, the environmental analysis notes that the shade and shadow analysis shows “that seven singlefamily residential properties to the northeast of the project site, which front on North Rexford Drive, would experience shade as a result of the proposed project for a period that exceeds the winter threshold… there would be a significant and unavoidable shade and shadow impact.” Comments may be submitted in email to amiller@beverlyhills.org; or by mail to Alek Miller, associate planner, City of Beverly Hills Department of Community Development, 455 N. Rexford Dr., Beverly Hills. Call Alek Miller at 310-285-1196 for more information.

BHUSD BUDGET CUTS (Continued from page 1)

The district is currently in the midst of exploring how to best reconfigure the schools in an effort to maximize student learning and welfare while saving around $5 million. Boardmember Mel Spitz, who previously served as head of the district’s Finance Committee just a few years before joining the board, clarified: “That gives us approximately two months to determine who gets the pink slips.” If not done, he emphasized, approximately half of the district’s fledgling $10 million rainy day “endowment” Fund 17 would be wiped out. “I just want to point out how important an issue this is,” Spitz said during the Board discussion. The good news is, General Fund revenue is projected to increase by $1.8 million in this current fiscal year. Further, property taxes, an unknown at this point,

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Il Cielo: Offering a special New Year's Eve menu with dancing, party favors and a champagne toast at midnight. Seatings are at 6 and 9 p.m. 310276-9990. The Palm: Enjoy holiday offers from 5 p.m. to midnight. 310-550-8811. Il Pastaio: Chef Giacomino Drago is preparing a four-course prix fixe menu with what he calls some of the restaurant’s most “special dishes” of 2017. 310-205-5444. 208 Rodeo: Special four-course dinner menu will be served beginning at 6 p.m., with live music and party favors. 310-275-2428.

December 15, 2017 | Page 15 could potentially add a nice injection when they come it. The bad news is that the fund balance is expecting a net decrease of $4.1 million. Part of that comes from the disparity between just how much the district takes in as revenue ($66 million) and spends on education and programs ($70.1 million). Further, the budget has the school district dipping into its reserves. And while the recent money the school district captured in dealing with the fall out from the Beverly Hills Oil Well has helped the district’s position, it really only addresses an unfortunate new circumstance. Latham emphasized to the board that she was cautious about employee negotiations and how the district is going to reduce expenditures. “You’re approving a multi-year assumption letting you know you have to do something,” she said. “The budget is fluid.” Nerano: Offers a special four-course NYE menu crafted by executive chef Michele Lisi. 310-405-0155. La Dolce Vita: Four-course dinner menu for $95/person, including a toast of prosecco. 310-278-1845. Mr. Chow: Prix fixe menu with first seating at 6 p.m. and second at 9 p.m. Also features live music. 310-278-9911. The Bazaar by José Andrés: Two dinner seatings and a DJ party on the garden terrace. First seating is $200/person, second is $350/person. 310-246-5555. Culina: Gala includes flutes of Champagne, live entertainment, party favors and a midnight toast. Begins at 8 p.m. for $150/person. Pre-gala fourcourse menu runs from 6-7 p.m. for $95/person. 310-860-4000.

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A new collection of lowriders to celebrate the holiday season and extend the popularity of “The High Art of Riding Low: Ranflas, Corazón e Inspiración” exhibit, will be on display through Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018 in the lobby of the Petersen Automotive Museum, 6060 Wilshire Blvd. (at Fairfax), L.A. The new vehicles, termed ”rolling examples of highly ornate Chicano art and culture,” include a 1963 Chevrolet

Impala Convertible “Slippin’ Into Darkness” by Cleto Sanchez, a 1958 Chevrolet Impala “Lemonlaid” by Danny Arriaga, and a 1972 Monte Carlo ”Fatal Attraction” by Jose Alvarez. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, call 323-930-CARS or visit www.petersen.org. • • • • • Holiday tours of the Malibu Adamson House, will be offered at 3:15 and 7:15 p.m., Thursdays through Sundays, through Dec. 29 at the historic home near Malibu Lagoon State Beach at 23200 Pacific Coast Highway. Tickets for the docent-led tours are $20. For reservations and more information, visit https://www.parks.ca.gov/?pag e_id=672, call 310-456-9378 or email events@adamsonhouse.org. • • • • •

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Landscape paintings made in all 19 California National Forests are part of ”California Flora (National Forest Condensation Wall),” an exhibit by L.A.-based artist Sam Falls opening at 11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 16 and running through April 19, 2018 on the walls of the Hammer Museum lobby, 10899 Wilshire Blvd., Westwood. Working outdoors, Falls covers large canvases with vegetation from the sites he visits— Ponderosa pine trees, California buckwheat, deer fern, and wild bluegrass (to name a few)—and sprinkles them with dry pigments and then leaves them outside exposed to the environment overnight. For more information, call 310-443-7000 or visit https://hammer.ucla.edu/exhi-

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of local and SoCal events. bitions/2017/hammer-projectssam-falls/. • • • • • Former London-based stage actor Joe Praml will read Dylan Thomas’ A Child’s Christmas In Wales and other holiday poems including ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas from noon-2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 16 at PalmRancho Park Branch Library, 2920 Overland Ave., L.A. For more information, visit w w w. j o e p ra m l . c o m , www/lapl.org/branches/palmsrancho-park or call 310-8211769. • • • • • The Klezmatics will celebrate Yiddish culture and the legacy of Hanukkah for audiences of all cultures and backgrounds in The Klezmatics Happy, Joyous Hanukkah at 8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 16 at the Valley Performing Arts Center (The Soraya), 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge. Having performed in 20 countries, the group’s Eastern European Jewish music tradition is influenced by rhythms from around the world. Tickets range from $33-$68 and are available by calling 818-677-3000 or online at ValleyPerformingArtsCenter.org. • • • • • Jewish Women’s Theatre (JWT) will present Eden According To Eve, revealing the inner thoughts of several biblical heroines and villainesses, at 2 and 5 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 17 at the company’s home, The Braid, 2912 Colorado Ave., Suite 102, Santa Monica. Directed by Susan Morgenstern, the show features Monica Piper, Shelly Goldstein, Lisa Robins, Judith Scarpone and Robert Trebor in stories translating ancient perspectives into contemporary and relevant tales like Eve’s comical explanation of why she ate that apple and what life was like for the ﬁrst family in “Paradise Adjacent.” Tickets are $40 and available at www.jewishwomenstheatre.org Accompanying the show will be a new art exhibit in The Gallery@The Braid, celebrating JWT’s 10th anniversary with a

curated retrospective of Marilee Tolwin paintings that were originally used as salon program covers. She will give a special art talk about the exhibit at 11:30 a.m before the performance. The art talk and gallery show are free. • • • • •

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Violinist Antonio Lysy and fortepiano player Tom Beghin will perform the complete Beethoven Sonata cycle for cello and piano at 2 p.m., Sunday Dec. 17 at The Broad Stage, 1310 11th St., Santa Monica. The five sonatas take the audience on a journey through Beethoven’s life, covering all three of the composer’s major creative periods. Beghin will be playing two fortepianos from Beethoven’s time: Philip R. Belt, 1977, after Anton Walter, c. 1780, courtesy of UCLA and John Broadwood & Sons, 1816, restored by Robert Portillo. Lysy is currently head of strings at the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music and a teacher at the Heifetz International Music Institute. Tickets start at $60 and are available online at www.thebroadstage.org or by calling 310-434-3200. • • • • • La Picante will present A Very Salsa Christmas in the final Cocoa Concert from 6:30-8:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 22 in Union Station’s historic south patio, 800 N. Alameda St., L.A. In addition to salsa classics and dancing, the evening will include a cocoa bar, cookie decoration and ornament making, a Kid’s Zone, photo booth, ugly Christmas sweater contest with prizes, holiday treats and “Santa Selfies.” For more information on the free event, visit the happenings section at unionstationla.com.

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Bruce Resnikoff threw a once-in-a-lifetime surprise party for his wife Claudia’s 60th birthday on Nov. 19. More than 100 friends completely shocked her at the Wiltern Theatre, where she was led to believe Bruce was addressing a charity event. After dinner, the crowd Brad Pitt Mark Richard Ed Horan Katie Holmes Don Johnson Tim Conway adjourned to the lounge, where Bruce surprised everyone with a 75-minute concert by Earth, Wind & Fire, Claudia’s favorite band. BIRTHDAY GIRL—Caudia Resnikoff Before its last song, the and her husband, Bruce band sang Happy Birthday to Claudia, and a confetti canon went off, covering the stage and everyone in the theater. Some in attendance included Claudia’s children, Nicole and Blake Resnikoff; her mother, Marianne Berman, her sister and brother-in-law, Michelle and Alan Kaye; as well as Marla and Michael Kantor; Amy and Noah Furie, Shirley Sherman, Laura Goldfeder, Brenda and Steve Dubin and many others. ****** It is a combination of both joy and sadness that I say good-bye to one of my favorite publicists Katy Sweet, who has decided to retire at the end of the month after almost a half-century of service. Katy, along with Pam Giangregorio, Anna Yan and other members of her pany’s repertoire, followed by a post-perfor- staff, are thoroughly professional and have been an invaluable aid to HOLIDAY BENEFIT–American Ballet Theatre’s “Holiday mance dinner and dessert with the perform- this column and the entire Courier family. Benefit” at The Beverly Hilton brought out (above, from ers. left): Co-Chair Elizabeth Segerstrom, ABT Artistic Director The “Holiday Benefit” included excerpts Kevin McKenzie, honoree Judy Morr and ABT Executive from works by choreographers Benjamin Director Kara Medoff Barnett. (Right photo) Michael Cavallaro (center), salon manager of Harry Winston Millepied, Alexei Ratmansky and Christopher Beverly Hills is flanked by ABT principal dancers Gillian Wheeldon, as well as scenes from the company’s most treasured classics, The Murphy and Stella Abrera. Photos by Vince Bucci Nutcracker and Swan Lake. The performance By Victoria Talbot June 2018’s 25th anniversary It was an elegant and magical evening... American also included a first look at Ratmansky’s fullFollowing a record-break- event. Ballet Theatre (ABT) hosted its annual “Holiday Benefit” length ballet Harlequinade, which will have The RDC is requesting an ing attendance at the 2017 dinner and performance at The Beverly Hilton. its world premiere during ABT’s 2018 spring Rodeo Drive Concours additional $25,000 in funding Sponsored by Harry Winston Inc., the benefit honored season at the Metropolitan Opera House. D’Elegance, the Rodeo Drive to enhance the silver anniverJudy Morr, executive VP of Segerstrom Center for the At the conclusion, American Ballet Committee is requesting sary experience and “there will Arts. Theatre Executive Director Kara Medoff Board Chairman Andy Barth introduced the 300 Barnett thanked the dancers and guests and $150,000 funding for the event be additional costs associated guests to Artistic Director Kevin McKenzie, who spoke acknowledged: “ABT is America’s National next summer, an increase of to create, develop and produce about ABT’s 50-year love affair with Southern California. Ballet Company, and we travel all over the $25,000, presented at a liaison a uniquely special event for its 25th year,” per the liaison agenda. “ABT has also enjoyed a long and fruitful relationship country and around the world. Our offices meeting this week. The total cost for the Last year, the ever-popular with our honoree Judy Morr for nearly five decades,” and rehearsal studios may be in New York said McKenzie. “She has been single-handedly respon- City, but Southern California is our second luxury car show drew a crowd Fathers’ Day event last year was estimated at 50,000 visitors, $266,481.80, $2,761 under sible for curating a world renowned international dance home.” program of the highest quality, presenting more than Sponsorship and Co-Chairs were Sarah Arison, Avery and and featured 130 luxury auto- budget. 1,000 dance performances to more than 2 million audi- Andy Barth, Lisa Love, Michael Moser, mobiles lining Rodeo Drive exhibitor’s fees made up the difence members.” Elizabeth Segerstrom, Stewart Smith and from Wilshire Boulevard to ference after the $125,000 from The evening fea- Robin Ferracone and Sutton Stracke, while South Santa Monica Boulevard. the City. tured a one-night- Hannah Selleck was junior co-chair. This year, the RDC plans to Sponsorship for the 2017 only performance by included GEARYS receive $8,800 in exhibitor’s Proceeds from the benefit support ABT event the world-renowned and its educational programs. Beverly Hills, Mercedes-Benz, fees and $135,500 in sponsor artists of American American Ballet Theatre will present its The Auto Gallery, O’Gara support for a budget of Ballet Theatre, includ- annual engagement of Ratmansky’s The Coach, Ferrari Beverly Hills, $270,000 for the event. ing principal dancers Nutcracker at Segerstrom Center for the Arts RM Sotheby’s, P ZERO World, “This is one of the most Stella Abrera, Misty in Costa Mesa, featuring students from ABT’s Two Rodeo, Brooks Brothers, popular and embraced events Copeland, Gillian William J. Gillespie School through this What Goes Around Comes of the year. It appeals to all ages Murphy, Hee Seo, Sunday. For tickets, visit Around, Fusion Motor and truly has become a wonDaniil Simkin, and http://www.abt.org/performances/nutcrack- Company, Tesla, Sprinkles, derful Fathers’ Day tradition,” Cory Stearns, in er.asp or call 714-556-2787. Laduree, Lacoste, The Beverly said Mayor Lili Bosse. scenes from the com****** The funding request will Wilshire, CVB and the Courier. The Rodeo Drive Com-mit- come to the City Council soon tee (RDC) believes they will for a final decision. have similar commitments for

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north side of Santa Monica Boulevard had not yet become developed. According to the historic assessment and evaluation report, “worries that these lots would be used for private schools, public buildings, income-producing residences—that is, apartment buildings—or that the commercial uses south of the Boulevard would spill over to the north led an association of north of Santa Monica Boulevard property owners to petition the City Council to condemn the land for use as a City park.” The residents formed an improvement district bonded for $720,000 and hired Ralph Cornell to design the parks. With the Electric Fountain on the west end, Hudson designed the Doheny Fountain to be the focal point of the east. The importance of retaining the historic integrity of the fountain and the park was described in the Landmark Assessment: “Character-defining aspects of the fountain include: the Moorish star shape; terra cotta paving; concrete construction; shallow stairs; polychromatic tile stair risers; blue and turquoise mosaic tiled surface of lower basin; two-tiered fountain consisting of a circular shaft with two ornamented splash basins; and cast concrete sculptural decoration featuring nymphs.” Beverly Gardens Park marked a turning point in city planning when completed. It marks one of the City’s most characteristic features that has a cherished function separating residential from the business uses, and offering passive recreation opportunities. The historical value is described in the Landmark Assessment: “Beverly Gardens appears to be part of the first application of the concepts of the City Beautiful Movement in Southern California and is one of, if not the first, applications of these principles to a residential subdivision in the State of California. It is, thus, the pioneer in a design and method of planning that influenced many subsequent developments in the State.” City Urban Designer Mark Odell, who manages the City’s historic designations, agreed that adding a pathway would be inappropriate for the park’s historical integrity. Director of Community Services Nancy Hunt Coffey explained that to restore the fountain could be costly. Other options included patching leaks and using the basin without the splash feature or removing the water component entirely, which were rejected by the liaisons in favor of authentic restoration. The project will come back to the City Council in the future.

Skirball Fire Prompts Koretz Homeless Encampment Investigation By Matt Lopez L.A. City Councilman Paul Koretz on Wednesday introduced an emergency motion asking various city departments to report on the problem of hillside homeless encampments, one of which was determined to be the source of the recent Skirball Fire in the Sepulveda Pass.

The fire, which scorched 422 acres since it broke out shortly before 5 a.m. on Dec. 6, was caused by an “illegal cooking fire” at a homeless encampment in a brush area, the Los Angeles Fire Department reported Tuesday. The fire occurred near where Sepulveda Boulevard crosses under the 405 freeway,

authorities said. The flames destroyed six homes and damaged 12 others, and at one time prompted the evacuation of about 700 homes and an apartment building in Bel-Air. Koretz’s motion, which was approved on an 11-0 vote, calls for reports from the city's fire and police departments, as

well as the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority and Caltrans. Koretz said he wanted the departments to report on the specific encampment connected to the Skirball Fire to determine if homeless people were trespassing on land not open to the public when they set an illegal cooking fire.

#METOO AT BHUSD

afraid he’d hurt her.” The transition from BHUSD hasn’t been easy. The girl’s mom noted how her once boisterous daughter has drawn inward, no longer trusting adults. The girl has even started thinking that girls are inferior to boys. “It’s like, I haven’t forgotten about what happened to me. And I think a part for me will never get over this,” the girl said. “I want to go to school with my friends. But I worry.” In the wake of recent celebrity sexual abuse revelations in the news, the girl said that she has increasingly felt compelled to speak up about what happened to her. “I want my voice to be heard,” she said. “After women and people in general are going through this right now and speaking about it, if I don’t speak out, he could [do something worse.]” A certified four-page letter from BHUSD, dated May 8, 2017, sent by the district’s former Human Resources Officer Yolanda Mendoza to the girl’s mother on official BHUSD letterhead succinctly documents the results of an investigation into the alleged incidents. The letter, which is based on interviews conducted by non-BHUSD attorney Kimberly Ludwin with the firm of Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo, states: “This shall serve as a report of the Investigator’s findings and conclusions. In sum, the Investigator did make a finding that [the boy] engaged in sexual harassment on multiple occasions against [the girl] in violation of District Policy 5145.7.” The report further states: “All of the above incidents reported by [the girl] involved

unwelcome touching and hugging and had the effect of creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive educational environment as defined in Board Policy 5145.7.” While the girl and her mother remain convinced that the boy has never been sufficiently disciplined, if at all – something that BHUSD officials are unable to comment on due to laws intended to protect minors, the letter states that the boy had been disciplined prior to the incident where he touched her on the behind. However, the letter notes that “despite this discipline and a directive not to touch or hug [the girl], the evidence supports a finding that he continued engaging in this conduct.” Further, the letter, authored by Mendoza, tells the girl’s mother to “rest assured that an appropriate response will be made with respect to each of the above findings and no further harassment will be tolerated.” Superintendent Michael Bregy said that while he was unable to speak on one specific case, “Every single case has follow-up with some support of counseling.” In conversations with the Courier, the girl said that she believed that the boy’s inappropriate behavior was not limited to just her, an allegation that the district investigation appears to support. The report concludes with one additional finding, specifically: “The preponderance of the evidence supports a finding that [the boy] has made several offensive and derogatory comments to female students in violation of Board [Policy] 5145.7 which prohibits ‘unwelcome sexual slurs, epithets, threats, verbal abuse,

derogatory comments or sexually degrading descriptions.’” Despite the finding, the sexual harassment incidents involving the boy were never reported to the Beverly Hills Police Department. Multiple officials have told the Courier that school employees are mandated to report similar issues to police in order to ensure that there is proper documentation should a similar incident happen again. BHPD confirmed to the Courier that no reports on the incident appeared to have been filed with the police. Last week, BHHS student newspaper Highlights published an article detailing how sexual assault is happening everywhere–including at the high school. According to a BHHS student poll of 202 students surveyed, 15.3 percent of students at the high school have been sexually assaulted. BHHS Assistant Principal Christopher Regan is quoted in the article as saying: “I don’t know if we necessarily treat [investigating sexual misconduct] different than [investigating] bullying other than the fact that, if it were sexual battery, we are more likely to get the police involved.” BHHS Intervention Counselor Ali Norman-Franks said the school is planning to help educate kids on what constitutes inappropriate behavior, such as slapping another student’s behind or touching girls’ breasts, in February when the Norman Aid Center spearheads Forming Healthy Relationships Month. As part of that month, there will also be a focus on teen violence. “It’s so important that we teach them what’s right, and also what their rights are,” she said.

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twice reported incidents involving the boy, the girl said his behavior grew worse. “I tried to forgive him because my mom taught me not to hold grudges,” she said. But then there was another incident just a few days after the harassment on the PE field, this time in the hallway, where there were no witnesses, and she said she began to feel truly frightened. “He came up and said he was going to rape me,” she said. When she once again went to the adminstration to make a report, she said that this time she was not asked to document her statement in writing, although she did observe one administrator write something down about the incident. “[The administrator] said, ‘There will be consequences, but they’ll be the consequences that I want to happen,’” the girl recalled. The meaning of that was clear to the girl, she added: “He won’t be kicked out. He won’t be expelled or suspended.” “I kind of just gave up hope of reporting,” she said. “The third time it happened, nobody did anything. It was just like a slap on the wrist.” The boy is now a freshman at Beverly Hills High School. The girl, on the other hand, now attends high school outside the district, a decision she said she made together with her mother in order to keep herself safe from the boy’s continued harassment. “All the chit chats, all the meetings, no one did anything,” the girl’s mom said. “She didn’t go on any graduation trips because she was

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PUBLIC NOTICES PNOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE UNDER A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT AND CLAIM OF LIEN Order No: 5932790 TS No: P17-02032

YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT AND CLAIM OF LIEN, DATED 03/31/2017. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NOTICE is hereby given that Witkin & Neal, Inc., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to that certain Notice of Delinquent Assessment and Claim of Lien (hereinafter referred to as "Lien"), recorded on 04/10/2017 as instrument number 20170388259 in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, and further pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell thereunder recorded on 6/9/2017 as instrument number 20170640093 in said county and further pursuant to California Civil Code Section 5675 et seq. and those certain Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions recorded on 9/19/2000 as instrument number 001465269,which revoked all prior Declarations, including, but not limited to, Ins. No. 79-903753, WILL SELL on 12/28/2017, 10:00AM, Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA 91766 at public auction to the highest bidder for lawful money of the United States payable at the time of sale, all right, title and interest in the property situated in said county as more fully described in the above-referenced Lien. The purported owner(s) of said property is (are): SCOTT K. PRITCHARD, AN UNMARRIED MAN. The property address and other common designation, if any, of the real property is purported to be: 1230 N. HORN AVE., UNIT 515, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90069, APN 5559-006-189. The undersigned trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Sale is: $24,986.87. The opening bid at the foreclosure sale may be more or less than this estimate. In addition to cash, trustee will accept a cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn on a state or federal credit union or a check drawn on a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. If tender other than cash is accepted, the trustee may withhold issuance of the Trustee's Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. In its sole discretion, the seller (foreclosing party) reserves the right to withdraw the property from sale after the opening credit bid is announced but before the sale is completed. The opening bid is placed on behalf of the seller. Said sale shall be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Lien, advances thereunder, with interest as provided in the Declaration or by law plus the fees, charges and expenses of the trustee. THIS PROPERTY IS BEING SOLD IN AN "AS-IS" CONDITION. This communication is from a debt collector. Witkin & Neal, Inc. is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If you have previously received a discharge in bankruptcy, you may have been released from personal liability for this debt in which case this notice is intended to exercise the secured party's rights against the real property only. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may

exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether this sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 or visit this Internet Web site: www.nationwideposting.com using the file number assigned to this case: P17-02032. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the sale shall be subject to the following as provided in California Civil Code Section 5715: "A non judicial foreclosure sale by an association to collect upon a debt for delinquent assessments shall be subject to a right of redemption. The redemption period within which the separate interest may be redeemed from a foreclosure sale under this paragraph ends 90 days after the sale." Dated: 11/28/2017 Witkin & Neal, Inc. as said Trustee 5805 SEPULVEDA BLVD., SUITE 670 SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91411 (818) 845-8808 By: SUSAN PAQUETTE TRUSTEE SALES OFFICER THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NPP0321208 To: BEVERLY HILLS COURIER 12/08/2017, 12/15/2017, 12/22/201

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SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CASE NO: SS028667 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2017335947 The following is/are doing business as: MATTHEW PISHEVAR PROPERTIES 454 N. Oakhurst Dr. #304, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; American Investment Properties 454 N. Oakhurst Dr. #304, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed: Homayoun Pishevar, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 28, 2017; Published: December 01, 08, 15, 22, 2017 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2017335948 The following is/are doing business as: 1) ARCANE SPACE 2) ARCANE SPACE LA 324 Sunset Ave. #6, Venice, CA 90291; Anne Frances Hynes 324 Sunset Ave. #6, Venice, CA 90291; Morleigh Steinberg 324 Sunset Ave. #6, Venice, CA 90291; The business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed: Anne Frances Hynes, Partner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 28, 2017; Published: December 01, 08, 15, 22, 2017 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2017335949 The following is/are doing business as: 1) GREEN PROPERTIES INTERNATIONAL 2) GREEN PROPERTIES 9461 Charleville Blvd. #423, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Silva Mirzoian 9461 Charleville Blvd. #423, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed: Silva Mirzoian, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 28, 2017; Published: December 01, 08, 15, 22, 2017 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2017336800 The following is/are doing business as: STALFORD ADVISORS 9663 Santa Monica Blvd. #299, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Stalford Homes 9663 Santa Monica Blvd. #299, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed November 27, 2017: Stanley Stalford Jr., President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 28, 2017; Published: December 01, 08, 15, 22, 2017 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2017344663 The following is/are doing business as: B.W.S. IMPORTS CO. 7613 Flight Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90045; Paul Darricarrere 7613 Flight Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90045; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed: Paul Darricarrere, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: December 06, 2017; Published: December 08, 15, 22, 29, 2017 LACC N/C ––––––

In the Matter of the petition of: SOHEIL SHAI YASHAR To all interested person(s): Petitioner: SOHEIL SHAI YASHAR current residence address: 136 S. Palm Dr. #202 Beverly HIlls, CA 90212 filed a petition with the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, 1725 Main St. #102 Santa Monica, CA 90401 on October 25, 2017 for a Decree changing names as follows: Present Name: Soheil Shai Yashar Proposed Name: Soheil Yahya Esfandi The court orders that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: December 20, 2017 Time: 8:30 am Dept: K Room: A208 The address of the court is: 1725 Main St. #102 Santa Monica, CA 90401 Reason for name change: Soheil Yahya Esfandi would like to use mother’s maiden name. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the information in the foregoing petition is true and correct. Signed: Soheil Yahya Esfandi Judge of the Superior Court: Gerald Rosenberg Executive Officer/Clerk: Sherri R. Carter Dated: Oct. 25, 2017 Published: 11/24/17, 12/01/17, 12/08/17, 12/15/17 BHC

SUMMONS (CITATION JUDICIAL) CASE NO: BC636286 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: United States Venture Capital, LLC YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: Hughes Investment Partnership, LLC NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. The name and address of the court is: Superior Court of the State of California, County of Los Angeles Santa Monica Courthouse • 1725 Main St. • Santa Monica, CA 90401 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney is: Rolf S. Woolner, Justin E. Rawlins, Katherine B. Winston Winston & Strawn LLP, 333 S. Grand Avenue, 38th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071-1543 Tel: (213) 615-1700 Fax: (213) 615-1750 DATE: October 4, 2016 By: Sherri R. Carter, Clerk • Judy Lara, Deputy Beverly Hills Courier • Published 12/15/17, 12/22/17, 12/29/17, 01/05/18

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME 2017026023 The following person(s) has/have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: SFP 8950 W. Olympic Blvd. #121, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The fictitious business name referred to above was filed on (date): February 01, 2017 in the county of Samuel Friedman 8950 W. Olympic Blvd. #149, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL declare that all information in this statement is true and correct, Signed: Judy Friedman Rudzki As Power of Attorney For Samuel Friedman, Principal/Owner; Statement #2017344952 is filed with the County of Los Angeles: December 07, 2017; Published: December 15, 22, 29, 2017, December 05, 2018 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2017344951 The following is/are doing business as: SFP 8950 W. Olympic Blvd. #121, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The Samuel Friedman Revocable Family Trust 8950 W. Olympic Blvd. #149, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: A TRUST, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed: Judy Friedman Rudzki As Power of Attorney For Samuel Friedman, Principal/Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: December 07, 2017; Published: December 15, 22, 29, 2017, January 05, 2018 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2017344953 The following is/are doing business as: LITTLE RED’S FURRY TAILS 415 N. Crescent Dr. #235, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; P.O. Box 7150 Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Dawn Medina 415 N. Crescent Dr. #235, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed: Dawn Medina, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: December 07, 2017; Published: December 15, 22, 29, 2017, January 05, 2018 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2017344954 The following is/are doing business as: 1) BHH GROUP 2) CENTINELA GROUP 1702 S. Robertson Blvd. #2009, Los Angeles, CA 90035; Enrique Mannheim 1702 S. Robertson Blvd. #2009, Los Angeles, CA 90035; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed: Enrique Mannheim, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: December 07, 2017; Published: December 15, 22, 29, 2017, January 05, 2018 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2017344955 The following is/are doing business as: FRENCH LOVE 131 S. Barrington Pl. #210, Los Angeles, CA 90049; Olivia Vaatete 131 S. Barrington Pl. #210, Los Angeles, CA 90049; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed: Olivia Vaatete, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: December 07, 2017; Published: December 15, 22, 29, 2017, January 05, 2018 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2017346278 The following is/are doing business as: POWER OF ONE DOCUMENTARY MOVIE 10850 Wilshire Blvd. #350, Los Angeles, CA 90024; Yagya Productions, Inc. 10850 Wilshire Blvd. #350, Los Angeles, CA 90024; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed November 2017: Evangelina M. Richards, Secritary: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: December 08, 2017; Published: December 15, 22, 29, 2017, January 05, 2018 LACC N/C NOTICE— Fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, et seq., Business and Professions Code).

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in center of festival activities. 1,200 Sq. Ft., 2 Bedrooms, 2 King Beds & 2 Queen sofa beds, 2 Baths & Washer/Dryer. Sleeps 8. Jan 22, 23, 24 & 25 2018.

Cost = $5,100 Please contact Allen at: 562/618-9444 (text or voice mail)

Email: allenkorneff@gmail.com

LEGAL SERVICES

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

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We Buy Collectibles: Historical Items, Vintage/ Antique Paintings & Art, Old Photographs, Vintage Watches & Jewelry, Tutoring by a teacher with Movie Memorabilia, many years of experience Rare Books, Maps at the Lycee Francais of & Entire Collections.

JOBS WANTED

I AM SEEKING HOUSEKEEPER / CAREGIVER POSITION Full Time or Part Time

Run errands. I am Honest & Reliable. Legal citizen Los Angeles and The Text Photos or Call with own car. Over 10 BH Lingual Institute Lisa: 323/842-3667 years experience. Call Mme. Newman at Great references. 310/838-7749 55 Cell 747/232-1796 or e-mail JOBS Call 818/893-1056 yvonnettenewman@gmail.com WANTED

I AM SEEKING • COMPUTER • HOUSEKEEPING Repair & POSITION Training • Home or Office •

P/T. Flexible Hours.

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

• Very Experienced •

ELDERLY CARE

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

M AMA’ S H OME C ARE 323/655-2622

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

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

Call Lisa 24hrs. 323/877-8121 • 323/806-3046 Helping Hands, Seeking Caregiving/ Companion Position • 10+ Years Experience • Fluent English • Great References Prepared Meals, Light Housekeeping, w/ Car for Dr. Appts.+Shopping. Please Call:

213/258-7987 Local/Honest/Reliable

Fluent English. With Car. Legal Citizen. • Honest & Reliable • Please Call:

310/678-2173

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Medical Administrative Assistant For Beverly Hills Medical Office Experience with medical billing required. Patient liaison. Fax Resume:

310/285-0878

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323/252-9004

At least 5 years in home experience. Speak fluent

COMPUTER CONSULTANT

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

No Recovery, No Fee! Free Consultation.

LAW OFFICES OF BRADFORD L. TREUSCH • 310/557-2599 • “ A / V ” R AT E D F O R OVER 30 YEARS.

www. Treusch .net RATED BY SUPER LAWYERS

• Bradford L. Treusch • SuperLawyers.com

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

• Companions • Live-In / Live-Out

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

Experienced • Compassionate • Fully Screened

310.859.0440 www.exehomecare.com

BBB A+ Rated

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BEAUTY SALON

LARGE AND PRESTIGIOUS

BEVERLY HILLS SALON currently has a room available for rent for beauty services.

OFFICES & STORES FOR LEASE

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PRIME BEVERLY HILLS â€˘ 4 9 9 N . C A N O N D R . An amazing opportunity to lease class A office space in Beverly Hillsâ€™ 90 prestigious EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY G o l d e n Tr i angle.

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For more info call 310.887.7000

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HOUSE + DUPLEX ON ONE LOT APRROX. 6,930 SQ. FT. 3 BDRM HOME â€˘ 2 BDRM UNITS DUPLEX FOR SALE $2,500,000 SANDRA LEWIS

AGT. 310-770-4111 CalBRE #00456048

BEVERLY HILLS ADJ.

15 UNIT APT BUILDING FULLY REMODELED

GREAT UNIT MIX OF 2â€™s + 3â€™s EXCELLENT LOCATION DOHENY & PICO BLVD

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CENTURY CITY LAW OFFICE â€“ UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY

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Vacant Lot w/ Plans & Permits Ready to Go! Charming, Sunny,

Top Floor Therapist Office to Share in Each unit has Beverly Hills on 2 Bdrms.+2 Baths. $489,000 Including North Bedford Dr. 4-Units ready to be built in Tujunga.

LISA SHERMAN â€˘ AGENT 310/724-7000 x-1851

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PURCHASE-REHAB-REFINANCE FIX & FLIP - CONSTRUCTION LOANS 1ST & 2ND'S POSITION'S UP TO 80% LTV CASE BY CASE

all listings are on

1 Ocean View Corner Partnerâ€™s Office & Secretarial Bay Avail. BUYERS ONLY $7.3M Call Simon (BRE00635202) in beautifully appointed suite on 18th floor. at 213/401-5134 Will consider â€œof counselâ€? relationship. Amenities Include: 236 Acreage/ receptionist, law library, Residential Lots fax, photocopy, kitchen, conference rooms. For Info., Contact Sid Builders/Investors... At: 310/552-9292

plans and permits by top architect.

PRIVATE MONEY LOANS

With kitchenette & waiting room. Flexible hours. Please Call:

310/275-6892

CenturyCityLiving.com

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

CENTURY PARK EAST CONDOMINIUM

SOLD $1,000,000 2 BEDROOMS, 2 BATH CORNER PENTHOUSE $1,047,500

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

NMLS # 313559

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

BEVERLY HILLS

425

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Venice Artist Retreat BEVERLY HILLS TOWNHOUSE 2-Story Duplex 9001 Dayton Way #C Contemporary 3 Bdrms + 3.5 Baths Townhouse

KELEMEN

• BEVERLY HILLS •

BEVERLY HILLS ADJ.

HOUSES FOR RENT

2 Bd.+2 Ba. • $5,000 Newly remodeled. gourmet

kitchen. Hwd floors. Private 1,400sf., 10’ ceilings, elevator, rooftop deck, patio, black concrete floors, 3 car secure parking. new carpet, washer/ www.9001daytonunitc.com dryer, private garden, $7,995/month storage, 2-car parking. Call 310-622-7445 2424 Walnut Ave.

310/344-5556

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all listings are on CenturyCityLiving.com

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Beverly Hills Adj.

• BRENTWOOD •

NEWLY REMODELED 310 S. Sherbourne Dr. 872 S. Westgate Ave. 2 Bd.+1 Ba. • $3,150 = = = = = = X-LARGE ELEGANT APT. LUXURY APARTMENT 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath Very Bright • Newly Updated • 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH Newly Remodeled. 1 W/ granite kitchen & bath, Light and bright upper Balcony, hardwood flrs., 2 Bdrm.+1 / 2 Bath = = = = = = porcelain tile & hrwd. flrs., with hardwood floors, elevator, controlled laundry facility and access pool, on-site 2 car parking space. laundry, parking. $2,600/MO. Shared backyard. No pets. 310/247-8689 918 S. BEDFORD 310/271-6811 Close to Cedars Sinai, Cell: 310/994-4122 Sam: 310/422-6026 Shops, Transportation washer/dryer hook-ups,

NOW AVAILABLE walk-in closet, hi-ceilings. GATED 5 STAR LUXURY PROPERTIES

F URNISHED & U NFURNISHED

*BEL AIR *WESTWOOD *CENTURY CITY

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Must see! 439 S. Rexford

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Totally Redone. Harwood+carpet floors, fireplace, patio, parking, laundry facility.

310/592-4511 ————— ————— —————

Border of ••• PRIME ••• BEVERLY HILLS Grand Opening ————— BEVERLY HILLS BRENTWOOD ’s HOLMBY HILLS 838 N. DOHENY DRIVE CENTURY PARK EAST Spectacular Location LIGHT & BRIGHT 321 S. Sherbourne Dr. Most Spectacular 6 BDRM. + 8 BATHS A Modern Living Space • • Spacious • • 1 BEDROOM in Beverly Hills Apartments 1 BEDROOM /1 BATH • 120 Granville Ave. Across from Holmby Newly Remodeled Lower unit with hardwood • $3,400/MONTH Jr. Executive • 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath floors, includes appliances. • Park on an acre lot. * * High Floor • • • *2 B *d .*+ 2*1 / *2 B a*. • • Secured building. Very large upper unit Unobstructed City View Beautiful & serene garden Balcony, controlled • 3 B d . + 2 1/ 2 B a . Jumbo Balcony Permit Parking Only. w/ views! Central a/c, with pool. High ceilings. access, a/c, stove, Totally Renovated * * * * * * * * All Utilities Paid. 2-car garage, hrwd. $15,000/MO. elevator, laundry Island Kitchen Large units, walk-in closet, Available Jan. 1, 2018 flrs., laundry. 1/2 blk 6 mo. avail. or month-to-month 2 BD + LRG DEN + 2.5 BA facility, parking. Hardwood Floors custom kitchen, built-in $2,000/MO. to Bev. Vista School. 601 COMSTOCK AVE. With Breathtaking Views • 310/247-8689 • washer/dryer, all appliLoft Style 324 S. Rexford Dr. Call 310/409-5020 Janet: 310/666-8179 Ultimate luxury with full amenities Close to Cedars-Sinai, ances, hardwood floors Lease Purchase Available

•PLAZA TOWERS•

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$2,995/Month

and great neighborhood. 1554 sf. By Appointment Only: Carthay Circle Gourmet kitchen with top of the CENTURY PARK EAST 310/271-4207 Duplex line appliances, marble/hardwood $3,100/mo to $4,250/mo Minutes to Grove & flooring, 2 balconies, rooftop and Beverly Center PARK PLACE ground floor pools, well equipped Top floor 3 Bdrm. $4,500/mo to 6,100/mo. BEVERLY HILLS gym and much more... +Office+3-½ Bath PRIME LOCATION $5,900/MO. Newer kitchen, CENTURY TOWERS 2 BDRM. + 2 BA. By Appointment only hi-ceilings, redone bathrooms, hrwd. flrs. Call 310/612-1125 $6,500 to $7,000/month Bright & Spacious

or 310/729-1400

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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

CENTURY HILL $6,800/mo. to $7,500/mo.

BEVERLY HILLS TOWNHOUSE 435 S. Maple Dr. 2 Bd. +Den +3 Ba. Magnificent, bright, living+dining rm., freshly painted, central air, washer/ dryer, fridge, gated intercom entry, 2-car garage. Water included. No pets.

$3,800/Month • • • • • •

BEVERLY HILLS 237 N. Almont Dr. Expansive Deluxe 1 Bd.+Den+2 Ba.

Formal dining room, living room with fireplace, breakfast room, appliances, sun room, hardwod floors, service porch, A/C, 2 car garage, new carpet with balcony and private and paint. City Views. Nice yard. Close to all! side entrance, hardwood

Very Spacious, A/C, balcony, intercom entry, on-sight laundry, prkg.

Close to Cedars-Sinai, Beverly Center, floors and garage parking. LE PARC shops, cafes $2,800/MO. $7,995/mo to $8,900/mo. BEVERLY HILLS & transportation. Call 818/383-4038 221 S. Doheny Dr. 310/270-0724

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ONE CENTURY

$22,000/mo. to $25,000/mo.

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CENTURY WOODS

2433 BARRY AVE.

$9,000/mo.

BARRY GARDENS PLAZA

10000 SANTA MONICA $10,000/mo. to $59,000/mo.

BEL AIR CREST

•

Bd.+

1 Ba. • • • • • •

Spacious, hardwood flrs., huge closets, built-in a/c, dishwasher, pool, elevator, controlled access, laundry facilities. No pets.

424/343-0015

$9,000/mo. to $125,000/mo.

Great Location!

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•• • • • • • • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. •

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

BEVERLY HILLS

2 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS 218 S. Tower Dr. • • BRIGHT UNITS • •

• 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • •• Starting $2,645 •• • •• Swimming pool & Jacuzzi, • elevator, camera security Old World Charm! Bright, intercom entry, surveillance throughout fridge, stove, laundry fac. property, all appliances, CLOSE TO RESTAURANTS 2 car gated parking. & SHOPPING.

Call 310/612-1147

323/651-2598

Health club, wifi, sauna, heated pool, controlled acess, parking.

• • • • • • • • • 424/272-6596 • • Close to Brentwood • 1 Bd.+1 Bath • • Village, Restaurants, • 2 Bd.+2 Bath • UCLA, Mt. Saint Mary’s, • • • • • • • • & Transportation.

Call 310/339-5714

Some Complexes include Heated Pools, Sundeck, 2170 Century Park East Tennis, Doorman, $4,000 • 2+2 • #811 Houseman, Staff Best Location in Bldg.-180º Jetliner Views. Renovated, Engineers, Switchboard, New Stainless Steel Appl., Security Staff, COMPASS GOLD PROP. Granite Kitchen+Maple Cabinets, Beautiful Bamboo Marty: 310/293-2205 Switchboard, Saunas, Floors Throughout. Business Center, Pet • COOK A DIAN • PlayLand, Restaurant, www. 468 N. Camden Dr., Acres of Flower Gardens Beverly Hills, 90210 bhcourier 33 03-83 310-2 .com and Grassy Lawns. Walk-in closet, new carpet, a/c, garage prkg., pool, elevator, locked entry, washer/dryer in unit. $2,975/Mo.

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EXTRA LARGE BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. UPPER DUPLEX 120 S. Swall Dr.

————— 3 BDRM. + 1.75 BA.

$4,950/$5,150 w/ garage LISA SHERMAN • AGENT 310/724-7000 x-1851

Beverly Center & throughout, some units Trendy Robertson Bl. w/ skylights+high ceilings.

————— HEART OF BRENTWOOD 11931 Goshen Ave.

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Brand New Bldg. Large Luxury Units • 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. • 2 Bd. + 2 1/ 2 Ba. • 3 Bd. + 3 1/ 2 Ba. Very private, hi-ceilings, large veranda, luxury kitchen+bathrooms, walk-in closet, all new appliances, washer/dryer in unit, central air, prkg. Please Call:

310/312-9871

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11988 Kiowa Ave.

• GORGEOUS UNITS •

••••••• 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. •••••••

Large & Bright Unit.

Hardwood flrs., central Elevator, controlled air, pool, elevator, access, on-site on-site laundry, laundry facility, intercom entry. balcony, parking. 320 N. La Peer Dr. Close to

• 310/246-0290 • Brentwood Village, C L O S E TO Shops & Restaurants. S HOPS & D INING • 310/826-4889 •

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

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BRENTWOOD BRENTWOOD 11640 Kiowa Ave.

•••••••• Newly Updated

The Carlton

11666 Goshen Ave.

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Very Spacious

1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath Single+Loft+1.5 Ba.

••••••••

Balcony, dishwasher, a/c, heated pool, WiFi, elevator controlled access, on-site laundry, prkg. Close to Brentwood Village, Shops & Restaurants.

• 310/826-4889 •

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- 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath

Close to transportation.

• • • • • • Single • • • • •

340 S. St. Andrews Pl.

• • • • • Spacious 1 Bdrm + 1 Bath • • • • •

WiFi, pool, elevator, controlled access, onsight laundry, parking. • Close to U.C.L.A.

Balcony, controlled WiFi, central air/heat, • 310/442-8265 fireplace, balcony, access, parking, 310/473-1509 WEST L.A. controlled access, elevator, on-site laundry. pool, elevator, parking, 1415 Brockton Ave. W E S T W O O D { { { { { { { Close to shopping, laundry facility. 10905 Ohio Ave. 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath great restaurants 310/312-9871 • •• • Patio, stove, Shopping & Dining in and Metro. •• •• Brentwood Village dishwasher, on-sight • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • • 213/738-9849 • laundry, parking.

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• 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • B R E N T W O O D C LOSE T O S HOPS • • • •• LAFAYETTE PARK 11730 SUNSET BLVD. & R ESTAURANTS . • •

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310/479-0700

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Wifi, Bright, controlled 274 LAFAYETTE PARK PL. •••••• access, balcony, 922 S. Barrington Av. • Jr. Executive 1628 S. Westgate Ave. pool, e levator, • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • • • • • • • • X-St. Santa Monica Bl. laundry facility, prkg. • Bachelor Fireplace, balcony, Rooftop pool, •••••• ~ 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. ~ Close To U.C.L.A. wet bar, dishwasher, deck, central air, Granite counter tops, 310/477-6856 B r i g h t & A i r y. elevator, intercom laundry facility, Intercom entry, on-sight stainless steel appliances, entry, on-sight laundry, parking, on-sight laundry • WESTWOOD • elevator, parking. air conditioned, new gym, parking. Close to shops+dining. facility, courtyard patio. 10933 Rochester Ave. • Free WiFi Access • Close to transportation. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ hrwd. flrs., designer 310/826-0541 ~ 310/476-3824 ~ 310/820-1810 Jr. Executive finishes, balcony, ceiling BRENTWOOD & Spacious a/c, fireplace, fan, elevator, controlled BRENTWOOD U.C.L.A. CLOSE W E S T W O O D pool, controlled access, access. Fitness ctr, yoga The Carlton 1409 Midvale Ave. laundry fac., prkg. 11666 Goshen Ave. CULVER CITY •• • • • • Free WiFi Access • room, wi-fi, skyview

• BRENTWOOD •

468

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W E S T W O O D MID-WILSHIRE

WEST L.A.

1343 Carmelina Ave. 1380 Midvale Ave. • Bright Unit • On-site laundry, on-site parking.

440

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BEVERLY HILLS

NEWLY REMODELED

WEST L.A.

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NOTICE—

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• • • • • • • • 310/473-5061 • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • Close To U.C.L.A. Very Spacious • 1 Bd. +1 Ba. • • • • •• • —————–––– • • Single • • • • WESTWOOD • • • • Single+Loft+1.5 Ba. • • •• • • • 1422-1428 Kelton Av.

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3830 Vinton Ave.

( • ) ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) Pool, sauna,

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

intercom entry, elevator, on-site laundry, parking. CLOSE TO U.C.L.A., All Utilities Paid. SHOPPING & 1 BLK.

310/841-2367

• BRENTWOOD • 125 N. Barrington Av.

N E W LY U P D AT E D • • • • • • 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath • Upscale, Bright, 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.

Spacious

Hardwood floors, TO WESTWOOD PARK. dishwasher, controlled access, WiFi, on-site 310/478-8616 laundry & parking. ~ WESTWOOD ~ C LOSE TO U.C.L.A. 1385 Kelton Ave. 310/312-4957

1 Bd.+1 Ba.

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Dishwasher, on-site laundry, parking. C LOSE TO S CHOOL , F REEWAY & T RANSPORTATION .

Hardwood floors, WILSHIRE dishwasher, on-sight CORRIDOR laundry, controlled 10530-10540 Wilshire Bl. access, parking.

2600 Virginia Ave.

Close to U.C.L.A. & Westwood Village

310/449-1100

C LOSE TO S ANTA M ONICA C OLLEGE .

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550 Veteran Ave. • W E S T L . A . • •2 •B•d .• +2 Ba. 1236 Amhearst Ave. • • Spacious Units • • • • • • Very spacious, ^^^^^ 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath granite counters, microwave, intercom Dishwasher, a/c, entry, on-sight launcontrolled access, dry, parking & WiFi. on-site parking Very close to UCLA & laundry facility. & Westwood Village. 310/820-8584 310/208-5166

place, laundry facilities.

Easy freeway access

213/382-102 1

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1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • 1134 N. SYCAMORE AV.

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310/312-9871 SANTA MONICA Shopping & Dining in • S p a c i o u s • Brentwood Village 3 Bdrm. + 2 Bath

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WiFi, a/c, intercom entry, laundry facility, elevator, parking, pool.

lounge w/ outdoor fire-

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• 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • Single •

•

* * * * *

1 Bd. + 1 Ba.

* * * * * Newly Remodeled Great Views Great views, controlled access, balcony, elevator, lrg. pool, prkg, on-sight laundry. H IKING IN R UNYON C ANYON , H OLLYWOOD B OWL /N IGHTLIFE .

323/467-8172

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S E A W A R

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∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ 401 S. HOOVER St. ∞ • • • • • • • •

• Luxury Living • • 1 Bd. +

with valet, lush garden • 1 Ba. surrounding pool, gym, elevator, etc. • • • • • • • • Hardwood flrs., granite Control access, pool, counters, dishwasher, dishwasher, elevator, central air, balcony, on-site laundry laundry facility. • Free WiFi • and parking. Call: 310/470-4474 213/385-4751

T E S O R T E U S A L S T T O N P I H S E T I S H S N O O P A R C T C K T E A R E E L I O N A T T A L O C G O K E S M L P N O L I N N S T W D E C O L O U L O T

C O A I C N T H D A K I C M R E I C C K H O

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Y C L E S H E A L O E S S W E M E A S A N Y D R E S G E X P L P A I S O R T E C W I T H S T S S P A E O M L N L O M U K I F T R R E A Y S

E U R E O N H A Y E G A N

F T S L E I O A K L PEA H A R E T E P I D O I N D R A R E R E I T I P S A M O M P A W E M E N A R U A N B S S E A E W S C S O O N K L E

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WANTED

CHANEL, HERMES, GUCCI, PRADA AND ALL HIGH-END DESIGNER CLOTHING, HANDBAGS AND ACCESSORIES. ALL NEW, USED OR VINTAGE. TOP DOLLAR PAID Call 310/289-9561

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR When we first met, the volunteer members of the Future Focused Schools Team were a disparate group, many of whom had never met. Brought together with the clear purpose of exploring and analyzing options for our beloved Beverly Hills Unified School District, we are parents of current and former students, community members, alumni, City employees, current and former teachers and administrative staff. With such a large and diverse group, and coming from a myriad different BHUSD experiences – both positive and negative–we often engage in spirited debates with one another, yet remain open minded with each other, and with the community at large. Over these past weeks, one thing remains clear: we share a driving common passion for our public schools. We continue to work together with that passion for our district. Our goal has two primary components: to maximize educational and enrichment opportunities for our students and ensure fiscal responsibility and sustainability for the district. We are striving to find paths toward creating a 21st century version of the “lighthouse district” we had once been, a focus of pride for our community that matriculates students who have achieved their potential, broadened their horizons, enriched their knowledge and fulfilled their dreams. If you’ve talked to any one of us, you’ll know that we all feel we’ve had a crash course in “BHUSD 101,” and now we’re in sort of an “AP BHUSD.” All of the materials that form the basis of our education and our growing knowledge of the district are available online to the entire community, albeit without the extremely helpful tutelage from the administrators who support our back and forth conversations. And that’s just what this has been: a conversation. Your FFST is not locked into any single position. We may find more than one solution in this process. We are not tasked with a Board of Education or administrative agenda. We are not burdened by budgetary expectations, and operate under no cloud of a systemic bias. We are in conversation with each other and the community. Our meetings and homework involve analysis of the facts: finances, enrollment, delivery of education at the primary, middle school and high school levels, enrichment programs, counseling, intervention, transitions, special ed, athletics, facilities, and more. We are looking at the history of our district, listening to the hopes and dreams of current parents, students and teachers, as well as researching the systems utilized by competitive districts and private schools in our area. With that in mind, we are diving deeply into a look at the current/future BHUSD TK-8 model (or some version of that), and options for a BHUSD version of the TK-5/68 model. We have asked our district administrators to put together the financial, educational, enrichment, and facility information needed so we can examine all of the options that have been floated by our team and by many members of our community. We are focused on recommendations that will optimize and deliver the best education to our students, not one merely economically viable or systemically efficient. We want schools that are exceptional, dynamic and filled with potential for even more growth. As of our Dec. 6 evening meeting, we continued the conversation. We are still that disparate group with myriad experiences who share a passion for our City’s schools. We hope to present to our community and to the Board of Eduaction an educated and real- world view of the options available. The mere thought of change may feel uncomfortable to many in our community, but we are tasked with working toward securing a sustainable, vibrant, world-class 21st century education system–one that is consistent with our current budget and provides for all of the children and families in our community. As our work is still in progress and far from done, we would welcome hearing any ideas, solutions, fears, hopes and dreams from members of the community. Please join us in this ongoing conversation. The Future Focused Schools Team Kevin Allen, Teri Angel, Jocelyn Bresnick, Merle Bauer, Kimberly Combs, Lee Egerman, Mark Frenn, Christian Fuhrer, Fred Gluckman, Kari Kramer, Jory Lindsay, Mark Mead, Sean Nassirzadeh, Molly Peterson, Jonathan Prince, Franny Rennie, Mark Slavkin, Ethan Smith, Ronit Stone, Kim Timmerman, Tristen Walker, Marvin Winans ****** Thank you for your coverage of the negative impact on the massive addition to one of the most beautiful buildings in Beverly Hills. One comment in the article says the height is similar to that of other

buildings in the area. According to the assessor map, however, the building next to it only has about a 20,000 square foot footprint. This has joined six others in what used to be a residential parcel but is now one parcel of about 60,000 square feet. You can begin to see the scale of such a massive building if developed based on this current proposal next to other residential properties. Aside from the latest Environmental Impact Report on this project which shows a lot of “serious impact boxes” checked, the developer is not adding any square footage to the current parking, but just restriping existing spaces as well as requesting for a higher density bonus to go from 317 to 461 spaces, or 144 less than required by the current zoning standards.. The core issue, as I see it, is this Entertainment Overlay Zoning (E-O-PD) Ordinance which this project is using as precedence After removing all its fluff, what you see is a clear spot zoning and favoritism by providing big developers a backdoor route to use their clout and networking to circumvent our City zoning laws by allowing the developer to build 80 percent above its zoning law to attract an entertainment and media tenant. (Current FAR is 2.0 while Ordinance FAR allows 3.6 which is 80 percent more). There was absolutely no required financial study done to prove that the City needs or benefits from attracting media tenants and there is absolutely no guideline what kind of blighted area properties should be targeted for this kind of over-developmental use? What is particularly bothersome is the City being so complacent as to allow this project to get this far next to a residential area. Why Beverly Hills is giving preferential treatment to one kind of land use against another is beyond me. A quick google search looking for talent agencies in Beverly Hills gives you over 20 matches (more than we as residents need). If the City wants more of this business, why not give the incentives to the tenants of such buildings–not the owners to overbuild beyond zoning standards. Can anyone tell the residents the logic behind the members of the City Council’s decision to pass this ordinance ? Compare the development on 8767 Wilshire Blvd. The developer followed all zoning laws and provided more than 50 public parking spaces, plus other slots for self parking with two hours free and free parking for all employees. Yet when they wanted a higher ratio of medical use, they had to take the City to court. With this developer, he gets the freebie right from start if bringing in a media or entertainment tenant. One needs to just remember what a disaster it was to allow L'Ermitage hotel to build next to the residential properties by exceeding height and zoning standards. Wiseman Dawoody ****** At the recent school board organization meeting when a new president Lisa Korbatov and VP Noah Margo were elected, Mel Spitz and Isabel Hacker cited board policy when objecting to Margo’s election. Spitz went so far as to say that electing Margo is a “violation of the by-laws” since in his view Hacker was the rightful successor. Contrary to the Spitz’ assertion, BHUSD Board Bylaw 9100 states: “Selection of the vice president shall be determined by rotation based on how long each member has served on the board.” Since Margo has served for six years and Hacker for only two, making Margo’s selection was clearly the correct action to take. But Spitz and Hacker abstained from the vote, breaking another bylaw. BHUSD Board Bylaw 9323 states: “The board believes that when no conflict-ofinterest requires abstention, its members have a duty to vote on issues before them.” When I served on the school board, I frequently read the BHUSD Board Bylaws, finding it helpful to do so. The bylaws are there for a purpose, enabling the board to work harmoniously and efficiently and to focus on Board Bylaw 9271: “In all actions… the member’s first commitment is to the well-being of our youth. His/her primary responsibility is to every student in the district.” Lewis Hall

For The Record

In the Nov. 24, 2017 edition of the Courier, the article titled Anonymous Letters Claiming Malicious Acts Target Police, City Staff, Residents, sources throughout the City speculated about who sent the anonymous letters. Attorney Bradley Gage, who ﬁled a lawsuit against the City on behalf of BHPD Captain Mark Rosen, has informed the Courier: “I do not send anonymous letters, I never have and never will.”

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Astrology By Holiday Mathis TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Dec. 15). Your unsinkable attitude is what will make this a remarkable year. Setbacks will happen, and you'll keep bobbing back up and moving forward. Gorgeous additions to your environment happen in early 2018. A twist in your professional world will allow for a fresh approach to finance. Aquarius and Taurus adore you. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Purge your stuff and your soul gets purged, too. Release the old; let go of the tired; get rid of the rubbish. It will help you take advantage of opportunities that will come with next week's new moon. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Sleep is what you long for when the alarm clock goes off in the morning and yet still resist in the wee hours of a fun night. For optimum health and vitality through the end of the year, guard your sleep this weekend. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). When the environment is neat and orderly, you feel that all is right with the world. It's why you'll work so hard today to straighten things up and organize what you have. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20). The mirror isn't enchanted; the tomb isn't cursed; the artifacts don't come with power beyond what they're given. But some things really ought to be given power. Make a thing sacred. Do this by giving it sacred attention. ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19). The person you imagine your admired someone to be and the person that someone actually is ... well, of course they can't be one in the same –unless you're a fiction writer inventing a person. TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20). This conflict embodies the same source of all conflicts. Both sides believe they are doing what's best; they just have drastically different ideas and definitions of what that entails. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Think about the problem as if it were your own, whether or not that's the case. Of course, solving problems that aren't yours always comes with the added problem of getting others to adopt your solution. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Accepting someone's story is often a matter of convenience over plausibility. We all believe what we'd rather believe. Remember, because you'll be able to convince someone of the truth. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). The good thing about your cosmic mindset is that it limits the amount of time you're willing to spend on trivial, personal minutia. There are much bigger things with which to concern yourself. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). When good taste prevents a person from getting involved with good people, it's called snobbery. The division is bad for everyone. You'll fight this in yourself and you'll call it out in others. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). When you're not sure what to do next, a small voice inside you will chime in: “Is this really what the world needs now?” Your focus on what's missing in the world (instead of what's missing in you) will light the way. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Loved ones don't always agree how to get things done, but today you'll at least agree on the goal. Focus on this and unify your efforts. You'll prevail on the collective strength of the group.

POLICE BLOTTER The following assaults, burglaries, and grand thefts have been reported by BHPD. Streets are usually indicated by block numbers. ASSAULTS 07/17 400 N. Roxbury Dr. 12/04 400 N. Roxbury Dr. 12/04 9100 Burton Way 12/06 8700 Charleville Blvd. 12/07 8500 Wilshire Blvd. 12/08 9400 Wilshire Blvd. 12/09 300 Reeves Dr. BURGLARIES 12/01 1900 Loma Vista Dr. 12/01 1200 Loma Vista Dr. 12/04 9500 Wilshire Blvd. 12/04 200 N. Crescent Dr. 12/06 100 N. Swall Dr. 12/06 600 N. Oakhurst Dr. 12/07 600 N. Elm Dr.

12/06 1000 Woodland Dr. 12/08 500 N. Beverly Dr. 12/09 200 S. Beverly Dr. 12/09 9400 Charleville Blvd. 12/09 9600 Wilshire Blvd. 12/09 600 N. Palm Dr. 12/09 200 S. Beverly Dr. GRAND THEFTS 12/01 400 N. Camden Dr. 12/04 9700 Olympic Blvd. 12/04 500 S. Santa Monica Blvd. 12/04 8300 Wilshire Blvd., 12/06 200 N. Rodeo Dr. 12/06 200 McCarty Dr. 12/06 300 N. Rodeo Dr.

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