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Children’s Hospital Los Angeles celebrates new $636 million building.

By Marla Schevker The City Council majority of Mayor Barry Brucker, Vice Mayor Willie Brien and Councilmember Julian Gold again refused to join the fight against the MTA's proposed subway tunnel under Beverly Hills High School despite the unanimous pleas and demands of practically all the people and organizations of Beverly Hills at Tuesday's council study session. A clearly enraged and stunned audience watched as the three voted to re(see ‘COUNCIL,’ page 17)

Teen Advisory Committee extends application due date to July 1. 5

Board of Education honors retiring faculty members. 15 8 13 18

Goldberg Will Run For BHUSD Board Of Education Again By Marla Schevker Board of Education Vice President Brian Goldberg officially announced this week his intent to run for reelection to the Beverly Hills Unified School District Board of Education. Goldberg said he is running again because he wants to be a part of the BHUSD’s move from (see ‘GOLDBERG,’ page 7)

George Christy, Page 6 The Most Mysterious Man In Hollywood, Who Entertains Stylishly And Spends Holidays At George Clooney’s Villa Near Lake Como Editorial from Rabbi Pressman AND MORE

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VROOM!—Marilyn Wales displays the 1913 Fiat Speed Car she co-owns with Gary Wales at the Concours d’Elegance on Sunday. This year’s event celebrated “The Art of Italian Motoring,” and the Italian brand Fiat was selected as the event’s honored marque. Courier photo by Kira Robles GENEROUS D O N A TION—USC President C. L. Max Nikias and Keck Foundation President and Chair Robert Day sign the official documents in front of the model of the 1952 drilling barge of W. M. Keck, Sr. For the full story, see page 8.

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BH High School Seniors To Turn Their Tassels Today Beverly Hills High School seniors will be donning caps and gowns and celebrating the end of their high school career and the start of the rest of their lives today. The BHHS senior graduation ceremony will commence at 9 a.m. at the graduation lawn, the front lawn of the Beverly Hills High School, located at 241

Moreno Dr. Visitors are advised to find parking on local streets, and all are advised not to forget to wear sunscreen. The Courier wishes good luck to all of this year’s graduating seniors. For more information, call 310-229-3685.

The Tunnel—Part 2: Safety By Marla Schevker and Courier Staff Publisher’s Note: This is part two of an eight-part series on the proposed Westside Subway Extension through Beverly Hills. California’s schools are built to exacting safety standards and that is no accident. All public school construction plans must

be approved by the Division of State Architect, which is responsible for passing on school construction. This safety check dates from March 10, 1933. At 5:55 p.m. that Friday evening, a massive earthquake on the Newport/Inglewood Fault devastated (see ‘TUNNEL,’ page 16)

G E T T I N G TO KNOW BILL I E — A n enchantress and engaging conversationalist with high smarts, Billie Catherine Lourd will be 19 next month and is in her second year at New York University. Billie is the daughter of Carrie Fisher and CAA’s Managing Partner Bryan Lourd, who was honored during the dinner of the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Los Angeles at The B e v e r l y Wilshire. Sony’s Amy Pascal introduced this most gentlemanly agent with great humor. More photos in G e o r g e Christy’s column on page 6. Scott Downie/ Celebrity Photo

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Council Votes Against Funding Rose Float Ignoring the endorsements of the Rodeo Drive Committee, Conference & Visitors Bureau and the president of the Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce, a 3-2 majority of the city council rejected underwriting a Beverly Hills entry into the 2012 Tournament of Roses. Two weeks ago, Councilmember Julian Gold, M.D., stated that the city had “plenty of money” to fund the effort, but wanted input from the city’s three business organizations and asked for their input. These organizations responded Tuesday in favor, but Gold, Mayor Barry

Brucker and Vice Mayor Willie Brien rejected it anyway. Brucker had previously stated, “The Rose Float is the best investment we can make in marketing the city.” The funds would be allocated from money generated by the city’s hotel tax already allocated for marketing purposes. No city general funds would be used. Nearly 200 members of the Beverly Hills community volunteered for the float and more were expected for (see ‘ROSE FLOAT,’ page 14)

Brucker Networks At Mayors Conference By Tricia Arend Beverly Hills’ Mayor Barry Brucker joined several hundred other mayors at the U.S. Conference of Mayors this past weekend. Brucker said he left on Thursday and came back early Tuesday morning from Baltimore, site of the third Conference of Mayors he has attended to date. The mayor said the main highlight of the trip was networking with other mayors in a non-competitive welcoming environment. He discussed such issues as crime, education, transporta-

tion, job retention and environmental issues with mayors from around the U.S. and learned what has been successful and what has not. Brucker said there were several things he learned about that he considered bringing back to Beverly Hills, which included negotiation methods with employee bargaining units over pension reform, a significant use of electric vehicles and pushing for tapping into shallow water to combat wa(see ‘MAYORS,’ page 15)

BHUSD Receives Low Interest Rate By Marla Schevker The Beverly Hills Unified School District was notified Tuesday it received the lowest interest rate out of the L. A. County on its annual short-term loan. It also received the highest short-term loan rating of SP-1+ from Standard and Poor’s. Assistant Superintendent of Business Services Alex Cherniss said a high rating indicates high investor confi-

dence. Every year the Los Angeles County of Education gets a loan of hundreds of millions of dollars and they split it up among school districts in the county. For 2011/2012 the BHUSD received a $7.8 million loan at 4.6 percent interest. Cherniss said it is typical for school districts to get short-term loans each fis(see ‘LOAN RATING,’ page 12)

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GRAND CELEBRATION—The ribbon cutting ceremony yesterday for CHLA’s new hospital building. From left: Richard Cordova, President/CEO of CHLA; Antonio Villaraigosa, LA Mayor; Marion Anderson, Co-Chair, Board of Trustees; Mary Hart, Co-Chair of New Hospital campaign; Jennifer Page, mother to six-year-old Max, a hospital patient, and ﬁve-year-old Ellison; Jack Pettker, Co-Chair, Board of Trustees. Courier photo by Brenton Garen SURPRISE PARTY—Gearys of Beverly Hills President/CEO Tom Blumenthal, pictured above, was awarded a proclamation for his years of service as President of the Rodeo Drive Committee at a surprise party, Monday, at the Luxe Hotel on Rodeo. He was also honored with a “Wok of Style” and a video commemorating his time.

BHUSD Discuss Fees, Charges By Marla Schevker As the California Legislature continues to discuss Assembly Bill 165 which will update the types of fees a school district can charge, the BHUSD discussed the potential legislation at its meeting June 16 with Best Best & Krieger attorney Cathy Holmes. There are currently 20 permissible fees, charges and deposits authorized by law. These fees include fines or reimbursements for lost or damaged school property and actual costs for the duplication of records. Holmes said the BHUSD’s board policy regarding fees

appropriately set out the areas which can be charged. PTA Council President Susie Roberts recommended the district begin discussions with the PTAs and BHEF. The four K-8 schools average about $100,000 in total expenditures associated with three outdoor education trips. This does not include any other costs they might incur. Although there is not set time period when the litigation will be decided, Holmes will serve as an intermediary to help the district form a working group made up of PTA, site administrators, district staff and BHEF.

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR—Horace Mann PTA Vice President of Programs Tina Wiener was awarded the “PTA Volunteer of the Year” award for the 33rd district. She is pictured here with Horace Mann PTA President Howard Goldman.

Volunteer Of The Year For Wiener By Marla Schevker Horace Mann PTA Vice President of Programs Tina Wiener was awarded the “Parent Volunteer Of The Year” for the 33rd district. Wiener was given her award on Monday. Wiener has been volunteering at the Horace Mann

PTA for five years. Wiener said some high points from the year include bringing back the Science Olympiad team and holding Family Nights. Although Wiener has been active in the Horace Mann PTA, she was not expecting to win an award. (see ‘VOLUNTEER,’ page 12)

CHLA Unveils New $636 Million Hospital Building By Brenton Garen Children’s Hospital Los Angeles yesterday dedicated and held a ribbon cutting ceremony for its new seven-story, 460,000-square-foot building, which will provide 317 more pediatric-care beds at its hospital campus. CHLA’s President/CEO Richard Cordova was joined by city officials, patients and parents at a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Marion and John E. Anderson Pavilion, a $636 million building.

Marion Anderson, a hospital board of trustees member who along with her husband donated $50 million toward the project, was also on hand. The building is one of the most technologically advanced in the country. It includes real-time electronic tracking and recording of patients’ vital signs and surgical equipment in rooms for critically ill children to allow for immediate bedside procedures, according to hospital officials. The hospital will include

120 beds dedicated exclusively to intensive care. The rooms were all designed with unique “family zones” that provide room for relatives to stay overnight with patients. The building also includes family lounges, a business center with Internet access and reference materials and a 24-hour “Family Pantry” for families staying with their children around the clock. About 200 patients are expected to be moved into the building on July 17.

Sunset Blvd Modification Meeting This Monday By Tricia Arend A special meeting will be held by the Traffic & Parking Commission to review and discuss the modification plan for three Sunset Boulevard inter-

sections on Monday. The community is invited to attend the meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. on the second floor of the City Hall Municipal Gallery, 455 N Rexford Dr., to

provide feedback on what is needed to improve safety at the Camden, Roxbury and Bedford Drive intersections with Sunset Boulevard. (see ‘SUNSET BLVD,’ page 12)

ON BROADWAY— “It’s All In The Family!” was presented by the City of Beverly Hills’ after school class “A Taste of Broadway” at the Beverly Hills High School Salter Theater Monday and Tuesday. Students from Horace Mann, Beverly Vista, Hawthorne and El Rodeo schools performed.

Christiansen/Hubbard District Attorney Reassigned By Marla Schevker Deputy District Atty. for the Public Integrity Division Max Huntsman has been named as lead attorney for the trials of both former BHUSD Director of Planning and Facilities Karen

Christiansen and former BHUSD Superintendent Jeffrey Hubbard. Huntsman, who was providing assistance on both cases, is replacing Deputy District Atty. Juliet Schmidt. Schmidt

was moved off the case after sending e-mails to the law firm who will represent a former BHUSD law firm, Orbach, Huff and Suarez, in potential litigation with the BHUSD. She of(see ‘DA,’ page 19)

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Beverly Hills Police Department Study Advisory Group Discusses City Stations By Marla Schevker ing is planned there and also the northNew Red-Light Camera Intersections The Metro Station Advisory Group west corner of Wilshire and Gale.

By Brenton Garen While Los Angeles continues to debate whether to keep its red-light camera program, Beverly Hills is gearing up to potentially expand its program to two more intersections. BHPD traffic bureau Lt. Mark Rosen told The Courier its program was financially stable and producing rev-

enue for the City while having evidence to support traffic violations were down by up to 46 percent at some of its red-light intersections. Rosen said his department was currently conducting studies to introduce cameras to the intersections of Wilshire and Santa Monica Blvd as well as (see ‘RED LIGHT,’ page 19)

met for its third and final time on Tuesday. The Wilshire/La Cienega and the Wilshire/Rodeo committees discussed potential station portal locations and potential station artwork. The Wilshire/La Cienega site has only one potential portal location–the northeast corner of Wilshire and La Cienega boulevards. Construction stag-

This Station Advisory Group spent its time talking about the process by which art is picked. A.J. Willmer, presidentelect of the Rotary Club of Beverly Hills, said the group wanted to reassure itself the City would have a significant role in choosing the art installed in Beverly Hills (see ‘STATION ADVISORY GROUP,’ page 19)

DINE AT BOUCHON TO SUPPORT SCHOOLS— Bouchon Beverly Hills is donating 50 percent of its BHUSD prix fixe dinner menu and $10 or 25 percent of prix ﬁxe breakfast and lunch menu sales to the Beverly Hills Education Foundation through June 30. Pictured are BHEF president Annette Saleh, Hillary Hartman, Chef Thomas Keller, Lisa Licht and Chef Rory Herrmann. Photo by Marc Saleh

Reading Club Registration Starts Today By Tricia Arend Registration begins today for the Beverly Hills Library’s Summer Reading Club. ACCEPTING MEMBERS—2010-2011 Teen Advisory Committee member Justin Kim Themed “One World, Many Stories,” learns about the inner workings of the City's Emergency Operations Center. Also pictured the reading club is a summer-long proare TAC Members Alexandra Aftalion, Iman Afgham and Deborah Sparks. gram running through Sept. 2 which encourages children to be excited about reading. By Tricia Arend portunity to solicit their ideas, meet Children of all ages are encouraged The application deadline for youth other teenagers and work on activities, interested in applying to the City’s Teen said Recreation Services Manager Teri Advisory Committee (TAC) has been ex- Angel. tended until July 1. Participants meet for an hour the The TAC will enter into its fifth year first Tuesday of each month from Octoin giving a voice to the community’s ber to June at the Beverly Hills Public teenagers entering seventh through Library. Attendance is required at all tenth grade in Sept. 2011. meetings. The committee offers youth an op-

Teen Advisory Committee Deadline July 1

(see ‘TAC,’ page 7)

BH Hotels, Restaurants Offer Royal Deals By Brenton Garen When newlywed royal couple Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, are in the Los Angeles area next month, the Beverly Hills Conference and Visitors Bureau hopes the couple will visit Beverly Hills. In anticipation of a possible stop between July 8-10, the CVB has worked with the City’s hotels, restaurants and

attractions to offer a number of special deals for residents and tourists so they can live ‘like a royal’. The Peninsula, Montage, Maison 140 and L’Ermitage are offering lavish experiences including hotel buy-outs, cabana dining and spa treatments. Luxe Rodeo Drive has a special royal cocktail at Cafe Rodeo, Padding(see ‘ROYAL DEALS,’ page 15)

RAISING THE FLAG—The 9/11 memorial site installed a 36-foot ﬂag pole from Southern California Flagpoles Tuesday. Pictured from left are Beverly Hills Fire D e p a r t m e n t Administration and Prevention Staff: Mike Liongson, Deputy Chief Mark Embrey, Karen Gutierrez, Roger Askin, Fire Marshal/Battalion Chief Mike Newell, Eddie Gamboa, Enrilynne Pilas, Deputy Fire Marshal/Capt. Bruce Lessing, Capt. Joe Matsch, Cecilia Kim and Chris Heyer, who all participated in the initiation ﬂag raising. Photo by Reggie Sully

to read eight books this summer–but can always read more–and will acquire an animal character to add to a mobile each time they complete a book. By the end of the summer, each participant will have filled in their mobile and receive a picture of themselves to add to it, as well as choice of one free paperback book and a treat box. (see ‘READING CLUB,’ page 19)

GEORGE CHRISTY

George Christy Matt Tolmach Sony’s Amy Pascal with husband Bernie Weinraub

Melanie Cook with FilmDistrict’s Peter Schlessel

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p l aye r. Mom is the multi-talented Carrie Fisher.

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e might be the most mysterious man in Hollywood.” So claimed Sony’s Amy Pascal, who knows the yeas and nays about Hollywood’s Who’s Who. “He’s full of seeming contradictions and endless layers, the epitome of cool, yet deeply caring and curious at the same time. Quiet, unflappable, funny, confident, vulnerable, wise. And chic. Growing up in New Iberia, a very small and very Southern town in Louisiana – about l0,000 light years away from Hollywood.”

he object of her affection? Bryan Lourd, a 16-year veteran with the powerful Creative Artists Agency, where he’s a managing partner. As with other successful agents, he began his career as an NBC page and in the mail room of the William Morris Agency.

ryan was the Care and Cure honoree introduced by Amy during the dinner planned by the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Los Angeles at the Beverly Wilshire.

my had the audience fascinated as she lauded this most gentlemanly agent. Bryan's clients are legion, his life stimulating, and he’s a bookworm, too. At a book launch party chez Bryan for Page 6 | June 24, 2011

Event co-chair Andy Gumpert with wife Nicole

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ow grateful my wife Nicole and I are that we live in Los Angeles with its access to docG i g i tors who invest L e v a n g i e ’s years and hunn o v e l , dreds of thouimpressed sands of dollars we were with on their educahis library, tion, all deterwhere the mined to find the entire Library cure for epilepof America sy.” He then series crowdi n t r o duced Brad Weston with event co-chair ed the floor for Mark Borman Doctors Arthur lack of space Partikian, Lekha on the bookRao, David Millett, Nicole shelves filled with hundreds of Cobo and Shaun Hussain. The books you wanted to browse. evening raised $1 million.

ryan’s dined at the White House, entertains stylishly, savors holidays at client George Clooney’s villa near Lake Como. We should add that in late August, George’s The Ides of March will open the Venice Film Festival. George directed the political, scandaldriven thriller, and stars as the presidential candidate -- the all-star cast features Philip Seymour Hoffman, Paul Giamatti, Ryan Gosling, Marisa Tomei, Evan Rachel Wood. George’s relationship with Elisabetta Canalis has gone poof.

ryan’s friends, Columbia Pictures’ Andy Gumpert and independent producer Mark Borman, served as the evening’s co-chairs. Their youngsters Chloe and Ari have been diagnosed with this brain disorder, and Andy related that “60,000 children in our area have epilepsy, while more than three million Americans of all ages are affected – more than 326,000 children are under the

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oving Bryan isn’t hard to do,” Amy revealed. “Getting to know him is an entirely different matter. For all his affability, he’s an intensely private guy, a cross between Peter Pan, Jay Gatsby and Cary Grant. A snappy dresser, and probably the only person alive in this century who can pull off wearing an ascot.

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e is stupidly generous. At his birthday party, he gave all of us girls ruby bracelets – Bryan’s idea of a party favor. I’ll be candid:

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ince I’m being candid here, I’ll go for broke. On every Academy Award weekend, he throws a party to end all parties. Forget Vanity Fair! Bryan’s is the most sought-after invitation in town. Everyone you ever wanted and didn’t want to see is there. It’s gotten so crowded that he now staggers the time of the invites.

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ut even that hasn’t helped. The poor valets have to park the cars in Encino. Bryan lives in Beverly Hills, and for all I know people are still waiting for their cars from last year’s Academy Award party. Standing there in that endless line, everyone’s talking about stopping at In-N-Out Burger on the way home. Because we’re starving!

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kay, maybe Bryan doesn’t know how to feed us, but he certainly knows how to nourish our souls. I wouldn’t want it any other way.” Online at www.bhcourier.com/georgechristy.cfm

inner supporters included Todd Black, who invited Bryan to be the honoree, Sony’s Jeff Blake, CAA’s Richard Lovett, Brad Weston, Brian Grazer, Alan Wertheimer, Gary Barber, Roger Birnbaum, Melanie Cook, Matt Tolmach, Steve Elzer, Sandy Wernick, Nick Meyer, Karen Hermelin, Max Hahn, Susan Pietsch-Escueta, who heads our local Epilepsy Foundation.

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CAA’s managing partner Bryan Lourd with daughter Billie during the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Los Angeles dinner honoring Bryan at the Beverly Wilshire

age of 15. Treatment is severely hampered by a shortage of pediatric neurologists, with an average wait time of six months.

with Billie and Amy and Bryan were his dad, Gary Lucchesi Harvey, a racetrack buff; Bryan’s financier brother Blaine with wife Crystal; Bryan’s partner Bruce Bozzi, whose family owns the prominent Palm Restaurants; Bernie Weinraub, who’s wed to Amy Pascal.

Bryan is not perfect. He invites you to his house, the setting’s beautiful. Great conversation, lots of laughs, wine and liquor flowing like a waterfall. But there is a probBrian Grazer lem, and it’s a big one. There’s never any food. What’s up with that? Bryan isn’t Jewish.

e enjoyed meeting Bryan’s daughter, Billie Catherine Lourd, a beautiful enchantress and an engaging conversationalist with high smarts. She’ll be 19 next month, is in her second year at New York University studying business administration and music. Wherever she goes, count on Billie being a winning team

Blake Lively in her white Chanel gown with mom Elaine, sisters Robyn and Lori, walked the red carpet during the Green Lantern premiere in Hollywood. Ryan Reynolds stars in the $300 million movie.

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good to great. During the last election, Goldberg said he promised the voters transparency, accountability and oversight. “My first term has been dominated by cleaning up other people’s messes and putting the district in a situation to work from moving from good to great,” Goldberg said. “I’m very optimistic of our recent hire of (Superintendent) Gary Woods. “We’ve put a lot of pieces in place to be great again and I would like to be a pat of continuing this work and ensuring we stay on the path we’ve been working so diligently to get on.” Over the past four years he encouraged bringing in the Fiscal Crisis and Management Assistance Team to review food services and special education, he was an early proponent of the Facilities Advisory Committee and supported internal auditors to regularly evaluate the districts practices procedures and support.

Goldberg said he has created a four-point plan for the next four years, that includes: 1. Fiscal responsibility. 2. Finish the creation and implementation of the district-wide Master Facility Plan. 3. Develop curriculum for the 21st century including the International Baccalaureate program and the Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (S.T.E.M.) curriculum. 4. Integrate technology throughout the district to promote critical and creative thinking. July 18 is the first day to register as an official candidate for the November 8 election. Goldberg said he is looking forward the campaign. “I’m very proud of my service and my record,” Goldberg said. “I’m looking forward to a vigorous and healthy discussion about my record on the school board and vision (to implement if I am reelected) for the school board for the next four years.”

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“It’s a great opportunity for teens to see how City government works and how they fit within that, and gives them an opportunity to give their input on what they’d like to see (happen),” said Recreation Services Manager Teri Angel. “We like to have activities to keep them busy and positive and help them in their careers, whatever kind of a career they go in.” Committee activities include organizing teen dances, participating in Teen Leadership Day, learning and practicing public speaking, running

meetings, fundraising, learning to use fire extinguishes with the Fire Department and reviewing City emergency operations, Angel said. She added that input from prior TAC members has led to the development of a teen zone in the library. There is no fee to participate on the committee. Applications can be dowloaded by visiting http://www.beverlyhills.org/civica/filebank/blobdload.asp?blobID=7048 and submitted to gmatsuura@beverlyhills.org. For more information, call (310) 285-6810.

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Surgical Oncology Specialists Trained At JWCI Join Fight Against Cancer This month, the John Wayne Cancer Institute (JWCI) at St. John’s Health Center made an important contribution to the fight against cancer by graduating six surgical oncology physicians from its Surgical Oncology Fellowship Program to become the next generation of cancer research and treatment leaders. For more than 30 years, JWCI has been dedicated to eradicating cancer and educating the next generation of cancer surgeons by building a vital pipeline of experts with the shared vision of a world without cancer. More than 110 fellows have graduated from the intensive program, ranked among the top four in the nation. Institute graduates serve as leaders in major academic institutions and health centers worldwide, all collaborating to make important advances in cancer care “It was a privilege to be instructed by renowned cancer surgeons during my fellowship at the John Wayne Cancer Institute,” said Dr. Shawn T. Steen, the Carolyn Dirks Fellow and Chief Administrative Fellow. “I’m am far better pre-

NEXT GENERATION OF CANCER RESEARCH, TREATMENT LEADERS—At the JWCI Fellows graduation were, from left: Michael I. Wayne, JWCI board of directors; Patrick Wayne, board chair; Dr Donald L. Morton, chief of melanoma and director of the JWCI Surgical Oncology Fellowship; Dr. Camelia A. Lawrence, Dr. Christopher J. Moran, FACS; Dr. Shawn T. Steen, Dr. Hamed Kargozaran, Dr. Nancy McLaughlin and Dr. Daniel Kelly, director of JWCI’s Brain Tumor Center.

pared as a surgeon and researcher, and look forward to making great strides against this terrible disease.” The six graduating doctors were recognized during a ceremony featuring Dr. Donald L. Morton, JWCI chief of melanoma and director of the Surgical Oncology Fellowship

Program. Graduates included Dr. Steen, Dr. Hamed Kargozaran, Ruth and Martin H. Weil Fellow; Nancy McLaughlin, Ph.D., Neuro Oncology Fellow; Christopher J. Moran, FACS, Harold McAlister Charitable Foundation Fellow; Camelia A. Lawrence, Lois

Rosen Breast Fellow and SooHwa Han, the JWCI Auxiliary Breast Fellow. JWCI’s fellowship program is funded through individual donors and foundations, such as longtime supporter Lois Rosen. “I believe it is critical that we educate and empower spe-

cialists who will in turn train and raise the bar for other physicians,” said Rosen, who funded Dr. Lawrence’s breast fellowship. “JWCI is one of the few certified training centers in the nation, and I think it’s one of the best investments I’ve ever made,” Rosen said.

USC Receives $150M Grant From Keck Foundation To Boost Scientific Research USC has received a $150 million gift from the W.M. Keck Foundation designed to boost scientific research at the university’s medical school and two affiliated hospitals, the university has announced. “This $150 million gift from the Keck Foundation will have a profound impact on our community and our world for generations to come,” USC President C.L. Max Nikias said. “It will be a catalyst for dramatic discoveries and developments in medical research, teaching and patient care.” The gift is the second “transformative” gift the Keck Foundation has made in recent years to USC’s medical programs, following its $110 million gift in 1999 to the Keck School of Medicine of USC, the university said. In recognition of the gift, USC’s academic medical programs will be named Keck Medicine of USC in perpetuity. It will comprise the Keck Medical Center of USC and Keck School of Medicine. The Keck Medical Center will

include University Hospital, which will be renamed the Keck Hospital of USC, and USC’s faculty practice, which will be renamed the Keck Doctors of USC, as well as USC Norris Cancer Hospital. “We believe that this partnership with USC will fund outstanding research to expand the boundaries of medical knowledge and improve quality of life for vast numbers of people,” said Robert Day, chairman/CEO of the W.M. Keck Foundation. “This gift reflects our commitment to bringing cutting-edge science, medicine and engineering together to find new and better ways forward.” The Keck money will be paid out over 20 years with the goal of raising the academic reputation of USC’s medical school now that the university has full authority over USC University Hospital, a 411-bed general care facility, and the 60-bed USC Norris Cancer Hospital, attorney James Ukropina, a Keck Foundation vice president, said. —CNS

Gallery Hosts Fundraiser For Real Medicine Foundation The Real Medicine Foundation, Andrew Weiss Gallery and RMF Host Committee will host a fundraiser for the organization—that provides humanitarian support to people living in disaster and poverty stricken areas— from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sunday at the gallery,179 S. Beverly Dr. Photographs of Marilyn Monroe and works by Picasso, Miro, Chagall and others will be sold and auctioned, including never-before-seen images by George Barris, the last person to photograph Monroe just week before her death, with

a portion of proceeds benefitting the foundation. Real Medicine’s CEO/founder Dr. Martina Fuch was recently honored by Lifetime as a “Remarkable Women” for the work the organization has done in Haiti, Peru, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Kenya, South Sudan, Uganda, the U.S. and more. Tickets (with raffle opportunity to win an original photograph by host committee member Lyndie Benson) are $25 in advance and available at www.itsmyseat.com//events/462499.html

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˚•Concern Foundation For Cancer Research Sets 37th Block Party Fundraiser At Paramount Beverly Hills-originated Concern Foundation, which has raised $43 million for cancer research and funds 63 cancer research projects at leading institutions in the U.S. and abroad, will host its 37th annual Block Party on Saturday, July 9, at Paramount Studios. More than 50 caterers (Lawry’s) and restaurants (including such nearby locals as il Cielo, Lawry’s Catering, Fogo de Chao, Grill on the Alley, Pane E Vino Trattoria, The Capital Grille, Lemonade, Factor’s Deli, etc.) will be on hand to provides taste treats for the more than 3,000 expected. Themed “Dancing in the Streets,” the party will encompass four stages of live musical entertainment focused on various styles of dance, casino style gaming, silent auction, and as live auction featuring trips and vacation packages with air fare provided by American Airlines, For more information on the Block Party, visit www.concernfoundation.org or call 310- 3606100. Tickets are $350. •Peninsula Spa Introduces New Spa Package For Busy Executives The Peninsula Beverly Hills Spa, adjacent to the hotel’s Roof

Garden, has introduced an exclusive package designed for busy executives weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. While guests recharge with a 60- or 90-minute signature custom massage (deep tissue, sports, or classic Swedish), their car will be washed, suit pressed and shoes shined at no additional cost. “Many of our spa guests are time-pressed executives, so we wanted to offer them a way to recharge while our staff accomplishes their usual multi-tasking for them,” said Offer Nissenbaum, managing director of The Peninsula. All massages feature organic aroma-therapeutic oils, and can be customized to produce a guest’s desired result--to soothe sore muscles, energize body and spirit, release tension and promote relaxation. The Executive Spa Package is priced at $185 (plus tax and gratuity) for a 60minute massage or $245 for 90minutes. For reservations, call 310-975-2854, or e-mail: spapbh@peninsula.com. For additional information, visit www.peninsula.com/beverlyhillsspa. •Pointer Sisters To Perform Monday At The Roxy For 60th Anniversary Of Friendly House The Pointer Sisters (Malik and Bonnie) will perform a one-

night only charity gig for the 60th anniversary of Friendly House L.A. at The Roxy, 9009 W. Sunset Blvd., Monday at 7 p.m. The trio will be joined by Tommy Davidson, Richard Lewis, Shadoe Stevens, Michael des Barnes and other guests. There will be a fashion show and auction in addition to the all-star music and comedy show. Tickets are $50 at ticketweb.com (search The Pointer Sisters) or www.friendlyhouse la.org or call 213-389-9964. •Ron Herman Sportswear Expands Operations In Japan Ron Herman, whose sportwear store has been a fixture at 325 N. Beverly Dr. and other Westside locations, has enlarged his Japanese flagship store in the Tokyo suburb of Sendagaya to cover more than 11,000-square feet. It also now includes a flower shop, a jewelry corner, a self-service café, surfboards, home furnishings, jewelry and personal care items. According to Herman, the expansion comes at a delicate time for Japan, which is recovering from the March earthquake and tsunami. Fashion events and store openings have been scarce the past few months. “We're a place where people want to go. I think we satisfy more than just a need for fashion,” he said.

DISTINGUISHED–B’Nai B’Rith International honored Montage Hotels & Resorts founder/CEO Alan J. Fuerstman (left) with its 2011 “Distinguished Achievement” award in Montage Beverly Hills. He is joined by wife Susan (center) and daughter Jessica. Below (from left) are other Montage executives on hand for the tribute: James Bermingham, Bill Claypool, Iqbal Bashir, Jeff Johnson and Greg Villaneuve.

MAKING PROGRESS–A recent visit to The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts construction site, provided some boardmembers an opportunity to view the progress on the City garage and excavation on the 500 seat Goldsmith Theater. Pictured (from left): Bruce Goldsmith; Paul Selwyn, founding board president; and newly named boardmembers, Laurie Konheim and Tom Gregory.

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• Portfolio. Many people retire with investment portfolios they haven’t reviewed in years, with asset allocations that may no longer be appropriate. New retirees sometimes carry too much risk in their portfolios, with the result being that the retirement income from their investments fluctuates wildly with the vagaries of the market. Other retirees are super-conservative investors: their portfolios are so risk-averse they can’t earn enough to keep up with even moderate inflation, and over time, they find they have less and less purchasing power. • Spending habits. Do you only spend 70 percent of your salary? Probably not. If you’re like many Americans, you probably spend 90-95 percent of it. Will your spending habits change drastically once you retire? Again, probably not. Most people only change spending habits in response to economic necessity or in pursuit of new financial goals. People don’t want to “live on less” once they have had “more.” • Social Security (or lack thereof). In 2005, SSI represented 39 percent of a typical 65-year-old retiree’s income. But by 2030, Social Security may only replace 29 percent of that income, after deductions for Medicare premiums and income taxes. Since 1983, retirees earning more than $25,000 in SSI have had to pay income tax on a portion of their benefits. This is all presuming Social Security is still around in 2030. So will you have enough? When it comes to retirement income, a casual assumption may prove to be woefully inaccurate. Meet with a qualified retirement planner while you are still working to discuss these factors and estimate how much you will really need.

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Correction: The story “HR Commission Talks Noise” in the June 17 edition incorrectly reported that the Human Relations Commission was unanimous in their straw poll to change the weekday curfew from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The commission supported the change from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. during weekdays 4-2, with Vice Chairperson Barbara Linder and Commissioner Ilona Sherman voting against the change.

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cal year. Every time the district applies for a loan, it’s called a Tax and Revenue Anticipation Note (TRAN). As a Basic Aid district, the majority of the BHUSD revenue comes twice a year but regular payments need to be made every month. The BHUSD received a $5 million short-term loan in academic year 2010/2011, paid back in April and May. “We get a loan of cash up front, it helps us meet all the payrolls and we pay it back towards the end,” Cherniss said. “Everybody is getting these short-term loans just to meet

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BEVERLY HILLS their payrolls for cash flow purposes.” The BHUSD has a high short-term rating and a high long-term rating. The BHUSD long-term Standard and Poor’s rating is AA and their Moody’s credit rating is AA1. Cherniss said there are a few AAA districts throughout the state but they have to have a parcel tax. Cherniss said they get reviewed every few years. “It validates the fiscal strength of our district both presently and long term and we’re really in a healthy position and it really promotes investor confidence,” Cherniss said.

al components. “Tina’s an educator, she gets it,” Goldstein said. “It’s not fun and games when she does things with programs, there’s an educational focus to it. Tina really understands first and foremost the reduction of school funding and is really able to take measures to put in place programs and assemblies that really impact the students.” Overall, Wiener said she learned a lot throughout the year. “I have learned that we can make our school be whatever it is we want it to be,” Wiener said. “And that parents can make a difference. If (parents) have ideas on things that they have for their schools, they need to get involved and they can definitely make a difference.” The 33rd district is comprised of all of Los Angeles County.

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City staff led the first public outreach meeting on the “West Sunset Boulevard Transportation Study” on June 6. The study can be viewed on the City’s Web site. Commission Chair Jeff Levine said additional information will be provided at the July 27 commission meeting regarding proposed alternatives to improve safety and traffic circulation at the three intersections in question. The commission will provide its initial input on the proposed alternatives at this time. “We’re hoping to accomplish reaching a consensus between the community’s wishes, the staff and the commissioners so that we can move forward with a viable solution on how to enhance our safety in that area,” Levine said. At the conclusion of the public outreach meetings, the commission is expected to submit a recommendation to the City Council for any improvements to the intersections. Comments can also be submitted by calling (310) 285-2500 or emailing transportation@beverlyhills.org.

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Fashion News & Notes Zegna Warns of Luxury Slowdown in 2012 Ermenegildo Zegna SpA warned of a possible slowdown in sales of luxury goods in 2012. “It’s going to be hard to continue growing 30 percent as we have been growing for the past five years in China,” Zegna said. Still, the company “remains confident” about its prospects in the country, he said. The company is focused on internal growth rather than acquisitions and on men’s wear, Zegna said. Niche Retail Strategies Maurice Marciano Sets Retirement Maurice Marciano, chairman and co-founder of Guess Inc., will retire at the end of the company’s current fiscal year, Jan. 28, and move to the post of non-executive chairman. WWD

PPR Coming to America Laurent Claquin, currently PPR senior vice president of corporate and social responsibility, is moving to New York this fall to become head of PPR Americas, as the French conglomerate reinforces its corporate structure on the continent. Claquin will continue to report to Francois-Henri Pinault, PPR’s chairman and chief executive. WWD Versace Signs on as H&M’s Guest Designer Donatella Versace has signed on to be Swedish fashion giant Hennes & Mauritz AB’s annual guest designer. The collection is to be sold in 300 H&M stores in November, and will feature fashions for men and women, and home items. WWD

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this year. Last year’s entry, funded mainly by private donations, brought the City network television coverage worth over $9.3 million in the United States alone, garnered over 12,500 actual news stories nam-

ing Beverly Hills as the winner of the Mayor's Trophy, and promoted Beverly Hills in over 109,000 actual stories about the parade, the single most heavily promoted and watched event of its kind in the world each year. The week after the Rose Parade, Beverly Hills was

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flooded with rooters from Wisconsin and Texas Christian Universities leading to sell-outs of hotels and overflow crowds in the City’s stores and restaurants. The City, citing budget issues, held on to $420,000 of last year’s City marketing funds. This year, the council has diverted or held back nearly $1 million of specially-designated TOT marketing funds with no plans to spend them in support of local business. Councilmembers John Mirisch and Lili Bosse supported returning to the Tournament. Bosse, who was initially opposed, said she had examined all the facts and now strongly supported the effort. Mirisch began the City’s return to the Rose Parade last year and continues to support it. Gold two weeks ago said in open ses-

sion that he would support the venture if the City’s three organizations supported it. He reversed himself to join the opposition. Brucker, who two weeks ago supported Gold’s motion to seek recommendations from the three business organizations, also rejected the organization’s recommendations. He floated the idea of a “a block party” on New Years Eve or the day after New Years Day. He also suggested placing a kiosk on Rodeo Drive to offer free lattes, hot chocolate and apple cider. Another option would be an ice skating rink. He did not say how a block party or free lattes would result in international publicity for the City of Beverly Hills.

BEVERLY HILLS Gold’s original proposal from two weeks ago was for the City to underwrite the effort by adopting a “worst case” scenario with the City promising to fund the entire effort. When he made the motion, he knew that there was no chance the “worst case” scenario would occur. Last year, private donors paid two thirds of the cost. This year, the Beverly Hills Tournament of Roses Committee reported it already had tentative commitments of $110,000 towards the $275,000 total cost. “The question I (ask) the council is do we want to commit approximately $345,000 to pay for the 2011 arrearage and 2012 float?” Brucker asked the council. For Bosse and Mirisch, the answer was an overwhelming yes. “I think it is good value for money and there are other things I think aren’t as good value that don’t give us the TOT revenue,” Mirisch said. Vice Mayor Willie Brien said his problems do not stem directly from the float. “I don’t have an issue with the float, the float was beautiful,” Brien said. “But I don’t believe its worth $250,000. I don’t believe it’s worth $150,000. I think this money can be spent on bringing people directly into the City.” Brien voted to support the float last year, then claimed he did not. He apparently did not notice the thousands of visitors from the Rose Parade last year wearing their school colors as he was in New York at the time. Bosse recommended the council fund the float committee their original request of $130,000 and the $70,000 in arrearages. “As with anything you ever do, the first year is the hardest,” Bosse said. ”We’ve already created community support, we have the momentum. The first year we didn’t have that and we were really going up hill.” The City Council decided to place an action item on the July 7 agenda to see if they are going to pay the $70,000 in arrearages from the 2011 float. Last year, the council voted unanimously in open session to assure the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Committee that it would provide “any” support necessary to the float effort if Beverly Hills received an invitation to participate. ThenMayor Nancy Krasne and Mirisch sent a letter to the Tournament of Roses confirming the promise. The tournament then issued the invitation in reliance on the City Council’s written assurance of support. The Beverly Hills Committee raised almost $200,000 of private donations in support, but the council has yet to decide whether to fund the remaining $70,000 of costs from last year, including $10,000 owed to the City for a loan.

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June 24, 2011 | Page 15 R A C E TO T H E F I N ISH—On Tuesday, Horace Mann students celebrated the end of the school year with their ﬁnal restaurant night congratulating the graduating 5th graders. Admission to the Petersen Auto Museum was free to all families, and then the Husky Nation shared a farewell meal at Johnny Rockets.

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ton Tea Room is offering a special afternoon tea and Porta Via invite those who like to party without the pretentious queues to visit its Bar Room. The Beverly Hills trolley is

also offering special rates, as is Midway Car Rental. “No visit to the LA area is complete without a stop in Beverly Hills,” said Bill Wiley, board chair of the CVB. “Throughout our history, presidents, dukes and celebrities have visited here to experience our City’s charm and pay

homage to the home of luxury and glamour. It is with absolute pleasure that we welcome Prince William and Princess Kate to Beverly Hills.” For more information on the deals, visit bhcourier.com and click on the ‘business’ subsection.

The mayor added that he flew to Baltimore with approximately 100 Beverly Hills lapel pins and handed them out to receptionists, waiters and volunteers. He added that “literally everyone” was wearing the

pins for four days. “It was really enlightening to realize and recognize just how well respected and how grand the Beverly Hills brand is,” Brucker stated.

RETIREES—The BHUSD Board of Education honored staff who retired at the end of the academic year. Pictured (from left): retiring Adult Education Teacher Carol Betti, Board Preisdent Lisa Korbatov, Retiring Assistant Superintendent of Education Servies Ilene Straus, retiring Special Education Teacher Lorella Cargile and retiring Superintendent Dick Douglas.

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structed in 1928 before adoption of the Field Act, but has been retrofitted a number of times since to comply with safety standards. The Act is definitive. No matter how safe a building may be, that building cannot be used for a public school unless its construction complies with state standards. One of those standards is that no public school building may be higher than four stories. That makes ground area the determining factor in what can be built on a school campus. Unlike office buildings, a school cannot just “go up and up” to accommodate more students. This means if something were to happen to Beverly Hills High School and students could no longer attend school there, they could not be moved to an office building. The DSA may grant “temporary certification” to ensure a

a vast swath of land from Long Beach inland to Los Angeles. The Newport/Inglewood Fault is considered by geologists to start near the Beverly High campus. The magnitude 6.4 1933 earthquake lasted five seconds, killed more than 115 people and caused property losses estimated at more than $50 million in 1933 dollars. It leveled building after building in Compton, Long Beach and Huntington Park. The damage to Alexander Hamilton Junior High School on State Street and Alameda in Long Beach after the 1933 earthquake. Photo: Courtesy of W.L. Huber. via Among the hardest hit were U.S. Geological Survey Photographic Library public schools. Compton alone lost its high school, five California for building or re- no building can be built or re- surface. junior high schools and 14 eleFor all practical purposes, modeling a school above a modeled on top of the tunnel’s mentary schools. John Muir “zone of influence.” In the case Metro gains an easement from subway tunnel. High School in Long Beach The Courier asked DSA of Beverly High, that zone is the bottom of the tunnel to the was reduced to rubble. Towers Public Relations Officer more than 140-feet wide across surface, subject only to pre-exakin to that of our neighboring Gretchen Zeagler whether any the entire campus. Based on isting buildings. No new conAlexander Hamilton High public school buildings have the route diagrams provided by struction can take place inside School and classrooms literally ever been constructed over a Metro to date, the tunnel “zone the easement immediately dissolved. subway tunnel. She said there of influence” will cut a path bracketing the tunnel. Everyone realized are tun- right through the campus from The existing Beverly High that if the quake had nels in Spalding to Century Park East. foundations already intrude happened a few e x i s The 1928 Beverly High into that area. The legal hierarhours earlier during t e n c e buildings cannot be improved chy provides that buildings that school hours, tens of n e a r without running afoul of the already exist take precedence thousands of children s ch o o l s Metro easements because over the tunnel, so the existing would have been but none Metro considers extensive “re- Beverly High buildings can rekilled or injured. Ast h a t modeling” to be new construc- main. semblyman Charles h a v e tion. However, remodeling is Field, a building conbeen an Since the Field Act pro- prohibited because that makes tractor, authored the issue for hibits construction above four it “new construction” in viola1933 Field Act with the DSA stories, the high school cannot tion of the Metro “prior in the Long Beach earthd u r i n g rely on more stories to house its right” easement. quake in mind to asc o n - students. When the school’s Even if a building could be sure safe public s t r u c - buildings reach the end of their built or remodeled above the schools and enact dit i o n . respective useful lives (build- tunnel’s “actual zone of influrect state review of B e ve r l y ings do wear out), for some in ence,” it must have a foundapublic school deH i l l s ’ about 15 years, they cannot be tion deeper than the zone itself. signs. The John Muir School damage after the Long Beach 1933 earthquake. Measure replaced on their current site. MTA’s draft Environmental ImThe Field Act Photo: Courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey Photographic Library E bond Given the small size of the pact Report states the tunnel worked. According to w a s BHHS campus, there will be no under Beverly High will range temporary building is safe for California Department of Gen- students and staff, valid for 24 passed to update and remodel place to put replacement build- from a floor (bottom of the tuneral Services Web site, in the months. However, the “tempo- the district’s campuses. Those ings. nel, not top) approximately 63 more than 75 years since it was rary building” can only be a actions require DSA approval, The figure (bottom left) to 78 feet deep. enacted no public school pupil one-story, re-locatable building but would be difficult if not im- shows the different areas above This does not allow any or teacher has been injured or no greater than 2,160-feet in possible to meet in the event of and below the tunnels where room for building anything bekilled because of the failure of area. That explains why so a subway tunnel under Beverly nothing can be built. low ground. Any new construca building approved by the many public schools have the High. The average height for a tion would have to be done on DSA from exposure to any trailer-like “temporaries” that The consequences to the subway tunnel is approximate- top of a concrete and steel earthquake, snow, wind or oth- never seem to go away. Beverly High campus are se- ly 25 feet and the average bridge over the tunnels stretcher loads. Remodeling, retrofitting or vere because of the interplay height from the top of the sub- ing nearly 200-feet wide. The The Field Act applies to replacing Beverly High’s build- between the Field Act (which way tunnel to the top of the foundations must straddle the public elementary, middle, ings would be blocked if the sets school building standards) permanent easement area tunnel zone and extend to behigh school and junior college Metro tunnel is built under- and the MTA tunnel easement where structural encroachment low the tunnels. The resulting buildings constructed after neath. There is no precedent in requirements. is prohibited is approximately cost would be prohibitive in 1933. Beverly High was conOnce the tunnel is built, 25/30 feet. the view of Beverly Hills UniThe floor of the tunnels is fied School District’s engineers projected at between 63 and and other experts. 78 feet below ground. That Next Week: Part 3 - A means that there would be less deeper look at geography and than eight feet between the top geology. of the Metro easement and the

Typical Metro Permanent underground easement requirements. Figure does not include vibration induced noise or structural settlement avoidance setback requirements. Graphic courtesy of PrimeSource Consulting

Compton Union High School in Compton, California after the Long Beach Earthquake in 1993. Photo: Courtesy of W.W. Bradley via U.S. Geological Survey Photographic Library.

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fuse to join the Beverly Hills Unified School District Board of Education to take action to protect the City’s only high school. While the three said they “opposed” the tunnel, they voted against taking any action to stop it. Brien acknowledged: ”Our efforts have not worked so far” but only promised more of the same. Councilmembers John Mirisch and Lili Bosse lost in their efforts to get the council to take action. Brucker reported that at last weekend’s U.S. Conference of Mayors in Baltimore, he spoke with Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa about the subway, telling him: “I’m only one vote away from opposing 30/10.” That is Villaraigosa’s signature effort to get funds to accelerate construction of the subway. The L.A. mayor commands more votes on the MTA board than anyone else. Brucker said he had been invited to meet with Villaraigosa to discuss Beverly Hills’ concerns. As of press time, Villaraigosa had not scheduled a meeting with Brucker. Brucker and Brien comprise the council’s liaison committee and Brien gave its recommendations on how to proceed. Their recommendations were for City staff to conduct a

series of meetings with school district staff, each other, and then meet with MTA representatives, if they would meet. After that, the council and the school board would meet in open session and “decide what to do.” The board has already retained counsel and experts to contest the tunnel. Brien said the City would rely on members of its own staff and a lobbyist. “All of us here in these chambers, all of the emails you’ve received, demonstrate you have a united City,” Southwest Homeowners Association President Ken Goldman said. “If we lose the battle for complete flexibility, we will have lost the war. It’s easy to say wait, it’s more difficult to make a tough decision. It’s been nine months that the council has been trying to negotiate with Metro. It’s time to be proactive; It’s time today to say to Metro, ‘If you change the longstanding plan to put the station on Santa Monica and instead tunnel under our high school then we change our support for the Westside Extension and 30/10.” The 30/10 plan, also known as America Fast Forward, is a funding plan for the Westside Subway Extension if it is built on an accelerated time frame. Brucker said rescinding Beverly Hills’ support for the 30/10 plan would be a strategic political move. Without Bever-

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ly HIlls’ support, the subway cannot be built through the City. Former BHUSD Board of Education President Herb Young said this is an issue of perception and the public perceives the City Council as not taking action. “In the 51 years I’ve lived in Beverly Hills, the City Council has always taken the lead (when) dealing with important matters,” Young said. “The school district has taken the lead. (Councilmember Julian Gold, Vice Mayor Willie Brien and Brucker) don’t seem to be present. The leadership is not coming from where it should which is right here (with the City Council).” Beverly High junior Stephanie Ordaz also expressed concern for the subway tunnel. “I know I’ll graduate before the subway is built, but my sister will be there,” Ordaz said. “There are too many dangers involved. You cannot allow them to build a (tunnel) where there is any danger for kids.” Councilmember Lili Bosse said: “We already have the lobbyist, we’re already having liaison meetings with the school board, so what’s left to consider to me does not reflect our community—it’s more of the staff. Bimonthly staff to staff meetings, a public forum, we’ve been down that road. We’ve spent our time talking to

an empty tunnel of MTA not listening. We’re not going down that road again.” To date, the City Council under Brien and Brucker has taken a behind-the-scenes, passive approach to the subway tunnel under the high school that even Brien admitted has not worked. However, Brien said he did not want to take any drastic actions, such as pulling Beverly Hills’ support for 30/10, and lose the current diplomatic connections. “Walking away from the table when you have any hope to negotiate with someone is foolish,” Brien said. “If you get up and walk away, you rarely get a chance to come back. Diplomacy has not worked to date, but I think we still need to try. We must continue down the road of attempting to work with these people and convince them we have a better plan than their original plan.” Mirisch countered that no one said anything about “walking away from the table.” Bosse and Mirisch moved that the city would oppose any subway through Beverly Hills if it involves a tunnel under the high school. Brucker, Brien and Gold defeated that motion. Instead, they voted to support more talk, more meetings and a refusal to take action against the tunnel. “The way the school board has conducted themselves is the way I would have gone had

June 24, 2011 | Page 17 I been on the school board,” Bosse said. “I feel we need to take an aggressive approach.. We can all tell MTA, we don’t want a tunnel under the high school, but MTA isn’t hearing anything on the other side of that. We need to say if you want to tunnel under our high school we don’t want the subway in Beverly Hills.” Both Bosse and Mirisch proposed strong action, ultimately ending in a consequence for the MTA if they choose to build a tunnel under the high school including pulling support for 30/10. Gold then proposed waiting some more with more meetings. His motion seemed to indicate a pattern of proposing delays then voting against taking action. “Within the next 45 days we will meet jointly with the school board and all of the information relevant to the discussion will be presented at that time,” Gold said in his motion. “Among us, hopefully we will come to some resolution and all things will be on the table including opposition to the 30/10 plan if necessary.” He referred to “resolution” between the council and school board, since MTA remains opposed. Brucker, Brien and Gold approved the motion; Mirisch and Bosse voted “no.” Brucker left open the possibility that he may join Mirisch and Bosse if Villaraigosa fails to respond.

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stations. Beverly Hills won’t have control over what art is chosen but they will have an opportunity to provide input. “At the point the MTA is prepared to make decisions about artwork, an RFP will go out for the type of art they are looking for and artists will submit samples,” Willmer said. “Involved in that RFP process would be members of the Beverly Hills community probably picked in a very similar matter to which the station advisory groups were picked.”

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Olympic and Beverwil/Beverly. He said it was yet to be decided whether these would be additional to the current nine red-light camera approaches or whether two existing cameras would be moved to these intersections. “I can’t speak to the L.A. program because I don’t know what their issues are, but I know a great portion of the success of a camera has to do with where they are placed,” Rosen said. “We do detailed studies prior to installing a camera and we base it on locations that either have a high accident rate, a high issuance of citations or some combination of the two.” Beverly Hills has a contract with Redflex Traffic System that charges a flat rate of $5,870 per red-light camera approach, per year. The City currently has nine red-light camera approaches: Beverly Drive and Wilshire, northbound; Olympic and Doheny, east and westbound; Olympic and Roxbury, westbound; Olympic and Spalding, eastbound; Sunset and Hillcrest, east and westbound; Wilshire and Whittier, east and westbound. Rosen said the introduction of these red-light cameras had significantly decreased motorists running red lights. For the month of Oct. 2008 at Olympic and Doheny, there were 329 violations. At the same intersection for Oct. 2010, there were only 175 violations, Rosen said, “a 47 percent reduction in

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thought out of these options that had been studied, there wasn’t a majority” The final EIR for the Westside Subway Extension is scheduled to come out in the fall and the Metro Board will make their decision in the Fall/Winter. Although MTA Communications Manager Jody Litvak said public involvement has not yet been determined for after the final EIR has been released, she is committed to ensuring that MTA continue with the robust public involvement process they have conducted so far.

violations”. During the same study period, the intersection of Wilshire and Whittier recorded 1,067 violations in Oct. 2008. In Oct. 2010, there were 728 violations, a 32 percent reduction, Rosen said. “We find over time the public starts to know where the cameras are and the public starts to change its driving behavior, and that’s what we’re looking for and the number of citations goes down,” Rosen said. “We know people are running the red lights less frequently and citations go down and

safety goes up.” The Los Angeles Board of Police Commissioners unanimously voted 5-0 on June 7 to end LA’s 32 red-light camera intersections when its contract with American Traffic Solutions on July 31. The commission cited its program runs at a deficit and there is lack of clarity about how tickets can be enforced when the driver of a vehicle is not the registered owner. The future of L.A.’s redlight camera program is still being debated by the L.A. City Council.

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“The overall goal is just to get kids excited about the wonder of learning and reading and make summer reading fun,” explained Marilyn Taniguchi, Library Services Mgr for Public Services. Completion of the program can be credited towards the BHUSD’s Summer Reading Medalist Program, Taniguchi added. The club will celebrate its

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Page 22 | JUNE 24, 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

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

BEVERLY HILLS

PUBLIC NOTICES 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) ——————————

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S No. 1300280-14 APN: 5554-008-036 TRA: 01319 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx0629 REF: Milicevic, Damir IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED May 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 July 14, 2011, at 10:00am, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded June 01, 2005, as Inst. No. 05 1275466 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, executed by Damir Milicevic and Tonka Milicevic, Husband And Wife, 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: 1351 N Crescent Heights Boulevard#117 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 the Notice of Sale is: $574,776.73. 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. CalWestern Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: June 13, 2011. (R-383695 06/24/11, 07/01/11, 07/08/11) —————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALET.S. No.: 2011-0008

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BEVERLY HILLS Loan No.: 85048 A California Civil Code Section 2923.5 (b) declaration is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. You are in default under a Deed of Trust dated 04/30/2008. 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 in Section 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. Trustor Suzanne Takowsky as Trustee of the Suzanne Takowsky Revocable Living Trust Dated June 22, 2006 Duly Appointed Trustee: Del Toro Loan Servicing Inc. Recorded 5/8/2008 as Instrument No. 20080817100 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale 7/15/2011 at 1:00 PM Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd., Pomona, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $147,490.40 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1931 North Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 A.P.N.: 4386027-003 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. For Trustee Sale Information, log on to www.rsvpforeclosures.com or call: 925-6037342. Date: 06/21/2011 Del Toro Loan Servicing Inc. Donna Freeman, Trustee Sale Officer 2434 Southport Way, Suite F, National City, California 91950 (619) 4745400 (RSVP# 273100, 06/24/11, 07/01/11, 07/08/11) —————————— Trustee Sale No. 438932CA Loan No. 0703877829 Title Order No. 216714 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 0222-2006. 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 07-15-2011 at 10:30 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 03-022006, Book , Page , Instrument 06 0455707, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, executed by: ALAIN SALMEA, AN UNMARRIED 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: $5,930,514.23 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 1133 TOWER ROAD BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90210 APN Number: 4348017-008 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 email; by face to face meeting. DATE: 06-20-2011 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 800892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 730-2727 or www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com P846558 6/24, 7/1, 07/08/2011 —————————— Order No: 116000116 TS No: G10-10013 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE UNDER A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT AND CLAIM OF LIEN YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT AND CLAIM OF LIEN, DATED 12/2/2010, 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 PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NOTICE is hereby given that Witkin & Neal, Inc., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to that certain Notice of Delinquent Assessment and Claim of Lien (hereinafter referred to as “Lien”), recorded on 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 901914609, 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 4342-015034. 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 “AS-IS” 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. 10CA016181 Order No. 100764558 APN: 5529-025-225 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 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 2011051431 The following is/are doing business as: 1) PBC 2) PRIMIER BROKERAGE COMPANY 11837 Darlington Ave, Los Angeles, CA 900049; Leonard Pall 11837 Darlington Ave, Los Angeles, CA 900049; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein MAY 1, 2011 Signed: Leonard Pall, Broker/Owner; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 21, 2011; Published: June 24, July, 01, 08, 15, 2011 LACC N/C ————————————

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011040802 The following is/are doing business as: TWO-SNAKE 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

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011040811 The following is/are doing business as: 1) GLYPH DESIGN 2) GLYPH DESIGN STUDIO 128-1/2 N. Kings Rd., Los Angeles, CA 90048; Joseph Tintfass 1281/2 N. Kings Rd., Los Angeles, CA 90048; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein October 2006: Joseph Tintfass; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 01, 2011; Published: June 10, 17, 24, July 01, 2011 LACC N/C

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011041026 The following is/are doing business as: REVELLE DEVELOPMENT CO 3932 Wilshire Blvd. #100, Los Angeles, CA 90010; Gregory Kaplan 3932 Wilshire Blvd. #100, Los Angeles, CA 90010; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein 1986: Gregory Kaplan; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 01, 2011; Published: June 10, 17, 24, July 01, 2011 LACC N/C

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011041059 The following is/are doing business as: VAMP NGR CORP 9107 Wilshire Blvd. #425, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Ti Beverage Group, Ltd. 9107 Wilshire Blvd. #425, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Michael Machat, President; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 01, 2011; Published: June 10, 17, 24, July 01, 2011 LACC N/C

Page 24 | JUNE 24, 2011 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, Cal-Western 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 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. CalWestern Reconveyance 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 07-12-2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPER-

TY, 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-

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PUBLIC NOTICES 892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 730-2727 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 e-mail; 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 800892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 730-2727 or HYPERLINK "http://www.lpsasap.com" www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or HYPERLINK "http://www.priorityposting.c o m " 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: 4344001-011 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 ANGE-

LES 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 877-5760472 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) 573-1965 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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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011046157 The following is/are doing business as: GAGE DENTAL CENTER 6416 Santa Fe Ave., Huntington Park, CA 90255; Naum Fayngor Dental Corporation 6416 Santa Fe Ave., Huntington Park, CA 90255; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Naum Fayngor, President; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 13, 2011; Published: June 17, 24, July 01, 08, 2011 LACC N/C

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011046160 The following is/are doing business as: WILSHIRE FIREPLACE SHOPS II 8924 W. Olympic Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA

90211; Okell’s Fireplace Shops Inc. 134 Pacific Coast Hwy., Hermosa Beach, CA 90254; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Jeffrey Zaas, Manager; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 13, 2011; Published: June 17, 24, July 01, 08, 2011 LACC N/C

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011046163 The following is/are doing business as: DESIGN ENCOUNTER 1171 S. Robertson Blvd. #403, Los Angeles, CA 90035; Caryn S. Thompson 1171 S. Robertson Blvd. #403, Los Angeles, CA 90035; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein 1980: Caryn S. Thompson; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 13, 2011; Published: June 17, 24, July 01, 08, 2011 LACC N/C

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011046138 The following is/are doing business as: ANNA MARCO PHOTOGRAPHY 9031 Wonderland Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90046; Anna Marco 9031 Wonderland 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 2004: Anna Marco; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 13, 2011; Published: June 17, 24, July 01, 08, 2011 LACC N/C

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011046162 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

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011047102 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 14, 2011; Published: June 17, 24, July 01, 08, 2011 LACC N/C

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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

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011037492 The following is/are doing business as: 1) FAMOUS UNKNOWN COMPANY 2) THE FAMOUS UNKNOWN REAL ESTATE COMPANY 256 S. Robertson Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Ashley Alexander 450 Golden Springs Dr. #D, Diamond Bar, CA 91765; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Ashley Alexander; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 25, 2011; Published: June 17, 24, July 01, 08, 2011 LACC N/C

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011042462 The following is/are doing business as: GENESIS 2397 Amelia Court, Signal Hill, CA 90755; Carmen Jordan Gitahi 2397 Amelia Court, Signal Hills, CA 90755; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein June 03, 2011: Carmen Gitahi; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 03, 2011; Published: June 24, July 01, 08, 15, 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

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310/203-0422 GLORICE SOMEKH REALTY, INC.

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

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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.

www. Unobstructed view. view. bhcourier Entertainer ’s dream. Value @ $1,999,000 .com • ALL UTILITIES PAID • • Paul Shipley • 310/471-7766 Agt: 310/383-1306 310.278.1322

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HOUSES FOR LEASE

FURNISHED APARTMENTS

217 S. RODEO DR Beverly Hills 90210 Totally Remodeled Beautiful 4Bd + 3Ba Approx. 3,000 sq.ft. Dining rm, living rm, Fireplace, a/c, new electric & plumbing. Bonus Guesthouse $8,900/MO. Firm Call 323/658-5332 Photos available by email

BEVERLY HILLS

N EAR B EVERLY & D OHENY

ELEGANT VINTAGE GEM • NEWLY RE-DONE •

Fabulous Penthouse Over 2000 Sq. Ft.

••••••• 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. •••••••

3 BDRM, 3.5 BATH Large & Bright Unit.

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APARTMENTS

808 4th St. 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath

BRENTWOOD C U LV E R C I T Y 11640 Kiowa Ave.

310/393-3547

BRENTWOOD

2 Bdrm + 1 1 / 2 Bath 11931 Goshen Ave. • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • + Family Room

Controlled access, laundry facility. Utilities Included.

323/851-3790

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Border of BEVERLY HILLS 321 S. Sherbourne Dr.

•• 1 B d . + 1 B a . •• • • Jr. Executive • • Controlled access, air conditioning, stove, elevator, laundry facility, parking.

• 310/247-8689 • CLOSE TO CEDARS-SINAI, BEVERLY CENTER & TRENDY ROBERTSON BL.

————— LOS ANGELES 2 Bdrm. + 1 Bath

Newly Updated 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath

parking. Close to Brentwood Village, Shops & Restaurants.

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WEST L.A.

• 3 Bdrm.+2 Bath • 1433 Brockton Ave. Pool, sauna, fridge, • • • • • • Spacious 2 Bd. + 1 Ba. stove, controlled access, Balcony, dishwasher, • Bdrm. dishwasher intercom • 1 + 1 Bath • Balcony, dishwasher, on-site laundry, prkg. a/c, heated pool, • GORGEOUS UNITS • parking, entry, elevator, on-site 1307 Barry Ave. elevator controlled Central air, large laundry facility. 310/473-1509 access, on-site laundry, laundry, parking.

• 310/826-4889 •

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310/841-2367

SANTA MONICA 2600 Virginia Ave.

• Spacious • • 3 Bdrm.+2 Bath •

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balcony, pool, elevator, Please Call: on-site laundry, 213/663-8513 intercom entry. Beverly Hills Adj. 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath 320 N. La Peer Dr. BRENTWOOD • 310/246-0290 • 11666 Goshen Ave. 2nd floor unit, hardwood floors, a/c, CLOSE TO SHOPS & DINING ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) ( • 1) • 1 Bd.+Den+1 /4 Ba. 2-closets, laundry 1 room, parking. SANTA MONICA • Single+Loft+1 /2 Ba. Please Call: 427 Montana Ave. • S i n g l e s Central air/heat, • • 310/600-6287 •• Single •• fireplace, patio, Hardwood floors, controlled access, • WESTWOOD • Controlled access, 672 Kelton Ave. garage, laundry facility. pool, elevator, parking, laundry facility. X-St. Strathmore Close to Beach. SMALL QUIET BLDG.

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

310/208-5166

Wilshire Bl. • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath •

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1 10992 Ashton Ave. 2 Bdrm. + 1 /2 Bath • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • Bright unit. •• • Dishwasher, On-site •• Single ••• laundry, parking.

Balcony, intercom Close to entry, elevator, onsight laundry, prkg. Brentwood Village. 310/472-8915 Close to UCLA & Westwood Village.

310/479-8977

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1433 Armacost Ave.

2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath

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310/393-3547

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• 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • Single ••

Spacious, balcony, a/c, fireplace, pool, Bright, controlled access, controlled access, • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • 2 Bd.+1 Ba. • balcony, pool, elevator, laundry fac., parking. laundry fac., prkg. Close To U.C.L.A. Hardwood flrs., pool, Close To U.C.L.A. 310/473-5061 laundry facility, 310/477-6856 controlled access, prkg. WEST L.A. Close to Brentwood Village. ~ WEST L.A. ~ 1343 Carmelina Ave. 1675 Colby Ave. 2 Bdrm. +2 Bath • 310/440-5051 • Bright, on-site VERY UNIQUE • MUST SEE 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath laundry, On-site Spacious & Bright. parking. Close to A/C, balcony, **CENTURY CITY** transportation. dishwasher, stove, 2220 S. Beverly Glen • 310/654-1507 • wet bar, intercom entry, • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • on-sight laundry, prkg. • S i n g l e • • • • L o t s o f • • 310/477-0072 *BEVERLY HILLS* •Character 8725 Clifton Way & Charm! Alcove fireplace, fridge, LOW MOVE-IN! • 1 Bdrm.+ Den+2 Bath • laundry facility, gated Lrg. unit. Balcony, parking, intercom “ 51 THE Walk-in closet, M I S S I O N ” entry and more. GHOST WRITING intercom entry, laundry • WESTWOOD • • 310/552-8064 • facility, elevator, prkg. Rooftop jacuzzi with panoramic city views. L.A.’S FINEST, MOST • CHARMING & BRIGHT • LUXURIOUS APT. RENTAL Close to Cedars, * * * * * * restaurants, shopping BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. & transportation. 120 S. Swall Dr. • 2 Bd.’s+2 Ba.’s • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • 310/246-3889 • •••

= BRENTWOOD = • 417 S. Barrington Av. •

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••• ••• Lease Avail. • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • 6-Month * * * * * * • • • • • • • d•. + 2• B•a . • • 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath • Every Extra Luxury: Very Spacious, A/C, custom cabinets, granite • • 21 B + 1 Ba. • • intercom entry, countertops, stone entry, • • Bd. • Single • 1409 Midvale Ave.

310/312-9871

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• WESTWOOD • parking, laundry facility. WESTWOOD Close to U.C.L.A. 1 0 9 0 5 O h i o A v e . 10933 Rochester Ave. Executive 310/208-3085 • 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath • 2 Jr. Bdrm.+2 Bath

BEAUTIFUL HOME IN ————— WESTWOOD ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ 1380 Midvale Ave. • S i n g l e • Luxury Living BEVERLY HILLS 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath ————— with valet, 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath lush garden Pool, elevator, controlled access, on- surrounding pool, sight laundry, parking. gym, elevator, etc. Close to U.C.L.A. Call: 310/470-4474

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C LOSE T O S HOPS BRENTWOOD & R ESTAURANTS . 11730 Sunset Blvd. • 1 Bdrm. +1 Bath • 213/663-8513 Jr. Executive Controlled access,

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310/922-2141

C Sc o lt

Close to Everything.

* * * * * * • • • SINGLE • • • 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath Balcony, fridge,

Balcony, 550 Veteran Ave. Appliances. Formal din., built-in appliances, = 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath = spacious living, hardwood dishwasher, on-sight = 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath = floors, fireplace,central air, laundry, parking. = = S i n g l e = = BRENTWOOD & U.C.L.A. CLOSE W/D hookups.Garage/ 310/207-1965 Spacious, microwave, ~ 310/476-3824 ~ hobby/party annex. intercom entry, on-sight 425 PRIVATE TREE-FILLED YARD. laundry, on-sight parking. WILSHIRE HOUSES Security sys., gardener. CORRIDOR Very close to UCLA 310/275-1500 & Westwood Village. 10530-10540 FOR LEASE

Remodeled Like New Executive 2 story Traditional w/4 Bedroom + 4 Baths + Guest House. Prime, location, west of Beverly Drive, in walking distance to Roxbury Park, Beverly High, & in the Beverly Vista School District. Grt center hall floor plan, featuring a high-end kitchen w/professional stainless range, & breakfast rm & Butler's Pantry. Lrg formal dining rm. Huge living rm w/fireplace & French doors opening to patio w/BBQ, & lrg private grassy yd. Generous master ste w/walk-in closet. Sizable guesthouse w/kitchenette + full bathroom, fireplace & separate entrance. Additional features: hardwood floors, A/C, security system, 3-car garage. (Capacity for 8 cars) Avail. Immed. Reduced $7,450/MO. Steven Geller • COLDWELL BANKER

D OW N N r ur A To R G o G IN by e a N e dul PE om he

• Bachelor • Single

3830 Vinton Ave.

1415 Brockton Ave. Patio, stove, dishwasher, 2 B drm. + 2 B ath on-site laundry, parking. Lrg. fireplace, dishN EWLY R EMODELED . Close to school, freeway washer, intercom entry, Patio, stove, fridge, elevator, prkg., pool. dishwasher, on-sight & transportation. 310/962-5733 • Close to Beach • laundry, parking.

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HOLLYWOOD

11988 Kiowa Ave. 1769-1775 Sycamore Av.

5 Patios with 1 large Elevator, controlled access, on-site CONDO FOR LEASE entertainment patio at laundry facility, PREMIER BUILDING ON balcony, parking. rear. Views. Must See! 9249 BURTON WAY Close to Bright Corner Unit Brentwood Village, Contemporary Furnished 2 BDRM, 2.5 BATH Shops & Restaurants. • 310/826-4889 • 2 BEDROOM, 2.5 BATH with all stainless steel with 2 Plasma TV’s, rich appliances, washer WEST L.A. and dryer in unit. wood floors, hi-ceilings, 1236 Amhearst Ave. • Large Unit • French doors throughout, 858 BEDFORD ST. 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath balcony. Security guard & Balcony, dishwasher, concierge. $3,950/MO. Call Margaret at a/c, walk-in closet, controlled access, Irene: 310/993-6141 310/775-5226 or on-site parking 323/937-6468 x.200 & laundry facility. 440

Newer 2-Story Home 4 Bd.+41/2 Ba.+Den BEVERLY HILLS +Family Room 218 S. Tower Dr. +Maids Room • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • Old World Charm! +Guesthouse Bright, intercom entry, Master Bdrm. w/ walk- fridge, stove, laundry fac. Close to restaurants in closet, sub-zero, & shopping. 323/651-2598 marble counters, hrwd. ————— Avail. in July • $7,200 SANTA MONICA

323/525-1750

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on-sight laundry, prkg. pool, health club, spa. Bright & Spacious. A/C, pool, intercom Close to Cedars-Sinai, • Close to UCLA • entry, laundry facility, Dishwasher, 1350 S. Midvale Ave. Beverly Center, elevator, parking. controlled access L.A., 90024 shops, cafes on-sight laundry, prkg. Close to U.C.L.A. & transportation. C o n t a c t M g r. : 310/478-8616 213/663-8513 • 310/864-0319 • 310/597-9750

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1 Blk. East of Doheny

1 BEDROOM

Clean, bright, nice size apartments. Swimming pool, laundry facilty and gated garage. Call 310/276-9871

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BEVERLY HILLS HIGH PRIME BEV. HILLS BEVERLY HILLS BEVERLY HILLS 10535 WILSHIRE 1/2 block Reeves/Charleville LARGE 1 BEDROOM # 1701 • $2,695/MO. ~ CONDO ~ BEVERLY HILLS 1

3 Bd.+2 /2 Ba. • $4,900 UPDATED 2 BDRM

2,500sf., no common + 2 BATH CONDO walls, hardwood flrs., w/head on city views Viking appliances, hi-ceiling, lots of storage. High ceilings, walk-in • L IKE A H OUSE • closets, hardwood flrs, Available July 01. washer/dryer in unit, 310/722-7506 24hr concierge, pool, BEVERLY HILLS gym, tennis. Warner Elementary School. ~ LOWER DUPLEX ~ Call 310/435-3558 Roxbury Park Adj. ~ Spacious ~ BEVERLY HILLS ADJ 3 Bdrm.+21/2 Bath 9583 ALCOTT ST. Hardwood flrs., washer/ * SPACIOUS * dryer, a/c’s, private 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH patio, 2-car garage. Balcony, bar, fireplace, New stove, central A/C $3,700/Month laundry on each floor, 310/858-8320 elevator, 2-car parking. Great manager on-site BEVERLY HILLS Sorry No Pets. Luxury Condo $2,400 & Up 2 Bd. 2 Ba. Call 310/278-6640 Full amenity bldg. Spacious upper unit BEVERLY HILLS with views. Fireplace, 423 S. Rexford Dr walk-in closets, 2 BD + 2 BA. CONDO laundry in unit. Updated kitchen with new appliances, washer/ Pool, spa, gym. Available in July. dryer in unit, large balcony, lots of closet space $3,700/Month and secured parking. 200 N. Swall Dr. $2,350/MO. Water incl. 818/261-5386 Call 310/994-4684

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*BEVERLY HILLS* FRENCH CHATEAU 342 N. PALM DR. 2 BEDROOM + DEN + 2.5 BATHROOM Upper with balcony, Granite kitchen, marble floors, jacuzzi tub with separate steam shower. Deluxe Unit. $3,400/MO. Avail. approx June 20th (Minimum 2 year lease) By appointment only

818/679-6747 (No Calls after 8 PM)

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310/721-7539

————— 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.

310/203-0422 GLORICE SOMEKH REALTY, INC.

BEVERLY HILLS TOWNHOUSE 2 Bd. 1.5 Ba. Old World Charm BH Schools W/D Hook-ups No Dogs $2,075 a month 818/594-1160

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PRIME WESTWOOD (1 Blk from Wilshire and Beverly Glen) BEAUTIFUL 1 BDRM hardwood floors, wood burning fireplace, washer and dryer in unit, small patio, garage parking Small pet OK. $1,795/MO. 1277 DEVON AVE. Call for appointment 310/458-1354

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1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH Lower front, light and clean, secured building, with hardwood floors, laundry facility, permit parking only. No Pets. $1,400/MO. Call 310/729-1400 for appointment.

————— BEVERLY HILLS TOP FLOOR 1 BEDROOM View, pool, elevator, lots of closets, entry control, gated garage parking. B.H. schools.

323/954-1318 NEAR WILSHIRE/FAIRFAX

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Remodeled 1 Bdrm. Bright & spacious with hardwood floos, stain$1,550 + Low Deposit less steel appliances, Open Sat & Sun 1-4 A/C, parking, laundry. and by appointment Private entrance like 221 S. DOHENY DR. a house. $1,385/MO. (south of Wilshire) Call 310/286-6779

310/274-6931

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135 N. LA PEER DR. BEAUTIFUL 1 BDRM. 1 /2 Block North of Wilshire $1,250/MO. Utilities Included Hardwood floors with stove, fridge. No Pets. Contact Hector at: 310/277-9340

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$2,300/month New Renovation, High Floor, Large Balcony, Granite Counter, Hardwood Floors, Stainless Steel Kitchen $2,400/month Newer Renovation, High Floor Large Balcony, Granite Counters Stainless Steel Kitchen

1 Bdrm +Den+2 Baths $2,500/month Unfurnished Corner, Large Balcony Double sized closet, Updated Appliances Newer Carpet. Quiet Inside Location

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LARGE 2 BDRM. 2 BA. with 2 parking, pool Near Cedars. $1,650 Also 2 BDRM, hardwood floors, w/d hook-up, dishwasher. $1,950 By appointment Call 323/244-9470

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Move in special 1 month free rent 1 BDRM.......$1475 2 BDRM.......$1825 Stove,dishwasher, carpet parking and laundry on site, cats okay with deposit 412 S. Willaman Dr. Contact Raquel

310/271-1354

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1BD.+1BA UPPER Quiet neighborhood, Laundry rm. No Pets $1,400/MO. 454 S. Rexford Dr. Call 310/858-0979

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170 N. ARNAZ DR. BEVERLY HILLS 336 S. Rexford Dr. Spacious & Bright 1 Bd, 1 Ba......$1,595 • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • Formal dining room, N EWLY U PDATED . Hardwood flrs., a/c, hardwood flrs., stove, laundry, parking. fridge, A/C, parking $1,400/Month and laundry facility. 310/247-8547 310/433-1949 Cell 818/667-9007

$1,250/MO. 1/2 Month Free Rent (OAC) Patio, laundry facilty, and parking. Cat ok. Call 310/278-8990

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PRIME HOLLYWOOD 2 BDRM + 1 BATH Old Hollywood Charm MIRACLE MILE with pool, large bed- • 2 Bdrm.+1 Bath • $1,395/Month rooms w/lots of closets New paint+carpet, lots of space, laundry and closets, crown moldings, parking. $1,550/MO. stove, garaged prkg. Call 310/308-5957 Close to LACMA/ transportation/cafe’s

$1,750/Mo. • No dogs LUXURY UNITS Valet and Guest 310/569-4699 • SINGLES Parking. Huge Heated 1 B LOCK TO ***** LOVELY ***** Pool, Security Staff, • 1 BEDROOMS B RISTOL FARMS NEIGHBORHOOD Doorman & House• 2 BEDROOMS BEVERLY HILLS ADJ man, Switchboard BEVERLY HILLS Hardwood flrs/Carpets Newly Remodeled 3 Tennis, Fitness Center 1 BDRM. 1 /4 BATH 1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH $1,695/MO. Business Center Beautiful & large with Gated entry, central air, From $1,500-$2,200

Beverly Hills Adj. 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condos

1,450sf. • Newly remodeled kitchen. New paint+carpet. Central heat/air, small pool, w/d in unit, intercom entry. 24-unit bldg. No pets. $2,750/Month Available July 01.

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5 min to Century City 1 Bdrm, 1 Bath all utilities included in rent. $1,550/MO. 220 S. Lasky Drive Beverly Hills contact Catherine 310/482-8699

*KELEMEN* BEVERLY HILLS 9160 BEVERLY BLVD. REAL ESTATE 2 Bdrm. + 1 1/ 2 Bath PRIME LOCATION (310) 966-0900 Balcony, carpet, BEVERLY HILLS all listings are on appliances, laundry & BRENTWOOD centurycityliving.com facility, 2-parking

————— CENTURY PARK EAST 1 B LOCK TO R OXBURY PARK 2 Bdrm. + 2 1/ 2 Bath

Large and Charming Bright 2 Bdrm + 2 Ba Lots of closets, hardwood floors, separate dining room, dishwasher, stove, lovely brick courtyard. Near Roxbury Park. Cat OK. $2,100/MO. 407 1/4 SHIRLEY PL. Call 323/653-3350

stove, fridge, parking and laundry facility. 911 Wooster Apt.#7 $1,200/MO. Call 805/379-2000

WATER+GAS+ELECTRIC INCLD

Radu: 310/826-4380

BEVERLY HILLS

480 PETS

Lrg. BACHELOR $795 PER MONTH Includes full bathroom, good closet space and fridge. No kitchen. Permit prkg. Utilities Included. Call 323/951-0369 Or: 909/838-8208

475 GARAGE ESTATE SALE

ENGLISH BULLDOG FOR SALE 6-Months Old

••••••

Please Call Gina:

805/459-7975 For More Info.: pinkprincessbulldogs.com

~ Designer ~ Moving Sale 3,600SF OF BEAUTIFUL HOME FURNISHINGS. Living & dining rms., office/den, bookcases/ desks, patio furniture, DCS Grill, antique’s, fine art, laptops+much more. For Appt. & Photos:

323/882-6451 310/595-5105

508 AUTOS WANTED

WANTED 1953-1967 CORVETTE’S Running or Not. Private Party. Will Pay Cash!

BEVERLY HILLS GARAGE SALE

SUNDAY ONLY June 25th • 8am-3pm *********** Clothing, Household items, kitchen ware, Holloween & Christmas decorations & more... 610 N. WALDEN DR.

************* 1BD + 1BA • $1,200 Beautiful lower unit New carpet, A/C, all aplliances, laundry rm ************* 2BD + 1BA • $1,400 Beautiful upper unit, separate dining room, hardwood floors, A/C, BEVERLY HILLS ESTATE SALE stove and dishwasher Everything Must Go! ************* Call 310/652-7829 Antiques, Rugs, French or 310/266-5178 Furniture, Bronzes, Paintings, Silver and BEVERLY HILLS much much more... 135 N. LA PEER DR. SATURDAY & SUNDAY BEAUTIFUL 1 BDRM. June 25/26 • 9am-3pm 1 /2 Block North of Wilshire Cash Only • No Early Birds $1,250/MO. 722 N. Camden Dr. Utilities Included B e v e r l y H i l l s , C A 9 0 2 1 0 Hardwood floors with stove, fridge. No Pets. ESTATE SALES Contact Hector at: COURIER 310/277-9340 CLASSIFIEDS

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323/857-7078

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472 PAINTINGS FOR SALE

Bob 818/267-9800

WANTED!!! * * * * * * * Mercedes Benz pre -1972 Porsche pre-1970 Austin Healey pre-1967 Bentley pre-1965 Rolls Royce pre-1965

In Any Condition.

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Antiques - Old Coins Tiffany Items Paintings - Objets d’Art Estate Jewelry: Gold - DiamondsVintage Watches Lalique - Art Glass Fine Porcelains: Meissen - Sevres Marble Statues Bronze Sculptures Clocks - Silver Furniture: French English - American One Item or Entire Estates Purchased For Cash. Prompt & Considerate Response to All Inquiries. House Calls O.K. ••••••••••

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June 24, 2011 | Page 31

Rabbi Jacob Pressman

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From the Publisher CLIF SMITH WHY WON’T THE COUNCIL FIGHT? Tuesday’s City Council study session witnessed a remarkable event: Every element of the community of Beverly Hills spoke with one voice and one purpose—no subway tunnel under our high school. It was a simple, clear, direct and unambiguous message. The session saw traditional opponents band together to ask, demand, plead, insist, and advocate one course of action for our City Council. Take action! Tell the world that, “The City of Beverly Hills will not permit or tolerate a tunnel under our only high school.” Everyone knows this tunnel is completely the result of campaign contributions to Los Angeles and regional elected officials to support intensified development in Century City. The MTA itself acknowledges that every single criterion used by professional staff to evaluate tunnel routes and station locations supports avoiding the high school. Yet they persist. This debate involves moving a station one block. That’s it. One block. The original long-planned station on Santa Monica Boulevard — the one supported by the City of Beverly Hills officially since 2007–avoids the high school. The 2009 surprise “bait and switch” (as termed by Councilman John Mirisch) Constellation and Avenue of the Stars location requires tunneling under Beverly Hills High School. That route destroys the future of our only high school campus. The Courier this week prints a simple diagram showing why. So, who in our City rejects taking action to oppose this travesty? So far, it’s been Mayor Barry Brucker, Vice Mayor Willie Brien and Councilmember Julian Gold. Why? It is clear the refusal-to-fight comes from Brien. A brilliant physician but with a doctor’s stubborn rejection of opposing viewpoints, he simply does not believe the high school is in jeopardy and wants to please the “regional interests” of the MTA. What city does he serve? What interests does Beverly Hills have in the devastating location? Makes no sense. Defies evidence. Defies his own community. The dots don’t connect; but there we have it. Gold parrots Brien so there is no split there. (Like on other issues, Gold makes the “delay, delay, delay” motion backed by Brien and Brucker, frustrating Mirisch and Bosse, and the entire City. A common political ploy, “delay” and “study it to death” are the ways you kill something in politics without actually voting “no.” Gold seems to be the designated motion-maker for delaying tactics.) Only Brucker can be looked to for a burst of sanity to join stalwarts Mirisch and Bosse to bring the City into the fight. At least he seems to have figured out that he (and we) are being played. MTA, helped by Brien and Gold, and so far Brucker, are for delay, delay, delay. Brucker may finally have had it. We hope so. Brucker is working hard to follow-up on his Baltimore conversation with Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa to convince him to get MTA to avoid our high school. If Villaraigosa holds that meeting, Brucker will be able to state that this City is united against a tunnel under our high school. He and MTA know that our school board has assembled a mountain of data and a world class team of lawyers, experts and lobbyists to fight this. Brucker will truthfully be able to state that Beverly Hills will not acquiesce in a tunnel under our high school, period. If sanity does not prevail, we expect Brucker to join Mirisch and Bosse and the school board to defend our school. We truly wish him success. Our school board, led heroically by President Lisa Korbatov and Vice President Brian Goldberg, are fighting. They have done the work our City Council should have done. If Brucker succeeds, his success will be built on the foundation laid by the school board. We don’t care who gets credit, we just want the right outcome. If Brucker does not succeed, MTA will face an enraged City. The school board is arming for the coming court battle. However, it is the City Council that controls easements, surface rights, staging areas that MTA needs, not the school board. Why the council forces our school board to wage this war by itself is unfortunate, but if it comes to a fight, better late than never. Our community is united as never before—residents, apartment owners, businesses, the entire school community, renters, homeowner organizations–all speak with one voice and spoke Tuesday. Century City will do just fine with its station on Santa Monica Boulevard one block from where developers now want it. We cannot do without our high school and we will not. We wish Mayor Brucker all the best in his efforts. At least he knows he has his entire City behind him and we are ready to fight.

IN FLANDERS FIELDS Long, long ago when I was in the eighth grade at Shaw Junior High in Philadelphia, my teacher sent me to the blackboard to print the words of John McCrae’s World War I poem: In Flanders Fields. In retrospect I guess it was because I was among the more artistically gifted of the 48 student class. We had studied WWI and the poem and teacher chose to have it visible in class for an extended time. She gave me a pack of colored chalk and I printed and illustrated: • In Flanders Field the poppies blow between the crosses, row on row, • That mark our graves and in the sky, • The larks, still bravely singing, fly scarce heard amid the guns below. I stood and drew a field of crosses and a blue sky above with birds flying. I have never forgotten the deep impression it made upon me, as I stood, the colored chalk crumbling in my fingers, and asked myself: “Why did those soldiers have to die?” In the Los Angeles Times a few days ago I was struck by a four-column colored picture of a flagdraped coffin on a gurney. Behind it stood a small crowd and a decorated soldier, and next to it a

LETTERS May I thank Councilwoman Lili Bosse, Clif Smith and others who have the foresight and wisdom to oppose the Roxbury Park remodeling project as it is now proposed. They see the project for what it truly is: a costly venture with limited benefits to our residents. I think Mayor Brucker is convinced that Beverly Hills should have a larger community center since other cities of similar size have them. What he fails to take into account is that ours is a very unique City with its very own unique needs. Although the project may sound appealing in theory because it will add amenities to the park, the projected benefits are illusory and would in great part benefit outside residents rather than ours while at the same time adding increased liability, costs and traffic to the City. Adding catering facilities, a gymnasium with teen facilities, and a larger senior citizen center to the park sounds appealing in theory. In actuality, these amenities are not among the needs of Beverly Hills. Their building and future maintenance will be extremely expensive and fiscally irresponsible, and not improve the quality of living for our citizens. Barry Brucker is an excellent, hard working mayor with only the best intentions for the City. However when it comes to the

POLICE BLOTTER BURGLARY Occurred about 6 p.m. on 6/15 in 100 block of N. La Cienega Blvd. Suspect #1: Female Black, 30, 5'04'', 230, black hair. Suspect #2: Male Black, 30, 6'02'', 200, black hair. Suspect #3: Male Black, 25, 6'02'', 250, black hair–entered location, opened exit door for another suspect to enter, carried out safe to loading dock and fled. Loss $ 2,700 Occurred about 10:40 a.m. on 6/15 in the 1500 block of Loma Vista Dr. Unknown suspect entered backyard cut screen to laundry door, reached inside but activated alarm and fled.

woman holding a small American flag, weeping, and leaning against her husband. The headline read: “Tribute to a Soldier.” Below were two photos of a hearse and a crowd of flag-waving mourners. The legend under the top picture read: Gary Fishbeck, right, his wife, Anna Gomez and family members gather around the casket of his son, Army Spc. Christopher Brook Fishbeck ….Fishbeck, 24, and four others were killed in action in Iraq on June 6.” I thought back to Memorial Day at the military cemetery in Westwood with its endless rows of graves with new little flags next to them, and pictures of Vice-President Joe Biden laying a wreath at Arlington Cemetery, and on and on even across the seas where some American soldiers lie buried. This superannuated kid could not help repeating the question I asked 79 years ago: “Why did those soldiers have to die?” and adding: “Is there no other way for people to settle differences among themselves than by sacrificing their children? There has to be or we shall end up blowing this beautiful planet to smithereens!” And I breathed a deep sigh.

Roxbury Park plan, I believe his mind is made up and no arguments, however sound, will dissuade him. A few of my thoughts on the subject follow: (1) The parking spaces for the apartment buildings, duplexes and single family residences on Olympic, Roxbury and nearby surrounding streets are in extremely short supply with the situation only getting worse. (2) This project would only cause greater hardship for Beverly Hills residents, especially those living near the park. (3) More adult occupants per unit and families with children occupy the apartments for economic reasons and to take advantage of the excellent BH schools and nearby amenities. (4) Parking for these families is a growing “Kafkaesque” nightmare that would worsen if this project goes forward. (5) These homeowners and apartment dwellers are citizens who help support restaurants and businesses that help keep Beverly Hills alive and vibrant. They deserve a better fate. (6) We can provide more services for our seniors by creatively reconfiguring existing facilities at a greatly diminished cost. Let’s set a standard of urban sensitivity, fiscal responsibility, and common sense for ourselves, our children, and future generations. Earl Goldstein, D.D.S.

****** Lili Bosse deserves the community’s appreciation for her expose of the shocking details underlying the Roxbury Park proposal. Thanks to her initiative and diligence, the true picture of this project is being uncovered. This is only half the story, as thanks to her efforts we know have a concrete example of how projects are misrepresented and fraudulently presented. Now we have evidence that City staff reports must not be unquestioned, unverified, and blanketedly accepted. I wonder how many other projects and developments would have been uncovered if only we had someone at the time who would have scrutinized, researched, and analyzed them with Lili's diligence. No matter, because now we have someone—and for that our community is grateful! Whereas everyone on the City Council brings their own strengths, I hope the entire council will embrace and take on Lili’s example. Christine Skirmuntt Ford

Occurred between 11 a.m. on 6/10 and 11 p.m. on 6/15 in 1100 block of San Ysidro Dr. Unknown suspect entered residence via bathroom window, ransacked master bedroom closets, stole property. Loss: $6,524 Occurred between 7 p.m. on 6/17 and 5:15 p.m. on 6/19 in 200 block of S. Rodeo Dr. Unknown suspect entered residence through open window and stole property. GRAND THEFT Occurred at 3:29 p.m. on 6/16 in area of N. Alta Dr. and Elvado Ave. Unknown suspect entered location and stole property. Loss $36 Occurred about 4:45 p.m. on 6/10 in 400 block of N. Rodeo

Dr. Suspect #1: Male Hispanic, 30, 6'00'', 180, black hair. Suspect #2: Female Hispanic, 30, 5'03'', 160, black hair–observed on surveillance video stealing property from display case. Loss $1,345 Occurred around 4:30 on 6/10 in 9500 block of Brighton Way. Suspect #1: Female White, 40, 5'05'', blonde/strawberry hair. Suspect #2: Male White, 30, 6'00'', black hair–entered store, stole coat from rack and concealed it in purse. Loss $5,345 Occurred about 10:15 a.m. on 6/16 in 200 block of Moreno Dr. Unknown suspect stole victim’s property from desk. Loss $829

****** Lili Bosse and her voice of reason is a breath of fresh air and common sense on the City Council. Her earlier experience on the Planning Commission gives her position on this matter much credibility. Keep up the good work, Lili. Ruth Merritt

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