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VOLUME: LV NUMBER 42 $145 PER YEAR - $3.00 PER COPY • www.bhcourier.com SINCE 1965 October 18, 2019 THIS ISSUE The Beverly Hills Chamber of Skills Honed as a Librarian Commerce Discusses Help Nancy Hunt-Coffey Thrive Updates to Legislation as Assistant City Manager By Sandra Sims on business owners in Beverly The Courier caught up with Hills. Beverly Hills Chamber of Assembly Bill 5 2019 Massry Prize Commerce President and CEO AB 5 imposes limits on the clas- Ceremony is Oct. 26 in 4 Todd Johnson and Blair Schlecter, sification of workers as independent Beverly Hills Vice President of Economic contractors rather than employees Development and Government by companies in the state of Affairs, to discuss key legislation California. Unlike independent impacting the City of Beverly Hills contractors, employees are entitled business owners. The Chamber’s to greater labor protections, such Government Affairs Committee as minimum wage, sick leave, met Oct. 10 to begin the conver- worker’s and unemployment com- Employees Honored for sation about updates to legislation pensation. The bill redefines the test Innovation 4 and local policies and will con- for determining whether someone tinue the discussion at their next is an employee vs. independent meeting with a more in-depth contractor. A three-part test deter- focus on California Assembly Bill mines that a person will be Nancy Hunt-Coffey is now in her fifth month as Assistant City Manager. 5, which deals with the distinction considered an employee rather than between independent contractors an independent contractor unless By Laura Coleman Hunt-Coffey is tasked with helping and employees. (1) the hiring entity demonstrates When Nancy Hunt-Coffey began support Chavez to ensure that City “This is a really critical law,” that the person is free from the con- working for Beverly Hills 11 years operations run smoothly, in amfAR Gala at Milk Studios said Johnson. trol and direction of the hiring entity ago as the city librarian – techni- addition to providing oversight to 6 Johnson and Schlecter ex- in connection with the performance cally, the Assistant Director of select departments and working plained that there are two other of work; (2) the person performs Community Services tasked with closely with the City Council. Assembly Bills that have a signif- work that is outside the usual course overseeing the Beverly Hills Public Beyond organizing information icant impact on retailers in of the hiring entity; and (3) the Library – she brought with her 20 to create reports (she keeps a list of Beverly Hills. One is Assembly person is customarily engaged in years’ experience of public service “Council meeting follow-up” Bill 44 that bans the sale of fur an independently established trade, and an uncanny ability to quickly which she turns into actionable products and the second is occupation, or business. discern what it is people want and plans), tracking projects or fielding Assembly Bill 1561. The latter Assembly Bill 44 how to help them achieve it. a bevy of questions from residents, Ron Robinson failed to pass, with a net result that AB 44, as Schlecter described, As Assistant City Manager, a role staff, commissioners and members The retail legend embarks on the sale of alligator and crocodile will impact some retail stores in she has held since June, philosoph- of the City Council, Hunt-Coffey is a new beginning after 40 skins will be banned as of January Beverly Hills. The law will ban the ically what she does now is not that constantly working to help people years at famed Fred Segal 8 2020. sale of most new fur products in different than the fundamentals of expeditiously achieve the outcome “It’s a big hit on some retailers.” California starting in 2023. This is library science. they want by linking them with the explained Schlecter. considered groundbreaking leg- “A lot of the work that I think relevant resources. It's a skill she Following is a summary of key islation to fight animal cruelty and both [City Manager George honed while earning her Master’s pieces of legislation approved by promote animal welfare. Chavez] and I do is translation. We degree in Information Studies from California Governor Gavin Assembly Bill 1260 listen to what is important to the UCLA and later while working for Newsom, as well as bills that failed As of January 1, 2020, AB 1260 [City Council] and try to translate the City of Glendale in a variety of to pass. All have significant impacts (see ‘COMMERCE’ page 11) that into reality by working with Wellness Spas are the New the departments,” she explained. (see ‘NANCY HUNT-COFFEY’ page 17) Face of Beauty in Beverly Hills 10 Southeast Beverly Hills Judgment Against City of Strategic Planning Looks to Beverly Hills Set Aside Urban Design By Ana Figueroa Norris. In a ruling filed Oct. 11, the A Los Angeles Superior Court Hon. Elizabeth R. Feffer denied the Nicky needs special love By Laura Coleman recent task force meeting touched judge has set aside a jury verdict that City’s motion as to Norris. The court and care. 18 The Strategic Planning Committee on a variety of elements that can awarded damages to former Beverly found “the jury was presented with / Southeast Task Force took up the define an area. While the group Hills Police Lt. Shan Davis. The substantial evidence to support both • Courier Calendar 2 issue of urban design at its most did not reach consensus as to ruling comes after the City of Beverly Dona Norris’ asserted bases for ha- recent meeting this week in the effort what the area might come to feel Hills filed a motion in response to rassment, based on Dona Norris’ 4 • News to revitalize the southeast portion of like – such as a village like a July jury trial in the case of sexual orientation and religious be- • The Scene 6 Beverly Hills. While the series of Larchmont or its own entertain- Moreno, et al v. City of Beverly Hills. liefs.” Feffer granted the City’s • Arts & Entertainment 7 monthly meetings on just how to ment district – what really evoked That case involved four City employ- motion as to Davis, however. Her enliven the area is mostly just talk passions was the prospect of rais- ees who worked at the Beverly Hills ruling observes, “there is no sub- • Courier Connoissuer 8 at the moment, the expectation is ing the density in the area to better Police Department. They alleged, stantial evidence presented to • Health & Wellness 10 that City planners will work to codify support businesses. among other things, claims for dis- support the jury’s verdict in favor of • Real Estate 12 the forthcoming recommendations “Unless you allow for higher crimination, harassment and Shan Davis on his harassment cause • Birthdays 18 following input from the City density building…you’re not retaliation. of action.” Council in order to engender real going to revive that area,” suggest- The case was tried before a jury The judge ordered the verdict for change. ed one attendee. in July 2019. The jury returned a Davis be set aside, the judgment By creating a distinct design However, with little support on verdict in excess of $1 million, in- vacated and judgment entered in CLASSIFIEDS 22 flavor within the area, the south- the part of the City to ease height cluding $250,000 awarded to favor of the City. “This rarely • Announcements east has the opportunity to restrictions or encourage Transit Davis. Subsequently, the City filed granted motion is certainly a • Real Estate transform into an iconic section Oriented Development projects a motion known as a Judgment victory for the City and the Chief,” • Rentals • Sales of the city. From aesthetics to ar- around the forthcoming subway Notwithstanding the Verdict as to said City Attorney Laurence • and More chitecture and commercial portal at Wilshire and La Cienega, the harassment verdicts in favor of Wiener. Calls to plaintiffs’ attorneys signage and green space, the most (see ‘SOUTHEAST’ page 13) Davis as well as plaintiff Dona were not returned at press time. PageCOURIER 2 | October 18, 2019 CALENDAR BEVERLY HILLS

CULINA CAB FEST AND International non-profit Last Chance for series packages range from $280 for a BONHAMS FALL 2019 SUMMER BARBECUE Animals (LCA) will host its 35th mini-series of four speakers to $400 for MODERN Through Oct. 19 Anniversary “Glamorous Hollywood all six evenings. DESIGN ART AUCTION Night” themed gala Oct. 19 at the Beverly Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Subscriptions can be purchased Oct. 27 Hilton. The event honors prominent indi- www.speakersla.com Beverly Hills viduals who have made a positive impact online at or call Bonhams Los Angeles 300 South Doheny Dr., Los Angeles for animals around the world. This year’s 310- 546-6222. 7601 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles The Culina Cab Fest winds down with honorees include actress and animal BHPD BLACK AND Renowned auctioneer Bonhams will a sumptuous end of summer barbecue advocate Kim Basinger, who will receive WHITE GALA present its fall 2019 Modern Design Art by Pitmaster and Guest Chef Jack Arnold the “Albert Schweitzer Award”. Actress, Sale featuring more than 400 lots. of Snake River Farms and Big Green Egg model and activist Donna D’Errico will Oct. 23 Pieces include mid-century artifacts, on Oct. 19. The menu includes a Pronto receive the “Celebrity Activist Award.” The Beverly Hilton lighting and collectibles, fine art and Market Barbecue Buffet showcasing tra- Also, Gloria Butler, music manager and 9876 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills modernist paintings, Mexican sculp- ditional favorites from 11:30 a.m. to wife of Black Sabbath’s Geezer Butler, will 6 p.m. tures, studio pottery, French and Italian 2:30 p.m. Also featured is a special á la receive the “Sam Simon Award,” named lighting, ceramics and glass pieces. Sale The Beverly Hills Police Department’s carte dinner menu from 6 p.m. to 11 after “The Simpsons” co-creator and highlights include Tiffany Studios lead- annual Black and White Gala features p.m., including specialty dishes that will devoted supporter of LCA, the late Sam ed glass windows from the First silent and live auctions, dinner and showcase Snake River meats, along with Simon. Presbyterian Church of Santa Monica awards ceremony. This year, three com- a selection of specially priced California and property from the iconic Clift Hotel For tickets and additional information, munity members will also receive cabs, specialty cocktails, local craft www.LCAnimal.org/Gala. of San Francisco, including custom fur- visit: awards: Beny Alagem, Giacomino beers and non-alcoholic beverages. niture by Philippe Starck, Salvador Dali, Drago and Jeanne S. Marks. Live auc- and Jean-Baptist Mondino. The sale will For reservations, call 310-860-4000 STAND UP! FOR MAIN tion items include Day with the SWAT also include works by Dale Chihuly, or visit culinarrestaurant.com. STREET Team, a Day with the K-9 Unit, and for Dieter Rams, Rene Lalique, Sam the first time, a BHPD Scenario Oct. 20 Maloof, Studio Job, and Beatrice Wood. Writers Guild Theater Simulator Party for 12, and a Day at the 135 South Doheny Dr., Beverly Hills BHPD Range with Range Instructor for Following the live auction, a select 12. number of pieces will be available The theme of Public Citizen’s all-star online at www.bonhams.com. comedy benefit is “Fighting Corporate For more information, call 310-550- Power, One Punch (line) at a Time.” The 4551 or visit bhpoa.org. LOS ANGELES MUSEUM evening of standup will raise funds for the OF THE HOLOCAUST nonprofit consumer advocacy organiza- LATE NIGHT! STANLEY GALA BENEFIT DINNER ITALIAN WINE TASTING tion founded in 1971. The line-up KUBRICK AND PASTA AT VIVIANE includes Larry Miller (“The Tonight Show Oct. 30 Oct. 25 The Beverly Hilton Oct. 19 with Jay Leno,” “Pretty Woman,” “10 The Skirball Center 5:30 p.m. Reception Avalon Hotel Beverly Hills Things I Hate About You”); John Fugelsang (“Tell Me Everything,” “CSI,” “Just For 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd, Los 6:30 p.m. Dinner 9400 W. Olympic Blvd. Laughs”); Cristela Alonso (“Cristela,” Angeles Los Angeles Museum of the Beverly Hills “Lower Classy,” “The View”); Rondell 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Holocaust will honor Josh Flagg, star of The Avalon’s poolside restaurant Sheridan (“Late Night with Conan The Skirball Center is hosting a late- Bravo's hit series, "Million Dollar Listing Viviane hosts Italian wine expert O’Brien,” “Comics Unleashed,” “That’s So night celebration of the exhibition, Los Angeles," and Board member Patsy Giuseppe Paternoster of IVDC Wines for Raven”); Amy Anderson (“Chop-SHTICK,” “Through a Different Lens: Stanley Palmer and her husband Arnold at its a tasting of fine Italian wines and fresh “Comics Unleased,” “Modern Family”); Kubrick Photographs.” The event will annual gala. Flagg is also a Board mem- pasta from Chef Michael Reed. VIP and Matt Kirshen (“Late Night with Jimmy feature after-hours access to the gal- ber and the grandson of Holocaust sur- entrance includes early admission at Fallon,” “The Jim Jeffries Show,” “Last leries, a DJ, food trucks and a cash bar. vivors. Television personality Melissa 6:30 p.m. for light bites and bubbles, a Comic Standing”). Afterwards, a pre-Halloween special Rivers will host. outdoor screening of the Kubrick clas- The program will include a preview, pasta-making demonstration with Chef For more information and tickets, visit Reed, and tastes from Giuseppe’s private https://publiccitizen.salsalabs.org/sufms sic, “The Shining” is in store for the not- by USC Shoah Foundation Finci-Viterbi portfolio. General Admission begins at 8 /index.html. so-faint-of heart. Executive Director Stephen Smith, of a p.m. for a four-course pasta tasting menu For information, visit Skirball.org. Dimensions in Testimony interactive with wine pairing plus dessert. biography featuring Holocaust survivor CONCERT SERIES Renee Firestone, who will also be pres- Tickets are available at ent. The exhibit will debut in 2020 at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-aval- Oct. 25 the Los Angeles Museum of the on-hotel-presents-italian-wine-dinner- The GRAMMY Museum Holocaust. with-pasta-tasting-menu-tickets- 800 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles 74911928595. 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. For information, visit lamoth.org. FFANY “SHOES ON The GRAMMY Museum is launching WALK TO END SALE FUNDRAISER” City Sounds, a new concert series high- ALZHEIMERS DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER lighting Los Angeles local music. Hosted Through end of October SERIES at the Museum's Clive Davis Theater, Nov. 2 October Shoe Shopping Benefits Oct. 20 each concert will feature several musical L.A. Zoo Cancer Research SABAN Theatre acts from a specific L.A. neighborhood, 5333 Zoo Dr, Los Angeles The Fashion Footwear Association of 8440 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills showcasing a different area at each con- 7:30 a.m. New York has once again chosen 7 p.m. cert. In honor of Filipino History Month, Cedars-Sinai Cancer as a beneficiary of City Sounds will kick off featuring artists The Alzheimers Association California the annual QVC Presents "FFANY Shoes Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin will Apperson, Jessica Garcia, Ruby Ibarra, Southland is hosting a Walk to End on Sale" fundraiser program. Shoppers launch the Distinguished Speaker Series and Klassy from Historic Filipinotown. Alzheimers at the L.A. Zoo. The walk can pick from more than 70,000 pairs of of Southern California. The largest and will take place through the Zoo, where For more information, visit the animal exhibits will be open. There is brand name shoes, donated shoes and oldest of its kind, the series (which takes https://www.eventbrite.com/e/city- no cost to participate. Funds raised will accessories at sale prices-at least half place in five different venues) will also sounds-historic-filipinotown-tickets- provide free, local support and care serv- off-with a minimum of 80 percent of the include President George W. Bush, 73492864135. ices as well as support advocacy at every purchase price benefiting breast cancer Anderson Cooper, Homeboy Industries level of government and research. The research and education. founder Father Gregory Boyle, Neuroscientist Dr. Robert Sapolsky, and Alzheimer's Association is the country’s leading voluntary health organization in The sale is live online at qvc.com/ffany. explorer and best-selling author of “The Blue Zones” Dan Buettner. Audience Alzheimer's care, support and research. LAST CHANCE FOR members will be able to interact with Register at the event or online at ANIMALS “GLAMOROUS Fonda and Tomlin during a moderated alz.org/walk. HOLLYWOOD NIGHT” question and answer session at the con- Oct. 19 clusion of the event. The Distinguished The Beverly Hilton Speaker Series is open to the public in subscription packages only. Remaining 9876 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills BEVERLY HILLS October 18, 2019 | Page 3 NEWSPage 4 | October 18, 2019 BEVERLY HILLS 2019 Massry Prize Ceremony is Oct. 26 Employees Honored for Innovation in Beverly Hills By Ana Figueroa as well as letter writing for Operation The City of Beverly Hills held its annual Gratitude. Innovations Day on Oct. 14 at the Wallis Center for the Performing Arts. “Innovations The Courier congratulates the employ- Day is the annual professional development ees recognized in the following categories: day for our employees,” City spokesperson Keith Sterling tells the Courier. “In the past, OUTSTANDING JOB PERFORMANCE: we’ve featured several keynote speakers, Stephanie Murillo, Community but in recent years have added the com- Development Department munity service component to encourage Sean Smollen, Police Department giving back. This year, we also had a per- Kristin Buhagiar, Community Services formance by the cast of The Groundlings Department Theatre,” said Sterling. Joe Evans, Human Resources The annual “Employee Excellence Department Awards” is part of Innovations Day and recognizes those who have contributed BRIGHT IDEA: significantly to the organization’s success. Lema Kebede, Information Technology Awards are given out in three categories: Department Outstanding Job Performance, Bright Idea Lieutenant Elisabeth Albanese, Police Murray Pepper, Clive Svendsen, Vicki Reynolds, Shaul Massry and Exemplary Customer Service. Department Nominations for the awards were made By Laura Coleman fectively using the technology to target by city employees and evaluated by a EXEMPLARY CUSTOMER SERVICE: With the recent announcement that cells. committee. Honorees this year worked Debby Figoni, Public Works Department the 2019 Nobel Prize in Medicine would When the idea was first talked about with community services such as the Howard Hayes, Public Works Department be awarded jointly to professors William 40 years ago, the scientific community Beverly Hills-based pet rescue and animal Stephanie Murillo, Community G. Kaelin Jr., Sir Peter J. Ratcliffe and was skeptical given that RNA molecules hospital charity, The Amanda Foundation Development Department Gregg L. Semenza for their discoveries were known to be remarkably unstable. of how cells sense and adapt to oxygen However, Kole and Crooke persevered availability, the total number of Massry to overcome these issues and drive the Prize recipients that have gone on to win field forward. the Nobel Prize will soon be 20 – over In diseases such as Duchenne muscu- 40 percent of all winners. The three sci- lar dystrophy there are errors in how entists were last year named 2018 specific proteins are made from the RNA. Massry Laureates. Kole discovered that short segments of Founded by Beverly Hills residents new RNA added to a cell could avoid Meira and Shaul Massry in 1996 to rec- these errors and produce the normal pro- ognize outstanding contributions to the tein. He was able to take these findings field of biomedical sciences and the ad- from his laboratory and into clinical trials vancement of health, this year’s Massry and subsequent approval of a number of Prize Laureates, Professor Ryszard Kole drugs by the FDA. and Dr. Stanley T. Crooke, will be feted At the same time another pioneer in this on Saturday, Oct. 26, at a special program growing field, Dr. Crooke, had been work- and presentation beginning at 9 a.m. at ing on similar approaches to using City Hall. The 2019 Massry Laureates, antisense oligonucleotides as drugs. who will share a $200,000 stipend, were Building on Kole’s work and extending it instrumental in creating a new class of to other diseases, Crooke similarly realized Left to Right: Ashley Ortiz, Daniel Martinez, Kirsten Rowe at the Amanda Foundation. pharmaceutical agents, known as anti- he needed to create a company to move sense drugs. forward to develop “antisense oligonu- “This field has opened new horizons cleotides” as therapeutical drugs to further in the use of genetics in therapy. It really create a new sector of the pharmaceutical allows treatment of diseases which you industry. Using the technology, Crooke couldn’t treat before,” said USC Keck founded Ionis to develop antisense med- School of Medicine Professor Emeritus icines and has been able to create an Shaul Massry, a pioneer in the field of bio- entirely new class of therapeutics. medical sciences who holds 14 honorary “Drs. Kole and Crooke are both ex- degrees in medicine from prestigious in- traordinarily creative scientists and stitutions around the globe. classic entrepreneurs; they are outstand- By creating a new class of pharma- ing examples of scientific creativity and ceutical agents to attack disease, the ingenuity clearly deserving of the 2019 2019 Massry Laureates pioneered tar- Massry Foundation Prize,” stated the geting RNA molecules by creating team responsible for selecting the recip- “antisense” strands to either alter the ients. function of the proteins they encode or Now in its 23rd year, the upcoming eliminate the offending molecules en- Massry Prize program at City Hall will tirely. include welcome speeches by USC Keck “Therapeutically, this may be the most School of Medicine Dean Laura Left to Right: Christopher Lee, Sharmin Allidina, Falguni Desai, Raymond Ngaw at exciting area over the next 10 years,” Masqueda and UCLA David Geffen Operation Gratitude. predicted Massry Prize Committee School of Medicine Dean Kelsey Martin, member Clive Svendsen, who heads up in addition to presentations about their On Oct. 3, New York Times Cedars-Sinai’s Svendsen Laboratory spe- work by Kole and Crooke. best-selling author Lori Gottlieb, cializing in regenerative medicine. “This Three-time Beverly Hills mayor Vicki participated in the Beverly Hills technology is a tool to modify the output Reynolds recalled how she was ap- High School PTSA Fall Book of any gene.” proached by Dr. Massry during her Salon to a sold-out crowd. Julie Svendsen is one of the six members second term as mayor in the 90s with Goler, BHHS Honors English of the Prize Committee who pared down the prospect of having the awards cer- teacher and private book group this year’s eight finalists to Kole and emony take place at Beverly Hills. facilitator, moderated the event Crooke. Each year after selecting a field “We were delighted to do it,” recalled and the salon was chaired by that is at the forefront of medical Reynolds, who along with her husband, Margaret Levy and Rebecca Javidzad. research and finding the leaders in the Murray Pepper, are on the Massry Prize field, the committee is tasked with de- Honorary Committee. “[Dr. Massry] was Pictured from left to right: termining the prize recipients. looking for prestige from the city and it’s BHHS PTSA Co-Presidents “It’s a new era of therapeutics,” Svendsen come to be that the city derives prestige Jeannine Ramer, Melissa said of the antisense therapeutics, which from the prize. It was mutually mean- Stein, Lori Gottlieb, Julie have the potential to treat brain disease, ingful.” Goler, and Margaret Levy. heart disease or any type of cancer by ef- NEWSBEVERLY HILLS October 18, 2019 | Page 5 Forum on Shared Mobility Devices at Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce

By Sandra Sims tips on company apps that users can Shared Mobility Devices were the hot access on phones and other smart de- topic at the Beverly Hills Chamber of vices. Commerce Government Affairs Committee Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce on Oct. 10. Government Affairs Committee President and CEO Todd Johnson noted Chair David Mirharooni moderated the that scooters seem to be particularly forum, which featured a discussion with prevalent in areas like Santa Monica and representatives from several companies around UCLA. He pointed out that the specializing in the shared mobility safety issue is the biggest challenge that market, including Morgan Roth (Bird), the Beverly Hills community has with Karla M. Ownwanne (Lime), Douglas Curl these shared mobility devices. He said (Spin) and Tom Schreiber (Perch). Blair that companies specializing in these de- Schlecter, Vice President of Economic vices are now beginning to address some Development and Government Affairs, of those concerns. “It’s a neat alternative tells the Courier that the majority of the for transportation,” said Johnson, “If the company’s representatives focused their city is set up to accommodate scooters, comments on the use of scooters and it would work.” Perch shared that its company provides Schlecter stated that the shared mo- charging areas for scooters. City of bility companies talked about innovative Beverly Hills Public Information Officer changes that they are making with the Keith Sterling told the Courier that there aid of technology, such as the ability to is currently a ban in Beverly Hills on the track scooters by geographic region, use of shared mobility devices; however, record their speeds, and remotely decel- there is a City study session scheduled for erate them to ensure that riders are within Oct. 29 to consider a potential pilot pro- the speed limits. He also shared that the gram. companies discussed their outreach ini- Schlecter explained that the Committee tiatives such as providing free helmets to decided to take up the issue of shared users. mobility devices because business The mobile share representatives pro- owners had expressed interest in learning vided interesting information such as the more about the subject matter. He stated fact that many of the scooter users are that questions from business owners in- 30 years old and older. They also em- cluded how to handle people riding phasized that scooters help to reduce scooters on the sidewalk, how to ensure traffic congestion by providing an alter- that scooters are parked in appropriate native means of transportation, LEGENDARY SWIMMER DIANA NYAD TELLS HER INSPIRING STORY — and spices places, and how not to block pedestrian particularly for those with shorter dis- it up with a reveille — to a sold-out crowd at The Ebell of Los Angeles’ 125th Anniversary Opening Day Lunch on Oct. 7. walkways. “Some of the companies have tances to travel. The discussion also new technology that they are working on addressed how additional bike lanes for to educate people about safety,” he ex- scooter users might contribute to safer plained. This technology includes safety use.

Rob Roche has been appointed Vice President, Business Development at Beverly Hills Conference & Visitors Bureau and will oversee the organi- zation’s sales efforts both domesti- cally and internationally. Roche has over 20 years of experience working for a variety of luxury hotel brands such as: St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, The Peninsula Beverly Hills and Belmond El Encanto.

Obituary Jill Berliner, Talent Manager Jane Berliner, and Photographer Alex Berliner. She was blessed with three grandkids: Sara Sigman, Bram Sigman and Lillian Berliner. Mark Freeman was Janet’s second hus- band and with him she gained a stepdaughter Honoria. The couple trav- eled widely discovering different cultures and languages and expanding their ap- preciation for art. It was while married to Mark that Janet attended Beverly School of Law. After passing the Janet Marcia Hammerman California Bar Exam, rather than working 11-2-32 to 10-15-19 for fees, Janet helped people in need with Born in Chicago to Bernice Wolf and Family Law, including a number of Joseph Hammerman, sister to Babette, people affected by the AIDS crisis. June and Richard, Janet moved to Los Janet had many cousins, nieces and Angeles to live with her father at age 13. nephews, both blood and "kissing." She She attended Beverly Hills High School remains "Auntie Janet" or "AJ" to those where she made lifelong best friends, who loved her. Gloria Shimer (nee Kopman) and Gayle Janet was funny and chic. She loved Prince (nee Schlanger). While attending horses, good grammar, a glass of scotch UCLA she met Alan Berliner. They eloped and literature. She passed quietly at and had three children raised on South daughter Jill’s home just shy of her birth- Bedford Drive in Beverly Hills: Attorney day overlooking Lake Tahoe. PageTHE 6 | October 18, 2019 SCENE BEVERLY HILLS amfAR Gala at Milk Studios

By Carole Dixon that in our lifetime the disease will be eradicated.” courage” in all aspects of her life. In her acceptance The tenth annual amfAR Gala Los Angeles at MILK Featuring Perrier-Jouët Champagne and signature speech, Gwyneth Paltrow shared her appreciation for drew celebrities and supporters Alan Cumming, Jennifer Absolut Elyx Vodka cocktails, plus food from Lucques, receiving the honor, and said she will continue to strive Jason Leigh, Lea Michele, Paris Jackson, and Eva the black-tie dinner and auction benefit culminated in to live with courage and to support causes that make Longoria. The event paid tribute to world-renowned art a special performance by Christina Aguilera. The event the world a better place. dealer Larry Gagosian and Academy Award winner, raised more than $1.6 million for amfAR’s lifesaving Others in attendance included Christine Chiu, Eva founder and CEO of goop, Gwyneth Paltrow, who were HIV/AIDS research programs. Chow, Brad Falchuk, Lukas Haas, Cheyenne Jackson, presented with amfAR's Award of Courage in recognition Dan Bucatinsky and Don Roos presented Gwyneth Victoria Justice, Gilles Marini, Alexander Von Furstenberg, of their commitment to charitable causes including the Paltrow with the amfAR Award of Courage, speaking Rumer Willis, and Parson James who performed on stage fight against AIDS. Paltrow commented, “I feel positive about “her capacity for love, and generosity, and with only one day’s notice. Photos by Getty Images from Nigel Blair

Gwyneth Paltrow said that she was “humbled, undeserving and appreciative” of the honor.

Eva Longoria said, “We need Paris Jackson and boyfriend Gabriel Glenn compassionate people keeping a spotlight on the issue.”

Gwyneth Paltrow, Dan Bucatinsky and Don Roos. Christina Aguilera performed her hit “Lady Marmalade.”

Friend of Larry Gagosian, rocker Robbie Robertson Emcee Alan Cumming Event Chair EJ Johnson whose Aileen Getty Photo by Celebrity father is Magic Johnson Images/Scott Downie BEVERLY HILLS October 18, 2019 | Page 7 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Michelle Stuart Highlights Extinction at Marc Selwyn Fine Art

But perhaps bolstered by having a U.S. onto muslin backed handmade paper, are president who denies that climate change each unique. They capture a moment in is happening and the increasing recog- time, be it the trail from the recent jaunt nition that the changes are progressively of a squirrel or how the wind has scattered “dire,” Stuart surmised that her work on the sand. One of the most powerful pieces extinction is now being viewed with a in the exhibit, “16D - Off Route 28, nuanced degree of respect. 1974,” where the blackness of the rubbing “The best I can hope for is to draw at- is punctuated by misshapen white dots, tention to the climate crisis,” she said. presumably little rocks upon the earth, is Known for her rich and diverse reminiscent of the night sky. Indeed, Stuart practice, including site-specific earth has always been captivated by the works, frottage, drawings, paintings, cosmos. sculpture and photographs, Stuart’s work “I had the land, I didn’t have the has always centered around her lifelong moon,” she said of her desire to draw the interest in mankind’s relationship to the moon’s surface. natural world. In addition to the lumi- Growing up in California was a pro- grams, the current exhibition now in found source of inspiration for Stuart. She Beverly Hills features several of Stuart’s recalled traveling in the desert with her “”Extinct: Tulilp” (2019) by Michelle Stuart works on paper from the 1970’s. Those father, “back when you got out to By Laura Coleman started playing, and that’s what happened. works, displayed in Selwyn’s main gallery, nowhere pretty fast,” to go hiking and You’ll be hard-pressed to figure out ex- Last year I was doing these experiments are all of rubbings of the earth, in which being very moved by the landscape. After actly how artist Michelle Stuart creates and I came upon this method, where you the landscape and paper support graduating from art school, she worked her lumigrams, a new photographic tech- take [light] away, then you diminish it, combine to create an image and a record for a time as an assistant to Diego Rivera nique she invented that looks startling then you accelerate it.” of the site where they were made while in Mexico, in his older age, helping craft like a painting. A selection of these The result of these playful pursuits is a revealing the subtleties and textures of murals, before moving to Europe. She curious and compelling new works are series of powerful botanical works pre- the land. eventually settled in New York, where she part of Stuart’s show, “The Earth as a Map sented as diptychs where something has “Her big contribution was she merged has spent the bulk of her adult life. of Time,” currently on display at Marc been noticeably shifted to highlight ex- drawing and the landscape,” Selwyn said. A lifelong environmentalist and avid Selwyn Fine Art through Nov. 2. tinction. The works have proven to be “In a way it’s like a primitive photograph collector of botanical specimens with an “Perhaps she’ll tell you,” the epony- timely, although Stuart pointed out that of the earth.” unflappable interest in the cosmos and mous gallery owner Marc Selwyn tells she’s been producing extinction-themed A pioneering figure in the Land Art extinction, Stuart is actively working on the Courier. “She won’t tell me.” artworks for years, as have other artists movement – and one of the few women creating new lumigrams, in addition to a When later asked, Stuart, who was born and writers for decades before she began. artists actively involved in making outside memoir. Currently, she said she is working in Los Angeles in 1933, immediately starts “I’ve been doing work on extinction art when she first began working in the on a large photographic piece about laughing. It’s a question “everybody” asks since the beginning of the 90’s, and 1960’s – Stuart’s career has always cen- space and time. her. nobody’s paid any attention,” she mused. tered on the landscape. Her rubbings of “We’re so lucky to have art,” she said. “It is a photographic method, but it’s “It’s really something that people want to the earth’s surface, where she would grind “Art has the power to do everything.” playing with light,” she says simply. “I just shove under the table.” earth or asphalt or other natural media BEVERLY HILLS PageCOURIER 8 | October 18, 2019 CONNOISSEUR Ron Robinson The retail legend embarks on a new beginning after 40 years at famed Fred Segal

ferent challenges in 2008 but I remember into retail? Can you give us an example? standing right here on the patio when the Number one is to identify your cus- We never bought anything that was Beverly Center was opening and I was tomer. Whatever you do, it has to be fun tested on animals. It always has to be en- talking to Ron Herman (another pioneer- and make it so that you enjoy it. At the vironmentally safe. This was 35 years ago. ing retailer at Fred Segal) and we said, same time, if you’re a retailer or making But my assumption was that people ‘what the [expletive] are we going to do?’ something and you think it should only would just know that even if I was not They are taking up a block and our busi- be shaped a certain way, you may lose. outspoken about it. ness is going to go away. But here we are You might have to adjust that shape or Then this other company comes out and its’ ok.’ It’s ok because if your mindset change a bit of what you’re doing. You from the UK and their headline was ‘we is losing you will lose. If your mindset is, have to have some flexibility. do not test on animals.’ They did it so hard ‘how do we take that challenge and how At this time of your life, do you think that it seemed as though others did test do we work around it?’ That is what I look of what you would have done differ- on animals. The customers would start for. I don’t’ want to get wrapped up into ently? asking. that circle of what’s happening with other I’ve done a lot of things. I think about Well you are you going out with a stores that are closing. If you look at them, that answer because I’ve made mistakes, bang now. they are closing for other reasons, they we all do. Those have been learning ex- We are planning in early 2020 that we didn’t run the books right, expanded too periences. But I’m so pleased with so will say farewell to retail in L.A. as brick soon, whatever. People love drama. And many things I’ve done. Over all I would and mortar stores. We are not having a the hardest part for me is to separate have been bolder. sale. We are not doing this because we myself from that. I built it. I had a dream What do you mean by bolder? In what are bankrupt or lost our lease. As a matter I’m so fortunate my dream came true and way? of fact, we are about to have some of the I want to do what’s next. There is a boldness to putting yourself biggest collaborations ever in many years. What’s the next chapter in your life out there. Asking for something beyond Tell us about some of your farewell look like now? what might be available. Bold in the way collaborations? Next is my life with my wife and my of speaking about who you are. I might Starting Nov. 11, we are having a col- family. The online business will take its have been a bit hesitant to talk about what laboration with Snapchat. They are Ron Robinson own pace. The Apothia will stay in all the we do. I never talked about what I was launching fashion eyewear called By Carole Dixon stores we have around in the U.S. from responsible for or what I brought first [to Spectacles 3. They selected five stories Ron Robinson has been an integral part Barney’s to The Montage resort. the marketplace.] I just liked doing what in the world to be part of this launch. You of the iconic Fred Segal Melrose building The apparel is transitional, men, I did and figured people would recognize can try on the glasses and try the designers since 1978 when he opened the doors to women and kids. We used to buy for the it. But in this world, they don’t. all at the same time in London, Dubai, his namesake business, and prior to that store. We are not buying for the stores during a decade long stint as a salesman, anymore or doing it that way. buyer and vice president for Segal himself We do know that Apothia always sells. and the brand. The rest is retail history. Here is where the personal artistic thing The company flourished with the unique stays. Stacy, my wife of 27 years, came global home gadgets and finds to fashions up with an idea. When we are out trav- and fragrance that Robinson curated and eling, and we see an awesome piece we created under his talented and discerning say that we should get that and bring it eye during buying sprees abroad. The in- in. I love doing that. ternational creative collective was born So, it’s still the Ron Robinson curated and continues to flourish with a second vision and eye but maybe a one off stand-alone store in Santa Monica but rather than a line of items? after over 40 years, Robinson announced For now, but to be honest I have not just this week that he was stepping down focused on how we are going to do that. from retail brick and mortar altogether. It is just as hard to unwind as it was to Starting in early 2020, an online business start the business. There will be will take over, but not before a series of RonRobinson.com and you can get some unprecedented collaborations and a of your favorite things from Kilian perfume farewell event that you won’t want to or the cool ice-cream scoops or a floating miss. The Courier sat down with Robinson light but some of your favorites won’t be on the patio of Mauro’s Café behind his there. Melrose stores for his first interview about I can’t think of much in the apparel the sudden transition and the next phase world that we are going to carry. If I find of his journey. a cool leather jacket, that might be there. You’ve just made a big announcement. But I’m not going to carry a collection. Is this why you wanted to have this Tell us what this means for the future An early image of Ron Robinson of your brand? round-table discussion at the LA Mart My next journey in my life is going to / The Reef this week? be moving on from retail. That doesn’t I’ve been going there for years and mean I’m retiring. It means I’m transition- years. They currently have a lot of places ing and saying farewell to my retail stores. where I go for home design items. There This is my farewell tour. has been a transition – the California This is nothing that I came up with Apparel Mart has been reducing show- tonight or yesterday. This decision was rooms and the LA Mart is increasing years in the making. The recognition showrooms. we’ve received in this business has been Karen Meena [vice-president of buying] fantastic. If I found the right person who and my wife Stacy [vice-president of op- wanted to buy it that would have been erations] are really responsible for a lot one thing but the leases were coming up of what we do. Yes, I’m the director and and timing was important. It wasn’t the it’s my name on the door, but they do a time to sign up for another 5-10 years. great deal and I want to represent them They pleaded but it’s just time. It’s about as well. the purpose of time. I needed to make I wanted them to invite students from that decision. I’m doing it my way and I FIDM [Fashion Institute of Design and wanted to go out on top. I want to make Merchandising] because they want to a statement and I want to be bold. know how we did this. And, how can I Many people will be in shock. Do you tell you that this is a good thing to do? think this is a sign of where retail is My goal at this point in my life is to headed? share the information and pay it forward Retail has always been challenging. I as best I can. don’t see this as being any different that What is some of the advice that you are giving to younger people going it was before. Of course, there were dif- Ron Robinson store at Fred Segal BEVERLY HILLS October 18, 2019 | Page 9

Osaka and here. a facility that is so beautiful and I love it. We are also bringing in signed limit- That’s part of what I have to do to be ed-edition books signed by Patti Smith honest. And I’m leaving beautiful people, and Lyn Goldsmith. Then we are bringing but we will have get-togethers. Those are in pictures of the McCartney family the hard parts. photos. Polaroids taken by Linda I’m never going to use the word closing McCartney, signed by Paul McCartney. or retiring. I’m still going to have the Missoni contacted us again to reinvig- Apothia, and my website, but I’m chang- orate the [current] program. I went to ing my life. This is about a personal Milan and met with Rosita Missoni who lifestyle. Of course, I want to make more is so lovely and wonderful and after our money, who doesn’t? The focus is about meeting she invited me to lunch at her doing something I want to do because I home. They are launching a new store in can. I want more family time. This is my NY and Miami that we are getting them exit strategy and I want to do it so it’s re- candles for. The vessel jar that we make membered in a positive way. I didn’t do is hand-decorated and we only make 3 this on the fly, but, “I did it my way” to out of 20. 17 are destroyed. That’s what quote Frank Sinatra. we have to do to get them right. Tell us about the final party? You are always so active, do you think We are going to have a holiday cele- you will get bored? bration to say thank you for being a part I recently had my 70th birthday party, of our journey. We are calling the event but I feel like I’m 24 yet how can I sign ‘A Happy Ending.’ So, come and have a up for another five or 10-year lease at 75 happy ending with us. I hope you all re- and say I’m still interested? member it and had a good time. What kills me the most is I’m leaving

What are some of your favorite Beverly Hills Memories? We love Maestro’s – Stacy loves the food it’s always great. We like Avra. We can’t afford it, but we really love it! We can only do it once a year. We started eating at the one in New York. And we joke: did you bring enough money? We love an easy casual place that we can enjoy like the top of Barney’s at Fred’s. It was beautiful just before sunset and we sat outside on the patio. Stacy had grilled salmon and I had an omelet, it was just delicious. The people there could not have been nicer or more accommodating and that makes the differ- ence. We need more people that are good, nice and kind. Ron Robinson 40 year anniversary event. BEVERLY HILLS PageHEALTH 10 | October 18, 2019 & WELLNESS Wellness Spas are the New Face of Beauty in Beverly Hills

By Carole Dixon the beauty and wellness landscape? Traditional beauty and medi-spas are slowly transforming into wellness centers “Our spa is considered a healing center based on the elements of air, water and where bio-hacking (manipulating your environment) is the norm and LED color light fire,” Dr. Ben Talei, MD, FACS tells the Courier. “We use a combination of homeopathic therapy is used more for injury than post-facial injections. treatments to give our patients superior forms of natural healing. We love to employ New to the RoxSan medical building on Roxbury and Santa Monica, AuraSpa a combination of hyperbaric oxygen, infrared LED light therapy and IV hydrational Healing Center is an anti-aging medi-spa that encompasses a unique holistic approach therapy or hydrating skin treatment.” to recovery and wellness through treatments such as LED Light, Hyperbaric Oxygen What they are noticing, is patients are seeking more natural treatments and home- Chamber Therapy, IV Drips and more. opathic remedies overall. “Our Auraspa healing center gives them proven options In an area with a dense concentration of medi-spas, what is AuraSpa bringing to that will improve body health and healing,” said Dr. Talei.

Turn on the Red Light using hyperbaric oxygen, LED and One such option that is taking center cryotherapy (cold therapy) treatments to stage is the LightStim LED bed. While LED speed healing of injuries and help reduce is nothing new for facials, this device overall body inflammation. They are so looks like a high-tech tanning bed that excited about these treatments that many you lie on for about 45 minutes while the have purchased these devices for use in light therapy goes into effect on your their own homes,” said Dr. Talei. entire body, rather than just your face. http://BeverlyHillsCenter.com According to Dr. Talei, “It gives direct (310) 288-0641 contact energy to the body. We know from prior research that LED has a sub- stantial effect on chronic back pain. Using the device more and more we have no- ticed a greater variety of benefits, which include a decrease in inflammation, re- duction of anxiety, improved healing and more rapid healing times.” And, the sporting world has taken notice of the recovery benefits of LED treatment as well. “Athletes have been Aura spa reception Aura spa light stem

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Cyro-Chamber. Photo by Zeke Ruelas Strength Lab Photo by Zeke Ruelas BEVERLY HILLS October 18, 2019 | Page 11 COMMERCE AB 516 would have also had a signif- big Chamber of Commerce events coming In December the Chamber will host the (Continued from page 1) icant impact on Beverly Hills retailers. up this year. The first is the 2019 Best of State of Luxury – Power Panel Breakfast will make it a misdemeanor to import The bill would have limited the ability of Beverly Hills Golden Palm Awards taking Series at the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills. into the state for commercial purpose, or cities to tow illegally parked vehicles. place at the Montage Beverly Hills on Additional information about both events to possess with intent to sell, parts of an Schlecter tells the Courier that during Nov. 19. can be found on the Beverly Hills Chamber iguana, skink, caiman, hippopotamus, “It’s like the Academy Awards for busi- of Commerce website: https://www.bev- Government Affairs meetings, the com- erlyhillschamber.com or a Teju, Ring, or Nile Lizard. This law mittee generally discusses issues nesses,” said Johnson. . prevents the use of these species for fash- impacting business owners in Beverly ion retail items such as belts, wallets or Hills such as propositions on the ballots, www.bhcourier.com shoes/boots. new project developments in Beverly Similarly, a number of Assembly Bills Hills and updates on Metro construction. failed to pass, but nonetheless will have Johnson noted that the Metro an impact on retailers in the City. They construction is one of the hottest topics include: before the committee presently. The con- Assembly Bill 1356, which would have struction has the biggest impact on required a certain amount of cannabis retailers with storefronts in Beverly Hills businesses for every liquor business. because of the “foot traffic” that is im- AB 1561, also cited by Schlecter, peded. would have extended the sale of alligator “It’s about the ease and unease of cus- and crocodile skins. Because the bill tomers getting to their restaurant or retail failed to pass, the sale of these skins will stores,” explained Johnson. end as of January 2020. Johnson also noted that there are two

Blair Schlecter Todd Johnson BEVERLYREAL HILLS ESTATE October 18, 2019 | Page 12 Beverly Hills Planning Commission Considers Trousdale View Restoration Permit

By Sandra Sims feet. Yadgari contends that the foliage The Trousdale Estates View Restoration growth on both neighboring properties has Ordinance is in the news after an intense exceeded the safe harbor barrier and should discussion at the Beverly Hills Planning be trimmed and/or removed. Commission on Oct. 10. Property owner Allen Yadgari, who lives at 570 Chalette Trousdale View Restoration Pre- Dr., submitted an application to the Application Steps Planning Commission requesting a Trousdale’s View Restoration Ordinance Trousdale View Restoration Permit to (Ord. 11-0-2616, eff. 1-6-2012) outlines allow removal of five trees and pruning the procedures for submitting and pro- of two trees at 560 Chalette Dr., a neigh- cessing discretionary View Restoration boring property owned by Afrahim Permit applications. The Ordinance en- Soleiman and Mahvas/Limasol Trust. courages Trousdale Estates property owners Yadgari also requested removal of nine to first make efforts to address and resolve trees and pruning of nine trees located at issues relating to view disruption from fo- 565 Chalette Dr., a property owned by liage growth without proceeding to Louise Horovitz. hearing. Upon request by a property owner the hearing, requesting that all trees within willingness to mediate to try to resolve Prior to the hearing, the Commission to apply for view restoration, the following the protected view area comply with the the issue with the Yadgari. Yadgari, how- took a bus tour of the properties in ques- pre-application steps are initiated: 1) an safe harbor barrier and that any trees that ever, expressed doubts that negotiations tion. Yagdari’s property at 570 Chalette initial outreach to the foliage owner/neigh- exceed that boundary be pruned and/or with his neighbors would result in a res- Dr. includes a single-family residence built bor; and 2) delivery of a City-issued removed. Yadgari stated that he would like olution of the matter. The owners of 560 in 1978 on a lot of approximately 19,179 mediation letter which includes an offer to have a view of the L.A. Basin. He also Chalette Dr. did not appear for public square feet. According to the City’s to meet with the foliage owner and a me- stated that his wife offered to pay for plant- comment at the hearing. records, the level pad of the neighboring diator. The affidavits provided by property ing of new trees or pruning, and the The Commissioners did not reach a de- property at 560 Chalette Dr. (west and im- owner Yadgari stated that neighboring foliage owners refused. cision of the matter at the hearing. Rather, mediately adjacent to Yagdari’s residence) property owners at 560 and 565 Chalette Speaking on behalf of his grandmother they continued it until Oct. 24, to allow is approximately 10 feet below the level Dr. failed to respond to the Notice of Initial and property owner at 565 Chalette Dr., the parties to develop a mutually agreeable pad of Yagdari’s property. City records in- Neighbor Outreach (Step One) or the sub- David Horovitz alleged during the hearing plan. Gohlich told the Courier that most dicate that its primary structure has a sequent mediation offer (Step Two). Yadgari that Yadgari had unlawfully trespassed on cases under the Ordinance are resolved maximum height of 13.3 feet. was granted the right to apply for a View the Horovitz property to attempt to trim informally. One or two cases each year do The other property at 565 Chalette Dr. Restoration Permit due to failure on the her trees. He also mentioned a pending go before the Planning Commission for a is located southwest and across from part of the foliage owners to respond to lawsuit regarding the matter. Horovitz full public hearing. Yagdari’s residence. It has a level pad that pre-application outreach and mediation stated a willingness to prune some of the The Commissioners stressed to the is approximately 20 feet below the level offers. trees, but not to remove them completely. parties the importance of neighbors com- pad of the Yagdari property. According to Horovitz submitted previous correspon- municating with each other to try to resolve Planning Division staff field measurements, Planning Commission Public Comment dence with a landscaping company to issues regarding tree pruning and removal the primary structure on the property at 565 Property owner Yadgari and his repre- confirm that pruning of foliage on his before Oct. 24. As of press time the Courier Chalette Dr. has a maximum height of 11.3 sentatives provided public comment at grandmother’s property will take place on undestands that substantial progress has Oct. 28. He stated during the hearing a been made to resolve this matter. BEVERLY HILLS October 18, 2019 | Page 13 SOUTHEAST “You want to be able to get out of the (Continued from page 1) station and say, ‘I’m in Beverly Hills,’” Tway suggested. set to come online in 2023, a deeper dis- Of course, if the area is dormant, as are cussion on increased density is currently many swaths along Wilshire now, busi- moot. nesses will be hard-pressed to survive Director of Community Development with quasi zero foot traffic. But with re- Susan Healy Keene highlighted seven el- vitalization, comes the prospect of ements that most successful areas have: encouraging more spillage from business things for all ages; comfort; activity; a into public space. sense of enclosure; a comfortable tem- “You can have the nicest designed perature and protection from the building, but if no one’s shopping there elements; a sense of surprise, play or or working there, it’s all for nothing,” wonder; and places to linger. noted one resident who highlighted the While no one in the room wanted to importance of activating the area. create another Rodeo Drive – arguably “We want to make it walkable, we Beverly Hills’ most iconic street – there want to make it pedestrian friendly, how was nary a voice of dissent about the do we do that?” queried another attendee. desire to create a memorable neighbor- While discussions on building design hood. Senior planner Timothea Tway said may not immediately contribute to an that by simply regulating signage, an area active environment, they are a necessary could change its character. For example, first step. And the city does have a lot of she said that by requiring all signs to look power at its disposal to do things like re- similar via a template, which the city can quire private developers to create small require businesses to use – be they cutesy, public spaces in new developments. neon or historic – an area like Robertson Of course, changing the urban design could quickly start to feel like a pedestrian is just one of a multiplicity of avenues the oriented village. city can take to create a more pedestrian “I think it could become another friendly area. In fact, the hour-long strate- Larchmont, if it’s done well,” one resident gic meetings, which are held on the opined about the stretch of Robertson, second Monday of the month and high- which already possesses a distinctly light specific areas of concern, are quaint urban feel. “It has all the possibil- intended to bring about changes that will ities.” encourage new businesses to open, aug- Similarly, requiring a specific type of ment safety and entice visitors to walk signage on Wilshire – or even encouraging around an area that has long been con- ground floor commercial use – could sidered to have yet to achieve its potential. swiftly change the way buildings and side- Next month’s meeting is slated to discuss walks interface. arts and culture. www.bhcourier.com Page 14 | October 18, 2019 BEVERLY HILLS SCHOOL SECTION

October 22, 2019 October 25, 2019 Grades TK - 5 Parent Conferences /TK- K Grades TK - 5 Parent Conferences /TK- K Dismissal at 1:00 p.m. & Grades 1-5 Dismissal at 1:00 p.m. & Grades 1-5 Dismissal at 1:30 p.m. Dismissal at 1:30 p.m.

CALENDAR EVENTS October 23, 2019 Horace Mann Purple Pride Friday K-12 Staff Development Day - October 18, 2019 Pupil Free Day Horace Mann Tent-or-Treat - Movie Night Hawthorne School - Fall Harvest Festival at 5:30 p.m. 2:45 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. October 24, 2019 Grades TK - 5 Parent Conferences /TK- K October 26, 2019 October 22, 2019 Dismissal at 1:00 p.m. & Grades 1-5 BVMS Halloween Glow Party and Movie Hawthorne PTA Meeting 8:30 a.m. Dismissal at 1:30 p.m. Night: 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. BEVERLY HILLS October 18, 2019 | Page 15

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From Left: Board President Noah Margo, and Commended Students for top PSAT score Tohar Zamir, Brandon Shabani, Seena Khoshbin, Benjamin Gabayan, Joseph Gluckman, Adrienne From Left: Board President Noah Margo, National Merit Scholarship Program Hasson, along with Superintendent, Dr. Bregy. (Students absent, but still Commended: Emily Semifinalist Christina Hyeunjeong, and Superintendent, Dr. Bregy. Zhang, Alex McDermott, Michelle Klein, Charles Levy, Louis Chung, Adrian Lo, Malea Hayles)

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bhcourier.com BEVERLY HILLS October 18, 2019 | Page 17 NANCY HUNT-COFFEY of Community Services in 2016 where design something that truly the commu- impact they will have on the large retail- (Continued from page 1) she was responsible for leading the City’s nity has said they want,” she described. ers struggling along Wilshire Boulevard; Recreation and Parks, Library, Human Another larger project Hunt-Coffey is the One Beverly Hills mixed-use project; Services and Administrative Support divi- currently involved with is “Beverly Hills and the possible new luxury hotel by roles before being named its Director of sions. Fiber,” wherein the City will provide LVMH in the former Brooks Brothers Libraries. “I quite frankly thought I’d reached the high-speed broadband fiber services to space on Rodeo Drive. “A lot of what librarians do is they in- pinnacle of my career as community serv- residents and businesses. One of the most “interesting facts” teract with patrons [and] frequently when ices director,” she said. “There’s always been this dream for Hunt-Coffey said she didn’t know before you have someone who comes in, they She counts “being allowed to create decades of having such high-speed in- she started working here is that 60 have an information need, but they don’t great, beautiful, meaningful spaces for ternet that you could do all kinds of things percent of housing stock is multifamily, always know how that translates into the the community” as her greatest accom- from the home,” she described, highlight- and more recently, that the last census resource that they’re looking for,” she de- plishment with the City thus far. From ing telemedicine, where doctors and found that the better part of 10 percent scribed. “A lot of times you end up talking leading the Beverly Gardens Park reno- patients can have interactive sessions. of residents are living at or below poverty with people and then you take all that vation project to helping build the new She adds that the service would enhance line and that the better part of 20 percent input and within a few minutes, you’re Roxbury Community Center and the new the City’s ability to draw high-tech pro- of single parent households are living at supposed to come up with a resource that Children’s Library, to helping with the fine fessionals who can work from home. or below the poverty line. meets that need. I think it’s an incredible art installations around the City, Hunt- Ensuring that Beverly Hills remains a “I think it’s important to recognize that training ground for someone that’s in a po- Coffey is deeply gratified by what she has full-service city for a population of the perception that a lot of people have sition like this. A lot of what I do is been able to accomplish. 35,000 residents – a number which of Beverly Hills of being the lives of the connecting the dots, people with the in- Throughout her tenure with the City, swells to 250,000 people on a daily basis rich and famous is true to a certain formation they need.” Hunt-Coffey has gotten to know areas of – is no small task. With 747 full-time em- degree, but there is also another portion City Manager George Chavez described the City deeply and is now learning about ployees and 378 part-time employees, of our community that struggles, and I her as “deeply committed to public the breadth of the City and its operations the City of Beverly Hills has an extraor- think a lot of folks are here because service and to Beverly Hills.” on a much more profound scope. Under dinarily high ratio of employees to they’re looking for better lives for their “Her years of experience leading the Chavez’ direction, she has oversight over residents. kids,” she said. complex Community Services Department Community Services, Public Works, IT “I’m constantly blown away by the “My favorite thing about Beverly Hills have prepared her well for the strategic and Community Development, in addi- services and the range of things that are is the people,” added Hunt-Coffey, who work that lies ahead,” he told the Courier. tion to overseeing staff working on available to people in this community,” lives within walking distance to her office “She is a terrific partner with a passion for economic development and legislation. she said. together with her husband and two chil- public service and I am thrilled to have She also closely monitors legislation that From the “little things” like an out- dren. “People here are really interesting her by my side.” can impact Beverly Hills, such as afford- standing City-run farmer’s market where and involved and smart and they keep Hunt-Coffey’s calm demeanor and able housing, pension costs and pension City employees have the ability to verify you on your toes. It may be conflicting drive to be helpful no doubt influenced reform. that the produce is truly organic to the views, but they’re dedicated to what they her career path with the City. However, She is currently helping spearhead the amazing service offered by the Beverly feel is the best for the community. It’s like her path has not been entirely smooth – La Cienega master planning process, Hills Fire and Police departments, Hunt- a small town. People are really involved she was recently named as a defendant which the City Council is expected to Coffey emphasized how extraordinary and they really care.” in a lawsuit brought by a former employee weigh in on at its upcoming meeting on the City is. She adds: “I think you can’t overem- accusing her of age discrimination. Tuesday. Of course, there’s constant change and phasize kindness as a foundation of As Hunt-Coffey’s role as Assistant “So far it has been a great process gath- the City strives to adapt to those changes. civilized society and that’s what public Director expanded and her responsibilities ering public feedback and trying to turn There is no shortage of important issues service is all about at the end of the day. grew, she eventually became the Director that feedback into reality and trying to and projects confronting the City in its It’s about serving people. It’s helping near future. Among those issues are an people rise up and meeting people’s increase in the City’s homeless needs so they can go do their good work. population along the transportation cor- Because it does have a ripple effect.” ridor; two new subway stops and the Is your pet camera-ready for the SCARIEST month of the year? Would you like the Beverly Hills Courier delivered

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE TO CREDITORS Statement is filed with the County INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has Penhaskashi, CEO: Statement for the OF BULK SALE of Los Angeles: September 24, begun to transact business is filed with the County of Los DRILLING OF LA CIENEGA WELL NO. 1 (Division 6 of the 2019; Published: September 27, under the name(s) listed April Angeles: October 15, 2019; within the City of Commercial Code) October 04, 11, 18, 2019 LACC 1990: Lorraine Lawrence, Published: October 18, 25, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA Escrow No. 62750-TL N/C Owner: Statement is filed with the November 01, 08, 2019 LACC (1) Notice is hereby given to –––––– County of Los Angeles: October N/C BIDS - Sealed proposals for DRILLING OF LA CIENEGA creditors of the within FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME 15, 2019; Published: October 18, –––––– WELL NO. 1 within the City of Los Angeles, California, will be named Seller(s) that a bulk STATEMENT 2019256420 The 25, November 01, 08, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME received up to the hour of 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, Nov. 14th, sale is about to be made on following is/are doing business as: LACC N/C STATEMENT 2019273216 The 2019 at the office of the City Clerk of the City of Beverly Hills, personal property here- 1) BENMO SUPPLY –––––– following is/are doing business as: located in Room 290 at 455 North Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, inafter described 2) R & D CONSULTING FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME MOTOWN GIRL GRANOLA California. Bids will be publicly opened at 2:00 p.m. on the (2) The name and business 6646 Colgate Ave., Los Angeles, STATEMENT 2019273291 The 2131 Century Park Lane #401, Los above-mentioned date in the office of the City Clerk at City addresses of the seller are: CA 90048; Benmo LLC 6646 following is/are doing business as: Angeles, CA 90067; Susan Hall and award of the contract will be made during a subse- LA TROPEZIENNE WH Colgate Ave., Los Angeles, CA 1) RIFKIN RAANAN DENTISTRY Goldinger 2131 Century Park quent meeting of the City Council. LLC, 8703 SANTA MONICA 90048; The business is conducted 2) RIFKIN RAANAN DDS Lane #401, Los Angeles, CA BLVD., WEST HOLLY- by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COM- 414 N. Camden Dr. #1280, Beverly 90067; The business is conducted MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING - A mandatory pre-bid WOOD, CA 90069 PANY, registrant(s) has begun to Hills, CA 90210; Rodney Raanan by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) meeting is scheduled for Oct. 30th, 2019 at 10:30 AM at 1945 (3) The location in transact business under the DDS, Inc. 414 N. Camden Dr. has NOT begun to transact busi- S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA. This is the project California of the chief exec- name(s) listed August 2019: #1280, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; ness under the name(s) listed: location. Parking is available on site through the La Cienega utive office of the Seller is: Roy Benmoshe, Owner: The business is conducted by: A Susan Goldinger, Owner: Boulevard entrance. (4) The names and busi- Statement is filed with the County CORPORATION, registrant(s) has Statement is filed with the County ness address of the of Los Angeles: September 24, NOT begun to transact business of Los Angeles: October 15, 2019; SCOPE OF THE WORK - The contract work to be performed Buyer(s) are: 310 WEHO 2019; Published: September 27, under the name(s) listed: Dr. Published: October 18, 25, under these specifications shall consist of furnishing all the LLC, 1222 E GRAND AVE, October 04, 11, 18, 2019 LACC Rodney Raanan, President: November 01, 08, 2019 LACC required labor, materials, equipment, parts, implements and EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245 N/C Statement is filed with the County N/C supplies necessary for or appurtenant to DRILLING OF LA (5) The location and gener- –––––– of Los Angeles: October 15, 2019; –––––– CIENEGA WELL NO. 1 at 1956 Chariton St within the City of al description of the assets FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Published: October 18, 25, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Los Angeles, California in accordance with the Project to be sold are: FURNI- STATEMENT 2019256510 The November 01, 08, 2019 LACC STATEMENT 2019256510 The Specifications. TURE, FIXTURES AND following is/are doing business as: N/C following is/are doing business as: EQUIPMENT, LEASE AND HAIR MOVES –––––– DAVID J. BAILEY DBA HAY- In general terms, the contract work for this project shall consist LEASEHOLD IMPROVE- 2926 Wilshire Blvd., Santa FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME WORTH APARTMENTS of the following items of work: MENT of that certain busi- Monica, CA 90403; Hair Moves, STATEMENT 2019273293 The 1440-1450 N. Hayworth Ave., ness located at: 8703 LLC 2926 Wilshire Blvd., Santa following is/are doing business as: West Hollywood, CA 90046; SANTA MONICA BLVD., Monica, CA 90403; The business 1) SMILE DESIGN SPECIALIST David J. Bailey 439 N. Canon Dr. WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA is conducted by: A LIMITED LIA- 2) SMILE DESIGN SPECIALISTS Suite #300, Beverly Hills, CA 90069 BILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) 3) SDS 90210; The business is conducted (6) The business name has begun to transact business 8631 W. 3rd Street #1010-E, Los by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) used by the seller(s) at said under the name(s) listed Angeles, CA 90048; Raanan has begun to transact business location is: LA TROPEZI- September 2014: Lindsay Tara Dental Group Cedars Inc. 8631 under the name(s) listed June ENNE Platt, Manager: Statement is W. 3rd Street #1010-E, Los 1998: David J. Bailey, Owner: (7) The anticipated date of filed with the County of Los Angeles, CA 90048; The business Statement is filed with the County the bulk sale is NOVEM- Angeles: September 24, 2019; is conducted by: A CORPORA- of Los Angeles: October 09, 2019; BER 5, 2019 at the office of: Published: September 27, TION, registrant(s) has NOT Published: October 18, 25, UNITED ESCROW CO, October 04, 11, 18, 2019 LACC begun to transact business November 01, 08, 2019 LACC 3440 WILSHIRE BLVD, N/C under the name(s) listed: Justin N/C #600, LOS ANGELES, CA –––––– Raanan, President: Statement –––––– 90010, Escrow No. 62750- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME is filed with the County of Los FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME TL, Escrow Officer: STATEMENT 2019253993 The Angeles: October 15, 2019; STATEMENT 2019270315 The TOPANGA LEE following is/are doing business as: Published: October 18, 25, following is/are doing business as: (8) Claims may be filed with 1) JAN’S AUCTIONEERS, INC. 2) November 01, 08, 2019 LACC DAVID J. BAILEY DBA 4949 SAME as “7” above. JAN’S & CO. ANTIQUES, INC. 3) N/C LAUREL CANYON (9) The last day for filing JAN’S & CO. FINE ART AND –––––– 4943-4949 Laurel Canyon Blvd., claims is: NOVEMBER 4, ANTIQUES, INC. 4) JAN’S & CO. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Valley Village, CA 91607; David J. 2019. FINE FRENCH ANTIQUES, INC. STATEMENT 2019273220 The Bailey 439 N. Canon Dr. Suite (10) This Bulk Sale is sub- 5) JAN’S & CO. FRENCH following is/are doing business as: #300, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; ject to California Uniform ANTIQUES, INC. 6) JAN’S & CO., 1) ZIMARA DESIGNS 2) ZIMARA The business is conducted by: AN Commercial Code Section INC. 7) JAN’S FRENCH DESIGN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has 6106.2. ANTIQUES, INC. 8) JANSAN- 606 N. Larchmont Blvd. #204, Los begun to transact business (11) As listed by the Seller, TIQUES.COM Angeles, CA 90004; Wendy under the name(s) listed all other business names 1904 West Adams Blvd., Los Marsten Guzin 606 N. Larchmont December 2006: David J. and addresses used by the Angeles, CA 90018; Jan’s Blvd. #204, Los Angeles, CA Bailey, Owner: Statement is filed Seller within three years Auctioneers, Inc. 1904 West 90004; Barbara Marsten 606 N. with the County of Los Angeles: before the date such list Adams Blvd., Los Angeles, CA Larchmont Blvd. #204, Los October 09, 2019; Published: was sent or delivered to the 90018; The business is conducted Angeles, CA 90004; The busi- October 18, 25, November 01, Buyer are: . by: A CORPORATION, regis- ness is conducted by: A GENER- 08, 2019 LACC N/C Dated: OCTOBER 8, 2019 trant(s) has begun to transact AL PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) –––––– BUYER: 310 WEHO LLC, A business under the name(s) list- has NOT begun to transact busi- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIA- ed December 1982: Claudio ness under the name(s) listed: STATEMENT 2019270313 The BILITY COMPANY Boltiansky, President: Wendy Marsten Guzin, following is/are doing business as: LA2384942 BEVERLY Statement is filed with the County Partner: Statement is filed with DAVID J. BAILEY DBA VISTA HILLS COURIER 10/18/19 of Los Angeles: September 20, the County of Los Angeles: STREET APARTMENTS –––––– 2019; Published: September 27, October 15, 2019; Published: 1124-1126 N. Vista St., Los FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME October 04, 11, 18, 2019 LACC October 18, 25, November 01, Angeles, CA 90046; David J. STATEMENT 2019256418 The N/C 08, 2019 LACC N/C Bailey 439 N. Canon Dr. Suite following is/are doing business as: –––––– –––––– #300, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; 1) OLNT OPT 2) FREQUENCE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The business is conducted by: AN JUIVE MAGAZINE STATEMENT 2019273251 The STATEMENT 2019273218 The INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has 9595 Wilshire Blvd. #502, Beverly following is/are doing business as: following is/are doing business as: begun to transact business Hills, CA 90212; RB & CB 1) BET EL 2) BEIT EL 3) BET BRANDEJA ENTERPRISES under the name(s) listed Copies of the Specifications and Proposal Form may be Enterprises LLC 9595 Wilshire MOSHE 4) BET PINTO 5) BETH 9546 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, January 1998: David J. Bailey, inspected and downloaded from the City’s webpage Blvd. #502, Beverly Hills, CA EL 6) DIVREI MOSHE 7) HASHIV- CA 90035; Roxanne Debby Owner: Statement is filed with the (http://www.beverlyhills.org/tags/bids/). Then click on the link 90212; The business is conducted ENU Jasper 9546 W. Pico Blvd., Los County of Los Angeles: October “Click Here for Public Works Department Solicitations”. by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COM- 321 S. Beverly Dr. Suite #F, Angeles, CA 90035; The business 09, 2019; Published: October 18, PANY, registrant(s) has NOT Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Care, is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, 25, November 01, 08, 2019 City contact: Tristan Malabanan at begun to transact business Help, And Aid For Israel, Inc. registrant(s) has begun to trans- LACC N/C [email protected] or 310-285-2512. under the name(s) listed: Cyril 321 S. Beverly Dr. Suite #F, act business under the name(s) Bonnan, CEO: Statement is filed Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The busi- listed May 1981: Roxanne –––––– ENGINEER’S ESTIMATE - The preliminary cost of construc- with the County of Los Angeles: ness is conducted by: A CORPO- Debby Jasper, Owner: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME tion of this Work has been prepared and the said estimate is September 24, 2019; Published: RATION, registrant(s) has NOT Statement is filed with the County STATEMENT 2019 265941 The $920,000. September 27, October 04, 11, begun to transact business of Los Angeles: October 15, 2019; following is/are doing business as: 18, 2019 LACC N/C under the name(s) listed: Published: October 18, 25, SKYELINE JEWELRY –––––– Moshe Pinto, CEO: Statement is November 01, 08, 2019 LACC 901 Edmore Place, Los Angeles, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME filed with the County of Los N/C CA 91532; Geraldine Pingul 901 STATEMENT 2019256417 The Angeles: October 15, 2019; –––––– Edmore Place, Los Angeles, CA NOTICE— Fictitious name statement following is/are doing business as: Published: October 18, 25, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME 91532; Rodrigo Pingul Jr 901 expires five years from the date it was filed CANON HILLS CLOSINGS, A November 01, 08, 2019 LACC STATEMENT 2019273249 The Edore Place, Los Angeles, CA in the office of the county clerk. A new ficti- NON-INDEPENDENT BROKER N/C following is/are doing business as: 91532; ESCROW –––––– 1) ACCESS ANGELS 2) ADA The business is conducted by: A tious business name statement must be filed 439 N. Canon Dr. #300, Beverly FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME ANGELS GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, regis- before that time. The filing of this statement Hills, CA 90210; Forward Beverly STATEMENT 2019273254 The 139 S. Beverly Dr. #334, Beverly trant(s) has begun to transact does not of itself authorize the use in this Hills, Inc. 439 N. Canon Dr. #300, following is/are doing business as: Hills, CA 90212; Angel Ride Inc. business under the name(s) list- state of a fictitious business name in viola- Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The busi- LL ASSOCIATES 139 S. Beverly Dr. #334, Beverly ed March 2018: Geraldine A CORPO- Pingul, Partner: tion of the rights of another under federal, ness is conducted by: 1107 Fair Oaks Ave. #313, South Hills, CA 90212; The business is Statement is RATION, registrant(s) has begun Pasadena, CA 91030; Lorraine conducted by: A CORPORATION, filed with the County of Los state, or common law (See Section 14400, to transact business under the Lawrence 1107 Fair Oaks Ave. registrant(s) has NOT begun to Angeles: October 04, 2019; et seq., Business and Professions Code). name(s) listed January 2007: #313, South Pasadena, CA 91030; transact business under the Published: October 11, 18, 25, David Bailey, President: The business is conducted by: AN name(s) listed: Davina November 01, 2019 LACC N/C Page 22 | October 18, 2019 BEVERLY HILLS

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BLESSING HANDS Beautiful Beverly Hills Condo Prime Beverly Hills PARKING SPACE SEEKING BUSINESS H OME C ARE 9233 Burton Way #406 | Offered at $1,499,000 *** FOR LEASE *** Boutique Bldg. FOR RENT PROFESSIONAL Adjacent to 670 Kelton Ave. TO SHARE 2 BD. 2 BA. OFFICE IN 2 BD | 2.5 BA spacious corner Montage Hotel condo with views of the Hills. Perfect for APT WITH A VIEW. on Canon Dr. UCLA Student or Off Sunset Blvd BOUTIQUE BLDG • Large Offices • A+ location with concierge, gym, hot tub, and extra Westwood Village in West Hollywood $1,425/MO. 16ft.x18ft. • $2,500 storage. Business/Office. In-Home Quality 10ft.x16ft. • $1,500 $150/Month Private room & bath Affordable Caregivers Also available for lease at with secured parking. Adj. Beverly Hills With reception, library $6,500/monthly Great Value! Light housekeeping, meal and kitchen. • 310/209-0006 • $500 weekly. prep, incontinent care, 323/782-1144 310/273-0136 Open Sat & Sun 1-4 PM Blocks to UCLA/ Monthly negotiable. medication mgmt, post Close to shops Westwood Village For more info email: recovery, transportation, & restaurants. Jaime Watts | 310.871.2006 | [email protected] | DRE 01903037 hospice care support, etc. [email protected] 24/7 Care•Long/short- • BRENTWOOD • ————— term, P/T or as needed. • OFFICE SPACE • www. Furnished Room in 922 S. Barrington Av. 300 bhcourier KELEMEN Private Home Excellent References! Ideal for Professional: REAL ESTATE HOUSES FOR SALE Bonded & Insured Lawyer, Doctor, Real .com with Private Bath Free Consultation @ (310) 966-0900 Estate Broker, etc. License 00957281 • In Beverlywood • 24-Hrs 805/915-7751 818/433-0182 270 all listings are on Full access to kitch. & Owned/Operated by Nurses CONDOS CenturyCityLiving.com washer/dryer, private FOR SALE yard. Maid services, prkg. {{{{ }}}} NOW AVAILABLE { { {{{{ }}}}}} GATED 5 STAR LUXURY permit incld. No pets. Apprx 550 Sq. Ft. 90 Kichenette, bathroom PROPERTIES Quiet, Clean, Serene EMPLOYMENT w/ shower, double California *BEL AIR $1,500 • 6-12 Mo. Lease OPPORTUNITY garaged parking incld. Dreaming *WESTWOOD • Utilities Included • {{ } } Realty, Inc. *CENTURY CITY {{{{ }}}} Own it! 310/422-8774 1 & 2 - PERSON Please Call RESIDENT For More Details: Century Park East CENTURY PARK EAST ————— MANAGEMENT 310/826-0541 $799,000 2 + 2 #1109 Seeking Roommate Bedroom-Private Access TEAM Stunning view down- 1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH Professional appearance. town + ocean. Corner $735,000 Spacious Westwood Home Small complex, unit, light & bright High Floor • Bright, Light, Airy • B.H.+Westside Area w/ 2 large balconies. Lovely Backyard/Patio, Management/ 9201 WILSHIRE BL. Ideal location in bldg. Jumbo Balcony washer/dryer inside. Maintenance, $799,000 2 +2 #105 City and Ocean Views BEVERLY HILLS Quiet & Perfect for Leasing 1st floor corner with Updated Kitchen and Baths Experience a Plus. OFFICES FOR LEASE large private patio Available with Tenant. Student/Professional! Great Opportunity! nestled under pretty $1,425/Month Free Rent 3000 s.f. Divisible trees. Perfect 4 dog, 2 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS Utilities Included. + Salary! plants & BBQ lovers. 310/714-2151 Fax Resume: $988,000 Call: 310/829-2630 $4 per Sq.Ft. DIANA COOK Available Nov. 1st 468 N. Camden, BH 90210 Unobstructed City Views Or Email: —————–––– Call 310/273-9201 [email protected] High Floor. Totally Renovated. THEROBERTSCO@ 310-344-0567 Raised Ceilings. Recessed Lights. Beverly Hills Home .COM THEROBERTSCO State of the art Kitchen. Luxurious Room & Full Bath Baths. Crystal Stall Shower For Rent 240 Hardwood Floors. Crown Includs. new tv, patio OFFICE / STORE overlooking garden, FOR LEASE Moldings. Make an Offer gated full security 2 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS system, 1-prkg. space, $1,050,000 private entrance, High Floor 2 Separate Suites washer/dryer access. Awesome Ocean Views. Totally Utilities, wifi, Renovated. European Kitchen cable Included. 310/854-9500 Quartz Counters. Luxurious Bathrooms. Lots of Closets Recessed Lights. Jumbo Balcony 425 HOUSES CENTURY PARK EAST FOR RENT $671,000 TO $1,050,000

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Beverly Hills Adj. ~ Le Parc ~ Beverly Hills Adjacent BORDERLINE BRENTWOOD Single Resident Only Century City Olympic/Shenandoah Perfect For BEVERLY HILLS The Carlton A Gated Community BEVERLY HILLS 11666 Goshen Ave. Mature Professional 16 FULLY REMODELLED 8704 GREGORY WAY ••••• Newly Remodeled ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) Cozy & Quiet. 1 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATHS Apprx. 2 Bd.+Den+3 /2 Ba. 2 bedroom, 3 baths SPACIOUS STUDIOS 500sf. Full kitchen, hrwd. Balcony with views, 2,900sf. • 1st floor, Owner’s Townhouse MOVE-IN SPECIAL Very Spacious flrs, walk-in cedar closet, separate dining and 2-pools, 2-tennis First month 1/2 off + + private yard. No pets. with one year lease living room, hardwood Single 2 Lofts 1.5 Ba. courts, gym, Stunning & immaculate. $2,200 Utilities Incld. floors, kitchen with ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) 24-hour gate security. New Kitchen Cabinets, Stainless Steel Appliances, A/C, Dishwasher, WiFi, 310/927-1796 $9,800/Month Completely updated central air/heat, Re-tiled Bathrooms with Tub & Shower. Hardwood Floors. Video appliances. 2 parking. Very close to Cedars Call Donald: new kitchen & fireplace, balcony, Security Entry System. Fitted Walk in Closets. Cable TV & Wi-Fi Call 310/922-2717 Sinai & Beverly Center 310/713-5289 bathrooms, new wood controlled access, Ready. On-Site Laundry Room. Dog Run for Small Pets. Rent Control. ————— —————––––floors & windows, pool, elevator, parking, STARTING AT $2,295/MO. + $100 MUNICIPAL UTILITIES. 1-Block To 440 ROXBURY DRIVE central air & heat, laundry facility. FURNISHED & SHORT TERM ALSO CONSIDERED Cedars-Sinai Hospital 310/312-9871 UNFURNISHED 3 BDRM, 2.5 BATH recessed lighting and 121 S. ELM DRIVE • BEVERLY HILLS 90212 Beverly Hills Adj. Shopping & Dining in APTS/CONDOS CONDO 1900 SF wired for sound. www.121elm.com 310 S. Sherbourne Dr. Brentwood Village Bright corner unit, all Washer & dryer in unit. For showing call Stacey 310-502-3432 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath IRONGATE REAL ESTATE • BROKER DRE# 01993681 ————— KELEMEN appliaces includes Covered parking. Newly Remodeled. BRENTWOOD REAL ESTATE $3,650/Mo. Balcony, hardwood flrs., (310) 966-0900 washer/dryer, 2 car 519 S. Barrington Ave. License 00957281 Anna 310-613-1231 BEVERLY HILLS garage parking. BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. elevator, controlled all listings are on Adj. Roxbury Park. 218 S. Tower Dr. access pool, on-site ˚Δ˚Δ˚Δ˚Δ˚Δ˚Δ˚ CenturyCityLiving.com REMODELED • • 1 $4,500/MO. • • laundry, parking. 2 Bdrm.+1 /2 Bath BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH • SINGLE • 310/247-8689 NOW AVAILABLE Andy 213/447-4834 •••• Bright unit. GATED 5 STAR LUXURIOUS Light & bright upper • • Close to Dining, LUXURY PROPERTIES ————— • • Dishwasher, On-site FURNISHED & UNFURNISHED 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH with hardwood floors, Shops, Transportation *BEL AIR Old World Charm! laundry, parking. *WESTWOOD WILSHIRE CORRIDOR FACING BEAUTIFUL dishwaser, wall A/C Bright, intercom entry, ————— Close to *CENTURY CITY Grand Opening 10501 Wilshire Blvd. COURTYARD unit, laundry facility, fridge, stove, laundry fac. Brentwood Village. CENTURY PARK EAST $2,995/MO. 2 car parking space. CLOSE TO RESTAURANTS BRENTWOOD’s 310/472-8915 & SHOPPING. Most Spectacular 2 BDRMS, 2 BATHS 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH $2,650MO. Most Spectacular ————— Totally remodeled with 323/651-2598 Apartments BRENTWOOD $6,875/MONTH On 11th Floor with modern fixtures and new 918 S. BEDFORD Apartments High Floor. Brand New granite counters through- ————— 120 Granville Ave. 11640 Kiowa Ave. Renovation. Ocean Views Amazing Views. Sam 310/422-6026 BEVERLY HILLS * * •• •• Quiet Corner Location. Hardwood out all amenities in 221 S. Doheny Dr. * * * * * * • •• • kitchen and includes all Floors. Gourmet Kitchen. • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. $4,500/MO. appliances. Breakfast • Newly Updated Luxurious Bathroom • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. 2 Jumbo Balconies All utilities included area. Large closets, —————–––– * * * * * * balconies, Berber carpet/ • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. * * 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath BEVERLY HILLS ••• Large units, walk-in closet, 2 BDRMS, 2 BATHS except cable/internet. harwood foors and verticle •• 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath SINGLE Spacious, hardwood flrs., custom kitchen, built-in $5,950/MONTH Luxury condo with valet blinds. Fireplace, washer/ Breathtaking City Views. Large dryer included in laundry Updated & Bright huge closets, built-in washer/dryer, all appli- • ••••••• Corner Unit. Two Jumbo Balconies parking, doorman, area. Secured building a/c, dishwasher, pool, ances, hardwood floors Balcony, dishwasher, Renovated. Hardwood Floors Large kitchen, stove, heated pool, pool, gym and spa. with atrium and garden elevator, controlled throughout, some units a/c, Lots of Closets fridge, hardwood flrs., access, laundry WiFi, courtyard view. Choice w/ skylights+high ceilings. elevator Hardwood flrs., granite facilities. No pets. 2 BDRMS, 2 BATHS location Near Beverly Center, a/c unit, balcony, Health club, wifi, sauna, controlled access, Cedars- Sinai, Restaurants, 424/343-0015 . $4,950/MONTH counters with stainless laundry facility, lots heated pool, controlled on-site laundry, prkg High Floor. Breathtaking Ocean Trader Joes, Etc. No Pets. Great Location! Close to of closet space, prkg. acess, parking. Views. Double Suites. Totally steel appliances. ————— Brentwood Village, Renovated. Hardwood Floors Shown By Appointment. $1,600/Month BEVERLY HILLS 424/272-6596 • 818/907-0800 ext. 1 8544 BURTON WAY Shops & Restaurants. Jumbo Balcony 310/276-2295 443 S. Oakhurst Dr. Close to Brentwood • • 310/826-4889 • • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • Village, Restaurants, 1 BDRM , 1 BATH Call 310/273-6770 Cell: 310/892-6010 • • ————— $3,850/MONTH ————— or 213/444-8865 • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • UCLA, Mt. Saint Mary’s, BRENTWOOD High Floor. Breathtaking City or 310/734-7263 • • BEVERLY HILLS • • • • & Transportation. 11818 Darlington Av. Views. Renovated Kitchen • • • • Luxury Bath. Crystal Shower 344 S. Spalding Dr. ————— •••••• BEVERLY HILLS GRAND OPENING 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath Hardwood Floors. Jumbo Balcony Across Beverly High GREAT LOCATION! B RIGHT & SPACIOUS 3 BDRM. + 2 BATH BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. B EVERLY H ILLS Brand New Newlly Remodelled CENTURY PARK EAST ••••••• LUXURIOUS • • L IVING. 2018 Construction $4,000 to $5,300/month $3,900/MO. • Spacious floor plan 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH Balcony, dishwasher, Quiet 4-unit bldg. • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • = BRENTWOOD = & master bedroom, PARK PLACE $2,995/MO. skylight, elevator, inter- The Sanremo $4,200 to $4,950/month • • balcony, a/c unit, fridge, Large 1st flr. unit, Totally remodeled with com entry, on-site French doors in bdrm. 417 S. Barrington Av. stove, dishwasher, CENTURY TOWERS hardwood flrs., washer/ modern fixtures and new • laundry, parking. open to large balcony :::::::::::::: $6,500 to $7,000/month dryer, modern updated granite counters through- • PLEASE CALL: controlled access, out all amenities in overlooking pool • 310/274-8840 2 Bdrm.+ 2 Bath laundry room, covered CENTURY HILL 1 kitchen, patio, side kitchen and includes all 2 $4,950 to $8,900/month • • 3 Bdrm.+ 2 / Bath appliances. Breakfast GORGEOUS UNITS ————— parking. Pets ok. entrance, gated windows. BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. :::::::::::::: 310/473-1509 LE PARC 310/277-5476 area. Large closets, Sorry balconies, Berber carpet/ 120 S. Swall Dr. Open floor plan, high Close to Brentwood ————— harwood foors and ••••••••• ceilings, French oak Gardens, UCLA, Frwys. ONE CENTURY verticle blinds. Fireplace, • $16,500 to $27,000/month PREMIERE 1500 SF • flrs+porcelain tiles, x-lrg. ————— CONDO FOR LEASE washer/dryer included • 1 Bd.+1 Bath • CENTURY WOODS in laundry area. Secured Hardwood flrs., central • • walk-in closets, stain- BRENTWOOD Sorry 2 BDRM. + 2 BATH • building with garden air, pool, elevator, less steel appliances, 904-908 Granville Av. includes 2 parking. courtyard view. Choice •••••••• Some Complexes include quartz countertops, pool, ------Central air, brand new location Near Beverly on-site laundry, 2 Bd.+2 Ba. Heated Pools, Sundeck, Very Spacious, A/C, state of the art gym, ------Tennis, Doorman, hrdwd flrs throughout, Center, Cedars-Sinai, intercom entry. Restaurants, Trader Joes, balcony, intercom entry, Includes: Houseman, Staff washer and dryer in Easy Move-In! *1+1 only on-sight laundry, prkg. laundry hook-ups, Engineers, Switchboard, Etc. No Pets. Air conditioning unit, unit, fireplace, 320 N. La Peer Dr. Close to Cedars-Sinai, controlled access, prkg, Security Staff, Shown By Appointment. Close to laundry facility, Switchboard, Saunas, newly renovated. 8544 BURTON WAY • 310/246-0290 • Beverly Center, free WiFi. Business Center, Pet $3,350MO. shops, cafes Brentwood Village. subterranean prkg. PlayLand, Restaurant, 317 S. HOLT AVE. Call 310/273-6770 CLOSE TO • 310/440-0208 • Near Whole Foods. or 213/444-8865 & transportation. Acres of Flower Gardens Call 818/321-1942 SHOPS & DINING 424/303-7142 310/592-4511 and Grassy Lawns. or 424/402-7338 VERY UNIQUE • MUST SEE BEVERLY HILLS October 18, 2019 | Page 25

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• BRENTWOOD • ~ WEST ~ WESTWOOD • WESTWOOD • **CENTURY CITY** MID-WILSHIRE LAFAYETTE PARK 1409 Midvale Ave. 2220 S. Beverly Glen North of Montana St. LOS ANGELES 10933 Rochester Ave. 340 S. St. Andrews Pl. 274 LAFAYETTE PARK PL. • • • • • • • • • 11692 Chenault Dr. • • • • • • • • • • • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath 12424 TeXaS Ave. • • Jr. Executive • • • • • • • 2 Bd..+2 Ba.. Jr. Executive • • Spacious • • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. •••••• 1 Bd..+1 Ba.. ~ ~~~~ • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • 2 Bdrm+2 Bath • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • S PACIOUS U NIT. • • ~ ~ Granite counter tops, • • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • • 1 Bdrm+1 Bath • •••• • Siinglle • • Single • stainless steel appliances, Wood+carpet floors, • • • • Spacious a/c, fireplace, • • • • • • • On-site laundry, • • • • • • • air conditioned, new spacious kitchen, dish- WiFi, pool, controlled access, • • Lots of • • Balcony, controlled covered parking, a/c, intercom hrwd. flrs., designer washer, fridge, stove, entry, laundry facility, laundry fac., prkg. Character & Charm! access, parking, controlled access. finishes, balcony, ceiling balcony, walk-in closet, elevator, parking, pool. • Free WiFi Access • Glass Fireplace elevator, on-site laundry. 310/442-8265 CLOSE TO U.C.L.A., Close to shopping, fan, elevator, controlled gated entry, pool, on-site 310/473-5061 Newly Remodeled. SHOPPING & 1 BLK. great restaurants access. Fitness ctr, yoga laundry, elevator. No pets. ————— New hardwood flrs., WESTWOOD TO WESTWOOD PARK. Close To U.C.L.A. and Metro. room, wi-fi, skyview 310/208-0111 granite counters, 1370 Veteran Ave. 310/478-8616 213/738-9849 lounge w/ outdoor fire- Close to Whole Foods, ————— SANTA MONICA stainless steel appl., place, laundry facilities. Brentwood Park, 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath ————— alcove fireplace, ~ KOREATOWN ~ 213/382-1021 Tennis Courts. • WESTWOOD • 808 4th St. fridge, laundry facility, Easy freeway access •••• •••• * * 148 N. St. Andrews Pl. ————— • •• • The Clarige gated parking, intercom 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath BRENTWOOD Balcony, air conditioning 2 Bd.+2 Ba. ————— 670 Kelton Ave. * * entry, WiFi and more. ~Newly Remodeled~ 11730 SUNSET BLVD. dishwasher, controlled * * BORDERLINE 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • 310/552-8064 • Hardwood flrs., a/c unit, access bldg., WiFi, Brand New Building * * BEVERLY HILLS NEWLY REMODELED * * Rooftop jacuzzi controlled access, pool, ••••• • 3 Bd.+3Ba. LARGE, UNIQUE 8704 GREGORY WAY • pool, on-sight laundry, with panoramic elevator, gated prkg., • • AND GORGEOUS. 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATHS gym, parking. •••• • city views. on-sight laundry, pool. • Jr. Executive 310/477-6885 Balcony with views, Everything Brand New Fireplace, balcony, —————–––– 323/380-6792 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath • Close to U.C.L.A dishwasher, intercom Close to transportation, separate dining and Hardwood floors, CULVER CITY • ————— entry, elevator, gated great restaurants. living room, hardwood • •••••• WESTWOOD appliances, washer/ parking, gym, pool. 3830 Vinton Ave. ————— floors, kitchen with Rooftop pool, 10905 Ohio Ave. dryer in each unit, • Close to Beach • • • • KOREATOWN • appliances. 2 parking. 310/394-7132 Single 423 S. Hoover St. deck, central air, •••• central air. 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You know what you want, When Americans speak about antisemitism Anti-Defamation League. preciate in those around you, and you’ve already committed, today, they usually reference the brutal attacks tar- What to do in such a situation? AJU has an in- then you might be in the wrong but when it’s time to actually put geting synagogues in Pittsburgh and Poway, the stitutional responsibility to fight against bigotry of crowd. There is no good reason this in motion, your brain will seemingly endless sightings of swastikas, and the all forms, but also to make our colleagues feel you shouldn’t be around people object with the most interesting spread of anti-Jewish stereotypes across social safe. We decided to issue new stickers that do not whose qualities you admire. excuses. Don’t give it the media. A recent experience at American Jewish display our institutional name. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). chance. Act first; think later. University (AJU), where I am president, suggests Admittedly, this felt like a victory for the anti- Get some altitude; you’ll learn CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. that we also need to pay much more attention to Semites. Fear about antisemitism, and a lot when you go where the 19). A sentimental mood makes how bigotry has seeped deeply into the everyday undoubtedly about other forms of prejudice, has view is. Once you see a prob- the passage of time a little blurry. lived experience of so many in our society. become so widespread that we are now doing the lem from the top, you’ll know And, if so inclined, you’ll find Growing security concerns drove AJU to con- bigots’ work: changing the way we live because how to solve it. But you can’t that you can move fluidly to a struct a fence around our campus this year, we are worried that we might be targeted. Are we do it from there. You have to go feeling you had in the distant diverting hundreds of thousands of dollars from any better than those Jews living in European cities back down and solve it on the past. our core missions of teaching and scholarship in who must remove their kippot to feel safe walking ground. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). order to make our visitors, faculty and staff feel down the street? GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Though you feel it’s not as im- safer. The fight against the antisemitism of today and Life is messy. So when you em- portant to air your feelings as it Since automobile traffic is now controlled at the other forms of bigotry cannot be the sole respon- brace life, don’t be surprised is to reconcile them within your- entrance gate, we distributed parking passes to sibility of national organizations like the when you come away with a self, much will depend on your our employees, which read, “American Jewish Anti-Defamation League and the American Jewish few stains on your shirt. This is company. Only your nearest University.” Almost immediately, several employ- Committee. They can propose good laws and fight just evidence that life embraced and dearest will get the full pic- ees approached the Administration to say that they against bad policies, highlight bigoted statements you back. ture and even then, only in small were afraid to have a sticker that had the word by individuals as unacceptable, and pressure tech- CANCER (June 22-July 22). doses. “Jewish” on their car. They felt that identifying nology companies to do better in regulating the Those who act the most confi- PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). themselves or their employer as Jewish would or hatred that routinely appears on their platforms. dent may be the most insecure. Repairs will be necessary. Don’t could put them in jeopardy. Perhaps their car However, these organizations are too far removed The truly secure don’t usually waste time with amateurs in- would be vandalized. Perhaps they would be tar- to make individuals feel safer about what is on see the point in drawing atten- cluding yourself. Likely, this is geted by bigots. Some outright refused to use the their windshield. tion to themselves, as they’re beyond your scope of expertise, decal. Everyday bigotry must be fought with everyday too busy just doing what comes and you probably don’t have the It is not, of course, that my colleagues are em- resistance. While we will change our parking naturally. tools to do it the right way. Use barrassed by their employer or, for those who are passes, our university sign on Mulholland Drive LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). A the best professional you can Jewish, their faith. We make important proudly displays our name, and we fly the flag of secret is a powerful thing that, afford. contributions to Jewish communal life and teach Israel next to the flag of the United States. At AJU, like all powerful things, has an TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Oct.18). programs that educate future rabbis, educators, we are openly rededicating ourselves to becoming impact. Keep it to yourself with Twice this solar year, you’ll be on and others about the tradition. Every day, faculty a portal for Jewish belonging so that all members a sparkle in your eye and its the receiving end of an expansive and staff go beyond their job descriptions because of the faith and others who are aligned with us impact is charismatic. Keep it gesture from the universe — a they feel, whether or not they are Jews, that they can learn, and practice, and pray together. That to yourself with shame and its prize, or money in the mailbox. are aligned with the mission of the school, which is the best antidote to fear. impact is a gravitational pull on Even so, it’s small treats along the is rooted in Jewish values. I am leaving the original sticker on. I am not your spirit. way that make you happiest. They are, however, afraid because of a seemingly going to do the bigots work and I will continue to VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Highlights include delightful inexorable increase in antisemitism in our society, walk, and drive, as a free American. Instead of trying to force social plans, a game you stumble which drove hate incidents targeting Jews on col- - Jeffrey Herbst, President of American Jewish yourself to be nicer, find more into and time in gorgeous lege campuses to rise by 89 percent in 2017 University reasons to be cheerful. And scenery. Aries and Sagittarius when you succumb to negativ- adore you. Your lucky numbers ity, you’ll find reasons to be are: 4, 15, 9, 37 and 11. On October 8, I con- uation to unnecessarily escalate. The same is true there, too. COUPLE OF THE WEEKEND: ducted a social justice for many other people of color. This conversation LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Get Cancer moon glows with Libra’s symposium at The has been termed “The Talk” and is now seen as a in the mix however you can — solar love light this weekend to Buckley School titled “A necessity for most young people of color. Panelists as a volunteer, an intern or just form a glad union for this Conversation About Law spoke specifically of this conversation, shared sto- as an unqualified person doing couple. What these signs have Enforcement: Interactions ries of receiving it, and told of why it is a necessity. a job for free. Even if you mess in common is excellent taste & Experiences from the Educating my school regarding this issue was very up a lot, you’ll be better off than and a respectful approach to Community.” I am cur- important to me and I believe that it would hu- you would be paying for a class partnership. Libra motivates rently a senior at The manize the officers and start to bridge the gap or experience. Cancer to get out in the world Buckley School and a between law enforcement and community. The SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). to connect, as one person can’t Beverly Hills Police panel provided an informative, honest, and bal- Focus your attention on the one be the end-all-be-all for another. Explorer. I decided to anced discussion. Members shared their personal area of your life that, if changed, Cancer helps Libra appreciate conduct a symposium in experience and how that shaped their views of would favorably touch every the sanctity of home, which will order to share my expe- laws enforcement. The role of personal experience other area of your life. Tonight become a temple to their love. riences and interactions was essential to the success of the symposium. will be a particularly fantastic with law enforcement Speaking from one's own experience and not of time for introspection and plan- and hopefully impact my school in a positive way what is viewed or portrayed by the media is much ning. that gives them a new outlook on the situation. I more effective when attempting to capture an au- wanted to provide them with the tools to make an dience. During the symposium, I shared two informed decision for themselves and this was the videos: The first was a video regarding the Rodney perfect opportunity to do so. In the months leading King case of 1992 and the second was a video of up to the symposium, I interviewed Beverly Hills the New York police officers being doused in water Police Department Chief Sandra Spagnoli, Officer by civilians. After showing both videos, I did not Jesse Perez, and Detective Ubaldo Mendoza. share an opinion to not influence the crowd and Interviewing the officers and receiving their stories invited the audience to form and share their own helped set the stage for me to oversee a successful thoughts. I also posed an audience question asking conversation and gave me many necessary tools what a world without law enforcement would look for my presentation. For the symposium, I formed like. Through this question, many people voiced a panel with a wide spectrum of beliefs and ideas that police are essential to the function of society to ensure that all sides were touched upon and so and small changes to the way they operate can be that everyone felt represented. very beneficial. The way to bridge the gap between The Officers on the panel shared their law en- law enforcement and community is to respect forcement. These experiences allowed many everyone’s experiences and see every situation officers to develop a new diverse and inclusive from multiple perspectives in order to bring about perspective around their job. Although I am around equity, and through community outreach and en- law enforcement on a monthly basis and have a gagement, which has become increasingly great perception of them, I still have been taught important for police departments around America. to act carefully around them as to not cause a sit- - Aaron Nazarian Page 28 | October 18, 2019 BEVERLY HILLS