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Residents gathered for the Roxbury Park Community Meeting last night in the City Council chambers to register their objections, again, to the proposed massive reconstruction of Roxbury Park. They are expected to voice their views on how the

project could be scaled down to meet both budget constraints and community desires. The proposed project was rejected in December by the City Council after the bids came back $2.1 million over budget for a to(see ‘ROXBURY,’ page 15)

Above: Jeff Hubbard, Former BHUSD Superintendent Top Right: Vice Mayor Willie Brien Bottom Right: Mayor Barry Brucker Brucker and Brien were on the Board of Education that unanimously hired Hubbard in August 2003.

Bea Miller celebrates her 100th birthday with a proclamation. 4

Hubbard Convicted Of Two Felonies El Rodeo gets artistic at Bedtime With Books.

YEAR OF THE DRAGON—On January 20 Beverly Hills held its ﬁrst ever public Chinese New Year Celebration. The celebration for the Year of the Dragon included a VIP reception at Lladró and a public event on Rodeo Drive and throughout the Golden Triangle. Below from left: CVB Sr. Manager Business Development Mary Saunders De Hoyos, Alan Thicke and Tanya Callau.

By Marla Schevker Former BHUSD Superintendent Jeffrey Hubbard was found guilty on Monday of two counts of misappropriation of funds in connection with former BHUSD Director of Planning and Facili-

ties Karen Christiansen. A jury of five women and seven men concluded that Hubbard was guilty of giving Christiansen an auto allowance increase from $100 to $500 and a (see ‘HUBBARD,’ page 15)

Update on Bridges: The California Department of Social Services has been repeatedly contacted to provide their

Beverly Hills Schools Ski Club to be holding upcoming ski trips this spring. 5

version of why they issued a permanent license to Bridges for Recovery Bel Air on Dec. 29. They have not returned calls or provided any information. So the story will be held only one more week before The Courier presents its findings from other sources.

Peninsula awards Chinese New Year drawing winner. 8 •Health & Wellness •Arts & Entertainment •Birthdays

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George Christy, Page 6 Sophia Krevoy Was Called To The Torah As A Bat Mitzvah At The Residence Of Parents Brad And Susie Krevoy; The Ceremony Was Officiated By Rabbi Lynn Brody Slome, And Attended By 50 Family Members And Friends Editorial from Rabbi Pressman AND MORE

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Brucker Attacks Muni League Assembly Forum Over Roxbury Letter By The Courier Staff The regular request of the Beverly Hills Municipal League to use City Council chambers for its candidate forum for the new 50th California Assembly District race brought a challenge from Mayor Barry Brucker, who used the request to attack Municipal League Board of Governors Chairman Thomas White over White's criticism of Brucker's plans for a massive new building at Roxbury Park. After reform councilmember Lili Bosse pointed out that the two were “not related,” Brucker relented and joined the rest of the council to grant permission. The forum will feature the four announced candidates Republican Brad Torgan and Democrats Torie Osborn, Richard Bloom and Betsy Butler.

Brucker initiated the confusion when he asked Municipal League representative Marilyn Gallup if the organization had chosen a moderator for the forum. She replied they had not. Traditionally, White has moderated the group’s forums. Brucker then referred to White's letter criticizing the city council majority's plans for Roxbury, except that Brucker never said the letter was about Roxbury rather than the candidate forum. Brucker read excerpts from White's letter and used those statements, obviously taken out of context, to question “White’s ability to remain non-partisan.” Brucker characterized parts of White's letter as “inflammatory” against (see ‘MUNI LEAGUE,’ page 13)

“THE BEST JOB I EVER HAD, AND THE BEST CAST I’VE EVER WORKED WITH,”— Says CSI’s Marg Helgenberger when she received her star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame. At Right: Underworld: Awakening’s Kate Beckinsale with husband, Len Wiseman attended the ﬁlm’s premiere. More photos in George Christy’s column on page 6 and check his Pick of the Week on page 11.Scott Downie and Janet Gough/ Celebrity Photo

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of the City of Beverly Hills, at its meeting to be held on Tuesday, February 7, 2012, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, will hold a public hearing to consider: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 10-O-2584 TO IMPOSE A REAL PROPERTY LIEN FOR DELINQUENT SEWAGE, WATER AND STORM WATER SERVICE CHARGES AND PENALTIES. This ordinance amends Beverly Hills Ordinance No. 10-O-2584, which established utility rates, to provide for a lien on the property for delinquent charges and all penalties thereon. The proposed ordinance is enclosed. This ordinance has been assessed in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and the environmental regulations of the City. The City has determined that the ordinance is not a project and is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations. At the public hearing, the City Council will hear and consider all comments. All interested persons, including all persons owning property within the City, are invited to attend and speak on this matter. Written comments may also be submitted and should be addressed to the City Council, c/o City Clerk, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. The comments should be received prior to the hearing date. Please note that if you challenge the Council’s action in regards to this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City, either at or prior to the public hearing. If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact Noel Marquis, Assistant Director of Finance in the Beverly Hills Administrative Services/Finance Department at 310.285.2419, or by email at nmarquis@beverlyhills.org. BYRON POPE, CMC, City Clerk ORDINANCE NO. _______ AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 10-O-2584 AND CHAPTER 1 OF TITLE 6 OF THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE TO IMPOSE A REAL PROPERTY LIEN FOR DELINQUENT SEWAGE, WATER AND STORM WATER SERVICE CHARGES AND PENALTIES WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 54354 provides that a local agency that acquires, constructs, or improves a system, plant, works, facilities or undertaking for the collection, treatment, or disposal of sewage, for the obtaining, conserving, treating, and supplying of water, or for the collection, treatment, or disposal of storm water, including drainage, may declare in the resolution or ordinance prescribing or revising charges for the services or facilities furnished by the enterprise that delinquent charges and all penalties thereon when recorded with the county recorder shall constitute a lien upon the real property served; and WHEREAS, on June 22, 2010, the City of Beverly Hills adopted Ordinance No. 10-O-2584 establishing rates (the “Rate Ordinance”); and WHEREAS, the City of Beverly Hills desires to amend the Rate Ordinance in order to provide for a lien on property for delinquent charges and all penalties thereon pursuant to Government Code Section 54354. The City Council of the City of Beverly Hills does hereby ordain as follows: Section 1.

Section 8 is hereby added to the Rate Ordinance to read as follows:

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Section 6-1-113 of Title 6, Chapter 1, Article 1 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code is hereby amended and restated to read as follows:

“6-1-113: DEBT TO CITY: The amount of any utility charge or penalty imposed by the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed a debt to the city. An action may be commenced on behalf of the city in any court of competent jurisdiction for the amount of any delinquent utility charge or penalty. In addition, delinquent charges and all penalties thereon, when recorded as provided in Section 54355 of Chapter 6 of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the California Government Code, shall constitute a lien upon the real property served, except that no such lien shall be created against any publicly-owned property. Such lien shall continue until the charges and all penalties thereon are fully paid. The Director of Administrative Services and Chief Financial Officer is hereby authorized to prepare and record a list of delinquent unpaid charges and penalties in the form and manner prescribed by California Government Code Section 54355, as may be amended from time to time, or any successor statute.” This ordinance has been assessed in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Section 2. the State CEQA Guidelines, and the environmental regulations of the City. The ordinance is not a “project” and is therefore exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations. Section 3. Severability. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase in this Ordinance or any part thereof is for any reason held to be unconstitutional or invalid or ineffective by any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity or effectiveness of the remaining portions of this Ordinance or any part thereof. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared unconstitutional, or invalid, or ineffective. Section 4. Publication. The City Clerk shall cause this Ordinance to be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation published and circulated in the City within fifteen (15) days after its passage, in accordance with Section 36933 of the Government Code; shall attest and certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause this Ordinance and the City Clerk’s certification, together with proof of publication, to be entered in the Book of Ordinances of the Council of this City. Section 5.

Effective Date. This ordinance shall go into effect and be in full force and effect at 12:01 a.m. on the thirty-first (31st) day after its passage.

Adopted: Effective: BARRY BRUCKER Mayor of the City of Beverly Hills, California

ATTEST: BYRON POPE (SEAL) City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM: LAURENCE S. WIENER City Attorney

APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: JEFFREY KOLIN SCOTT G. MILLER City Manager Director of Administrative Services/Chief Financial Officer

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SUMMARY NOTICE SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 12-O-2617 NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT A HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROGRAM AND REVISE NOTICING RELATED TO DEMOLITION, RELOCATION, OR MAJOR ALTERATION OF BUILDINGS. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on January 24, 2012, the City Council of the City of Beverly Hills adopted an Ordinance entitled “ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT A HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROGRAM AND REVISE NOTICING RELATED TO DEMOLITIOIN, RELOCATION, OR MAJOR ALTERATION OF BUILDINGS.” Mayor Brucker and Councilmembers Bosse, Gold, Mirisch, and Brien voted for the adoption of the Ordinance. The following is a summary of the above entitled ordinance of the City of Beverly Hills. This summary has been prepared and published in accordance with the requirements of Government Code Section 36933. Summary of Ordinance The Ordinance replaces existing Article 32 (“Preservation of Landmarks”) of Chapter 3 of Title 10 of the Municipal Code with a new, more expansive “Historic Preservation” program. The Ordinance provides greater protection for historically significant properties, establishes a Cultural Heritage Commission, creates procedures and criteria for landmark and historic district designation, and modifies notification procedures related to demolition permits and the relocation or major alteration of structures. The Ordinance also authorizes preservation incentives and creates penalties for unauthorized demolition or alteration of certain historic resources. The Ordinance also revises the noticing required prior to issuance of permits to demolish or relocate a structure if meeting certain criteria. The City’s intent in developing a historic preservation ordinance is to provide the ability to acknowledge, honor, and encourage the continued maintenance and preservation of those select properties in the City that contribute to the City’s cultural history through exceptional architecture. The Ordinance achieves this by establishing incentives that encourage the preservation of historic properties by the owner. The standards and requirements in the Ordinance are designed to be flexible in the event that a property owner is willing, but unable, to meet the provisions of the Ordinance. The Ordinance includes nine main components:

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Definitions (establishing terms used in the Ordinance)

Establishment of a Cultural Heritage Commission (establishing a new City Commission to oversee the City’s preservation efforts).

Creation of Incentives for the Preservation of Historic Properties (developing incentives for the preservation of historic properties).

Designation of Landmarks and Historic Districts (establishing a procedure and criteria the designation of local landmarks and historic districts).

Certificate of Appropriateness (establishing a process for the review of proposed alterations to locally designated properties)

Certificate of Economic Hardship (establishing a process through which owners of locally designated historic properties may petition for waiver of the Ordinance’s preservation requirements).

Enforcement and Penalties (establishing enforcement and penalties for the destruction of locally designated historic properties).

Extended Site Posting Requirements Prior to Demolition (extending site posting requirements from 10 days to 30 days for properties that are at least 45 years old and originally designed by a Master Architect).

Review of Properties (establishing a 30 day review for any alteration of a property that is more than 45 years old and was originally designed Master Architect).

Administrative Guidelines will be established that further define how the Ordinance will be implemented. The Administrative Guidelines will be an informational resource to the community and property owners by offering additional guidance on applying for local designation and participation in the City’s Mills Act program. A certified copy of the entirety of the text of Ordinance 12-O-2617 is available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. Further information may be obtained by contacting the Community Development Department at 310.285.1127. BYRON POPE, CMC, City Clerk

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BHUSD Open Enrollment Deadline Changes To April 15 By Marla Schevker The Board of Education voted 4-0 (with board VP Jake Manaster absent from the meeting) to amend board policy to change the cut off date for open enrollment from May 16 to April 15. “We have as a board policy a guarantee that if you live within one of the K-8 zones, you’re entitled to go to your home school,” Board President

Brian Goldberg said. “All we (are) doing is guaranteeing the flexibility (for staff), just moving up the timeline.” All students who register at the BHUSD before April 15 will have a guaranteed spot in their home school. Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Dawnalyn Murakawa Leopard said for students who missed the cut off and didn’t (see ‘OPEN ENROLLMENT,’ page 13

HOMETOWN HERO— George Chavez, well known and much admired Assistant Director of Community Planning for the City of Beverly Hills, is also a board member of CALBO (California Building Ofﬁcials). CALBO held their last board meeting at the Good Shepherd Center for Homeless Women & Children, founded in 1984 to assist the most vulnerable of the homeless population and they provide housing and supportive services for up to 93 women and 40 children a night. Last Saturday boardmembers, family, and "angel" Reggie Sully created an amazing play area out of a plain rarely used meeting area. The members contributed all the paint, carpet, and shelving in addition to play structures, a basketball set up, and an amazing train set. Seen here are George and his daughter Gracie at work, some of the children and moms exulting during their ﬁrst visit and (insets) Reggie Sully and Sister Ann Tran. Photo by Reggie Sully

Private Citizen Driven Garden Restoration Presents Initial Designs To City Council

CENTENARIAN—Bea Miller, window of WInston Miller, was honored at the monthly SAGES luncheon on Thursday at All Staints’ Episcopal Church on the occasion of her 100th birthday. Bea, who has lived in the same house in Beverly Hills for 55 years, received a proclamation honoring her from Mayor Barry Brucker. Back row (from left): Rev. Stephen Huber and Noelle Miller. Front row (from left): Chris Miller, Bea Miller and Mayor Barry Brucker.

BHHS Graduation Lawn Soon To Be Seeded And Restored The Board of Education approved 4-0 (board VP Jake Manaster absent from the meeting) to start the public bid process for the landscaping to the Beverly Hills High School front lawn. Chief Facilities Official Nelson Cayabyab said that after the geotechnical project at BHHS is complete, there will need to be a restoration of the

By Marla Schevker Planning has begun in the resident-driven restoration of the Beverly Gardens Park. Resident Steve Gordon and landscape architect Mia Lehrer presented their initial plans to the City Council at the study session Tuesday. “A year or so ago, I had the opportunity to tour the Annenberg cultural center,” life-long resident Gordon said. “I began

to imagine how wonderful it would be if our City Hall, Cultural Center and Parks were updated at the same time so the world could come and enjoy.” Gordon has begun fundraising to restore the Beverly Gardens Park and has contributed his own money for the beginning steps. So far, Gordon has met with the recreation and parks commission liaison committee consisting of Vice Mayor

Willie Brien, Councilman Julian Gold, Recreation and Parks Commission Vice Chair Robbie Anderson and Recreation and Parks commissioner Howard Rosoff. As Gordon and Lehrer progress in their restoration of the park, they will be working with the liaison committee, coming back to the council for presentations and ultimately (see ‘GARDEN,’ page 13)

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front land area. The restoration will include the landscaping, flatwork and the refurbishment and/or replacement of existing irrigation systems. “With the board’s vote on Tuesday, we will be able to restore our graduation lawn in time for this year's graduation ceremony in June,” board President Brian Goldberg said.

NEWBIES—New boardmembers were installed for The Maple Counseling Center at The Avalon Hotel. Left photo (from left): Newly installed boardmembers Mike C. Chen, Jennifer Tedford, Kelly Scott, Tony Lee, Jeffrey Lapin, Jennifer Castellanos, John Jameson, Azadeh Bolour Afari and Michael Lushing. Right photo (from left): Board Ofﬁcers VP of Human Resources Kelly O. Scott, VP of Finance Mike Chen, President Mason A. Sommers, VP of Development Jeffrey Lapin and VP of Nominations Abdi Rais.

District To Potentially Cancel Transitional Kindergarten Program, Discussion To Continue

LEAGUE CHAMPIONS—The Yellow Jackets, Girls Under 12 Champions of Beverly Hills AYSO 76 , ﬁnished fourth in the area 1-p League Champions tournament, which was won by Paciﬁc Palisades. Front row (from left): Ava Cardoso-Smith, Kate Leib, Blythe Berk, Donya Darvish, Chloe Soleimani, Alexa Khorshad, Dorrit Corwin, Lauren Halimi, Rachel Khorshad, Celeste Moreno-Owens, Jordan Laredo, Zoe Levin, Danielle Elitzur. Second row (from left): Coaches David Corwin and David Laredo. Not Pictured: Gaby Souferian.

By Marla Schevker After not reaching a majority with one board member absent, the Board of Education decided Tuesday to table the issue of transitional kindergarten to their Feb. 14 meeting. Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Dawnalyn Murakawa Leopard said the state passed legislation last year rolling back the age a child

would be eligible for kindergarten from Dec. 1 to Sept. 1 over three years and requiring that public school districts offer a transitional kindergarten program for students who do not qualify to enter kindergarten. Now, there is a proposal to remove the requirement and funding for transitional kindergarten in the governors current budget proposal. Although the

proposal has not yet been approved, district staff recommended the the program be temporarily shut down. As a basic aid district, the BHUSD faced $3 million in cuts with exposure for an additional $600,000 for the 2011/2012 academic year. Assistant Superintendent of Business Services Alex Cherniss (see ‘TRANSITIONAL K,’ page 13)

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Garden Conservancy Advocates To Discuss UCLA Japanese Garden Tues. The Garden Conservancy will be hosting a meeting on Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. to discuss the future of the Hannah Carter Japanese Garden. As The Courier reported last week, UCLA is making plans to sell the garden despite it being a donation, from Edward W. Carter, once chair of the UC Board of Regents and his wife, Hannah Carter, intended for public use. UCLA has announced plans to sell the garden and has challenged the community to help identify a buyer who will maintain it and keep it open to the public. The Garden Conservancy and the Los Angeles Conservancy are coming together to gather public

interest and support to save the garden. Noted authority on Japanese gardens in America, Kendall Brown will attend the meeting to discuss the history and significance of the garden. The meeting will be held at the Community Magnet School auditorium at 11301 Bellagio Rd. Those interested in attending the meeting should RSVP to Paulette DuBey at the Bel-Air Association by calling 310-474-3527 or e mail questions to info@gardenconservancy.org. For more information, visit www.gardenconservancy.org/ or www.laconservancy.org/issues/issues_uclagarden.php4.

BEDTIME WITH BOOKS—Kindergartners Tanner Capik and Sophia Lifson work on Valentine’s Day themed art projects at El Rodeo’s Bedtime With Books, Tuesday.

Courier Photo By Marla Schevker

Mayor Networks At National Conference Mayor Barry Brucker attended the U.S. Conference Of Mayors last week in Washington D.C on behalf of the City of Beverly Hills. The trip, paid for by the City, is one of many conferences members of the City Council attend throughout the year. Brucker said while he attended workshops on various topics including

social networking and small businesses, both of which affect Beverly Hills, a high point of the trip is talking with other mayors, including Carmel Indiana Mayor Jim Brainard who gave Brucker a book discussing roundabouts. Brainard offered his help and traffic engineers to Brucker if the City (see ‘MAYOR,’ page 15)

SNOWY EXCURSIONS—The Beverly Hills School Ski Club will be hosting two trips in the spring. The club will be going to Big Bear for two days and two nights from March 9 to 11 and going to Winter Park, Colorado during spring break. For more information on the Colorado trip visit www.skidaddy.com/laskiers for info. For more information on either trip contact Adi Hacker at 310-671-8018 or sales@computers411.com. Air-Fare not included (approx. $220 round trip).

City Soccer Registration Starts Monday The City of Beverly Hills Community Services Department’s Adult Sports program will begin registering teams for the second season of sevenon-seven soccer on Monday. Priority registration is given to Beverly Hills residents or B.H. business teams. A minimum of five residents or five business employees are required to qualify. Limited spots are available and the league is expected to fill up quickly. The Adult Seven on Seven Soccer League plays Sunday mornings at Beverly High. Both men’s and coed divisions are being offered. The regular

season will consist of a 10 game season, followed by a single elimination playoff for the top (4) teams. League fees are $360 for Beverly Hills Resident Teams and $400 for Beverly Hills Business Teams. Referee fees are an additional $15 per game per team, to be paid each week at the field. The season will begin Feb. 26. To receive a registration packet, please contact the City of Beverly Hills Community Services Department at 310-285-6820 or online at www.quickscores.com/beverlyhills.

Youth, Middle School Lacrosse Registering Online Beverly Hills Youth & Middle School Lacrosse is enrolling U11, U13 and U15 players online for the upcoming spring season. For individual program details, visit the “SPRING LAX” tab at the top of

the home page at www.beverlyhill slacrosse.com. To start the registration process just select “Register Online” from the menu on the left side of the home page. For information, call Gary Greenbaum at 310-991-4060.

BEAUTIFUL DEBS—Las Madrinas honored 28 California families and their daughters for service to the Southern California community and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles at the annual Las Madrinas Ball at The Beverly Hilton. Over 860 guests from the greater Los Angeles area, including the debutantes, their families and friends, gathered to celebrate with the members of Las Madrinas. Established in 1933 as the ﬁrst Afﬁliate Group of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Las Madrinas has supported pediatric medicine for 78 years. In 1939, Las Madrinas began its tradition of honoring families who have demonstrated a commitment to the civic, cultural and philanthropic life of the Los Angeles community by presenting their daughters at the Las Madrinas Ball. Donations made in honor of the young women by their families along with annual support of the members and friends has enabled Las Madrinas to complete seven major research endowments at the hospital since 1988. This year, Las Madrinas launched a $5 million pledge to the Las Madrinas Pediatric Simulation Research Laboratory Endowment. Back row (from left): Julia Allison Carroll, Holly Ann Dickinson, Katrina Catherine Cord, Kellie Parks Barnum, Kaitlyn Anne Power, Grace Elizabeth Buckingham and Theodora Vetta Danielson. Second row (from left): Sarah Dolores Baggott, Amanda Patricia Bennett and Kathryn Morris Thomson. Third row from left: Olivia Diane Fern Russak, Lucy Elizabeth Davis, Amanda Elizabeth Arnold, Paige Lacy Poulsen, Lucy Harrison Maybank, Riley Nicole Mathies, Jane Harrington Davidson, Alix Mary Cook, Caroline Jones Workman and Justine Alexandra Daisy. Front row (from left): Allison Luisa Hinds, Cornell June Banta, Grace Lindsey Harding, Emily Rosamond Walper, Casey Kathleen McCloskey, Christine Rose and Ariel Joy Hawley. Photo by David Balfour

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Cantor Harris Shore with Rabbi Lynn Brody Slome

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Phil and Kellie Krevoy with daughters Phebie and Jillian.

Reni Belzberg is Susie’s mom

Sophia Krevoy was called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah this week. She is flanked by her dad, producer Brad Krevoy, CEO of MPCA, and mom Susie.

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happens at parties.” A truism expounded by Jane Austen in one of her novels. The good news happened the evening of Sophia Krevoy’s call to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah, when her parents Susie and Brad Krevoy respected Sophia’s wishes. She had asked for a gathering of only 50 for her Bat Mitzvah at the Krevoy residence, the Santa Monica manorial estate previously owned by Julie Andrews and Blake Edwards.

he good news? Dad Brad announced that he’s acquired the worldwide rights to The Saint, the long-running hip television series from the ’60s starring Roger Moore as the latter-day Robin Hood detective. A “James Bond without the gadgets, an international rogue,” The Saint had viewers glued to the tube to check out his disguises while he foiled criminal after criminal. Prior to the filming in 1962, the Jaguar employees went on strike, with Roger offering his Volvo convertible as The Saint’s signature car. Volvo profits suddenly climbed around the world. Brad informs that his casting’s in progress, with preference for a charming Brit actor who may not be known.

directing (as before).

Cecile and Norm Krevoy are Brad’s parents Sophia’s sisters Alexandra and Olivia

he celebrated Ken Watanabe will appear in Brad’s 29 Days, playing the humanitarian Japanese ambassador to Lithuania who helped 4,000 Jews escape to Japan during World War II. And Nicolas Cage is set for Our Father, as an FBI undercover agent who sires a child in the Ghetto. Additionally, an exciting project with a leading actress remains under wraps.

rad and Susie are exceptional hosts, with Susie masterfully organizing the myriad details of Sophia’s Bat Mitzvah, with an assist from party planner Debra Parr. Susie reconfigured the front room for the religious ceremony – Rabbi Lynn Brody Slome officiated, with support from cantor Harris Shore.

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ow, do you believe I’m a rabbi?” smiled the Boston-born Rabbi Lynn before the service. We had met during Corinna Fields’ annual midsummer fetes in Beverly Hills, where we danced around the clock. We were in disbelief that she was, indeed, a Rabbi (a Miss America beauty, if you will, among our rabbinical scholars). She noted that the first Bat Mitzvah occurred in mong Brad’s many films 1922. Bar Mitzvahs, which with his Motion Picture honor males only, date back to Corporation of America is the the 14th century. acclaimed production of HBO’s Taking Chance starring n her speech, Sophia Kevin Bacon, who won a acknowledged that the fight for Golden Globe, and the block- tolerance and acceptance conbuster comedy Dumb And tinues, shocked as she was this Dumber starring Jeff Daniels past summer by a red bold and Jim Carrey. Brad’s devel- Swastika spray-painted on a oping the sequel, with Jeff and Ron Herman store. “Another Jim on board and the Farrelly Swastika was on a house along brothers, Peter and Bobby, my street … I was sick to my stomach to think that in this 21st century people do such Page 6 | January 27, 2012

New Jersey Senator Frank Lautenberg with wife Bonnie

horrific deeds … n e x t Passover l e t ’ s remember the Israelites being Julie Corman with Donna set free, Dr. Susan Krevoy with husSchlessel Susie’s dad Syd Belzberg with her sisters band Leo Spiwak a n d Michelle Mandel and Tammi Kerzner Eddie Slatkin with wife always Dana; Jennie and Jim remember to embrace each Center Children’s Education Belushi with daughter Jami; Program … her $1 hair ties are other’s differences.” available in California, Donna Schlessel, whose husband Peter, formerly with Sony hat a wonderful job Colorado and Michigan.” Pictures and now CEO of you did, Sophia, with your ew Jersey Senator Frank FilmDistrict, was at Sundance Torah reading,” beamed Brad. Lautenberg, who attended Brad (he released Drive with Ryan “You spoke about the Jews in and Susie’s wedding 15 years Gosling); Steve Ransohoff, Egypt fleeing to Palestine for their safety … your family has a ago at Thomas Gottschalk’s owner of Film Finances and cosimilar history in fleeing Malibu haven (as we did), flew owner of Grauman’s Chinese Eastern Europe … your great, in for the weekend with wife Theater. great grandparents came to Bonnie. They joined Julie and amily members included Canada and America more Roger Corman, Roger being Sophia’s sisters Olivia, 14, honthan 100 years ago to escape the superstar filmmaker who ored at her Bat Mitzvah last hired Brad to preside over persecution and have a better April, and Alexandra, 11; Concorde Pictures. Roger life. Even the Torah you read from today has a history of sur- launched the careers of indus- Sophia’s grandparents Cecile vival, rescued from Nazi try heavyweights Jim Cameron, and Norm Krevoy; grandparJack Nicholson, Martin ents Reni and Syd Belzberg Germany in World War II.” Scorsese, Ron Howard, Robert who flew in from Vancouver; ophia, I think your first De Niro, Francis Coppola, Brad’s realtor brother Phil word was ‘no,’” remembered William Shatner, Jonathan Krevoy with wife Kellie and mom Susie Krevoy. “If you Demme, Gale Ann Hurd, and daughters Phebie and Jillian; Susie’s sisters Michelle Mandel want to do something there was others. and Tammi Kerzner no changing your mind. Your dmiring Sophia were determination shines in everyur dinner was seated, thing you do … you strive for Loraine and Robert Sinskey of with chef Tonno serving filet the Sinskey Vineyards in the excellence, are always goal-oriented and motivated, and at an Napa Valley; psychologist Dr. mignon and branzino, and early age you mastered the art Susan Krevoy, who founded the Susie’s eye-popping buffet of of making money ... there is no Susan Krevoy Eating Disorder desserts offered luscious cherdoubt in my mind that you will Clinic, with husband Leo ries from Brazil and that exotic make a big splash in the world, Spiwak; The Expendables pro- and rarely served dragon fruit and you will do it your way and ducer Avi Lerner with daughter with its subtle sweet flavor. Malena; St. Cloud Capital’s Nutritious, low in calories, with on your own terms.” Marshal Geller with wife calcium, vitamin C, fiber and rad later added that the Patricia; Jim Tauber, who over- antioxidants. Try it sometime. entrepreneurial Sophia creates sees Sidney Kimmel’s company Our hunch? You’ll like it. We and sells “hair ties” that double (their film One For The Money love it. as trendy bracelets. “The fabric starring Katherine Heigl opens Online at feels like silk, with proceeds this weekend); Shutters Hotel www.bhcourier.com/georgechristy.cfm going to the Simon Wiesenthal and Casa del Mare owner BEVERLY HILLS

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POLICE BLOTTER BURGLARY Occurred between 8 a.m. and 8:47 p.m. on 1/17 in 900 block of N. Bedford Dr. Unknown male suspect entered and ransacked victim’s home, then spoke to the latter through a closed door before fleeing. Occurred between 7 p.m. on 9/27 and 8 a.m. on 12/20 in 9900 block of Durant Dr. Unknown suspect entered unsecured garage and stole valuables from victim’s vehicle. Loss $6,500 Occurred between 4:30 and 9 p.m. on 1/17 in 400 block of N. Rodeo Dr. Unknown suspect went into unsecured vehicle, popped open trunk and stole victim’s laptop. Loss $1,550 ASSAULT Occurred about 7:55 p.m. on 1/17 in 1200 block of Beverly Green Dr. Suspect punched victim in nose during argument over rent payment. Occurred between 10 and 11 p.m. on 1/14 in 200 block of S. Camden Dr. Suspect: Female White, 79, 5'04'', 150, blonde/strawberry hair, blue eyes–struck victim in face and hand causing visible injury. Occured at 6:45 p.m. on 1/19 in 8400 block of Gregory Way. Suspect: Male Hispanic, 25–rode bicycle near victim and slapped her buttocks. Occurred about 10:25 a.m. on 1/21 in 300 block of N. Rodeo Dr. Suspect splashed coffee on one victim. then pushed another victim with both hands. Occurred at 2:42 a.m. on 1/22 in 300 block of N. Oakhurst Dr. Suspect shoved victim with his body during verbal altercation. ROBBERY/ASSAULT Occurred at 11 p.m. on 1/6 in area near Charleville Blvd. and S. Rodeo Dr. Suspect #1: Male Black, 20, 5'08'', 125. Suspect #2: Male Black, 20, 5'08'', 140 –confronted and demanded money from victim, punched the latter’s face, removed wallet from his pocket and slashed at the latter with a knife. Loss $170 ROBBERY Occurred about 7:30 p.m. on 1/21 in 200 block of S. Camden Dr. Suspect: Male Black, 25, 6'02'', 200–robbed victim at gunpoint as she exited her car. Loss $5,820 GRAND THEFT Occurred between 3:35 and 4:16 p.m. on 1/19 in 9600 block of Wilshire Blvd. Unknown suspect selected merchandise and left store withou paying. Loss $1,005 Occurred between 8 a.m. on 11/30 and 8 a.m. on 12/13 in 400 block of N. Rodeo Dr. Unknown suspect entered buwiness and stole property. Loss $19,995 IDENTITY THEFT Occurred between 9 a.m. on 12/14 and 10 p.m. on 12/17 in 400 block of S. Elm Dr. Unknown suspect obtained victim’s personal information, opened credit accounts and made unauthorized charges. Occurred about 4:30 p.m. on 1/12 in 300 block of N. Canon Dr. Suspect #1: Male Black, 31, 6'00'', 180, black hair and brown eyes. Suspect #2: Male White, 25, 5'08'', 165, black hair ,brown eyes–paid for merchandise with closed credit card. Occurred about 6 p.m. on 1/19 in 9700 block of Wilshire Blvd. Unknown suspect utilized victim’s personal information to fraudulently open credit account. Loss $4,077 Occurred between 5/20 and 1/11 in 300 block of S. Beverly Dr. Unknown suspect attempted to steal identity of victim who was informed of the crime.

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Page 8 | January 27, 2012 LUCKY WINNER— The Peninsula Beverly Hills celebrated the Chinese New Year and the unveiling of its newly renovated rooms, suites and villas. Throughout the evening guests of the festive commemoration were given the opportunity to tour the suites designed by Beverly Hills design firm Forchielli Glynn LLC. Attendees were entered into a drawing to win a weekend escape in a newly renovated room. The winner Lela Dekano, left, is pictured with Managing Director Offer Nissenbaum. Photos by Stephen Orlick

Fashion News & Notes

Coach’s Q2 Income Rises 14.5% Enticing prices and burgeoning men’s and international businesses pushed Coach Inc. to a 14.5 percent jump in second-quarter income, driving shares of the New York-based handbag maker up 6.8 percent to $68.60 in midday trading. “There has been a structural shift in spending over the last decade, where women are spending more on accessories,” said chairman and chief executive officer Lew Frankfort, explaining that the category has grabbed share from apparel and grown 5 percent to 10 percent over the last year. This translated to second-quarter profits that expanded to $347.5 million, or $1.18 a diluted share, from year-ago net income of $303.4 million, or $1 a share. Comparable-store sales gained 8.8 percent in North America and 6 percent in Japan on a constant-currency basis. In China, comp sales continued to grow at a double-digit rate. Coach has opened 21 North American stores so far in fiscal 2012 and plans to add another 19 before the year is out. The brand plans to expand its door count in China by roughly 30 and focus on its men’s business there, which the company called a “massive opportunity.” The new stores will all include both men’s and women’s merchandise.

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Currently, Coach has 65 stores in China, of which 28 are dual gender. Overall, Coach said it will “continue to drive its business at a double-digit pace.” WWD Evelyn Lauder: A Life of Service, Substance and Style New York bid a touching farewell to one of its most compassionate daughters during a two-hour, emotionpacked tribute to the late Evelyn H. Lauder, held Monday morning at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center. More than 2,000 were present at the service, including former New York Governor George Pataki, Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D., N.J.), Saks Inc.’s Stephen I. Sadove, Bloomingdale’s Michael Gould and designers Tommy Hilfiger and Michael Kors. Members of the Lauder family, Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Barbara Walters, Elizabeth Hurley and Dr. Larry Norton shared memories of Evelyn Lauder’s life during the service.

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“She knew this was the endgame, but she protected us,” said an emotional Leonard Lauder, chairman emeritus of the Estée Lauder Cos. Inc., flanked at the podium by sons

William and Gary. “Up until the very end, she was smiling, always up.…I thank God for lending me this beautiful soul, who gave me laughter, brightness, beauty and unconditional love. Evelyn saw life through a different prism than most — flowers to her were symbols of all that was beautiful.…To her, orchids were the ultimate symbol of life. She said, ‘The orchid is the strongest flower; it will survive any tempest. Their beauty comes from within. And when they die, they always come back to life.’ “Evelyn, my love, you are my perennial orchid,” he continued. “You will be with me — with us — always. I love you, forever.” WWD Louboutin, YSL Face Off in Court Again “C’est faux!,” Christian Louboutin muttered in a moment of exasperation in the Court of Appeals Tuesday, where his legal battle continued against Yves Saint Laurent America Inc. for trademark infringement and unfair competition. The designer was taking exception to YSL’s assertion that the French house has been selling monochromatic shoes — red included — since the 1970s, an argument meant to demonstrate a reasonable history of using red outsoles on women’s shoes before Louboutin began featuring them. Meanwhile, when asked why Louboutin waited to commence legal action in 2011 when YSL had sold shoes with red soles several years prior, his lawyer, Harley Lewin of McCarter & English, retorted, “We can only do something about what we know. When we found out, we moved.” The case, initially filed in April 2011 and now under appeal, revolves around several issues, chief of which is whether Louboutin’s Chinese-red lacquer sole, registered as a trademark in 2008, is in fact valid and enforceable. “But it’s not just about the color, it’s a specific red, in a glossy finish, on the outsole of shoes,” said Randy Lipsitz, partner in Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel’s intellectual property department, which is not involved in the case. YSL’s lawyer, David Bernstein of Debevoise & Plimpton, countered at one point, “We can’t be allowed to make green, yellow and purple shoes but be enjoined from making red ones. We [need to] have shoes that match the collection.” What will likely happen though, said lawyers, is the chance for Louboutin to make additional findings and then proceed to a full trial to present evidence — an outcome YSL wants. Experts said the judges will take at least a few months to come to a decision. WWD

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Astrology

By Holiday Mathis TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Jan. 27). Your feelings of safety, security and certainty won't come from the outside world. Your experiences help you continue to grow a powerful core inside of you. The goals you set next month will bring you into new circles. You'll give a presentation in March that attracts investors. Love drives the action in April. Pisces and Aries people adore you. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You'll embark on an adventure. It starts off in familiar waters, and quickly you're out to the unknown and unpredictable sea. You'll navigate both with equal skill. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20). Lately there have been a few mismatches in your world. You would love to know about the people who would love to know you. Your social luck is about to turn around. ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19). Your communication skills will be highlighted. You'll make your story interestingâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;so interesting that others may ask for follow-up guidance as to how they might have a similar experience. TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20). You don't live to serve, but you may have to serve to live. Making others happy is just part of your deal now. The better you do this the more personal satisfaction you'll derive from your interactions. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Recreation is not just for fun now. Your competitive instincts will kick in. You'll be sure to address the issue of rank. Everyone will know the score. CANCER (June 22-July 22). You may resist change even though you know it's inevitable and possibly even beneficial. You don't want to let go. That is only natural and a way of honoring this special time. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You will ask for assistance, but you won't depend on it. Anything you get will be a bonus. Your reliance on yourself is unshakable. The more you can do on your own the more confident you'll be. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Your focus on joint finances, children and friends will yield an interesting and unexpected outcome. You'll realize how well you know your people and how much there still is to learn. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). How would you like to be honored in this lifetime? You'll soon get a taste of it. Start now by focusing your energy and aiming it on what you would like to accomplish in the long term. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You'll be locked in on your target like an animal on the hunt. There's something you need to understand, and you'll learn it from your experiences chasing this goal. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You have not yet reached the limit of your capacity for joy. You won't willfully be able to go there, but you can quietly suggest this to yourself and give yourself permission to investigate the boundaries. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You may visit the land of dissatisfaction with your life -- but you'll stay only for a short time. Move immediately to the feeling that will help you be positive and craft a stellar plan of improvement.

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THEATRICAL READING–JEM Community Center Beverly Hills and Instituto Italiano Di Cultura under the auspices of the local Consulate General of Italy joined forces to sponsor the theatrical reading of Mr. Dago-I Belong Nowhere directed by Gabriel Bologna about a Jewish Italian who escapes persecution in Europe and his new adventues upon arriving at Ellis Island. On hand (from left) were the director’s parents Renee Taylor and Joseph Bologna of Beverly Hills; Rabbi Hertzel Illulian of JEM; Consul Gen. Giuseppe Perrone; and Alebert Di Mauro of Instituto Italiano Di Cultura. Photo by Benyamin Illulian

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leagues, announces PPB Chair Jeanne Brown. PPB President Sam Lovullo hosts the celebrity luncheon at Sportsmen’s Lodge in Studio City. Among those on hand will be Jo Anne Worley, Bruce Villanch, and Rowan And Martin’s Laugh-In producer George Schlatter and others. •’Tutu Day’ Declared In Honor Of Billy Elliot The Musical In honor of its upcoming L.A. premiere engagement of Billy Elliot The Musical, the Pantages Theatre is declaring this Thursday to be “Tutu Day.” The celebration is being marked by several celebrities involving the inspirational and versatile tutu. In this musical, the tutu is not just a piece of dancewear, but comes to symbolize personal expression and the dream of one boy who inspires an entire community. In conjunction with the show, there are several events planned… Go to www.broadwayla.org/tutu for information. Tickets may be purchased online at www.broadwayla.org or at 1-800-982-2787.

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George Christy’s Pick Of The Week: Our Town, And More avid reconfigured The of theater, jazz, opera, classical musical and dance (Mikhail Broad with 325 seats, best described as a “theater in the Barysnikov, to drop a name). round,” bringing the audience any in the Our Town into the townscape, as the play cast come to us from the explores the verities of human Chicago and New York produc- nature and of love and loss. tions. Acting under the fluid “We aimed to create a space direction of theatrical wizard that has the actors physically David Cromer, the performanc- near everyone,” he says, “a sort es are very gratifying. David, of one-on-one.” 47, recently received a irst performed in 1938, MacArthur “genius” grant, and his Los Angeles production of the role of the Stage Manager Our Town follows long runs in has attracted Paul Newman, Chicago, where he lives, and Henry Fonda, Hal Holbrook, and Geraldine Fitzgerald was New York. the first woman to take over the role at the Williamstown Theater adly, we’re exhausted er Festival in 1971. m with head-scratchro C David ing actors spouting scar and Emmy-winning babble that lacks resHelen is an Our Town veteran, onance in more having played the role of the movies than we can bride Emily in 1989 at Lincoln count, when we waste Center with Spalding Gray as two hours in movie the Stage Manager. It was theaters, along with Helen who contacted The the coming and comBroad’s artistic director Dale ing and parking adding Franzen, explaining that as a up to another hour. Westsider she has a desire to And then there’s the participate in the theatrical life expense. of the community. She then convinced David to come to reated and fundCalifornia for his first produced by arts philanthropists tion. Edye and Eli Broad (pronounced brode), The long with Ed Begley Jr., Broad, as it’s known, is a first nighters included Natasha major gift for the Westside’s and Cheech Marin, Doris cultural community, offerRoberts, John Hawkes, and The ing versatile programming

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having public meetings to get community input. Gordon also mentioned the possibility of purchasing lots 12 and 13 on Santa Moni-

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said the district faces a minimum of $3 million cut again next year. “If the governors tax proposal doesn’t pass, (we face the) potential for a $2.4 billion cut to education,” Cherniss said. “(It’s) going to be tough next year, just like this year. We need to be careful.” This year, Murakawa Leopard said, the transitional kindergarten program was cost neutral but additional funding will need to be given to the program if it is to continue. “However, in our experience this year we determined that really it is not a cost neu-

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get to go to their home school; there is still a chance they can get in throughout the year.

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the council. Brucker said: “Recently, Mr. White… mailed out a letter to… I would imagine to maybe 1,000 members of the Municipal League. He’s entitled to his opinion, but on behalf of the Municipal League he refers to the council majority, and I don’t know who that is, it depends on the vote, as a ‘negligent scheme to waste millions of our precious public tax payer dollars.’ he said the council majority is attempting to ‘hijack our public resources and impose their personal.’” The Courier has regularly identifies Brucker, Vice Mayor Willie Brien, M.D., and councilmember Julian Gold, M.D. as the “council majority” because they nearly always vote together and are often opposed by reform councilmembers John Mirisch and Bosse. Although Brucker alleged the Municipal League Board of Governors was not aware of the letter, White said the board was aware of the letter and while they had not read the final draft were aware of what it basically stated. “Our board discussed it and I was asked to send a letter to the Municipal League membership about the (Roxbury Park Community Meeting),” White said. “I sent it in my capacity as the chairman of the league, all of the letters from the league to the membership have come from the chairman. I conveyed our

January 27, 2012 | Page 13 ca Boulevard to extend the park beyond it’s current boundaries. Councilman John Mirisch said he was excited for the project. “It’s not just restoring the existing gardens but as long as

I’ve been on the council we’ve been talking about buying (lots 12 and 13),” Mirisch said. “It’s an exciting new possibility to add green space, which is something we don’t really have a lot of. I think it’s tremendous.”

tral program because the instructional delivery model needs to be different,” Murakawa Leopard said. “If we’re going to do this in the best possible way, we’d be providing additional professional time, additional materials and additional staffing to support the students.” Board President Brian Goldberg and Boardmember Lisa Korbatov said they felt they needed to support the program even if there was no funding from the state. Boardmembers Noah Margo and Lewis Hall said they supported what staff proposed. “As I mentioned last year, I believe this pays dividends for

us in the long run,” Goldberg said. “I’m inclined to continue supporting transitional kindergarten. Educational experts proposed this because they thought it was the right thing but unfortunately as a result of politics and proposed tax increases, schools are once again being used as a tool for political outcomes as opposed to looking at what’s in the best interest educationally for students.” Jen Tedford, interim director of curriculum, instruction and professional development, will be giving the board a presentation on transitional kindergarten at the Feb. 14 meeting.

“We have attrition throughout the year and at this point we have 10 students who were with us at the beginning of the school year who were not yet offered an opportunity to return

to their home schools,” Murakawa Leopard said. “Most often (we are) able to accommodate the desires of our students and their families.”

board of governors long standing opposition to the proposed Roxbury park redevelopment, expenditure of taxpayer money and it also conveyed the high handedness through which residential voices have been in my view conspicuously and repeatedly ignored over the years.” White said he found no logic or reason to why Brucker brought up the letter. “How on one hand can you praise the objectivity, impartiality and evenhandedness of all of our past forums and then claim that because he or the council majority don’t like an opinion expressed to the Municipal League membership in the context of the democratic process it then be said that the leagues ability to moderate a forum is somehow called into question,” he questioned. “I feel it was inappropriate to raise an agendized issue that (was heard in a different) public forum with a personal complaint because someone didn’t agree with the mayor to comingle that with a public service that furthers the democratic process for Beverly Hills voters. I think our community is not well served by that kind of error in judgment and inappropriate comingling.” White's letter, a copy of which was obtained by The Courier, urged community members to attend last night's meeting about Roxbury Park. Bosse remarked that White’s letter had nothing to do with the Municipal League’s request

to use the council chambers for a state Assembly forum and should be discussed with White directly rather than with Gallup. She also said in her experience, White was a fair moderator and would not let personal opinions impact the public service. “I understand what you’re saying,” Bosse said. “But, I think we’re talking about two separate issues.” Brucker ultimately said he supported the Municipal League’s use of the council chambers for the forum. “I’m in favor of allowing the Municipal League to use our facilities and I am cautiously optimistic they will continue to be in the spirit, non-partial and fair practice they have been in the past,” Brucker said. “I would like our council to consider putting on at least a disclaimer or scroll at the bottom, in case it gets out of hand, that says these are the opinions of the candidates and the sponsoring organization. All I’m saying is I hope the Municipal League and Thomas White will maintain what historically has been a very classy town forum.” Although Beverly Hills is currently a part of the 42nd Assembly District, as of the next election it will be a part of the newly created 50th Assembly District. Gallup said the forum is an opportunity for voters to meet the candidates and “to serve the democratic process.” The forum will take place on Wednesday, April 4 in the City Council chambers.

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from the beginning.” She has assembled a network of lawyers, psychiatrists and doctors, including Dr. Richard Paulson. “He’s a pioneer,” says Silverman-Platt, “he’s brilliant.” Director of USC Fertility, Paulson was advisor to the Infertility For Dummies guide and author of Rewinding Your Biological Clock, after his work with a 63year-old woman who got pregnant. “Infertility is an increasingly complicated matter,” says Paulson. “There are lots of logistics and it’s difficult to navigate; and for somebody outside, it can be daunting. So it’s great that there’s someone out there to guide them along. “It’s hard to imagine an issue much more intensely personal and intimate,” says Paulson. “And then baring your soul to strangers is not easy. We all have an image of ourselves and our expectations for family. It’s a deeply felt and emotional part of our makeup.” Silverman-Platt is sought out by couples and individuals from all walks of life. Some just starting out who don’t know where to begin, some two to three years into the process who’ve been through several In

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vitro fertilization (IVF) cycles with no luck and, in some cases, those who’ve tried egg donation or surrogacy to no avail. While she doesn’t dispense medical or psychiatric advice, Silverman-Platt serves as an emotional sounding board for clients. “I’m not in a position to determine why someone’s not getting pregnant, but I can help them choose the right physician and connect them to the right people.” Silverman-Platt does extensive profiling, “with a fine tooth comb,” to help in making a

successful match for an egg donor or surrogate; so couples don’t have to spend a year of research combing web sites or going through three surrogates and eight consultations, like she did. At the initial consultation, Silverman-Platt works to educate. “If a client needs IVF for the first time, they might be nervous and unfamiliar with the procedure,” SilvermanPlatt says. “It can be a scary notion. They can’t get pregnant and hear about injections and hormones and how they make you feel. I can help calm fears and instruct them on what to ask the doctor.” When an egg donor is needed she asks clients to look at the mother’s genetics and what criteria they want. What physical and emotional traits? Someone athletic or who scored 1,600 on the SAT? Since 90 percent of donations are anonymous, Silverman-Platt seeks a compatible match using multiple agencies for a large pool of candidates to draw profiles from. It becomes a highly complex arrangement, with an important legal element, when a surrogate is needed. The typi-

cal surrogate contract is a 2730-page legal contract laying out financial details, and specifics of the surrogacy, such as—if something is wrong with the baby will the pregnancy be terminated, and if the surrogate will have amniocentesis. “You have to make sure client and surrogate wishes match,” Silverman-Platt advises. “There’s still room for improvement in the field; it’s not a perfect science,” says Paulson. “The field has gone so far, and been more successful than we hoped. Women under 35 with a donor egg have a better than 50-50 chance of getting pregnant on the first attempt,” he reports. The next big developments in the field, he adds, are increasing pregnancy chances for women over 40 and testing “to leave behind genetic defects, and not pass them along. “I want people to know the field is moving forward,” Paulson says. He also cautions people to be aware there is a difference between fertility clinics and a “variability of quality.” “You need to make sure the physician is board certified in reproductive endocrinology.” —Steve Simmons

Program Helps Interest Girls In Surgery Careers

Higher Education Notes...

On Saturday, 36 local high school students had the opportunity to perform simulated orthopedic surgeries to correct scoliosis deformity, fix a broken leg, and repair a rotator cuff at Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA). Students were supervised by surgeons Nina Lightdale, Deirdre Ryan, and Lindsey Andras, from CHLA's department of orthopaedics, which is ranked No. 6 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for

Two students from Beverly Hills are now attending Pace University. Constanza Larrain is a first-year student, and Tiffany Mehdizadeh is a junior at the school’s New York City campus. In September, Pace, a private university, enrolled the highest number of new undergraduates in the last 10 years at its campuses in New York City and Westchester County, New York. ***** Junior goalkeeper Clara Jaques of Beverly Hills (Harvard-Westlake) was one of two Washington University in St. Louis students named to the 2011 Jewish Sports Review Women’s Soccer All-America Team. Jaques, a second-team NSCAA all-Central Region and honorable-mention allUniversity Athletic Association

pediatric orthopaedic care. The goal of the Perry Initiative program is to interest young women in pursuing careers in orthopaedic surgery and engineering. “Women currently comprise only 7 percent of the surgeon and engineer workforce in orthopaedics,” says Dr. Lightdale. “Through this special event, we believe that early education and exposure to these exciting, hands-on careers is crucial to boosting di-

versity in our field.” The Perry Initiative is a non-profit organization that holds outreach programs nationwide, reaching approximately 350 students across the country annually. The Perry Initiative is named after Jacquelin Perry, MD, one of the first female orthopaedic surgeons in the country. Dr. Perry practiced in Los Angeles, and attended the special event which was held for the first time in L.A.

(UAA) honoree, started all 23 games in goal posting a school-record 18-5 overall mark with a 0.91 goals against average. She enters her senior season ranked first in school history in wins (44), second in saves (255), fifth in goals against average (0.76) and sixth in shutouts (19). Jaques was also among 23 student athletes who earned Academic All-University Athletic Association (UAA) honors for carrying a minimum grade point average of 3.3. Washington University completed the 2011 season with a school-record 18-5 overall mark and advanced to the NCAA Division III Quarterfinals for the fifth time in school history. The Bears also placed second in the UAA with a 5-2 mark. Washington U. was ranked #8 in the final D3Soccer.com top-25 poll.

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Westside Green Teas Show Residents Step-By-Step How To Be Green The Westside Cities Council of Governments (WSCCOG) will be offering a series of Green Teas to Westside residents to provide a step-by-step guide on how to make homes more efficient while also qualifying for up to $8,000 in rebates with one for Beverly Hills

and West Hollywood residents at Roxbury Park on Jan. 29 at 2 p.m. The Teas are part of the Energize the Westside program, aimed at introducing residents to the Energy Upgrade California program and providing information important to Westside residents to pursue

City To Host Final ATOC Stage By Marla Schevker The Amgen Tour of California (ATOC) will be kicking off their eighth and final stage of their race on the 200 to 400 blocks of North Rodeo Drive. The council unanimously approved the street closures at the Tuesday study session. The 200 through 400 blocks of North Rodeo Drive will be closed for set up and the event, the 300 and 400 blocks of North Camden Drive will be closed for parking of equipment and vehicle and Brighton way and Dayton Way between Camden Drive and Beverly Drive will be closed from the early morning until noon at the latest. The ATOC race will begin on May 13 in Santa Rosa and end in downtown Los Angeles

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decides to install roundabouts in some tricky intersections. “Truly, the highlight is the ability to network with other mayors whose cities range in size from ours to Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago and everything in between,” Brucker said. “All of the mayors are really there to learn from each other.” The U.S. Conference of Mayors is held twice a year, at a host city in the spring and in Washington D.C. in the winter. Brucker said this years conference held a great focus on local municipalities' relationships with Congress. “The partisanship has almost paralyzed government in Washington D.C. and the Mayors collectively have called upon Congress to put away their differences and look toward the municipalities who really have an ear on the needs of their respective communities,” Brucker said. “We’re the ones meeting with our citizenry when we’re at the grocery store or walking down the sidewalk and we’re at the front lines. I think everybody’s hope is that we can get through this election season in November without Congress completely paralyzing any movement and progress.” Brucker said he spoke with Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa briefly about the Westside Subway Extension without result. Villaraigosa, as mayor of Los Angeles, appoints the most members to the MTA board and generally has more power on that board than anyone else. Century City devel-

on May 20. The race is governed by the same international cycling federation and includes the same teams and riders as the Tour de France. Community Services Administrator Gisele Grable said Beverly Hills’ collaboration with the ATOC will not impact its relationship with the other cycling event in Beverly Hills, the Gran Fondo. “(The Gran Fondo) is very different, for cyclists of all ages and all levels where the ATOC is really for professional cyclists.” Grable said. Grable said the City would have a one-year commitment with ATOC and AEG, and they will be responsible for the City’s costs of approximately $20,00 to $25,000. opers have made large campaign contributions to Villaraigosa, who supports the tunnel under Beverly Hills High School. “He’s waiting for the (Environmental Impact Report) like we are but he could not tell me when that would be coming,” Brucker said. “But we did not get a chance to speak specifically or in any great depth about the subway situation.” It is clear he knows my opinion and that of my colleagues that we reject the alignment that would tunnel under BHHS." Brucker also said he spoke to Obama Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and his deputy Peter Rogaff privately after a session. He said that they too were waiting on the EIR. “They are certainly familiar with our concerns,” Brucker said. “I did speak briefly about the ability to put a station on Santa Monica Boulevard and how important that was and certainly the concerns [about] our high school construction [if] . . . the alignment choice from MTA is the Constellation route. What he did indicate was that nothing was going to happen until the EIR is released.” Overall, Brucker said he’s been to many conferences and overall the most important part is getting to talk with other mayors. “The most important benefit from these conferences is the ability to network and for everybody who is there to share candidly,” Brucker said. “That type of cooperative relationship these mayors have is really phenomenal.”

rebates to make their homes more comfortable. Energize The Westside, is a campaign created for the purpose of providing incentive information about energy upgrade and solutions to homeowners residing in Beverly Hills, Culver City, Santa Monica and West Hollywood. To

learn more about the program or register for the Green Teas, please visit the website at EnergizeTheWestside.org. Energy Upgrade California is a state-wide energy efficient incentive and rebate program for single-family homes. The program is administered and overseen by a partnership of

the Energy Commission, County representatives, Southern California Edison, Southern California Gas Company and LADWP. The tea for Beverly Hills and West Hollywood residents will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan 29, at Roxbury Park Community Center in Beverly Hills.

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that his case is “less harmful” than Christiansen’s. “The (public) trust was abused,” Huntsman said. “ The verdict helps ensure money is spent (public) right.” Defense attorney Salvatore Ciulla said while they have not yet decided if they are going to appeal the decision, it is “likely”. Ciulla said he felt that Hubbard was “responsible” but not “criminally culpable” for his actions. It was his responsibility to know what was going on in the district but there was no “criminal intent” in his actions. Hubbard was hired in 2003 and left in 2006. The

board of education which hired Hubbard was comprised of Willie Brien, M.D. (19992003), Barry Brucker (19972005), Alissa Roston (19992007), Myra Demeter (20012009) and Virginia Maas (19952003). Hubbard left the BHUSD to work at the Newport Mesa Unified School District. The NMUSD Board of Education decided 7-0 in a closed session meeting Tuesday to fire Hubbard. Hubbard faces up to five years in prison. His sentencing hearing is Feb. 23 in Dept. 102.

11,000 square foot new multipurpose room, a full-service kitchen, approximately 580 square feet less of meeting space and about an additional 36 square feet for bathrooms. Also proposed was a 8,072 sq ft gymnasium, 1226 sq ft of gym bleachers, a meeting room deck for 750 sq ft, a game

room for 940 sq ft and a 1,055 sq ft exercise room. The meeting occurred after The Courier’s print-edition press time. For a full report, go to www.bhcourier.com. Also check The Courier’s twitter feed at www.twitter.com/bhcourier for live coverage of the meeting.

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$20,000 stipend without property authority from the Board of Education. They also determined he was innocent on a third charge connected with former BHUSD Human Resources Coordinator Nora Roque. Christiansen was found guilty last month of four counts of conflict of interest and was sentenced to four years, four months in state prison. Deputy District Attorney Max Huntsman said Hubbard faces up to five years in state prison but

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tal of $16.8 million when the City only budgeted $14.7 million. Initially proposed to add meeting space and widen bathrooms in the community center, the proposed project significantly enlarged with an

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City Council of Beverly Hills, at its regular meeting to be held on Tuesday, February 7, 2012, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon after as the matter is heard, in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, will hold a public hearing to consider: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS REQUIRING HIGH IMPACT CONVENIENCE STORES TO OBTAIN A CONVENIENCE STORE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND AMENDING THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE. The proposed Ordinance would prohibit establishment of new high impact convenience stores as defined in the Ordinance, unless the City is able to make specific findings to assure the use would not affect the surrounding neighborhoods in a negative manner. This Ordinance has been assessed in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and the environmental regulations of the City. It can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the adoption and implementation of the Ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment. The Ordinance does not authorize construction and, in fact, imposes greater restriction on certain development in order to protect the public health, safety and general welfare. This Ordinance is therefore exempt from the environmental review requirements of CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b) (3) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations. All interested persons are invited to attend and speak on this matter. Written comments may be submitted, c/o Planning Services, 455 N. Rexford Drive, 1st Floor, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 and should be received prior to 5:00 p.m. on February 1, 2012 to be included with the City Council’s agenda packet. Written materials may be submitted during the public hearing. Please note that if you challenge the City’s action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at a public hearing or in written correspondence delivered to the City, either at or prior to the end of the public comment period. If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact Peter Noonan, AICP CEP, Associate Planner, Community Development Department, Planning, at 310.285.1127 or pnoonan@beverlyhills.org. The case file, including a copy of the proposed ordinance, is available for review in the Community Development Department/Planning Services Section, 1st Floor, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, California. BYRON POPE, CMC, City Clerk

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Red Tails–The Tale Of Bravura, Downed By Directing, Acting, Scoring, Writing

Local Author’s Debut eBook Aims To Help Readers Save Money, And Inspire

When I first heard that icon George Lucas was going to produce a film (Red Tails) about the incredible exploits the Tuskegee Airmen, I was anxious to see his take on one of America’s most distinguished fighting groups to grace the unfriendly skies of World War II. It was FDR’s wife, Eleanor, who exclaimed: “Can Negroes really fly airplanes?” After Charles ‘Chief’ Anderson, commander of the fledgling group of African-American pilots, took her for a half hour spin in his plane, she said, “I guess Negroes can fly.” Not long after, the first Negro air corps pilots were being trained at Tuskegee Institute, Alabama. That bit of documented history wasn’t included in the screenplay which is unfortunate because it would have been the only piece of dialogue that wasn’t cliché ridden. An exceptional story of bravura by American heroes who happen to be of a darker hue of skin than most of us, is sadly bogged down by just adequate direction, acting, music scoring, and script writing. Character development is almost non-existent. I don’t know where Lucas was during the filming of this important piece of U.S. aeronautic history, but the execution of the material is sophomoric at best. Lucas, however, did not let us down completely. The production values,

Longtime resident Christine Redlin is debuting her new eBook, Life On A Shoestring .. In Beverly Hills? (A Feel And Think Better Book). “This handbook will bring help and humor to many individuals who are stressed and having tough times,” said Redlin She engages the reader about her life as a single woman, living in Beverly Hills, while pursuing her goals and dreams in the entertainment industry living on a shoestring spending plan, and implementing ways to stretch the dollar. “To endure this shoestring mindset, one must have a realistic, yet optimistic, never-give -up attitude with a shield of strength and confidence,” Redlin advises. She counsels readers: “Remember your ABC’s—Always Bring Coupons and Always Be Creative. And remember your ASS? Always Snack Samples and Always Shop Sales. Families remember your ABB—Always Buy Bulk.” She lists more than 35 free things to do in Beverly Hills and more than 35 free things to do anywhere. Priced at $7.99, the book also includes a free gift, How To Create And Sell Your eBook (s) For Potential Residual Income. Redlin created the guide after hundreds of hours of research in the new frontier of digital publishing and she is giving the customer the steps they need to help them to be inspired to write their own book. Her book has a forward by Academy Award-winning actress Louise

Jerry Cutler on Film and brilliant use of visual effects are highly successful. This is a story that must be told over and over again for every generation of young people who hold blind and hurtful prejudices. I guarantee that you will be moved and cheer for our guys when they face overwhelming odds against the Germans, and…. overcome. 2 Bagels out of 4 Jerry Ram Cutler, The Courier’s film critic, is rabbi at Creative Arts Temple

Cello And Piano Works Featured In All Saints’ “Chamber Music at All Saints” continues with a 5 p.m. concert, Sunday, Jan. 29 at the church, 504 N. Camden Dr. at Santa Monica Boulevard. The program with John Walz on cello and Edith Orloff on piano will include Debussy’s Sonata for Cello and Piano, and Debussy’s Sonata for Cello and Piano. Tickets are $20 adults; $10 students/seniors. For more information, call 310-275-0123. ext. 112 or visit www.allsaintsbh.org

Fletcher (One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest.) “Christine is sharing with you all these pearly bits of wisdom from her own struggle. All I can say is, you are in for a treat, ” write Fletcher A Team Beverly Hills alumna, Redlin’s book has drawn praise from former mayors Mark Eggerman and MeraLee Goldman Redlin is an award-winning film and educational television producer, a creative writer/marketer, production executive, actress and voice-over talent . The book website is www.lifeonashoestringinbeverlyhills.-com. • Japanese film Norwegian Wood opens at the Laemele. • Bax, Poulenc, Faure and champagne at Salon De Musiques. • Wolpe to discuss “Sins of Religion” at Skirball. • AmericaIsrael Cultural Foundation set concert.

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Fine Italian Fare With Korean Influences At Erbe Matte t Erbe Matte, Chef Louis Kim is celebrating his love of Italian food and his Korean roots. Kim is quick to point out that the food is not a fusion, but Italian food with a Korean influence and occasional touch of Korean ingredients. His Korean background informs his take on Italian food, meaning he uses classic Italian dressings and sauces, but Korean combinations and ingredients others don’t. “Erbe matte” translates loosely as “wild herbs.” Every dish at Erbe Matte is prepared from scratch, to order. Dishes like the Pancetta di maiale brassato, pork belly with cucumber, dill, cranberr y, curr y and cherr y tomato in a Mediterranean cream sauce; and Penne Al Oxtail, pasta with oxtail in a rosemary tomato sauce, feature meats that are braised for three to four hours. A chef for 30 years, Kim's creativity is all over the menu. Beginning with appetizers... • His calamari appetizer is not the deep-fried rubber y rings of other places, but a whole fresh calamari, grilled and served with a white balsamic tomato salsa. It has a “flavor like the sea,” Kim says. • The refreshing avocado soup has a velvety consistency, and comes with a salad of arugula and red, green and heirloom tomatoes and shaved parmesan. • The large fresh seas scallops are creamy, with just a hint of spice.

Highlights of main dishes include: • The Agnolotti Classici della Erbe Matte, little pillows of pasta filled with a puree of veal, pork and beef in a mushroom cream sauce (also available without pork). The filling, with carrots, onions, garlic and cheeses is cooked for three hours • The Linguine Al Tartufo D'Alba with chantrelle mushrooms served in a white truffle sauce A classically trained chef who studied in 40 countries, Kim started cooking at 19 and graduated from the KyoungJoo Hotel Management School, and ChoDang University where he earned a B.A. and a master’s degree in culinary science and arts. He worked at the Four Seasons in Singapore and Milan, Hotel Okura, and Hotel Shilla in Seoul, Hotel Okura in Amsterdam, and was executive chef at Saipan World Resort. At Hotel Shilla (the top hotel in Korea owned by Samsung), Kim was executive chef at the French and Italian restaurants in the hotel for many years. Through an exchange program at Hotel Shilla, Kim had the opportunity to experience Western culture and food development. He worked at French Laundry and Bouchon Bakery in Yountville. The program also took him throughout Asia (Japan, Hong Kong, China, Singapore and Malaysia), Oceania (Australia and New Zealand), Eu-

cooking are also the appeal for Kim. “It’s more flavor ful than other cuisines,” he says Kim salutes his heritage with some favorite Korean dishes on the menu. Gai-bi-jim is a traditional Korean short-ribs stew with ginseng, water chestnut, carrot, radish, pinenuts and light soy sauce. Bi-Bim-Bab is steamed rice with Korean-style barbecue short ribs, mixed vegetables and fried egg with chili sauce or light soy sauce. To introduce diners to the restaurant, Erbe Matte now serves a gourmet lunch buffet from 11:30 a.m.-2 Squid ink chitarre pasta with seared leek, p.m., Monday-Thursday, featuring apple mint, prawns and squid “angel hair.” two appetizers, three salads, the restaurant’s always fresh-baked rope (France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Netherlands and Switzerland) and bread and a side of pasta (a recent ofAmerica (San Francisco, New York, fering was pasta with crawfish and clams); all for $9,99. Los Angeles, Chicago and Hawaii). The rotating buffet menu might inMost recently, Kim served as executive chef at Spasso restaurant in clude menu staples like the ginseng Chungdam, considered the most luxu- salad, with generous portions of the rious and prestigious neighborhood in root, or the chop salad. With four restaurants in Korea; Seoul. So he has the background. What two italian—one fine dining, one casusets Kim apart from others is his pas- al—and two sushi establishments, sion—“cooking from the heart and Erbe Matte is Kim’s first restaurant soul,” he says. “When you cook for venture in America. The new Cañon Drive site has a your children, after you wash everything; then you care about the food modern yet warm interior with varying and how you prepare it,” Kim says. wood-tone finishes, light stucco walls That’s his approach at Erbe Matte and beige chairs. Diners can eat inwhere the slogan is “hand-crafted food doors, on the covered patio with a skylight, or on the heated patio, accompaand drink.” The natural, fresh flavors of Italian nied by light jazz on the sound system.

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Some of the children enjoying the party.

Friars Charitable Foundation Hosts Children’s Christmas Party The Friars Charitable Foundation hosted more than 250 children from nine community groups for its annual Christmas Luncheon at Temple Emanuel. Fran Zigman chaired the event. Marilyn Stambler, president, welcomed children from: Sheriff Baca’s Foundation, Variety Boys and Girls Club, Catholic Big Brothers Big Sisters, Eastmont Community Center, California Karate Club, L.A.’s Best and Mar

Vista Family Center. Children were treated to a lunch catered by Joann RothOseary of Someone’s in the Kitchen. Actor Hank Garrett was Santa Claus, and Billy, the DJ from Hart 2 Hart, kept the children dancing and singing. Banana-flavored cotton candy and fresh popcorn added to the festivities with candy apples and balloon animals created by Silly Sally and her elves. At the end of the party, each child was given a new toy to take home. Actor Marty Kove (from the original Karate Kid movie) was on hand to sign Lissa Roth Harrison, Lou Zigman and Lenore autographs. Ross, trustees, Friars Charitable Foundation.

FRIARS FOUNDATION CELEBRATES THE SEASON—Gail Rund, volunteer; Marilyn Stambler, president; Santa Claus, actor Hank Garrett; Fran Zigman, chair; actor Marty Kove, and Stelli Graff, volunteer, at at the Friar's Charitable Foundation's Annual Christmas Party. Party photos by Stan Weisleder

CROWN JEWELS’ NIGHT OUT—From left, Bob and Audrey Bornstein, Marci and Bill Landis, Roger and Gail Dauer and Gloria and David Levisohn hosted a dinner party at Aram Persian restaurant in Beverly Hills. Photo by Shana Forman

WEATHER REPORT By Finn Vigeland / Edited by Will Shortz

RELEASE DATE 1/22/2012

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BIRTHDAY GREETINGS—Celebrating birthdays: Eleanor Vallee Clark, Mimi Rogers, Dr. Susan Stafford and Bart Ross (Jan. 27); Alan Alda and John Beck (Jan. 28); John Chu, Bernice Gershon, Katharine Ross, Tom Selleck, Marcia Rosner, Heather Graham, Sara Gilbert, Oprah Winfrey, and Ann Jillian (Jan. 29); Christian Bale, Phil Collins, Charles S. Dutton, Tammy Grimes, Gene Hackman and Vanessa Redgrave (Jan. 30); Carol Channing, Minnie Driver, Kelly Lynch, Justin Timberlake, Gloria Gebbia (Jan 31); Jaime Monroy, Lisa Marie Presley, Pauly Shore and Don Everly (Feb. 1); Christie Brinkley, Barry Diller, Graham Nash and Tom Smothers (Feb Eleanor Vallee Clark Bernice Gershon Sara Gilbert Marcia Rosner Gloria Gebbia Dr. Susan Stafford Barry Diller 2) voyage to find the Indies. He now queen to quell any uprisings by the CONNIE MARTINSON had the title “don” and with his dis- natives. He also took over coveries he would be known as Columbus’ quarters with his jour“grand admiral of the ocean sea” nals and papers. To him, the latter and viceroy and perpetual goversaid: “Send me back in chains” JBBBS DINNER–More Columbus’ son worked to Laurence Bergreen has writ- nor of all the islands and mainland than 500 turned out for that I should discover and win. My protect his father’s reputation but ten about Marco Polo and the awards dinner for eldest son should succeed me, and Columbus still lived in his imagiJewish Big Brothers Big Magellan and now he has written thus from rank to rank forever.” nary discovery of China rather Sisters of L.A. Co-char- Columbus: The Four Voyages This was a pretty good incenthan the reality of his actual dis$35). Christopher ing the event (from left): (Viking tive for Columbus as well as the coveries of what became the New Columbus from Genoa, Italy, was Brian Appel, Leslie promised reward for the first perWorld. He died May 20, 1506 in Kavanaugh, and Glen obsessed with finding a route to son to spot land. It should have Valladolid at age 54. It was said of China. First, he tried to get the Kraemer with JBBBS him by the Friar chronicler Las funds for the voyage from the king gone to the seaman, Roderigo de CEO Randy Schwab. Triana, but Columbus was sure he Casas: “He died, dispossessed and of Portugal who kept promising Photo by Lee Salem stripped of the position and honors but never came through. He then had seen a candle in the distance he had earned by his tireless and Monday’s rain couldn’t damper our spirits nor stop the cele- went to Spain where after lobby- and thus kept the reward for himheroic efforts and by risking his life bration as The Peninsula celebrated Chinese New Year, the “Year ing for 10 years Queen Isabella self. The first voyage went well, the over and over again.” He was of the Dragon,” with a feast of food created by Chef James Over- and King Ferdinand supplied him buried at a Franciscan monastery, with the money for the adventure Indians were generous and baugh. after three years the remains were Originally scheduled to be held at The Roof Garden, it was with the caveat to bring back gold Columbus was the benevolent white man who took what he wantmoved to the Chapel of Saint Ana transferred to the large banquet room…warm and inviting (beau- and convert the natives. near Seville. There were other supThanks to the logbooks that ed to bring back to his royal sovertifully decorated) and filled with a wonderful selection of the posed resting places so that by Columbus kept Bergreen can write eigns. He was always certain he “who’s who” of Beverly Hills. 1879 there were no less than 5 listManaging Director Offer Nissenbaum welcomed us and in quotes about Thursday, Oct. had found the Indies on the edge of ed burying places for Columbus. spoke about the new elegantly renovated rooms, suites and villas 11,1492 when the ship has taken China. Believing he was directed I asked Bergreen when we we had a chance to see… As a surprise to all the guests, each was on water and the crew was rebel- by God on all four voyages, taped where and how did he find given a key… If that key opened a special door, we won a two lious that he warned them “… for Bergreen describes him as an all the original material he used for night stay at the hotel… Unfortunately, I didn’t win, but really did better or worse, they must com- opportunist who enslaved the popreferences in this 400+ page book? by being there and enjoying the delicious food, great conversa- plete the enterprise on which the ulace he found, encouraged genoColumbus, his son, various Catholic Sovereigns had sent cide, and is assumed to have tion and lovely gift that each guest received. brought syphilis back to Europe. Spanish ministers, sailors and histhem”. ****** Within a decade he made four torians all left various accounts Suddenly there were signs of Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of L.A. honored three distinboth for and against Columbus, guished individuals for their contributions at the SLS Hotel on La land as a flock of seabirds flew by voyages, each more complicated giving the author an invaluable Cienega. This year honorees included Robert C. Aronoff, who has his flagship, the Santa Maria, and than the other, till finally on the first hand account. been a member of the JBBBS board for 30 years. He received the other signs noted on the Nina and fourth he brought his son, My interview can be seen on Impact award, founded the agency’s scholarship program, which the Pinta. In his journal Columbus Ferdinand, and his brother and YouTube/user/ConnieMartin -son’s has raised $1 million for college-bound Little Brothers and Sisters recounts the history of Spain that cousins. On another fleet was Channel . to further their education. Barry Vigon, director of Camp Max led the royals to underwrite his Francisco de Bobadilla, the judicial investigator, sent by the king and Straus, received the Trailblazer award. He oversees the activities

Joan Mangum

at the 112-acre facility near Glendale, which serves 1,000 summer campers. Louis Desser received the Big Brother of the Year award from his Little Brother of seven years, Jonah at the ceremony. He is a member of the executive committee of JBBS and chairs of the scholarship committee.The event, chaired by Brian Appel, Leslie Kavanaugh, and Glen Kraemer drew 500 attendees. “This evening is about helping children one-by-one through a variety of mentoring programs. The future lies with the children of our community,” said Kavanaugh. Following the awards presentation, guests enjoyed dining on a variety of culinary delights created by Chef Jose Andres at the Bazaar restaurant. For 90 years, JBBS has mentored children through a variety of innovative and highly regarded programs and services, regardless of the family’s ability to pay.

I n Bridge. Nine week series of BEGINNING BRIDGE lessons will commence Tuesday February 7, from 9:00 - 11:00AM, at the Beverly Hills B.C., 325 S. La Cienega Blvd., B.H. with Brian Richardson, Master Teacher of the American Bridge Teacher’s Assn. Cost is $135 for the series, or $17 per lesson.

For further information phone: (310) 454-9110 or email to: brian.delia@verizon.net American Contract Bridge League

Talks Books

Frances Allen Desert Roundup The Feb. 19 Black and White Gala is the primary fundraiser of the non-profit Virginia Waring International Piano Competition, an internationally acclaimed presentation of the best young pianists in the world. It is named for renowned concert/recording pianist Virginia Morley Waring, founding president of the piano competition and widow of the celebrated band maestro Fred Waring, who was also financial backer of the Waring blendor. The mission of the competition is to nurture the career paths of gifted young pianists with scholarship and performance opportunities. This year’s gala will be a Sunday evening black tie affair held at the Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa in Rancho Mirage. One of last year’s junior solo winners, 12-year old Alison To and Zihui Song, age 16 plus one of 2011’s intermediate winners will be guest performers, while Virginia Waring will be honored with a Lifetime Achievement award and the iconic cellist Marta Casals Istomin receives a Distinguished Arts award.

Less classically gifted guests will get to dance to the music of Pat Rizzo’s orchestra. Further information: 760-773-2575. ****** The red carpet has been rolled up, the special ticket windows closed and the 1,000+ volunteers are looking forward to next year and the 24th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival. Yes, it is over but certainly not forgotten. Before participants left town, the festival screened 188 films screened during the 12 days of movie madness and honored several with special awards. Attendees, at each screening, were asked to rate the film they had just seen. The results have been tallied and the MercedesBenz Audience award for “Best Narrative Feature” went to Starbuck, a Canadian comedy about a class-action lawsuit brought against a prolific sperm donor nicknamed Starbuck. Twenty years after his successful money-making scheme, all of Starbuck’s 142 children want to know “Who’s my daddy?” Come As You Are was runner-up in the

“Best Narrative Feature” category, while two American films The Girls In The Band and Wish Me Away tied for the audience’s award for “Best Documentary Feature.” Some 40 out the 63 foreign language submissions for Oscar consideration were screened before a special jury of international film critics on behalf of the film body known as FIPRESCI. The Turin Horse, Hungary’s official entry won the FIPRESCI award for “Best Foreign Film” at the festival. Here’s a tip: if you and your friends like to wager on Oscar winners, winning films screened at the Palm Springs festival in this category have a greater than 50/50 chance of also taking home the golden statute. It makes for a pretty good bet.

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310/850-9171

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Small Apt./ Guesthouse WANTED to RENT w/ parking & fridge.

in Beverly Hills, Westside, Adj. Areas

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$450,000 Call Charles Dizengoff

427 Montana Ave.

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Country Club Living Av a i l a b l e for Rent. in Culver City 3 Bd.+2 Ba. • $479,900 Liv. rm. w/ fireplace+ private patio, w/d in unit. Guard gated complex, 3-pools, spa, sauna, gym, scenic lake. Close to shopping+freeways. OPEN SUN. • 1-4pm

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10530-10540 Wilshire Bl.

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with valet, lush garden surrounding pool, gym, elevator, etc. Dishwasher, central air, balcony. Call: 310/470-4474

1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath Bright & Spacious. Dishwasher, controlled access on-sight laundry, prkg.

W E S T W O O D BEVERLY HILLS 1380 Midvale Ave.

• • • • • • 443 S. Oakhurst Dr. 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath • Single 1 Bd. + Den + 1 Ba. • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. B R I G H T & S P A C I O U S BEVERLY HILLS Pool, elevator, LIVING. controlled access, onsight laundry, parking. Balcony, dishwasher, Close to U.C.L.A. elevator, intercom 310/473-1509

213/663-8513

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entry, on-site laundry, parking. Please Call: 310/435-3693

125 N. BARRINGTON W E S T L . A . LOS ANGELES 90049 1343 Carmelina Ave. HOLLYWOOD ∞ ∞ ∞ * ∞ ∞ ∞ * * * * * * * * * * - 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath + 1 Bath * 1 Bdrm + 1 Bath * SANDRA LEWIS 1769-1775 Sycamore Av. ∞ 1 Bdrm. Bright, on-site achelor 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath *********** AGT • 310 770-4111 •• B laundry, On-site Single Balcony, stove, Control access, pool, parking. Close to 1628 Westgate Ave. Controlled access, fridge, dishwasher, elevator, on-site 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath ••BEVERLY HILLS•• laundry facility. transportation. intercom-entry, on-site laundry and parking. B r i g h t & A i r y. Utilities Included. OPEN SUNDAY 1-4 laundry, parking. • 310/654-1507 • 310/476-2181 323/851-3790 Balcony, Dishwasher, 310/207-1869

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Intercom entry, on-sight parking, on-sight laundry facility. • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • CLOSE TO TRANSPORTATION. Fireplace, balcony, 310/820-1810 wet bar, dishwasher, laundry facility, NORTH OF elevator, parking. BURTON WAY CLOSE TO SHOPS+DINING. 1 Blk. East of Doheny

519 S. Barrington Ave.

1 BEDROOM 818/669-1990 ————— ————— ————— Clean, bright, nice size

WEST L.A.

1343 Carmelina Ave.

904-908 Granville Av.

•••••• - 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath

Bright, on-site laundry, On-site parking. Close to transportation.

341 S. Clark, Beverly Hills $5300/MO. 3 bedroom with upperstairs Master Private Suite, Family room and pool.

SANDRA LEWIS AGT • 310 770-4111

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Controlled access, a/c, laundry facility, subterranean prkg. parking, laundry facility. • 310/654-1507 • Near Whole Foods. Close to U.C.L.A. 310/208-3085 BRENTWOOD 310/207-1965

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1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath

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= = = = = = = = Bright unit. Dishwasher, On-site = 1 Bdrm. +1 Bath = Spacious,, microwave, laundry, parking. intercom entry, on-sight Close to laundry & parking. Brentwood Village. Very close to UCLA 310/472-8915 & Westwood Village .

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BEVERLY HILLS’ BRENTWOOD 310/208-5166 11988 Kiowa Ave. ~ WEST L.A. ~ ~ BEST ~ 1675 Colby Ave. L O C AT I O N ••••••• WESTWOOD 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. 1 Bdrm. North of Wilshire ••••••• 1 0905 Ohio Ave. + 1 Bath 3 0 3 N . S w a l l D r.

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Large & Bright Unit. Spacious & Bright. Elevator, controlled A/C, balcony, * * * * * * access, on-site dishwasher, stove, Key-controlled intercom laundry facility, wet bar, intercom entry, entry, subterranean balcony, parking. on-sight laundry, prkg. parking, laundry Close to 310/477-0072 facilities, large private Brentwood Village, balcony, huge Shops & Restaurants. WEST L.A. closets, tiled floors, • 310/826-4889 • 1236 Amhearst Ave. ceramic tile bath floors, BEVERLY HILLS • Large Unit • central air. No Pets. • • • • • + Den + 1 Ba. 1 Bd. * * * * * * * * * • Bedroom • • 1 • Dishwasher, a/c, • OPEN HOUSE • 1 B a t h • • walk-in closet, wet • S a t . & S u n • • GORGEOUS UNITS • bar, controlled access, • 11am-1pm • Central air, large on-site parking Call For Appointment: balcony, pool, elevator, & laundry facility. 310/550-6038 on-site laundry, BeverlyHillsApartments.net intercom entry. 310/820-8584 320 N. La Peer Dr.

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• BRENTWOOD • • ••• •••• 872 S. Westgate Ave. ••• Single ••• * * * * * * • •• 2 Bd.+11/2 Ba. •••• ••• ••

Hardwood floors, Controlled access, patio, dishwasher, garage, laundry facility. parking, Close to Beach. laundry facility,

310/394-7132

310/207-1965

X-St. Strathmore

• • • • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • 2• Bdrm. +1 Bath • • Includes: Fireplace, balcony, • 1 Bdrm. +1 Bath •

In The HEART of **CENTURY CITY** apartments. Swimming BEV. HILLS TRIANGLE 2220 S. Beverly Glen pool, laundry facilty 170 N. Crescent Dr. 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath • • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • • and gated garage. • • S i n g l e • • Call 310/276-9871 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Large & Bright. • • L o t s o f • • Character & Charm! • WESTWOOD • Pool, a/c, balcony, Alcove fireplace, fridge, 10933 Rochester Ave. fridge, stove, laundry rm., prkg., intercom laundry facility, gated 2 B d r m . + 2 B a t h entry, elevator. parking, intercom Jr . Executive CLOSE TO SHOPS entry and more. Spacious, balcony, & R ESTAURANTS . • 310/552-8064 • a/c, fireplace, pool, 310/385-9169 Rooftop jacuzzi with controlled access, panoramic city views. laundry fac., parking. • BRENTWOOD •

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••••• ••••• ————— To U.C.L.A. • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba.• • 125 N. Barrington Av. BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. Close 310/473-5061 • • • • •• •• •• •• •• •• Bright, controlled access, N EWLY R EMODELED 120 S. Swall Dr. ————— balcony, pool, elevator, • 2 B drm. • • • • • • • • • LOS ANGELES laundry fac., prkg.

+ 2 B ath • Close To U.C.L.A. Upscale, Bright, 310/477-6856 Gorgeous & Spacious. With Pool, balcony, central air, fireplace, LOW MOVE -IN ! stove, elevator, intercom entry, prkg.

————— “The Mission ” • Westwood •

• 1 Bedroom •• • • 1 Bath ••

Very Spacious, A/C, intercom entry, on-sight laundry, prkg. Close to Cedars-Sinai, Beverly Center, • 310/476-2181 • shops, cafes Close to shopping. & transportation.

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L.A.’S FINEST, MOST 11640 Kiowa Ave. LUXURIOUS APT. RENTAL Newly Updated * * * * * 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath BEVERLY HILLS • 2* Bd. +2 Ba. ••••••• Newly Remodeled • • • • • 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath 6-Month Lease Avail. 2 BDRMS + 2 BATHS * * * * * * Balcony, dishwasher, Hardwood floors, new Every Extra Luxury: a/c, heated pool, custom cabinets, granite kitchen, central air & countertops, stone entry, elevator controlled heat, laundry, parking. pool, health club, spa. access, on-site laundry, Near Cedar Sinai and • Close to UCLA • parking. Close to 1350 S. Midvale Ave. Brentwood Village, The Beverly Center. L.A., 90024 Shops & Restaurants. Susann 310/560-4092 Contact Mgr.: • 310/864-0319 • • 310/826-4889 • Michael 310/497-9193

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401 S. HOOVER St.

* * * * * * * *

• SINGLE • 1 Bdrm +1 Bath • 2 Bdrm +2 Bath

* * * * * * * *

310/597-9750

Control access, pool, dishwasher, elevator, on-site laundry and parking.

BRENTWOOD

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11666 Goshen Ave.

SANTA MONICA • CONDO QUALITY •

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• Single + • • • • • • • • • • Loft+11/2 Ba. (•)(•)(•)(•)(•)

213/385-4751

8 4 3 4 th S t . • 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba.

Central air/heat, Heated pool, balcony, a/c, fireplace, patio, dishwasher, controlled controlled access, access, elevator, pool, elevator, parking, laundry room, parking. laundry facility. 310/929-0610 310/312-9871 4 Blks. to Beach.

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UNFURNISHED

APARTMENTS

LARGE & LOVELY HUGE•HUGE•HUGE

PRIME BEVERLY HILLS

*KELEMEN*

BH CONDO 2600+ S.F. REAL ESTATE IN 4-UNIT BUILDING 2 BD. + DEN + 2.5 BA. Prime Beverly Hills (310) 966-0900 Large 2 Bdrm + 2 Ba. Large dining room, full • ROOFTOP POOL • all listings are on security building with 2 Bdrm. +2 Bath Hardwood floors, central centurycityliving.com pool, gym & doorman. Appx. 1,800sf., faux wood A/C, All appliances in Valet and Guest $5,500/MO. flrs., walk-in closet, patio. kitchen included, new Parking. Huge Heated Call 310/433-3326 central a/c. Quiet bldg. bathroom, laundry room. Pool, Security Staff, $2950/MO. or 818/458-6188 Doorman & HouseNEAR PENINSULA

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HOTEL AND BHHS.

BEVERLY HILLS

$3,800/Month

310/471-2737

UPPER DUPLEX 3 BDRM. + 2 BATH BEVERLY HILLS + OFFICE SPACE 145 S. MAPLE Hardwood floors, BEAUTIFUL A/C. Great Location. PENTHOUSE 2 BD + DEN + 2.5 BA $4,299/MO. With locked elevator, 9924 DURANT DR.

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STEVE GELLER COLDWELL BANKER

310/777-6237 310/922-2141

————— *** PRIME *** BEVERLY HILLS

2 BD. + DEN + 2 BA. Beautiful apt. Lots of lights, washer/dryer in unit, 2 prkng space. Furnished $4,295 Unfurnished $4,200 Call: 310/927-2140

Call 310/8439355

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SOUTH MAPLE DR. Spacious 3 Bd.+2 Ba. Hrwd. flrs., granite ctrs., eat-in kitch., wet bar, balcony, lots of closet space, central air, 2-sub parking. $2,950/MO.

private rooftop patio, 310/653-2551 large kitchen with new appliances and granite BEVERLY HILLS countertops, washer & dryer in unit, central Beautiful Well Lit air/heat, Subterranean 2 BD. + DEN + 2 BA parking. $3,750/MO. Front 3rd Floor Unit

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CALL 310/385-7188

————— BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. 1017 S. SHERBOURNE Very Private & Spacious 2 BDRM. + 1.5 BATH upper unit with breakfast and formal dining room. Yard, laundry & parking.

$3,500/MO. Call 213/804-3761

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Balcony, central air/heat hardwood floors, 2 car parking and strorage.

137 S. Maple Dr. $2,900/MO. Call 310/385-7188

————— BEVERLY HILLS 159 N. HAMILTON DR.

UPPER DUPLEX *BEVERLY HILLS* BEAUTIFUL UPPER DUPLEX FOR LEASE FRENCH CHATEAU 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH 3 BDRM. + 2 BATH Includes Hardwood New kitchen, fire- 342 N. PALM DR. Floors, Fireplace, place, 2 car garage. 2 BEDROOM + DEN

Nr. Horace Mann School

+ 2.5 BATHROOM

$4,200/MO. 211 ARNAZ DRIVE

Central Heating & Air Conditioning, Dining Room, Charming Breakfast Nook, With All Appliances, Washer & Dryer, Storage, Garage 2 Car Parking and Freshly Painted.

Upper with balcony, Granite kitchen, marble Call 323/829-4256 ————— floors, jacuzzi tub with separate steam shower. Deluxe Unit. WEST HOLLYWOOD $3,400/MO. LUXURY PENTHOUSE $2,850/MO. 3 BDRMS + 2.5 BATH (Minimum 2 year lease) Call 323/658-5332 By appointment only Remodeled kitchen with granite counter tops. New hardwood floors. Large living room with floor to ceiling windows and breathtaking views. Master suit with granite counters, private elevator entry to unit, central air, w/d hook-up Large patio off living/ dining rooms, pool, parking in gated subterranean garage. Limited access bldg. $3,950/MO. Call 323/944-0270 Cell 310/351-0729

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

————— WESTWOOD

————— TOP FRONT 2 BD/DEN BEVERLY HILLS

NEWLY DECORATED

LARGE 3 BEDROOM XL Living Room 26’x17’ DUPLEX APARTMENT + Den with bar 17’x13’. Newly remodeled, hard- Laundry facility, balcony, wood floors, central a/c ELEVATOR, gated, & heat, upper floor. QUIET 12 units, no pets. $3,300/MO. 10966 OHIO AVE. 174 SWALL DRIVE $2,800/MO. 213/447-4832 Call 310/653-2551

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310/271-6811

pool, 2 parking in tandem, Near Cedar Sinai. $1,800/MO. By appointment only. BEVERLY HILLS Call 323/244-9470 DOHENY/OLYMPIC 2 Bd.+1 Ba. • $1,950

Cell: 310/994-4122 Must see! 439 S. Rexford

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WELL MAINTAINED BLDG.

818/422-3755

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High Floor, Renovated, Large Balcony Manhattan Views

BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. Upper Duplex

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Spacious 2 Bd.+1 Ba.

2 BDRM, 2 BATHS $3,150/MONTH

Lrg. living, dining & breakfast rms., Italian tiled bath, hrwd. flrs., high celings, decorative fireplace, 2-lrg balconies, remodeled granite countertop kitchen, new fridge & oven, 5-lrg. closets, newly painted.

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2 BED, 2 BATH $3,150/MONTH 2 Large Balconies. Renovated Kit & Baths/ Hardwood Floors Quiet Corner

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2 BDRM, 2 BATHS $3,150/MONTH Corner High Floor. Renovated Granite Counters. Hardwood Floors 2 Large Balconies. Unobstructed City Views

CENTURY TOWERS $3,250/MONTH 1 BED, 1 BATH

Totally Renovated. Marble Floors, Stainless Steel Kitchen, Huge Living Room Walk-in Closet, Recessed Lights, Luxurious Marble Bath, High Floor Breathtaking City & Ocean Views

CENTURY PARK EAST CENTURYTOWERS PARK PLACE CENTURY HILL LE PARC CENTURY WOODS For Sale See our Ad Sec. 270

IMMACULATE 1 BDRM TOP FLOOR

Professionally decorated. All new interior. Elevator, stall shower Hrwd., drapes, granite + tub. A/C, ceiling fan, kitch/bath, s.s. appl., w/d LARGE 2 BD + 2 BA. balcony, controlled hook-ups, hi-ceilings. Hardwood floors in access, quiet building, Also 2 Bdrm. • $2,490 living room / dining room no pets. $1,395/MO.

Newly Remodeled unit w/ updated kitch. Spacious & Light. Hrwd. in dining, 2-a/c’s, ceiling fans, 2-entrances, prkg. No pets. QUIET,

2 Large Balconies. Renovated High Floor. Granite Counters. Hardwood Floors. City & Ocean Views

Robertson/Burton Way

2 Bdrm. • $2,790/Mo. X-LARGE LUXURY APT.

High Floor Partial Ocean Views. Huge Master Bedroom. Walk-in Closet, Separate Stall Shower Renovate Stainless Steel Kitchen. Real Hardwood Floors. Heating & Air Conditioning Incl. Valet or Self Parking Extra Storage.

1 BED, 1 BATH $2,750/MONTH

440

BEVERLY HILLS & BRENTWOOD

323/653-4379

————— • OPEN HOUSE • Sun. • 12-1pm By Appt. Only

Beverly Hills Schools 9633 W. Olympic Bl. Adj. Roxbury Park 2 Bd.+1 Ba. • $1,875 Updated kitchen w/ granite, hrwd. flrs., d/w, fridge, a/c, restricted entry.

• 323/828-7170 • 818/783-4969

EXTRA LARGE

Parking, laundry, hardwood floors. $1,350/Month

L U X U RY U N I T S • SINGLES • 1 BEDROOMS • 2 BEDROOMS

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Hardwood flrs/Carpets

Beautiful Bachelor

310/206-5474

Close to shops+dinning

From $1,500-$2,200 Shown by appointment

310/966-1014

of Brentwood Village. Art-deco style bldg. w/ intercom entry+attractive

main lobby. Lovely court————— yard pool. Kitchenette.

BEVERLY HILLS

Spacious Upper 1 Bd. Laundry fac. • $895

COMPLETELY RENOVATED

New fridge, stove, carpet, WATER+GAS+ELECTRIC INCLD blinds, paint, floors, ceiling RIMMA: 323/653-3112 fan, fixtures. Covered prkg., laundry facility RADU: 310/826-4380 Quiet 6-unit bldg. $1,440/Mo. • No pets BEVERLY HILLS

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310/704-4656

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Immediately. ————— Available Month-to-Month.

Beautiful neighborhood. Fridge, stove, central air, washer/dryer, hardwood floors. No pets. $1,900/Month

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1 Bdrm. Apartment 1/2 Block PRIME LOCATION South of LACMA.

Excellent Area. B EVERLY HILLS 1 bedroom + 1 bath $1,950/MO. GUESTHOUSE Call 310/908-1919

LIKE-A-HOME CEDARS-SINAI AREA Large 2 Bd.+1 Ba. ~ Duplex ~

Call 424/249-3012 or 323/252-5600

Private & Secured. Female Preferred. Near Olympic Blvd. Call: 310/717-7651 $1,350/MO

BACHELOR $650/MO. Includes Utility. 1/2 Month Free Rent (OAC) Lower unit, hot plate, microwave, laundry and compact fridge. Call 310/278-8999

THE BEVERLY HILLS COURIER CLASSIFIED SECTION (310)278-1322

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ANTIQUES / JEWELRY

GARAGE / ESTATE SALE

From ultra contemporary to unique antique furniture and accessories.

********* SATURDAY & SUNDAY 10 AM TO 4 PM January 28 and 29

615 N. CANON DR BEVERLY HILLS 90210

————— 253 S. Wetherly Dr. Beverly Hills Household items, dark room equipment collectable movie memorabilia, designer clothes and shoes, some antiques & more. Sat. 1/28 & Sun. 1/29 9am - 4pm

————— BEVERLY HILLS

YARD SALE SAT. • Jan 28 • 9AM-3PM Furniture, Paintings, Mirrors, Ladies Purses, Desk, Gift Items, Samples, Antique English Cup & Saucers, Limoges, France Dishes & Miscellaneous Household Items...

1358 SAN YSIDRO DR (Off Benedict Cyn & Tower)

David: 310/359-3639

————— PRIVATE ESTATE SALE by Appointment Only Lalique Baccarat, Carrera marble statuary, Provasi imported Italian furniture, Columbo Mobli imported Italian furniture, large oilpaintings, and jewelry.

310/ 402-7857

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YOUR AD HERE CALL 310.278.1322

SER VICE DIRECTOR Y

BEVERLY HILLS ESTATE SALE

BUY & SELL

E F O R E

O U

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Transactions Are Secured & Confidential

We Buy Diamonds Estate Jewelry Watches • Gold

Call 888-713-1239 www.TheJewelBuyers.com

we buy antiques! Highest prices paid, satisfaction Guaranteed!

Chinese Art Clocks Chandeliers Porcelain Dresden

Meissen KPM Royal Vienna Islamic Art Bronze

Sculpture Glass Tifanny Lalique Galle Daum

TRADES & CONSIGNMENTS ACCEPTED TOO! WE

AIR & HEATING

HIGHEST CASH

GAMA Central

PRICES PAID ••••••••••

O M P A R E

Get Instant Highest Cash Guaranteed

Paintings Arte Deco Art Nouveau Marble Statues Russian Items

ANTIQUES BUY & SELL

CAN BUY ONE ITEM OR YOUR ENTIRE HEIRLOOM!

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. ••••••••••

310/276-0188 818/888-9200

Visit my website at beverlyhil santiques.com

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Buy & Sell Gold & Silver

LUXURY JEWELS OF

BEVERLY HILLS Bring us your watches, diamonds, estate jewelry, gold/silver, coins, art, & antiques. We have over 100 combined years of expertise in buying, selling, and appraisals. PREMIUM PRICES PAID IN CASH!

Since 1979

• Home or Business • Same-Day Service • 100% Guaranteed

Call 310/276-8111 "YOUR Comfort is our Reputation." Lic.#445484

AUTOS WANTED

WANTED ANY VINTAGE CARS Prior TO 1970 Running or Not. Private Party. Will Pay Cash! Bob 818/267-9800

MICHAEL NEWMAN

Edan Sassoon

Tel: 310.858.7666 • Fax: 310.858.0525 artela@aol.com

HEAT & AIR

I BUY

USED CARS CALL ED 310/413-1138

IN GOD WE TRUST, WE PAY CASH We buy your unwanted gold and platinum jewelry, sterling silverware at your premises. Please Call Kevin:

310/435-2343

BUY•SELL•LOAN•TRADE•CONSIGN 203 S. BEVERLY DR., BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90212 310.205.0093 • INFO@LJOBH.COM license# 19100971

AUCTIONS

CONSIGNMENT JEWELRY

We Buy Sterling Silver Over 15 Years Specializing in Estate Sterling. Flatware, Dinnerware, Vases, Pitchers, Goblets, Trays, Estate Sterling, Tea Sets, etc.

310-435-1056 http://RareSterling.com Beverly Hills • We Pay Cash • We Deliver Licensed Antique Silver Dealer

We Pay More Than Anyone in L.A.

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SERVICE DIRECTORY

FLOORS

310.278.1322

ALL KINDS OF FLOOR JOBS

CONTRACTOR

MOVING PAINTING PAINTING

• Laminate, Bamboo • Hardwood Installation • Sanding, Finishing •Kitchen Cabinets, Repair, Renew • Painting • Carpeting Call: 818/433-7701 • 818/572-7221

CONTRACTOR

• AC • CONSTRUCTION GENERAL CONTRACTOR RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION

HANDY

PEOPLE

A Full Service & Courteous Mover. • FREE Wardrobe

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Boxes & Prep. Discount for Seniors, Handicapped & Military

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• 323/630-9971 • • 323/997-1193 • Low Rates • Free Estimates Insured • (Lic. CAL.T-154009)

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Plumbing, Electrical Paint, Tile, Irrigation Concrete, Roof, Fences

310.278.5380

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FAST, RELIABLE.

REMODELING & NEW ADDITIONS

* DEPENDABLE * **MOVERS**

CALL 310/266-9922

H&L HANDYMAN and MAINTENANCE Painting • Plumbing Tiling • Electric • Drywall Remodel & Demolition • Hauling, Remove and Replace Carpet. Residential & Commercial Cleaning. Shampoo Carpet. Property Management.

HUGO: 310/204-6107

PAINTING

PA I N T I N G

FINE EUROPEAN CRAFTSMANSHIP

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800-357-0775 LIC: 522932

HANDY

PEOPLE

• Interior & Exterior • Apply Texture • Remove Acoustic Ceilings • Wallpaper Removal • Lacquer finishes • Custom Painting • Many referrals • Stucco patch • Drywall Repair & More

(Lic. #791904) 818/355-3630 WMPainting@hotmail.com

Interior/Exterior Residential/Commercial

Plaster, Drywall & Repair

FREE Estimates. Lic. #854322

• 877/430-1112 • 213/382-0020 Bonded • Insured

ROOFING

YALE PAINTING Interior/Exterior

GOT-A-LEAK?

WATER PROOFING

Fix Leaky Decks, Apt. • Industrial • Hi-Rise Windows+Basements. We offer coatings, Since 1982 I Have Great Preparation caulking, pressure wash & painting. Lic. # 689667 • Bonded / Insured • Free Estimates • House • Commercial

323/733-4898

RAFAEL PAINTING

Call Young anytime “I Do My Own Work”

310/365-0277 Bonded/Insured/Lic#661872

ROOFING

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR Residential/Commercial

HOLLYWOOD Quality Custom Painting CONSTRUCTION References Available. & HANDYMAN NO JOB TOO SMALL. LIC. # 641602 S E RV I C E S BONDED + INSURED Big or Small, One 20 Years Experience Call Does It All! 3 2 3 / 6 5 8 - 7 8 4 7 “Simply the Best” 323/864-2490 323/513-8851 FREE ESTIMATE

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PAINTING COMPANY

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or 661/886-9440

• Home Repairs • Remodeling • Carpentry • Ceramic Tile • Plumbing • Drywall • Painting • Plaster • Wallpaper • Call Dave • Cell: 213/300-0223 323/651-1832 No Job Too BIG or Too small!

WILLIE’S

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• ROOFER • CARPENTER • N E W R O O F S / R E PA I R S • R AINGUTTER & S KYLIGHT S ER VICE •G ARAGE /O FFICE C ONVERSION ’ S Written roof inspections for real estate agents. 30 Years in Business • 3rd Generation Roofer

• Orsinis Roofing • Call Steve 24-hrs.: 213-675-3769 • 310-272-0879 EXCELLENT LOCAL REFERENCES Lic. #620469 • Ins. • Bonded

RESTORATION

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HOME REPAIR & REMODELING Kitchen/Bathroom & Additions • Electrical Plumbing • Painting Int./Ext. • Concrete Drywall • Carpentry Welding • Roofing W e Can Help with All Your Home Needs. Needs.

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PUBLIC NOTICES

BEVERLY HILLS

NOTICE TO BIDDERS for the 2011-2012 STREET RESURFACING VARIOUS LOCATIONS within the City of BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA oooo

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replaced by the following: “Should any Contract item be deleted in its NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S No. 1342185-02 entirety, no payment will be made to Contractor for that Bid Item.” APN: 4333-030-063 TRA:

LOAN NO: The following is in addition to the provisions of Section 2-9.1 of the 002410 Xxxxxx2320 REF: Nollinger, Greenbook:

The Contractor is required to locate and tie out survey monuments in the project area prior to construction involving street and highways, and to file with the County Surveyor a Corner Record of any such work. Prior to the issuance of a completion certificate, the Contractor is required to file a Corner Record for survey monumentation that is replaced. All such survey work shall be performed under the supervision of a California licensed Land Surveyor or a Civil Engineer authorized to perform such work.

BIDS - Sealed proposals for the 2011-2012 STREET RESURFACING VARIOUS LOCATIONS within the City of Beverly Hills, California, will be received up to the hour of 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, February 16, 2012 at the office of the City Clerk of said City, located in Room 290 at 455 North Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, California. Bids will be publicly opened at 2:00 p.m. on the above-mentioned date in the office of the City Clerk of said City Hall and award of the contract will be made during a subsequent meeting of The Contractor shall provide the City a copy of the office calculations and the City Council. documents submitted to the County for filing in connection with the aforementioned work. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - Bids must be submitted on the Proposal Form prepared for this project and shall be delivered at the office of the City Clerk The payment for surveying, related professional services, office calculawithin a sealed envelope and marked on the outside as follows: "2011-2012 tion, and furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, tools and incidentals, STREET RESURFACING - VARIOUS LOCATIONS" BID 12-24. and for doing work involved shall be considered as included in the various items of work, and no additional compensation will be allowed therefore. Copies of the Specifications and Proposal Form may be inspected and obtained at the office of the City Engineer, 345 Foothill Road, Beverly Hills, Section 3-3.2.2 shall be changed as follows: CA 90210. There is no charge or deposit required for this material; therefore, they are not to be returned to the City for refund. Each bidder shall fur(a) Labor. The costs of labor will be the actual cost for wages of worknish the City, the name, address, and telephone number of the firm request- ers performing the extra work at the time the extra work is done, plus the ing Specifications. employer payments of payroll taxes, health and welfare, pension, vacation, apprenticeship funds, and other direct costs, resulting from Federal, SCOPE OF THE WORK - The work to be done shall consist of furnishing all State, or local laws, as well as assessments or benefits required by collecthe required labor, materials, equipment, parts, implements and supplies tive bargaining agreements. necessary for, or appurtenant to, the construction and completion of the project indicated above in accordance with Standard Drawings and the The following will revise Section 3-3.2.3 of the Greenbook: Specifications prepared for this project. (a) Work by Contractor. An allowance for overhead and profit shall be References in the project specifications to specific sections of the Standard added to the Contractor’s cost as determined under 3-3.2.2 and shall conSpecifications refer to the book of "Standard Specifications for Public Works stitute the full and complete markup for all overhead and profit on extra Construction”, 2006 Edition, written by a Joint Cooperative Committee of the work performed by the Contractor. The Contractor shall be compensated Southern California Chapter of the American Public Works Association and for the actual increase in the Contractor’s bond premium caused by the Southern California district of the Associated General Contractors of extra work. For costs determined under each subsection in 3-3.2.2, the California. Contractors wishing to obtain this book may purchase copies markup shall be: directly from the publisher, Building News, Inc., 1612 South Clementine Street, Anaheim, CA, 92802. There is no charge or deposit for the other a) Labor 20% items listed above. b) Materials 15% c) Tools & Equipment Rental 15% TIME FOR COMPLETION - The work on this project shall start within 7 cald) Other Items 15% endar days from the date of receipt of written notice to proceed from the City Engineer and the Contractor agrees to complete the entire work (b) Work by Subcontractor. When any of the extra work is perwithin 140 working days from Notice to Proceed. formed by a Subcontractor, the markup established in 3-3.2.3(a) In case all the work called for is not completed in all parts and requirements shall be applied to the Subcontractor’s costs as determined under within the time specified, the City shall have the right to grant or deny an 3-3.2.2. An allowance for the Contractor’s overhead and profit shall extension of time for completion, as may best serve the interest of the City. be added to the sum of the Subcontractor’s costs and markup and The Contractor shall not be assessed with penalties during the delay in the shall constitute the full and complete markup for all overhead and completion of the work caused by acts of God or of the Public Enemy, acts profit for the Contractor on work by the Subcontractor. For of the State, fire not due to acts of contractors or subcontractors, floods, epi- Contractor markup of Subcontractor’s costs, the allowance shall be demics, quarantine, restrictions, strikes, freight embargo or unusually severe 10% on the first $2,000 or portion thereof, and 5% on costs in weather, or delays of subcontractors due to such causes provided that the excess of $2,000. Contractor shall, within ten (10) calendar days from the beginning of such delay, notify the City, in writing of the cause of the delay. The City will ascer- LIQUIDATED DAMAGES - There will be a Five Hundred Dollar ($500.00) tain the facts and the extent of the delay, and the findings thereon shall be assessment for each calendar day that work remains incomplete. final and conclusive. PREVAILING WAGES - In accordance with the provisions of Section 1770 In general terms, the contract work for this project shall consist of the follow- et seq., of the Labor Code, the Director of the Industrial Relations of the ing items of work: State of California has determined the general prevailing rate of wages applicable to the work to be done. The Contractor will be required to pay ITEM ITEM DESCRIPTION UNITS QUANT to all workers employed on the project sums not less than the sums set NO. forth in the documents entitled "General Prevailing Wage Determination made by the Director of Industrial Relations pursuant to California Labor 1 Mobilization LS 1 Code Part 7, Chapter 1, Article 2, Sections 1770, 1773, 1773.1". 2 Engineered traffic plan/traffic control/ LS 1 A copy of said documents is on file and may be inspected in the office of message boards the City Engineer, located in 345 Foothill Road, Beverly Hills, California 3 Full width cold Mill Existing AC Pavement SY 52,000 90210. 2" (Unifom Deph) Attention is directed to the provisions of Sections 1777.5 and 1777.6 of the 4 AC overlay 2" Class C or D PG 64-10 TONS 7,500 Labor Code concerning the employment of apprentices by the Contractor 5 Crack seal LS 1 or any subcontractor under him. The Contractor and any subcontractor under him shall comply with the requirements of said sections in the 6 Pavement spot repairs - full depth, root TONS 50 employment of apprentices. removal & 8" AC pavement on 8" CMB 7

Pavement spot repairs - full depth, root removal & 8" PCC pavement on 8" CMB

500

Remove and Replace 8" curb w/ 18" gutter LF

950

Remove and Replace Longitudinal Gutter in Alleyways

1,100

Sidewalk spot repairs - full depth, root removal

850

Remove and Replace Water Meter Box

Adjust Valve Cover to Grade

Adjust Manhole frames to Grade

Remove and Reconstruct PCC accessible ADA Curb Ramps

Remove and Reconstruct Driveways

Remove and Reconstruct PCC Alley approach

Traffic loops - standard round

Striping & markings

20 1

Information relative to apprenticeship standards and administration of the apprenticeship program may be obtained from the Director of Industrial Relations, San Francisco, California, or from the Division of Apprenticeship Standards and its branch offices. PAYROLL RECORDS - The Contractor's attention is directed to Section 1776 of the Labor Code, relating to accurate payroll records, which imposes responsibility upon the Contractor for the maintenance, certification, and availability for inspection of such records for all persons employed by the Contractor or by the Subcontractors in connection with the project. The Contractor shall agree through the Contract to comply with this section and the remaining provisions of the Labor Code. INSURANCE AND BOND REQUIREMENTS - The Contractor shall provide insurance in accordance with Section 3-13 of the City of Beverly Hills, Public Works Department, Standard Contractual Requirements, included as part of these Specifications. In addition, the Contractor shall guarantee all work against defective workmanship and materials furnished by the Contractor for a period of one (1) year from the date the work was accepted in accordance with Section 2-11 of the Standard Contractual Requirements. The Contractor's sureties for the "Performance Bond" shall be liable for any work that the Contractor fails to replace within a specified time.

AMENDMENTS - The second paragraph of Section 3-2.2.1 “Contract Unit Prices”, of the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction is THE CITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY BID OR ALL THE deleted. BIDS AND TO WAIVE ANY INFORMALITY OR IRREGULARITY IN ANY BID, BUT IF THE BIDS ARE ACCEPTED, THE CONTRACT FOR THE The fourth paragraph of Section 3-2.2.1 “Contract Unit Prices”, of the IMPROVEMENT WILL BE LET TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDStandard Specifications for Public Works Construction is deleted and DER FOR THE PROJECT AS A WHOLE.

Vickie H IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED March 14, 2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On February 09, 2012, at 9:00am, Cal-Western R e c o n v e y a n c e Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded March 22, 2007, as Inst. No. 20070650505 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, executed by Vickie H Nollinger and Daniel Nollinger, Wife And Husband, 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 Behind the fountain located in civic center plaza, 400 civic Center Plaza Pomona, 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: 234 South Tower Drive 2 Beverly Hills CA 902113431 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: $816,388.10. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. For sales information: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619) 590-1221. Cal-Western R e c o n v e y a n c e Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: January 18, 2012. (R-401186 01/20/12, 01/27/12, 02/03/12)

Page 28 | January 27, 2012 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-11453731-LL Order # 110316173-CA-GTI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/1/2003. 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 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 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. 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. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): MARK ELLIOT SINGER Recorded: 10/14/2003 as Instrument No. 03 3042426 in book xxx , page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 2/3/2012 at 9:00 A.M. Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza Pomona, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $150,647.25 The purported property address is: 930 N. DOHENY DR # 306 W. HOLLYWOOD, CA 90069 Assessor’s Parcel No. 4340-024-117 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to Bank of America, N.A. 475 Crosspoint Parkway Getzville NY 14068. Pursuant to California Civil Code §2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [1] The mortgage loan servicer has not 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; [2] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does apply to this notice of sale. 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 deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-5731965 or Login to: www.priorityposting.com Reinstatement Line: 619645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFO RMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. IDSPub #0020291 1/13/2012 1/20/2012 1/27/2012 —————————— Title No. 5248404 ALS No. 2011-4891 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT OF A LIEN, DATED May 6, 2011. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On 2/03/2012, at 09:00AM, Association Lien Services, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to a certain lien, recorded on May 11, 2011 as instrument number 20110668022 , of the official records of Los Angeles County, California. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR LAWFUL MONEY OF THE UNITED STATES, OR A CASHIERS CHECK at: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA The street address and other common designations, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 960 N San Vicente Blvd No 9, W

BEVERLY HILLS

PUBLIC NOTICES Hollywood, CA 90069 Assessor's Parcel No. 4339-017-046 The owner(s) of the real property is purported to be: Michael Bianchini, a single man The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designations, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of a note, homeowner's assessment or other obligation secured by this lien, with interest and other sum as provided therein: plus advances, if any, under the terms thereof and interest on such advances, plus fees, charges, expenses of the Trustee and Trust created by said lien. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice Of Sale is $17,184.92. Payment must be in cash, a cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state bank or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings & loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. The real property described above is being sold subject to the right of redemption. The redemption period within which real property may be redeemed ends 90 days after the sale. The beneficiary of said Lien hereto executed and delivered to the undersigned, a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said notice of default and election to sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. Date: 1/5/2012 Association Lien Services, as Trustee P.O. Box 64750, Los Angeles, CA 90064 (310) 207-2027 By: Carter Hall, Trustee Officer P913836 1/13, 1/20, 1/27/2012 —————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TSG No.: 5131373 TS No.: CA1100225075 FHA/VA/PMI No.: APN:4357?015?015 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 02/14/03. 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 February 2, 2012 at 11:00 AM, First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 02/28/03, as Instrument No. 03 0583734, in book , page , of Official Records in the Office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of California.

Executed by: BEHROUZ BINAFARD AND LETICIA BINAFARD, HUSBAND AND WIFE,. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) Inside the lobby of the building located at 628 North Diamond Bar Blvd., Suite B, Diamond Bar, 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 and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 4357?015?015. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 10214 CIELO DRIVE, BEVERLY HILLS (AREA), CA 90210. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be 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, 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. 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 $524,602.02. 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. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's Trustee. The beneficiary or servicing agent declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner of Corporations a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the Notice of Sale is filed and/or The timeframe for giving Notice of Sale specified in subdivision (s) of California Civil Code Section 2923.52 applies and has been provided or the loan is exempt from the requirements. Date: 12/30/11, First American Title Insurance Company First American Trustee

Servicing Solutions, LLC 3 First American Way, Santa Ana, CA 92707 Original document signed by Authorized Agent, Chet Sconyers -FOR TRUSTEE'S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916) 939-0772. First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC May be Acting as a Debt Collector Attempting to Collect a Debt. Any Information obtained may be used for that purpose. NPP0194882 01/13/12, 01/20/12, 01/27/12 —————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TSG No.: 4497132 TS No.: CA1000207578 FHA/VA/PMI No.: APN:4331?013?051 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/06/06. 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 February 2, 2012 at 11:00 AM, First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 11/09/06, as Instrument No. 20062486781, in book , page , of Official Records in the Office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of California. Executed by: ELIYAS Y. ESMAEILIYAN AND ROYA H. ESMAEILIYAN, HUSBAND AND WIFE,. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, C A S H I E R ' S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) Inside the lobby of the building located at 628 North Diamond Bar Blvd., Suite B, Diamond Bar, 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 and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 4331?013?051. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 9303 CHARLEVILLE BOULEVARD, 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, 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. 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 $676,034.73. 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. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's Trustee. The beneficiary or servicing agent declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner of Corporations a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the Notice of Sale is filed and/or The timeframe for giving Notice of Sale specified in subdivision (s) of California Civil Code Section 2923.52 applies and has been provided or the loan is exempt from the requirements. Date: 01/03/12, First American Title Insurance Company First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC 3 First American Way, Santa Ana, CA 92707 Original document signed by Authorized Agent, Chet Sconyers -FOR TRUSTEE'S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916) 939-0772. First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC May be Acting as a Debt Collector Attempting to Collect a Debt. Any Information obtained may be used for that purpose. NPP0194993 01/13/12, 01/20/12, 01/27/12 —————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TSG No.: 110307981?CA?MSI TS No.: CA1100231388 FHA/VA/PMI No.: APN:4340?025?055 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/23/05. 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 February 2, 2012 at 11:00 AM, First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 09/01/05, as Instrument No. 05 2107790, in book , page , of Official Records in the Office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of California. Executed by: JOSEPH J COOPER, UNMARRIED,. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, C A S H I E R ' S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) Inside the lobby of the building located at 628 North Diamond Bar Blvd.,

Suite B, Diamond Bar, 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 and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 4340?025?055. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 960 NORTH DOHENY 304, 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, 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. 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 $742,206.18. 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. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's Trustee. The beneficiary or servicing agent declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner of Corporations a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the Notice of Sale is filed and/or The timeframe for giving Notice of Sale specified in subdivision (s) of California Civil Code Section 2923.52 applies and has been provided or the loan is exempt from the requirements. Date: 01/13/12, First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC 6 Campus Circle, 2nd Floor Westlake, TX 76262 Original document signed by Authorized Agent, Chet Sconyers -FOR TRUSTEE'S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916) 939-0772. First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC May be Acting as a Debt Collector Attempting to Collect a Debt. Any Information obtained may be used for that purpose. NPP0194699 01/13/12, 01/20/12, 01/27/12

BEVERLY HILLS NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TSG No.: 4731173 TS No.: CA1000218787 FHA/VA/PMI No.: APN:4382?017?002 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 12/11/05. 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 February 2, 2012 at 11:00 AM, First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 12/22/05, as Instrument No. 05 3155118, in book , page , of Official Records in the Office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of California. Executed by: DAVID P. RUDICH, A MARRIED PERSON,. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) Inside the lobby of the building located at 628 North Diamond Bar Blvd., Suite B, Diamond Bar, 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 and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 4382?017?002. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2627 BENEDICT CANYON DRIVE, BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90210. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be 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, 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. 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 $2,594,257.97. 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. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's Trustee. The beneficiary or servicing agent declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner of Corporations a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the Notice of Sale is filed and/or The timeframe for giving Notice of Sale specified in subdivision (s) of California Civil Code Section 2923.52 applies and has been provided or the loan is exempt from the requirements. Date: 12/30/11, First American Title Insurance Company First American Trustee Servicing

PUBLIC NOTICES

Solutions, LLC 3 First American Way, Santa Ana, CA 92707 document signed by Authorized Agent, Chet Sconyers -- FOR TRUSTEE'S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916) 939-0772. First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC May be Acting as a Debt Collector Attempting to Collect a Debt. Any Information obtained may be used for that purpose. NPP0194871 01/13/12, 01/20/12, 01/27/12 —————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TSG No.: 4731320 TS No.: CA1000218844 FHA/VA/PMI No.: APN:4343?003?023 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 02/14/06. 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 February 2, 2012 at 11:00 AM, First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 02/28/06, as Instrument No. 06 0433759, in book , page , of Official Records in the Office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of California. Executed by: BIJAN NAVABIAN, A MARRIED PERSON,. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) INSIDE THE LOBBY OF THE BUILDING LOCATED AT 628 NORTH DIAMOND BAR BLVD., SUITE B, DIAMOND BAR, 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 and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 4343?003?023. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 263 NO. REXFORD DR, BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90210. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be 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, 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. 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 $1,569,311.92. 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. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's Trustee. The beneficiary or servicing agent

declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner of Corporations a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the Notice of Sale is filed and/or The timeframe for giving Notice of Sale specified in subdivision (s) of California Civil Code Section 2923.52 applies and has been provided or the loan is exempt from the requirements. Date: 01/03/12, First American Title Insurance Company First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC 3 First American Way, Santa Ana, CA 92707 Original document signed by Authorized Agent, Chet Sconyers -- FOR TRUSTEE'S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916) 939-0772. First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC May be Acting as a Debt Collector Attempting to Collect a Debt. Any Information obtained may be used for that purpose. NPP0195113 01/13/12, 01/20/12, 01/27/12 —————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TSG No.: 5127759 TS No.: CA1100225039 FHA/VA/PMI No.: APN:4382?002?027 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/16/05. 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 February 2, 2012 at 11:00 AM, First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 12/01/05, as Instrument No. 05 2929055, in book , page , of Official Records in the Office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of California. Executed by: SHAHRAM MANSHOORY AND STELLA MANSHOORY, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS,. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) Inside the lobby of the building located at 628 North Diamond Bar Blvd., Suite B, Diamond Bar, 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 and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 4382?002?027. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2877 ROYSTON PLACE, BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90210. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be 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, 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. 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 $1,818,765.66. 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. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's Trustee. The beneficiary or servicing agent declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner of Corporations a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the Notice of Sale is filed and/or The timeframe for giving Notice of Sale specified in subdivision (s) of California Civil Code Section 2923.52 applies and has been provided or the loan is exempt from the requirements. Date: 12/30/11, First American Title Insurance Company First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC 3 First American Way, Santa Ana, CA 92707 Original document signed by Authorized Agent, Chet Sconyers -- FOR TRUSTEE'S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916) 939-0772. First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC May be Acting as a Debt Collector Attempting to Collect a Debt. Any Information obtained may be used for that purpose. NPP0194819 01/13/12, 01/20/12, 01/27/12 —————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TSG No.: 5021085 TS No.: CA1100223969 FHA/VA/PMI No.: APN:4335?029?038 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 05/02/06. 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 February 2, 2012 at 11:00 AM, First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 05/16/06, as Instrument No. 06 1073139, in book , page , of Official Records in the Office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of California. Executed by: SHAHRIAR ZARINI AND LOEIS REFUA, HUSBAND AND WIFE,. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) Inside the lobby of the building located at 628 North Diamond Bar Blvd., Suite B, Diamond Bar, 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 and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 4335?029?038. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 150 NORTH ALMONT DRIVE #402, BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211. 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, 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. 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 $749,859.05. 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. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's Trustee. The beneficiary or servicing agent declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner of Corporations a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the Notice of Sale is filed and/or The timeframe for giving Notice of Sale specified in subdivision (s) of California Civil Code Section 2923.52 applies and has been provided or the loan is exempt from the requirements. Date: 01/03/12, First American Title Insurance Company First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC 3 First American Way, Santa Ana, CA 92707 Original document signed by Authorized Agent, Chet Sconyers -FOR TRUSTEE'S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916) 939-0772. First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC May be Acting as a Debt Collector Attempting to Collect a Debt. Any Information obtained may be used for that purpose. NPP0194817 01/13/12, 01/20/12, 01/27/12 ————————— T.S. No. 20110489 Loan No.: 1310092/HANKS NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE UNDER DEED OF TRUST YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED July 6, 2004 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 UNIONBANCAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION, as trustee, or successor trustee, or substituted trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by STEPHEN K. HANKS, A SINGLE MAN recorded 7/28/2004 in Book N/A Page N/A Inst. # 04 1924271, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, and pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell there under recorded 9/30/2011 in Book Page Inst. # 2011-1326032 of said Officials Records, will SELL on 2/14/2012 at 9:00 AM: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA at public auction to the highest bidder for cash (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) (NOTE: CASHIER’S CHECK(S) MUST BE MADE PAYABLE TO UNION-

January 27, 2012 | Page 29 BANCAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION) 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: 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: 1426 NORTH LAUREL AVENUE #402 WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90046 APN# 5554-003-029 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street 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 the Notice of Sale is $483,604.64. The Beneficiary may elect to bid less than the full credit bid. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a 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 specified in Section 5102 of the 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 until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed, advances thereunder, with interest as provided therein, and the unpaid principal of the note secured by said deed with interest thereon as provided in said Note, fees, charges and expenses of the trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The mortgage loan servicer, beneficiary, or authorized agent has not obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53. UnionBanCal Mortgage 8248 Mercury Court M-520, PO BOX 85416 San Diego, California 92186-5416 858-496-5484 UNIONBANCAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION By: TONI SCANDLYN, ASST. VICE PRESIDENT P915540, 1/20, 1/27, 02/03/2012 —————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No: K387798 CA Unit Code: K Loan No: 0031054141/BENSHIAN Investor No: 0031054141 Min No: 100024200012206021 AP #1: 4336-006-025 POWER DEFAULT SERVICES, INC., F/K/A AHMSI DEFAULT SERVICES, 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: SHERI BENSHIAN Recorded June 28, 2006 as Instr. No. 06 1423804 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 April 30, 2009 as Instr. No. 09-0631862

in Book --- Page --- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County CALIFORNIA. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED JUNE 6, 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 PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 8723 RANGELY AVENUE, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90048 "(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: FEBRUARY 10, 2012, AT 10:30 A.M. *NEAR THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED AT 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA POMONA, 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 $1,329,210.61. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: 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 of the notice of sale is filed; 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. 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: January 10, 2012 POWER DEFAULT SERVICES, INC., F/K/A AHMSI DEFAULT SERVICES, INC. as said Trustee, as Authorized Agent for the Beneficiary CHERYL L. GRECH, 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# 952853 PUB: 01/20/12, 01/27/12, 02/03/12 THIS NEW NOTICE SUPERSEDES AND REPLACES ANY PREVIOUS NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU MAY HAVE RECEIVED UNDER T.S. # K387798

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h. Liquidated Damages: There shall be a $500.00 [Insert the CITY OF amount as determined BEVERLY HILLS for the project] assessPUBLIC WORKS & ment for each and every TRANSPORTATION – calendar day work PROJECT remains undone after ADMINISTRATION date fixed for comple345 FOOTHILL ROAD tion. BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA 90210 i. Prevailing Wages: In accordance with the LEGAL NOTICE provisions of Sections BIDS WANTED 1770 et seq., of the Labor Code, the LA CIENEGA TENNIS Director of the Industrial COURT RESURFACING Relations of the State of PROJECT California has determined the general pre1. Notice Inviting Bids vailing rate of wages applicable to the work to a. Date of Request: be done. The Contractor January 27, 2012 will be required to pay to all persons employed on b. Bid Number: 12-23 the project by the Contractor sums not c. Item Description: less than the sums set Resurfacing of sixteen forth in the documents (16) tennis courts, paint- entitled "General ing of light poles and Prevailing Wage replacement of wind Determination made by screen at La Cienega the Director of Industrial Tennis Facility, located at Relations pursuant to 321 S. La Cienega Blvd, California Labor Code, Beverly Hills, California Part 7, Chapter 1, Article 90210. 2, Sections 1770, 1773, 1773.1." These docud. Obtaining Bid ments can be reviewed Documents: A copy of in the office of the City the Bid Package may be Clerk or may be obtained by mail or in obtained from the State. person from the Department of Public j. Prebid Conference Works & Transportation - Date and Location: A Project Administration, mandatory pre-bid con345 Foothill Road, ference will be held on Beverly Hills, CA 90210, Wednesday, February telephone number 310- 15, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. 288-2823. The bid pack- at the project site, locatage including plans and ed at 321 S. La Cienega specifications may also be Blvd, Beverly Hills viewed on, and downloaded 90210. from the City’s web site: www.bever l y h i l l s . o r g : k. Bid Security: Each shortcuts: bid informa- bid shall be accompation: bid number 12-23. nied by bid security in the form of a cashier's e. Bid Opening: check, certified check or Wednesday – March 1, bid bond in the amount 2012 at 2:00 p.m. of 10% of the total bid amount. All cashier's f. Due Date and Location checks or certified for Submittals: Sealed checks must be drawn bids will be received at on a responsible bank all times during normal doing business in the business hours prior to United States and shall the Bid Opening, at the be made payable to City Clerk’s Office, 455 THE CITY OF BEVERLY North Rexford Drive, HILLS. Bid bonds must Room 290, Beverly Hills, be issued by a bonding CA 90210. All bids must company licensed to do be in writing and must business in the State of contain an original signa- California. Bids not ture by an authorized accompanied by the officer of the firm. required bid security Electronic bids (i.e., tele- shall be rejected. phonic, FAX, etc.) are Cash and personal or NOT acceptable. All company checks are bids shall clearly contain NOT acceptable. The on the outside of the City shall return the bid sealed envelope in which security checks of they are submitted: BID unsuccessful bidders PACKAGE 12-23: LA to them when the sucCIENEGA TENNIS cessful bidder COURT RESURFAC- ("Contractor") enters ING PROJECT. into the Contract with the City. g. Contractor's License: In accordance with provi- l. Payment Bond and sions of Section 3300 of Performance Bond: A the California Public Payment Bond and a Contract Code, the City Performance Bond, has determined that the each in the amount of Contractor shall possess 100% of the contract a valid California amount, will be required Contractor's License of the Contractor. Class A – Haz or combination of Class C m. Insurance: Upon Licenses and Haz or award of contract, conother appropriate license tractor will be obligated classification under the to file certificates of State Contracting Code insurance evidencing at the time the contract is coverage as specified in bid. Failure to possess the bid documents and such license may render in a form acceptable to the bid non responsive the City. The certificates and bar the award of the shall be on the City's contract to that non standard proof of insurresponsive Bidder. ance form.

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PUBLIC NOTICES n. Time of Completion: The contractual completion time shall be 45 calendar days from the date of Notice To Proceed. o. Retention: In accordance with the contract, five percent (5%) of any progress payment will be withheld as retention. Pursuant to Section 22300 of the Public Contract Code, at the request and expense of the Contractor, securities equivalent to the amount withheld may be deposited with the City or with a state or federally chartered bank as the escrow agent, and City shall then pay such moneys to the Contractor. Refer to the contract for further clarification. p. Contact Person: A bidder or potential bidder who has a procedural question may call Julio Guerrero at telephone number 310-2882823. A substantive question must be submitted in writing and a copy of that question plus a written response to it will be emailed or mailed to all parties who have obtained a bid package. THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY BID OR ALL BIDS AND TO WAIVE ANY INFORMALITY OR IRREGULARITY IN ANY BID. ANY CONTRACT AWARDED WILL BE LET TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER. —————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S No. 1324307-10 APN: 4339-015-134 TRA: 001349 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx6884 REF: Jones, Christopher IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED March 23, 2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On February 16, 2012, at 9:00am, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded March 30, 2007, as Inst. No. 20070746490 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, executed by Christopher L Jones 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 Behind the fountain located in civic center plaza, 400 civic Center Plaza Pomona, 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: 960 Larrabee St #219 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 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: $277,594.87. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. For sales information: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619) 590-1221. Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: January 26, 2012. (R-401564 01/27/12, 02/03/12, 02/10/12) —————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0123333 Title Order No. 11-0103642 APN No. 5554-026-112 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/10/2003. 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 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by SANDRA LEA SMALL, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, AND LORRAINE ANNE SZYBIST, A SINGLE WOMAN AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 11/10/2003 and recorded 11/19/2003, as Instrument No. 03 3491013, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 02/21/2012 at 1:00PM, At the Pomona Valley Masonic Temple Building, located at 395 South Thomas Street, Pomona, California at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, 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 and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purport-

ed to be: 1221 NORTH KINGS ROAD NO. 204, 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. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $356,422.52. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks 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 specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. If required by the provisions of section 2923.5 of the California Civil Code, the declaration from the mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent is attached to the Notice of Trustee’s Sale duly recorded with the appropriate County Recorder’s Office. DATED: 01/25/2012 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone/Sale Information: (800) 281 8219 By: Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. FEI # 1006.151494 1/27, 2/03, 2/10/2012 —————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0125250 Title Order No. 11-0105536 APN No. 4336-018-003 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 07/27/2004. 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 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by CHRISTINE S EDWARDS, A WIDOW, dated 07/27/2004 and recorded 8/12/2004, as Instrument No. 04 2072845, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 02/21/2012 at 1:00PM, At the Pomona Valley Masonic Temple Building, located at 395 South Thomas Street, Pomona, California at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, 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 and as more fully described in the above refer-

enced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 8842-8844 ROSEWOOD AVENUE, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA, 90048. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $527,065.39. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks 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 specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. If required by the provisions of section 2923.5 of the California Civil Code, the declaration from the mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent is attached to the Notice of Trustee’s Sale duly recorded with the appropriate County Recorder’s Office. DATED: 01/26/2012 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-91401-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone/Sale Information: (800) 281 8219 By: Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. FEI # 1006.151534 1/27, 2/03, 2/10/2012

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011157113 The following is/are doing business as: YANINA’S KITCHEN DELIGHTS 360 S. Elm Dr. #3, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Yanina Zajdman 360 S. Elm Dr. #3, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Yanina Zajdman; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: December 29, 2011; Published: January 20, 27, February 03, 10, 2012 LACC N/C

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STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME 20101470543 The following person(s) has/have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: JM BLOW DRY 9410 Dayton Way, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The fictitious business name referred to above was filed on (date): October 14, 2010 in the county of Los Angeles; Joseph B. Kendal 504 Walden Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Martin D. Fassnidge 9255 Doheny Dr. #1805, West Hollywood, CA 90069; The business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP declare that all information in this statement is true and correct, Signed: Joseph Kendall, Partner; Statement #2012005546 is filed with the County of Los Angeles: January 11, 2012; Published: January 27, February 03, 10, 17, 2012 LACC N/C

BLOW DRY 9410 Dayton Way, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Paul Lindsey 445 N. Rossmore Ave. #313, Los Angeles, CA 90004; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein December 21, 2011: Paul Lindsey: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: January 11, 2012; Published: January 27, February 03, 10, 17, 2012 LACC N/C

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012005555 The following is/are doing business as: LA SWEET STOP 12121 Wilshire Blvd. #555, Los Angeles, CA 90025; Gabul LLC 12121 Wilshire Blvd. #555, Los Angeles, CA 90025; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein September 22, 2011: Gabriella Namvar, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: January 11, 2012; Published: January 27, February 03, 10, 17, 2012 LACC N/C

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012005560 The following is/are doing business as: FACTOR’S FAMOUS DELI 9420 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90035; Factor’s Famous Deli, Inc. 9420 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90035; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein May 28, 2010: Susan Markowitz, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: January 11, 2012; Published: January 27, February 03, 10, 17, 2012 LACC N/C

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012005567 The following is/are doing business as: H & H TV PRODUCTIONS 100 S. Doheny Dr. #818, Los Angeles, CA 90048; Howard Pearlstein 6283 Del Valle Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90048; Helaine Ross 100 S. Doheny Dr. #818, Los Angeles, CA 90048; The business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Howard Pearlstein: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: January 11, 2012; Published: January 27, February 03, 10, 17, 2012 LACC N/C

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012005580 The following is/are doing business as: 1) EVER EVOLVING PRODUCTIONS 2) THE MEN CAVE BARBER SHOP N SPA 848 S. Sherbourne Dr. #4, Los Angeles, CA 90035; Cresent Moon Inc. 848 S. Sherbourne Dr. #4, Los Angeles, CA 90035; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Cresent Moon Franklin, CEO: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: January 11, 2012; Published: January 27, February 03, 10, 17, 2012 LACC N/C

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012008105 The following is/are doing business as: EXCLUSIVE GUARDS INC 501 Eastmont Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90022; Exclusive Guards Inc 501 Eastmont Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90022; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein January 01, 2007: Mario A. Gasca, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: January 13, 2012; Published: January 27, February 03, 10, 17, 2012 LACC N/C

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012008790 The following is/are doing business as: 1) LIFE INSIDE THE CEL 2) CAPITAL FOUR SUPPLY 333 Washington Blvd. #333, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292; Joseph Mariam 333 Washington Blvd. #333, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Joseph Marion: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: January 17, 2012; Published: January 27, February 03, 10, 17, 2012 LACC N/C

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012013477 The following is/are doing business as: 1) PERFECTION CONNECTION 2) CABLEMAN 1 8765 S. Denker Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90047; Damon Glaude 5440 Tanook Ln. #242, Agoura Hills, CA 91377; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein December 16, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME 2003: Damon Glaude: Statement is STATEMENT 2012005547 The follow- filed with the County of Los Angeles: ing is/are doing business as: JM January 24, 2012; Published: January 27, February 03, 10, 17, 2012 LACC N/C

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January 27, 2012 | Page 31

From the Publisher

Rabbi Jacob Pressman

CLIF SMITH

BRUCKER BREAKDOWN WEEK It's really sad when you see someone in a position of authority “lose it.” A number of years ago, Barry Brucker was one of the most considerate, polite elected officials Beverly Hills had ever seen. That was before he got his two sidekicks–Vice Mayor Dr. Willie Brien and Dr. Julian Gold–to give him his voting majority on the City Council. Since then, our entire City has uncovered one attempted behind-closed-doors push by Brucker after another. Brucker first campaigned for the council as an “outsider.” He was literally ostracized by his colleagues who had their own agenda. Now, he's become what he opposed. Read his “letter to the editor” to The Courier (if you want to). In it, he accuses The Courier, and me, of lying, distortions and "ruining a great newspaper." Well, based on our readership and our credibility, it must be some other newspaper he's referring to. What is really at issue is his reaction when people disagree with him over policy. The Courier reflects and reports the positions of the people. We are open. People talk to us. A lot of people. No newspaper can launch or carry out campaigns on its own without the facts and without the support of the people. There are two real main policy questions before the people of Beverly Hills and our City Council: the MTA tunnel under Beverly Hills High School and the massive new proposed “community center” at Roxbury Park. The plain fact is the people of this City do NOT want either. Brucker does–he refuses to fight MTA and tries to bury people who don't like his Roxbury Park plan. He claims to oppose the MTA tunnel, but so far has blocked EVERY direct action or proposal to fight it. Instead, he cuddles up to its executives and promoters, derides our school board, and slips information to the MTA. Some opposition. This week is “Brucker Breakdown Week.” Tuesday in open council session he berated Marilyn Gallup, representing the Municipal League, who simply appeared to request permission to use the City Council chambers for its regular candidate forum for California Assembly. Brucker's reaction? He tore into her because the group's chairman, Thomas White, had written a letter opposing the Roxbury Park plan. It took reform councilwoman Lili Bosse to correct Brucker, “The two are not related.” But Brucker read excerpts of White's letter (about Roxbury, remember) without ever stating it was about Roxbury. Next, Brucker sent The Courier the letter printed below this column. It's a pretty nasty letter. Our response: we asked Brucker to rewrite the letter to remove the “personal invective,” since The Courier as a matter of policy does not print letters that ”get personal.” He did not do so. Well, we decided we'd waive that rule for our mayor. If you want to read it, go ahead. (Note: For a “discredited newspaper,” Brucker is sure paying attention to what we write.) We stand by our reporting, but Brucker confuses our reporting with our editorials. Yeah, we know LA Live is bigger than Roxbury, but in relation to Beverly Hills (population 34,000) it's bigger than LA Live (LA population about 4 million). We also know that the $4.2 million for the library is not just about carpets. As we've reported accurately, it also includes relocating perfectly good bathrooms, a check-out counter, some walls . . . and the new carpet. We don't believe any of it is justified, but that's another issue. So, what is his diatribe against White and The Courier (well, me) about? Is it also in the same category as the tongue-lashings he gives to reform councilmember Lili Bosse? Remember her? The lady elected by a record-setting margin to the same City Council on which Brucker still sits? She doesn't like Brucker's policies either and gets her facts right. Is she lying, too? Is White lying? Who else is lying? Everyone who doesn't go along with him? Hmmmm. There seems to be a connection between opposing Brucker’s policies and “lying.” The mayor seems to reserve his attacks for his own (former) friends and current neighbors while he gives MTA proponents Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky a pass. Brucker obviously gets personal in this letter. “He's not one of us” is the theme. Under this new “Brucker Test” so many people would get disqualified from voicing opinions or participating in Beverly Hills. According to Barry, you need to “grow up” here. That, of course, would have taken out the late Max Salter, eliminate Richard Rosenzweig, Jimmy Delshad, Julian Gold, Rabbi Jack and Marjorie Pressman, and countless others. No, I'll not surrender my membership in the Beverly Hills community just because Mayor Brucker wants a birth-right test. This entire squabble is about Brucker wanting things the people oppose. He's tried everything he can think of to hide, mischaracterize and manipulate things. It's still the same issue, though. The people of Beverly Hills (including The Courier) simply do not want a huge new facility at Roxbury and we do not want an MTA tunnel under our high school. That does not make us evil. It certainly does not make us “liars” or bullies. The Courier wants open government that is responsive to the people. That's it. Brucker doesn’t, so he calls us names. Too bad. “Sticks and stones.” Maybe it's time for his remaining friends to stage an intervention. Maybe it's time for him to leave office or at least take a leave of absence until he can get it together again. We really liked the “old” Barry Brucker. We wish he'd come back.

STUDY IN CONTRASTS My head is dizzy from reading and listening to the news. That process flings my emotions abruptly from pleasure to pain, from joy to sorrow, from calm to anxiety. I read many periodicals in addition to The Courier, would you believe it? My two favorites are the Los Angeles Times and The New York Times. The other day I was perusing The New York Times and noted that between the left column regarding unrest in Pakistan, and right column about Mitt Romney, the four column center is a color shot of an action moment in the Super Bowl match between the New York Giants and the New England Patriots. Below are stories of lockouts in labor, and Rep. Gabrielle Gifford’s decision to give up her seat in Congress. On page 3 is a four column picture of armed Pakistani troops side by side with an attractive ad for Tiffany Yellow Diamonds set in platinum and 18-karat gold, surrounded by brilliant white diamonds, opposite ads for Chanel shoes, Louis Vuitton handbags, and Cartier diamond rings. Inside is a story about the visit of the president of Yemen, no friend of the U.S., to Presbyterian Hospital in New York for treatment of burns sustained from a bombing. And so it goes. T.V. news gives no respite. We see bandits holding out in private homes, shootings of innocents, pointless fire bombings, marital break-ups in Hollywood, and floods the moment we get a drop of rain. My mother, of blessed memory, took pride in never reading or listening to the news and lived to 94. I am tempted to follow her example, but I know I will not. I am part of this century, which seems to enjoy being tortured, whipped back and forth by the inundation of news, mostly bad. So I guess I shall go on, torturing myself with the bad news of the day. But to you, my faithful reader, I shall remain true, offering you only sweetness and light – and an occasional touch of humor.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Your recent editorial brought forth many sad memories of what has happened to our City, changes that include massive influx of people, tour buses on our residential streets, traffic and segways. Roxbury Park was an abandoned project which has now resurfaced. Park and Recreation commissioners who seem to have been placed in their “honorable” positions by council-members like Brucker, Brien or Gold therefore we again have a stacked deck. Roxbury, the schools, and the rest of the parks need a sanitary environment (bathroomsthat are clean) and con-

tinuous maintenance not $14M of luxury paid by us, so plaques can be place with the “honorable” members. If the park will be in the catering and banquet business, we obviously know who is the intended recipient of the business. I am not sure we will not lose again, nothing to do with right or wrong, but plainly due to “created” friendships that continue year after year. I have advocated the recall of Brucker, Brien and Gold. There is some positive feedback, so perhaps this time it will happen. Pablo Nankin, MD

BEVERLY HILLS’ MAYOR BARRY BRUCKER’S LETTER TO THE COURIER Dear Mr. Smith: As I read your Jan. 20 editorial published in The Courier, I couldn’t help but think of a quote from Mark Twain: “A half-truth is the most cowardly of lies.” Prior to being sold to you in 2004, The Courier fairly reported and stimulated thoughtful, intelligent debate on matters of local concern. You have taken what was once a great newspaper and turned it into a shameful example of false propaganda that contain half-truths, opinions blended into news articles, and factual errors that are meant to inflame, polarize and mislead the citizens of Beverly Hills. Listed below are just a few examples of the misleading reporting and editorializing that you printed in your Jan. 20 editorial: You stated: “The reality is the Roxbury plans have been drawn and contracts are done. The project is going forward.” •FACT: Mr. Smith, you well know that on Dec. 5, 2011, the ENTIRE City Council 5-0 voted to reject the Roxbury Park plans, and hold a special community meeting to hear from our citizens.

•FACT: To compare a Community Center that will serve the needs of the seniors, youth and city residents of our city, to a commercial project like LA Live is not only false, but shameful. LA Live is a commercial, privately owned venue that has 5,600,000 square feet of apartments, ballrooms, bars, concert halls, restaurants, movie theaters and a 54-story hotel and condominium tower, on a 27-acre site…all at a cost of $2.5 billion. And from your Oct. 7, 2011 editorial, you stated “According to the Mayor, the City has $4.2 million to re-carpet the library.” •FACT: If you had done your homework, you would have seen the budget for ALL the library flooring, inclusive of hardwood flooring, tile, linoleum and carpet was $148,229. Of that, $63,166 was for carpeting. You were off by $4 MILLION . . . either you didn’t do your homework, or you intentionally wanted to mislead our community. Which one was it, Mr. Smith??

Mr. Smith, the public is probably wondering why you continue to attack me (as well as Vice Mayor Brien and Councilmember Gold) week after week. What our public doesn’t know is that you use your pen as a bullying technique if one doesn’t vote your way. Newsflash Mr. Smith–your bullying techniques will never, ever work because I will never compromise my morals, values or ethics in my votes just to ensure that I will not be the recipient of your vitriolic, malicious stories. Our citizens are smart, active, involved and committed to our quality of life and they deserve to have a local paper that is committed to journalistic integrity. Unlike you, I grew up here and went to school here. My family and I have always lived here. My children went to school here. I pray here. My wife and I You stated: the Roxbury Park Community Center will be a “local version of LA have volunteered our services to many Beverly Hills organizations for many years. I am proud to serve my city! Barry Brucker, Mayor Live.” You stated: The proposed Roxbury Park Community Center will contain “commercial banquet facilities that are there to compete with hotels and restaurants.” •FACT: This kitchen, NOT A COMMERCIAL BANQUET FACILITY, has been included to meet the minimum health code standards to allow senior citizens, youth groups and other community based organizations to have meetings, lunch and events there. Are you against a facility that will serve senior citizens? FYI, there is not one hotel or restaurant that has indicated they see this facility competing with their businesses. You have made this up, and it is a falsehood.

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