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By Brenton Garen Rodeo Drive’s annual Father’s Day event Concours d’Elegance returns this Sunday with more than 120 vintage Italian cars to be shown as part of this year’s “The Art of Italian Motoring” theme. Bruce Meyer, chairman of the Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance, told The Courier the best thing about the event was the fact it’s held on Father’s Day. “It’s a no excuses day for dad to indulge himself with his passion for the automobile,” Meyer said. “Every year it’s an interesting show and each year we try to bring a different theme. This year it’s all about Italian cars and Italian BALANCING ACT FOR ITALY—Tom Blumenthal of Gearys and Rodeo Drive Concours designed cars. Some of the cars we have were d’Elegance Chairman Bruce Meyer balance Bruce’s 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB on four Richard Ginori designed in Italy but made in America. So it’s espresso cups in celebration of ‘La Dolce Vita Beverly Hills’ and Italy’s 150th Anniversary of all about Italian design and it’s going to be a Uniﬁcation. Some of Italy’s top jewelry designers will be on display at Gearys through June 26 as a part of Gioiello Week celebrating Italian craftsmanship and design.

(see ‘CONCOURS,’ page 16)

Bosse Exposes Roxbury Flaws The Tunnel—Part I: The History Factor Scholarship awardees announced.

By Marla Schevker In a shocking expose, Councilmember Lili Bosse called out the Recreation & Parks Department on its just-uncovered real

plan for the new Roxbury Park community center at the Municipal League meeting Wednesday. Bosse, like many in the com(see ‘BOSSE,’ page 16)

Inaction by Beverly Hills Unified School District board member Myra Lurie nearly lost BHHS a once-in-a-lifetime invitation to represent the United States in China. The invitation

The Mullin Automotive Museum celebrates its one year anniversary. 7 8 11 17 20 39

COOKING UP COMMUNITY SUPPORT—Bouchon General Manager Stephen Cook (from left), Courier Associate Publisher and Honorary Chair of the ‘KCET Uncorked’ event Marcia Hobbs, KCET CEO/President Al Jerome, Bouchon Chefs Thomas Keller and Rory Herrmann at the KCET fundraiser on Sunday night. Photo: Lee Salem Photography

Bouchon BH Helps KCET, BHEF

George Christy, Page 6 Giddyapping From San Marino To Chinatown; The First Families of Children’s Hospital Dinner With Johnny ‘Chocolate’ Hoffman; Sourdough Secrets

By Brenton Garen Bouchon Beverly Hills continues the Thomas Keller restaurant group’s tradition of philan-

Editorial from Rabbi Pressman AND MORE

By Tricia Arend The Human Relations Commission deliberated on the noise ordinance at their scheduled Commission meeting yesterday but voted unanimously to not make a formal recommendation until after talking to the liaisons

CLASSIFIEDS • Announcements • Real Estate • Rentals • Sales • and More

Century City. Until 2009, that route was to follow Wilshire Boulevard and to Santa Monica Boulevard. In August 2009, the Metropolitan Transportation Au(see ‘TUNNEL,’ page 12)

Korbatov, Staff Save China Invite

Found Animals Alliance kick off summer adoption event this Saturday. 5

•Health & Wellness •Fashion •Restaurant Review •Birthdays •Education

Publisher’s Note: This is the first of an eight-part series on the proposed Westside Subway Extension through Beverly Hills. These articles focus on the route through Beverly Hills to reach

thropic initiatives, which this month has included fundraisers for KCET and The Beverly Hills (see ‘KCET,’ page 16)

HR Commission Talks Noise Mayor Barry Brucker and Councilmember Lili Bosse. After hearing additional public comment, Vice Chair Barbara Linder made the motion to (see ‘NOISE,’ page 12)

called for BHHS to send 20 students and five teachers and chaperones to Beijing for an international performing arts dis(see ‘CHINA,’ page 18)

LOVERS JOIN FRIENDS AT T H E B E A C H — Actress Drew Barrymore and mate Will Kopelman supported the celebration of the oceans at Ron and Kelly Meyer’s estate in Malibu. Dinner was sponsored by Chanel, with the beneﬁciary being The N a t i o n a l Resources D e f e n s e Council. More photos in G e o r g e Christy’s column on page 6. Scott Downie/ Celebrity Photo

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NOTICE OF OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT ON GRANT APPLICATION The City Council of Beverly Hills, at its meeting to be held on Thursday, July 7, 2011, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, will consider: A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION TO THE FY 2011 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM The City has been allocated $11,010 in grant funding by the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program (“JAG Program”). The City proposes to use its allocation to fund the analysis of additional DNA evidence. Such DNA evidence would be used by investigators to identify suspects and solve crimes. In order to accept this allocation, the City must make its grant application public and provide citizens and community organizations with an opportunity to comment. At the meeting, the City Council will hear and consider all comments. All interested persons are invited to attend and speak on this matter. Written comments may also be submitted and should be addressed to the Beverly Hills Police Department, Attention: Grant Coordinator, 464 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. The comments should be received prior to the meeting. Additionally, you may send comments via email to the Police Department Webmaster by accessing the Police Department’s webpage on www.beverlyhills.org. Please note that if you challenge the Council’s action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the meeting before the City Council described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City, either at or prior to the meeting. BYRON POPE, CMC, City Clerk

Governor Brown Vetoes Democrats' Budget Gov. Jerry Brown on Thursday vetoed the state budget approved by Democratic lawmakers — a spending package that had Los Angeles area city officials and education leaders scrambling to figure out how the proposal would impact services and schools. “I did so because it doesn’t meet the needs of this state,” Brown said at a downtown Los Angeles news confer-

ence. “It has legally questionable maneuvers.” The governor declined to comment on whether he would veto separate budget-related bills, including one that would require Community Redevelopment Agencies to contribute to state coffers in order to continue operating. (see ‘BROWN,’ page 14)

Feuer Asks CPUC For Pipeline Information Assembly member Mike Feuer of the 42nd District, which represents Beverly Hills, has asked the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to provide information about the safety of gas pipelines in Feuer’s district after an explosion in San Bruno raised questions about the safety of aging pipeline infrastructure. In a letter dated June 10, Feuer called for the CPUC’s assistance in obtaining answers to a number of specific concerns identified by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) in its investigation of the pipeline rupture in San Bruno. Feuer’s current request to the CPUC seeks information that would

increase transparency and communication between SoCalGas and the communities it serves. In his letter to the CPUC, Feuer asked whether SoCalGas has identified all gas transmission lines in the District that have not previously undergone a testing regimen designed to validate a safe operating pressure, what steps SoCalGas has taken to ensure it is basing operating pressures on accurate information contained in its records, where the high consequence areas (HCAs) located within the 42nd District are and if residences, businesses, schools and other institutions been made aware of (see ‘PIPELINE,’ page 16)

Stogsdill Named UCLA New Associate Vice Chancellor For Communications Effective June 15, Carol Stogsdill formally assumed the role of Associate Vice Chancellor for Communications and Public Outreach for UCLA. Stogsdill has had a life-long career as a journalist and communications professional and served two years as the

Associate Vice Chancellor in an interim position. Stogsdill arrived at UCLA in 2005 to lead the Media Relations team. Stogsdill has nearly 30 years of experience in the news business, a half dozen years as a public relations consultant and six working at UCLA.

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Mayors Fly Coach To Conference By Tricia Arend Local city mayors, including Beverly Hills’ Mayor Barry Brucker, flew economy class this week to the U.S. Conference of Mayors' 79th annual meeting in Baltimore, beginning today. In addition to Brucker,

mayors Bill Bogaard (Pasadena), Richard Montgomery (Manhattan Beach), Tom Tait (Anaheim) and Antonio Villaraigosa (Los Angeles) did not fly in first class to the conference, where Villaraigosa will (see ‘MAYORS,’ page 13)

EXHIBITION GAME—The Beverly Hills Marlins played the Encino Braves in an exhibition game at La Cienega Park baseball field on Wednesday. The Subway Little League Baseball Appreciation Game was held with the help of Jared Fogle of Subway. Dodgers All-Star Shawn Green (pictured above left) helped coach the Marlins while MLB All-Star Orel Hershiser coached the Braves. The event marked the launch of the Subway Baseball Designs tour, a unique national traveling tour of baseballs designed by kids and autographed by celebrities. Encino won the four-inning game 3-2. Courier photo by Brenton Garen SUPPORT COLUMN—The 9/11 Memorial Park construction project hit two milestones this week. On Tuesday, Champion Crane set the 880-pound main support column for the 9/11 beam. Then Wednesday, the main concrete footing was poured. Pictured from left: Juan Camarena (Don Scheffler Co.), Cecil Bowens (Cemex Concrete), Mauricio Mankewitz (Don Scheffler Co.), Dan Radut (deputy inspector) and Richard Acosta (Don Scheffler Co). Photo By Reggie Sully

Chamber Discusses City Budget By Tricia Arend Chief Financial Officer and Administrative Services Director Scott G. Miller gave a presentation on the City of Beverly Hills’ Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Budget at the Chamber of Commerce’s Government Affairs Committee meeting yes-

terday. On June 16, Miller highlighted how the budget was balanced by permanently eliminating 101 positions out of about 700, implementing early retirement programs, imple-

Beverly Hills Police Arrest Five At Checkpoint By Brenton Garen Beverly Hills police made five arrests at its DUI and Driver’s License checkpoint over a five-hour period on Sunset Blvd last Friday night. One arrest was DUI related while three arrests were for unlicensed driving and the other arrest for a driver who had a suspended driver’s license.

Beverly Hills Police Department Traffic Bureau Lt. Mark Rosen said the DUI arrest was for a driver who recorded a reading of 0.12. The legal limit is 0.08. “It was a very smooth operation,” Rosen said. “Traffic was very light on Sunset surprisingly.” The checkpoint was held

from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. between Doheny and Hillcrest. It was held in the westbound direction where 1100 cars passed through the checkpoint, of which 361 were stopped, Rosen said. The checkpoint was made possible through a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety.

(see ‘BUDGET,’ page 16)

EXTRAORDINARY AUCTION —One of the Debbie Reynolds collection items up for auction at the Paley Center for Media tomorrow is the iconic Ascot dress Audrey Hepburn wore in My Fair Lady, pictured left. The Paley Center for Media is located at 465 North Beverly Drive, at the corner of S. Santa Monica Blvd. Courier photo by Tricia Arend

SPANISH VISIT—The Tourist Office of Spain and the Andalusia Tourist Board held a luncheon at the SLS Hotel on La Cienega on Tuesday. A video was shown with highlights of the Andalusia region in southern Spain and what it has to offer, which includes cultural and historic cities, luxury hotels, excellent conference venues and golf courses to name a few. For more information, visit www.spain.info/us. Pictured above are the Tourism officials from Spain as well as its L.A. office. Courier photo by Brenton Garen

Redistricting Commission Releases First Draft Map By Marla Schevker The California Citizens Redistricting Commission released the first draft district

map last Friday. The commission, which began in January, went up and down the state getting public input on where

the lines should be drawn and have released the culmination of that effort. (see ‘REDISTRICTING,’ page 14)

Debbie Reynolds’ Collection Up School Board Hires LPA For Elm Drive Study aster and Myra Lurie voted school on the Elm property to By Marla Schevker For Auction At Paley Saturday By Tricia Arend The Debbie Reynolds Collection of Hollywood memorabilia will be auctioned off tomorrow at the Paley Center for Media, 465 N. Beverly Dr. Run by Joe Maddalena of Profiles in History, the auction

will feature items in the collection which have been free for the public to view at the Paley Center for Media since June 4, and are still available for viewing until 5 p.m. today. The auction will be held tomorrow (see ‘AUCTION,’ page 14)

The Board of Education voted 3-2 last week to hire LPA Inc. Architects to assist the district in a study of the Elm Drive property adjacent to the Beverly Vista School site to build a preschool and/or subterranean parking. Boardmembers Jake Man-

against hiring the firm. Lurie said she felt it to be premature to think about buildings. The district does not have a completed strategic plan, which would include a plan for preschool. Board member Steven Fenton said he believes a pre-

be a win/win for both the district and the City. BHUSD will be paying LPA Inc. approximately $14,250 for a fixed fee and $500 for reimbursable expenses. The study should take about four weeks.

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Tutoring Program Ends After 39 Years By Marla Schevker from reading and math to study skills. As the BHUSD school year comes Tutoring Program Director Adrito an end, so will The enne Weise said any Maple Counseling BHUSD K-8 student is Center Tutoring Proeligible for the onegram. The tutoring on-one tutoring. sessions began when “The kids really TMCC opened itsfeel bonded to their doors in 1972 and tutor,” Weise said. now, due to the eco“They feel they have nomic downturn, it an advocate, somewill lose its place at one who is cheerleadthe TMCC. ing their progress and Beverly Hills sensuccess in school. It’s ior citizens and high not a parent or a school students act as Adrienne Weise with Hawthorne teacher, it’s someone student Corinne Khorshidi tutors for elementary who is there because and middle school they care.” students who participate. Hour long Tutor Terry Mettel, who just finsessions cost $15 and subjects range (see ‘TUTORING,’ page 20)

Commission Calls For Ordinance Revision By Tricia Arend After much discussion and public testimony on the subject, last week’s Planning Commission meeting concluded with the commission directing staff to revise the view preservation ordinance.

The proposed ordinance is intended to preserve Trousdale Estates’ views by strengthening code enforcement tools through establishing objective measures for view preservation and by providing a view preservation permit (see ‘VIEW,’ page 37)

PIE BAKE—Stuart Faber and Mollee Share won ﬁrst place with their sour cherry pie at the Pie Bake a 'la Beverly Hills held this past Sunday at the Beverly Hills Farmers’ Market. From left: Evan Kleiman, host of Good Food KCRW, first place winners Stuart Faber and Mollee Share, Vice Mayor Dr. Willie Brien, restaurant critic Jonathon Gold and Teri Hiles, 2010 ﬁrst place winner.

Horace Mann PTA Unveils Its Apple App By Marla Schevker Apple says there is an app for everything. Now, that is one step closer to being true. Horace Mann PTA unveiled its iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch application last Friday. This application, aptly named the Horace Mann PTA, takes information directly from its website and when the website is updated, so is the app.

Horace Mann PTA Sponsor, Web2Mobile Design, designed the application at a significantly reduced rate. They are in the process of designing an Android app, which will be coming this summer. So far, the Horace Mann PTA app has seen success. It has had 84 downloads in 10 countries including China, Kuwait, Peru and Germany.

‘Cat Days Of Summer’ Promotes Adoptions Found Animals Alliance is kicking off its summer cat initiative, “Cat Days of Summer,” with its largest ever adoption event Saturday. Tomorrow’s Adopt-A-Thon takes place at L.A. city’s West Los Angeles Shelter and 15 other area animal care centers simultaneously from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Reduced adoption fees on all kit(see ‘CATS,’ page 37)

Adopt a cat this Saturday, June 18.

BHPD Pursue, Arrest Stolen Vehicle Driver By Brenton Garen Beverly Hills police on Tuesday chased a motorist driving a stolen vehicle, which ended with a foot chase on the 900 block of North Whittier Drive. At about 9:15 a.m., the Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) camera on Coldwater Canyon alerted on a “stolen vehicle” traveling south on Coldwater Canyon.

A police officer located the suspect vehicle in the area of Beverly Drive and Carmelita. When the officer attempted to stop the vehicle, a short vehicle pursuit ensued. The driver of the stolen vehicle, Javier Armenta, 39, stopped on North Whittier and fled into the rear yard of a (see ‘PURSUIT,’ page 20)

SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS— With benefactor Jennifer Factor (left), and BHHS’s Joel Pressman and BHEF’s Jonathan Prince (in the back), Kyle Swan, Sadie Katz, Ben Finer, Arianna Aviram and Christina Mitchell received musical scholarships which were presented at the recent Beverly Hills High School Choral Concert.

Factor Scholarships Awarded To Students At last Wednesday’s Beverly Hills High School Choral Concert, the Beverly Hills Education Foundation granted scholarships to five students selected by Joel Pressman for the Dorothy and Sidney Factor Vocal Music Scholarship to be used for vocal training. On behalf of the BHEF, Chairman Jonathan Prince awarded the students saying: “The BHEF adds its voice to the chorus of Beverly High students who sing the praises of the Factor family and its generosity which has given five young singers the opportunity to pursue their passion thanks to these scholarships.” The endowment was created by Dorothy Factor and her son Max Factor, BHEF’s first president, prior to her passing in Sept. 2010.

She auctioned treasures from her estate to establish annual gifts for several charities including BHEF. This $2,500 annual grant allows BHUSD students to obtain private vocal instruction to improve technique and prepare for college auditions. Joel Pressman, director of Beverly Hills High School vocal music, said this year’s decision, through an application process, was difficult but he narrowed it down to five of the students, Christina Mitchell, Ben Finer, Kyle Swan, Sadie Katz and Arianna A Viram. For more information on the Beverly Hills Education Foundation’s scholarship, endowment and naming opportunities, contact bhef.org or 310-5570651.

GEORGE CHRISTY

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles

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eeks ago, a national radio host extolled the accomplishments of women, notably citing the remarkable achievements from women in politics. “Women enter politics ‘to do,’ while m e n become politicians ‘to be someb o d y. ’ ” Albeit, this applies to women in other categories, such as: medicine, education and culture. What say: true or not?

Christina Hoffman and son Johnny “Chocolate” Hoffman attended the First Families evening at Children’s Hospital, where Johnny was miraculously cured last year of acute cerebellar ataxia; Dr. Brent Polk above.

hus, Children’s Hospital was founded, with Dr. Wills ready and willing to take to the road at any hour of the day or night. Famous for his tenacity, no patient was ever discharged until recovery was certain. And no patient has ever turned away.

A sportsman and rosear-

ian, gentle in spirit and whimsical, the heroic Dr. William LeMoyne Wills is a legend in the annals of Children’s Hospital. Situated on the Children’s Hospital campus at Sunset Boulevard and Lyman Avenue in the heart of Los Angeles, the hospital’s grand new facility, the Marion and John E. Anderson Pavilion, has opened. The goal being to deliver the highest quality of care in a family-focused environment where children’s lives are protected and saved. Total cost? $636 million, the sixth largest construction project in Los Angeles at 460,000 square feet with seven stories. The size of almost 100 NBA basketball courts!

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member, toured the hospital, where her family’s sponsored a double patient’s suite on a high floor overlooking the Hollywood Sign and Observatory. “Our technology’s beyond what we’ve seen in any Steven Spielberg film. High tech to the max … actually, sky-high tech, and a revelation in the most astounding futuristic way.”

ime and therapy and patience became Christina and Paul Hoffman’s mantra for Johnny. “Miraculously, Johnny was taught to walk, talk and swallow,” says Christina, praising Johnny’s team of doctors and nurses. In appreciation for his recovery, Johnny, in lieu of presents for his birthday, emailed friends for donations, raising $10,000 for CHLA.

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e now see Johnny shoot a basket, swim a lap or ace a spelling test. On April 30th, Johnny didn’t walk the Turn on the Lights 5K, he ran with passion and his own two feet.” Nicknamed Johnny Chocolate for his love of guesswhat, he and mom Christina gifted everyone at the dinner with Hershey Bars.

hristina was followed by the charismatic Dr. Brent Polk, the internationally acclaimed pediatric gastroenterologist. Serving as CHLA’s physician-inchief, Dr. Polk promised the hospital anticipates and promises “the best medical education in action.”

r. Polk, who heads the Saban Research Institute, relocated to Los Angeles from Nashville, where his partner Terry Carr-Hall owns four successful Provence bakeries/cafes in the South. Meeting this knowledgeable man about baking ovens, we asked Terry why the tangy taste and chewiness of sourdough – a staple with the miners during the California Gold Rush and dating back to ancient Egypt (1500 BC) – varies between San Francisco and California. “The reason’s sweet and simple,” responded Terry. “The climate, what else?”

s for those randy, 19th century sourdough-loving miners who cashed in their newfound gold and built one of America’s favorite cities, we occasionally chuckle over a refrain favored by those naughty old-timers. “The miners came in ’49/The whores in ’51/And when they got together/They begat the native son.” Online at www.bhcourier.com/georgechristy.cfm

e joined Marcia, Claudia and Jim Looney at the First Families dinner Wallis Annenberg in the new courtyard, where Peggy Galbraith, a trustee and chair of the First Families Legacy P r o g r a m , reminded all of its long-admired philanthropic history. In time, Ted Harbert our First Families and friends of C h i l d r e n ’s Hospital, rated among the best in the world, amassed multimillions to build this landmark addition. Let us acknowledge the hospital’s founding Women’s Society that continued pursuing their never-let-go fundraising from leading families in the community and parents of all Kathy and Tom ages. Freston

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902. Two bedrooms, four beds, and one volunteer doctor. Who giddyapped daily from San Marino to North Hill Street (now Chinatown) on a saddle horse from his stable. Twelve miles forth and 12 miles back, attending to his first 14 childhood patients in a small clapboard house, with his surgery suite in a kitchen pantry.

etween the dinner courses catered by The Kitchen For Exploring Foods, Christina Hoffman shared her family’s heartbreaking remembrance. “One morning a year ago today when Johnny was six, my husband Paul and I found him crawling on his hands and knees, crying that he couldn’t walk, and needed to go to the bathroom.” A number of diagnoses included a condition similar to polio, with the Hoffmans confronted by the wrenching nightmare that their once perfectly healthy Johnny would never walk again.

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t the encouragement of Kristin and Jeff Worthe, who are dedicated to CHLA where daughter Lou Lou underwent a heart-saving surgery, we went to Children’s Hospital,” continued Christina. Johnny was quickly diagnosed as having an acute cerebellar ataxia that was feverishly swelling his brain. Not unlike drinking a fifth of tequila, they were told. “Johnny lost his balance, his coordination, his judgment, his short term memory and ability to speak clearly.”

Barbra Streisand

Amber Valletta

Universal’s Ron Meyer offered his Malibu estate for the Chanel-sponsored Celebration For Our Oceans dinner that attracted a celebrity crowd.

Paula Wagner and Rick Nicita

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Peter And Merle Mullin Celebrate Their First Anniversary Of Automotive Museum

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY—A 1936 Bugatti Type57SC Atlantic at the Mullin Automotive Museum, which recently celebrated its ﬁrst anniversary. Inset: Peter Mullin.

By Brenton Garen Passionate car collector Peter Mullin’s lifetime dream of founding his own auto museum continues to thrill him as the Mullin Automotive Museum recently celebrated its one year anniversary. He said it had been his vision for the past 25 years since he started to collect cars, but decided in the past five years to build a facility in Oxnard with his wife Merle to house their ever growing collection. “Sharing what you’ve been lucky enough to collect with the public is really the important thing,” Mullin said. “It’s thrilling for me to not only participate, but to share.” Mullin said the museum was not only about automobiles, but was equally about displaying art deco. “My focus is on the whole art deco movement from the 30s which is furni-

ture, sculpture, lighting, glassware, graphics and of course the automobile which was the core, the center driving force of the art deco movement,” he said. “The purpose of the museum is really to celebrate the art deco period and the role cars played as the core of the art deco period.” The museum was recently awarded the grand prize from the Art Deco Society of the United States for being the most important development in the field in the past number of years. The museum has also acquired a number of significant collections of books and original coachbuilder drawings that it is incorporating into its significant archive; a site that they hope will become an important resource for scholars of art and automobiles. For more information, visit www.mullinautomotivemuseum.com.

Horace Mann Director Of Music To Offer ‘Groundbreaking’ Music Lesson Program By Marla Schevker With dwindling support for music programs in schools due to budget cuts, Horace Mann Director of Music Jarrett Zellea has taken matters into his own hands. Beginning this summer, Zellea will be offering a “groundbreaking” full summer music camp and a summer music lesson program, called the Modern Music Academy, for minimal cost. Zellea’s camp offers traditional private and ensemble lessons, as well as a camp and classes such as recording, song writing and DJing. It will consist of two semi-private lessons with two students per session, one ensemble lesson, one hour of practice and/or lunch and one music seminar with Zellea. The camp will run five days a week. It will run from June 27 to Aug. 27 and students can sign up for whatever fits their summer schedule. Campers don’t need to have previous music experience, Zellea said. The only qualification to participate is having an interest in playing music. A percussionist and trumpet player, Zellea started this camp to provide an opportunity for Beverly Hills students. “There are lots of programs for kids outside the area to do music, but nothing locally that accommodates what

DRUMMING UP–Horace Mann’s Director of Music Jarrett Zellea (left) during a drum session with student Zach Gellar.

Beverly Hills students need,” Zellea said. “Where other districts are able to provide lessons for their students during the school term, they don’t get to look outside the box per se and try different things like DJing or recording. Everything we have in the school district is completely traditional. While there is nothing wrong with that, those opportu(see ‘MUSIC,’ page 13)

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H E A LT H & W E L L N E S S

Health Happenings... UCLA Health System’s Book Hits Bestseller List Seminar Helps Cancer Patients Maintain Emotional Balance The Tower Hematology Oncology Cancer Support Network will present a free workshop, “Keeping Your Emotional Balance—Moving Forward After Diagnosis Of Cancer,” from 6:30-8 p.m., Thursday, June 23 at The Center for Radiation Therapy of Beverly Hills, 9229 Wilshire Blvd. Michelle Marquit, MFT, will help attendees develop coping skills like learning words to alleviate generalized anxiety and elevate mood. To make the required reservations, call 310-205-5790.

Seminar Discusses Elements Of Healthy Relationships The Iranian American Parents Association and Dr. Nanaz Pirnia will present a seminar for singles, “11 Essential Elements Leading To Healthy Relationships,”, from 6:30-9:30 p.m., Thursday, June 30 at the Beverly Hills Country Club, 3084 Motor Ave. Refreshments will be served and attendees are invited to stay for a social hour and music after the seminar. Tickets, at $30, are available at www.Iranian Hotline.com. For phone reservations, call 310-358-3337. For more information, e-mail info@iapabh.org or call Pirnia at 310-2861480. The program is supported by KIRN 670 AM and the Beverly HIlls Country Club.

UCLA Health System has become highly respected throughout the world for its innovative, top-tier patient care. Now, best-selling author Joseph Michelli shines a spotlight on the the system’s organizational strategies. In his new book, Prescription For Excellence: Leadership Lessons For Creating A World-Class Customer Experience From UCLA Health System (McGraw-Hill, 2011), Michelli uses the leadership principles developed at UCLA to offer insights and tools that can help other health care organizations achieve similar levels of success, not only in the area of clinical care but also in the challenging realm of patient satisfaction. “Our stories are unbelievable,” said Dr. David T. Feinberg, CEO of the UCLA Hospital System and associate vice chancellor for health sciences. “On one floor, we’re doing brain surgery that is performed in only a few places in the country, and on the floor be-

low, in a patient’s room, we’re providing Ritz Carlton–style service. That is who we are. The book describes both floors.” Michelli, an organizational consultant who also penned The Starbucks Experience" (McGraw-Hill, 2006) and The New Gold Standard (McGraw-Hill, 2008), about the Ritz-Carlton hotel company, outlines the principles used by the UCLA Health System to create an organizational culture dedicated to service excellence, one that is translatable to health care providers — and organizations in other industries — across the globe. Michelli and his team spent nearly a year inside UCLA Health System, closely observing ”the good, the bad and the ugly,” according to Feinberg. Based on that experience, the author distilled UCLA’s ability to consistently provide world-class patient care and customer service into five basic principles that address customer service, patient safety, brand

enhancement, innovation, and financial and operational efficiency. The five principles are: (1) commit to care, (2) leave no room for error, (3) make "the best” better, (4) create the future and (5) service serves us. In other industries, Feinberg said, these principles and strategies would likely be closely safeguarded as a competitive advantage, but the UCLA Health System intends to do just the opposite. “This book is our way to give back to our communi-

ty,” Feinberg says. “We are owned by the people of the state of California, and I believe we have an obligation to share what we have learned so that our friends and neighbors who trust us have access to safe, clinically excellent health care that is delivered with the highest level of compassion, dignity and privacy—regardless of where they receive medical care.” Prescription for Excellence" is now available online and in bookstores across the country. The New York Times bestseller list ranks the book #1 in its hardcover advice category. Michelli has chosen to donate the proceeds from the book to UCLA to benefit UCLA’s Operation Mend program, which provides free reconstructive surgery and other medical care for U.S. military personnel severely wounded during service in Iraq and Afghanistan. For more information, visit www.uclahealth.org/excellence.

Doctor Led Clinical Trials On Drug That Revolutionized Stroke Treatment

Cedars Stroke Intervention Expert Named Journal’s Associate Editor Health, he proPatrick D. Lyden, MD, chairman of duced and directthe Cedars-Sinai Medical Center ed an award-winDepartment of Neurology and a worldning training renowned expert in stroke research and video that was intervention, has been named associate translated into editor of the International Journal Of many languages Stroke, one of the top peer-reviewed for worldwide publications on the subject. distribution. The journal focuses on research that Lyden, the has practical, clinical applications. It Carmen and covers topics of global importance, proLouis Warschaw vides region-specific features and in includes stroke-related news from all Dr. Patrick D. Lyden Chair Neurology at parts of the world. Associate editors from Europe, Asia, North America and South Cedars, is principal investigator of the “ICTuS” (Intra-vascular Cooling in the America coordinate journal content. Lyden, who leads clinical trials that Treatment of Stroke) trials evaluating are international in scope and has served post-stroke hypothermia therapy in a on the journal’s editorial board since variety of patients. The rapid, controlled 2008, is known for his work translating cooling of a patient’s body temperature basic research into practical stroke treat- is intended to reduce long-term neuroments. He was one of the key logical damage. Lyden was invited to join the researchers in the major clinical trial leading to Food and Drug Administration Journal’s editorial team as associate ediapproval in 1996 of tPA – tissue plas- tor because of “his excellent reputation minogen activator – which remains the in the field, his commitment and enthuonly proven and approved drug for siasm for building better stroke commustroke treatment. When given to a nities worldwide and his years of experipatient soon after stroke onset, tPA, com- ence both as an editorial board member monly called the clot-busting drug, and stroke practitioner,” said Editor-insometimes can clear a blocked artery, Chief Geoffrey A. Donnan, director of restore blood flow to the brain and the Florey Neuroscience Institutes and reverse the stroke’s effects. professor of neurology at the University He first published research articles of Melbourne, Australia. about tPA in 1987 and now has written Cedars’ program has received the more than 200 journal articles and Gold Award from the American Stroke abstracts, edited a textbook and written Association, is certified as a Primary a dozen book chapters on stroke effects Stroke Center by The Joint Commission and therapies. With the National and an Approved Stroke Center of L.A. Institute of Neurological Disorders and County’s Emergency Medical Services. Stroke, part of the National Institutes of Agency.

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•Book Signing Tomorrow For Bob Tanenbaum’s Latest Novel A 2 p.m. book signing will be held Saturday for Robert K. Tanenbaum’s latest novel Outrage at Barnes & Noble Books, 10850 W. Pico Blvd. The legal thriller marks the 25th book the former Beverly Hills mayor has authored. •Benefit Concert Saturday For Hope Is The Thing And APCH Vocalist/songwriter Lisbeth Scott will perform at a the Forgotten Dream benefit concert tomorrow from 7 p.m. on behalf of Hope Is The Thing and A Place Called Home. The event is at Kula, 1231 Lincoln Blvd. in Santa Monica Tickets are $20 online at www.hopeisathing .com or $25 at the door. •WriteGirl's 10th Anniversary Season End Celebration At Writers Guild Theater June 25 WriteGirl, a nonprofit for high school girls centered on the craft of creative writing and empowerment through selfexpression, will stage a season ending celebration on Saturday, June 25, from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Writers Guild Theater, 135 S. Doheny Dr. Through one-on-one mentoring and monthly workshops, girls are given techniques, insights and hot tips for writing in all genres from professional women writers.

The event will include a preview of “Intensity: The 10th Anniversary Anthology from WriteGirl” plus a light lunch and dessert reception, silent auction and surprise celebrity guests. Tickets are $10 available at http://writegirl.kintera.org/tickets or by calling 213-253-2655. •Montage Pastry Chef Ruskell To Teach Cake Baking Class A few spots remain for Montage Beverly Hills executive pastry chef Richard Ruskell’s new pastry class to be held June 29 at the hotel from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Ruskell will teach the class called “Take the Cake” where participants can learn the ins and the outs of making a special cake from the Food Channel’s “Best Cake Artist In America.” The cost is $50 per person. To reserve a place, call 310-860-7940. •‘Manners Camp’ Etiquette Classes Scheduled In Early July Beverly Hills Manners will host a seminar titled “Manners Camp” at McCormick & Schmicks, 206 N. Rodeo Dr. from July 5 to 8. Lisa Gache will teach children ages 6 to 12 in a 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. program incorporating culture and etiquette which will emphasize table and dining skills during a multicourse class lunch. The price is $400. Information is available by calling 310-276-9078 or at

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www.beverlyhillsmanners.com. •Safe Passage To Launch L.A. Sparks Community Spotlight Mario Lopez, Marlee Martin, Mariska Hargitay and Mary Blige are among the celebrities planning to attend the 11th anniversary of Safe Passage, the non-profit which restores victims of domestic violence back to society. The group has been selected by the WNBA’s Los Angeles Sparks to launch its Community Spotlight Program at Staples Center downtown Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. L.A. City Controller Wendy Greuel will be honored at the reception/dinner, which will be followed by a basketball game. Contact 818-232-7476 or visit www.safepassagelives.org.

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thority announced an “alternate location” at Constellation and Avenue of the Stars. That site required tunneling under Beverly Hills High School. Experts retained by the district have concluded that the physical plant of BHHS will be severely impacted by that route if not severely damaged. The Beverly Hills Unified School District Board of Education is now opposing that route. By Marla Schevker and The Courier Staff Solving the transportation problem between Downtown Los Angeles and Santa Monica (including Beverly Hills) has bedeviled the Westside for decades. The death of the fabled “Red Cars” along Santa Monica Boulevard, Exposition Boulevard and all over L.A. County, the rise of the freeways, the explosion of auto traffic and today’s near-constant gridlock brings us up to date. While nostalgia calls for reverence for the Red Cars, people forget that these ran on the surface, moved slowly, had to stop constantly and we just outgrew them. The freeways that replaced them moved vastly more people cheaper, faster and more efficiently. According to both L.A.

County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky and Metropolitan Transportation Authority boss Art Leahy, speaking at different times to the Rotary Club of Beverly Hills, the “system is near collapse.” Not only are the freeways at capacity, the street system itself is near collapse. Alternatives are few. Buses can move larger numbers of people but still must use surface streets. Switching from diesel fuel to compressed natural gas has dramatically reduced their pollution, but the buses still clog streets more than help in the view of many. A “subway to the sea” has long been a mythical solution. The myth became impossible after the 1985 “Ross Dress for Less” methane explosion at Third Street and Fairfax. Television news cameras caught open flames shooting up from cracks in pavement and engulfing trees, cars and some buildings. All of Hancock Park is an old oil field with hundreds of abandoned and unmarked oil wells lurking beneath the entire area. Where there is oil, such as the La Brea Tar Pits, there is methane (natural) gas. That gas moves through interstices in the ground and can ignite at any moment if present in sufficient quantities and a spark is available. In response, local Rep.

Henry Waxman obtained Congressional legislation banning the use of federal funds for a subway through Hancock Park effectively blocking any subway from downtown to the west along Wilshire Boulevard. Yaroslavsky actively worked to block that route, also. Eliminating Wilshire led to alternative routes along Pico, Crenshaw and San Vicente or north along Santa Monica Boulevard. None were selected. The early 2000s saw new support for the subway as traffic grew worse. A panel of experts concluded that tunneling through oil fields could be done safely, Waxman reversed himself and sponsored Congressional legislation (H.R. 4653) to allow federal funds to be used for a subway through Hancock Park and to the Westside. In 2007, the Beverly Hills City Council endorsed a Wilshire alignment which includes one station at the corner of Wilshire and La Cienega boulevards, and another on Wilshire Boulevard between Beverly and Rodeo drives. That alignment called for the subway to travel under Santa Monica Boulevard to reach Century City and beyond to Westwood. At no time did MTA offer a proposed location in the middle of Century City or one that involved tunneling un-

der Beverly Hills High School. Waxman’s legislation lifting the ban on tunneling through the “methane zones” became law in December 2007. In 2009, the Wilshire Subway Extension was included in Metro’s Long Range Transportation Plan, and environmental studies were begun. The staff dropped both the West Hollywood extensions and the Crenshaw station. At its meeting in late October 2010, the Metro Board certified the Draft Environmental Impact Report and accepted the staff recommendation as the Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA). Due to protests from Beverly Hills residents and local officials, the Metro Board approved an amendment requesting detailed study and comparison of the two Century City station options in the FEIR – one calling for tunneling under BHHS and the other to be the original route along Santa Monica Boulevard approved by the Beverly Hills City Council. LA County ballot Measure R, approved in 2008, will provide up to $4.074 billion toward the cost of the subway with about half its funding from Federal New Starts funds. Measure R funds would first become available in 2013, with expected project completion in 2036.

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According to this schedule, the subway’s construction would be opened in three segments: 2019: open to Fairfax; 2026: open to Century City; 2036: open to Westwood/VA. However, efforts are underway to secure federal loans (through the 30/10 project) to accelerate the subway project, allowing it to be completed as a single project by 2022 or 2024. Final selection of a route to Century City and through Beverly Hills by the Metro Board is scheduled for October 2011. The current members of the Metro Board are: chairman – Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe; vice chairs L. A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and County Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich; members are Lakewood city council member Diane DuBois, Duarte city council member John Fasana, Los Angeles city council member Jose Huizar, Villaraigosa appointees Richard Katz and Mel Wilson, Supervisor Gloria Molina, Glendale Mayor Ara Najarian, Santa Monica city council member Pam O’Connor, and Supervisors Mark Ridley-Thomas and Yaroslavsky. Next Week: Part II – School Safety and Earthquake Codes.

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not take any action until they have a City Council liaison meeting to find out what the council wishes in terms of confirming, clarifying or changing the scope or direction of the ordinance, what she called the “most serious issue” the commission has ever dealt with. Five people spoke at the meeting in favor of changing the ordinance and six people spoke in favor of keeping it as is. Thirty six letters were read, 17 of which called for a change, 15 of which wanted to maintain the ordinance and two of which did not speak to the subject. After voting to hold off on a formal recommendation, the commission took several polls to determine where they stood on specific issues, including a unanimous consensus to make 10 p.m. an appropriate time on weekdays, which they unanimously agreed upon as Sundays through Thursdays.

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June 19, 2011 | Page 13 WILLY WONKA PARTY —Horace Mann PTA held a Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factorythemed end of year party last Friday. Principal Steve Kessler dressed like Willy Wonka and PTA President Howard Goldstein was costumed like an Oompa Loompa. Students got to drink from a chocolate fountain and ate everlasting gobstoppers.

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be installed as president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors on Monday. Villaraigosa’s spokeswoman Sarah Hamilton said she and two LAPD officers traveled with Villaraigosa, and that LAPD would cover the cost of travel for the officers. The city of L.A. would pay the costs for herself and the mayor, who has served as the vice president of the con-

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nities are something we now get to provide.” The Modern Music Academy faculty is composed entirely of professionals who went to school for music and can provide instruction all the way to advance levels. Zellea, who received his masters’ degree in music from the New England Conservatory and has been teaching 15 years; strings teacher Emily Carmen studied film scoring, studio composition and Liberal Arts at the Music Conservatory of SUNY Purchase and has worked alongside film and TV composers like

ference for the past year and previously as second vice president. Hamilton said Villaraigosa will be meeting with mayors from all over the U.S. as well as several government officials to promote job creation both at the local level and nationwide and America Fast Forward, a program that calls for the acceleration of spending money in partnership with the federal government to build 30 years worth of transit projects in 10, at the conference. Ira Newborn and Steve Sandberg; and brass teacher Jamelle Williams who has a master’s in jazz studies from the University of New Orleans and served as an instrumental music instructor for the New Orleans Public School System. Private Lessons for the Modern Music Academy cost $53 per hour or $48 per hour for eight lessons or more. Ensemble classes cost $15 per 90 minute session and the camp costs $375 per week or $350 if scheduling two weeks or more. People can sign up by emailing info@artisticedgeproductions.com or calling 551-206-1440. The Modern Music Academy is located at 5828 Wilshire Blvd.

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Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and mayors of nine other other cities — including Long Beach, Anaheim and Santa Ana — issued a statement condemning the Legislature for “failing to craft a legal and sustainable budget.” Republicans in the Legislature said the veto was the right thing to do, but that it does not go far enough. But Brown continued to tout the budget he proposed in January that he said would protect education and public safety through a temporary extension of some taxes— contingent on voter approval. He also insisted that the solution to the budget stalemate lies with four Republican votes necessary to put a tax extension proposal on a statewide ballot in the fall. He declined to say what he would do or say to con-

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For Beverly Hills, the new map brings change. While the City would stay in both Rep. Henry Waxman and Assemblyman Mike Feuer’s districts, this map moves Beverly Hills out of State Sen. Fran Pavley’s jurisdiction. “These are simply the first round of draft maps,” Pavley said. “I am disappointed that under this preliminary map I would not be representing the people of Beverly Hills and that the Santa Monica Mountains would be split. “However, the commissioners said they are almost certain that some of the Senate district maps will change before the next round of drafts maps are released.” Both Feuer and Waxman said they were pleased with the first draft and that Beverly Hills would remain in their districts.

The commission drew the lines based on a list of criteria laid out by Proposition 11. Prop 11, passed in California in 2008, placed the power to draw electoral boundaries in California in the hands of the citizens as opposed to the State Legislature. Citizens Redistricting Commissioner Peter Yao said the regulations include drawing districts of equal size, to try to preserve a community and all districts must fully comply with the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Throughout California, there are 80 Assembly districts, 40 Senate districts and 53 Congressional districts. The second draft of the redistrict map will be available in the first week of July. The third will be available at the end of July and the final map will be released Aug. 15. As soon as the map is released, Yao said it becomes law. The commission will continue to travel California and get public input on each draft of the map. They will be looking for public comments on the communities of interest, or areas that have similar interests and should be kept in the same district. “We’re representing (the people of California) and drawing the best map we know how to draw,” Yao said. The community of interest data is not readily available in any database; we have to get it from the people. We encourage people to communicate with us, both the positive and the negative. That’s our best source and most valuable source of information.” For more information, to leave a public comment or find out when the commission will be holding meetings in the area, visit http://wedrawthelines.ca.gov/.

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munity, questioned why there was never an Environmental Impact Report on the proposed community center. “Whenever we do a big project in the City, there is always an EIR to address the impacts, traffic impacts, parking circulation impacts, noise impacts; especially because it’s right next to a residential area,” Bosse said. “I was told it was exempt and a lot of us just accepted that.” The EIR exemptions were granted in July 2008. At that time they qualified for a class #1, #2 and #3 exemptions. A class #1 exemption is for minor alterations to existing facilities and no negligible or expansion of use beyond that existing at the time of the lead agency’s determination. A class #2 exemption is for the replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and facilities where the new structure will be located on the same site as the structure replaced and be essentially the same. A class #3 exemption is for new small facilities or structures or the conversion of existing small structures from one use to another where only minor modifications are made in the exterior of the structure. Bosse said she does not believe the current proposal falls under any of the three exemptions. “When this was done in 2008, the project was signifi-

cantly different.” partment, the City never alThe project came about in lowed a business to count Beverly Hills after it was real- street parking towards the total. ized there was a need for reno“It’s always been based on vation. One of the reasons the the size of the parking lot and City has given for tearing down the use of the building,” Bosse and building new rather than said. “We’ve never counted renovating is that it claimed the street parking as you can’t ascost would be sume those $13 million to Bosse Points Out Flaws: s p a c e s , renovate and which are $14 million to •EIR Required And Not Done metered, are build new. •Community Requests going to be Bosse found Ignored available.” the $13 milMany of lion renovat- •Costs Hidden the spaces ing cost in- •Parking Not Compliant With on Olympic cluded an City Regulations and Rox11,000-square bury are foot new multipurpose room at even limited in the hours that $425 a square foot, for a total an individual can park. of $4.675 million. If this cost Olympic allows no stopping were removed from the renova- from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 3 tion total, the renovation would p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through cost approximately $8.6 mil- Friday and four hour parking. lion and be considerably Roxbury Drive allows no parkcheaper than rebuilding. ing on Mondays from 8 a.m. to “When we’re talking about 9 a.m. for street cleaning. retrofitting or making the existAccording to the Master ing building up to par, there Plan Parking Analysis, conductwas never any conversation ed in 2008 by Carl Walker Inc., about adding a new multipur- the community center will pose expansion room at 11,000 need 172 spaces and the park square feet,” Bosse stated. itself 110 bringing the total “When they are looking at the need for parking to 282 spaces. new community center, every- The City has only taken the thing is times $425 while to spaces needed for the commurenovate is $200 (per square nity center into consideration. foot).” “Parking needs to be calcuThe proposed parking for lated exactly for the use of the the new community center in- building,” Bosse said. “I asked cludes 129 offsite spots and the City about this and they 125 spots in a parking lot, told me since it’s a City buildbringing the total parking up to ing and we can count street 254 spots. Bosse said in all of parking. I don’t believe we her time on the planning de- should.”

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Lastly, Bosse talked about the need for the renovation as a whole. One justification for a new building is the addition of extra meeting rooms. The current building has 3,412-square feet of meeting rooms and the proposed building as 2,829- square feet. Bathrooms need to become ADA complaint and/or larger. The existing facility has 884-square feet. The new facility has 473square feet of bathrooms on the first floor and 447-square feet on the second floor. It’s a 36square foot difference. There will, however, be a 8,072-square foot gymnasium, 1,226-square feet of gym bleachers, a meeting room deck for 750 square feet, a game room for 940-square feet and a 1,055-square foot exercise room. “What is it we’re getting for the new building to make sense,” Bosse asked the crowd at the Municipal League meeting. “The question to ask the community is do we want to have all of these items? Do we want to spend the money? If we do, I feel we have to have an EIR to justify what is being proposed.” Bosse, speaking by herself and not on behalf of the City, said she thinks the City needs to re-address the Roxbury Park Community Center issue and hold a transparent conversation with accurate numbers.

-MSchevker@bhcourier.com business comes from the local community, it makes sense to give back,” Cook said. “It’s something that’s deeply embedded in the Thomas Keller restaurant group and we’re happy in Beverly Hills to continue that tradition.” Al Jerome, KCET president CEO, said he was pleased to provide such a great culinary experience with its partner Bouchon Bistro and its KCET sponsors. “‘Uncorked’ was critical to helping us herald a new beginning for KCET after we took a bold and innovative step forward and became independent,” Jerome said. “Without our viewers’ generosity we wouldn't be able to fully realize this freedom and deliver timely and relevant programs to a growing multi-cultural audience.” For the entire month of June, Bouchon Beverly Hills is also donating 50 percent of all dinner proceeds and 10 percent of all breakfast and lunch proceeds to BHEF. To participate, guests must

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brilliant display.” Meyer said the best part about the event, which runs from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., is the fact it’s free. “There aren’t many genuine cars with tens of millions of dollars worth of collector cars that are available for the

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-menting eight furlough days, outsourcing various programs and hiring firefighters that have already been trained and certified. In his presentation, Miller spoke about issues to be addressed in the future, which he said included reducing labor costs, recommending the implementation of a two tier retirement program, prioritizing programs and corresponding funding levels, addressing general fund subsidies of enterprise funds, considering rate adjustments in enterprise funds and looking at the cost of the Joint Powers Agreement. Deputy City Manager David Lightner also made a presentation at the meeting providing updates on development and leasing in the City's Entertainment District.

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their proximity to the HCAs, if each high-pressure pipeline identified by SoCalGas pursuant to the NTSB recommendations have an automatic or computerized shut-off valve, and why if not, and when could a plan be developed to install and pay for such valves. “I am asking for the CPUC’s help to gather information about SoCalGas pipelines to increase public awareness and promote industry practices that will contribute to safer communities,” Feuer stated. make a reservation and give the code “Meals to Millions” and order from a specially created prix fixe menu. Cook said the offer also included an invitation to tour the kitchen, a gift certificate, as well as an exclusive invitation to the upcoming opening party of the new Beverly Hills Bouchon Bakery. “I would love to see the remaining couple of weeks have a lot more people take up the offer,” he said. He said his chefs enjoyed it when BHEF guests toured the kitchen – the first time it is being done on such a grand scale. “These are professionals in the kitchen, not regular line cooks, who want to grow in their field,” he said. “To be able to show what they do and be able to give some techniques to the guests and have that interaction is what they are all about. They love it.” Bouchon is located at 235 N. Canon Dr. Reservations: 310-271-9910. public to see free of charge,” he said. This year’s theme coincides with Italy celebrating the 150th anniversary of the unification of Italy. The Concours will be held on the 200, 300 and 400 blocks of North Rodeo Drive, with the awards presentation at noon.

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TA S T E

ABCS– Luncheon at the Four Seasons honored (from left) Camille Grammer and her mother Maureen Donatacci pictured –with ABCs’ President Gloria Gebbia; Lisa Rinna (top) and Ricardo Antonio Chavira. Photos by Shana Forman

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Some say that the true test of an ethnic restaurant is whether or not the people raised with that particular cuisine are eating there. If that’s the test, Torafuku meets it because the last couple of times we were there it was filled with Japanese people–and others. The restaurant, with its wideranging menu, is best known for its sushi, Jidori chicken with sea salt, and black cod, and those certainly are tasty dishes there. But it’s also infamous for being quite a bit more expensive than its competitors, the many other Japanese restaurants located a short distance away around Sawtelle Boulevard. But, if you’re heading to the movies and go to Torafuku, you need to park just

once. You know what they say about location. The halibut carpaccio at $18 was very nice, but that’s quite a nice price as well. The miso soup was typical. The albacore tataki at $15 is well worth it and particularly delicious. The eel, uni, hamachi and tamago sushi dishes were as good as anywhere, and reasonably priced between $3-5. A crab and avocado hand roll at $10 was better than most. The only dish I didn’t care for was the squid legs—a bit tough. Four of us shared two excellent bottles of saki from the well-selected list, adding about $100 to the bill. But when all is said and done, after eating more than we should have, and drinking quite a bit more than we should have, the bill was just over $300. That’s about you’d expect to spend for a first class meal with lots to drink. Torafuku has an extensive list of many different Japanese foods, and there are a lot I haven’t tried. The location is convenient, and there is parking next door in the Westside Pavilion. Pretty much anything you are likely to want to eat is on the menu, so this is a good dinner destination. TORAFUKU 10914 W. Pico Blvd. 310-470-0014

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Joan Mangum The Associates for Breast & Prostate Cancer Studies hosted its annual luncheon to benefit breast and prostate cancer research at John Wayne Cancer Institute at St. John's Health Center. Ricardo Antonio Chavira (Desperate Housewives) and actress/author Lisa Rinna were honored. Camille Grammer (The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills) hosted the event co-chaired by Beverly Cohen and Lana Schervone. Prior to the luncheon, a boutique, chaired by ABCs' 1st VP Sherry Rosenblum, featured an array of select vendors donating a portion of proceeds from their sales to the ABCs. St. John Boutique of B.H. provided an informal fashion show during the luncheon. JWCI Chair Patrick Wayne presented the “Excellence in the Arts” award to actor Chavira, honorary spokesman for Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. The fight against breast cancer is a highly personal cause for him as he lost his mother to breast and ovarian cancer at age 15. In the past three years, both his sisters were diagnosed with breast cancer. He is deeply committed to making a difference in the war against this disease.

Lisa Rinna received the “Woman of Achievement” award from her handsome husband, actor Harry Hamlin. In her best-seller on The New York Times book list Rinnavation, Rinna shares her diet and exercise tips on leading a healthier and more productive life. She is a tireless supporter of women's cancer research. ABCs' president Gloria Gebbia made a surprise Women of Achievement” presentation to model/actress and community advocate Camille Grammer. Her mother, Maureen Donatacci, currently fighting the disease, also received a “Woman of Achievement” honor On hand to show support were Grammer's Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills castmates: Adrienne Maloof-Nassif, Kyle Richards-Umansky, Lisa Vanderpump-Todd and Taylor FordArmstrong. The ABCs was formed 21 years ago by some dedicated philanthropists who wanted to devote all their charitable efforts and resources to eradicating cancer. Today, the group is 150 members strong. Their efforts to funding research in breast and prostate cancer resulted in raising nearly $12 million.

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play August 13 – 20 with all expenses paid by the Chinese government. Only one high school from each of the United States, Australia, Japan, Korea and India was invited. BHHS was invited through the efforts of Beverly Hills Shanghai (Pudong) Sister City Committee chair Bruce Cole. He forwarded the invitation to Lurie on May 25. The invitation was addressed to the “President” of the school board. Lurie never forwarded the invitation to BHUSD President Lisa Korbatov and did not present it to Interim Superintendent Dick Douglas until about ten days ago, according to him. With time running out to reply, Lurie did not consult the Board or Cole but simply emailed the Chinese representative on June 7 that “there just was not sufficient time” for BHHS to accept, but hoped Beverly Hills would be “considered in the future.” That morning, an astonished Cole contacted The Courier and was put in touch with Korbatov. Korbatov immediately called upon Douglas, BHHS Principal Carter Paysinger and performing arts chair Joel Pressman to respond favorably to the invitation. When the significance of the invitation became apparent, all responded promptly and completely. The necessary information was assembled that day, June 7, and forwarded the next morning, June 8. An excuse later offered by Lurie was that she thought “new material” needed to be prepared and recorded. Korbatov quickly learned existing performance videos were fine. Korbatov was incensed. Korbatov brought the matter before

BEVERLY HILLS the BHUSD board at a public meeting June 9. Korbatov asked Lurie to explain why Lurie did not forward the invitation – addressed to the President of the Board – to Korbatov for action. Lurie responded that she discussed the matter with staff. Based on those discussions, she unilaterally elected to reject the invitation. Under Board by-laws, individual school board members do not act alone and are prohibited from circumventing the Board to discuss matters directly with District staff. “It is not the purview of you to decline this offer,” Korbatov said to Lurie during the board meeting. “Nor is it the purview of you to act as president. You held this (invitation) for 13 days [from May 25 until June 7].” “For you, this is just the height of hypocrisy,” Korbatov said to Lurie. “You sat there on May 31 [board meeting] and [criticized] this board for not being inclusive. All along you were withholding this [invitation] email from the board and from me.” At the May 31 board meeting, Lurie had complained about a lack of formal notice of the May 20 board meeting. Lurie was out of the country. Douglas, the official secretary of the Board, failed to give her notice of the special board meeting, for which Douglas apologized. Lurie said. “I want to thank you, Lisa, for putting staff on track and to the extent that I wasn’t as effective as you or I didn’t report to you then I hereby apologize . . . .” As a result of Korbatov’s intercession, the District will know soon whether BHHS will represent the United States in Beijing this coming august. The event is themed “peace, friendship, hope and future.”

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19th Annual Beverly Hills Firemen’s Association Backdraft Ball

Firefighters (from left) Jon Borer, Mike Hand, Steve Vance and Assn. President Dennis Andrews

Tom Blumenthal & Bruce Schulman

Noah & Amy Furie

Michele & Julian Gold

Reggie Sully & Joanne Schwarzer

Willie & Connie Brien

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City Clerk Byron Pope was the featured guest performer

The 19th annual Backdraft Ball at The Beverly Hilton on Tuesday, raised funds to benefit the Firemen’s Medical Fund as well as many community initiatives. A silent auction was held, followed by dinner and dancing in the International Ballroom. The Harvey Adair-Art Davis Memorial Meritorious Service Award was given to Chris Slates. The Felix Rothschild Award for Firefighter of the Year was awarded to Manny Rosales.

Courier publisher Clif & Candace Smith

Lili & Jon Bosse

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Each year, the Firemen’s Association distributes toys to Cedars-Sinai and UCLA Pediatric on Christmas morning, provides financial scholarships to two BHHS graduating seniors, and hosts an annual Thanksgiving Luncheon for the Beverly Hills Active Adult Club. It also participates in the “Spark of Love” Toy Drive and supports many Beverly Hills charitable events and participates in many community activities.

Pattie & Pasquale Vericella

Mike Feuer

Judie Fenton & Peter Garland

Fire chief Tim Scranton & his wife Michelle

John & Sandy Murphy Jimmy & Lonnie Delshad

Ellyn & BHPD Chief David Snowden, Judy Henning & Dick Rosenzweig

Allan Alexander & Arnold Rosenstein

Manny Rosales

Jackie Rosenberg, Webb Lowe, Paula Kent Meehan, Dick Van Patten, Ruta Lee & Pat Van Patten

Damien & Karen Bean

Ed & Linda Brown

Jake Manaster & Brian Goldberg

Jordan Core

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AJ Willmer

David Schirmer & Larry Wiener

Nancy Krasne

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ANOTHER B I RT H D AY ! ?

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BIRTHDAYS—Celebrating birthdays are Barry Manilow, Newt Gingrich, Mark Linn-Baker, Joe Piscopo, Phylicia Rashad, and Rolf Arnhym (June 17); Dr. Tony Sokol, Ian Carmichael, The Courier’s Dupe Aleru, Roger Ebert, Carol Kane, and Isabella Rossellini (June 18); Paula Abdul, Kathleen Turner, Marci Landis and Gena Rowlands (June 19); Ashley Brooks, Karen Levyn, Danny Aiello, Linda Schwartz, Olympia Dukakis, John Goodman, Cyndi Lauper, Martin Landau, John Mahoney, Anne Murray, Lionel Richie and Andre Watts (June 20); Shana Forman, Roxanne Carter, Joycie Fickett, Michael Gross, Mariette Hartley, and Bernie Kopell (June 21); Dianne Feinstein, and Meryl Streep (June 22); Margie Petersen, June Carter and Ted Schackleford (June 23), and belatedly to Darlene Friedman (June 10).

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BIRTHDAY BEAUTY—Betty White and Bob Stewart helped Millicent Martin (left) celebrate her 77th birthday in Il Cielo’s garden June 8. Hall of Fame game show creator Stewart introduced White to her husband Alan Ludden the ﬁrst time she did Password.

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residence, where he was immediately apprehended and arrested. He was taken into custody and charged with 2800.2(a) VC, Felony Pursuit, 11377 H&S, Possession of a Controlled Substance, 3056 PC, Parole Violation and 148 PC, Re-

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ished her 12th year volunteering for the program, said she finds it to be an extremely rewarding experience. “It’s not just a tutoring program, it’s more of a mentoring program,” Mettel said. “This is a safe haven for these children. They can say and do what they want, they aren’t judged but they are guided and that’s the most important thing.” Mettel said the tutors are there not just to answer academic questions but also to be there for children who have family problems or social problems and just need to talk. “We try to guide them as best as we can through the academic and emotional problems they might be having and a lot of children definitely thrive in the atmosphere we provide them,” Mettel said. “I know if (the tutoring program is) not there next year I will miss it terribly. So, I can only imagine how much the children will miss it.” Beverly High sophomore

sisting Arrest. No officers or citizens were injured during this incident. “The ALPR continues to aid law enforcement in capturing criminals,” said BHPD Lt. Tony Lee. “The number of arrests we’ve made with technology identifying stolen cars, such as this incident, is staggering. It’s just terrific police work all around.” Celeste Durvee said she feels the tutoring program to be a mutual learning experience. “To be honest at the end of the day I don’t always know who is teaching who,” Durvee said. The tutoring program is currently looking for a new umbrella agency. Weise has met with the BHUSD PTA’s and BHEF. She said she has both Councilmember Lili Bosse and Board of Education President Lisa Korbatov’s endorsement and all parties are working to find a way to save the program. There is the possibility of the tutoring program joining with other after school programs such as STAR education. Weise said the tutoring program is looking for an umbrella organization to assist with billing and administrative tasks so she can focus on the program itself and keep costs at a minimum for participants. Those looking for information on where the tutoring program ends up or have knowledge or an ability to help find the program a home can email adriennetutor@gmail.com.

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La Dolce Vita Beverly Hills Celebrates Italy’s 150th Anniversary Motoring, Cinema, Fashion, Jewelry, Cycling And Culinary Events Planned Through June 26

his month, the famous Fellini film La Dolce Vita comes to life in Beverly Hills to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Unification of Italy.

Endorsed by the Italian Embassy in Washington, D.C., under the auspices of the president of the Republic of Italy and the Consulate General of Italy in Los Angeles, “La Dolce Vita Beverly Hills” will celebrate Italian automobiles, cinema, jewelry, cycling and cuisine through June 26. The Italian Ministry of Economic Development, the Italian Trade Commission and Cinecittà Luce are joining forces with the Rodeo Drive Committee and the Beverly Hills Conference and Visitors Bureau to create one of the largest celebrations of Italy’s birthday on the West Coast. Many of the events are made possible with support of Italian companies like FIAT, Ferrari and Colnago. “We are very proud,” said Pietro Celi, director general of the Ministry of Economic Development, “that the ‘Made in Italy’ Programme for the U.S. has found in Beverly Hills the best platform to promote the excellence of Italian jewelry and shoes within the presentation of the new Italian cinema.” The week-long event pays tribute to Italian lifestyle, flavor and design with special events and offerings throughout the City including the Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance (right) celebrating “The Art of Italian Motoring;” a celebration of Italian cinema presented by Cinecittà Luce at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences; “Gioiello” celebrating the craftsmanship and design of Italy’s most respected jewelers; the first-ever Gran Fondo cycling event in the Los Angeles area; and Italian Dining Week at renowned Beverly Hills’ “ristoranti.” “From fashion and automobiles to cinema and dining, the best of Italy will be highlighted throughout this week-long celebration in Beverly Hills,” said Italy’s Consul General Nicola Faganello. “This is an exceptional way to help celebrate the 150th anniversary of the reunification of Italy and allow Beverly Hills residents and visitors to experience the best of Italian culture without leaving the city.”

Under the auspices of the Consulate General of Italy in Los Angeles and in collaboration with the Italian Trade Commission to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Unification of Italy.

“We are honored to host one of the largest West Coast celebrations of Italy’s 150th anniversary here in Beverly Hills,” said Beverly Hills Mayor Barry Brucker. “Our city offers many of Italy’s finest fashions, automobiles and culinary tastes and this celebration is a wonderful way to showcase those great businesses.”

Ambassador Umberto Vattani, president of the Italian Trade Commission— ITC, is “honored to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of Italian Unification, and pleased to seize the opportunity offered by such an ideal scenario to promote Italian excellence. With this project, supported by the Italian Ministry of Economic Development and organized in collaboration with Cinecittà Luce, the ITC is implementing a new and integrated system for promoting Italian lifestyle, bringing our movie industry and luxury goods manufacturers all together in Beverly Hills.”

La Dolce Vita Beverly Hills - What’s Happening • The 2011 Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance — “The Art of Italian Motoring” — 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday, June 19 — Along Rodeo Drive. The annual Father’s Day event will highlight more than 125 superb automobiles, motorcycles and designers and will feature Italian makes and models including Alfa Romeo, Ferrari, Fiat, Lamborghini, Lancia and Maserati. • Cinecittà Luce, Italy’s most famous film studio will celebrate Italian Cinema at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences on June 24 and at the American Cinematheque’s AERO Theatre on June 25. rsvpbeverlyhills@gmail.com or 323-769-3573.

“Partnering with the Italian Trade Commission to celebrate Italy’s 150th anniversary was a natural connection as Rodeo Drive is home to many of Italy’s most famous designers and the world-class Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance,” said Thomas J. Blumenthal, immediate past president of the Rodeo Drive Committee, the street’s merchants association and marketing arm. “We are proud of the tremendous calendar of events taking place throughout the week on the street, and invite all of our guests to join us in the celebration.”

“Gioiello” Week, through June 26 in Beverly Hills. The week-long festivities will feature special events and promotions at luxury jewelers including Buccellati, Bvlgari, Damiani, Gearys Beverly Hills and Vhernier on Rodeo Drive.

“I’m proud and honored to see Italian cinema part of such a great initiative to promote the best of Italy’s creativity in the mecca of the movie industry,” said Roberto Cicutto, president of Cinecittà Luce. “Working together with the Ministry of Economic Development, the Ministry of Culture and the Italian Trade Commission around the world like we do, Beverly Hills is the best possible place to reach our goals.”

• Italian Week Dining at Beverly Hills - June 19-26. Nine famed Italian “ristoranti” will offer special prix fixe menus and promotions. Diners can select from an assortment from Italian dishes during each course: “Primi Piatti,” “Secondi Piatti,” and “Dolce,” for $28 per person for lunch and ranging from $30 to $60 for dinner.

• The fifirrst-ever “Gran Fondo” (“The Big Ride”) cycling event takes off on June 26 with the starting line on Rodeo Drive. More than 1,000 cycling enthusiasts from throughout the West will depart Beverly Hills to Malibu and back, ending at an Italian village at 9900 Wilshire. www.granfondousa.com.

For more information on La Dolce Vita Beverly Hills, visit www.lovebeverlyhills.com or www.rodedrivebh.com.

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Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance: The Art of Italian Motoring - Sunday, June 19

he 2011 Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance will celebrate “The Art of Italian Motoring.” Fiat is the 2011 honored marque and will prominently feature the 2012 Fiat 500, as well as offer ride-and-drive opportunities for guests in the 2012 Fiat 500. The annual Father’s Day event will highlight more than 125 superb automobiles, motorcycles and designers and will feature Italian makes and models including the best selection of Alfa Romeo, Ferrari, Fiat, Lamborghini, Lancia and Maserati from throughout Southern California and the Western United States.

2012 Fiat 500 Sport models with “Barcode” decal (left) and “Checker” decal (right), and 2012 Fiat 500c with bodyside stripe.

The event will feature Italy’s leading design companies, including vehicles envisioned by Bertone, Frua, Ghia, Michelotti, Pininfarina, Touring and Zagato. Other modes of Italian transportation will also be on display including a rare chance to view an authentic 38-foot

The Fiat 8V Supersonic, body by Ghia, owned by David Sydorick. Photos by Scott Williamson / www.photodesignstudios.com.

Fiat Celebrates Its Italian Automotive Heritage

2012 Fiat 500 and a gourmet coffee bar with cappuccino and espresso. Specially designed Fiat planters will bring added design elements and focus to the event.

As the event’s featured brand, Fiat will prominently showcase the 2012 Fiat 500, which is deeply rooted in iconic Italian design and style. Fiat will display 14 “Cinquecento” vehicles in all 14 exterior colors, as well as vintage vehicles such as an original Fiat 500.

“Fiat is thrilled to be the honored marque at the 2011 Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance,” said Laura Soave, head of Fiat Brand North America. “Rodeo Drive is a perfect location to feature the iconic Fiat 500, and we look forward to sharing our Italian heritage with car lovers in picturesque Beverly Hills.”

he Fiat brand celebrates its Italian heritage as the honored marque of this year’s Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance. The annual Father’s Day event is free and open to the public.

Guests will be treated to test drives of the

(see ‘HERITAGE,’ page 27)

gondola from the canals of Venice, Italy on Two Rodeo’s Via Rodeo. Legendary motorcycles including Ducati, Lambretta, Moto Guzzi and Vespa will also be included in this year’s “concorso.” An annual Father’s Day tradition, the Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance is an exclusive display of luxury automobiles set against the backdrop of world-class Rodeo Drive boutiques. Celebrating the unique relationship between the automotive, fashion and entertainment industries, the spectacular car show is free and open to the public. The Concours has been named one of the “300 Unmissable Events & Festivals Around the World” by top travel publisher Frommer’s. The first-ever Concours on Rodeo was held in conjunction with the world premiere of the Ferrari 348 Spider in 1993.

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LA Councilman Koretz Attacks City On Tunnel By Brenton Garen Los Angeles City Councilmember Paul Koretz publicly accused Beverly Hills residents and officials of “grasping at straws” to stop Metro tunneling under Beverly Hills High School and labeled their arguments as “suspicious” at a press conference yesterday. When asked for speciﬁcs, he stumbled and did not give a direct response. The Century City Chamber of Commerce held the conference at Avenue of the Stars and Constellation – the location it publicly supports along with Koretz, the Century City Homeowners (see ‘KORETZ,’ page 30)

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Celebration Of ‘La Dolce Vita’ Begins In June, the famous Fellini ﬁlm La Dolce Vita comes to life in Beverly Hills to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the uniﬁcation of Italy. Endorsed by the Italian Embassy in Washington, D.C. under the auspices of the president of the Republic of Italy and the Consulate General of Italy in Los Angeles, “La Dolce Vita Beverly Hills” will celebrate Italian automobiles, cinema, jewelry, cycling and cuisine from June 18-26. The Italian Ministry of Economic Development, the Italian Trade Commission and Cinecittà Luce have joined forces with the Rodeo Drive Committee and the Beverly Hills Conference & Visitors Bureau to create one of the largest celebrations of Italy’s birthday on the West Coast. Many of the events are made possible with support of Italian companies such as FIAT, Ferrari LA DOLCE VITA BEVERLY HILLS—The Rodeo Drive Concours and Colnago. D’Elegance will feature more than 100 Italian cars on June 19.

Event Chairs Kate Capshaw and Rita Wilson with honoree Annette Bening

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(see ‘ITALIAN WEEK,’ page 30)

By Brenton Garen Brooks Brothers general manager Jim Jahant was unanimously voted as new Rodeo Drive Committee (RDC) president Wednesday for a three-year term. Jahant joined the RDC eight years ago when he was hired by Brooks Brothers to run its Rodeo Drive store. In 2006, he joined the RDC’s

(see ‘BILL WILEY,’ page 28)

Bill Wiley

(see ‘RDC,’ page 28)

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Bosse Vs. Brien: Budget Split By Courier Staff Newly-elected Councilmember Lili Bosse and Vice Mayor Willie Brien brought radically different approaches to managing the City’s money in what City CFO Scott Miller called “poor economic times” at Tuesday’s council meeting. Bosse has shaken up City Hall by reading budgets, analyz-

ing staff reports and asking tough questions. “I’m reading the budgets and I want to know where our money is going,” she told The Courier. Her approach contrasts vividly with the attitude of Brien who said at Tuesday’s meeting, “I could go line by line through the

ccepting the award for his wife Nancy, Martin concluded, “Better to have married a Short than never to have loved a Tall.”

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lack, black, black! Will L.A. women ever get tired of wearing black?” asked Princess Lilly Fallah Lawrence who was celebrating St. Valentine’s birthday at Vincenti Ristorante in Brentwood. “In Paris, Madrid, Vienna, and leading cities throughout Europe and Asia women dress with Continued on next page...

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One high school from the United States, Japan, South Korea, India, Korea and Australia was invited to participate in

(see ‘CHINA,’ page 20)

A HOT NIGHT FOR LEGS—Elle Fanning, Amanda Bynes and Cameron Diaz participated in the 2011 MTV Movie Awards at the Gibson Amphitheatre. More photos in George Christy’s column on page 6. Janet Gough, Gilbert Flores/Celebrity Photo

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ihanna confirmed she’d perform, but was laid low, although she appeared at Grammy parties several days later. On Grammy night she looked hot in her Jean Paul Gaultier Couture gown (as seen in her photo on these pages). Trooper Cee Lo Green filled in for Rihanna, Saks Fifth Avenue’s Steve Sadow emerged as a supporter, and the gala came through with $l.7 million. Bravo to all.

(see ‘SPLIT,’ page 30)

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Everything fell into place, with Steven Spielberg and Kate Capshaw serving as chairs, along with Rita and Tom.

HS Invited To Rep US In China By Courier Staff Beverly Hills High School has been invited to represent the entire United States in Beijing, China this August.

om Hanks and Rita Wilson made it hapMartin Short and Steven Spielberg pen, for Conan O’Brien take a twirl at the Beverly Wilshire to host An Unforgettable during the Entertainment Industry Evening. “They called, Foundation’s Gala benefiting cancer and I couldn’t turn them research for women. Martin acceptThus spoke Cee Lo Green with host Jennifer Meyer with hus- down.” band Tobey Maguire Conan at the Beverly ed the EIF’s 2011 Courage Award on Conan O’Brien behalf of his late wife Nancy. Wilshire during the Hollywood’s aware that there’s Entertainment Industry Fund nobody like Harvey to mastergala benefiting cancer research faced three scenarios the film with three stars. “Barry mind Oscar campaigns, as he for women. with Harvey. The first? He did end up with a better appredid for Shakespeare in Love, tried to charm the hell out of ciation of Harvey, but without which garnered an Oscar for on Meyer and Kelly me. That weaseling didn’t total admiration.” Gwyneth Paltrow, bypassing Chapman Meyer followed up work, he insisted on buying Cate Blanchett for her memoby asking Martin Short to whatever I had on film, which arry reiterates that rable portrayal as Queen accept the EMF’s 2011 Courage I suspected he’d nuke. War Unauthorized is a “fair and balElizabeth I in Elizabeth. Award in behalf of his actress was the third option, but we anced portrait,” and his interviewife Nancy, who lost her life to never got there,” says Barry wees include Martin Scorsese nauthorized opened to cancer in August. Martin Avrich, who wrote, directed and a colorful cross section of media buzz in Toronto, e-mails agreed. and filmed Unauthorized, the Hollywood players. Peter Bart, our Canadian informant, hotedocumentary about Tinsel Alan Dershowitz, Mike lier Hans Gerhardt, whose hortly afterward, Annette Town’s tiger-in-residence Medavoy, John Irving, and the memoir, HotelBiz, is a must Harvey Weinstein. late George Hickenlooper, who read for hoteliers and hotel Bening was invited to receive the Nat King Cole let it all hang out, with Harvey guests the world over. Hans’ award for her ver our breakfast fighting back that “George is a book is available at our charitable meeting in L.A., Harvey was loser.” Roots store in Beverly works and condetermined to sway me,” conHills. In his e-mail he tributions. tinues Barry. “He suggested arry’s previous film, The mentions that Kim that I film a documentary Last Mogul, documented the life Cattrall will star in the about Martin Scorsese of Cleveland-born Lew instead. I refused, and he Wasserman, the late Universal warned, ‘Monday morning I’ll Studio powerhouse. “I wanted have a crew at your door, and to do these documenmake a film about you.’” taries to meet these important people escribed as “50% close up.” genius and 50% a—hole,” Harvey’s a great character, arvey and like him or not, who we like brother Bob and respect. Often portrayed Weinstein foundlike those do-or-die moguls ed Miramax from Hollywood past. Pictures (named after mother he timing for Miriam and dad Unauthorized couldn’t be bet- Max), which ter, claims Barry, who’s spot- they sold to on since Harvey’s in the news Disney, and for The King’s Speech, a later created the favorite among favorites for a W e i n s t e i n slew of Oscars. C o m p a ny. They’ve proarry premiered duced awardUnauthorized last weekend in w i n n i n g his native Canada, and it movies, and opens this spring in the U.S. this year’s The He recalls setbacks such as King Speech Peter Fonda agreeing to nar- is being rate the film, then backing out blitzkrieged on his agent’s advice. for Oscar Glamourizing the Grammy Clearances for The Empire nominations. Awards at Staples Center were Jennifer State of Mind dueted by Jay-Z Lopez (Emilio Pucci), Jennifer Hudson and Alicia Keys were con(Versace), Katy Perry (Armani Couture) with firmed, and mysteriously husband Russell Brand, Lea Michele (Emilio dropped, says Toronto Star Pucci) and Julianne Hough (Marandrino). critic Peter Howell, who rates

Bill Wiley Poised To Become Brooks Brothers GM Named CVB Chairman Next Month As New Rodeo Drive President By John L. Seitz When famed hotelier Ali Kasikci steps down as chairman of the Beverly Hills Conference & Visitors Bureau next month, his successor is already set to pick up the gauntlet and spread the word about the wonders of the City he loves. Bill Wiley will move up to the top spot in the BHCVB on July 1. The Pennsylvania native

Saks Fifth Avenue’s Karin and Steve Sadow with EFI President Lisa Paulsen

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HERITAGE (Continued from page 24)

“Fiat brand’s participation in the 2011 Rodeo Drive Concours promises to bring another level of excitement for our spectators as they will have exclusive access to the latest in Italian motoring,” said Bruce Meyer, chairman of the Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance. “This annual event is a Father’s Day tradition for thousands of Southern California residents, car collectors and aficionados, and this year’s selection of world-class Italian entries promises to be one of the best.” Since its initial launch in 2007, more than 500,000 Fiat 500 vehicles have been sold in more than 80 countries around the world (For more on the Fiat 500, see page 30) . In addition to success on the sales front, the Fiat 500 has earned 60 international awards, including being named the 2008 European Car of the Year, 2009 World Car Design of the Year, Best New Engine of 2010 (FIAT MultiAir® Turbo). The new 2012 Fiat 500 and Fiat 500c (cabrio) offer high levels of safety, fuel economy, quality and advanced technology. With its city-friendly four-passenger size, engaging driving dynamics, all-new fuel-efficient 1.4-liter MultiAir® engine with eco:Drive Application, state-of-the-art TomTom® Navigation with BLUE&ME Handsfree Communication technology and seven standard air bags, the new Fiat 500 offers a driving and ownership experience unlike anything available today. This package is further enhanced with new quality and refinement adaptations for the U.S. market, including an all-new six-speed automatic transmission.

Collectors Bringing Not-To-Be Missed Cars To the Concours Include:

2012 Fiat 500

Tim Walker

1949 Alfa Romeo 6c2500

David Sydorick

1953 Fiat 8V Ghia Supersonic 1956 Ferrari 250 GT Zagato 1956 Maserati A6G2000 Zagato 1956 Alfa Romeo 900 Zagato

Gary Wales

1912 Fiat 9 Literer

Alan Clendenen

1911 Fiat B

John D’Agostino

1975 Stutz

Don Rose

1977 Maserati Khamsin

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Cinecittà Luce Celebrates Italian Film U

nder the auspices of the Consulate General of Italy in Los Angeles and in collaboration with the Italian Trade Commission to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the unification of Italy and “La Dolce Vita Beverly Hills,” Cinecittà Luce, together with the Italian Trade Commission, will celebrate Italian cinema at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences in Beverly Hills on June 24 and at the American Cinematheque’s AERO Theatre on June 25.

No One Can Judge Me By Massimiliano Bruno - 97 min. This film recently won three David di Donatello Awards also known as the Italian Oscars. The sentimental comedy is one of friendship and solidarity starring Paola Cortellesi, Raul Bova and Rocco Papaleo. The movie chronicles the life of a 35- year-old woman whose life seems to have a silver lining until her husband dies in an

The screenings are free and open to the public with limited availability on a firstcome, first-served basis. RSVP required for the June 24 screening at RSVP: rsvpbeverlyhills@gmail.com or 323-769-3573.

Film include:

highlights

June 24, 8-10:30 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.) Location: Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences RSVP: rsvpbeverlyhills@gmail.com or 323-769-3573

accident and she finds herself reduced to poverty. Her only way out is to turn to the oldest profession in the world.

NESSUNO MI PUO’ GIUDICARE:

June 25 Location: American Cinema-

theque at the AERO Theatre Open to the public UN ALTRO MONDO: Another World – 5 p.m. By Silvio Muccino – 110 min Based on the novel by Carla Evangelista, Andrea is a wealthy 20something who is pulled away from his devil-may-care lifestyle to visit his dying father in Nairobi, Kenya. Upon arrival in Africa, Andrea learns his father has already died, and that he has an 8year-old stepbrother, Charlie, of whom he is now the legal guardian. A geographic and personal j o u r n e y ensues, in which Andrea must decide to either return to his previous life in Rome, or commit to Charlie as his new brother.

LA DONNA DELLA MIA VITA: The Woman Of My Life – 7:30 p.m . By Luca Lucini – 108 min Leonardo (Luca Argentero) and Giorgio (Alessandro Gassman)

are brothers with completely opposite personalities— Leonardo is sensitive and trustworthy, while Giorgio is an out-

landish, incorrigible playboy. When Leonardo enters into a serious relationship with Sara (Valentina Lodovini), a woman with whom Giorgio previously had a tumultuous affair, a delightfully chaotic love triangle is formed, with feelings and behaviors coming to the surface that no one could have anticipated. LA VITA FACILE: The Easy Life – 9:30 p.m. By Lucio Pellegrini – 102 min Luca (Pierfrancesco Favino) has abandoned his affluent life as a doctor in Rome, and now works in a ramshackle hospital in Kenya. When his life-long friend Mario surprises him by showing up in Africa to help him with his new life and career, Luca welcomes the idea of someone familiar, but soon it becomes apparent that Mario may have had ulterior criminal reasons for hastily leaving Italy. Things are not aided by the additional arrival of Ginevra, Mario’s wife, whom Luca has long been in love with.

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Italian Restaurants Add ‘Gusto’ To A Week Of Celebrations

talian Dining Week at Beverly Hills restaurants will be June 19-26. To celebrate Italy’s 150th anniversary, nine famed Italian “ristoranti” will offer special prix fixe menus and promotions . Diners can select from an assortment of Italian dishes during each course: “Primi Piatti,” “Secondi Piatti,” and “Dolce,” for $28 per person for

lunch and ranging from $30 to $60 for dinner. Several restaurants are offering wine pairings at an additional fee. Participating restaurants include: • Caffé Roma (lunch and dinner) 350 N. Cañon Dr.; 310-274-7834 • Da Pasquale 9749 S. Santa Monica Blvd; 310-859-3884

• Il Fornaio 301 N. Beverly Dr.; 310-550-8330 • La Gondola 9025 Wilshire Blvd; 310-247-1239 • Oliverio 9400 W. Olympic Blvd; 310-407-7791 • Piccolo Paradiso 150 South Beverly Dr.; 310-271-0030

• Scarpetta 225 N. Cañon Dr.; 310-860-7970 • Trattoria Amici 469 N. Doheny Dr.; 310-858-0271 • Via Alloro 301 N. Cañon Dr.; 310-858-6857 For reservations or more information, visit www.lovebeverlyhills.-com.

The Fiat 500: An Iconic Car Of Our Time

ome cars go down in history for their technological or stylistic innovations. Others deserve to be remembered for the role they have played in the daily life of an entire generation or an entire country. Few succeed in combining the two: technology and sentiment. They leave an indelible mark, becoming a sort of icon of their age. The 500 from Fiat was one of these. In a career lasting 18 years, from 1957 to 1975, exactly 3,893,294 examples of the original Fiat 500 were built, and it helped Italians and numerous other Europeans satisfy the need for individual mobility that began to gain momentum from the early 1950s. The Nuova 500, even more than the larger 600 (introduced in 1955), also brought the end of the post-war emergency period and the start of the striving for comfort, and for economic recovery. The Fiat Nuova 500 was not just a brilliant idea by Dante Giacosa, like the 600 and the many other cars he designed. Vittorio Valletta, Fiat managing director first, and then company chairman from 1946 (after the death of Fiat’s founder Giovanni Agnelli), originally asked Giacosa to start thinking of new cars that could go into production after WWII, while Turin was still being targeted by Allied air raids, and the Mirafiori offices were occupied by the German “allies-occupiers.” The Fiat Nuova 500 made its debut in the summer of 1957, with an excessively Spartan cabin outfit, just two seats and a rear bench. The car could only accommodate

two people, but it could carry 154 pounds (70 kg) of luggage, which was important at the time. The diminutive Fiat Nuova 500 was just 116 inches (2.97 meters) long, 52 inches (1.32 meters) wide and 52 inches (1.325 meters) tall. It had a wheelbase of 72.5 inches (1.84 meters). Empty, it weighed 1,036 pounds (470 kg), and fully laden, 1,500 pounds (680 kg). The rounded, well-proportioned lines recalled an egg, and one distinctive feature was the canvas roof that opened right to the rear of the vehicle, like the one on the 500 Topolino, incorporating the transparent plastic rear window. Giacosa’s design of the Nuova 500 won the designer the prestigious “Golden Compass” award for industrial design in 1959. The front and rear suspension were independent with upper cross links, a transverse lower leaf spring and telescopic dampers (at the front), and cross links, large coil springs and telescopic dampers (at the rear). Because there was no other space available, the 4.4-gallon (20-liter) barrel-shaped fuel tank was located under the front hood. Characteristic features of the Fiat Nuova 500 were the pressed metal wheels, without hub caps, that were painted a light color, while the circular headlamps were recessed flush with the body at the front and an oval shape at the rear. There were no direction indicators on the front, replaced by the large drop-shaped indicators on the sides.

Nuova Fiat 500 1957

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Glamour & Dolce Vita For Cycling Enthusiasts

Gran Fondo USA Goes Stylish With Special Edition In BH

The scene at a mass start for a Gran Fondo event.

ran Fondo USA, the Italian-themed mass cycling event, is ready to launch its new destination, into the most exclusive and legendary California neighborhood: Beverly Hills. The upcoming edition will take place Sunday, June

26.

The premiere Gran Fondo Colnago Los Angeles aims to attract thousands of local bike fans and their families was well as national and international cycling enthusiasts. The non-professional cycling market in the U.S. is experiencing tremendous growth; it is estimated there are 30 million recreational cyclists, three million of whom are avid participants of Gran Fondo.

Gran Fondo’s experience will kick off at 10 a.m., June 25 in the 9900 Wilshire Blvd parking lot (across from the Beverly Hilton), where participants can pick up their race bag and enjoy a cyclists’ expo featuring products and services, along with attractions for families and friends. There are plans for some Italian cuisine to be available for sale, while a VIP, invitation-only event, is planned in the evening. The actual bike ride will start at 7 a.m. sharp on Sunday, June 26 at the north end of the 400 block of Rodeo Drive and Little Santa Monica. Cyclists will line up in the 300 and 400 block of Rodeo Drive while Ferraris and Ducatis will head the riders north and then west onto Big Santa Monica to Wilshire, all to the recorded operatic strains of well-known Italian arias performed by Pavarotti. Participants will then ride toward the ocean, embracing challenging ascents and hills, rolling through breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. A lively and authentic Italian lunch will reload all returning cyclists’ carb levels, while VIPs are going to enjoy their own special treatment with superlative wines, gourmet foods and delicacies served with the best Italian hospitality flare. Plans for bike demonstrations are also in the works along with family fun and entertainment. King and Queen of the Mountain will be crowned in the afternoon. Gran Fondo means “big ride” in Italian. They are long-distance, mass-participation events—not races—that are immensely popular in Italy. Participation is open to both recreational and competitive cyclists, and tens of thousands of riders of all abilities participate. Just like in Italy, each Gran Fondo USA event includes a mass start, and two challenging routes. In the Los Angeles edition there will be respectively 72 and 39 miles of courses. “The success of our events comes from our strong commitment to the ‘made in Italy’ theme,” said the founder of Gran Fondo USA, Matteo Gerevini, “after three successful editions of the Gran Fondo Colnago San Diego and one edition of the Gran Fondo Colnago Philadelphia, we are now excited to launch this new event in Beverly Hills.” “We are proud supporters of the Gran Fondo Colnago series in California,” said Nicola Gaanello, consul general of Italy in Los Angeles. “This event is a great opportunity to showcase the ‘Italian way of life’ in this part of the United States, fostering and promoting Italian excellences on the American market. A perfect conclusion of the ‘Dolce Vita’ celebrations taking pace in Beverly Hills that week.” Sponsors of the event include: Colnago, Alitalia, FAS, Campagnolo, Fulcrum, Gaerne, Speedplay, Cuore Italiano, Villa Sandi, the Italian Trade Commission, GU Energy, Il Borro and Castiglion del Bosco wineries (owned by the Ferragamo family), Prologo, Maxxis, Italy Bike Hotel and Il Palagetto winery. For more information, visit www.granfondousa.com.

Cycling fashionistos ready for the ride.

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‘Gioiello’ Week To Celebrate Exquisite Italian Jewelry In Beverly Hills : Through June 26 he exquisite craftsmanship and design of Italian jewelry will be on display during “Gioiello” Week, through June 26 in Beverly Hills. The week-long festivities will include special events and promotions at Buccellati, Bvlgari, Damiani, Gearys Beverly Hills and Vhernier on Rodeo Drive.

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“What better way to celebrate the magnificent detail and beauty of the ‘Made in Italy’ jewelers, than with the renowned jewelry boutiques on Rodeo Drive and in Beverly Hills,” said Dr. Carlo Angelo Bocchi, trade commissioner, Italian Trade Commission, Los Angeles. “Rodeo Drive is the perfect stage to highlight the incredible quality and impeccable design of these Italian craftsmen.” • To celebrate “Gioiello” Week in Beverly Hills, Buccellati will be serving Italian red and white wines to guests all week and the boutique will feature a colorful window display of decorative Italian flags. • While shopping at Bvlgari, guests will have the opportunity to enter an on-going raffle throughout the week and can enjoy Italian beverages such as prosecco and white wine, alongside delicate Italian pastries. • Prosecco will also be poured at Damiani where the jeweler will feature the Damiani Limited Edition Belle Epoque Timepiece celebrating the 150th anniversary of the unification of Italy. The boutique will also display an exclusive jewelry collection designed by Damiani for Ferrari, Maserati and Ducati created from

silver, gold and diamonds. • Gearys Beverly Hills will introduce new Italian jewelry designers throughout the week and will feature a spectacular display for guests of a classic Italian car balancing on four porcelain espresso cups designed by Richard Ginori. Italian jewelers participating in the Gearys events include Buccellati, Antonini, Versace, Mariani, Zydo, Issimo, Marina e Susanna, Nanis Italian Jewels and Marilú Fernandez of Palermo, Italy. In addition to the other exciting events taking place in-store, Gearys will offer guests cappuccino and Italian desserts as they shop. Throughout “Gioiello” Week, Vhernier will enter the name of every purchasing client into a drawing for a chance to receive a $150 gift certificate from Il Pastaio, E Baldi, The Beverly Hills Cheese Store, La Scala or Porta Villa. Then on June 25, Vhernier will host an in-store event to announce the winners. In addition to the “Gioiello” week events in Beverly Hills, Ben Bridge Jewelers, a longstanding Italian jewelry partner, will also be joining in the celebration at their store in the Santa Monica Place.

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C E L E B R AT I N G DAD Advice For Dad From Manufacturers Bank To Make Him A Better Businessman SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT

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1. SBA 7(a) program provides financing to businesses for: Business expansion or acquisition—the purchase of major business assets including machinery with up to 100 percent financing and owner occupied real estate with up to 90 percent financing; Long term working capital— loan amounts go as high as $5 million. Repayment terms are up to 10 years for working capital, 15 years for machinery and equipment, and 25 years for real estate. SBA 7(a) loans are fully funded by the lender, but supported by a government guaranty from the SBA of up to 90 percent of

the loan amount. 2. SBA 504 program provides financing for the purchase of major business assets, usually owner-occupied commercial real estate or machinery and equipment. Loan amounts generally go up to $5.5 million. Repayment terms are up to 25 years for real estate and 15 years for machinery and equipment. Down payments are as low as 10 percent. SBA 504 loans come in two portions: Your lender provides a standard loan for typically 50 percent of the purchase price or appraised value; a second loan of up to 40 percent is provided via a government backed bond issue. Businesses must be established and based in the United States; a corporation, limited liability corporation, par tnership, or sole proprietorship that operates for profit. Owners must be actively involved in the business operations and occupy 51 percent or more of existing commercial property when financing real estate or occupy 67 percent or more of completed property when financing construction. The following are some of what

you need to know and do to begin the process: • Business loan applicants must have a reasonable amount invested in their business. This ensures that, when combined with borrowed funds, the business can operate on a sound basis. Working capital and collateral are two important factors in evaluating an application. Working capital is defined as the difference between current assets and current liabilities. Collateral is an additional form of security that can be used to assure a lender you have a second source of loan repayment. Assets such as equipment, buildings, and accounts receivable are considered types of collateral. • Once you have decided to apply for an SBA loan, you will need to collect the appropriate documents for your application (bank statements, property deeds, financial statements, tax returns, etc.). When your documents are in order, you should approach banks and other lenders that offer SBA loans. Manufacturers Bank is a Preferred National Lender. Many financial institutions have dedicated departments and personnel ready to help

with the SBA lending process. Not all lenders are the same. Going into a loan process with all of the proper and up-to-date information at hand not only speeds what can be a lengthy process, but also gives the loan officer a positive initial view of the client. • Put a package together that includes three years of business tax returns, three years of personal tax returns on all owners of a business, a current balance sheet and an income statement no older than 90 days. Also include your current receivables and payable aging and one or two pages explaining the reason you need to borrow the money, what sales look like going forward and how the money will be paid back. • For a commercial real-estate purchase, provide property information such as a purchase contract or escrow agreement and a tax bill. While SBA loans are typically used for expansion and acquisition, under certain circumstances, they can be used to refinance existing debt. The Small Business Administration Website provides potential borrowers with a wealth of information at www.SBA.gov.

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rates,” Hanasab said. “Every business is unique,” says Hanasab, “and we have different departments to handle everything.” Not only does the company shop for the best carriers; but it helps clients fill gaps in their coverage. For instance, Hanasab says, business owners need Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) to protect them from employee claims and law suits. Hanasab also recommends this insurance for the high-net-wor th clients he counsels. “A lot of people don’t have umbrella coverage,” he says. “And they may need it in the case of a housekeeper who sues for wrongful termination. If they come to us; we build it into their homeowner's policy.” Before opening his firm, Hanasab worked for the Automobile Club, "where we only did car and home. My feeling is ‘why leave something on the table’—we can handle all of our clients’ insurance needs. Plus most people don’t like having to work with two or three different agents.” Now Hanasab covers a vast part of Beverly Hills and businesses like Martin Katz, “jeweler to the stars,” and Lasik specialist Dr. Kerry Assil. For more information, call 323782-8454 or visit www.hanasabinsurance.com.

TIGERS TRIUMPH—The Tigers are the new BH Minor AAA Little League champions. Front, from left, are: Joey Stauber, Jack Stauber, Josh Promnick, Aaron Abramov, Ethan Layne and Cameron Weisfeld. In front are: Lori Costas (coach), Seamus Neal, Oren Rimmon, Rock Costas, Ted Costas (coach), Oliver Gatica, Wesley Wu, Quentin Wise and Jeff Weisfeld (coach).

Higher Education Notes... BHHS alum (class of ’03) , Matthew Zarider has graduated from the Harvard University Business School with a master’s degree in business administration (MBA). Zarider comes from a family of BHUSD teachers. His mother, Barbara Zarider, has been a first-grade teacher at El Rodeo for 20 years, and his grandmother, Gloria Boraz, taught at Horace Mann for 30 years. His aunts, Leslie Boraz and Nancy Friedman, also teach in the district. Post graduation, Zarider will work for Warner Brothers Studios. The Boraz family has lived in Bever-

ly Hills for more than 50 years. During his time at BHHS Zarider served as ASB president and was inducted into the BHHS Sports Hall of Fame. ***** Kara Schachter of Beverly Hills has earned a master of science degree in counseling psychology from California Lutheran University. ***** Daniel Bleiberg of Beverly Hills was named to the spring dean’s list at Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts. Dean’s list honors at Tufts require a semester grade point average of 3.4 or greater. Tufts University is located on three Massachusetts’ campuses.

COUPLE HOSTS INTERNATIONAL LAWYERS—Beverly Hills’ residents Paul and Debbie Supnik hosted a reception at their home for visiting attorneys following the International Trademark Association meeting in San Francisco. Among the guests were attorneys from India, Japan, Nigeria and Paraguay. From left, are: Obafemi Agaba, Jackson, Etti & Edu, Lagos, Nigeria; Mr. Agaba, brother of Obafemi Agaba; Janet DePenning, DePenning & DePenning, Chennai, India; Francie Gorowitz, Rosenfeld, Meyer & Susman, LLP, Beverly Hills; hostess Debbie Supnik; Dr. Charles Kreuter; former Beverly Hills Mayor Allan Alexander; Jane Wald, Irell & Manella, Century City; Barbara Dollstadt and Jaqueline Querciola, both attorneys at Berkemeyer, Asunci, Paraguay; Kathleen Wood and Nicholas Connon, Connon Wood Scheidemantle LLP, Pasadena; international arbitration lawyer Robert de By, London, England; and Beverly Hills resident Dorie Choderker, Century City.

Meals On Wheels Seeking Volunteers The Beverly Hills Meals on Wheels is looking for volunteers, who must have their own car. Volunteers work one day a week, Monday -Friday, 10-15 a.m.-noon, de-

livering meals to homebound seniors in and around Beverly Hills. For more information call Pat Jacobson, volunteer coordinator, 310-4233517.

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process designed with the intention of encouraging neighbors with view preservation issues to come to an early resolution. The Planning Commission’s code enforcement suggestions included addition of further objective measures and standards, such as limits on hedge and fence height on sloped sections of the Estate areas, which will better assist the City in determining when and if views are impaired. Permit process suggestions included elimination of the step of non-binding arbitration, a factor Commission Chair Dan Yukelson believes will make the process more efficient, less costly and assist in early resolu-

tion between neighbors. “The proposed process will consist of neighbor outreach, mediation and then finally the opportunity to obtain a hearing before the Planning Commission. At any step in the process, neighbors have the option to exit the process and seek binding arbitration,” Yukelson said. “There are costs of participating in the process, and the costs will get more expensive and the time commitment will increase as these disputes ‘move up the ladder’. The proposed ordinance encourages early resolution by shifting costs from the view owner, or the party with the impaired view, to the foliage owner, the party that owns the foliage impairing the view, depending upon how well the parties work

together during the initial process steps,” he said. The ordinance will be further reviewed at the next Planning Commission meeting, to be held on Thursday, June 23. If approved at this time, the ordinance will then be recommended to the City Council. “This is a very complicated ordinance and dealing with a very subjective matter, that of view preservation. A view is in the eye of the beholder, in or this case, the view owner. However, this ordinance is a great leap forward in an effort to add objective criteria and a process for improving views in the Trousdale Estates area,” Yukelson said.

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-tens and cats, as well as puppies and dogs, will be offered to encourage potential owners to adopt and to raise awareness of the plight of cats in animal care facilities heightened during “kitten season,”or the summer months when local animal care facilities are flooded with thousands of homeless kittens in need of adoption. A “2 For You” promotion in which those who adopt two cats together will only pay one adoption fee will launch tomorrow and will run continuously thereafter at all locations. FAF will cover the adoption fee of the second cat. According to Aimee Gilbreath, Executive Director of FAF, roughly 75 percent of

June 17, 2011 | Page 37 animals euthanized at Los Angeles shelters are cats. Animals adopted from the shelters will already have been spayed/neutered, have vaccinations appropriate to their age and are microchipped, Gilbreath said. People who adopt pets at the Adopt-A-Thon event will go home with goody bags of toys and treats. The participating shelters will be decorated and have extra volunteers on hand to assist in the reduced fee adoptions. Cats and kittens will cost between $50 and $75 and dogs and puppies approximately $100-125, Gilbreath said. For further information and a list of all participating animal care centers, visit: www.foundanimals.org/catdays.

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Beverly Hills Math Factor To Host Summer Enrichment Program Starting Next Month BRIDGING THE GAP—The Beverly Hills Math Factor finds instructor Jesse Meyen (center) working with Mazal Saraﬁan (left)

TOP PTA DONORS—Hawthorne School PTA honored its top donors at the annual Installation and Appreciation luncheon last Friday. The top donors have been Sari and Shahram Melamed and The Kioumehr Family for the past two years. The luncheon at Via Alloro on Canon Drive featured a rafﬂe of 20 prizes including a Bentley and Ferrari rental for the day. There was also a live auction for an electric guitar signed by the Jonas Brothers. From left: Dana Gilbert, Shahram Melamed, Sari Melamed, Homeira Kioumehr and Lorraine Eastman.

Goldstein To Remain As PTA President By Dupé Aleru Howard Goldstein will remain in his position as PTA president for Horace Mann, in the upcoming 2011-2012 school year. With a life as a class action attorney, husband, and father, Goldstein found the time to take part in an executive board position in a community where he attended Beverly Vista. He started his involvement as a parent volunteer for seven years prior to his appointed position as PTA president. Horace Mann’s assembled plan for the 2010-2011 school year was differ-

ent than in the past. With a welcome back breakfast for the entire school community last September, the school was able to give a sense of unity to the community. In turn, HM’s PTA received 305 out of 487 potential membership donations. Putting the “fun” in fundraising was the key. Families saw the events as a fun time, rather than dreary “need to give” occasion. With the donations, HM was able to remodel its lobby, launch a student-run “Husky Student Store,” rewire 40 PC computers in the computer lab, purchase 20 new Mac computers and much more.

Goldberg To Educate On PTA Duties By Dupé Aleru Eleanora Goldberg will pick up where she left off for the upcoming school year, as Horace Mann’s EVP for PTA. According to Goldberg, a large part of HM’s fundraising campaign stems from “direct ask.” In addition, the bulk of funds are collected in September during the first few weeks of school. Establishing convenient ways to donate such as letter form, online, the first day of school, envelopes, credit cards and

the like, allow parents to seek options which may better fit their needs. Lacking in years past, Goldberg’s goal is to explain to the parents the importance of the PTA and donating as well as discussing where the money is going. “That’s the only way people will donate.” “This year we really got many things accomplished such as bringing Star Science to K-5 and the Science Olympiad for the third graders.”

Beverly Vista Presents Two Concerts By Dupé Aleru Under the direction of Music Specialist Judith Chan, Beverly Vista, 200 S. Elm Dr., hosted its “Spring Choral Concert” on Wednesday and “Instrumental Music Concert” on Thursday in the school’s auditorium. With 150 students participating, the musical gala featured four choral ensembles from second through eighth grade. The students sang songs by A BIG THANKYOU— Hawthorne School’s PTA annual Installation and Appreciation Luncheon was held last Friday at the Via Alloro on Canon. Pictured (from left): Mary Montague and Sherry Mobasseri were awarded the "Outstanding Teachers Award" for the 2010-2011 school year.

Austrian composer Franz Peter Schubert, German composer, pianist, organist and conductor Felix Mendelssohn and composer Edward Benjamin Britten. Accompanying the choir was harpist Theodore Nichelson. Furthermore, the songs were sung in German, French, Japanese and Spanish. For more information about Beverly Vista, visit www.bv.bhusd.org or call 310-229-3669.

By Dupé Aleru The Beverly Hills Math Factor–a math enrichment program designed to help students get ahead for the upcoming school year–will host its summer enrichment program starting in July. Math Factor’s goal is to help bridge that gap in a fun and exciting way. The program is directed by BHUSD math teachers Jeff Harris and Jesse Meyen. “Studies have shown that over the summer, students lose over two and a half months of math knowledge that they have learned the previous school year,” said Harris.

Student engagement is a vital part of the MF program as students will learn math through the use of games, technology such as the iPad, music and videos. This hands-on engagement will help stimulate and perpetuate a lifelong interest in math for all students. Classes at Temple Emanuel Academy Day School, 8844 Burton Way, run July 5 and through Aug. 11. Threeweek and six-week classes are available. Visit www.bhmathfactor.com or email jharris@bhmathfactor.com or call 310-926-2385 to register.

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BEVERLY HILLS BID PACKAGE NO. 11-39 CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION – PROJECT ADMINISTRATION 345 FOOTHILL ROAD BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA 90210 LEGAL NOTICE BIDS WANTED FIRE STATION #2 REMODEL PROJECT 1. Notice Inviting Bids a.

Date of Request: June 16, 2011

Bid Number: 11-39

c. Item Description: Replacement of emergency generator, restroom remodel, ceiling grid and tile replacement, new turnout lockers, exterior fascia replacement and painting at Beverly Hills Fire Station #2, located at 1100 Coldwater Canyon, Beverly Hills, California 90210. d. Obtaining Bid Documents: A copy of the Bid Package may be obtained by mail or in person from the Department of Public Works & Transportation Project Administration, 345 Foothill Road, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, telephone number 310288-2823. The bid package including plans and specifications may also be viewed on, and downloaded from the City’s web site: www.beverlyhills.org: shortcuts: bid information: bid number 11-39. e. Bid Opening: Wednesday – July 13, 2011 at 2:00 p.m.

tract to that non respon- ance form. sive Bidder. n. Time of Completion: h. Liquidated The contractual compleDamages: There shall tion time shall be 120 be a $500.00 assess- calendar days from the ment for each and every date of Notice To calendar day work Proceed. remains undone after date fixed for comple- o. Retention: In tion. accordance with the contract, ten percent i. Prevailing Wages: In (10%) of any progress accordance with the payment will be withheld provisions of Sections as retention. Pursuant 1770 et seq., of the to Section 22300 of the Labor Code, the Public Contract Code, at Director of the Industrial the request and Relations of the State of expense of the California has deter- Contractor, securities mined the general pre- equivalent to the vailing rate of wages amount withheld may be applicable to the work to deposited with the City be done. The Contractor or with a state or federwill be required to pay to ally chartered bank as all persons employed on the escrow agent, and the project by the City shall then pay such Contractor sums not moneys to the less than the sums set Contractor. Refer to the forth in the documents contract for further clarientitled "General fication. Prevailing Wage Determination made by p. Contact Person: the Director of Industrial A bidder or potential bidRelations pursuant to der who has a procedurCalifornia Labor Code, al question may call Part 7, Chapter 1, Article Julio Guerrero at tele2, Sections 1770, 1773, phone number 310-2881773.1." These docu- 2823. A substantive ments can be reviewed question must be subin the office of the City mitted in writing and a Clerk or may be copy of that question obtained from the State. plus a written response to it will be emailed or j. Prebid Conference mailed to all parties who Date and Location: A have obtained a bid mandatory pre-bid con- package. ference will be held on Wednesday, June 29, THE CITY OF BEVERLY 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at HILLS RESERVES THE Fire Station #2, located RIGHT TO REJECT at 1100 Coldwater ANY BID OR ALL BIDS Canyon, Beverly Hills AND TO WAIVE ANY 90210. INFORMALITY OR IRREGULARITY IN k. Bid Security: ANY BID. ANY CONEach bid shall be TRACT AWARDED accompanied by bid WILL BE LET TO THE security in the form of a LOWEST RESPONcashier's check, certified SIVE AND RESPONSIcheck or bid bond in the BLE BIDDER. amount of 10% of the total bid amount. All —————————— cashier's checks or certified checks must be Order No: 116000116 TS drawn on a responsible No: G10-10013 NOTICE bank doing business in OF TRUSTEE’S SALE the United States and UNDER A NOTICE OF shall be made payable DELINQUENT ASSESSto THE CITY OF BEV- MENT AND CLAIM OF ERLY HILLS. Bid bonds LIEN YOU ARE IN must be issued by a DEFAULT UNDER A OF DELINbonding company NOTICE QUENT ASSESSMENT licensed to do business AND CLAIM OF LIEN, in the State of California. DATED 12/2/2010, Bids not accompanied UNLESS YOU TAKE by the required bid ACTION TO PROTECT security shall be reject- YOUR PROPERTY, IT ed. Cash and personal MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBor company checks are LIC SALE. IF YOU NEED NOT acceptable. The AN EXPLANATION OF City shall return the bid THE NATURE OF THE security checks of PROCEEDING AGAINST unsuccessful bidders to YOU, YOU SHOULD them when the success- CONTACT A LAWYER. ful bidder ("Contractor") NOTICE is hereby given enters into the Contract that Witkin & Neal, Inc., as duly appointed trustee with the City.

f. Due Date and Location for Submittals: Sealed bids will be received at all times during normal business hours prior to the Bid Opening, at the City Clerk’s Office, 455 North Rexford Drive, Room 290, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. All bids must be in writing and must contain an original signature by an authorized officer of the firm. Electronic bids (i.e., telephonic, FAX, etc.) are NOT acceptable. All bids shall clearly contain on the outside of the sealed envelope in which they are submitted: BID PACKAGE 11-39: FIRE STATION # 2 REMODEL PROJECT. l. Payment Bond and Performance g. Contractor's Bond: A Payment Bond License: In accordance and a Performance with provisions of Bond, each in the Section 3300 of the amount of 100% of the California Public contract amount, will be Contract Code, the City required of the has determined that the Contractor. Contractor shall possess a valid California m. Insurance: Upon Contractor's License award of contract, conClass C-39 or other tractor will be obligated appropriate license clas- to file certificates of sification under the State insurance evidencing Contracting Code at the coverage as specified in time the contract is bid. the bid documents and Failure to possess such in a form acceptable to license may render the the City. The certificates bid non responsive and shall be on the City's bar the award of the con- standard proof of insur-

pursuant to that certain Notice of Delinquent Assessment and Claim of Lien (hereinafter referred to as “Lien”), recorded on 12/6/2010 as instrument number 10-1792097 in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, and further pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell thereunder recorded on 3/14/2011 as instrument number 11-385523 in said county and further pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1367.1 and those certain Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions recorded on 11-14-1990 as instrument number 90-

1914609, WILL SELL on 7/7/2011, 10:30 A.M. at the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 W. Mission Blvd., Pomona, CA at public auction to the highest bidder for lawful money of the United States payable at the time of sale, all right, title and interest in the property situated in said county as more fully described in the above referenced Lien. The purported owner(s) of said property is (are): Floyd V. Myers, an unmarried man and his brother Dwight E. Myers, an unmarried man. The property address and other common designation, if any, of the real property is purported to be: 425 N. Maple Dr. #404 Beverly Hills CA 90210, APN 4342-015-034. The undersigned trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Sale is: $25,903.78. The opening bid at the foreclosure sale may be more or less than this estimate. In addition to cash, the trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn on a state or federal credit union or a check drawn on state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or the endorsee as a matter of right. Said sale shall be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Lien, advances thereunder, with interest as provided in Declaration plus the fees, charges and expenses of the trustee. THIS PROPERTY IS BEING SOLD IN AN “ASIS” CONDITION. Witkin & Neal, Inc., is attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If you have previously received a discharge in bankruptcy, you may have been released from personal liability for this debt in which case this notice is intended to exercise the secured party’s rights against the real property only. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the sale shall be subject to the following as provided in California Civil Code Section 1367.4(c)4: “a non judicial foreclosure sale by an association to collect upon a debt for delinquent assessments shall be subject to a right of redemption. The redemption period within which the separate interest may

be redeemed from a foreclosure sale under this paragraph ends 90 days after the sale.” Dated: 6/13/2011 Witkin & Neal, Inc. as said Trustee 5805 SEPULVEDA BLVD., SUITE 670 VAN NUYS, CA 91411 (818) 845-8808 By: Susan Paquette Trustee Sales Officer P847018, 6/17, 6/24, 07/01/2011 —————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 10CA01618-1 Order No. 100764558 APN: 5529025-225 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 03/15/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On July 7, 2011 at 01:00 PM, RSM&A Foreclosure Services, as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded March 22, 2007 as Document Number: 20070650273 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by: JACQUELINE ANN FINCH AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, as Trustor, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for IndyMac Bank, FSB, as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state) at the following location: At the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd. Pomona, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: Legal description as more fully described in said deed of trust. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 950 NORTH KINGS ROAD 366, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90069. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said

June 17, 2011 | Page 41 Deed of Trust, to-wit: $512,683.26 (Estimated*) *Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. DATE: 05/12/2011 RSM&A Foreclosures Services 15165 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 330 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 805-804-5616 For specific information on sales including bid amounts call (714) 277-4845. Kimberly Karas, Authorized Agent of RSM&A Foreclosures Services FEI# 1045.01086 06/17, 06/24, 07/01/2011 ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011032997 The following is/are doing business as: FELZ PROPERTIES 2930 Gilmerton Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90064; Susan Lynne Felz 2930 Gilmerton Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90064; Jeffrey Nelson Felz 2930 Gilmerton Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90064; The business is conducted by: HUSBAND AND WIFE, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein January 01, 2011: Susan L. Felz; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 18, 2011; Published: May 27, June 03, 10, 17, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011035273 The following is/are doing business as: EXCLUSIVE MOTORS 11267 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90066; 24 At Your Door, Inc. 11267 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90066; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: George Frem, President; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 23, 2011; Published: May 27, June 03, 10, 17, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011036989 The following is/are doing business as: ANGEL HAIR BRAIDS 153 S. Robertson Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Priscilla Smith 21945 Fort Tejon Rd., Llano, CA 93544; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein 2006: Priscilla Smith; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 25, 2011; Published: May 27, June 03, 10, 17, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011037188 The following is/are doing business as: ART AND CUISINE 9461 Chareleville Blvd. #126, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Euromenage LLC 9461 Charleville Blvd. #126, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Stephan Memmi, CEO; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 25, 2011; Published: May 27, June 03, 10, 17, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011027672 The following is/are doing business as: 1) LOS ANGELES BELLYDANCE ACADEMY 2) LA BELLYDANCE ACADEMY 8503 Pickford St., Los Angeles, CA 90035; Stephanie McKinley 8507 Pickford St., Los Angeles, CA 90035; Ekaterina Malaya 1743 Garfield Pl. #304, Hollywood, CA 90028; The business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein April 20, 2011: Stephanie McKinley; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 11, 2011; Published: June 03, 10, 17, 24, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011027773 The following is/are doing business as: 1) REALTOR ONE 2) MORTGAGE AMERICA 1350 S. Roxbury Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90035; Yehudah Oren Younessian

1350 S. Roxbury Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90035; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Yehudah Younessian; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 11, 2011; Published: June 03, 10, 17, 24, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011042194 The following is/are doing business as: DOWNTOWN MESSENGER 112 W. 9th St. #419, Los Angeles, CA 90015; Jean Claude Lachkar 600 S. Curson Ave. #342, Los Angeles, CA 90036; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Jean Claude Lachkar; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 03, 2011; Published: June 10, 17, 24, July 01, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011042125 The following is/are doing business as: NUDEL, INCORPORATED DBA FRANNE’S CLOSET 9255 Sunset Blvd. #1040, West Hollywood, CA 90069; Nudel, Incorporated 9255 Sunset Blvd. #1040, West Hollywood, CA 90069; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein April 01, 2011: Franne Golde, President; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 03, 2011; Published: June 10, 17, 24, July 01, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011042142 The following is/are doing business as: COVER UP GOLF 1048 Roscomare Rd., Los Angeles, CA 90077; Cathy Enderwood 1048 Roscomare Rd., Los Angeles, CA 90077; Gevald Singh 1048 Roscomare Rd., Los Angeles, CA 90077 The business is conducted by: HUSBAND AND WIFE, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Cathy Enderwood; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 03, 2011; Published: June 10, 17, 24, July 01, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011042468 The following is/are doing business as: 1) CASPIS JEWELERY.COM 2) 18K JEWELES.COM 3) 18K JEWELS.COM 305 N. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90036; Nana Busi 305 N. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90036; Tamara Busi 305 N. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90036; Jessica Busi 305 N. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90036; The business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Nana Busi; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 03, 2011; Published: June 10, 17, 24, July 01, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011042185 The following is/are doing business as: 1) GODDESS 2) GODDESS ON MELROSE 7206 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90046; Malgorzata K. Fischer 7206 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90046; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein 2002: Malgorzata K. Fischer; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 03, 2011; Published: June 10, 17, 24, July 01, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011042209 The following is/are doing business as: SPINNSTER 8319 Kirkwood Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90046; Haute and Sweaty Athletica LLC 8319 Kirkwood Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90046; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Mary H. Lee, Founder and Owner; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 03, 2011; Published: June 10, 17, 24, July 01, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011040802 The following is/are doing business as: TWOSNAKE STUDIOS 1637 S. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90035; Linda Lack Ph.D 605 S. Plymouth Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90005; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein June 01, 1980: Linda Lack Ph.D; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 01, 2011; Published: June 10, 17, 24, July 01, 2011 LACC N/C

Page 42 | June 17, 2011 Trustee Sale No. 747509CA Loan No. 0708476148 Title Order No. 110119611-CA-MAI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 0120-2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 07-01-2011 at 10:30 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 01-26-2006, Book , Page , Instrument 06 0191073, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, executed by: RANDY M. GAGAN, A SINGLE MAN, as Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE POMONA SUPERIOR COURTS BUILDING, 350 W. MISSION BOULEVARD, POMONA, CA Legal Description: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $1,392,108.11 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 137 SOUTH CLARK DRIVE BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211 APN Number: 4333-008-028 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. DATE: 06-08-2011 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee DEREK WEARRENEE, ASSISTANT SECRETARY CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. California Reconveyance Company 9200

BEVERLY HILLS

PUBLIC NOTICES Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800-892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 7302727 or www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or HYPERLINK "http://www.priorityposting.com" www.priorityposting.com P838729 6/10, 6/17, 06/24/2011 —————————— Trustee Sale No. 442688CA Loan No. 3062383603 Title Order No. 424332 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05-242006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 07-01-2011 at 10:30 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 06-072006, Book , Page , Instrument 06 1248741, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, executed by: TARYN ROSE, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, as Tr u s t o r, W A S H I N G T O N MUTUAL BANK, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE POMONA SUPERIOR COURTS BUILDING, 350 W. MISSION BOULEVARD, POMONA, CA Legal Description: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $2,404,088.80 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 215 SOUTH BEDFORD DRIVE BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90212 APN Number: 4328-019-004 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by

United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. DATE: 06-07-2011 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee JAMES TOLLIVER, ASSISTANT SECRETARY CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 730-2727 or www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com P841623 6/10, 6/17, 06/24/2011 —————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 248235CA Loan No. 3061829879 Title Order No. 755261 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 03-222006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 07-01-2011 at 10:30 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 03-302006, Book N/A, Page N/A, Instrument 06 0675763, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, executed by: MEHDI SEDGHINASSAB A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, as Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier's check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier's check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: AT THE WEST SIDE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY COURTHOUSE, DIRECTLY FACING NORWALK BOULEVARD, 12720 NORWALK BLVD. , NORWALK, CA Legal Description: PARCEL A OF PARCEL MAP NO. 6174, IN THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 246, PAGES 92 AND 93, OF PARCEL MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. EXCEPT FROM A PORTION OF SAID LAND ALL OIL, GAS, WATER AND MINERAL RIGHTS NOW VESTED IN THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES,

WITHOUT, HOWEVER, THE RIGHT TO USE THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND OR ANY PORTION THEREOF TO A DEPTH OF 500 FEET BELOW THE SURFACE FOR THE EXTRACTION OF SUCH OIL, GAS, WATER AND MINERALS, AS RESERVED IN THE DEED RECORDED JANUARY 2, 1990 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 90-004436, OF OFFICIAL RECORDS. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $2,620,672.24 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 1447 SAN YSIDRO DRIVE BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90210 APN Number: 4356-017-020 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. DATE: 06-10-2011 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee CASEY KEALOHA, ASSISTANT SECRETARY CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 730-2727 or www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com ASAP# 4009846 06/10/2011, 06/17/2011, 06/24/2011 —————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 244328CA Loan No. 0708425376 Title Order No. 557630 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11-102005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 07-01-2011 at 10:30 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 11-152005, Book , Page , Instrument 05 2745893, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, executed by: FARIBORZ BRAL AND POOPACK BRAL, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier's check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier's check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as

shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: AT THE WEST SIDE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY COURTHOUSE, DIRECTLY FACING NORWALK BOULEVARD, 12720 NORWALK BLVD. , NORWALK, CA Legal Description: LOT 645 OF TRACT NO. 4988, IN THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 54, PAGES 98 AND 99 OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $883,605.35 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 213 LE DOUX BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211 APN Number: 4333-025-008 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. DATE: 06-10-2011 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee CASEY KEALOHA, ASSISTANT SECRETARY CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800-892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 7302727 or www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com ASAP# 4009244 06/10/2011, 06/17/2011, 06/24/2011 —————————— Loan No.: 080034 (LA) RESS Order No.: 74341 A.P. Number 4337-019-027 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE UNDER DEED OF TRUST YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED October 21, 2008, UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on 07/01/2011, at 10:30 A.M. of said day, At the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Boulevard, Pomona, CA, Del Toro Loan Servicing, Inc., a California Corporation, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to

the power of sale conferred in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Eva Maria Neufeld, an unmarried woman recorded on 11/03/2008, in Book n/a of Official Records of LOS ANGELES County, at page n/a, Recorder’s Instrument No. 20081944390, by reason of a breach or default in payment or performance of the obligations secured thereby, including that breach or default, Notice of which was recorded 10/4/2010 as Recorder’s Instrument No. 20101408278, in Book n/a, at page n/a, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, lawful money of the United States, evidenced by a Cashier’s Check drawn on a state or national bank, or the equivalent thereof drawn on any other financial institution specified in section 5102 of the California Financial Code, authorized to do business in the State of California, ALL PAYABLE AT THE TIME OF SALE, all right, title and interest held by it as Trustee, in that real property situated in said County and State, described as follows: LOT 5, BLOCK "C", TRACT 5105, PER BOOK 61, PAGE 68, OF MAPS The street address or other common designation of the real property hereinabove described is purported to be: 420 NORWICH DRIVE, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90048 . The undersigned disclaims all liability for any incorrectness in said street address or other common designation. Said sale will be made without warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession, or other encumbrances, to satisfy the unpaid obligations secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest and other sums as provided therein; plus advances, if any, thereunder and interest thereon; and plus fees, charges, and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of said obligations at the time of initial publication of this Notice is $320,024.81 Dated: 06/02/2011 Del Toro Loan Servicing, Inc., a California Corporation, as Trustee By: RESS Financial Corporation, a California corporation, Its Agent By: Bruce R. Beasley, President 1780 Town and Country Drive, Suite 105, Norco, CA 92860-3618 (SEAL) Tel.: (951) 270-0164 or (800)343-7377 FAX: (951)270-2673 Trustee’s Sale Information: (714) 573-1965 www.priorityposting.com P842928 6/10, 6/17, 06/24/2011 —————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Title Order No.: 280526065 Trustee Sale No.: 59904 Loan No.: 9022834121 APN: 4330033-050 You are in Default under a Deed of Trust dated 07/22/1999. Unless you take action to protect your property, it may be sold at a public sale. If you need an explanation of the nature of the proceedings against you, you should contact a lawyer. On 06/30/2011 at 01:00PM, DSL Service Company as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 7/30/99 as Instrument #99-1423255 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by: Caroline SternShwarcz, a married woman as her sole and separate property, as Trustor Downey Savings and Loan Association, F.A., as Beneficiary WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier's check drawn by a state or

national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). At: the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd., Pomona, CA, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust. The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 423 South Rexford Drive #19, Beverly Hills CA 90212. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $425,845.39 (Estimated) Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. Regarding the property that is the subject of this notice of sale, the “mortgage loan servicer” as defined in California Civil Code § 2923.53(k)(3), declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code section 2923.53 and that the exemption is current and valid on the date this notice of sale is recorded. The timeframe for giving a Notice of Sale specified in Subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply to this Notice of Sale pursuant to California Civil Code Sections 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date: 6/5/11 For: DSL Service Company, as Trustee By: FCI Lender Services, Inc., as Agent 8180 East Kaiser Blvd., Anaheim Hills, CA 92808 U.S. Bank National Association, Customer Service Department (800) 824-6902 or Toll Free # - 1-855MYUSMAP (or 855-6987627) - mortgageassistancepoint@usbank.com For Trustee Sale Information log on to: www.rsvpforeclosures.com or call: 925-6037342. Vivian Prieto, Vice President FCI Lender Services, Inc. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. (RSVP# 272285)(06/10/11, 06/17/11, 06/24/11) ——————————

PUBLIC NOTICES

BEVERLY HILLS NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE (Probate Decedents' Estates) Case No. SP008538 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate or both of: Yvette Vickers, also known as Yvette Vedder, also know as Iola Yvette Vedder, also known as Yvette Smiley, also known as Y Smiley. A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Perry Palmer in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles The Petition for probate requests that Perry Palmer be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administrative of Estate Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: 06/24/11 Time: 9:00 AM Dept: A Room: 104 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles. Western District, Santa Monica Courthouse 1725 Main Street Santa Monica, CA 90401 If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special

Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: John A. Runte Attorney at Law 435 Court Street Jackson CA, 95642 Tel: 209-257-1898 Fax: 866-728-0163 Published: June 3, 10, 17, 2011. Beverly Hills Courier —————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S No. 1319509-02 APN: 4339-019-061 TRA: 001349 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx1019 REF: Burke, Christian IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED July 16, 2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On June 23, 2011, at 10:00am, CalWestern Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded August 01, 2007, as Inst. No. 20071816210 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, executed by Christian Burke, An Unmarried Man, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank At the west side of the los angeles county courthouse, Southeast District, 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 839 Larrabee St Apt 3 West Hollywood CA 90069-4545 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses

and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $819,432.59. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. For sales information: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619) 590-1221. Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: June 03, 2011. (R380992 06/03/11, 06/10/11, 06/17/11) —————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S No. 1243338-15 APN: 4342-035-111 TRA: 002420 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx6528 REF: Tapper, Andrew IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED March 24, 2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On June 23, 2011, at 10:00am, CalWestern Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded April 07, 2005, as Inst. No. 05 0803169 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, executed by andrew I. Tapper, A Married Man As His Sole And Separate Property, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank At the west side of the los angeles county courthouse, Southeast District, 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: A CONDOMINIUM COMPRISED OF: PARCEL 1: A) AN UNDIVIDED 1/18THS INTEREST IN LOT 1 OF TRACT NO. 45280, IN THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 1104 PAGES 87 AND 88 OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. EXCEPT UNITS 101 THROUGH 106, 201 THROUGH 206 AND 301 THROUGH 306 INCLUSIVE, AS SHOWN AND

DEFINED ON THE CONDOMINIUM PLAN RECORDED APRIL 21, 1988 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 88543679, OFFICIAL RECORDS. B) UNIT 301 AS SHOWN AND DEFINED ON THE CONDOMINIUM PLAN REFERRED TO ABOVE. PARCEL 2: THE EXCLUSIVE AND NON-SEVERABLE EASEMENT TO USE PARKING SPACE(S) NO. P23, P-24 AND P-28 FOR VEHICLE PARKING PURPOSES, THE PARKING SPACE(S) DESIGNATED ON SAID CONDOMINIUM PLAN. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 458 North Oakhurst Drive #301 Beverly Hills CA 90210 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $878,262.85. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. For sales information: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619) 590-1221. Cal-Western R e c o n v e y a n c e Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: May 24, 2011. (R381944 06/03/11, 06/10/11, 06/17/11) —————————— Trustee Sale No. 441070CA Loan No. 3010759482 Title Order No. 352901 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10-12-2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 06-24-2011 at 10:30 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 10-20-2006, Book , Page , Instrument

06 2333079, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, executed by: NAZILA KOHANARIEH, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, as Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE POMONA SUPERIOR COURTS BUILDING, 350 W. MISSION BOULEVARD, POMONA, CA Legal Description: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $2,273,046.77 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 505 N ALPINE DRIVE BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90210 APN Number: 4341030-003 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by email; by face to face meeting. DATE: 05-26-2011 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee DEREK WEARRENEE, ASSISTANT SECRETARY CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale

June 17, 2011 | Page 43 Avenue Mail Stop: CA24379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800-892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 730-2727 or www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or Hwww.priorityposting.com P840218 6/3, 6/10, 06/17/2011 —————————— Title No. 4436648 ALS No. 2010-5425 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT OF A LIEN, DATED 8/9/2010. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that: On 6/28/2011, at 10:30 AM, ASSOCIATION LIEN SERVICES, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to a certain Lien, recorded on 8/12/2010, as Instrument Number 20101119155, of the official records of Los Angeles County California. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR LAWFUL MONEY OF THE UNITED STATES, OR A CASHIERS CHECK at: At the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd., Pomona, CA The street address and other common designations, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 423 S. Rexford Dr. # 301, Beverly Hills, CA 90212 Assessor's Parcel No. 4330-033-049 The owner of the real property is purported to be: Alexander C. Del Rosario and Marie Chita-Linda V. Del Rosario, husband and wife as joint tenants, and Virginia D. Celeste, a widow, all as joint tenants The undersigned trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designations, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of a note, homeowner's assessment or other obligation secured by this Lien, with interest and other sum as provided therein: plus advances, if any, under the terms thereof and interest on such advances, plus fees, charges, expenses of the Trustee and Trust created by said Lien. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice Of Sale is $17,405.70. Payment must be in cash, a cashier's check drawn on a State or National Bank, a check drawn by a State Bank or Federal Credit Union, or a check drawn by a State or Federal Savings & Loan Association, Savings Association, or Savings Bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. The real property described above is being sold subject to the right of redemption. The

redemption period within which real property may be redeemed ends 90 days after the sale. The real property described above is being sold subject to the right of redemption. The redemption period within which real property may be redeemed ends 90 days after the sale. The beneficiary of said Lien hereto executed and delivered to the undersigned, a written declaration of Default And Demand For Sale, and a written Notice Of Default And Election To Sell. The undersigned caused said notice of default and election to sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. Date: 5/20/2011 Association Lien Services, as Trustee P.O. Box 64750, Los Angeles, CA 90064 (310) 207-2027 By: A. Young, Trustee Officer P841686 6/3, 6/10, 06/17/2011 —————————— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011027852 The following is/are doing business as: Apple in Bulk.com 9461 Charleville Bl. #104, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; New Future Technology Corporation 9461 Charleville Bl. #104, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein JANUARY 31, 2011: New Future Technology Corporation, GAIL BENSIMON, Treasurer; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 09, 2011; Published: May 20, 27, June 03, 10, 2011 LACC N/C —————————— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011044053 The following is/are doing business as: BLACK LIGHT STUDIOS 10054 Andasol Ave. Northridge, CA 91325; 1) Arnold Cousart 10054 Andasol Ave. Northridge, CA 91325: 2) Sergio Huapaya 9047 Langdon St. North HIlls, CA 91343; 3) Jon Palos 13528 Gault St., Van NUys, CA 91405; 4) Jelon Cousart 10054 Andasol Ave. Northridge, CA 91325; The business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has NOT to transact business under the name(s) listed herein : Arnold Cousart, General Partner; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: JUNE 7, 2011; Published: June 10, 17, 24, July 1, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011046165 The following is/are doing business as: RA PROPERTIES 13519 Emelita St., Van Nuys, CA 91401; Ruth Adler Trust 13519 Emelita St., Van Nuys, CA 91401; The business is conducted by: A TRUST, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein September 19, 2006: Michelle Bachoian, Trustee; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 13, 2011; Published: June 17, 24, July 01, 08, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011046166 The following is/are doing business as: FIRST CAPITALCORP 280 S. Beverly Dr. #204, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Capcorp Financial Inc. 280 S. Beverly Dr. #204, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein 1978: David Horne, President; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 13, 2011; Published: June 17, 24, July 01, 08, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011041863 The following is/are doing business as: LIGHT STAR ENTERTAINMENT 9663 Santa Monica Blvd. #216, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Miriam Bertke 18324 Clark St. #313, Tarzana, CA 91356; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein June 02, 2011: Miriam Bertke; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 02, 2011; Published: June 17, 24, July 01, 08, 2011 LACC N/C

Page 44 | June 17, 2011 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES LICENSE Date of Filing Application: JUNE 1, 2011 To Whom It May Concern: The Name(s) of the Applicant(s) is/are: J J PLUMBING COMPANY INC The applicants listed above are applying to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to sell alcoholic beverages at: 8442 WILSHIRE BLVD BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211 Type of license(s) applied for: 47 – ON-SALE GENERAL EATING PLACE Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 888 S. Figueroa St. #320 Los Angeles, CA 90017 213/833-6043 06/17/11 BHC 299353 ————————— BEVERLY HILLS COURIER NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S No. 1320493-10 APN: 5531-023-045 TRA: 009970 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx2499 REF: Salas, Rommel IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED May 03, 2001. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On July 07, 2011, at 10:00am, CalWestern Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded May 11, 2001, as Inst. No. 01 0818396 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, executed by Rommel Erwin Salas, A Single Man, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank At the west side of the los angeles county courthouse, Southeast District, 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1040 North Gardner Street #1 West Hollywood CA 90046 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of

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PUBLIC NOTICES the Notice of Sale is: $171,003.38. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. For sales information: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619) 590-1221. C a l - W e s t e r n R e c o n v e y a n c e Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: June 13, 2011. (R-381736 06/17/11, 06/24/11, 07/01/11) ————————— Trustee Sale No. 247838CA Loan No. 3062949403 Title Order No. 723598 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 07-122006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 07-08-2011 at 10:30 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 07-182006, Book N/A, Page N/A, Instrument 06 1573849, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by: ILANA RAYNES, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, as Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO

THE POMONA SUPERIOR COURTS BUILDING, 350 W. MISSION BOULEVARD, POMONA, CA Legal Description: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $2,243,183.71 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 12751 MULHOLLAND DRIVE BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90210 APN Number: 2385-023-003 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. DATE: 06-13-2011 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee JAMES TOLLIVER, ASSISTANT SECRETARY CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800-892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 7302727 or www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com P841150 6/17, 6/24, 07/01/2011 —————————— Trustee Sale No. 248397CA Loan No. 0710067034 Title Order No. 754214 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11-252005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 07-08-2011 at 10:30 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 12-022005, Book N/A, Page N/A, Instrument 05 2945180, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, executed by: FRED FARHAD RASHTI AND MAHNAZ RASHTI, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP, as Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn by a state or

national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE POMONA SUPERIOR COURTS BUILDING, 350 W. MISSION BOULEVARD, POMONA, CA Legal Description: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $1,538,746.81 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 439 S. SPALDING DRIVE BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90212 APN Number: 4330-002-001 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by email; by face to face meeting. DATE: 06-13-2011 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee CASIMIR NUNEZ, ASSISTANT SECRETARY CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800-892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 7302727 or HYPERLINK "http://www.lpsasap.com" www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or HYPERLINK "http://www.priorityposting.com" www.priorityposting.com P844825 6/17, 6/24, 07/01/2011 —————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S

SALE T.S. No: C524234 CA Unit Code: A Loan No: 87800302/KIM AP #1: 4344-001-011 EAST WEST INVESTMENTS, INC., as duly appointed Trustee under the following described Deed of Trust WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (in the forms which are lawful tender in the United States) and/or the cashier's, certified or other checks specified in Civil Code Section 2924h (payable in full at the time of sale to T.D. Service Company) all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property hereinafter described: Trustor: ERICA M. KIM Recorded December 31, 2002 as Instr. No. 02-3227736 in Book --- Page --- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County; CALIFORNIA , pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell thereunder recorded February 22, 2011 as Instr. No. 20110278375 in Book --Page --of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County CALIFORNIA. Said Deed of Trust describes the following property: LOT 11 IN BLOCK 77 OF BERVERLY HILLS, IN THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 11 PAGES 186 AND 187 OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECRODER OF SAID COUNTY. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED DECEMBER 13, 2002. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 924 NORTH BEVERLY DRIVE, BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90210 "(If a street address or common designation of property is shown above, no warranty is given as to its completeness or correctness)." Said Sale of property will be made in "as is" condition without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest as in said note provided, advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. Said sale will be held on: JULY 7, 2011, AT 11:00 A.M. *AT THE WEST SIDE DOORS TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY COURTS BUILDING, 12720 NORWALK BLVD, NORWALK, CA At the time of the initial publication of this notice, the total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the above described Deed of Trust and estimated costs, expenses, and advances is $1,472,646.26. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. Regarding the property that is the subject of this

notice of sale, the "mortgage loan servicer" as defined in Civil Code 2923.53(k)(3) declares that it has not obtained from the Commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Civil Code section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date this notice of sale is recorded. The time frame for giving a notice of sale specified in Civil Code Section 2923.52 subdivision (a) does not apply to this notice of sale pursuant to Civil Code Sections 2923.52 or 2923.55. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Date: June 8, 2011 EAST WEST INVESTMENTS, INC. as said Trustee, as Authorized Agent for the Beneficiary MARLENE CLEGHORN, ASSISTANT SECRETARY T.D. SERVICE COMPANY 1820 E. FIRST ST., SUITE 210, P.O. BOX 11988 SANTA ANA, CA 92711-1988 The Beneficiary may be attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained may be used for that purpose. If available, the expected opening bid and/or postponement information may be obtained by calling the following telephone number(s) on the day before the sale: (714) 480-5690 or you may access sales information at www.tacforeclosures.com. TAC# 938756 PUB: 06/17/11, 06/24/11, 07/01/11 —————————— T.S. No. T11-74690-CA / APN: 4340-019-037 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 03-25-2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified inSection 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the

note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer, or authorized agent, declares as follows: [X] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed and [X] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55 Trustor: ELLIE FAALZADEH, A SINGLE WOMAN Duly Appointed Trustee: CR Title Services, Inc. C/O PITE DUNCAN, 4375 JUTLAND DRIVE, SUITE 200, SAN DIEGO, CA 92117 877-576-0472 Recorded 04-02-2008 as Instrument No. 20080562216 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale: 07-12-2011 at 10:30 AM Place of Sale: AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE POMONA SUPERIOR COURTS BUILDING, 350 WEST MISSION BLVD., POMONA, CALIFORNIA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $395,831.83 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 838 N DOHENY DR, #202 W HOLLYWOOD, CA 90069 A.P.N.: 4340-019-037 Legal Description: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. The Trustee shall incur no liability for any good faith error in stating the proper amount of unpaid balances and charges. For Sales Information please contact PRIORITY POSTING AND PUBLISHING at WWW.PRIORITYPOSTING.COM or (714) 5731965 REINSTATEMENT LINE: 877-576-0472 Date: 06-17-2011 CR Title Services, Inc. 1000 TECHNOLOGY DRIVE MS 314 O’FALLON, MO 63368 MICHAEL SCHAFFER, TRUSTEE SPECIALIST Federal Law requires us to notify you that we are acting as a debt collector. If you are currently in a bankruptcy or have received a discharge in bankruptcy as to this obligation, this communication is intended for informational purposes only and is not an attempt to collect a debt in violation of the automatic stay or the discharge injunction. P846050 6/17, 6/24, 07/01/2011

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS FOR THE STRUCTURAL REPAIR, APPLICATION OF 200 MIL THICK POLYURETHANE FOR INTERNAL LINING OF RESERVOIR 4A, REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF AN EXISTING RETAINING WALL, A 7.5 HP PUMP, PIPES, FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL CONDUIT, MOTOR CONTROL CENTER INSTRUMENTATION AND MISCELLANEOUS WORK FOR UPGRADING RESERVOIR 4A Within the City of BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA BIDS - Sealed Proposals for the structural repair, application of 200 mil thick polyurethane for internal lining of Reservoir 4A, removal and replacement of an existing retaining wall, a 7.5 HP pump, pipes, fittings electrical conduit, new Motor Control Center (MCC), instrumentation and miscellaneous work for upgrading Reservoir 4A within the City of Beverly Hills, California, will be received up to the hour of 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday July 20, 2011, at the office of the City Clerk of said City, located in Room 290 of City Hall at 455 North Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, California. Bids will be publicly opened at 2:00 p.m. on the above-mentioned date in the office of the City Clerk of said City Hall, and award of the contract will be made during a subsequent meeting of the City Council.

Copies of the Plans, Specifications, and Proposal Form may be inspected and obtained at the office of the City Engineer, 345 N. Foothill Drive, Beverly Hills, California. There is no charge or deposit required for this material; therefore, they are not to be returned to the City for refund. Each bidder shall furnish the City the name, address, and telephone number of the firm requesting specifications.

SCOPE OF THE WORK - The work to be done shall consist of furnishing all the required labor, materials, equipment, parts, implements, and supplies necessary for, or appurtenant to, structural repair, application of 200 mil thick polyurethane for internal lining of Reservoir 4A, removal and replacement of an existing retaining wall, a 7.5 HP pump, pipes, fittings, electrical conduit, new Motor Control Center (MCC), instrumentation and miscellaneous work for upgrading Reservoir 4A. All work shall be in References in the accordance with Contract Drawing No.10389 (21 Sheets) and Contract Specifications dated June Project Specifications 2011; prepared by KEC Engineers, Inc. to specific sections of the Standard In general terms, the contract work for this project shall consist of the following items of work: Specifications refer to Bid Item Description Estimated Quantity the book "Green Book Standard Specifications for Public Works 1 Mobilization and Demobilization Lump Sum Construction, 2009 2 Sand blast, remove and replace corroded steel rebar and Each Location Edition", written by a spall concrete surface areas located in the interior of the Joint Cooperative reservoir walls, ceiling, floor, columns and beams per details Committee of the on the Plans. (Each location to be 6" wide x 2' long x 3'' deep: Southern California Approx 24 Known Locations). Chapter of the 3 Remove and replace existing exposed and buried 8-inch CML 200 L.F. American Public Works & CC (12 GA.) steel pipes inside and outside the reservoir Association and including fittings, pipe supports and couplings as shown on Southern California Plans C-1 and C-2 District of the 4 Remove two existing 8-inch valves and replace with two new 2 Each Associated General class 150 Butterfly valves as shown on Plan C-1 Contractors of 5 Remove the tail end of two existing exposed 12-inch Lump Sum California. Contractors inlet/outlet pipelines inside the reservoir and replace with wishing to obtain this two12-inch schedule 80 epoxy lined and coated steel pipes book may purchase including fittings, pipe supports, Victaulic couplings, and copies directly from the 2-inch steel pump suction lines per details on Plan C-2 publisher, Building 6 Sand blast the interior surface of the concrete reservoir 50,000 S.F. News, Inc., 1612 South including concrete columns and beams in accordance Clementine Street, with CSP 5 roughness Anaheim, California 7 Dehumidify the interior of the reservoir per contract Lump Sum 92802. specifications and recommendations of the coating manufacturer (Section 09808-3.5.I) Without limiting the 8 Thoroughly clean and vacuum the interior of the reservoir Lump Sum general aspects of and apply primer coat per contract specifications other requirements of (Section 09808-3.5) specifications, the work 9 Apply sealant and primer coating in cracks and joints as Lump Sum shall conform to the recommended by the coating manufacturer applicable require10 Apply SIKAFIX HHLV in cracks at exposed exterior reservoir Lump Sum ments of the American walls. See sheet S-4 of the structural plans for location of Concrete Institute the exterior cracks (ACI), American 11 Apply 200 mill thick polyurethane liner over the entire interior 50,000 S.F National Standards surface of the reservoir per contract specifications and Institute (ANSI), manufacturer recommendations (Section 09808) American Petroleum 12 Provide safety and workers protection per OSHA Lump Sum Institute (API), requirements and provide access for the manufacturer and American Society of City Inspector to inspect the work during the construction period Mechanical Engineers 13 Remove and reconstruct existing retaining wall and drainage Lump Sum (ASME), American system per Plans Society of Testing and 14 Remove and replace existing roofhatches with new aluminum 2 Each Materials (ASTM), roof hatches including Ladderup Safety Post at Reservoir 4A American Welding Plan C-1 drawing Society (AWS), 15 Remove and replace existing vault access door with new 1 Each American Water Works aluminum access door including Ladderup Safety Post per Plan C-2 Association (AWWA), 16 Remove and replace existing pump, pipes, fittings, and miscellaneous Lump Sum manufacturer printed work inside the vault in accordance with Plan C-2 and contract instructions, and applispecifications cable requirements of 17 Reservoir and pipeline testing and disinfection per Section Lump Sum the City of Beverly 017410 of the contract Specifications and AWWA Standards Hills. 18 Provide and install Electrical Motor Control Center and Panel Lump Sum Board including spare sections for Pump Control, RTU and LIQUIDATED DAMTVSS, per Electrical plans (E-1 thru E-5) and contract AGES – There will be a Specifications (Sections 260500 through 264313) one thousand dollar 19 Provide and install light fixtures per Electrical Plans Lump Sum ($1,000) assessment (E-1 thru E-5) and contract Specifications (Section 265000) for each calendar day 20 Provide and install electrical and signal conduits, wires, Lump Sum that work remains grounding, and miscellaneous work per Electrical Plans incomplete beyond the (E-1 thru E-5) and contract Specifications (Section 260534) Lump Sum time stated in the pro21 Provide and install 6” diameter, 9 foot long, epoxy lined and posal form. Refer to the coated,14 gauge steel vent pipe including an inline Fantech fan Model Lump Sum proposal form for speFR150, one Dayton thermostat, and dehumidstat Model # 1UHG9 cific details. 22 Provide and install a disconnect switch per contract Specifications (Section 260590) PREVAILING WAGES 23 Provide and install 2-inch bronze Watts Ball Valve with actuator Lump Sum – In accordance with (Model EMVII-6400-SS) per C-2 Plan the provisions of 24 Provide and install 2 1/2-inch bronze Watts Ball Valve 2 Each Section 1770 et seq, of with actuator (Model EMVII-6400-SS) per C-2 Plan the Labor Code, the 25 Provide and install 2- inch bronze Watts Ball Valve with 1 Each Director of Industrial threaded male bronze cam lock fitting at the end per Plan C-2 Relations of the State 26 Provide and install instrumentation and control, including all Lump sum of California has deterlevel transmitters, intrusion switches, and PLC components mined the general preper P &ID (Sheet 1 thru 3) Plans and contract Specifications vailing rate of wages (Section 405000) applicable to the work 27 $25,000 budget allowance for spare parts to be requested by $25,000 to be done. The the City. A maximum 10% mark-up will be allowed on any Contractor will be spare parts ordered by the City and paid for by the Contractor required to pay to all

June 17, 2011 | Page 45 workers employed on the project sums not less than the sums set forth in the documents entitled “General Prevailing Wage Determination made by the Director of Industrial Relations pursuant to California Labor Code, Part 7, Chapter 1, Article 2, Sections 1770, 1773, 1773.1” A copy of said documents is on file and may be inspected in the office of the City Engineer, located at 345 Foothill Rd., Beverly Hills, California 90210. Attention is directed to the provisions of Sections 1777.5 and 1777.6 of the Labor Code concerning the employment of apprentices by the Contractor or any subcontractor under him. The Contractor and any subcontractor under him shall comply with the requirements of said sections in the employment of apprentices. Information relative to apprenticeship standards and administration of the apprenticeship program may be obtained from the Director of Industrial Relations, San Francisco, California or from the Division of Apprenticeship Standards and its branch offices. PAYROLL RECORDS The Contractor's attention is directed to Section 1776 of the Labor Code, relating to accurate payroll records, which imposes responsibility upon the Contractor for the maintenance, certification, and availability for inspection of such records for all persons employed by the Contractor or by the subcontractors in connection with the project. The Contractor shall agree through the Contract to comply with this section and the remaining provisions of the Labor Code. INSURANCE AND BOND REQUIREMENTS The Contractor shall provide insurance in accordance with Section 3-13 of the City of Beverly Hills, Public Works Department, Standard Contractual Requirements, included as part of these Specifications. In addition, the Contractor shall guarantee all work against defective workmanship and materials furnished by the Contractor for a period of one (1) year from the date the work was completed in accordance with Section 2-11 of the Standard Contractual

Requirements. The Contractor's sureties for the "Performance Bond" shall be liable for any work that the Contractor fails to replace within a specified time. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - Bids must be submitted on the Proposal Form prepared for this project and shall be delivered at the office of the City Clerk within a sealed envelope supplied by the City and marked on the outside as follows: "PROPOSAL FOR FOR THE STRUCTURAL REPAIR, APPLICATION OF 200 MIL THICK P O LY U R E T H A N E FOR INTERNAL LINING OF RESERVOIR 4A, REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF AN EXISTING RETAINING WALL, A 7.5 HP PUMP, PIPES, FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL CONDUIT, MOTOR CONTROL CENTER INSTRUMENTATION AND MISCELLANEOUS WORK FOR UPGRADING RESERVOIR 4A WITHIN THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA THE CITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY BID OR ALL THE BIDS AND TO WAIVE ANY INFORMALITY OR IRREGULARITY IN ANY BID, BUT IF THE BIDS ARE ACCEPTED, THE CONTRACT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT WILL BE LET TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER FOR THE PROJECT AS A WHOLE. The City will conduct one scheduled job walk to tour the site where the work is required. The job walk will begin at 1135 Miradero Road at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 13, 2011. Attendance at the job walk will be mandatory. FAILURE TO ATTEND THE JOB WALK WILL RESULT IN THE REJECTION OF BID.

N O T I C E — Fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, et seq., Business and Professions Code).

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PUBLIC NOTICES RESOLUTION NO. 11-R-12816

RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS ADOPTING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2011/2012 WHEREAS, the voters of California on November 6, 1979, added Article XIII B to the State Constitution placing various limitations on the appropriations of the State and local governments; and WHEREAS, Article XIII B provides that the appropriations limit for the Fiscal Year 2011/2012 is calculated by adjusting the base year appropriations for changes in the costof-living and population; and WHEREAS, cost-of-living is defined as either the change in California per capita personal income or the change in non-residential assessed valuation; and WHEREAS, population is defined as either the change in City or County population; and WHEREAS, the information necessary for making these adjustments is attached in Schedules A, B and C. NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Beverly Hills does resolve as follows: Section 1. The annual adjustment factors for Fiscal Year 2011/2012 shall be the California per capita personal income change over the prior year and the County of Los Angeles population change over the prior year. The City Council reserves the right to recalculate and adopt new limitations on a future date. Section 2. The appropriations subject to limitation in Fiscal Year 2011/2012 for the City of Beverly Hills shall be $175,703,219. Section 3. The Mayor shall sign this Resolution and the City Clerk shall certify and attest to the passage and adoption of this Resolution, and thereupon the same shall take effect and be enforced. Section 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and shall cause this resolution and his certification, together with proof of publication, to be entered in the Book of Resolutions of the Council of this City. ADOPTED: June 7, 2011 BARRY BRUCKER Mayor of the City of Beverly Hills, California BYRON POPE (SEAL) City Clerk Approved as to form: LAURENCE S. WIENER City Attorney

Approved as to content: JEFFREY KOLIN City Manager

SCOTT G. MILLER Chief Financial Officer

www.bhcourier.com â&#x20AC;˘ 310.278.1322

BEVERLY HILLS

ACCOUNTING/ BOOKKEEPING

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Jasmine

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Certified Cosmetologist

Flexible service and

Make-up Artist Specialist Bridal & Hair Stylist

flexible pricing. Hire hourly or

Haircuts • Highlights Color • Updo

per project. *********

• 310-728-9155 5 •

Mario Villagran, MBA

Beverly Hills Salon

818-416-7511

46 COMPUTER CONSULTANT

COMPUTER SPECIALIST Specializing in: - On-Site Custom Computer Service - PC & MAC - Hardware /Software - DSL / Cable / Dial Up - Troubleshooting - Anti-Virus & More... - Local References 310/275-DAVE or email: David@ TechnoEntomology.com

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ELDERLY CARE SERVICES

WE UNDERSTAND...

Mama’s caregivers are loving, caring, trained & bonded. Live in or out.

MAMA’S HOME CARE 323/655-2622

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If you need help and would like a free in-home assessment please call us at:

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**************** We provide experienced Cargivers, CNA’s & HHA’s for seniors needing

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

light housekeeping, etc...

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We offer responsible and

BEVERLY HILLS RESIDENT OF 20 YEARS • BONDED nurturing care. Our staff is thoroughly screened and we care. Live In/Out.

• Companions • Live-In / Live-Out

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White Diamond

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“Where we treat your family like a precious jewel” Specializing in direct simple cremation Our Caring Team is Available Right Now If You Need Immediate Assistance 24 Hours 7 Days A Week. Complete Standard Cremation

Call Lisa 24hrs. 323/877-8121 323/806-9498 90 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

HOUSEKEEPER ENTREPRENEUR WANTED WEST SIDE - SMALL BUSINESS or REAL ESTATE Consultant to small businesses. Can also rehab property. Will assist Entrepreneur. dianecoutre@aol.com

————— ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Part time – Beverly Hills M-W-F 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Correspondence, filing, calendar, general organization for semi-retired exec. E-mail resume

9107 WILSHIRE BLVD SUITE 450

kenquest@kenquest.com

B E V E R LY H I L L S , C A 9 0 2 1 0

or fax 310-887-7071

310-943-1010

BEVERLY HILLS

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

OFFICE & STORES FOR LEASE

CONDOMINIUMS & TOWNHOMES

HOUSES FOR LEASE

6210 WILSHIRE BL. @ FAIRFAX AVE. MOVE-IN SPECIAL OFFICES FOR LEASE

* * * * * * ** BEVERLY HILLS **PRESTIGIOUS

Best Kept Secret in California

217 S. RODEO DR Beverly Hills 90210

HOUSEKEEPER MIRACLE MILE ~ WANTED ~ • Creative Space •

Must be Experienced. References Required. Mid-Century Bldg. Exposed brick/ Must be legally employable. Excellent 2 conference rooms/ Work Conditions. LACMA view. 1-Level Condo, Westside Location. Spacious work stations.

310/489-9519

323/954-1318 • WILSHIRE/FAIRFAX •

$650 PER WEEK 4 Nights 5 Days 5768 W. PICO BL. Live-In OFFICE FOR LEASE Housekeeper

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Cooking, cleaning and must speak English with local references. Contact April at 310/713-3714 or 818/605-8838

500 SQ. FT. $720/MO. Parking Available

************* 560 sq. ft. ************* Great location w/ views and parking available Call: 310/395-7272 or email: gary@westhillmgmt.com

Call 310/779-6727

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Beverly Drive PRIVATE PROFESSIONAL

PSYCHOTHERAPY AND MEDICAL OFFICE SPACE with many amenities 310/276-7600 x.203

————— One Month FREE RENT *** FOR LEASE ***

*BEVERLY HILLS* 489 S. Robertson Bl. 500sf. - 1,000sf. Single Studio Offices. Unique space, all amenities, skylights, Professional appearance. ON WILSHIRE BLVD. All Utilities Included. high ceilings. Above Must Lease Now! standard improvements. Small complex, CALL RAMIN AT

*** PRIME *** RETAIL 1 & 2 - PERSON BEVERLY HILLS F R O N T A G E & SMALL OFFICE RESIDENT 2,000 SQ, FT. MANAGEMENT RETAIL FRONTAGE *** SUITES *** NO NNN TEAM

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Call 310/237-2977 or 713/266-1444

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Fax Resume:

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BUILDING 499 North Cañon Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90210

OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE

Great People Make GOOD COMPANY Our premiere private duty home care agency is currently seeking professional caregivers to assist our senior clients. CNA’s, CHHA's, MA's preferred. Great paying positions available throughout Los Angeles, Hancock Park, Beverly Hills, Bel Aire, Pacific Palisades and San Fernando Valley.

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GREAT OPPORTUNITY! 310/829-2630 Or Email:

BELOW MARKET RATE!

The Kenquest Building offers an amazing opportunity to lease class A office space in Beverly Hills’ prestigious Golden Triangle. This prime location on the corner of Santa Monica Boulevard and North Cañon Drive is two blocks east of the world-renowned Rodeo Drive and across from the future home of the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. Offices feature spectacular views with plenty of natural light and on-site valet parking. This is an ideal location for a corporate office. For inquiries contact Alexander Radosevic at 310.887.7050.

Please call (323) 932-8700

BEVERLY HILLS 6000ft. above Palm Springs • I D Y L LW I L D • TRIANGLE International Upscale Shopping & Dining Destination! 3 Blks to Rodeo Drive 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH

Remodeled Condo Price Reduced Seller says SELL $850,000 Maintenance $565 includes basic cable.

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This Weeks Listings CENTURY PARK EAST $449,000 2 Bedroom 2 Baths Light & Bright Corner, 2 Large Balconies Wood Floors. Quiet Location

$488,000 2 Bdrm Suites 2 Baths, Large Balcony, Quiet Location, Tree Top Views. Trustee Sale. Needs Decorating

Apprx 250sf. Office

$1,080,000

310/273-0136

Newly Renovated

Penthouse Lowest Priced High Rise Penthouse in West LA 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths Unobstructed 270 degree views. Sky Lounge with 2 Balconies, WalkIn Closet. Stone Island Kitchen Stainless Steel Appliances Priced at $1,000/sq. ft.

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FAST TRUSTEE SALE

N e a r Wilshire on Santa Monica Blvd. Up to 3,800 Available immediately Building signage available

2 Bedroom, 2 Baths, Powder Room Rare Huge Private Patio, Large Rooms, Walk-In Closet, Eat-in Kitchen Quiet Inside Location Priced for Fast Sale

Contact Kosha 310/691-5520

PATIO CONDO $795,000

PREMIER COLLECTION $1,100,000 Corner Penthouse. Lowest high rise penthouse in West LA 2 Bed, 2 Baths Unobstructed 270 degree views Sky Lounge with 2 Balconies Walk-in Closet, Stone Island Kitchen, Stainless Steel Appliances

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$1,600,000

CONDOMINIUMS & TOWNHOMES

Corner High Floor, Extra Large Condo, Totally Renovated 2 Bed, 2 Baths Travertine Floors, Stainless Steel Appliances, Granite Counters Unobstructed 270 degree views Huge Spa Tub, 2 Large Balconies

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attorneys, business owners and individuals rely on CANON BUSINESS PROPERTIES, INC.

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your properties as our own. That’s why family trusts,

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EXQUISITE REMODEL

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310/203-8333

————— REO PROPERTY • Bel Air Adj. •

Mulholland+Beverly Glen 3 Bd.+31/2 Ba.+Pool 3783 Whitespeak Dr.

• Open House •

~ PRIME ~ BEVERLY HILLS TRIANGLE

Common reception area, library & kitchen. $1,500/Mo. • Available Now •

4000 Sq. Ft. Home with beautiful views. 3 Bedroom + Family room + Office/Library on 30 Acres. Steal it for $799,000 Call 909/225-9555

Heated Pools, Sundeck, Tennis, Doorman, Houseman, Gardens & Lawns, Security Staff, Switchboard, Saunas, Business Center CENTURY PARK EAST CENTURY TOWERS PARK PLACE CENTURY HILL LE PARC CENTURY WOODS For Lease See our Ad Sec. 440

Beautiful 4Bd + 3Ba Approx. 3,000 sq.ft. Dining rm, living rm, Fireplace, a/c, new electric & plumbing. Bonus Guesthouse $9,200/MO. Call 323/658-5332

Sat.+Sun. • 2-5pm Unobstructed view. view. Entertainer ’s dream. Value @ $1,999,000 • Paul Shipley • Agt: 310/383-1306

BEVERLY HILLS

Newer 2-Story Home 4 Bd.+41/2 Ba.+Den +Family Room +Maids Room BEVERLY HILLS +Guesthouse Totally Remodeled Master Bdrm. w/ walkin closet, sub-zero, Home 3 Bd + 3.5 Ba marble counters, hrwd. + Guesthouse Avail. in July • $7,200 $1,650,000

Call 310/505-5333

323/525-1750 435

407

GUESTHOUSE FOR RENT

GARAGE/ STORAGE

SANTA MONICA

427 Montana Ave.

Storage Space

Av a i l a b l e for Rent. Close to Beach . 310/393-3547

425 HOUSES FOR LEASE

Guesthouse/Apt VIEW, VIEW! UPPER BEL AIR Lrg. 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath Lrg. patio, granite kitch. +marble bath, freshly painted, central air, w/d inside, private entry.

• ALL UTILITIES PAID • 310/471-7766

PRIME BEVERLY HILLS BEST HOUSE! BEST PRICE!

GORGEOUS & LUXURIOUS TWO STORY 4 BDRM + 4 BA + Very Large Guesthouse with full Bath+kitchenette

Private serene garden leads to very large guesthouse. Newly remodeled incld. kitchen, all new baths, new wiring & re-piping. New central air/heating. Beautiful crafted staircase, giant European chandeliers. Almost new house w/ old, charming, and traditional character. Bright, sunny and beautiful. Plus very large guesthouse, huge living rm, fireplace, large formal dining room, breakfast area, hardwood floors, lrg. 3 car garage + 5 additional parking spaces (8 total). Very large outdoor covered patio, fruit tree. Walking distance to shops, restaurants, Roxbury Park, and Century City. Call for pets.

DRASTICALLY REDUCED TO $7,450 SACRAFICED

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C L A S S I F I E D R E N TA L S

BEVERLY HILLS

**CENTURY CITY** • WESTWOOD • 2220 S. Beverly Glen 10933 Rochester Ave. Border of • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • BEVERLY HILLS • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • Jr. Executive

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~ WEST ~

218 S. Tower Dr.

Old World Charm! 321 S. Sherbourne Dr. • • Single • • Bright, intercom entry, •• 1 B d . + 1 B a . •• • • • • • fridge, stove, laundry fac. • • Jr. Executive • • • • L o t s o f • • Close to restaurants Controlled access, Character & Charm! air conditioning, stove, Alcove fireplace, fridge, & shopping. elevator, laundry laundry facility, gated 323/651-2598 facility, parking. parking, intercom entry and more. SANTA MONICA • 310/247-8689 • CLOSE TO CEDARS-SINAI, • 310/552-8064 • 808 4th St. * * * * * BEVERLY CENTER & Rooftop jacuzzi with ***** 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath TRENDY ROBERTSON BL. panoramic city views. Lrg. fireplace, dishwasher, intercom entry, BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. elevator, prkg., pool. 309 S. Sherbourne Dr. 120 S. Swall Dr. ( ••• ----- ••• ) • Close to Beach • •••

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2 Bdrm.+2 Bath Spacious, balcony, a/c, fireplace, pool, controlled access, laundry fac., parking.

Grand Opening Soon Reser vations Now Being Taken Leasing Information: 310-888-8875

Close To U.C.L.A. 310/473-5061

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11730 Sunset Blvd.

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310/393-3547

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2 Bdrm.+11/2 Bath

Newly Remodeled. Large closets, BRENTWOOD a/c, elevator, dishwasher, 11931 Goshen Ave. controlled access. Close

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1 Bd.+1 Ba.

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Balcony, built-in appliances, dishwasher, on-sight laundry, parking.

310/207-1965

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1415 Brockton Ave. 2 B drm. + 2 B ath

N EWLY R EMODELED . Patio, stove, fridge, dishwasher, on-sight laundry, parking. C LOSE T O S HOPS & R ESTAURANTS . 213/663-8513

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1380 Midvale Ave.

1 Bdrm.+1 Bath 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath Pool, elevator, controlled access, onsight laundry, parking. Close to U.C.L.A.

310/473-1509

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BRENTWOOD & U.C.L.A. CLOSE

Very Spacious, A/C, ~ 310/476-3824 ~ intercom entry, on-sight laundry, prkg. to Cedars/shops/trans. Close to Cedars-Sinai, Beverly Hills Adj. 310/247-8689 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath Beverly Center, 2nd floor unit, shops, cafes LOS ANGELES hardwood floors, a/c, 2 Bdrm. + 1 Bath & transportation. 2-closets, laundry Condo Style Living In Beverly Hills 310/597-9750 * * * * * * room, parking. Balcony, fridge, Please Call: 133 stove, controlled access, BEVERLY HILLS North Almont Towers 310/600-6287 • 3 Bdrm. + 2 Bath • on-site laundry, prkg. W W W. A L M O N T T O W E R S . C O M 1307 Barry Ave. • • • • • • • BEVERLY HILLS ADJ 2 B EDROOM + 2 B ATH + D EN • 1 B EDROOM + 11/2 B ATH + D EN • 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath • 310/473-1509 GOURMET GRANITE KITCHENS & BATHS, POOL, GYM, IN HOME LAUNDRY ROOMS • GORGEOUS UNITS • 930 S. Shanendoah SMALL QUIET BLDG. Central air, large 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH • WESTWOOD • balcony, pool, elevator, Lower unit w/balcony BEVERLY HILLS LOW MOVE-IN! Bright, built-ins, a/c, new on-site laundry, 672 Kelton Ave. BEVERLY HILLS Luxury Condo hardwood flrs. & paint, intercom entry. X-St. Strathmore “ 51 THE 2 Bd. 2 Ba. ~ CONDO ~ • 1 Bdrm. +1 Bath • 320 N. La Peer Dr. laundry, prkg. No pets. M I S WRITING SION” GHOST Full amenity bldg. • WESTWOOD • ««««««« • »»»»»»» • 310/246-0290 • Call 818/523-6844 Spacious upper unit 3 Bd.+21/2 Ba. • $4,900 Controlled access, CLOSE TO SHOPS & DINING or 818/633-3588 2,500sf., no common with views. Fireplace, L.A.’S FINEST, MOST parking, laundry facility. walk-in closets, LUXURIOUS APT. RENTAL walls, hardwood flrs., Close to U.C.L.A. WESTWOOD SANTA MONICA * * * * * * laundry in unit. 310/208-3085 1 0 9 0 5 O h i o A v e . 2600 Virginia Ave. Viking appliances, • 2 Bd.’s+2 Ba.’s Pool, spa, gym. • 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath • • S p a c i o u s • Available in July. • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. hi-ceiling, lots of storage. = BRENTWOOD = • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • • 3 Bdrm.+2 Bath • 6-Month Lease Avail. $3,700/Month • L IKE A H OUSE • * * * * * * 417 S. Barrington Av. • Every Extra Luxury: • Single • • Patio, stove, dishwasher, 200 N. Swall Dr. = = = = = = Bright, controlled access, on-site laundry, parking. Available July 01. custom cabinets, granite 818/261-5386 • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • balcony, pool, elevator, Close to school, freeway countertops, stone entry, 310/722-7506 • 2 Bd.+1 Ba. • laundry fac., prkg. pool, health club, spa. & transportation. = = = = = = • Close to UCLA •

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Make yourself at home.

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Close To U.C.L.A. Hardwood flrs., pool, 310/477-6856

laundry facility, 11640 Kiowa Ave. controlled access, prkg. Newly Updated Close to 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath Brentwood Village.

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••• ••• • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • • 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath •

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Rooftop pool, deck, gym, central air, elevator, intercom entry, on-sight laundry, parking.

• • • • • • 310/440-5051 •

310/962-5733

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2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath

W E S T W O O D 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath 1409 Midvale Ave.

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Upper with balcony, Granite kitchen, marble floors, jacuzzi tub with ————— Call 310/505-5333 WESTWOOD (•)(•)(•)(•)(•) 310/393-3547 Wilshire Bl. ————— separate steam shower. 550 Veteran Ave. • 1 Bd.+Den+1 / Ba. ————— • Single+Loft+1 / Ba. = 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath = ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ BEVERLY HILLS ADJ Deluxe Unit. Fabulous Penthouse • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • BRENTWOOD • S i n g l e s = 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath = $3,400/MO. Over 2000 Sq. Ft. ∞ ∞ ∞ 519 S. Barrington Ave. ∞ ∞ ∞ ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) == Single == ∞ 3 BDRM, 3.5 BATH Avail. approx May 20th • Single • 2 Bdrm.+1 / Bath Central air/heat, Spacious, microwave, 5 Patios with 1 large Luxury Living Bright unit. fireplace, patio, entertainment patio at (Minimum 2 year lease) intercom entry, on-sight with valet, Dishwasher, On-site controlled access, rear. Views. Must See! By appointment only laundry, on-sight parking. lush garden laundry, parking.

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Spacious & Bright. • • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • • A/C, balcony, • 310/654-1507 • •• Single •• dishwasher, stove, A/C, pool, intercom wet bar, intercom entry, BEVERLY HILLS* entry, laundry facility, * on-sight laundry, prkg. 8725 Clifton Way elevator, parking. 310/477-0072 • 1 Bdrm.+ Close to U.C.L.A. Den+2 Bath • 310/478-8616 Lrg. unit. Balcony, WEST L.A. Walk-in closet, 1433 Brockton Ave. HOLLYWOOD intercom entry, laundry Spacious 2 Bd. + 1 Ba. 1769-1775 Sycamore Av. facility, elevator, prkg. 310/477-8171 • CHARMING & BRIGHT • Balcony, dishwasher, • B a c h e l o r • S i n g l e Close to Cedars, parking, SANTA MONICA restaurants, shopping Controlled access, laundry facility. 427 Montana Ave. & transportation. laundry facility. • • Please Call: •• Single •• Utilities Included. • 310/246-3889 • 213/663-8513 Hardwood floors, 323/851-3790 Controlled access, WILSHIRE Close to Everything. BRENTWOOD garage, laundry facility. CORRIDOR Close to Beach. 11666 Goshen Ave. 10530-10540

Balcony, dishwasher, VERY UNIQUE • MUST SEE a/c, heated pool, ≈ WEST ≈ elevator controlled access, on-site laundry, LOS ANGELES 11305 Graham Pl. parking. Close to Brentwood Village, 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath Shops & Restaurants. Intercom entry, a/c, • 310/826-4889 • dishwasher, on-sight laundry & parking. Close to School.

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1836 PARNELL AVE. 2 Bdrms, 2.5 Baths $2,750/MO. Five Year old building, high ceilings with crown molding, bamboo floors stainlesssteel-appliances Washer & dryer, Marble bathrooms.

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NORTH OF WILSHIRE 1 Bd.+11/2 Ba. Condo 950sf., granite kitch., tons of closets, bright, new paint+carpet, 2-sinks in Master. Classy bldg. QUIET TREE-LINED STREET. REDUCED $1,950/Mo.

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Maureen Dowd I guess you don't get to be the richest man in Saudi Arabia without being able to sum up a situation quickly. When I called him in Riyadh, the Arabian Warren Buffett, as the billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal bin Abdulaziz al-Saud is known, was quite definite in his views on allowing Saudi women to drive. “We're not calling for diplomatic relations with Israel,” he said. “We're just asking for ladies to drive the car. Give me a break. Even in North Korea, women can drive. It's a joke. The issue of women driving can happen tomorrow morning because it's not really an issue at all. Frankly speaking, we need strong political leadership to do it and get it behind us. What are we waiting for?” Of course, Prince Alwaleed is a pillar of modernity in the medieval kingdom. In his skyscraper office, women in tight jeans and suits rule the roost, working side by side with men–something forbidden elsewhere. Government offices in Saudi Arabia are segregated by gender. The prince made a point of hiring a woman, born in the holy city of Mecca, and training her to be pilot of his private jet. “Ladies can fly above but not drive on the street,” he said dryly, noting: “My wife drives in the desert and in every city we go to from the airport. She's an excellent driver–better than me, for sure.” In the '50s, at the height of the American mania for jokes and TV skits about ditzy women behind the wheel, there was a saying: “Women drivers, no survivors.” That takes on an ominous new meaning as Saudi women agonize over whether to join in a drive-in today–a national protest where women will take the wheel to see if they get thrown in the clink en masse. In 1990, 47 women from the Saudi intelligentsia were so inspired by U.S. troops–and female soldiers–gathering in the kingdom for the first President Bush's war against Saddam that they went for a joy ride to protest Saudi Arabia being the only country where women can't drive. The fundamentalist clerics went into overdrive, branding the women “whores” and “harlots.” They lost their jobs and were harassed. Their passports were revoked and they had to sign papers agreeing not to talk about the drive. When I interviewed some of them 12 years later, they were only beginning to shake off the vengeful backlash. For all the highfalutin talk of George and Laura Bush about how W.'s wars would help expand the rights of women in the Middle East, there's only so much pressure America can put on Saudi Arabia about letting women drive without jeopardizing the flow of oil that lets people drive here. President Barack Obama did not even mention Saudi Arabia in his big speech about the Middle East last month. Driving may not be as important an issue as the end of male guardianship, but it is the high-octane nexus where our hypocrisies interlock. The latest drive to drive started last month, a Twitter and Facebook feminist blossoming in the Arab Spring, following a Saudi “Day of Rage” in March where nobody showed up except the police. King Abdullah passes for progressive in Saudi Arabia. (He just passed a decree allowing women, instead of men, to sell women lingerie.) Frightened by the uprisings all around him, he snuffed out wisps of democratic protests the Saudi way: with his checkbook. After the "Day of Rage" fizzled, he rewarded his complacent citizens with $130 billion in salary increases, new housing and financing for religious organizations. But then a 32-year-old single mother named Manal al-Sharif, an Internet consultant for the state-run oil company Aramco, posted a video of herself on YouTube, driving in a black abaya in the Eastern Province city of Al-Khobar. She told CNN that the last straw was one night when she was trying to get home to her 5-year-old son and she couldn't catch a cab or find her brother to pick her up or get away from male drivers harassing her as she walked alone. “I'm a grown-up woman,” she said, adding: “And I was crying like a kid in the street because I couldn't find someone to pick me up to take me back home.” She was put in jail for a week and forced to sign a document agreeing not to talk to the press or continue her calls for reform. This had a chilling effect on women. But, this week, Reem al-Faisal, a princess, activist and Jidda photographer who is the granddaughter of the late King Faisal and the niece of the Foreign Minister Saud al-Faisal, spoke out, writing in The Arab News that “it is truly tragic that we have to fight for such an essential yet mediocre right” and be treated as “eternal minors.” She suggested that women simply drive pollution-free camels. Except then men would “deny women camel-driving rights, too. Then we will have to content ourselves with taking the backseat of the camels or start looking for other options - mules maybe?” © 2011 The New York Times News Service

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POLICE BLOTTER BURGLARY Occurred between 5:05 and 6:12 p.m. on 6/9 in 9600 block of Wilshire Blvd. Unknown suspect entered store, selected and concealed several items and exited. Loss $801 Occurred around 3:40 a.m. on 6/5 in 100 block of N. Almont Dr. Suspect: Male White, 30, 5'07'', 180–used sharp object to pry open secure front door, entered location, burglarized vehicles and stole property. Loss $537 Occurred between 5:30 p.m. on 6/7 and 7:50 a.m. on 6/8 in 200 block of S. Bedford Dr. Suspect: Male White, 28, 6'00'', 170, black hair and brown eyes–entered residence and stole property. GRAND THEFT Occurred between 3 and 7:30 p.m. on 5/18 in 200 block of N. Canon Dr. Suspect: Female Hispanic, brown hair–attempted to check into hotel and ten stole victim’s luggage. Loss $3,670 Occurred between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on 6/6 in 300 block of N. Maple Dr. Unknown suspect stole victim’s watch from her residence. Loss $15,500 Occurred between 5 p.m. on 6/5 and 6 p.m. on 6/6 in 9600 block of Wilshire Blvd. Unknown suspect entered store, took purse from display stand and placed item into personal bag. Loss $2,200 Occurred about 4:35 p.m. on 6/11 in 300 block of N. Rodeo Dr. Unknown male and female suspects entered store and stole items from clothing rack. ASSAULT Occurred between 1 and 2 p.m. on 5/5 in 9200 block of Wilshire Blvd. Suspect: Male Black, 28, 6'06'', 180, black hair and brown eyes–punched, pushed and kicked victim at work. Occurred about 10:35 a.m. on 6/9 in 8900 block of Wilshire Blvd. Unknown suspect hit victim on right side of face with open hand after asking him to leave property. Occurred about 9:30 p.m. on 6/11 in 300 block of S. Roxbury Dr. Suspect: Female Korean, 44, 5'04'', 145, black hair and brown eyes–walked into master bedroom and stabbed victim in right shin and waited for police to arrive. IDENTITY THEFT Occurred between 10:14 a.m. on 6/3 and 8:47 a.m. on 6/6 in 500 block of N. Sierra Dr. Unknown suspect gained access to victim’s email account, then sent request for wire transfer. Occurred at noon on 6/5 in 1200 block of Beverly Green Dr. Suspect: Male White, 47, 5'09'', 175, black hair and brown eyes–used victim’s identity to purchase vehicle. Occurred on 5/5 in 400 block of N. Oakhurst Dr. Unknown suspect used victim’s personal identifying information to open

OPINION A Look At The Sacramento Scene

FRANKLY SPEAKING The union representing grocery workers in Southern California has decided that unless the grocery stores give them what they want, a strike will start. In 2003 they did this. At the end of the day the workers lost thousands of dollars in pay, homes, cars and even families. Yet, the agreement approved was basically the one offered at the beginning of the strike. The workers harmed themselves and some have still not recovered. While the union calls a strike, it is the worker who decides for themselves not to work. In the real world this is called quitting. Don’t show up means you do not want the job. The good news is that there are tens of thousands of people willing to work as clerks, cashiers and butchers at a grocery store. The groceries will not have a problem finding willing workers. I do have two pieces of advice for those about to strike. You have a choice—you can choose to work. You can choose to tell the union that you are tired of paying bribes in order to work. You can tell the union leaders that you are a free American adult and you decide when and where you work, not a third party insinuating themselves between you and your employer. You can tell the union that you believe in unions, just as you believe in the Rotary, PTA and United Way. All are voluntary–you are not forced to lose your job if you are not a PTA member. Samuel Gompers, the founder of the union movement in America made these statements: “There may be here and there a worker who for certain reasons unexplainable to us does not join a union of labor. That is his right no matter how morally wrong he may be. It is his legal right and no one can or dare question his exercise of that legal right.” “I want to urge devotion to the fundamental of human liberty – to the principles of voluntarism. No lasting gain has ever come from compulsion . . . the workers of America adhere to voluntary institutions in preference to compulsory systems which are held to be not only impractical, but a menace to their rights, their welfare and their liberty.” Even the founder of the American union movement understood that voluntary membership, not compulsion, is morally right. For those who still want to strike, go for it. Remember your losses of 2003. Still, if you strike, do not compromise. Lose your car, your home, even your family but do not compromise. Your union owns you, you report to them, not your employer. You owe fidelity to your union, not your spouse or children. It is union Uber Alles. You need to stand by your principles, if you feel a strike is needed, do it. But, do not bully customers as you did in 2003. Do not slash the tires of workers, as you did in 2003. Do not blame the grocery store when you lose your car, forced to move in with your parents (and you are 41 years old). Certainly, you should not blame those who take your job. You quit. They need a job. They are willing to work, but you are not. In Sept. 1991, the New Frontier Hotel in Las Vegas went on strike. The union demanded it and the workers followed orders. This strike lasted over 20 years. Those workers spent 20 years getting a small pittance from the union, ruined families and ruined lives. But, they stood on principle. Now the workers are no longer on strike. The hotel was demolished instead. Stand on principle and strike, it is your choice, not the unions. It is your life not the unions. Be an adult.

Stephen Frank has been a political and public policy activist since 1960. He is also publisher of the California Political News and Views (www.capolitical.com). an account. Occurred at 10 a.m. on 4/18 in 200 block of Tower Dr. Unknown suspect withdrew mney from victim’s account. Occurred between 11/19 and 11/28/10 in 9600 block of Wilshire Blvd. Unknown suspect obtained victim’s information, requested a new credit card and made purchases. Occurred 4/27 and 5/5 in 9600 block of Wilshire Blvd. Unknown suspect obtained victim’s personal information, opened credit cards and made purchases.

Occurred between 5/31 and 6/9 in 200 block of N. Swall Dr. Unknown suspect obtained victim’s bank account information and paid for storage unit. Occurred between 6/1 and 6/10 p. m. in 700 block of N. Rodeo Dr. Female suspect used victim’s Social Security number as her own. Occurred between 8 a.m. on 7/22 and 6:15 p.m. on 6/10 in 200 block of S. Hamilton Dr. Unknown suspect victim’s personal information to procure a line of credit in the latter’s name.

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BEVERLY HILLS AT ITS BEST Beverly Hills loves our annual Concours on Rodeo Drive each Father’s Day. It’s one of the best events you can attend anywhere. This year, the Italian government is sponsoring “La Dolce Vita” to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the unification of modern Italy. (Yes, that’s right. For those a little behind on modern Italian history they had a revolution 150 years ago, crowned a king and formed a new country . . . they later got rid of the king and now they have what they have but it’s the same country.) Sunday, come see nearly 100 classic and custom cars on display lining our fabled shopping drive from one end to the other. “One if by land, two if by sea” could apply as well. Impresario Craig Donahue, who organizes these events, has imported an actual Venetian gondola. It’s big. Typically over 30,000 people come for the festivities and most stores are open. So, assuming men prefer cars and wives, daughters and others may wish to shop – the event has something for everyone. Men can shop, too, and women can admire the cars – so we’re not discriminating or implying anything. We just want everyone to know that you can all enjoy this. The Courier is proud to be a sponsor of the event. Please come visit us. Our celebrity on-camera interviewer Tamara Henry will be conducting TV interviews at The Courier’s tent and our video director Brenton Garen will be meeting and greeting guests, sponsors and exhibitors with his video crew. We at The Courier are also celebrating: we just received our circulation and readership numbers and can report record-breaking readership achievements. We have passed the Los Angeles Times in one zip code after another. We’ve now added Bel Air and Century City to Beverly Hills and are closing in on Westwood (we’re fewer than 200 copies behind). This tells us we are on the right track. We believe that a newspaper truly devoted to its community can survive and thrive despite all the talk of internet. Actually, we’re fine with the Internet. Our Internet readership continues to grow at a phenomenal pace – we topped 3 million page views last month and this month is ahead of last month. Watch for our latest Internet developments. We think you will be pleased with what we are doing . . . and no one can help but celebrate with us our new “Fashion Forward!” section edited by fashion director Tawny Sanders. We hope you enjoyed last week’s “Fashion Forward!” section with its exclusive fashion-shoot from the Los Angeles Museum of Contemporary Art. Tawny took over the entire museum and this was HER show – models, stylists, fashions – all of it. (You’re going to love her July section, too.) On Sunday, you will also see the “Courier Hostesses” distributing our special “Extra Edition” of the The Courier featuring the best of La Dolce Vita for Sunday and the entire festival. Please pick up your copy and see what interests you this coming week. Next Sunday, the festival continues with Gran Fondo – a marathon bike race from Beverly Hills to Malibu and back. Italian music will be at Greystone throughout and the City’s fabled restaurants will have special menus to make their contribution to the atmosphere. The Courier congratulates the entire Rodeo Drive Committee and especially outgoing president Tom Blumenthal of Gearys and incoming President Jim Jahant of Brooks Brothers on staging another “best of class” event. Donahue has created another great day for Beverly Hills. And to make it even better, this is free. This event is really like an old-fashioned community fair – merchants, citizens, the newspaper all working together to share our city and display our civic pride. Of course, most community fairs are not sponsored by the Italian government and do not include dozens of classic cars positioned in front of the most glamorous luxury brands in the world. This is our own event and it is done “Beverly Hills style,” so it’s really “community faire a la Beverly Hills.” Naturally, that means it’s a one-of-a-kind. You will also note the conspicuous absence of expensive admission tickets, out-oftown promoters, fences to keep people out, or other non-Beverly Hills features. Concours 2011 is truly our event. We believe it is how our City should share itself. Come and enjoy the day. We look forward to seeing you there.

Rabbi Jacob Pressman OUR BLESSINGS COUNT Wednesday began a bit overcast but with a perfectly comfortable temperature reading. Gradually the cloud cover melted away and the sun came out, giving us another glorious day in Southern California. I read the news, full of stories of horrendous floods, and levees threatening to give way, causing more floods with all the high cost of rebuilding and human misery attendant thereunto. I read of far off volcanoes and devastating forest fires, polluting the air with noxious dust particles and taking years to regrow. I looked out my window and said aloud: “How lucky, how blessed we are to be living here in SoCal at this moment in time.” These thoughts led me to thinking that there has to be a way of expressing the sense of wellbeing we Southern Califomians are experiencing these days, and suddenly realized that I have been gifted as a man of faith with the tools to do just that. In the Jewish prayer books there are dozens of benedictions I can use to release my feelings of gratitude for all things good. These benedictions require no special time or place, but simply burst from our lips when we

feel gratitude for the things, simple or complex, with which we are being blessed. They all begin with: “Blessed art Thou, 0 Lord, our God, King of the Universe...” and then we add that which we are appreciating. For example: “On eating fruit which grows on trees; on eating fruit which grows on the ground; on eating all manner of fragrant foods or spices; on witnessing lightning or a falling star; on seeing a lofty mountain or a great desert; on hearing thunder or seeing the sea; on seeing a rainbow or a beautiful tree or animal; on hearing good tidings...and on and on.” In other words, on just experiencing life and all the beauty and power and mystery of this world that counterbalances its miseries and unrelenting torrent of wars and crime and starvation and tyranny. While we continue to do all we can to alleviate human suffering, let us not forget to appreciate and be grateful for all the good things with which we are blessed. So, thank you, my faithful reader, for sharing my simple exuberant thought; and thank You, Lord, for just another glorious day in Southern California.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR To those in the community who watched last Thursday's school board meeting and saw grown-ups shouting and namecalling, please know that such behavior is not what we teach our students. Unfortunately, some of our elected leaders seem to be ignoring the California School Boards Associations (CSBA) own Professional Governance Standards, which state, “To be effective, an individual trustee: Acts with dignity and understands the implications of demeanor and behavior.” Previously, boardmembers have also failed to follow the CSBA standard that a trustee “Understands the distinction between board and staff roles, and refrains from performing management functions that are the responsibility of the superintendent and staff.” CSBA offers assistance in helping school boards learn their proper function and and to analyze their own performance. I think our community would welcome such help. Joel Pressman ****** As a Beverly Hills resident who actually uses the MTA rather than my car to commute and who lives a good walk from the proposed Beverly/Canon stop, I have to laugh at the notion there is some sort of conspiracy that Beverly Hills would advocate for the Santa Monica subway stop in Century City. According to MTA reports, it serves not only more of its own riders but is cheaper and doesn't tunnel through an oil field! The horror! The reality is that public transport doesn't pick you up at your front door and yet, more

and more in L.A., it makes sense for us to take it. Santa Monica Boulevard is a transit hub and while I'd like a subway entrance at my corner, I'll still happily walk to Canon Drive. As for the more shrill minority who advocate for the developers idea of where the stops should be, I want to ask “show me your TAP pass.” Tom Pease ****** Leave the subway on St. Monica Boulevard. Install a covered moving sidewalk on Avenue of the Stars, either below ground or at ground level that goes to Constellation. I think the businesses further south would finance an extension of such a moving sidewalk to Pico Boulevard. Ellis Landsbaum ****** Despite the rancor of outside voices and powerbrokers, the City Council and BHUSD must not allow anything or any persons to divert their attention from maintaining the integrity of a safe environment for our high school. The students and staff must be their first priority. The clock continues to tick and still there is no light at the end of the tunnel. The final EIR that addresses the subway tunnel under BHHS is complete and still the questionable fate of our high school

hangs in the balance. Now we can hear about all the fail-safe mitigations proponents will address, according to news reports. The MTA Board and the bureaucratic snarl of both the L.A. city and county politics will pass judgment and determine what the future of BHHS will be. Our children could become mere pawns in this game of “gotcha,” thus leaving them the biggest losers. This travesty is “big government” achieving its “subway to the sea” at all costs. As we come down to the wire, there seems to be a major disconnect between some councilmembers and their constituents. These members have repeatedly ignored pleas to join their fellow elected officians on the school board aqnd unanimously reject this destructive proposal as a bad idea. Instead, these councilmembers have chosen the route of diplomacy and “lip service”–a creative way of punting the ball–by nevefr having to say “yea or nay” for the record. Our residents want transparency in their local government. They want the record to show we speak with one voice against this irrational proposal from the MTA. In unison, we must emphatically tell the MTA Board and its fellow travelers: “There will be no subway tunnel under Beverly Hills High School.” Gloria Seiff

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