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therealdeal.com
1 month ago
LA real estate

Alon Abady Buys Beverly Hills Home, Then Lists It for Rent

Alon Abady swiftly rented out a mansion he purchased within 48 hours to recoup the investment.
The mansion features luxurious amenities like a game room, movie theater, fitness studio, and infinity-edge pool. [ more ]
SFGATE
1 month ago
SF real estate

EXCLUSIVE: Menendez Brothers Murder Mansion in Beverly Hills Finds a Buyer for $17M

The infamous Menéndez family mansion in Beverly Hills sold for $17 million, 28 years after the brothers were convicted.
Homes where highly publicized murders occur often sell at a discount due to buyer discomfort, ranging from 10-25% below market value. [ more ]
SFGATE
1 month ago
SF real estate

Casino Magnate Steve Wynn Slashes Another $10M From Price of Beverly Hills Mansion

A significant price drop from $125 million to $65 million for Steve Wynn's Beverly Hills mansion.
The estate offers supreme luxury and privacy, with numerous indoor and outdoor amenities. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
2 months ago
California

'Glass palace?' Pricey mid-century modern for sale is stunning in California. See it

A mid-century modern estate in Beverly Hills is listed for $21.995 million.
The property was designed by master architect Rex Lotery in 1959 and has a glamorous history. [ more ]
SFGATE
2 months ago
SF real estate

Fabulous Midcentury Modern Pad in Beverly Hills Swings Onto the Market for $5M

The William Greene Residence in Beverly Hills is listed for $4,995,000
The home features midcentury modern design, including canyon views and terrazzo floors [ more ]
therealdeal.com
3 months ago
LA real estate

Alon Abady Trades Beverly Hills Mansion for $24M

The mansion at 910 North Alpine Drive in Beverly Hills was sold for $24 million, a 31% discount from its original listing price.
The buyer is a group of LLCs called Vinter Ramca, with different percentages of ownership in the house. [ more ]
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Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
Los Angeles

Column: Trump claims Beverly Hills residents stink. I put it to the smell test

Trump's claims about Beverly Hills are unfounded.
Trump's comments demonstrate his contempt for California. [ more ]
The Art Newspaper - International art news and events
2 months ago
Los Angeles

Michael Werner Gallery to open Los Angeles branch

Art galleries expanding to Beverly Hills
Unique exhibition pairing old masters [ more ]
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therealdeal.com
2 months ago
LA real estate

Judd Apatow and Leslie Mann Buy Beverly Hills Home for $32M

Judd Apatow and Leslie Mann purchased a Mid-century mansion in Beverly Hills for $31.9 million, $3.6 million less than its previous price.
The mansion features architectural beauty with unique amenities like floating entryway over water features, private gardens for each bedroom, and a temperature-controlled glass wine closet. [ more ]
therealdeal.com
2 months ago
LA real estate

Reality TV Star Adnan Sen sells Beverly Hills house for $31M

Sen Properties sold Laurel House for $31 million, showcasing a significant return on investment.
The property at 1000 Laurel Way in Beverly Hills boasts luxurious features such as nine bedrooms, 14 bathrooms, and spans over 15,800 square feet. [ more ]
New York Post
2 months ago
NYC real estate

Jeff Bezos adorns his $165M Beverly Hills megamansion with final touches - see what he has in store

Jeff Bezos is adding final touches to his lavish Beverly Hills megamansion with luxurious amenities like basketball and tennis courts.
The 30,000-square-foot compound boasts a three-story main house, gym, guest house, pergola, and a security guard house on 10 acres in Beverly Hills, California. [ more ]
therealdeal.com
2 months ago
LA real estate

Uzbek Perfume Magnate Sells Beverly Hills Mansion for $36M

Lola Karimova-Tillyaeva and her husband have sold a mansion in Beverly Hills for $36 million.
The 48,000-square-foot mansion, known as Le Palais, features seven bedrooms, 11 bathrooms, a 5,000-square-foot kitchen, a 15,000-square-foot basement with a ballroom, and a 60-foot-long infinity pool. [ more ]
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Newser
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Beverly Hills School Has an AI Nude Photo Scandal

Investigation into AI-generated nude images at Beverly Vista Middle School in Beverly Hills, California.
Calls for legislation to regulate AI and punish perpetrators of deepfake incidents. [ more ]
SFGATE
2 months ago
SF real estate

The most affordable city in Calif. is a tiny town you've likely never heard of

Ridgecrest, California is the most affordable place to buy property in the state with a low home price to household income ratio.
Beverly Hills' famed 90210 is the least affordable ZIP code in California and the U.S. [ more ]
SFGATE
3 months ago
SF real estate

Exquisite Restoration of $16M Beverly Hills Home Has Richard Lee Dorman Fans Abuzz

Architect Richard Lee Dorman's midcentury modern home in Beverly Hills is on the market for $15,999,000.
The 4,200-square-foot home has been exquisitely restored with luxurious materials and features an open floor plan filled with natural light. [ more ]
SFGATE
4 months ago
SF real estate

Rent or Buy 'Million Dollar Listing' Star Fredrik Eklund's 'Zen Paradise' in Beverly Hills

Real estate broker Fredrik Eklund is moving from Beverly Hills to Miami for business expansion and his children's education.
Eklund is selling his eight-bedroom mansion for $11 million or willing to rent it for $50,000 per month. [ more ]
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therealdeal.com
3 months ago
LA real estate

Josh Altman: Beverly Hills Has No Room for Affordable Homes

Power broker Josh Altman argues against building affordable housing in Beverly Hills.
Altman claims the lack of space in the ritzy city makes it impractical to construct affordable housing. [ more ]
therealdeal.com
3 months ago
LA real estate

Crescent Heights Bets on Builder's Remedy in Beverly Hills

Crescent Heights has filed plans to build a 20-story residential tower in Beverly Hills, using the state builder's remedy to bypass local zoning rules.
The project would include at least 20% affordable housing, in accordance with state housing law.
Beverly Hills has failed to win approval for a state-mandated housing plan, making it a target for builder's remedy applications. [ more ]
therealdeal.com
3 months ago
LA real estate

Judge Puts Moratorium on Home Upgrades in Beverly Hills

A court has ruled that Beverly Hills will face a moratorium on home improvement permits due to its failure to plan for affordable housing.
Beverly Hills must plan for 3,104 homes, three-quarters of them affordable, by the end of the decade. [ more ]
therealdeal.com
4 months ago
LA real estate

Soundview Investment Tries Builder's Remedy at Beverly Hills Site

Soundview Investment Partners has used the builder's remedy to seek approval for a 17-story apartment highrise in Beverly Hills.
The builder's remedy loophole allows developers to bypass local zoning rules if cities fail to certify their state housing plans. [ more ]
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SFGATE
3 months ago
SF real estate

Ooh La La: A Redesigned $48.5M French Chateau in Beverly Hills Is The Week's Most Expensive Home

A $48.5 million estate in Beverly Hills is currently the most expensive home on the market this week.
Other pricey properties include a waterfront home in Florida, a Hawaiian mansion, and a beachfront compound in California. [ more ]
SFGATE
11 months ago
SF real estate

A Perfect 10? Newest Desert Eichler Will Make Midcentury Modern Fans Swoon for $1.6M

Realtor.comWhen it comes to luxury real estate in Southern California, the high-end spec home market isn't limited to Los Angeles.Demand has blossomed and spread east to the vast Sonoran Desert.Developers have plopped down sleek, modern boxes outfitted with high-end amenities throughout the Coachella Valley.
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Los Angeles Times
4 months ago
Los Angeles

'Despicable act of hate': Suspect arrested after antisemitic assault in Beverly Hills

An elderly man was attacked outside a synagogue in Beverly Hills, leaving him with a deep cut on his head
The attacker demanded jewelry from the man's wife but fled when the victim gave chase [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
4 months ago
Los Angeles

'Despicable act of hate': Suspect arrested after antisemitic assault in Beverly Hills

An elderly man was attacked outside a synagogue in Beverly Hills, leaving him with a deep cut on his head
The attacker demanded jewelry from the man's wife but fled when the victim gave chase [ more ]
RT @dwannb: Beverly Hills is ghetto. There is always some shit going down up in Benedict Canyon.
Los Angeles Times
11 months ago
Los Angeles

LAPD makes arrests in Benedict Canyon triple slaying

(Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)

Los Angeles police detectives have taken into custody several suspects in connection with a triple slaying outside a Benedict Canyon home earlier this year, law enforcement sources told The Times.After months of investigation that led detectives to a Beverly Hills high-rise, where a getaway car had been spotted, police have taken into custody those they say were involved in the Jan. 28 attack, which left three dead and four others critically wounded, according to law enforcement sources.
Los Angeles Times
4 months ago
California

'Despicable act of hate': Suspect arrested after antisemitic assault in Beverly Hills

An elderly man was attacked outside a synagogue in Beverly Hills, leaving him with a deep cut on his head
The attacker demanded jewelry from the man's wife but fled when the victim gave chase [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
10 months ago
California

Pete Davidson charged with reckless driving months after Beverly Hills car crash

(Evan Agostini / Invision / Associated Press)

Months after Pete Davidson allegedly crashed a car into a Beverly Hills home, Los Angeles County prosecutors on Friday have charged the comedian and actor with reckless driving.The "Saturday Night Live" alum and "King of Staten Island" star faces one misdemeanor count of reckless driving and is scheduled to be arraigned on July 27, the L.A. County District Attorney's Office said in a statement to The Times.
Los Angeles Times
11 months ago
California

Southern California hotel workers head for a strike authorization vote

(Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times)

A union is asking 15,000 workers at hotels in Los Angeles and Orange counties to authorize a strike during the height of tourist season.Unite Here Local 11 said contracts are expiring June 30 at 62 Southern California hotels, including luxury stays such as the Westin Bonaventure in downtown Los Angeles, the Fairmont Miramar in Santa Monica and the Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills.
SFGATE
5 months ago
SF real estate

Rent Elvis and Priscilla Presley's former home for $30,000 a month

Elvis Presley's former Beverly Hills residence is available for rental.
The property offers stunning city and ocean views, along with luxurious amenities, including a pool and spa. [ more ]
SFGATE
10 months ago
SF real estate

Megawatt Star Rihanna Is Selling One of Her Glittering Beverly Hills Homes for $10.5M

James Devaney/GC Images/Realtor.comRiRi's trading one of her real estate diamonds once again.According to Mansion Global, megastar Rihanna, whose given name is Robyn Rihanna Fenty, is looking to offload one of her Beverly Hills, CA, homes for $10,495,000.It seems the singer and beauty entrepreneur barely had time to unpack her makeup kit in this lovely home, which she added to her real estate portfolio in 2021 for $10 million.
SFGATE
11 months ago
SF real estate

This $19M Tahoe home that once housed the Kardashians is on the market

A Tahoe vacation home popular among celebrities and reality television stars is now on the market for $19 million.The 15-acre property, formally known as Gunbarrel Lodge, overlooks Lake Tahoe's scenic views as it sits on a high elevation.It's also the only home on the California side of Tahoe where a ski resort is visible and easily accessible, Mark Salmon, the property's real estate agent, told SFGATE.
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SFGATE
10 months ago
SF real estate

A Bargain for Bennifer? J. Lo and Ben Affleck Reportedly Snag $135M Beverly Hills Estate for $60.8M

Getty Images / Realtor.comAfter a whirlwind courtship-rekindled after two decades-plus two weddings and many real estate rumors, it seems celebrity couple Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez might finally have found their forever home.According to TMZ, the duo recently landed an ultramansion in Beverly Hills.
Truthout
10 months ago
Left-wing politics

More Than 1.2M Patients Have Been Booted Off Medicaid. Most Are Still Eligible.

An estimated 76 percent of those disenrolled were kicked off for "procedural reasons" like completing paperwork late.Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders speaks during the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California, on May 2, 2023.Patrick T. Fallon / AFP via Getty Images A healthcare catastrophe is unfolding across the U.S. as states - now unrestrained by coverage rules enacted early in the coronavirus pandemic - continue to remove people from Medicaid at an alarming clip, mostly for procedural reasons unrelated to their eligibility for the program.
www.nytimes.com
11 months ago
Television

George Maharis, TV Heartthrob of Route 66,' Is Dead at 94

George Maharis, the ruggedly handsome New York-born stage actor who went on to become a 1960s television heartthrob as a star of the series Route 66, died on Wednesday at at his home in Beverly Hills, Calif.He was 94.His friend Marc Bahan announced his death on Facebook.Mr. Maharis's greatest fame arose from the role of Buz Murdock, one of two young men who traveled the country in a Corvette convertible, finding a new adventure and drama (and usually a new young woman) each week on CBS's Route 66.
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Eater LA
11 months ago
LA food

Snoop Dog and Dr. Dre Support Writer's Strike by Bringing the Yeastie Boys Truck to Picket Line

Music legends Dr. Dre and Snoop Dog showed support for the ongoing Writers Guild of America strike on Friday.They, along with Snoop's label Death Row Records, sponsored the popular Yeastie Boys food truck, which parked in front of the Paramount lot, and provided bagels to picketing writers.Owner Evan Fox says this is the third time celebrities brought Yeastie Boys to the picket lines since the strike began on May 2. Previous sponsors included comedian Larry David and producer Jeff Schafer, along with actor Nick Kroll and the cast of the animated series Big Mouth.
Redfin | Real Estate Tips for Home Buying, Selling & More
11 months ago
Real estate

The Epitome of Luxury Living: Top Things to do in Beverly Hills, CA

Discover the quintessence of luxury and style by exploring life in a city that embodies glamor like no other.Whether you have been a long-time resident, exploring homes for sale, or renting an apartment in Beverly Hills , CA, this Redfin guide unveils the myriad facets of living in this incredible city
From the illustrious shopping scene that hosts renowned global labels to a dynamic dining landscape featuring world-class culinary delights, the city delivers an unparalleled lifestyle.
Eater Chicago
11 months ago
Chicago

Lettuce Entertain You Debuts Japanese Restaurant Inside $1K-a-Day St. Regis Chicago Hotel

Miru, the all-day Japanese restaurant at the St. Regis Chicago hotel - which resides inside the 101-story skyscraper that overlooks Navy Pier in Lakeshore East - is open and reservations are live.The restaurant stands on the 11th floor, seats 280 inside, and features a 12-seat marble sushi bar.Dual terraces along the north and east sides seat 180.
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Los Angeles Times
11 months ago
California

Fresh out of prison, Beverly Hills con artist launches $9-million hemp scam, FBI says

(Kristen Wyatt / Associated Press)

Mark Roy Anderson of Beverly Hills collected $9 million over four years from investors in his hemp farm on the outskirts of Bakersfield, but there was one problem, the FBI says: The farm did not exist.Anderson, the investors discovered, is a convicted con artist who started swindling people at least three decades ago.
Los Angeles Times
11 months ago
California

'I needed to get off the streets': How 25 people at Beverly Grove encampment got housing

For the first time in years, Steven Styne has a roof over his head.The 52-year-old has been homeless on and off since 2014, when he lost his apartment in West Hollywood.During the pandemic he tried to find housing for his mother and himself, but those plans fell through.Then, a driver crashed into the SUV he had been living in and totaled it.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
California

Column: He was a California kingmaker and political genius. But Michael Berman preferred anonymity

A visit with Michael Berman, the political savant and California kingmaker who died last week, was a throwback to another time.He worked from a shabby office, blinds drawn to thwart any ray of sunlight.A blue pall of smoke hung from the ceiling, like a nicotine curtain.Lunch might have involved a distilled drink, or two.
www.theguardian.com
11 months ago
Artificial intelligence

From horrific jokes about dog sex to ruining Succession: AI's terrible attempt to write TV

The strike by the Writers Guild of America (WGA) isn't simply about securing better fees for screenwriters.It touches on something much bigger: making sure that screenwriting will continue to exist as a profession.Recently, at the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, a number of executives sang the praises of AI programs such as ChatGPT.
www.vice.com
1 year ago
Artificial intelligence

Striking Writers Are on the Front Line of a Battle Between AI and Workers

Outside of the Netflix headquarters in New York City on Wednesday, hundreds of members of the Writer's Guild of America (WGA) marched for a better contract on the second day of the writer's strike.They were there to communicate a clear message: Writers refuse to be replaced by AI.Signs showcased slogans such as Writers Generate All of it, Don't Let ChatGPT Write Yellowstone', I Told ChatGPT To Make A Sign and It Sucked, and Don't Uber Writing.
Ars Technica
1 year ago
Artificial intelligence

Snoop Dogg on AI risk: "Sh--, what the f---?"

On Wednesday, celebrated multi-platinum recording artist Snoop Dogg took part in a panel at the Milken Institute's 2023 Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California.After fielding a question by Variety editor Shirley Halperin about AI in relation to the 2023 WGA writers' strike, Snoop expressed his bemused feelings on AI in a genuinely funny exchange, resulting in convivial laughter from the audience.
Observer
1 year ago
Artificial intelligence

LinkedIn Cofounder Reid Hoffman Launches a ChatGPT Rival

Inflection AI, launched a chatbot called Pi that claims to have a high level of emotional intelligence.LinkedIn cofounder Reid Hoffman and Mustafa Suleyman, a founding researcher of Google's DeepMind lab, today (May 2) launched a ChatGPT-like text generator called Pi through their new startup, Inflection AI.
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SFGATE
11 months ago
SF real estate

Taylor Swift's Actual 'Cornelia Street' Pad in NYC's West Village Available for $45K a Month

John Shearer/TAS23/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management / Realtor.comAfter launching her blockbuster "Eras" tour, superstar Taylor Swift is making a splash in the real estate rental market, as reported by TMZ.Tay Tay's former, luxury townhome-smack-dab in the middle of New York City's West Village-is up for rent.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles Rams

High school baseball and softball: Wednesday's scores

(Michael Reaves / Getty Images)

BASEBALL
Adelanto 3, Victor Valley 1
Agoura 6, Thousand Oaks 2
Ambassador 10, Compton Early College 6
Animo De La Hoya 21, Camino Nuevo 7
Arlington 4, Hillcrest 1
Bermuda Dunes Desert Christian 18, California Military 6
Bishop Amat 2, La Salle 1
Bosco Tech 5, Cantwell-Sacred Heart 4
Buckley 10, Santa Monica Pacifica Christian 0
Chino 5, Chaffey 1
Citrus Hill 7, West Valley 2
Cobalt 6, Academy for Academic Excellence 5
Contreras 13, Los Angeles Kennedy 1
Dana Hills 6, Trabuco Hills 1
Desert Chapel 8, Weaver 1
Don Lugo 5, Montclair 4
Edgewood 12, Bassett 0
Etiwanda 6, Damien 5
Fontana 22, Arroyo Valley 12
Foothill Tech 8,Nordhoff 1
Franklin 8, Eagle Rock 7
Granada Hills 4, Chatsworth 1
Granada Hills Kennedy 10, Van Nuys 0
Great Oak 13, Chaparral 2
Irvine University 8, Sage Hill 4
Jurupa Valley 15, Rubidoux 0
Kaiser 5, Summit 1
La Mirada 2, Gahr 1
Laguna Hills 9, Irvine 0
Liberty 6, San Jacinto 1
Loma Linda Academy 17, La Verne Lutheran 0
Los Angeles Hamilton 2, Los Angeles University 0
Los Angeles Marshall 10, Lincoln 0
Milken 10, Yeshiva 0
Mission Viejo 10, El Toro 9
Norco 10, Corona Centennial 2
North Hollywood 20, Grant 1
Nuview Bridge 24, St. Jeanne de Lestonnac 7
Oakwood 5, de Toledo 1
Ontario 3, Baldwin Park 2
Palm Desert 8, Palm Springs 4
Paramount 18, Dominguez 0
Portola 5, Beckman 3
Ramona 1, Patriot 0
Rim of the World 4, Colton 0
Riverside Notre Dame 13, Eisenhower 3
San Fernando 6, Reseda 2
Santa Margarita 9, St. John Bosco 4
Sherman Oaks Notre Dame 2,St.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles Rams

High school baseball and softball: Tuesday's scores

(Michael Reaves / Getty Images)

BASEBALL
Academy of Academic Excellence 30, Victor Valley Christian 0
Apple Valley 6, Sultana 5
Arcadia 6, Glendale 5
Arlington 3, South Hills 2
Beaumont 8, Citrus Valley 7
Bell 2, South East 0
Bolsa Grande 12, Santa Ana Valley 6
Brea Olinda 4, Esperanza 3
Burbank 10, Hoover 0
Cajon 1, Redlands 0
California 4, Montebello 3
Carson 3, Narbonne 1
Central City Value 9, Animo Bunche 6
Coast Union 8, Santa Maria Valley Christian 7
Cobalt 4, Academy for Careers and Exploration 2
Corona 6, Norco 5
Corona Santiago 7, Corona Centennial 0
Dana Hills 8, Mission Viejo 3
de Toledo 7, Yeshiva 0
Eagle Rock 13, Lincoln 3
Eastvale Roosevelt 6, King 2
Edgewood 13, Pomona 2
El Dorado 6, El Modena 1
El Rancho 4, Schurr 3
Estancia 10, Costa Mesa 5
Etiwanda 2, Chino Hills 1
Gahr 5, West Ranch 0
Ganesha 23, Bassett 0
Gardena Serra 5, La Salle 0
Garey 16, La Puente 0
Gladstone 22, Workman 3
Granada Hills 11, Birmingham 5
Harbor Teacher 22, Dorsey 0
Hawthorne 10, Beverly Hills 8
Hemet 7, Canyon Springs 1
Hesperia Christian 14, Big Bear 0
Kaiser 6, Northview 2
Katella 10, Whittier 3
Katella 4, Montclair 1
La Serna 1, Simi Valley 0
Lake Oswego (Ore.)
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Eater LA
1 year ago
LA food

A Three-Decade-Old Melrose Coffee Shop Just Flipped Into a Cool-Kid Wine Bar

Longtime Hollywood coffee shop Stir Crazy quietly flipped into a weekdays-only dinner destination last week.The original cafe opened in 1994 and closed last August after 28 years in business.The building's new owners - Mackenzie Hoffman, Macklin Casnoff, and Harley Wertheimer - debuted Stir Crazy 's latest iteration on Monday, May 1 following eight months of planning and construction.
Eater LA
1 year ago
LA food

Top Chef's Amar Santana to Open Spanish Restaurant Vaca in Downtown LA

A Top Chef mega-star and one of Orange County's most well-known restaurateurs is coming to Downtown Los Angeles for the first time.Amar Santana, who is currently appearing on the All-Stars series of Top Chef, will open his Spanish restaurant Vaca inside the new Beaudry residential building at 960 W. 7th Street.
Eater Chicago
1 year ago
Chicago

Maple & Ash Investors Claim PPP Fraud in Lawsuit

One of the items on Maple & Ash 's menu is called "I Don't Give a F*@ck," a $200-per-person order aimed at big spenders who don't care about their bank accounts.A group that invested in the Gold Coast steakhouse is now alleging that Maple & Ash's operators didn't give a f*@ck when it came to the $5.6 million in Payback Protection Program funds the restaurant received for its Chicago and Arizona restaurants.
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Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

Drake wants $88 million for Beverly Crest mega-mansion he bought last year for $75 million

Drake spent longer looking for an L.A. home than living in it.A year after dropping $75 million on a mega-mansion in Beverly Crest, the rapper has put it back on the market with an even bigger price tag: $88 million.It's a surprising move for the hip-hop star, who spent over a year scouring the Southern California market in search of the perfect estate.
therealdeal.com
1 month ago
LA real estate

Demise of Cheval Blanc Hotel Shrinks Beverly Hills Budget

Cancellation of LVMH's Cheval Blanc Hotel negatively impacts Beverly Hills budget
City facing widening budget deficit prompted search for new revenue sources [ more ]
therealdeal.com
1 month ago
LA real estate

Alagem and Cain Land $2B for One Beverly Hills Megaproject

Cain International secures $2 billion financing for luxury megaproject in Beverly Hills led by JP Morgan.
One Beverly Hills project to include luxury condominiums, Aman luxury hotel, botanical gardens, and more. [ more ]
therealdeal.com
2 months ago
LA real estate

Plastic Surgeon Buys Beverly Hills Offices for $21M

A plastic surgeon with a large social media following has purchased an office building in Beverly Hills for $21.3 million.
The surgeon plans to build out half of the building as medical space and lease the rest to tenants.
Beverly Hills has seen several office deals trading for over $900 per square foot, indicating a strong market for office properties in the area. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
LA real estate

Work begins on transformative condo and hotel development in Beverly Hills

Construction has begun on One Beverly Hills, a $5-billion condominium and hotel complex that aims to transform the Beverly Hills skyline.
The complex is expected to house some of the priciest condos and hotel suites in the country, capitalizing on Beverly Hills' luxury reputation. [ more ]
therealdeal.com
3 months ago
LA real estate

Beverly Hills' Building Halt May Tap the Brakes on Deals

The City of Beverly Hills has been ordered to stop issuing building permits for anything but new residential developments, affecting kitchen upgrades and swimming pools.
The court order could impact the housing market, with existing remodeled homes potentially in higher demand and houses needing work possibly facing a decrease in value. [ more ]
therealdeal.com
3 months ago
LA real estate

Charlie Puth Lists Mid-Century House in Beverly Hills

Charlie Puth is selling his Mid-Century Modern home in Beverly Hills for nearly $17 million.
The house was built in 1965 by Rex Lotery for Freddie de Cordova, a longtime producer of The Tonight Show. [ more ]
Eater LA
3 months ago
LA food

The Biggest LA Restaurant Openings to Know in January

MidEast Tacos has opened a permanent location in Silver Lake, serving Armenian and Mexican-inspired menu items.
Mars is a new bar in Hollywood offering rare spirits and expertly made cocktails, with the option of a $5,000 yearly membership. [ more ]
Eater LA
3 months ago
LA food

Legendary New York Restaurant Cipriani Opens First West Coast Location in LA

Cipriani, the legendary restaurant known for its celebrity hotspot status, has opened its first location on the West Coast in Beverly Hills.
The new Cipriani location features a redesigned space with a main dining room, jazz cafe, and covered patio.
The menu at Cipriani Beverly Hills includes signature dishes such as tuna tartare, risotto primavera, and Venetian salted cod. [ more ]
Eater LA
10 months ago
LA food

The Eater Guide to Eating and Drinking Around the 2023 U.S. Open in Los Angeles

Los Angeles will be the center of the golf world this week as the 2023 U.S. Open Golf Championship comes to the city for the first time in 75 years.Hosted by the Los Angeles Country Club, long considered one of the most exclusive (and well-designed) golf courses in the world, this year's U.S. Open will bring thousands of fans to the Westside of LA around Century City and Beverly Hills.
Los Angeles Times
11 months ago
LA food

Miles Thompson returns to the kitchen at this exclusive new pop-up in Koreatown

(Stephanie Breijo / Los Angeles Times)

Baby Bistro
One of L.A.'s most seasonally minded chefs, Miles Thompson, recently debuted an indefinite pop-up at the base of Hotel Normandie in Koreatown with a rotating menu, a new business partner and a glimpse of what's next.Baby Bistro, his new project with wine vet Andy Schwartz, is a nod to what's in store when the duo open a full restaurant in Echo Park under a different, to-be-announced name.
Los Angeles Times
11 months ago
LA food

The new L.A. sandwiches I can't stop eating

There's no shortage of excellent sandwiches in Los Angeles.For the pastrami on double-baked rye fans, there's Langer's Deli.If anyone tells you another pastrami sandwich is better, they're wrong.A few years back, I put together a list of the best Italian subs in the city.It includes more than a dozen.
Eater LA
11 months ago
LA food

The Iconic Dear John's Is Here to Stay - For Five More Years

The iconic Culver City Dear John's steakhouse and bar announced via Instagram this week that it will be open for at least five more years.Open in 1962, Dear John's was frequented by the likes of Frank Sinatra, and its original proprietor was the actor Johnny Harlowe.Owners Patti Röckenwagner and Josiah Citrin joined the scene in 2019 and tried to restore Dear John's to what it was like in the 1960s.
New York Post
3 months ago
NYC real estate

Casino mogul Steve Wynn can't sell his California or NYC homes after years on the market

Steve Wynn is having difficulty selling his multimillion-dollar homes in New York City and Beverly Hills.
Wynn's New York City penthouse has been removed from the market after a price reduction from $90 million to $65 million. [ more ]
therealdeal.com
4 months ago
LA real estate

Meet Max Netty, Developer of Tall Project in Beverly Hills

A developer has filed an application to build the tallest building in Beverly Hills through a legal loophole known as builder's remedy.
The 17-story tower would be built on Rodeo Drive, and the proposal was submitted by Max Netty of Soundview Investment Partners. [ more ]
McCovey Chronicles
10 months ago
San Francisco Giants

BEAT LA

Happy Friday, San Francisco Giants fans.Do you want to know something tragic?Luis Matos has not yet had a chance in his career to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers.Neither has Patrick Bailey.Neither has Casey Schmitt.Neither has Ryan Walker.But do you want to know the good news?That changes today, when the Giants head to Chavez Ravine to take on their bitter rivals.
www.cbc.ca
10 months ago
Canada news

Ticketmaster to announce all-in pricing option during Biden junk fees meeting | CBC News

U.S. President Joe Biden is hosting executives from Live Nation, Airbnb and other companies at the White House on Thursday to highlight his administration's push to end so-called junk fees that surprise consumers.Live Nation, which is based in Beverly Hills, Calif., is announcing at the White House that it will provide customers with upfront all-in pricing for its owned venues by September, and that Ticketmaster will give consumers the option to view all-in pricing up front for other venues on the live-entertainment tickets platform.
time.com
10 months ago
Business

Biden Targets Junk Fees With Executives from Live Nation, SeatGeek and Airbnb

(WASHINGTON) President Joe Biden is hosting executives from Live Nation, Airbnb and other companies at the White House on Thursday to highlight his administration's push to end so-called junk fees that surprise consumers.Biden prioritized the effort to combat surprise or undisclosed fees in his State of the Union address and has called for legislation, regulation and private sector action to end them.
www.mercurynews.com
10 months ago
East Bay (California)

Photos: Tahoe ski home seen on The Kardashians,' Real Housewives' listed for $19.8 million

A sprawling hillside South Lake Tahoe home, the setting for episodes of The Kardashians, The Bachelor and The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, is for sale for $19.8 million.South Lake Tahoe reality show ski home listed for $19.8 million (Arial Canvas) Gunbarrel Lodge, named after the face of Heavenly Ski Resort, has a whopping 17 bedrooms and 18 baths perfect for large groups or reality shows.
www.mercurynews.com
11 months ago
East Bay (California)

The scandalous history of Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's new Marie Antoinette-inspired California mansion

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have finally settled on a uniquely extravagant Beverly Hills mansion that will become their permanent home together and it only took nearly two years of house hunting and at least five aborted escrows, as Dirt reported.Set on a 5-acre promontory overlooking Beverly Hills, the 12-bedroom, 24-bath residence, known as the Wallingford Estate, features a palatial design that was originally inspired by Marie Antoinette's chateau Le Petit Trianon, Dirt and the Daily Mail said.
Boston.com
10 months ago
New England Patriots

Julian Edelman: 2020 vandalism arrest was the result of a night out with Celtics legend

Patriots "We were talking about Starsky & Hutch because there was a bunch of cops that weren't letting anyone out."Former Patriots great Julian Edelman ran into some trouble in January 2020 when the wideout was arrested in Beverly Hills and cited for misdemeanor vandalism after causing damage to a car.
Los Angeles Times
11 months ago
Los Angeles Rams

L.A. Country Club is part mystery, part myth that the U.S. Open will reveal

Tinseltown loves a big reveal, and that's what the U.S. Open has in Los Angeles Country Club, the greatest course people have never seen.The club will play host to its first major championship this upcoming week - the first time the U.S. Open has come to this city in 75 years - and it will be an eye-opener for the golf world.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles Rams

High school softball: Tuesday's Southern Section playoff results and updated pairings

(Vera Nieuwenhuis / Associated Press)

DIVISION 1
Wild-card games, Tuesday
Gahr 11, La Serna 4
Riverside Poly 5, South Torrance 1
South Hills 6, Corona Centennial 3
Huntington Beach 2, Westlake 0
Eastvale Roosevelt 4, Beaumont 0
Chino Hills 3, Villa Park 0
Garden Grove Pacifica 4, Bonita 1
Mission Viejo 7, Camarillo 1
First round, Thursday, 3:15 p.m.
Gahr at #1 Norco
Riverside Poly at Esperanza
South Hills at Murrieta Mesa
#4 Huntington Beach at Torrance
Eastvale Roosevelt at #3 Orange Lutheran
Chino Hills at Oaks Christian
Garden Grove Pacifica at La Mirada
Mission Viejo at #2 Los Alamitos
DIVISION 3
Wild-card games, Tuesday
Hemet 15, Diamond Bar 3
La Palma Kennedy 8, Crescenta Valley 4
Fountain Valley 17, Sonora 6
Sierra Canyon 4, Santa Margarita 3
Culver City 5, Rancho Cucamonga 3
La Canada 10, Beckman 3
First round, Thursday, 3:15 p.m.
Hemet at #1 Cypress
Charter Oak at Aquinas
Etiwanda at La Quinta
Louisville at Capistrano Valley
Sultana at Ramona
La Palma Kennedy at Quartz Hill
Los Altos at Cerritos
Fountain Valley at #4 St. Paul
Sierra Canyon at Sunny Hills
Arlington at Diamond Ranch
Corona Santiago at Oak Hills
Orange Vista at Cajon
Lakewood at El Toro
Culver City at Norwalk
Bishop Amat at Western Christian
La Canada at #2 Aliso Niguel
DIVISION 5
Wild-card games, Tuesday
Paramount 4, Lancaster 1
Keppel 3, Apple Valley 0
Grace Brethren 9, Alverno 2
Westminster 17, Westminster La Quinta 4
San Jacinto Valley Academy 8, Twentynine Palms 3
F--Ontario Christian at Shadow Hills, 6:30 p.m.
www.nytimes.com
11 months ago
Celebrity

Anna Shay, Star of Netflix's Bling Empire,' Dies at 62

Anna Shay, an heiress and Los Angeles socialite who became a breakout star of the Netflix reality show Bling Empire, has died.She was 62. Her family confirmed her death to The Associated Press in a statement, which said the cause was a stroke.It was not immediately clear when or where she died.It saddens our hearts to announce that Anna Shay, a loving mother, grandmother, charismatic star, and our brightest ray of sunshine, has passed away, said the statement provided to The A.P. Anna taught us many life lessons on how not to take life too seriously and to enjoy the finer things.
Eater LA
11 months ago
LA food

Get the Ultimate Sugar Rush With These Pride-Inspired Sweets in Los Angeles

A trio of LA-founded food businesses is celebrating Pride Month with rainbow-hued treats.First, Coolhaus is releasing the Love Out Loud Sammiemade with strawberry cheesecake ice cream and rainbow confetti sprinkle cookies.The limited edition ice cream sandwich is available nationwide through DoorDash from now through July.
SFGATE
11 months ago
SF real estate

DJ Calvin Harris Spins His Beverly Hills Mansion Into a $100K Monthly Rental

Jo Hale/Redferns / Realtor.comDJ Calvin Harris has changed his tune.After listing his huge home at the end of last year for $25 million, he's now decided to enter the rental market.If you're down to take this massive property in Beverly Hills, CA, be sure to check with your financial adviser first.The monthly rent on the 10-bedroom, 12-bath, 16,300-square-foot estate is a steep $100,000.
www.nytimes.com
11 months ago
Wellness

For a Better Workout, Trick Your Brain

We all know exercise is good for us, but its benefits don't always motivate us to set an alarm and lace up our running shoes.According to the National Center for Health Statistics, 75 percent of Americans don't meet the recommended guidelines for aerobic and strengthening exercise.Many experts say the key to better and more regular workouts are not the body, but in the mind.
SFGATE
11 months ago
SF real estate

Palm Springs Pad Featured on 'Battle of the Bling' Is Back on the Market for $769K

Realtor.comYou might also remember the Palm Springs, CA, 1979-era condo from when it was listed back in early 2021.The wallpapered wonder sold that year to its current owner, who added even more blingy touches and is now ready to pass it on.The listing agent representing the fab pad also helped the current owner buy the retro residence, now known as Bling House.
Los Angeles Times
11 months ago
LA real estate

When the abstract ideals of hard buildings meet the actual needs of soft bodies

I used to resent the synecdochical use of the word town.As in, this town.As in, Hollywood.As in, Los Angeles, meaning, this is the part of Los Angeles that stands in well enough for the whole.I used to love citing the Bureau of Labor Statistics figure stating that the motion picture industry accounts for only 3% of the entire Los Angeles County workforce.
www.nytimes.com
11 months ago
US politics

Gloria Molina, Pioneering Latina Politician, Dies at 74

Gloria Molina, a groundbreaking Chicana politician at the city, county and state levels in California who was a fierce advocate for the communities she represented, even though that often meant defying entrenched political structures, died on May 14 at her home in the Mount Washington neighborhood of Los Angeles.
Dezeen
11 months ago
Design

Chris Wolston pushes limits of terracotta with Flower Power chairs

New York gallery The Future Perfect is exhibiting a collection of chunky terracotta seats by American designer Chris Wolston as part of NYCxDesign, finished using pre-Columbian craft techniques and moulds of real flowers.The Flower Power collection encompasses 13 different chairs and benches, with exaggerated botanical forms designed to showcase the craftsmanship and natural qualities associated with the material.
Dezeen
11 months ago
Design

And And And Studio brings 1970s elements to Century City Law Office

And And And Studio has overhauled the offices for one of LA's top entertainment law firms, opting for a look that's "more akin to a hotel lobby".The firm, which represents several Hollywood actors, tasked And And And Studio founders Annie Ritz and Daniel Rabin with designing interiors for its offices in Century City, a commercial district south of Beverly Hills.
www.npr.org
11 months ago
Arts

Martha Stewart is the oldest person to ever cover a Sports Illustrated swim issue

Martha Stewart arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party, Feb. 9, 2020, in Beverly Hills, Calif.At 81, Stewart isn't slowing down and some might say she's heating up as one of Sports Illustrated's 2023 cover models.In an Instagram post Monday, May 15, 2023, the businesswoman and media personality wrote she hopes the cover inspires people "to try new things, no matter what stage of life you're in."
Eater LA
1 year ago
LA food

Beverly Hills's New High-End Restaurant Wants to Excel at European Simplicity

Tuna carpaccio, eggplant parmesan, and other coastal Mediterranean dishes will soon be served at Espelette, a new fine-dining hotel restaurant taking over the closed Jean-Georges space at the lobby level of the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills.Helmed by culinary director and chef Steve Benjamin (previously at L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon in Las Vegas), who has been with the Waldorf Astoria team since 2017, the European-focused Espelette will open on May 12.
Benjamin says that intentional simplicity is key at Espelette, where seasonal produce is put on center stage.
Eater LA
1 year ago
LA food

Fine Dining Superstar Jean-Georges to Close Beverly Hills Restaurant

Jean-Georges the restaurant will soon be no more, at least in Beverly Hills.The fine dining hotel spot from namesake French chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten will close this week inside the Waldorf Astoria property, ending a six-year run for the restaurant overseen by one of the world's most awarded chefs.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

US anglophiles hail beautiful' coronation celebrations in the UK

US anglophiles say the beautiful celebrations and ceremony surrounding the King's coronation in the UK shows that we still have some depth in our world.Californian locals arrived at Ye Olde King's Head in Santa Monica on Saturday to watch replays of the ceremony alongside British expats.Shirley Aconti, who lives in Beverly Hills, had arranged to have high tea and watch the coronation with her friends at the pub.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Diana dresses expected to draw crowds in Ireland ahead of LA auction

An exhibition of dresses worn by Diana, Princess of Wales are due to go on public display for the first time in 30 years ahead of the coronation weekend.Three dresses worn by the late princess are due to go under the hammer at a Los Angeles auction this August, but will first go on display over the summer period in Co Kildare, Ireland.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Dresses owned by Diana, Princess of Wales to be auctioned in Los Angeles

Three dresses owned by the late Diana, Princess of Wales are to go under the hammer at a Los Angeles auction this summer.Julien's Auctions and Turner Classic Movies (TCM) have jointly announced the sale of more than 1,000 objects closely associated with cultural figures, known as the Hollywood Legends collection, on August 26 and 27.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Banksy artwork Brace Yourself! smashes estimate after being sold by band

Banksy artwork Brace Yourself!has sold for 2,032,000 US dollars (1,644,132), more than three times its original estimate, during an auction featuring a performance from the band that inspired the piece.The anonymous artist created the work in 2010 for the British band then known as Exit Through The Gift Shop, who shared the same name he wanted to use for his 2010 documentary film.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
LA food

Two of L.A.'s most anticipated new restaurants open this week

(Stephanie Breijo / Los Angeles Times)

Yess Restaurant
The highly anticipated Japanese restaurant from the team that brought a colorful line-caught-seafood truck to the Arts District is now open.Yess Restaurant is the fully realized follow-up to the ambitious and pandemic-spurred Yess Aquatic truck headed by chef Junya Yamasaki (formerly of London's Koya).
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
California

Four arrested, including two juveniles, in connection with West Hollywood and Beverly Hills armed robberies

Four people, including two 15-year-olds, have been arrested in connection with armed robberies in West Hollywood and Beverly Hills, at least one of which involved a rifle, authorities said.The first robbery occurred on April 25, in an alleyway near La Boheme, a restaurant in the 8400 block of Santa Monica Boulevard, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
Eater LA
1 year ago
LA food

One of LA's Best Chefs Has Been Quietly Cooking at a Very Surprising Place

Chef Vartan Abgaryan has popped back onto the radar in Los Angeles again, following a quiet winter - and in one rather unsuspecting place.Abgaryan, the longtime culinary star who was most recently cooking out of the former Bouchon space in Beverly Hills, is now on at the Eastern Mediterranean restaurant Momed in Atwater Village.
Eater LA
1 year ago
LA food

Gluten-Free Bakery Breadblok Says Shocking Goodbye to All Locations Overnight

Breadblok, Southern California's emerging gluten-free bakery and cafe, abruptly closed all locations on Wednesday, May 2. Notes were plastered on the entries at Breadblok Studio City, Silver Lake, Santa Monica, and the freshly opened location in Beverly Hills, stating, "We are no longer able to sustain our business model."
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
LA food

Los Angeles is the reigning epicenter of sushi in America

The history of sushi in Los Angeles spans decades, a sweeping chronicle of entrepreneurship and a sprawling city's culinary evolution.L.A.'s love of raw fish with rice started in Little Tokyo in the 1960s, at its first sushi bar serving Tokyo-style nigiri.Popular American sushi culture was born.Sushi bars soon spread to the Westside, and by the 1970s, they had proliferated throughout the city.
Portland Mercury
1 year ago
Portland

THE TRASH REPORT: RIP to Original Trash King Jerry Springer, Brenda's Gonna Brenda, and If I Have to Wonder about Tucker Carlson's Affair Then You Do, Too

Hello, my beloved Trash Pandas!The weekend was warm, and you know what that means: the dumpsters are rank as hell, and the garbage of the day is going to infiltrate your nostrils and stay there for a while.And of course, by "garbage of the day," I mean this column, and by "your nostrils" I mean your heart.
Eater LA
1 year ago
LA food

One of NYC's Most Influential Italian Restaurants Is Expanding to Los Angeles

One of New York City's most heralded Italian restaurants is opening a glitzy new Los Angeles outpost early next year - in Beverly Hills, of course.The celebrity-fueled Manhattan fan favorite Marea will bring its coastal Italian charm and power dining ethos to 430 N. Camden Drive by early 2024 with plans for plenty of housemade pasta and shellfish.
Eater LA
1 year ago
LA food

Behold Evan Funke's Bold New Ode to Handmade Pastas in Beverly Hills

No expense was spared or detail overlooked when chef Evan Funke and real estate mogul Kurt Rappaport dreamed up Funke.Together, the first-time partners (with a shared "passion for exquisite things," says Rappaport) wanted to build a legacy restaurant that delivered peerless fare and service inside a sumptuously appointed Beverly Hills address.
SFGATE
1 year ago
SF real estate

Stylish L.A. Restaurateur Is Serving Up His Home and Tequila Room for $7.6M

Realtor.comWith manicured grounds poised for entertaining, an English Country-style manse in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Hancock Park, seeks an adoring new owner.Alexis Valentin Ramos, of Sotheby's International Realty, and Rochelle Maize, of Nourmand & Associates, are co-listing the home for $7,695,000.
Eater LA
1 year ago
LA food

A Huge New Pizza Festival Is Set to Slice Up Downtown LA Next Month

A giant new pizza festival is coming to Los Angeles at the end of April.Pizza City Fest lands at L.A. Live in Downtown on April 29 and 30 from noon to 5 p.m., with slices, collaborations, desserts, and merchandise from some of the biggest names in local pizza.The lineup includes familiar faces like Detroit specialist DTown Pizzeria, the famous L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele, wood-fired favorite Ronan, and many more.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
California

LAPD search Beverly Hills high-rise apartment tied to triple slaying in Benedict Canyon

(Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)

Los Angeles police detectives on Wednesday served a search warrant at a Beverly Hills apartment they say is connected to a triple slaying outside a Benedict Canyon home earlier this year.In the most major development since the Jan. 28 attack that left three dead and four others wounded in an upscale hillside neighborhood on the Westside, LAPD detectives with the Robbery-Homicide Division gathered potential evidence inside the Beverly Hills high-rise Wednesday morning, police said.
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