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City Of Beverly Hills Short $106 Million For Pensions Mayor Willie Brien’s “Surplus” Fake; Debt Jumps $23 Million Since 2009

El Rodeo students spend this week harvesting in the school garden. 4

The City of Beverly Hills today is short $106 million to cover its existing pension obligations to its former employees. The shortfall ballooned from $83 million in 2009 while current Mayor Willie Brien has served on the city council. The amount has grown

largely as a result of excessive pension commitments and reduced earnings by the California Public Employee Retirement System (“CalPERS”). Beverly Hills looks to CalPERS to pay pensions from contributions by the City and portfolio earnings.

Sources inside City Hall confirmed the new amounts to The Courier. Previous shortfalls were reported by City Treasurer Eliot Finkel. Finkel has warned consistently that the City’s pension obligations are “unsustain(see ‘PENSIONS,’ page 18)

Metro La Cienega Facts Beverly Hills High ASB gets ready for Spring. 5

BHUSD staff read to El Rodeo students during “Bedtime Stories.”

Joan Rivers reviews Broadway’s The Other Place. •Health & Wellness •Dr. Fran Walfish •Birthdays

George Christy, Page 6

Announcements Real Estate Rentals Sales and More

City Council in next month’s election. During the 1.5-hour forum, moderated by Teen BHEF President Anton Saleh, candidates Mayor (see ‘TEEN BHEF,’ page 10)

By John L. Seitz Today marks the debut in The Courier of a regular weekly column of Dr. Fran Walfish, the Brighton Way-

Beverly Hills City Council candidates will meet with The Courier’s editorial board starting tonight and through next week. The Courier’s editors and a representative of Beverly Hills High School student government will question candidates and report their responses. Five of the six candidates

Courier Photo by Laura Coleman

23rd ‘Night Of 100 Stars’ Set For Beverly Hills Hotel On Feb. 24 By John L. Seitz As ABC’s late night host Jimmy Kimmel once put it:, “The ‘Night of 100 Stars’ has the most beautiful girls of all.” What he was referring to will once again occur for the 23rd straight time on Sunday, Feb. 24, in the Crystal Ballroom of The Beverly Hills Hotel.

Dr. Fran Walfish Column Debuts In The Courier based child ,couples and family psychotherapist. Recognized as one of the nation’s leading practitioners (see ‘DR. FRAN,’ page 11)

Courier Editorial Board Set

CHINESE NEW YEAR— 14 Beverly Hills 15 c e l e b r a t e d 20 Chinese New Year last Friday night Canon Drive.Pictured right: Beijing Haidian Minzhu Primary School Dance Team of Beijing. 8

Editorial from Rabbi Pressman AND MORE

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Teen BHEF Hosts Beverly Hills City Council Candidate Forum By Laura Coleman The Beverly Hills Education Foundation’s Teen Candidates’ Forum on Wednesday brought over 100 eligible and imminent high school voters face-to-face with five of the six candidates running for

In Her 20s, Megan Ellison is a Major Presence In Hollywood, Producing Zero Dark Thirty and The Master . Megan is the Daughter of Third Richest American Larry Ellison ($41 billion).

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ACADEMIC CHAMPIONS—Beverly Hills High School’s Academic Decathlon Students bested 47 other L.A. County schools this past weekend on the “Super Quiz” portion of the competition. Pictured above (L-R): Heidi Hart, Victor Lee, Annette Chang, Hal Smith, Joye Yang, David Mnitsa, Laurie Wang, Adina Babaian, and Jenny Chieu. See page 4 for the full story. Courier Photo by Laura Coleman

The “Night of 100 Stars,” hosted by veteran music agent /producer Norby Walters, is a black tie viewing gala for celebrities not attending that night’s Academy Awards. According to Edward Lozzi, the event’s media coordinator, more than 50 former Oscar win(see ‘100 STARS,’ page 12)

SWINGIN’ AND SWAYIN’ – Jane Seymour chose a pretty pink frock to attend the Art Director’s Guild Awards for excellence in production design at The Beverly Hilton. Jane began painting during the 1990s, prompted by a period of personal challenge with her art becoming the expression of a very private healing process. She exhibits her paintings, watercolors and limited edition prints in numerous galleries. For more photos, see George Christy’s column on page 6.

have accepted invitations to appear. Those candidates who have confirmed their appearance are: Mayor Willie Brien, Vice Mayor John Mirisch, former Mayor Nancy Krasne, Planning Commission Vice Chair Brian Rosenstein and Beverly Hills resident Katherine Cohan.

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New Beverly Hills Children’s Library set for Sunday grand opening. 5

“... We’re going to move this forward, this is going to be a great line to the Westside...” -- Beverly Hills Mayor Willie Brien congratulating Metro at the groundbreaking for the subway leg from Western Avenue to La Cienega Boulevard, with L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, . (Video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7dLJAr7OBc), Nov. 13, 2012. Editor’s Note Metro’s “The Source” and some others locally who are partisans of Metro dispute facts alleged by The Courier. The following are all taken directly from Metro’s documents filed with the Federal Transportation Administration: •Wilshire/La Brea to Wilshire La Cienega: Construction time 2014 – 2023 = nine years. •Wilshire/La Cienega to Century City via Rodeo Drive: Construction time 2017 – 2026 = 9 years. For more see METRO, Page 18

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Fashion News & Notes Ralph Lauren's Q3 Profits Up 27.6% Ralph Lauren Corp. saw a 27.6 percent spike in thirdquarter profits, helped by continued momentum in the Americas and improved sales trends in Europe. For the three months ended Dec. 29, net income was $215.7 million from $169 million, or $1.78, last year. Total net revenues rose 2.2 percent to $1.85 billion from $1.81 billion. Ralph Lauren, chairman/CEO, said: “Our orientation as a design-led, marketing and merchandising organization has enabled us to deepen our connection with our customers, particularly as we expand our portfolio of products and lifestyle sensibilities.” EDITOR’S NOTE: Do you suppose the sponsorship of PBS’s Downtown Abbey helped? WWD

New from Nancy Gale’s JAMAH line this year are handbags custom made in exotic skins with suede linings and chain straps including : The Anna big clutch in black ostrich and black crocodile ( $4500), the Barbi small clutch in red ostrich ( $2000), and the the Barbi small clutch in leopard calfskin ( $850). All JAMAH products are handmade in Los Angeles and the lambskin bags have become favorites of many celebrities including Angelina Jolie, Carrie Underwood, and Jessica Alba. Plan a visit to Nancy’s atelier in Marina Del Rey if you want to work with her to create your dream bag and check out the full line at jamah.com.

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Beverly Hills Dog Park Won’t Be Located At Roxbury Park Updated from bhcourier.com

By Matt Lopez Beverly Hills will likely one day get a dog park, but it won't be at Roxbury Park. In direct conflict with the majority of those who spoke in support of bringing a dog park to Roxbury Park at last week’s Town Hall, the City Council

Updated from bhcourier.com

By Matt Lopez To help secure its future, the Beverly Hills High School football team is turning to its past. Charlie Stansbury, son of former longtime BHHS football

coach Bill Stansbury, was named Normans’ head football coach on Wednesday afternoon. Stansbury’s father Bill was head coach of the Normans through the 80s and an assis-

tant coach and athletic trainer in the 70s. Beverly Hills High Athletic Director Jason Newman, however, said Stansbury’s ties to the school were just a small part of

(see ‘DOG PARK,’ page 11)

BE MINE–Nico is a Dixie Corgi/Jack Russell Terrier mix. He is 15 pounds, 2-years old and full of love. Those interested in adopting this sweet boy for Valentine’s Day may contact Kira Lorsch at 4Dogs@RHLGroup.com or ShelterHopePetShop .org at 818-453-5798.

SPRING ASB–Beverly Hills High School's Fall 2012 ASB gears up for Spring 2013 ASB this year. Pictured above (from left), front row: Lili Eshaghzadeh, Anton Saleh and Loren Newman; second row: Celeste Durve, Kayla Countryman, Brandon Neman, Megan Yee, Daniel Kahn and Leili Hashemi; third row: Jonny Leiter, Jackson Prince, Blake Ackerman, Maya Steinberg, Zach Bialobos (teacher's assistant), Marty Schnapp, Debbie Lee, Nathan Cohen, Keon Youssefzadeh, Michael Yosef and Jason Friedman; back row: Savannah Slotkin, Alanna Schenk, Justin Friedman, Chloe Barroukh, Sammy Yadidian, Josh Schenk, Paige Dubelko, Gabriel Bogner, Ally Weisfeld, Jessy Elkouby, Aftalion, Maddie Sigall, Elbert Kim (teacher's assistant), and Talia Banayan.

Charlie Stansbury Hired As New Football Coach For Beverly Hills High School’ Normans

gave direction Tuesday to scrap plans to house the City's first dog park at Roxbury and to begin reviewing other alternatives, citing mixed feedback from community members and opposition from Homeowners Association presidents.

Beverly Hills High Academic Decathlon Team Dominates By Laura Coleman It was a history-making weekend for the Beverly Hills High School Academic Decathlon team. Not only did the team take first place in the “Super Quiz” portion of Saturday’s L.A. County Academic De-

(see ‘FOOTBALL,’ page 9)

ROLEX–On Friday night, Gearys Beverly Hills hosted a cocktail reception at Rolex Century City to exhibit the Oyster Perpetual Rolex Deepsea Challenge watch. In March 2012 filmmaker James Cameron attached the watch to the exterior of his dive vehicle as he journeyed to the planet’s deepest known point, the Mariana Trench—35,756 feet below the surface of the Pacific Ocean, echoing a journey retired U.S. Navy Lieutenant Don Walsh (pictured) made in 1960 in the “Trieste.” Pictured (from left): Gearys CEO Tom Blumenthal, Walsh, and Rolex Manager Cliff Cook. Courier Photo by Laura Coleman

cathlon competition on Feb. 2, it did so by the widest margin in the history of the competition. Beverly Hills High School scored 65 out of 72 on the Super Quiz, 15 points higher (see ‘DECATHLON’ page 7)

GARDEN HARVEST–First graders Everly Best and Jack Greer harvest parsley and get ready to plant broccoli, among 250 students harvesting this week at El Rodeo.

City Council Denies 7-Eleven’s Beverly Hills Appeal El Rodeo Students Harvest The Updated from bhcourier.com Vegetables Of Their Labor By Matt Lopez Tuesday’s meeting. venience store at the currently Beverly Hills residents will still have to travel outside the City limits for their Slurpee fix after 7-Eleven’s appeal was denied by the City Council at

The council upheld a Planning Commission decision to deny 7-Eleven a Conditional Use Permit and Extended Hours Permit to open a con-

empty lot at 401 S. Robertson Blvd. The appeal was denied by a 3-1 vote with only coun(see ‘ 7-ELEVEN,’ page 10)

ISRAELI NIGHT–On Tuesday, the American Friends of the Citizens’ Empowerment Center in Israel and the American Friends of Tel Aviv University hosted an exclusive briefing at a private residence in Beverly Hills where more than 200 attendees learned more about Israel, Iran, the elections and other issues. Pictured (from left): Dr. Bijan Broukhim, Shireen Broukhim, Prof. David Yeroushalmi, Consul Gen. of Israel David Siegel, Pouran Nazarian, Parviz Nazarian, Prof. David Menashri, Dora Kadisha and Prof. Meir Litvak. Photo by Orly Halevy

By Laura Coleman As student gardeners, El Rodeo students know first hand the importance of being green. This week 250 ER students harvested vegetables from one of

CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION– Brooks Brothers General Manager and Rodeo Drive Committee President Jim Jahant stands with Conference & Visitors Bureau Chair and Peninsula Beverly Hills Managing Director Offer Nissenbaum at Brooks Brothers on Rodeo Drive for last Friday night’s Chinese New Year Celebration.

Courier Photo by Laura Coleman

the school’s three green gardens, which they had planted earlier this school year. Before harvesting, ER parent and Garden Chair Jackie (see ‘GARDEN’ page 12)

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NEW LIBRARY– City Councilwoman Lili Bosse stands with librarian Nancy Hunt-Coffey inside Beverly Hills’ new Children’s Library, which will hold a grand opening on Sunday from noon until 5 p.m. at 444 N. Rexford Dr.

Beverly Hills’ New Children’s Library Holds Grand Opening on Sunday By Laura Coleman The new Beverly Hills Children’s Library will hold its grand opening celebration on Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. with entertainment all afternoon. Events on hand following the ribbon cutting include crafts, tours, storytelling, balloon artists, a strolling magi-

cian, and mini juggling lessons. “Our children's library is the heart and soul of our community,” Councilwoman Lili Bosse told The Courier. “This library mirrors the values of our residents that cherish our kids and (see ‘LIBRARY,’ page 7)

NEW PLANNING COMMISSIONER–Alan Block (right) was officially made a member of the Beverly Hills Planning Commission at Tuesday’s City Council meeting. Block will take his seat on the commission at its next meeting. He is pictured with his wife, Jan.

Westfield Century City Now Charges Patrons For Parking By Laura Coleman Westfield Century City mall kickstarted charging patrons to park from the first minute they enter the lot on Feb. 1 amidst notably longer exit lines that have yet to abate. Patrons are now charged $1 for the first 3 hours – a change that mall super-

market Gelson’s has addressed by offering customers a 3-hour parking validation with any purchase. Marketing Director Karla Villatoro said there have only been a “handful” of complaints, which she said Westfield (see ‘PARKING,’ page 9)

BIG EVENT–As part of last week’s Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters “Big Event,” longtime Beverly Hills residents and Legacy award recipients the Nelson Family donated $100,000. Pictured (from left)): Matt Nelson, Arnold Nelson, Andrea Kopald and Craig Nelson.

Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters Raises $500,000 at ‘Big Event’ in Beverly Hills By Laura Coleman More than 400 people attended the Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of Los Angeles (JBBBSLA) 2013 Big Event at The Beverly Hills Hotel, helping raise $500,000. MITZY–Mitzy opened his new Beverly Hills boutique last week at 9407 S. Santa Monica Blvd. with a fashion show showing his glamorous designs. Pictured right: Mitzy shows off a congratulatory plaque from LA Councilman Jose Huizar while standing beside Mexican singer Graciela Beltran (in the green/blue dress).

The 97-year-old organization continued its longstanding tradition of honoring leaders who impact the lives of children by honoring longtime residents the Nelson Family (Matt, Arnold, (see ‘JBBBS,’ page 7)

EL RODEO BEDTIME STORIES–El Rodeo students attired in PJs enjoy “Bedtime with Books” last week where they were read to by 2nd grade teacher Daryn Herman and Principal Dave Hoffman. As part of the event, students are invited to come in their pajamas for art, reading and cookies and milk.

Board of Education Continues Planning For Beverly Hills High School Renovation By Laura Coleman The Board of Education plodded along this week at Tuesday’s study session in its most recent effort to create a master plan for Beverly Hills High School in anticipation of using the Measure E bond money to renovate district schools.

“I was troubled by it,” board President Jake Manaster told The Courier after the hour-long public meeting titled: BHHS-Master Planning & Visionary Plan Discussion. “I thought we were going to have more brainstorming about spaces.” (see ‘BHHS,’ page 12)

CHINESE DANCE– Dancers from Beijing treated hundreds of Beverly Hills locals and visitors to an early Chinese New Year Celebration last Friday.

Courier Photo by Laura Coleman

GEORGE CHRISTY she climbed in the Himalayas. She travels to difficult location shoots to learn more about the film business (having dropped out of USC Cinema School after two semesters).

George Christy

Zero Dark Thirty producer Megan Ellison with the film’s Jessica Chastain and screenwriter Mark Boal attended the premiere in Hollywood. Megan is profiled in the March issue of Vanity Fair.

Elusive Megan Ellison is

the newsmaker daughter of Larry Ellison, the Silicon Valley Oracle billionaire considered the third richest man in the country according to Forbes ($41 billion). He owns a dozen properties on Malibu’s Billionaire’s Beach, including the Nobu restaurant.

kind of provocative movies that studios have ignored,” reflects Sony Pictures Entertainment chair Amy Pascal.

fter founding her production company, she bought the Terminator franchise. Soon enough, Megan enthusiastically began financing movies, and hit it lucky with a egan is profiled in timely investment in the Coen Vanity Fair’s annual bang-the- Brothers’ True Grit, a 2010 drum for Hollywood issue success commercially and that arrives around Oscar critically. time. ore high-end investegan’s mother is ments led the L.A. Times to Larry’s third wife Barbara describe her as “the most Boothe. Megan grew up with powerful new producer … her mom and brother watch- helping to reinvigorate the ing VCRs, and among her independent film business favorite movies is the Back To with her deep pockets, highThe Future trilogy. Soft spo- brow tastes, and access to ken yet confident about her massive amounts of money.” views, Megan (born Margaret Elizabeth) is in her twenties, he Times article men27, and is someone we tioned she no longer drives should know. her motorcycle, switched to a grey ’89 Aston Martin, and ithin a few years, lives in a $33 million comMegan’s come roaring like a pound in “the bird streets” young lioness as a major high above the Sunset Strip. Hollywood presence. She finances and produces indeatthew Budman soon pendent films with tight joined her producing team. budgets that studios won’t Handsome Matthew is the take chances on. twenty-something son of

egan’s production company is named Annapurna after the mountain

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Sony Pictures Entertainment

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his awards season landed Megan Ellison with Sony Megan’s movies Pictures Entertainment co-chair Amy Pascal upfront. Kathryn Bigelow’s Oscarnominated Zero Dark Thirty, budgeted at $45 million, starring Oscar nominee Jessica Chastain with Jason Clarke whose performance immediately boosted his career. Also: The Master, budgeted at Robert De Niro and wife Grace $30 million, with Oscar Hightower during his handprint nominee Joaquin ceremony in Hollywood Phoenix, costars Philip Seymour Hoffman and Roots Stores co-founder Amy Adams in Paul Thomas Michael Budman and design- Anderson’s harrowing drama er Diane Bald. Launched in about a Scientology-ish cult. Canada in 1973, the Roots Stores overnight became bout her ambitions, famous for their hip designs Megan’s quoted on Wikipedia of the finest leather goods, -- “Who’s going to stop me?” sports apparel, outerwear, Online at footwear, offering high quali- www.bhcourier.com/georgechristy ty at reasonable prices. Loyal followers quickly developed at the hundreds of Roots Stores within Canada, Asia Jon Favreau and Adam Fogelson and hereabouts. Word even surfaced that the stylish and comfortable Roots wear inspired Ralph Lauren to launch Polo Sport. Matthew’s a co-producer on Kathryn Bigelow’s Zero Dark Thirty , and Killing Them Softly, Lawless.

Director Seth Gordon with Bootsy Holler

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The film’s Amanda Peet and Jason Bateman

he astounds Hollywood heavyweights; the French film community nods to Megan as “for-mi-da-ble.”

ersonal publicity is of no interest – Megan denied an interview request from Vanessa Grigoriades for the Vanity Fair profile.

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Identity Thief’s Melissa McCarthy partied at the Napa Valley Grille after Universal’s world premiere in Westwood.

the Producer Scott Stuber with Universal’s co-chair Donna Langley and President Jimmy Horowitz

Amanda Goldberg and Amanda Anka

Genesis Rodriguez and Eric Stonestreet

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than the second place team. That score is good enough to rank the team second in the state. The members of the victorious BHHS academic decathlon team are: Adina Babaian, Annette Chang, Jenny Chieu, Heidi Hart, Victor Lee, David Mnitsa, Hal Smith, Laurie Wang, and Joye Yang. The nine-member team of seven seniors and two juniors has been working diligently since summer to strengthen its collective knowledge of 10 subjects, including music, history, literature, art and economics. During the summer the team practiced with flash cards and creative peertesting methods from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily, ramping up their academic efforts once school resumed in fall with an in-

JBBBSLA

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Andrea Kopald, and Craig) with the Legacy Award. During the Thursday evening event, the Nelson Family announced a gift of $100,000 to build a lodge at JBBBSLA’s Camp Max Straus. The Nelson family helped create the Witherbee Wilderness Program to en-

LIBRARY

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quality of life for our residents.” The new library touts a theatre, a dedicated storytelling area, an enclosed play room for young families stocked with books and toys, two enclosed study rooms, a large bank of computers, an expanded reference desk and many light, airy spaces to read. In addition,

tensive after-school commitment to the decathlon. “It’s really fun learning with a group of people who are equally as excited to learn,” Babaian said. The team is comprised of three “A” students, three “B” students and three “C” students – a combination that team members said inspires learning and socialization. BHHS competed against 47 other schools in a rapid-fire test where each person fielded 12 questions with seven seconds to respond to each question. The top two scores from each GPA grouping are then used to calculate the total. While the team, which is now preparing for the State Finals in March, finds out the total decathlon score on Wednesday, members said they were likely to take first place in the semi-figender self-reliance and survival skills in youngsters from the ages of 13 to 17 through backpacking adventures in the High Sierras and Catalina Island. Further since 2000 the Arnold S. Nelson Scholarship Program has awarded more than 145 scholarships to children who successfully completed the Witherbee Wilderness Program to further their higher educational pursuits. children can enjoy the Friends of the Library Enchanted Woods, a themed room that houses the Library’s fairy and folk tale collection and features art from children’s books published in the 1800s and 1900s. For more information, call the Library (310) 288-2211 or visit the Library's website at www.bhpl.org.

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LAURIE METCALF WOWS BROADWAY A

fter reading the ecstatic reviews that greeted Laurie Metcalf in Manhattan Theatre Club’s production of Sharr White’s play, The Other Place, I made my way to the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre to see what all the fuss was about.

’m delighted to report I made the right decision. The Other Place, a mere 80 minutes in length directed by Joe Mantello, is so intense it left me breathless, while Metcalf, who is even more intense (and never leaves the stage for a second) delivers a performance that is the stuff of theatrical legend.

ost of us know Laurie Metcalf as the recipient of three Emmys for her characterization of Roseanne Barr’s low achieving, younger sister on Roseanne. However, since the show went off the air, Metcalf has built a reputation as a highly respected dramatic actress. And now she’s taken Broadway by storm.

he actress portrays 52-year-old retired scientist Juliana Smithton whose pharmaceutical research has enabled her to create nothing less than an antidementia pill. Trading in her white lab coat for a conservative but stylish twopiece black business suit and high heels, she becomes a (highly paid) pitch woman for a major drugs compa-

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ny that is in the business of selling woman is her daughter (whose death Juliana has spent her entire adult life her wonder drug. repressing). nd then, while making a t is the stranger’s kindness to this PowerPoint presentation to a deeply wounded, mentally ill yet pridephysicians’ convention in St. ful character that allows Juliana finally Thomas, she tells the audience to acknowledge her illness. that she experienced an “episode.” During her talk, of all t’s a stunningly acted scene and it’s things, she spotted a girl in a yelheartbreaking, The Other Place is both low string bikini sitting in the beautifully and intelligently constructed. auditorium – she turned nasty, It hurtles through five different time began to babble and finally fled zones, requiring from the stage. Metcalf to perform a startling series of old exclusiveemotional quick ly from Juliana’s changes, and the point of view, The results are stunning. Other Place thrusts us into the fragmentwas especially ed mind of a woman fascinated to see, whose connection to that unlike most reality is undergoing other actresses, she rapid disintegration. never plays for symIronically, the invenpathy and never tries tor of a drug that to be likeable. It’s a fights dementia turns brave and daring out to have demenchoice, and it works tia. judging by the empathy that sweeps n a truly unforover the audience as gettable scene, a the play reaches its disheveled, weakconclusion. ened and totally mad Juliana breaks into a ith only a Cape Cod house she very few actors playonce owned, and ing multiple roles, confronts a stranger Daniel Stern (a riot (played superbly by in the first two Zoe Perry, Metcalf’s Home Alone movies) real-life daughter) makes his Broadway and insists this

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debut and perfectly captures the thoughtfulness and affectionate nature of a victimized husband who really loves his abusive, out-of-control wife.

s a result of the rave reviews and terrific business, The Other Place has been extended (and I’m delighted to report my friend Bill Pullman is scheduled to take over Stern’s role for the extended run.)

he play takes place inside scenic designers Eugene Lee and Edward Pierce’s maze of intersecting windows, and the design suggests a puzzle. And that’s what The Other Place really is: a conundrum that you have to piece together while and after you’re watching it.

hile plays mostly answer the questions they raise, The Other Place is content to raise a series of questions – the most powerful of which is: How do you know when you’re going mad?

suggest you head to the Friedman Theatre if you’re in the mood for an intriguing and disturbing theatrical experience.

We are proud and pleased that Joan Rivers accepted our invitation to join the Beverly Hills Courier as a columnist six years ago. Her BHC book and theater reviews are keepsakes with her insightful and witty comments.- GEORGE CHRISTY

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Municipal League of Beverly Hills Endorses Mirisch, Krasne, Rosenstein Updated from bhcourier.com

By Matt Lopez Fresh off its City Council election forum, the Municipal League of Beverly Hills has decided who it wants to lead the City into the next four years. Muni League chairman Thomas White confirmed the endorsements Wednesday to The Courier, saying the three choices are “a reflection of our board’s desire to ensure that residential quality of life, good government and the public interest are at the forefront of the decisions and policies of the City of Beverly Hills.” It is the second time the Muni League has endorsed Mirisch. “He's got a history of performance and reliability, that's the simplest way to say it,” White told The Courier. “Prudent financial management is important

(to us)... John has made that a priority in his efforts and his comments.” This is the third time the Muni League has endorsed Krasne. “We have the same reliability and performance history with Nancy that we do with John,” White said. “We've got a very strong basis for our belief that they will continue their points of view and commitments they've established during their terms on City Council.” Though he's running for City Council for the first time, White said Rosenstein's tenure on commissions and general history in the City gave the Muni League Board of Governors confidence in endorsing him. White said the league currently has about 500 families as members.

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The final high school game Stansbury ever played, as a senior at Paso Robles High in 2007, came in a loss to Beverly High in the CIF playoffs. Stansbury said his first goal is to simply get more players out on the field. “The biggest thing is getting kids to come out for football,” Stansbury told The Courier. “It starts in the youth leagues and also trying to meet as many people as you can, spending time on campus and attending other sporting events.” Stansbury said he learned of the BHHS opening when former BHHS linebacker and current Golden West player Jeremy Bruce informed him that the school was looking for a coach. Stansbury takes over for Donald Paysinger, who resigned last month after four years as BHHS coach.

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why he was hired. “That relationship might get you an interview, but f you don’t have the appropriate skill set, nobody will hire you based on that,” Newman told The Courier. “Charlie was very impressive, hes coached in different programs and been exposed to many different ways of playing the game.” Stansbury, 33, was most recently offensive coordinator at Golden West Community College. His other previous coaching experience includes stints coaching the offensive line for San Diego State, Santa Barbara City College and University of San Diego. His history with Beverly Hills High goes beyond just his father’s coaching.

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has not been logging, subsequent to the new pay structure. “Like any new change, change is sometimes a challenge,” she told The Courier. Westfield Manager Phillip St. Pierre said parking charges will help offset a

$30 million parking upgrade slated to be complete in November. The Westside mall is currently in the midst of a $500 million expansion, which includes adding more than 500 parking spaces – a 20 percent increase. In August, Westfield received approval from the city of Los Angeles to expand its parking rate structure to charge patrons from the first hour on.

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February 9

THE WRECKING CREW FILM

February 11 AL GORE

March 1 thru 15 PALEY FEST

April 6

BROADWAY MY WAY

April 26

ERIC BOURDON

June 15

CRAIG SHOEMAKER

September 6

AN EVENING WITH OTTMAR LIEBERT & LUNA NEGRA

December 14

BLOOD, SWEAT & TEARS

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Beverly Hills is officially less than a year away from its 100th birthday and plans are moving swiftly to make it as grand as possible. The Centennial Committee, comprised of chair Dick Rosenzweig and Councilmembers Lili Bosse and Barry Brucker gathered Wednesday evening at City Hall for a volunteer gathering. The following committee chairs were announced by Bosse: Stacia Kopeikin will chair the Rose Parade Float Committee; Zale Richard and Brenda Rubins will chair the “A Day in The Life of Beverly Hills” photography exhibit; The Public Art Installation Committee will be comprised of Mitch Dawson, Zale Richard Rubins, Janice Fernande and Jane Liepshutz; the Com-

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Willie Brien, Vice Mayor John Mirisch, former Mayor Nancy Krasne, Planning Commission Vice Chair Brian Rosenstein and Katherine Cohan addressed students about the subway, safety, wireless capabilities and student opportunities. The 35-person Teen BHEF Board had previously decided on six questions to ask candidates, with each given up to two minutes to respond to the same question at the Feb. 6 forum held at the John Cherney Lecture Hall in the BHHS Science and Technology Center. Among the hotter topics confronting current and future BHHS students – the proposed subway expansion – candidates were united in their opposition to having a subway run under the high school. Krasne said “It’s never going to go under our high school while I’m alive, it’s just that simple,” she said. Mirisch said that Metro’s “arrogant” behavior toward Beverly Hills hinged on “crony capitalism.” With respect to enhancing security, candidates were united in their desire to beef up safety measures, with both Brien and Mirisch advocating for more CCTVs to allow for virtual patrols.

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cilmember Barry Brucker voting to support the 7-Eleven. Vice Mayor John Mirisch, who lives within 500 feet of the proposed location, recused himself from the discussion. 7-Eleven appealed a November denial by the Planning Commission to allow the store to open in at the gateway lot that has stood empty on Robertson and Olympic since a Shell gas station closed there several years ago. Among the reasons for 7-Eleven’s appeal were claiming the Planning Commission’s findings on traffic and parking impacts were “unsubstantiated.” 7-Eleven said the project wouldn’t cause significant adverse environmental impacts regarding traffic. 7-Eleven was proposing 15 parking spaces, although only seven of those were code compliant. 7-Eleven also argued that the 24hour nature of the 7-Eleven store would not result in an increase to noise, light

and Unveil Ceremony committee is comprised of Lauren Segal and Annette Saleh; the Youth Art Contest committee is comprised of Saleh and Brian Goldberg; the Beverly Hills Documentary committee includes Dawson, Simon Gornick, Andy Licht, Karla Gordy Bristol and Phil Savenick and the committee for the Happy Birthday Beverly Hills Concert at the Saban Theatre includes Dawson, Saleh, Jon Gluck, Lori Greene Gordon, Karla Gordy Bristol and Marguerite Carlucci. Sharrona Nazarian was chosen to run the Sister Cities Committee. The Centennial Committee is still seeking chairs for the Centennial Tree Planting and Centennial Time Capsule committees.

“To fence in the high school and make it look like a prison is something that as someone who graduated from Beverly, I think would be very sad if we had to do that,” Mirisch said. “I’ve got to think there have to be other options.” Enhancing that technology should be done in concert with bringing back the Security Resource Officers (SROs), according to Rosenstein. The fourth-generation candidate said it was “unacceptable” that the school district had been stripped of its five SROs and would prioritize their return if elected. Candidates all supported bringing wireless capabilities to the high school. “There is no reason why we shouldn’t have it,” Rosenstein said. He suggested that the City explore a public-private partnership to wirelessly enable the entire city. Krasne, Brien, Rosenstein and Mirisch all advocated the expansion of the City’s internship program as a way to enhance civic engagement opportunities for students. Krasne advocated that BHHS create a blue ribbon committee of elected student representatives who would regularly meet with City Council to ensure that the student perspective informs the democratic process. “You’re an enormous part of this community,” she told the students. or glare in the area. A representative from 7-Eleven told the council at the meeting that the store would be willing to restrict its hours and prohibit selling alcohol or tobacco Councilmember Lili Bosse said the City should be looking for merchants that will help revitalize the Southeast of Beverly Hills. “(7-Eleven) will not revitalize Olympic and will not revitalize Robertson because it doesn’t create a walkable experience,” Bosse said. “Part of our role is to think forwardly as visionaries and planners and about what we want for the future of our City.” Brucker supported the store, saying it was time Southeast residents “realistically” look at their options for revitalizing the Southeast. “We can’t have a gas station.. 7Eleven isn’t going to happen.. people are talking about revitalizing the Southeast, but what you’re going to have is years and maybe a decade of the same blight you have there now,” Brucker said.

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TEEN BHEF FORUM–City Council candidates addressed Beverly Hills students this week as part of the Beverly Hills Education Foundation’s Teen Candidates’ Forum. Pictured above (L-R): Mayor Willie Brien, Katherine Cohan, former Mayor Nancy Krasne, Planning Commission Vice Chair Brian Rosenstein and Vice Mayor John Mirisch. Courier Photo by Laura Coleman

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in that field, Dr. Walfish (www.drfranwalfish.com) is featured in every issue of Parents magazine’s “Ask The Experts.” She is also a frequent contributor to NBC Nightly News With Brian Williams, The Doctors, The Wall Street Journal, ABCNews.com, NBCNews.com, FoxNews.com,

Chicago Tribune, Forbes, CNN.com, The New York Times, American Baby, Family Circle, Woman’s Day, People and many others. Her current book, The SelfAware Parent: Resolving Conflict And Building A Better Bond With Your Child, is represented by William Morris Endeavor Entertainment and published by Palgrave

Macmillan/St. Martin’s Press. In addition to her private practice, the former school psychologist was on clinical staff in the Department of Child Psychiatry at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center for 15 years, and recently completed a 4 year-term as board chair of the Early Childhood Parenting Center.

Michael D. Antonovich Announces $636 Million Spent on Food Stamps for Illegal Aliens in 2012 The Department of Public Social Services reported over $636 million in welfare and food stamp benefits were issued to illegal alien parents for their native-born children in 2012, announced Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich. The $636 million consisted

of $234 million in CalWORKs (welfare) and $402 million in CalFresh (food stamps) — a $14 million increase over the previous year. More than 20% of the County’s public welfare funds are spent on illegal immigrants. “With the $520 million for

public safety and nearly $500 million for healthcare, the total cost for illegal immigrants to County taxpayers exceeds $1 billion dollars a year,” said Antonovich. “These costs do not include the hundreds of millions of dollars for education.”

All hope is not lost for a dog park in the City, however, as Vice Mayor John Mirisch and Councilmember Lili Bosse were named to a liaison committee tasked with bringing Beverly Hills its first dog park. Councilmember Lili Bosse, who said she took notes on each speaker at the town hall, said a number of issues were raised that made her re-think her stance on having the park at Roxbury. Bosse said she was particularly concerned about issues such as whether separate areas for large and small dogs were needed, double gates for safety, whether licenses and vaccinations should be required for dogs, how close the dogs would be to children and concerns about the proximity to Olympic Boulevard, among others. “We need to have those answers first before we find the location,” she told The Courier. “The community absolutely wants a dog park, but there were some really great questions that have to be answered

February 8, 2013 | Page 11 that came out of that public meeting.” At Tuesday's study session, Southwest Homeowners Association President Ken Goldman, Beverly-Roxbury HOA President Steve Dahlerbruch and a small handful of other residents spoke out against placing the dog park at Roxbury. Other locations originally considered by staff included La Cienega Park, Coldwater Canyon Park and the orange grove, which is on property owned by the City of Los Angeles. Bosse said all would be considered, but that the liaison committee was going to "think outside the box" as it moves forward. “We need to open the net wider to look at other locations, there have been a lot of great suggestions,” Bosse said, nothing that she hoped the Woofstock event at Roxbury Park on March 10 would be a good opportunity for the liaisons to elicit suggestions from the community. Bosse said she expects a turnout of anywhere from three to five thousand people.

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The discussion comes on the heels of last month’s study session where the board provided direction to BHUSD consultant Tim Buresh to price out costs for razing and rebuilding BHHS building ‘A.’ At the start of the meeting, Buresh provided the board with a detailed comparison list of replacing or renovating numerous campus structures – including building ‘A,’ which would cost $65.78 million to renovate or $92.66 million to build new. According to the numbers provided to the board, the total project cost to renovate the high school ranged from $160 million to $213 million. “This is a first pass,” Buresh told the board. “It’s time to put some meat on the vision.” Schoolboard member Brian Goldberg said it was unrealistic to make decisions on rebuilding the high school in the absence of an agreed upon budget. “I’m very concerned that we’re talking about plans…but I’m not sure we have the money to do any of this,” he said. In 2008, Beverly Hills voters approved the $334 million Measure E bond predicated on the assurance of the previous board that the district would address fire life safety issues and make the schools ADA compliant. Goldberg, the only sitting boardmember who was on the

school board when Measure E passed, told The Courier that the most practical solution would be to complete the $60 million renovation of Horace Mann and address the fire life safety issues at all the schools, which he estimated to cost between $80 to $90 million. From there, the district could use Horace Mann as a model to ask the community for support on accelerating the bond payback rate or issuing another bond to significantly upgrade all district schools. The Board of Education could vote as early as June on accelerating the current bond payback rate in an effort to save property owners roughly $2 billion over the life of the bond. However, the board is hesitant to vote on accelerating the bond without a master plan in place, at least for the high school. “Right now we can’t make the case to the community because we don’t have a plan,” he said. “We don’t have a unified understanding of what the needs and priorities are for the [high school] campus.” Manaster said the next step in the master planning process would be to define what programs the district will be supporting going forward and determine the amount of space to dedicate to them. He said there would likely be another study session on the issue this month.

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Kassorla gave the students a mini-lesson to reinforce learning and deepen their appreciation of what they were doing by asking them how they can best take care of the earth. “We only have one planet and we want to take care of it,” Kassorla told one class of second graders who take part in the school’s eco-education edible garden program. Roughly 500 El Rodeo students participate in the program annually, which engenders responsible stewardship over the planet’s finite resources while fostering a generation of environmentalists. Second grader Caitlin MacDonald told The Courier she wasn’t much into vegetables before she started gardening as a kindergartener, but now she “loves” them. In fact, earlier this year she sample her first-ever beet – something she said she might not

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have tried before she learned to plant and harvest vegetables. “It’s really fun,” she said. “It makes me want to do more planting an eat more green vegetables.” Kassorla said children’s food choices are dramatically impacted by their first-hand experience in the garden. Particularly as the nation faces an obesity epidemic, Kassorla said that eating healthy from a young age is crucial. “Project-based learning has a great impact on kids absorbing eduction,” she said. But planting and harvesting isn’t just about making good food choices or deepening one’s awareness of the interconnectivity of the ecosystem, it also opens up children to new experiences. This week, Kassorla had students sample a pansy – an edible flower that doesn’t generally make its way onto the plate of a home-cooked meal.

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Maxferd For One-Of-A-Kind Gifts, Low-Interest Loans he original “pawn stars,” Maxferd Pawnbrokers, will celebrate the grand opening of the newly renovated Beverly Hills location, MondaySaturday, Feb 11-16. Maxferd’s history as an institution of confidence dates to the days following the California Gold Rush when Maxferd Loan Office opened its doors in 1884 near Market Street in downtown San Francisco. Offering quick, confidential, cash loans and huge savings on estate jewelry to the public, Maxferd, created a lasting reputation that makes it the longest continuing pawn shop in operation in the U.S. Famous San Francisco Chronicle columnist Herb Caen, said, “Maxferd’s is the Tiffany of pawn shops.”

Now the Maxferd name and reputation has made its way from SF to BH as PAWNSHOP 90210. The striking storefront in the “golden triangle” of Beverly Hills has been updated with a new entry and display cases to showcase the immense luxurious inventory of diamonds, watches and collectables. This coupled with state-of-the-art security features means Maxferd has indeed arrived. In celebration of the grand opening event, Maxferd is offering 0 and 1 percent interest* short-term loans for people who need extra cash or bridge money and don’t want to damage their credit rating. The celebration will also include the store’s largest discount sale ever;

45 percent off storewide* from the marked price on luxury goods. In many cases these are discounts from 65 to even 95 percent off retail prices; and just in time for Valentine’s Day. “Pawn shopping is friendly, fun and full of surprises,” says Manager Josh Ickovic. “And Valentine’s Day is a great time to come in.” He encourages shoppers to visit and see the constantly changing selection. Value and finding one-of-a-kind pieces are things that separate Maxferd from other jewelry stores. “Often when you’re looking at estate jewelry, you’re looking at something that’s been in someone’s family for a long time and that may be more than

100 years old. Often, they’re custom made; and now they're here for sale.” For this most romantic time of the year there are also “tons” of engagement and anniversary rings, Ickovic adds. The large selection of vintage pieces is complemented with luxurybrand items including pieces by David Yurman and Cartier. Treasures aren’t limited to jewelry. Ickovic has high-end glass pieces, silverware sets and high-end furs, often selling at 10-20 percent of their value. In addition, Maxferd offers expert jewelry repair, gemologist evaluation, competitive gold buying, full confidentiality, and the most upscale of pawnshopping experiences. *See store for details.

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HOW DO Y O U F E E L ? IAPA Helps Teens Face ‘Dangerous Challenges’

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The Iranian American Parents Association (IAPA) will continue its “One Life to Live” seminars helping teens face “dangerous challenges” at 6 p.m., Monday March 4 at the Four Seasons, 300 S. Doheny Dr. Designed for parents and teens 15 and older, the program will address: “Addictions & Internet,” “Bullying & Family Dysfunction,” and “Sex, Anger and Violence.” Guest speakers will include: AJ Willmer, IT and social media consultant; BHPD

Chief Dave Snowden; BHUSD Superintendent Dr. Gary Woods; BHPD Lt. Joseph Chirillo; Sgt. Mark Cripe of the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department; Michael Payman Kade, criminal attorney; and Dr. Nanaz Pirnia, psychotherapist, brain integration specialist.

Tickets, $30 for adults and $15 for teens 15-19, are available at www.Iranianhotline.com. Phone reservations may be made by calling 310-358-3337 or emailing info@iapabh.org. For more information, call Pirnia, 310-286-1480.

Twins Sought For USC Alzheimer’s Study USC psychologists are studying how people develop Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers want to interview twins (and/or their families) who have acquired the

disease about their life styles and the course of the disease. Those interested in participating may contact Dr. Joanne Steuer at jsteuer@usc.edu or 213 740-7555.

Colorectal Cancer Treatments, Challenges Subject Of Seminar “Frankly Speaking about Cancer: Colorectal Cancer” will be the title of Dr. Anton Bilchik’s lecture from 7-8:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 12 at the Cancer Support CommunityBenjamin Center, 1990 S. Bundy Dr., Suite 100, in West L.A. The free educational program will provide support and information for those affected by colorectal cancer and their loved ones. Participants will learn about the most current colorectal cancer treatments, sideeffect management strategies, social and emotional challenges of the diagnosis and survivorship issues specific to people with colorectal cancer. All attendees will receive a free copy of the booklet, Frankly Speaking About Cancer: Colorectal Cancer. Bilchik, chief of medicine at the John Wayne Cancer Institute at St. John’s Health Center and co-founder of the California Oncology Research Institute, is an internationally recognized surgical oncologist who has pioneered techniques to improve staging in colon

cancer and minimally invasive approaches for liver and pancreatic cancer. Bilchik has received numerous awards Dr. Anton Bilchik, and accolades. He JWCI chief of has been Medicine honored by the American Cancer Society, the American College of Surgeons, the Israel Surgical Oncology Society and has been listed as one of “America’s Top Surgeons” for 10 years in a row. Bilchik serves on the editorial boards of many peer-review journals and currently serves on the board of directors of the Southern California Chapter of the American College of Surgeons. To RSVP, for the seminar, call 310-314-2555 or visit www.cancersupportcommunitybenjamincenter.org.

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Children Who Talk Back; Establishing Client Relationships Q: Dr. Fran, my 6-year-old son started to talk back to me. When he doesn’t like something, he says: “I hate you” or “You’re a bad Mommy.” What can I do to stop this behavior? Sarah B. A: Dear Sarah, welcome to the club. Disrespect, disobedience, and behavioral opposition are the most common complaints of parents in my office. The following suggestions are sure to help if you and your husband can commit to being on the same page: • Relate to your child(ren) respectfully. Be kind and courteous to them at all times— even when disciplining. • Get comfortable with your child’s powerful anger. This is not an invitation to be disrespectful, but rather a demonstration of your sturdiness as a parent. You are showing that not only can you handle his anger, but you also love, validate and accept him—flaws and all. Don’t get caught in powerstruggles with your kids. Never engage in negotiations, bargaining, nor deal making when disciplining. Balance love/nurture with setting and holding boundaries that your kids will respect.

When he says something disrespectful, stop right then and there. Do NOT show anger. Simply say in a matterof-fact tone of voice: “Show me how you can fix what you just said and say it in a respectful way so we can…………” (fill in the blank by identifying the activity he is already involved in or about to be). To proceed, he must deliver his corrected comment respectfully. It may take two or three tries, but you do not move forward until he says it genuinely (“Like you mean it”). • Nurture and praise your child’s incremental steps toward respectful words and behavior. • Shield your children from hearing mom and dad fight. • Build self-esteem by using words that support and motivate with empathic attunement, rather than criticize. • Equip your kids with coping skills to deal with disappointments. Every time parents let their child fail, they are giving them the chance to grow. Experiencing and wrestling with failure develops emotional muscles and equips your child with skills to cope with life’s inevitable disappointments, that we cannot protect nor prevent.

Dr. Fran Walfish Answers Your Questions Q: Dr. Fran, what are the ingredients to establishing a good relationship with potential clients? Jack Z. A: Dear Jack, I am often asked about building a relationship with potential clients. Regardless of your field of work—physician, retail store owner, salesperson, lawyer, computer geek, or electrician—the ingredients are the same. Know yourself and your own personal style. For instance, if a potential client shows you a blank face with no affect or expression, do you immediately assume he will reject working with you? Does this fear of rejection make you more pushy, angry, clingy or frustrated? You need to begin with self-awareness. Once you have taken an honest, painful look within,

your most important task is to establish trust. This can only be achieved when you are sincere, respectful and kind—a genuine, real person. • Be curious and ask questions that explore what the client wants and needs. • Listen without interrupting. People want to feel heard, understood, validated and accepted. Talking and listening is the glue holding relationships together. • Balance warmth with settling boundaries. This means always treating potential clients nicely and with respect while, at the same time, stating your fees, billing protocol, time commitments, client’s expectations, as well as yours. • Present an open-door policy in which you and your client can have direct dialogue regarding inevitable bumps in the road.

• Be your client’s cheerleader. Build self-esteem by using words that support and motivate, rather than criticize. • Do not engage in negotiations, bargaining, or deal making, especially when resolving conflicts. This should not be a relationship based on control, but a give-and-take between two willing participants. • View your potential clients as good persons. Give them the benefit of the doubt until something otherwise reveals itself. • Equip yourself with coping skills as we cannot protect or prevent life’s disappointments. Tell yourself this disappointment is temporary—the sun will shine again, and soon. • Set realistic expectations. You can’t be let down too far if you haven’t set the bar too high. Just realize not every potential client will choose to work with you; as you may not be the right fit for everyone. Admit it if the chemistry just doesn’t mix. Save yourself from frustration and aggravation down the road; and don’t expect personalities to change. Dr. Fran Walfish, Beverly Hills psychotherapist and author of The Self-Aware Parent, at www.DrFranWalfish.com. Send her a question at franwalfish@gmail.com.

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ARTS & E N T E RTA I N M E N T Local’s Book Aims To Help Readers Tame ‘Killer Emotions’ Ken Lindner, founder of Life-Choice Psychology, saw his latest book, Your Killer Emotions: The 7 Steps To Mastering The Toxic Emotions, Urges, And Impulses That Sabotage You, released last month. In this latest book, (his first two were Broadcasting Realities and Crunch Time: 8 Steps To Making The Right Life Decisions At The Right Times) Lindner aims to teach readers how to stop letting feelings of hurt, anger/rage, sadness, hopelessness, insecurity, betrayal or rejection cloud or dismantle their best judgment and lead to disappointing, destructive or selfsabotaging life choices. Using experience gathered over 30 years of working with clients, Lindner advises readers on ending bad habits and addictions and helping them raise confidence and self-esteem. “People can learn to master their emotions, urges, and impulses, and make them work for them,” says Lindner. “Most books deal with the intellectual component of decision-making,” adds Lindner. “Your Killer Emotions focuses on the emotional component of life-choice making, through the unique concept of beneficially bundling and controlling the ‘energy charges’ generated by our very strongest emotions. “The key is to make life choices and act in a manner that is consistent with your most cherished goals and dreams,” Lindner says. Lindner, a Beverly Hills resident, owns and operates Ken Lindner and Associates, Inc., a BH-based news and hosting representation firm with such clients as Matt Lauer, Mario Lopez, Sam Champion and Tom Bergeron.

Identity Theft–Bateman, McCarthy In Fun-To-Watch Romp

Not only has Jason Bateman’s identity been stolen, but so have the jokes in this wannabe comedy—Identity Theft. What it lacks in humor is compensated by the outrageous antics of comedienne du jour, Melissa McCarthy, the thief who steals Bateman’s identity. Sandy Bigelow Patterson (Bateman) is ready to embark as VP of a newly founded firm when he has his identity stolen and credit cards maxed out. Diana (McCarthy) is living a high-end life in Florida under the non-de plume of Sandy Bigelow Patterson. As the name Sandy is generic, no one suspects this

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fun-loving, money-squandering woman is not who she says she is…and, besides, it’s her picture on the credit card that accompanies the name. Before he can begin his prestigious new job, Patterson is fired because of his failure to pay any of his credit cards’ outstanding bills. Before the police arrest him (why him and not the perpetrator is beyond me), he exacts a promise from them and his boss to give him a week to go to Florida and bring back the thief and be exonerated. He leaves Denver for the warmth of the south and tracks down McCarthy, who as Diana is the prettiest and dare I say, sexiest plus-, plus-size woman

Jerry Cutler on Film in Florida and all points north. McCarthy romps through the film with complete abandon. As a one-woman wrecking crew, she makes herself a living nightmare for Bateman’s character. The travel to Denver with Diana in tow is not as easy as Patterson thought it would be. Surprise, surprise! A ruthless bounty hunter and two hired killers are on her trail as well. In the interim, there is a dalliance with Eric Stonestreet

(Cameron Tucker on TV’s Modern Family) in a motel room shared by Patterson and Diana. The less you know about this, the better we’ll all be. There is blood, shootings, pratfalls, sexual innuendos, the always-present kicks to the groin, vomiting and gross stupidity. If you see Identity Thief be forewarned that, even though McCarthy is fun to watch, the 107 minute length will be the longest stretch of one-hour and 47 minutes you’ll ever spend. 2 bagels out of 4

Jerry Ram Cutler, The Courier’s film/TV critic, is also rabbi at Creative Arts Temple

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 19, 2013, 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 BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 10-8-106 REGARDING TROUSDALE VIEW RESTORATION PERMIT PROCEDURES AND CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENTS TO BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 10-3-2616 REGARDING DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR WALLS, FENCES AND HEDGES IN THE TROUSDALE ESTATES AREA OF THE CITY. The proposed Zoning Code amendment would clarify responsibility for the cost of enforcement of a Trousdale View Restoration Permit and would clarify responsibility for litigation costs resulting from the issuance, defense, implementation, or enforcement of the View Restoration Permit; amendments to the Trousdale Estates wall, fence and hedge standards, particularly the definition of hedge, would also be considered. Trousdale Estates is defined in the zoning code as all property located north of Doheny Road and east of Schuyler road, except that land zoned R-1.X, and that portion of lot A of the Doheny Ranch Tract northwesterly of Tract Numbers 24485 and 24486, commonly referred to as the Greystone Mansion Property. The amendments propose limited changes to the previously adopted Trousdale View Restoration Ordinance and the related Trousdale Wall, Fence and Hedge Ordinance for which a Negative Declaration was adopted after the project was assessed in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and the environmental regulations of the City and no significant environmental impacts were identified.

at www.bhcourier.com At the public hearing, the City Council will hear and consider all comments. All interested persons are invited to attend and speak on this matter. Written comments may also be submitted and should be addressed to the 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 Michele McGrath, Principal Planner in the Beverly Hills Community Development Department at 310.285.1135 or by email at mmcgrath@beverlyhills.org. Copies of the staff reports, initial study and Negative Declaration, and associated documents are on file in the Community Development Department and can be reviewed by any interested person at 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, California 90210. BYRON POPE, CMC, City Clerk

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able.” The revelation comes amidst campaign claims by current Mayor Willie Brien that the City enjoys a “$10 million surplus” and his published claims that he has “Reformed City Pensions and medical retirement, saving the City $90 million over the next four decades.” The claims are not supported by the financial records of the City. The City’s current budget, passed by Brien, Councilmembers Barry Brucker and Julian Gold, was opposed by reform Vice Mayor John Mirisch and Councilmember Lili Bosse. Each year, the City pays CalPERS to cover its pension obligations. CalPERS now returns less than 1.5% on its investments. Beverly Hills must make up any shortfall between CalPERS earnings on its contributions and the amounts paid out to retirees. The shortfall payment for this year is projected to top $15 million and is growing at the rate of over 20% per year. The current shortfall exceeds Brien’s “surplus” by over $95 million. City employees may retire after as little as 20 years of service with between 60 percent – 90 percent of their highest salaries, the latter amount for public safety employees with 30 years of service. They also receive full health care benefits for themselves and their families. Sources for this article: City of Beverly Hills Budget, Fiscal Year 2012 – 2013; City of Beverly Hills Pension Task Force, report Aug. 2, 2011. All sources are available on-line at the City’s official website, www.beverlyhills.org.

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BIRTHDAY GREETINGS—Celebrating birthdays are Nick Nolte, Mary Steenburgen, and Robert Klein and (Feb. 8); Mia Farrow, Judith Light and Joe Pesci (Feb. 9); Roberta Flack, Laura Dern, Joyce Essex, Leontyne Price and Robert Wagner (Feb. 10); Dona Powell, Lee Barab, Jennifer Aniston, Sheryl Crow, Sergio Mendes and Burt Reynolds (Feb. 11); Sandra Krause, Arsenio Hall, Joanna Kerns and Simon MacCorkindale (Feb. 12); Jennifer Aniston George Segal Florence Henderson George Segal, Kim Novak and Stockard Channing (Feb. 13); Florence Henderson, Meg Tilley and Hugh Downs (Feb. 14).

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ONE SUPER PARTY–Last Sunday’s Super Bowl in New Orleans was the occasion for the 27th annual Super Bowl party hosted by Dr. Gary and Cherna Gitnick, founders of the FulFillment Fund, in their home. Some 250 turned out for the occasion including (from left): Kenny Rogers (Fulfillment Fund CEO), Lindy Schumacher (Dream Fund at UCLA), Dr. Gitnick, Ellie Gorman and Cherna Gitnick. Photos by Vince Bucci

It was an exciting game and fun afternoon. For the 27th consecutive year, Gary Gitnick, chief of the Division of Digestive Diseases at UCLA School of Medicine, and his wife Cherna, opened their home to more than 250 friends for this annual Super Bowl party catered by Arli’s Catering (formerly of Chasen’s). The Gitnicks are founders of the Fulfillment Fund, the non-profit mentoring organization providing numerous educational and scholarship opportunities for LA youth. Each year, at half-time, the Gitnicks turn the period over to a host of political and civic leaders who tackle the subject of education in L.A. and their solutions for remedying problems facing the current school system. This year’s panel included four L.A. mayoral candidates: Jan Perrry, Kevin James, Eric Garcetti, and Wendy Greuel. Additional half-time panelists included Gary Gitnick and Kenny Rogers, CEO, Fulfillment Fund. Additional guests included Melanie Lundquist, co-founder of Partnership for LA Schools and the group’s CEO Marshall Tuck; former Assembly Speaker Bob Hertzberg; Sharon and former Gov. Gray Davis; and numerous other politicos. The Fulfillment Fund’s comprehensive, in-depth and individualized support helps students successfully access and graduate from college. ****** Here’s a great Valentine’s gift for caviar lovers… or for that matter anytime if you love caviar like I do… Beverly Hills Caviar has unveiled the world’s first caviar machines at three local malls including Westfield Century City. The concept is intended to allow a larger crowd of foodies access to expensive gourmet foods. The machines offer a large variety of caviar (20+ different types and sizes) ranging from $5/ounce for Wasbi Taobiko to $500/ounce for Imperial Beluga. They also have 10 different gourmet salts, escargot meat as well as escargot caviar, truffle slices and oil, mini toasts, blinis, three different sizes of leather gift boxes that include

mother of pearl plate and spoon and, last but not least, bottarga – dried mullet roe that is also known as karasumi. At Christmas, I enjoyed the Royal Oyster caviar and several others… Delicious… and great prices. If you don’t have time to run over to Westfield, call 877-556-6777 or go to www.beverlyhillscaviar. com. Hint, hint, to my husband… ****** The Trevor Project honored Katy Perry with the Trevor Hero award and Audi of America with the Trevor 2020 award at the Hollywood Palladium. As performers and special guests arrived for Trevor Live, thousands of people tuned in online for a live stream of the red carpet, hosted by WhatsTrending.com. Co-hosts Shira Lazar and Tyler Oakley interviewed dozens of talented supporters of Trevor Project, which provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention to LGBTQ teens and young adults. Trevor Live,” directed by Adam Shankman, featured performances by Sara Bareilles, Laura Benanti, Betty Buckley, Kristin Chenoweth, Darren Criss, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Barrett Foa, Anna Kendrick, Matthew Morrison, Dermot Mulroney, Kayla Radomski, Andrew Rannells, Naya Rivera, Kyle Robinson, Jessica Sanchez, Ryan Teddar, and Amy Poehler. “Trevor Live” featured special appearances by Christa B. Allen, Justin Bartha, Chris Colfer, Whitney Cummings, Derek Hough, Sarah Hyland, Rashida Jones, Jason Kennedy, Ricki Lake, Samuel Larsen, Jane Lynch, Ashley Madekwe, Gabriel Mann, Joel McHale,

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TODAY.S BIRTHDAY (Feb. 8). A playful mood prevails. For most of the year, life seems like a grand exploration or interesting experiment. This month you’ll stumble upon a better way of getting an important job finished. In March and April, your personal life brims with intrigue. June brings a health breakthrough. Capricorn and Libra people adore you. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). There’s someone you want to get to know better, but the occasion hasn’t presented itself yet. This isn’t something to force. You’ll sense when the timing is right, and your experience will be sweeter for the wait. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20). Thank goodness no one has held you to what you said you wanted at age 8. You’ll have compassion for the one who is making declarations he or she is sure to someday regret. ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19). You’ll be thinking about the big themes: who you are, why you’re here, your contribution to mankind, etc. The time you spend pondering this will raise your awareness whether or not you come up with any answers. TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20). It’s as though you have something written on your heart that has always been there, but were too outwardly focused to realize it. Today’s inward focus allows you to finally read the inscription. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You sometimes feel like your imagination is in limited supply, but that’s not true. The real deal is that you’re not inspired. You need influences, bits of beauty you can cull from. It’s not an indulgence; it’s a necessity. CANCER (June 22-July 22). The spiritual laws that govern your life now will seem to have a solid structure that’s as logical as math. For instance, a series of small thoughts add up to a small life, and a series of big thoughts add up to a big life. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You don’t have to be in the same room with people to get to know them well, but it helps. Arrange for an in-person meeting whenever possible because you’ll get an entirely different level of knowledge that way. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Your success secret today is to focus on the play-by-play motions of a task. As you tend to the process and techniques involved, the results take care of themselves. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). One mistake is all it takes to earn a bad reputation, but it takes hundreds of right moves to earn a good one. Go slowly with today’s work. Check and double-check yourself. Take all the time you need to get it right. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). There are times when you get what you want because you executed each necessary step well. And then there are times when you skip steps and magically still get what you want. The first way is better because it can be repeated. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). The game of love is never static. You strive for graceful moves, get close enough to dance but leaving space in all the right places so you don't step on anyone’s toes. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Leave room for others to help you or for the universe at large to grace you with serendipity. The element of chance favors you with an even better outcome than the one you hoped for.

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POLICE BLOTTER The following assaults, burglaries, robberies and grand thefts have been reported by BHPD. Streets are usually indicated by block numbers. Losses in brackets. 1/16 9300 Charleville Bl. ASSAULTS ($5,425) 1/8 415 N. Palm Dr. 1/17 400 N. Palm Dr. ($120) 1/10 200 S. Elm Dr. 1/17 400 N. Palm Dr. ($10) 1/11 300 N. Beverly Dr. 1/18 100 N. Spalding Dr. 1/14 300 S. Beverly Dr. ($1,415) 1/16 100 S. Beverly Dr. 1/18 400 S. Bedford Dr.($330) 1/25 200 N. Canon Dr. 1/19 200 S. Doheny Dr. ($5,950) 1/29 100 Peck Dr. 1/19 300 N. Beverly Dr. ($40) BURGLARIES 1/20 300 N. Palm Dr. ($597) 1/8 100 N. Hamel Dr. 1/21 400 N. Maple Dr. ($6,356) ($12,980) 1/21 300 S. Canon Dr.($1,050) 1/9 100 N. Arnaz Dr. ($20) 1/21 9500 Brighton Wy. ($3,655) 1/11 300 N. Maple Dr. ($25) 1/22 9700 S. Santa Monica Bl. 1/11 300 N. Maple Dr. ($10) ($50) 1/11 400 S. Almont Dr. ($1,315) 1/22 404 N. Maple Dr. ($1,000) 1/11 9600 Brighton Wy. 1/24 9700 Olympic Bl. ($300) ($12,380) 1/25 400 S. Palm Dr. ($240) 1/14 9500 Wilshire Bl. ($178) 1/25 400 S. Shirley Pl. ($300) 1/14 1200 Lago Vista Dr. 1/31 200 S. La Peer Dr. ($21,700) ($3,620) 1/16 300 S. Robertson Bl. ($3,000) (see ‘POLICE BLOTTER,’ page 21)

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Desert Roundup

In its 30-plus years helping people with addictions to narcotics, alcohol and pain killers overcome their tendencies and lead productive lives, the Betty Ford Center in Rancho Mirage has never held a fundraiser … until now. While the center enjoys a global reputation for the help it gives, one of its lesser known activities is a program that helps children ages 7 through 14 learn about addiction through ageappropriate activities which helps them realize a disease of addiction is not their fault and they are not alone. As a way to communicate with the kids, Jerry Moe, national director of children’s programs at Betty Ford, and Tom Drennon, an award-winning designer, created a series of 10 books starring the character “Beamer the Bulb Boy.” Local resident Lois Horvitz made publication of the first batch of books possible. Beamer, the book’s central character, educates children about addiction through age-appropriate stories. He has many different feelings and turns different colors depending on his feelings – from bright yellow when happy to a deep blue when sad. Because the initial publication of the series has garnered interest at addiction centers across the country, The Betty Ford Center Foundation plans to make the books available to children’s programs across the nation and has created the Beamer Awards as a fundraiser. This takes place at 7 p.m. Mar. 8 at the Annenberg Theater, in the Palm Springs Art Museum with a special performance of “Hot Flamenco Nights” by the effervescent Charo, followed by dinner catered by Spencer’s Restaurant. With Wallis Annenberg, Barbara Sinatra, Harold Matzner and Suzanne Somers lending their prestige to the event by serving as its honorary chairs, you can be sure this will not be a typical fundraiser gala. Want to be a part of Desert fundraising history? Contact the Betty Ford Center Foundation at 760-773-4121. ****** When you have custodianship of Sunnylands, the Desert home of philanthropists Sir Walter and Leonore Annenberg, style and elegance are daily concepts. After all, before it was opened to the public, Sunnylands was the very private vacation destination of U.S. presidents and world leaders who would get together in Rancho Mirage to discuss national and international issues,

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all behind its signature pink wall. The passing of the Annenbergs has not caused Sunnylands to close. Thanks to them, the property is now in a public trust offering tours, lectures, exhibitions and special programs. Of special note is the Nightlife program, designed for young professional with discussions on topics from art to business, followed by a “mixer.” Next in the series, Mar. 13, is entitled Sunnylands Chic: the Fashions of Leonore Annenberg, featuring the appearances of some world-famous designers who have interpreted the Annenberg styles from their own contemporary perspective. These original fashions will be on display and a runway presentation of new designs featured. A “martini pairing” will complete the evening. Designers being featured include Michael Costello, seen on season 8 of TV’s Project Runway; Lloyd Klein whose Klein’s House of Couture in L.A. features nearly 4,000 runway-ready garments; on-camera fashion commentator and designer of red-carpet elegance; plus the Desert’s favorite haute couture designer, Fe Zandi, whose labels designed for Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus formed the foundation for her well-deserved reputation reflecting meticulous attention to details, intricacy and precision. Guests wishing to attend this program need to pre-register at www.sunnylands.org. There is a $10 fee.

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14 Something media executives keep an eye on?

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53 Villain in many a fairy tale

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94 Where the Mets once met

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95 Back-to-back competitions?

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119 Dramatist Sean

75 Sanitariums

59 27-Down predators

2 Last Oldsmobiles

43 Author who wrote about frontier life

82 Darkens

35 Davis of “I’m Not Rappaport”

17 Unwieldy boat

29 Return address letters?

1 It may be spotted in a pet store

32 “Fine, have it your way!”

27 Ink holders

66 ___-dozen

111 More poker-faced

65 —

109 Really hurts

117 More dirty, as Santa’s boots

57 Salon request

116 Without any oomph

55 Winged

63 Sowed one’s wild oats

16 Make the Billboard charts, say 18 Victorian leader?

20 Foursome

79 Villain in many an action movie

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108 In itself

62 Water park feature

1/31 500 Alpine Dr. ($105,000) 2/2 400 N. Rodeo Dr. ($1,078) 2/2 9600 Wilshire Bl. ($1,300) 2/2 400 S. Maple Dr. ($120) ROBBERIES 1/12 9700 S. Santa Monica Bl. 1/14 100 N. La Cienega Bl.($280) 1/25 9500 Wilshire Bl. ($1,043,000) GRAND THEFT 12/31/11 200 N. Crescent Dr. ($2,575) 12/16/12 1700 Green Acres Dr. ($12,500) 12/22/12 400 Hilgreen Dr. ($1,000) 1/4 700 Foothill Dr. ($10,000) 1/8 900 N. Camden Dr. ($1,500) 1/9 9600 Wilshire Bl. ($958) 1/9 900 N. Beverly Dr. ($1,800) 1/11 9900 Sunset Bl. ($1,800) 1/13 9500 Brighton Wy. ($1,473) 1/14 9600 Wilshire Bl. ($1,990) 1/14 9450 Park Wy. ($4,100) 1/15 432 Oakhurst Dr. ($1,200) 1/15 9600 Wilshire Bl. ($3,730) 1/15 9900 Robbins Dr. ($1,200) 1/19 400 N. Rexford Dr. ($650) 1/19 500 N. Crescent Dr. ($1,665) 1/23 8600 Wilshire Bl. 1/23 200 S. Spalding Dr. ($1,339) 1/24 100 S. Oakhurst Dr. ($4,000) 1/24 300 N. Palm Dr. ($1,000) 1/25 400 N. Camden Dr. ($2,150) 1/27 9600 Sunset Bl. ($3,000) 1/27 1200 Park Wy. ($1,325) 1/27 8400 Wilshire Bl. ($7,000) 1/28 9400 Brighton Wy. ($1,900) 1/31 700 N. Elm Dr. ($11,700) 2/2 600 Cole Pl. ($27,901)

94 102

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49 Hwy. that ends near La Guardia

115

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50 Word often seen before 3, 4 or 5, but never 1

118

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51 Precocious Roald Dahl heroine

67 Pioneering conservationist

54 Apollo 10’s Snoopy, e.g., for short

68 Watson of the Harry Potter films

56 —

69 Part of T.A.: Abbr.

58 Hero’s spot

71 Retirement spot

61 Magazine of the National Space Society

72 Old barnstorming needs

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76 Modern R&R option 77 Well-rounded 78 Source of talk, often 80 Jack of old westerns 81 “My turn” 83 Double agent Aldrich

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48 Number-cruncher ’s numbers

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47 Yours, in Ypres

89 92

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92 Sautéed seafood dish

106 When doubled, island near Tahiti

93 Intl. standard

107 Author ’s encl.

94 Intense, as a gaze

108 Univ. figure

96 Not fazed by

109 “The Producers” producer Brooks

97 Kind of pass for an overseas passenger

110 It may be represented by “XXX” in the funnies

85 Shakes on

98 On the stock exchange

64 High-fiber cereal

73 Lake connected to Sandusky Bay

87 Cherry, e.g.

99 Stock units?

65 Raptors’ home: Abbr.

74 Roll around in the yard?

90 Master of literary

101 —

112 One of the X’s in XXX

103 Hitch ___

114 —

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Trustee Sale No. 20089019205236 Title Order No. 3892310 Space above this line for recorder’s use only NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 08/04/2003. 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 02/28/2013 at 10:00 A.M., First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 08/20/2003, as Instrument No. 03 2410858, in Book , Page , , of official records in the Office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, executed by: HENRY BUSHKIN, as Trustor, PEOPLE'S CHOICE HOME LOAN, INC.,, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater

on the day of sale. Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA Legal Description: THAT PORTION OF LOT 36 OF TRACT NO. 10636, IN THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 171 PAGE 1 OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT, DISTANT THEREON NORTH 66º 00' 00" EAST 73.54 FEET FROM THE SOUTHWESTERLY TERMINUS OF THAT CERTAIN LINE SHOWN ON THE MAP OF SAID LOT, HAVING A BEARING AND DISTANCE OF "NORTH 66º 00' 00" EAST 165.00 FEET"; THENCE NORTH 82º 48' 26" EAST 37.65 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 62º 14' 43" EAST 28.29 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 54º 28' 13" EAST 27.29 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 55º 50' 13" EAST 24.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 47º 51' 08" EAST 21.99 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO A POINT IN THAT CERTAIN COURSE DESCRIBED AS "NORTH 42º 08' 52" EAST 151.00 FEET IN THE LAND DESCRIBED TO S. JON KREEDMAN AND WIFE, ON JANUARY 29, 1951 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 983, IN BOOK 35424 PAGE 385, OFFICIAL RECORDS, SAID LAST MENTIONED POINT BEING DISTANT THEREON NORTH 42º 08' 52" EAST 71.86 FEET FROM THE S O U T H W E S T E R LY TERMINUS OF SAID CERTAIN COURSE; THENCE NORTH 42º 08' 52" EAST 79.14 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO A POINT IN THE CURVE NORTHEASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT, SHOWN ON SAID MAP AS BEING CONCAVE SOUTHWESTERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 70.00 FEET AND AN ARC LENGTH OF 185.09 FEET, SAID LAST MENTIONED POINT BEING DISTANT THEREON AN ARC DISTANCE OF 80.00 FEET FROM THE SOUTHERLY TERMINUS OF SAID CURVE; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID CURVE AN ARC DISTANCE OF 105.09 FEET TO ITS WESTERLY TERMINUS, AS SHOWN ON SAID MAP; THENCE SOUTH 66º 00' 00" WEST 91.46 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. EXCEPT ALL MINERAL AND OIL RIGHT UNDERLYING OR APPURTENANT TO SAID LAND, AS RESERVED IN THE DEED FROM J. HOWLAND PADDOCK, AN UNMARRIED MAN, RECORDED DECEMBER 2, 1948 IN BOOK 28864 PAGE 224, OFFICIAL RECORDS.

P U B L I C N OT I C E S Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $ 931,634.86 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 2327 GLOAMING WAY BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90210 APN Number: 4388-004-014 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold ''as is''. DATE: First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC, as Trustee First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC 6 Campus Circle, 2nd Floor Westlake, TX 76262 First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY I N F O R M AT I O N OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, this information can be obtained from one of the following NATIONWIDE POSTING PUBLICATION at (916)939-0772, or visit the Internet Web site http://search.nationwideposting.com/proper t y S e a r c h Te r m s. a s p x (Registration required to search for sale information) using the Trustee Sale No. shown above.

Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NPP0213564 BEVERLY HILLS COURIER 0 2 / 0 8 / 2 0 1 3 , 02/15/2013, 02/22/2013 ————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File No. 7777.18908 Title Order No. 120354493 MIN No. APN 4342-018007 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/22/07. 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 §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 satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. Trustor(s): Jill Horlick, an unmarried woman Recorded: 04/03/07, as Instrument No. 20070786960,of Official Records of Los Angeles County, California. Date of Sale: 02/28/13 at 1:00 PM Place of Sale: At the Pomona Valley Masonic Temple Building, located at 395 South Thomas Street,, Pomona, CA The purported property address is: 311 N ALPINE DR, BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90210 Assessors Parcel No. 4342-018007 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 $161,216.60. 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, plus interest. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the beneficiary, the Trustor or the trustee. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee

auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 877-484-9942 or 800280-2832 or visit this Internet Web site w w w . U S A Foreclosure.com or www.Auction.com using the file number assigned to this case 7777.18908. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: February 5, 2013 N O R T H W E S T TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC., as Trustee Melissa Myers, Authorized Signatory 1241 E. Dyer Road, Suite 250, Santa Ana, CA 92705 Sale Info website: www.USAForeclosure.com or w w w. Au c t i o n . c o m Automated Sales Line: 8 7 7 - 4 8 4 - 9 9 4 2 Reinstatement and PayOff Requests: 866-387NWTS THIS OFFICE IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE ORDER # 7777.18908: 02/08/2013,02/15/2013, 02/22/2013 —————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. 11-0064282 Title Order No. 11-0051035 APN No. 5529-005-036 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/04/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO

BEVERLY HILLS PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE P R O C E E D I N G 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 RUVIM PITERMAN, AN UNMARRIED MAN AND LYUDMILA ERUSH, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 10/04/2005 and recorded 10/18/2005, as Instrument No. 05 2500479, in Book , Page , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 02/25/2013 at 9:00AM, Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles-Norwalk, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650, Vineyard Ballroom 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 purported to be: 949 NORTH KINGS ROAD #203, 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 $559,582.07. 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. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on a property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 1-800-2818219 or visit this Internet Web site www.recontrustco.com, using the file number assigned to this case 1 1 - 0 0 6 4 2 8 2 . Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-91401-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone/Sale Information: (800) 2818219 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 # 1006.144294 2/01, 2/08, 2/15/2013

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P U B L I C N OT I C E S SUMMONS (CITATION JUDICIAL) CASE NO: 12002703

NOTICE TO DEFENDANTS: DAVID ARISTOTLE PHAN, an individual; MARVEL MULTIMEDIA STUDIO, a limited liability company, and DOES ONE through TEN, inclusive YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: CROSSCHECK, INC., a California corporation NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association.

The name and address of the court is: Superior Court of the State of California, County of Los Angeles 9355 Burton Way • Beverly Hills, CA 90210 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney is: D. Lilah Mclean, SBN 203594, CrossCheck, Inc. 1440 N. McDowell Blvd.Petaluma, CA 94954 • (707) 665-2110 DATE: AUGUST 2, 2012 By: John A. Clarke, Clerk • R. Montiel , Deputy Beverly Hills Courier • Published 01/25/13, 02/01/13, 02/08/13, 02/15/13

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No. 20463 Loan No. 629044-142-01 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/7/2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check, MUST BE MADE PAYABLE TO: CALIFORNIA TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC., drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Regarding the property that is the subject of this notice of sale, the "mortgage loan servicer" as defined in Civil Code2925.53(k)(3) declares that it has not obtained from the Commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Civil Code section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date this notice of sale is recorded. The time frame

for giving a notice of sale specified in Civil Code Section 2923.52 subdivision (a) does not apply to this notice of sale. Trustor: Hedges Way Incorporated, a California Corporation Duly Appointed Trustee: California Trustee Services, Inc. Recorded 3/17/2008 as Instrument No. 2008-0453024 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale: 2/26/2013 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: By the Fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, Ca 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $3,145,046.14 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 8531 Hedges Way West Hollywood, Ca 90069 A.P.N.: 5559-015009 and 5559-015-014 and 5559-015-015 ? The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. 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 MAY ELECT, IN ITS DISCRETION, TO EXERCISE ITS RIGHTS AND REMEDIESIN ANY MANNER PERMITTED UNDER SECTION 9604 OF THE CALIFORNIA COMMERCIAL CODE, OR ANY OTHER APPLICABLE SECTION, AS TO ALL OR SOME OF THE PERSONAL PROPERTY, FIXTURES AND OTHER GENERAL TANGIBLES AND INTANGIBLES MORE PARTICULARY DESCRIVED IN THE DEED OF TRUST, GUARANTEES, UCC'S, SECURITY AGREEMENTS. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If

you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714-730-2727 or visit this Internet Web site www.caltrustsvc.com on the home page and click sale list to get the most updated sale information, using the file number assigned to this case 20463. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. DATE: 1/30/2013 California Trustee Services, Inc. 3639 Midway Drive, Suite B232 San Diego, California 92110 Sale Info Line 1714-730-2727 Or Login to: www.fidelityasap.com All Other Info: 1-619-6300631 Thomas Dandrea, Trustee's Sale Officer A4356190 02/01/2013, 02/08/2013, 02/15/2013

–––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013006530 The following is/are doing business as: YASMIN’S PHARMACY 99 La Cienega Blvd. #104, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Yasmin’s Pharmacy, Inc. 107 S. Sweetzer Ave. #304, Los Angeles, CA 90048; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein January 08, 2013: Yasmin Rahmani, CEO: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: January 10, 2013; Published: January 18, 25, February 01, 08, 2013 LACC N/C ––––––

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013009317 The following is/are doing business as: 1) BEAD RELIEF 2) WWW.BEADRELIEF.COM 201 El Camino Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90212; John P. Gornik 201 El Camino Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Gregorio G. Elias 13920 N.W. Passage #310, Marina Del Rey CA 90292; The business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein January 14, 2013: John P. Gornik: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: January 14, 2013; Published: January 18, 25, February 01, 08, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013256581 The following is/are doing business as: BARGAINETTE 311 N. Robertson Blvd. #418, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Nicole Bakhtiari 311 N. Robertson Blvd. #418, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein December 27, 2012: Nicole Bakhtiari: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: December 27, 2012; Published: January 25, February 01, 08, 15, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013015094 The following is/are doing business as: 1) ULTRALITE 2) THE WEIGHT LOSS INSTITUTE 3) DIA SNACKS 9903 Santa Monica Blvd. #281, Beverly Hills, CA, 90212; Transformations, Inc. 9903 Santa Monica Blvd. #281, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein January 15, 2013: Al Pirnia, CEO: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: January 23, 2013; Published: February 01, 08, 15, 22, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013015119 The following is/are doing business as: IANDESIGN 920 N. Kings Rd. #130, West Hollywood, CA 90069; Ian Parker 920 N. Kings Rd. #130, West Hollywood, CA 90069; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein January 15, 2013: Ian Parker: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: January 23, 2013; Published: February 01, 08, 15, 22, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013015131 The following is/are doing business as: IMAGERY COMMUNICATIONS 759 S. Detroit St., Los Angeles, CA 90036; Theresa Renee White 759 S. Detroit St., Los Angeles, CA 90036; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Theresa Renee White: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: January 23, 2013; Published: February 01, 08, 15, 22 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013015678 The following is/are doing business as: TRUTHFINDER INVESTIGATIONS 1278 S. Camden Dr. #104, Los Angeles, CA 90035; Steven J. Flores 1278 S. Camden Dr. #104, Los Angeles, CA 90035; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Steven J. Flores: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: January 23, 2013; Published: February 01, 08, 15, 22, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013015689 The following is/are doing business as: ANGELA PETILLO, ESQ. 9601 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Angela Petillo Cuneo 626 Radcliffe Ave., Pacific Palisades, CA 90272; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein:

Angela Petillo Cuneo: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: January 23, 2013; Published: February 01, 08, 15, 22, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013015692 The following is/are doing business as: 1) DVO DEVELOPED SUSPENSION 2) DVO SUSPENSION 29033 Ave. Sherman #203, Valencia, CA 91355; Bryson Martin Racing, Inc. 29033 Ave. Sherman #203, Valencia, CA 91355; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: John Pelino, Vice-President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: January 23, 2013; Published: February 01, 08, 15, 22, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013013535 The following is/are doing business as: 1) LOVE KATE 2) LOVE KATE JEWELRY 9250 Wilshire Blvd. #325, Beverly Hills, CA 90212-3376; B. Catherine Berry 9250 Wilshire Blvd. #325, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein January 08, 2013: B. Catherine Berry: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: January 18, 2013; Published: February 01, 08, 15, 22 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013020510 The following is/are doing business as: THE WIG FAIRY 8731 Clifton Way, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Mona Mostadim 8731 Clifton Way, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein January 01, 2013: Mona Mostadim: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: January 30, 2013; Published: February 08, 15, 22, March 01, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013025663 The following is/are doing business as: BISCUIT BAKESHOP & CAFE 7998-C Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90046; Two X Gourmet LLC 7998-C Santa Monica Blvd., Wes Hollywood, CA 90046; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Gavin Wise, Managing Member:

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

02/01/13 PUZZLE ANSWERS L E T R I D E T E C H

A S H A M E D O S L O

I C E C U B E T R A I L

C A R E S S H I S

B O R E P O E D A M S I T S O F T N I E A C R O T E N S E S S E

A L D R P E R E O Y A L W R F A I T R U N G I R D D E C A E T A M N O P U U T I L S T I N E R O O K O F S B S T P L H O L E E L I S S W E E T A H A S B A T D I L E O N E S A

U G H S S T O L I H E A D T O T O L L

I L E A C R U S T

D U E L A S I S A Y

S E L F A B E R

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G T E C O R E M A T I S U R E S M A W U P L A S E A L N A Y E O R S O S N O T P A E O L E T M A N

G R E E N B A L E P A C K E R S

W E L L S O S I O N R E T T A M T S P S O W L B R I E O A F S A D L E S N E I D I T Y L T E A F O L K N E L L S B M D A Y O S M O R N G O U D A U N S E R S S G O A L S T E L L A N O R E S T

02/01/13 SUDOKO ANSWERS

Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: February 06, 2013; Published: February 08, 15, 22, March 01, 2013 LACC N/C ––––––

SUDOKU

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BEVERLY HILLS

OBITUARIES ANNOUNCEMENT

ANNOUNCEMENT

Tickets For Sale

FOR SALE : BNP Paribas Open Tennis Tournament Tix March 6 - 17, Indian Wells, CA • • • • •

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Alessandro Zanarini Was A Gentle Cat Who Was Born On 06-06-1991 In Beverly Hills. E

IFE

ONG

ESIDENCE OF BEVERLY HILLS

VOICE PIANO UNTIL HIS/ P ASSING 01-05-2013 (21-YEARS). LESSONS A Memorial Service Will Be Held For This

Years of Experience Beloved Pet on Sunday 02-10-13 @ 1pm. as Professional

Excellent Front Row, Box Seats, Section 136, Row E, seats 1 & 2, SW premium location. Must purchase entire Ticket Package.

MINIMUM

PURCHASE

$5,500. M-F: 310/281-0728 PRICE

TENNISTIX2013@GMAIL.COM

LEGAL SERVICES

COMPUTER CONSULTANT

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

ELDERLY CARE

ARE YOU OWED SUPPORT? TOP “A/V” RATED CENTURY CITY LAW FIRM CAN HELP YOU.

TechnoEntomology

• OCLA LIMO CO. •

Specializing In: Divorce & Collection of Support & Complex Personal Injury Cases

Grandd Openingg Specials

Bookkeeping/ Accounting

Full Service Bookkeeping & Payroll.

COMPUTER SPECIALIST

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624 4 North h Doheny y Dr. North h off Sant a Monica a Blvd.

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Happy Hour Special! 11am-1pm

10 Off

Brazilian or Bikini Wax

Limit 1 coupon per person. Not valid with other offers or specials. Expires 2/28/13. Limon Nail & Spa Boutique

5 Off

Manicure & Pedicure

Any 1-Hour Massage

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Excludes Gel Powder Manicure

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FIND COLLECTIONS

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free lip wax with mani/pedi

Exellent References. QBooks90210, Inc.

45 SCHOOLS & INSTRUCTION

(310) ASK-DAVE (310) 275-3283

Actor/Filmmaker: Jules Bruff & Life Coach: David@TechnoEntomology.com Jess Manuel will help get your acting business plan on track & stop negative mental chatter.

ART CLASSES IN YOUR HOME

by Professional Teachers / Artists 14-YEARS EXPERIENCE. Individual or Group. Drawing & Painting, Beginners -Advanced. Adults & Kids.

• Special Rate •

for 1st Time Clients. 818/981-4064

• Art on Wheels •

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BEVERLY HILLS CPA VOICE / PIANO Specializing in financial LESSONS matters impacting Years of Experience entertainment industry as Professional and senior citizens. Singer/Musician/Teacher. Ask about free evaluation and senior discount!

FITNESS

Let Michael, British Boxing Champion and Trainer Help You Look and Feel Great! Certified Nutritionist will design a personal food plan for you. Great References. Senior Training Programs Available.

310/838-3944 “Will Guarantee Results”

50 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

BM-Northwestern Univ. School of Music

Call 310/441-3600 No more dragging Email: j s h a p i r o MARLA 323/377-1790 trashcans back & forth. @shapiromedia.com www.marlajones.com Weekly: rain, heat or smog,

We Buy or Sell Your Items

Purses • Jewelry • Collections/Estate Items • Paintings/Etchings/Antiques Historical Documents • Autographs • Entertainment Memorabilia

We will pick up from your home! “Over 10 years experience in selling estate collections and valuables” Earn $$ Cash by selling with us!

we will taxi your trashcans to your curb & back.

COMPUTER CONSULTANT

Great for seniors, disable & busy people.

• COMPUTER •

For More Info. Call

323/497-6309 iwishiwoulda.com

————— Award Winning Guitarist/Singer Exclusively Available for 12 String Guitar / Singing Lessons.

Does your Elderly loved one need help today? Elderly Contact provide services for houses and carpets cleaning, companionship for the elderly. We’re here for you.

Call Us 310/341-3146 www.elderlycontact.com We’re also looking for partners to work together.

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I was with my last client for 22 years. I am responsible, honest and caring with great doctors references. Looking for live-out position up to

First Lesson 50% OFF. 7days/night per week. For More Info. Call:

805/280-6515

Call 310/990-2528

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ELDERLY CARE

NEED HELP?

CAREGIVER/ COMPANION

WE UNDERSTAND.. .

Experienced European Female Available. • Reliable Care • English Speaking. Live-in. Cooking, light cleaning & activities. Great References.

310/402-4100

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

*******

MAMA’S HOME CARE 323/655-2622

•••••• Introductory Special

Repair & Training Sharon: 323/849-9391 * * * * * * *

SharonTrashcanTaxi@aol.com

• Home or Office • Installation • Setup EXPERIENCED • Software Training IRISH LADY • Virus & Spyware ••••••

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Call Aaron 310-751-7065

Removal • Website Design CALL E. STURM:

Beverly Hills • West L.A. • West Hollywood

310/678-2173

Free Evaluation

Stretch Limos Available.

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PERSONAL TRAINER 18 Years Exp. at Same B.H. Location. Specializing in Bars Restaurants & Small Corps.

S ERVING : BEVERLY HILLS, W EST L.A., L.A., SAN FERNANDO VALLEY.

Small Business Networks • Modest Rates! Data Safeguard & Recovery • Free Quotes. Cloud Computing, Backup • 800/252-7579 (auto accident, etc.). • 213/330-5072 No Recovery, No Fee! & Remote Access Services Notary Services Also Free Reservations, LAW OFFICES OF WWW . OCLALIMO . COM Available • BRADFORD L. TREUSCH • 310/557-2599 **Acting** “A/V” R ATED FOR Local References Too! Business Coaching O VER 25 Y EARS . www.Treusch.net

ANNOUNCEMENT

On-Site

Specializes in Decluttering, Organize & Remove Your Clutter.

323/951-9851

Good Company. Great People. We provide in-home care and companionship to help you remain independent and happy at home. If you need help and would like a free in-home assessment please call us at:

323-932-8700

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ELDERLY CARE

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BEAUTY SALON

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

OFFICE / STORES FOR LEASE

BEVERLY HILLS OFFICES

All Utilities Included

Prime Location on Wilshire next to Academy of Motion Picture.

A COURTYARD FACING OFFICE [approx 950 square feet].

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* Location: *****

ARE YOU A SENIOR AND NEED ASSISTANCE?

We can help YOU!

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

• Companions • Live-In / Live-Out

Bonded & Insured• Licensed • Fully Screened

310.859.0440 www.exehomecare.com

BBB A+ (Highest Rated)

SENIOR CARE SPECIALISTS, Ltd. Provide Thoroughly Screened Caregivers and Companions. Licensed Bonded • Insured

• M EMBER BBB •

• 310/657-5703 • WWW.SENIORCARE

SPECIALISTSLTD.COM

RN on Staff

AFFORDABLE SENIOR HOME CARE

K ENNEDY-W ILSON, I NC . A N I NTL . R EAL E STATE DEVELOPMENT & Part-Time 5-10 Hrs/Week S ERVICES F IRM Experience required, flexMEDICAL BILLER / COLLECTIONS

ible schedule, eves/wknd, insurance interface necessary. Beverly Hills and West Hollywood location. Competitive salary. References. Email at: medjob100@gmail.com

Manager of Financial Analysis & Accounting. Must have a Master's Degree in Accounting • Executive Suite plus 3 years real estate $400up include utilities accounting exp. Job Location: • 4F with views Beverly Hills, CA. 2500-5000 sf OCLA LIMO CO. Send Resume To SEEKING @ 2.65/sf James Ozello: CHAUFFEUR 9701 Wilshire Bl. #700 Mylene 310/246-9625 Must be safe driver. Beverly Hills, CA 90212 or 310/242-0507 Serving Local Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, West L.A. 1 & 2 - P E R S O N For Info. Call, RESIDENT Jake: 213/330-5072 M A N A G E M E N T BEVERLY HILLS

We provide experienced Cargivers, CNA’s & HHA’s f o r s e n i o r s n e e d i n g —————–––– companions to drive them to doctors, prepare meals, light housekeeping, etc... We offer responsible and nurturing care. Our staff is thoroughly screened and ————— we care. Live In/Out. SEEKING FEMALE

**************** Call Lisa 24hrs. 323/877-8121 323/806-9498 89 BEAUTY SALON

CAREGIVER F O R PAT I E N T W/ BRAIN INJURIES Mar. 08 - May 04 Fri’s. & Sat’s. Only 7am-7pm

EXPERIENCE &

Therapist. Great location with great parking.

Call 310/858-0101 313 N. Crescent Drive Beverly Hills • 90210

————— BEVERLY HILLS SALON

Has Great Private room with stations. Available February 1st. ***** 2 Hairtylist Stations Available Now! Great location & parking *****

Exp’d with scheduling, insurance & pharmacy interface and good interpersonal skills. Computer literate required, minimum 2 years experience. Busy medical practice office. Email resume to: medjob100@gmail.com

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PART TIME MEDICAL DATA ENTRY Evenings & Weekends Computer knowledge a must, good organizational with attention to details. Please call for appointment. 2 years experince req’d. Call 310/246-1365 Refrences Please. Email resume to: medjob100@gmail.com

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• Caregivers • Medication • CNA • HHA Reminders • Companions • Grocery Shopping • Sitters • Meal Preparation • Doctors Appts • Wake-Up Calls • Light Housekeeping •

Screened, Bonded and Committed to TLC Health Care at its Best!

Call 323-298-7887

TEAM

Professional appearance.

Small complex, B.H.+Westside Area Management/ Maintenance Experience a Plus.

Great Opportunity! Free Rent + Salary!

THEROBERTSCO . COM

REFERENCES REQUIRED.

Licensed•Bonded•Insured Esthetician or Massage

“You worked hard taking care of others. Now, let us take care of you in your home. You deserve the best !”

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Must be able to lift, feed & give complete care to F a x R e s u m e : 310/829-2630 patient. Must be timely dependable & caring. Or Email: THEROBERTSCO @ English speaking.

SALON a company that KABUKI Call Dave At: Has 2 Stations for 818/986-7200 provides excellent Hairstylist w/following. —————–––– ********* MEDICAL OFFICE and affordable Private Room for rent ASST./ RECEPTIONIST home care. ideal for Make-up artist PT up to 20 hours a week

Contact Cindy: 213-300-4492

IS SEEKING A

EXPERIENCED PART-TIME FEMALE Upscale Salon in West DRIVER WANTED Hollywood has stations T O TA K E E L D E R LY

available for Hairstylist w/clietele. Great location Also looking for Hairstylist Assistant For more info call 310/358-0936

Psychotherapy office is available all day Mon.-Tue. and Thursday mornings.

818/986-7200

(Los Angeles by Beverly Hills)

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One story corner office building with lovely interior courtyard across the street from Beverly Hills on the corner of 5th Street & San Vicente Blvd., between Wilshire & La Cienega Blvds. O NE REAR PARKING SPACE INCLUDED . Minimum 1-year lease. 498 S. San Vicente Bl. Los Angeles, CA 90048

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Please Contact David Crispi At:

Interior decorated office

310/487-7735 Or Email:

with private entrance/

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exit, kitchen area and signal system available

DAVID @ THECRISPIFAMILY. COM

WILSHIRE BLVD. Just East of Fairfax

from $295/Mo. Call 310/843-9943 1-Room window suite

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9665 WILSHIRE BLVD Office for Sublease

with separate entrance New carpet & paint.

* * * * * *

$995/Mo . Window office inside 4-Room office suite. Beverly Hills Law Firm. Hip mid-century decor. Fully furnished, Spot lighting/sink/built-ins. 323/954-1318 1,300sq.ft suite with access to conference WILSHIRE BLVD room and waiting area RETAIL FRONTAGE $1,750/MO. & SMALL OFFICE Contact Maria at: *** SUITES *** NO NNN 310/270-9044

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

Please call (323) 932-8700

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All Utilities Included. Must Lease Now! Call 310/237-2977

Private Office Suite or 713/266-1444 — ————–––– at 9595 Wilshire Bl. Fairfax/Wilshire

508 RSF • $2,300/Mo. 1 Large Executive Window Office & 1 Support/ Reception Area. Contact: Stan Gerlach Or: Bryan Dunne 310/550-2500

UNIQUE & QUIET PSYCHOTHERAPY ~ OFFICE ~ Shared waiting room, call light system separate exits, full kitchen, free parking. $900/MO. Utilities Included. Email:

mcbensonasst@gmail.com

Call: 323/938-4012

E X E C U T I V E O F F I C E IN BEVERLY HILLS 90210 Come to the heart of the golden triangle starting at $550 a month. FREE wireless internet access phone reception/forwarding, mail receipt, conference room times and more..

WOMAN ON ERANDS AS NEEDED.

Excellent driving record. References required. Must be clean & personable. English Speaking. Flexible hours. Call Dave At:

OFFICE SPACE

468 North Camden Drive For more info call: 888-909-0210

www.gbcone.com

ø MOVE-IN FEES !

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

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BEVERLY HILLS

405

440

WANTED TO RENT

UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

WEST L.A.

WESTWOOD

BEVERLY HILLS

California Dreaming®

PROFESSIONAL WOMAN SANTA MONICA BRENTWOOD The Carlton With Senior Quiet Dog 427 Montana Ave. CENTURY CITY 11666 Goshen Ave. •• • CENTURY TOWERS Seeking to rent small ••• •••• ( • ) ( • ) ( •)(•)() •• Single ••• Avenue of the Stars • • •• 1 Bd.+Den+11/2 Ba. Maids Unit • $199,000 room. Offering household •••• ••• • Seldom Available • Single or office assistant to offset Controlled access, Must own Single + Loft +11/2 Ba. garage, laundry facility. another condo in portion of the rent. ( •)(•)(•) bldg. to purshase. Close to Beach. (•)(•) 242sq.ft. w/ Bath Call 310/963-2478 310/394-7132 Central air/heat, * * * * * fireplace, patio, 2+2 • $1,195,000 BEST LOCATION IN BLDG. SANT A MONICA controlled access, WANTED TO RENT 12TH FLR. CORNER • CONDO QUALITY • pool, elevator, parking, Views! Views! Views! GUESTHOUSE / 8 4 3 4 th S t . From the Mountains laundry facility. To the City STUDIO / BNB • 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. 310/312-9871 To the Golf Course To the Sea! Visiting Family in Heated pool, balcony, a/c, Shopping & Dining in Elegant Remodel dishwasher, controlled Brentwood Village ILoveCenturyCity.com Beverly Hills Monthly access, elevator, • DIANA COOK • Need “Home Away laundry room, parking. B R E N T W O O D COLDWELL BANKER • BH 310/203-8333 From Home” 310/929-0610 11730 SUNSET BLVD. Condo Sales & Leases References Available 4 Blks. to Beach. • • • • • • NEWLY REMODELED • Jr. Executive Email: MMurphy@ ••••••• SANT A MONICA KELEMEN REAL ESTATE legalcounselors.com 8 0 8 4 t h S t . • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath Rooftop pool, ** (310) 966-0900 ** deck, gym, central air, + 2 Bath * * 3 Bdrm. all listings are on 407 * elevator, intercom entry, * centurycityliving.com * * GARAGE/ on-sight laundry, parking. Large, Unique & This Weeks Listings STORAGE Gorgeous. Fireplace, • Free WiFi Access • balcony, dishwasher, ~ 310/476-3824 ~ CENTURY PARK EAST intercom entry, BRENTWOOD & U.C.L.A. CLOSE SANTA MONICA 1 BED, 1 BATH elevator, prkg., pool. 427 Montana Ave. $399,000

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1433 Brockton Ave. 1 0 9 0 5 O h i o A v e . • • Bachelor • • Spacious •• • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • Bright, controlled access, Balcony, dishwasher, balcony, pool, elevator, parking, laundry fac., prkg. laundry facility. Close To U.C.L.A. Please Call: 310/477-6856

310/864-0319

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218 S. Tower Dr.

•

• Single • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. •

Old World Charm ! Bright, intercom entry, fridge, stove, laundry fac.

CLOSE TO RESTAURANTS & SHOPPING . 310/531-3992

—————–––– 10933 Rochester Ave. • WESTWOOD •

In The HEART of

2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath BEV. HILLS TRIANGLE

12424 TeXaS Ave. Spacious, balcony, a/c, 170 N. Crescent Dr. fireplace, pool, controlled * • Bachelor • * * * * 1* * V E R Y N I C E U N I T. access, laundry fac., prkg. 2 Bdrm. +1 / 2 Bath • Free WiFi Access • Dishwasher, * * * * * * 310/473-5061 * balcony, on-site Close To U.C.L.A. Large & Bright.

laundry, covered prkg.

424/744-6342

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WILSHIRE CORRIDOR

1628 Westgate Ave.

10530-10540 Wilshire Bl.

WEST L.A. ~ 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. ~

∞∞∞∞∞∞∞

Pool, a/c, balcony, fridge, stove, laundry rm., prkg., intercom entry, elevator.

CLOSE TO SHOPS & R ESTAURANTS . 310/858-8133

Bright & Airy. • Single • Dishwasher, ∞Luxury ∞ ∞ ∞Living ∞∞∞ Intercom entry, on-sight Beverly Hills with valet, parking, on-sight 138 N. Hamilton Dr. lush garden laundry facility. • Bachelor • Close to transportation. surrounding pool, • 1 Bd. +1 Ba. • gym, elevator, etc. Kitchenette, microwave, 310/820-1810 • Close to Beach • = BRENTWOOD = Controlled access, Dishwasher, 310/394-7132 417 S. Barrington Av. laundry facility : : : : : : : : : : : : W E S T L . A . central air, balcony. 1342 Centinela Ave. Call: 310/470-4474 C LOSE TO C EDARS , B R E N T W O O D • 1 Bdrm. B EVERLY C ENTER , - 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath 904-908 Granville Av. +1 Bath •

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Unobstructed East Views Best South Tower Location No Assessment

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1 BED/1 BATH $435,000

Penthouse Ocean & City Views Renovated Kit/Bath South Tower Quiet Corner Locationn

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Jumbo 1,412 Sq. Ft. Corner w/ 2 Balconies Good City Views

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2 Large Balconies. 270 Degree Unobstructed Views. Totally Renovated. Huge Spa Oversized Master Bedroom Travertine Tile Floors Prime CPE Location

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1 BED/2 BATHS $1,100,000

Penthouse, One of a Kind Sky Lounge Den, 2 Jumbo Balconies, Walk-In Closet Hardwood Floors, 270 Degree Unobstructed City & Ocean Views

CENTURY TOWERS 2,000 SQ. FT. 2 BDRMS / 3 BATHS $1,790,000 270 degree unobstructed city views. Totally renovated Black Granite Counters & Floors. European Kitchen & Baths. Jumbo Master Suite 2 Huge Walk-in Closets Indoor/Outdoor Balcony.

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

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Av a i l a b l e for Rent. 2 Bd.+2 Ba. : : : : : : : : : : : : - - - - Close to Beach . • • • • • • • Bright Unit • Hardwood floors, With patio, on-site 310/394-7132 pool, Includes:

425 HOUSES FOR RENT

laundry facility, Fireplace, balcony, controlled access, prkg. laundry facility, Close to subterranean prkg. Near Whole Foods. Brentwood Village.

laundry, On-site parking. Close to transportation.

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•• • Single •• • • Lots of

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• Border of • • BEVERLY HILLS • • 321 S. Sherbourne Dr.

Character & Charm ! • • Spacious • • Alcove fireplace, fridge, 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • 310/440-5051 • 310/207-1965 laundry facility, gated • • •• VERY UNIQUE • MUST SEE W E S T W O O D parking, intercom Controlled access, 1409 Midvale Ave. * BEVERLY HILLS * B R E N T W O O D entry and more. air conditioning, stove, 11931 Goshen Ave. • BRENTWOOD • • • • • • • • • • • • • 310/552-8064 • NORTH OF WILSHIRE elevator, laundry • • • • 125 N. Barrington Av. 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • Rooftop jacuzzi with facility, parking. • • • 2005-BUILT HOME • • panoramic city views. • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • • 2 Bdrm. • 310/247-8689 • • • • • • • • • • • 3 BED, 2.5 BATH with + 2 Bath • • • Close to Cedars-Sinai, Built-in appliances, • 1 Bdrm. A/C, pool, intercom BEVERLY HILLS formal living & dining area, Beverly Center & dishwasher, on-sight entry, laundry facility, • • • • • • Trendy Robertson Bl. + 1 Bath • • central HVAC & security laundry, parking. • • • • • • • • • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. elevator, parking. 310/207-1965 system, plus 1 bed + 1 • Newly Remodeled, C LOSE TO U.C.L.A. • GORGEOUS UNITS • H O L L Y W O O D ba maid’s quarters. No 310/478-8616 Upscale, Bright, Central air, large 1769-1775 Sycamore Av. Gorgeous & Spacious. Pets. Available March 1. balcony, pool, elevator, • S i n g l e L O W M O V E - I N ! With Pool, balcony, W E S T W O O D on-site laundry, • Bachelor $6,500/MO. Daytime: L.A.’S FINEST, MOST central air, fireplace, 1380 Midvale Ave. intercom entry. Controlled access, 310/466-6567. Eves. & LUXURIOUS APT. RENTAL • • • • • 320 N. La Peer Dr. stove, elevator, laundry facility. • • 310/246-0290 • Wknds: 562/943-6627. intercom entry, prkg. S i n g l e Utilities Included. CLOSE TO “The Mission ” •• • •

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$4,300/MO. Contact Haim at 323/244-9470

• Westwood •

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Pool, elevator, Close to Everything. controlled access, on- B E V E R L Y H I L L S * * * * * * BRENTWOOD sight laundry, parking. 443 S. Oakhurst Dr. M I D - W I L S H I R E • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. 11640 Kiowa Ave. C l o s e t o U . C . L . A . 2 B d . + 1 1 / 2 B a . 340 S. St. Andrews Pl. • • • • • Close to shopping.

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310/473-1509

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= = = = = = = B RIGHT & S PACIOUS Every Extra Luxury: Balcony, dishwasher, ~ WESTWOOD ~ BEVERLY HILLS custom cabinets, granite 10992 Ashton Ave. a/c, heated pool, •• • countertops, stone entry, LIVING. • Single • • elevator controlled pool, health club, spa. Balcony, dishwasher, 6-Month Lease Avail.

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Balcony, intercom entry, elevator, onparking. Close to sight laundry, prkg. Brentwood Village, Close to UCLA & Shops & Restaurants. Westwood Village .

• Free WiFi Access • access, on-site laundry, • Close to UCLA • 1350 S. MIDVALE AVE. L.A., 90024 Contact Mgr.:

• 310/864-0319 •

• 310/826-4889 •

310/479-8977

elevator, intercom entry, on-site laundry, parking. P LEASE C ALL : 310/435-3693

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213/480-4848

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UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

LOS ANGELES

PENTHOUSE ROOFTOP BEAUTIFUL

401 S. HOOVER St.

• • • • • • • • • 1 Bdrm +1 B a t h • Single • • • • • • • •

BEVERLY HILLS 145 S. MAPLE 2 BD + DEN + 2.5 BA

Control access,

With locked elevator, private rooftop patio, dishwasher, elevator, huge deck. large kitchen on-site laundry with new appliances and parking. 213/385-4751 and granite countertops, washer & dryer in unit, central air and heat, Subterranean parking. ® Plenty of storage space. Bev. Hills School District CENTURY CITY Available Now. $3,750/MO. CALL 310/432-3125

POOL,

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CENTURY TOWERS 2+2 • $5,788 Beautiful Remodel Pretty Hardwood Flrs. Custom European Kitch. Granite Counters Stainless Steel Appl.

BEVERLY HILLS ADJ Bedford/Olympic BRENTWOOD TOP FRONT 2 BD+DEN 2 BD, 2 BA CONDO NORTH OF WILSHIRE 1 2 Bd.+2 /2 Ba. • $3,450 $2,150/MO. IMMACULATE UPPER 1 BDRM, 1 BATH 1,875 sq. ft., Lrg. living Sunny, Bright Upper WESTWOOD CONDO

Approx. 1400 Sq. ft. rm., dining rm., den+wet 26’ x 17’ Living room, Lower unit with fridge, w/wood burning fireplace $1,895/MO. bar & fireplace, 2-car 17’ x 13’ Den with bar, washer/dryer in unit large blalcony, laundry garage, 2-balconies, and 2 car parking. UPPER 2 BDRM, 2 BATH facility on every floor, Call 310/880-7281 $2,150/MO. w/d, secured bldg. UP TO 4-5 STUDENTS WELCOME. ELEVATOR, gated, QUIET, ************* 310/430-1626 12 units, no pets. Close to North of Santa Monica All units newly updated Wilshire Bl. / Westwood Bl. 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath w/all new kitchen appliances, WEST HOLLYWOOD 10966 OHIO AVE. balcony, laundry facility, Wood floors, Lower Spanish Duplex fireplace, granite, $2,550/MO. parking in non-smoking secured parking. 3 Bedroom, 2 Baths Call 323/252-5600 and no pets building. Private & Quiet. Living room with fire- Open Sat/Sun • 12-4pm Ask About Move-in special $2,000/Month

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$4,250/MO.

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$2,550/MO. Newly remodeled with all Call 310/991-2016 new appliances. Elevator, 323/898-9241 pool, laundry facility, parking in non-smoking, ************ CENTURY CITY Adj no pets building. PRIME 90210

B E V E R LY H I L L S 412 N. PALM DRIVE ** HUGE LUXURY ** 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH Wood floor, walk-in closet, breakfast area, Granite kitchen & bath, fancy bar, hi-ceiling with crown molding. laundry in unit, 2 side by side parking, storage and much more. $3,550/MO.

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Call 310/475-8337

————— CENTURY CITY Adj. 2 Bd.+2 Ba. Condo 1,124 Sq. Ft. Newly Renovated w/ hardwood flrs., central air, upper w/ pool view, gym, tennis, valet. Quiet bldg. Close to mall. $2,850/Month

310/883-8412 310/689-3905

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~ N EWER B LDG . ~ 2 Bd+2 Ba • $2,400 2 Bd+2 Ba • $2,300 Both w/ W/D in Unit

Some units w/ Wood flrs, 2-lrg patios, central air, all appl., 2-car secured

garage, nice gym.

Pets OK! 310/703-4878

with courtyard pool, hardwood floors, launR E N T ! dry facility, gated Pico/Robertson parking, non-smoking 2 Bd.+2 Ba. $1,950 building. One cat ok. L IGHT & A IRY C O R N E R . $1,500/MO. New custom built-ins in Call 323/823-7870 kitchen, dry bar, balcony, skylight, huge closets, central heat, a/c, 2-prkg., laundry facility. Cat OK.

Call 213/804-3761

310/666-8360

157 No. LaPeer Drive

2 BDRM, 1.5 BATH TOWNHOUSE ALL HARDWOOD, RECENTLY REMODELED. CENTRAL AIR, LAUNDRY, 1 CAR GARAGE. LOTS OF STYLE. $3,350/MO.

Karen: 310-384-7300

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1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH $1,495/MO. Exceptional Condition!

Stove, A/C, Hi-ceilings, new carpets, bright unit. 1 Parking. Pets OK. 1/2 Securtiy B E V E R L Y H I L L S Special: deposit OAC. 422 S. Maple Dr. #4 Call 310/278-8999 2 Bd..+1 Ba. • $1,950 323/937-3737

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BEVERLY HILLS ADJ.

Upper front unit. Hardlots of closets, 2 Baths upper unit with breakfast wood floors, appliances, and Powder Room. and formal dining room. patio, front+back yard. Light & bright, fireplace, dining area, kitchen with Yard, laundry & parking. 7-Blocks to Beach eat-in area, 3 car parking. $2,595/Month $3,500/MO.

$3,900/MO. Call 310/740-0414

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P R I M E L O C A T I O N Professional Apt. New kitchen w/ granite SANTA MONICA DOUBLE ENTRY counters. Mirrored wall BEVERLY HILLS 1017 S. SHERBOURNE North of Wilshire QUIET DUPLEX in DR, hardwood flrs. TOWNHOME Very Private & Spacious 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath 2 BDRM, 2 FULL BA. Quiet Bldg. Pets ok. BUILT IN 1989 LARGE & BEAUTIFUL European Kitchen • OPEN HOUSE • 2 Large Bedrooms with 2 BDRM. + 1.5 BATH

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all listings are on centurycityliving.com Valet and Guest Parking. Huge Heated Pool, Security Staff, Doorman & Houseman, Switchboard Tennis, Fitness Center Business Center

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•• CENTURY CITY •• 3 BEDROOM, 3 BATH LUXURY PENTHOUSE 2-Story with balcony and private sun deck. Sunny, Great Location! All amenities with lots of closet space. Call 213/841-5599 1-year lease. Call 310/281-7412

*KELEMEN* REAL ESTATE (310) 966-0900

place, breakfast room, Call 310/826-8819 NEW LISTINGS EVERYDAY 310/995-2231 dining room, kitchen RANCHORODEO@AOL.COM Call for latest properties with stove, fridge and BEVERLY HILLS BEVERLY HILLS 323 S. REEVES DR. dishwasher, laundry Spacious 2 Bedroom B E V E R L Y H I L L S 1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH CENTURY PARK EAST Olympic Blvd. room & hardwood floors. with 1 full Bathroom Near Roxbury Park $1,595/MO. Formal dining, wood Mid-Century 3 Bd.+11/2 Ba. Stove, A/C, Fridge & $3,150/MO. 1 BED / 1 BATH f l o o r s . c o m p l e t e l y Lower Front, wood flrs., Parking. Special: 1/2 $2,950/MO B E V E R L Y H I L L S Call 310/820-0122 renovated, brand new stove, d/w, w/d hook-ups, Securtiy deposit OAC. High Floor. Brand New Renovation or 818/398-7793 kitchen with stove and Remodeled Apt. double entry, a/c unit, Showplace Kitchen & Baths. Real dishwasher, high ceil- ceiling fans, patio, prkg. Call 310/278-8999 3 Bd.+2Ba. • $3,650 Hardwood Floors. No Balcony CENTURY CITY ADJ. ings, laundry hook-ups • G R E A T C O N D I T I O N • 2 Bd.+2Ba. • $3,300 Available in December 3 BDRM./DEN + 2 BA. double enrty. Near • HOLLYWOOD • $1,995/Mo. • No Dogs Washer/dryer incld. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Beverly Hills Schools. $2,850/MO. 818/594-1160 RETRO 60’S APTS. Very good location.

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WESTWOOD

Central Air Multiple Closets Hardwood Floors Laundry Room Large Garage Plus Parking Space Pets Considered $2,350 Month

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Totally Renovated. High Floor Ocean Views. Real Hardwood Floors. Marble & Granite Huge Balcony

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2 BED /2 BATHS $3,200/MO Renovated, Sub-Penthouse Granite Counters, 2 Huge Balconies, Unobstructed 270 degree Views, Of LA & Santa Monica Bay.

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2 BED/DEN/2 BATHS $4,750/MO Jumbo Condo, High Floor Ocean Views, Brand New Renovation, 2 Large Balconies Hardwood Floors, Luxurious Baths, Lots of Closets

***BEVERLY HILLS*** BRIGHT & SPACIOUS ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ UPPER 1 BEDROOM 2 BED/DEN/2 BATHS with balcony, carpeted $7,500/MO Sat. & Sun. • 9-3pm throughout, stove, Jumbo Condo, High Floor 310/556-1284 fridge, laundry, parking Unobstructed East, & South Chateau Beverly No pets. $1,425/MO. Views, Travertine Floors, Open Kitchen, Stainless Steel, Granite 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath Call for appointment Counters, Party Sized Spa at 323/653-1892 All appliances Incld.,

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hardwood floors, hi-ceilings, central air Beverly Hills Adj. fireplace, 3 rd & D o h e n y 310/551-2654 sundeck, laundry facili1 BEDROOM ty each flr., 1-prkg. Carpets, mini-blinds, 137 N. Wetherly Dr. stove, refrigerator, B E V E R L Y H I L L S $1,900/Month balcony, parking. 336 S. Rexford Dr. Call Elena: No pets. Upper 2 Bd. +1 Ba. 310/858-0905 $1,200Month ~ N E W L Y U P D A T E D ~ Available Jan. 2013 310/275-0467 New countertops, oak cabinets & dishwasher. BEVERLY HILLS ADJ Hardwood floors, a/c, 8443 Blackburn Ave. BEVERLY HILLS ADJ laundry, covered prkg. 2 BEDROOMS, 1.5 BATH 1211 HOLT AVE #5 Lower with hardwood 1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH $2,200/Month Clean, no-pets, non$1,125/MO. smoking building. Parking. 310/247-8547 Fridge, stove, parking. $1,700/MO. 310/433-1949 Call 310/429-5063 Call 805/379-2000

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CENTURY TOWERS 2 BDRMS / 3 BATHS $7,850/MO 2,000 Sq. Ft. Fabulous Newer Kitchen & Baths. Marble & Granite Breathtaking City Views Fully Furnished

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

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472 BAGS WANTED

ANTIQUES / JEWELRY

VINTAGE & NEW TOP DOLLAR PAID Call 310/289-9561

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BUY & SELL

WANTED ALLIGATOR, CROCODILE, EXOTIC SKINS; CHANEL, GUCCI HERMES, AND DESIGNER HANDBAGS

D I R E C T O R Y

The Jewel Buyers HIGHEST CASH PRICES PAID & Loans •••••••••• Upscale Collateral Lender We are an upscale collateral lender against fine jewelry, diamonds and watches. The Jewel Buyers lends also to small businesses when banks won't.

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PAINTINGS & SCULPTURES

We buy diamonds, estate jewelry, gold, watches, etc.

DeWain Valentine Laminated Glass Sculpture 1983 “OPEN DIAMOND DOUBLE DIAGONAL” 18X36X8 INCHES ASKING $7500 Call 310/273-7565

9454 Wilshire Blvd #320 Beverly Hills 90212

Call 888-713-1239 Transactions Are Secured & Confidential

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LUXURY JEWELS

474 FURNITURE FOR SALE

BEVERLY HILLS

4 FABULOUS LEM PISTON STOOL From DESIGN WITHIN REACH $650 EACH $865 In Store In Mint Condition

Call Claire at 310/936-9636

500 AUTO FOR SALE

Lic #1910-0961

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. ••••••••••

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.

MICHAEL NEWMAN

WE PAY PREMIUM PRICES!

Visit my website at beverlyhillsantiques.com

310/276-0188 818/888-9200

*WE BEAT MOST AUCTION HOUSE PRICES*

B U Y • S E L L • L O A N •T R A D E •C O N S I G N 203 S. Beverly Dr, Beverly Hills 90212 310.205.0093 • info @ ljobh.com license# 19100971

we buy antiques! Highest prices paid, satisfaction Guaranteed!

AIR & HEATING 800/924-7333

AIR AL FREE ESTIMATES On New Installation or Replacements

10% Off Service Calls

Lotus in Excellent Condition.

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YOUR AD HERE CALL 310.278.1322

I BUY USED CARS RUNNING or NOT ****** Will Appraise Yo u r C a r For FREE. ****** N EED M ONEY FAST ?

WE ALSO P ROVIDE COLLATERAL LOANS Call John: 323/868-4119 Lic. #1900-0845

AUTO SERVICES

ROYAL MOTORS Service - Body Shop

310 274-6633 Range Rover & Bentley Service

310-274-6633

Lic. #676773

EXOTIC LOOKS & PERFORMANCE AT A MODEST PRICE.

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AUTOS WANTED

Imports & Domestic

HEATING & COOLING

25K Or Best Offer

BEVERLY HILLS

Paintings Arte Deco Art Nouveau Marble Statues Russian Items

Chinese Art Clocks Chandeliers Porcelain Dresden

Meissen KPM Royal Vienna Islamic Art Bronze

Sculpture Glass Tifanny Lalique Galle Daum

TRADES & CONSIGNMENTS ACCEPTED TOO! WE

CAN BUY ONE ITEM OR YOUR ENTIRE HEIRLOOM!

AUTOS WANTED

I BUY

USED CARS

Edan Sassoon

CALL ED

www.ArteAntiques.com

310/413-1138

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SERVICE DIRECTORY 310.278.1322

S E R V I C E

BEVERLY HILLS

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CONTRACTOR

HANDY

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PEOPLE

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HANDY

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PEOPLE

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• Marble Polishing • Sealing • Floor Restoration • Grout Cleaning Call For Free Estimate:

818/348-3266 • 818/801-9503 • Cell: 818/422-9493 • • Member of BBB • REAL ESTATE AGENTS/SELLERS, PREP YOUR PROPERTY.

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Interior/Exterior

New Construction, Commercial, Rm Addn’s+2nd Fl Addn’s Residential, Apt. Hybrid Solar Generator State Lic #689920 Bonded “Eco-Gen Energy” Sand MOVING Blasting • Re-Stucco No Electric Bill-100%. Plastering • Painting No Deposit. No Down Recession Prices! Payment for 1 Year. Payment on completion A & B Lic.•Bonded•Insured of the job. Free Estimates • 323/655-9969 310/695-9907 • 323/653-2222

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Electrical • Plumbing • Painting Int./Ext. • —————–––– Framing • Tile • Concrete • HANDYMAN • Drywall • Glasswork • Home Repairs • Remodeling • Carpentry Carpentry • Welding • Ceramic Tile • Plumbing Additions • Remodeling • Drywall • Painting • Plaster • Wallpaper • Call Dave • Cell: 213/300-0223 323/651-1832

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** AL’S HAULING ** Residential/Commercial Junk - Demo - Debris Quality Custom Painting Garage - Yard Clean up References Available. Interior/Exterior Remove All, Drywall, NO JOB TOO SMALL. House • Commercial Concrete, Brush, Trees Apt. • Industrial • Hi-Rise LIC. # 641602 LowRates•FreeEstimates Since 1982 BONDED + INSURED Call 24 hrs/ 7 Days I Have Great Preparation Lic. # 689667 • Bonded / Insured 20 Years Experience * 310/871-1008

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Publisher Clifton S. Smith, Jr ******* Associate Publisher Marcia W . Hobbs Senior Editor John L. Seitz Special Sections Editor Steve Simmons ****** Founding Publisher March Schwartz (Publisher 1965-2004) The Courier is proud to be a

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Guest Editorial THIS IS WHY WE PAY AND WHY WE FIGHT By Lisa Korbatov

are in active litigation both in federal and California courts. These public servants and elected officials and the majority of the Metro Board (all but John Fasana and Sup. Mike Antonovich) voted to run this rogue route under our high school. Beverly High would be the first California school to have heavy rail under instructional buildings. We would face two oxygenated, electrified tubes running in both directions most of the day and night through fields of methane gas and hydrogen sulfide. These tunnels will disrupt and destroy our ability to fulfill our taxpayer approved bond Measure E. Planning and construction while having to straddle or load tunnels with our construction and underground parking, is a task never undertaken in the state of California in concert with the Field Act. How can we proceed with Measure E-funded projects? Who wins? Right now, Century City developers win. . . and the taxpayers lose millions of dollars in sweetheart payments courtesy of a vanity mayor touting a vanity subway station in the “Center of the [Century] City” for an extra $100 million to save a 1,000 feet. That’s right— the detour under Beverly High will cost Metro an extra $100 million compared to the route they promised us in 2006—the route under Santa Monica Boulevard. Lastly, I cannot imagine what moral or ethical right Metro has to tell this community what risk is acceptable to impose on our children. We know the Metro tunnels present a real risk, and that speaks volumes to many of us concerned residents. I speak for myself only, that I am not willing to cede the future of this district to Metro now or ever.

What about professional fees paid by the Beverly Hills Unified School District to defend our only high school against Metro’s planned subway tunnels? Apparently, some in Beverly Hills work off the premise that “If the facts don’t fit the theory, change the facts.” I did not come up with that little gem, Albert Einstein did. For some in our City, the slogan is: “Metro is right, School Board is wrong, and that BHUSD is waging a useless struggle.” The numbers reported by some of our naysayers are actual numbers, but what are imbedded in those dollar amounts are vendors, engineers, construction firms and consultants who worked long and hard to literally clear the earth for us. They are hired by our lawyers and are paid through them, which is why some amounts are so large. I am not going to disclose to anyone not authorized to know exact amounts and to whom these monies were paid. That is protected by our attorney client privilege. Why would we telegraph to the opposition where we allocate our resources and efforts? BHUSD never asked for this fight with Metro, but it is waged against us and the Board of Education in consultation with many experts and counsel have decided to litigate and secure our rights. Suffice to say, that the vast majority of expenditures paid to our environmental lawyers were for non-lawyer professionals to validate the earth at the campus site. Our efforts are in direct response to Metro’s junk science disguised as geological conclusions about fault activity in or near our high school. Please remember that Metro claimed we had Ms. Lisa Korbatov is a member of the Beverly three earthquake faults converging on the Hills Unified School District Board of Education Beverly High campus. Why did they do this? and a past president. Well, for one thing, if Metro does put its tunnels under our high school, it must pay BHUSD damages for condemnation of the underground property. With “earthquake faults,” Metro would argue that our high school campus is “unbuildable anyway” so it would owe us only a token amount. That’s the “follow the money” reason. In response, we must say that “We are responsible for the safety of our children and our staff.” Once Metro made the allegation, we had to check. We trenched and analyzed soil and mountains of data. Our team did the heavy lifting while Metro did not. We used Californialicensed geologists and consultants; Metro did not. The Board of Education has a legal and moral imperative to protect this campus for now and for the next 100 years. We will not let Metro dictate to our community how we will design or use our only high school campus, the iconic Beverly Hills High School. We will retain our sovereignty to determine our future for those using our schools now and those yet to be born. If some in the community are angered and annoyed with this board’s expenditures to protect the campus site, then I suggest they speak to our very own supervisor, Zev Yaroslavsky, and Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa. Many may recall that on a few occasions Sup. Yaroslavsky invited BHUSD to sue if we don’t “like it.” Well, the board took his advice and we Cartoon for The Courier by Janet Salter

Rabbi Jacob Pressman WHAT TIME IS IT? Of all the questions we mortals ask of one another, I would wager that one of the most frequent questions is: “What time is it?” It would not surprise me if somehow we learned the first question the first man, whom the Bible dubbed “Adam” (man), asked Eve was: “Is it time to eat?” Ever since, this invisible measure of our life has been of great importance to us. Now then, although he cannot see it, taste it, create it, or destroy it, time weighs heavily upon man. Our fascination with time has both a public and a private aspect. Time has always seemed vital to man. The most well-known and visible symbol for the city of London is the Clock Tower topped by Big Ben. In New York, the great clock at the top of the Times building has had a long career of helping millions usher in a new year. The crowd gathers in Times Square to watch the great white ball spend the last ten seconds of the old year slowly descend, to be greeted when it hits bottom by a roar from the crowd: “Happy New Year.” It is hard to understand why the event, amongst so many others, is of such great importance to almost everyone. In our folklore, the old year is usually depicted as a tottering old man, to be followed by a beautiful baby child symbolic of the New Year. I have always wondered why we are so happy to get rid of the old year and good old “Father Time.” I think it is the hope for a better new year to come. Everyone asks for a better, not worse, life. When does a new year really begin? In Greenwich, London, as the United Kingdom was growing into an advanced maritime nation, British mariners kept at least one chronometer on Greenwich Mean Time in order to calculate their longitude from the Greenwich meridian, which was considered to have a longitude of zero degrees. Mean Time was then adopted across the island of Great Britain in 1847, by the Isle of Man in 1883, by Ireland in 1916, and subsequently by the rest of the world soon after. I must bring this fascinating study to a quick close because I have just enough time to get it in for this week’s edition of The Courier. In the meantime, have a nice time.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR I just heard that Crescent Drive is going to be closed again this year so there can be ice-skating during the winter season. I and thousands of other voters are entitled to know which members of the City Council are in favor of closing any dedicated City street to favor a few citizens for this or any similar activity. If there are any members of the Beverly Hills City Council who are in favor of that activity, they will never have my vote in future elections. If they refuse to be identified that is all I need to know. The marathon is another similar activity; and that is for profit, with a portion of the proceeds going to charity. I am not anti-ice skating or any other similar activity, but I don’t know where anyone gets the idea that dedicated City streets can be closed for extended periods of time if two or three members of the City Council think it’s up to their personal decision. Herb Wallerstein ****** I am a grandmother, dog lover and user of Roxbury Park. I also attended the meeting at Roxbury as well as the City Council session where the addition of a dog park element to Roxbury was addressed. As happens a lot these days,I find the City Council is not in touch with the residents and does not listen nor factor in what we are saying. At the park meeting, two thirds of the speakers were positive about the concept but some had a few questions or tweaks. A third of the speakers voiced concerns that could easily be solved or investigated by visiting other dog parks–such as whether dogs of different sizes play well together? Most residents who spoke in favor appeared not to live north of Wilshire or Santa Monica where all but one (John Mirisch) of the council members do live with their gardens and large back yards. At the council meeting, scant attention was paid to the social aspects of a dog park for the locals and the very positive socialization for dogs who generally do play well with others–a trait for all of us to develop. I wish the City Council members would really listen to us on this and other issues–thank goodness an election is coming. Cassie Muse

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